Zhao Zhen didn't pay much attention to the emergencies in the northwest. In his opinion, this was just another failure of the Fuzhou frontier army to attack Li Yuanhao's invasion plan.
The party members have never stopped invading over the years, but attacking Fuzhou is really a wrong choice.
It's not that Zhao Zhentuo was too big, but that Fuzhou was in a special situation, with mountains far away and open fields nearby. Fuzhou City was shaped like a boot, with walls three feet high, made of rammed earth and stone, and battlements made of bricks. It was a flat and dangerous place.
There are only mountains in the southeast, but they also serve as a barrier for Fuzhou. It is almost impossible to capture Fuzhou City guarded by Zhe Weizhong.
The Song Dynasty had many shortcomings in offense, but it was impregnable in defense. It had not lost an inch of land for many years.
The sudden news can only show that Zhe Weizhong is vigilant, but it does not allow Zhao Zhen to deploy troops and generals to defend against the continued invasion of the Dangxiang people at all times, because from the beginning he did not believe that the Dangxiang people would continue to cause trouble in Fuzhou.
Small actions.
However, Ye An didn't think so, and bowed down and suggested to Zhao Zhen: "As an official, Li Yuanhao is a very thoughtful person. The prefecture is easy to defend and difficult to attack, so he will not act easily. For the party members, the old, weak and disabled soldiers are also the same."
The fighting power will never be sacrificed in vain, not to mention that the purpose of building hundreds of fortresses is not to invade like fire, but to advance slowly, with the appearance of cannibalization!"
Zhao Zhen smiled bitterly and said: "I also want to deploy troops and generals to protect Fuzhou, but as long as I move, the border states will have their own oversights. What if Li Yuanhao sends the tiger away from the mountain? Kuang Fuzhou is a border state. If the court mobilizes troops, it will cost tens of thousands of dollars."
It’s so huge that the Three Divisions don’t have much money left.”
Think about it, this year's summer and autumn taxes have not yet been confiscated, and now is the most important spring for the Han family. Spring planting has begun. Not to mention the imperial court, even ordinary people do not have extra money.
Defense is always the best strategy to wait for work. Even if Li Yuanhao invades Fuzhou, Zhe Weizhong can rely on Fuzhou City to defend and fight, and the party members will suffer much more losses than the Song Dynasty.
Sometimes the war is also an economic war. The delayed farming time in one prefecture can be made up by other prefectures, but being a party member delays their own farming in the spring.
Spring is one of the most important seasons for both the Han family and the nomads. Delays in spring will be reflected throughout the year.
However, in the face of Zhao Zhen's indifference, Ye An felt that Li Yuanhao would not give up easily. Just as he was about to speak, he saw the impatience on Zhao Zhen's expression and was startled. Perhaps the issues he was considering were completely different from Zhao Zhen's thoughts.
The biggest problem with Zhao Zhen not wanting to support Fuzhou is not Li Yuanhao, but the Zhe family in Fuzhou!
Taizu ordered people to compile the "History of the Five Dynasties". After it was completed, there were many imperial reviews. At that time, the Zhe family was called "Yunzhong of the Dai family". It was a large family in the land! For several generations, the Zhe family was a general, and the Zhe family rose to prominence.
Located to the west of the Yellow River and based on Fuzhou, it has always resisted party items, but was also feared by the imperial court.
The two sides need each other, and the Zhejia can be regarded as the border state armed force officially recognized by the Song Dynasty and being established.
Moreover, the Zhe family is married to the Yang family. Although the Yang family is also a general, it is a general in Tokyo City. Tianbo Mansion is near Xishui Gate. The Yang family has military power. Zhao Zhen is not worried at all. But the Zhe family is different.
Far away in Fuzhou, the imperial court was out of reach, and it was like having a stranglehold on the generals of the border states.
The Zhe family's current status is not only due to generations of management, but also through great military exploits. The reason why the court compromised was not because of the Zhe family's merits, but more importantly, because it did not want to anger the Zhe family, which made
The family betrayed the Song Dynasty.
It seems unbelievable, but in fact this is the reality. Therefore, the purpose of exchanging loyalty this time is not only to get support, but also to show loyalty to the court and Zhao Zhen. Zhao Zhen also knew this, but his response was like this
The plainness also shows his attitude.
Ye An didn't want to get involved in this matter, so he quickly stepped away from the matter and stood up to leave. Zhao Zhen did not hold back, but just smiled and said: "It seems that you also know the meaning. Don't get too close to the Zhe family.
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For Zhao Zhen, the emperor, to remind him like this is the greatest trust in his ministers. Ye An immediately said: "I obey the order." After saying that, he bowed and left.
When Chen Tong saw Ye An walking out of the palace door, he also bowed and said: "Ye Hou, go slowly." He turned around and entered the palace to serve Zhao Zhen's tea.
After chatting with Ye An for a long time, not only expressing his attitude towards Fuzhou but also giving Ye An a few blows, Zhao Zhen was in a good mood and said to Chen Tong: "Let's go, let's go to Cao's place for dinner today."
Chen Tong's eyes lit up. During this time, the officials disliked Cao's ordinary appearance and rarely went to Pingle Palace where Cao was located. Today, he seemed to be in a very good mood and hurriedly said: "The officials, I heard that Cao is good at making snacks.
I have never heard of all kinds of cakes and fruits, why don’t you give them a try?”
Zhao Zhen smiled slightly, how could he hide this little thought, and then said: "That's natural, the craftsmanship passed down from Yangcheng County Lord can't be any worse. The Ministry of Etiquette has already decided that the queen will be crowned on September 18th.
, since I have chosen her as my queen, I must get close to her as much as possible, lest people say that there is a gap between the emperor and the empress, and the world will be uneasy."
After saying that, he smacked his mouth helplessly and said: "It's just that compared to the Yingying Yanyan in the palace, the Cao family is really average..."
Chen Tong rolled his eyes and said quickly: "Officials and servants also think that the Cao family is ordinary, but ordinary people say that the value of a woman lies in her virtue rather than her appearance. Look at the civil servants and generals in our court, which one has a head wife?
Outstanding ones? Which royal wife is not of ordinary beauty? Those who are beautiful and attractive are all concubines, and those who are charming and enchanting are all concubines!"
"Hahaha... You are a killer, but you know all this well. Fortunately, you are a eunuch! But this makes sense... No, that's not the one from Ye An's family! The Lord of Yangcheng County is the head wife,
Why do you have the appearance of overwhelming the country and the city?"
Chen Tong scratched his head, and when he saw Zhao Zhen's teasing smile, he smiled bitterly and said: "Guan family, how many women in the world can compare with the gentleman from Yangcheng County? Even the top one can't compare! This is how you dare to knock on Denwen.
A wonderful woman who plays drums, unparalleled in the world!"
Zhao Zhen smiled and shook his head: "You do know how to praise others. If Mrs. Cao could have half the vision and talent she has, my harem would be in peace."
Chen Tong didn't dare to talk at this time. Only officials would compare a county prince with the future queen. He didn't dare to make any comments. Otherwise, if the words were spread to the Cao family, he would be the unlucky one.
When Zhao Zhen arrived at Pingle Palace, he saw that it was a very beautiful place in early spring. The green flowers and flowers were exquisitely built and placed very appropriately. The palace looked like it had been renovated, with verandas and small courtyards.
The pavilions, terraces, and palaces are simple and elegant, with many thoughtful furniture placements.
Chen Tong had already ordered someone to send the message, and Mrs. Cao had been preparing for a long time. She was changing clothes at this time and heard that she had just gone to cook in person.
Cao Wan, who was wearing palace clothes, walked out of the palace and Zhao Zhen's eyes lit up. She was like a completely different person. The red undergarment, light green trousers and slightly indigo placket made her skin look perfect.
Snow-white, with a pair of big, smart eyes that seem to be speaking out.
The bright red mouth, willow-shaped eyebrows, and slender goose neck all dazzled Zhao Zhen. Is this still the ordinary-looking general Cao? Even the beauties in the palace can't compare to this look, right?!
The huge change instantly gave Zhao Zhen a sense of surprise and turned his previous disappointment into satisfaction. Little did he know that in order to please him, Cao Wan studied at Qin Mumu's Lan Kwai Fong for three full months, from applying eyeliner to
She put in a lot of effort from eyebrow painting to fitness and body shaping.