As an emperor of the generation, Zhao Zhen may not be the most outstanding in terms of manipulating power, but few people can match him in terms of forbearance. In just a short moment, he understood Li Yuanhao's plan, and he also knew Ye An.
The previous reminder is not groundless!
At this time, he had no time to regret his previous persistence, but made a decision that an emperor should make in the shortest possible time.
Both the courtiers of the Song Dynasty and the party's envoys were shocked by this sudden change. Lu Yijian was the first to understand it, and immediately winked at Chen Tong, who was still in a daze next to Zhao Zhen.
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The court meetings in the Daqing Palace were often ceremonial meetings with many courtiers, and it was impossible for Zhao Zhen to discuss more valuable decision-making plans with the important ministers.
Lu Yijian, as the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty, and Wang Deyong, as the Privy Councilor, have the most say. However, they are silent at the moment. Apparently, they are waiting for the court meeting to express their opinions.
After the dispersion of the dynasty, the prime ministers of the two mansions and the academicians of the imperial court went to the Zichen Hall to discuss matters. This was the "court meeting" where the highest decision-making was made in the Song Dynasty.
Ye An lowered his head and followed the team. He had no hope for this court meeting. One of the Song Dynasty's external policies was not to fight if possible, but internally it was to suppress if possible.
From the perspective of the ruling class, internal rebellion must be "extinguished" with thunderous means. Only in this way can the effect of "killing one person as a warning to hundreds" be achieved, making those who dare to "come forward" terrified all day long.
This is the policy commonly used in the Han Dynasty, that is, "the outer sage and the inner king"!
It's just that this kind of policy often gives people a sense of cowardice in foreign affairs.
Contrary to what everyone in the Song Dynasty thought, it was not always possible to use the king's power to resolve external conflicts. He always thought that he was the emperor of heaven and should convince people with reason. But in fact, without a powerful killing
, was simply unable to support the "kingdom" of the Han Dynasty.
Regardless of the Han and Tang Dynasties, they all started to walk towards the path of "foreign saints" after defeating foreign races with powerful military force. That's why they have many "nephews" from foreign races. Otherwise, how could they be willing to surrender to you? Would they be willing to be your junior?
In the Zichen Palace, the courtiers stood on the cross-platform and faced the north. At this moment, Zhao Zhen on the throne showed the anger he had suppressed for a long time. He could not get angry in front of so many courtiers, and he had to hold back the party envoy who was planning to laugh at the joke.
But it was different now. The people standing in the palace were all important ministers of the dynasty, and they were all ministers that Zhao Zhen could trust. At this time, he could no longer bear the insult from Dang Xiang, and loudly rebuked: "Young Dang Xiang, you are bullying me, the Song Dynasty, too much!
Yanzhou Guo Quan is an idiot, he should not have let the party members go to Beijing and let my disciples suffer the humiliation of Yuan Hao's child!"
Lu Yijian slowly left the team and said: "Your Majesty, it is not Guo Quan's fault in this matter. If the traitor Yuan Hao sends an envoy to the capital, even if Guo Quan stops it, it will be of no avail. It may even lead to a disaster of weapons and weapons, and the people who suffer the consequences will also be the people of the border state!"
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This is true. As long as Li Yuanhao thinks about it, he has many ways to let the envoy enter Tokyo city quietly. As for the threat, this is not the first time, he can do it.
"Ms. Wang, if I plan to use troops to attack Dangxiang, what are the chances of the country winning?"
Zhao Zhen sat on the throne and spoke calmly. Although his tone was tepid, everyone knew that the officials at the moment were extremely angry. When he opened his mouth, he asked Wang Deyong what his chances of winning were, not whether he could send troops.
Wang Deyong was a straightforward man, and he thought over and over again and said: "Your Majesty, if your Majesty sends troops to the party, Deyong is willing to personally lead the troops and horses to the northwest!"
Following his words, everyone present was shocked. He, Wang Deyong, was the privy envoy of the Song Dynasty, but at this time he was willing to lead the army in person. It must be said that this made Zhao Zhen very happy.
However, Zhao Zhen would not let him lead troops out. Instead, he was satisfied with his decision to appoint him as Privy Councilor. He smiled slightly and said: "Privy Councilor Wang is concerned about state affairs. I am very relieved, but how can you kill a chicken with a bull's knife? My Privy Councilor." How can the envoy be easily sent to the battlefield? Doesn’t it mean that I have no one available in my hands? Haha..."
After speaking, Zhao Zhen looked at Wang Deyong again and said: "There are not many people in the Manchu Dynasty who have had confrontations with Dangxiang people, and even fewer who have killed Dangxiang and defeated them." He glanced at Ye who was hiding in the corner. An, Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "In the second year of Zhidao, Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty sent five armies to attack Li Jiqian, and your respected father Wang Chao led an army of fifty thousand to Xiazhou. At that time, you were only seventeen years old and served as Xitou. The enshrining officer served as a vanguard and accompanied your father on the expedition. I know that you led an army of 10,000 to fight with Li Jiqian's army at Tiemenguan, beheading thirteen levels and capturing more than 10,000 horses and sheep. When they marched to Wu and Baichi, Li Jiqian's army The front was so sharp that you personally led 5,000 elite troops and fought for three days, forcing Li Jiqian's army to retreat. When it was time to withdraw, you asked to lead the army to the rear. As a result, the morale of the army was shaken, and the advance and retreat were measured. Li Jiqian had no chance to attack, and the army was safe. Withdraw the pass, I want to use troops today, do you have any generals you can recommend to me?"
Wang De was so grateful that he was speechless. As a military commander, he was able to achieve this position and be so importantly used by the officials. He replied without thinking: "I haven't been around for a long time. The officials You can ask Ye An, the direct scholar of Tianzhang Pavilion, for advice!"
"Um?!"
Ye An was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Wang Deyong to recommend him to Zhao Zhen?
Zhao Zhen was also stunned for a moment, and then he was relieved. Yes, among all the people in the palace, only Ye An was the most suitable. He led troops to fight against the party members several times, and there were even rumors that Li Deming died from his arrow wound.
However, before he could speak, Wang Deyong added: "My intention is to ask Academician Ye to recommend good generals. After all, Academician Ye has been retired from the border ministers for several years, but I believe that the people he recommends will be of great use!"
Ye An looked at Wang Deyong with wide eyes, the old guy can do it! Even though he knew that no one in the court wanted him to lead the army, he still asked himself to recommend "good generals". This skill of Tai Chi was so good that he solved Zhao Zhen's problem. Pushed himself.
At this time, Cao Yi was the most proud. He had just beaten Mu Zangjia Luo in the Daqing Palace, which made His Majesty feel bad. The opportunity to lead the troops to the expedition was just around the corner!
Ye An would recommend him both emotionally and rationally. Firstly, this is what the Cao family should do. Even if the officials punish him, he will feel happy in his heart. Secondly, apart from Ye An, he is the only one who is the most suitable for everyone in the court. He was also there at the time. He led troops in the northwest and fought. Although he did not fight against the Dangxiang people, Qingtang was not weaker than Dangxiang in terms of combat power.
Cao Yi looked at Ye An and winked, hoping that he would recommend him to go to the northwest to lead troops to attack Dangxiang. However, Ye An knew that he could not hide and could not hide, so he could only go out and said: "I thought Cao Wei, the general of the left guard, It is safest to lead the troops to fight against the thieves with Yi!"
Not only Zhao Zhen nodded with satisfaction, but even a kind of veteran in the palace looked like it was natural. Who didn't know that the Cao family and the Yunzhong County Marquis Mansion were close friends, and Ye An and Cao Yi had a fateful friendship. , the two of them were so good that they almost wore a pair of trousers, so of course Ye An recommended Cao Yi at this time.
This is an opportunity to make meritorious deeds, but not everyone thinks so. Good and bad are interdependent. If you can defeat the Dangxiang people and increase the prestige of the Song Dynasty, it will naturally be a great achievement, but if you fail to defeat the northwest, it will be a huge sin. Cao Cao