Chapter five hundred and eightieth: Banquet ministers
Wu Dong has now arrived at Yang Shi's table. Although he hates this old man, today is a festive day and Yang Shi is a guest, so he cannot be rude. The fastest update of the novel
At this moment, in addition to Yang Shi, there were several great scholars from the Central Plains sitting at this table. Wu Dong raised his wine glass and said with a smile: "Everyone is invited! I really feel sorry for you all coming from afar for my ascension to the throne."
Yang Shi stood up suddenly, pointed at Wu Dong, and snorted: "Wu Dong, you are so arrogant!"
Before Wu Dong could speak, the people behind Wu Dong had already cursed: "How brave, what kind of status do you have, how dare you call His Majesty by his name?"
"What is it, Your Majesty? He's just a traitor!" Yang Shi said angrily.
The ministers and guards behind Wu Dong wanted to rush up and drag Yang Shi down, but Wu Dong waved his hands and said with a smile: "Mr. Yang, just tell me what you have to say. I won't argue with you today."
Yang Shi said coldly: "I heard that you composed a poem in the afternoon, is this relevant?"
Wu Dong nodded and said: "Not bad."
Yang Shi sneered and said: "Your poem has now spread all over Yanjing City, and we have also seen your poem. It is really arrogant to the extreme! From ancient times to the present, there has never been anyone as arrogant as you, from the Central Plains to abroad!
You have trampled under your feet the Emperors of Qin, Han Wu, Tang Zong and Song Zu. Let me ask you, do you think you can compare with them?"
Wu Dong just smiled faintly but did not reply.
Yang Shi said again: "You said that the Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty were inferior in literary talent, do you think you are better than them? Except for the poem in the afternoon, I have never heard of you writing any other poems and songs! You are such a crude person.
To actually despise Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han is really laughable."
Wu Dong said: "I don't know poetry, but can only poetry and poetry be regarded as literary talent? I have established learning all over the north, so that everyone in the world can enter schools and everyone has knowledge! I revolutionized Confucianism.
, founding new learning, aren’t these considered achievements in literary affairs?”
Yang Shi said coldly: "What new learning is completely pseudo-learning? You let the people in the north learn pseudo-learning, which is harming the people in the north and deserves death! Regarding the new learning and Confucianism, I argued with you last time
However, you expelled me from the country. Even if I say anything this time, you will still be arrogant and disapproving! If I don’t talk about this matter, I won’t do it again.
Talking about Tang Zong and Song Zu, you said that Tang Zong and Song Zu were less elegant, which is even more ridiculous! Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty established the Zhenguan rule. He appointed people on their merits, opened up the way of speech, and accepted advice with an open mind, which benefited the people all over the world. I, Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty,
He even unified the world and ended the world's wars. What kind of people are they? How dare you say that they are 'less coquettish'?"
Wu Dong smiled and said: "They are not bad, they are just a little petty."
"Coquettish" originally also refers to literary achievements, but in the leader's words, the previous sentence already said "slightly less literary talent" and already mentioned literary achievements. Naturally, the word "slightly less coquettish" here does not express the same meaning.
The leader's "less coquettish" mainly refers to Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty lacked the majestic temperament of swallowing up mountains and rivers.
Yang Shi froze there, and after a while he laughed and said, "What did you say? You said they were petty? How dare you say such ridiculous things?"
Wu Dong said: "How did Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty come to be emperor? He killed his brothers and forced his father to abdicate, and then he became the emperor! As for your Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty? He was originally left by Chai Rong, Shizong of Zhou Dynasty
The minister who was assisting the youngest son, who would have thought that he would seize the kingdom of Zhou Shizong's youngest son, bully the orphans and widowed mothers, which is even more shameless! And I, Wu Dong, own the kingdom.
Can it be the same if it was made with a sword and a gun? Tang Taizong conquered Goryeo three times, all of which failed, and it has been ten years since I destroyed Goryeo! Not to mention Song Taizu, his empire was conquered by Zhou Shizong, and Zhou Shizong died
After that, he couldn't even defeat the Northern Han Dynasty, let alone attack the powerful Khitan in the north! What's wrong with saying that the two of them are less charming?"
"The heroic leader Yelu Abaoji unified the Khitan tribes and founded the Liao Kingdom. Isn't this a hero?" Yang Shi said.
"He founded the Liao Kingdom and it lasted for 200 years. However, what he implemented was still the system of our Han people. He was just picking up people's wisdom! But I, Liangshan, are very different. I, Liangshan, revolutionized politics and implemented the same system as all previous dynasties.
It’s different! In fact, I didn’t write this poem to despise them! They were all heroes at that time, and I admire them from the bottom of my heart!
I just want to say that compared to them, we, Liangshan, are stronger! Liangshan was not conquered by me alone. I conquered it together with Hua Rong, Li Gang, Lin Chong and countless other heroes. We worked together to make Liangshan what it is today.
Achievements! Counting the famous figures, looking at the present day, together we are enough to surpass Emperor Qin, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Zong of Tang and Song, and Yelu Abaoji!" Wu Dong laughed.
After Wu Dong finished speaking, the ministers behind him cheered loudly, and everyone felt excited! They all had the ambition to continue fighting with Wu Dong and must surpass Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han!
"That's nonsense, absolutely nonsense! You, the traitor, deserve to die!" Yang Shi said, trembling all over.
"Mr. Yang, drink well and don't get sick from anger! You must live well and see what the prosperous age of Datong we created in Liangshan will look like in the future!" Wu Dong said lightly.
"A prosperous age of great harmony? You bunch of monsters actually want to establish a prosperous age of great harmony? How ridiculous!" Yang Shi said in a trembling voice.
"What's so funny about this? Even now, the north is already in prosperity! Now the life of the people in the north has surpassed that of the Central Plains and the south. You should see these?" Wu Dong said.
"That's because you are good at deceiving!" Yang Shi said sternly.
"The people in the north live and work in peace and contentment, while the people in the Central Plains and the south starve to death everywhere. Every winter, countless people starve to death, and they have to endure the disasters of Huashigang on weekdays! What does this have to do with deception?" Wu Dong asked in surprise.
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"This... in short, you are talking nonsense..." Yang Shi was speechless.
"Come here, take good care of Mr. Yang, and don't let Mr. Yang get sick from anger, otherwise others will say that we don't treat literati well." Wu Dong said with a sarcastic smile on his face.
After Wu Dong finished speaking, Yang Shi felt dizzy and wanted to fall to the ground. His hand kept pointing at Wu Dong, but he didn't know what to say.
At this moment, Wu Dong had left the table and came to the table of Song Jiang, Yang Jian and others among the cultivators! These people were not as pedantic as Yang Shi, and they did not dare to show off in front of Wu Dong. At this moment, they were all already
Get up quickly! Before Wu Dong raised his glass, they had already raised their glasses.
After finishing a glass of wine, Master Zhong said: "Your Majesty has ascended the throne today, and he will surely send troops to the Song Dynasty in the future?"
Wu Dong smiled. There was nothing to hide. He nodded and said, "Not bad."
Zhong Shizhong said: "I know that Liangshan has a strong military now, but if you want to conquer our Song Dynasty, I'm afraid it's impossible! In the end, you will only make the world miserable and be infamy for thousands of years! Do you know that our Zhong Family Army has Chen Bingsan?"
One hundred thousand in the Shaanxi and Sichuan area, Lord Gao Qiugao, Uncle Zhang
Lord Ye Zhang, Lord Zhang Bangchang and Lord Zhang have also sent 500,000 troops to Hebei and Shandong areas! Moreover, the Song Dynasty has a large population, and the court is still recruiting troops! With such a large number of troops, and the dangers of the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, if you want to conquer
Da Song, what do you think is the possibility?"
Wu Dong shook his head and said: "Your Song Dynasty, no matter how many troops it has, it is nothing to mention!"
The seed master gritted his teeth and said: "Fang La had the same idea as you at the beginning, but unfortunately, in a short period of time, he was completely conquered by us!"
Wu Dong laughed and said: "How can Fang La be compared with us? Fang La raised troops in the hinterland of Jiangnan. Although he claimed to have an army of hundreds of thousands, in fact what he had was just a group of random people who had never received military training. They had no organization and no
Weapons, most of them use wooden sticks! His men have no generals who are good at fighting, at most they only have some heroes from the rivers and lakes! During the war, they will just rush forward without any strategy. And I, Liangshan,
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We selected young men from tens of millions of people to form an army, and we trained diligently every day. We fought for ten years, and we have trained many outstanding generals! Our weapons are sophisticated, even better than yours in the Song Dynasty! Our discipline is strict
, There is no army in the world more strictly disciplined than ours! Our logistics are perfect, and when fighting foreigners, we have never lacked military rations! Such an army that has fought hundreds of battles, does Fang La dare to compare with us? Even the Song Dynasty, also
Far inferior to us!"
Before Master Zhong could say anything, Song Jiang said coldly from the side: "Is your Majesty just bragging? I, Song Jiang, will never lose to you!"
Wu Dong smiled and shook his head, saying: "Go and ask them, am I bragging or praising myself, or is it true that my strength in Liangshan is better than that of your Song Dynasty?"
Among the cultivators, Song Jiang and others looked in the direction of Wu Dong's finger, and they realized that the people sitting at the table next to them were extraordinary! One of them was the King of Goryeo, Wang Ma, and the other was Xia Chongzong Li Qianshun.
There was also one person, Yelu Yanxi, the last king of the Liao Kingdom! In addition to the three of them, there were several important ministers from Korea, Xixia, and Liao sitting there!
At this moment, these people had obviously heard Wu Dong's words. Xia Chongzong and Li Qianshun had already laughed and said: "This is the most ridiculous joke I have heard today. The Song Dynasty actually compared Liangshan's army with Fang La's army. This big
The generals of Song Dynasty dared to say that their army was better than Liangshan's army! It's ridiculous, extremely ridiculous!"
Yelu Yanxi also laughed loudly and said: "I think the Song Dynasty will be destroyed in three years at most! Your Song Dynasty can't even defeat our Liao Kingdom, and our Liao Kingdom is far from Liangshan's opponent. Tell me, you are
Liangshan’s opponent? I think even children can understand this question clearly!"
For these subjugated kings, Liangshan was no longer as powerful as the Han and Tang Dynasties, and the Song Dynasty had been on one side since the founding of the country. How could such a court be Liangshan's opponent?
Among the masters, Song Jiang and others have lived in the Song Dynasty for a long time. Although they know that Liangshan is already very strong, they have not really realized how strong Liangshan is! It is impossible for them to think that if Liangshan attacks, the Song Dynasty will be destroyed.
It will be like
The same kind of destruction! They still hold on to the idea that they are "orthodox". In their hearts, although Wu Dong has ascended the throne, Wu Dong is still a "traitor" and a "grass bandit", and Liangshan is still the same as Fang La
Grass bandit organization!
At this moment, hearing these subjugated kings say this, Song Jiang and others among the masters felt their hearts beating! But when they thought about it, they felt that Liangshan was forcing these people, otherwise these people would not have said these words! They always thought that it was Liangshan who forced these people.
Liangshan was able to conquer so many places mainly by relying on conspiracy and trickery! As long as they fight openly and openly, Liangshan is a grass bandit and is definitely no match for the "official army".
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In the far northwest, although it is already the end of the first year, the weather is also extremely cold!
Zhongshidao is urgently expanding the army during this period, but his men have insufficient military rations and pay, and do not have the capital to expand the army! Moreover, the number of people in the northwest is already small. In the past two years, the imperial court will build a new palace, and the oppression on the people will be even heavier.
Many people have already fled towards Liangshan! Now even if we expand the army, it is difficult to recruit mature men!
He has already written to Zhang Jun, the Xuanfu envoy of Sichuan, asking Zhang Jun to help solve the problems of military rations, military pay, and population! That Zhang Jun is also a famous figure in history. He was a Jinshi at the same time as Li Gang, and later served as the governor of Song Dynasty.
Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Envoy, Privy Envoy, and Prime Minister! He and Li Gang were political enemies, and they constantly suppressed and attacked Li Gang in history! He directed many wars against the Jin Dynasty, and he could also
He can be called an "anti-gold hero", but his own talents are limited, and later generations devalued him, saying that he "had no merit at all and had Qiu Shan's fault" and "had no achievements to record in his life and no crimes to overcome." This person
It can be said that he is a typical person with great ambitions and limited talents! But he was really loyal to the Song Dynasty. After he received the letter from Zhongshi Dao, he had already tried his best to organize Zhongshi Dao. He was asked to do it!
At this moment, Zhong Shidao received Zhang Jun's letter and felt happy.
"Your Majesty is really stupid. If His Majesty abdicates, will the Song Dynasty be better off?" Zhong Shidao suddenly had such an idea.
At this moment, Qu Duan opened the door and walked in, saying: "Commander, the Wu brothers are already here."