Great Song Super Scholar

452 The time has come
Zhao Zhongzhen thought for a while and then slowly said: "The strategy of destroying Liao can be summarized in eight words, preparing for war, breaking alliances, choosing opportunities, and making surprises."

Zhao Zhen chuckled, "Then tell me in detail, how do you understand these eight words?"

"I report to the emperor's grandfather that it takes time to prepare for war, including breeding war horses, preparing military resources, training the army, reforming the military system, raising financial resources, and training reserve soldiers. This is the same as the Han Dynasty's attack on the Xiongnu. After accumulating a lot of financial resources, we finally defeated the Xiongnu in the northern part of the country. The two countries competed, and the final comparison was the national strength. My Song Dynasty needed such a process, and my grandson believed that it would take 20 to 30 years to prepare for the war.”

Zhao Zhen also heard Fan Ning say this, and the emperor's grandson really accepted Fan Ning's ideas. It is rare that at such a young age, he is not eager for quick success, but has a long-term vision, taking into account decades of plans, This is especially commendable.

"What about the broken alliance?"

"Breaking the alliance is to break the Liaoxia alliance. The breaking alliance that Sun'er said does not refer to the implementation of a conspiracy such as a divorce plan. That is actually not very meaningful. Sun'er believes that the key is to prevent Liaoxia from sending troops at the same time. You can choose to choose a small number of people and a weak country. The Xixia implementation also took 30 to [-] years to gradually weaken its national strength, so that it could only protect itself in the end, and was unable to send troops.

Zhao Zhen nodded, the idea of ​​breaking the alliance is very insightful, using a conspiracy to win, even if the other party knows it, they are powerless to change it.

"What about choosing an opportunity?" Zhao Zhen asked again.

"Choosing an opportunity is when we are fully prepared and patiently wait for the opportunity to send troops. This opportunity is when the opponent has civil strife, Xixia civil strife, we will attack Xixia, Liao civil strife, we will attack Liao. This opportunity can actually be created, but the premise is to be very familiar with it. The internal affairs of the Liao and Xia countries, so the establishment of a long-term intelligence network is essential."

Zhao Zhen had already forgotten the time, he devoted himself to discussing with the emperor and grandson, he pondered for a long time and then asked: "Let's talk about surprises!"

"A surprise is a surprise soldier. Grandson agrees with Fan Ning's plan. It is best to use Kunzhou and Jingzhou as a springboard, take advantage of the advantages of the Song Dynasty navy, and send surprise soldiers to kill Shangjing and Tokyo in the Liao Kingdom, forcing the Liao Kingdom to return from Youzhou. Assistance created conditions for the main force of the Song army to seize Youzhou."

Just when Zhao Zhen and the emperor's grandson Zhao Zhongzhen were deeply discussing the great plan to destroy the Liao Dynasty, Han Qi of Xiangguo brought Li Weizhen, the doctor of left advice, to the Qingfeng Restaurant near the Daxiangguo Temple. It was now noon, and most of the officials in the imperial city were They went out to eat and drink one after another. The Qingfeng Restaurant in Daxiangguo Temple is a little far from the imperial city, and there are basically no officials who eat here.

The shopkeeper came out to greet Han Qi and Li Weizhen in person, and brought Han Qi and Li Weizhen to an elegant room on the second floor, "Please, two high officials, Zhao Yanei is already waiting in the room!"

Li Weizhen was a little puzzled, and asked in a low voice: "Mr. Han, who is Zhao Yanei?"

Han Qi smiled slightly, "You'll know when you go in!"

Han Qi opened the door and entered the room. This is a suite. There are two strong men standing at the door of the outer room, motionless like two sculptures. The room inside is brightly lit. A man with a beard is sitting at the table. Li Weizhen only felt that the man looked familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him.

Han Qi walked into the room and saluted, "Your Highness, he is here!"

'His Royal Highness? '

Li Weizhen was startled, and he suddenly came to his senses, isn't the person in front of him the Julu King Zhao Zongshi?No wonder he looked so familiar, but his beard concealed his real face.

He also hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "My humble minister Li Weizhen, see His Royal Highness Julu King!"

Zhao Zongshi was extremely cautious, and would only go out of the mansion once in a while. Even if he did, he would put on makeup to prevent being recognized. This Qingfeng Restaurant was located in a bustling commercial area with many businessmen, so it was easier to conceal his identity.

He smiled and waved his hands, "Han Xianggong has worked hard, Zhao Zhiyuan please sit down too!"

The two sat down in front of the table, and the food and drink were already served on the table. Zhao Zongshi poured wine for the two of them himself, and smiled at Li Weizhen, "I heard that Li Zhiyuan brought good news?"

Li Weizhen quickly took out a letter and presented it to Zhao Zongshi, "This is an urgent letter sent by Fan Ning yesterday. The letter said that he had caught the handle of the pacifier Zhao Qian, and hoped that the minister would file a case and send someone to investigate. Your Highness, please." Take a look."

Li Weizhen received Fan Ning's express letter yesterday and felt that the situation was serious, so he found Han Qi and asked whether to file a case. Han Qi was also hesitant, so he simply asked Zhao Zongshi to ask him for instructions.

Zhao Zongshi looked at the letter and asked doubtfully, "This doesn't seem to be Fan Ning's handwriting?"

"His Royal Highness, the complaint letter was written by Xie Wensheng, magistrate of Gushu County, with Fan Ning's instructions at the bottom."

Zhao Zongshi flipped through the back and saw Fan Ning's comment, "The situation is true. It is recommended to file a case and send someone to conduct a secret investigation to confirm it." '

Zhao Zongshi read the letter carefully again. This letter revealed the three major crimes of the Zhao family in Yingtian Mansion: one is trespass, the height of Zhao's ancestral hall surpassed that of Guide Hall; A penny of taxes has not been paid; the third is to train thousands of private troops, whose armor and spears are comparable to Xiang troops.

These three crimes are very serious, enough to dismiss Zhao Qian from office, but the consequences of doing so are also more serious, and will affect the support of other meritorious families. Move his family easily.

"Other than Zhao Qian, who else in the Zhao family is an official in the court?" Zhao Zongshi asked after a while.

Li Weizhen said: "His Royal Highness, Zhao Qian has a younger brother who is serving as a frontier general in Zhending Mansion, who seems to be the commander of the capital. In addition, there are a few younger brothers of the Zhao family who are guards in the palace. Other than that, there is nothing else."

Zhao Zongshi thought for a while, and then asked Han Qi, "What does Mr. Han think?"

Han Qi said slowly: "His Royal Highness's eldest son has been favored by the officials in the palace, which proves that Fan Ning's plan is very successful. At the same time, Zhang Yaozuo will be very anxious and will definitely speed up the deployment. I am worried that Zhao Qian will continue to strengthen the Jingdong Road. Even if he is demoted, his influence in the army is still there, so it is not too late to bring down Zhao Qianyi."

"Han Xianggong supports Fan Ning's suggestion?"

Han Qi nodded, "I support his plan, but I suggest that it is best to talk to the Cao family again, get the support of the Cao family, and ask the Cao family to appease other meritorious families and eliminate future troubles. Asking the guilt can also minimize the adverse effects."

Perhaps thinking of Zhang Yaozuo's crazy counterattack, Zhao Zongshi thought about it, and finally agreed to Han Qi's plan, "Okay! I'll visit Mr. Cao and seek his support. Fan Ning's plan can be implemented!"

He said to Li Weizhen again: "The case will be filed this afternoon, and important admonishers will be sent to Yingtian Mansion immediately to conduct a secret investigation without alarming the Zhao family."

"The humble minister obeys the order!"

Three days later, a group of four officials from the capital arrived at the official post in Songcheng County. As the name suggests, the official post is an official inn. The conditions are much better than ordinary private inns, similar to top-level inns. First-class food and drink, hot water supply throughout the day, but it is not easy to live in the official post, you must be an official of rank nine or above, and have an official post coupon to stay, this is also a benefit for officials who are on business trips.

The steward of the official post enthusiastically invited the four officials into the lobby. The four officials took out the official post coupons, and at the same time showed their representative fish charms and registered the guest book. County officials.

Seeing that it was the admonisher coming, the shopkeeper was even more enthusiastic. He arranged for them to live in a private courtyard and asked the staff to take care of them.

In the government office, Fan Ning is discussing with Wang Anshi, the general judge, about the summer harvest and rushing to plant rice. The summer harvest is a major event that most government officials have to face.

The first priority of local officials is to persuade farmers. Spring plowing, autumn harvest, or summer harvest and summer planting in the Central Plains and southern regions are all hurdles that officials cannot get around every year.

Fan Ning took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "This time I went on a local tour and talked with the county magistrate Xie Wensheng in Gushu County. I got a good inspiration. We can establish a rural rural system, such as providing information on farming cattle and farming Harvesting labor, renting out farmland, repairing houses, helping land reclamation, building water conservancy, etc., and then the government will give certain support, such as exemption from tooth tax, etc. I believe that this way of exchanging information will be popularized, and it will be very successful. Promote it throughout the Song Dynasty."

The relationship between the prefect and the general judge is a bit like the relationship between the secretary and the mayor. The prefect is responsible for employing people, steering the helm, and proposing various plans, while the general judge is responsible for implementing them.

The establishment of the rural dental system was Fan Ning's first achievement project since he took office. Of course, he attached great importance to it. He put this task on Wang Anshi, and he was only allowed to succeed, not to fail.

Wang Anshi nodded, "Being a dentist in the countryside has many and trivial things, and you need to run around. If you can use the way of exempting dental tax, it will attract many people to participate. I suggest that you might as well try it in Songcheng County first. After it is successful, it will be extended to the entire Yingtian Mansion, what do you think of it?"

Fan Ning said happily: "It can be tried. I suggest that Brother Jiefu first go to dental clinics and villages to investigate and understand the situation before drafting a plan."

"Fujun is right, I will arrange it in these two days."

The two were discussing, when a small official reported outside the door, "I want to report to the Fujun, there is an admonisher from the capital who wants to see the Fujun!"

(End of this chapter)