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Chapter 667 It is really not a blessing to have such a king in the Song Dynasty... (Second update)

The point is that after so many years of large-scale promotion of cotton, although Xixia has made a fortune relying on cash crops.

But the problem is that a large amount of land is used to grow cash crops, which naturally leads to fewer fields for growing food, and a significant reduction in food income.

When there are no large-scale disasters, it may be able to continue for a period of time.

But once a large-scale disaster occurs, the consequences will become extremely dire.

The point is that with the infiltration of Xixia by the Imperial City Division of the Great Song Dynasty, the intelligence work has been very effective.

He has a clear understanding of the details of the military commanders in Xixia, even which military commander, which general, what kind of character, how many wives and children he has.

They were also recorded into the information of the Imperial City Division and sent to Bianliang, Tokyo for filing.

It is precisely because the intelligence work has been done meticulously that the newly established staff council can have something to do and can make achievements.

The official Zhao Ji stroked his short beard and watched Tong Guan standing there pointing on the huge sand table with a long stick in his hand.

Not to mention the source of the information, even such an intuitive good thing as the sand table came from the hands of his beloved apprentice and son-in-law Gao Zhang.

All in all, Xixia has encountered a severe snow disaster this time. I am afraid that after this snow disaster, once spring begins, the frontier fortress of the Song Dynasty may usher in a large-scale invasion and looting of Xixia.

Therefore, it is important to deploy troops and generals to prepare for this winter.

And Tong Guan even told the officials that in order to prevent Xixia from invading, he asked for orders to go to the northwest border to direct the defense.

Facing Tong Guan's request for orders, the officials glanced over the faces of Cai Jing and Gao Qiu.

In the end, it fell on Yang Zongmin, another deputy staff officer of the Staff Council.

This is Yang Ye's grandson, Yang Wenguang's younger brother, and Zhe Jimin's cousin.

It is the elder of Yang's family among the three families of Yang, Zhe and Zhong in the Northwest Frontier Army of the Song Dynasty.

He has fought against Xixia for nearly [-] years, and has made great achievements. Regarding the affairs of Xixia, he can be regarded as the general who has the most say in addition to those who sit in the northwest and teach teachers.

Seeing the official's gaze, Yang Zongmin, with beard and hair like snow, bowed to the official and said in a deep voice.

"Officials, according to my opinion, now Xixia is experiencing the bitter cold and severe winter, and I can't take care of myself. Even if I want to go south, I have to wait for the domestic disaster to be relieved.

What's more, Tong Guan is one of the most famous generals in the Song Dynasty, and he has defeated Xixia in a row. If Tong Guan goes to the Northwest, even if Xixia had no intention of invading south, I am afraid that he will have to prepare his army for war, or even use offense instead of defense. "

As soon as this remark came out, many of the ministers present deeply agreed, but Tong Guan's face looked a little unsightly.

After all, if Yang Zongmin made such a noise, it would be tantamount to blocking Tong Guan's way of getting promoted and making a fortune, which is very hateful.

The official Zhao Ji nodded seemingly noncommittally, and asked some more questions.

Tong Guan continued to exert himself, took over topics, and worked hard to maintain his identity and qualifications as the number one armed eunuch in the Song Dynasty.

It wasn't until the officials showed exhaustion on their faces and announced that the discussion would be held tomorrow, that the ministers reluctantly resigned and left.

Such a military and state matter, if you don't make a decision quickly, you still procrastinate so much, you really deserve to be a foolish king.

It is really not a blessing to have such a monarch in the Song Dynasty.

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And Gao Zhang walked side by side with Zheng Juzhong, the privy envoy, and communicated in a low voice.As for his own father, Gao Qiu, he was talking to those generals as they walked.

And that Tong Guan strode forward with a dark face in a bad mood.

The faces of the military officials behind him who joined the Staff Council were also not good-looking. After all, how could they not understand what Tong Guan was thinking.

It is clear that he wants to grab credit, but the problem is that Tong Guan is acting too dishonestly.

Often, if he wins a battle, he can't wait to take all the meritorious deeds into his arms. If he loses a battle, he will definitely be the first to jump out and accuse his subordinates of their faults.

This naturally led to his poor reputation as the number one armed eunuch in the Song Dynasty in the circle of military officials.

As for Zheng Juzhong, although he has no talent for military affairs.

But anyway, he also quite understood the purpose of Tong Guan's self-invited expedition, and said to the official's confidant, Xiao Gao Zhuangyuan.

"Actually, according to this old man, that old general Yang is right. As long as that Tong Guan goes to the northwest, even if Xixia doesn't want to fight, he will definitely make trouble and start a war..."

Gao Zhang asked this envoy of Privy Zheng with an attitude of humbly asking for advice.

"In the opinion of Mr. Zheng, should the imperial court send someone or not?"

Taking a look at this young man who has a lot of fate with him and gets along very well, Zheng Juzhong naturally cannot be overly modest, and is quite confident and authentic.

"Of course I sent someone to do it, but it's a pity that there is no one in court, old man... old man is old, and his legs and feet are inconvenient.

Otherwise, the old man will also invite himself to sit in the northwest to protect the peace of the Song Dynasty. "

When he was in the Liao Kingdom, he used to go secretly to the Goulan Pavilion in Changchun Prefecture to collect news, and when Zhou Bangyan and others met him, he was like a stranger with thick skin and makeup.

Naturally, Gao Zhang would not expose him, he hummed and echoed a few words, "My lord is awesome 666".

What I think in my heart is that the old man is like this, I will take that one and replace it.

Just as the two chiefs of the Privy Council reached the gate of the palace, they dispersed separately.

Before Gao Zhang had time to board his carriage, he saw a young eunuch approaching quickly, and he came to the front of the carriage to salute respectfully.

Gao Zhang naturally understood what was going on, and nodded knowingly.

A quarter of an hour later, Gao Zhang entered the palace again and went to the imperial study.

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"Xiao Gao, you came just in time. As I expected, that Tong Guan still can't sit still."

The official Zhao Ji waved at Gao Zhang with a smile, as if he had already made up his mind.

Gao Zhang nodded obediently, and continued following the meaning of Zhao Ji, his master and father-in-law.

"What the master said is very true, and the disciples also feel that Tong Jian is worried about the overall situation in the Northwest of the Great Song Dynasty, which shows Tong Jian's heart for the country."

Hearing this, the official Zhao Ji chuckled, and tapped his fingers a few times on this lover who always liked to think of the good of others.

But that's good too, after all, it is precisely because of his tolerant attitude that Xiao Gao was able to be well received among the courtiers.

Since he became an official, even though he is young and his speed of promotion is astonishing, no one has criticized him for being unworthy.

At most, he felt that he was too young to bear the burden.Even people with ulterior motives have no way to criticize Xiao Gao's character and disposition.

In particular, his marriage with Fu Jin caused an uproar in Bianliang, Tokyo. Not only did it not make people unhappy, but it made the common people feel that this boy is a good man with affection and righteousness.

(End of this chapter)