Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 311: Liao’s bandits are treated as nothing but grass
Hearing the answers from the ministers, Zhezong couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh.

Emperor Zhezong's proud laughter echoed throughout the hall. When the empress dowagers of the two palaces saw that the ministers had finished standing in line, they also knew that the situation was over. Empress Dowager Gao even sat down on her golden chair in despair.

Then he looked at Zhao Mu, who also looked proud, with a malicious look.

But Zhao Mu didn't care at all. As long as Zhe Zong supported him, anyone who hated him would be as dull as water.

Besides, not all women have the abilities of Mi Bazi and Queen Mother Lu.

Wu Zetian lost one-third of the Protectorate outside the Great Wall left behind by Gaozong. And the Empress Dowager Xiang in front of her pushed the Song Dynasty to eternal destruction because of her own selfishness. Not to mention the one in later generations who had money to build a garden but no money to buy cannonballs.

Therefore, national affairs need to be judged by people with masterminds, rather than letting old women act wild and unruly.

Hearing Zhezong's laughter and the words of the ministers, Yelu Yanping pointed at everyone and shouted: "You! You! You Song Dynasty is just..." He was afraid that Zhao Mu would slap him again, so he did not dare to say any harsh words.

So Yelu Yanping adjusted his mood, and then said: "Emperor Song, what are your plans regarding the letter of challenge? Now I am waiting for the last words."

Emperor Zhezong looked at Zhao Mu, who nodded.

When Yelu Yanping heard this, he also snorted coldly and said: "Okay! Since the Song Dynasty has decided to break the covenant and go to war, then I, the Liao Dynasty, no longer have to abide by the covenant with Chanyuan." Yelu Yanping took the war from the attendant. He held up the letter of challenge and said, "This is my letter of challenge from Daliao. Your country is waiting to accept the challenge!"

Zhao Mu looked at the Empress Dowager and said, "I was granted the title of Marquis of Dai by Your Majesty's favor, and my fiefdom is in Dai County near Yanmen Pass. It is located on the border, and troops from the Liao Kingdom often invade and plunder wealthy women. Kill the people of our Song Dynasty. Therefore, it makes no difference whether the war starts or not. If the war starts, we, the Song Dynasty, will no longer have to tie our hands."

After saying that, Yelu Yanping handed the letter of war to the eunuch beside him, then turned and left.

Sima Guang originally wanted to follow the Queen Mother's words.

Zhao Mu scolded, and the hall instantly became quiet.

Afterwards, Zhezong said firmly: "I have said before that your country's envoys disturbed my marriage ceremony in the first place and were arrogant and unreasonable in the rear. Now they are going to break the covenant and start a war. The blame for all this lies with your country. If your country is If Guo Bei sends a gift and sends a clan to publicly apologize to me, the Song Dynasty, then this matter will be forgotten. Otherwise, I, the Song Dynasty, will never fulfill the annual coin obligations of the Chanyuan Alliance. And many of the conditions mentioned by the noble envoy before , I, the Song Dynasty, will not accept any of them. Your envoy, you can tell your monarch all my words. If he insists on starting a war, then I, the Song Dynasty, will be waiting for you at any time!"

The Queen Mother retorted: "We are here before the war begins. If the war begins and tigers and wolves arrive here, how will we deal with it?"

After the Liao envoy left, the officials began to talk about it.

Empress Dowager Xiang said at this time: "Haha, King Zhongshan really stands up and talks without pain. You are not in the court and don't know the government. The Liao Kingdom has strong soldiers and horses, like tigers and wolves. I, Emperor Zhenzong, made an alliance with him and finally made peace between the two countries. Now If the war starts again, do you know how many people will die under the iron hoof of the Liao people?"

But Zhao Mu smiled and said: "Haha, Queen Mother, don't panic. What tigers and wolves? They are just chickens and dogs. I regard the bandits and bandits of Liao State as nothing but grass and mustard. I am willing to bring an army and horses to defeat the dogs of Liao State and share my worries with you!"

Faced with this noisy voice, Zhao Mu shouted: "Quiet! In the main hall, with the emperor in front, all the civil and military officials are acting like daughters, how unbecoming is this!"

Hearing Zhao Mu speak so loudly, all the officials present booed with disdain. They had seen such loud words before, but never such a loud one.

Even King Zhongxiao and General Yang were no exception this time.

Generations of Zhongliang from the Tianbo Yang Mansion and the Zhongxiao Prince Mansion had fought against Liao Xia. Only one of the seven Yang family men returned from the expedition. Yang Jiye, the old prince of the Golden Sword King, even crashed and died in front of Li Ling's monument. How strong the Liao people are, they have the most say. Although they are also the main fighting faction, at most they can guarantee neither losing nor losing.

But Zhao Mu's sentence of "treating him like a piece of grass, a chicken or a dog" is actually a bit exaggerated.

Just when everyone was despising Zhao Mu for talking nonsense, Emperor Zhezong said: "Okay! Your uncle is so courageous, so I will order your uncle to go on an expedition."

After hearing this, everyone looked at Zhe Zong in surprise.

The same goes for King Zhongxiao and General Yang. The two of them looked at each other. It stands to reason that such a big thing as a war between the two countries must be led by experienced people like them who have fought in the war. Even if King Zhongshan is to be reused, the most he can do is serve as a supervisor or deputy commander.

But the emperor directly named King Zhongshan to take command instead of choosing them, which was a bit surprising.

King Zhongxiao stood up at this time and said: "Your Majesty, I think it's inappropriate. Although the King of Zhongshan is strong, he was a man of the rivers and lakes before. If he marches and fights, he may not be able to do it. If he is asked to command the army to go out, I think..."

Before King Zhongxiao finished speaking, Zhao Mu said with a smile: "Haha, what the old prince said, when did three thousand soldiers and horses become a big army? Could it be that our Song Dynasty is so weak that three thousand people can be considered a big army?" Already?"

Hearing Zhao Mu's words, King Zhongxiao replied: "Three thousand people are certainly not a big number. What!" King Zhongxiao reacted at this time, and he even used his little finger to pick out his ears in an act of disgrace.

He asked again: "How many troops and horses did King Zhongshan just say he would bring to the expedition?"

Zhao Mu still replied calmly: "Three thousand people."

General Yang said seriously at this time: "Your Majesty Zhongshan, don't be joking." He bowed his hands to Emperor Zhezong and said, "This has never been a joke before the emperor since ancient times. Your Majesty really wants to lead three thousand people on an expedition?"

Zhao Mu looked at General Yang and said, "What are you talking about, General Yang? Zhao Mu only has one head, how dare he joke and deceive you in front of His Majesty? Three thousand soldiers and horses are enough for a mere chicken and a dog." "

Empress Dowager Xiang said disdainfully: "Haha! You are still young, but you really have a strong tone! How can national affairs be trivial! What if you can't defeat the enemy with three thousand soldiers and horses?"

Zhao Mu replied seriously: "I am willing to issue a military order." Then Zhao Mu pointed to his head and said, "If Zhao Mu cannot defeat the enemy, I am willing to sacrifice my head."

When Empress Dowager Gao heard this, she couldn't help but burst into laughter. She said: "Haha! Since King Zhongshan can do this, it should be considered a blessing for me, the Song Dynasty. Emperor! You just heard King Zhongshan's own words, so let King Zhongshan issue a military order. .”

"This" Zhezong believed that Zhao Mu was sure, but nothing was absolute. Zhezong didn't want to lose such a confidant and capable minister like Zhao Mu just because of a few words.

Zhezong was hesitating, but Zhao Mu said: "Please give me your Majesty's decree. I would like to issue a military order."

Zhe Zong looked at Zhao Mu and said: "I can trust the talent of the emperor's uncle. I trust this military order."

Empress Dowager Gao sneered and said: "Does the emperor want to protect King Zhongshan? The most important thing for a king is to have a balanced bowl of water."

Zhao Mu also said at this time: "I would like to issue a military order."

(End of this chapter)