A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

The Korean envoy hurried back. It is said that he cried for a long time before leaving, saying that he had been cheated.

As for who was tricked, everyone just looked at Shen An.

"The naval warships have been repaired and all the baggage is ready."

Wen Yanbo glanced at Shen An and said, "Your Majesty, during this expedition to the sea, I was just thinking... who would lead the army there. I also thought about the way of a monarch and his ministers. It is not appropriate for a minister to make things difficult for officials."

Everyone heard the implication.

Officials, Shen An has made too many military exploits. Let him lead the army this time. If he achieves a complete victory, how will he be rewarded when he comes back?

But if Shen An doesn't go, then who can lead the army?

Chang Jianren? He is not qualified for this kind of expedition.

Who else?

Wen Yanbo thought of Feng Jing.

After the last conflict, Wen Yanbo felt that he had to send some warmth to Feng Jing in order to retain the heart of this old party general. For this reason, he discussed with Sima Guang and others and felt that this was an opportunity.

Thinking of this, Wen Yanbo said: "Your Majesty, I thought that Feng Jingke, deputy envoy of the Privy Council, would lead the army."

It's tradition for civilian officials to lead the army. As for you saying that civilian officials have no experience... isn't experience gained through trial and error?

Ask Feng Jing to go there. After the victory, Wen Yanbo can take the opportunity to enter the political hall, and the position of Privy Council just goes to Feng Jing.

From the time the newspaper came out to now, the old party has been disgraced, and people of insight feel that it is time to cheer up. That's why this big move happened.

Once successful, the old party structure will take on a completely new look.

This is Wen Yanbo’s expectation.

"What Wen Qing said is true." Zhao Shu's first words made Wen Yanbo unable to conceal his joy.

He has suffered quite a lot in the past few years, firstly for himself, but more importantly for the old party.

The fighting ability of several big guys in the old party was scum, Lu Jie was impulsive and unintelligent, Sima Guang was pedantic, and needless to say the others.

He originally wanted to keep a low profile for a few years, but this situation forced him to stand up and plan for the old party.

What is all this for?

Just to have no successors!

Look at the New Deal side, Han Qi and others are getting older and stronger, and they are becoming more and more shameless. Wang Anshi, Han Jiang and others were waiting behind to take over. Later, there were so many talents in the New Deal that he was jealous...

The key is that the second batch of New Deal was led by Wang Anshi, and the third batch was more powerful, with Shen An as the leader.

This situation made Wen Yanbo feel particularly powerless, and he could only plan and fight hard.

Thinking of this, Wen Yanbo couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable.

But if it works this time, Feng Jing can be pushed out.

Lu Hui and Sima Guang are both pig teammates, so they are unreliable!

Wen Yanbo shook his head, feeling that his decision was correct.

Zhao Shu glanced at Zhao Xu and said, "The leader of this expedition to the sea... must be too old."

"The officials are wise."

As he gets older, if he cannot adapt to life at sea and vomits all day long, he may die outside.

I am not wise!

Zhao Shu couldn't help but feel a little headache when he thought about the fuss in the palace.

"The prince has been very humble since he came to power, but since he is a prince, he must be knowledgeable in both civil and military affairs. I am thinking that the Liao people in the north will be destroyed in the future, so where is the future threat to the Song Dynasty? I think it is overseas. "

In order to suppress the opposition of the ministers, Zhao Shu could only bring out Shen An's analysis.

"Overseas is huge, beyond imagination. If the Song Dynasty doesn't plan now, others will plan the Song Dynasty. To strike first is to be strong. The Song Dynasty must learn to strike first, instead of sitting at home and waiting for the enemy to attack!"

Everyone was a little confused.

Are you serious about this... Official?

"Your Majesty, the prince is the foundation of the country, and the sea is very rough. If something goes wrong... I think it is absolutely impossible!"

"Yes! The last time a merchant ship capsized, no one was spared. This shows clearly."

"Your Majesty, the prince should stay in the capital to listen to the government, and go thousands of miles away... In what year and month did such a thing happen?"

"..."

The crowd in the palace was excited!

Even Zeng Gongliang was out of work. He even said that if the officials looked down on Feng Jing, he would be willing to drag his old life to conquer Dashi and die.

These words made Wen Yanbo sneer.

How could the prime ministers and ministers go on such an expedition thousands of miles away because they were old?

Zeng Gongliang's words were just dissuasion, but they actually helped me a lot.

Zhao Shu watched the ministers' comments with cold eyes. After they were foaming at the mouth, he said: "That's my son! If I think it's feasible, then it's feasible!"

This is so overbearing.

Even Shen An didn't expect Zhao Shu to say these words.

That's my kid, he can do whatever I want him to do, it's none of your business!

Never before has such an emperor been so rude to his ministers.

Many people came to today's court meeting. Shen An was sad when she saw Liu Zhan taking out a handkerchief and wiping his eyes.

He also smelled some powder and was shocked.

who?

He searched carefully and discovered that it was the smell coming from Liu Zhan.

When he looked carefully, he realized that Liu Zhan was much fairer and tenderer, and his face was also pinker.

Fans of men have existed since ancient times, but they are rare nowadays in the Song Dynasty.

Liu Zhan raised his orchid fingers, pressed his eyes with a handkerchief, and tilted his head slightly.

Shen An quickly stood sideways, feeling that he had committed a great sin.

This mysophobia has developed to such an extent that it has distorted Liu Zhan's body and mind.

Liu Zhan put away his handkerchief and left the squad, saying: "Your Majesty, the maximum number of naval troops coming this time is twenty or thirty thousand people. However, the Privy Council said that the Seljuqs are powerful enemies. If they gather a large army, how can they win with twenty or thirty thousand people? I think this is why War fear is debatable.”

Wonderful!

Sima Guang couldn't help but glance at Liu Zhan and felt that this was a very good statement.

You said that your son is responsible for himself and it is none of your business. But can we be sure that 20,000 people will go on an expedition?

If he loses, this prince will probably be deposed. Your Majesty, are you willing to do so?

The defeated prince will be a loser unless he can find an opportunity to defeat Dashi and Seljuk in the future, and his prestige will never increase after he succeeds to the throne.

This is the same as Yang Guang's conquest of Goguryeo. He set out with great ambitions. After the failure, there were complaints in the country, and the officials looked at him with disdain.

So Yang Guang could only set out again to conquer Goguryeo...

He must regain his lost dignity.

But he still failed the second time, so the emperor's prestige was gone, the noble families were ready to move, and the country of Sui Dynasty was also in turmoil.

Liu Zhan's words are reasonable and well-founded, and Yang Guang's precedent is there, which can be said to be impeccable.

Even Wen Yanbo couldn't help but smile at him, very kindly.

Why didn't I realize that Liu Zhan was so talented?

The talents of the old party were withering away, and Wen Yanbo was worried about this. Now that he has found a talent, he will naturally be happy.

Then he heard Lu Hui coughing dryly.

What does it mean?

Wen Yanbo saw Shen An leaving work.

This guy is out!

But what can he do?

Wen Yanbo lowered his eyes slightly, but his ears moved.

"Your Majesty, this battle is about intimidation. In other words, the Song Dynasty needs to let Da Shi and Seljuk know that the Song Dynasty cannot be provoked! If the Song Dynasty is willing, the Song Dynasty can send out a large army at any time and come across the sea."

Shen An said confidently: "As for the outcome, the king will lead the army on this expedition, and I will recommend myself to accompany the army to praise the painting."

He slowly turned sideways and looked at the ministers, his brows filled with awe.

Who dares to come out and argue with me about the outcome of this battle!

Zhao Xu moved slightly, feeling very moved in his heart. He is a prince who only listens to politics, and this matter involves him, so he can't speak out and feels very aggrieved. But Shen An didn't hesitate to come out and shoulder these objections for him. He was really loyal!

The old party was a little puzzled.

In their plan, the navy is the navy, and Shen An, who has made countless meritorious deeds, will definitely not go this time, otherwise the credit will not be counted.

But despite all the calculations, Shen An never expected that Shen An would be willing to lower his status and go on an expedition as a follower of Zan Hua.

You are a famous general of the Song Dynasty!

He is actually willing to accompany the army to praise paintings. This matter...

Where is face?

Lu Jie wanted to say it was unreliable, but he couldn't.

If Shen An is willing, it's none of your business!

I am willing to buy it if I have money!

Why are you not convinced?

Liu Zhan left work again.

Talent has come out again!

Today Liu Zhan has become a blockbuster, and everyone in the old party can't help but pay attention to him.

"Your Majesty, Duke Shen can intimidate the Liao Kingdom. If he goes overseas, the Liao Kingdom will take advantage of the situation and launch a massive attack..."

These words praised Shen An very highly, almost implying that the Song Dynasty would be whipped by Yelu Hongji if Shen An was gone.

But it's hard for you to argue.

Shen An was present in the several battles with the Liao people. If he was not there, if nothing else, Zhao Shu would probably feel a little guilty.

Before the martial arts students grew up, Zhao Shu was not very concerned about being in the army.

Wang Shao can be regarded as a commander-in-chief, but his current situation cannot control the battle of overthrowing the country.

So Liu Zhan scored again.

Lu Jie really wanted to hug him and cheer a few times.

Everyone in the old party was happy in their hearts, but their expressions were very solemn, no, heavy, as if the Song Dynasty was in danger if this matter was not resolved.

"The Liao Kingdom dare not attack!"

This time it was Zhao Shu who spoke. He said calmly: "Artillery has been deployed in the north. If the Liao army attacks, the artillery defense of the city is impregnable. I will lead the army to Youzhou immediately. Am I still afraid of Yelu Hongji?"

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"I thought that the Liao people would not dare."

Shen An felt that Liu Zhan's words were more like desperate babble. He said confidently: "Wulahai City has been captured. Yelu Hongji must beware of the Song Dynasty launching an attack from here and sweeping away from Shangjing Road. If he dares to take the initiative After sending troops, the Song Dynasty faced the enemy head-on, and then sent partial troops to attack Shangjing Road..."

"This is a pincer attack." Han Qi came out and said: "Your Majesty, what Shen An said is true. If the Liao army dares to come, I am willing to lead the army there."

Lao Han has actually been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. He is eager to take command of the Northern Expedition again so that he can have a good time.

Zhao Shu suddenly smiled and said, "What Shen Qing means is that... Yelu Hongji actually doesn't dare to attack?"

"Yes." Shen An said confidently: "After retaking Yanshan Road, the situation of the Song Dynasty has never been so safe. I dare to assert that Yelu Hongji is just praying for the Song Dynasty not to attack at this moment. As for taking the initiative to attack... The Song Dynasty is looking forward to it. To."

These words were extremely inspiring, and Liu Zhan asked, "What if the Liao people attack?"

Shen An said calmly: "If this is the case, I will not come back overseas."

These words were so confident that Liu Zhan and others felt suffocated.

Zhao Shu said: "That's it, let's get ready!"

"Your Majesty!" Liu Zhan took out his handkerchief and wiped his tears. Just as he was about to speak, Zhao Shu stood up and said, "The Song Dynasty needs trade!"

In one sentence he revealed the real reason why he supported this expedition.

The goods of the Song Dynasty needed overseas markets, and the hostile cannibals and Seljuks would cut off trade routes.

An expedition for trade?

Shen An feels that such a Song Dynasty is particularly joyful!

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