A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

As the discussion began, Shen An began to wander again.

Zhao Zhen glanced at Shen An, who was squinting, and thought that this kid was napping again, right?

Xiao Qing beside him also looked a little lost.

Why!

Of the two people waiting for the imperial edict, one becomes a man of talent, and the other also becomes a man, but he is a fool!

He glanced at the prime ministers and assistants, feeling more comforted in his heart.

Fu Bi and others are considered to be in their right years. Even if something happens, they don't have to worry about the court being deserted for ten years.

He is also working on subsequent talent training, such as Wang Anshi.

Thinking of Wang Anshi, he couldn't help but have a headache.

Others were eager to be promoted, but this person refused to be promoted when he was offered one, and he couldn't make up his mind despite repeated attempts.

Most of those who refuse promotion are seeking fame, or they feel that they cannot achieve the official position, and are worried about being embarrassed.

But Wang Anshi is different.

This man turned out to be a little stubborn.

Stubborn!

Politicians cannot be stubborn, especially the prime minister. They must be flexible, learn to compromise, and learn to win over.

But this is partisanship!

Party strife!

Zhao Zhen was a little sad.

The real party struggle in the Song Dynasty was caused by him.

It was during the Qingli period. He was worried about the future of the Song Dynasty, so he ordered Fan Zhongyan, Fu Bi, Han Qi and others to start reforms...

Then there are so many opponents, and the powerful and gentry are all opposing it, and they are taking action...

It was such a torturous time!

He even felt like he was sitting on a seat full of swords and guns, walking on thin ice.

During that period, he lived in a state of great anxiety in the palace, fearing that he would be killed in his sleep.

After finally getting through the hard times, in the eighth year of Qingli, someone actually planned to rebel.

The rebellion seemed small, but the palace was completely unsuspecting and in chaos.

That was meant to scare me!

Let me stop making any new policies, otherwise next time...

Next time they dare to kill me!

Zhao Zhen sneered. The ministers and ministers who were discussing matters below didn't know what was wrong with him, so they stopped.

Zhao Zhen changed his sneer into a warm smile, and the discussion continued.

It ended later.

Zhao Zhen looked over, and then an unknown fire surged up.

The prime ministers followed his gaze and then laughed.

Shen An actually stood there and took a nap.

But this time he made great progress. His body didn't move, he just moved his head bit by bit.

Xiao Qing, who was distracted at the side, was ignored by the emperor and his ministers.

"Ahem!"

Zeng Gongliang coughed twice, Shen An's body shook, and then he woke up.

"Finished?"

This was his first sentence, which made Zhao Zhen's nostrils so angry.

Shen An stood there awkwardly, and Zhao Zhen said angrily: "Tell me, the war in Jiaozhi has stopped. What do you think?"

Fu Bi said with a smile: "In the early Tang Dynasty, Jiaozhi was dissatisfied with the king's rule. In this dynasty, there were many provocations. But it is a barbaric land after all. It is impossible for the Song Dynasty to send a large army to fall into that protracted quagmire."

This is telling Shen An's tone.

Don't even think about the Song Dynasty using large-scale troops to punish Jiaozhi, because it is not worth it.

Shen An said: "The lower official also thinks that it is not easy to send out a large army to fight Jiaozhi at present. Firstly, the north and northwest are the places that the Song Dynasty needs to guard against. Secondly, it is impossible to draw. The terrain over Jiaozhi is complex and densely covered with miasma, which is not suitable for large army operations. …”

Fu Bi nodded, appreciating Shen An's attitude.

Everyone can tell you everything about Jiaozhi, but not many can analyze it in such an orderly manner as Shen An.

"Your Majesty, the army will not go, but I am worried that the Cochin people will retaliate."

"revenge?"

Zhao Zhen shook his head and said: "They must not dare."

Li Rizun was in power in Jiaozhi at this time. Small frictions between the Song Dynasty and Jiaozhi often occurred, but there were no large-scale conflicts.

Therefore, the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty thought that the problem was not big.

"Your Majesty, the Jiaozhi people are cunning and greedy. Their invasion of Qinzhou last year was just a test. This year they entered the Song Dynasty again. This is Chi Guoguo's provocation!"

Jiaozhi's continuous harassment and invasion of the Song Dynasty, no, the Central Plains, began at this time. Once it started, it couldn't end, and it lasted for hundreds of years, until it finally stopped after being severely spanked.

Fu Bi felt that Shen An's reaction was a little too much. He said: "Li Rizun from Jiaozhi has only been here a few years. He doesn't have the courage to provoke the Song Dynasty. Your idea is reasonable, but it is not suitable."

Your concerns are valid, young man, keep up the good work.

But I'm sorry, your suggestion is full of personal conjecture and inappropriate.

He nodded slightly to Shen An with the eyes of an elder to show encouragement.

But Shen An became angry immediately.

"That's not a runaway! Even if it was, they entered the Song Dynasty, why did they rush in with troops without informing them? What does this mean? This is a test and a provocation!"

The angry Shen An was a little funny in the eyes of the emperor and his ministers. Zhao Zhen felt that the young man should be more encouraging, so he smiled and said: "That's all, just write Guangxi and let them be on guard."

This is also a compromise, but it is in good faith and does not involve disputes.

Fu Bi glanced at Shen An and thought, should you be satisfied now?

But Shen An blocked him as soon as he opened his mouth.

"The rich prime minister can't afford a large army, but reinforcements must be dispatched, right?"

Fu Bi finally couldn't help but rolled his eyes, and then both the emperor and his ministers were happy.

The Prime Minister has always given everyone a stable image, but today he rolled his eyes. This is so subversive.

Fu Bi also felt that he had lost his composure. He coughed dryly and said, "The reinforcements have gone and they are not accustomed to the local environment."

This is true. When Di Qing led his army to suppress the rebellion, he encountered acclimatization.

We will continue to encounter this kind of acclimatization in the future.

Shen An felt a headache, but he had a good idea: "Your Majesty, you can let the local sergeants practice. Such a problem of being acclimatized will naturally not be a problem."

This is a very good idea, and Shen An thinks it is the best solution to the Cochin problem.

The Song Dynasty did not lack the money to arm those sergeants. When the time comes and the well-armed soldiers drive by, the people of Jiaozhi will probably kneel down.

While he was rumbling, Han Qi said coldly: "That place is far away from the Central Plains, and there are disputes from time to time. If we use local people to form an army... do you want them to fight against Jiaozhi... or against the Song Dynasty?"

Shen An was startled and was about to refute, but felt something was wrong.

At this time, the situation in Guangxi was more complicated. Being far away from the Central Plains, it seemed that the sky was high and the emperor was far away, and it was difficult for the DPRK and China to have a firm control.

If someone climbs up and shouts...

Shen An bowed and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister Han, for your advice. I made a mistake."

His gesture immediately made people feel comfortable.

The conflict between Han Qi and him is deep-rooted. If Han Qi were in his shoes, he would never express gratitude, let alone admit his mistake.

This young man really has a broad mind!

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly, and Fu Bi looked at this scene with a smile, feeling that this was a rare scene of harmony.

After Shen An expressed his gratitude sincerely, he said: "Your Majesty, please transport the Divine Power Crossbow to Guangxi."

this……

The Shenwei Crossbow is currently mainly equipped in the capital, northwest and north.

As for the south, the Divine Crossbow is still a rarity for the local army.

Zeng Gongliang said: "There is chaos over there. If the secret is leaked and the Shenwei Crossbow is stolen by Jiaozhi, the Song Dynasty will lose a sharp weapon from now on."

This behavior of giving up eating due to choking made Shen An feel that conservatism was still the mainstream in the Song Dynasty.

"Prime Minister Zeng, this is because of choking. If the Cochin people are proud of this, then what is the meaning of the existence of Shenwei crossbow? Besides, there are many ways to keep secrets. When you want to discard it in battle, cut the string and take away the crossbow machine. That’s it.”

Zeng Gongliang said: "This matter is not beautiful after all. It needs to be discussed in detail."

This is still caused by conservative thinking.

Shen An said: "Even if they take it away, how many can they build? Moreover, the Song Dynasty is changing with each passing day. As long as we keep thinking about new weapons, the Shenwei Crossbow will soon become a thing of the past. What are we afraid of?"

He said with bright eyes: "Only when you are timid will you be afraid of losing, but Song Dynasty should not be timid, but should be confident."

The Song Dynasty created splendid culture and technology, and was extremely confident in this aspect.

And the only thing that can make them lose their confidence is force.

Ever since Zhao Kuangyi's defeat at Gaolianghe, the backbone of the Song Dynasty was interrupted, and it never succeeded again.

This was a deformed Song Dynasty. The prosperity of culture and technology was reflected in the weakness of the outside world, as well as the helplessness of the monarchs and ministers, which made future generations sigh.

But here I am!

Shen An looked at these monarchs and ministers and said confidently: "Your Majesty, I will slowly sort out the knowledge of my ancestors. UU Kanshu www.uukｎshu.net will not only teach it to the students of Taixue, but also try to find out what they can learn from it. Something that makes my Song army strong."

My guns are still waiting for the maturity of steel, and my musket array is still waiting for the future.

When they take shape, believe me, this Song Dynasty will explode with brilliance that will make the whole world cover its eyes.

"Mangshan hermit?"

Zeng Gongliang felt that this matter was somewhere between reliable and unreliable, "Can there be a follow-up?"

Shen An frowned, as if he had encountered a problem. He thought about it carefully and said, "There should be some. It's just that someone was a little playful back then...so I can't remember clearly some of them."

Fu Bi said fiercely: "You are so playful after following such a teacher? If you were me, I would definitely hold the disciple ceremony, hang a beam on your head and stab your buttocks, hold a candle to study day and night. But you...but you actually...are mad at me. !”

Even Zhao Zhen shook his head and sighed: "You young man! What can I say?"

The monarch and his ministers sighed together, but Shen An didn't expect that one lie would have to be covered up with another lie. He could only say awkwardly: "I will remember it carefully and then record it."

But what about the divine crossbow?

Shen An looked at Zhao Zhen eagerly. Without this thing, the people in Guangxi would not be able to defeat the Jiaozhi people.

During the Zhao Zhongzhen period, the Song Dynasty was divided internally and party disputes continued.

At that time, the Liao people were also watching with eager eyes, and the Song Dynasty was plagued by internal and external troubles.

At that time, Jiaozhi made a cunning move, invading Guangnan West Road in a large scale, and successively captured Qinzhou, Lianzhou, and Yongzhou.

This is nothing. The key is that after Jiaozhi conquered Yongzhou, it carried out an extermination massacre.

More than 100,000 people have become innocent souls!

Then the Song Dynasty was so angry that they raised a large army to conquer Jiaozhi. Although they won, they finally withdrew their surrender and returned to the army due to the unsuitable climate and low morale.