A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

Fu Bi was once the backbone of the Song Dynasty, but later he was hit by reality and turned into a sluggish bureaucrat.

Is this his fault?

Shen An looked at this scene and thought.

From the beginning, Fu Bi wanted to do something for the Song Dynasty and for the world.

But the failure of Qingli's New Deal told him that, including Fan Zhongyan, you are just ants and you don't know what opponent you are facing.

Fu Bi saw how powerful those opponents were, and they were so powerful that Fan Zhongyan and them were helpless.

He felt that those powerful forces were irresistible, so he chose to give up.

This is the tragedy of the Song Dynasty.

If Qin Zhen's disobedience happened in the past, Fu Bi would be furious regardless of whether it was justified or not.

The warriors dared to provoke the enemy boldly. Have you thought about the consequences?

But it was different now. Fu Bi felt the changes in the Song Dynasty, which were becoming more and more powerful.

The confidence gradually regrouped, although it was less, it was there.

This change made Shen An feel good.

All the way back to Chui Gong Hall, Han Qi first bowed his hands to Zhao Shu, and then said with a straight face: "Go ahead."

Qin Zhen said solemnly: "The navy went out to the sea outside Jiaozhi, encountered enemy warships, and destroyed them all. Then they went upstream along the waterway, directly to the outskirts of Shenglong City, and began to harass Jiaozhi. Jiaozhi sent troops, and our army attacked the west of the city, using In order to attract the main force of the enemy. The east of the city took advantage of the situation and went ashore. It happened that the dignitaries of Cochin were frightened by the gunpowder and kerosene bombs and left the city with gold and silver..."

Zhao Shu's cheeks trembled. After comparing Qin Zhen's words earlier, he realized that the ministers had become hypocritical.

It was obviously the Song Dynasty navy that took the initiative to attack, but it was said to be a counterattack...

That's not good?

But why do I feel so comfortable?

"The navy drove away the guards, and the Cochin people in the city counterattacked wildly..."

Qin Zhen thought of that battle, with more admiration in his eyes, "Your Majesty, the commander-in-chief Wang Ben led five hundred swordsmen and axemen to intercept 10,000 enemy troops and fight to the death... In the end, our entire army came to help and defeated the Jiaozhi people. , calmly retreated to the ship and escaped."

"Wang Ben..." Zhao Shu thought for a while, "I remember that there was also a king in this battle of Xiongzhou...Wang Chu, yes, that king brought more than two thousand swords and axes to kill the Liao people who were frightened. They are all named Wang, and they are all so brave, but are they related?"

No one knew where he looked. When he finally saw Shen An, Shen An came out and said, "Your Majesty, you are not a brother."

"Oh!" Zhao Shu praised: "One is invincible in the north, and the other is frightening the people of Jiaozhi in the southwest. I have so many fierce generals in the Song Dynasty. I feel so relieved, I feel so relieved!"

The two fierce generals surnamed Wang instantly made the military men of the Song Dynasty stand upright. Even Fu Bi looked proud.

"This person named Wang..." Zhao Shu was in a good mood and said, "There are many people named Wang in the court, so it can be seen that these people named Wang are all good."

The officials looked at him impolitely, wondering, Guan, are you dizzy?

The person named Wang...the one who is famous now is just Wang Anshi.

Bao Zheng was looking at the account book, and when he raised his head, Zhao Shu asked happily: "How much?"

"Six hundred and thirty thousand strings..."

Bao Zheng's voice was calm, but his eyes gradually turned red.

"Sixty-three thousand dollars, Your Majesty." Bao Zheng's eyes turned red when he thought of the difficulties of the Third Division.

Zhao Shu also knew the financial difficulties of the Song Dynasty. He remembered the run on the palace a while ago and felt that it was all caused by money. He couldn't help but sigh: "It's not easy for Bao Qing! It's not easy for everyone!"

But don't cry, otherwise the news will spread.

The Third Chief of Staff Bao Zheng was crying in front of the emperor for unknown reasons...

I don’t know what stories those people outside will come up with at that time, and they may say that I am a foolish king.

It’s hard to be an emperor these days!

Han Qi and others were also lamenting, thinking about their own difficulties, and couldn't help but feel the same, and their opinion of Bao Zheng improved a lot.

It’s hard to be an official! Being a prime minister is even more difficult.

Bao Zheng said with red eyes: "Your Majesty, how about... let's go grab a handful of Koreans?"

The hall fell silent, unusually quiet.

Six hundred and thirty thousand dollars, Your Majesty.

And those red eyes.

The king and his ministers were all confused in the wind.

It’s not that I feel uncomfortable holding the old bag, but I’m thinking about where to grab another one!

You... you have let us waste so much emotion.

"This matter... will be discussed later."

Zhao Shu felt that Bao Zheng had also turned bad, so he changed the subject and said, "In this battle, five hundred swordsmen and axemen intercepted tens of thousands of Jiaozhi people. What will happen to Li Rizun?"

"He'll be scared."

Han Qi said proudly: "Five hundred intercepted ten thousand, plus the last ambush in Xiping Prefecture was destroyed by the Song Dynasty, Li Rizun is afraid that he will be in panic all day long. What he fears most is the Song Dynasty's attack. Then... That’s all, Cochin is plagued by miasma, but it’s not a good place.”

"Recently, everything in the southwest has become more peaceful. Your Majesty, it can be seen that after defeating the Cochin people, those natives are afraid!"

"Yes, those natives were ignorant and thought they were great. But when the Cochin people who were more powerful than them were beaten into dogs by us, they became truly afraid."

Zeng Gongliang said: "This allows the local government to use both soft and hard tactics to bring the natives into line."

Zhao Shu nodded and smiled: "As long as the natives are at peace, the southwest only needs to guard against the Jiaozhi people. Even if the southwest of the Song Dynasty is stable, it can still use its full strength to deal with the north."

He didn't name anyone, but there were only Liao people in the north.

In the eyes of the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty, the biggest opponents were still the Liao people, not even the Jiaozhi people.

"I think back then, the people of Jiaozhi took the initiative to ask for military leave, saying they were sending troops to help the Song Dynasty deal with Nong Zhigao, but who doesn't know the ambition of the people of Jiaozhi? Now, after losing two battles, if there is another war in the southwest, will Li Rizun still dare to ask for help?"

Ouyang Xiu said very proudly, Zhao Shu smiled and said: "If he dares to come, won't he be afraid of being tricked by the Song Dynasty?"

"Speaking of traps..." Han Qi pointed at Shen An and said, "Shen An is the best at trapping people. If Li Rizun met him, he would have to count his money for him even if he was sold."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

The emperor and his ministers all laughed, and the atmosphere was extremely relaxed.

"Your Majesty, don't underestimate the Cochin people."

Shen An said: "The madness of the Jiaozhi people...how to put it? They will not be afraid of opponents more powerful than themselves. Their ambitions are huge, bigger than their own body and land, and they cannot be stopped even if they fail, so they must Be alert to the southwest."

Zhao Shu said with a smile: "Yes, be prepared for danger in times of peace. You are good."

Zhao Shu was really satisfied with Shen An to be able to say these words on the occasion of a great victory.

"Qin Zhen."

"I'm here."

Zhao Shu said: "When I chose you to be the commander of the navy, you really did not disappoint me."

This was the greatest compliment. Qin Zhen knelt down excitedly, "I dare you to disobey me."

This is loyalty, Zhao Shu said happily: "Okay."

"Chang Jianren."

"I'm here."

Chang Jianren tried his best to keep his eyes wide open, but he was thinking about other things.

"Your bravery and fearless deeds have always inspired the soldiers of the Song Dynasty. When you turned from a civilian official to a military general, I was also worried. I was worried that you would not feel comfortable on the ship, that you could not hold up a sword and could not kill the enemy. But you are brave enough to win the championship. The three armies..."

Zhao Shu felt that Chang Jianren was really a positive example, so he did not hesitate to praise him, "Every time you fight...you must take off your clothes, charge forward with a knife, and the enemy troops are frightened by it. It is amazing! What a good job. I'm watching you."

I go!

Even Shen An felt that Chang Jianren had caught up with him at a good time.

The officials wanted to give the warriors face, but they couldn't do it directly. But Chang Jianren appeared as a civil servant turned military general.

This is timely rain!

Shen An felt that Brother Jian was as powerful as Brother Gongming, and he was also very lucky.

Chang Jianren knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face, "Your Majesty... I... I am thinking of the past... I..."

He knocked on the ground with his head, and there was a loud bang.

His choked voice echoed in the hall, and everyone couldn't help but feel pity.

I can no longer stay in the Hanlin Academy, and I have no choice but to join the army. How desperate it is!

But Chang Jianren counterattacked all the way, and today he even received praise from officials.

This counterattack looks great, but the hard work and dedication behind it is eye-catching.

He practiced his sword skills hard, risked his life to rush forward in battle, and took countless adventures, and only then did he gain the emperor's approval.

what is this?

Feeling proud and proud, all he needs to do is return home in fine clothes.

"You are the only one who can become a military general from a civil servant." When Han Qi said this, he obviously took off the label of a famous general. "You will leave your name in history."

Chang Jianren stood up choked with sobs. Zhao Shu offered some words of comfort. Qin Zhen apologized and said, "Your Majesty, I am guilty of rashly starting a war this time."

"What's your crime?" Zhao Shu glanced at Fu Bi, and finally saved his face, saying vaguely: "You have merit."

Fu Bi did not allow them to provoke a war, but now that the war has begun, Bao Zheng's eyes shine with the harvest.

Qin Zhen said: "There were storms and waves at sea this time. If the ship had not been completely rebuilt, Your Majesty, let alone harassing Jiaozhi, most of the warships would not have been able to come back."

"Is the sea so dangerous?" Zhao Shu frowned and said, "Building a big ship was just in time last time, okay."

"Thanks to Taizhao." Qin Zhen and Chang Jianren were really frightened when they thought of the storm. The two of them raised their hands to Shen An, and Shen An smiled and said: "There is no other way to fight at sea. Big ships are better than small ones."

Qin Zhen praised: "It is indeed true to wait for the imperial edict."

"Your Majesty, Zhang Baibian would like to see you."

Qin Zhen and his two men immediately left and met with Zhang BaBa who came in.

Zhang Baibian, who seemed to have only bones in his body, glanced at the skinny Chang Jianren and felt that it was a pity that this man did not follow him to learn the Eagle Claw Kung Fu.

Being so thin naturally is a gift!

Entering the hall, Zhang Baibian reported: "Your Majesty, the case has been investigated. That day, Chen Qian from Mangshan Academy met three students from Shengxin Academy outside. The three students made rude remarks, and Chen Qian refuted it. , the other party was speechless, so he took action... and broke one of Chen Qian's legs."

"Well!" Zhao Shu asked calmly: "Then why did Wang Xi say it was a fight?"

Zhang Baba said coldly: "Afterwards, Wang Yu reported to Kaifeng Mansion in the name of his father Wang Anshi. Wang Xi decided to fight with each other without any explanation. Chen Qian was the first to pursue...so the three of them escaped the blame."

"This is dereliction of duty!"

Han Qi stabbed him without any courtesy.

"I just said that Wang Anshi had a strict upbringing. Then Wang Yu was also a well-behaved child. How could he be so angry that he even used Wang Anshi's name to report the crime? I see!"

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