A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

The Liao envoy and the Xixia envoy stood together, and they were talking in a low voice.

"The cavalry of Daliao are gathering, and millions of troops rush over in an instant. Is Li Liangzuo ready to be a guest in Daliao?"

"An army of one million people? What can Yelu Hongji give to an army of one million people? Do you want to eat dirt?"

"We'll see."

"Who is afraid of Yelu Hongji!"

The two of them sneered at each other, while the Song Dynasty officials nearby turned a blind eye to this and even wanted them to fight.

But they just choked for a few words, and then ignored each other.

Here is outside the palace, Zhao Shu suddenly decided to meet the envoys from the two countries before they left.

"come in."

Chen Zhongheng came out and warned: "There is no need to say anything about etiquette, but pay attention to your words..."

The Xixia envoy was very satisfied with the assurance that he was going to the Song Dynasty this time, "Xixia and the Song Dynasty are brotherly countries, don't worry."

Chen Zhongheng remembered Shen An's metaphor and compared Xixia to a rebellious son, and couldn't help but twitching at the corner of his eye.

The official is not a kind father, and he might be able to knock Xixia unconscious with a slap.

Then go in.

"I heard that you were going back. I thought there were too many disputes and too much blood in this world, so I had something to say."

Zhao Shu's expression was indifferent. When he saw the envoys from the two countries standing there respectfully, he said with satisfaction: "The weather has been good these past few years. As long as we work hard, life in Liao and Xixia will be good. Since life is good, Why are there still disputes?”

The Xixia envoy sighed: "Your Majesty, this matter... our country is the victim of this matter!"

The Liao envoy said coldly: "Xi Xia is disrespectful to Liao. Their people often cross the border to plunder..."

These are all excuses, everyone knows it, and no one takes them seriously.

In the past, such words were mostly said by Liao and Xixia people to the Song Dynasty, but now things have changed.

The Liao people and the Xixia people were fighting, and the Song Dynasty was eating melon seeds and watching a show on the side. It was so cool!

The Xixia envoy just sneered. At this point, both sides can only go back to their respective homes and find their mothers after they have done it once. Who is afraid of whom!

It's just that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty seemed a little stupid, and he still hoped for world peace...

The Liao envoy thought the same way and felt it was necessary to re-evaluate Zhao Shu's character.

Peace-loving?

This hobby is great!

I guess Yelu Hongji would laugh when he heard this.

Peace is not created by love, but by killing with a long knife. If he talks extravagantly about peace without understanding this truth, is Zhao Shu not mentally retarded?

The two envoys found it funny, but Zhao Shu still said calmly: "Since you insist on going your own way, the Song Dynasty has nothing to say. Just remember, don't disturb the territory of the Song Dynasty. Otherwise, the Song Dynasty will not care about it. ."

"yes."

Regardless of whether Da Song is the best, we will fight behind closed doors.

The Liao envoy remembered that he was slapped by Han Qi, and said coldly: "Song people had better behave themselves, otherwise the cavalry assembled in Liao may also go south."

There was a lot of pride in his eyes when he said this, and he didn't know what he was relying on.

Zhao Shu just sneered, and Han Qi was even more disdainful.

The envoys from the two countries were immediately taken out.

This is a statement of attitude. Da Song's attitude is very clear. Da Song will not care if you two brothers beat you.

"Your Majesty, the Privy Council recommends stationing troops at the border to guard against sudden attacks from Xixia or Liao." Han Qi directly said what Fu Bi wanted to say. This domineering...

Fu Bi was so angry that he wished he could go up and tear Han Qi apart, but thinking about the huge difference in his own strength, he could only sigh in the end.

"Garrisoning troops at the border?" Zhao Shu asked in confusion: "Were there no troops stationed at the beginning?"

"It turns out there is." Fu Bi finally got the chance to speak and said: "Your Majesty, no matter in the north or northwest, the Song Dynasty has many troops stationed. However, this time the Liao and Xixia are fighting, I am worried that the Liao people will take advantage of this opportunity. Go south.”

The opponents of the Song Dynasty will always be the Liao people, and the Xixia people can only stand aside.

Zhao Shu shook his head and said: "Liao people dare not go south."

Fu Bi said in confusion: "Your Majesty, the Liao people have no credibility at all!"

Why!

Zhao Shu felt that there was something wrong with Fu Bi serving as Privy Councilor.

The privy envoy should be able to provide military advice to the emperor and make overall plans...

But Fu Bi was a civil servant turned privy envoy, and his vision was still that of a civil servant. How could that be worse?

Zhao Shu thought about the current ministers.

Han Qi can suppress the people below him and can be used as a buffer between the emperor and his ministers.

Zeng Gongliang was moderate, but he was able to restrain Han Qi and prevent him from taking power.

Ouyang Xiu was originally a person who could mediate relationships, but now he seems to be a bit old.

It seemed that Zhao Shu could not find anyone to take over the position of Privy Councilor.

Zhao Shu said dissatisfied: "The Liao people dare to go south, is the Song Dynasty afraid of them?"

Han Qi nodded and said: "You Fu Bi are afraid, but I am not. If they go south, I am willing to lead the army north to fight. We will not return until we win!"

This was said with great pride, and Zhao Shu nodded frequently.

Fu Bi sneered: "You go alone? Where is Shen An?"

Han Qi coughed dryly and said, "What do you think he did?"

"If you dare to lead the army yourself, you are a hero. But you must keep Shen An in the capital."

Han Qi's face looked a little ugly, "Where is Shen An and what does it have to do with you?"

"Haha!" Fu Bi said disgustingly, "Without Shen An, how can you have the confidence to fight against the Liao army?"

Zhao Shu suddenly realized it at this moment, and at the same time he was a little disappointed.

After working on it for a long time, it turns out that Han Qi still can't compare to Shen An!

It is absolutely impossible for the unified army to go north without Shen An accompanying him.

Then why do I want you to lead the army? Might as well use Bao Zheng.

yes!

Zhao Shu felt that he had found a good way to use Shen An.

If Shen An were to lead an army in the future, he might as well send a supervisory army. Zhao Shu felt it was inappropriate. But if they don't send one, all the officials will probably impeach Shen An, just like the impeachment of Di Qing.

In such a situation, Shen An's situation is dangerous.

what to do?

Zhao Shu thought of Bao Zheng.

Old Bao Zheng is too old to rebel, and others will laugh at him if he mentions it.

Moreover, Bao Shou was still young, and Lao Bao was just such a doting son. It was said that no one in the Bao family could take care of him, which meant that Guo Guo could take care of him.

Who dares to say that Bao Zheng is treason? Just tell him that Bao Shou is in the capital.

Bao Shou is Bao Zheng's lifeblood. He is in the capital. What rebellion is Bao Zheng plotting?

So from now on, just let Bao Zheng go, let him be in charge, take care of logistics, and control the formation, so that he will not be exhausted or appear to be doing nothing.

I am so wise!

Zhao Shu was happy when Fu Bi came to ask for instructions: "Your Majesty, young Shen An can't be allowed to send troops every time, right? I am willing to go. If we can't win, I am willing to be a pawn in the north to defend the country and guard the border! I will never do it again." Return to Bianliang."

Fu Bi was very tough back then, so he could make such a poisonous oath.

He glanced sideways at Han Qi and sneered: "What does Prime Minister Han think?"

Old Han, come on, let's make a vow together.

Making oaths these days is not as simple as it will be in later generations, so Han Qi hesitated.

Fu Bi sneered, feeling that he had the upper hand.

"Okay!" Han Qi finally spoke.

Both prime ministers and assistants swore a poisonous oath and felt that it was their business to lead the army.

You can be civilized or military... This is the highest dream of a literati.

The Song Dynasty allowed this idea to be put into practice. Starting from Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi and others, civilian unification of the army became a reality.

"Your Majesty, Shen An would like to see you."

Shen An came in and found that Han Qi and Fu Bi were looking at him, and he couldn't help but feel narcissistic.

Could it be that brother has become handsome again recently?

Yes, no wonder his wife looked at him in a daze in the morning. It was obvious that she was fascinated by his male lust.

Shen An touched his face, and then Han Qi said: "You are quite talented in diplomacy. I ask you, will the Liao Kingdom take the opportunity to go south this time?"

Old Han, who is like a dog, stole my words again.

Fu Bi was so angry that he felt that Han Qi was his enemy in his previous life.

"Won't."

Shen An's answer was decisive, without any hesitation.

"Why?"

This time it was Fu Bi who asked.

Shen An said: "Because the Song Dynasty is not afraid of them."

"good!"

Han Qi said with a red face: "The Song Dynasty is not afraid of them. If Yelu Hongji dares to go south, the Song Dynasty will fight with all its strength. No matter how high the price is, the Liao people will suffer a big loss."

"There is a divine crossbow!"

That's all Ouyang Xiu said.

Fu Bi praised: "The mighty crossbow! I have seen the crossbow formation before. Although I didn't fire it, the boundless crossbow formation was very exciting."

The crossbow formation was the greatest reliance for the Song Dynasty.

And this reliance was created by Shen An.

Zhao Shu thought of this, UU Reading www.uukanshu.net "The Shenwei Crossbow was made by Shen An in the first place, but the credit given to you is less..."

"yes."

Shen An was overjoyed and thought this was an opportunity.

Zhao Shu glanced at him and felt that this man was really thick-skinned, "It's not scary for the Liao people to go south, unless they overthrow the country."

Everyone nodded, and Zhao Shu continued: "Shen An is quite knowledgeable about foreign affairs, so he will go back... um..."

"Hmm?" Shen An didn't know what he meant by um.

"Hmm!" Zhao Shu hummed again, feeling that Shen An was pretending to be stupid.

But Shen An really doesn’t know!

Han Qi couldn't stand it any longer and said, "You...can you make the envoys of the two countries quarrel and make enemies? It would be better."

"This is easy to talk about!" Shen An felt that this was his old profession, "Just leave this matter to me."

"You are quite diligent, and it is rare for me to be diligent among the ministers." Zhao Shu nodded, feeling that it was done.

But Shen An sighed, and Han Qi asked, "Is this a problem?"

"No." Shen An looked sad, "Your Majesty, I was originally lazy, but it was Bao Gong who taught me earnestly and helped me every day, and now I got better. Thinking that while Bao Gong was working hard in the Third Division, he also had to teach me, I thought I feel uncomfortable..."

Zhao Shu thought of how he had lost his father in his early years and had no one to teach him, so he sympathized and said, "Bao Zheng is good."

"Bao Gong is selfless." Shen An rushed out with praise.

"Bao Gong is said to be loyal to Your Majesty, and he is upright. He doesn't rub sand in his eyes, and roars when he sees injustice on the road..."

Shen An talked for a while, and after he left, Zhao Shu said in silence for a moment: "Bao Zheng is not easy."

In an instant, both Ouyang Xiu and Zeng Gongliang felt a chill in their buttocks.

Shen An is building momentum for Bao Zheng!

If Bao Zheng enters the political hall, which one of us will get out?