Chapter 659: Lao Bao Takes Charge

After Zhao Shu ascended the throne, he had some plans in mind. But he wanted to see first to see what the important ministers thought.

The ministers were a little domineering. He felt this, but how to fight back?

His foundation is not stable, so he must endure it.

But his patience was getting worse.

So his face gradually became ugly.

The debate just now quickly turned from whether to go to war to resolve domestic conflicts to where the Song Dynasty should go.

This is a big topic. Although Zhao Shu does not agree with frequent external wars, he cannot accept the so-called stability.

In such days, the role of the emperor will be weakened and he will become a dispensable wooden statue.

He was looking at the ministers.

Han Qi raised his head slightly, looking a little arrogant.

Zeng Gongliang's eyebrows were filled with sadness.

Ouyang Xiu...

What is Ouyang Xiu doing?

Zhao Shu looked carefully and found that Ouyang Xiu and Bao Zheng behind him were making small moves.

Ouyang Xiu's hand pinched Bao Zheng's arm, and Bao Zheng's hand pinched Ouyang Xiu's lower back.

The two old men were hissing in their mouths, obviously in pain, but their hands were applying more force from time to time, as if I would strangle you to death if you don't let go.

Zhao Shu's forehead was covered with black lines, and he thought to himself, this is the court, what are you two old men doing?

Shen An knew that Ouyang Xiu was preventing Bao Zheng from speaking out for him.

Ouyang Xiu had no ill intentions, he just felt that Shen An's thoughts were inappropriate.

"Without Han Wu, the former Han Dynasty would have died early."

Shen An's voice suddenly sounded, and Ouyang Xiu couldn't help but let go of his hand and looked ahead blankly.

This is the final conclusion that Han Wu went to war, do you still want to overturn the verdict for him?

Shen An said calmly: "At the beginning of the Han Dynasty, there was a siege of Baishan Mountain. What is this? This is the Huns coveting the Central Plains. Their power is expanding. Looking at the colorful world of the Central Plains, their eyes are dazzled, so they continue to Look for opportunities to attack. Should we fight the Huns like this? If we don’t fight, they will become stronger and stronger until a force as big as the Liao people appears. At that time, how will we fight?"

The faces of the prime ministers and assistants were a little rosy, and Han Qi said: "The Liao people can only choose peace."

Although the Song Dynasty was weak in force, it had money and people. The two sides fought several times. The Song Dynasty was always looking for teeth, but it was very resilient, which made the Liao people a little afraid.

Shen An used the Liao people as an analogy, somewhat to ridicule the prime ministers and ministers for their coercion.

"Queen Lu was humiliated, what if it was my court instead?"

"The only thing you can do is give it your all."

At that time, Maodun Chanyu of the Xiongnu wrote to Empress Lu, saying that I lived in the swamps and grasslands and yearned for the prosperity of the Central Plains. Your husband had just died, so why don't we live together?

Even the Great Song Dynasty could not bear such shame and humiliation, but the great man could bear it at that time.

"The patience at that time was just to accumulate strength. A few generations later, during the Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty had strong soldiers and horses, so the army was dispatched to avenge this."

Shen An's tone was sonorous, "Before the founding of our dynasty, Shi Jingtang recognized the traitor as his father, so that there was no natural danger in the Central Plains. Later, the defeat of Gaoliang River made the Song Dynasty unable to recover... But has the Song Dynasty accumulated strength?"

He looked at the prime ministers and said with piercing eyes: "The sage once said that the royal way should be restored, respect the king and resist the barbarians. The revenge of ten generations can especially be avenged! In the Song Dynasty, there was the defeat of Gaolianghe, and recently there was the defeat of Chanyuan. How long will it take to avenge the humiliation of the alliance? Prime Minister Han, how many lifetimes will the Song Dynasty prepare to avenge?!"

Madan!

Who dares to say that the Han people are timid and cowardly? !

Shen An said angrily: "Our ancestors have never been afraid of opponents. No matter who offends us or kills our people, ten years, a hundred years, or a thousand years later, we will work hard and endure hardships, and one day we will get revenge!"

The hall suddenly became quiet, and only Shen An's rapid breathing could be heard.

Han Qi blushed and wanted to refute, but he agreed to live a stable life and muddle along, and had no position to refute.

Zeng Gongliang said: "We must take a long-term approach. You are still young, so don't be impatient."

He said this to ease the atmosphere, and he probably had good intentions, but Shen An said: "Li Liangzuo wanted to use the Song Dynasty to weaken the armies of his political opponents, and he even wanted to unite people's hearts by going to war with the Song Dynasty. Could it be that the Song Dynasty Song will just let him tease you like this?"

The prime ministers were not prepared to take Li Liangzuo's threat seriously, which made Shen An explode.

"Then what do you mean?"

Zhao Shu listened for a long time and finally spoke, but did not express his position.

"beat!"

Shen An waved his fist and said: "Since Li Liangzuo wants to cause trouble, then the Song Dynasty will fight. Whether it is his political opponents' troops or his own troops, we will beat them together. We will hurt them."

"But……"

Even Ouyang Xiu had a headache this time.

"The Song Dynasty and Xixia fought many times... Anbei is so difficult!"

When these words came out, Han Qi gritted his teeth and lowered his head slightly.

He participated in the war with Xixia, which ended in a disastrous defeat.

so……

Zeng Gongliang sighed and refused to speak.

The Song Dynasty had no psychological advantage over Xixia and did not dare to start a war!

To put it bluntly, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to defeat him, so I just pretended to be stupid and passively responded to the enemy's provocation.

Shen An cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please go to the northwest!"

Han Qi looked up, a little stunned.

You actually asked to go to the Northwest?

Han Qi once said that he wanted to go to the northwest to command the army again to avenge his shame.

You can say it, you can do it.

Facing the Xixia people, who were so fierce that even the Liao people were intimidated, he had no chance of winning.

Shen An actually took the initiative to ask Ying to go to the northwest to be on guard. What kind of spirit is this?

Brave!

Brave and not afraid of death!

Because now the Xixia people have not expressed anything, and rashly preparing for war on all fronts in the northwest is a bit like fighting with all the grass and trees, destroying their prestige.

Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers!

Han Qi thought of his fearlessness back then and couldn't help but feel excited.

"Guan family, why don't you... let me go."

Han Qi felt that he had used all his courage at this moment.

I’m not afraid!

He thought about the days and nights in front of the map, and the battle examples that he had pondered over countless times. During those days and nights, he was suffering.

He thought about the battle many times, and after much deliberation, he finally felt that the Song army was not strong enough and had not enough cavalry, so it was not a crime of war.

I will go there again. If Li Liangzuo dares to come, I will risk my life to let him know who Han Zhigui is.

He clenched his fists, but found that everyone was looking at him.

Han Qi was a little unhappy. When he saw everyone looking at his belly, he touched it.

Why!

The huge belly gradually started to sink, and the entire waist... was waistless!

Han Qi touched his waist and couldn't help but feel sad.

I think back then my lower abdomen also had six-pack abs!

What now?

A big lump!

Bao Zheng said: "Prime Minister Han, there is no magic horse in the army!"

There are no war horses in the army that can carry you. When you go to the northwest, should you ride a horse or a horse ride you?

Zhang Sheng said in confusion: "Prime Minister Han is a bit richer, how about...getting a bullock cart?"

puff!

Some people couldn't help laughing, and then even Zhao Shu laughed.

"Han Qing...that's all."

If you press down with your weight, the war horse may be directly crushed to the ground.

Zhao Shu saw that the opinions of the prime ministers and assistants were becoming unified, so he ordered: "In this case, we should send people to patrol. If the Xixia people attack, we will decisively meet the enemy."

Zeng Gongliang coughed dryly and motioned to the officials to look at him.

I have destroyed the existence of the Cochin people in the southwest!

After returning from the southwest last time, he had developed a strong interest in war. He wished he could lead his army out of the country, killing people and killing Buddhas.

Old Han is too fat. I'm afraid he will be used as a mascot if he goes to the army, so go ahead.

Zhao Shu's eyes turned.

Shen An is too young and has insufficient qualifications, so naturally he cannot command an army.

Then a highly respected minister is needed to take charge.

He looked at Han Qi and his cheeks twitched slightly, thinking that this person should be squatting in the middle of the court.

Zeng Gongliang performed well last time he went to the southwest, and even killed an enemy soldier.

Looking at Ouyang Xiu's blank look, Zhao Shu was worried that he would mistake the enemy soldiers for one of his own.

Zhang Sheng is getting old. Looking at the trembling body, Zhao Shu has summoned Fu Bi. When he returns, Zhang Sheng can take up his official post.

Finally, there is Bao Zheng.

Lao Bao is also over 60 years old. After being rescued by Shen An, he has been in better health and eating better. It is said that the people in the Third Division were ashamed of themselves because of his insults. Many people have already written to ask for a change of position. .

I can't stand it any longer!

Bao Zheng stares at everyone all day long. If he slacks off and makes a mistake, the saliva will make you not want to drink water all day long. He has a delicate mind and feels that it is a mistake to live in this world. It is best to die and change his body again in the next life.

What does this mean?

I just want you to change your gender and stop being a man.

The old man's level of trolling is getting higher and higher, and most people don't dare to pick up on him.

But Lao Bao has no experience!

If Li Liangzuo attacks, can he respond in time?

Zhao Shu was pondering, his eyes flickering between Zeng Gongliang and Bao Zheng.

Zeng Gongliang's face darkened slightly and he looked particularly steady.

Bao Zheng looked calm, but his right arm moved from time to time. It seemed that he had been pinched hard by Ouyang Xiu before.

Zhao Shu glanced at Shen An again, with a dark look in his eyes.

"Bao Qing is over sixty years old, can he still eat?"

Bao Zheng didn't expect that the official would order his general. He was startled, and then said solemnly, "If I lose, I am willing to die under the enemy's sword and have no face to see your majesty again."

A tragic aura filled the air, and even Han Qi couldn't help but look sideways at these words.

The officials did not ask Bao Zheng to issue a military order, and even left him room to refuse to go, but Bao Zheng agreed without hesitation.

He is already over sixty years old. How useful is it to go to the northwest to earn a living? Even if you achieve meritorious service, how many years can you last?

But he actually drew a circle for himself and gave the officials a reassurance in the most drastic way.

Lao Bao, you have been awkward all your life. How can you be so decisive as you get older?

Han Qi sighed and said, "Just go and do your best. As for those who will die, what are these words for? The officials are here."

Zhao Shu said: "That's it. Bao Qing has gone, just patrolling, UU reading www.uukanshu.net If Li Liangzuo doesn't come, that's it. If he comes, you can decide whether to fight or to defend, I will You will never be restrained in the capital!"

The prime ministers and assistants were moved by these words.

How could this official be so grand?

Starting from Zhao Laoer, whether military or civilian officials went on an expedition, the emperor in the palace was always worried. They are not only worried about victory or defeat, but also worried about whether the leader has different intentions.

Under the guidance of this paranoia of persecution, all kinds of strange checks and balances have come out, such as formation diagrams.

And Zhao Shu actually said that he would not tie Bao Zheng's hands and feet and let him develop freely. This kind of treatment is rare in a century.

"The officials are wise!"

This time even Shen An bowed and saluted with sincerity.

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "People from Xixia, Liao, Jiaozhi... I don't know who else will come in the future. The Song Dynasty will have a lot of troubles. How can I handle it with my own strength? Please do your best."