Han Shizhong said: "I have the courage to speak out."

"It's okay, sir, but I won't punish you with words today."

"The country of Goryeo is poor and weak, so it may be inappropriate to unite with Goryeo to attack the gold thieves."

What Han Shizhong said is correct. Goryeo in the 12th century was not Goguryeo during the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

Goguryeo's main sphere of influence was in the Northeast, and Goguryeo's sphere of influence was in the Korean Peninsula.

In addition, during this period, conflicts broke out between Goryeo's powerful ministers and the country's rulers, and internal fighting continued.

Of course, people in the Song Dynasty did not know much about the internal affairs of Goryeo.

The reason why Han Shizhong looked down on Goryeo was from the perspective of a normal Song Dynasty person.

From the perspective of people in the 21st century, one might think that the Song Dynasty was weak, but no one dared to think so at the time.

Even when the Jin army first went south to attack the Song Dynasty in the seventh year of Xuanhe, they were very afraid. If it weren't for Guo Yaoshi who revealed the internal information of the Song Dynasty and led the way, Wanyan Zongwang would never have dared to send troops deep into the Song Dynasty.

In the eyes of Song people, Goryeo was a land of alienation.

You can think of it as a remote corner of the world, just like the Chinese in the 21st century think of The Gambia, the most invincible country in the universe.

But in fact, the gap is not that big. After all, the Korean Peninsula has also entered agricultural civilization and established a centralized system.

Zhao Ning said: "Of course I don't expect Korea to send troops to help us, but we can always provide food."

Having said this, Han Shizhong had nothing to say to refute.

"What do you think of the establishment of a military town in Liaodong?"

Zhao Ning pointed to the map hanging in front and said.

This map is called the "Huayi Map" and was drawn in the Song Dynasty based on the "Hainei Huayi Map" of the Tang Dynasty. It is very close to the maps of later generations.

Han Shizhong's eyes fell on the Liaodong region.

Liaodong is no stranger to the ancients. As early as the Warring States Period, King Yan Zhao established Liaodong County there, and all the powerful central dynasties in the following dynasties took charge there.

The place Zhao Ning is talking about is the Liaodong Peninsula in the 21st century, or to be more precise, the place in Dalian.

Han Shizhong did not expect that while he was still on the defensive, his Majesty was already thinking about the future Northern Expedition.

To be precise, it was not the Northern Expedition.

Establishing military towns in Liaodong can extend the front line.

Didn’t the Jin Army always want to go south?

If a battlefield is opened on the Liaodong Peninsula, the Jin army's front can be dispersed.

The longer the front is stretched from east to west, the more advantageous it will be to the Song Dynasty. After all, the Song Dynasty has more comprehensive supplies than the Jin Kingdom.

Just solve the old problem of weak mobilization system.

Han Shizhong said: "It would be great if we could set up a military town here, but I am not good at water, so I may not be able to do it."

"It doesn't matter, I have already arranged it for you."

"Your Majesty, please make it clear."

"You can pass through Dengzhou Prefecture, train troops in Dengzhou Prefecture, wait for maturity, and then cross the sea to reach Liaodong and station in Liaodong. The court will not let you hang alone overseas. I will arrange for people to immigrate there for your use."

"And the imperial court will send an envoy to Goryeo to discuss this matter."

Only then did Han Shizhong realize that Zhao Guan's family had already made a complete plan.

"In addition, I heard that last year in the Liangshanbo area of ​​Dongping Prefecture, a group of fishermen also participated in repelling Jin Wushu?"

"It is indeed true." Han Shizhong said, "I heard that the leader of those people was named Zhang Rong, and he killed thousands of Jin troops in Liangshan Po."

Later, when Li Gang was compiling the battle reports, he sent someone to investigate and wrote it into the Eastern Front Battle Report Notes.

Zhang Rong can also be regarded as a historical celebrity at the turn of the Song Dynasty.

"That's good. I've sent people over to take care of them all for your use. How about that?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhao Ning chatted with Han Shizhong for a while, and Han Shizhong and his wife left.

Next, Wang Huaiji arranged for Han Shizhong to be taken to a mansion.

"This is the mansion given to General Zhongwu by His Majesty."

Han Shizhong was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that His Majesty would call him back and give him such a luxurious mansion.

This mansion is in Tokyo and costs at least 200,000 yen.

There are servants inside, so they should have the necessary equipment.

After everyone left, Han Shizhong said to Liang Hongyu: "Why did your Majesty suddenly give me a mansion?"

Liang Hongyu said: "I'm afraid the slave family will have to stay in Tokyo city in the future."

"What do you say, dear man?"

As soon as Han Shizhong finished speaking, another voice came from outside: "The imperial edict has arrived."

Han Shizhong and his wife hurried out to receive the order.

After the chamberlain recited the imperial edict, Han Shizhong said without changing his expression: "Thank you for your grace, long live my emperor."

This is an imperial decree canonizing Liang Hongyu, canonizing Liang Hongyu as the Lady Protector of the Country.

He was also given the official robe of the Protector of the Country.

After Han Shizhong entered the house, he said: "Congratulations to your beloved."

Liang Hongyu said: "It was all the officials who reported their military merits to the slave family, so that the Lady Protector of the Country was canonized."

"I didn't expect that the officials would confer you the title of Lady Protector of the Country."

"Officials, don't be too happy too soon."

"how do I say this?"

"The officials canonized me as the Protector of the Country and gave you a mansion. The next step is to bring our mother here."

"What does this mean?"

"Don't you understand yet?" Liang Hongyu smiled, "The officials want you to concentrate on military affairs in Liaodong."

Han Shizhong scratched his head and then came to his senses.

He didn't say anything, it was a normal operation for a king.

Liang Hongyu's guess can be said to be 100% correct.

Liaodong and Denglai are separated by the Bohai Sea. Han Shizhong will build a military town there in the future, and the imperial court's control there is very weak.

It is to give food, and to give to people, and to return the official position of military envoy.

Zhao Ning wouldn't be able to sleep if he didn't arrange for his family to stay in Tokyo.

In that kind of terrain, warlords can easily arise if there is at least a little selfishness.

Wasn't Mao Wenlong the leader of the warlord there in the late Ming Dynasty?

Mao Wenlong was also in the Liaodong Peninsula at first, but was later driven to Pi Island, where he grew up obscenely. Tianqi and Chongzhen asked him to be transferred to the Liaodong Peninsula again and again, but he was repeatedly rejected.

That kind of terrain was separated from the Central Plains Dynasty by the sea, and the only land route was cut off by the enemy.

A general who doesn't want to be a king himself is not a good warlord.

This is human nature. Even if history proves that Han Shizhong is a loyal minister, Zhao Ning will definitely keep a hand.

And not only Han Shizhong, Hu Yantong, and Zhang Rong's family members had to be brought to Tokyo so that Zhao Guan's family could sleep.

The fifth day of April, Yanjing.

"Your Highness, the latest news came from Nanxizuo, saying that the Song Dynasty is strictly inspecting the merged fields in Huaixi for tax evasion."

"Oh, how's the check going?"

"A group of officials were arrested, and even Weng Yanguo, the transfer envoy to Huaixi, was imprisoned."

"The Zhao Guan family really dares to take action!" Zong Wang sighed, "Isn't he afraid that someone in Huaixi will rebel?"

Liu Yanzong said: "I heard that he was just arrested. There is no news on how to deal with it."

"Huaixi..." Zong Wang muttered to himself.

Liu Yanzong continued: "It is said that officials from the New Deal faction were sent there, but they encountered great resistance."

Zong Wang didn't say much. It had just begun and he couldn't comment.

Liu Yanzong began to report: "Your Highness, ten thousand sheep are ready."
Chapter completed!