"This matter will be discussed later." Zhao Ning interrupted the argument between the two, "Back to the strategy against Xixia."

He Li and Cai Mao no longer argued.

But Zhao Gou on the other side had already made waves in his heart.

If I can really go to the northwest and make another wave of political achievements and come back, my prestige will definitely reach a higher level.

"We won the battle of Weirong Village," Zhao Ning said, "but what I saw was a narrow victory. Even if it wasn't a narrow victory, I thought the time to destroy Xia was not yet ripe."

"I don't just want to defeat the Xixia army and occupy Xingqing Mansion. I want to turn the entire Xixia Kingdom into a road for the Song Dynasty and serve as a military and political stronghold for the recovery of the Western Regions in the future. However, the current population of the Xixia Kingdom is not enough to support the Song Dynasty.

I support a military and political rear that can take back the Western Regions at any time."

"Destroying Xia means emigrating from Shaanxi and even other areas. What can we use to make people willing to move to Hexi?" Zhao Ning's sharp eyes swept over everyone present, "It has to use money! Without money, who is willing to go?

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Idiots always think that they only need to develop their military to the extreme and they will be invincible.

If the world is really that simple, why did the Mongol Empire fall apart so quickly?

Why did the steel giant of the north collapse?

The more stupid a person is, the more absolute they view things!

And the more confident he became in his stupid thinking, he would never waver. He also liked to write memorials and express his opinions easily without going through his brain. Even Sima Guang could not convince him.

Military strength is always just one of the aspects of strength. It is the visible part, and it is a very important part.

But fools always think it's the only part.

Zhao Ning did not want to reply to these memorials because he had always adhered to the principle of not reasoning with idiots.

If a fool is willing to calm down and listen to reason, he will not be a fool.

"So, now is not the time to exterminate Xia. You can deal with these memorials as I see them. I don't want to waste time by discussing this issue too much."

Everyone hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is wise."

"But Li Qianshun dares to commit the following crimes and must be punished!" Zhao Ning's tone also became irritable, "I think the Huizhou Forecourt should be closed down. What do you think?"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and Zhao Ding said: "At the time of the meeting, in addition to uniting with Xixia to fight against the Jin Dynasty, we also needed the green and white salt from Xixia. Now the situation has changed. The Jin Kingdom and our country have deeper interests, and the Eastern Front

The battlefield has also been opened up, and I feel that Xixia's role in our dynasty has indeed weakened a lot."

Cai Mao added: "Moreover, closing the Huizhou foraging field and cutting off Xixia's financial resources can also prevent the further strengthening of Xixia's armaments."

"Then it's decided."

Noon on November 24th, Xiazhou.

Brother Richard, who went south to Hengshan to coordinate military affairs, looked livid at this time.

Li Liangfu knelt in front of him and said: "Your Highness, I really have no choice. I have been telling King Shu to be careful about the Song army's surprise attack. He did not listen to my advice, which led to the current result."

"Where is King Shu?"

"He... will never know..."

Brother Richard frowned and began to think.

"If you lose again this time, you have never won!" Brother Richard's voice was cold.

"Your Highness, save me!"

"What do I want from you?"

"The general is willing to go through fire and water for His Highness. I will do whatever Your Highness tells me to do, as long as Your Highness can save my life."

"How can I protect you again?"

"Your Highness!"

After a moment of silence, Brother Richard said sternly: "When you return to Xingqing Mansion, tell the truth about what you just said."

Li Liangfu was overjoyed: "Yes! Thank you, Your Highness!"

November 30, Xixia Palace.

Li Qianshun was in a good mood. He was eating hot pot and drinking wine inside the house.

Han Duo was also in a good mood. He was eating hot pot and drinking fine wine with Li Qianshun.

"Your Majesty, I heard that your country and the Song Dynasty have opened a negotiation shop in Huizhou?"

"There is such a thing."

"I heard that your country sold a lot of sheep to the Song Dynasty?"

"Yes." Li Qianshun suddenly remembered something and said, "If the Song Dynasty knew that we were sending troops to Yinzhou, would they close the Huizhou foraging field?"

Han Duo laughed loudly: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. The foreign minister has already gone to find out that sheep in the Song Dynasty used to sell for 90 guan each. Now the price has dropped, but they still cost 30 guan each. They are eaten by dignitaries." Yes, they love to eat mutton. If there is a dispute, they will be the first to object, so there is no need for you to worry about it, Your Majesty."

Li Qianshun nodded: "That makes sense."

Han Duo raised his wine glass and said: "Congratulations to Your Majesty on your victory. The next step should be to besiege Yinzhou and force Song State to return to Yinzhou!"

Li Qianshun raised his wine glass and said: "Speaking of which, I still have to thank you for this matter. If you hadn't come to report that the Song Dynasty was marching to the east, I would not have dared to use troops against Song Dynasty at will."

"Your Majesty is serious. The Song Dynasty is just a facade. In the past few years, it only relied on luck to win. Now its true strength has been exposed. It is impossible."

Li Qianshun asked: "When will the Jin Kingdom take action?"

"The Celestial Empire has taken action, the kings and masters have gathered together, and the Song Dynasty is vulnerable!" Han Duo said boldly.

Li Qianshun asked seriously: "Do you really want to go south?"

"Absolutely true!"

Li Qianshun stopped talking, but he was happy in his heart.

This is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It seems that the Song Dynasty is doomed this time.

Eastern expedition to Goryeo?

At that time, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty conquered Goguryeo and destroyed his country.

Although Goguryeo is not Goryeo, it was basically the Eastern Expedition. The troops were exhausted in the expedition, and the people were exhausted and the country perished.

Li Qianshun: Zhao Guanjia, Zhao Guanjia, you asked for this!

"By the way, Your Majesty, when will your army plan to besiege Yinzhou?"

"I have arranged for people to go south some time ago. This time the King of Jin is personally in command. He should be in Shizhou already."

As soon as he finished speaking, the chamberlain from outside hurried in: "Your Majesty, King Jin is back. Outside the palace, he said that he had something urgent and asked to see your Majesty."

Li Qianshun was stunned for a moment. He stood up and looked outside: "Why is King Jin back?"

Brother Richard hurried in not long after, with a battle report in his hand.

"What is this?" Li Qianshun asked.

"Your Majesty, please read this battle report first."

Li Qianshun opened it hurriedly and looked at it quickly.

Han Duo smiled and said: "Could it be that Yinzhou City has been captured?"

But Li Qianshun's face gradually solidified, and then turned livid.

He squeezed the military report tightly, his hands began to tremble, and he stared at Brother Richard with wide eyes. He wanted to say something, but couldn't say a word.

He took a few deep breaths and took two staggering steps.

Brother Richard saw this and quickly went up to help him: "Brother, calm down, calm down!"

Han Duo looked confused.

Li Qianshun's face turned pale: "Where is King Shu?"

"King Shu..."

Li Qianshun cried out in grief: "I am sorry for Renli!"

Han Duo said: "Your Majesty, what happened?"

Li Qianshun looked at Han Duo resentfully and wanted to say something, but he did not dare to scold him because he was the envoy of Jin and represented the emperor of Jin.
Chapter completed!