Zhao Yun's face was solemn and solemn, and he slowly sat down, "The Qing family continues."
Han Hong continued: "I believe that our Song Dynasty should make comprehensive preparations for war in three aspects. First, increase the source of soldiers. Now most of our soldiers in the Song Dynasty are criminals, surrendered bandits, street gangsters, etc.
Composition, because there is a folk saying that good men should not be soldiers, and good men should not make nails, so they rarely join the army. This is disadvantageous. We should try to get more children from good families to actively join the army to increase their combat effectiveness."
Zhao Yun nodded, agreeing with Han Hong's proposition.
With Zhao Yun's approval, Han Hong felt more confident and continued: "Second, solve the source of war horses. Looking at our Han Dynasty, as long as there is no shortage of war horses, we will not lag behind in foreign operations, and our combat power will even compare with that of the grassland peoples.
What's more, this was true throughout the Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties.
Now, whether it is the Jin Kingdom or Mongolia, their greatest strength is war horses. Looking back at the Song Dynasty, because there are no horse farms, the number of war horses is very small. They can only buy war horses from the people of the Jin Kingdom, Sichuan, Sichuan, Jingxiang and other places.
, but it’s still not enough. Without war horses, there is no cavalry. How can we fight?”
"The third thing is military pay and food. This is also the most important. It is impossible to fight without military pay, and it is impossible to fight without food. As long as the military pay and food are sufficient, combat effectiveness will naturally increase."
After saying three points in one breath, Han Hong raised his hand solemnly to Zhao Yun and said: "Your Majesty, these three points are all commonplaces and have nothing new. However, the most commonplaces are the ones that can best solve the problem. As long as the court can solve the problem.
The three points I put forward are that Mongolia has a million-strong army, and I can handle it with ease."
Zhao Yun looked serious and was silent for a long time. Finally, Zhao Yun said: "What the Qing family said is exactly what I think. It is impossible for Mongolia to coexist peacefully with the Song Dynasty. This is not what we think of a gentleman with a villain's heart."
The Song Dynasty is actually too tempting compared to the barren land, and Mongolia cannot bear it, so we have to prepare for war, and I am eager to reform in order to fully prepare for war."
Han Hong was stunned. He didn't expect that Zhao Yun had already thought of his own consideration.
Zhao Yun stood up and walked to the territory map on the wall. Zhao Yun pointed to the direction of the Kingdom of Jin and said: "The Kingdom of Jin is destined to perish, but it will not perish at the hands of the Mongols, but must perish in the Song Dynasty."
There is no doubt about this."
Han Hong was surprised and shocked, and his eyes widened.
Zhao Yun said seriously: "The reason why I must destroy the Jin Kingdom is because we cannot reconcile the hatred between our enemies and the Jin Kingdom. If the Jin Kingdom is not destroyed, we cannot explain to the dead fighting heroes. If the Jin Kingdom is not destroyed, we will
The Song Dynasty’s waist will never be able to truly straighten up.”
After saying that, Zhao Yun looked at Han Hong with bright eyes and said: "Secondly, the grassland people will only respect the strong. If the Song Dynasty cannot be strong and cannot show its strength, then in the eyes of the grassland people, we will be the same as the others."
There is no difference between sheep. The appearance of sheep will only attract more wolves, tigers and leopards. Only the strong can avoid the blade."
At this moment, Han Hong understood Zhao Yun's ambition deeply. He solemnly raised his hand and said: "It is a great blessing for our country in the Song Dynasty to have His Majesty like you."
Zhao Yun was solemn and silent for a while. Finally, Zhao Yun stepped forward, held Han Hong's wrist, looked at Han Hong sharply, and said: "Any reform will affect the interests of the powerful, including the Qing family. Offending Qing
The interests of the family are really not what I want. However, if the Song Dynasty does not enrich the country and strengthen the military, the country will be destroyed and the family will be destroyed, and no one will survive. During the reform, I hope that the Qing family can understand my painstaking efforts."
After hearing this, Han Hong directly lifted up his hem, knelt in front of Zhao Yun, and resolutely said: "My family has been blessed by the country for generations, and I have been respected and respected. These are all gifts from the heavenly family. I dare not forget my roots. If your Majesty
If we implement the reform, I will give my full support, so why not destroy the family and relieve the people from disaster?"
Zhao Yun was moved and solemnly helped Han Hong up. After this sincere heart-to-heart talk between the king and his minister, both of them had more expectations for the future.
Lin'an Mansion, prison.
At this time, Chen Guiyi was sitting on the throne and was interrogating Zhang Zongchang, the young minister of Sinong Temple.
Chen Guiyi looked sternly and said: "Zhang Zongchang, in the second year of Jiading, you were appointed as the chief clerk of the Fuyang warehouse. You resold five thousand shi of grain from the warehouse. Afterwards, you could not make up for the shortfall, so you colluded with Xia Wen, the chief clerk of the Changping warehouse in the same county, and shipped it to Changping.
The warehouse was filled with five thousand dan of old grain, but in the end all the five thousand dan of old grain rotted away. Do you know your guilt?
Also, in the 11th year of Jiading, you transferred 8,000 guan from the free warehouse in Renhe County and transferred it to Yuhang Guanghuicang. However, this money never appeared in the accounts of Yuhang Guanghuicang. Where did this money go?
Yes? Why don't you let me recruit you from the real situation?"
Zhang Zongchang was afraid, but he still straightened his neck and said: "This happened more than ten or twenty years ago. How can you remember me? Is it possible that you can still remember what you ate and did twenty years ago?"
?Now you are making up random charges and want to harm me, don’t even think about it."
"snort."
Chen Guiyi took out an account book and threw it in front of Zhang Zongchang and said: "This is the account book of Yicang, Changpingcang and Guanghuicang back then. Do you think you can still deny it?"
Chen Guiyi had already made sufficient preparations. All the officials arrested now have relevant evidence. The only thing missing is the prisoner's own confession and signature.
Zhang Zongchang was horrified. He grabbed the account book and glanced at it. He saw that it indeed recorded the income and expenditure of the year. As long as he scrutinizes it and has someone testify, it can be said that the evidence is conclusive.
Zhang Zongchang was very frightened and couldn't care less, so he tore the account book into pieces frantically.
The corner of Chen Guiyi's mouth curled up into a sneer, and he said: "Do you think you can get away with it by tearing up the account books? These are just copies. The real account books have been sealed by the official for a long time. How can you easily see them?"
After saying that, Chen Guiyi turned around and said to the clerk who was responsible for recording: "Zhang Zongchang is not asking for trouble. Please record his behavior of tearing up the account books truthfully. I want to see how he defends this behavior in the future.
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"Yes, I will record it right now, so I won't miss it." The clerk agreed, and his writing flew like a fly.
Zhang Zongchang was so frightened that he cried loudly. He crawled to Chen Guiyi and begged: "Chen Fuyin, please let me go, let me go. I will give you whatever you want. No matter how much it costs, I will give it to you."
Chen Guiyi waved his sleeves fiercely and ordered someone to hold Zhang Zongchang. He said: "I have been ordered to investigate the case of misappropriation of the granary. This is the official's personal explanation. How can I allow you to escape?"
After saying that, Chen Guiyi ordered people to take him into custody and continue interrogating the next one.
Zhang Zongchang returned to prison. When he thought about his future being ruined and having no face to see his relatives and friends, he felt so sad and angry that he couldn't think about it for a moment, so he hit the wall directly and died.