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Chapter 1320: Zhao Shen's guilt, Shi Hao's problem

Chapter 1320: Zhao Shen’s guilt, Shi Hao’s problem

Zhao Shen smiled bitterly. Although Shi Hao didn't say it explicitly, he confirmed the accuracy of the information in the secret letter. In other words, he really had no room for fantasy.

"call!"

Zhao Shen let out a long sigh, and his whole body went limp on the bed. He was so excited before, but now he is so panicked and confused!

From a fantasy war, it has become such a precarious situation now...

"My dear, I...what should I do!"

Shi Hao's expression was solemn. Of course he knew the consequences of defeat in this battle, but he did not know the causes and consequences of this battle, let alone the bold actions of Wu Lin and others!

After pondering for a long time, Shi Hao just said slowly, "In your opinion, whether you want war or peace..."

Zhao Shen's face twitched, and then he said dejectedly, "My dear, although I cannot belittle myself, do you think we can win in an all-out war with the Jin people?

Not to mention other things, according to what Zhang Jun said, the battle of Fengxiang Mansion is about to be defeated. Lizhou is in danger. Outside Xiangyang City, the Jin soldiers are pressing on the border. The war is about to break out. Even if we want to fight, how many soldiers and horses can we gather? , how long can it resist the golden man!"

Even Zhao Shen no longer has any confidence at this moment!

Nowadays, the Jin people have strong soldiers and horses, and although the Song Dynasty has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, the military affairs that Yu Yunwen checked before made Zhao Shen know that these soldiers and horses are not useful at all.

It has not appeared on weekdays, but if there is a war with the Jin Kingdom, these soldiers and horses may be defeated at the first touch.

As for the Forbidden Army, which is supposed to be the most powerful, although it has bright armor and a large number of soldiers, his family knows his own affairs. How could Zhao Shen not know how powerful these guards can be?

The most powerful group of imperial guards in the Song Dynasty was at the founding of the country. Although the number was not large, they had few opponents in the south and north battles. It is a pity that now, especially after Yiguan's journey to the south, this imperial guard army He has become a paid flower stand!

Many of the soldiers among them have never actually been on the battlefield, and many of the commanders of the imperial guards also have various human relationships!

With such a group of imperial guards, Zhao Shen really didn't have the courage to put his fate in their hands!

Suddenly, Zhao Shen said, "My dear, why don't we send an envoy to the Kingdom of Jin immediately?

We can give them some compensation for this war, and then the two sides will cease the war..."

Before Zhao Shen finished speaking, Shi Hao gave a bitter smile. He shook his head helplessly and said, "Your Majesty, the golden man is ambitious, how can they give away what they are about to get?

If you go to sue for peace now, you will just be humiliated by the Jin people. I'm afraid it will have no effect at all..."

Although Shi Hao is a civil servant, he also knows that the strength of the soldiers and horses represents whether what you say is reasonable!

If the Song Dynasty had strong soldiers and horses, it would be reasonable. But now that the Song Dynasty is at a disadvantage, how can the Jin people care about it?

Hearing Shi Hao's words, Zhao Shen couldn't help but fell silent, "Is there really no other way?"

"Your Majesty, this may not be the case!"

Shi Hao stroked his short beard and said, "There is really some hope of resolving this crisis. Has your Majesty forgotten Shen Tang, who was on a mission to the Kingdom of Jin?"

brush!

Zhao Shen's dull eyes suddenly lit up, "Yes, how could I forget him?

Yes, as long as Shen Tang returns, we will have more choices and confidence, whether it is a war or a peace!"

"Shen Tang... Shen Tang..." Zhao Shen stood up, paced rapidly, and murmured to himself!

Everyone is forgetful, even the emperor! Although Shen Tang had made great contributions to the Song Dynasty before, with Wu Lin's series of great victories, Shen Tang's status in Zhao Shen's heart dropped sharply.

This is why, before the New Year's Day, Zhao Shen almost put Shen Tang at the forefront, but since the New Year's Day, he rarely mentioned Shen Tang's name.

Whether you say the king is unrighteous or Zhao Shen is unfeeling, this is the reality!

However, now a secret letter from Zhang Jun has poured cold water on Zhao Shen and made him wake up from his previous excitement.

Thinking about Shen Tang's achievements before and thinking about his own blindness during this period, Zhao Shen couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.

Regarding the relationship between the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom, he had long discussed it with Shen Tang. Shen Tang also once said that the current Song Dynasty is not suitable for fighting against the Jin Kingdom. Without him... it is not strong enough! Moreover, I think It is not easy to regain the homeland of the past. Even if the strength of the Song Dynasty increases, forcing a war will only hurt both sides. Such a result is not what the Song Dynasty needs.

This is why, before Shen Tang left for Chengdu, he mentioned the suggestion of conquering Tubo, mainly by exchanging Tubo land, and supplemented by military force deterrence.

"Why!"

Zhao Shen sighed, "I regret not listening to Shen Aiqing's words. I was still dazzled by the victory!"

During this period of time, he even murmured in his heart that instead of using Shen Tang's method which was time-consuming and not necessarily successful, it would be better for Wu Lin to attack the North directly and capture Fengxiang Mansion.

It's a pity that now he finally understands that Shen Tang was not wrong, it was himself who was wrong.

"My dear! I...I want to send people to find Shen Tang immediately!"

Zhao Shen gritted his teeth and spoke to Shi Hao with a bit of pleading!

Shi Hao lowered his head and remained silent for a while, then whispered, "Your Majesty, why did Shen Tang go to the north in the first place? You should still remember how the civil and military officials in the DPRK would criticize him if he were allowed to return now.

Shen Tang is loyal to His Majesty in his heart, so it shouldn't be too difficult to find him back. Moreover, this war is related to the rise and fall of the Song Dynasty, and Shen Tang will not ignore it.

However, if Shen Tang is found, he is forced to leave again..."

"Then I want Shen Tang to come back, but there is no chance!"

"Besides, Shen Tang resigned from his post before, so what identity does he need to return this time?

Your Majesty is a benevolent monarch, and if you can understand your ministers, you can naturally understand the difficulties of being in the hall!"

The two questions posed by Shi Hao made Zhao Shennan extremely shocked!

Since Shen Tang left, although the original incident has passed, it was only suppressed because of Shen Tang's departure. If Shen Tang comes back, someone will naturally bring up the old matter again! Moreover, because of the military affairs, there are also Zhang Jun was dismissed and replaced by Yu Yunwen.

Although this matter has nothing to do with Shen Tang's departure, it is well known that Zhang Jun and Shen Tang were on good terms, and Zhang Jun treated Shen Tang as his own nephew. When Shen Tang returned, Zhang Jun was no longer in the Privy Council. Position, how to tell Shen Tang?

What's more, because of the war in Fengxiang Mansion, the Song army in Tubo was directly ignored...

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