Shen Tang, Liu Xiangling, the iron-blooded traitor in the Southern Song Dynasty Chapter 1337: Old friends talk to each other, the internal and external worries of the Song Dynasty
Chapter 1337: Old friends talk to each other, the internal and external worries of the Song Dynasty
Chapter 1337: Old friends talking to each other, the internal and external worries of the Song Dynasty
"Get up quickly. You have no choice but to go to the North. Why are you apologizing?"
After Shen Tang stood up, he said to the girls behind him, "Ladies and gentlemen, you will chat with your father-in-law and mother-in-law first. General Li and I will go to the front hall to drink tea!"
As for the Crown Prince Zhao Wei, he was also led directly to a house to rest! Although it was said that there was no danger in the Shen House, it was not a good thing to have his identity exposed because of the crowds of people.
Not to mention that Liu Xiangling and the girls went to the house separately, Shen Tang and Li Xianzhong entered the front hall. A servant had already served hot tea, and then they sat opposite each other!
"Lord Shen's departure is peaceful, but it's a pity that our Song Dynasty is in constant trouble!"
After chatting for a few words, Li Xianzhong couldn't help but speak.
"First of all, in the southern borderland, with Lord Shen's reputation, King Qiongdu and King Wumeng are stable, but the Luo Ghost Kingdom is constantly trying to make trouble! Especially in the past few months, there have been several conflicts with the Zunyi Army There is friction with the Nanping Army!"
"The two sides fought several times, and each had its own victory or defeat! Most of the people in the court expressed comfort..."
Speaking of this, Li Xianzhong couldn't help but sigh. As a main combatant and a leading general, he was really dissatisfied with the court's reaction.
"I also know that the border between the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom is uneasy now. It may not be the right time to start a war in the south, but it is really depressing!"
After a moment of silence, Li Xianzhong continued, "Since the beginning of the month, rain has continued in the two Zhejiang provinces, and there is even news that it has affected many acres of land! Not long ago, the Cao minister Wang Yan opened the Pingjiang River to protect water transportation, which caused the local area to The situation in the fields is getting worse. If this continues, it will be a catastrophe if we cannot produce food in a few months!"
"It is also because of this that the White Lotus Sect, which had almost disappeared, has spread again! Mao Ziyuan claimed to be a master, and he was based on the land of Kunshan. Even the White Lotus followers, under his instigation, occupied several small cities in Meili and Xupu , the local government could not control it at all, so the imperial court sent the Jiangyin army to suppress it. However, because Yu Yunwen, the privy envoy, had investigated the affairs of the army in detail, the Jiangyin army was already uncertain. Therefore, it lost both battles and is still here today. In a stalemate!"
Speaking of the White Lotus Sect, it is actually the White Lotus Sect in later generations! Speaking of which, the White Lotus Sect has a history of 20 to 30 years! The White Lotus Sect was first called the White Lotus Confession Hall. Mao Ziyuan called on the followers not to kill animals or eat meat. Repent your mistakes!
The more miserable the people are, the faster the audience and spread of religion will be! I have said before that although Lin'an City in the Song Dynasty can be regarded as the most prosperous city in the world, the people of the Song Dynasty are not necessarily very rich! Therefore, the people of the Song Dynasty are not necessarily rich! , Mao Ziyuan developed a large number of followers in a short period of time.
Seeing that the White Lotus Sect was spreading more and more, the Song Dynasty court naturally would not let it develop. Therefore, not long after, it ordered the local government to ban the White Lotus Sect, and Mao Ziyuan was directly exiled to Jiangzhou.
However, Mao Ziyuan did not give up. This time in exile, he secretly developed a group of followers in Jiangzhou.
Two years later, Mao Ziyuan was pardoned and returned to Pingjiang Mansion. Although he stopped spreading the word on the surface, he secretly continued to preach.
Li Xianzhong shook his head helplessly. Although the members of the White Lotus Sect were all common people, it was indeed not easy to suppress them. Unless they were directly killed ruthlessly, there would be almost no peace!
"The most regrettable thing is the Tubo!"
As he said this, Li Xianzhong slapped the table with his hands bitterly. He was Zhang Jun's confidant, so he knew a lot about the war in Tubo.
"Back then, you and Prime Minister Zhang persuaded His Majesty to secretly send troops to Tibet, and many important places on the border were occupied by our Song Dynasty.
But... before Prime Minister Zhang resigned, he had no choice but to order the soldiers and horses in Tubo to retreat. Part of the land previously occupied has been occupied by Tubo again, and part of it has been controlled by the soldiers and horses of the Jin Kingdom... It's just a pity that you and I, the Song Dynasty, have worked hard.
Tens of thousands of soldiers..."
"After Yu Yunwen, the privy envoy, conducted a detailed investigation of the affairs in the army, many robbers were discovered. His Majesty was furious and ordered to disband the troops. However, he was opposed by the civil and military officials, and the stalemate is still in place!
A thorough investigation of the army is naturally a good thing, but His Majesty is too hasty! Matters in the army are very involved, and it is not so easy to get Hai Qing He Yan down at once!"
"Why!"
Li Xianzhong sighed, "However, these things are all trivial matters. Although they are troublesome, they are not enough to affect the overall situation. Now, the most troublesome thing is the war between the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom!"
He hesitated for a moment, and then sighed softly, "I have worked with Commander Wu Lin before. He has a fiery temperament and is extremely hostile to the Kingdom of Jin. However, this time he sent troops northward, which was too reckless!
In the past few years, the national power of our country, the Song Dynasty, has indeed increased slightly, but it is far from being able to compete head-on with the Jin Kingdom."
"I think that during the Northern Expedition, Prime Minister Zhang gathered almost the entire army of the Song Dynasty. But if you hadn't used your secret plan, I'm afraid our Song Dynasty would have been defeated by the Jin Kingdom! Although the Lizhou soldiers were not weak, they were not the Jin soldiers.
opponent.
Nowadays, Chen Bing of the Jin Dynasty is at Fengxiang Mansion and Xiangyang City is also approaching the city. There is no way to fight, no peace, and I am afraid that your Majesty has nothing to do."
Shen Tang nodded slightly when he heard the words, "Yes, before going outside, you must first calm down at home.
Nowadays, there is injustice at home, and peace talks are being carried out to conquer the outside world?
However, there are some things that I cannot make the decision for..."
"There were rumors before that we were going to abandon our troops and go to Xiangyang Mansion! I wonder what you, the coach, think?"
Li Xianzhong suddenly spoke and looked at Shen Tang with a half-smile.
Shen Tang hurriedly waved his hand, "General Li, now I, Shen Tang, am just a civilian. I am not a commander!"
Li Xianzhong patted Shen Tang on the shoulder, "If you had to survive this disaster, why would your Majesty be in such a hurry to find you back?
Moreover, now that Prime Minister Zhang and Wu Lin have defeated Fengxiang Mansion, who else in the Song Dynasty can take up this responsibility besides you?
Therefore, no matter whether it is a war or a draw, I am afraid that the position of the coach will not be lost..."
Shen Tang smiled helplessly, "I, Shen Tang, am also a mortal, how dare I take on such a big responsibility!"
"Hahaha... I'm afraid I can't tolerate you! However, if there is a war, you can mention to the court to mobilize troops. Although I, Li Xianzhong, am not as good as you, Shen Tang, I can still fight!"
"Now, I only regret that I didn't ask Prime Minister Zhang to transfer our troops to Chengdu! I have corresponded with Tan Fu, Bian Xi and others many times. The troops and horses you have in Chengdu are really enviable!
A general who can command such powerful troops would rather die than regret..."