Chapter 1581: Everyone’s advice, the proud emperor
Not long after, Shi Hao and four others came to Qinzheng Hall!
After letting a few people sit down, Zhao Shen said, "You already know about the envoy sent by the Dangxiang people before. Shen Tang has already talked with the envoy from the Dangxiang once!"
"What is the purpose of party members!"
Shi Hao asked.
"Before, you already knew about the rebellion of the Khitans in Jin Dynasty and proclaimed themselves emperor!"
Zhao Shen said slowly, "The northern Mongolian tribes will also take this opportunity to send troops! In addition, Empress Chengtian of Liao Kingdom and Emperor Xia Kingdom have already passed the news and will send troops to march eastward together!"
"So, this time the Dangxiang people sent envoys to invite us, the Song Dynasty, to send troops to attack the Jin Dynasty together!"
"Your Majesty, this is a God-given opportunity. It is the time for us to take back our homeland!"
Ye Yong was the first to speak. Although he had been a peace advocate before, if several other countries really sent troops together, there would be almost no risk.
Besides, as a civil servant, what he hopes most is to leave his name in history.
And if you can get your homeland back, you will naturally be qualified to monopolize a page in the history books.
Who can withstand this temptation?
Shi Hao also thought about it and said, "Your Majesty, is the news about other countries sending troops true?
If this is true, it is indeed our opportunity to send troops north! With the soldiers and horses of other countries to contain them, the Jin Kingdom must be short of soldiers and horses.
Even if we can only take back Shandong and Henan, it will be a great achievement."
Liu Gong on the side did not speak in a hurry, but his eyes were already shining! He is now the Privy Councilor, nominally the most senior military official in the country. If the Northern Expedition is a victory, then he will be the first to achieve victory!
Only Ma Shao had a sad face. War means spending money. The finances shipped from Chengdu have just been put into the treasury. Are they going to be taken out before they are warm?
Moreover, if there is really a war with the Jin Kingdom, how can this little money be enough?
Looking at the expressions of several people, Zhao Shen sighed softly and glanced at them with complex eyes! If it weren't for the detailed information sent by Shen Tang, I'm afraid he would have made such a choice.
Once a war breaks out, what will be the consequences?
Maybe the Jin Kingdom is indeed uncomfortable, but the Song Dynasty will never be as victorious as imagined!
Zhao Shen's gaze made Shi Hao and others a little uneasy. This look was a bit pitiful, mocking, and emotional. What did it mean?
Zhao Shen leaned on the chair and spoke quietly, "The strength of the Mongolian tribes is not small, but there are many conflicts between them! The Jin Kingdom has always been on guard against Mongolia in the north. Even if some Mongolian tribes send troops, the Jin Kingdom does not even need to spend much effort. It only needs to Provoking some disputes within the tribes is enough to destabilize the rear of these tribes.
At that time, how could these Mongolian tribes go all out to attack the Jin Kingdom?"
"The Liao Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom are indeed feuding, but the many small countries in the Western Regions that the Liao Kingdom suppressed will definitely do it again if given the opportunity.
Under such circumstances, how many troops and horses can the Liao Kingdom send eastward?"
"As for Liao and Xia, even if they join forces to send troops, won't they be on guard against each other?
So, can they attack the Jin Kingdom at all costs?
Moreover, it is true that we have been enemies with the Jin Kingdom for many years, but aren’t we and the Dangxiang people enemies?
I think back then, the war between us and the Xia Kingdom lasted for decades!"
"According to my guess, even if northern Mongolia sends troops, it will only be 30,000 to 50,000 troops at most.
As for the Liao Kingdom and the Xia Kingdom, the limit is that the two sides can jointly bring out 100,000 troops! You also know a lot about the strength of the Jin Kingdom.
With these hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses with different ideas, do you really think you can defeat the Kingdom of Jin?"
"Let me ask you, once we, the Song Dynasty, join the war, and the other parties withdraw their troops for some reason, how will we, the Song Dynasty, deal with it?"
"What's more, our countries can indeed unite, but what if the Jin Kingdom also bribes one of them?
Mongolia has been suppressed by the Jin Kingdom for many years. If the Jin Kingdom promises them some benefits, do you think they will continue to fight against the Jin Kingdom, or will they deal with the Liao Kingdom and Xia Kingdom, which are much weaker than the Jin Kingdom?"
"The Liao Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom are enemies, but the Liao Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom are not bordering each other now. Even if they defeat the Jin Kingdom, can they still cross the Xia Kingdom and occupy an enclave?
If the Jin Kingdom promises some conditions to the Liao Kingdom, do you think it will be difficult for them to hold back the Xia Kingdom?"
"The Kingdom of Jin was a barbarian, but the Liao and Xia were also ambitious! Who knew they wouldn't send troops to the Song Dynasty at a critical moment?
Moreover, have you forgotten that Tubo invaded the Song Dynasty before, and although it was defeated by the Song Dynasty, once we send troops to the north and fight fiercely, will Tubo send troops again under the instigation of the Jin Kingdom?"
"What's more, with Empress Chengtian in power in the Liao Kingdom, the country was not stable.
The conflict between the imperial power of the Xia Kingdom and the power of the prime minister is inherently troublesome!"
"You only know the interests, but you don't know the current affairs, and you don't think about it all! If I rush to send troops as you say, won't I miss the fate of the Song Dynasty..."
Zhao Shen's words slowly made these big bosses sweat dripping with cold sweat. They were also surprised and confused. When did their emperor become so powerful?
In addition to being able to get some news from other countries, he can also analyze the situation between the countries in a clear way. Is it possible that his emperor is really Taizu alive?
Looking at the sudden admiration of several people, although Zhao Shen's face remained calm, his heart felt as clear and smooth as if he had eaten an ice bowl in the summer! Although, these things were what Shen Tang said to himself in the letter,
But you can use it to fool others. As long as you don't say it, who can know?
You old guys always underestimate me!
"Your Majesty is far-sighted and far-sighted, and the Holy King is still alive!"
Several people said with admiration.
"snort!"
Zhao Shen snorted proudly.
"In this case, we must not fall into the treacherous plot of the Dangxiang people! Your Majesty must immediately send a message to Sir Shen, and you must not agree to the Dangxiang people's request to send troops!"
Ye Yong said immediately.
However, Zhao Shen sneered, "No, I plan to send a message to Shen Tang and ask Shen Tang to promise to send troops!"
"Ah..." At this moment, several people barely reacted! What does this mean?
First you said a lot of harmful things about sending troops, and now you want to send troops again?
What kind of trick is this?
"You are all serving as officials, but your vision is so shallow. I am so disappointed!"
Zhao Shen said with a cold face, thinking about what Shen Tang said to him in the letter, and then continued, "Although we send troops, we don't necessarily have to fight to the death with the Kingdom of Jin! We only need to send a troop of troops.
, I had a fight with the Kingdom of Jin, whether it was a fake defeat or an act, no matter what, it can be considered as sending troops!"
"Ma Shao knows very well that our Song Dynasty is poor now! Money is everywhere!"
Zhao Shen's sudden turn of events once again stunned a few people. Didn't he say that he would not send troops?