Chapter 1610: A family chatting and a shocking plan
The few people did not sit separately like monarchs and ministers. They just asked Wang Quan to move a small table and the whole family sat together!
There are a few simple things to eat on the table, and the exquisite moon cake is placed in the middle!
Zhao Shen had a smile on his face, and he was obviously very heart-warmed by this simplicity and warmth! Although Zhao Bogui still followed the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers, he was much more relaxed at this moment!
Ling'er was holding Qian's hand and talking in a low voice, while Zhao Ming continued to distribute the food to everyone with a bit of respect.
"That's how it should be!"
Zhao Shen ate a piece of moon cake and couldn't help but said, "It is said that the emperor should be called a loner, but I don't want to be like this! Even if he is a member of the ordinary people's family, can't the royal family have some family affection? "
"Father said so!"
Zhao Sui nodded in response, "It's just that the royal family has always valued power, but few are as benevolent and filial as their father! In the future, children and ministers should also imitate their father, be filial to their elders, and be friendly to their brothers! Why sweep a house without sweeping it? The world! If the royal family cannot show benevolence, filial piety and etiquette, how can it set an example for all the people in the world!"
"When Xiao'er said this, I feel relieved!"
Zhao Shen nodded with satisfaction.
In fact, emperors like Zhao Shen are indeed rare! This is not without reason. The emperor has been interested in authority and the way of governing the country since he was a child. However, although Zhao Shen entered the palace at a young age, due to limited conditions, the emperor's power and strategy were not the same. He learned it without a systematic approach! The same is true for Zhao Gou.
Zhao Gou's position as emperor was basically a pie in the sky. If there were no accidents, he had no chance of being crowned emperor. But in the end, he was the only direct descendant left in the royal family, and he became the emperor by coincidence.
Therefore, it is not unusual for Zhao Gou to do some erratic things! Zhao Shen, on the other hand, has been diligent and cautious since he was a child, and this is how he developed his current temperament.
For him, imperial power is of course important, but he has longed for family affection since he was a child, and he also attaches great importance to family affection.
While he was talking, Zhao Shen saw his sister pouting at the side!
He couldn't help but laugh and said, "What?
Linger, but who provoked you?
Why are you acting like this?"
Zhao Ling smiled awkwardly at first. Her expression just now was just a subconscious action, but she never expected to be noticed by Zhao Shen! However, since Zhao Shen asked the question, she did not panic and spoke. He replied, "We can still eat mooncakes as a family, but Brother Shen is busy working for the country. Even during this festival, he can't be with his sisters. The emperor should reward him!"
"Ling'er, don't be rude! As a minister, you should share your Majesty's worries for the imperial court! Lord Shen is in charge of the Chengdu Mansion and supervises all the soldiers and horses. Isn't it right to work for the country? Moreover, thunder and rain are a sign of kindness for you. How can I invite my ministers to reward His Majesty!"
Zhao Bogui hurriedly spoke.
Zhao Ling was not surprised. Her eldest brother naturally knew about the matter between herself and Brother Shen. However, the imperial brother simply made the decision for her. She had already sent a letter to reprimand her twice, but it was hard to say anything more now.
Moreover, she knew that her eldest brother actually admired her brother Shen very much, and even worshiped her a little.
He mentioned Shen Tang to others several times, and every time he spoke, he praised Shen Tang for being able to protect his family and the people!
Zhao Shen waved his hand, "This time, Ling'er never said anything wrong! Although this boy Shen Tang often makes me angry, he is indeed a loyal person to the emperor!"
Zhao Shen said this, of course, not because Shen Tang couldn't celebrate the festival with his fellow members! A few days ago, he had received a report from Shen Tang! The report was divided into two letters, light and dark, one of which was a superficial article about his relationship with Xia The general process of the meeting and negotiation between the Chinese diplomatic missions, including some agreements, was not concealed!
If that was all, Zhao Shen would be happy, but that's it, but he wouldn't have much emotion.
However, another secret report from Shen Tang informed Zhao Shen of his entire consideration and plan!
Even though he had read the secret report countless times, until these two days, he couldn't help but take it out and read it again every day. And every time he saw it, Zhao Shen's temperament couldn't help but feel a little... His heart was surging! He had to admit that even he was extremely surprised by the grandness and boldness of Shen Tang's layout this time.
After the surprise, came anticipation and excitement.
In Shen Tang's plan, deceiving the Xixia mission is only the first step! Then, when the news gradually spreads, the second step will begin.
This second step is to openly mobilize some soldiers and horses from Chengdu Fulu and Tongchuan Fulu to create the illusion of powerlessness in southern Xinjiang and set up a trap for the Luo's Ghost Kingdom in Southern Xinjiang! As long as the Luo's Ghost Kingdom falls into the trap, then It was a massive army encirclement and suppression campaign to completely eliminate the last hidden danger in southern Xinjiang.
The tribes in Southern Xinjiang are powerful and have far-reaching inheritance! Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, this southern Xinjiang has only been under the jurisdiction of the Song Dynasty in name only.
The Song Dynasty never sent local officials or garrison troops to southern Xinjiang! Without him, it is simply unrealistic.
Simply speaking, as long as they did not make it clear that they were rebelling, the Song Dynasty court could only turn a blind eye.
If we talk about gathering a large army to attack, it's not that we haven't thought about it.
However, they were not captured when the country was founded, so what can these successors do?
Previously, Shen Tang had taken advantage of the Tubo invasion to directly overwhelm the Xuhen tribe, which could be regarded as opening a gap in Qiongbu Prefecture! When he took charge of Chengdu Fulu, he entered southern Xinjiang and directly conquered Qiongbu Prefecture and Wuhan. The two forces in Mengshan have won! Although there are still no local officials dispatched, these two forces have been canonized by the Song Dynasty court, and Dali has also become a vassal state, which has reduced the opportunity for southern Xinjiang to sway. Now this At least the two forces would not put too many constraints on the Song Dynasty court.
If the Luo Ghost Kingdom can be wiped out again this time, then the Song Dynasty will have a stable southern border!
Even if complete assimilation cannot be achieved for the time being, it is only a matter of time before the inheritance is wiped out from generation to generation! Moreover, with Shen Tang sitting in Chengdu Mansion, these forces will not dare to repeat or even invade the Song Dynasty as before.
This is Shen Tang’s second step!
The third step is to plan the Linzhao Road and Fengxiang Road of the Jin Kingdom!
The area of the two roads is not large, and the location is not too important, but it is the land of the two roads after all! I think back then, Zhang Jun fought the Northern Expedition with the support of Zhao Shen for nearly a year. The army that was mobilized amounted to three to four hundred thousand, and the money and food consumed was almost endless. Only by luck did they capture a few cities in succession.
If he can really get two lands, Zhao Shen will definitely worship his ancestors and declare it to the world! This is a serious matter of regaining his homeland.
However, what shocked Zhao Shen was that this was not Shen Tang's real purpose.