In fact, Shen Tang was not optimistic about the Northern Expedition of the Song Dynasty. For such a huge battle of national destiny, it stands to reason that everything should be well prepared and everyone should be united and ready for a long war.
However, although many soldiers were mobilized for this battle, the preparations were not sufficient. It is more accurate to say that it was an impulsive attempt by Zhao Shen.
Nowadays, the court is constrained, the emperor and the coach are suspicious, and the Jin army is at its peak. It would be weird if the Song Dynasty can win. However, even if there is no chance of winning, at least it must be able to ensure that the Song Dynasty is not completely defeated. .And, retain enough power.
Otherwise, once this battle destroys the last vitality of the Song Dynasty, the outcome will be unimaginable.
After thinking for a long time, Shen Tang said to Shi Hao, "Sir, these matters are of great importance. I need to think about it carefully before I explain it to you. After all, we still have some time, and things are not completely without room for change, so, your Excellency, There’s no need to worry too much.”
"Really?" Shen Tang's words made Shi Hao happy.
It is a bit nonsense to say that the prime minister of a country puts his hopes on a boy who is dissatisfied with the weak title. However, knowing Shen Tang's record in the North, coupled with Yue Fei's redress, made Shi Hao feel more and more interested in Shen Tang. Tang is extremely trustworthy.
"In that case, I will go back and wait for your news." Seeing Shen Tang nod, Shi Hao stood up, bowed his hands to Shen Tang, and walked away quickly.
After sending Shi Hao away, Shen Tang couldn't help but rub his eyebrows and thought for a moment before asking Lian'er to find Qian Hong.
The reason why he said this to Shi Hao was not to delay time. He did have some ideas in his heart, but some things still needed support and further information.
"grown ups!"
Seeing Qian Hong's arrival, Shen Tang thoughtfully ordered, "Qian Hong, you go to the government office to find Mr. Song Kai, and go to Na Ya Xing to ask Mingyang to come too!"
Qian Hong took the order and left, while Shen Tang walked out of the hall and walked slowly in the garden!
"Husband, Mr. Shi has left? Mr. Shi came in a hurry, but is there anything urgent?"
When I walked near the Lotus Pavilion, I saw Liu Xiangling and Shao Muyu frowning and talking in low voices.
Seeing Shen Tang coming, the two women got up and dragged Shen Tang to the pavilion and sat down.
"Master Shi told me some things about the court and asked me how my scientific examination was going!" Shen Tang said with a smile. "What are the two ladies talking about here? But what are you worrying about?"
"Humph, it's not that Sheng family!" Liu Xiangling snorted softly.
After some telling, Shen Tang finally understood the reason.
The shopping mall is like a battlefield, and it is like a huge business network like the Sheng family and the Shao family. It is naturally difficult to completely defeat it. However, if you find an opportunity to cause the other party a huge loss, it is not impossible to do it. .
Last year, due to Shao Muyu's incident, the connection between the Shao family and the Barhu Clan was completely severed. Although there were many northern tribes who had contact with the Shao family, the fact that the Barhu Clan turned from friends to enemies was so frustrating. The Shao family suffered considerable losses.
The Shao family can naturally afford these losses. However, starting from the beginning of this year, for some unknown reason, the Sheng family, which has always been uninvolved in business in the North, has gone out of its normal way and not only begun to restore and establish contact with some tribes in the North. , and even tried trading several times and made a lot of profits.
The Shao family was naturally unwilling to let their old rivals come to their traditional territory to cause trouble, so the two families fought fiercely in secret several times. In such fights, it was naturally difficult to determine the winner, but the losses suffered by both sides were not small.
First, the Sheng family took away a lot of their ceramic business last year, and now the Sheng family is eyeing Beidi. If this continues, and the trade-offs between the two parties continue, the Shao family's business will be greatly reduced. As a result, Shao Mu's business will be greatly reduced. How can you not be angry?
Just now, the two sisters were secretly discussing how to teach the Sheng family a harsh lesson.
After listening to the two women's stories, Shen Tang couldn't help but secretly shake his head. Nowadays, it is really a troubled time. Not to mention the disputes in the court, the North is in the middle of a war. If this giant, which represents the commercial leader of the Song Dynasty, is more comprehensive, If it develops, the Song Dynasty will surely be in turmoil.
Thinking of this, Shen Tang suddenly realized that this time the Sheng family unexpectedly attacked the north, was it a coincidence or there were other reasons? Could there be a plan from the north tribe? After all, once the Shao family and the Sheng family went to war, , it was a fatal injury to the Song Dynasty, but it was rare good news to the Jin Kingdom.
Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, although commerce comes last, it is also one of the foundations of the country.
It would not be unusual if the Jin Kingdom used the temptation of huge profits and some schemes to make the Sheng family take action in Beidi's business, thus triggering internal disputes within the Song Dynasty.
"You two ladies, there is no need to worry. I will have someone investigate this matter first to find out what the reason is, and then make a plan." Shen Tang said thoughtfully.
While they were talking, Lian'er came to report that Song Kai and Mingyang had arrived.
With Shen Tang's instructions, the two women would naturally not violate it. Immediately, the two stood up and left, while Shen Tang was waiting for Song Kai and the others.
Not long after, under the leadership of Qian Hong, Song Kai and Mingyang came hand in hand.
"I have met you, sir!" The two of them saluted at the same time.
After sitting down, Mingyang was the first to speak, "Your Majesty, a letter arrived from Brother Lu Feng not long ago, but Madam said that you are preparing for the scientific examination, so I don't dare to disturb you."
As he spoke, he took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Shen Tang!
Shen Tang did not open it in a hurry, but asked the two of them first, "How much do you know about what happened in the court and the North during this period?"
After hearing Shen Tang's question, the two of them thought for a moment and then told Shen Tang in detail the relevant information they knew. What the two told was not much different from what Shi Hao told. However, among them But there are some more details.
For example, the day before Shi Hao resigned as prime minister, Zhao Shen went to pay his respects to the Supreme Emperor, and the Supreme Emperor told him about Taizu's Huangpao incarnation. At the court meeting the next day, Zhao Shen, who was still hesitant, went to Chen Kangbai and others To add fuel to the fire, Shi Hao was directly dismissed.
For another example, there is talk in the court now that the hundreds of thousands of troops fighting in the North have consumed too much, and now that the national treasury is empty, it is better to withdraw the army and negotiate peace with the Jin Kingdom.
The two people brought a lot of news, but because they were both not in the court, some of the news was just rumors. As for the details, it will be discussed separately. However, even so, from the words of the two people, Shen Tang also knew a lot of things he wanted to know.