Shen Tang, Liu Xiangling, the iron-blooded traitor in the Southern Song Dynasty Chapter 263 In the Hall of Chongzheng, the monarch and the minister play against each other
Chapter 263 In the Hall of Chongzheng, the monarch and the minister play against each other
Chapter 263: In the Chongzheng Palace, the emperor and his ministers played against each other
Wang Quan's eyes dropped slightly. When he saw the words ten thousand taels, his eyes couldn't help but squint. Ten thousand taels, this champion is so generous! Immediately, the smile on his face became even bigger. A bit more brilliant.
"Then our family would like to thank the Number One Scholar." Wang Quan curled his fingers lightly and rolled the banknote into his sleeve.
"You're welcome, sir!"
"I wonder why the Holy One called me here today?" Shen Tang asked softly.
Wang Quan could remain silent and whispered, "Today's court meeting... Therefore, based on our speculation, the Holy One is dissatisfied with the candidate recommended by Prime Minister Tang for the mission, but the Holy One is the number one scholar he likes."
If it was really a secret matter, Wang Quan would not tell Shen Tang easily. However, this matter was known to everyone in the court, and when Shen Tang saw the Holy One later, the Holy One would also mention it. Therefore, he first told Shen Tang about it. Second, it does not affect important matters, and it is more able to have a close relationship with Shen Tang.
Shen Tang was shocked, but his expression remained unchanged.
"Thank you, sir..."
This is the benefit of having a good eunuch! Just like this royal power, it is with Zhao Shen all day long. Not to mention those extremely secret things, some of the simplest things, such as the joy, anger and thoughts of the Holy Emperor, are enough for Shen Tang to do it in advance Be prepared and think of countermeasures in advance.
The two of them walked quickly and soon arrived outside the Chongzheng Palace. Shen Tang was asked to wait outside, and Wang Quan entered the palace. After a while, a young eunuch went out to summon Shen Tang.
As the young eunuch entered the main hall, he saw Zhao Shen sitting on a wooden chair with his eyes closed and meditating, while Wang Quan was standing behind Zhao Shen.
"Your Majesty, Shen Tang, comes to see your Majesty!" Shen Tang bowed and saluted.
"Pingshen, give me a seat!"
Zhao Shen opened his eyes and looked at Shen Tang. A young eunuch took the Jin Dun. After Shen Tang thanked him, he sat down respectfully and waited for Zhao Shen to speak.
After a moment of silence, Zhao Shen said: "Tang Shen, in the previous palace examination, you answered that we cannot win this Northern Expedition. So, do you disagree with my Northern Expedition?"
After thinking for a moment, Shen Tang respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, that's not the case. On the contrary, I thought that we in the Song Dynasty must go to the north! The Jin Kingdom was so ambitious that it occupied our homeland in the Song Dynasty. Fortunately, the Supreme Emperor endured the hardships and continued After several decades in the country, there was a saint who inherited the throne and worked hard to restore his homeland. Therefore, if we, the Song Dynasty, did not carry out the Northern Expedition, we would be under the protection of heaven and despise the public opinion of the people!"
"Furthermore, although the Holy One is not the founder of the country, he still has the aspirations of the Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty. The Holy One will not watch the people of the North being enslaved by the Jin Kingdom, so the Northern Expedition will definitely take place."
Shen Tang's performance of the horses made Zhao Shen's face become much kinder. He nodded and sighed slightly, "Yes, our Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom are enemies. How can I just sit back and watch them wreak havoc on my homeland in the north?"
"But, since you also think that the Northern Expedition should be carried out, why do you think that the Northern Expedition will fail?"
"The time has not yet come!" Shen Tang said categorically, "The Supreme Emperor has worked hard for decades to stabilize the Song Dynasty from the turmoil. Now, the emperor's visit to the court has shown signs of revival, but after all, the Song Dynasty is in a state of crisis. During the recovery, the national strength is far from reaching its peak. The cash country is rampant and the military is at its peak. Even if there is a holy master strategizing, it is already rare to remain undefeated, so how can it win a big victory?"
"What's more, in addition to the Jin Kingdom, Xixia, Tubo, Dali and other border countries are all peeping at our Song Dynasty. With the power of our Song Dynasty, even if we really defeat the Jin Kingdom, I'm afraid it will be a miserable victory. When the time comes, , the tigers and wolves on the border will definitely attack. If our Song Dynasty loses its vitality, we will be unable to withstand the danger that follows. Therefore, although our Song Dynasty should make an expedition to the north, the time has not come yet."
"Now the Holy One is working hard to govern, and the civil and military forces of the entire dynasty are in full swing! In just ten years, the Holy One will be able to make the country prosperous and wipe out the surrounding small countries. At that time, the Holy One will give an order, and millions of troops from the Song Dynasty will march north. At that time, the Jin Kingdom How to resist?"
Shen Tang's words made Zhao Shen's face glow. He stood up and walked quickly in the hall. In his eyes, he seemed to have seen the scene Shen Tang said.
After a long while, he stopped and suddenly asked Shen Tang, "Shen Tang, what you said can really be realized?"
Shen Tang bowed his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for asking this question. We in the Song Dynasty have sage kings, loyal ministers, iron-blooded generals, and obedient people! Why can't we realize the prosperity of the Song Dynasty?"
Zhao Shen was stunned for a moment, then raised his head and laughed.
"Haha...haha...what you said is true, why can't we realize the prosperity of the Song Dynasty?"
"Then, Shen Tang, can you tell me when the prosperous age will come!"
Shen Tang said in a deep voice, "If one day, the scholars take it as their duty to know the way, the army takes pride in defending the country, agriculture produces nine grains, workers use sharp tools, and merchants are knowledgeable and contribute to the world. At that time, we will be in the prosperous age of the Song Dynasty! "
"A scholar understands the way, and an army understands the country! That's right. Shen Tang, you are very good! As the number one scholar, I was right!"
"Shen Tang, do you know what's going on in the Northland now?"
"I've heard a little bit about it, but I don't know much about it!" Shen Tang naturally couldn't tell Zhao Shen that those things were all planned secretly by me.
"Royal Quan, tell Shen Tang all the news about the North."
Wang Quan nodded and told Shen Tang the story and results of the battle in the North.
"Now that the war in the North has come to an end for the time being, many people in the court have proposed sending envoys to sue for peace and end this dispute completely. What do you think? Should we continue to fight or make peace with Jin?" Zhao Shen asked again. road.
"I agree to seek peace!"
"Oh?" Zhao Shen frowned slightly, "Then, how do you think this peace negotiation should proceed!"
"No territory will be ceded, no compensation will be paid! All the prefectures and counties occupied by Sizhou will belong to the Song Dynasty. The Kingdom of Jin should compensate the Song Dynasty for sending troops..."
After Shen Tang finished speaking, Zhao Shen was stunned. After a while, Zhao Shen finally came back to his senses, pointed at Shen Tang and burst into laughter, "Shen Tang, are you kidding me?"
If this can be done, it is naturally the best. However, looking at the history of the peace talks between the Song Dynasty and the North, when has the Song Dynasty ever been so tough? Not to mention now, even during the Renzong period of the Northern Song Dynasty, wasn't it just to compensate the old coins and make Is it an alliance of Chanyuan?
However, Shen Tang said with a serious face, "Your Majesty, I am not joking!"
"Well, if this is the case, do you think I don't want to? Unfortunately, as you said, now may not be the time for the Song Dynasty to start a war with the Jin Kingdom. If we go to peace talks like this, how can the Jin Kingdom not be angry? "
"Your Majesty, although our Song Dynasty is not the enemy of the Jin Kingdom, the Jin Kingdom is not without flaws. First of all, the population of the Jin Kingdom is not large. Now they occupy a large territory in the northern part of our Song Dynasty, and their troops are scattered , it is difficult to form an all-out momentum. Therefore, the Song Dynasty does not want to go to war outright, and the Jin Kingdom may not be willing to go to war outright."