Chapter 642: Recommended by everyone, reported by Shen Tang
"This damn Wang Huaizhen betrayed my trust! Nearly fifty thousand troops fell into the Tubo trap, and the situation is still unclear. How did he become the commander-in-chief?"
"Snapped!"
Just when Zhang Jun, Shi Hao and others rushed to the Chongzheng Hall, Zhao Shen was furious! And the Chongzheng Hall was also in chaos, with Zhao Shen's miscellaneous things covering the floor!
"See Your Majesty!"
Everyone hurriedly saluted, and Zhao Shen looked at the ministers coldly!
"My lords, please sit down first!"
Wang Quan pulled out a few chairs from the ruins and placed them beside Zhang Jun and others.
However, Zhang Jun and others dared not sit down, so they could only stand aside in fear!
"Tell me, what should we do about the situation in Chengdu Mansion?"
Zhao Shen said with a gloomy face and a cold voice.
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but become a little silent.
The current Chengdu Prefecture is in chaos, what can they do?
Moreover, for the current imperial court, it is not a big problem to mobilize some soldiers and horses. The summer harvest season has passed and there is plenty of food and grass.
However, first Shao Hongyuan fell into the sand, and then Wang Huaichen suffered heavy injuries. Who dares to take the lead at this time?
Even if they go to Chengdu Prefecture, what can they change?
"Your Majesty, I want to discuss the crime of harboring the king!"
The Minister of War said, "Wang Huaizhen is the commander-in-chief of an army! His superiors cannot share His Majesty's worries, and his subordinates cannot guard the land and bring peace to the people. This is a serious crime! He should be immediately escorted back to Lin'an to be punished as a warning to others!"
As soon as these words came out, the look on Zhao Shen's face became even more ugly.
At the beginning, Wang Huaizhen was selected by him personally.
"His Majesty!"
At this time, Zhang Jun said, "Whether General Wang is guilty or not naturally needs to be verified, but this is not the top priority at the moment! Our soldiers and horses of the Song Dynasty are still under siege by Tubo, and we should find a way to relieve the siege immediately.
However, I am afraid that it is no longer appropriate for General Wang to continue to command the troops in Chengdu.
The old minister is here to request a battle from His Majesty, and is willing to lead the troops there personally.
If the Tubo cannot be driven back, I will never leave Chengdu!"
Zhang Jun's words finally made the anger on Zhao Shen's face subside a bit!
At the critical moment, Zhang Jun was still able to take care of himself.
However, Zhao Shen was hesitant!
You know, Zhang Jun is now in his mid-sixties, although his body is still strong.
But if you travel thousands of miles to Chengdu, no one knows if something unexpected will happen! Before Zhao Shen even set foot on the throne, Zhang Jun had already moved closer to Zhao Shen, and if Zhao Shen could successfully inherit the throne, Zhang Jun Jun also contributed a lot in it.
Therefore, if something happens to Zhang Jun, Zhao Shen cannot forgive himself!
After a while, Zhao Shen finally said in a harmonious voice, "My dear, you are not young anymore, and Chengdu is thousands of miles away. Let others take care of this matter."
How can I not be worried when my beloved goes?"
"Your Majesty, how about ordering the Guanghua Army to go?"
Shi Hao said, "The Guanghua Army has always been stationed at the border, and its combat power is also extraordinary..."
"inappropriate!"
Zhang Jun objected, "The Guanghua Army doesn't have many troops. Even if we go there, we can't change the situation in Chengdu!"
“What about General Li Xianzhong of Sizhou?
General Li Xianzhong has been fighting with Prime Minister Zhang for many years, and he is a brave and strategic general on the battlefield. Moreover, General Shao Hongyuan is also in Chengdu. If the two of them can join forces, wouldn't they be a perfect match?"
"What's even more inappropriate is that these two people have very different personalities. If someone can suppress them, they will be regarded as fierce generals.
But it is simply unrealistic for the two of them to cooperate.
Furthermore, Li Xianzhong is not much better than Shao Hongyuan. Shao Hongyuan defeated Chengdu Prefecture miserably, so how could Li Xianzhong win..."
Next, everyone rejected some well-known generals, but after thinking about it, they found that there was no suitable person at all.
To be precise, no one can guarantee the war in Chengdu...
Zhao Shen sighed repeatedly in his heart. In fact, of course there is one most suitable candidate! That is Shen Tang! However, not long ago, the court transferred Shen Tang back from Chengdu in the name of punishing a crime. Now if Shen Tang is allowed to go again , then where is the face of the imperial court?
Therefore, even Zhao Shen could not mention Shen Tang's name for a while.
Others obviously knew this, so they all ignored Shen Tang's name.
After a long while, everyone fell silent again!
Zhang Jun hesitated for a moment, then said in a solemn voice, "Your Majesty, I will send a message to Shen Tang!"
Zhao Shen was startled at first, but then he smiled bitterly, "Aiqing, I was responsible for Shen Aiqing in the past. Now, how can I have the face to let him go!"
"Your Majesty, don't worry. Shen Tang has always been loyal to you, so you can naturally understand your Majesty."
Zhang Jun said!
"this……"
Just when Zhao Shen was hesitating, suddenly, a chamberlain rushed in!
Wang Quan was about to reprimand when he heard the chamberlain say urgently, "Your Majesty, there are guards at Master Shen Tang's house who are asking for an urgent meeting, saying that there is a report from Master Shen to be presented to Your Majesty!"
Zhao Shen stopped Wang Quan and said in a solemn voice, "Hurry, Xuan!"
The chamberlain hurried away, and not long after, a man dressed as a guard entered the main hall under the guidance of the chamberlain.
"The Shen family guards Gong Yi and pays homage to His Majesty!"
"This is an urgent report from Lord Shen from the North, please present it to Your Majesty!"
Wang Quan stepped forward and opened the secret message!
"read!"
Zhao Shen said anxiously.
Unfolding the letter, Wang Quan read aloud, "I am here to report to Your Majesty! Suddenly I heard that the war situation in Chengdu has changed, and our Song Dynasty soldiers and horses are in trouble.
Although I have no official position for the time being, I am still willing to share your Majesty's worries and contribute to the court.
Time is urgent. I have already borrowed 20,000 troops from Daming Prefecture and attacked Chengdu Prefecture directly to relieve the siege of Chengdu Prefecture! I am in the north and cannot meet His Majesty to ask for orders. I can only send troops without permission. I will return after I have conquered Chengdu Prefecture. , Your Majesty will punish you again..."
"Your Majesty, Shen Tang borrowed troops to go to Chengdu without the order of the imperial court. This is..." As soon as Wang Quan finished speaking, the Minister of War frowned. Although Shen Tang had good intentions when he said it, , but this is typical disorganization and lack of discipline! If this continues, what else will the court order do?
Sending troops without authorization is a taboo at all times. Even if you are caught and beheaded by His Majesty, it is not unusual at all.
The Minister of War is named Cui Min, and he took office not long ago.
Although he was not a core figure of any faction, he was on good terms with Tang Situi and others.
Now, after finally seizing a good opportunity that could bring Shen Tang to death, how could he endure it?
Even if Shen Tang couldn't be killed, it would at least make Shen Tang wary in Zhao Shen's heart. He would have to shed his skin before he died.
However, his biggest mistake was that he did not guess Zhao Shen's thoughts at all!