Chapter 745: Civil and military attitude, all officials are deeply concerned
"It is a happy event that we won the battle of Chengdu Prefecture, but Tubo still has some strength left. If the pressure is too much, wouldn't it mean that the war will start again?
If this is the case, how can we stabilize the Western Border of the Song Dynasty?
Aren’t the people suffering the most?
However, it is impossible for us to let Tibet go so easily.
Why not take the opportunity to threaten Tubo and ask them to pay a small tribute every year. In this way, with both kindness and power, Tubo should also know the benevolence of our Song Dynasty, so the border is stable, which is in line with our policy of conquering the country of the Song Dynasty..."
Shi Hao's words made Shen Tang secretly sigh in his heart! Shi Hao was considered one of the rare militants among civil servants.
But even if this is the case, he still thinks this way. One can imagine what the attitude of the civil and military officials in the court towards Tibet was.
Shen Tang sneered at the so-called Celestial Kingdom and the so-called land of benevolence! If the Song Dynasty was really a Celestial Kingdom, it would not have been reduced to the point where only half of the country was left. If benevolence was really that effective, Tubo will not raise troops to invade.
As a result, the people in the areas along the Song Dynasty suffered hardships. In this battle, the Song Dynasty suffered nearly 100,000 casualties. Could it be that the penalty of three drinks was over?
Where can anything be that cheap?
If so, it is connivance! When Tibet regains its strength in the future, it will definitely become aggressive again.
After all, even if you lose, the price you pay is not big.
"What your Excellency said is true, but Shen Tang is lying.
However, this matter still needs to be decided after your Majesty discusses it with all the officials, and naturally you cannot do what you say!"
Shen Tang did not directly refute Shi Hao, but blamed Zhao Shen.
"Why!"
Shi Hao sighed softly, then patted Shen Tang on the shoulder and said, "Shen Tang, I know that you hate evil and hate Tubo very much. However, there are some things that cannot be done arbitrarily. We, the Song Dynasty, are a country of etiquette. If Only focusing on profit, what is the difference between them and those barbarian countries?
Moreover, although the Song Dynasty has no internal troubles now, it is not without worries! Floods in various parts of the south of the Yangtze River are serious, and many people have been displaced. Although there are no wars in foreign countries such as Dali and Yue, there are also frequent wars on Guangxi South Road and Tongchuanfu Road. Friction! Nowadays, it is a big deal to be able to stabilize Chengdu and prevent war with Tubo, and we cannot use our troops to redeem ourselves."
"War is a last resort and a last resort. Otherwise, the treasury of the Song Dynasty will be empty and the people will not be able to survive. Then there will be a big disaster!"
Shi Hao said seriously.
"I will be taught by you!"
Shen Tang had no intention of arguing with Shi Hao. What he said was the deep-rooted thought of civil servants for hundreds of years, which could not be changed by a few words.
However, Shen Tang had his own ideas, but he did not necessarily follow Shi Hao's ideas.
"Xuan, all officials come to the palace!"
At this moment, a loud shout came from afar!
The palace door creaked open, with guards guarding both sides. The servants walked out, bowed to the officials first, and then led the civil and military officials towards the Daqing Palace.
Shen Tang took two steps slowly, and then followed the flow of people into the palace!
However, as soon as he stepped into the palace, he felt someone beside him gently tugging on his sleeve.
Turning around to look, he saw Zhang Jun following behind him.
Shen Tang quickly stopped and wanted to salute, but Zhang Jun waved his hand slightly.
"Shen Tang, I already know everything about what happened in the post house yesterday! At that time, I just wanted to expose it! I, the Great Song Dynasty, should be so domineering! Don't worry, no matter what others say, I will Fully support you.
As for what Old Master Shi said, you don’t need to pay attention to it! These old Masters know what the Celestial Kingdom is about every day, how can they know the thoughts of our soldiers?"
Zhang Jun said in a low voice!
Civil and military officials had different ideas, so Shen Tang was not surprised. He just nodded gratefully and moved on!
When they came to the Daqing Hall, all the officials stood in order and rank! Shen Tang was a third-rank official, so his position was considered to be very forward.
However, Shen Tang was not familiar with the people around him, so he closed his eyes as Zhao Shen arrived.
Not long after waiting, I heard Wang Quan's distinctive voice.
"Your Majesty has arrived..."
Zhao Shen, dressed in regular clothes, strode to the dragon throne and sat down!
All the officials bowed and saluted and shouted, "See you, Your Majesty!"
"Everyone is alive! If you have any information, please tell me!"
The royal lord stood beside the jade steps and shouted loudly!
"Your Majesty, Liu Heyu, Minister of Rites, would like to send you a copy!"
In front of Zhao Shen, Liu Heyu, the Minister of Etiquette, went out to work!
"Your Majesty, Liu Heyu, is here to see you! Yesterday, I was negotiating with the Tibetan envoys about matters between the two countries. However, Shen Tang, a bachelor from Longtuge, suddenly led his troops to break in! Extremely rude! Then, Shen Tang was ordered by the emperor to negotiate with Tubo. , but offered extremely harsh conditions such as compensation of tens of millions of taels of silver, and the cession of Tibet's territory to the Song Dynasty.
We, the Song Dynasty, are a celestial dynasty. How could we be so greedy and rude?
Doesn't this mean that Tibet will be forced to force another war between the two countries?
As an important minister of our Song Dynasty, Shen Tang committed barbaric acts. I suggest that the rest of the Tibetan peace talks be deprived of their qualifications, and my Ministry of Rites will continue to appease the Tubo! In order to avoid making my Song Dynasty Yi laugh at the generosity..."
"In addition, Shen Tang directly sent troops to blockade the Tubo station in the post house. Is this the benevolence of the Song Dynasty?
Being so domineering, doesn’t it mean that a minister is disobedient?
In the battle of Chengdu Prefecture, although Shen Tang had a small contribution, his domineering behavior based on his merits was not done by a minister.
Therefore, I suggest that Shen Tang be stripped of his military position immediately to avoid causing a catastrophe!"
Liu Heyu was brought to a standstill by Shen Tang yesterday, and he was extremely angry at this moment! Yesterday, Shen Tang was so strong that he did not dare to speak casually. However, his territory above the court was incomparable to that of Shen Tang, a mere child. ?
As soon as Liu Heyu finished speaking, many officials also left work!
"I second the proposal!"
"Shen Tang is arrogant and domineering based on his merits and should be dismissed and punished!"
"Greedy and cruel, armed with weapons to commit murder, he should be severely punished!"
"Shen Tang trapped our Song Dynasty and acted unjustly. He is not a son of man..."
Shen Tang looked at these colleagues who were leaving work coldly, and kept sneering in his heart! These people include some with selfish intentions, and some are "upright loyal ministers!" In their view, the reason why Shen Tang forced Tibet was to continue the war between the two countries. , because only in this way can Shen Tang continue to make meritorious deeds and expand his authority.
It can be said that bringing a thief with power is nothing more than that! So, almost instantly, most of the courtiers came out, and all of them shouted guilty.
It was as if Shen Tang was not a hero of the Song Dynasty, but a sinner who was so heinous that if he was not killed, the people would not be outraged!
Zhao Sheng sat high on the dragon chair and watched the performance of the officials with cold eyes. He was angry but also a little powerless for a moment!