Chapter 783: Discussing countermeasures, Shi Hao's method
Chapter 783: Discuss countermeasures, Shi Hao’s method
"Everyone, sit down!"
Zhao Min said with a cold face!
After a few people sat down, Zhao Xi handed the secret letter to Shen Tang, "You two should take a look too!"
Shen Tang picked up the secret letter and only read it for a moment. Then he suddenly stood up and slapped the secret letter on the table: "What a shame. These damn Tubo people are simply bullying others. You don't think I, the Great Song Dynasty, are the best." Is there anyone yet?"
"Your Majesty, please go to Chengdu Mansion immediately. If you can't kill all these damn Tubo people, I have no face to come back and see your Majesty!"
"Although I have sent an order to have the local army garrisoned at the important place, these Tubo people still took advantage of the loophole. Please, your majesty, allow me to make meritorious service. Even if I die in Chengdu, I will never lose the face of the Song Dynasty! "
"Your Majesty, although Mr. Shen made an oversight this time, it is understandable! This time, Tubo came in small groups, and they chose remote prefectures. As for Chengdu, Fucheng, Jiading and other important prefectures, , obviously because our soldiers from the Song Dynasty were on guard, so the Tubo people didn’t dare to come at all..."
"Tang Shen, please sit down first. Don't be anxious. I don't mean to blame you!"
Zhao Xun said slowly.
He really didn't have any objections to Shen Tang. After all, Chengdu now only had tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, so it was impossible to garrison all the cities.
"In just a few days, five cities were plundered by Tibetan soldiers and horses. If this continues, the entire Chengdu Prefecture will be in chaos! You all tell me what to do!"
"Hmph, hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses were defeated before, so what can a few small teams do?
All we need to do is organize an army again and we can sweep them all away in an instant!"
Zhang Jun said domineeringly.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead troops to pacify Chengdu Mansion at any time!"
Shen Tang also said it bluntly!
However, Ma Shao on the side said, "With Prime Minister Zhang's plan or Master Shen's courage, these small groups of Tibetan troops are certainly nothing to worry about! But the problem now is how to completely frighten Tibet! Otherwise, this time, We send troops and wait until the army retreats again, who can guarantee that the Tibetans will not repeat themselves?"
"Those barbarians in Tubo have no integrity at all. Only by making them afraid to come again can we completely solve the problem in Chengdu!"
Having said this, Ma Shao smiled bitterly at Zhao Yu and said, "In addition, your Majesty, please forgive me. The war for more than half a year has left the national treasury empty. Our Song Dynasty's treasury no longer has enough military resources to fight the next war." !”
Ma Shao's words made Zhao Min's face stiffen. Once a war started, it would cost hundreds or even tens of millions, and he also knew the situation of the national treasury.
Therefore, sending troops may not be the best solution!
"I understand, but the problems in Chengdu Prefecture must always be solved!"
Zhao Min said helplessly!
"Your Majesty, I have an idea, but I don't know if it's suitable or not!"
At this time, Shi Hao suddenly spoke!
"My dear, please speak!"
"The first is for the imperial court to contact the Kingdom of Jin. Now, the soldiers and horses of the Kingdom of Jin are raging in Tubo. If they can step up their offensive, then Tubo will naturally have no time to take care of Chengdu! At least, they can attract their attention and delay their soldiers. horse!"
"Secondly, Chengdu Fulu borders Tubo. If you want to make Tubo fearful, it is best to send a general to sit on Chengdu Fulu and coordinate the soldiers and horses from all over Chengdu. If Tubo invades, fight back immediately! Just defeat them. It hurts. It won't last a few times. If Tubo wants to come again, he will eventually be afraid of him! However, the person in charge who goes there needs to have the means and strength. Otherwise, it will not only be useless, but also make Tubo more arrogant. !”
"However, although this matter is simple to say, it requires a long-term and stable person. After all, if you want Tubo to completely give up its covetousness towards Chengdu, it cannot be done in a short time."
When Zhao Shen heard this, his mind was filled with thoughts! Shi Hao's method was considered an extremely safe and feasible method. However, these two methods also had one thing in common, that is, they both required Shen Tang's efforts.
The first method, whether it is to contact the Jin Kingdom or command the troops in Tubo, almost no one except Shen Tang can do it, even he, the emperor, can do it.
As for the second method, Shen Tang can be said to be the most suitable candidate to go to Chengdu Prefecture to take charge!
It would undoubtedly be most appropriate for Shen Tang to be the transfer envoy for Chengdu Fulu.
After all, Shen Tang not only has good control over the local soldiers and horses, but also has a good relationship with the local tribes.
Apart from Shen Tang, even if Zhang Jun is sent there, the effect may not be comparable.
However, not long ago, he had just rejected Shen Tang! How many days had passed and he was about to let Shen Tang take action again. Where was the face and dignity of his emperor?
After being silent for a long time, Zhao Shen sighed slightly and said, "Ma Shao, prepare as much food and supplies as possible, just in case! I will consider the two methods proposed by the Prime Minister before making a decision.
As for the candidates who will go to Chengdu Prefecture, you should consider them as soon as possible and give me an answer."
"Don't publicize this matter for the time being. After the countermeasures are finalized, we will discuss this matter in the upper court!"
"My lord, I obey!"
Several people said respectfully.
After a few people retreated, Zhao Shen fell into deep thought again. For this matter, Shen Tang was indeed the best candidate.
However, for his own dignity, he really didn't know how to speak to Shen Tang.
Before, Zhao Shen felt a little guilty when he politely rejected Shen Tang. Now, if something happened again and again, how would others view it?
Moreover, this matter really cannot be delayed for too long!
The general of the Chengdu Prefecture has returned and will soon be rewarded. As Shen Tang is the commander-in-chief of the Chengdu Prefecture in the first battle, the reward will naturally be determined.
If the award is finalized, then this matter cannot be changed.
Therefore, the problem must be solved before this happens.
Otherwise, he would have no choice but to lose face again and let Shen Tang go.
Soon, Zhao Shen asked Wang Quan to send a message. Since there were a lot of generals returning from Chengdu, the rewards had to be given in two times.
Tomorrow's court meeting will first award the generals below the Yajiang general, and the senior generals above the Yagang general will be rewarded individually at the court meeting a few days later.
Neither the officials nor the awarded generals had any objections to this order.
After all, in order to boost military morale this time, in addition to ordinary soldiers, the number of generals who were rewarded reached hundreds of people! Even if some stayed in Chengdu to garrison, there were still two to three hundred people who came to Lin'an. .
With such a huge amount, it is not surprising that the rewards are given separately.