Shen Tang, Liu Xiangling, the iron-blooded traitor in the Southern Song Dynasty Chapter 787: The monarch and ministers ask the policy, take the Tubo first
Chapter 787: The monarch and ministers ask the policy, take the Tubo first
Chapter 787: The monarch and his ministers ask for advice, take Tubo first
Although it was already midnight and he was in Shen's house, Wang Quan did not find it difficult to carry out Zhao Shen's order.
Not long after, a pot of fine wine and two crystal clear wine glasses appeared in front of Zhao Shen and Shen Tang.
Under Wang Quan's wait, the two had a drink together! Wang Quan, as a tool man, waved his hand to Zhao Shen and left the hall again to guard the door.
"Shen Tang, how do you think our Song Dynasty can become stronger?"
This was obviously an extremely broad proposition, and Zhao Shen did not even think about getting the exact answer. However, Shen Tang thought about it very seriously.
For this era, Shen Tang holds expectations and awe! Regarding the fall of the Han Dynasty and the Han people being almost enslaved, he is full of regret and sadness.
Therefore, if possible, Shen Tang hopes to change this result. He does not want something as tragic as the Battle of Yashan to happen again in a hundred years!
If China's culture and history had not experienced such destruction and severance, China might become even stronger in the future!
He is too humble to worry about his country. Shen Tang is not a saint, and he does not have the so-called lofty sentiments. However, he still hopes that his rebirth can make some changes for this great country and nation.
Under Zhao Shen's gaze, Shen Tang thought about it for nearly a quarter of an hour, and Zhao Shen even thought about speaking directly and dropping the topic.
However, it was at this moment that Shen Tang spoke.
"I believe that, first of all, we, the Song Dynasty, should try our best to maintain peace between the Kingdom of Jin and the Kingdom of Jin!"
As soon as Shen Tang opened his mouth, Zhao Shen was stunned.
Without waiting for Zhao Shen to ask, Shen Tang continued, "Today, the Song Dynasty is indeed growing continuously under the leadership of His Majesty, but it is undeniable that whether it is the people in the country, the officials, or the surrounding countries, there are It’s a big problem.”
"Emperor Wan Yanyong of the Jin Kingdom is also considered the hero of the party. He is also assisted by many very capable civil servants and generals. Nowadays, the strength of the Jin Kingdom can be seen! If we reluctantly start a war with the Jin Kingdom, even if we win a temporary victory, our Song Dynasty will be damaged. It will never be too small.
It is even very likely that it will be a lose-lose outcome."
Zhao Shen nodded involuntarily. He hoped to restore the Central Plains, but he was not a fool. He knew very well the comparison in strength between the two countries.
"Shen Tang, as you said, the Kingdom of Jin is indeed powerful.
So, even if we don’t want to start a war, won’t they go south?”
Zhao Shen asked.
"Won't!"
Shen Tang replied affirmatively.
"Emperor Wan Yanyong of the Jin Kingdom is not a reckless person. The Jin Kingdom is powerful now, but it is not without enemies. Mongolia in the north, Xiliao, Xixia in the west, and even Tubo are all their opponents! In the absence of If there is sufficient assurance, the Jin Kingdom will never rashly start a war with the Song Dynasty.
He would even make selective concessions to the Song Dynasty in order to win more peaceful time."
Wan Yanyong is definitely a rational person. As long as he can make the Kingdom of Jin stronger, he doesn't care about face.
Moreover, in today's Jin Kingdom, Wanyan Yong always sticks to his word, and no one in the civil and military dynasties dares to refute Wanyan Yong's opinions. Therefore, as long as Wanyan Yong does not want to start a war, other people's thoughts are not of concern.
"In addition, I, the Song Dynasty, can also bring enough benefits to the Kingdom of Jin!"
"oh?"
Zhao Shen was stunned again. With two hostile countries, how could the Song Dynasty give up its interests to the Jin Kingdom?
"First of all, Your Majesty can consider opening up more trading places on the border of the Jin Kingdom! This is equally important to the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom. Therefore, as long as we have such an idea, the Jin Kingdom will probably not refuse!"
"Next is Tubo!"
"What does this have to do with Tubo?"
Zhao Shen asked in surprise.
Shen Tang simply drew a virtual outline on the table with his finger, which was the boundary between the Jin Kingdom, the Song Dynasty, and Tubo!
"Your Majesty, I have said before that Tubo is not stable now. It is the time for the Song Dynasty to send troops. This time sending troops to Tubo through the battle of Chengdu is just a test by me! As long as the key areas on the border are moved If we take it, we will have a springboard to go further west."
"Your Majesty only needs to give me three to five years, and I guarantee that we can occupy all the areas eastward along the Nu River and Zhaling Lake!"
Zhao Shen's eyes lit up when he heard this. Previously, Shen Tang's target was the Lancang River and the Jishi Mountain line. This area alone had at least one area, but now Shen Tang said that there were almost two or three areas.
If such a vast area could really be occupied by the Song Dynasty, Zhao Shen would definitely be the strongest and victorious ancestor, comparable to the situation of the founding ancestors and Taizong.
Which emperor doesn't want to leave his name in history?
What's more, Zhao Shen was an emperor with great ambitions.
"Can it really be done?"
Zhao Shen asked impatiently.
"I would like to issue a military order!"
Shen Tang said without hesitation that attacking Tubo was not his whim, and with the current military strength of the Song Dynasty and the internal situation of Tubo, it was not empty talk to achieve this.
The most important thing is that although Shen Tang has made a lot of achievements, he is still far from being the powerful minister Zhang Jun calls him.
If you want to become a powerful minister, you must have Zhao Shen's trust, and if you want Zhao Shen's trust, you must have achievements that are dazzling enough and even make Zhao Shen have to value him!
To put it bluntly, Tubo is Shen Tang’s experience pool. The worse Tubo is, the more benefits Shen Tang can gain.
"well!"
Zhao Shen was so excited that he poured a full glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp!
"Three to five years?
OK, I will fully support you! As long as you can do it, you will be a hero of the Song Dynasty!"
"But, what does this have to do with what you said about me, the Song Dynasty, being able to provide benefits to the Kingdom of Jin?"
Zhao Shen was a little curious.
"Because after this goal is achieved, I, the Song Dynasty, can give all these territories to the Kingdom of Jin!"
"ah!"
Zhao Shen exclaimed, if he hadn't swallowed the drink just now, he would definitely have spit it out in one gulp. After several years, he did not know how much it cost to achieve the results, and then changed hands and gave it away?
Zhao Shen definitely has enough reasons to believe that Shen Tang is the traitor of the Jin Kingdom. However, even if Shen Tang is really the traitor of the Jin Kingdom, he can't say it so straightforwardly! Or, this guy thinks that I am a traitor. Fool?
Shen Tang ignored the change in Zhao Shen's expression, but gently tapped a spot on the table, "Nanjing Road has a very special meaning to me, the Song Dynasty, so Your Majesty, we must take Nanjing Road first. Come back, not only to comfort our ancestors, but also to let all the people know your Majesty's determination to regain the Central Plains."