Chapter 995: If you want to conquer, the treasury is empty
Chapter 995: About to conquer, the treasury is empty
However, this Tiandao father really didn't save any face for the emperor's son. No, before the end of the year, the news of Dali's troop dispatch reached Lin'an. This made our emperor Zhao Shen happy. ?
On the dragon chair, Zhao Shen's face was ashen! There was already a quarrel in the hall! Some were in favor of sending troops, some said they would send envoys to reprimand, and some said they would make peace directly.
Anyway, the civil and military officials in the main hall all held their own opinions, almost treating the Song Dynasty court hall as a vegetable market.
"boom!"
Zhao Shen slammed the memorial in his hand on the dragon case! The huge sound suppressed the quarrels of everyone, and also made everyone wake up from the lively confrontation.
"By the time your argument comes to an end, Yongzhou will have become the territory of Dali! What use do I have for you!"
Zhao Shen said angrily.
"I await the death penalty!"
Anyway, it’s just talk, and it can’t be taken seriously!
Facing such officials, Zhao Shen felt that the anger in his heart could not be vented!
"Retreat!"
Zhao Shen waved his hand fiercely, and then turned around and left with full of anger! What else could he do here except listen to this group of people arguing?
The civil and military officials present looked at each other, and then walked towards the outside of the hall with different expressions.
However, before walking out of the palace gate, I saw a chamberlain coming over in a hurry, "Master Zhang Jun, Master Ma Shao, please come over!"
The two stopped walking, and then headed towards the Qinzheng Palace with different thoughts! When the other people saw this, they were thoughtful! One was in charge of soldiers and the other was in charge of money. The official recruited these two people. Go, the intention is somewhat obvious.
When Zhang Jun and two others entered the Qinzheng Hall, Zhao Shen was waiting with a frown!
"See Your Majesty!"
Zhao Shen waved his hand and asked the two of them to sit down! After a while, Zhao Shen asked Zhang Jun, "Zhang Aiqing, now that Dali is sending troops, how do you think we should respond?"
Zhang Jun thought thoughtfully and said, "Your Majesty, I think we should mobilize all the troops as soon as possible to cut off the two troops of Dali and destroy them! The small country of Dali dared to send troops brazenly. If we let it go, then we, the Song Dynasty, will Where is the majesty?
By then, won’t the southern countries be at war with each other?
Dali Kingdom currently only has 20,000 soldiers and horses, and even if it is the limit, it can only mobilize 40,000 to 50,000 soldiers and horses at most!"
"We, the Song Dynasty, have tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in the various states on Guangnan West Road. We only need one or two strong troops to defeat Dali!"
Zhao Shen turned to look at Ma Shao. With the great victory of the Tubo battle, Zhao Shen's fighting spirit gradually rose, so he naturally wanted to send troops!
However, the biggest problem now is not soldiers and horses, but money, food and military pay!
The three armies went ahead without using food and grass. Now the Song Dynasty's treasury is a bit...
Seeing Zhao Shen looking over, Ma Shao gave a wry smile and said, "Your Majesty, before the New Year, I reported that the treasury is now empty and can barely survive, but the army is dispatched... The serious floods on the northwest five roads have not been completely subsided until now. ! In addition, many places have delayed their solar terms, so now the money and food in the treasury are mainly supplied to the northwest areas. Even so, there is still a lot of shortage."
"If it weren't for Shaosheng's two companies secretly transporting grain and grass from various places and even other countries, it would be extremely difficult to support the disaster on the Fifth Northwest Road. At this time, if you want to start a war with Dali..."
Ma Shao didn't say any more, but the meaning was obvious! If you don't have money, what the hell?
"Why!"
Zhao Shen sighed!
How could he not understand this?
However, being called upon by a small border country was really unbearable for him.
"Could it be that we can only seek peace?
The country of Dali has already sent troops, even if it is asking for peace, how can Dali agree?"
Zhao Shen frowned and said!
"Forget it, please step back first and I'll think about it again!"
"My lord, please leave!"
After the two left, Zhao Shen walked slowly in the hall! After a long while, he looked to the west and murmured to himself, "Shen Tang, should I believe you?"
He had received Shen Tang's report a few days ago, but he has not replied yet! If Shen Tang's plan is followed, it is indeed very likely to succeed, but Shen Tang's power will also be extended to an extent that is difficult to control. !So, Zhao Shen is still hesitating!
On this day, Zhao Shen sat alone in the hall for a whole day! Even dinner was useless! Until midnight, Zhao Shen suddenly opened his closed eyes!
"Royal power! Get the pen and ink!"
After the words fell, Zhao Shen's gaze became firm, and he said slowly, "Shen Tang, I hope you will not betray my trust in you!"
Shen Tang stayed in Yongkang for three days, planning the plan against Tubo with Xin Qiji. The rest of the time, he either accompanied Wanyan Yue on galloping horses in the wilderness, or hunted in the mountains!
Yongkang is considered a border land, especially the border with Tubo to the west. It is vast and sparsely populated, so it is an excellent place for riding horses and hunting! Although it is not as good as the vast grasslands of the north, for Wanyan For Yue, it is extremely rare and satisfying!
"Second brother, there's no need to send him far away, I'll go first!"
Outside Daojiang City, Shen Tang and Wan Yan Yue rode together and waved goodbye to Xin Qiji!
"Third brother, princess, take care!"
Xin Qiji laughed and said!
Shen Tang smiled and waved, then the horse's hooves stepped lightly, and the group left Daojiang and returned eastward to Chengdu Mansion!
It was still early, and Shen Tang was not in a hurry. The two of them sat on horseback, and a group of guards walked slowly forward and backward! Gently holding Wanyan Yue's slender waist, Shen Tang asked softly, "Yue'er, are you here? Are you having fun here?"
Wanyan Yue leaned into Shen Tang's arms and nodded vigorously, "Thank you, husband!"
"You and I are one husband and wife, why do we need to say thank you?
Furthermore, if you come to Song Dynasty alone to marry me, Shen Tang, if you are wronged, how can I explain to my father-in-law and mother-in-law?"
"Yue'er, thank you for not giving up on me. Otherwise, I might have regretted it now!"
Back in Zhongdu, although Shen Tang felt Wan Yan Yue's love for him, he did not dare to indulge in the two's status. Between the two, Wan Yan Yue had always been willing to do anything regardless of the cost. After running for it, the two of them are now together! Such a woman is worthy of being cherished by Shen Tang for the rest of her life!
"Husband, Yue'er can accompany you. I have never regretted it, and I will never regret it in the future! We women in the North always dare to love and hate! When Yue'er falls in love with her husband, she will naturally have no hesitation! She can be with her husband life and death. , growing old together is Yue'er's greatest happiness and satisfaction! Moreover, with her husband around, Yue'er will not feel lonely, because where her husband is, it is Yue'er's home!"