Regarding Zhao Kai's words, all the ministers seemed to find it reasonable and nodded frequently. But the question came again. Can the capital be defended with just this small amount of imperial troops?
Today's Forbidden Army is no longer the Forbidden Army during the heyday of the Song Dynasty. There are only a few hundred thousand in total, but these hundreds of thousands are very watery. Those who can really resist a little bit in front of the Jin Army are the thirty to forty thousand to four
Compared with the Jin Army, the rest are the peasant army.
Hanlin Chengzhi Wu Kai asked: "But Daming Mansion and the Yellow River are the only two lines of defense that our Kaifeng Mansion can rely on. Once these two lines of defense are lost, Kaifeng Mansion will have no danger to defend, and this battle will be even more difficult to fight.
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Zhang Bangchang added: "Besides, the troops in Kaifeng Prefecture are not enough to defend the capital. In my opinion, we should send the Western Army here."
In the hearts of the people of the Song Dynasty, when it comes to fighting, the Western Army is in front of and behind the Western Army. Obviously, they also understand what the impure nature of the Forbidden Army is, so that the Western Army has been exhausted over the years, and today's Western Army has long been
Not as good as before.
Li Qi couldn't help it anymore and said with a smile: "Zhang Zhongshu, the Western Army does not have wings to fly over. Even if they come to rescue, it will take some time. We still have to rely on ourselves."
"How to keep this?"
The ministers frowned again. If they give up the Yellow River, it would mean that Kaifeng is completely exposed to the enemy's sight. If they don't give up the Yellow River, they must go to rescue Damingfu, because Damingfu is a support point of the Yellow River defense line. Once
If Daming Mansion is defeated, it will be difficult to defend the Yellow River. However, the success rate of saving Daming Mansion is really low. If it is not saved, Kaifeng may have to be built in.
What a dilemma!
In fact, this was Song Huizong's fault. Under the advice of Tong Guan, Cai You and others, in order to reduce military expenditures and provide Song Huizong with entertainment, they really dug their own graves and reduced the entire northern defense by nearly 70%.
This does not mean that there is nothing. In addition, of the remaining 30%, the royal relatives of Daming Mansion have taken at least another 20%. Let alone defending, there is no way to save it.
Zhao Kai sighed and said: "Daming Mansion will definitely not be able to be saved. But this does not mean that Kaifeng Mansion will definitely not be able to defend it. In fact, we still have a great chance to defend it, because we still have a winning magic weapon in our hands."
Everyone was very excited after hearing this, and Jiang Daoyan hurriedly asked: "I wonder what magic weapon your highness has?"
Zhao Kai suddenly pointed his hand to the side.
Everyone quickly turned around and saw that there were no heavenly soldiers or generals as they imagined, only pairs of big eyes that looked particularly bright in the dark night.
disappointment!
Too disappointed!
Zhang Bangchang said in astonishment: "This --- the magic weapon His Highness mentioned is --- these refugees!"
Zhao Kai glanced at him displeased and said: "Zhang Zhongshu, you are also a Jinshi after all. Why did you say what you said? There is no demeanor of a Jinshi at all. You are not a refugee. I am talking about the millions of people in Kaifeng Prefecture."
As he said that, he stood up and walked around the table and said: "Yes. Our military strength in the capital is indeed somewhat insufficient, but we still have millions of people as our backing. As long as we unite and fight the enemy together, we will win gold."
The military is nothing to worry about."
What you said is easy. If you rely on these people, then I might as well pray to God and worship Buddha.
Most ministers disagreed.
Of course, there are also a few ministers who think what Zhao Kai said is very reasonable.
Li Qi was naturally one of them and said: "Your Highness is right. As long as we are determined to fight to the death with the Jin Army, then this war will definitely be fought to the point where the bayonets are red. By then, even if we exchange fifty
1. The victory is ours."
When the ministers heard this, they felt that it made sense, and it would be a good idea to let these people go to charge into battle.
They are used to tricking the common people. In their eyes, the common people are just cannon fodder.
Zhao Kai didn't understand Xiao Jiujiu in their hearts, he laughed and said: "So, everyone agrees with my suggestion."
"We are willing to advance and retreat together with His Highness."
The ministers said in unison, because this is the only way.
"very good."
Zhao Kai suddenly asked: "Economist, you are a chef. What do you cherish most about a chef?"
The words came out of nowhere. All the officials were stunned.
Li Qi was also stunned for a moment, but he knew that Zhao Kai must have ulterior motives, so he said truthfully: "Of course it's a kitchen knife!"
Zhao Kai said: "Why?"
Li Qi felt that this question was a bit idiotic, and replied with a hint of depression: "Your Highness, this is a very good question, because the chef relies on this to make a living."
Zhao Kai also pretended to be suddenly enlightened, nodded and said: "I see. The kitchen knife is what the chef eats, so the chef will definitely cherish his kitchen knife, and the hoe is what the farmer eats, so the farmer will also cherish himself.
Also, generals cherish their weapons, literati cherish their pens and ink, and singers cherish their musical instruments. The reason is just as the economic envoy said, because they rely on it to make a living. Then let me ask you, if Kaifeng City is destroyed
If the Jin army breaks through, what will happen to you?"
Wu Kai said depressedly: "Of course I will become a prisoner."
"You may even lose your life because of this." Zhao Kai added and continued: "We have reached a consensus before, that is, we must rely on millions of soldiers and civilians in Kaifeng Prefecture to defend Kaifeng Prefecture. If we do not hold on, we may even
If we lose our lives, then the military and civilians are weapons in our hands, just like the kitchen knives in the hands of chefs and the books in the hands of literati. Moreover, they are directly related to our lives, so should we cherish them more?"
He said the last part, his tone was passionate, his eyes seemed to shoot out a ray of light, and he had the aura of a king.
Li Qi now fully understood Zhao Kai's intention, and secretly shouted "Hello" with a slight smile on his lips. It seemed that this guy had not only changed a lot, but also seemed to have something extra about him.
The ministers nodded one after another and hurriedly said a lot of words about loving the king and the people.
Unconsciously, Zhao Kai had already reached the end of the table and said: "But this cannot be just words. Now in the capital, there are still more than 100,000 people who are homeless. They don't even have the most basic food and clothing.
None of them can be solved. Therefore, if we want to win this war, we must first overcome this problem and ensure the food and clothing of the people. I have heard many strange things, but I have never heard of it. How can hungry soldiers still survive?
Win the battle."
After a pause, he continued: "As the regent, I must set an example in everything, otherwise, it will be difficult to convince the public. To be honest, last night, I had obtained the Queen Mother's permission to sell all the food in the royal kitchen.
I took it out and distributed it to the people. I believe you all have seen it. Not only that, I also exchanged two for one of the finest rice and military rations used in the palace. If you don’t believe it, you can go to the palace and have a look. I
I can guarantee that it will definitely not be richer than your meal."
The ministers were surprised when they heard that in one day, the regent had emptied the palace. How brave would it be to do such a stupid thing? But at the same time, they also understood Zhao Kai's intention. Then
Let them follow suit and take out the food and even houses they have saved.
They are all human beings. How could they be willing to do such a thing that cost them nothing? Everyone fell into silence.
Zhao Kai saw it in his eyes and said: "But after all, there are still many people in the palace to support, and we can't give everything out. I am not able to do it alone, so I hope you can give me enough support."
Having said that, they couldn't avoid it even if they wanted to.
Wu Kaitan said: "Your Highness, of course we support you, but your ability as a subordinate is limited, so please don't dislike it."
All the ministers lamented their poverty, but they did not dare to say that they would not help. They just said that their abilities were limited and there was only so much they could offer.
Zhao Kai spent a day's work, and if he only got this much, he might as well just hit him to death. He laughed and said: "You are too modest. I know a little about your strength, at least better than
This king is much stronger, oh, this is thanks to the Banana Daily a few days ago, which is very clear. As for other people, I also have relatively detailed information in my hand. Come and send the information to all of you."
Immediately, several servants came over, holding thick documents and giving each of the adults here a copy.
He obviously learned from Li Qi in this move and used facts to speak for himself.
Zhao Kai smiled and said: "I don't want to embarrass you. I will take out a percentage from the palace, and you will take out a percentage based on your own strength. It is fair and reasonable. It has been clearly stated above."
Those ministers looked at it and said, oh, it's okay. I have worked hard to earn it all my life, and you just open your mouth and take it all. Isn't this forcing me to die?
Zhao Kai seemed to still be challenging their limits and continued: "In addition, the palace is a forbidden area after all, and ordinary people are not allowed to enter. Otherwise, I will let these common people live in the palace, so I have to rely on your help.
I have prepared a residence for you in the palace. You can move into the palace as soon as possible. I will not waste time looking for you in the future. As for your house, let the people live in it. I assure you that this is only temporary.
Yes, as long as the Jin army retreats, the house will still belong to you."
Huang Xinren was so anxious that he almost went crazy and said: "Your Highness, your back hurts when you stand and talk. With so much money and food, where can I find it for you?"
Zhang Bangchang also said: "Yes! This money is too much, we can't get it out at all!"
The ministers unanimously opposed it and firmly disagreed.
Zhao Kai walked to the middle of the three giants of the Third Division, leaned over slightly, put his hands on the long table, and said with a slight smile: "My father is ill. Although he entrusted the state affairs to me, he only entrusted me with one thing."
The mission is to defend Kaifeng, not to save your lives. Therefore, I will stick to Kaifeng at all costs to avoid betraying the trust my father has placed in me. Whatever is beneficial to guarding Kaifeng, I will do it, no matter what
What I am doing, if the employer interferes with it, or does not cooperate with me, then I will take some extraordinary measures. Perhaps Wang Fu’s original method of collecting grain can be worth learning from." (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature,