Chapter 512 The heart of the new official family is really big enough
Feng Zhou did not go on a killing spree on Mount Wutai because he had noble aspirations and far-reaching vision, and did not take into his heart a group of monks who occupied the land and became kings.
Such a group of monks with low magic power and simple minds were blinded by the five mountain pillars of Wutai Mountain. Feng Zhou did not look at them at all.
So when he saw that they were frightened, he immediately left in a big way and went to hunt down Guo Tong.
Because he knew that these tough-looking monks no longer dared to offend him in the slightest.
How can killing people be compared to killing one's heart?
The most powerful weapon should be one that only attacks once and makes everyone feel terrified.
After this trip to Mount Wutai, I believe that no monks will come out to act as monsters in Manjushri Bodhisattva's dojo.
It was smooth sailing when I arrived, and it was smooth sailing when I returned.
About two months later, the group returned to Lin'an.
At this time, the new emperor of the Song Dynasty, Zhao, was on the throne. When he attended Fengzhou's wedding, he was still called Zhao Wei. Who knew that he would ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor the next day and change his name to Zhao.
This new emperor is twenty-nine years old this year. He has received several years of imperial education, so he is not a novice. In addition, with the help of his imperial master Shi Hao, he quickly straightened out the government affairs, changed the Yuan Dynasty to Longxing, and first rehabilitated Yue Fei.
, reinstated his original official position, and pardoned Yue Fei's exiled family members. In addition, Zhao also gradually began to re-officer for the demoted and dismissed war ministers, highly praised Zhang Jun and Chen Kangbo, and denounced Tang Sixui.
, Wang Zhiwang and other main peace factions.
Not only that, in order to strengthen the centralization of power, Zhao actively rectified the civil service, eliminated redundant officials, punished corruption, and paid attention to agricultural production. The Song Dynasty looked like a prosperous age.
Hearing that Feng Zhou had returned to Lin'an, Zhao, accompanied by his imperial master Shi Hao, dressed in Bailongyu and paid a secret visit to Feng Zhou.
"Your Majesty has come to your humble abode, and I am a poor man to welcome him from afar. Please sit down," Feng Zhou said calmly.
He said he was disappointed, but looking at his expression and attitude, there was no hint of apology.
Although Zhao was an emperor, he did not dare to have the dignity of an emperor in front of Feng Zhou. He smiled humbly: "You are so polite, Master. I have just returned to Lin'an after a long journey. I have not rested yet, so I came to disturb you. I feel sorry for you."
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"Your Majesty, please take a seat." Feng Zhou chuckled without commenting.
After seeing Zhao sitting down, Feng Zhou sat down aside. From the beginning to the end, he had no intention of talking to Shi Hao.
At this time, Shi Hao was a counselor in political affairs and the right servant of Shangshu. His status in the court was second only to Zhang Jun and Chen Kangbo. It can be said that he had a high position and noble status.
But in front of Feng Zhou, he stood respectfully, with no unswerving expression on his face.
Because he knows Feng Zhou's methods and also knows Feng Zhou's strength.
We also know how the late emperor Zhao Gou died.
In the battle of quarrying, Feng Zhou made great contributions to the Song Dynasty. Even Yue Fei and Han Shizhong may not be able to compare with him, but they have reached the point where his achievements are as high as those of his master.
At that time, not only Zhao Gou was suspicious, but not only the peace faction had the idea of burning bridges across the river, but even the war faction and little shrimps like Shi Hao also felt that Fengzhou was too glamorous and should be controlled.
But in just a blink of an eye, he actually killed the emperor Zhao Gou!
How arrogant! How arrogant!
What a vast magical power!
Moreover, he killed Zhao Gou without knowing it. There is no evidence and no reason at all.
Which court minister or Zhao royal family would not be afraid of such a terrifying method?
Shi Hao naturally felt fear and fear in his heart.
Although it was his duty to persuade officials to pay a secret visit to Feng Zhou, Shi Hao did not dare to behave in the slightest in front of Feng Zhou.
Otherwise, I would be afraid of dying without even knowing how.
Therefore, Shi Hao stood quietly behind Zhao, like a background board, with no dissatisfaction on his face or in his heart.
"Your Majesty, please have tea."
Feng Zhou brewed a pot of tea, and his movements were smooth and flowing, making people feel happy at first sight.
Zhao sighed in his heart, took the cup of tea brought by Feng Zhou, thanked him, and took a sip. He felt that the fragrance of tea rushed into the entrance of Tsinghua University, and it was mellow and extraordinary. He couldn't help but sigh: "The color of this tea is clear red and translucent, and the smell is...
The fragrance is like orchid, the taste is full and pure, mellow like poetry, the aftertaste is sweet and mellow, the fragrance lingers on the teeth and cheeks, the flavor is full, and the feeling is like a dream, like heaven and earth, it is truly the best tea."
"Haha." Feng Zhou smiled faintly and did not answer.
Zhao sighed in his heart.
As the emperor of the ninth level, supported by all ministers, bowed by the army and the people, holding the most important position, and the safety of the world, he should have been cheered and supported wherever he went, and no one dared to disobey.
But in front of Feng Zhou, it seemed that the emperor had no deterrent power.
This is normal. They have captured and killed the emperor, and another small country split his country before entering the capital, which is equivalent to supporting an emperor.
In his eyes, the emperor was nothing at all.
Thinking of this, Zhao took a deep breath, calmed down his mood, and said: "Master Feng, I am here to visit you this time because there is a major military matter and I want to listen to Master Feng's opinion."
"Oh? Your Majesty, please speak." Feng Zhou glanced at Shi Hao, then at Zhao, nodded and said.
"Last year, during the quarrying victory, the Emperor of the Jin Kingdom was captured, losing more than 100,000 troops and horses, and their strength was greatly reduced. Their new emperor ascended the throne, and there was internal instability. But our Song Dynasty soldiers are well-fed, have high morale, have brave generals, and some
With war-ready soldiers and food for battle, it is a great opportunity for the Northern Expedition to regain the lost territory and avenge the Jingkang disaster. So I am thinking about the Northern Expedition, and I wonder if you have any advice?"
Zhao wants to Expedition to the North?
Feng Zhou had no expression on his face, but he sighed slightly in his heart.
From the perspective of southern subjects, he certainly supported the Northern Expedition.
It is better to fight the aggressor than to be hit by the invader.
Moreover, the Jin Kingdom’s southern expedition last year resulted in the loss of the emperor and the loss of troops and generals. The losses were not small. In addition, there were continuous rebel uprisings in the country, which could be described as internal instability. If they took advantage of this to launch the Northern Expedition, they would indeed have a chance of victory.
However, Feng Zhou had been an emperor, and he understood that Zhao in front of him was launching the Northern Expedition not just to regain lost territory and avenge himself.
His biggest purpose is probably to gain military power.
Although the imperial power is supreme, it also depends on the emperor's own governance level and political skills.
In peacetime, if Zhao and Shi Hao wanted to control the military power through political means, consolidate the throne, and escape from the support of Zhang Jun and Chen Kangbo, they would have no choice but to launch an unsuccessful Northern Expedition.
Through this Northern Expedition, Zhao could control the military power in a mixed way, while Chong'er consolidated the throne and confirmed his supremacy.
Of course, if the Northern Expedition succeeds, everyone will be happy. Although Zhao's power will not be as stable as imagined, his reputation will be great and he will be powerful.
But from a practical point of view, the possibility of the Northern Expedition succeeding is still low.
In a war, when both sides have sufficient rations and complete weapons, what ultimately matters is the command ability of the general and the combat effectiveness of the army.
In this regard, I am afraid that only a small number of soldiers can be on par with the north.
Thinking of this, Feng Zhou smiled and said: "Your Majesty, this is a major military and national event. People who are outsiders do not want to get too involved in this world."
"Zhenzhen, I was only thinking about the success of the Northern Expedition. I had no second thoughts. In the battle of Zhenzhen's stone quarry, I defeated the financial lord Wan Yanliang, which greatly improved the morale of our army and inspired the hearts of the people. I was in good health at the time, and I was also very concerned about the success of the Northern Expedition.
I admire you for your great achievements. This Northern Expedition is related to the national economy and people's livelihood, as well as the common people of the world. Please don't shirk and speak freely."
Zhao said sincerely.
"Huh?" Feng Zhou was slightly startled.
Based on his different understanding of the emperor in front of him, he found that this man was excited when he said this, and there seemed to be a sense of pride in it, and he actually told the truth.
Is he serious?
"Since Your Majesty thinks highly of Pindao, Pindao can speak his mind freely. As long as Your Majesty has a complete strategy and tactics, the generals are united, and the military is united, then this Northern Expedition will definitely be a great success." Feng Zhou said slowly.
"Okay!" Zhao patted the table lightly and sighed: "I'm just waiting for what the real person says. I heard Yu Yunwen talk about it, saying that the real person knows military strategies, knows military aircraft, and the quarrying battle is all under the control of the real person.
Therefore, I want to worship the real person as the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition, crusade against the Jin Kingdom, regain the lost territory, and avenge the shame of Jingkang. I also ask the real person to help me!"
After saying this, Zhao stood up, bowed his head to Feng Zhou, and paid homage.
"What?"
Even though Feng Zhou was used to the ever-changing situation, he couldn't help but feel shocked at this moment.
This Zhao has a really big heart.
This is not like the art of an emperor.
Isn't he afraid that I will control the military, seize his throne, and destroy the Zhao family ancestral temple?