Now that the war faction is in power, the Northern Expedition is almost the loudest voice. Everyone knows that the Northern Expedition is inevitable.
Based on the qualifications, talents and reputation of the ministers in the DPRK, Zhang Jun is almost the best choice to be the commander of the Northern Expedition. Whether they are the war faction, the peace faction, or the enthusiastic imperial students, they all believe that Zhang Jun should be worshiped by the emperor as the commander of the Northern Expedition.
Commander, lead the troops north.
However, at the great court meeting, Shi Hao, a close minister of the emperor and the emperor's teacher, recommended Feng Zhou, the protector of the country, as the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition.
This completely exceeded everyone's expectations.
Feng Zhou was a monk, the leader of Quanzhen Sect, the abbot of Danxiao Palace, and an outsider.
Although everyone knows that he has profound magical powers and the ability to reach heaven and earth, but in any case, he is not a minister of the court? How can he serve as the coach of the Northern Expedition?
Isn’t this playing the piano randomly?
Zhang Jun's heart was churning like ocean waves.
Born in troubled times, Zhang Jun was successful at a young age. He was the one who put down the Miao and Liu rebellions. At the age of thirty-three, he became the consul of the empire. He then took charge of the northwest region, handling political, economic, personnel, and military power.
If such a high-ranking general refused to obey, Zhang Jun would kill him directly. In the Song Dynasty, it was unprecedented for a minister to have such power.
Later, Wu, who was also known as Zhang Jun, Liu Guangshi, Han Shizhong and Yue Fei, was cultivated by Zhang Jun in a sense.
Zhang Jun commanded an army of 300,000 troops in the northwest region and fought a battle at Fuping. The result was a complete defeat, and the Song Dynasty lost its northwest.
Later, Zhang Jun reorganized Liu Guangshi's army, but due to improper handling, Li Qiong led an army of 60,000 to surrender to the Kingdom of Jin (Puppet Qi).
After Song Xiaozong came to power, he asked Zhang Jun to lead the Northern Expedition, which led to another great defeat.
When talking about Zhang Jun, because he is overshadowed by Yue Fei and others, we usually always talk about his failures and rarely talk about his successes.
But no matter how we talk about Zhang Jun's failure, we must also admit that Zhang Jun's status in the world at that time was unmatched by anyone.
Zhang Jun was in the northwest, and a battle of Fuping resulted in the rout of 300,000 Song troops and the loss of the northwest. However, Zhao Gou still let Zhang Jun take full charge of the military, politics, and economy of the northwest.
You must know that the Battle of Fuping happened in the fourth year of Jianyan, but it was the third year of Shaoxing that Zhang Jun was transferred back to the central government.
From this most basic timetable, we can know that after the Battle of Fuping, Zhang Jun was still the most relied-upon military and political officer of the Southern Song Empire.
More importantly, in the third year of Shaoxing, Zhang Jun was dismissed from his post and returned home. In the fourth year of Shaoxing, the Jin army went south in a large scale. Zhao Gou asked Zhang Jun to come back and command several armies to jointly fight and successfully repelled the Jin invasion.
In this sense, the Southern Song Dynasty government has always highly recognized Zhang Jun's work achievements in the northwest, and even more highly recognized Zhang Jun's work ability. Otherwise, it would never have let Zhang Jun come back as the commander-in-chief of the army when the Jin Dynasty invaded the south.
Later, Zhang Jun presided over the military reform of the Southern Song Dynasty, which caused 60,000 Song troops to go north and surrender to the Jin Kingdom (Puppet Qi). However, Zhang Jun was still the banner figure of the Southern Song Dynasty's main war faction, and he was also a figure highly regarded by the Southern Song Dynasty's main war faction.
For similar reasons, when Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty decided to launch a large-scale Northern Expedition, he invited Zhang Jun to come out to preside over the Northern Expedition.
Because according to his status in the world, only Zhang Jun can command the army, and only Zhang Jun can win the unanimous approval of the main war faction. Even the main peace faction can't say anything.
But at today's court meeting, Emperor Zhao severely slapped all the ministers in the court.
Only Zhao said: "What Shi Aiqing said is a great good thing. In this Northern Expedition, what I want is to be foolproof. Feng Zhenren has great magical powers and can move mountains and seas. I often heard about it when I was in the East Palace. On the day of Feng Zhenren's wedding last year, I also
Celebrating on the spot, if this person can regain the Central Plains, I have no doubt. Shi Qing, where is Zhenren Feng now?"
"Your Majesty, Master Feng is waiting outside the palace at this time." Shi Hao said.
"Okay, come, let's meet Master Xuanfeng!" Zhao said calmly.
"Buzz..." The court hall immediately became noisy like a vegetable market. Everyone was whispering to each other with shocked expressions on their faces.
This has obviously been arranged.
The emperor bypassed the Political Hall and the Privy Council and directly appointed an outsider as the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition. This was a sign of contempt for the authority of the civil servants!
What's more, Feng Zhou is also the rumored suspect in the murder of the late emperor!
His Majesty actually asked him to be the coach!
Is there a conspiracy here?
Besides, how could he be the commander-in-chief of the national army as an outsider who values inaction and follows nature?
Will he command an army?
Will the arrogant generals in the army pay attention to him?
I'm afraid it won't be the second Zhao Kuo, right?
In the eyes of everyone, Feng Zhou, dressed in a green Taoist robe and wearing a black crown, slowly walked into the main hall.
"Feng Zhou, a poor man, pays homage to His Majesty!" Feng Zhou slapped his head casually, his movements were very free and unrestrained, but also very casual.
Many ministers suddenly thought of impeachment.
But as soon as he rolled his eyes, he took back the steps he took, secretly cursing himself for being stupid.
Various rumors about Feng Zhou are circulating in Lin'an City. Who doesn't know that Feng Zhou has powerful magic and extraordinary magical powers?
Not only can he slay demons, but he can also kill people and set fires. If anyone dares to offend him, he will just glare at you and you will die unknowingly.
"Feng Zhenren, Shi Qing recommended you as the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition. He said that you are well versed in military aircraft and will lead the army to a complete victory in the Northern Expedition. I have summoned you to see me. What can you say?"
"Your Majesty!" Feng Zhou smiled faintly: "Although the Jin soldiers are strong, in the eyes of Pindao, they are like chickens and dogs. Pindao is willing to lead our Song Dynasty soldiers to drive out the barbarians, restore China, and establish the outline and discipline.
To save the people of Sri Lanka. If we can capture Wanyan Yong alive, let him and Wanyan Liang dance for His Majesty, and let the leaders of the grasslands from all over the world call Your Majesty the 'Khan of Heaven'!"
"What, this is such a smooth talk!"
"Who doesn't know how to tell big lies? I even said that if you blow one breath, you can wipe out the Jin army!"
"Feng Zhenren, you have great magic power. We all know that you captured Wan Yanliang, King of Jin Hailing alive, and we admire you very much. However, personal bravery does not mean that you can march and fight. Although Lu Bu was brave, he was destroyed by Cao Cao.
That’s the truth!”
"Your Majesty, I'm impeaching Feng Zhou for speaking out without shame and deceiving the emperor. If this man is the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition, he will definitely lose his army and be defeated!"
"I ask you to expel Feng Zhou from the court and allow him to spread Taoism. You must not let him lead the Northern Expedition!"
In an instant, countless ministers stepped out of the procession, handed over their hands, and accused Feng Zhou in the court hall.
Facing the impeachment of many ministers, Feng Zhou smiled like a spring breeze and didn't take it to heart at all.
Zhao had already expected the scene before him. He said calmly: "Master Feng, if you unite the army in the Northern Expedition, what strategy will you use?"
As soon as this statement came out, all the ministers in the court became silent.
That's right, after all, if you say you can fight, it still depends on your strategic level?
Strategies are correct because they are correct, and tactics are correct because they are victorious.
The ministers here are all scholars, most of them have read the Art of War, so they understand this simple truth.
But military and national affairs are nothing to play with. If Feng Zhou’s strategy doesn’t work at all, it won’t be too late for everyone to criticize him.
To unite the army in the Northern Expedition, it can only be carried out and promoted by our main battle ministers, not by outsiders.
Otherwise, how can anyone get promoted and make a fortune?
Ah, no, how do you establish your mind for heaven and earth, establish your destiny for the people, continue your unique learning for the saints, and create peace for all generations?
Everyone has one heart and one mind for the common good.
Faced with doubts from the court, Feng Zhou smiled slightly: "If Pindao leads the army, he should first take Shandong and remove the barrier of the Jin Dynasty; march to Henan, cut off its wings, seize Tongguan and occupy its threshold; and then march to Yanjing. This
At that time, the Jin Dynasty had no support and could seize it without fighting. If we send troops to the west, Shanxi, northern Shaanxi, Guanzhong, and Gansu can be swept down. The world can be settled when we take over!"
“Good strategy!”
As soon as Feng Zhou finished speaking, four or five people cheered loudly!
What everyone saw turned out to be Zhang Jun, the Prime Minister on the left, Chen Kangbo, the Prime Minister on the right, Yu Yunwen, the political advisor, and the deputy envoy to the Privy Council, the veteran general Liu.