Zhao Xi never greeted Han Jiang. This was unnecessary.
Since the founding of the country, there has been no precedent for a military minister to serve as a commander, so it is not surprising that Han Jiang rebutted at this time. Even if Han Jiang remained silent, other officials and courtiers would still refute Pang Ji's proposal.
But if we ask the civil servant from the court to go on an expedition at this time... I'm afraid no one would dare to take the initiative.
Just look at those civil servants on Guangnan West Road who abandoned the city and fled...
"Your Majesty, Di Hanchen is a humble person who was promoted due to his military exploits. If he is paired with a civil servant, his orders will be inconsistent and it will be of no benefit to the battle in Guangnan."
This is a fact. Zhao Xi agrees with Pang Ji's statement. Everyone knows what the state of the civil and military affairs of the country is. In the expedition to Guangnan, the civil and military forces were both commanders... Maybe there will be a temporary harmony at first to change the chaos, but as long as it takes a little
If there are changes, disputes will inevitably arise, which will also lead to wasted efforts.
This is not alarmist, it is the inevitable result of the current situation of the country.
"There is no precedent for military personnel to be appointed exclusively since the founding of the country by Taizu. Your Majesty, now that Guangnan is corrupted, we should not trust military personnel exclusively. Once changes occur, we may be out of control."
Who is this? Does he have any grudge against Di Qing? As for such vicious speculation? But Zhao Xi seemed to be waiting for these words.
He knew his father's temperament very well. He was most easily influenced by his ministers and his servants. He had a soft ear and would listen to whatever anyone said. This also caused him to waver between left and right.
"I am willing to cooperate with Di Shuai in his expedition to Guangnan!"
This... Zhao Xi's words not only stunned those who were still preparing to refute Pang Ji, but also Pang Ji. Zhao Zhen was even more stunned and speechless.
The prince wants to go on an expedition? What a joke!
"Your Highness, no, this is absolutely not allowed!"
Pang Ji was still stunned, but Han Jiang stopped him first.
"Your Highness, the war is dangerous, and a gentleman would not stand under a dangerous wall. How can you, with your worth of gold, go into the dangers of the battlefield?"
"Xi'er... don't mention this!"
Dad also spoke up, even calling his family members by their titles, regardless of the fact that this was a court meeting.
"Why not? Why not? Your Majesty, ministers and ministers, Xi is not reckless when he says this. It is not necessary to mention that Taizu founded the country, that Emperor Taizong personally conquered the country, destroyed the Northern Han Dynasty and defeated the Liao Dynasty."
"I said that my grandfather, because the imperial commander personally conquered Chanyuan, was able to gain decades of peace in northern Xinjiang, and that was why the dynasty did not talk about military affairs for twenty years."
"However, the imperial court concentrated on internal governance and did not talk about war, which caused the young people in the southeast to run rampant. Now, the court has appointed Di Hanchen as commander, and they are afraid of the chaos of the military. Therefore, I think it is a good idea for me to follow Commander Di southward.
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Zhao Xi was very clear about the current and future situation of the Song Dynasty, and he had some ideas on how to change it over the years.
In terms of military armaments, he knew that change was inevitable, but only with his understanding of the current battlefield could he make targeted changes.
It was not easy to have such a war, and it was not easy to have disputes in the court. He would definitely seize this opportunity.
"His Royal Highness said that the actions of Taizong and the late Emperor were all forced by the situation and had to be done as a last resort. Nowadays, the common people in the border areas are not yet in a position where the emperor can personally conquer the country."
The court of this country really has no taboos. They even dare to say that the imperial commander's personal expedition was forced by the situation. It's almost obvious that he was forced.
"What Han Zhongcheng said is extremely true, but it is not enough for the emperor to go on a personal expedition. Therefore, as the prince, it is appropriate for me to go on an expedition."
Zhao Xi rarely debated with others in court, or in other words, he had always been a gentle, gentle, gentle, and affable prince since he was sensible.
At least that's how it was in the minds of the courtiers.
"Your Highness, your safety is related to the inheritance of the country and is a major matter for the country. When we go to Guangnan, even though Di Hanchen is in charge, the danger is still there."
"Despite the dangers during wartime, Guangnan has been a plagued land since ancient times. When people from the north went there, countless people lost their lives due to the epidemic. Your Highness's move was unthinking and was really a reckless move."
"As you said, Taizong, when the previous emperor conquered the foreign invaders, all the imperial troops came out, and the whole country and the dynasty fought with the strength of the country. Now, do you want to abandon the northwest and ignore it, and only focus on Guangnan?"
I have to say that the cooperation between Pang Ji and Wen Yanbo is quite good. One said it was a smoky place, and the other said it was impossible to learn from the past.
"Sir, Mr. Wen, the surname of Zhao in our country is our Zhao Song Dynasty. We have our own generals and soldiers to defend the border and protect the country. The Western Army is from the north. We don't complain about being thousands of miles away. We go to the southern border without fear of miasma.
How can I be timid?"
"Needless to say, there is no need to talk about the inheritance of the country. Your Majesty is now in the prime of life, and I have an heir who is three years old. Not to mention that there is no need to worry about accidents. Even if there is, there is no need to worry about inheritance."
"The Imperial Dynasty, Liao Dynasty, and Daxia have been fighting for many years, and no commander has died for the country. Now that I am cooperating with Commander Di in the expedition, there should be no worries about misfortune."
"Dad, I sincerely ask my father to allow me to go to war. A family and a country can only have a country and a world. The dynasty of the country is Zhao and Song. The country is the home and the home is the country."
"Generals and soldiers can leave home to serve the country, and it is my duty to fight to be the first on this trip."
Isn't it just wearing a hat and shouting slogans? Zhao Xi is good at it.
Zhao Zhen was already poor at words, and he really had nothing to say after being called out by his son for nothing. This summed up the family, the country, and the world well... but it was really inappropriate for Xi'er to go on an expedition.
Everyone can see that Xi'er has the qualifications to be an emperor through the ages. It is a fact that this trip is unpredictable. Even with Di Qing, the Western Army's southern expedition may be unpredictable.
If something happens to Xi'er... I can't think about it, I don't dare to think about it.
Zhao Zhen doesn't know how to argue with others, he can only look at the courtiers helplessly... Aren't you usually very good at shouting for nothing? Come on! Convince the prince, don't let him have such thoughts again, and then he will be promoted...
When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince enters the court, there are only a limited number of princes who can really argue with His Highness in the court. The others... who can speak well as officials are just accusing His Highness of his faults.
It’s not that the imperial dynasty has restrictions on debating status differences in court. The point is that they usually speak openly when criticizing others. If they do that with the prince at this time... will they be able to get over it in the future?
Therefore, no one said anything except the gentlemen.
"Your Highness, Di Hanchen's southern expedition requires the mobilization of troops from all directions in the northwest. Twenty thousand troops are the limit, otherwise it will shake the power of the northwest border guards."
"Now that Your Highness is going on an expedition, it is necessary to send more troops. The imperial army in the capital is the foundation of our dynasty. It cannot be transferred outside until the country is in danger. Your Highness, please think twice and do not disrupt the border affairs due to temporary anger."
There is no way to say it from the point of view of justice, because Zhao Xi’s words do occupy the point of view of justice. There is also nothing to say from the point of cherishing life. On the eve of the expedition, we cannot say that the lives of the generals and soldiers cannot be compared with His Highness. Even if this is a fact, everyone agrees, but on the eve of the expedition, everyone agrees.
If it is said in the court and spread out, some soldiers will inevitably feel chilled.
Pang Ji knew Zhao Xi well and had many exchanges with him. He knew what kind of person His Highness the Crown Prince was... He was afraid that the matter would be settled like this. But Wen Yanbo didn't know, so he found another way to convince the Crown Prince based on the current situation of the country.
The so-called forbidden army cannot be moved unless the country is in danger... In fact, it is useless to release it at all. What is the forbidden army in the capital? Who in the court doesn't know?
"Mr. Wen, I am going out with the army. There is no need to send more soldiers. I only need to bring a guard camp. The soldiers are not in large numbers but in finesse."