Although the current military strength of the state is less than one million, it still follows the general principle of the state's defense deployment, which is virtual but real.
In the capital area, hundreds of thousands of new troops can be mobilized at any time for military affairs.
Don't talk about the army being exhausted. It hasn't even been a year since the Northwest War ended, and the soldiers are almost going crazy.
Zhang Dun was also sent by the Privy Council, but because the other marshals did not enter the Privy Council at all, he was the only one helping Wang Shao with official affairs.
"Commander, after my subordinates complete the garrison orders along the water transport route, they will go on an expedition to Dali...~"
Wang Shao could clearly feel the joy in Zhang Dun's words.
The commander of the 100,000 new troops is close to the main combat team that defeated Xixia... In other words, as long as Zhang Dun makes no mistakes in this battle, Wang Shao will not be the only Confucian commander in the future.
"Zi Hou, before you leave, I suggest that you should meet with His Majesty alone and ask about the regulations for the campaign in Dali..."
Cici is a ceremony for dispatching generals, and it is not suitable for officials to give instructions face-to-face.
Zhang Dun had never been a head coach, but he still had an unruly temper. Wang Shao's advice was out of good intentions.
In fact, Zhang Dun knew what to do even if Wang Shao didn't say it.
After the official's arbitrary report, Cai Que and Cai Bian were controlled, and there was already some discussion about the attack on the prince.
How could Zhang Dun not understand?
"Zihou, I don't need to say more about the history of Nanzhao in Dali. Here is Zheng Xia's intelligence analysis on the tribes in Dali after he took office in the mining city. Time is still a bit rushed..."
"The reason why I chose you to be the commander of this southern expedition is not to let you go to Dali to demonstrate the way of the Holy King of the Song Dynasty. I have told you all before that the implementation of the king's way is based on hegemony."
"Now the attack on the crown prince no longer needs to be kept secret. When the Gao family rebelled, the country supported the Duan family to continue to be king in Dali. To put it bluntly, the Duan family's throne in Dali was donated by the country!"
"However, the Duan family, who had been greatly favored by the Song Dynasty, was a little confused about themselves... My purpose for this southern expedition is to let those who are ungrateful realize the strength of the country!"
"As for the second prince...~"
Speaking of the second prince, Zhao Xi still couldn't bear it. When he really made up his mind, he still hesitated.
After all, he is his own son, and he is also a son who he considers to be talented.
"If you have enough fighting strength, Zihou should go to Annan for a tour and exile the second prince to Annan... If he can really make a breakthrough in the world, let him go."
"The Duan family can become a monk, but we must not leave them any chance of making a comeback. As for Dali's surrender of troops, let them be handed over to the second prince...~"
After all, Zhao Xi did not let Zhang Dun kill him without mercy, but still left a glimmer of hope for his son.
Although Annan is quite submissive now, Zhao Xi has never had a good impression of Annan as a region.
Since the second prince likes to make troubles, if he is exiled to Annan, he may find a different path.
The current Song Dynasty can be said to be quite skilled in preparing troops for expeditions.
Even without a cabinet edict, everyone in Gongfang City is familiar with the routine equipment for military expeditions.
With one hundred thousand new troops, the material preparation for Workshop City only takes a day or two.
When Zhang Dun officially ordered the general to take command, one hundred thousand new troops were already at the station ready to go.
At the same time, the five major captains of the Guards have also assembled in place.
At this time, the courtiers also knew the reason for this expedition. Even if they had some different opinions, they could only choose to retain it.
Also, a small country like Dali dared to get involved in the succession of the Song Dynasty!
The army went out to fight, but Zhao Xi did not show up, but he still said that he had said everything and everything that needed to be explained.
After all, he was conquering his own woman's natal family, but Zhao Xi still didn't want to face it.
Besides, since the prince is asked to come to the front desk, the matter is related to him...~
"Zhang Shuai, if possible, I hope Zhang Shuai can save his second brother's life..."
The prince did not dare to give orders to the commander-in-chief of the army of the country, but he only took advantage of some opportunities to convey a message based on personal friendship.
He also knew that what he said didn't count, but in this situation, he still had to have an attitude.
"Your Highness, I am acting according to the emperor's orders!"
Private friendship is friendship, and Zhang Dun still knows the importance of it.
Knowing that this would be the case, the prince just bowed his hand to Zhang Dun as a sign of gratitude.
As for what the prince is thinking in his heart, whether it is true or just for show, only the devil knows.
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In fact, the person who was most unjustly accused in this matter was probably Cai Que.
It is true that Cai Que is involved in the camp, but he also has some ability. He has been serving as an internal consultant for many years and has also served as deputy to the General Supervisory Office. Even the harsh Fan Chunren has to admit that Cai Que is born to be a supervisor!
It's a pity that just because they are from the same clan, and because they exchanged letters with these two clan brothers more frequently... Oh, they happened to be involved in the case of the attack on the prince.
Even if Fan Chunren was extremely stubborn, he would not dare to disobey the officials on this matter.
Originally, Fan Chunren thought that in a few years, he would hand over the supervision of the Yamen to Cai Que. He was indeed capable of taking up the responsibility... but this happened.
"Yaofu, there is a vacancy in the internal affairs chief editor, which is not good for the supervision of the Yamen. I would like to recommend someone to you. Lu Jia asked what do you think?"
Fan Chunren was still bored at first, but he didn't expect Wang Jiefu to have such thoughts.
Yes, the officials intended to recommend the candidate to be the chief editor of the internal reference. But what was Wang Jiefu's intention in recommending this person who had forgotten his ancestors after reading all the classics?
This Wang Jiefu had put a lot of effort into Lu Jiawen... After hearing Wang Anshi recommending Lu Jiawen so clearly, quite a few ministers came to see him.
It was the time when the courtiers entered the Qinzheng Hall to do the knotting, and there were many ministers entering the hall along the way. Even Lu Gongzhu was among them.
Lu Gongzhu walked away directly...~
"Mr. Wangge, you also know that the supervisory office is independent of the imperial court and is only controlled by officials. Is it possible that Mr. Wangge intends to intervene in supervision affairs?"
Fan Chunren was not attracted to Wang Anshi to begin with, let alone when he was in a bad mood.
I choked back immediately.
"Don't dare... Lu Jiawen is upright and prudent. It is Anshi's duty as a cabinet to promote talents for the court."
"The supervisory yamen will not accept disobedient people!"
Seeing that Wang Anshi didn't know how to advance or retreat and was still making excuses, Fan Chunren became even more straightforward.
After finishing speaking, Fan Chunren was still waiting for Wang Anshi to continue, but he was just stunned for a moment and walked away.
Well...~it's being used as a prop again...~This is the official rhetoric.
Fan Chunren was not stupid and understood instantly. Wang Jiefu knew that this was impossible.
The officials suppressed Lu Jiawen in order to show the loyalty of the entire Lu family. If Wang Anshi hadn't known it until now, he would not have had any status in the cabinet.
The reason why I made such a request to Fan Chunren in public was, to put it bluntly, to express my stance.