If they return with a huge defeat like last time, wouldn't they let the envoys of the two countries laugh at them for having no one in the Song Dynasty?
After struggling for a long time, Zhao Ji approved Yelu Nanxian's request to assist in sending troops.
Regarding this matter, the two brothers of the Taoist Seed Master also had a lot of emotions in their hearts.
The two brothers have this confidence. As long as Zhao Ji is willing to allocate troops and horses to them, the two brothers will definitely be able to kill all the thousands of bandits in Qingfeng Village.
But that Zhao Ji would never do that.
In other words, Zhao Ji trusted Tong Guan, Liang Shicheng and other eunuchs far more than their brothers.
At this time, even if Liang Shicheng, who had no experience in commanding troops, was given command of the troops, he would never hand over military power to the two brothers.
Investigating its essence, it also stems from the Zhao and Song Dynasty's distrust of the generals who commanded the army.
Perhaps, the Chenqiao mutiny has been engraved in the bones of all the kings of the Song Dynasty.
So at this time, even if the two brothers of the Zhongshi Tao Zhongshi had many thoughts about this matter in their hearts, they would never be able to say it out loud.
If it is said that they will come out, then what awaits the two brothers will not be returning to Beijing to retire on that day, but being criticized by Cai Jing and others in turn.
Maybe, he would also end up with a terrible and unjust death.
At this time, Su Yuanjing also had different ideas about this matter.
But at this moment, he was having a hard time protecting himself.
He could only lean on the side of the gate of Jinluan Palace with a look of helplessness, staring blankly at his original position, feeling inexplicably complicated in his heart.
Compared with the complicated thoughts of these important officials of the imperial court, Wu Zhi at this time seemed extremely leisurely and relaxed.
In the past, every time he spoke, he would become the focus of the court.
After all, his remarks were either deviant or destructive.
Today, he stood silently in his place without saying a word.
The final outcome of this meeting was:
The Liao Kingdom led a force of troops to help the Song Dynasty to eliminate the grassroots strongmen on Qingfeng Mountain.
Every city where the Liao army passes must be given easy access.
Speaking of Yelu Nanxian, the efficiency in getting things done is really extremely fast.
As soon as the court meeting ended, she led Yelu Zonglei and walked straight to the palace gate.
At this time, Wu Zhi, who was slowly and lazily, had just arrived at the entrance of Jinluan Palace.
At this moment, Wu Zhi didn't even respond to Tong Guan's angry glare.
This is not because Wu Zhi is so powerful in the court, but because he has a way to make Zhao Ji inseparable from him.
Because he can always think of many interesting things to stimulate Zhao Ji's curiosity and novelty.
In this way, even when the ministers headed by Cai Jing in the court jointly attacked Wu Zhi.
Wu Zhi was also able to retain a living space under Zhao Ji's repeated protection.
What Wu Zhi has to do next is to go to Zhao Ji to refresh his curiosity.
After Wu Zhi returned home, he went to find the carpenter who made the sandalwood box for Longhutang.
Then he drew the shape of an object on the paper for them.
At this time, the carpenter shopkeeper and all the carpenter apprentices couldn't help but frowned when they looked at the object that looked like a fly swatter.
After thinking hard for a long time, he looked at Wu Zhi with a surprised look on his face and slowly uttered a few words.
"My lord, are the objects shown in this painting used to drive away flies?"
"But the holes on the surface of this racket are really a bit big."
"The effect of using it may not be good."
When Wu Zhi heard this, he felt helpless.
But then, he felt relieved.
After all, this kind of thing did not exist in the Song Dynasty.
I haven't seen these people before, so that's normal.
Wu Zhi, in order to fully utilize the benefits of brainstorming in the subsequent manufacturing process.
So I introduced the names and uses of his paintings to these craftsmen.
After all, Wu Zhi is not specialized in manufacturing, so he doesn't know what raw materials were available in these years.
If he just relies on taking it for granted and instructing carpenters to make this thing, I am afraid that the finished product may not achieve the expected effect.
After gathering the ideas of carpenters, and then making it, we can often use the most suitable and easily available materials at this period to make such things.
"badminton?"
"this……"
"Is this thing also for playing?"
After the carpenter shopkeeper listened to Wu Zhi's brief introduction, he looked at him with a puzzled face.
It seems to be questioning the feasibility of this kind of thing.
Wu Zhi's next reply not only clarified his previous statement, but also actively solicited the opinions of carpenters on the selection of materials.
Regarding the manufacturing process of badminton, it is extremely simple.
Just go to the market and buy a few big geese, then choose the right feathers, hold down them and pull them down as hard as you can.
If one is not careful and the goose is killed, it can still be cooked and eaten while it is still hot.
As for making the cork of the ball head, it is also an extremely easy task for these carpenters.
But regarding the production of the main body of the racket, Wu Zhi had a small disagreement with the craftsmen.
Originally, Wu Zhi planned to make it from solid wood.
After all, that thing is hard in texture and has good plasticity.
A racket made of solid wood should last a long time.
However, Wu Zhi was greatly appreciated by the suggestion given by the carpenter shopkeeper.
What he means is that although solid wood is strong, its toughness is very average.
As for the rattan, although its texture is soft.
But if you find several thinner rattans and intersect them in a regular pattern to form a racket.
Then soak it in the oil barrel.
After two or three days, install a non-slip handle and a racket net made of animal sinew.
Then it will definitely be a racket that is durable, strong and tough.
As soon as the carpenter's shopkeeper said these words, he was immediately praised by all the apprentices.
Wu Zhi also believes that this manufacturing idea is far better than his idea.
Finally, after Wu Zhi's decision, the job of making badminton rackets was handed over to the carpenter shopkeeper and his several carpenter apprentices.
After that, Wu Zhi did two more things.
The first is to inform Zhao Ji that the badminton rackets and shuttlecocks are about to be made.
As for the cultural and sports emperor who was good at everything except running the country, after listening to Wu Zhi's novel introduction, he immediately became interested in the so-called badminton sport.
The main reason why Zhao Ji is so interested in this sport is because of a sentence Wu Zhi revealed to him "accidentally".