Fu Song

Chapter 130 Dispute
Zhao Suo's unhappiness was almost written on his face.

If it was another person, he must resign knowingly at this moment. No matter what the matter is, why is it important to offend the officials?Losing the favor of the officials, unfortunately, it will be a matter of time.

But Zhao Zhe is a stubborn person.

Compared with ordinary people, his identity gave him a confidence that others did not have.

After several years in Hebei, he cultivated his temperament of facing difficulties and never shrinking back.

Of course, it can also be said that his current physical strength and power also give him the capital not to shrink back in front of the emperor.

Just like Russell, the head of the East Mansion, and Chen Gui, the boss of the West Mansion, it is the same when they discuss political affairs with the officials. They will never change their views and opinions because of the likes and dislikes of the officials, but they will do whatever they want.

Now Zhao Zhe feels that he also has this capital.

"Father, my son just came back from a tour and heard about Lin Ping." Zhao Zhe said.

"What do you think?" Zhao Suo tried his best to calm down his mood. To be honest, until now, he is still not at all used to having such a strong son.

But he also had to admit that the current Zhao Zhe did have the capital to speak like this in front of him.

Although he doesn't want to.

Of course, as an expert in dealing with Liao people, it is also necessary to listen to Zhao Zhe's opinion on this matter. Even if he doesn't want to, Russell and his like will also suggest the same.

"Cui Ang is reckless in this matter." Zhao Zhe said affirmatively: "Taking down Guiyi City is already an unnecessary adventure, and crossing the Juma River is even more thankless."

"Why do you say that?" Zhao Suo said coldly, "What Cui Ang won was a victory that our Emperor Song Dynasty has never had in decades. Not only did we take down Guiyi City, but it also moved our Emperor Song Dynasty's actual control line to the frontier." It has advanced nearly fifty miles. More importantly, in the confrontation between our Emperor Song army and the Liao people in the past few months, we can see that the combat effectiveness of the Liao people's army has degraded extremely, and they are no longer our army's opponents. "

"Father, although Cui Ang's military adventure has achieved certain results, it is based on the situation that the other party did not expect at all. Once the Liao people react and start a large-scale counterattack, we will not take any advantage at all. It’s cheap. Now that the Juma River is frozen, we can still advance and retreat freely. Once next spring, after the Juma River thaws, we haven’t retreated, and there will be big problems.” Zhao Zhe said. "Then Lin Ping went to Beijing to show weakness. From my son's point of view, it's an evil intention. If we really think that the Liao people are vulnerable and stay on the north bank, next year, I'm afraid it will be a disastrous defeat."

After a pause, Zhao Zhe continued: "Based on my understanding of the Liao people, their army will definitely not be weaker than our Emperor Song Imperial Army."

Zhao Suo smiled and looked at Zhao Zhe. In his opinion, Zhao Zhe can only highlight his importance and irreplaceability by emphasizing the strength of the Liao people. From this point, he belittled Cui Ang's victory this time It can be seen.

As far as he is concerned, Cui Ang's military action this time has pierced through the seemingly powerful disguise of the Liao people. In fact, the Liao people are now becoming weaker.

However, Zhao Zhe has been in Hebei for many years, and the strength of the Hebei Frontier Army was slowly trained under his hands. This time, all the troops that Cui Ang dispatched were from the Hebei Frontier Army, transferred from Bianliang for rotation. The first army of the Fourth Army is still doing the work of escorting luggage.

It seems that although Cui Ang has just gone to Hebei not long ago, he is very aware of the gap between the Fourth Army and the Hebei Frontier Army.

This is the credit of Zhao Zhe, which cannot be erased.

"Maybe their army is not bad, but their commander is too ridiculous." Zhao Suo smiled and said, "You probably know what Yelujun, the governor of Nanjing, did?"

Zhao Zhe didn't smile, but said with a downcast face: "Father, in the eyes of my son, this is just a plan to alienate the other party. Although Xiao Yu's time as the third envoy was not long, he has made great achievements. The materials needed for the rotation of tens of thousands of troops were prepared in an orderly manner. This year's fiscal and tax revenue has also risen steadily. More importantly, although the weather is cold, the amount of grain shipped into Bianliang from other places has increased by one percent compared with previous years. In Bianliang at this time in previous years, food prices would inevitably rise, but this year, food prices are as stable as a rock. This is inseparable from Xiao Yu's ability, and that Lin Ping's nasty thing is just because he wants us Just break your own thigh."

Zhao Suo's face darkened: "You can see that this is a divorce, but I can't see it?"

"Of course my father can see it." Zhao Zhe said: "But there are always some muddleheaded people who are stupid in reading and write letters to attack Xiao Yu. My son heard that there are dozens of memorials to impeach Xiao Yu. For these people, Emperor Father should mercilessly exile them from the capital, and let them go to the North Wind Army to have fun, or go to the south to collect wine taxes, so as to clear their minds."

"The imperial censor has rumors about things, how can he be guilty of his words!" Zhao Suo said unhappily: "Furthermore, it is not unreasonable for them to impeach them. The third lady of the Xiao family is a lady, and she ran away to the army to hang out What kind of decency? If she hadn't gone to the army, how could Yelujun have made such a clumsy plan?"

Zhao Zhe was speechless. On this matter, even if he wanted to defend Xiao Yu, he would have no way to talk about it.He also blamed Xiao Yu in his heart for indulging his own girl, causing such things to happen.

"I still suggest that you accept it as soon as you see it." After a moment of silence, Zhao Zhe said: "Cui Ang should withdraw the army that crossed the Juma River, so as to ensure the results of the battle this time. As for the occupied land, villages and towns, From my son's point of view, it doesn't have much value."

"According to your statement, is Guiyi City also abandoned?" Zhao Suo said coldly.

Zhao Zhe nodded: "Father, if our Emperor Song is going to have a large-scale war with the Liao Kingdom, then it is a good thing to occupy Guiyi City, and it has a fulcrum for advancement. If we haven't done it yet Get ready for a full-scale war with the Liao people, then Guiyi City will become a burden for us, and it will be too difficult to defend Guiyi City. The logistics alone is enough to make us miserable."

"In this way, what have we gained from the battles that Cui Ang spent nearly two years' reserves on Hebei Road this time?" Zhao Suo was a little annoyed: "Return empty-handed?"

"No, we let the Liao people see the fighting power of our Huangsong army. We rescued tens of thousands of Huangsong people who were captured by the Liaos a few years ago. We also let the Han people in Yanyun and other places see the strength of our Huangsong army. Song definitely has the strength to defeat the Liao people, these are our gains." Zhao Zhe said.

After staring at Zhao Zhe for a while, Zhao Suo waved his hand: "Okay, I know what you think. After you go down, you can go and dismiss that Lin Ping. It's not okay to let him make trouble in Bianliang."

Zhao Zhe nodded: "Yes."

"Also, now that you know Kaifeng Mansion, things are already complicated enough. I have already asked King Chu to take care of the matter of the rotation of the Fourth Army. After you go down, hand over the errand and hand it over to your eldest brother." Bar!"

Zhao Zhe was startled: "Father, the rotation between the Fourth Army and the Northern Frontier Army is very important. My eldest brother is not familiar with military affairs, nor does he know the situation on the Hebei Road."

"He is the prince, he doesn't understand, don't the officials under his command also understand? He just needs to take care of the overall situation. Is it possible that he, the King of Chu, needs to personally do everything?" Zhao Suo said impatiently: "You There are too many part-time jobs and you are too busy, and your mother has been ill for more than ten days, do you know?"

Zhao Zhe was stunned: "I don't know! I'm going to visit my mother right now."

Zhao Suo snorted coldly: "Your mother's queen is almost recovered from her illness. Humph, your eldest brother still knows to go to Daxiangguo Temple to take a bath and fast, but you're lucky, you didn't know until now."

Zhao Zhe took a deep breath, he could hear clearly what Zhao Suo said, and he was too negligent.Zhao Suo used this as an excuse to deprive himself of some of his powers, leaving him speechless.

An unfilial act is enough to cause great damage to his King Jing's reputation.

Zhao Zhe left Yanfu Palace a little unhappy.

"Concubine Xian, my two sons, who do you think is better?" Zhao Suo asked while drinking the warm white fungus soup brought by Concubine Xian.

Concubine Xian was startled, she dared not answer such a question.

"Officials, His Royal Highness King Chu and King Jing are both excellent, and they are the shares of the country!" She said vaguely.

Zhao Suo chuckled, took a tablespoon of white fungus and fed it to Princess Changle who had just woken up, and asked with a smile, "Changle, do you think it's better for the eldest brother or the second brother?"

Princess Changle blinked her eyes, thought for a while and said, "Father, my daughter likes big brother."

"Why?" Zhao Suo asked.

"Every time the eldest brother enters the palace, he will bring me some fun and delicious food! And he is smiling, and he is willing to play with Changle!" Changle said: "Second brother is different. Changle saw that he was a little Scared, he always has a straight face! Every time Chang Le calls him, he just nods at me."

"Officials, don't listen to Changle's nonsense. King Jing is away all year round. To Changle, King Jing is just a stranger. She only met King Jing after he returned to Bianliang, so naturally he is not very intimate." Concubine Xian I don't want to offend King Jing, who is so popular now. If today's words reach King Jing's ears, he will definitely offend King Jing.If King Jing gains power in the future, I'm afraid the days of Changle will be difficult.

"Little baby's feeling is still very accurate. Second child, he is indeed a little indifferent to family affection." Zhao Suo put down the soup bowl and said calmly.

Seeing Zhao Suo's expression, Concubine Xian didn't dare to say too much.The meaning of the official is clearly saying that His Royal Highness King Jing values ​​power more, which is not a good word.

(End of this chapter)