Song Gexing

Chapter 90 The evil Zhao Fang

"Dad, local grain storage can actually call on local wealthy households to donate. There is no requirement for the amount, nor does it require them to donate every year. As long as someone donates grain, the court can award them with philanthropic awards from counties, states, roads, and even the court based on the amount of donation. The family plaque can also be placed once every three years. The top three who have made the most donations in the country will be selected and rewarded with certain tax exemptions..."

Zhao Fang was very imaginative and talked about the methods of winning people's hearts. Of course, these methods had been used by the ancients for a long time, but they were not as shameless and grand as him.

But this is indeed a good method, benefiting at no cost. The rich who need fame can get fame, and the court who needs benefits can get benefits.

Fame and wealth are inherently mutual transformations, and everyone gets what they need. The poor want benefits, while the rich want fame.

Otherwise, why would so many wealthy people be willing to do charity? After all, most people’s first pot of gold is almost bloody.

"How wonderful! Your Majesty's whimsical ideas may be described as wild and unconstrained, but they are indeed feasible!"

Pang Ji was the first to support him. Zhao Fang was very satisfied and almost asked him, "Does Lao Pang have a granddaughter Hu in his family?"

Yan Shu also agreed, and the current third envoy, Zhang Yaozuo, also agreed.

This imperial concubine's uncle was actually a good person, but after all, he was at odds with Empress Cao, and naturally he was not close to Zhao Fang either.

As for the second point mentioned by Zhao Fang, the monarchs and ministers chose to discuss it later, but they also praised that this was indeed good governance and would definitely do it as long as the finances allowed.

Zhao Fang knew that he could not force it. Historically, this was a good thing when Cai Jing was in power, but the finances did not allow it at this time.

Cai Jing was a treacherous minister, but his method of amassing money was actually the most powerful prime minister in the Northern Song Dynasty. Otherwise, Song Huizong would not be able to do without him. After deposing him several times, he still had to use him again.

A few days later, Wang Zhongzheng sent the military information obtained by the Imperial City Division. The Liao State accused Xixia of not paying tribute. Wu Zang Heiyun was furious and sent troops to attack the Liao State, but this time they returned with a heavy defeat.

Two Xixia generals, Zhai Huo and Yi Lingji, died in the battle. Wa Pu returned injured and was almost killed by Wu Zang and Pang, but Wu Zang Heiyun was so soft-hearted that he spared his life and let him go to the Helan Mountain to station troops.

After Zhao Fang got the news, he smiled and said: "Let people keep an eye on Xingqing Mansion. Once the Liao army attacks there again, send a message to the Xixia people and tell them that Wapu will surrender to the Liao Kingdom."

Wang Zhongzheng looked at him in disbelief and said: "Your Majesty, let's forget it. We just watch the fight between Liao and Xixia. Why do we care about them?"

"Stupid! Although Wapu is not a famous general, he is also a Xixia general. Wouldn't surrendering to the Liao Kingdom strengthen the power of the Liao Kingdom? Wouldn't it be more enjoyable for us to let the Xixia people fight among themselves?"

This truth is correct, but Wang Zhongzheng retorted with suspicion: "But the Liao Kingdom has already withdrawn its troops, will it attack Xingqing Mansion again? Even if it does, why should Wapu surrender?"

Of course, Zhao Fang couldn't tell him that this was historical knowledge. He rolled his eyes and said, "You are stupid. Although the Liao Kingdom won this time, it was attacked by Xixia. Do you think Liao Xingzong's domineering temperament can be tolerated?"

"This...should not be possible."

"This is over, and there will definitely be another fight. Once the Liao army attacks Xingqing Mansion, Wapu, who is training in Helan Mountain, will definitely be suspected of collaborating with the enemy. The Wuzang family is now in power in Xixia, and they are looking for reasons to clean up those who are loyal to Li Yuanhao. Where is the general?"

Wang Zhongzheng blinked, and it took him a long time to ask the key question: "Wapu is in Helan Mountain, how did the Liao army enter Xingqing Mansion?"

"Idiot, Wapu doesn't have many troops at hand right now. Once the Liao army comes, how can he dare to stop it."

Now Wang Zhongzheng understood that if the Liao Kingdom really invaded Xixia in the near future, and Wapu had just arrived at Helan Mountain, he would never dare to send troops to stop it, and could only send a message to the friendly forces behind him.

At this time, the Liao army marched straight in. If Li Yuanhao was still there, he would not suspect him of being disloyal, but it would be hard to say if he did not hide Pang.

Wapu had no other choice but to surrender to Liao to protect himself.

Thinking of this, he suddenly became excited, turned around and ran away with a smile on his face, and went back to make detailed arrangements.In April of the second year of Huangyou's reign, less than a month after the Liao-Xia war subsided, the Liao Kingdom once again sent general Xiao Duola to invade Xixia. Liao Xingzong really wanted to take revenge.

Wapu, who was stationed in Helan Mountain, only had [-] new soldiers at hand, and he had just arrived in office a few days ago. After weighing the situation, he found out that if he tried to stop him, his entire army would be annihilated.

He had no choice but to warn the Xingqing Mansion, and he was hiding tightly, but Xiao Duola led cavalry, and they were the elite Pishi Army of the Liao Kingdom, and their speed was too fast.

Xingqing Mansion was unable to fortify its walls and clear the country, so it could only rely on the fortified city to hold on. A large number of people, cattle, sheep and food outside the city were looted by the Liao people.

This time, he didn't hide his anger and put the blame on Wa Pu. The empress dowager didn't hide the black cloud and wanted to protect him again. After all, his strategic retreat was right.

But at this time, Yipintang, Xixia's secret organization, received an anonymous report saying that Wapu had a secret deal with the Liao Kingdom and opened the way for the Liao army to pass smoothly.

Now Wu Zang Heiyun was also indecisive. Wu Zang Pang immediately issued a strong order to arrest Wa Pu and behead him in public.

After a big battle, Wapu still ran away, but he could not take his tribe with him. Thousands of people were killed. The troops sent by Xixia also suffered many casualties.

When the news came back to the Song Dynasty, Wang Zhongzheng jumped up happily and asked the court for credit for Zhao Fang. Zhao Fang was angry and scolded him for being a fool and not being able to teach smart people.

Puzzled, he was still not convinced. Pang Ji nodded his head and scolded: "You, no wonder the king said you are stupid. You can only tell the officials quietly about this matter. If it is made public to the court, won't the king be exposed again?" Scared."

"Ah! This... I didn't expect this!"

He didn't expect that Xiao Momo and Xiao Lingge in Zhao Fang's family complained to Xiao Guanyin in whispers.

It is said that Zhao Fang ruined the good things of Daliao. If Wapu's tribe had not been killed, Liao could have increased its population and cattle and sheep. It was because his men were too bad and had many evil ideas.

"Don't say this again!"

11-year-old Xiao Guanyin looked at her sister and niece with a serious face and warned them.

The two women were startled and asked why. Xiao Guanyin said seriously: "We are already Song people, don't forget your identity."

"Song people?"

"Have you forgotten the three obediences and the four virtues? You are the concubines of the King of Song and Wei. If you cannot correct your position, I will send you back to the Liao Kingdom."

The two girls were so shocked that their faces turned pale. Wei Wei stepped back and muttered behind her back, never daring to talk to Xiao Guanyin about the Liao Kingdom again.

When Zhao Fang found out, he smiled and lazily hugged Zhao Pan'er for intimacy.

Zhao Pan'er asked in confusion: "The king doesn't care about them bewitching the little princess?"

Zhao Fang pushed her chest and said with a smile: "This little princess in our family can't fool anyone. From the day she married into our family, her heart has been with our family. Believe it or not, once the Liao Kingdom goes to war with us, Does she still think about us?"

"Oh! The king has so much confidence in her?"

"Of course, she is a good wife, a good woman, and a good wife, do you understand?"

(End of this chapter)