Poor Family Chapter 533

  Chapter 533 Intense struggle (Part 2)

Less than half an hour after the start of the court meeting, the problem of military capital supervision was resolved. After Zhao Ji severely punished Liang Fangping, he immediately issued an order to appoint Xiangguo Bai Shizhong as Hebei Xuanfu Envoy to temporarily take the post of Liang Fangping to investigate the Hebei military capital case. other issues.

The topic quickly turned to the Northern Expedition, which is the focus of today's court meeting. The Northern Expedition is actually the second discussion. In the last discussion on the Northern Expedition, it was Li Yanqing who suggested that The Northern Expedition can only be discussed by abolishing the Tanyuan Alliance, so that the Northern Expedition could not be reached at the court meeting.

  However, today's Northern Expedition meeting is shrouded in the shadow of Hebei's preparations for war. It is impossible to reach a consensus. It depends on which faction can gain the upper hand.

Fan Zhixu did his part, and opened the first shot. He took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, regarding the Northern Expedition, I have communicated with many ministers. We all agree that the Song Dynasty has experienced several consecutive years of the Song Xia War and the Bandit Suppression War. In the end, the national strength has been difficult to support us to fight another large-scale battle, especially the serious Hebei war preparation incident. With our current war preparations, we can say that we have no chance of winning the Northern Expedition. Focus more energy and resources on people's livelihood, reduce taxes, cancel the top ten money, and especially restore people's livelihood on Jingdong Road and Liangzhe Road."

  Speaking of this, he submitted a joint letter, "This is a joint letter from 133 court officials. I hope that Your Majesty will carefully consider the Northern Expedition."

An **** came forward and presented the joint letter to Zhao Ji. Zhao Ji looked at the joint letter, and his face suddenly became very ugly. He knew that Fan Zhixu had contacted many ministers to oppose the Northern Expedition, but he did not expect that Fan Zhixu would actually come up with a joint letter .

  Since ancient times, written expression has been much more formal and serious than oral expression. In particular, the nature of a joint letter is almost equivalent to an ultimatum. There is no room for maneuver. It is extremely lethal, but also has great side effects.

   There was no sound in the court hall, only the noisy protests outside the Xuande Building were faintly heard. Tens of thousands of people headed by the students of the ether were shouting against the Northern Expedition.

  At this time, Tong Guan stood up and said: "Regarding the Northern Expedition, I also hope to express my own views, please allow your majesty!"

Zhao Ji's face was ugly, but he just nodded slightly, and Tong Guan said to everyone: "I can understand everyone's opposition to the Northern Expedition. In the past two years, the Western Xia Campaign and two bandit suppression campaigns cost a lot. The court's financial resources are indeed a bit tight, but I want to tell everyone that this is the only good opportunity for us to take back the Sixteen States of Yanyun. If we miss this opportunity, we will face a more powerful Jin Kingdom in the future. It will be impossible to take back the Sixteen States of Yanyun. Who will bear the historical responsibility, and how will you explain it to your descendants?"

  Tong Guan's words are very oppressive, especially the morality of 'If you take it, you will have a golden opportunity, and if you don't, you will bear the historical responsibility', which makes it impossible for many people to refute.

  At this time, Li Yanqing came out and said: "Your Majesty, please allow me to say a few words!"

  Zhao Ji also nodded, "Quasi!"

Li Yanqing saluted Tong Guan, "Tong Taiwei's idea is very good, but the premise is that the Song army will win a big victory and completely defeat the Liao army, but if the Song army cannot defeat the Liao army, they will be defeated by the Liao army." , Can the Sixteen States of Yanyun take it back? Who should bear this historical responsibility?"

Tong Guan was furious. Li Yanqing, a bastard, dared to refute himself in the court. He was so daring. He glared at Li Yanqing and said, "Show weakness before fighting. If it is in the barracks, I will show Er Xiao first to everyone." !"

   "It's a pity that this is not a military camp, but the Daqing Palace of the emperor. It's not your turn to show your power to the imperial censor!" Li Yanqing did not show any weakness, and also confronted the emperor.

  Zhao Ji was also a little bit dissatisfied with Tong Guan, he coughed softly, "Tong Aiqing, everyone is a courtier sharing my worries, don't bring personal emotions."

  Tong Guan also knew that he had lost his composure, and quickly said: "I know my mistake!"

  Zhao Ji said to Li Yanqing again: "Li Yushi, please continue talking!"

Li Yanqing continued: "Sun Tzu said, soldiers are important to the country, the place of death and life, the principle of survival, you must pay attention to it! A thousand chariots are driven, leather chariots ride a thousand, and grain is fed for thousands of miles. The internal and external expenses, The use of the guests, the materials of glue paint, and the decoration of the car and armor cost a thousand dollars a day, and then a hundred thousand troops are raised. The two countries are fighting to fight for national strength. Hebei's war preparations are worrying. The imperial treasury is empty. Expeditions by the top ten armies? This is a very real problem, Taiwei Tong has led the army for 20 years, don't you even have this awareness?"

At this time, Zhong Shidao also came out and said: "The old minister also supports Li Yushi's words. The Song army turned its back on the alliance and made the Northern Expedition. The Liao army was worried about destroying the country and morally angry. Fighting against the wall is bound to be more powerful. The so-called mourning army is difficult." Victory, besides, Yelu Dashi and Xiao Qian still have 100,000 elite soldiers in their hands. The Song Army's Northern Expedition, the outcome is unknown, and the situation will never be as Tong Taiwei expected. .”

Zhong Shidao has served in the army for fifty years, and only Cao Ping can match his qualifications in the army. Even he said that this battle is difficult to win, and no one supports Ying and Tong Guan. Advising doctors Wang Shen and Zhang Wenxiao also expressed their opposition to the Northern Expedition.

  Zhao Ji was extremely disappointed, and he looked at the joint objection letter on the imperial case, he couldn't bear it anymore, and got up angrily, "Retire!"

   After finishing speaking, Zhao Ji walked away, hundreds of ministers in the court looked at each other, everyone felt the emperor's anger, but one thing is for sure, no matter how dissatisfied the emperor is, he will have to accept the objections of all officials.

At this time, Prince Zhao Huan was very excited. Although he didn't say a word this time, he was more nervous than anyone else. Seeing that the opposition to the Northern Expedition won a complete victory in the court debate, how could he not be overjoyed? After taking a deep look at Li Yanqing and Fan Zhixu, he got up and left from the other side.

In the afternoon, Ouchi issued a decree to suspend the Northern Expedition plan, stop the circulation of "ten coins", and order Tong Guan to end the Southeast War as soon as possible. This demonstration.

  In the facing room, Tong Guan slammed the inkstone on the table on the ground, and suddenly went 'bang! ' The sound broke, and Tong Guan said angrily: "I brought him out of the county and let him study in the Imperial Academy. This is how he repays the old man. Do you really think that Tong Guan is a clay bodhisattva?"

The surrounding officials were all trembling with fear, and no one dared to say anything. This time, Li Yanqing had completely turned against Tong Guan because of the Northern Expedition, but he happened to be the censor, and Tong Guan really didn't want to touch him for a while. A bad breath was held in Tong Guan's heart.

  At this moment, a guard reported at the door: "Wang Xiangguo please see me!"

  Tong Guan exhaled heavily and said, "Please come in!"

   After a while, Wang Fu walked into the official room. He looked at the smashed inkstone on the ground, and couldn't help frowning, "Why is the Taiwei doing this?"

   "Hmph! I hate Li Yanqing for being ungrateful, and dare to keep me from stepping down in the court."

   "He is a sixth-rank official, so he doesn't deserve the Taiwei's anger. It's not as simple as we imagined!"

  Tong Guan was taken aback, "How do you say that?"

   "Taiwei might as well think about it, cancel the Northern Expedition, who is the biggest beneficiary?"

  Tong Guan lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized, "You mean—"

  Wang Fu immediately waved his hands to stop him, looked at the followers on both sides, Tong Guan quickly said: "You all stand down!"

  Tong Guan invited Wang Fu into the inner room again, a young boy came in to serve tea, and immediately retreated, Tong Guan lowered his voice and said: "Is it true that the prince ordered it behind the scenes?"

Wang Fu smiled coldly, "Although I don't have any evidence, when the official got up and left angrily, I clearly saw the pride in the prince's eyes. The official made King Yun the commander of the three armies of the Northern Expedition. How could the prince not be in a hurry? He How could he remain indifferent? He must have a connection with Fan Zhixu behind the scenes, and it is very likely that the prince planned this opposition to the Northern Expedition."

   "Does the official know?"

   "I went to see the official family after I retired from the court, and I feel that he didn't realize this."

  Tong Guan was slightly taken aback, "Have you visited the official's house?"

  Wang Fu snorted softly, "I am the one who persuaded the officials to retreat and suspend the Northern Expedition. After the three major unfavorable factors are eliminated, then mention the Northern Expedition. No one dares to object."

   "What do you mean by the three major disadvantages?"

   "One is to end the war in the southeast; the other is to strengthen combat readiness and supply supplies; the third is to reduce opposing courtiers."

Tong Guan walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, and said to Wang Fu: "I can end the Southeast War within a few months. Strengthening the preparations for the war and sufficient supplies are also a smooth process. It will take about a year to accumulate, but I would like to reduce the number of courtiers who oppose it." I think it's a big problem, where do you plan to start?"

"Hasn't the Taiwei found out? Although there are many opponents today, there are actually two plays sung, one is Fan Zhixu who is good at dancing with his sleeves, and the other is Liang Shicheng and Cai Jing who are behind the scenes. Concessions in key links, such as Liang Fangping's successor, such as the appointment of the new Prime Minister after Fan Zhixu was overthrown, and some key positions, Liang Shicheng always wanted the appointment of Kaifeng Governor, Cai Jing wanted the southeastern states If Cai Jing and Liang Shicheng no longer support them, or even secretly dismantle them, Fan Zhixu will be alone, and if Fan Zhixu is overthrown, who else would dare to oppose the Northern Expedition?"

  Tong Guan narrowed his eyes for a while, "Isn't that what Wang Xiangguo meant?"

  Tong Guan knew Wang Fu too well. It was impossible for him to give up so many practical interests for a Northern Expedition that had little to do with him. This must be a hint from the emperor Zhao Ji.

  Wang Fu nodded slowly, "Taiwei is right, this is actually what the official said. He asked me to discuss with you and find a way to bring down Fan Zhixu!"

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  (end of this chapter)

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