Wang Zhaoyuan is a person, if he really devalues it to uselessness, but he is also biased, no matter what, this is indeed a very smart person, and his opinions on everything can be justified, and his eyes and insights do have their merits. If he is really a complete mediocrity, no matter how mediocre Meng Chang is, he will not still trust him and entrust him with military administration when he has suffered a major defeat and the national situation is urgent.

Wang Zhaoyuan's problem is probably that he has a low eye, lacks practical talents, knows himself but does not know the other, and takes everything for granted. In terms of his thinking and eloquence, even in front of Liu Chengyou, he may be able to talk freely with him without stagnation......

At this time, seeing Meng Chang's hesitation, Wang Zhaoyuan said again: "Your Majesty, it is far from the time to negotiate peace, the Sichuan Road is high and dangerous, and the Sword Pavilion is not open, as long as the people's hearts are excited, it is enough to resist the Han soldiers."

Moreover, negotiating peace at this time is tantamount to begging for peace, what humiliation should Your Majesty endure, and how many losses does Dashu have to endure in order to make the Northern Han Dynasty quit? The story of the Southern Tang Dynasty two years ago, Your Majesty must take it as a warning!

The Southern Tang Dynasty had the danger of the Yangtze River and the benefits of the sailors, but they could not give full play to their use, lost their teachers and humiliated the country, and ceded the land to seek peace. Our dynasty still has a favorable geographical position and natural risks, how can we negotiate peace without a fight.

The Northern Han Dynasty set off a military disaster, brazenly invaded our dynasty in the south, killed my children, and destroyed my homeland. The crowd is surging, and in order to protect the homeland of Sangzi, he must be generous to go to the country and resist the enemy outside the border......"

No matter what, Wang Zhaoyuan's slogan can always be shouted loudly. Seeing that his face was righteous and awe-inspiring, and his pride was agitated, Meng Chang seemed to be infected, and a trace of excitement flashed in his eyes.

"Your Majesty!" At this time, Prime Minister Wu Zhaoyi stood up and arched his hand: "Over the past few years, due to the war in the north, I have lost a lot of soldiers and horses, money and food, even if I have accumulated for many years, the treasury has been exhausted. Wang Shumi has a general strategy and commendable ambitions, but the people and financial resources required are really difficult for the state to support. Your Majesty's new Crystal Palace......"

"Enough!" Like a rabbit with its tail trampled, Meng Chang loudly interrupted Wu Zhao's descendant and said angrily: "I have been ruling Shu for 20 years, the country is rich and the people are rich, and the national disaster is so bad that it is not enough? It's ridiculous, the imperial Han is a matter of survival, as soon as money, food, weapons, and civil power are needed, the court must supply no shortage, no shortage, otherwise, I will never be spared. ”

said, looking at Wu Zhaoyi, Li Hao, Ouyang Jiong and others, and said sternly: "You are the ministers, uphold the national government, eat the monarchy, and receive the grace of the country. ”

looked at Wang Zhaoyuan again, and said solemnly: "This winter, the soldiers and horses, armaments, and customs defense must be perfected, I don't want to hear the defeat report again!" ”

"Yes!" Looking at Meng Chang's attitude, it is obvious that he is still on Wang Zhaoyuan's side, but in the same way, it also gives him a lot of pressure.

Just as he was about to dismiss the discussion, an internal envoy hurriedly went to the temple. When asked, he replied that Xiongwu Jiedu had made Zhao Jizha flee back to Chengdu.

Knowing this, Meng Chang was even more furious: "Does he still have the face to go back to Chengdu?" I paid him with a strong army, but I did nothing, sat back and watched the success or failure, as the main general, I abandoned my robe and fled back without permission, what is the use of such a person to keep him? ”

For the monarchs and ministers of Shu State, although Li Tingqi has been defeated in successive battles, he is at least still struggling to resist and resist step by step. In comparison, this Zhao Jizha is too incompetent, sitting on a large army, doing nothing, abandoning his teacher and returning.

Therefore, no one spoke for him. Prime Minister Li Hao has a good relationship with Zhao Jiza, and in this case, he doesn't dare to talk much.

"Zhao Jizha was full of embarrassment, kneeling at the palace gate, asking to see His Majesty!"

"What's the use of seeing him?" Meng Chang flicked his sleeves vigorously, and his handsome face was full of hideousness: "Let me listen to him explain in detail how he was defeated and how he abandoned the army?" ”

"Spread the edict, escort Zhao Jizha to the entrance of the city, behead him with the power of the army, and use the law of the Ming country?" Meng Chang ordered directly.

"Your Majesty, Zhao Jizha is guilty, but without trial, whether the case is ...... or not" Listening to his eyes, the chief minister Ouyang Jiong couldn't help but speak.

Don't look over it directly, Meng Chang looked impatient, and said, "This person's crime still needs to be judged?" Immediately pass the edict, the order will be implemented, and it will not be postponed, and no more will be said! ”

"Yes!"

After pondering for a while, Meng Chang said again: "Spread the edict to Xingyuan Mansion, take the title of Li Tingjue, demote him to a general, and retain him before the army." Deploy Zhao Chongtao as the northern defense capital, lead the armies of Hanzhong, and resist the invasion of the Northern Han Dynasty! ”

Originally, Meng Chang planned to severely punish Li Tingjue, but after Zhao Jiza's comparison, he changed his mind. Li Tingqi is inescapably blamed for his defeat, but he still hears of his deeds in the north, and he can be regarded as doing his best. At present, it is the time to employ people, there is a shortage of generals, Meng Chang finally gave him a chance to make meritorious contributions, hoping that he could be brave after being ashamed and kill the enemy.

"Your Majesty still believes in Wang Zhaoyuan, and pays it with military and political affairs, if it continues like this, the country will be in danger!" After the dispersal of the dynasty, the two old ministers walked together, Li Hao sighed.

Wu Zhaoyi was dressed in luxurious clothes, and when he heard his words, he also expressed a little helplessness: "In addition to Wang Zhaoyuan, who else can be in charge of the military and politics and get His Majesty's holy favor?" Who has the courage and ability to take over military affairs and fight against the Han Division? ”

Hearing this, Li Hao couldn't help but shake his head: "The old man has already told His Majesty that the Northern Han Dynasty is strong and invincible, and the matter should be repaired to ensure peace!" ”

Looking at Li Hao, Wu Zhaoyi's eyes flickered, and a strange look appeared in his old eyes, as if he said to himself: "Wang Zhaoyuan's remarks and opinions are actually reasonable. The Central Plains is strong, the Han lord is greedy, and he is bound to seek unification, and sooner or later he will invade my Sichuan and Shu, how can I be allowed to settle here?

It's a pity that there are millions of people in my Shuzhong, and it has been peaceful for a long time, and it will be difficult to restore the time of Taining! Since the defeat in the north, many displaced people have fled south in Xingyuan Mansion and other places!

The difficulty of the national treasury can be seen clearly, His Majesty still wants to recruit soldiers and build military equipment, maybe it won't be long before the court has to cut back on food and clothing! ”

Listening to the emotion of Wu Zhao's descendants, Li Hao subconsciously touched his jade belt and the jade ring on his hand, the country is in trouble, the territory is restless, and their group of high-ranking officials and ministers, even if they are still clothed and fed, are also uneasy.

"Military armament, the imperial court should also give full support, and be sure to keep the enemy out of the country!" Li Hao said firmly.

"Everything is without money and food, how can the loss of the treasury be replenished?" Wu Zhaoyi sighed.

After being silent for a while, Li Hao said: "I can only raise taxes to raise military funds, and when the national disaster is at hand, the people of the whole country should express themselves and work together to resist the enemy!" ”

A cool breeze swept by, not very cold, but Li Hao couldn't help but shiver. Raising his eyes and looking at the sky above the Shu Palace, a miserable white color, his thoughts drifted away, and now the situation of Shu reminded him of the end of the former Shu period. Although the politics of Later Shu have not yet been chaotic and dim to that point, the prosperity of foreign enemies is even better than that of the Later Tang Dynasty.

The hearts of the ministers are fluctuating, and Meng Chang's mood can't be better. His face was a little haggard, and the situation in the north made him extremely anxious, and he hadn't slept a day since Liang Quan's defeat in the south.

Walking and swimming, I walked to the side of the Maha Pond, and as far as the eye could see, it could be seen that on the pool, a brand new palace room was rising from the ground. Since he started thinking about it last year, Meng Chang ordered it to be built to escape the heat.

Today, it has become a scale, and although it has not yet been completely completed, it shows its luxury and luxury. Especially those halls, Nanmu is the pillar, the agarwood is the building, the coral inlay window, the jasper is the household, the surrounding walls are not made of bricks and stones, but inlaid with glazed pearls, the inside and outside are bright, and the light is born day and night, so it is called the crystal palace.

However, now that the palace is about to be completed, it is too late to indulge in the enjoyment with Madame Blossom, and the national disaster has arrived. At this time, Meng Chang, although he was a little slack, he had not completely degenerated.

Blowing the cold wind, his clothes fluttering, looking at the crystal palace that was extremely extravagant, Meng Chang suddenly felt a little sober, considering that he had been diligent and thrifty for many years, and thinking of the difficulties of state affairs, he couldn't help but feel some guilt in his heart, which was very strong.

"Your Majesty, it's windy and cold by the pool, let's go back to the palace!" The attendant took the initiative to step forward, put a fox fur on Meng Chang, and said with concern, seeing him staring at the palace, and said, "It won't be long before Your Majesty and Concubine Hui will be able to stay in the Crystal Palace......"

Hearing this, Meng Chang couldn't help frowning, looking at the scene outside the Chishang Palace, which was still planting verdant and building a red bridge, and couldn't help but open his mouth. There was such an impulse that he wanted to order someone to demolish the Crystal Palace to replenish the army, but he failed to be ruthless in the end.

After all, it cost so much money, food, and curiosities, and paid such a big price, and it was a pity to destroy it directly. After a long time, Meng Chang tightened his fox fur and said solemnly: "Pass the order, from now on, the use of the palace will be reduced, and the money of each palace will be distributed according to the early year of Guangzheng!" ”