Li Fengniang obviously never expected that when she had just finished talking to Zhu Ye'er about her worries on the front foot, Zhao Kuo on the back foot ran over in a hurry and told her that she wanted to drive the expedition in person.

It is conceivable how much hatred Li Fengniang has for Ye Qing in her heart at this time!

At the moment, he didn't even think about it and refused directly: "No! This is absolutely not possible! How can there be no king in the court for a day! If he wants to include Ziqi and Luodian in the territory of the Great Song Dynasty, he can let Ye Qing go, if he is unwilling, he has many strong soldiers and good generals, which is enough to expand the territory of the Great Song Dynasty, a small barbarian land, why do you need to mobilize the ...... so much. ”

"The queen mother, it is precisely because Ziqi and Luodian are just a little barbarians that the sons want to lead the troops in person. In this way, Erchen can personally experience the cruelty of war killing, and it can also allow Erchen to establish a certain prestige ...... in the army. Zhao Kuo continued to plead Li Fengniang and said.

"Comparable to Han Tang! You have been deceived by his rhetoric! He likes to dance knives and guns, and lead troops to fight, that's his business, as a king, even if you want to make the Great Song Dynasty strong, you don't need to copy the path of the emperors of your predecessors, you can ...... it. Li Fengniang clenched her fists, and she couldn't wait to reprimand Ye Qing fiercely at this time.

In Li Fengniang's opinion, the reason why Zhao Kuo wanted to drive the expedition in person was completely caused by Ye Qing's demagogy! Otherwise, how could Zhao Kuo, who has always been obedient, be so rebellious!

What's more, Li Fengniang still has more worries about this matter, so she will not agree to Zhao Kuo in this matter anyway.

Looking at Li Fengniang's resolute appearance, Zhao Kuo was also a little powerless for a while, after all, he also knew his mother's character very well.

"Queen Mother, in fact, this is really what Erchen meant, not what King Yan instigated." Zhao Kuo looked at Li Fengniang and had to say honestly: "Actually, when Erchen just told King Yan in Dali Temple, King Yan was also against it, but ...... Erchen also wanted to let the Great Song Dynasty be reborn under the rule of Erchen and completely take off the reputation of the weak Song Dynasty, so he hoped to be able to ...... by fighting against Ziqi and Luodian. ”

"Now the imperial court can be said to have no long-term worries, and all the lost lands lost by the Great Song Dynasty have been recovered, and even the sixteen states of Yanyun have been captured. And the history party above the court has been eradicated, and now is the time for you to reorganize the government above the court, you ....... Li Fengniang looked at Zhao Kuo's expectant eyes a little helplessly, she could see to some extent that the idea of wanting to drive the expedition was actually more decisive than Zhao Kuo's own decision.

"The queen mother ......." Zhao Kuo glanced at Li Fengniang, who was dissatisfied, and thought for a while: "Queen Mother, now it is precisely because the Shi Party is no longer afraid, but it will be brought to justice in a few days, and with the Shi Party being completely eradicated from the court, the taxes from all walks of life will inevitably be different from the previous Shi Miyuan's tenure, and after the adjustment, the imperial treasury revenue will also be relatively reduced by ......." ”

What Zhao Kuo said was exactly what Ye Qing said to him in Dali Temple, when Shi Miyuan was in charge of the court, he did not hesitate to levy tyranny for his greed, although most of them went into Shi Dang's pocket, but the court was able to get more taxes.

Now that the Shi Party has collapsed, and if Zhao Kuo wants to do something, including appeasing the court and the people because of the possible turmoil of the Shi Party being expelled, the court is bound to greatly reduce taxes.

Under the circumstance that taxes were reduced and the food and clothing of the people were further improved, the use of foreign troops or the expansion of territory to plunder wealth became a means for the Great Song Dynasty to become truly strong.

Pure wealth is obviously far from allowing the Great Song Dynasty to take this as a starting point, change the world and become a truly powerful dynasty, use troops to expand the territory externally, reduce taxes internally to appease the court and the people, and under the two-pronged approach, perhaps we can see the arrival of a strong dynasty.

Li Fengniang obviously didn't expect Zhao Kuo to come prepared this time, and with Ye Qing's nudge behind her, this made Li Fengniang unwilling now, but she couldn't find a suitable reason to continue refusing for a while.

Zhu Ye'er was silent on the side, and after watching Li Fengniang sigh three times and twice, she lowered her head and thought about it: "The Holy Lord must also know that Han Yanxuan once suppressed Ziqi and Luodian in the past, but in the end, he never included Ziqi and Luodian in my Great Song Dynasty. Shengshang, with the strength of the current Great Song Dynasty's troops, coupled with the assistance of the army under the command of King Yan, it may not be a problem to defeat Ziqi and Luodian, but ...... The saint has ever thought about it, even after defeating Ziqi and Luodian, how should the imperial court govern the two? At that time, Han Yanxuan was at a loss for this, which also made Ziqi and Luodian start to act again in the past two years after being honest for a few years. Therefore, the slave maid thinks, as the saying goes: It is easy to fight the country, but it is difficult to defend the country, so the saint should now focus on the rule of the court. ”

Li Fengniang obviously agreed with Zhu Ye'er's words to persuade Zhao Kuo, and nodded again and again: "Yes, that's exactly the case." Han Yanxuan was not much worse than Ye Qing in terms of fighting or ruling officials, but he only won the two in Ziqi and Luodian back then, but in the end, there was still no proper way to solve this matter, and he was able to include the two in the territory. ”

"The sons and daughters that the queen mother and aunt are worried about have also thought about it." Zhao Kuo looked at Li Fengniang, his eyes were still full of anticipation, and after thinking for a while, he continued: "Do you still remember the classics that the Mongolian envoys asked King Yan on the day of her son's wedding? ”

Li Fengniang and Zhu Ye'er glanced at each other, not knowing what Zhao Kuo's intention was when he mentioned this, and at the same time shook his head at Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo continued: "In order to conquer Tibet, Temujin was afraid that he would not be recognized by the Tibetan people, so he had to worship the high monks with high prestige in Tibet

Ba is the national teacher, and he hopes to use the prestige of Pas-pa to help them conquer and rule Tibet. The reason why Phags-pa is extremely prestigious in Tibet is not because he can bring real wealth and peace to the Tibetan people, but because he ...... Through the so-called Buddha, he painted a very tempting afterlife for the Tibetan people, like painting bread to satisfy hunger, this kind of future cannot be seen or touched, but it is convinced by the ignorant people, and even full of yearning. ”

"Regardless of whether he can bring real or false wealth to the people of Tibet, but a high-ranking monk like Phags-pa already has secular rights in his hands and extremely high prestige among the people, do you think Ye Qing has a way to crack it? What's more, Ziqi, Luodian and Tubo are also very different....... Li Fengniang shook her head and said.

Since Ye Qing asked her to see what was behind the Buddha, Li Fengniang began to slowly lose interest in worshipping the Buddha in an instant for some reason, and now, the small Buddha hall of Cining Hall has also been demolished a few days ago, and Li Fengniang's great cause of worshipping the Buddha has been completely ancient.

Zhao Kuo seemed confident at this time, and in the face of Li Fengniang's shake, he said eloquently: "Does the queen mother know that Emperor Taiwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and Emperor Wuzong of the Tang Dynasty have all vigorously suppressed Buddhism?" The so-called Three Martial Powers to destroy the Buddha is also named for this. King Yan said that the so-called extermination of Buddhism is precisely because these three people saw the harm of Buddhism to secular rule, and as a large number of believers converted to Buddhism, military service, conscription, and taxes fell rapidly, because they had the privilege of exempting from all kinds of taxes, which would make more people willing to take refuge in them. It is precisely because the Buddhist way, which is supposed to be untainted with the world, has been polluted with the world, that the people have chosen to take refuge in order to avoid taxes and military service.

In addition, monasteries and Taoist temples occupy huge land, and there are rich squires willing to fund it, which is by no means beneficial to any imperial court. Nowadays, whether it is Tibet, Ziqi or Luodian, it is precisely because of the so-called high monks like Phags-pa that they have given the people of Tibet an invisible better tomorrow, or the next life, that people are willing to believe that only the Buddha can bring them better everything, and also make people more willing to get something for nothing, rather than relying on their own hands to harvest wealth. Of course, such as Phags-pa and others, they also have some affairs in their hands that the common people regard as sacred, that is, Phag-pa's understanding of Chinese national culture, which makes him have a higher knowledge than the common people, and even includes some material knowledge, so that Phags-pa can be worshipped as a god-like person in the local area.

But did the Queen Mother know how the Phags-pa had made the Mongols revered them? ”

Li Fengniang and Zhu Ye'er shook their heads silently, and a disdainful smile appeared on the corner of Zhao Kuo's mouth: "Actually, it's very simple, it's because before the Mongols met Ba Sipa, they didn't know that Tubo had already communicated with the Central Plains, and they thought that Tubo was a world that had never been recognized by the Central Plains. And it was precisely because he told the Mongols about the relationship between Tibet and the Central Plains that the Mongols were surprised by the so-called erudition of the Pasipa scholars, and these were just some ordinary knowledge in the hearts of the Great Song scholars. ”

But even so, what does that mean? Don't...... Can you still replace someone like Phag-pa? Although Ziqi and Luodian are not in the hands of Buddhism, they are also in the hands of some so-called people who can communicate with God, and they control the will of the people, how can you make them believe in the orthodoxy of the Great Song Dynasty after defeating them? Before Zhao Kuo succeeded to the throne, Li Fengniang obviously learned a lot of insights for the Emperor Zhao Xuan.

"Use the imperial examination to replace the gods, Buddhas and demons to control the will of the people, so that they can believe that it is not only what they believe in to get ahead, but that they can still get ahead through the imperial examination and gain fame and fortune." Zhao Kuo looked at Li Fengniang and said firmly.

Li Fengniang's expression became more and more serious, and Zhu Ye'er next to her showed a thoughtful expression, although she didn't understand it very well, but looking at the confidence on Zhao Kuo's face, she was unconsciously a little convinced.

"Use the imperial examination to get the people rid of those, this ...... Is this possible? Li Fengniang asked uncertainly.

As Erchen just said, the three martial arts destroyed the Buddha precisely because the people found a shortcut that could solve the problem of food and clothing, so that the military service and conscription taxes were greatly reduced, and more and more people believed in Buddhism and worshiped the Tao, and were willing to work for the entire court or ...... Society? The number of contributors became smaller and smaller, which made the imperial court feel uneasy and had to suppress Buddhism, which was originally a product of the world. Buddhism is the so-called pure place, but people with a heart will take advantage of the ignorance of the people, easy to believe and confuse demons to deceive the people, so as to get his personal fame and fortune. And the use of the imperial examination can make the people believe in ....... ”

"Although there are many scholars in my Great Song Dynasty who can afford to read, the Holy Lord must also know that the Jin Kingdom also followed the example of the Great Song Dynasty Imperial Examination back then, although it also has a certain effect, but it can really afford to read ......." Zhu Ye'er was a little skeptical.

Zhao Kuo smiled and said: "It's a very simple thing, after conquering Ziqi and Luodian, it is obviously impossible to implement the imperial examination system as soon as possible, and even if it is implemented, I am afraid it will be difficult to find a scholar with true knowledge like the Great Song Scholar." Therefore, King Yan's idea to his retainers is that as long as he can write his name, he can count. Initially....... ”

"The original purpose was not really to carry out the imperial examination, but to use the imperial examination as a means to make the people believe that the gods and Buddhas can make you reborn in your next life, but the imperial examination can make you proud in this life?" Li Fengniang looked at the confident Zhao Kuo and asked.

"The queen mother is wise, and that's exactly what she is. At first, it was enough to convince the people that the imperial examination could truly and completely change their fate, and as for the real imperial examination, it was naturally gradual, and ...... imperial examination

What is behind it, I don't think I need to say more, right? Zhao Kuo said a little proudly.

Li Fengniang sighed slightly, just like Ye Qing once said to her that the divine right of the monarch is the same, the reason why the Chinese nation does not have the trouble of divine power is greater than everything is precisely because the sage classics have long given an orthodox standard for being an orthodox ruler, so no matter who owns the country, as long as they respect those sage classics, rather than overturning and denying all the sage classics, then they are enough to be qualified to become the orthodoxy of the country.

The reason why the Jin people wanted to emulate the system of the Song court, including the imperial examination, including the original Mongols who ruled the Central Plains in history, and even the later Manchu Qing Dynasty, was able to obtain the country and become the orthodoxy of the Chinese nation and be written into the official history is precisely because they only overthrew the rulers, but did not overthrow the Confucian culture, so that the Confucian culture gave them a reward, that is, their ruling history was accepted into the history of the Chinese nation.

Since the establishment of the imperial examination, in addition to providing the people of the world with a broad road to glory, wealth, fame and fortune, it is the use of the imperial examination and classics to establish the iron rules of the three outlines and five constants in the hearts of the scholars of the world, and this is also Zhu Xi's so-called heavenly principle, which began to become the ethical outline, shackled the people of the world It is difficult to overthrow a dynasty again, and they have to passively accept foreign races to replace and advance the times, or let the entire Chinese civilization regress.

"But even that ......." Although Li Fengniang agreed with Zhao Kuo's strategy for the government after winning Ziqi, Luodian, and even Dali, she still shook her head firmly at this time, and when she looked at Zhao Kuo and was about to ask, she said lightly: "Queen Rong will think about it for some time, not to mention ...... The matter is very high, and the queen mother needs to see King Yan and ask before she can make a decision....... ”

"Queen Mother, King Yan is willing to stay in Lin'an for the time being after his sons leave Lin'an, and not go north to ......." Zhao Kuo hurriedly said.

"It is precisely because of this that the queen mother cannot agree." Li Fengniang's expression was extremely resolute, even more resolute than when she rejected Zhao Kuo just now.

And just when Zhao Kuo was a little reluctant to ask Li Fengniang why, Ye Qing, who returned to Yanwangfu from Dali Temple at this time, when he got off the carriage, Xu Han, who was originally driving, seemed to be full of worries, and when Ye Qing stepped forward to cross the threshold of Yanwangfu, Xu Han couldn't help but say anymore: "My lord, the last general has a sentence in his heart, I have been holding back all the way, I want to say it...... I don't dare to say it, but if I don't say it, I feel ...... It's really uncomfortable...... suffocating. ”

"Say whatever you want." Ye Qing's expression was very relaxed, but his eyes flashed with a hint of fierceness.

"Then the general will say it." Xu Han looked a little weak-hearted, and even a little scared, followed Ye Qing to the mansion together, and said, "My lord, the last general thinks that this time the saint wants to take the royal expedition in person, so why don't you take this opportunity to ......." ”

"What are you going to do with this opportunity?" Ye Qing slowly stopped, turned to look at Xu Han and asked.

Facing Ye Qing's deep gaze, Xu Han's heart inexplicably felt a chill, and after swallowing his saliva, he continued: "Why not take this opportunity to do nothing, just let the Holy Lord stay in Ziqi forever, and Luodian will also ......." ”

Before Xu Han finished speaking, he saw Ye Qing grab his placket and push him to the wall next to him, making a muffled bang.

And in Ye Qing's other hand at this time, there was already a dagger as black as ink, which was gently against his neck at this time.

"You dare to say such a big rebellion, do you want to rebel?" Ye Qing's tone was full of murderous intent, and Xu Han, who was holding the dagger to his throat at this time, could clearly see that there was already a thin layer of goosebumps on his neck.

"Your Excellency......." Xu Han's entire back was pressed against the wall, looking at Ye Qing's murderous eyes, and unconsciously evaded: "My lord, the last general...... The last will be for the sake of adults...... ”

"If it's for my sake, why did you want me to rebel?" Ye Qing's eyes were as sharp as the dagger in his hand.

Xu Han could really feel the sharpness of the cold dagger in his throat, as if it had cut off his hair, but he still continued: "My lord, how the imperial court has treated you all these years, you must know better than us, the last general...... It is precisely because of the injustice of the imperial court to you over the years that the last general hopes that you can overthrow the ...... of the Great Song Dynasty and become independent. ”

"Since you know that the court has been unfair to me all these years, then you don't know that I ...... with the saint." Ye Qing slowly withdrew the dagger in his hand, but still looked down at Xu Han and asked.

"Even if the adult wants to kill the last general, the last general still has to say, yes, now the Great Song Dynasty has changed the world, but ...... But whether it is now or in the future, it will always be surnamed Zhao instead of Ye. Xu Han maintained a posture close to the wall, his neck was still up, as if he was waiting for the dagger in Ye Qing's hand to cut through his neck, and after speaking, he even slowly closed his eyes.

"Go to Yanjing tomorrow and return to Lin'an for Yu Yunwen." Ye Qing said lightly, and then turned around and walked towards the depths of the palace.

And Xu Han slowly left the wall after Ye Qing left for a long time, and only then did he realize that his back had been soaked with sweat for so long, and then looked at the direction in which Ye Qing disappeared, touched his neck silently, and walked towards his residence with a sigh

(PS: I didn't plan to break the update yesterday, but I hesitated when I wrote this, whether it was from the perspective of Xu Han's subordinates or Ye Qing, in fact, this was a heart-warming proposal, so I sank for a night, wanting to weigh the pros and cons and see how it would be better.) ）