Chapter 756: Carry out the mediocrity to the end
White Yujing in the sky, five cities on the twelfth floor, the immortals touch my top, and I receive immortality.
Zhao Zhen, who became mediocre, suddenly became obsessed with the things of the gods...... His Majesty the Emperor is not very interested in the elixir, the cheats, and the Taoist priest, perhaps because of the lead poisoning incident back then, which proves that the elixir is all deceitful, and if you eat too much, you will only hang up. Zhao Zhen's attention is on other aspects, such as Bai Yujing!
At a royal meeting, Zhao Zhen suddenly told several ministers that there was a white jade capital in the sky, and the houses and cities were made of jade and gold...... If he wants to prolong his life, he must also use gold and jade, so he must offer gold and jade from all over the country.
After this request was made, several ministers were dumbfounded.
Your Majesty, let's not toss it!
The jade and gold are not available everywhere, and they have to be offered from all over the country, and they don't know how much national money and people's wealth are wasted, and how many rights and wrongs are caused...... Wang Anshi immediately advised, who knew that Zhao Zhen's child's temper came up, but he didn't let go, and shouted that whoever didn't offer it was disloyal and unfilial, and he would be beheaded.
The emperor's insistence made several ministers embarrassed, and every pre-imperial meeting became a torment, and no one knew what the emperor would do suddenly.
"Tell me, what should I do?"
Han Jiang said: "Your Majesty is seriously ill, his temperament has changed greatly, as a courtier, he should advise, but the problem is that His Majesty can't listen to anything at this moment, I'm afraid that what I say will be in vain." Moreover, and the Eucharist is like this, in case of disobedience to Your Majesty and sickness, we as courtiers will be even more guilty. ”
Wang Anshi bowed his head and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty can't be disobedient, but can the people bully?" If you let all over the country offer gold and jade, it will definitely cause a big mess, and the old man can't be a sinner. As he spoke, he looked at Sima Guang, "Junshi, what do you have in mind?" ”
Sima Guang said: "The common people often say that they will be a daughter-in-law and hide it at both ends, a few of us, to put it mildly, it is just a daughter-in-law, there are in-laws to take care of, and children and grandchildren to take care of, and it is difficult for both ends!" ”
Guangguang got up, paced and sighed: "Your Majesty wants gold and beautiful jade, you can't help but give it, but it's not fair to spread it evenly to every way, let's see where there are more, let them out!" ”
Where more?
Wang Anshi and Han Jiang are not fools, the best jade is Hetian's mutton fat jade, of course, in the Western Regions, as for gold, didn't the gold mine just be discovered, so many gold diggers have gone!
The two of them looked at each other, and they both showed shocked expressions, this thing was really a coincidence, and it was so coincidental that people couldn't believe it.
"Junshi, filial piety to the monarch's father, is the business of all subjects in the world, if they are all pressed in the Western Regions, I am afraid that it will be difficult to convince the public!"
Sima Guang smiled, "Then there is money to contribute, and there is a strong contribution." ”
Han Jiang immediately asked, "How do you say it?" ”
"Gold and white jade let the Western Regions come out, but other places, to send materials, talents, to the Western Regions, for fair trade and exchange, so that the Western Regions will not suffer, and other places can get gold and white jade, as for the extra part, it will be presented to Your Majesty, so that the saint can rest assured, isn't it the best of all three worlds."
Wang Anshi's eyes rolled, although he was not as treacherous as Sima Guang, he could also hear it, how could he feel a little deliberate!
After pondering for a long time, Wang Anshi said: "Brother Junshi's method is very good, so be it!" On the side of the government hall, it is necessary to take encouraging measures to reduce or reduce taxes for trade in the Western Regions and the Central Plains, and all localities are not allowed to set up cards to intercept them, let alone extort money. ”
After the discussion, Han Jiang said goodbye first, and Sima Guang was about to leave, when Wang Anshi suddenly grabbed his arm.
"Brother Junshi, these actions of Your Majesty seem to have deep meanings, not like a confused person."
Sima Guang smiled, "Isn't there a saying among the people, called crooked beating, let's be courtiers, it's better not to speculate on the intentions, just do errands honestly...... The Son of Heaven Shengming, Your Highness Yingrui, I have opened an unprecedented situation in the Great Song Dynasty, and it is also a blessing for all our courtiers. ”
Wang Anshi pondered for a while, and then said, "Brother Junshi can still understand that I am persistent." ”
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In so many years, the Western Regions have never been so hot.
Those who want to expand their territory and make contributions have gone; Those who want to get rich and get rich overnight go; Wrongs were committed, and those who were confiscated also went; Now it's good, for the sake of gold and white jade, countless merchants have been driven to the Western Regions......
Almost overnight, everyone was tied to the Western Regions.
"Your Majesty's hand is clever!"
Of course, Wang Ningan understands that Zhao Zhen is indeed old and can't support it, but he is not confused, he wants to pave the way for the prince, and even does not hesitate to defile himself, so that the new monarch can succeed to the throne, can quickly brush up his prestige, clean up people's hearts, and sit firmly on the dragon chair...... He did not hesitate to use absurd means to promote commercial exchanges between the mainland and the Western Regions, and perhaps he also wanted to accumulate enough gold as soon as possible, and then issue gold coins to rebuild the financial and monetary system.
These foresights are hidden under the mask of deafness.
Uncle Zhao, when your father is your part, it can be regarded as unique!
Wang Ningan was suddenly a little ashamed, thinking about himself, he was really ashamed, the strength used on the child was too small, the little ones wouldn't blame themselves, right?
"It's okay, don't blame yourself!" Xiao Yu generously comforted his father, "We will definitely be better than the blue, when you are old, just enjoy the blessings, my brother and I will take care of you." ”
"Ahh
Wang Ningan was really angry, "Your father still wants to live a long life!" You two boys, don't make trouble all over the world, let your dad wipe his ass, even if it's worthy of me! ”
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The emperor is a scoundrel, he wants gold, how can Wang Ningan sit still, during this time, he has basically leveled Liangzhou...... First of all, various projects have absorbed more than 30,000 people, and a large number of gold diggers have poured in, accommodation, carriages, restaurants, entertainment, and a large number of personnel.
Of course, there are still many tribes that have been erased, and all in all, it is an unprecedented reshuffle.
Wang Ningan decided to take 5,000 iron cavalry as the vanguard and 20,000 horses as the main force to march to Ganzhou.
At the same time, Wang Shao also mobilized 15,000 people to kill Ganzhou.
It is worth mentioning that before they moved their troops, Yeli Yuqi had already been scattered, and his soldiers and horses were making trouble and killing everywhere, and it was Yeli Yuqi's drive that concentrated the people of Western Xia in the city, forcing them to have a decisive battle with the main force!
What is due to come will come!
Wang Ningan asked the old man to see how much skill you have!
Wei Minglangyu has been preparing since he gave up Liangzhou, he almost never sleeps, mobilizing men and horses, hoarding grain and grass materials, and preparing for war.
After Li Yuanhao founded the country, the main threat came from the Great Song Dynasty, so he invested the most men and horses in the Great Song Dynasty, accounting for 60% of the total troops, and the Liao side had 30%, as for the Gansu military division to defend the Tibetans and Uighurs, it only accounted for more than 10% of the total troops, about 30,000 horses.
Although the troops are not abundant, these people are very strong in combat and have a harsh living environment, which has created their crazy style, and every time they fight, they do not leave an inch of grass.
Equipped with good horses from the Western Regions, they used swords, clubs, and other weapons, and whenever they fought, they would definitely rush to be the first, not afraid of life and death.
It is to rely on 30,000 people to eat the people to death, deter the Western Xia, and ensure that the territory of thousands of miles is safe and sound. Although the Great Song Dynasty and the Western Xia fought fiercely in Hengshan, and the main force of the Western Xia suffered heavy losses, the Gansu Military Division still had troops.
Wei Minglang is definitely a generation of famous generals, if he didn't get used to his brother Yuan Hao's style and fell out with Li Liangzuo, he could have done more.
If he is sent to Hengshan, maybe Wang Ning'an will have more trouble.
Anyway, they're finally going to fight to the death!
Wei Ming Langyu took advantage of this time to desperately expand his troops, and the number of men and horses had reached 43,000, and he also hoarded enough food and dried meat for half a year.
In the letter, Wei Minglang met with the most humble gesture, confessed his mistake to His Majesty the Emperor, and begged for the Emperor's forgiveness.
He told Li Liangzuo that when it was time for life and death in Great Xia, as a member of the royal family, Yuan Hao's younger brother, and His Majesty's uncle, he was willing to fight with the Great Song Dynasty to the end for the sake of Great Xia and the glory of the famous clan, and would never surrender!
His tens of thousands of soldiers, not a single coward, not a single mischief, all of them are iron-clad and hot-blooded men!
He was well aware of His Majesty's difficulties and didn't dare to ask for too much, but hoped that His Majesty the Emperor would send a batch of armor to protect them from the sharp weapons of the Great Song Dynasty.
Wei Minglang also said that he estimated that he could hold out for three months, and if it lasted for three months, the weather was cold and the snow was falling, and the Song army would collapse without a fight.
At that time, the imperial court can dispatch a large army to recapture Hengshan, and Daxia can still come back to life and regain glory...... This is a full of affection, Wei Ming Langyu, as a veteran who founded the Western Xia, a member of the imperial family, implored Li Liangzuo to work together to protect the foundation of the Wei Ming clan.
I have to say that his idea is very good, but it took half a month for this note to be delivered to Li Liangzuo. After Li Liangzuo and Liang Yizhu discussed, they thought that there was no need to rescue Ganzhou, and as for the armor, it was impossible to send it over.
After some thought, Li Liangzuo found a sword used by Yuan Hao, gave it to Wei Minglangyu, and at the same time crowned him King Gan, and sent a holy decree to encourage him to fight to the death for the country and serve loyally!
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"Ignorant child, sooner or later you will die at the hands of the Song people...... Brother Huang, the foundation you have created is about to be destroyed! ”
Wei Minglang didn't want to come to the armor, as long as he came to a python robe of King Gan, if this thing could block the crossbow arrows of the Great Song Dynasty, how good it would be!
Wei Minglang thought sadly.
He gritted his teeth, only to fight!
Immediately ordered, according to the rules of Western Xia, before the great war, all the horses were scattered out for hunting, wolves, yellow sheep, wild horses, camels, eagles, wild boars...... Nothing can escape their sweep...... After the hunt, they sat around the campfire, roasted the bloody meat, sang desolate songs, prayed to Heaven for blessing, and prepared for a decisive battle!