Zhao Ting also stood up and said, "The younger brother is also in favor of continuing to conquer and dominate the world. Nowadays, in addition to the Great Song Dynasty, there are Han in the north, Wuping, Nanping, Shu and Southern Tang in the south. Among them, the Northern Han is the most difficult bone to gnaw. The younger brother felt that it should be easy first and then difficult, first eliminate and unify the south, and then try to plan the northern Han. ”

"It's because it's hard to fight that you have to fight first. These small countries in the south are not afraid, and after beating the Northern Han, they are afraid that they will not be able to unify the south? Zhao Guangyi shouted.

Zhao Kuangyin muttered: "The Northern Han Dynasty has a wide area, a fierce nature, and a brave battle. The Central Plains has been in turmoil for so many decades, and the Northern Han is the most stubborn and powerful country. And they have always allied with the Liao State and supported each other. Fighting the Northern Han is indeed the most difficult thing. ”

"That's why it's hard first and then easy. If you hit the south first, the Northern Han will be eyeing from behind, and if you take advantage of the situation to attack, you will be attacked on your back. Zhao Guangyi said.

Zhao Ting objected: "Fighting the Northern Han Dynasty first will do all kinds of harm and no benefit." There are many soldiers in the Northern Han Kingdom, and it is not possible to defeat them in a while. Our army is on an expedition, and in case the war is protracted, the strength of the army and the national strength will be delayed. At that time, the countries of the South will still take advantage of the situation, and it will be even more dangerous. ”

"Fourth brother, you say this to grow the morale of others to destroy your own prestige, this has not been fought yet, how do you know that you will not be able to defeat it for a while?" Zhao Guangyi glared and mocked.

"The terrain of the Northern Han Dynasty is unfamiliar, and the supply of grain, grass, and materials is several times higher than that of the South, which consumes national strength. Not to mention that you have to guard against Liao at any time. If it cannot be captured in one fell swoop in the summer, the only way to withdraw in the winter is to withdraw the army. In such a toss, there is no ability to attack again in the short term, and the southern countries are also gradually growing stronger because of the competition between the two tigers. That's why it's said that it must be easy before it is difficult. Zhao Ting explained.

Zhao Kuangyin asked: "If you attack the south first, then if the Northern Han comes to attack, it will also be attacked before and after, so what?" ”

"First send generals who are familiar with the north to guard the northern fortresses with heavy troops to prevent the Northern Han from attacking. On the one hand, in the name of the new emperor's accession to the throne, envoys can be sent to the Northern Han and Liao States with heavy gifts to show goodwill. At least temporary stability in the north can be maintained. ”

Zhao Pu on the side hurriedly said: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei has a good plan. Wechen also agrees that the easy first and then the difficult. As long as we stabilize the north, then for the southern countries, we can observe and spy on them, look for opportunities, wait for opportunities, and annihilate them one by one. ”

Zhao Kuangyin smiled and nodded, "The advice of the fourth brother and Zhao Aiqing is very good. ”

Zhao Guangyi looked at Zhao Pu coldly, and scolded in his heart: "This slippery head is now holding the fourth brother everywhere." ”

said in his mouth: "Brother Chen insists on attacking the Northern Han first!" ”

Other courtiers also expressed their views one after another, and most of them also supported the King of Wei.

After discussing for a while, Zhao Kuangyin finally said: "First the south and then the north, first the easy and then the difficult." Do you have any comments? ”

Zhao Guangyi was angry in his heart, feeling that the imperial brother was obviously biased towards Zhao Ting.

These ministers also agreed with King Wei and thought that what King Wei said was right.

He was secretly angry and no longer spoke out against it.

See that everyone has no objections.

Zhao Kuangyin said: "The lord of Wuping died of illness, and the eleven-year-old prince Zhou Baoquan succeeded to the throne. Zhang Wenbiao, the assassin of Wu Balance Prefecture, refused to accept the young emperor and took the opportunity to mutiny. In order to crusade against Zhang Wenbiao, Zhou Baoquan sent someone a few days ago and begged me to send troops to help. What do Zhong Aiqing think? ”

"If you want to send troops to aid Wuping, you must first borrow Nanping. Nanping has always been the weakest and will not dare to refuse. Since we want to unify the south first, we will start with Nanping and Wuping. The younger brother had a plan, took advantage of the way to enter Nanping, and took advantage of his unpreparedness to destroy it in one fell swoop. Zhao Ting suggested.

Zhao Pu comprehended, smiled and said: "Destroy Nanping, and the Song army will drive straight in." Wu Ping has internal and external troubles at this time, and he can overcome them together!"

Zhao Kuangyin laughed and said: "The cooperation between the two of you is tacit. That's a great plan! ”

Zhao Guangyi thought to himself that since he was already inferior to Zhao Ting in the heart of the imperial brother, he must make more military exploits in order to impress the imperial brother. The first contribution to the unification of the Central Plains must be one's own.

So he took the initiative to ask Ying, stepped forward and said: "This time to conquer Nanping and Wuping, the younger brother is willing to lead the troops there." ”

Zhao Kuangyin thought for a while, "Okay, then send the King of Jin to lead 100,000 soldiers and horses, first destroy Nanping, and then take Wuping." After these two places are recovered, it will be the Shu Kingdom. ”

"Brother obeys!" Zhao Guangyi was very happy in his heart.

"Since the third brother went to Nanping and Wuping, the younger brother will go to Shu first to explore the truth first!" Zhao Ting said.

He also wanted to take the initiative to ask for help, but seeing that Zhao Guangyi had already eagerly brought it up first, not to mention that Nanping and Wuping were already good bones, so he didn't want to fight with him.

"Why do you need to go there yourself! I heard that Meng Chang, the lord of the Shu Kingdom, was obsessed with women, did not think about national politics, was extravagant, and the government had long been corrupt. It is easy to destroy this Shu country. ”

"Now Shu is indeed as the emperor said, but Sichuan and Shaanxi have always had dangerous terrain, complex terrain, easy to defend and difficult to attack, if you don't survey clearly, I am afraid that not only is it not easy to capture, but also suffers. It is not unreasonable that the government of Shu is so corrupt that it can be held in the troubled times for so many years. ”

Zhao Guangyi said suddenly: "I heard that there is a beautiful woman in the world in Shu country, named Xu Su. The country and the city are famous all over the world, and she is known as Mrs. Flower. was named Concubine Hui by Meng Chang. The fourth brother went, and he must see if he is really as good as his name. ”

Zhao Ting disagreed, and joked: "Little brother is not interested." If the third brother likes it, when he destroys the Shu Kingdom, bring this lady of the flower to you. ”

This remark was very useful, Zhao Guangyi had some expectations in his heart, but he said: "Since she is the first beauty in the world, it should naturally be obtained by the Son of Heaven, of course, it is dedicated to the imperial brother." Haha......"

Zhao Kuangyin smiled: "Okay! Where will there be the first beauty in the world, the farther and farther. Ting'er, what you just said is right, then you can go for it yourself! Just be careful. ”

"Brother Huang, please rest assured! The younger brother only paid a secret visit. ”

After everything was discussed, they made their own preparations.

Zhao Guangyi reorganized his army and prepared to attack Nanping and Wuping in the south.

And Zhao Ting disguised himself as a businessman, took He Chong and two guards, and went out of the capital all the way to Shu.

After walking for a few days, he entered the territory of Shu.

Shu has been the land of abundance since ancient times, rich and beautiful, fertile and thousands of miles.

Unlike Guanzhong, there are rich basins and mountains. Because there are many mountains, the roads are dangerous, and the terrain is extremely dangerous. Shu is shrunk in the land of two rivers, far away from the chaos of the Central Plains, and it can be regarded as a happy land.

Zhao Ting stood at the top of the mountain, looking at the endless mountains and steep cliffs in front of him, and couldn't help but praise: "The grass, trees, clouds and mountains are like splendor, and Qinchuan has no time here." ”

"Your Highness, there is Furong City ahead." He Chong said.

In the distance, there is a sea of flowers faintly revealing a city of flowers, which is blocked by the valley and cannot be seen.

Furong City is the capital of Shu and the most prosperous and important place in Shu.

"Well, after entering the city, be careful not to reveal your identity." Zhao Ting admonished.