And Han Qi came out of the class under the attention of everyone and said, "The wolf son of the Li family in Western Xia is ambitious, afraid of power but not virtuous.

Blindly holding peace talks will only boost their arrogance and make them think that our Great Song Dynasty is weak and can be bullied, and they are only afraid that there will be no peace in the northwest in the future."

Hearing this, Zhao Zhen said, "According to the meaning of the Great Minister, it means that he is going to send troops to fight against Western Xia."

Han Qi said firmly at this time: "Yes, a battle with Western Xia is inevitable, and only after this battle is fought can the Northwest really calm down."

But for this war, Zhao Zhen really didn't want to carry it out.

First, the three major battles that were given high hopes at the beginning all failed, which brought a huge psychological shadow to Zhao Zhen, and Zhao Zhen really couldn't believe that he could win this time.

The second is his own physical reasons, Zhao Zhen knows that his body may not be able to support it for too long.

The war between these two countries together will inevitably last for many years, and it will inevitably cause the elite of the Great Song Dynasty to gather in one place.

But in this way, if something goes wrong with you when the army is outside, it will inevitably be in turmoil.

In case the elite division was buried because of this, the Great Song Dynasty could not afford such a loss.

But Zhao Zhen naturally can't say this in the court, after all, he can't take the initiative to say that he won't live long.

So at this time, Zhao Zhen looked at Ouyang Xiu, hoping that Ouyang Xiu would put forward different opinions.

Ouyang Xiu could also understand Shangyi, after all, if Zhao Zhen wanted to fight this battle, he didn't need to ask himself, just follow Han Qi's words.

And Ouyang Xiu didn't think it was really appropriate to fight this battle now, Ouyang Xiu hadn't dealt with military affairs before, so he didn't know very well.

But since Ouyang Xiu became this privy envoy, he found that the situation in the army was really not optimistic.

Although there are many soldiers on the books, they can actually go into battle to kill two or three out of ten.

In addition to facing the Northwest Army of Western Xia, only the Fourth Army can still handle it.

If the war really wants to start, it will inevitably be mobilized to go out on the expedition, and this is not like a counterinsurgency bandit, as long as a small part is dispatched.

Once the war expands and most of the troops of the Fourth Army are dragged to the northwest, it will inevitably create a situation in which the central government is empty.

If there is nothing to do, once there is something in the court, I am afraid that the situation will not be easy to clean up.

Therefore, Ouyang Xiu said: "I have been in peace with Western Xia for more than 20 years, and it is really strange that Western Xia suddenly intends to provoke a war this time.

In his humble opinion, he sent an envoy to Western Xia to meet Li Liangzuo to see what he wanted to do.

In addition, our side also needs to be prepared, it is better to send a veteran to the northwest first to lead the northwest military affairs and prepare for it.

At the same time, the Fourth Army is also ready to go out, and if a war is unavoidable, it will immediately go to support."

Most people still agree with Ouyang Xiu's compromise opinion, but there are still some generals who feel that the soldiers are fast.

You shouldn't waste your time like this, even if you quarrel with Ouyang Xiu.

But when it comes to quarreling, Ouyang Xiu naturally doesn't care about their generals, especially in the court, the generals obviously can't give full play to the advantages of messing around.

Therefore, he was directly suppressed by Ouyang Xiu's words of quoting scriptures.

At this time, Zhao Zhen took the opportunity to speak, "What Prime Minister Ouyang said is reasonable, or order someone to envoy to Western Xia first.

Go and ask Li Liangzuo in person to see what he wants to do?

But the northwest really needs a general to sit in charge, and I don't know if anyone is willing to go."

Hearing Zhao Zhen's question, everyone's eyes turned to the generals, of course, the main focus was on a few people such as the British Duke and the Loyal Marquis.

After all, there are only a few people who have the ability and prestige to preside over the war with the northwest, and it is really not reassuring to hand over this matter to others.

It was also at this time that the British Duke took the lead in standing up and said, "The minister is willing to go to the northwest to lead the troops, and I hope that the official family will give permission."

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and others also stood up one after another, expressing their willingness to go to the northwest to lead the troops.

But Zhao Zhen thought about it again and again, and it may be more reassuring to let the British public go.

Then he said, "I am very pleased that the Qing family is loyal to the country, but this matter is still bothering the British public."

Hearing this, Zhongjinghou and the others retreated.

Then Zhao Zhen handed over the matter of arranging the envoy to Han Qi and asked him to arrange the departure of the candidate as soon as possible.

After the dispersal of the dynasty, Zhao Zhen left the British Duke, Ouyang Xiu and Han Qi behind, and went to the Vertical Arch Hall to discuss.

After everyone sat down, Zhao Zhen asked the British duke, "If my Great Song Zhen starts a war with Western Xia, what are the chances of victory?"

The British Gong replied: "The confrontation between the two armies pays attention to the time, place, and people, and the minister is now in Bianjing, and he does not know much about the situation in the northwest, so he really does not dare to speak falsely."

The implication is obvious, there is really not much confidence in the victory of this war.

Of course, the British prince didn't think that Western Xia could take much advantage.

The probability is still the same as before, both lose, depending on which one will lose more.

And for the words of the British public, the people present can naturally judge it.

So skipping this question, Zhao Zhen then asked, "How many people are you going to bring with you this time."

Hearing this, the British Duke said directly: "Since it is just a precautionary measure, there is no need to transfer too many people for the time being, and it is enough to let the ministers transfer an army from the Japanese army.

The rest of the men can wait for news from the northwest, and if necessary, they will go north in time."

Zhao Zhen said: "Okay, the specific army you choose will be decided by the British duke."

Then he said to Ouyang Xiu and Han Qi, "The preparation of other grain and grass armaments will be up to the two ministers."

This matter is the job of the two of them, and Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu naturally should come down.

And just as Zhao Zhen and the others were chatting, the news about this court had already spread.

Li Hao also learned the news quickly, and Li Hao couldn't sit still.

After all, it was his father-in-law who went on the expedition, and Li Hao was a little worried that after his wife knew the news, something would go wrong because he was worried about his father.

So after the release of the government, he hurried back to the house, but it was obvious that as a general's tiger girl, Zhang Guifen's receptivity was far stronger than Li Hao imagined.

Even if he learned the news in advance, he still looked calm, as if he was used to it.

once made Li Hao think that Zhang Guifen hadn't heard the news yet, and was still worried about how to talk to her.

It wasn't until he asked Bi Ying later that Li Hao knew that Zhang Guifen already knew.

So at night, Li Hao asked Zhang Guifen, "My father-in-law is about to lead the troops to the northwest to take the town, aren't you really worried?"

And Zhang Guifen's answer surprised Li Hao: "Since I was a child, my father has gone on too many expeditions, and I can't remember how many times.

These years have been better, and there is nothing wrong at the border, so my father can stay in Bianjing.

But in the early years, my father was away all the year round, and it was rare for me to go back to Bianjing once in a few years, so I was used to it."

Hearing this, Li Hao couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "The British Mansion seems to be glorious and rich, but what is impregnated in it is the blood and tears of generations fighting on the battlefield."

However, Zhang Guifen's attitude is good, so she doesn't have to worry too much, and it's not good for your health.

But in fact, Zhang Guifen said that she was not worried, but she really waited for Li Hao to calm down and chat with Zhang Guifen.

Li Hao found that Zhang Guifen was not so calm after all, and when she spoke, she was always in a trance.

So Li Hao simply took Zhang Guifen back to the British Mansion to meet the British duchess and the couple, so that Zhang Guifen could feel at ease.

This knowing daughter is Mo Ruo's father, how can the British duchess not know their daughter's thoughts, so the British duchess pulled Zhang Guifen down to persuade them.

Li Hao accompanied the British Duke to speak in front of the court, but at this time, the British Duke was not concerned about state affairs

, but his own daughter.

I saw the British duke say, "I will definitely not be able to come back in a short time when I go to the northwest this time, and I will not be in Bianjing during this time.

It also coincided with Fen'er giving birth during this time, since ancient times, women have to pass through a ghost gate when they give birth, I just hope you can be more attentive and take care of Fen'er."

Li Hao replied: "What is my father-in-law talking about, Gui Fen is my mother-in-law, I will naturally take care of it wholeheartedly, please rest assured that my father-in-law."

After hearing this, the British public replied, "I still believe what you say, and it just so happens that your mother-in-law is at home alone during this time.

At that time, I will also ask her to go to your house more often to accompany Fen'er, and also help you relieve some pressure."

Li Hao naturally nodded yes to this, anyway, even now, his mother-in-law is very diligent in running her own house, and there is basically no difference.

Just as Li Hao was complaining in his heart, the British prince changed his words next, and what he said made Li Hao feel shocked.

"By the way, I heard that you are planning to take a concubine recently, but this is the case."

Li Hao thought that the British public was going to ask the teacher for the crime, and he didn't know how wronged he felt, after all, although he had expectations, he had never really acted.

Although this incident was indeed provoked by Zhang Guifen, it is always difficult to blame her, especially in front of her father.

So he had to admit his mistake and said, "There was indeed such a thing before, but that may be Gui Fen misunderstood me.

Now I have decided not to take a concubine, please rest assured that my father-in-law."

But the British Duke said at this time, "There is no need to be like this, I am also a man, and naturally I understand your suffering now.

I am talking to you today, not to say that you will not be allowed to take a concubine, but Fen'er is pregnant now, and it is really difficult for strangers to appear around.

So I want you to look for someone who knows the roots.

After Fen'er recovers from giving birth, if you still want to admit people into the mansion, Fen'er will naturally give you Zhang Luo at that time, and I won't say anything."

After hearing this, Li Hao really didn't know what to say, but he didn't expect that there would be an old man who didn't stop his son-in-law from finding a little wife, it seems that it is still more fragrant in ancient times.

But thinking about it, Li Hao really didn't plan to take a concubine at this time, not that he really embraced monogamy, but he really didn't meet anyone who particularly wanted to accept it.

And when my wife is pregnant, I always feel weird, and I have a sense of scumbag.

However, in the face of the British duke, Li Hao must have taken the opportunity to establish an image at this time, so he said righteously: "Father-in-law, don't worry, I have no intention of taking a concubine now, this is not prevarication with you, but my sincere words.

I just want to take care of Gui Fen now, and I will never let her suffer any grievances."

Regarding Li Hao's words, the British duke was still a little moved, and felt that his son-in-law was still good for a while.

But soon, the British Duke calmed down, after all, there are many clever people in these years, and the British Duke has not been cheated.

So the British prince thought of making an insurance policy, at least to ensure that Li Hao would not have any moths when he was not in Bianjing.

So the British Duke said, "Naturally, I have believed your word.

However, Fen'er's body now urgently needs to be taken care of, and there are many people who need it.

It's better to wait and ask your mother-in-law to transfer the people who used to take care of Fen'er in the mansion to be more shrewd and useful.

You can bring them back with you when you arrive, and thinking that having them here will also save you a lot of worry.

After Fen'er gives birth, these people can stay as long as you want, and when you don't want to stay, you will send them back, you see."

Li Hao knew in his heart that he was sending a maid to himself, obviously because he was afraid that he would be inconsistent and bully Zhang Guifen, and Zhang Guifen might be embarrassed and unwilling to spread the news, so he wanted to put some people who spread the news in his courtyard.

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As long as he really does something sorry for Zhang Guifen, the news will be transmitted to the British government immediately, and then his mother-in-law will have to come to Xingshi to ask for the guilt.

However, Li Hao really didn't plan to do anything unfortunate, and naturally he was not afraid of letting people know, and the British public was about to go on an expedition, so he should be at ease before leaving.

So Li Hao said, "That's naturally great, the maids in the Guogong Mansion have been trained very well.

I can feel much more relieved to have them take care of Gui Fen."

Seeing that Li Hao agreed, the British duchess did not waste time, and immediately asked people to call the British duchess.

Later, when the British duchess came, Zhang Guifen also came.

After listening to what the British public said, both of them looked at Li Hao for the first time, after all, Li Hao's attitude in this matter is the most important.

Li Hao naturally nodded yes at this time, saying that he agreed to this matter.

But Zhang Guifen's first reaction was to refuse, after all, her current identity is the eldest lady of the Li family.

At this time, she took someone from her mother's house and put her next to Li Hao, she felt that it was not good to do so.

And she also felt that Li Hao only agreed because of her feelings, so she opened her mouth to find a reason for Li Hao to refuse.

"Husband, when you enter this house, you have to talk to your mother-in-law first.

Otherwise, I will bring people in directly, but I am afraid that my mother-in-law will be unhappy if she finds out, or this person will not bring it first, and I will wait until I go back and ask my mother-in-law, and then I will say."

In Zhang Guifen's mind, Li Hao could directly refuse at this time, but Li Hao said, "The people in the Guogong Mansion are not those outside who don't know the details.

When I get back, I'll tell my mother, and she'll definitely agree, so let's just take it back to avoid trouble."

At this time, Zhang Guifen believed that Li Hao sincerely agreed, and she was quite moved.

And the British duchess didn't think too much about it, and since Li Hao agreed, she turned around and went to pick someone.

And the speed of this pick-up is really fast, before dark, the British duchess brought people to Li Hao to admit and ask Li Hao's opinion.

However, since Li Hao was willing to take people away, he didn't think about screening, and the British duchess probably did choose it carefully.

The other Li Hao couldn't see it for a while, but anyway, this appearance is not bad.

So when Li Hao went out, there were a few people, but when he went home, there were more than a dozen people.

On the carriage home, Li Hao said to Zhang Guifen: "It seems that Grandpa Guo really loves you, Grandpa Guo and I haven't talked about business today, and we have been talking about you."