Zhao Suo's unhappiness was almost written on his face.

If it had been another person, he would have resigned at this moment. No matter what the matter was, how could it be more important to offend the officials? If you lose the favor of the officials, you will be unlucky sooner or later.

But Zhao Zhe is a stubborn person.

Compared with ordinary people, his identity gives him a confidence that others do not have.

Several years in Hebei also cultivated his temperament of never backing down in the face of difficulties.

Of course, it can also be said that his current physical strength and power also gave him the capital not to shrink in front of the emperor.

Just like Russell, the head of the East Palace, and Chen Gui, the boss of the West Palace, when they discuss political affairs with the officials, they will never change their views and opinions because of the officials' likes and dislikes, but will do whatever they want to do.

Now Zhao Zhe feels that he also has this capital.

"Father, I have just returned from an inspection abroad and heard about Lin Ping's incident." Zhao Zhe said.

"What do you think?" Zhao Suo tried his best to calm down. To be honest, until now, he is still not used to having such a strong son.

But he also had to admit that Zhao Zhe did have the capital to speak like this in front of him.

Although he doesn't want to.

Of course, as an expert in dealing with the Liao people, it is necessary to listen to Zhao Zhe's opinion on this matter. Even if he doesn't want to, Russell and others will suggest the same thing next.

"Cui Ang was reckless in this matter." Zhao Zhe affirmed: "Capturing Guiyi City is already an unnecessary risk, and crossing the Juma River is even more thankless."

"Why do you say that?" Zhao Suo said coldly: "What Cui Ang achieved is a great victory that our Song Dynasty has not had in decades. Not only did he win Guiyi City, but he also moved the actual line of control of our Song Dynasty to the

We have advanced nearly fifty miles. What’s more important is that in the past few months, in the confrontation between our army and the Liao army, we can see that the combat effectiveness of the Liao army has deteriorated extremely seriously, and it is no match for our army at all.”

"Father, although Cui Ang's military adventure has achieved certain results, it is based on a situation that the other party did not expect at all. Once the Liao people react and start a massive counterattack, we will not be able to take any advantage at all.

Cheap. Now that the Juma River is frozen, we can still advance and retreat freely. Once next spring comes and the Juma River thaws, and we haven’t retreated, there will be a big problem." Zhao Zhe said. "Then Lin Ping went to Beijing to show weakness.

It seems to me that we are harboring evil intentions. If we really think that the Liao people are vulnerable and stay on the north bank, next year we will probably suffer a disastrous defeat."

After a pause, Zhao Zhe continued: "Based on Erchen's understanding of the Liao people, their army's combat effectiveness will definitely not be weaker than that of our Emperor's Song Imperial Army."

Zhao Suo chuckled and looked at Zhao Zhe. In his opinion, only by emphasizing the strength of the Liao people could Zhao Zhe highlight his importance and irreplaceability. This point can be seen from his belittling Cui Ang's victory this time.

It's evident.

For him, Cui Ang's military action this time exposed the Liao people's pretense of seeming to be strong. In fact, the Liao people are now becoming weak.

However, Zhao Zhe has been in Hebei for many years, and the strength of the Hebei frontier army was slowly developed under his hands. This time, all the troops Cui Ang dispatched were from the Hebei frontier army, transferred from Bianliang for rotation.

The first unit of the Fourth Army is still doing the work of escorting baggage.

It seemed that even though Cui Ang had just arrived in Hebei, he was already very aware of the gap between the Fourth Army and the Hebei frontier army.

This is Zhao Zhe's contribution and cannot be erased.

"Perhaps their army is not bad, but their commander is too ridiculous." Zhao Suo smiled and said: "You probably know what Yelu Jun, the governor of Nanjing, did?"

Zhao Zhe did not smile, but said with a stern face: "Father, in the eyes of my sons, this is just a stratagem to alienate each other. Although Xiao Yu has not been serving as the Third Secretary for a long time, his political achievements have been mediocre.

The materials required for the rotation of hundreds of thousands of troops have been prepared in an orderly manner. This year's fiscal and tax revenue has also increased steadily. More importantly, despite the cold weather, the grain transported into Bianliang from other places has increased by one percent compared with previous years.

The success is more than enough. In previous years, the price of food in Bianliang would have risen at this time, but this year, the price of food is as stable as a rock. This is inseparable from Xiao Yu's ability, and Lin Pingping did this dirty thing just to want us.

I just cut off my femur and humerus."

Zhao Suo's face darkened: "You can tell that this is a divorce plan, but I can't?"

"Of course my father can see it." Zhao Zhe said: "But there are always some fools who are stupid in reading and write letters to attack Xiao Yu. I heard that there have been dozens of memorials to impeach Xiao Yu. For these people,

My father should mercilessly demote them out of the capital and let them go to the north wind army to enjoy the breeze, or go to the south to collect wine taxes, so that their minds can clear up."

"How can the censor be guilty of what he said when he heard about the incident!" Zhao Suo said unhappily: "Furthermore, it is not unreasonable for them to impeach this matter. The third wife of the Xiao family, a lady of the family, ran away to hang out in the army.

How decent is it? If she hadn't gone to the army, how could Ye Lujun have carried out this clumsy plan?"

Zhao Zhe was speechless. Regarding this matter, even if he wanted to defend Xiao Yu, he couldn't. In his heart, he complained that Xiao Yu had indulged his own girl and caused such a thing.

"My son, I still suggest that we accept it as soon as we can." After a moment of silence, Zhao Zhe said: "Cui Ang should withdraw the troops that crossed the Juma River. Only in this way can we ensure the results gained this time. As for the occupied lands, villages and towns,

In my eyes, it doesn’t have much value.”

"According to your statement, Guiyi City has also been abandoned?" Zhao Suo said coldly.

Zhao Zhe nodded: "Father, if we, the Song Dynasty, are preparing for a large-scale war with the Liao Kingdom, then occupying Guiyi City is a good thing and has a fulcrum for progress. If we haven't done it yet

If we are ready for an all-out war with the Liao people, Guiyi City will become a burden to us. It will be too difficult to defend Guiyi City. The logistical transportation alone will be enough to make us miserable."

"In this case, Cui Ang spent nearly two years of Hebei Road's reserves fighting these battles, and what have we gained?" Zhao Suo was a little angry: "Return empty-handed?"

"No, we let the Liao people see the combat effectiveness of our Imperial and Song armies. We rescued tens of thousands of the people of the Imperial Song Dynasty who were kidnapped by the Liao people a few years ago. We also let the Han people in Yanyun and other places see our Emperor's army.

The Song Dynasty definitely has the strength to defeat the Liao people, and these are our gains." Zhao Zhe said.

After staring at Zhao Zhe for a long time, Zhao Suo waved his hand: "Okay, I understand what you are thinking. After you get down, go and get rid of that Lin Ping. It's not okay to let him cause trouble in Bianliang all the time."

Zhao Zhe nodded: "Yes."

"Also, you now know that things in Kaifeng Mansion are complicated enough. Regarding the rotation of the Fourth Army, I have asked King Chu to take charge of it. After you go down, hand over this errand and make a good handover with your elder brother.

Bar!"

Zhao Zhe was shocked: "Father, the rotation between the Fourth Army and the Northern Frontier Army is no small matter. My eldest brother is not familiar with military affairs and does not know the situation on the Hebei Road."

"He is a prince. He doesn't understand. Don't the officials under his command also understand? He only needs to take charge of the overall situation. Is it possible that he, the King of Chu, still needs to do everything personally?" Zhao Suo said impatiently: "You

You have so many part-time jobs that you are too busy to keep up. Your mother has been ill for more than ten days, did you know?"

Zhao Zhe was startled: "I don't know! I will go to see my empress right now."

Zhao Suo snorted coldly: "Your mother's illness is almost healed. Humph, your eldest brother still knows how to go to Daxiangguo Temple to bathe and fast. It's good for you that you didn't know until now."

Zhao Zhe took a deep breath. He heard clearly what Zhao Suo meant. He was too negligent. Zhao Suo used this as an excuse to deprive him of some of his powers, leaving him speechless.

.

One unfilial act was enough to cause great damage to King Jing's reputation.

Zhao Zhe left Yanfu Palace somewhat unhappy.

"Concubine Xian, who do you think is more outstanding among our two sons?" Zhao Suo asked while drinking the warm white fungus soup brought by Concubine Xian.

Concubine Xian was startled. She did not dare to answer such a question.

"The official family, His Royal Highness the King of Chu and His Highness the King of Jing, are all outstanding, and they are all the leaders of the country!" She said vaguely.

Zhao Suo chuckled, scooped a spoonful of white fungus into the mouth of Princess Changle who had just woken up, and asked with a smile: "Changle, who do you think is better, the eldest brother or the second brother?"

Princess Changle blinked her eyes, thought for a while and said: "Father, my daughter likes her eldest brother."

"Why?" Zhao Suo asked.

"Every time the eldest brother comes to the palace, he will bring me some fun and delicious food! He also smiles and is willing to play with Changle!" Changle said: "The second brother is different. Changle sees that he is a little bit different.

Scared, he always has a straight face! Every time Changle calls him, he just nods at me."

"Officials, don't listen to Changle's nonsense. King Jing is away from home all year round. To Changle, King Jing is just a stranger. She only met King Jing after he returned to Bianliang, so naturally he is not very affectionate." Concubine Xian.

I don’t want to offend King Jing, who is now blushing purple. If these words today reach King Jing’s ears, it will definitely offend King Jing. If King Jing gains power in the future, I’m afraid that the days of Changle will be terrible.

It would be difficult.

"The feeling of the little baby is still very accurate. The second child is indeed a little indifferent to family affection." Zhao Suo put down the soup bowl and said calmly.
Chapter completed!