Sima Guang walked into the familiar Chongzheng Hall.

His body has not fully recovered, and riding out of the city today has consumed too much energy.

Therefore, he stood on the temple, his body swaying somewhat.

But he still persisted, standing stubbornly and upright.

He was telling other people - I was just sick once, I have recovered, and I can continue to assist the emperor!

With a sound of music.

The little figure of the emperor appeared from the back of the palace, surrounded by his imperial equipment and female officials.

Then he went up to the palace and sat on the throne.

"Keep Sir Sima waiting!" The emperor's voice was still as tender, gentle and full of care as before.

"Feng Jing, go quickly and give Mr. Sima a seat and tea..."

"only!"

So, a chair was placed behind Sima Guang, and a cup of hot tea was served.

After Sima Guang thanked him, he slowly sat down.

"Young Master is my great minister who was left behind by the imperial examination. He is a famous person in the world and his body is about to expire. Why do you keep writing letters for trivial matters?"

Sima Guang was stunned for a moment as he listened.

A small thing?

In the eyes of the emperor, this is just a trivial matter?

He immediately said: "Your Majesty, the military is a major matter for the country, the place of life and death, how can it be a small matter?"

"I hope your Majesty will be aware of this!"

Just listen to the official saying sincerely from the throne: "What Mr. Sima said is very true... I was indignant..."

"The so-called lion fights the rabbit, so it should be done with all your strength!"

"I will definitely remember the public's advice, face Jiaozhi squarely, and go all out!"

The tone and tone of the official's speech are very similar to the way students listen carefully in school.

This made Sima Guang a little stunned.

"That's not what I meant," he said quickly.

If officials misinterpret his meaning like this...

Sima Guang seemed to have seen the terrifying scene of a large number of Western Army elites, mobilized by the imperial edict, converging on Guangnan West Road from various roads along the border.

He suddenly had a chill!

How much food will it cost?

Sima Guang said: "What I mean is..."

"It is true that Jiaozhi is wrong, but it is also a deadly weapon... the saint has no choice but to use it..."

"Qifu, once the army moves, countless amounts of food and grass will be consumed..."

"Today the suffering of the people in the world has been severe... May your Majesty think of all the people in the world and temporarily calm down the wrath of thunder..."

Sima Guang said, and then said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty may not know... Since the middle of the Tang Dynasty, the vassal towns have been domineering, and it has been extended to the Five Dynasties. The heroes have competed, and the nine states have been divided and defeated. The soldiers have devoured each other, and the people have been devastated. To this day, the image of

It’s only been a hundred years…”

"Fortunately, I, Taizu of the Song Dynasty, received the order of heaven to wipe out the heroes and bring glory to Jingzuo. Taizong succeeded him and conquered Juexun! Then all the traces of Yu the Great were traced to the Song Dynasty. So he cultivated literature and martial arts, rested with the people, and the people

From birth to death, there is no war! Officials abide by the law, and the people live in peace and prosperity. So the chickens crow, the dogs bark, and whips and fires look at each other. It can be said to be the ultimate peace, which has been rare since ancient times..."

"If war breaks out again now, if the war continues and wars happen one after another, what will happen to the people? What will happen to the common people?"

Sima Guang finished speaking in one breath and felt a little breathless.

The official on the throne seemed to have noticed this and gave instructions to the chamberlain beside him.

Then one of the ministers came forward, patted Sima Guang's back gently, and asked him if he needed an imperial doctor?

Naturally, Sima Guang flatly refused - he was going to ask for an imperial doctor after just a few words in front of the emperor? Once word got out, he would have to become an official.

And this is something he doesn't want to do anyway.

because……

The emperor on the throne is still young and still needs his assistance. He needs him to tell the emperor - what is a scholar-official!?

Because there are too many villains in this city.

He needed Sima Guang to tell the emperor what the real scholar-bureaucrats of the Song Dynasty were like?

Sima Guang just raised his head and stared at the young official sitting on the high throne, waiting for his answer.

Just listen to the official saying: "What Mr. Sima said is indeed true!"

"I, inheriting the teachings of Huang Kao, and following the etiquette and teachings of the saints... should cultivate literature and practice martial arts, and live in the world..."

"But this time it was Jiaozhi who took the initiative to invade!"

"Soldiers are deadly weapons, and saints must use them as a last resort!"

"But I heard that the ancient saint kings made five soldiers to ward off violence, kill evil, and protect the people and their families!"

"If only Jiaozhi invades the invaders, and I, the Song Dynasty, cannot punish..."

"Doesn't this encourage all barbarians from all over the world to invade?"

"There are police in all directions, barbarians are invading each other...the world is collapsing, just before our eyes!"

When Zhao Xu was in modern times, he had already learned how to talk to people and talk to ghosts.

Therefore, he pretended to be sensible and filial in front of the Empress Dowager, and pretended to be a good son in front of the Empress Dowager Xiang.

The same is true in front of ministers.

He hinted at Han Jiang's posthumous honor and family glory.

He chose all the sons and grandsons of Mr. Lu to be by his side.

He promoted all three sons of Yanda to be his close ministers, and he constantly cared about and expressed condolences to Professor Miao.

In short, he is what kind of king the ministers need him to be.

Just like at this moment, in front of Sima Guang, he played the image of the king that Sima Guang hoped for.

A young king who is good at accepting advice, kind-hearted, and follows etiquette.

In this way, he can not only get the support of Sima Guang.

He could also ask Sima Guang to help him do things and endorse him.

As a result, Sima Guang suddenly became speechless.

Because what Zhao Xu said is indeed correct and makes sense.

Moreover, even Sima Guang admitted that it was indeed wrong for the Jiaozhi people to take the initiative to invade.

The current reactions of the two palaces and the ruling and opposition parties are normal.

Therefore, Sima Guang could only take a deep breath and continue to persuade: "What your Majesty said is true!"

"I just heard that when Shun was in power in the past, there were some Miao who refused to obey, and Yu was about to attack them. Shun said: No, practicing martial arts without great virtue is unethical! After practicing for three years, I was able to dance with my cadres, and some Miao were killed.

Clothes!"

"May your Majesty follow the way of a saint, practice education and accumulate virtue, and Jiaozhi will naturally be in awe..."

Zhao Xu sighed: "But Beilu knows about this..."

"If I invade a bandit from Cochin, I won't be able to punish... once the northern and western bandits join forces..."

"Therefore, it's not that I don't want to stop the troops, but I really have to use them!"

I played the Allies Surprise Card, Mr. Sima, how will you respond?

Zhao Xu was very curious about this.

Sima Guang swallowed!

This was exactly what troubled him most about this matter.

Among contemporary patients with severe Liaophobia, apart from the two palaces in the palace, Sima Guang is the most severe one.

It can be said that if the Liao people just shouted at the border, Sima Guang in Bianjing would be shocked!

Sima Guang could only bite the bullet and persuaded: "Your Majesty, there is actually a way that does not require fighting..."

"As long as the King of Jiaozhi is willing to send an envoy to apologize, and at the same time hand over the culprit of the invasion..."

"I want to too..." Zhao Xu sighed falsely: "But what if Jiaozhi doesn't want to?"

"This is the reason why I sent Mr. Zhang to go south, and also asked Di Yong to lead the army south!"
To be continued...