Chapter 684

Zhao Xu didn't return to Chenpi and quickly arrived at the Chuigong Hall.

Master Zhong was already waiting, wearing armor, with square face and a look of a look.

"My teacher Zhong Shizhong met with the official family." As soon as Zhao Xu entered the door, Zhong Shizhong knelt on one knee and said in a deep voice.

Zhao Xu waved his hand and said, "Zhongqing's family is free from gifts, sit down, tangerine peel, and serve tea."

"Thank you, the official family." Mr. Zhong responded naked and sat down on the chair below, making a respectful expression.

After Zhao Xu sat down, he said, "I won't talk nonsense. You know everything. Tell me what you think."

Zhong Shizhong stood up again and said, "When I returned to the official family, I was thinking all the way. I believe that the so-called Guangnan West Road in Dali is only more than a hundred miles. I sent cavalry to surround Tokyo, and then divided into three groups to block the important roads. It can be solved in one month!"

Zhao Xu looked surprised and said, "The Privy Council and the Ministry of War plan to directly attack the Gao family and wipe out all military forces of the Gao family. Do you don't agree?"

Zhong Shizhong lowered his head slightly and said, "Officials, I believe that it took a long time to wipe out the Gao family and it was easy to anger the various factions of Dali. It would be better to resolve everything in Tokyo, the Dali Kingdom. With the strong army of our Great Song Dynasty, we forced their factions to compromise. Finally, the Thirteenth Highness supervised the country and slowly planned it. One day, the Dali Kingdom wrote a letter to request the withdrawal of the country's name and naturalization of our Great Song Dynasty."

Zhao Xu analyzed and considered in his heart.

The core of the plan of the Privy Council and the Ministry of War is to kill the chicken and scare the monkeys and suppress the entire Dali country. The advantage is that it will be immediate, and the disadvantage is that it will be endless troubles. The plan of the Zodiac is to boil the frogs in warm water and slowly make it happen. The advantage is that it does not take too much effort to achieve the greatest victory at the lowest cost.

Zhao Xu thought silently for a while and said, "What you said is reasonable. I will not set limits for you here. When you go to Guangnan to prepare for war, our strategic intention is very clear. As long as this does not deviate, the specific marching strategy will be based on you. I will help you to make peace with the Privy Council and the Ministry of War."

Mr. Zhong was stunned and didn't know how to reply.

When the generals sent troops outside, the court had to control the slightest movement. How could he delegate power so much? Besides, the Ministry of War, the Privy Council, the Political Affairs Hall, and the court could agree?

Zhao Xu took the tea from Chenpi and looked at Zhong Shizhong and said, "In addition to the 50,000 on the surface, there will be support from all walks of life, and the troops can be mobilized are about 100,000. I have asked the Ministry of Revenue to raise food and grass, and will arrive within a month. Zhao Si is the commander and you are the pioneer. This is for Zhao Si to supervise the country in the future. The main military operations are yours, and if you fail, the blame is yours, you understand?"

Master Zhong raised his hand and said in a deep voice: "I understand."

Zhao Xu nodded and said, "I want to give you a few things. First, we must be quick, accurate and ruthless in the actions of Dali. We must have both great righteousness and fierce solutions, and we must not delay it. Second, we do not have to pay attention to other people's intervention in you. With the Privy Council and the Ministry of War, our will will also be issued through the Privy Council. Third, in addition, for the four routes near Guangnan Road, the Privy Council and the Ministry of War will take the opportunity to rectify, and you will be the imperial envoy to attack the marshal and assist from the side. You will do whatever you do on Hedong Road and do whatever you want on Guangnan Road. When you encounter something, you must deal with it quickly and neatly. In this regard, if there is any problem, you will push it to Zhao Si. The 'Military Reform' matter has made contributions and no demerits."

Master Zhong didn't think about this level and said in a deep voice again: "I will receive the order."

Zhao Xu put down the teacup and said, "You are a joint recommendation by the Privy Council and the Ministry of War. I personally commanded you to the side. I trust your abilities and character very much. Leave this matter to you. After you come back, there will be a place for you in the three camps outside the capital."

Master Zhong's expression changed slightly and he said in a deep voice: "I will definitely not let down the holy grace!"

"Chenpi, I'll send it to Zhongqing's family on my behalf." Zhao Xu picked up the teacup again and said.

Master Zhong moved his expression slightly and said, "I will leave."

His face was ashamed, but he was surprised. Just passed by like this?

Only then did I realize that the court and the government are really different from before.

Chenpi accompanied Master Chun to the Chuan Hall and walked out of the palace.

It was getting late, and there were not many people on the road, only the lights in the direction of the Zhengshi Hall not far away were clearly visible.

"Zen General Manager." Suddenly, the tangerine peel in front turned her head and looked at Zhong Shizhong with a smile.

Mr. Zhong stepped forward calmly and said, "What advice do you have for the high official?"

Chen Pi waved the person behind him and glanced around again. Seeing Wuren, she smiled and said, "Mr. Zhong, some words are not something that a villain should say?"

Master Zhong didn’t know the special status of tangerine peel and said, “The high-ranking official has something to say, even if he speaks bluntly, the lower-ranking official listens with scruples.”

Chen Pi hurriedly bowed and said, "The villain dare not. That's right. The Gao family and Yang family of Dali State rebelled against ethics and deceived the emperor and usurped the throne, and were unforgivable. First, it was to be a righteous morality and second, it was to stabilize the hearts of the people. The villain believed that these people would not be redeemed by death."

Mr. Zhong is not a fool, nor is his brother, Zhong Jianzhong, seemingly dull, but on the contrary, he is keen and suddenly catches some, get closer, and whispers: "What is the high-ranking official meant to take the opportunity to eradicate the powerful ministers of Dali?"

Chenpi also leaned over and whispered more and more: "Eliminate evil things."

"The lower official understands." Master Zhong said with a serious expression.

He didn't know where it seemed that it was tangerine peel talking, but in fact, tangerine peel was just a sound tube, something that the officials of Chuigong Hall could not speak explicitly.

"Please, please." Chenpi took a step back and raised her hand to signal.

"Please ask for it." Zhong Shizhong also took a step back and signaled Chenpi to leave first.

The two of them looked as usual and continued to move forward, as if they were not as they were talking just now.

At this time, the Privy Council was brightly lit.

Zhang Dun and Zhang Qiong were having supper while playing chess and chatting.

They are all rigorous people. This kind of thing will not happen in the past. They are really too busy and tired. They need to rest and change their minds.

That is, the two brothers can relax here.

Zhang Feng ate buns and drank hot tea and said, "Zhong Master will come to see me tomorrow. It is not difficult for Dali Kingdom to deal with it. The difficult thing is the follow-up. Since the Han and Tang Dynasties, there has never been a successful conquest. Taizu cut the river and ruled for more than a hundred years, which is not without a reason."

The scope of the Dali Kingdom is basically the territory of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom. The Central Plains dynasty taught many bloody lessons here. When Zhao Kuangyin was founded, he designated Dali Kingdom as a "non-demand country" and "grabbed the river and ruled it".

Zhang Dun, like Zhang Feng, was still making a move and said: "It's all different from the past, but nothing more than a problem of means. Judging from the current situation of domestic chaos in Dali, it's not difficult. What I'm worried about is Lu Huiqing."

Zhang Qi looked at the chessboard, nodded thoughtfully, and said, "Qingtang and other places have been lost for hundreds of years. Even if they are retrieved, it is difficult to gain a foothold. It still needs to be slowly planned. We can trust Lu Huiqing's ability, it depends on his thoughts."
Chapter completed!