The cold rain was falling, and the rainwater flowed down from the eaves, dripping, dripping, splashing on the ground, rapid and powerful, seeming to beat the heart. The Imperial Guards stood in the corridor under the eaves, solemn and silent.
Wei Liaoweng, the privy envoy and Minister of War, entered the imperial study and discovered that in addition to the Prime Minister Zhen Dexiu, there were many ministers and generals gathered there, including many military generals, and they were all commanders of the frontier armies.
Among them were Liu Kezhuang and Zeng Ji from the Propaganda Department.
And Zhao Hong, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, was lost in thought with his back to the miserable wind and drizzle outside the window.
Wei Liaoweng was shocked. It seems that the emperor is going to make a northern expedition.
Several more ministers crept in. Dong Songchen stepped forward and whispered something in Zhao Hong's ear. Zhao Hong then turned around and returned to the royal table to sit down.
"Dear ministers, you are all here. I would like to posthumously make Yue Fei King of the North, with the posthumous title of "Wu Zhong". Yue Fei's eldest son Yue Yun and his general Zhang Xian were posthumously granted the title of Zhongshu Ling, with the posthumous title of "Wu Yong". You all thought that how?"
In the fourth year of Chunxi reign of Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty, Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty ordered Taichang Temple to draft a posthumous title for Yue Fei. He initially proposed a posthumous title of "Zhongmin", and the following year it was finally determined to be "Wumu".
In the fourth year of Jiatai reign of Ningzong of the Song Dynasty, Yue Fei was posthumously named King of E by Ningzong of the Song Dynasty and was given the posthumous title of Grand Master.
The highest posthumous title of a civil servant in the Song Dynasty was "Wenzheng". The posthumous title of Fan Zhongyan who was named in Qing Dynasty was "Wenzheng", and he was known as Fan Wenzhenggong in the world. The same is true for Sima Guang, who has mixed reputations and reputations in the world. The famous Wang Anshi's posthumous title is just "Wen", and I don't know why.
The highest posthumous title for military generals in the Song Dynasty was "Wuzhong". Now the emperor wants to posthumously designate Yue Fei as the Northern King, with the posthumous title "Wuzhong". It can be said that he respects Yue Fei abnormally, which is really enviable and shocking.
Envy is envy, and shock is shock. Yue Fei was originally wronged, and the two previous emperors have overturned the verdict. It is understandable that he will pursue a posthumous title today.
"Your Majesty is wise, and I have no objections."
The generals and civil servants nodded in agreement.
"I thank you all!"
Zhao Hong said solemnly, feeling relieved.
On the matter of Yue Fei, the emperor and his ministers finally agreed. It can be seen that Yue Fei's injustice is made clear to everyone.
All the ministers returned the gift with their hands in hand.
The emperor respects Yue Fei, and I'm afraid there may be more to come.
"Han Jianzhou was loyal to the country and determined to go to the Northern Expedition. Unfortunately, he did not know people well, so he was killed by the traitor Shi Miyuan. The Jin people said that he was loyal to the country and was wrong in seeking his own life. It is extremely appropriate."
After talking about Yue Fei, Zhao Hong's topic turned to Han Jingzhou.
"Drawing up the decree, Han Jianzhou is posthumously named the King of Wei County, with the posthumous title of "Wu Yong". The posthumous title of Shi Miyuan is "Miao Chou." The rebellious officials and traitors will not be forgiven for their heinous crimes, and they will die unjustly!"
Zhao Hong said angrily, and the ministers were shocked again.
Zhen Dexiu shook his head secretly. What Zhao Hong did was tantamount to bringing infamy to the Empress Dowager Yang Guizhi of the Song Dynasty. This approach is too direct.
However, looking at Zhao Hong's solemn and solemn appearance, it was difficult for him to stop him.
The emperor went on a rampage without any selfish motives. What did it have to do with him?
"Draft the decree to recover Qin Hui's posthumous title of "King Shen" and restore it to Miao Chou; to regain Zhang Jun's title of King Xun, and change the posthumous title of "Zhonglie" to "Mou Chou"; to change the posthumous title of "Zhongjing" to Miao Chou. Ugly. The Propaganda Department reported this in the newspaper to make sure that everyone in the world knows about it!"
Zhao Hong carefully explained Liu Kezhuang and Zeng Ji from the Propaganda Department.
"I obey the order!"
Liu Kezhuang and Zeng Ji received the order together.
In the twenty-fifth year of Zhao Gou's reign in Shaoxing, Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, Qin Hui died of illness at the age of 66. He was posthumously given to King Shen with the posthumous title of Zhongxian. In the second year of Kaixi's reign, Emperor Ningzong of the Song Dynasty seized his royal title and changed his posthumous title to You Chou. In the first year of Jiading, after the treacherous prime minister Shi Miyuan came to power, Qin Hui's royal titles and posthumous titles were restored.
Now, this "number one traitor and prime minister in the world" who is clever with words, flatters his master, steals the power of the country, and tortures the people, is about to be beaten back to his original form by Zhao Hong.
The legal net is wide open, sparse and not leaking. At the same time, Qin Hui's two accomplices, Zhang Jun and Wan Qixi, were also settled by Qiu Hou and could not escape their fate.
Miao: The name and reality are refreshing, which is called Miao; hurting others and covering up the virtuous is called Miao; covering benevolence and hurting the good is called Miao. The posthumous title of Miao Chou is quite appropriate.
The emperor's intention of pursuing and belittling could not be more obvious.
Everything is just to build momentum for the Northern Expedition. Everything is to mobilize the world!
"My lords, this is something I wrote, all based on my feelings. The Propaganda Department will publish it in the newspaper. You all can read it and express your opinions."
After Zhao Hong finished speaking, he nodded, and Dong Songchen picked up a few pieces of paper and distributed them.
"Since ancient times, emperors have ruled the world. They have always lived in China to control the barbarians, and the barbarians have lived outside to serve China. It is unheard of to say that the barbarians live in China and control the world..."
China lives inside to control the barbarians, and the barbarians live outside to serve China!
Yu Jie looked at it and his blood was already in full swing.
Without the Northern Expedition to take back the Central Plains, how could China stay inside?
...At this time, the fate of heaven is circulating, the energy of the Central Plains is strong, and among the billions of trillions, a saint will be born to drive away the barbarians, restore China, establish principles and disciplines, and save the people.
...The people are at peace, the food is sufficient, the soldiers are more skilled, and they can control the strings and arrows. I look at the people of the Central Plains, who have been without a master for a long time, and I feel deeply guilty. I respectfully accept the mandate of Heaven and do not dare to feel safe. I want to send troops to the north to drive away the barbarians, save the people from ruin, and restore the dignity of Han officials..."
Meng Gong felt sweat dripping from his forehead and couldn't help but shout "Okay".
Drive out the barbarians and restore China!
Isn’t this the ideal that their generation strives for?
...Concerned that the people do not know what they are doing, they will do it for me. If the family goes north, they are still in deep trouble. Therefore, I first warn the people: Wherever the king's master comes, the people should not avoid it. My orders are solemn, and no offense will be committed. Those who return to me will be safe in China forever, and those who betray me will escape beyond the Great Wall...
For example, Khitan and Semu, although they are not of the Chinese race, but they are born in the same world between heaven and earth, are able to understand etiquette and justice, and are willing to be subjects, they are no different from those raised by people in Zhongxia. Therefore, I would like to inform you, Xiangyi knows..."
The generals were all excited, and the civil servants all looked solemn.
Emperor, the Northern Expedition is finally about to begin!
Since the Song Dynasty moved south, the Song Dynasty had sent troops to the north all the time, but Yuan Jia was hasty and returned without success. I wonder if we can "restore China" this time?
"Your Majesty, the Northern Expedition is a major national event and the relationship is fundamental. Have you already decided?"
Zaisuke Zhendexiu couldn't help but asked first.
This was a statement with such sharp and majestic words that it made his blood boil. Coupled with the fact that Zun Yue Fei was demoted to Qin Hui earlier, the emperor was building momentum for going north.
"Your Majesty, you are right. I have already made my decision. This memorandum of crusade against heaven is only a first draft. You several ministers will discuss it to see what needs to be revised. There is plenty of time, so don't worry."
Zhao Hong nodded and said warmly.
The soldiers and horses have not moved, but the food and grass have gone first. The war is all about logistics. The Northern Expedition with an army of 200,000 to 300,000 people requires an astronomical amount of food, grass and baggage, and all need to be properly prepared.
The generals looked at each other with enthusiasm.
Do not worry? They can't wait!
"Does Your Majesty want to use troops against the Kingdom of Jin to restore the ancestral land of the Three Capitals?"
"Your Majesty, will the northwest frontier army also join the war?"
Wei Liaoweng, who was involved in political affairs, and Zou Yinglong asked him one after another.
Yu Jie, Cao Youwen and others were silent. They had talked with Zhao Hong and already knew that the emperor wanted to send troops to Lianghe, but they didn't know the specific situation.
"My dear lords, you are right. Our army is going to make a northern expedition and first recover the land of the two rivers, including the sixteen states of Yanyun that have been dreamed of by generations of Song people."
In the astonished eyes of all the civil servants, Zhao Hong waved his hand, and the imperial army removed the screen, and a large table appeared behind it, with a huge sand table on the table.
This kind of sand table is composed of several pieces and is easy to carry and observe, which is very good.
"Your Majesty, this is...a sand table of two rivers terrain!"
Zhao Hong led the ministers to the sand table. Wei Liaoweng looked at the sand table in front of him with shock in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, this is really... shocking!"
During the Northern Expedition to the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, Zhen Dexiu's heart was pounding.
""The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun are battlegrounds for military strategists of all dynasties, and they are also the natural barrier for the Central Plains Dynasty to resist the invasion of nomads. Since Shi Jingtang ceded Yanyun to the Khitan, there was no danger to defend north and east of the Yellow River, and it was exposed to the threat of the Khitan. For more than a hundred years, the Khitan, Jurchen, and Mongolia repeatedly went south to invade the Central Plains. So much so that there was Tan Yuan's alliance and Jingkang's shame. "
Zhao Hong pointed to the Sixteen States of Yanyun on the sand table and said in a deep voice.
Zhao Hong's words made all the ministers nod, and Wei Liaoweng immediately followed.
"What your Majesty said is absolutely true. The land of Yanyun has always been an important grain-producing area in the north, and it is also the main source of taxes and soldiers. Most of the hundreds of thousands of Han troops in the Tatar army are Han people from Lianghe. . From a strategic point of view, the land of Yanyun has extremely huge economic value and can provide the Tatars with strong financial support and military supplies."
He raised his head and looked at Zhao Hong and asked solemnly:
"Does Your Majesty want to seize the two rivers in one fell swoop, seize the sixteen states of Yanyun, and put an end to the Tatars' thoughts once and for all?"
Under the gazes of all the ministers, Zhao Hong nodded and took the matter seriously.
"War is about logistics. The Tatars are scattered in Mobei. People do not farm or weave, and the land has no other products. Daily necessities such as pots, cauldrons, needlework, weapons, and armor need to be cast in the Central Plains. Seizing the two rivers will cut off the Tatars. Logistics and supplies. Don’t forget that the Tatars are the most serious concern of the Song Dynasty, not the Jin people who are still hanging on."
In doing so, he wanted to cut off the Tatars' retreat, cut off the Tatars' sources of troops and tax supplies in the two rivers, restore the old lands of the Central Plains Dynasty in one fell swoop, and first establish themselves in an invincible position.
All the ministers nodded, understanding the emperor's intention.
Without the material supplies from the Central Plains, Mongolia has returned to a single and fragile nomadic economy, and the food, grass, weapons, armor and even civilian needs for war will be greatly reduced. Without logistical support, civil war among the Mongolian tribes would probably follow.
"Your Majesty, is this sand table accurate?"
Meng Gong looked at the sand table with fascination, as if he were looking at his first love.
Lianghe was not yet under the rule of the Song Dynasty, so there would be no deviation in such an exquisite sand table, right?
"The sand table is accurate and roughly the same as on the ground. This sand table is hard to come by, but the sacrifice and bloodshed of countless of my lurking soldiers is extremely precious!"
Zhao Hong's words made all the ministers suddenly realize and they all nodded.
It seems that the emperor has already made plans for this national war. Otherwise, where would the enemy's military information come from?
Only now did all the officials understand that what the emperor had done today in considering the crusade and demoting Qin Hui was to arouse the common hatred of the soldiers and civilians of the Song Dynasty, and to guide domestic public opinion to wholeheartedly support the Northern Expedition.
I just don’t know when this Northern Expedition will be scheduled? How to proceed?
"Your Majesty, in this national war, Your Majesty wants both east and west to advance together, and both wings to fly together."
Cao Youwen looked at the sand table and frowned in deep thought.
"Your Majesty, how can you allow others to snore on the side of the bed? Why not destroy the Kingdom of Jin first, and then restore the two rivers?"
Yu Jie asked the same question as Li Tang and others.
"The trapped beast in the Jin Kingdom's cage, if pushed too hastily, will fall into a fierce battle, and the gains will not be worth the losses. The important thing is that the most important problem for us in the Song Dynasty is the Tatars, and we cannot just watch the two rivers transport troops and taxes for them, and use them to bite back I am the Song Dynasty. Therefore, it is urgent to regain the two rivers."
Zhao Hong spoke word by word.
The Jin Kingdom only has the land of Henan, which is not worth mentioning. The city must be besieged, and the poor enemy should not be pursued. When the country is destroyed and the family is destroyed, the army is forced to use troops. I don’t know how many soldiers will be killed or injured?
Also, where is his long-legged Wan Yanchun now?
The Song Dynasty wanted to use troops against the Jin Kingdom, how should she deal with it?
