After they were full of wine and meat, Gao Kan counted the money and rewarded the waiter. He explained to Lin Chong and Lu Zhi that they were busy with their own affairs, and they made an appointment to meet again another day, so they went their separate ways.
Gao Kan and Yang Zhi were confused, but they were not in a hurry.
The two of them were walking freely on the street, and Gao Kan was observing the visitors. Business in the Song Dynasty was prosperous, with merchants and tourists coming and going in an endless stream.
Everywhere on the street, there are wine shops, teahouses, foot shops, and even various stalls and storytellers.
Duan, the pavilions and pavilions are facing each other in the distance, and the sound of flutes and drums is endless all night long.
Along the way, Gao Kan saw such a prosperous scene, but Gao Kan was worried.
In just a few months, the Jin army will march south to Bianliang City. By then, the entire city of Tokyo will be in panic.
Everything at this moment will be reduced to nothing overnight, and the Song Dynasty will also face unprecedented humiliation. However, with his current ability, he is completely unable to change this upcoming disaster.
The more I thought about it, the more panicked I became, and I couldn't help but sigh: "It's such a grand scene, but I don't know if we will have the chance to see it again in the future."
Yang Zhi, who was silently following behind him, couldn't help but ask after hearing this: "Why did the young master say this?"
Gao Kan turned back to look at him and asked instead of answering.
"Brother Yang, our ancestor Yang Linggong once led the generals of the Yang family to fight against the Khitans of the Liao Kingdom to protect the people of the Song Dynasty, leaving behind a beautiful story that has been praised for thousands of years. Now, although the Liao Kingdom was annihilated by the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom in one fell swoop, The traitorous intention of the foreign invaders to invade our Song Dynasty has not been completely eliminated. If one day, foreign enemies invade, how should I deal with myself?"
"Although he is not one ten thousandth as good as our ancestors, I am willing to use my seven-foot body to serve the country and kill the enemy!"
Without hesitation, Yang Zhi said decisively with a cold light in his eyes.
Hearing this, Gao Kan praised: "Well, Brother Yang is indeed worthy of the honor of his ancestors after Yang Linggong!"
"Why did the young master sigh like this suddenly?" Yang Zhi asked doubtfully.
"Today, the Daojun Emperor has formed an alliance with the Jin Kingdom, destroyed the Liao Dynasty and returned to his homeland, and the Song Dynasty is celebrating its peak. Who dares to invade?"
Hearing this, Gao Kan shook his head and said: "The Song Dynasty only appeared to be prosperous on the surface, but in fact it was weak on the outside and empty on the inside. Brother Yang once served in the army, so I must have a better idea of the combat power of the Song army than I do."
"Originally, the Jin Kingdom may have been unknown and was also wary of the Song Army. However, this time the two armies joined forces to destroy the Liao. Although the Khitan was destroyed, all the Song Army's wealth was lost to the Jin Army."
Having said this, Gao Kan paused for a moment, stopped and stared at Yang Zhi with burning eyes.
"If the Jin army marched southward, how could the Song Dynasty defend itself against the enemy?"
Yang Zhi was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes revealed a look of deep panic.
"Song and Jin had a maritime alliance. They were allies. How dare Jin Guoan betray his trust?"
Sure enough, everyone in the Song Dynasty had such naive ideas.
The country's stability is pinned on a piece of paper and the so-called "faith".
However, this cannot be blamed on Song people like Yang Zhi. Since ancient times, etiquette and justice have been the priority in the Central Plains, and trustworthiness is something that is engraved in the bones of most people from birth.
However, the Jin Kingdom was different. They were Jurchens and uncivilized barbarians.
What is the difference between being loyal to a barbarian and seeking skin from a tiger?
Shaking his head and laughing, Gao Kan couldn't help but said: "Jurchen Hulu, wearing hair and drinking blood, how can there be any faith?"
"We, the Song Dynasty, are located in the Central Plains, with rich products and a lot of people. However, the Jurchen land is bitter, cold and barren, with very few products. If we can't beat them, we will naturally be respectful. Once I am weak and he is strong, he will definitely show his fangs!"
Yang Zhi felt his head swell after listening to Gao Kan's words.
Although he has been practicing martial arts since he was a child and has read many military books, he still doesn't know much about these things.
But deep down in his heart, he knew that what Gao Kan said was not scaremongering, but something that might actually happen, or even very likely happen soon.
Because he once served as a general of the Song Army and knew what Song soldiers were like.
Not to mention the Jin man, even if he knew that the enemy looked like this, he would completely ignore him and send troops to attack without hesitation.
But what if you know?
The Song Dynasty valued literature over military affairs, and the Song army's weakness was not something that happened in a day or two. With his weak words, he probably didn't even have a place to tell the truth.
Thinking of this, Yang Zhi couldn't help but sigh: "I only hope that your majesty can make a clear judgment and prevent the slightest mistakes, and that the important officials in the court can wake up in time. Please remind your majesty."
"Brother Yang has heard a saying, it is better to ask for others than to ask for yourself. Instead of placing hope on illusory things, it is better to prepare early. Even if you cannot change the overall situation, at least you have some power. When things change in the future, you will have the opportunity to turn the tide."
With a flash of light in his eyes, Gao Kan said sternly: "Brother Yang, do you know why I would place hero wine in that wine shop and invite passing heroes to you for several days in a row?"
"I don't know," Yang Zhi shook his head.
"I just want to take advantage of the fact that Tokyo is still full of nations and heroes everywhere, so I can get to know as many heroes as possible so that we can fight against foreign enemies together in the future."
Having said this, Gao Kan paused for a moment, then looked at Yang Zhidao: "I have an unkind request, please accept it, brother Yang."
"The lives of my subordinates were all saved by Young Master. As long as Young Master has given orders, I will not give up even if I die!" Yang Zhi said without hesitation.
"Very good. I am determined to train an elite army. If nothing happens and the world is at peace, I can serve as a bodyguard for merchants to ensure safe travel. It can also be considered as a way to make a living for the heroes who are scattered outside and have nowhere to go."
Gao Kan took a deep breath and continued: "If one day, the Jin army betrays its alliance and marches south in a large scale, we can join forces with the heroes of the world to fight against the enemy!"
"That's it. The young master is far-sighted and his subordinates admire him greatly." Yang Zhi said, but couldn't help but change the expression on his face.
"However, according to the laws of the Song Dynasty, raising and training soldiers privately is a crime of conspiracy. That is a serious crime against the nine tribes. Please think twice, sir!"
Song Taizu Chen Qiao rebelled and took over the Chai family's world.
After he became emperor, he became suspicious and fearful that some general in the army would use the same method to seize the kingdom of Zhao and Song Dynasty from him.
So they first released military power over a glass of wine, and then tried their best to weaken the status and rights of generals in the court, resulting in a situation in which the Song Dynasty had emphasized culture over military power since the founding of the country, and the military was weak.
Even the orthodox Song army in the court was on guard against this, let alone the people.
Gao Kan's idea is good, but once implemented, it will be noticed immediately.
At that time, as long as someone goes to the government to report it, he is afraid that he will die before his ambition is realized. Instead, a group of heroes who have no ambition to serve the country will be saddled with the crime of beheading and will be on the run for the rest of their lives.
Even if there is no need for actual action, just Gao Kan telling Yang Zhi his ideas is taking a huge risk.
If Yang Zhi had written down all his words and reported them to the government, he would have been charged with "deceiving the public with evil words and corrupting the country", and he would have been sent to the army even if he died.
Yang Zhi's first reaction was to persuade him, thinking of the kindness of saving his life and the kindness of knowing him.
