Now that he knew it, Huang Shang knew everything and said: "Create a suitable opportunity. Since the root of the problem is that we have not experienced the war, let's fight it again here."
I only listen to those who are on guard against rebellion, but never those who anticipate rebellion.
The three of them looked at each other, not knowing how to answer Huang Shang's words.
Zhao Ji asked: "How to create this opportunity?"
Huang Shang said: "The confrontation between Song and Liao is a suitable opportunity. As long as the imperial court uses troops externally, its internal control will inevitably decline. As I said before, once the Jurchens rebel against the Liao, we will set up troops in the north. It seems to be to start a war with the Liao. In fact, it is to gather troops to prepare for domestic changes. In my opinion, it is urgent for the Song Dynasty to reorganize its armaments. Our army is not only neglected in training and has low combat effectiveness. There should also be many cases of empty pay. Your Majesty thinks that he has so many The army actually doesn’t have that many troops, and there are no troops to send when it’s really needed.”
Zhao Ji's face was gloomy. Huang Shang directly denounced the shortcomings of military affairs without covering up, which made Zhao Ji feel a little embarrassed and felt a little heavy. Military reform is also part of the reform.
Huang Shang said: "Your Majesty, don't worry too much, these problems are not difficult to solve. It is inevitable for the Jurchens to resist the Liao Dynasty. The Liao Dynasty's oppression of the Jurchens is becoming more and more intense. As long as the Jurchens' fists are strong enough, they will naturally resist. The only thing What is worrying is that their fists are not strong enough. Now that the Jurchens have not formed an alliance with us and will not be able to fight against the Liao directly in the short term, we still have time. It is up to us to decide when the Jurchens will fight against the Liao. At the same time, we can secretly support the Jurchens in a rhythmic manner. When we are ready, the Jurchens will have the strength to fight the Liao head-on. At that time, we don't need to mention anything, and they will naturally start a war."
This is back to Huang Shang's previous strategy of taking back Yan Yun, and the domestic reforms were also unified and influenced each other.
Huang Shang's words were enough for the three of them to digest for a while. Unexpectedly, Huang Shang, who had never played an important role in the court and now lived in seclusion in the south of the Yangtze River, had such a big chess game in his heart.
As for whether Huang Shang is deliberately retaliating for the Jiangnan family's exclusion of the Huang family, it is unknown whether he wants to completely destroy the major families. But there is no doubt that his ruthless tactics pointed out a clear way for the emperor.
Zhao Ji said excitedly: "I have invited you several times, but the teacher refused to share my worries. This time I come to invite the teacher in person. The teacher must follow me back to the capital."
Cai Jing's eyes flashed. Is the emperor planning to replace himself with Huang Shang?
Huang Shang said, "I feel ashamed. It's okay to let me do it, but it won't work if I do it. Moreover, I am neither good at nor have the patience for the endless party struggles in the court."
Huang Shang's words shocked Cai Jing next to him. It was too casual to talk to the emperor like this. Couldn't he be more reserved?
Zhao Ji believed that Huang Shang really did not want to enter the court. This was not the first time he invited him, and this time he invited him personally, but Huang Shang still refused.
But Huang Shang can produce so much, which shows that he is not an unintentional person. Moreover, Zhao Ji didn't know if he could grasp such a big situation. It all depended on Cai Jing? The question is, can Cai Jing do it?
Zhao Ji must find a way to bring Huang Shang back to the capital.
Zhao Ji said: "I once dreamed about Shenxiao Mansion and went to the Jade Emperor's residence. Now I intend to search for Taoist books and engrave and print them. Apart from the teacher, I can't think of anyone else who can do this task well. Check the Taoist scriptures, but It’s just reading. When the teacher comes, it’s no different than at home. I also ask the teacher to help me.”
"Nine Yin Manual"!
Returning to the starting point of the "Nine Yin Manual", it seems like reincarnation and fate. But now, the Nine Yin Sutra will be used first, and the Wanshou Taoist Canon will be used later.
But Huang Shang really didn't refuse. The "Nine Yin Manual" was really of little help to him at this time, but the "Wanshou Taoist Canon" was no different, and it might be able to gain new insights.
At this time, Zhao Ji had made no secret of his determination to bring him to the capital. With the emperor's personal invitation, Huang Shang readily accepted it.
Huang Shang's willingness to return to Beijing is a great joy for the Yanping Huang family. Living alone at home is a huge loss to the family.
When Huang Shang left, he just told Huang Yinglin: "No matter how much money you have, it is only profit, and it is precarious. Only if you stand on the right side can the benefits last."
Before Huang Shang arrived in the capital, he was given the false title of "Grand Master". Although he had no real power, it was a sign of honor and favor.
And Huang Shang can't really live without an official. If the emperor has inquiries, he can't stay out of it. He can be regarded as the emperor's personal advisor. I'm afraid it won't be easy for Cai Jing, the Grand Master, to be more beautiful than before.
When Huang Shang returned to Beijing, Cai Jing's attitude was vigilant, wary of Huang Shang competing for power with him.
Cai Jing's thoughts couldn't be hidden from Zhao Ji. Zhao Ji was also happy that the people below were not monolithic, but the teacher was a little too careless about power.
Zhao Ji asked Huang Shang: "Teacher, are you familiar with Cai Qing?"
Huang Shang shook his head and said, "I don't know him, but I do understand him very well."
Zhao Ji asked: "How did the teacher know?"
Huang Shang said: "Hearings are enough. When Wang Anshi came to power, he was a staunch supporter of the reform. When Sima Guang came to power, he could quickly cater to Sima Guang."
Zhao Ji asked: "Teacher, is this person's character unreliable?"
Huang Shang shook his head and said, "I have no intention of doing so, and I have no intention of commenting on this person's character."
This statement already refers to a character issue, with a negative attitude.
Zhao Ji asked in confusion: "What do you think, teacher?"
Huang Shang smiled and said: "I think what your Majesty needs is not a moral role model, but a capable official who is willing to do things. Your Majesty just wants to see if he can help you do things."
Even so, Zhao Ji still heard his contempt for Cai Jing from Huang Shang's tone.
Zhao Ji said: "Teacher, I'd better make it clearer, but I'm a little confused."
Zhao Ji trusted Huang Shang, and Huang Shang's evaluation of Cai Jing in this tone made Zhao Ji feel a little doubtful.
Huang Shang said: "Your Majesty is overly concerned. Okay, let me accept my opinion. Although Cai Jing is the backbone of Wang Anshi's reform, he is not a determined reformer, but a political speculator. His support for Wang Anshi's reform is not Because he felt that the reform was good, but the situation at the time was that only by supporting the reform could he gain power. When Wang Anshi lost power, he could cater to the old party without hesitation. An important reason why Wang Anshi's reform failed was to reuse these speculators. Wang Anshi If I am selfless in my heart, I feel that every reformer is selfless in my heart. Anyone who supports his reform will feel that he is a good person. This allows Cai Jing, Lu Huiqing and others to enter the center of power. In fact, except Wang Anshi himself, everyone has selfish motives. , and also caused the implementation of the new law to deviate from his vision.”
