Chapter 591 Zhao Shu goes to Dali!

In fact, in this era, it was originally a world of war.

When the Song Dynasty fought with the Jin and Liao Kingdoms before, it was also messy everywhere.

The same is true for the borders between other small countries, and it is difficult to have a real peace.

Now the Song Dynasty is relatively stable. But it does not mean that the same is true in other places.

It is precisely because the Song Dynasty was powerful that small countries like Dali sought asylum.

Wu Zhi was a famous prime minister in the Song Dynasty. Duan Yu also knew that establishing a good relationship with Wu Zhi would help him settle the position of emperor himself.

But it is not that easy to reach another force.

Duan Yu wanted to destroy the Gao family or suppress them, and Wu Zhi couldn't help them.

According to history, Dali was ruled by the Duan Yu family for more than ten years, but with the rise of other forces, it began to threaten the Duan Yu family.

Especially now, Duan Yu's regime almost relies on the Gao family to convey it, which is a very dangerous thing.

The orders you pass on are subject to restrictions from others, and there will be problems with the imperial power.

Wu Zhi: "If I guess correctly, Duan Yu has not only given me a gift, but also all the ministers who can speak in the Song Dynasty have given me a gift, and Song Huizong!"

Wu Zhi's speculation is not without reason. He can only tell the predicament of the Song Dynasty and give certain benefits. The court officials in the Song Dynasty have short staff and will have more opportunities to speak for them. By then, Song Huizong agreed and Wu Zhi also agreed. Basically, this matter was decided.

Among them, Wu Xiang is the key. If Wu Zhi disagreed, it can affect Song Huizong's judgment.

So Duan Yu gave Wu Zhi more gifts.

Next, according to Wu Zhi’s understanding, many officials secretly received benefits, which was the information obtained by Wu Zhi’s intelligence network.

In this heaven, Song Huizong even informed the court officials present of the congratulations sent by Duan Yu from Dali.

"Recently, the Emperor of Dali sent several boxes of gifts to show their current situation. The Gao clan of Dali has already shown signs of undermining the imperial power and rebellion. Therefore, the Emperor of Dali wants the Song Dynasty to help suppress the Gao clan. What do you have to say?"

Zheng Juzhong: "Your Majesty, Dali and the Song Dynasty have always been in peace. The two countries have frequent economic exchanges. Now they will pay tribute to our Song Dynasty every year. As a friendly country, it is okay to help them. I agree with the Song Dynasty to send troops to help them quell the civil strife!"

Zheng Juzhong received the benefits, and he still had to say what he should say.

Wang Pin, the Minister of Works, stood up and said: "I agree."

"It's just that we have to help Dali, so we have to discuss this matter! We can't send troops easily, and Dali has to pay a little price."

When Song Huizong heard this, he laughed and said, "The gifts Wang Aiqing and Emperor Dali have already shown that they are willing to purchase banknotes across the country to assimilate the currency of the Song Dynasty and their currency, and are willing to pay an additional 30% of the tribute every year!"

All the civil and military officials in the court started to discuss.

Purchasing their currency means that the Song Dynasty can exchange paper money for their gold wealth, and their economic currency will be influenced by the Song Dynasty.

Dasong can make a lot of money through this matter.

Although neighboring countries have begun to use paper money, it has not been widely popularized. Dali's move will undoubtedly benefit the Song Dynasty a lot.

Secondly, there are also many tributes raised by three levels.

It would be several million for silver.

Song Huizong: "Wu Aiqing, what do you think?"

Wu Zhi was not prepared to mention this matter so quickly. After all, whether to take action or not is still considering, war is not a trivial matter.

However, since Duan Yu had already made such a plan and asked Emperor Huizong of Song to speak out, Wu Zhi would naturally not refuse after taking the money from others.

Wu Zhi: "Your Majesty, I think this matter can be helped. Dali is a vassal state of the Song Dynasty. If there is internal problems within them, we have enough reasons to take action."

The vassal states were actually nominally only after the great Song Dynasty became stronger in recent years.

After all, Dali is still very strong. In the past, the two countries had a good relationship, so they would not act rashly.

Song Huizong nodded: "Since Wu Xiang also agrees, then the Song Dynasty will send troops, just send someone to Wu Aiqing..."

Song Huizong looked at Wu Zhi.

"Father!" Zhao Shu quickly stood up not far away: "Wu Xianglian Lianlian's military achievements are so tired. Now he is responsible for building railways, official roads, and manufacturing trains. It is better to let Wu Xiang rest well. My son is willing to lead his troops to help Dali quell the rebellion!"

In fact, Dali has not yet started fighting, but they can completely use this name to eliminate the Gao clan and change their power again.

When Zhao Gou heard this, he frowned. He originally wanted to go to war, but when Wu Zhi thought of him, if Wu Zhi wanted to go to war and snatched the limelight from Wu Xiang, wouldn't he offend him?

Zhao Shu took the lead and was about to go out to fight, so he might as well stand up and fight.

If this matter is successful, it will be a political achievement.

It is also a kind of capital for him to compete for the position of crown prince in the future, which can make his father admire him.

Zhao Shu was originally the eldest prince and had the qualification to inherit the position of crown prince. It was the best choice. If he was building military merits now, it would be amazing.

The position of the prince will be safe, and he will not have anything to do then.

Zhao Gou was a little anxious and stood up and said, "Father, my son is willing to lead troops to Dali to quell the rebellion!"

Um?

Zhao Shu glanced at him, Zhao Gou also wanted to compete with him?

The title of Prince Zhao Shu was abolished because of the last incident, but as a prince, he can still discuss politics and participate in politics. This is his opportunity to show off.

In Zhao Shu's opinion, it is not difficult to quell the civil strife in Dali. If Wu Xiang led his troops out, even a big country like the Liao and Jin Kingdom could easily be eliminated. He didn't believe that he could not quell Dali even if he led his troops there.

Besides, it is just to quell the civil strife inside. It is no exaggeration to say that even if Zhao Shu quells Dali, he has confidence. What is a civil strife?

The opportunity to make meritorious service is right in front of you, and you will not have a chance if you don’t fight for it.

Zhao Shu: "Father, let me go! And last time my son made a mistake, my son is willing to make up for the merits and demerits, so I ask my father to fulfill his wishes!"

When Song Huizong saw Zhao Shu kneeling on the ground and begging for this opportunity pitifully, he looked at Zhao Gou again.

He sighed and thought for a while. After all, Zhao Shu is the eldest prince, and if nothing unexpected happens, he will be the future prince. It is not impossible for him to experience it.

However, he also had to ask Wu Xiang’s opinion, which was the question of who to go to war.

Zhao Gou was full of joy at this moment, waiting for Wu Zhi to recommend him, but he was disappointed.

"Since Your Highness wants to go on the battle in person, I have no objection! Let King Su go!"

Although the title of King Zhao Shusu is gone, it does not prevent Wu Zhi from calling him that.

Moreover, Wu Zhi did not think that Zhao Shu could do this well.

Dali is not a small country, but a country that is much stronger than ordinary countries. Since the Gao clan can threaten the imperial power, it can be seen that they can intervene in military power and many government affairs, and Duan Yu can do nothing about it.

To this extent, if you go directly to quell the chaos, you will confront the entire Dali, and if there is any accident, you will suffer huge losses.

Zhao Shu really thought that fighting was so simple and Wu Zhi could do it because he had a flaw.

Does he have any worries?

No?

Does Wu Zhi have the strong physique? No.

Since that's the case, where did Zhao Shu, who had never fought a war, get the confidence and confidence?

So Wu Zhi not only did not refute, but also agreed.

The one recommended is Zhao Shu, not Zhao Gou.

Zhao Gou was confused at this moment, his mind was blank. It turned out that he had tried to please Wu Zhi but he had no effect at all. It was all Wu Zhi's words to go to war, but he would not help him!

This made Zhao Gou look unbelievable. Doesn’t Wu Xiang want to support himself as the crown prince? This…

He doesn't understand!

Zhao Shu is the one who is against Wu Zhi. Isn’t it good to let him make military achievements like this?

Zhao Gou didn't say anything.

Knowing Wu Zhi's attitude, Zhao Gou's heart suddenly became cold!

Without Wu Zhi's help, he would never have become the prince!

The other court officials had no objection to the next.

Of course, there are also recommended Wu Zhi to go, but Wu Zhi agreed and said that the others were useless.

Zhao Shu was overjoyed. He really didn't expect Wu Zhi to help him.

So he immediately solicited 60,000 troops to quell the rebellion, and Song Huizong agreed, but the army was not transferred from Wu Zhi's side, but from Tong Guan's imperial guards.

Tong Guan was a little unhappy. Will Zhao Shu fight? What should I do if he takes his 60,000 soldiers away and his entire army is wiped out?

Hearing that Zhao Shu was going to lead 60,000 troops, a minister stood up: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty has no experience in leading troops, so you can lead 60,000 rashly. It would be fine if there was no war. Once a war broke out, there was a possibility that the entire army would be wiped out. I suggest sending a general to help, such as General Yue!"

"General Yue once won many battles in the Xixia border war, so it would be best to send him to help!"

"Well, it makes sense!" Song Huizong: "Yue Fei!"

"I'm here!" Yue Fei stood up.

"You will follow Zhao Shu to quell the civil strife in Dali!"

"Abide by the order!"
To be continued...