Zhao Huan slept very well and had a lot of energy.

Maintain a regular schedule and pay attention to your diet.

This is the foundation for the longevity of a busy emperor.

Zhao Huan was also very clear that what he had done over the past ten years could not be considered a success.

Both within and outside the Song Dynasty, countless enemies lurked, awaiting his death.

In ancient times, there was a classic political tactic called forbearance.

For example, the cunning Sima Yi was well-versed in this strategy, outlasting his opponents one by one and ultimately reaping the benefits of Cao Wei.

Zhao Huan also understood this principle: success is never achieved overnight, and phased achievements can be lost at any time.

Therefore, he must make sure he lives a long life.

Even though we currently have an absolute advantage over the Jin Dynasty, if we don't handle things properly afterward, it could very well sow the seeds of future trouble.

After all, transportation and communication were underdeveloped in ancient times, making effective management extremely difficult.

Therefore, we still need to think carefully about how to deal with the Jin Dynasty.

Early in the morning, Tang Ke and Li Chongguang were waiting outside.

Li Chongguang asked in confusion, "Prime Minister Tang, what do you think His Majesty wanted to see us about?"

Tang Ke's chubby face was beaming with smiles: "Congratulations on Li Jun's promotion."

Li Chongguang looked even more puzzled: "Why do you say that, Prime Minister Tang?"

"You'll know when you meet His Majesty."

A hint of mystery crept onto Fatty Tang's usually smiling face.

Although he didn't understand, Li Chongguang was still very excited.

Tang Ke was a high-ranking official in the court and a favorite of the emperor, so his words were naturally true.

The emperor must have seen that he had achieved great merit by conquering Shenzhou City and capturing Wanyan Dan.

Wang Kuian trotted out and bowed to Tang Ke and Li Chongguang, saying, "Gentlemen, His Majesty invites you."

Under normal circumstances, Tang Ke always has a smile on his face, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's happy.

Actually, he's in a real bind right now.

The emperor sent him to manage the Liaodong region, but now he's assigned him a brute who's only interested in personal gain and killing. It's obvious he's making him do something against his will.

Upon entering the council hall where the emperor was, Tang Ke respectfully said, "Your humble servant greets Your Majesty."

He also stopped mentioning moving back to Tokyo.

Although it hadn't been announced yet, Li Chongguang, standing beside him, was so excited he almost knelt down: "Your humble servant greets Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!"

"Both of you may dispense with the formalities."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Please take a seat."

Tang Ke and Li Chongguang bowed again and sat down.

Wang Kuian then brought over all the intelligence he had collected in the past few months and piled it in front of Tang Ke.

"Minister Tang, these are all secret reports that the Imperial City Guard has given me over the past few months. Take a look."

"yes!"

After saying that, Tang Ke began to read it.

Li Chongguang, standing to the side, was very curious, wanting to look but not daring to.

"It's alright, Li Qing, you can take a look too."

"yes!"

The two became increasingly shocked as they looked.

It turns out that several major Han Chinese families in the Jin Dynasty had already surrendered to the Song Dynasty.

It turns out that the capital had been ravaged by bloodshed, and Wanyan Zonghan had been defeated by Wanyan Zongwang and had disappeared without a trace.

It turns out that the Shi and Han families were trying to persuade Wanyan Zongwang to surrender.

The two men were increasingly alarmed. For the past few months, they had only intended to station their troops here and wait for an opportunity to move north in the spring. They never expected that the situation would be so far beyond their expectations.

Zhao Huan sat to the side, drinking tea in silence.

After the two finished reading, Zhao Huan asked, "Have you finished reading?"

"Your Majesty, I have finished reading it."

What are your thoughts after watching it?

Li Chongguang, feeling a little smug, quickly said, "Your Majesty, these barbarians have no fathers or mothers, do not respect the king's rule, and do not know propriety, righteousness, integrity, or shame. They are not human and should be eradicated."

Tang Ke said, “Your Majesty, the Jin invaders have lost their momentum and there is no need to worry. If we want to pacify this old Liao territory, we should open up trade routes, establish private schools, and implement the rule of the king. After twenty years, there will be no more barbarians.”

Indeed, people from different backgrounds have different starting points for dealing with problems.

Take Tang Ke for example. He came from the Tang family in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, a scholarly and wealthy family.

In dealing with the issue of governing the Jin state, the main approach adopted was soft tactics.

In fact, he did not want to affect the interests of Han Chinese families in Liaodong.

Because the Shi family, the Han family, and his Tang family belong to the same social class, and it is difficult to judge one's own interests based on social class.

But Li Chongguang was different. He rose from the bottom and was a graduate of the first generation of military academy graduates of the Great Song Empire.

Born into poverty, he was a top student personally selected by Emperor Zhao Huan.

Moreover, Zhao Huan had another identity: the headmaster of the Imperial Military Academy.

In terms of seniority, the emperor was Li Chongguang's teacher.

People who rise from the bottom have one thing in common: they are ruthless in their actions!

Otherwise, there would be absolutely no chance at the upper level.

Li Chongguang was such a person; during his northern expedition against the Jin dynasty, his army killed the most people.

Half of the Jin soldiers in Shenzhou were killed by his army.

It can be said that Li Chongguang, who was only thirty years old, had to climb step by step on countless bones to be qualified to be summoned by Zhao Huan.

Zhao Huan summoned Li Chongguang and showed him the top-secret information collected by the Imperial City Guard, with only one purpose: to have him eradicate the powerful Han Chinese families in Liaodong.

This is a check and balance of power.

The emperor wanted to unleash a massacre here, but it was inconvenient for him to say so.

At the same time, killing too ruthlessly, without anyone stepping in to smooth things over, would have the opposite effect, so Tang Ke had to stay here.

The emperor pretended to ponder for a moment, then put down his teacup: "Whether they are Han Chinese or barbarians, they are all my people. To harm my people is like tearing out my heart and flesh. The northern lands have suffered from the Jin invaders for too long. Now that the royal army is marching north, the people are welcoming us on all sides. The world is united in our hearts. I do not wish to carry out any more killings. This would be contrary to my sagely virtue. Please keep this in mind, my two ministers."

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