Tang Ke stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"..."
All the ministers stepped forward and proceeded.
Zhao Huan raised his eyebrows and said, "My mind is made up, my beloved ministers need not say more!"
The ministers remained kneeling and refused to rise.
Zhong Shidao said, "Your Majesty, you may establish a Pacification Commission, just like the Northern Expedition. I am willing to share Your Majesty's burdens. If Your Majesty is not at ease, you may go with me. I will risk my old life to protect Your Majesty."
Zhao Huan said, "Agreed!"
Xu Churen said, “Your Majesty’s journey as the Son of Heaven concerns the fate of the nation. However, this situation is different from the southward advance of the Jin invaders. There is no need for Your Majesty to go in person. Please listen to my words and consider the well-being of the country!”
"Minister Xu, I am not afraid of war! The Great Song Dynasty will never be afraid of war again! Whoever wants to fight, I will fight them! I will personally destroy the Dangxiang!"
The emperor's voice was firm and powerful, leaving no room for doubt.
The ministers dared not say anything more.
"Li Gang, Xu Churen, immediately begin mobilizing military supplies and recruiting soldiers and civilians. There can be no mistakes!"
"I obey the decree!"
"Minister Zhong, you shall immediately issue an order in the name of the Central Army Marshal to the Northwest War Zone to fortify the defenses and scorch the fields. Before I depart, you are not to engage in battle!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"This time, we must escort the people on the front lines south; we must not abandon them!"
Zhong Shidao then said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will present Your Majesty with a detailed battle plan and deployment document today for your review."
"That's excellent!"
After the matter was settled, the ministers went to carry out their respective tasks.
Han Shizhong soon returned to the capital from Daming Prefecture, and the first firearms battalion of the Song Dynasty was officially established, temporarily placed under Han Shizhong's command.
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