The problem is that during the war to destroy Xia, it was difficult to define who destroyed the Xia state, as everyone had their own version of events.
The debate raged on in the court and among the people, so the emperor simply suppressed the matter.
This is a legacy issue from the northwest of the Song Dynasty. The northwest was the front line of the Song-Xia War, but it often resulted in a situation where each side fought its own battles and no one was willing to submit to the other.
Among the current military leaders, it is difficult to find one who can truly command the respect of all the soldiers in the Western Army.
Han Shizhong and Yue Fei were both too young. Although they had military achievements, they were not yet high enough to command the Northwest War Zone.
Zong Ze is now in charge of the Central War Zone. Moreover, Zong Ze was a general who was later promoted by the emperor, so the Western Army may not be convinced.
There is only one person who can control the Northwest: Zhong Shidao!
However, Zhong Shidao was old and ill, and the emperor could not bear to send him to the harsh and cold northwest.
Moreover, Zhong Shidao was the Marshal of the Military Governor's Office, in charge of all war zones nationwide.
The problem is that the Northwest Theater, now the Northwest Front, is adjacent to the Longyou Protectorate and is the most important strategic location for the emperor to open the Silk Road.
This report on military rations indicates that the Northwest Theater Command is currently facing serious control problems and urgently needs someone to stabilize the situation.
Seeing that the emperor's expression had darkened, Xu Churen said, "Your Majesty, Yelü Dashi has sent another letter."
Zhao Huan knew, of course, that the Imperial City Guard was keeping a close eye on Yelü Dashi, and that he even knew the color of Yelü Dashi's underwear.
This time, Yelü Dashi demanded two million shi of grain in one go!
Although he knew about it beforehand, Zhao Huan still couldn't help but throw the letter away after reading the report submitted by Xu Churen.
Yelü Dashi didn't just ask for food; he explained that the recent battles with the Jin Dynasty had been quite fierce, and the men needed to replenish their strength with large amounts of food every day.
If His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty were willing to give him another two million shi of grain, he would destroy the Jin Dynasty, strip Wanyan Sheng naked, and make Wanyan kneel at the gates of Tokyo and call him "Grandpa."
Only two million koku are needed!
Zhao Huan slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Yelü Dashi, everything you have today is a gift from me! Since I can give it to you, I can also take it away!"
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