Zhang Shixun was afraid that Ding Dusai would be really angry, so he quickly explained, "In fact, I agree with most of what Shi Qian and the others did. He teased the emperor and shaved the heads of those so-called prime ministers. It was an expression of dissatisfaction and also represented the voice of the people. From the perspective of the people, it was very satisfying."
"In that case, why are you helping the government capture him?"
"Although I appear to be helping the imperial court, my true intention is to make this matter a big deal, to draw the attention of the entire world and to expose the true face of those treacherous officials in the court. Furthermore, I also have a selfish motive."
Li Shishi interrupted and asked, "What selfish motives?"
"Use this opportunity to become famous."
"Your Excellency is already famous enough, what else do you need to be more famous for?"
"My fame is not enough, because next, I want to do something big, and I need enough fame to support it."
The two girls were silent for a long time.
Li Shishi finally couldn't help asking, "Is the big event you're talking about...rebellion?"
"You're overthinking it. I won't rebel, and there's no need to rebel, because soon the Zhao family's rule will be overthrown by the Jurchens."
The two girls were shocked when they heard this.
Ding Dusai asked in a trembling voice, "Sir, is the Song Dynasty about to end?"
"That's for sure. The Jin have already begun to take action. On the other hand, the Song Dynasty, both the government and the ministers, have completely ignored the external enemy and are engaged in intrigue for their own selfish interests. They are even ostracizing ministers who advocate resistance, such as Li Gang."
"Has Prime Minister Li been demoted?"
"It's not really a demotion. They were afraid of causing backlash from those below them, so they gave Li Gang a nominal position, a promotion in name only."
"So, the important thing you want to do is to save the Zhao family?"
"It can't be saved." Zhang Shixun sighed, not without regret. "Back then, when I tried to curry favor with Gao Qiu and competed hard for the military examination, my motive was simple: to join the Imperial Guards and help the court train its troops... Haha! Looking back now, I was so naive. The emperor wasn't worried about his army being too weak, but rather that it was too strong and threatening his throne."
Li Shishi heard a hint of indignation in his tone and said, "Master, you have done your best. It is their fault that they have left a talent like you unused. If something unexpected happens in the future, you can't blame others."
Ding Dusai also said: "Your Excellency has lived up to the heavens and the earth, and has lived up to your conscience. You have no regrets."
Zhang Shixun couldn't help but feel happy when he heard the two women were so supportive of him.
"Shishi, Saisai, I'm going to tell you about the big thing I'm going to do now. Please listen carefully."
"Okay! We're listening."
"This time, the Jin army's invasion is larger in scale and more thoroughly prepared. They are determined to destroy the Song Dynasty. Judging from the current situation on the Song side, destruction is imminent."
"ah!"
"Faced with this situation, I will definitely not sit idly by. I will choose the right moment, unite all possible forces, and fight back. If I don't do it, then forget it. But if I do it, I'll do it big."
Li Shishi and the other two asked in unison, "What's so big?"
"If the Jurchens destroy the Song Dynasty, I will destroy their country!" Zhang Shixun said in a loud voice.
"Destroy his country?" Li Shishi was shocked by his words.
The Jin Kingdom has just destroyed the Liao Kingdom and plundered countless treasures from the Song Dynasty. It is a time when it has well-trained soldiers and sufficient food, but the officials just talk and want to destroy the other country.
It seems a bit presumptuous.
Zhang Shixun listened to them being silent for a long time and realized that his words had frightened them.
"No matter what, I'm going to have a big fight with the Jin Kingdom. Once I start, it won't be over in one or two years."
Ding Dusai asked timidly: "If we drive away the Jin soldiers, will you do... do..."
Li Shishi seemed to guess what she was going to ask and quickly interrupted her: "Saisai, don't ask anymore. We can talk about the future later."
"I just wanted to ask."
"Sai Sai, be obedient and don't ask."
"Well... well, then I won't ask."
Zhang Shixun listened to their conversation and said meaningfully, "Saisai, everything is possible."
Ding Dusai savored his words and said quietly, "Sir, if you really do that in the future, you are not allowed to be fickle and neglect me and my sister."
"I can promise that in this life, I will only love you two and will never change my mind."
Li Shishi said, "Sir, you don't have to promise anything. Having you in this life is happiness for both of us."
The three of them talked for a long time, and Zhang Shixun finally said, "Wait another half a month or so, and then you two should move to Zhang Xiaozhuang. We can't live in the city anymore."
The two readily agreed.
Zhang Shixun yawned and said, "I'm not going to chat with you anymore. I'm going to take a nap and go back to the city soon. If you miss me, you can come find me. We can lie in bed together and talk in private for three days and three nights."
"Bah! Wishful thinking."
"How about changing the way I play the piano and sing with you?"
"That's all right."
…
Zhang Shixun took a nap, took a tour of his farm, called Yue Fan over, and told him some things that needed to be done recently. Then he hurried back to the city.
Gao Yanei was sitting in the living room drinking tea. Seeing him come back, he hurriedly stood up and said, "Brother, you are back. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
"What's up?"
"News has come from the Jin Kingdom that the Jurchens are planning to attack you."
Zhang Shixun grinned. "That's nothing new. They've already attacked me. However, the Jurchens only bully the weak and fear the strong, so they didn't dare come directly to me. Instead, they attacked my woman... Damn it! Bully bastards."
Gao Yanei asked, "Are you talking about Ning Shuge, the one you killed?"
Zhang Shixun nodded.
"Brother, we are not talking about the same thing."
"Oh! Do they have other plans?"
"have!"
"Tell me quickly."
"Last time the Jin soldiers besieged the city, they suffered a setback at your hands. Wulibu holds a grudge against you. This time, when attacking the Song Dynasty, he has organized an army specifically to deal with you. Guess who will lead this army?"
"Could it be Jammu?"
Gao Yanei shook his head, "It's not him."
"Could it be Pharmacist Guo?"
"You guessed it right, it's Pharmacist Guo."
Zhang Shixun laughed. "This guy had one of his hands chopped off and his ear cut off, yet he still dared to come here. He's really quite courageous."
"Brother, even though you are powerful, don't let your guard down. I've heard that injured beasts are more dangerous."
Zhang Shixun nodded. "Thank you for the reminder. I will be careful."
"Also, I have some bad news for you."
"What bad news?"
"Zhong Shizhong was ordered to rescue Taiyuan, but was surrounded and died fighting."
"It's bad news indeed."
What is coming will eventually come.
There are clear records of this period of history in history books.
Zhang Shixun once thought of sending the National Protection Army to support him, but later gave up.
The National Protection Army is still very weak, and even if it goes, it will not be able to reverse the situation.
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