Chapter 15 How to take care of children at a poetry exchange meeting!
Before Su Jinghe could think about it for long, someone volunteered to step forward.
This man had a righteous look on his face and looked like a tough nut to crack. He took two or three steps out of the line with a loud sound, and what he said left Su Jinghe speechless.
"Your Majesty, Li Yuanhao has a history with Liao. Why don't we send him some gifts and support him so that he can resist Liao..."
[Oh, driving the tiger to devour the wolf, I also saw Xun Yu of the Northern Song Dynasty. ]
My inner voice is praising me!
Lord Wang stood up with his back straight, waiting for Su Jinghe's next praise.
Come on, praise me. A smart person like me deserves all the praise!
Glancing at his colleagues, some surprised, some annoyed, Lord Wang felt he had found a great opportunity. The voices, which hadn't appeared in almost a year, were now being heard again, a compliment to him. He was sure to leave a deep impression on His Majesty, Prime Minister Lu, and the others! Promotion was just around the corner!
[Their name in the Three Kingdoms is Xun Yu. If you are in the Song Dynasty, I will call you a dog. You are really as stupid as a pig.]
Good compliment... Eh? No! What are you mumbling about? I asked you to compliment me, you...
What are you talking about? Why are you scolding me?
Lord Wang blushed on the spot and looked at his colleagues again and again with a sly look, trying to figure out who was behind the remark.
At this time, Su Jinghe should thank Lu Yijian for hiding the news that he was that person among a few smart people, and also deliberately created confusion and arranged a lot of people to pretend to be that person. Therefore, this fool who usually worked diligently for the Song Dynasty and jumped out now would not know his true identity, otherwise he would not be able to continue to be arrogant in the court.
The Song Dynasty is in a precarious state. How could it possibly be compared to Cao Cao's situation? Cao Cao was able to devour tigers and wolves because he wasn't a pig to be slaughtered. But the Song Dynasty has a fool like you, giving away your own things to others. How crazy!
Lord Wang's face turned visibly red and then blue. He wanted to struggle for a while, but his colleagues didn't give him the chance at all. They immediately stood up and put forward their own "fresh ideas".
"Your Majesty, I think it would be better to kill the enemy at their weakest moment than to send troops to attack them. If we strike now, we can catch them off guard."
[Yes, there's still time to turn to the book now. We Chinese have always emphasized the importance of having a legitimate reason to fight. Even Emperor Wu of Han had to arrange for his envoys to be beaten and killed. Now I'm arranging it for you. The other party has intentions against us, so they will definitely kill you.]
These words made people feel uneasy, and the person who stood out even shrank his neck, as if he was about to be stabbed.
Seeing his cowardly look, some people were glad that they did not stand up and become the target, while others refused to believe it.
"Some people are afraid of strange voices, but I am not. There are some things I must say."
This person also made a special opening speech.
What noises are you afraid of? Rumors? Indeed, it's hard to record in history books.
This sentence from the history book not only opened up the whole picture, but also added a hint of hesitation between the man's brows.
He didn't believe that the voice was from a human being. He thought it was from a god. The thought of a god above his head and this voice was too similar. He stood up because he was confident that he had not done anything that could not be seen in public.
but……
What if I do something stupid in the future? Can't you tell me about it?
This person really thinks too far ahead. His voice becomes weak because of his own speculations. He is very afraid of hearing himself become depraved in the future.
"Your Majesty, I believe that matters of state cannot be taken lightly. Li Yuanhao and Liao have had a serious conflict from the beginning. We, the Song Dynasty, can simply remain unchanged in the face of change. It won't be too late to respond when the other side has some tricks up their sleeves."
After he finished speaking, he subconsciously waited not for His Majesty's reaction, but what his inner voice would think of him.
[Waiting for the opportunity to strike? Haji Song is really good.]
This should be a good review, right? The corners of his mouth curled up, but the smile disappeared the next second.
Wait, wait with me. At this rate, if we wait another seventy or eighty years, the Song Dynasty will be under attack. We'll continue waiting then. But at this age, we won't live past a hundred. Tsk, how can this not be considered a blessing of waiting? Even if there's no merit, there's nothing wrong with it!
After these words were spoken, no one tried to say anything to satisfy the voice.
Everyone was dissatisfied. The court was packed, yet there was a sense of loneliness, and Song Renzong, who was at the top, felt particularly suffocated.
There was no other reason. These words exuding an ominous aura, coupled with the crowd's heads bowed in thought, made it seem as if everyone was observing a moment of silence for the Song Dynasty.
Isn't this right?
Song Renzong wanted to sigh and coughed twice.
In the end, it was Han Qi who stood up.
"Your Majesty, I believe that everyone's words have merit, but people cannot only advance and retreat, and the same is true for a country. Blindly charging or sitting back and waiting for death are not advisable. It is better to first strengthen defense and prioritize the improvement of border defense forces..."
Han Qi spoke eloquently about developing military power.
It was completely different from the last time he spoke. At that time, the eyes in the court looked at him like knives and swords, but now many people began to listen carefully, as if trying to find the truth in it, and some even nodded frequently, as if they had met a soulmate. Many of them were newly promoted newcomers.
Su Jinghe was also fascinated by what he heard. Although he had the foresight of later generations and knew that nothing was stronger than the gun in his hand, he really had no idea how to develop the military.
The only "military training" I have ever participated in was the military training arranged by the school. It is not practical to use my existing memory to train the soldiers of the Song Dynasty.
Han Qi said it very well, every point is refreshing.
For example, improving the treatment of middle-level generals and making the lower levels more motivated to develop.
"We can't waste money, right?" Not everyone was happy about this. For example, the people in the Ministry of Revenue were not very satisfied.
The people in the Ministry of Revenue listened carefully, but only heard one word in Han Qi's long speech: "money comes."
"The money in the national treasury doesn't just come from the wind..."
[It's okay, save it, don't use it. Although the money in the national treasury didn't come from the wind, if you believe in the Liao Dynasty, the Western Xia Dynasty, and the strength of our Song Dynasty, you will be able to give money to others after you lose the war.]
This was like another stab in the heart. The Minister of Revenue who came out hated himself for speaking so quickly.
【but……】
But what?
"But believe us, the Song Dynasty. Do we only give money when we lose a war? That's ridiculous. We give money even when we win. Even with so much money to burn, we don't develop our military strength."
Damn it, this guy doesn’t understand the rhythm of our Song Dynasty at all!
The Minister of Revenue was immediately broken down and started to resent in his heart.
Giving money after defeat will give our Song Dynasty a chance to catch its breath!
Victory over giving away money is naturally a demonstration of the national strength of our Song Dynasty!
Damn it, damn it... Can't you say less about such a hateful person?
When the Minister of Revenue returned to his original seat, he staggered and was supported by his colleagues before he could barely stand.
"Yes, our Great Song must develop its military well, and our border defense capabilities must be strengthened."
Song Renzong had a serious expression and didn't seem to care about the money at all.
"We must improve their salaries and prepare their weapons and equipment. We must not let the soldiers lose their spirits!"
Our Majesty is indeed farsighted. He believes that if you don't spend money, you won't catch the wolf. This money will be spent anyway, so we spend it ourselves. If we give it a try, we don't have to be the piggy bank for those around us in the future.
Su Jinghe's praise made Song Renzong blush. If he could spend money now, he would spend it to have the army train him on the spot and show the Song Dynasty's bravery in front of Su Jinghe.
The Song Dynasty is actually not as bad as he imagined!
[However, Song Renzong is easy to talk to. Now he says he wants to develop. If the investment doesn't pay off, he will probably not want to develop anymore. Sigh...]
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go to the border area and contribute to our Song Dynasty!" Han Qi was the first to speak. He was a real advocate of war. He wanted the Song Dynasty to show its strength and let the people around him see that the Song Dynasty was no longer what it used to be. It was no longer the time of Emperor Zhenzong!
【Han Qi, it is indeed Han Qi.】
Su Jinghe also understood Han Qi, but...
Han Qi's military talent was also average.
Han Qi's scalp was numb. He had never performed any military deeds before. Although he really wanted to contribute to the Song Dynasty, he currently believed that the best thing for a civilian official to do on the front line was to just watch and not say anything, not to give random orders, and not to be an amateur guiding the experts.
But! But!
Hearing this evaluation, it feels like I have seen his military level!
Not only Han Qi, but also Lu Yijian was shocked.
He knew clearly all of Su Jinghe's thoughts over the past year, and he went there to see Su Jinghe every now and then.
This person is very curious. Sometimes it feels strange to see him. He may even start using his "big data wishing method" that day, and then the magic weapon will respond to every request and tell you directly.
But there is no mention of telling the "future".
this……
However, Han Qi was also quite lucky. Two years later, when the Western Xia was fighting the Song Dynasty fiercely, Han Qi and his friend Fan Zhongyan captured Di Qing, a rare military genius of the Song Dynasty, in Shaanxi!
Ah, I'm so useful.
Han Qi smiled and had already decided to wait for him to go to Shaanxi...
No, does it have to be between him and Fan Zhongyan?
Han Qi thought about Fan Zhongyan. This guy initially felt guilty for having been so open with a spy from the Liao Kingdom for so long, and he also wanted to tentatively understand the scope of this secret.
Of course, I later learned that only colleagues within a radius of about ten kilometers could hear it, and that one had to hold an official position.
And the amazing thing is that you can only hear it within one kilometer, but if you don’t know about the rest of the part, you may not be able to hear it.
Of course, this was not something Fan Zhongyan found out at all. After reporting some things and going through Lu Yijian's channels and finding out the whole story through Su Jinghe, this guy became addicted to doing grassroots work.
I'm so happy here that I don't want to come back at all.
Although he had accusations against Fan Zhongyan in his mind, Han Qi showed no sign of being affected by Su Jinghe's thoughts. He expressed his own views clearly and logically.
"The current problem of the Song Dynasty is that we haven't systematically trained our generals and soldiers. Many low-level recruits not only have no combat experience, but are more interested in earning money than training to improve their own abilities. Such soldiers are at risk of deserting the battlefield. Even if they don't desert, it will be difficult for them to defeat the Liao Kingdom's battle-hardened soldiers."
"It's easy for you to say that. There must be a place for training. How can we allow such a group of people to gather together and run around every time..." Someone stood up. Before Han Qi started talking about training, he talked about the instability of the large number of people in the military camp. Even because he didn't have time to comment on his inner thoughts, he talked more excitedly. After being interrupted, Han Qi couldn't find a chance to interrupt.
Not a single word this person said was what Song Shiyi wanted to hear. He quietly looked at Su Jinghe who was standing next to him, trying to find out why this person suddenly stopped commenting.
You can't possibly think that what this idiot says makes sense, right?
Thinking of this possibility, Song Shiyi's face changed.
This is nothing like the Su Jinghe of the past.
Song Shiyi tilted his head to observe and saw Su Jinghe frowning, wondering what he was thinking.
Huh? Is that so hard to understand?
At this moment, the voice of my heart also sounded.
[Sounds so familiar, this isn't something Han Qi would say, right?
Ah yes! That sounds like something Fan Zhongyan would say! Haji Fan, aren't you on the same page with Han Qi now, both believing that training should come first, and then sending troops into battle? How come, after a few years, Han Qi has become the one who lets you train alone while he leads the troops into a charge? Did they fall out? Damn it, don't let personal emotions get involved in major decisions! Training well is a thousand times better than charging headfirst! At least you won't fall into someone else's trap.
Thinking of the trap, Su Jinghe's expression became even more depressed.
No way! What kind of trap is this that's keeping you so nagging? Did you die in this battle in your past life?
Song Shiyi was shocked.
Ever since he knew about Su Jinghe's ability of mind and voice, he had made a special effort to expand his knowledge and read some novels on the market. Although the novel industry developed more vigorously in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Song Dynasty was not bad either. After all, if you have money, you have to find some fun.
He read some rebirth stories, and Su Jinghe's characteristics matched up perfectly! Falling into the water, losing his memory, and having a personality change! They were so similar.
Song Shiyi only thought about his speculation and never told anyone else. He didn't know that he was quite close to the truth.
The only difference is that it's not my original body that was reborn.
The one who was more surprised than Song Shiyi was Han Qi.
Because this is exactly what Fan Zhongyan talked about with him!
Han Qi himself believed in the survival of the fittest. He reflected on it and realized that if he were to lead the troops in battle, he would most likely lead them to charge forward.
Those who survive must be good soldiers! If you can survive, the battle will naturally be won!
Han Xin and Xiang Yu also used this tactic, burning their boats and fighting to the death!
"Your Majesty, please send me to the border! The closer to Xixia, the better! I am a military commander, in my prime, and still as old as Lian Po. I can still help Your Majesty and the Song Dynasty with their worries!"
Isn't it Daxia? Why is it called Xixia? Is it called that because it's west of the Song Dynasty?
"Daxia, Daxia..." After hearing Su Jinghe's doubt, the man quickly tried to make up for it. After finding that he had his own reason, he repeated it, "It's just to the west of us, just right, just right."
People around him were glaring at this careless guy.
Han Qi also tried hard to join in and support this man, "Minister Dong has won a battle before, so it's just right."
Minister Dong, Minister of War, although he was in the Ministry of War, he was promoted through the civilian career path. If he had not requested to be transferred to a military officer this time and go to the front line to lead and maintain troops, he would have become a successful civil servant.
He became a military general because he was born with great strength, and it was easier to pass the examination for the top military title than the top literary title.
The reason for switching from military to civil service is that military generals have no future for development and are directly inferior to others in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty.
Now turning to martial arts, naturally...
The voice of the heart is strongly supporting our generals!
Keep up with the trend of the times!
"Oh." After leaving the court, Su Jinghe was still sighing.
Song Shiyi didn't expect that after watching the passionate war of words between civil officials and military generals, Su Jinghe could still feel unhappy - shouldn't he have laughed to death?
"What's wrong? Are you unhappy? I can help you find a solution."
"There's no way. You can't save someone who is about to take the imperial examination." Su Jinghe sighed.
"Why are you still thinking about this?" Song Shiyi's head was about to get bigger, and he replied subconsciously.
"Why not? I'm off in two days and I'm going to attend a literary exchange meeting. Those who can get in are all those who have passed the imperial examination. Some took it many times, while others passed it on the first try. These people must have different levels of experience, right?"
hateful.
Song Shiyi was convinced by himself. How could he take on this job just because he was used to listening to Su Jinghe's thoughts!
His exchange meeting was for exchanging poetry and prose! Now it has turned to the learning channel.
"Great, I'll bring my uncle with me then!" Su Jinghe held Song Shiyi's hand, his eyes clear, as if he was looking at his savior.
It's over.
Song Shiyi's eyes lost their luster. Why did Su Jinghe want to come too?
He wouldn't want to hear these outrageous gossips from his "close friends" at the poetry gathering, would he?!
On the day of the exchange meeting
Song Shiyi was even more devastated. He looked at Su Jing and the two children in front of him with a tingling scalp.
"Why bring a child here? Does the child understand poetry?"
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