In particular, Zhao Ding himself was indeed recognized as the best in personal morality and governance among all the ministers after Jianyan. Zhang Jun, a Sichuan native, also wanted to gain the reputation of Zhuge Wuhou, and even Emperor Zhao wanted to pretend to be like Emperor Taizu... This led to everyone being very reasonable and willing to follow logic to do things.
This made Hu Hongxiu's words unconsciously play the final role that he himself had never expected.
However, at this moment, whether it is Hu Hongxiu or the other ministers, there are even more unexpected things.
That is to say, from the last perspective, Yelu Dashi, the remnant of Northern Liao, had indeed become powerful and could indeed attack Western Xia from behind.
At the same time, Emperor Zhao actually realized this from the beginning.
How did you realize it?
The answer is cheating.
Maybe Zhao Jiu himself didn't realize that he actually had some vague impression of the name Yelu Dashi, and that was the impression before he traveled through time. He vaguely knew that this was an extraordinary person, and in his heart he had already believed that this Yelu Dashi was a truly powerful leader, and not just something Yelu Yudu boasted about to save his life.
There’s no way, who made these four words “Yelü Dashi” so easy to remember?
In comparison, Zhao Jiu only paid attention to people like Kublai Khan because of their region and nationality.
In addition, Zhao Jiu has a perspective that no one present could think of, that is, he has a natural broad geographical vision as a time traveler... Everyone present is the elite of the empire, but Emperor Zhao dares to guarantee that he is the only one who can draw a world map.
Moreover, there might not be anyone who is more familiar with the geographical distribution of the Mongolian Plateau and the Western Regions than he is. This is just like how he was able to revise the "Yu Gong Tu" on his own, which seemed extremely difficult to many high-end intellectuals in the Song Dynasty.
Therefore, he knew from the beginning that the place called "Hamili" was right behind Western Xia, and that Yelu Dashi could easily follow the Hexi Corridor all the way into the Yellow River western area in the heart of Western Xia.
Pincer attack is feasible!
Not to mention whether Xixia, a small country with a population of only three million and only 500,000 men who can serve as civilians in the battlefield, can survive under such a pincer attack. Even if it really survived, it didn't matter, because as long as the Hexi Corridor was opened and an alliance with Yelu Dashi was reached, Zhao Jiu would get a steady supply of war horses from Yelu Dashi, and even a huge amount of commercial wealth.
Don't forget that the Hexi Corridor is the main road of the Silk Road.
This is cheating, a natural benefit for time travelers, but Zhao Jiu knows these possibilities.
In fact, it was based on this cheating perspective that, after seeing key words such as "Yelü Dashi", "Hamili", and "pinching attack", he unconsciously regarded this thing that remained on paper as an important political issue and immediately pushed it to the important officials for discussion and voting.
To be honest, Zhao Jiu didn't care at all whether the Jin people gave Yan'an to Western Xia or not. It was Wanyan Wushu's business whether to give it or not, and it was Li Ganshun's business whether to accept it or not. He realized from the beginning that this was a once-in-a-lifetime strategic opportunity to weaken or even destroy Western Xia.
And destroying Western Xia has always been one of the "main tasks" deep in his heart.
It's just that he had originally planned to destroy the Jin Dynasty and then turn to Western Xia, but now he can gain a strategic advantage over the Jin Dynasty by destroying Western Xia or weakening Western Xia.
Connecting with Yelu Dashi and opening up the Hexi Corridor is the top priority!
Significantly weakening Western Xia and controlling the horse-breeding areas is the second priority!
If they could seize the opportunity to destroy Western Xia, even if the financial reform was delayed for three to five years, it would be worth it, not to mention one or two years, because it would enable Zhao Song to gain a strategic high ground against the Jin Dynasty and would also sharply increase the strategic pressure on the Jin Dynasty.
Moreover, if success had been faster, with the supplement of the Silk Road, fiscal reform might not have been seriously affected.
In today's meeting, what Zhao Jiu actually wanted was for someone like Hu Hongxiu to stand up, give him confidence, tell him that he could do it, and then tell others that the government should do so.
"I have made up my mind." The expressionless Zhao Guanjia thought about it and suddenly spoke in the throne. "The matter of Yan'an concerns the people's hearts in Guanxi. Even if there is a possibility, we must take precautions first. Moreover, Li Ganshun, the ruler of Xixia, is an accomplice of the tiger. He killed his wife and children as Yelu's son-in-law, and isolated the Tangut cavalry for my use as a vassal of the Song Dynasty. He even ignored my letters to him... His reputation for shallow morality is known to everyone from Japan to Hezhong. As the Son of Heaven, I have wanted to teach him a lesson for a long time!"
The civil and military officials below were stunned for a moment and were speechless.
"Don't keep the money from this batch of national debt transfers... Use it to buy food and military supplies in the name of replenishing military supplies along the river." Seeing that no one objected, Zhao Jiu continued to give orders. "Save yourself a little trouble."
"Yes." This time, Zhao Ding didn't even sigh. Although he had misunderstood, he had expected this scene.
"Yes." Liu Ji also nodded in response.
"Hu Quan."
"I'm here." Hu Quan, who had been confused about why he joined this meeting, quickly stepped out.
"Appropriately describe the crimes of the Western Xia and the evil deeds of Li Ganshun in the court report, and appropriately describe the importance of Yan'an... But be moderate, don't be too impatient, and discuss it based on the development of the current situation and information, understand?"
"I understand." Hu Quan immediately came to his senses.
"You can also publish some information in the official gazette, saying that the court is purchasing grain for military use in the Shanluo area west of the river, set a suitable and fixed price there, and tell those merchants who are willing to transport grain to the Shanluo area that they will definitely make a profit." Zhao Jiu gave instructions again, starting with Hu Quan and ending with the two provincial ministers.
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