"The north bank of the Yellow River is the only line of defense in the northern part of Bianliang City. It's a very critical location. If Your Majesty wants him to practice, he should be transferred to another place to hone his skills. Suppressing bandits in the south would be a good option. Even if there are any problems, it won't cause any major chaos."
Zhong Shidao was still quite resolute in his attitude and disagreed with Yue Fei's garrison on the north bank of the Yellow River. Zhong Shidao had such a hot temper that he did not change even at an advanced age. Otherwise, he would not have been impeached by Tong Guan and Wang Fu and dismissed from office.
"General Manager Zhang, General Liu, what do you think?" Zhao Huan turned to ask the other two veterans for their opinions.
"Your Majesty, I think Zhong Gong is right. The Yellow River defense line cannot be lost."
"Brother, what do you think?"
"Your Majesty, Yue Fei is quite good. I admire his marksmanship. I think it's a waste of his talent to lead 10,000 people." Zhu Xiaosun had met Yue Fei several times and thought Yue Fei was very awesome.
Looking at the three stubborn veterans, Zhao Huan asked someone to bring over a sand table. It was very rough, but it was passable and could not be compared with a 3D model.
Zhao Huan pointed to the vast expanse of East Hebei and Yanshan Prefecture and asked, "The Jin surrendered unconditionally, and we, the Great Song, did not submit to the humiliation of dividing the Yellow River with the Jin. How come the north bank of the Yellow River has become the most crucial line of defense?"
"Here, here, and here are all strategic military locations. Military strategy always says to keep the enemy out of the country's borders. In my opinion, this line of defense on the north bank of the Yellow River is the least important one. It might be acceptable once, but if the Jin Kingdom attacks us near the Yellow River again, I will truly feel ashamed."
"Let the experienced veterans be placed outside, and let the young people with potential stay inside to train, that's what I think."
"Yanshan Prefecture, Jizhou, and Danzhou are the places where you can demonstrate your strength. I believe that only you can lead the troops to confront the Jin army head-on and not be defeated."
Zhao Huan changed the subject and praised the veteran generals highly, while putting young people like Yue Fei in a low light.
Younger generations, you have to support us.
Zhao Huan continued, "I have also made plans for Zhang Bofen, Zhang Zhongxiong, and the young men from the Liu family. I have arranged them in Zhongshan, Zhending, Hejian, and other places. With them as backup, you should be able to rest assured on the front lines."
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