Liu Ziyu was also furious: "It's really ridiculous! Qu Da, even if you are bribed, Yang and Liu will not be bribed!"

"So what if it's absurd, aren't you just here to make a guess?" Qu Duan said disapprovingly. "Even Yang Yizhong and Liu Yan are good, but in "Water Margin" the four words "officials force the people to rebel" are also official.

Is that where the family’s heart lies? It can be seen that in the eyes of the officials, Taishang Daojun’s official position as emperor has absolutely nothing to do with him as the emperor of Jianyan! Even the emperors and emperors before Jianyan were only related in name, and they had nothing to do with him.

Things... the officials have always wanted to abandon the old Song Dynasty and build a new Song Dynasty in Shaoxing. They should have said it clearly in public, right? Isn't this bad? "

Zhang Deyuan and Liu Ziyu were speechless, and the others were also silent.

Because as Qu Duan said, although his words were a bit absurd, the meaning he pointed out was quite the same... Since the Zhao Guan family returned to Huaishang, it may be out of reflection on the shame of Jingkang, they have always had a lot of respect for their ancestors' family methods.

Have a rebellious spirit.

And if in the past few years, due to obvious political inertia and resistance, it could still be covered up a little, in recent years, as the military results of the imperial camp system have been laid out, the state of national recovery has also been undoubtedly revealed, and the official, military and political power has gradually

Tighten it up, but there are no more worries.

In fact, the differences between the Zhao official family and those Taoist and Neo-Confucian officials became increasingly serious, which eventually led to the White Horse Shaoxing Revolution, which was almost a coup... This was largely due to this, and I'm afraid it was not just Yuanxue.

Even the official introduction of Yuanxue itself should have this factor of dividing the past.

"Qudu's general statement makes sense."

After a while, Liu Ziyu, who had regained his composure, spoke in a deep voice in the audience. "The government certainly has the intention to force the people to rebel, but at this time, the official's main thoughts may not be here. It must be known that since the return of Huaishang, the government has

Everyone's heart is to rejuvenate the country, and avenge their shame, saying that they will destroy the Jurchens and regain the rivers and mountains. After the Yaoshan War, the Jurchens retreated to the other side of the Yellow River, and the court even wanted to cut them off.

The Puppet Qi will take advantage of the situation to sweep through Guanxi, and there is also the momentum of the Jinhebo Alliance. Under such a big situation, there is only one critical event in the future. That is..."

When he said this, Liu Ziyu paused for a moment. He didn't know if he thought of the grievances between Ma Kuo and his father and son. His face tightened slightly, and then he continued to speak, but his tone became shorter and more severe: "That is to accumulate food and fodder for soldiers, horses, and horses.

To prepare for the Northern Expedition! And when we discuss things, we should start from here!"

"What Liu Shangshu said is absolutely true." Lv Zhi, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who had been prepared for a long time, saw this and responded. "And the official has something good here..."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jun immediately turned to look at Lu Zhi: "The words of An Lao (characterized by Lu Zhi) must be good words of gold and jade! The strategy of leveling gold offered before coincides with Yue Jiedu, and the country's current strategy is exactly the same.

Moving forward step by step according to what you two have said, it can be said that we have everything in mind!"

Lu Zhi smiled proudly and did not refuse Zhang Jun's praise. He directly said: "I believe that everything should be viewed from a high point. For example, in "Water Margin", there is no point in worrying about Lu Zhishen or Lin Chong. According to the context of this book,

There may be more characters appearing next...the key lies in the gathering of heroes from all walks of life!"

"Juyi?!" Zhang Jun's heart moved slightly.

"It seems that the prime minister should have gained something." Lu Zhi continued to smile after seeing this. "Speaking of the official family's experience of gathering righteousness, it is nothing more than the private sworn friendship between the ten commanders, which led to the official gathering in Heyin that day.

, Therefore, for the officials, this gathering of righteousness should refer to the formation of the imperial camp into an army. And this matter is also in line with the current situation... If you want to make the Northern Expedition, you must accumulate troops and horses to increase your combat power. Therefore, there is one thing first.

It’s the imperial camp’s expansion!”

Everyone became serious.

"And if you want to expand the military very quickly, there are just a few things that make it difficult for officials to talk about it... One is that military expansion will eventually consume people and money, which will make the finances tight; the other is that if you want to quickly build up combat power, you will inevitably have to take the old party members.

The death of the Khitan, and even the small Mongolian tribe, will definitely arouse discussion." As he spoke, Lu Zhi himself became serious. "So, there are some words and some things that we, as ministers, must say...

Privy Council, what I mean is that the Privy Council must stand up and take the initiative to come up with an army expansion plan, and the Tibetan people must also sort it out for them, and they must also block the pedantic opinions of some people who are always taking long-term measures for the officials.

"

"There is some truth in what Lu Shilang said!" After hearing this, Qu Duan was the first to shake his head and sigh. "I am expanding the army in the Yinshan and Xingling areas, but I also know that there are constant impeachments in the imperial court, all of which are about the imperial camp.

There are too many Tibetan soldiers in the army, and the cavalry is still stationed at the Yuetai camp in the capital, which will inevitably cause trouble in the future... But to be honest, if you bring a Tibetan and a Han out for cavalry, it will definitely be a fight.

It is easier for Tibetan people who are accustomed to riding and shooting to gain combat power quickly... How do you want me to choose?"

Zhang Jun nodded seriously, and Liu Ziyu also nodded.

But at this moment, Lin Jingmo and Lin Shangshu, who had been silent, also spoke up: "Did the officials hint that they wanted to rob the rich and give to the poor?"

The remaining people were startled for a moment, and then each became solemn.

"The reason is very simple."

Although several people seemed to understand instantly, Lin Shangshu still responded softly and explained briefly. "The country is going to the Northern Expedition. The Northern Expedition requires not only expanding the army, but also refining ordnance, training soldiers, and saving some food, grass and money... These, in the final analysis

Everyone has to spend money and use things. But now that the national finances are there, if you want to do something, you still have to work hard to develop some new sources of income to keep up. But when it comes to opening up new sources of income, the people have already gone to the extreme.

Due to the temper of the officials, they will never exploit the common people at this time, and they can only look to the rich and wealthy to get some money and food... So, is this what the officials mean?"

The whole hall was silent.

After a long time, Qu Duan still sneered: "I think Lin Shangshu's words are more clever...isn't it robbing the rich to give to the poor? Moreover, if it is really difficult to say that the official family can only imply it, it is also robbery.

It is more right for the rich to help the poor."

"Actually, what Qu Dutong said before is very reasonable." Lin Jingmo replied solemnly. "If you want to go to the Northern Expedition, it is not just a matter of expanding combat power and accumulating food and fodder. You must also unite the inside and outside, and work as one. At this time...

, it is necessary to abandon the old and establish the new, and even make arrangements for the two sages, the emperors of Nanyang, and the Queen Mother of Yangzhou when necessary."

Below Zhang Jun, Qu Duan, Lu Zhi, almost all nodded solemnly... Liu Ziyu hesitated for a moment, then nodded heavily.

"But in this case, aren't you thinking too much?" After reluctantly nodding, Liu Ziyu suddenly raised his eyebrows in response. "It's just a storybook. It is a good story after all. Even if the officials have some thoughts in it, what's the point?

As for the metaphor of so many things? In fact, some people say that the temperament of the official family is still a little out of touch. They just want to make up a story about going up to Liangshan on a snowy night to ridicule the minister, and use it to express his bad temper. Maybe there is no other intention? "

"Actually, the official has also thought about it." Qu Duan also held the storybook on his lap and laughed. "The official may not know what "Water Margin" is about, or maybe what he really wants to talk about is still behind...

…We’re all just guessing.”

"Having said that, the things mentioned today are all serious matters that should be paid attention to." Zhang Jun shook his head in response. "The so-called abandonment of the old and establishment of the new behind the government forcing the people to rebel, the expansion of the army behind the gathering of heroes, and the robbery from the rich and giving to the poor

Developing financial resources is a top priority for the country... As important ministers of the country, we cannot not do it just because there is no such meaning in the book! We must share the worries of the officials and families in order to achieve great things!"

Lin Jingmo's heart stirred again, and finally he waited for the others to nod before speaking out: "Actually, when I came to Lu Zhong at the Prime Minister's Mansion today, I had an idea in my mind because of a question from my nephew in the front hall."

The other four people came to see it together.

But Lin Shangshu was not in a hurry and said calmly: "To put it simply, my nephew asked me that as a court official and one of the most important ministers in the world, I could be self-reliant, so how could I hang up the knot?

Why do you want to come here to meet with the Prime Minister and others because of the Party's suspicions? I replied at that time that since the official had such obvious hints, it was precisely for us to put aside these superficial and ethical grievances and find out what he meant. Therefore, we should do this.

At this time, there is no need to worry about any suspicion of clique."

Several people in the audience were all moved, and Lin Jingmo continued to speak frankly: "At that time, Xiaguan had an idea, and when Qu Dutong came in and said those words, Xiaguan was even more excited. When we

At this point in the discussion, there is a direct guess... that is the official intention. It is not necessarily directed at a certain matter, but more to use the sensitivity of the background of "Water Margin" to make us, the courtiers promoted by the official family,

Let’s all be alert, let’s all take action, and work together for the country’s Northern Expedition, instead of the messy and pretentious gestures we did before!”

At this point, the ministers here were already convinced, and Shangshu Lin also looked around and said at the end: "The Water Margin itself may have a specific reference, or it may not, but as soon as this book was thrown out, it had already been frozen for a long time.
Chapter completed!