Then there were frequent people coming in and out of the harem, and many new faces came in.

Zhao Zhen kept asking people to ask questions, including those officials who had previously worked on Guangnan West Road, were called.

The result of repeated questions made him look ashen.

Li Rizun was an ambitious monarch. He had been fighting in the east and west since he was the crown prince, and he often fought in person after becoming the monarch.

Under such a monarch, will Jiaozhi be a good person?

I underestimated the enemy before!

What he didn't know was that the Jiaozhi History Book later wrote about the invasion in the fourth year of Jiayou: In the fourth year of Jiayou in the spring, he attacked Qinzhou in Song and returned with his troops.

The Jiaozhi people didn't think that their invasion was something shameful at all. On the contrary, they showed off many times. And they were also preparing for subsequent invasions...

In the original history, the Song Dynasty was unprepared and was then killed by the Jiaozhi people, and Song Shiyao and others died in battle.

Later, Jiaozhi raided Qinzhou and other places, and after breaking the city, it launched a massacre. Historical books say it was a preemptive attack, which was a reflection of Jiaozhi's active defense policy at that time.

"Out of the palace!"

Zhao Zhen finally discovered the essence of Jiaozhi. He was not a kind neighbor. If he was not careful, a greater disaster than Nong Zhigao would happen in the southwest.

He couldn't sit still and felt uncomfortable all over, so he changed into plain clothes and left the imperial city surrounded by guards.

...

"The surrounding areas of the Song Dynasty are not safe. The Liao people and the Western Xia are one tiger and one wolf. Now the wild dog Jiaozhi is coming again in the southwest. If it is not curbed, it will be passive everywhere in the future."

In the study, Chen An is explaining his views to everyone.

Wang Rong was in a daze, and Zhe Kexing asked, "Brother Anbei, do people from Jiaozhi still dare to covet the Song Dynasty?"

"Do you think Li Rizun just wants to make a piece of cake?"

Chen An said seriously: "Jiaozhi is a good place with rich resources, but those people are lazy. They prefer to rob other people's things... and hard work and coming out of thin air, which one are you willing to choose?"

Zhe Kexing said, "I like the credit I have made for myself, and I don't like the rewards I have for nothing. That will make me feel ashamed and have no shame to see others."

Zhao Zhen outside looked coldly at Zhuang who was about to greet Chen An, and then continued to listen.

"...This is a good thing, but we have been influenced by these ideas for hundreds or thousands of years, but Jiaozhi is different, and there is no thought there... Thoughts are... For example, Confucianism, this is not only a kind of knowledge, but also a kind of thought that we have, but Jiaozhi people do not. Therefore, they are fickle, moody, forget their righteousness when they see profit, and are insatiable..."

Zhao Zhen frowned slightly, feeling that this young man regarded Jiaozhi people too low.

However, this example of thought is better. The thought derived from Confucianism has influenced the Central Plains for thousands of years and finally created such Chinese people.

Zhao Zhongzhen's voice came: "Brother Anbei, Guangnan West Road is not a place of wealth for the Song Dynasty, but it cannot be shaken. Once it is shaken, the southwest will be passive in an instant. The restless natives from all over the country will stand up and become enemies with the Song Dynasty under the influence of ambitions. In this way... if it is not done well, it will sweep all the way, and there will be no peace in the south."

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly, thinking that it would be good to have this understanding, and at least he would leave the powerful and noble children and the royal family members in the capital a few streets.

"That's true, but the more important thing is that Song Dynasty can't lose anymore."

The interior is silent.

Zhao Zhen sighed in his heart, knowing that this is correct.

The Song Dynasty lost too much to the outside world. If it continues to lose, the morale of the people will fall to the bottom. At that time, the people of Xixia and Liao will take advantage of the situation to rob.

This is why he dared not start the battle lightly. If he fails, the consequences will be a series of consequences, like diarrhea, and he can't stop it at all.

Chen An said, "This time I want to go and see what the Jiaozhi people look like. If they can defeat Jiaozhi's ambition in one battle, the Song Dynasty will be able to look north and it's worth it."

"What is it worth?"

"who?"

Zhe Kexing held up on the table with one hand and the person flew away.

Zhang Banian's grimace suddenly appeared at the door. He looked at Zhe Kexing coldly, clenched his fist with his right hand...

"After the way!"

Chen An shouted, and Zhe Kexing landed and retreated.

When Zhao Zhen appeared, Chen An almost wanted to kill someone to silence him.

This old man is shameless and actually came to listen.

If my brother said something that was taboo, will you be punished if you look back?

"I've seen the official family."

Zhao Zhen came in with a smile. He just heard everyone's reaction and was very satisfied.

After he was asked to sit down, he looked at Wang Yun: "Is this Wang Qing's child?"

Wang Yun stood up with his hands, "Yes, boy Wang Yun, have seen the official family."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "I heard that you are smart, why didn't you speak just now?"

Last time Sima Guang said that Wang Rong wrote two poems after he entered Beijing, which did not match his genius name.

Sima Guang, your mouth will tear it one day!

Wang Rong felt ruthless and said, "The official family is not scary. As long as they suffer a big loss, they will be able to maintain peace for at least fifty years from now on."

This is pretty good, but it's not outstanding.

Zhao Zhen nodded and looked at Chen An, "Why do you want to go to Jiaozhi? There are only a hundred soldiers in the Mangshan army, how can we fight?"

How dare you look down on me as a military army?

Chen An thought about how to make Zhao Zhen get slapped one day, "Official family, the Mangshan Army will surprise you."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Oh, then I will wait and see."

"I want to go to the southwest... mainly to see if the Song Dynasty can be left without worries before the people of Beigu Liao."

Chen An said a lot, and Zhao Zhen said disapprovingly: "The people of Liao in Beigu..."

He is already old, and his former ambitions have been gradually eroded over the years. At this moment, he just wants to guard the peace. As for the rest, let his successors come.

He glanced at Zhao Zhongzhen and smiled and said, "Can the boy shake a side? Then I will wait and see."

This is agreed.

Chen An said, "I want to leave with a light horse."

Zhao Zhen asked, "But Is it too late to worry?"

Chen An nodded and said, "The Jiaozhi people are cunning, I am worried that they will go too late."

"I'm worried about national affairs, just be careful."

Zhao Zhen said appreciatively: "If you can't, remember to protect yourself."

This is obscure and tells him not to work hard.

You are a civil servant, don’t learn from martial artists to fight, just watch it.

In his opinion, the Mangshan Army could protect Chen An. As for letting him go, it was just to see what new suggestions the young man could give when he came back.

Today, the monarch and ministers were beaten up by Chen An. The prime ministers were said to be depressed in the political affairs hall and felt that they were embarrassed this time. However, Zhao Zhen didn't care about any embarrassment and just wanted to calm the surging undercurrents.

Chen An lowered his head and said, "If everyone cherishes their health and everyone is afraid of death, what else can this Song Dynasty... it... rely on it? I only hope to use blood to arouse the blood of the Song Dynasty. Since the Imperial Street Review, I have been walking step by step, hoping to make this Song Dynasty more bloody. This time I invite myself to go to the southwest, the same is true..."

"you……"

Zhao Zhen was finally moved. His eyes were slightly red and he said, "I... a young man is like this. You leave me speechless!"

Those ministers regard the southwest as a fear of their own path, and even more regard the battlefield as hell. How many ministers like Chen An who have been in danger repeatedly?

No!

After returning to the palace, Zhao Zhen summoned the prime minister again.

"Zeng Qing!"

Xinzha Privy Councilor Zeng Gongliang took the stint.

Zhao Zhen's eyes were a little cold and he asked, "Do you dare to die?"

Zeng Gongliang and the prime ministers were both startled. He looked up at Zhao Zhen, thinking that this was no joke, so he said solemnly: "For the Song Dynasty, for Your Majesty, I dare to fight with a knife!"

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly and said, "Since that's the case, you can prepare immediately and set off tomorrow."

"Your Majesty, how dare you ask where you are?"

"southwest!"

The official finally made a decision, and he stood up and said, "I want Li Rizun to not dare to peek at the north! Zeng Qing, try my best!"

"I sent out a thousand cavalry for you to take, and the troops there are for you to call... Chen An will follow you, please watch him, don't let him fight again..."

Zeng Gongliang was stunned and immediately responded.

Go to the southwest?

He, the Privy Councilor, was about to take office, but the first thing he did was to go to the southwest?

He bowed and said, "I ask Your Majesty to give you a strategy."

What is the charter of the southwest? There must be a clear letter to this matter.
To be continued...