"The court's finances are tight, and if you want to fight, you have to spend money. The court has no extra money and food to come to the northwest. How should we fight this battle?!" Sima Guang said angrily.

"The memorial of the Xuanfu Envoy has been very clear. The Dangxiang people attacked the remote villages and villages that were not well prepared. Looking at the time since Yuanhao, Xixia did not threaten me with Dashun City and then came to threaten the Song Dynasty? Why is this one unusual? This shows that Xixia was not prepared either. Moreover, the imperial courts within the Western Xia were severely divided. Wei Minglang, the aristocratic leader of the royal family, died in office the year before yesterday. If you want to be unanimous to the outside world, you think that Liang Yi did not have the ability to bury his brother and sister!" Wang Jinghui knew that Sima Guang and Wang Anshi were simply a perfect match - Sima Guang shouted "reduce money", and Wang Anshi was "open source". At this time, Sima Guang came out to attack military expenses.

"In my opinion, Xixia is just pretending. Their emperors are all dead in the hands of our soldiers of the Song Dynasty. As long as we severely crack down on their arrogance, the Dangxiang people will naturally have no choice! You must know that all the foreign trade of Xixia is in our hands. Food, salt, and tea are all necessary for the life of the Dangxiang people. If we are not prepared enough, then there is no way for a real war in the Xixia country that has been besieged! The court does not have to allocate additional war military expenses for this. As long as we put on a look, it will be enough to scare the Dangxiang people away. Of course, the trade between the Song and Xia countries will be stopped now. Don't let a grain of food flow into Xixia. See what the Dangxiang people use to oppose our Song Dynasty!"

Everyone was thinking seriously about what Wang Jinghui said - this is the truth. In the past, the Song Dynasty did not realize that its strong economic ability would become a magic weapon to attack enemy countries, but Wang Jinghui made many suggestions over the past three or four years. The ministers in the court have seen that this seemingly inconspicuous business transaction can indeed restrict their opponents.

After Wang Jinghui's analysis, Sima Guang also felt that Xixia did not have much strength to attack the Song Dynasty. Even if he was in a bad situation, he learned from the prince-consort to make a strong wall and clear the country and block the trade. In a few months, the Dangxiang people should have the rebellion! Moreover, as the Privy Councilor, Fu Bi was deeply involved in military affairs. Although his evaluation of the Song army was not very good, he could say that there was no problem in the Song Dynasty defending the city in an unquestionable tone. That was to say that there would be no problem.

"I think it is not necessary to restore the annual monies, but it may be inappropriate to intercept the prisoners for no reason. Besides, the road from Luoyang to Yan'an Prefecture has been repaired and can be sent back to Xixia!" Sima Guang also believes that it is embarrassing to restore the annual monies. Although Wang Jinghui advocates tougher measures against Xixia on this issue, which is different from his opinion, he is not concerned about it. He is more concerned about the issue of prisoners. Since Liangzuo's death, Xixia has never given up on the idea of ​​bringing these prisoners back to China. Almost every conflict involves the issue of prisoners. He does not want this trouble, and even the detention of prisoners in the Song Dynasty in the documents of Xixia was hindering the "way of a saint", which made him blush.

Wang Jinghui smiled and said, "In my opinion, these two memorials and the tense atmosphere on the border of Song and Xia are ultimately the tens of thousands of prisoners! However, this also shows that the situation of Liang Yi, the Western Xia, is in a difficult situation. If these prisoners are exchanged for Xixia, the clan will immediately stand on the upper hand to suppress the royal family. It is not impossible to end the internal strife in Xixia in a short time. Just this point, I believe that we must not let them go back. Otherwise, maybe next year, these prisoners will kill our Song Dynasty border residents again!"

The destination of these prisoners has been discussed more than two or three times within the Song Dynasty, but no one can convince anyone. At that time, Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu did not focus on this at all. He was convinced by his son-in-law, where can we find so many free migrant workers in the world?! Let's argue. In this way, the road connecting Yan'an Prefecture and Luoyang was completely renovated between the two factions.

With Sima Guang and his friends' eyes, they can naturally see these benefits, but what they can't stand is the comment that "it goes against the way of the saints". They represent "reality". On the contrary, the national letters on the barbarians criticize them, which really makes people unable to swallow this.

"Although that's the case, it's not a solution to always drag it like this. You still need to come up with a solution to this memorial!" Zeng Gongliang said lightly from the side.

After hearing this, Wang Jinghui lowered his head and thought for a moment and said, "What Zeng Xiang said is true! Master, I have a way here. I don't know if it's okay."

Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Let me tell me first, let me take a closer look at it!"

Wang Jinghui smiled and said, "My way is to sell all these Western Xia prisoners!"

As soon as he said that, everyone in Funing Hall felt like they were immediately shocked: This guy is really a businessman, he can sell anything!

Wang Anshi immediately stepped out and said, "I think this plan is not good. Regardless of the others, these prisoners are all elite soldiers of the Western Xia. If the people buy it, it will be even more troublesome to cause trouble!"

At this time, Zhao Xu was also calculating quickly. Seeing the stable expression of the prince-consort, he knew that he had not finished his words, so he said, "My dear, please tell me your thoughts completely, so as not to worry!"

Wang Jinghui smiled and said, "The barbarians will use such saints to threaten us. Of course, this reputation is ugly. At the beginning, it was me who advocated leaving these prisoners, but the emperor took on the blame for the world. This was my negligence. This time, I simply paid for the money to buy these prisoners. The army that was responsible for monitoring their work did not need to withdraw. As before, these prisoners became slaves of me. People outside cursed whatever they wanted. If I could sacrifice this little reputation for peace in the Song Dynasty for several years, it would be worth it!"

Everyone was not only surprised: this was indeed a feasible solution, and there was no need to worry about causing the turmoil as Wang Anshi said. In the future, these prisoners would be the private property of the prince-consort, and those who wanted to scold would not be tempted by the emperor, and the prince-consort would be alone. For a moment, the atmosphere in the Funing Hall was somewhat strange.

"This strategy is also feasible, but selling prisoners at this time is probably not suitable, right?" Zeng Gongliang said. He knew that the land in the son-in-law's family was money. It was not a problem to buy these prisoners. What's more, the emperor's brother-in-law is now, and the emperor would not kill his brother-in-law with a harsh knife, right? He was very Wang Jinghui's seemingly absurd idea. I'm afraid this is the best way to solve the prisoner problem. Zeng Gongliang's words were considered a good start. Fu Bi, Sima Guang, Wang Anshi and others also felt that this was the best way to deal with it, so they nodded in agreement.

After the Funing Palace was held, Wang Jinghui was left by Zhao Xu to speak in the back garden.

"Han Qi, Fu Bi, the old ministers who were the "Qingli New Policy" back then, are indeed old now. Two memorials will force me to restore the annual monies. When I asked Mr. Yanguo yesterday, he actually said that he was 'I hope the emperor will specialize in internal affairs and will not speak for the military within twenty years!', he is really no longer as brave as he used to!" Zhao Xu put his hand on the railing, patting the railing with a look of regret that he was not as strong as steel.

Wang Jinghui said: "Sage, Mr. Yanguo and his ideas are naturally reasonable. The saying "I have never spoken for twenty years" sounds very harsh, but it is indeed a pertinent suggestion. After all, what the Song Dynasty needs now is to reform internal bad policies to develop its own strength. Of course, it is the best not to fight."

Zhao Xu also complained a few times, but he did not expect that the prince-consort would agree with Fu Bi's statement that "twenty years of words do not speak about soldiers", and he was unable to react for a moment. Wang Jinghui smiled and said, "Master, you have to follow the scriptures and follow the power. Mr. Yanguo's so-called twenty years of land is not a real time range, but rather shows that the Song Dynasty needs to be adjusted well to revitalize the national strength. Besides, I have also told the emperor that the small favors and favors on the frontier cannot involve too much energy. We must strive for the whole country, instead of fighting for decades like Emperor Wu of Han. At that time, the people's lives are in great difficulty, and the Song Dynasty will decline from this!"

Zhao Xu nodded and said, "I hope it's as my dear, but I'm still a little worried about the northwest. Do you have any good suggestions to teach me?"

Wang Jinghui smiled and said, "The Master may have forgotten that there is still an ace in his hand that has not been used. I dare to guarantee that if the Master plays this ace, within three years, there will be a good place for the Song Dynasty to raise horses, and at the same time, it can also tighten the rope cover hanging around Xixia's neck!"

Since Wang Jinghui transformed the playing cards into the palace, the game was immediately popular. Although Zhao Xu didn't play it often, he knew that the most powerful card in his hand was the "Ace". However, he was also confused. He imagined the ministers in the court, no matter how they looked like people who could stabilize the northwest border.

Seeing Zhao Xu frowned, Wang Jinghui smiled and said, "The Master may have forgotten an old man from the vassal residence - Wang Shao and Wang Zichun! The Master has been hiding him for so long, and now it is time to enable him!"

As soon as he reminded him, Zhao Xu immediately thought of Wang Shao. At this time, he was still working under Guo Kui, the Imperial General Staff. When Wang Jinghui introduced Wang Shao to him in the past, he couldn't help but be moved by Wang Shao's familiarity with the war in the northwest. The "Pingrong Stories" published by Wang Shao and Wang Jinghui has been read and beaten. It seems that he was negligent and did not even think of such a talent!

Zhao Xu said: "I have read the "Pingrong Ce" written by you two and you, and it is extremely exciting. If you change it, is it time to use "Pingrong Ce"?"

Wang Jinghui said: "No, Master, now we should be preparing. The first step is to gain Xihe. With the natural advantages there, we can add at least 20,000 good horses a year. Other cattle, sheep and livestock cannot be calculated. When the time is ripe, it will be time to ask Bingchang's children to live in Biandu!"

After hearing this, Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Is it so sure to change it?"

"I have no doubt about Wang Zichun's ability!" The reason why Wang Jinghui's tone was so affirmed was also because of his familiarity with history. Although due to his unexpected joining, the direction of history has been beyond recognition, he has heard of Wang Shao's reputation for fighting. The current situation in the Song Dynasty is slightly better than the historical level of the same period. With the powerful black powder firearm and the Jinghe Crossbow, Wang Jinghui did not believe that Wang Shao could not defeat Xihe with sufficient guarantee?!

Zhao Xu smiled and said, "I also think that Prince is a talented person. Let's promote him to Prince Zhongyun first, and the Secret Pavilion will be subject to the secret cabinet! This way, it is also better to prepare him to return to the northwest as soon as possible!" Prince Zhongyun and the Secret Pavilion will be subject to this official position. With the status of an old man from Shaofandi, there will be no trouble to obtain this official position.

The two mountains above the Song Dynasty were the Western Xia and the Liao Kingdom. No matter which country was taken for military action, the Song Dynasty would inevitably be restrained on the other hand. A war that could determine the outcome must be fought into a protracted war. However, now the Liao Kingdom is already in its twilight mountains, and the golden age of the Yuanhao in the Western Xia has passed. As long as you operate carefully, the Song Dynasty may not have no chance to defeat one of them. Destroy the offensive and defensive alliance between the two countries and the state of mutual dependence.

Wang Jinghui smiled and said, "I believe that Wang Zichun will definitely live up to what the emperor hopes!"

"Change it, can I win against the Liao Kingdom and Xixia in your opinion?!" Zhao Xu suddenly replied with this sentence, almost not coming back to his senses.

Wang Jinghui pondered for a while and said, "Master, I can't answer this question! Does the Master still remember Emperor Wu of Han?"

"I know what I think of Emperor Wu..."

"Master, in fact, the solution to problems in this world is not only the only way to solve the problem, there are many ways to achieve our goals together!" Wang Jinghui interrupted Zhao Xu very rudely. He knew that Zhao Xu admired Emperor Wu of Han and Emperor Taizong of Tang since he was a child, and also hoped to become a talented and stubborn emperor like them in the future. Wang Jinghui still highly praised Zhao Xu in this regard. However, compared with Emperor Wu of Han, he was more inclined to Wen and Jing, the two emperors, at least the people who lived during the reign of these two emperors were the easiest to live.

Zhao Xu knew Wang Jinghui’s thoughts and said, “I’m just asking, I don’t have to take it to my heart!”

"Master, I understand your thoughts, but now we are considering these things that are too far away. First of all, we must handle our internal affairs well. Otherwise, even the best opportunity will be difficult for us to seize, and it will be too late to regret it! Opportunities will only be left to those who are prepared!"

After hearing this, Zhao Xu pondered for a long time and said, "You are really a straight minister!"

Wang Jinghui said: "I dare not. The emperor is determined to establish unparalleled martial arts. I will definitely assist the emperor from the side, but this will take time!"

Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Do you still remember the bet I made with you?"

"I dare not forget. At that time, the priest will naturally see what he wants!"

"I feel relieved if you say something."

After Wang Jinghui returned to the prince-consort's mansion, he heard from the servant that the eldest princess of Shu had returned, so he walked to the inner house. The couple got together after getting married. Wang Jinghui always felt that he had a lot of debt to his wife, so he waited for him when he was free. The two of them had envied everyone who had dated them.

After seeing his wife, there was a series of sweet words between the two. The eldest princess of Shu told Wang Jinghui about her life in Cishou Palace these two days, saying that Emperor Zhao Xu would pay tribute to the Empress Dowager. After the Empress Dowager came back, she sighed continuously. This aroused Wang Jinghui's interest and asked: "The emperor greeted the Empress Dowager. This was because the grandparents and grandchildren got along well. How could the Empress Dowager sigh continuously?"

The eldest princess of Shu said: "That day, the emperor did not wear a dragon robe, but came to visit his ancestors in full military uniform. The ancestors also liked the emperor's heroic and uprightness very much, but warned him: 'If the emperor can never be greedy for military merits, it would be a blessing for all subjects in the world."

After hearing this, Wang Jinghui pondered for a long time and said, "The emperor's military uniform clearly expresses his yearning for civil and military achievements and his desire for a country's wealth and strong military strength. This is the different manifestation of the two generations. I don't know what will happen in the future. Today, Fu Bi and others persuaded the emperor to "not speak for twenty years." As a result, the emperor was a little angry..."

The eldest princess of Shu Kingdom said: "The ancestor means that the emperor has a good relationship with you and is similar in age. The emperor also obeys you, so he wants you to have a good talk with the emperor."

"Old Mrs. Cao really makes me trouble. But she didn't expect that her belligerent idea would not be much less than Zhao Xu." He thought silently in his heart, and then said with a smile: "This is what we ministers should do, and it's no big deal. In the imperial garden just now, I persuaded the emperor to do it step by step so as not to make any mistakes."

After hearing what his wife said and Zhao Xu's abnormal question in the imperial garden, Wang Jinghui became concerned: Some things should come, and the key is to see if he can achieve good results from the incident.

"The differences between Mrs. Cao and Zhao Xu really predicted the future fate of the Song Dynasty Empire like fate!" Wang Jinghui thought silently in his heart: "But the history at this moment is no longer the history I read in the original time and space. I believe that I will be able to lead the Song Dynasty through this dangerous place!"

"Mr. Prince Consort, I have already found out what you asked me to inquire about!" After the butler Wang Fu sent off the servants in a flower hall, he whispered to Wang Jinghui.

"Yeah! Thank you for your hard work, then you can come and have a look!"
Chapter completed!