Chapter 83

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"Your Highness, I would rather follow you to Xiangyang." Zhang Shijie said.

"You have no experience in leading troops into battle, and it would be useless for you to go. Meng Gong is already in Xiangyang, and it is sufficient. In the court, you can play a greater role." Zhao Hao said.

"Father, the Chief Military Commissioner is old and frail, and cannot be of much use. It would be better to let him retire and have Chancellor Zhang succeed him as Chief Military Commissioner." Zhao Hao bowed to Zhao Yun.

"Your Majesty, I wish to retire and return to my hometown."

Before Zhao Yun had time to think, the Chief Military Commissioner had already stepped forward to express his stance.

The Chief Military Commissioner is the highest military institution that oversees all military affairs, and the Chief Military Commissioner is the highest official of the Military Council.

In name, he is the first person in the military of the Song Dynasty.

Such a high-ranking official is usually appointed by the emperor's absolute confidant.

But now, the situation has clearly changed.

Zhang Shijie is Zhao Hao's man.

"Your Majesty, I have recently felt that my energy is not up to the heavy workload. I recommend that the Six Academicians take over my position." Another person stepped forward.

The Three Departments Commissioner.

Zhao Yun's hands trembled slightly.

The Three Departments is the highest financial institution of the Song Dynasty, and the Three Departments Commissioner is the highest official of the Three Departments.

The Song Dynasty, though poor, has only money left.

Although it is a small corner, the wealth accumulated by the Song Dynasty at this moment is unparalleled by any previous dynasty.

Such an important position cannot be casually handed over to others.

But this Three Departments Commissioner submitted his resignation without Zhao Yun's knowledge.

Clearly, this was not a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Zhao Yun's heart was in turmoil, and his face was very abnormal.

"Father, I think this proposal is very good." Zhao Hao's voice came at the right moment.

Zhao Yun looked at Zhao Hao with a complex gaze, wondering how much preparation his son had made in secret.

"You have already decided, why are you asking me?" Zhao Yun's voice was indifferent.

Zhao Hao bowed slightly and said, "Father is the emperor, and these matters should naturally be decided by Father. I am only providing suggestions to Father."

Zhao Yun looked at the strange atmosphere in the Daqing Hall, with Jia Sidao's corpse lying on the ground, intimidating everyone.

The collective retirement of the Chief Military Commissioner and the Three Departments Commissioner also made the old hands present think of a coup.

However, compared to Jia Sidao's desperate gamble, Zhao Hao's actions were undoubtedly better prepared.

From the current situation, the chances of success are also very high.

Just a moment ago, they were still angry about Zhao Hao's unauthorized execution of the Chancellor. After all, no matter how much they disliked Jia Sidao, they did not want to kill him in such a way.

But now, they have already forgotten about Jia Sidao.

When the military and political powers are all in Zhao Hao's hands, what changes will the court undergo?

It must be understood that this is not a peaceful era.

The more chaotic the situation, the more important the army and money become.

On the contrary, the influence of these scholars, who do not engage in physical labor and do not understand agriculture, is infinitely reduced.

This principle, Zhao Hao understands, Zhao Yun understands, and they also understand.

However, these people, whose eyes are blinded by the prosperity of the era and whose courage is shaken by the powerful Mongol army, their actions always lag behind their thoughts.

"Hao'er, if you are determined to do so, then let it be." Zhao Yun said with a lack of interest.

"Then, Father, I will take my leave and head to Xiangyang." Zhao Hao said.

"Why must you personally take such a risk?" Zhao Yun said.

"Father, from beginning to end, I have never done it for myself. I do not want to end up like Emperor Huizong and Emperor Qinzong in the history books. In this life, since I am the Crown Prince of the Song Dynasty, I have the responsibility to defend Father's territory and the land of the Song Dynasty." Zhao Hao said solemnly.

Zhao Yun's body trembled.

The displeasure in his heart was somewhat dispelled.

Zhao Hao's character has always been fierce and uncompromising, and Zhao Yun is very clear about this.

Moreover, after all, Zhao Hao is his only son.

Zhao Hao's journey to Xiangyang is uncertain, and if he were acting out of selfishness, he would not need to do so.

"The army is dangerous, Hao'er. If something happens to you, what will Father do?" Zhao Yun said.

"Father, if Xiangyang falls, I will certainly sacrifice myself before the city falls. As the Crown Prince of the Song Dynasty, I am prepared to be loyal to the Song Dynasty. The city stands with me, and the city falls with me."

Zhao Hao turned around and looked at the court officials, saying solemnly, "I know many of you look at me unfavorably, but it doesn't matter. I have never cared about how you see me. I have many enemies in the world, and one more or one less makes no difference to me."

"But if anyone dares to undermine the front-line soldiers during the battle of Xiangyang, Jia Sidao will be your fate. I mean what I say. Father is a benevolent ruler, but I do not hesitate to use deadly force."

"You can criticize me in your hearts, and you can write impeachment memorials against me now. But I will soon head to Xiangyang, and I advise you to wait until you hear of my victory or my death before deciding your stance."

Zhao Hao's voice was not loud, but it echoed continuously in the Daqing Hall.

"Your Highness, I will go to Xiangyang with you." Two people said simultaneously.

The two looked at each other. One was the newly appointed Three Departments Commissioner, Six Academicians, and the other was Song Rui, who had just read out Jia Sidao's crimes.

"Six Academicians, you should focus on your position as Three Departments Commissioner and spend the money on useful things. That is the greatest help you can give to His Highness." Song Rui said.

"You should do the same. Our Song Dynasty has not yet reached the point where we need to rely on scholars to fight on the battlefield. The Song army has not yet been completely wiped out." Zhao Hao said firmly.

At the final moment of the Southern Song Dynasty, at the heart-wrenching place of Yashan, there were once over ten thousand non-combatants, including scholars, palace ladies, and eunuchs, who joined the battlefield.

This was because the Song Dynasty at that time was already out of ammunition and food.

They showed admirable integrity, but it was a complete tragedy.

Now, the Song Dynasty, with tens of millions of soldiers and civilians, and an army of over a million, has not yet been completely wiped out.

Soldiers should die on the battlefield.

When non-combatants, such as scholars, palace ladies, eunuchs, and even untrained civilians, join the battlefield, it is the greatest insult to the soldiers.

It is also the greatest sorrow for a country.

This indicates that the country is on the brink of destruction.

"But even my sister is in Xiangyang." Song Rui's face turned red.

"Xuan'er is doing well, but you are not Xuan'er. Do what you should do." Zhao Hao said.

Song Rui's full name is Wen Tianxiang.

Six Academicians' full name is Lu Xiu.

Zhang Xianggong's full name is Zhang Shijie.

A solitary soul under the mountains of Pingzhang — Zhang Shijie!

"Carrying the emperor into the sea" — Lu Xiu!

"Leaving a loyal heart to shine in history" — Wen Tianxiang!

To be fair, they all lack the talent to turn the tide of the nation.

But ability and attitude are never proportional.

The Song Dynasty now cannot afford to hope for talents like Liu Hou or Wu Hou.

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