Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

I've never heard of such a brutal people.

One civil official couldn't help but exclaim, "This is utterly inhumane!"

Zhao Yuan glanced at the stunned crowd and continued,

"The Mongol tribes did not sweep across the world,"

"It's simply because none of them has yet emerged who can unify the various tribes,"

"Think about it, once they unite,"

"An army of hundreds of thousands, all of whom grew up in battle, who could withstand them?"

Xu Guanzhong frowned and said, "After the Jin Dynasty destroyed the Liao Dynasty,"

"Even they can't be subdued?"

Zhao Yuan shook his head and said, "No, and the wealthy Central Plains would be more attractive to the Jin Dynasty."

The crowd was horrified as they listened.

Wu Song laughed and said,

"Does that mean we'll never have an end to our wars?"

Zhao Yuan smiled and said, "I'm afraid that's the case."

Xu Guanzhong watched the two chatting and laughing.

There was no more worry.

Although there are many ferocious ethnic groups in the north,

But the Great Liang also has many heroes.

Just as the king said,

As long as everyone fights to the death

One hundred million Han people would be invincible under heaven.

After dealing with military affairs,

Zhao Yuan then resumed his political duties.

It's simply a matter of where bandits are still plundering.

Which law needs to be amended?

Where refugees appeared.

After these matters are settled,

Thinking about sending troops,

Zhao Yuan suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

"I want tomorrow's official gazette to highlight the story of our Great Liang's resistance against the Liao,"

"And recruit brave warriors in state capitals across the country."

"At the same time, I call upon all Han Chinese to cease hostilities."

"Each side guards the border until the Liao Kingdom is defeated,"

"We Han people will once again contend for the world."

Upon hearing this, Xu Guanzhong shook his head and said,

"Your Majesty, Wang Qing and Tian Hu are both busy seizing the prefectures,"

"I'm afraid they won't agree to it."

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "According to their personalities,"

"They most likely won't agree,"

"Therefore, General Lin's troops still need to head to Xijing."

"However, resisting foreign aggression is a noble cause,"

"If they continue to attack my Great Liang Xijing,"

"Then they would lose sight of righteousness. The heroes of the world would no longer side with them,"

"And there will likely be some heroes among their ranks who are dissatisfied,"

"Perhaps someone will come to join my Great Liang."

Xu Guanzhong nodded and said, "In that case,"

"That's not bad either,"

"But if a real ceasefire were to occur,"

"Wouldn't our troops on the southern and eastern routes also have to stop?"

Zhao Yuan solemnly said, "We must stand on the side of righteousness, and naturally we cannot give others any reason to criticize us."

"So that Wang Qing and Tian Hu won't say that my Daliang is taking advantage of the situation to seize territory behind the scenes."

"We must make a concerted effort to resist the Liao and gather our troops."

"However, the two armies do not actually need to rush to Hebei,"

"Instead, they turned around and swept away the bandits and defeated soldiers in the prefectures they had already captured,"

"So that they will not plunder the people."

"I believe the Liao Kingdom will not fight us for long,"

"Once we defeat the Liao soldiers, there should be no more bandits causing trouble within our Great Liang territory."

"At that time, we can use the righteous cause to wipe out Wang Qing and Tian Hu."

"I can then lead my troops directly from Hebei into Hedong,"

"Attack Tian Hu's rear."

Xu Guanzhong was actually somewhat worried about Zhao Yuan's resistance against the Liao.

Now that the troops have been gathered...

In case the situation in Hebei becomes unfavorable

It's a good opportunity to send them to support Hebei.

Thinking of this, Hsu Guan-chung nodded and said,

"Your Majesty is right. I will work with the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial Secretariat to draft the document."

The officials of the Hanlin Academy and the Office of the Director of the Imperial Secretariat rushed out to receive the imperial decree.

Zhao Yuan turned to the two of them and said,

"The article should be written with grandeur and magnificence,"

"We must both condemn the Song Dynasty's humiliating appeasement policy,"

"Break the backbone of the Han people,"

"It makes it impossible for us Han Chinese to stand tall and look down on the world with pride."

"They're going to write about the entire Liang Dynasty fighting to the death again,"

"The determination to resist foreign aggression,"

"A call is made for heroes from all regions to join the army and defend the country,"

"Rebuilding the backbone of the Han people."

"I have learned a great deal."

Zhao Yuan looked at the two of them and said,

"A good manifesto is worth a thousand troops,"

"And you need to keep posting,"

"To inspire the fighting spirit of the Han people."

"If the recruitment of daredevils goes smoothly,"

"Then we'll award you a second-class military merit."

"We can print more copies of the official gazette to expand its influence."

Upon hearing Zhao Yuan's words, the two men

This was a great joy, as military merits in the Great Liang Dynasty were not easily obtained.

Each level of military merit will be rewarded accordingly.

Moreover, the king is close to warriors.

To earn military merit

From now on, I won't have to worry about losing my life for saying the wrong thing.

They'll be infamous for eternity.

The people and soldiers of Daliang all know that the King is very easygoing with his troops.

Speak without restraint

However, they were not so polite to scholars.

The literati of the Great Liang Dynasty are most afraid of Zhao Yuan now.

It's not that I'm afraid of being killed by the king,

Rather, they feared being infamous and remembered for their infamy.

After Li Gang and Cai Jing were engraved together...

Now he is cursed by the people every day.

Chapter 1765 The King is Wise

Although the officials knew why Li Gang's name was engraved on the stele...

But no one dared to say it.

Even Li Gang's close friends didn't dare to say a word.

They feared being mistaken by the king for Li Gang's accomplices.

Add it to the stone tablet.

The king had ordered the stonemasons to leave three empty spaces on the stone tablet.

They said they wanted to keep it for the Seven Thieves' accomplices.

These three empty spaces became the places that scholars feared most.

Unaware people,

Although some people had heard of Li Gang's deeds

But seeing him engraved alongside figures like Cai Jing, Zhu Mian, and Wang Fu,

They also began to suspect Li Gang.

No one is allowed to leave any record of Li Gang's deeds.

Those who violate this rule will have their entire family executed.

It won't take long,

The truth will be buried in the long river of history.

Li Gang, on the other hand, will only be remembered for his infamy.

The spittle on Li Gang's monument was still wet.

Then Huang Qianshan immediately appeared.