After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

"This is a good strategy, and it will be much easier than relying entirely on the national treasury for expenditure."

Wang Jiefu was the first to vote in favor, and seemed to agree with Han's strategy.

"And the benefits don't stop there. If we station troops in newly conquered territories, we'll have less pressure from foreign enemies on the new borders."

Chen Shengzhi took the initiative to speak and expand the core of this copy.

"What do you think, gentlemen? If it's feasible, we might as well implement it in an orderly manner after this strategic deployment of 'annihilating Xia'."

Emperor Shenzong saw that everyone was lost in thought and couldn't help but ask.

"I think we can give it a try."

"That's what I mean."

Fu Yanguo and Zeng Mingzhong looked at each other and nodded slightly.

After the two big men under the Secretariat expressed their opinions, the remaining Vice Prime Ministers and Privy Council Assistants also echoed and unanimously approved the plan of "Promoting the Establishment of the Production and Construction Corps."

"Now that we have a plan for subsequent governance, let's discuss the military deployment for 'destroying Xia'."

Emperor Shenzong put down the memorial and picked up the strategy of "destroying Xia" that Chen Sheng had presented to him some time ago.

"This time, Shaanxi Road has Han Gong in charge, and Guo Taibao assisting. There's a high chance that this battle will be decided."

"The only problem is the excuse for the expedition. I have discussed this issue with the Marquis of Han, and we both agree that it should be resolved first."

Chen Shengzhi immediately bowed and told the key point.

"What's the excuse for going on the expedition?"

Chen Shengzhi's words plunged the entire Wende Hall into silence again.

Frankly speaking, there are so many excuses that I don’t know what to use.

Since Taizu founded the country, the Dangxiang problem in the northwest has always been a problem that has been recurring and has not been cured.

During the reign of Emperor Renzong, the long-lasting First Song-Xia War broke out, and a large amount of land was occupied.

However, after the Second Song-Xia War, the Song Dynasty not only regained a large amount of lost territory, but also made the Western Xia completely surrender and no longer dare to make any noise.

According to the thinking of the older generation, as a great power, Song should have its own great power style and etiquette. If it wins and the other side admits defeat, it should not hold on to it any longer.

But Emperor Shenzong and a certain Han were not so kind-hearted. As the saying goes, 'a centipede is still alive even after it dies'. Although Xixia has been severely weakened now, the alien race does not have the so-called gratitude in its bones.

When Western Xia recovers, the Song Dynasty will be met with even more frenzied revenge.

Of course, the most important thing is that if the Song Dynasty wants to restore the "glory of Han and Tang Dynasties", opening up the Western Regions is something that must be done.

The Western Xia was blocking the key position of the Hexi Corridor, not to mention that the Song Dynasty had no strength in the past.

Now that the Song Dynasty has become powerful, don't blame them for being the first to sacrifice Western Xia.

"If we follow the past situation between Song and Xia, whether it's the 'annual tribute' or the territory, we can find a suitable excuse to send troops."

"However, after the Second Song-Xia War, with the signing of the Jiayou Peace Agreement, our Great Song Dynasty basically got back everything it deserved."

"If I try to use the same excuse again, I'm afraid I'll be laughed at by the whole world..."

Wen Kuanfu, Shangshu Zuo Pushe, Jiancha Situ and Zhongshu Ling, stroked his gray beard, looked around and chuckled.

Although the old man did not point it out explicitly, everyone is a fox with a thousand-year history, and they all know that this means that Han had oppressed Xixia too harshly in the past, which has led to the fact that the Song Dynasty is embarrassed to destroy them easily now.

"cough cough..."

Emperor Shenzong, who was drinking tea, quickly covered his face with his dragon robe to hide his gaffe.

Han looked at Mr. Wen helplessly, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Mr. Wen, you can't just pass the buck like this!"

Looking at Han's expression, Mr. Wen laughed and said no more. After all, his grandson had a good relationship with Han Ming, and he was now one of the backbones of the New Deal faction.

"Since Duke Wen has made the matter clear, I must atone for my mistakes."

As he spoke, Han performed another magic trick and took out a memorial from his sleeve.

This made all the big guys tremble in shock, and their expressions varied, as if they were changing faces.

Good man! How many documents are in your Qiankun bag?

Even Emperor Shenzong shuddered, feeling that if there were too many proposals in future meetings, there wouldn't be enough space on the dragon table.

"Your Majesty..." Han smiled awkwardly and handed it to Emperor Shenzong.

"I won't read it anymore, just tell me directly."

Emperor Shenzong couldn't help laughing and covered his forehead with his hands.

Maybe laughter is contagious, the entire Wende Hall was amused by this scene and these old men no longer cared about their image.

"I suddenly feel sorry for Your Majesty, haha!"

Zhao Zongqi, the cousin of Emperor Yingzong, couldn't help but tease his nephew Emperor Shenzong.

"Alright, alright. I suddenly feel that compared to you gentlemen, our Marquis Han is more like an old man who has been deeply involved in the central government for many years."

Emperor Shenzong didn't care about his uncle's teasing, but instead pointed at Han and smiled.

In fact, this is not Han Ming's fault. After all, it was a habit he developed in his previous life. He would make a plan and proposal in advance for any problem.

Who knew that this custom was not popular in ancient times. Most of them would prepare a relevant proposal on a piece of paper in advance and submit it to the emperor at the court meeting.

The emperor then gave his verbal approval, requiring the relevant departments to jointly come up with a specific plan and submit it to the emperor.

The emperor would then simply convene a meeting of the top leaders of the central departments, and finally approve the plan and determine its implementation.

This is the only way to complete the entire process of a government matter, instead of doing what Han did, where he came up with a plan and then had to supplement it with relevant documents. This is equivalent to one person doing all the work.

Because the memorial submitted by Mr. Han took into account almost all aspects, when the meeting started, everyone found that apart from listening, they could hardly find any major problems, so they passed it unanimously for execution.

This is also why the emperor and the central leaders have felt free from worries over the years, as Han has basically taken care of all the work.

The old matter was brought up again, and everyone finally couldn't help but start to verbally "educate" Han and explain the rules and regulations of the Song Dynasty to him.

Especially the new Chief Censor, Uncle Lu Hui, the third brother of his own grandfather Lu Baochen, pulled Han aside and started teasing him.

"It seems that my brother didn't teach you the court's system properly. Brother Ming, why don't you come back to me? I can give you some guidance."

Seeing his third uncle and grandfather teasing him like this, Han felt for the first time that he really did not have the fate of Prime Minister Zhuge, but instead had Prime Minister Zhuge's disease.

"Then I'd like to trouble my third uncle and grandfather for more guidance."

Seeing Han's embarrassed expression, everyone felt happy. It was not easy to make this kid suffer.

"Alright, let's move on to the excuse for sending troops. I find your proposal of 'dispatching an envoy from Song' quite interesting. Expand on that."

Emperor Shenzong stopped everyone's joy and asked with a serious expression.

"It's simple. Follow the old path of the Han Dynasty's expansion."

Next, Mr. Han explained to many bigwigs the methods used by the Han Dynasty to expand its territory.

Simply put, it consists of the following steps: Send a Han envoy - relations deteriorate (cause trouble) - the Han envoy is killed - the Han army attacks - the country is destroyed - prefectures and counties +1.

“Uh(⊙o⊙)…”

"(⊙_⊙)?"

"(owo?)!"

"Σ(⊙▽⊙"a"

"(???(??? ;)ha?"

"..."

As soon as Han finished speaking, Wende Hall fell into silence again. This group of central leaders who had served in three dynasties heard such a "novel" explanation for the first time.

It can be said that Han's move was like "a knife pulling the buttocks - opening their eyes". Who the hell could have thought that he had this trick? It really shows that you can't judge a book by its cover.

"Han Hou wants the Song Dynasty to follow the example of the Han Dynasty and send envoys to Western Xia, and then... so... is that right?"

Zeng Mingzhong's mouth twitched and he felt his calves trembling a little.

"If the Han Dynasty can do it, why can't the Song Dynasty do it?!"

Mr. Han waved his hand with great enthusiasm and led everyone away.

"Then may I ask who should be sent as an envoy?"

Zhao Gai, Shangshu Zuocheng and Minister of Personnel, asked with a trembling voice.

Han Ming smiled faintly, glanced at the whole room, and blurted out, "Of course it's Lord Sima, who once intimidated the Western Xia and persuaded Li Liangzuo and Mo Zang Epang to sign the 'Jiayou Peace Agreement'!"