On the early 1st day of August, Tokyo received a report that the Beijing-Western Army was defeated by the Fangshan bandits for another time and lost two more counties!

When the news reached the court, the emperor was furious, the ministers were upset, and the censors also exploded. Immediately, several people entreated the book of the commander of the Western Army, Jia Wang Zhao Kai and Tong Guan. They believed that the Beijing West Army had no progress in suppressing bandits, the Fangshan bandits became more and more rampant, and the Xia Kingdom was about to move on the border, which caused all this to be the incompetence of Jia Wang and Tong Guan.

The censors begged the emperor to remove the two and then choose a good general to go to Xijing in an attempt to change the current unfavorable situation.

But someone immediately expressed his firm opposition. Wang Fu refuted that it is a taboo to change the commander easily in the war. If the general is changed, who can guarantee that the bandit suppression will succeed? Moreover, the bandits in Fangshan are unfair for one day, and the 70,000 Western Army cannot return to the northwest in one day, unless another army is sent to replace the Western Army, but in such a short time, where can we now gather tens of thousands of troops that can be compared with the Western Army?

Then someone replied, "It's not simple?" Isn't it enough to just draw 100,000 from the imperial guards in the capital?"

Wang Fu refuted that the imperial guards in the capital must not be moved. Their duty is to protect Tokyo and protect the emperor. If there is any trouble after they are transferred, who can take this responsibility?!

Someone also suggested that since the imperial guards in the capital cannot move, should we draw a 100,000 army headquarters from Hebei Army, Jingxi Road, Daming Mansion, Yingtian Mansion and other places?

Wang Fu refuted again, they could not move, their responsibility was to prevent Zheng Linfeng from Jingdong Road. If they were transferred, how could Zheng Linfeng rebel again?!

Someone suggested that 100,000 people should be sent from the Southeast Army to Xijing. The Southeast Army had just fought a big battle and it was definitely available!

Wang Fu refuted more thoroughly. The Southeast Army must defend Zhu Wu, and must not move!

No one said anything now, Wang Fu proudly said to the emperor, "Master, please give King Jia and Lord Tong more time. I think...,"

But before he could finish his words, a voice suddenly sounded and interrupted him, "Sir, I have a candidate, absolutely feasible!"

Emperor, Wang Fu and everyone looked closely. It turned out that the person who was speaking was Zhao Youkai, the court counselor, who continued, "Now that our army cannot move, it is better to send Zhu Wu to it. This will have four benefits. First, the number of Qishan soldiers who stayed on Liangzhe Road will be reduced, and the defense pressure of our Southeast Army will also be reduced a lot. Second, the Qishan Army has strong combat power, so let them suppress the bandits, and the Fangshan bandits will be defeated. Third, we can eliminate the bandits without losing our army. Fourth, we can allow the Western Army to return to the northwest immediately and eliminate the idea of ​​Xia State!"

Zhao Youkai had a good reason, and the emperor nodded slowly, as if he was a little moved.

At this time, the heartbeat of the prince Zhao Huan, who was standing at the head of all officials, was beating wildly, but at this moment, Wang Fu said again, "Master, I just didn't think well, but now I heard Lord Zhao's words, I just realized it suddenly. Yes, sending Zhu Wu is an excellent choice! Once Zhu Wu goes, King Jia and Tong Guan are like tigers. As long as they are given enough time, they will be able to suppress the bandits!"

The emperor nodded slightly in agreement, but he did not speak immediately, as if he was considering it, but Zhao Huan's face changed suddenly. What? Let Zhu Wu assist Zhao Kai? No, this is absolutely not possible! Although Zhu Wu is closer to him, it is difficult to guarantee that he will turn to Zhao Kai. In this way, Zhao Kai's strength is stronger?!

Zhao Youkai said again, "I think it is not possible. His Highness Jia and Tong Guan were not leading the troops, which led to the current unfavorable situation. The facts prove that Jia and Lord Tong are not suitable to lead troops in Xijing. The court must select new generals to avoid making mistakes again and again!"

Wang Fu hurriedly said, "Master, no, Zhu Wu is still wild. Only Lord Tong is capable of controlling him in the court. Lord Tong must not be replaced!"

Zhao Youkai retorted, "If Tong Guan does not withdraw, can Lord Wang guarantee that there will be no more mistakes this time?"

Wang Fu said, "This..., but except Lord Tong, who can control Zhu Wu in the court?"

Zhao Youkai immediately said the names of several people, but they were all rejected by Wang Fu. The two sides could not argue, and no one could convince anyone.

At this time, the prince Zhao Huan could no longer hold back. The last time he took the initiative to ask to go to Xijing was rejected, and he was discouraged. He thought that Zhao Kai would complete the bandit suppression with the assistance of Tong Guan. When Zhao Kai returns with his triumphant return, he will definitely compare him with nothing. However, Zhao Kai and Tong Guan suffered a great loss in Xijing. He was so happy. Now, there is another opportunity in front of him. As long as he can take Zhu Wu to Xijing, the return of triumphant return will become himself, and the one who is being compared with nothing will become Zhao Kai. Not only can he avenge his previous shame, but he will also regain the initiative in the struggle with Zhao Kai! What a tempting thing!

Zhao Heng then looked up at Zheng Juzhong and found that Zheng Juzhong was also looking at him, but Zheng Juzhong shook his head at him with a serious expression.

Zhao Huan was stunned. Zheng Juzhong was...Don't he want to seize this opportunity? But even so, his breathing could not help but become rushing. He hesitated to struggle, not knowing whether to obey Zheng Juzhong's words or follow the desires deep in his heart.

At this time, the debate between Wang Fu and Zhao Youkai was approaching the end. It can be seen that Zhao Youkai was at a disadvantage because he could never solve a problem, that is, who could control Zhu Wu? Although the people he recommended were all high-ranking ministers, they had never led troops to fight big battles, so no matter how you look at it, they are the most suitable for Tong Guan.

Finally, the emperor waved his hand and said, "Don't argue, I decided to believe Tong Guan again..."

Zhao Huan's heart suddenly rose to his throat. He was cruel and he stopped hesitating. He immediately went out and shouted, "Father, I am willing to lead my troops to Xijing to suppress the bandits! I am confident that I can control Zhu Wu!"

The emperor was stunned, and Wang Fu immediately politely towards Zhao Huan and said, "Your Highness, how can you have such confidence?"

Zhao Huan said confidently, "Because I am the prince of the Song Dynasty, who was appointed by my father, and I am the person who best represents my father. Zhu Wu is a beast, and I also have confidence that he can bow to our Song Dynasty and submit to him!"

Wang Fu's expression was very exaggerated and he didn't say anything, because speaking again was equivalent to despising the emperor.

When the emperor saw the prince's confident expression, his eyes lit up, especially when the prince said that he felt so relieved!

But at this moment, he heard another person say, "I object!"

Zhao Huan was shocked when he heard this voice, because the person who spoke was not someone else, but Zheng Juzhong!

Zheng Juzhong glanced at the prince deeply and said to the emperor, "Master, the prince is not good at leading troops. The defeat in the southeast is the lesson of the past. Moreover, the prince is the crown prince, so he must not make any mistakes. Therefore, I object!"

"I agree!" Cai Jing, who had never spoken this time, said, "In addition, this time, His Highness the Crown Prince has volunteered to go to Xijing twice in a row to share his worries. If he rejects the Crown Prince again, what is the face of the Crown Prince?!"

Zheng Juzhong looked at Zhao Huan anxiously, hoping that he would take the initiative to refuse the matter, but he saw Zhao Huan looking at him without turning his eyes, nodding to him with a very firm expression.

Zheng Juzhong was stunned, and then he saw Zhao Huan bowing to the emperor, "Father, let me go to Xijing. My son will definitely return in triumph and share my father's worries!"

Finally, the emperor nodded, "Okay, let the prince go to Xijing!"

Zhao Huan received the order to thank him. The moment he turned around, he smiled at Zheng Juzhong. Although Zheng Juzhong was still full of worries, he couldn't help but feel surprised when he saw the prince so confident. He could only sigh and accept this unchangeable result. But at this moment, he saw another person walking out. Zheng Juzhong saw that it was Liang Shicheng who had not expressed his opinion today.

"I also agree to let Zhu Wu send his army to Xijing. It's just that the last time King Jia and Lord Tong have analyzed the pros and cons of sending Zhu Wu. In case, I suggest that the number of troops sent by Zhu Wu must be limited! Otherwise, we will put a huge army into our hinterland, which is full of hidden dangers! Therefore, Zhu Wu would better send only 10,000 people."

Zheng Ju was furious in the center and thought that what he guessed was right. The Jiawang Party was waiting here, 10,000 people? Tong Guan and the Western Army could not do anything to the bandits. Zhu Wu only brought 10,000 people to only bring 10,000 people to the point of use? They were sincerely killing the prince!

Zheng Juzhong immediately said, "Master Liang's words are wrong. From the current perspective, Zhu Wu's loyalty is understandable. If the court is too cautious, it will only make Zhu Wu feel dissatisfied, and it will be counterproductive! Now there are 300,000 Qishan Army, and I think it is the best choice to let Zhu Wu send 100,000 people."

The emperor pondered for a moment and finally said, "What the two beloved ministers said is very reasonable. Let's do this. Ten thousand is too little, and 100,000 is really too much. Then let the Zhuwu Sect... 50,000 people! There are 150,000 people in the capital and 300,000 Western troops, and 50,000 people are not worth worrying."

Liang Shicheng thought secretly that Tong Guan led 70,000 Western Army was not enough to pacify the bandits. The prince and Zhu Wu led 50,000 people, could not have become a big deal, so he worshipped the emperor, "The wise and the wise!"

Zheng Juzhong also thought to himself that the Qishan Army had strong combat power, with a large number of 50,000 people. He also worshipped the emperor, "The Lord, the Holy Spirit!"

The emperor then announced his resignation. Liang Shicheng, Cai Jing and others looked at each other and walked out of the hall together. Even Zhao Youkai, who had just had an argument with Wang Fu, also looked at each other and smiled and walked out together.

Zhao Huan and Zheng Juzhong also looked at each other. The two walked out of the hall and turned around at the same time, and soon disappeared next to the hall.

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