Zhao Tong knows that war is inevitable now. As a later generation, he knows that wars are not always started by war madmen. Modern wars, both domestic and foreign, are often caused by the outbreak of economic crises and the plunder of resources and wealth. The outbreak of ancient wars was often predicated on climate change. The ancients, who lacked the ability to withstand harsh climates, had to find a suitable place to survive when the living environment became worse. In order to achieve the goal of survival, they must They will take desperate risks to fight for a way out. History records that the earth's climate changed drastically during the period, which was also a period of frequent foreign invasions. From these perspectives, the migration of the Hui people in the north to the south is more or less the result of climate variability.

Since the Han Dynasty, the natural environment in the north has been deteriorating, and land desertification has become increasingly serious. Loulan, Gaochang, and Dunhuang, which used to be prosperous in the past, have gradually been buried by the desert. Since the Middle Tang Dynasty, especially during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the earth has entered a period of dry and cold climate. Desertification in the north of China is becoming more and more serious, which has aggravated the survival risks of all ethnic groups living in the north of China, especially the nomadic Hui people. Migration and changing lifestyles are the main reasons why they face risks. The only option.

Due to the impact of climate and human life, land desertification in northern China and Central Asia has been intensified. This has greatly compressed the living space of the vast number of nomadic Hui people living in this area, and their optional grazing space has also been continuously degraded. This phenomenon was particularly serious in the Song Dynasty, which cut off the famous Silk Road. Migration is a choice, and changing lifestyles is also a choice. To some extent, many Hui people in the north have transformed from nomadic life to agricultural civilization, which may have It was also inevitable. These two choices were not a good thing for the weak Song Emperor to return to his country.

First of all, in the Cold War Age, advanced civilizations often occupied areas with better living environments, but barbarians were not so lucky. The change of their living space was the main reason for their migration. This was probably due to their tribal organization. It is close to military mobilization, unlike agricultural civilization, where the population is scattered and difficult to concentrate. The nomadic Hui people easily have an advantage in military organizations. They can bing all the people, can be mobile and flexible, and use the method of mobile warfare to gain strategic advantages. .

Furthermore, from the perspective of geopolitical governance, although the Qingzang Plateau in the west and the Pacific Ocean in the east roughly form a natural barrier, the Altai Mountains, Qilian Mountains, Daxinganling and Taihang Mountains in the north form a "bàhuilei funnel" "As long as the nomadic Hui people in Central Asia cross the line of Helan Mountain, Yinshan Mountain and Yanshan Mountain, they will basically recover like a broken bamboo. It is like entering an uninhabited land, chasing deer in the Central Plains, and almost like searching for something in a bag."

Third, in this historical stage where the strong prey on the weak and you and I live, the rulers of the past dynasties have no choice. They must build a relatively unified empire based on their actual strength in order to survive and develop. space. In order to withstand the constant impact and threats of these nomadic Hui people, a strong standing jn is almost necessary. When a huge jn team is established, how can the Hui find a balance between "fighting against foreigners" and "an internal" The delicate balance point has become a major problem that the rulers of each dynasty must first solve. The fighting power of the jnhui team is too strong and it is prone to civil strife. The fighting power of the jnhui team is too weak and it is prone to external troubles.

In the Song Dynasty, the national policy of promoting culture and suppressing military power first turned the horses into a real "weapon of deterrence". The control of horses by Liao, Jin, and Xixia actually monopolized the most important thing in the Cold War Age. The war resources of the Song Dynasty made the Song Dynasty inherently deficient in equipment. If the country was restored to peace, it might still be able to maintain it, but now it is restored, land annexation is becoming more and more serious, and there is an emperor who only knows about pleasure, supporting the conquests. The restrained emotions, social contradictions, and class contradictions have reached the critical point of explosion. If foreigners invade at this time, the rotten building will inevitably fall to the ground!

Zhao Tong is very aware of this matter," but no one will believe it. "Old Hui Shi, now the war is imminent, but those important ministers can only talk and don't look at what they have in their pockets." He recites poems and paints every day How do people know how to deal with things on the battlefield? I can only prepare for this myself!" He said with a wry smile.

"Wang Yé, don't blind yourself. Although there are some sycophants among the scholars, most of them have character and are willing to serve the country!" He Qufei, who was a little dissatisfied with Zhao Tong's words, defended.

"Haha, look at our so-called "loyal ministers". They usually sit back and talk about the return of the moon. They don't practice martial arts, but hang out in poetry, wine, song and dance, wind and snow: once the country is in trouble, then To retaliate against the king. This kind of behavior is indeed commendable, but what will be the result? Look at those loyal ministers who have left their names in history, how many of them are losers! Kill them when you drink poison, go to I calmly, shout The two sentences of "repaying the country with "i"" may seem intense and tragic, but is such "i" useful for returning to the country and returning to the Hui people?" Zhao Tong was a little excited and said with a dry laugh.

"Wang yé's words were extreme. Although He Qufei wanted to defend himself, Wang yé made sense. He sighed and shook his head and swallowed it. In "Bei Lun", he mentioned that "bing must be used if it has something. There is no need to use "Fight when fighting, stop when fighting", "Forgetting to fight, èbing, will bring disgrace to the country," "Being happy to fight, but poor bing, will also lead to the disaster of defeating the king. Now in order to show his merit, Cai Jing in the court, regardless of In fact, he has been using bing against Xixia for more than ten years. He has suffered huge losses and spent countless money and food, but he still failed to eliminate Xixia. He only achieved Tong Guan's reputation of being invincible, but his heart is still open. "Wen Xin, it is still difficult for him to criticize the actions of these scholar-bureaucrats.

"Old Huishi, what I said is indeed extreme. When Wenzhi returns to China and Wu Anbang, no one can live without the other. Now I have to ask Lao Huishi to help me find a solution!" Zhao Tong looked a little embarrassed by what he said. , the old man lost his dignity and quickly changed the subject.

"My lord, everyone is eager to be the prince and ascend to the great throne in the future, but you want to push out the prince's position. It's really puzzling!" He Qufei Ye said happily, which was regarded as revenge for his disrespect of his teacher just now.

"Old Master, don't talk about the prince, what's the good thing about being an emperor? Being stared at by the ministers every day, being pulled back and put back, I have to abide by the rules. If it is a peaceful world, I really want to stay in Xiangyi for the rest of my life. When I come back, I will travel around the mountains and rivers every day, lie drunk in the fields, marry him ten or eight concubines, and be a happy king. Wouldn't it be a happy life?" Zhao Tong refilled the teacher's tea and said in a hopeless manner.

"Even if Wang Yé does not become the crown prince, I am afraid it will be difficult to realize his wish of jumping on the horse battlefield. The clan is not allowed to take over. This rule has been broken for hundreds of years and no one can break it!" He Qufei said.

"There are exceptions to everything. Didn't Tingmei, Dezhao, and Taizong also lead troops on expeditions before they ascended the throne? Zhao Tingzhi also served as prime minister in this dynasty. This should not be absolute." Zhao Tong said, in his memory

, his younger brother Zhao Hao once mentioned

He has been in charge of the security of the city center for more than ten years, but he was still prepared to accept the title of "Generalissimo of Arms and Horses" because he did not take office because the Jin soldiers fought too fast. He is a careless father. Maybe he will be happy one day.

He will be given the actual job of leading the army.

"Even if Your Majesty can command the army, you know that our court has always valued civil servants over military officers, and is very vigilant about ordinary ministers who lead troops. Besides, you are a prince!" He Qufei said again.

"Alas, the danger of overthrowing the nest is not over. As a prince, if the country is destroyed, I am afraid that I will not be able to be an ordinary person. It is better to be despised by others than to live in humiliation and live as a slave of the subjugated country. It is a hundred times better!" Zhao Tong knew

What the teacher said is true. Qiu Qing, the famous general at that time, is an example.

Qiu Qing was promoted to deputy minister of the Privy Council due to his military merits, but he was still humiliated by Han Qi in person, saying that "the one who sings as the number one scholar outside Donghua Gate is the hero." Although he was cautious, there were rumors and various rumors that he would endanger the imperial court.

The five elements mutate and arrange themselves together without saying a word.

Chapters remonstrating with his attendants demanding that he be removed from office came one after another. In the first year of Jiali, Qiu Qing was finally dismissed from power and sent to Chenzhou. When making this decision, Renzong said, "Qiu Qing is a loyal minister." Prime Minister Wen Yanbo asked Renzong in return

Said: "Isn't Taizu a loyal minister of Zhou Shizong?"

After Qiu Qing heard about the appointment, he went to the middle school to ask why he was sent out of Zhizhou County without guilt. Wen Yanbo stared at him for a long time before he said: "If you don't, the court will doubt you!" After taking office, the court sent servants twice a month.

He came to "ask for questions." Every time he came, he was surprised and confused all day long. In less than half a year, a famous general died in Chenzhou in sorrow and anger.

"Your Majesty, have you made up your mind?" He Qufei asked solemnly.

"Yeah!" Zhao Tong nodded again.

"Okay, but the success or failure of this matter still depends on the queen!" He Qufei said with a smile and gave him an idea.

"Mother, I'm afraid it's inappropriate?" Zhao Tong felt that this was a mysterious idea. They all said that a mother is more valuable than her son. Although the mother already occupies the position of mother of the country, who doesn't want her son to ascend the throne and become emperor!

"Haha, your Majesty understands justice well. As long as you explain this matter, your Majesty will help you, and you will have to rely on your Majesty's support for future matters." He Qufei smiled, patted Zhao Tong's hand and left.

In fact, there is a characteristic of the Northern Song Dynasty. The empresses and queens are much more virtuous and more serious than the emperor and ministers. For example, Empress Dowager Du, Empress Dowager Gao, Empress Dowager Cao, Empress Dowager Xiang, Empress Wang, etc. They all pay attention to living a simple life, and

He has political acumen, and several of them have served as assistants to the young emperor behind the curtain, and have made great achievements.

Zhao Tong had no good solution now, so he could only give it a try. Regardless of the fact that the New Year was not over, he went to the palace. He talked with his mother for a day, racked his brains and spent several nights writing a letter to himself.

Feeling that she was impassioned and well aware of her righteousness, she recommended the "Recommendation Form" for Wang Zhaokuang as the prince, and gave it to her mother, intending to let her choose a suitable time to present it to the emperor. However, Zheng Hongmei did not express her position on the spot, and just asked him to submit the recommendation.

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Zhao Tong felt unsure, and talked with Huang Jingchen for a long time, asking him to keep an eye on him and persuade his mother. Huang Jingchen rubbed his fingers and asked him for some hard-earned money before agreeing, and Zhao Tong walked out of the palace.
Chapter completed!