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

"This Zhao Dalang can conquer Qingzhou,"

"I'm afraid a lot of rioters have already gathered there."

"Why haven't I heard anyone mention this matter before?"

Su Yuanjing stepped forward with his hands clasped and said,

"Your Majesty, these Liangshan bandits previously attacked Dongping Prefecture and Yizhou,"

"I have submitted a memorial specifically on this matter,"

"His Majesty has also replied and reviewed it,"

"It must be because His Majesty is extremely busy."

"Let's forget about it."

"Ok?"

When Zhao Ji heard this,

He immediately frowned.

He turned to look at Liang Shicheng!

Chapter 1587 mobilizing troops

Liang Shicheng hurriedly approached Zhao Ji.

He explained in a low voice.

"His Majesty was busy with calligraphy and painting at the time."

"This servant believes that Zhao Dalang is nothing but a bandit,"

"Then the Privy Council was authorized to send troops to suppress the rebellion."

"I also reported this matter to the Emperor afterwards."

Zhao Ji thought for a moment,

It seems that Liang Shicheng really did say that to him.

Then bandits broke out on Jingdong Road again.

Emperor Huizong of Song (Zhao Ji) had a wide range of interests.

And indulging in pleasure,

However, he was impatient with reviewing memorials every day.

Therefore, he often asked Liang Shicheng to approve the replies on his behalf.

This also gave Liang Shicheng the opportunity to control the government.

Zhao Ji nodded and said,

"I remember now, but I approved the Privy Council's order to send troops to suppress the Liangshan bandits,"

"Then why weren't the Liangshan bandits wiped out?"

"It's actually getting worse?"

"But now they've occupied Qingzhou and Zizhou?"

Tong Guan hurriedly said,

"The Liangshan bandits were cunning; after looting, they hid in the marshes."

"The Liangshan Marsh covers an area of ​​over eight hundred li in circumference,"

"Unless a large number of ships are built,"

"We must encircle and annihilate them with a large army, otherwise we cannot destroy them."

"I have repeatedly mobilized troops and generals, and have also killed some bandits,"

"But each time the bandits were defeated, they fled into the marshland,"

"They hid in the vast expanse of water, which stretches for eight hundred miles."

"The imperial court is now busy allying with the Jin to destroy the Liao,"

"The grand plan to recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun,"

"These Liangshan bandits are nothing more than a minor ailment,"

"This servant intends to wait until after the Liao Kingdom is destroyed,"

"Let's launch another campaign against the Liangshan bandits."

"Unexpectedly, this allowed the bandits to grow in power,"

"They also seized Qingzhou and Zizhou."

"Your Majesty, I have failed in my duty. Please punish me."

Emperor Huizong of Song was also focused on recovering the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun.

To dream of becoming the first emperor of the Song Dynasty

Tong Guan was the marshal he favored for the Northern Expedition.

How could Tong Guan be punished too harshly?

Moreover, the Manichaeism movement in Jiangnan is now even more serious.

Manichaeans were causing trouble in several southeastern routes.

A few days ago,

He has just issued an imperial edict appointing Tong Guan as the Pacification Commissioner of Jiang, Huai, Jing and Zhe provinces to suppress Fang La.

After thinking about it,

Zhao Ji then said,

"No matter what, you cannot escape responsibility for this,"

"I will punish you by deducting one year's salary."

Seeing that the matter was so easily dismissed, Tong Guan quickly said,

"Your humble servant accepts the punishment."

Zhao Ji frowned and said,

"These Liangshan bandits have seized Qingzhou and Zizhou and caused chaos,"

"This is utterly rebellious!"

"Who can share my burden and lead the army to annihilate this bandit?"

Upon hearing this, all the officials...

There was a sudden silence.

Although the people did not know the details,

However, they knew that their repeated troop deployments had resulted in defeats by the Liangshan bandits.

That Gao Kan almost died at his hands.

This high embankment may not be particularly clever in itself.

But he was the Grand Commandant of the Palace Guard.

However, he had many powerful generals under his command.

None of them considered themselves to be more capable than all of Gao Kan's men.

Therefore, no one dared to respond to Zhao Ji's words.

Zhao Ji waited for a while,

Seeing that none of the ministers dared to speak,

He couldn't help but shout angrily,

"Just a petty bandit,"

"Are all you high-ranking generals in the court powerless against him?"

"Then what use do I have for you?"

Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) rebuked everyone for a while.

In the end, he still thought of his own servant.

"Tong Guan, you should postpone your military campaign against Jiangnan,"

"First wipe out the Liangshan bandits, then head south."

The newly appointed prime minister, Wang Fugan, hurriedly said,

"Your Majesty, I believe that the matter of Privy Councilor Tong's campaign against Fang La should not be delayed."

“Namani followers are widespread in Jiangnan,”

"They are now causing trouble on several fronts."

"If they unite,"

"If we were to launch another campaign, I fear it would be extremely difficult."

"Moreover, the southeast is a major source of tax revenue for the imperial court,"

"As long as Manichaeism exists,"

"The tax system would become unsustainable for even a day,"

"I fear that this will delay the important task of uniting with the Jin to destroy the Liao."

When Zhao Ji heard that it might delay the alliance with Jin to destroy Liao,

He immediately changed his words,

"Then who else can shoulder this heavy responsibility?"

Tong Guan stepped forward and reported,

"I believe that if Grand Commandant Gao were to lead the troops to conquer Liangshan, we would surely achieve great success."

Gao Kan was taken aback upon hearing this.

He had always been at odds with Tong Guan.

Liangshan had a deep-seated hatred for him.

It wasn't that he didn't want to lead troops to wipe out the Liangshan bandits.

However, Huyan Zhuo and Guan Sheng had both disappeared without a trace.

He didn't think he was much better than the two of them.

Therefore, he dared not accept the imperial decree.

Hearing that Tong Guan recommended him,

He couldn't help but wonder what kind of trouble Tong Guan was trying to cause him.

Gao Kan is still considering it.

Zhao Ji has already said,

"If you hadn't reminded me, I would have forgotten about Grand Commandant Gao."

"Grand Commandant Gao is in charge of the Imperial Guards of Kaifeng,"

"Suppressing Liangshan should be a piece of cake."

"Grand Commandant Gao, are you willing to share my burdens?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Kan quickly stepped forward and said,

"It's not that I'm unwilling to serve, it's just that I haven't been feeling well lately,"