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The Jurchens were not much cleaner than the various tribes of the grasslands.

The soldiers of Daliang were genuinely afraid that Shi Jin would make them live in this stinky Guanzhong region.

Upon hearing Shi Jin's order,

They immediately became energetic and went to collect things.

Half an hour later,

Black smoke billowed into the sky as soon as the iron gate was closed.

Shi Jin then led his team back laden with spoils.

The 3,000 reinforcements sent by Tanzhou arrived at Gubeikou that afternoon.

Chapter 1597 How to handle it

The day after Shi Jin burned down the Iron Gate Pass,

The first battle report was finally delivered to Bianjing by the top-notch courier.

Zhao Yuan, Wen Huanzhang, Xu Guanzhong, Jiang Jing, Lin Chong, Lu Junyi, Zhu Wu, and others.

They gathered in the Chongzheng Hall.

The Ministry of War also needed the Ministry of Revenue's financial and grain support.

Therefore, Jiang Jingcai, the Minister of Revenue, was qualified to participate in discussions concerning the Ministry of War.

Xu Guanzhong and Zhu Wu were both senior officials in the Ministry of War.

Although his official rank was not high.

However, he often offered advice and strategies to Zhao Yuan.

Therefore, Zhao Yuan made an exception and allowed him to attend.

Otherwise, they would be qualified to discuss the important military and national affairs of the Great Liang.

There were only five people: the emperor, the minister of war, the minister of revenue, and the left and right vice ministers of war.

Of course, there was no trickery involved in a show of hands.

The emperor's word is law.

He can make all the decisions with a slam of his fist on the table.

All the others could do was offer advice to the emperor.

However, Zhao Yuan added another constraint for his descendants.

If everyone else rejects it

Even the emperor cannot act arbitrarily.

However, this situation is unlikely to occur.

Not everyone dares to defy the emperor.

Of course, Zhao Yuan also did not want his subjects to frequently unite against him.

When the fate of the nation and its people is at stake,

It's enough that they can stand together against the emperor.

Seeing that everyone had read the report, Zhao Yuan said,

"Speak up if you have any thoughts."

At this point, he turned to look at Xu Guanzhong and Zhu Wu, and smiled.

"You guys go ahead and talk first."

Xu Guanzhong and Zhu Wu exchanged a few words of polite deference.

Xu Guanzhong then said, "Let's talk about the gyrfalcon attacking the spaceship first."

"The Jin Kingdom also sent the emperor several gyrfalcons."

"These gyrfalcons are inherently fierce,"

"So it's very likely that what the Jin people said is true,"

"It was the gyrfalcon that launched the attack on the spaceship."

Zhu Wu also said, "Our Great Liang has just subdued the various tribes of the grasslands."

"A complete encirclement has been formed against the Jin state,"

"Moreover, our Great Liang has a strong and well-equipped army,"

"The Jin state should not dare to provoke a war."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "It might have been an accidental injury."

"But it did cost one of my soldiers from Liang his life,"

"It is reasonable for Shi Jin to lead his men to demand the gyrfalcon and its owner."

No one in the hall thought Shi Jin shouldn't have left the pass.

Xu Guanzhong nodded and said, "What the Crown Prince says is true."

"Accidental death is also a crime,"

"It is perfectly reasonable for Shi Jin to demand the return of the culprits."

"The Jin soldiers' refusal to hand over the gyrfalcon and its master is a blatant disregard for the prestige of our Great Liang,"

"A conflict ensued,"

"They again led troops to attack my Gubeikou,"

"It's even more of a provocation against our Great Liang."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "What Minister Xu says is true."

"The Jin state attacked our Daliang Pass,"

"This is a provocation against our Great Liang."

"This matter cannot be postponed."

Zhu Wu said, "It is the dead of winter now, and it will be even colder in the Jin Kingdom."

"The Jin people grew up in the ice and snow,"

"However, the soldiers of my Great Liang are less resistant to cold,"

"If we send troops now, the Jin army will seize the opportune moment."

The geographical advantage goes without saying.

To attack the Jin Kingdom

It was definitely the Jin dynasty that had the geographical advantage.

The only thing that matters for Daliang is the people.

Although some religious elements in China are still unwilling to give up.

However, the army was united in purpose.

The massive military spending is not useless.

Chapter 1598 To Do or Not to Do

Jiang Jing was the only moderate, he laughed.

"We can try diplomacy first, then resort to force,"

"If the Jin Kingdom hands over the Jin people and gyrfalcons who caused the trouble,"

"And hand over the Jin general who attacked Gubeikou as well."

"We can also avoid using force."

"The Jin Dynasty was poor, so we conquered it."

"We won't get any benefit from it either."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "Minister Jiang's words make sense."

"Then we'll send an envoy to protest to the Jin Dynasty first,"

"Demand the return of the golden statue and the gyrfalcon that caused the accident,"

"And the Jin generals who attacked Gubeikou also committed suicide to accompany their wounded and injured soldiers,"

"We want some more compensation."

"If the Jin Kingdom agrees, then so be it,"

"If the Jin Kingdom refuses,"

"We will then send troops to seek justice for the wounded and injured soldiers."

Zhao Yuan thought for a moment and said,

"The Jin Kingdom is poor, so let's ask for 100,000 strings of cash."

"I will draft a letter of state immediately."

"Send it to Hebei urgently,"

"Send an envoy from Hebei to the Jin Kingdom."

"You must also be prepared for war,"

"Our Great Liang cannot be attacked in vain."

Zhao Yuan clasped his hands and said, "Father, rest assured."

"Your Majesty, I will now order the troops from Hebei and the grasslands to assemble,"

"As long as the Jin Dynasty doesn't know what's good for them,"

"Your subject will then lead his troops to wipe out the Jin Kingdom."

The imperial edict and official letter from Bianjing had not yet reached Hebei.

Another battle report from Hebei was sent to Bianjing.

Zhao Yuan and the others gathered together again.

Discuss this matter.

"He led his troops in a surprise attack on the Iron Gate Pass,"

"They also killed Wanyan Zonghan, the Jin dynasty's chieftain, Yilai Bojilie."

"Shi Jin is really bold."

No one knew Zhao Yuan's intention.

No one dared to make a random statement.

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "Those who offend our mighty Han, though far away, will be punished."

"Shi Jin is indeed decisive in killing,"

"They launched a surprise attack on Iron Gate Pass that very night."

"The Celestial Empire, a superior nation, cannot be slighted."

"Shi Jin did a good job too."

Zhao Yuan did not intend to criticize Shi Jin, and nodded,

"Shi Jin did the right thing,"

"But the Jin dynasty died, and Yilai Bojilie died."

"I'm afraid they won't let this go easily."