Chapter 313 Zhao Yingluo decides to send troops
During the conversation, a breeze blew by, bringing a light fragrance of flowers, making people's thoughts drift away.
"Perhaps, we can start from other aspects." Zhao Huan said suddenly, "For example, we can strengthen trade with Daxia and gradually penetrate into Daxia through trade methods. Or we can also find some powerful people in Daxia. Influential people influence the government of Daxia through them."
Zhao Yingluo's eyes lit up: "Brother Huang's proposal is worth considering. Trade is indeed a mild and effective method. At the same time, we can also try to contact the opposition forces in Daxia to see if we can disintegrate their rule from within. "
After hearing this, Zhao Ji nodded in approval: "Very good, both of you have good ideas. But be careful and don't alert the enemy."
"I understand, daddy." Zhao Yingluo responded.
As the conversation progressed, Zhao Yingluo's mood gradually improved.
She understood that controlling Daxia did not happen overnight and required patience and wisdom.
Today's exchange with her father and brother gave her hope and direction.
After leaving the Royal Garden, Zhao Yingluo looked back at the father and son, and couldn't help but admire that Jiang was still hotter with age.
After bidding farewell to her imperial brother, Her Royal Highness Princess Zhao Yingluo was originally plotting to support the forces within the Great Xia Kingdom, intending to quietly increase her influence on the Great Xia Kingdom. However, just in the past few days, a sudden news broke her plan - the Kingdom of Jin launched a fierce offensive against the Kingdom of Daxia.
The atmosphere in the court hall was extremely tense. Privy Councilor Zhu Shengfei, holding an urgent piece of information, hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully presented Daxia's request for help to Zhao Yingluo.
"Your Highness, this is a request for help sent by Li Qianshun, the leader of the Great Xia Kingdom." Zhu Shengfei said solemnly, "The Emperor of the Great Jin Kingdom, Wanyan Zonghan, sent a large army to encircle and suppress Wanyan Zongyi, but the results were not significant. In anger, Wanyan Zonghan turned to anger. In Daxia Kingdom, they successively conquered several states and counties in Daxia Kingdom in June. Now, Daxia Kingdom is in danger, and Li Qianshun sent a special envoy to Kaifeng to ask for help. "
Zhao Yingluo took the help letter and browsed it quickly. Her brows were furrowed, and the expression on her face became more serious. The courtiers in the court also began to talk about it, and there was a fierce debate on whether to assist Daxia.
"Your Highness, Li Qianshun is the shun king of the Song Dynasty. Now that he is in trouble, we should send troops to reinforce him." A loyal military general took the lead in expressing his stance.
"No!" Another civil servant immediately retorted, "How can we offend the powerful Kingdom of Jin for the sake of Daxia? This move will undoubtedly set us on fire!"
There was an explosion in the court, and the courtiers expressed their opinions and argued endlessly. Zhao Yingluo listened to their debate quietly, but she was quickly weighing the pros and cons in her heart. Finally, she waved her hand to signal the courtiers to quiet down. She took a deep breath and said in a firm voice: "Daxia Country, we must save it!"
There was an uproar in the court, and the courtiers looked at each other and Zhao Yingluo in confusion.
"Your Highness, why is this?" an old minister asked doubtfully.
Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly and explained: "Everyone, our rescue of Daxia is not just to fulfill our promise to Daxia. More importantly, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As long as our Song army enters Daxia country, we can stay there for a long time. In this way, we can not only protect Daxia Kingdom from the invasion of the Great Jin Kingdom, but also further consolidate our sphere of influence in the northwest. "
Hearing this, the courtiers began to whisper and discuss among themselves. They gradually understood Zhao Yingluo's intentions and vision.
"But," another courtier said worriedly, "the Kingdom of Jin is very powerful. If we send troops hastily, we may cause unnecessary trouble."
Zhao Yingluo nodded, expressing that she understood the courtier's concerns. She said in a deep voice: "Your worries are not unreasonable. But we must be clear: Wanyan Zonghan's anger at Daxia Kingdom this time is a manifestation of his guilty conscience. He did not have an absolute advantage in the fight against Wanyan Zongyi. That’s why we took it out on Daxia. This is a good time for us to take advantage of it.”
The courtiers in the court fell into deep thought. They had to admit that Zhao Yingluo's analysis did make sense. This is a choice with both risks and opportunities, but if this opportunity can be successfully grasped, the Song Dynasty's sphere of influence will be further expanded, and the stability of the northwest region will be more effectively guaranteed.
"Then," Zhao Yingluo continued, "what we need to do now is to quickly mobilize troops and prepare for the expedition. At the same time, we also need to send envoys to the Kingdom of Jin to find out their true status and trends. Only by knowing ourselves and the enemy can we fight a hundred battles. Yum.”
The courtiers in the court echoed in unison: "Your Highness is wise! We are willing to follow His Highness on the expedition!" Their voices were firm and powerful and echoed in the court.
Zhao Yingluo nodded with satisfaction. She knew that although this decision was risky, it might also bring unprecedented opportunities to the Song Dynasty.
She took a deep breath, stood up, walked to the throne, and announced loudly: "Send the order and prepare the entire army for war! We will rescue the Great Xia Kingdom with thunderous momentum!"
Her voice echoed over the court, full of firmness and determination.
The courtiers bowed and took orders, then retired to prepare for the expedition.
Zhao Yingluo, on the other hand, stood in front of the throne and stared forward, her eyes shining with light, as if she was looking forward to the return of the land of Daxia to the Song Dynasty.
