As a close minister of Zhao Ji, Tong Guan naturally knew that he was struggling with the affairs of the Liao State recently.

Since the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, the Liao State in the north has always been a huge threat, especially when it occupies a large area of cities and land such as the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, it is like a quick knife against the vital point of the Great Song Dynasty, so that every Zhao official can always feel that the terrible threat is beside him.

However, the strong military power of the Liao State made the Great Song Dynasty helpless against them, especially since the Northern Expedition of Taizong Zhenzong and the two dynasties ended in failure, the power of the main and one faction in the court completely grasped the right to speak, and would rather send a large amount of New Year's coins to the Liao State every year than mention the military affairs again.

It wasn't until today's son Zhao Ji succeeded to the throne that the situation finally changed a little - today's Liao State has been stationed in the Central Plains for a long time, and various drawbacks unique to the Han court have also arisen within the Liao State, such as the power of the ministers, such as the abolition of armaments...... When these news were constantly brought back to the court by the eyes of the Song people, some people in the court naturally began to move, in fact, even Tong Guan himself thought that one day he could raise troops for the Northern Expedition, recapture the sixteen states of Yanyun, and build an immortal cause.

However, as soon as this limelight emerged, it was ruthlessly suppressed by the forces of the DPRK and the central government, and they even denounced the person who put forward this idea as a traitor who brought disaster to the country and the people. Although the talk of the Northern Expedition was temporarily quelled, Zhao Ji was also encouraged by the main battle faction such as Tong Guan around him to give birth to the idea of the Northern Expedition, and even secretly began to arrange relevant strategies.

It was only because of the general opposition of the courtiers that Zhao Ji was not able to fully show it, and he was upset, and he unconsciously wanted to find someone outside the court to ask. It's just that even he didn't expect that he would throw such an important issue in front of a young man like Sun Tu who has not yet become an official.

Sun Tu was also full of surprise, but his mind turned quickly, weighing the relevant benefits. Although he has limited knowledge of the history of the Song Dynasty, he still has some understanding of some major events in the last years of the Northern Song Dynasty, and he also knows that the fall of the Northern Song Dynasty was actually because of the wrong move of Lianjin to destroy Liao. And from the emperor's words, he had already heard some ideas, so a choice was placed in front of him-

Is it for the sake of the overall situation to persuade Zhao Ji not to go on the Northern Expedition, or to push the boat along the river and follow the conclusion he wants to hear? In just a moment, Sun Tu already had a plan in his heart, he was now a lowly status, and he was so likely to influence the affairs of the imperial court, so of course he had to choose the words that were most beneficial to him.

"Your Majesty, although the minister has not read many books, he also knows that the Central Plains has always been the home of my Han people, and now it has been stolen and occupied by the Liao State for many years, which is really unwilling. Moreover, this is what Taizu Taizong has always hoped to do since the founding of the country, and I and other descendants should naturally do all this.

"As for how to go on the Northern Expedition, in the humble opinion of the ministers, it is nothing more than two aspects, to strengthen our military strength internally and enrich our grain reserves, then once the time is ripe, we can raise troops to the north and recapture the sixteen states of Yanyun. Outside, when the idea is to weaken the national strength of the Liao State, such as colluding with some small countries under him, then the inside and outside should be combined, and the Central Plains can be decided in a war! ”

As soon as these words came out, both Zhao Ji and Tong Guan showed surprise. Although Sun Tu's words were right for them, they would not be too surprised, after all, as a martial artist, it was actually reasonable for him to advocate the Northern Expedition. But what surprised them was that this young man actually had the same idea of how to go on the Northern Expedition to be similar to them-how to not be close, Sun Tu originally said it with reference to the historical process.

Zhao Ji glanced at Tong Guan with some surprise, and he even wondered if the other party had told the young man in front of him about the first-class secrets of the imperial court. Tong Guan noticed this and immediately said out loud: "Sage Mingjian, the minister has never mentioned such a major matter to the people around him, although Sun Tu is brave and martial, but after all, he is not yet an official, and the minister will never discuss such things with him." ”

Zhao Ji nodded slightly, but he also agreed with this statement, which made him more and more interested in Sun Tu: "Sun Tu, how can you have such thoughts?" ”

Sun Tu had already thought of his words at this time, and immediately replied: "Your Majesty, the minister also listened to the analysis of the current situation. When the minister was in Yuncheng County, he had some friendship with a veteran, and he analyzed the pros and cons between the Great Song Dynasty and the Liao State with the minister, and put forward this strategy. ”

"Oh? Who is this veteran, and is he still in Yuncheng County? After listening to this explanation, Zhao Ji finally accepted it, otherwise he really couldn't believe that a young man could have such insight.

"His name is Wen Tianxiang, and he passed away two years ago." Sun Tu casually took out a historical name and said: "But his statement made the ministers quite agree, so he practiced martial arts hard, in order to serve the country one day." After a pause, in order to make his words more true, Sun Tu planned to add more details: "And the veteran often sings a song called Man Jianghong, which also makes the minister feel excited." ”

"Oh? Does he still have words? Sing it and listen to it. Zhao Ji is a literary emperor in the end, and when he heard this, he immediately became interested, and hurriedly asked.

Sun Tu immediately sang Yue Fei's song of Man Jianghong: "Angry hair rushes to the crown, leaning on the railing, Xiaoxiao rain rests ......" sang until the second half of the run, and quickly changed the Jingkang shame that would reveal flaws to "Lan Yuan shame, still not snow, courtiers hate, when will ...... be destroyed" As for whether there is a problem with the rhythm of this, it is not for him to pay attention to it.

In fact, the word Man Jianghong is not considered superior in the Song Dynasty, but the momentum of his loyalty to the country and serving the country is full, even if it is Zhao Ji, he is also excited to hear it, and only after a while can he applaud: "Good words, made by a real husband!" If this person is still alive, I will definitely use it again! ”

Sun Tu muttered in his heart, Yue Fei should already be there now, but he should be a few years younger than himself in terms of age, you can really use him. There was a pity on his face: "It's a pity that the veteran passed away three years ago, and he couldn't see His Majesty's holy face." ”

"It's a pity, indeed." Zhao Ji sighed, and then looked at Sun Tu solemnly: "Sun Tu, I hope that you can inherit the legacy of this veteran and serve the imperial court for a good life, so I will naturally not treat you badly." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, and you will repay Your Majesty with broken bones!" Sun Tu hurriedly knelt on the ground again to thank him. He knew very well that with the emperor's words, his official position was completely lost, and it was no longer difficult to send him.

And Tong Guan is also happy in his heart, Sun Tu's performance today is perfect, so as a recommender, he naturally has a light on his face, and even can be regarded as a meritorious recommender, which makes him look at Sun Tu with more satisfaction and praise in his eyes, this son is indeed of great use.

Zhao Ji asked Sun Tu to calm down again, and then returned his eyes to the shooting test over there. It's just that the performance of the next few people is really not eye-catching, especially after comparing with Sun Tu, it is even more lackluster. This made the emperor no longer interested in staying here, so after waiting for a while, he set off in his car.

Everyone naturally put down everything again to send the emperor away, and at the same time, many people peeked at Sun Tu from time to time with envy and even jealousy. Just now he was called by Zhao Ji to the matter of the long-term answer in the eyes of everyone, this kind of encounter is really too eye-catching. And what makes everyone even more jealous is that in fact, the Son of Heaven came here to watch his performance alone, and he didn't take a long look at other people's shooting tests.

Feeling the slightly hostile gazes of the others, Sun Tu had a wry smile in his heart. To be honest, today's encounter is indeed beyond his expectations, but it is also quite dangerous, whether it is a display of martial arts or a subsequent answer, as long as there is a little mistake, I am afraid that my future will be ruined. But Tong Guan arranged such a play without any reminder at all, which can only be said to be that Tong Guan is still testing his own ability, and it also shows that the other party actually does not really regard himself as a close confidant.

Either way, the result is always good.

After today, he Sun Tu will really be among the top of the court and become a military attache of the Great Song Dynasty!