Chapter 8: The world of heroes emerges from our generation

Father, with Ling'er here to oversee the palace in my stead, aside from you and the Empress, others should not be able to tell, right? Zhao Hao said

Because of being with Zhao Hao, Zhao Yun always felt an inexplicable pressure, which made Zhao Yun unconsciously want to distance himself from Zhao Hao

It is unclear when Zhao Hao stopped seeking his opinions when carrying out tasks

The Song dynasty will be destroyed within three months

It is simply a narrow-minded perspective

During the six years of Zhao Yun's administration, the Song Dynasty missed its only opportunity to suppress the Mongols

"Hao'er, what exactly are you and Ling'er up to? I can hardly bear the pressure anymore. Do you have any idea how many times there have been protests over in Mongolia?" Zhao Yun entered Zhao Hao's palace, looking utterly helpless.

Zhao Hao no longer places his hopes on anyone.

Father, I truly concede to you. When the Jin Dynasty declared war on our Song Dynasty, Emperor Huizong probably had the same thoughts as you.

"Father, if we go to war with Mongolia, are you prepared?" Zhao Hao asked

Zhao Hao's face bore no expression whatsoever, neither hurried nor slow.

Zhao Hao always has his own opinions, while Zhao Yun wishes to assert his presence as a father, only to realize that he has no idea how to do so

However, Zhao Hao had completely lost faith in Zhao Yun

Zhao Hao has already seen clearly that the entire Song Dynasty is fundamentally rotten to the core

Certainly, the emperors of the Song Dynasty were not born with an aura of iron and blood; they were dedicated to diligent governance and also focused on domestic civil reforms

Zhao Hao's literary and martial prowess far surpasses his own. This point is very clear to Zhao Yun

Zhao Hao will not repeat the mistakes of Li Chen Zhou

He has never spoken to anyone about this feeling

Zhao Yun looked at his increasingly profound son and let out a deep sigh

Is this Ling'er? Zhao Yun speculated

"In those years, our Song Dynasty was not a match for the Jin State. Now, the strength of the Mongols is twice that of the Jin State, and we will not be able to contend with the Mongols either. As the Crown Prince of the Song Dynasty, I must always make a little more preparation for this country," Zhao Hao said.

An incompetent ruler leads the nation astray, and incompetent officials lead the nation astray

"Hao'er, what exactly do you want to do? Over the years, you and Ling'er have been causing trouble together, establishing the Power Gang and killing tens of thousands of Mongolians. The friction between Mongolia and our Song Dynasty has gradually increased, and a large part of it is due to the Power Gang's actions." Zhao Yun's tone carried a hint of mild reproach.

Starting from the martial arts world, based on the foundation of the Power Gang

Indeed, there are not many Mongolian warriors who have died at the hands of their powerful allies

The Song Dynasty has always been a nation that pursued peace, a principle that penetrated deeply into the very essence of its successive emperors.

However, as the conflict between the Mongols and the Jin Dynasty progressed, and with the defeat of the Jin Dynasty becoming inevitable, Zhao Yun ultimately made a decision

He has always looked down upon such underworld gangs

Fortunately, his identity, his martial skills, and those who share his aspirations have made this wish no longer a mere illusion.

He still fantasizes about being able to coexist peacefully with Mongolia

Zhao Yun decided to collaborate with the Mongols to launch a joint military campaign against the Jin Dynasty, in order to avenge the humiliation of Jingkang, and to ensure that he himself would be remembered in history

The Song Dynasty needed to undergo a true iron-blooded battle to achieve its rebirth through fire

If there are no unforeseen circumstances, the Song Dynasty will still be unable to escape the fate of destruction at the hands of this group of people

Zhao Yun, who has just ascended to power, still possesses quite a bit of ambition and aspiration

Within three years, the book will break the gold barrier.

Zhao Hao also let out a soft sigh, truly beyond redemption

Zhao Hao once argued vigorously with Zhao Yun, advising him not to repeat the mistakes of Emperor Huizong's maritime alliance.

The Song Dynasty and Mongolia have now begun to experience minor conflicts, yet the total casualties across the world amount to only a few thousand.

After Zhao Yun overthrew Shi Miyuan, he has been in power for six years now

Zhao Yun was determined to revitalize the state, implementing reform measures such as dismissing the Historians' Party, promoting the officials of the Grand Council, clarifying the governance of officials, and rectifying the finances. This is known in history as the "Duanping Reforms"

Forty years after the Mongols destroyed the state, following the annihilation of the Western Xia, they turned their attention to the Jin dynasty. Once the Jin dynasty was eliminated, the next inevitable target would be the Song dynasty. The principle of "when the lips are gone, the teeth are cold" is a natural law. If they were to unite with the Jin dynasty, it would be equivalent to the Song dynasty safeguarding its own homeland.

In the face of a rapidly changing situation, internal disputes arose within the Song Dynasty regarding foreign policy. Some, driven by animosity towards the Jin Dynasty, advocated for an alliance with the Mongols to eliminate the Jin and restore the Central Plains; while others, taking a more rational approach, cited the lessons learned from the past alliance with the Jin to defeat the Liao, emphasizing the principle that the loss of one’s lips leaves the teeth cold, hoping to use the Jin as a buffer and avoid repeating past mistakes. The endless debates caused the Song Dynasty to waver between these two opinions, neither forming an alliance with the Jin against the Mongols nor allying with the Mongols to eliminate the Jin.

"Is it just relying on power for help?" Zhao Yun said disdainfully

Li Chenzhou founded the Power Gang and once boldly declared

Ultimately, one must rely on oneself

There is nothing of redeeming value, nor can it be saved at all

Father is indeed impressive, " another Zhao Hao, who is Zhao Ling'er, exclaimed in applause.

Father, the Power Gang has already killed over ten thousand Mongolians, and in the future, they will kill even more. As long as we persevere, there will come a day when the Mongolians will be unable to advance southward.

The world is at your fingertips

Zhao Hao felt a slight sensation, but he did not take it seriously

At least up to now, Zhao Yun has performed quite well, and no one has referred to Zhao Yun as a tyrant

Because this person looks exactly like Zhao Hao

His power will surely reign supreme over the world

Since then, Zhao Hao was completely disappointed in Zhao Yun

Zhao Yun was slightly taken aback upon seeing this person

From this point on, the Song Dynasty and the Mongols engaged in close combat

Father, if they wish to protest, let them be. After all, we will not lose a piece of meat." Zhao Hao put down a book and said to Zhao Yun淡淡.

Zhao Yun was left speechless

He could have achieved it, but ultimately he did not, resulting in a failure at the last moment, and all grand plans and ambitions were consequently buried.

This is a very simple principle, yet the entire court, from Zhao Yun at the top to the officials at the bottom, fails to comprehend this point.

Zhao Hao saw it, but did not take it seriously

Zhao Hao severely reprimanded Zhao Yun, but Zhao Yun retaliated by scolding Zhao Hao instead. Subsequently, he chose to mobilize troops against the Jin Kingdom, joining forces with the Mongols to annihilate the Jin Kingdom, while simultaneously losing the only barrier between himself and the Mongols.

Zhao Yun is no exception

This point cannot be accomplished by Zhao Yun and must be done by oneself

"Father, take a look at who this is?" Zhao Hao clapped his hands, and a person came out from the inner room

In recent years, the relationship between father and son has gradually weakened, yet Zhao Yun has no means to address this situation

The Mongols rapidly rose to prominence in the northern regions during the Song Dynasty, becoming yet another minority regime that posed a significant threat to the Song Dynasty following the Liao, Western Xia, and Jin.

Alternatively, they may have understood, but they do not dare to speak out

What are you trying to do? Zhao Yun frowned and asked

Zhao Hao truly finds himself at a loss for words

Zhao Yun was taken aback and then said, "Why should we go to war with Mongolia?"

Zhao Yun's expression darkened