The fact that Han Zongwu and the other generals did not cooperate made Emperor Zhao Heng very angry.
The generals and deputy generals of the upper four armies were all veterans and also the children of the noble families of Great Song.
To a large extent, the operations and taxes of the imperial court required the support of these noble families.
In their opinion, if Zhao Heng wanted to rule the world, he couldn't just kill all the officials and generals. Otherwise, the army and the court would be in chaos.
That was why they dared to treat Zhao Heng's decree so negatively and resist Yang Zaixing, the new commander.
Yang Zaixing, who was in the court, glanced at Wang Xianchen, Han Zongwu, and the other generals of the four armies with a stern gaze. He smiled coldly and said,""Since the generals are ill and can't go to the battlefield, there's no need to force them. Go home and recuperate.
I will replace them with healthy generals and take charge of the upper four armies!”
Wang Xianchen, Han Zongwu, and the others 'expressions changed when they heard Yang Zaixing's words. They had never expected that the Great General, who had only been in office for a few days, would be so arrogant and decisive!
They were dismissed on the spot!
Han Zongwu immediately threatened with a cold face,"I'm afraid that Great General's actions are inappropriate!
Changing generals at the last minute would only cause the general to not know the soldiers, and the soldiers would not know the general. If the Great General brought such troops into battle, it would only increase the casualties of the Great Song soldiers!”
Yang Zaixing snorted." You are no longer the general of the Japanese army. You don't have to worry about the military matters. I have my own ways!"”
Han Zongwu's expression immediately became extremely gloomy."This general has been in charge of the Imperial Army for many years. The Imperial Army is the Imperial Army. I'm afraid it's against the rules to dismiss this general just because of a word from the Great General!”
At this moment, Zhao Heng, who was sitting on the throne, said indifferently,"Great General is in charge of the Pi Xiu Seal.
Han Zongwu, go home and retire. You don't have to come back anymore.”
Zhao Heng's words were undoubtedly a godsend. Han Zongwu's face was instantly filled with shock and dissatisfaction.
He wanted to say something, but Yang Zaixing waved his hand and interrupted him.""General Han, please hand over the commander's seal.
Also, General Wang, General Li, hand over your commander talismans!”
Yang Zaixing's body instantly emitted a mighty pressure that pressed down on the hearts of Han Zongwu and the others!
They were so shocked that they were dumbfounded and could not say a word!
The atmosphere in the royal court suddenly became very subtle.
No one had expected Zhao Heng and Yang Zaixing to be so resolute and resolute, directly removing Han Zongwu and the others from their posts!
Such a move would easily lead to the resistance and suspicion of the soldiers of the Upper Four Armies, which would be very disadvantageous for Yang Zaixing to lead the Upper Four Armies to suppress the bandits.
Once the soldiers didn't cooperate, it would easily lead to failure and casualties.
In fact, Zhao Heng was already very satisfied. He took this opportunity to hand over the Upper Four Armies to Yang Zaixing.
As long as Yang Zaixing was given some time, he would be able to control the Upper Four Armies.
As for conquering the Liangshan bandits?
Zhao Heng already had another idea. He wanted to send Tong Guan and Zhao Gou to deal with this tough nut to crack, so that Yang Zaixing would have time to train his soldiers!
Moreover, when he was the Crown Prince, he had heard of the fierce reputation of the bandits at Liangshan Lake. No matter how many government troops in Qilu, they could not do anything to the Liangshan bandits.
Yang Zaixing was not familiar with the West Capital Imperial Army or the Upper Four Armies.
If Yang Zaixing were to lead these people to suppress the bandits, Zhao Heng felt that it would harm Yang Zaixing.
Thus, Zhao Heng looked at Tong Guan, the envoy of the Bureau of Military Affairs."Privy Tong, I thought about it. The Great General has four armies under his command and it is indeed not appropriate for him to rashly set out. He still needs time to familiarize himself with the armies under his command.
You once fought with the bandits of Liangshan, so you know Liangshan and Song Jiang the best.
This time, you will go and exterminate the bandits."
When Tong Guan heard this, he was so angry that his nose was crooked. He cursed Zhao Heng for being shameless in his heart.
In the name of suppressing bandits, he handed the Upper Four Armies over to Yang Zaixing.
In the end, he turned around and told Yang Zaixing to familiarize himself with the army first, pushing Tong Guan out to gnaw on the hard bone of Liangshan!
Tong Guan was so angry that he almost jumped up!
Thus, Tong Guan's face trembled as he said,""Your Majesty!
The bandits of Liangshan are very vicious and cunning. They also occupy 800 miles of Liangshan River, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack.
During the Retired Emperor's time, this old minister was ordered to attack Liangshan Lake, but he suffered heavy losses and returned without success.
Gao Tai…the sinner Gao Qiu, had personally led the four armies to attack Liangshan and was almost completely annihilated.
Moreover, this old minister is already old. If Your Majesty lets this old minister go, it will be a small matter if this old minister dies in battle, but it will be a big matter if the imperial court loses face!”
Tong Guan's words were mostly his own thoughts. After all, he had suffered losses at the hands of the Liangshan bandits.
The other half was also trying to show Zhao Heng their might.
Zhao Heng glanced at Tong Guan and his expression darkened. However, he knew that a melon that was forced would not be sweet.
Letting Tong Guan, who was afraid of Liangshan, go to attack the Liangshan bandits would only make him hesitate and give Liangshan a chance to take advantage of the situation. At that time, it would still damage the face and safety of the imperial court.
"Majesty Kang, you've gathered hundreds of thousands of troops in the Yingtian Prefecture and wiped out a Liangshan bandit. It shouldn't be a problem for you, right?”
Although he was unwilling, Zhao Heng still looked at Majesty Kang with a straight face.
After all, Yang Zaixing had just taken over the army, and Zhao Heng was afraid that he would be at a disadvantage. Now, he could only pinch his nose and use Zhao Gou.
"My good brother, you let Yang Zaixing take charge of the upper four armies, and you still want me to work for you? Dream on!"
A cold smile flashed across Zhao Gou's eyes as he thought to himself.
"Reporting to Imperial Brother, the army under this minister's younger brother has already been arranged along the Yellow River north of Bianliang.
Wanyan Zonghan had just died a few days ago, and the Jin people would not let it go. There were hundreds of states and counties north of the Yellow River, and the Jin army was still entrenched, hanging above Bianliang.
My brother received news that the commander of the Jurchen West Army, Wanyan Zongwang, has already gathered an army north of the Yellow River and recruited Wanyan Zonghan's subordinates, ready to take revenge at any time!
At this juncture, they must not rashly move the troops defending the Yellow River!”
Zhao Gou said with a righteous expression, as if he was sharing the burden of the imperial court.
He kept repeating the same sentence. He was unwilling to send troops to Liangshan.
Emperor Zhao Heng was unable to find any flaws in Zhao Gou's reasoning.
This was also the reason why he was wary of Gao Qiu, Tong Guan, Zhao Gou, and the others. Most of the Great Song army was not under his control. When he wanted to use them, the initiative was not in Zhao Heng's hands.
Thus, Majesty Kang, Zhao Gou, and Tong Guan were using this method to express their existence and dissatisfaction.
The royal court fell silent. All the officials looked down and did not dare to say a word about this matter.
They could feel the gloomy expression on Emperor Zhao Heng's face.
Yang Zaixing, the leader of the generals, who was standing side by side with Tong Guan and Zhao Gou, witnessed the entire process. The corners of his lips curled up into a meaningful smile.
Zhao Gou and Tong Guan wanted to use this to control Zhao Heng and the Imperial Court, forcing Zhao Heng to compromise and weaken Yang Zaixing's military power.
How could Yang Zaixing let them succeed?
Therefore, Yang Zaixing, who was prepared, said loudly,""Your Majesty, since Privy Tong and Majesty Kang have their own difficulties.
Although I haven't been in charge of the army for long, I'm willing to share your worries and lead my troops to wipe out the Liangshan bandits!”
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