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"I have decided to attack Tokyo,"

"I came back this time to discuss this matter with the two strategists,"

"I believe it won't be long,"

"We'll be able to meet up in Tokyo."

Pan Jinlian exclaimed happily, "Then we can live in the palace!"

Li Shishi, however, worriedly said, "My lord, you're attacking Tokyo so soon?"

"Wasn't it a bit too hasty?"

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "Don't worry, my wife, the Song Dynasty is already utterly corrupt."

"The Imperial Guards of Tokyo are utterly incapable of fighting,"

"Besides, I already have a plan,"

"Perhaps we can avoid war,"

"To get a complete Tokyo."

Upon hearing this, Hu Sanniang

"What plan do you have, sir?"

Zhao Yuan hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said,

"It's a secret. You'll find out later."

Qiongying shook Zhao Yuan's arm, complaining.

"Big brother, please tell me."

Zhao Yuan simply shook his head.

"Alright, girl, stop fooling around."

"This matter is of great importance, and I need to discuss it thoroughly with the two strategists."

.....

The next morning,

Zhao Yuan had breakfast.

Xu Guanzhong, Zhu Wu, and Wen Huanzhang were summoned to the mansion.

"Our dynasty's army was utterly crushed by the Song dynasty's forces."

"Now the soldiers on the front lines are all eager for battle,"

"I also believe the time is ripe to attack Tokyo,"

"So I came back to discuss this with the three of you,"

"This is about attacking Tokyo."

"Your Majesty, although we captured over 80,000 people in this battle,"

Zhu Wu said with concern,

"But reorganization will probably take some time."

Zhao Yuan smiled and said, "I have already instructed them to expedite the reorganization."

"Wait until I get back,"

"It should be reorganized by now."

"When you go back, you'll just be forming a squad, won't you?"

"They need to be capable of fighting,"

"I'm afraid we'll have to train together for a while longer."

"I have a plan that might avoid a direct attack,"

"Then we can take Tokyo."

The three of them were astonished to hear of such a good thing.

He also became interested and asked curiously,

"Does Your Majesty have any good strategies?"

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "Zhao Ji has a lover at Fanlou."

"I often spend the night there."

"I want to lead a few capable generals there,"

"Capture Zhao Ji at Fanlou and sneak into the palace,"

"Control all civil and military officials and peacefully seize Tokyo."

Xu Guanzhong frowned and said, "Zhao Ji went to Fanlou."

"There are probably elite guards as well,"

"How could it be so easy to catch?"

Zhao Yuan said, "I have already inquired with Xu Ning."

"He was previously the instructor of the Golden Gun Squad,"

"He often guarded Zhao Ji's side."

"Emperor Huizong of Zhao usually only took three to five guards with him when he left the palace,"

"I plan to take Yan Qing, Shi Xiu, and Wu Song with me,"

"That's enough to deal with those guards."

"No,"

Wen Huanzhang shook his head directly.

"Your Majesty, this plan is too risky,"

"If Zhao Ji escapes, you will surely be trapped in Tokyo."

Chapter 1672 Time Waits for No One

"If anything happens to Your Majesty, the Liang Kingdom will be finished."

"This plan is too risky,"

"It would be better to lead a large army to attack the city,"

"With gunpowder, we don't have to worry about not being able to blow open the gates of Tokyo."

Zhao Yuan originally thought that after revealing this plan,

The three of them will consider it.

Unexpectedly, all three of them rejected the idea without even considering it.

Zhao Yuan, however, did not want to destroy the magnificent Tokyo.

Hearing this, he smiled.

"There are some things you don't know,"

“I spent my early years in Tokyo,”

"Zhao Ji's current lover is named Cui Ying,"

"We've met twice."

“I am also familiar with the terrain of Fanlou,”

"As long as you seize the opportunity,"

"Taking down Zhao Ji in one fell swoop is not a difficult task."

"If we fight our way to Tokyo,"

"Firstly, it takes too much time,"

"Secondly, it is unknown how many people will suffer."

"This……"

Seeing that they could not persuade Zhao Yuan, the three men

Xu Guanzhong could only say,

"In any case, Your Majesty should still be careful,"

"Take more of your best personal guards with good skills,"

"If all else fails, then surround Fanlou."

"Capturing Zhao Ji will not bring us Tokyo."

"They're hesitant to act, so you can withdraw from Tokyo as well."

Zhao Yuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, strategist, I will definitely act carefully."

"However, you shouldn't let the news leak out on your side for now,"

"So that Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) will not be on guard."

The four chatted for a while longer.

Xu Guanzhong and his two companions were about to say goodbye and leave.

At this moment, Shi Qian suddenly strode in.

"Your Majesty, we have just received news,"

Fang La refused to be offered amnesty.

"The army of Tong Guan has already defeated the Manichaean army,"

"Hangzhou has been recaptured,"

"The situation for Manichaeism is not good."

"I'm afraid it won't last much longer."

"It seems we need to hurry up as well."

Zhao Yuan sighed.

"If it's too late, and Tong Guan has already destroyed Fang La,"

"The Western Army will surely march north,"

"At that time, we'll be in trouble on Liangshan."

.....

Tokyo and Kaifeng

When Emperor Huizong of Song learned of the rebellion of the four bandits,

After sending Cai You to lead troops to conquer Daliang,

They also began attending court daily.

Handling government affairs.

Scholars of integrity, such as Su Yuanjing, also began to frequently submit memorials to the emperor.

Criticizing current malpractices,

Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) adopted some of these suggestions.

The Suzhou and Hangzhou workshops, as well as the imperial workshops for transporting materials, wood and stone, and colored pigments, were shut down.

The atmosphere in the court was also rectified.

"Lord Cai, the military governor of Huaikang Army, requests an audience."