I became the son of Renzong

When the Dushui Supervisor asked the imperial court to withdraw money and food to prevent the prefectures along the Yellow River from floods, the officials and cabinet ministers gave money and food generously.

Those who don't know the inside story don't even know that they are in the hands of soldiers in the Northwest Front.

It's spring is coming.

However, Qingtang's report is still: Westward travel is impassable.

"I'm afraid it will be April, the snow over there will melt!"

Zhao Xi was not sure, so he could only tell the cabinet ministers in this way.

It was rare to see cabinet ministers worrying about the soldiers in front like this. Really, Zhao Xi really felt some changes in the court at this time.

"It's a pity that Guochao's track has not been laid to Qingtang, let alone go further west. Otherwise, even if there is snow, so what? The track carriage will not be affected by the weather!"

This is really urgent.Thinking about it, it has been more than half a year, and the imperial court knows nothing about the situation ahead.

This is not only a matter of the lives of thousands of new army soldiers, but also a major event involving the success of the country's plan for Xixia.

Track carriage?Wait... Zhao Xi felt as if he had missed something.Throughout the winter, all I could think about was to let the soldiers in front of the army live in the winter, to avoid their casualties caused by the weather, and to consider the supplies they had to survive this winter as comprehensively as possible.Never thought about taking them out.

Oh, the brain!How can you forget this?

"Xuan Susong and Shen Kuo have an audience!"

Zhao Xi has already forgotten that this is still a matter of discussion, and he needs to hurry.Fortunately, it should not be too late at this time. Although the winter was delayed, winter casualties were also avoided.

"Official..."

The cabinet ministers are a bit baffled, why are the officials so excited all of a sudden?

"Fu Xiang, the imperial court issued an urgent order to ask Wang Shao, Su Zhe, etc. to search for soldiers who can identify the direction in the snow in the entire Qingtang River. It is really impossible to expand the scope to the Tubo people, but we must ensure that loyal officials , even merchants, under the condition of ensuring that these people do not leak the news, gather together and wait for the next move of the imperial court!"

"Zhongzheng, prepare your pen and ink!"

Zhao Xi was really a little excited, excited about this flash of inspiration.How could this be forgotten?The sled car of the Northeast of later generations...

No matter how much snow fell in the northwest in winter, the snow should be more and more solid now.The speed of the sled on the snow is probably no slower than that of a carriage.

"By the way, Fu Xiang, at the same time, tell Wang Shao and others that some of the Tibetan mastiffs are going to be requisitioned. They are particularly powerful and large mastiffs!"

Tibetan mastiffs pulling sleds, in the west of the icy and snowy Qingtang, will change the traditional habits of the entire Northwest.

The sled is very simple, much simpler than the rail carriage, and it only takes a few simple strokes to draw a rough shape.

Naturally, the imperial edict does not need to be drafted by cabinet ministers. There is a secretariat for this purpose, and only the official seal and the cabinet seal are required.Cabinet ministers continue to monitor the behavior of officials.

This is a car?It doesn't look like it, there are no wheels, but there are slightly raised boards at both ends, and there are some cars on it.

"Official, this is?"

"Wait for Su Song and the others to talk together."

Su Song and Shen Kuo came in a hurry, and the official's summons was magnified by the inner eunuch who passed the decree, saying that both the official and the cabinet ministers were waiting.It is also in line with the facts.

"Zirong, Cunzhong, you two have a look, when will this thing be produced in the workshop city at the earliest? How big can the production be?"

Zhao Xi handed the crude so-called blueprint that he drew casually to Su Song, and asked questions directly.

Su Song looked at it, closed his eyes and thought about it, and Shen Kuo did the same.

"Official, is this a boat on the snow?"

This is the difference between scientists and politicians in this era.The cabinet ministers need Zhao Xi to explain, but Su Song and Shen Kuo can see the usefulness of things at a glance.

"Snow boating? The name fits well. Let's call it like this. Do you two think it's feasible?"

"Officials, I'm not sure, but I think I can try this style. It's just that if the snow is loose, it will be difficult for the horses to move forward."

Su Song spoke, Shen Kuo nodded.No matter whether Shen Kuo has reached a certain position or not, he is very cautious.

"Zirong, the government ordered the requisition of a mastiff, a large mastiff..."

"Officials, rich ministers, all the superiors, I think this thing is feasible! Using Tubo mastiffs to pull this boat on the snow can completely smooth the circulation of the entire northern land in winter! Officials, please play, and the workshop officials will start immediately Create, samples will be out tomorrow at the latest!"

There is no need for any explanation for a boat on the snow. Just look at the style, and the cabinet can try to imagine the scene.On snowy days, children will play skiing, which is not difficult to imagine.As for whether it is successful or not, you will know after trying it.

Chapter 691

There is no need to verify whether this is a thing that is still in use after a thousand years, or a thing that is commonly used in all the snow-covered north.

Besides, just around Bianliang, so where can we verify the sled?

When the first batch of sleds from the workshop city were transported to Qingtang, Wang Shao had already prepared all the people and things needed in the imperial edict.He was from the south, and so was Zhang Dun. They couldn't tell much, but the Tubo people, those Tubo people who were requisitioned, could see it clearly at a glance.

So, the Tubo people drove the mastiffs, pulled the sleds, took the soldiers, messengers and supplies, and went westward screaming.

"The flagpole they carry should be enough for them to mark along the way, so that next time they will be able to pass through regardless of whether they need Tubo people or not."

"Superior Commander, when we come back this time, let's deal with all those Tubo people, except those who raise mastiff dogs! The imperial court's plan is important!"

Hearing what Zhang Dun said, Wang Shao's mouth twitched.This chapter is really ruthless.

Wang Shao has been in Hehuang for so many years, and the people he has dealt with the most are Tubo people. He is not as narrow-minded as Zhang Dun, and even many Tubo people have become friends and are very close.

That is, the Tibetans and mastiffs that were requisitioned this time were all requisitioned based on their familiarity with these people, so they were simply killed like this?Anyway, it is a contribution to the country.

Wang Shao thought for a while, but didn't reply or express his opinion.However, he was going to ask the imperial court for a pardon in his personal capacity, and personally guarantee the lives of these Tibetans.Maybe it will be useful in the future.

The message stationed on the channel has not been answered yet, but the imperial court first received Wang Shao's petition for the Tubo people.Even Zhao Xi didn't expect that Zhang Dun would have such an idea.To a certain extent, Zhang Dun's approach is the most appropriate and the best way to prevent future troubles.

However, the imperial court had to pay attention to Wang Shao's request.After all, it is conceivable that the urgent expropriation of Tibetans this time should have a certain impact, and it cannot be done quietly.

"Don't mention the matter of Wang Zichun's solo report, just in the name of the court. Order the headquarters to organize a team of Tubo people and mastiffs as guides to prepare for smooth circulation in winter. Be sure to let the headquarters do a good job. Candidate screening and strict monitoring!"

From the standpoint of the planning of the Song Dynasty, Zhang Dun's approach is correct.But from the perspective of human nature, neither Zhao Xi nor the cabinet ministers could pass the test.

Seeing the officials say this, it seems that all the cabinet ministers are also relieved.Speaking of which, in the current cabinet, there are more ruthless people than people who are kind. It is said that Han Jiang and Wang Gui are kind, Zhao Xixin, but people like Han Qi, Wen Yanbo, Wang Anshi, Zhang Fangping are also relieved, Zhao Xi Some do not understand.Is it possible that I am more ruthless than a few of them?

Doing so must have certain risks, which requires weighing risks and benefits.

All fighters win by right combination and by surprise.It is strange that Guochao plans to double-team Xixia strategically.With Guochao's current military strength, fighting Xixia alone, there should be no possibility of major accidents, unless the frontline commanders are incompetent.

The reason why they still resort to outrageous schemes when their strength exceeds is for absolute advantage, to reduce casualties, and to create a general trend.

It is also suitable to form and centrally manage the guide team of the Tubo people, or the driver team, which makes the plan of Guochao possible to be leaked.In the current situation where there are not many ministers and workers in the court who know about it, Wang Shao's guarantee really doesn't carry much weight.

Zhao Xi's support is the most fundamental.Zhao Xi's support was not because of the humanitarian spirit that filled his mind, but because of his trust in a forward commander.