The Later Zhou Dynasty's inquiry edicts were both harsh and sarcastic, and it was completely like a last-minute spy:

The edict started from the Southern Tang Dynasty's talk of sending troops to Chu to disrupt the peace in the world. It listed the "small group of war fanatics" led by Lin Feng wantonly provoking the relationship between the Southern Tang and its neighbors, attacking Wu and Yue, invading the Southern Han, contacting the Liao Kingdom without authorization, and secretly communicating with the rebellious Northern Han. Now he is training troops in Shouzhou to seal the territory and wantonly provoking the dignity of the Great Zhou. He is the murderer who can be punished by everyone in the world. For peace in the world, the Great Zhou represents the countries in the world to give the Southern Tang the last chance to choose, immediately capture Lin Feng and his subordinates, and send them to Zhou State for public trial to comfort the countries in the world, otherwise all consequences will be borne by themselves.

With this ultimatum, the voices in the court against Lin Feng's behavior suddenly became lit up, and various safe strategies were introduced one after another, or they were eager to ask the emperor to meet the requirements of Zhou State and sacrifice Lin Feng alone to be happy the entire Tang Dynasty and the world; or they seemed to be loyal to the Southern Tang Dynasty to implement the "drag" plan, first dismiss Lin Feng and take him back to Jinling, so that Zhou State would have no excuse to get angry, and then go back to other things.

However, perhaps inspired by the trend of spontaneously going to Shouzhou in Jinling City, the strong voice in the court this time became even more intense. Situ Zhouzong, Sikong Li Jianxun, Right Pushe Sun Sheng and other old ministers all went barely and argued with the weak faction.

Zhou Zong started with the general trend of international influence and pointed out with great pain that if the Southern Tang took down the country's stronghold just because of a paper of inquiries from other countries, and the hearts of all heroes who were determined to help the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty would also make all countries in the world believe that the Southern Tang rulers had no courage and responsibility at all. From then on, they would consider the Southern Tang a second-rate country in their hearts, which would make them more vested and destined.

Li Jianxun started with the details of the trend of the people going to Shouzhou in Jinling City, and shouted loudly: "As we promote the fight, we still know that we will sacrifice ourselves for the country; a minister who is promoted to fight, will we show the true nature of a loyal minister. Could it be that my Tang Dynasty only has some people who are timid and afraid of things? How can we face the thousands of people of the Tang Dynasty and the ancestors of the Tang Dynasty?"

The Deputy Envoy of Privy Councilor Chang Mengxi began with Lin Feng's brilliant achievements and explained everything that was happening in Shouzhou, pointing out that as long as Lin Feng is given full trust and support in future battles, a new miracle may be born in Shouzhou and the Tang Dynasty will take the position of overlord from then on.

After the battle, Sun Sheng's short beard, with a thorny face rising, and he questioned the weak factions in the court: "Take a step back and say, who dares to bet me to ensure that once Lin Feng is sent over, Zhou State will no longer attack our country."

The court suddenly became quiet. Everyone was an old fox who had been ups and downs in the officialdom for many years. How could Sun Sheng catch the pain in this?

Sun Sheng became more excited and raised his arms and shouted: "Today, Sun also imitated the heroic and upright Han Xizai and shouted here: Kill the obstructors, change can be achieved, kill the surrenders, and the Tang Dynasty will dominate."

King Li Jingsui of Qi finally stood up and shouted in anger: "If you lose your position because of a messed up document, ruin your good ministers and lose your hearts as heroes in the world, it is like surrendering without fighting. I have no face to be the marshal of the army."

Li Jing, sitting on the dragon throne, looked calm and thought about it repeatedly in his heart. When he first met Lin Feng, he gave the comfort of the Three Kingdoms, "All ministers can surrender, why should the Lord surrender?", thought of the mighty wish he made to the ancestors of the Li family over the past period, and the invention that Lin Feng had thought strangely and his invincible battle, and recalled the passion of resistance in Shouzhou City, his mind fluctuated violently like a torrent of tide, and finally he slapped the table: "Dang, Datang, if we want to become the Tang Dynasty that surpassed the previous dynasty, we must show the momentum and courage that surpassed them. I will not take the initiative to bully other countries, nor will I be afraid that other countries will dominate the masses. From now on, the whole country will prepare for war, and any other irresponsible persons will be expelled from the court."

Just as the Southern Tang finally determined the principle of full-strength counterattack, there was a big debate within the Later Zhou Dynasty on whether to send troops to the Southern Tang and when to attack the Southern Tang.

If it were in the past, the Zhou Kingdom joined forces with Wu and Yue, and the Southern Han Kingdom attacked the Little Southern Tang from three sides, there would naturally be no concerns. However, new situations have occurred. The Northern Han Kingdom was ready to move, while the Northern Liao Kingdom wanted to send troops but changed the leader in the last battle. All the urgent military situations of the court have been conveyed, so there are naturally more cautious voices.

Some old ministers who continued the Later Han Dynasty submitted a memorial suggestion that the war with the Southern Tang might as well be suspended, and first contact the Liao Kingdom and stabilize the north. Otherwise, the Great Zhou Dynasty would be equivalent to facing the three opponents of the Liao Kingdom, the Northern Han Kingdom and the Southern Tang Dynasty at the same time, and the victory would not be so obvious.

Guo Chong (i.e., Guo Chongwei, who tried to change his name to Chong because he avoided the name of Emperor Guo Wei, yelled in the court: "The barbarians of the grassland attacked our dynasty twice in three days, but they all blocked the strong city and unparalleled soldiers in the north. How could they have stabilized? Now, Lord Yao Hanying is still in the Liao Kingdom, and the enemy army is gathering. What should I do to stabilize? As for the Northern Han, some scabies are worth mentioning. If the Tang Dynasty in the south can face the attack of the Three Kingdoms at the same time, my great Zhou Dynasty will not dare to face three wars, how can we sweep the world in the future?"

As early as February, the Later Zhou Dynasty sent Yao Hanying and Hua Zhaoyin to the Liao Kingdom to protest to the north about their troops sending troops to the north of Zhou Kingdom. As a result, Yao Hanying people were kept by the Liao people.

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Kuangyin, the leader of the East and West Class of the Imperial Army who was specially invited to attend the military convention because of his position as an instructor of the elite army, stood up and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for saying that my Great Zhou has always been directed by Middle-earth, and has the power to the world and protect the world. If my Great Zhou cannot represent the people of the world to fight against Lin Feng and others who are rude to start the war, it will be unkind; if my Great Zhou breaks the trust of the Wu Yue and the Southern Han army, it will be unrighteous; if I am afraid of many enemies, it will be unscrupulous; if I cannot take action early to destroy the rising trend of Xiao Tang, it will be unwise, and I am not talented. I am willing to lead the army to go first to clear all obstacles to the army for Your Majesty."

Zhao Kuangyin, who was only 24 years old, was dressed in military uniform, with bright colors, and his tall and strong body, stood there and looked energetic and energetic.

"After all, Xiang Haier's statement is very heart-warming. As everyone's opinion, I immediately ordered the troops of the Southern Expedition to prepare in time. On September 20, Xiang Haier led the elite soldiers to set out to detect the enemy situation first and wipe out the enemy's scouts." Guo Wei slapped the table and finally issued an order to send troops.

Zhao Kuangyin, who was born in a military family, was originally named Yuan Long and was also named Zhao Jiuchong. Because he loved being handsome and handsome since childhood, he was famous in the army and was nicknamed "Xiang Haier".

Although Zhao Kuangyin was very young at this time, he was already the number one legend in the Great Zhou army. According to historical records, Comrade Lao Zhao had been "magnificent in appearance and open-minded in weapons since childhood, and everyone who saw him praised him as extraordinary."

Various unofficial history records many magical things about Zhao Kuangyin. For example, when Comrade Zhao Kuangyin was born, the red light shone all over the room, and the strange fragrance did not dissipate for a night. He said that his body was golden and did not retreat for three days. When he grew up, he began to learn riding horses and shooting archery. Zhao Kuangyin was always beyond others.

It is said that Zhao Kuangyin once tried to ride a fierce horse without bridleing the horse. When the fierce horse ran up the sloping road of the city tower, his head suddenly hit the city wall. When everyone thought that his life was not guaranteed, he slowly stood up from the ground, continued to chase the fierce horse and jumped onto the horse back again, and was not injured at all. There was also a legend that Zhao Kuangyin had seen sparrows fighting outside the house in Dr. Han Lingkun's room, so they competed to go out to catch the sparrows. As a result, the house collapsed as soon as they left, and they miraculously avoided a difficult situation.

In the early years of the Later Han Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin lived in a temple in Xiangyang while traveling everywhere. An old monk saw him and immediately funded all his property and guided him that as long as he went north, he would have an adventure.

After listening to people's advice, Zhao Kuangyin, who had a full meal, went north all the time to join the position of Guo Wei, the then Privy Councilor, in the first year of Qianyou in the Later Han Dynasty (948 AD), joined the team to fight against Li Shouzhen, made many military achievements and began to make his mark.

After hearing Guo Wei's orders, many generals were excited and agreed to the promise. At this point, the huge war machine of Zhou State officially began to operate.
Chapter completed!