Han Shizu

Chapter 1318 Eliminate the threat in the bud
A total of four generals met privately, and it happened that two pairs had different opinions, which made Liu Yang feel a little headache.Of course, this is not a matter of summoning a few people. How to deal with it will ultimately require a consensus. However, he, the crown prince, also needs to have his own opinion.

Under the tremendous pressure, Liu Yang even hoped that Emperor Liu could give a clearer opinion and a clearer edict, such as going to war directly, so he would have nothing to hesitate.

However, Emperor Liu released a tough attitude towards Goryeo and the Liaodong generals, but that was all. When it came to their specific operations, it was up to him and the generals how to implement them on the basis of edicts. up.

Guo Tingwei was right about one point. Emperor Liu did not hesitate to fight Goryeo, but Hanli's war should only be the last thing he had to do.

Since in terms of execution, he was given room for choice and space to play, Liu Yang himself inevitably had some ideas of his own.Perhaps, before the glory of Emperor Liu, Liu Yang's autonomy was not so obvious, but as a prince with real power, how could he, how could he not have his own opinions?
If not, it means that he is not a qualified prince!

As far as Liu Yang is concerned, what is more entangled is that his thinking is similar to that of Zhao Kuangyin, and he is not so hopeful. A conflict occurred.

Even though the relationship between Hanli and Hanli has not been so harmonious in these years, and Gaoli's intention this time is also very offensive, but after all, it will not go to the extent of entering a war.

For more than a month, Liu Yang's focus of work has shifted from the military to the government, and he is too aware of the current situation in Liaodong.Maintaining so many troops, and what kind of pressure the country is under, even though I don't have a deep understanding of these, but I can get some clues from some details. He is not completely separated from the seal prince and commander at the grassroots level.

On the other hand, Liu Yang didn't feel so seriously offended by what Goryeo wanted, and he didn't think much of the few cities and land in southeastern Liaodong.

The Han Dynasty has a vast territory and governs tens of thousands of miles. Liu Yang does not have a deep territorial complex. Moreover, there is no need to compete with Goryeo for a short period of time because of the mountains and hills in the southeast of Liaodong.

For Goryeo, if you want to clean up, you can choose a more suitable and reasonable time. It is really impossible to fight another large-scale war during the fierce battle with Liao
If there are some disrespectful thoughts in my heart, then the emperor Lao Tzu is a little too tough, too stubborn, and seems irrational.Perhaps, because of the results of the battle in Liaodong, they were too optimistic about the situation here and misjudged the situation?

Of course, the difference in thinking is only secondary. What really makes Liu Yang hesitate is that his own thinking seems to be contrary to Emperor Liu's will.

This point, for Liu Yang, is especially anxious.After all, he couldn't be sure what would happen if his thoughts and opinions were contrary to Emperor Liu's, and what Emperor Liu would think of it in the future.
All kinds of thoughts entangled in his mind, and the anxious emotions even reflected on his face. After pondering for a long time, Liu Yang finally calmed down his turbulent mood, stared at Zhao Kuangyin, with a serious attitude, and even a little stern tone, and asked: "Rong Lord, if it really comes to the point of going to war with Goryeo, Liaodong may face the enemy on both sides, and the North and South Wars will be fought at the same time?"

Facing Liu Yang, Zhao Kuangyin's heart sank, and the prince's thoughts seemed to start to favor Gao Huaide and Guo Tingwei.Frowning, thinking a bit, and being a little more careful, he clapped his hands and answered with a firm look: "In terms of military strength alone, it is enough, the army in southern Liaoning can be used in the direction of Goryeo.

Of course, this is not a matter of more soldiers and fewer soldiers. Goryeo is not a country that will soon be destroyed, and it is more difficult to attack than Liaodong.If there is a war and the teachers are numerous, if they fall into the quagmire of the war against Goryeo, then the current excellent situation in Liaodong may be difficult to maintain, and it will even be doubtful whether the victory of the Northern Expedition can be consolidated."

"Mr. Rong! Will this be the case?" Liu Yang is not a person without judgment. Hearing what Zhao Kuangyin said, there was a little doubt in his tone.

Regarding this, Zhao Kuangyin said calmly: "In everything, you should worry about what is difficult to plan!"

"Your Highness, I think that Duke Rong's worries are really unreasonable!" Guo Tingwei probably sensed the prince's tone of voice, and Guo Tingwei also got excited, and Lao Xu said tremblingly, "Why are there so many scruples about fighting against Goryeo?" , fighting on land, the mountains in the south of Liaodong are enough to occupy the enemy, let alone 200,000 Korean troops, there are [-], so what, my Han army, can't hold the city gate?

For sea combat, you can hand it over to our East China Sea Navy. As long as you defeat the Goryeo navy, you can land freely and sweep its western border.It is not difficult for the Han Navy to go south to attack Koryo since they can float to sea and attack Liao! "

"Marquis of Hai'an! Don't underestimate the Koryo Army!" Seeing Guo Tingwei's flamboyant expression on his rough face, Zhao Kuangyin's eyebrows showed a little haze, and he said in a cold voice, "The Liao army tied their hands and feet in the naval battle at Suzhou Port, and they did it all. This Koryo navy may not be as good as the Liao army. We can't take the good situation in Liaodong to take risks. If the navy loses, the consequences will be unbearable for us!"

Seeing this, Guo Tingwei also became very serious: "Mr. Rong, compared with fighting on land, naval warfare is inherently unpredictable. Sailor Lang, when you go to sea, don't you take the risk of capsizing?
However, I have confidence in the Han navy. Our warships are more powerful, our weapons are more sophisticated, and our soldiers are well-trained and experienced in water warfare. It is by no means comparable to the patchwork navy of Korea!

The last general also has the confidence to lead the navy and win the battle! "

Seeing that Zhao Kuangyin's expression became more and more dissatisfied, as if a cloud was covering his face, Guo Tingwei couldn't help muttering in his heart.It's fine to disagree, you can't really offend Rong Guogong, he doesn't have the confidence of Gao Huaide.

With a flash of thought in his mind, Guo Tingwei hurriedly turned to Liu Yang: "Your Highness, if you lead the army to fight, as long as you board the ship and set sail, you will never underestimate any opponent. As for the Korean Navy, it is precisely because of the importance that it is recommended to take the initiative to attack.

Today, the weak navy of the Liao army has long been wiped out. Where is the establishment of a navy in Goryeo aimed at?Only big men!The Goryeo army is the only one that can pose a threat to the big man, and only their navy army! "

"Marquis Hai'an, aren't you confident that you can defeat the Goryeo navy?" Zhao Kuangyin said in a neutral tone.

Facing Zhao Kuangyin's gaze, Guo Tingwei thought to himself, this Duke Rong is a good land commander in combat, but he still doesn't have a deep understanding and insight into water warfare and the navy.

In fact, the same is true. After all, the threat that the big man faces in the navy is too small, and he has almost no opponents.And this time the Northern Expeditionary Army on the East Road, attacking from east to west, sea and land, also followed Emperor Liu's strategy, and Zhao Kuangyin was just an executor. It is not necessarily true how much he valued the navy and how much he affirmed their contributions.Especially in the episode of the defeat of Yaozhou, the invasion of Liaodong and the current results were mainly due to the breakthrough of Jinzhou on the western front.

Guo Tingwei cupped his hands and said to Liu Yang: "Your Highness, facing the enemy head-on, the Koryo navy is naturally not enough. However, what if the opponent chooses to avoid the war? What if the Koryo navy takes the attack on the sea route and supplies the Liaodong army What about transshipment ships for raids?

Today, the supplies to support the war in Liaodong mainly come from sea transportation. If the sea transportation is lost, what kind of consequences will be caused, Your Highness and the princes should also understand.

Although the Han Navy is powerful, it is difficult to take care of the entire sea area and routes.”

As soon as Guo Tingwei said this, not only Liu Yang, but also Zhao Kuangyin, who had a cold face, became serious.Seeing that his words attracted their attention, Guo Tingwei asked for instructions: "Therefore, I suggest that when Goryeo hesitates, let the Donghai navy go south, and take advantage of the concentration of its navy to destroy it! As long as the Goryeo's navy is eliminated , then no matter how the next situation develops, it is still under the control of our army."

"Koryo's threat to our army has sprouted, we should eliminate it in the bud, so as not to cause disaster!" Guo Tingwei said loudly.

After Guo Tingwei finished speaking, he changed to a comfortable sitting position, stopped talking, and let them consider their interests.Liu Yang lowered his head slightly, pondered for a long time, then looked up at Zhao, Gao, and Cao: "What do you think?"

Gao Huaide immediately stated: "Your Highness, I think what General Guo said is not unreasonable!"

His eyes fell on Zhao Kuangyin, who was sitting like a sculpture. Hearing this, he sighed and turned to look at Guo Tingwei: "Marquis Hai'an, can you guarantee to defeat the Korean navy in one fell swoop and wipe them out completely?"

Obviously, Zhao Kuangyin also compromised.

(End of this chapter)