Han Shizu

Chapter 1325 Give The Boss A Chance

"Then wait for the result!" Emperor Liu said lightly: "Since the war with Goryeo has started, if the safe navigation of the sea route cannot be guaranteed, then there is no way to withdraw the troops at sea. The transfer of military supplies has capsized some ships. I can't let them The soldiers of the Han Dynasty are retreating at the risk of being attacked by the enemy!"

Speaking of this, I have to mention it again. If the body is softer, the attitude is gentler, and a little compromise is made, then this issue will not be so worrying.

Of course, Liu Yang didn't dare to point out this point, and he wasn't that stupid.Besides, things always have two sides. Regarding the Koryo affairs, a decision has been made, the troops have been dispatched, and the results are about to come out.

"Winter is only twenty days away. According to your assumptions, there is not enough time! The retreat of 300,000 people is not an easy task! Can Guo Tingwei completely defeat the Korean navy and eliminate the threat at sea? Withdrawing the troops in winter, will the Bohai Sea freeze and when will it freeze? The dispatch of the specific withdrawal personnel must be taken into account in all aspects!" Emperor Liu coughed twice, picked up the silk scarf in the hands of the Zhe Niang and wiped his mouth, and continued. .

"Yes!" Liu Yang replied, hesitated for a while, and said: "It is precisely because of this that I need to ask the emperor for advice. If I get approval, many affairs can be prepared and arranged in advance! At least the wounded, sick and dead can be withdrawn first and replaced. Good recuperation and treatment! In addition, the soldiers and civilians of the Central Plains who are going on an expedition can also assemble in advance, not only in case of accidents, but also waiting to be ordered to board the ship and return.”

Hearing this, Emperor Liu frowned, his tone became sharper, and he asked: "The army left behind in the northeast, what did you consider when you discussed?"

Sensing the change in Emperor Liu's tone, Liu Yang also felt depressed. However, he remained calm and reported the considerations he had made before returning to Youzhou: "Compared with the soldiers of the Central Plains, the Yanshan frontier army and the local army are more capable To adapt to the climate in the Northeast, therefore, the ministers and others plan to stay behind, mainly with frontier troops and soldiers from Yanshan, supplemented by Hebei local soldiers and horses, and the soldiers and civilians who were sent to the Central Plains will be withdrawn!"

After Liu Yang's explanation, Emperor Liu frowned even tighter, and said directly and seriously: "If this is the case, aren't you afraid of complaints from the soldiers?"

"The soldiers of the Northern Expedition also fought bloody battles and fought generously. The soldiers of the Central Plains were not accustomed to the climate of the Northeast, so they could go home and return home. The soldiers of the Yanshan Mountains were more able to withstand the cold, so we should let them suffer in the bitter cold of the Northeast?

After a long battle, the soldiers are tired and the soldiers want to return. This is not just a problem for the soldiers of the Central Plains!Your thoughts are reasonable and have taken into account the actual situation, but if this arrangement is made, what will the remaining soldiers think?
The Northeast is not a fancy world. If it were me, I would feel that the court was unfair and treated differently!How can there be no complaints in the army, and if there is a change, how can we make them serve the country wholeheartedly and consolidate the results of the Liaodong war?
Don't you understand the truth of not worrying about scarcity but inequality? "

At the end, Emperor Liu's tone was so severe that Liu Yang couldn't help shivering.Silently gritted his teeth hard, Liu Yang took a deep breath, and said: "It's the minister who didn't think carefully! If His Majesty didn't point it out, it would definitely lead to a big mistake. The minister is in the army, but he didn't take into account the psychology of the soldiers. It shouldn't be."

"Okay!" Seeing this, Emperor Liu waved his hand.His face was no longer solemn, and there was even a look of satisfaction between his brows, giving people a feeling of being calm.

"In terms of loving soldiers, I may not be as good as you!" Emperor Liu said.

"I am a fledgling in the battlefield, how can I compare with you!" Liu Yang was relieved again and complimented.

Looking at him, Emperor Liu smiled and thought to himself, my heart is much harder and more ruthless than yours!
"Not bad!" Emperor Liu resumed his loving father's performance, and he did not hesitate to praise Liu Yang, saying: "This handsome master's Northern Expedition has indeed made a lot of progress! I also dare to speak up!"

"I'll see your mother later, she will always miss you. In the evening, the whole family will have a family dinner together!" Emperor Liu ordered: "I agree with the military withdrawal! Tomorrow, I will return to Liaodong camp. For specific matters, I will leave it to you to take charge, and coordinate with the generals and the officials involved!"

"Yes!"

"What about you? What do you gain from going on a tour?" Emperor Liu looked at Liu Xu again.

Hearing this, Liu Xu was about to get up immediately, but Emperor Liu stopped him with his hand: "Just sit and talk, you don't have to be so restrained!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Feeling that Emperor Liu was in a good mood, the atmosphere in the room seemed to be a little more relaxed after the rain.

Liu Xu said: "In the past month, I have traveled all over Yanshan Road, reaching Xuanhua in the west and Yuguan in the east, inspecting the officials and examining the people's sentiments. I have to say that this Northern Expedition has overused Yanshan Road. burden.

The situation in the rest of Daozhou may be better, but the military strength, national strength and people's strength are indeed depleted too much. Therefore, the prince suggested withdrawing the army and recuperating with the officials, soldiers and people, and the ministers also supported it!
I just don't know, except for Liaodong, will the other armies withdraw in the same way? "

Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu became a little interested, and asked, "Wang Yanchao, lieutenant general, are you exhausted and want to return to your hometown?"

There was a little playfulness in Emperor Liu's words, and he couldn't hear any joy or anger. However, Liu Xu still looked as gentle as jade, and said softly: "Tiredness is inherent, and so is returning home. However, compared to the protracted war in Liaodong, Mr. Wang The enemy army that the general is commanding and facing is not strong, but limited by the geographical situation, it is difficult to advance quickly.

As for the occupied Xinghua and Shenshan cities, it is not difficult to defend them.I have been in General Wang's army for ten days, and I am still blocked by Liao and other cities. The commander of the defenders has also been replaced by Hanchen Gao Xun, who is very difficult to deal with.

However, the old general noticed some abnormalities. According to the spying news, after Gao Xun was ordered by Emperor Liao to lead his army to the south, he directly confiscated Xi Ren's military power. Xi Wang Chouning was very dissatisfied with this. There are also complaints, dissatisfaction with Gao Xun, the commander-in-chief of Hanchen."

"A Han Kuangmei, a Gao Xun, by the way, and Han Derang, whom the Liao Emperor relied on as his confidant, between the Han and Liao, until now, these Han officials are still doing their best for the Khitan people, and they can't understand the situation!" Liu The emperor said coldly, with a murderous intent in his contemptuous tone, which made people shudder.

Hearing this, Liu Xu replied: "Gao Xun's generation, who has forgotten his ancestors for many times, for the sake of high-ranking officials and heavy power, is willing to be a Khitan people's cattle and horses. Since he doesn't know how to repent, he will be punished by heaven one day!"

Emperor Liu said indifferently: "When the Han soldiers enter the enemy's capital, and the axes and axes are cast on them, that is the time for the divine punishment to descend!"

"From your point of view, Wang Yanchao wanted to find a way to break through the conflict between Gao Xun and Xi Ren?" Emperor Liu turned back to the topic.

"Exactly!" Liu Xu said with admiration on his face, "Old General Wang believes that although Gao Xun restricted Chou Ning's military power, he is King Xi after all, able to call on Xi's army, and he is at odds with the Liao court. , Discord with Gao Xun. If Xi people can be provoked to surrender, then the territory of the Xi clan can calmly go down. With the cooperation of Xi people, we can break through the barriers, and even go north and penetrate directly into the heart of the Liao Kingdom, threatening its Shangjing area!"

Hearing what Liu Xu said, Emperor Liu couldn't help raising his eyebrows, his interest became more and more intense. You must know that after the war has been going on for so long, no army has really posed a real threat to Liao Kingdom Shangjing.

"However!" Noticing Emperor Liu's reaction, Liu Xu paused, and continued: "Although the Xi clan and the Khitan are increasingly separated, the two have merged for decades after all. It's easy. If you want to provoke Xi Ren to rebel against Khitan, in addition to the oppression of soldiers and horses, you also need to promise some benefits to Xi Ren, and your permission is required for these!"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu withdrew his gaze from Liu Xu, raised his hand, stroked his chin and squeezed his beard, and said with a light smile, "This is asking for authorization from Zhen!"

After pondering for a while, the corners of his mouth slightly curled up. Emperor Liu looked Liu Xu up and down a few times, and said, "I leave this matter to you to handle, and I give you full authority!"

"Obey!" Liu Xu's eyes lit up, and he got up and bowed.

(End of this chapter)