Han Shizu

Chapter 713
In the Privy Council, in the military computer room, Guo Rong was immersed in the official case, reviewing the official documents, concentrating on it, and his expression was not relaxed.The war in Hunan has just ended, and it is not just the political affairs hall that is preparing to accept state affairs and build a ruling order.

Moreover, as far as the current situation is concerned, the tasks of the Privy Council are more onerous. After all, it is the army of the Han Dynasty that controls Hunan and maintains the ruling order of the imperial court there.

With the official establishment of Jinghu Road, the Privy Council also set up the Nanmianfang, which is in charge of the military and administrative affairs of Nanmian Daozhou, and quickly deployed personnel.

He spread out the album in his hand, signed and approved it, put down the pen, took a sip from his teacup, rubbed his sore eyes, and then heaved a sigh of relief.The pile of official documents has finally been temporarily resolved.

After tidying up the confidential tasks prepared in advance, Guo Rong got up and prepared to go to Chongzheng Hall.Regarding Jinghu's follow-up military arrangements, he still needs to personally report and communicate with the emperor.

"Private Prime Minister!" Before leaving, Li Chuyun, ordered by the Privy Council, hurried in, holding an urgent military report in his hand: "Hunan military situation!"

"What's the matter?" Guo Rong asked.

"The Chenzhou garrison has clashed with the puppet army!"

Frowning slightly, with a little doubt, Guo Rong said: "The specific situation?"

Li Chuyun said: "According to the Changsha newspaper, the puppet army crossed Guiyang Mountain and entered the country brazenly. Because of its rampant, the marching messenger Cao Bin went south from Pingyang to meet the enemy. The two sides fought at the Guiyang Pass. Qian, the army of the puppet dynasty is weak and vulnerable! Changsha asks for instructions, send troops to attack the puppet dynasty, and take all of Lingnan!"

After receiving the military newspaper, he read it carefully, his expression gradually regained his composure, and Guo Rong looked at Li Chuyun: "What do you think?"

Li Chuyun said in a deep voice: "I'm afraid that the generals in the south intend to use force to test the court's intentions!"

Slightly nodding his head, expressing approval of Li Chuyun's judgment, putting away the military newspaper, Guo Rong said: "I will go to see His Majesty first! Your Majesty needs to make a final decision on this matter!"

"After the Battle of Yuezhou, Murong Yanzhao dispatched Jingnan soldiers and horses into Hunan to suppress public security, while Han Tong sent soldiers and horses from the East Route to temporarily station in Baling. Cao Bin guarded Dao and Chen, Pan Mei stationed in Quan and Yong, cleared up thieves and maintained Public security, Dao and Chen are good, and there will always be barbarians from five states invading and harassing, which is suppressed by Pan Mei. Li Yun went south from Chenzhou and temporarily stationed in Xuzhou to suppress and appease the barbarians.

Currently, the Forbidden Army, Nanmianzhou Army, Jingnan Army, and Hunan Subdued Army, in the territory of Jinghu Lake, have more than 8 soldiers and horses, with Jiangling, Baling, Wuling, Changsha, Pingyang, and Lingling as the main garrisons. In the Chongzheng Hall, Guo Rong reported the situation in Hunan to Liu Chengyou.

"There are so many troops, the burden is heavy!" Hearing this, Liu Chengyou directly asked, "How does the Privy Council plan to adjust?"

"Although Jinghu Lake is vast, it is true that there is no need for so many soldiers and horses. The officials and the bureaucrats in the south have already drafted a preliminary report on the formation of the army. Please read it!" Guo Rong obviously had already prepared to present a booklet.

While reading, Guo Rong calmly recounted the summary: "A lot of northern soldiers were used in this campaign, and they went deep into the southern soil. Although they were on guard, they were ultimately difficult to defeat the weather. So far, 1478 people have been sick in the southern conscripts. The ministers suggest that the imperial army and the state army can be gradually called back, and at the same time in Jinghu, the army will be reorganized and the capital command department will be set up!"

"The situation is not peaceful, and it's not easy to call for repression!" Liu Chengyou said.

Guo Rong said: "The Forbidden Army is stationed in Changsha and Jiangling with two lieutenants of the Holy Army, and a cavalry stationed in Changsha and Jiangling. From Xiang, An, Ying, Fu and other prefectures, [-] soldiers were selected and temporarily served as the capital.

At the same time, we reorganized and reduced the original Jingnan Army, with an army of [-], and transferred it to the south to guard Hunan. The surrendered Chu Army selected [-] of its elite and retained them.

"Using Jing Zhenxiang, check and balance in multiple ways!" Liu Chengyou muttered, and seemed satisfied with the aftermath arrangement of the Privy Council.

"In this way, after the removal of the forbidden army, under the capital of Jinghu, there will be 1000 people under the jurisdiction of the army. This aftermath reorganization is expected to take three months, which is enough to cooperate with the chief secretary's administration!" Guo Rong said.

"It seems that Guo Qing has considered it very comprehensively!" Liu Chengyou smiled slightly and said, "However, this is enough to defend, but it is difficult to make progress. Forbidden troops who are not familiar with the southern land will eventually be transferred to the north!"

Guo Rong also understood the emperor's implication, and replied: "Jinghu first came down, this adjustment is only the foundation, and the restoration of law and order is the first priority. After that, the healing of peace will not require more troops!"

"The Privy Council should make preparations for taking Lingnan in the future and mobilizing troops and horses!" Liu Chengyou said directly.

Hearing his words, Guo Rong didn't have any surprise on his face, but asked, "I don't know what instructions your majesty has?"

"In the future when we attack Lingnan, I don't want to use northern soldiers and horses, but only the soldiers from Jinghu, how about that?" Liu Chengyou asked.

"The expedition of the soldiers from the Central Plains is indeed more effective than half the effort. If Hunan's military equipment is integrated, it can be of great use!" Guo Rong thought for a while, and said: "Hunan has many elite soldiers, but it has been civil strife for many years, and its vitality has been greatly lost. It is difficult to recover in a short period of time. In the future, when we march southward, we still need to increase our strength!"

"I suggest that the Miao and Yao barbarians from the five prefectures in western Hunan be recruited to fight!" Guo Rong said.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou smiled: "Heroes see the same thing! Guo Qing and I wanted to go together. Yesterday I met Qin Zaixiong, the Yao chieftain. I think he is a good talent and respectful to the court.

Didn't Liyang capture a group of barbarians? I intend to use this as a basis, and then spend a lot of money to recruit Miao and Yao elites from Wuzhou to form an army to fight in the mountains and jungles. Qin Zaixiong is the envoy.

In the future, it will be of great use! "

Guo Rong nodded and asked, "I don't know what your Majesty thinks is the right amount of troops?"

"Three thousand!" Liu Chengyou said directly.

"Your Majesty, when it comes to Lingnan, I just received the military report from the south before I came to pay my respects!" Guo Rong said.

Liu Chengyou became interested, and Guo Rong immediately told the "conflict" between the two sides in Guiyang Mountain, and reported it to the general.

After reading it, Liu Chengyou also raised a question: "The soldiers and horses of the puppet dynasty dare to take the initiative to violate the country?"

"If he intends to commit crimes in the north, he will definitely not wait until the imperial court collects Lingbei before marching!" Guo Rong shook his head and reported his and Li Chuyun's guesses.

"General in front, the will to fight is still there!" Liu Chengyou sighed slightly, thought for a while, and ordered: "Order the camp in the south, let Murong Yanzhao restrain the army, and don't start the war lightly without an order!"

"Your Majesty, in the battle at Guiyang Mountain Pass, the Puppet Dynasty lost a lot of soldiers, and it may not be willing to let it go!" Guo Rong reminded.

"Then make a slight change, don't take the initiative to provoke troubles, and put the stability of Huxiang's law and order first!" Liu Chengyou also changed his words.

In fact, after taking all of Hunan, Liu Chengyou, like the front and generals, also set his sights on Lingnan.From his heart, he really wanted to take advantage of the trend and destroy the Southern Han Dynasty. After all, how could there be a reason for the Han Dynasty to stand side by side.

But rationality told him that he should not be in a hurry. In the Southern Han Dynasty, military offensives were not the most difficult thing. What was difficult was logistics, and what was difficult was an army adapted to the southern climate.

"January and a half, and Jinghu Lake, I really want to order to take advantage of the situation and go south to destroy the puppet dynasty entrenched in Lingnan!" Facing Guo Rong, Liu Chengyou confided his thoughts.

Guo Rong shook his head calmly: "I know your majesty's ambitions, but I have to say that this is not a good time, so please hold back your majesty's heart for the time being!"

"Speaking of which, the battle of Guiyang Mountain was also the first contact between the Han Dynasty and the puppet dynasty since the founding of the People's Republic of China. Spied!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)