Fenghou

In the afternoon, Chen Qing was standing alone in front of the map of Koryo, thinking.

He had previously received military reports from Tamna Island that the Koryo army attempted to attack Tamna Island, but was discovered by the defenders of Tamna Island, and attacked first, burning hundreds of ships of the opponent.

The nature of this matter is very serious. Goryeo thinks of provoking a war because she is overwhelmed?
Although Goryeo was oppressed by Jin State, it doesn’t mean they want to join Yong Dynasty. On the contrary, Goryeo has always been hostile to Yong Dynasty. For some unknown reason, they didn’t send envoys to come and stay in Jingzhao when Yong Dynasty was established. envoy.

In fact, Chen Qing also knew the purpose of Koryo's surprise attack on Tamna Island. They wanted to take hostages and exchange more than 4 Korean prisoners of war on the Liaodong Iron Mine, but there is no such cheap thing in the world.

Since he became the dog of the Kingdom of Jin, he had to pay the price.

Chen Qing began to consider the plan to attack Goryeo.

Although the Koreans used despicable means to steal an iron fire thunder, Chen Qing was not worried.

The formula, craftsmanship and iron shell production of gunpowder were not so well developed. Jin Guo caught so many craftsmen of the Song Dynasty and couldn't develop it. A small Goryeo, without any foundation of gunpowder and firearms, can it develop iron fire thunder?
At this time, Yang Tai reported at the door: "Your Majesty, General Zhong urgently seeks an audience!"

Chen Qing nodded, "Let him wait in Zhen Yu's study!"

Chen Qing put down the wooden pole, turned around and walked towards the imperial study room. He was also a little strange. At this time, what urgent information does the inner guard have?
In the imperial study room, Chen Qing squinted his eyes and listened to Zhong Huan's report. Chen Qing was also a little shocked. How could Yang Zaixing have such a simple-minded and stupid son?His youngest son, Yang Wenyi, is so kind. He was only seventeen or eighteen years old and he followed the army to expedition to the Western Regions.

But Chen Qing also knew that Yang Zaixing was a bit fickle when it came to men and liked women, Chen Qing also knew that he liked the Yu sisters, Yu Ying and Yu Lian were all men, even Lu Wei!

But they were his concubines, and they gave birth to their children, so they could only be envious. In this respect, Chen Qing would not be dissatisfied with Yang Zaixing.

However, Zhong Huan's mention of Luoyang made Chen Qing feel a little uncomfortable. It is impossible for Yang Wenyuan to know about Luoyang, Yang Zaixing must have told him.

The only conflict between Chen Qing and Yang Zaixing happened in Luoyang. Yang Zaixing failed to issue a military order, was dismissed from office, deprived of his military power, and beaten with a hundred army sticks. Afterwards, he took the initiative to find him for reconciliation.

But Chen Qing never expected that Yang Zaixing would harbor hatred towards him because of this.

After pondering for a long time, Chen Qing asked again: "Is it true what Yang Wenyuan said last night?"

"It is indeed true. The humble staff has sent people to investigate and questioned six people. They all proved that Yang Wenyuan said that, and it was not a drunken talk, nor was it a domineering kind of innermost feelings."

"Have you warned them?"

"I have been warned, they are not allowed to go out and talk nonsense."

Chen Qing took a few steps behind his back, "This is the end of this matter, don't investigate any more, and don't worry about Yang Wenyuan, let him say what he wants, and find an excuse to let Qiu Hairong go home to recuperate."

"Understandable!"

Zhong Huan also knew that the rest of the matter had nothing to do with him, so he retreated slowly.

Chen Qing paced back and forth in the imperial study with his hands behind his hands. He thought of the southern gentry and the northern aristocrats in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. The gentry could accept it, but the aristocrats?Chen Qing was very vigilant, especially when it came to the military lords. He would not allow warlords to become powerful. Maybe he needed their support to ascend the throne, but he would never allow them to become powerful. Yang Zaixing was already a warlord to some extent.

Qiu Hairong got the hint, and immediately spent money to find a doctor, clamped his arm with a board, and hung it around his neck, claiming that he accidentally fell and broke his arm, so he applied for a suspension of school for half a year and went home to recuperate.

Yang Wenyuan didn't know what happened, he was very proud, he had a kind of comfort that those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish, and those who offend him will be unlucky.

In Datong Mansion, the [-] troops are ready. It is already mid-February, and the snow on the grassland is gradually melting. Although it is not the best time to send troops to the grassland, the best time to send troops to the grassland is mid-March.

But the hundreds of thousands of soldiers had already geared up, and when the emperor gave an order, the army set off in mighty strength.

The main general of this Northern Expedition is Yang Zaixing and his deputy Gao Ding. They will cooperate with the three major tribes in the grassland to wipe out the Naiman tribe who have grown stronger through the influence of the Western Liao Dynasty.At the same time, it occupies a large area of ​​land in and around Ketun City.

This morning, Yang Zaixing received an urgent pigeon letter from the emperor from Jingzhao, which contained only one sentence, "There are changes in the grassland, waiting for orders!" '

Yang Zaixing was confused, so he sent someone to find Gao Ding. Gao Ding pondered for a moment and said, "It should be that there is something wrong with Xiliao. The situation in the grassland is very complicated and subtle, and there are many variable factors. An increase of 20 troops will not be enough for our [-] troops. For another example, Xiliao and the grassland ministries have reached a secret agreement. After we send troops, the grassland ministries will change their minds and no longer provide logistical support. There is some news that makes the emperor cautious."

Yang Zaixing nodded, "Actually, I feel that this Northern Expedition is more like a political contest. To stabilize the grassland, we can't let one family become big, and we must weaken the grassland ministries. We still need to have three hundred miles around the grassland. We must send troops to garrison the land, which has never happened before, the emperor and the prime minister of the internal affairs hall have discussed it, but we don't know anything about it."

Gao Ding smiled and said: "We are soldiers, and we have to carry out the military orders."

Yang Zaixing sighed, "Soldiers are laborers, and in the end they will be ruled by those who work hard. I feel aggrieved!"

Gao Ding saw that Yang Zaixing was not in a good mood, but he didn't know how to persuade him, so he reluctantly said: "Your Majesty will explain to us, please wait patiently!"

"hope so!"

A few days later, several cavalry dispatched from [-] miles rushed to Datong Mansion and handed Yang Zaixing a letter from the Son of Heaven. The army is temporarily led by Gao Ding.

Yang Zaixing had no doubts, and immediately handed over the general power to Gao Ding. He led [-] soldiers and rushed to the capital day and night.

On the third day after Yang Zaixing left, several Xuanzhi officials arrived at the Datong barracks, and the soldiers reported to Gao Ding, "General Gao, the imperial edict has arrived!"

Gao Ding was taken aback, and quickly asked his soldiers to set up the incense table to welcome the imperial decree. He led all the generals to kneel down to listen to the decree. There are other important uses, General Gao Ding will be appointed Marshal of Zheng Beidu, crowned as the champion general, added the crown prince and Shaobao, promoted to special advancement, hereby!"

Gao Ding was taken aback, this was clearly a trick to transfer Yang Zaixing away and deprive him of his military power.

He hurriedly said: "My minister Gao Ding accepts the order!"

The decree officer stepped forward and handed the decree to him with a smile, "Congratulations to Marshal Gao for his promotion!"

"Thank you, Minister of Proclamation!"

Gao Ding asked again in a low voice: "I don't know why Marshal Yang was transferred?"

"Marshal Yang should also be promoted. I heard that he may be appointed as a privy envoy."

"What the hell happened?"

"This"

Gao Ding immediately ordered: "The 150 taels of silver will be paid to the three decree officials."

Taking advantage of others, the Xuanzhi officer had no choice but to whisper: "It has nothing to do with Marshal Yang, I heard that his son caused trouble."

"Yang Wenyuan?"

"It should be! I heard that he publicly preached 'Chen and Yang, share the world', so ignorant."

Gao Ding broke out in a cold sweat, Yang Wenyuan would say such outrageous words?
But after thinking about it, it was really possible, the child was very self-righteous since he was a child, and looked down on himself and Liu Qiong's son. Liu Qiong also advised Yang Zaixing to discipline his son, but Yang Zaixing didn't take it seriously, and he really caused trouble.

The Xuanzhi officer said again: "The child must be ignorant and talking nonsense, and the emperor understands it in his heart, but in any case, Marshal Yang is not suitable to lead the army anymore. It is actually a good thing for him to be appointed as a privy envoy."

Gao Ding nodded, letting Yang Zaixing become a civil servant was indeed the emperor's greatest sincerity.