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Chapter 430 0426 [Your Majesty has been looking for you for a long time]

It is inevitable that the army and navy will not deal with each other.

In particular, as Han Zhen paid more and more attention to sea power and ocean trade, and the military expenditure system was determined, the conflicts between the two sides would become deeper and deeper.

After all, there is only so much military expenditure every year. The Army gets more and the Navy gets less.

Despite Han Zhen's gloomy face, in fact this confrontation was the result of his letting it go.

Factional confrontation is a normal thing. Not to mention the navy and army, even the court is now divided into several forces.

There are the Shandong Clan, the Clan of Former Zhao and Song Dynasty Officials, and the Clan of Subordinate Officials...

Each faction is divided into Shu school, Luo school and Xin school.

What Han Zhen, the emperor, needs to do is balance.

Balance the various factions and allow them to fight without breaking up within the framework they have established.

It's okay for the navy and the army to fight openly and covertly, but they must not stab each other at critical moments. Don't be like the army and navy in the early days of later generations.

It is never possible to expect everyone in the court to be of one mind. Moreover, if all civil and military officials work together, then the emperor Han Zhen will not be able to sleep.

The so-called emperor's mind is nothing more than this.

Zhao Ji is an expert at this, but he is not on the right path. All political methods are only for his own enjoyment.

Similar to him, there is Zhu Houcong.

During their reign, these two people used a series of political methods to bring the imperial power to its peak. They followed the law and were in charge of the life and death of civil and military officials. Unfortunately, they did not do serious business.

"Urgent report from Zhending Mansion!"

At this moment, a loud shout broke the silent atmosphere of the hall.

All the army generals looked stern, and their eyes shone.

There is another battle to be fought!

"Xuan!"

Han Zhen ordered.

The next moment, Lao Jiu hurriedly entered the hall and handed over a battle report.

After receiving the battle report, Han Zhen quickly glanced at it.

Nie Dong asked: "Your Majesty, are the Jin people going south?"

Han Zhen said loudly: "Wanyan Yinshu can lead three thousand light cavalry from Shuozhou to Daizhou, heading straight for Zhending Mansion."

When they heard that there were only three thousand Qingqi, all the generals looked calm.

Although the main force is still in Gyeonggi Province, the Qingzhou Army is still deployed on Nanjing Road. It only takes a few days to rush to support Zhending Mansion. With firearms and more than a dozen field cannons in hand, the three thousand Qingqi can't make any waves.

Liu Qi stood up, clasped his fists and responded: "The last general is calling for battle. With only three thousand cavalry, we can definitely defeat the Jin army!"

"sit down."

Han Zhen glanced at him.

By the time Liu Qi and his cavalry arrived at Zhending Mansion, Wanyan Yinshu had already run away.

Hearing this, Liu Qi sat down angrily.

Zhang Shuye, who had remained silent all this time, mused: "This is Wanyan Zonghan's strategy, intended to destroy the newly eased relationship between the two countries."

"I know."

Han Zhen nodded.

Three thousand light cavalry are enough to plunder the land, but it is simply wishful thinking to attack the city.

They may not even dare to fight in the field with the defenders stationed on Nanjing Road. They are obviously here to harass and at most grab some food.

Although the damage was not big, it was extremely disgusting.

But there is no way, the four areas of Yunzhou are in the hands of others, and they are geographically advantageous. The cavalry can come and leave whenever they want.

On the contrary, Han Zhen wanted to attack Datong, Shanxi, but faced many difficulties.

The sixteen states of Yanyun are the gateway to the Central Plains.

It's like there is a door in the north, but the owner of this door is your neighbor. Your neighbors have the opportunity to spy on your every move at home at any time, and even suddenly break into your home through this door. Who wouldn't feel uncomfortable?

This is why the recovery of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun ran through the entire history of the Northern Song Dynasty, and countless Song people regarded it as their lifelong goal.

Although Han Zhen had captured the Nanjing Road, Xijing was still in the hands of Wanyan Zonghan, which meant that he had only regained half of the door.

Yue Fei said: "Your Majesty, Yunzhou is the gateway to Hedong and must be captured."

Han Zhen said loudly: "Of course we have to take it, but not now. Although Wanyan Wu Qimai does not get along with Wanyan Zonghan, if they attack Jin, they will definitely attack the outside world in unison. Zhao and Song are also restless, and Xixia is ready to make a move."

Qi's strategic direction has been set.

To make friends from far away and attack close by, first capture Yunzhou. After the north is stabilized, then go south to attack the Song Dynasty and unify the north and the south.

At that time, no one from Xixia or Jin can escape!

At present, we need to accumulate strength. On the one hand, we are waiting for the manufacturing of field artillery, siege artillery and firearms, the construction of the navy, and the hoarding of food.

On the other hand, envoys were sent to secretly contact Yelu Dashi.

After Yelu Dashi fled to the west, he was still able to establish Xiliao and was considered a heroic leader. Han Zhen believed that he would never let go of this golden opportunity.

Han Zhen ordered: "You are allowed to wait for five days to take a rest and spend time with your family. After the rest is over, each of you will lead your legions to the border to set up defenses."

The Mid-Autumn Festival will be in two days. The soldiers guarding the border have been gone for three years. It is appropriate to spend time with their relatives.

"The last general takes command!"

Everyone responded loudly.

After the military meeting, Han Zhen ordered someone to summon Yu Bozhuang.

"I have met His Majesty."

Yu Bozhuang has been very busy recently. He has to rectify the Institute of Engineering and keep an eye on two construction sites.

Han Zhen didn't waste any time and asked straight to the point: "How many craftsmen and craftsmen are there?"

Yu Bozhuang replied: "There are more than 230 officials and craftsmen in total."

Han Zhen asked again: "I plan to expand the Haizhou Bay port and build a dock at the same time. We will build three Shenzhou warships before the end of the year. Is there any problem?"

The shipyard over Jiaozhou Bay has begun building the third Shenzhou warship.

With Haizhou Bay sharing the pressure, we can be free to build ocean-going trading merchant ships.

"With the drawings, it's no problem."

Yu Bozhuang never dared to say no, he had to insist on it even if there were difficulties.

Han Zhen looked satisfied and said: "Okay, later you write a detailed project report and submit it to the cabinet. After approval, the Ministry of Revenue will release the money."

"Wei Chen will go now." Yu Bozhuang said and left in a hurry.

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Zhending Mansion.

After the news of the Jin's attack reached Zhending Prefecture, the prefect Tan Xingzhong immediately ordered the people of the prefecture to collect grain.

But Yin Shu came too quickly. Three thousand Qingqi came and went like the wind. It took only two short days to reach Daizhou and were about to arrive at Zhending Mansion.

Seeing that the grain harvest was endless, Tan Xingzhong ordered to burn all the grain in the fields.

Even if it is burned, it cannot be left to the golden people.

People from villages around each county have all temporarily moved into the county seat.

Strong walls and clear fields!

He only needs to implement these four words, and when the defenders of Nanjing Road arrive for reinforcements, the golden man will fade away.

In the county government office.

Tan Xingzhong ordered: "The large number of civilians in the county may cause public security problems. He ordered the replacement officers of the fast class and the strong class to be divided into three classes to patrol day and night. In addition, the misdemeanor prisoners in the prison were released and organized into a team. Prison the army, strengthen the city defense, and guard the city."

"If you defeat the gold men, their crimes will be forgiven."

Hearing this, the general judge Ruan Jiong frowned and said: "Speaking of the magistrate, I'm afraid this is inappropriate. The prisoners in the prison are all extremely vicious people. Once they are released, trouble may arise."

Besides, privately pardoning a prisoner is no small matter.

"In extraordinary times, extraordinary things are done. Besides, once His Majesty ascends the throne, he will grant amnesty to the whole world, and no one will hold him accountable."

Seeing that Ruan Jiong was still hesitant, Tan Xingzhong persuaded him earnestly: "It's easy to defend the county city. But if the county city is attacked, what do you think we will do as chief officers?"

Ruan Jiong looked struggling, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, I will do it now."

……

In prison.

Ma Kuo huddled in the corner of a cell, staring straight at the roof.

After the Jin invaders captured Yanjing, he was forced to flee the city by the defeated army.

He originally wanted to come to Zhending Mansion to recruit troops and continue to fight against the Jin people, but he offended Liu Ziyu, the son of Liu Kai, the pacifier of Zhending Mansion Road at that time, and was framed by him for colluding with the Jin people to present the city, and was imprisoned.

In prison, he was severely beaten.

Fortunately, not long after, Zhending Mansion was occupied by Han Zhen, and Liu Kai and his family fled south.

The beating was gone, but the problem was, he was abandoned in prison.

The officials who originally handled the case ran away and died, and even the jailers were replaced.

It's not like he never cried out that he was wronged.

But as soon as he opened his mouth, other prisoners in the prison also shouted.

Okay!

How does this make the jailer believe it?

Bang~

Suddenly, the door opened.

Immediately afterwards, bursts of footsteps reached his ears.

Tap tap tap~

Official step?

Ma Kuo suddenly came back to his senses, a glimmer of light flashing in his eyes.

He heard that this was an official move from all directions, and officials were coming to the prison!

Thinking of this, he rushed to the cell and tried his best to look out through the wooden fence.

Not long after, a black official robe came into view.

Ma Kuo shouted loudly: "Is this person an official under the command of County Magistrate Han?"

Hearing this, Ruan Jiong's expression changed and he scolded: "How dare you! Your Majesty has already ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, how dare you call the county magistrate again!"

County Magistrate Han ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor?

Ma Kuo didn't care about this at the moment and hurriedly explained: "This colleague is not to blame. I have been in prison for several months and I don't know what is happening outside."

Hearing him calling himself an official, Ruan Jiong looked him up and down and asked, "Who are you?"

Ma Kuo bowed and said: "I am the governor of Zhongzhou in the Song Dynasty and the minister of the pavilion Xuanzan Shema Kuo."

"Ma Kuo?"

Ruan Jiong lost his voice.

Ma Kuo was stunned: "Do you recognize me?"

"Your Majesty has been looking for you for a long time!"

Ruan Jiong was surprised and happy, and he quickly ordered: "Open the cell door quickly and let Brother Ma out."

It's really hard to find anything without wearing iron shoes, and it takes no effort at all to get it.

How could he not be happy about coming to prison and getting all the credit for nothing?

The jailer immediately took out the key and opened the cell door.

Ma Kuo cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much!"

Ruan Jiong asked curiously: "Why is Brother Ma being imprisoned in prison?"

"After Yanjing was captured by the Jin people, I originally planned to come to Zhending Mansion to recruit troops, but I never thought that I would have a conflict with Liu Ziyu, the son of Liu Kai, the pacifier of Zhending Mansion. I was framed by him for colluding with the Jin people, and I was imprisoned. "Ma Kuo explained with a bitter look on his face.

Ruan Jiong said angrily: "I knew that the officials of Zhao and Song Dynasties were corrupt, but I never thought that the corruption would reach this point. It is simply shocking that a mere son of a pacifier would dare to wantonly frame an official of the imperial court."

Ma Kuo asked: "What's the situation outside now?"

Ruan Jiong said in a deep voice: "This matter is a long story. Brother Ma, please wait a moment while I handle official business first."

"it is good."

Ma Kuo nodded and stood quietly aside.

After Ruan Jiong finished handling his official duties, he took Ma Kuo all the way back to the government office lobby.

Seeing him holding a prisoner, Tan Xingzhong looked puzzled: "Who is this?"

Ruan Jiong said excitedly: "Talk about the prefect, this person is Ma Kuo!"

Tan Xingzhong's face was full of disbelief.

Is there such a good thing?

(End of this chapter)