The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 405 Yanshan Blizzard

throughout the new year.In addition to normal entertainment.Most of my time was spent thinking about the future of war.Although I have absolute confidence in firearms.But after all, the current guns are only the most primitive matchlock guns.Can this really defeat the Mongolian iron cavalry?Whether the guns and artillery can be further improved.Still unknown.Even the second-generation Yun's musket.There is no fundamental change either.

Perhaps this is human nature.when things are approaching.On the one hand, there is a feeling of extreme longing.On the other hand, he also began to feel uneasy.

The New Year's holiday is over in a blink of an eye.

The first day of the court meeting.I announced the decision to abolish the Zhongshu Ministry.

"Everyone dear. I have decided to merge the Zhongshu Province into the Government Affairs Council. It will become a subsidiary department of the Government Affairs Council. The level is equivalent to the division level. Its responsibility is to be in charge of the imperial court's clerical and archive work. The original Zhongshu ordered Weng Yinglong and Weng Aiqing to serve as an academician of the Government Affairs Council. The new one Chang Ting, a veteran minister, is in charge of Zhongshuling. Wen Aiqing, Weng Aiqing, and Chang Aiqing are responsible for this work. It needs to be completed within one month."

"Yes. I will obey the orders."

Always quite.Early sixties.He once served as the supervisory censor and storyteller of Chongzheng Palace.Too often Shaoqing.Minister of the Ministry of Industry.Minister of the Ministry of officials.After I took office.It was originally planned to be promoted to Minister of the Ministry of officials.Because of his insistence on electing Ye Mengding to take up the post.And he is willing to take the post of servant.Always very upright.Being an official is not attached to power.Has always been praised.The history said that he was "not a good seal. Comparing with Yuan Gao. All the poems accompanied by sacrifices and banquets all contain admonitions. It is not for tolerance and pleasure. He talks about every current affairs. He also listens to and changes for the commentators."

Weng Yinglong's heart skipped a beat.He glanced at Jia Sidao with an indifferent expression.secretly. "finally come."

Regarding the abolition of Zhongshu Province.The ministers of the DPRK and China knew it well.Weng Yinglong is even more clear.It's just a matter of time.Although he is still an academician of the Academy of Political Affairs.But everyone understands.This is a typical rise and fall.To this.Weng Yinglong also felt helpless.This is impossible.With the weakening of Xiangquan.Weng Yinglong, who is a core figure in the powerful party, naturally knows.You can only learn from Jia Sidao.Low-key and low-key.

I went on to say: "In addition. I will add a new post of assistant to the ministers in the court. I will assign assistants to the ministers who are old. To reduce everyone's daily workload. Liu Chenweng, Xie Fangde, Xie Yixiu."

"The minister is here."

"The three of you will report to the Ministry of Officials after the court meeting. The Ministry of Officials will arrange your new positions."

"Yes. I will obey the orders."

All three are in their early thirties.Jinshi was born.Among them, Xie Yixiu is Xie Daoqing's nephew.He is also the only one in the Xie family who passed the examination with his own ability.

"Xuan Zhao Huai to enter the palace."

Under the leadership of the eunuch on duty.Zhao Huai, who was waiting outside the door, entered the hall and said: "The grassroots Zhao Huai sees the emperor. Long live the emperor, long live the emperor."

"Exemption."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

I looked at the majestic Zhao Huai.I thought of Zhao Kui again in my heart: "Zhao Huai. You were a general in the army. According to the old Aiqing's last wish, I appointed you as the Counselor of the Imperial Forest Army. You will be given the rank of fourth rank temporarily. You will take office immediately."

"My minister Zhao Huai thanked the emperor Long En."

Although the Royal Forest Army is mainly firearms.Its techniques and tactics are different from those of ordinary troops.But the main generals among them, such as Xie Daolin, Wen Zhang, Zhang Shijie, etc., were not proficient in military affairs.I let the experienced Zhao Huai serve as the counselor of the Imperial Forest Army.That is to make up for this deficiency.

"Ma Aiqing from the Ministry of Rites. Today the ancestral temple of the first emperor has been completed. According to the meaning of Aiqing's memorial. Tomorrow, the book will be treasured in the southern suburbs. The posthumous posthumous title is to build Taoism, prepare for virtue, rejuvenate emperor Wen Renwu, sage Ming Anxiao. The temple name is Lizong."

"Yes. Your Majesty. I obey the order."

I looked at all the ministers above the hall.He stood up and said, "Okay. Today is the official official duty of Xianchun for three years. Love you, do your best. Let me rejuvenate as soon as possible. Retire."

Days of heavy snow covered the Northland with a thick layer of silver.The extraordinarily enchanting scenery adds a lot of New Year's atmosphere.

Mongolia.Kublai Khan's palace.

"Why is the sun and the moon not as good as this. Only the North Wind came up from the sky in anger. The snowflakes in Yanshan Mountain were as big as a mat. They were blown down Xuanyuantai one after another." Kublai Khan looked at the snowflakes falling outside the window.He recited Li Bai's "Northern Wind" heartily.

Hao Jing said with a smile: "Although Li Taibai's poems in the Tang Dynasty are a bit exaggerated, they are also appropriate and true."

Kublai Khan suddenly had a thought.Said: "En. It is very appropriate. Although Xuanyuan Terrace is the place where the first ancestor of the Han people, Xuanyuan Huangdi, defeated Chiyou, it was also blown away by the heavy snow in Yanshan Mountain." These two sentences in Li Bai's poem were originally just for the wind and rain in the north. Heavy rendering of snow.Kublai Khan interpreted Hao Jing's "appropriateness" as another meaning.Yanshan represents Mongolia.Xuanyuantai represents the Southern Dynasties.It's snowing heavily.Even if Xuanyuan is resurrected.so what.

Zhen Jin on the side echoed: "Father Khan. Maybe Li Taibai back then had already figured out what happened hundreds of years later."

"Real gold. How can it be so magical."

Hao Jing is Han after all.Although born in the Kingdom of Jin.Now he has taken refuge in Mongolia.But he said with a little embarrassment: "Profuse sweat. This year's snow seems to be particularly heavy."

Kublai Khan also seemed to see Hao Jing's embarrassment.He laughed and said: "Master, what I want to accomplish is the unification of the world. Whether it is the Mongols or the Han people, they are all the people of the Khan. I also highly respect the ancestor of the Han people. For thousands of years, human beings have often merged among various ethnic groups. Ben Khan believes that the Zhou Dynasty, which replaced the Shang Dynasty, once proposed the word "Huaxia". This should be the earliest symbol of the unification of the world. Ben Khan obeyed God's will. The world. It is the same as Shang Dynasty Xia. Zhou Dynasty Shang is the same."

"Yes. Great Khan Shengming."

Kublai Khan asked: "Emperor Master, have I paid last year's taxes?"

"Hui Dahan. Last year's taxation task has been completed. How much is the excess. The Ministry of Households is making statistics. It is estimated that there will be no accurate figures until the end of this month."

Kublai Khan nodded and said, "Emperor Master. According to your opinion, can I achieve the armament for my southern expedition by the end of this year?"

Hao Jing thought for a while and said: "Khan. There is a possibility. But you have to be sure. It may not be until the second half of next year."

"That is. At least another year and a half."

"Yes. Profusely sweating."

Kublai Khan frowned slightly and said: "At the end of last year, Yang Lian Zhenjia returned from the Southern Dynasty. He mentioned two major changes in the Southern Dynasty. One is that the emperor of the Southern Dynasty has completely controlled the situation in his country. The power minister Jia Sidao is in a semi-retired state. Then Zhao Yu Make great efforts to govern. Reform government affairs. Vigorously develop the economy. It can be seen from his quotation of the famous saying of his ancestor Genghis Khan, "If you want to fight, I will fight." The little emperor has a lot of ambition. Far surpassed the previous emperor of the Southern Dynasty; second, the Southern Dynasty is also developing Armament. Judging from the comprehensive information of all aspects. Since the Southern Dynasty reformed the Imperial Army, the morale of the army seems to have improved rapidly. It has also occupied the Ryukyu Islands in the east. Top-secret information obtained from other sources. The Southern Dynasty is focusing on building firearms. It intends to use firearms Fighting against the bow riders of our dynasty. Although we can’t find out how powerful their firearms are for the time being, Ben Khan thinks that it’s not too late to conquer the south.”

"I understand. I will assist Mr. Zhenjin to prepare all the supplies needed by the general as soon as possible." Hao Jing continued. "Khan. It seems that we underestimated the little emperor of the Southern Dynasty. It was wrong to give Yang Lian Zhenjia the task of weakening Jia Sidao."

Kublai Khan said: "Emperor Master. Even without Yang Lian Zhenjia, the result is the same. Unless Jia Sidao dares to openly rebel. Otherwise, he has no ability to fight against an emperor who has made a difference. After all, in the Southern Dynasty, his surname was Zhao, not Jia .Yang Lian Zhenjia used his contacts with Jia Sidao to obtain a lot of information. It is a meritorious service."

"Big Khan Shengming. It seems that the direction for Yang Lian Zhenjia has to be re-established."

"That's right. He will come to the palace to bid farewell to Ben Khan in a while. Emperor Master. You can tell him."

"Yes. Profusely sweating."

"Emperor Master. In recent days, most people in the army agree with Liu Zheng's plan to use Xiangyang as a breakthrough point for the southern expedition. What do you think?"

"Khan. The minister agrees." Hao Jing said. "Although the Southern Dynasty is only half of the original Song Dynasty, it still has a vast territory. The first two southern expeditions chose Xichuan as the focus of attack. However, the terrain of Xichuan is dangerous. Most of them are high mountains. It is really not conducive to our cavalry. And the eastern part The area around Yangzhou and Luzhou is full of puddles. It is also not conducive to the cavalry. Therefore, it is the best policy to concentrate our troops in Xiangyang for a decisive battle with the Southern Dynasty. Besides, Lu Wende in Xiangyang City is greedy. He even agreed to let our court set up a dispute. It is necessary to build fortresses around Lumen Mountain, Baihe City, and Baizhang Mountain. This will form an encirclement situation. No matter how strong Xiangyang City is, there will be a day when the city will be broken."

Kublai Khan nodded in praise and said: "The emperor's words are reasonable."

"Khan. There is one more thing. I think Xiangyang can be used as a bait. Surround but not attack."

Kublai Khan was stunned for a moment: "What do you mean?"

"Khan. Surround Xiangyang. The Southern Dynasty will definitely send troops to rescue. Our army can use the fortresses outside Xiangyang. Wait for work. Wait for the Southern Dynasty army to attack. Or force them to fight in the field. In this way, our army can give full play to the strengths of the cavalry. Take the opportunity to eliminate its main force. You can gain the initiative in future wars.”

"Surround but not attack." Kublai Khan said thoughtfully. "The emperor's proposal is very reasonable. Ben Khan has to think about it."

Zhenjin said: "Father Khan. The strategy of the emperor's teacher to surround and not attack is actually the best strategy."

"Really. Real gold. Tell me."

The three of them were talking.A report came from outside the door: "Report. Big Khan. Priest of Tianya, Yang Lian Zhenjia, asks to see you."

"Hehe. Say Cao Cao. Cao Cao is here." Kublai Khan said. "Xuan."

Yang Lian Zhenjia entered the room and said: "My subordinate Yang Lian Zhenjia sees the Great Khan."

"Free of courtesy. Flat body."

"Yes. Profuse." Yang Lian Zhenjia got up and saluted Zhenjin and Hao Jing. "I've seen Lord Zhongshu Ling. I've seen Lord Emperor Teacher."

"My lord priest, you are polite." Hao Jing hurriedly replied.

Zhen Jin just nodded slightly.It's a gift in return.

Kublai Khan said: "Yang Lian Zhenjia, Yin Shenzun has already told you about this year's latent mission."