The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 406 Overture to the Eastern Expedition

"Back to the big sweat, the Lord God has already told his subordinates," Yang Lian Zhenjia replied respectfully.

Kublai Khan said with a "hmm": "Yang Lian Zhenjia, you have contributed to the dynasty for two consecutive years of meticulous work in the Southern Dynasty. Although the meticulous work life is wonderful, it is worrying. I understand this very well. However, This kind of life should be coming to an end soon, and in a year or two, Ben Khan will launch the Southern Expedition, and by then, you will all be heroes of our court, and Ben Khan will reward you vigorously."

Yang Lian Zhenjia said happily: "Thank you, Da Khan. It's my honor to do my best for Da Khan. My subordinates are determined to live up to Da Khan's entrustment. Da Khan, my subordinates are going to leave for the south early tomorrow morning. Today, I am here to say goodbye to Da Khan. , may the Great Khan send his troops to the south as soon as possible, and rule the world,"

"Okay, Yang Lian Zhenjia, the emperor has something to say to you."

"Yes, Khan,"

Hao Jingdao: "Master Priest, the situation in the Southern Dynasty has changed, and the loss of power is a foregone conclusion. Therefore, when you are in contact with Jia Sidao, you need to change your original direction and strategy. When you have the opportunity, challenge Speaking of the conflict between Jia Sidao and the emperor of the Southern Dynasty, of course, your first task is to collect information, Jia Sidao is old and cunning, so don’t arouse his suspicion.”

"The subordinates understand that the imperial power in the southern dynasty is strong, and the military affairs and government affairs institutes have become the most important institutions in the court. Last year, Jia Sidao's party was basically idle in the court. According to the subordinates, he has no fighting spirit. This time I went south, my subordinates tried to find a way to restore his desire to fight for power, and let him and the emperor of the Southern Dynasty have a fight."

"That's right, my lord priest, but please remember, safety comes first, and you must not lose the big because of small things,"

"Don't worry, my lord, my subordinates understand,"

Fang Ling lived in the palace for a few days, but felt that there were too many etiquettes in the palace. Although the various conditions were much better than those outside, a person like her who liked freedom was not used to it, so she returned to the palace. Chengwei Escort.

With my gold medal, Fang Ling can come and go as he pleases, and he doesn't feel any inconvenience.

After getting acquainted with Xie Daoqing, Fang Ling often went to the palace, talked with Quan Jiu and others, drank and drank, and occasionally stayed in the palace. , I told Xie Daoqing, wait until Fang Ling's memory recovers. Although Xie Daoqing was anxious, he also acquiesced to my approach, and set Fang Ling's title after entering the palace in advance-Concubine Ling.

According to Xie Daoqing's instructions, the people in the palace also called Fang Ling the concubine concubine, which made Fang Ling feel embarrassed. Fortunately, Fang Ling had a cheerful personality and quickly adapted to the role of concubine concubine. In history, there is no precedent. After all, it is the first time for a concubine who can enter and leave the palace freely.

In this regard, Xie Daoqing did not raise any objections. Even if some ministers in the court suggested that it was inconsistent with the etiquette system, Xie Daoqing denied it and asked the imperial censor of the court to take care of the affairs of the harem. Keep pace with the times.

At the same time, after the new year, I canonized Quan Jiu as empress.

At the end of January, I reviewed the memorials about the lawyer system in detail. In the memorial drafted by Jia Xuanweng, there are the admission system for lawyers, the practice system for lawyers, and the power and responsibility system for lawyers. The content is quite detailed. After reading it Immediately afterward, I convened a meeting with the Legal Department of the Government Council, the Ministry of Criminal Justice, Dali Temple and other relevant departments. After discussion, I decided to follow the pilot method and let Lin'an Prefecture take the lead in trying it in March.

On the last day of the first lunar month, I held a military conference on the Eastern Expedition to Korea in the Military Affairs Academy. The participants included the main ministers of the Privy Council, the Ministry of War, and the Military Affairs Academy, as well as representatives from the Lin'an Military Region and the Yangzhou Military Region.

Since Zhongshu Province was merged into the Government Affairs Council, Fan Wenhuan knew that the Ministry of War would be abolished not far away. Today, the Ministry of War has basically become the liaison between the Military Affairs Council and the major military regions, uploading and distributing them to assist in the deployment of military supplies. Although there are many things, but lost the power of the past.

"Lu Aiqing, tell me about the situation on the Koryo Peninsula first."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Lu Xiufu said, "During the time of Taizu, the Goryeo Dynasty sent envoys to pay tribute to us. More than 30 years ago, Mongolia sent troops to Koryo, and the king of Koryo fled to Ganghwa Island. About ten years ago, Mongolia set up the Shuangcheng General Administration Office in Koryo and Ju (now Yongxing, North Korea) to govern the former Northeast of Koryo. region, at present, the Goryeo Dynasty only exists in its southern area, and the reigning monarch is Yuanzong, who is pro-Mongolian. From the information we have, the number of existing Goryeo Dynasty troops is about 5000. Lin Yan, Jin Jun and Liu Zhen are the three generals who command the army separately. Among them, Lin Yan and Jin Jun are the most powerful. Although Lin Yan once recognized Jin Jun as his adoptive father, they are at odds with each other. Clearly, I just heard from the businessmen who came and went that there are about 8000 to [-] Mongolian troops stationed in Shuangcheng Mansion."

"Overall, there are two forces on the Koryo Peninsula, Mongolia and Yuanzong of the pro-Mongolian Goryeo Dynasty, with a total force of more than [-] people. Lu Aiqing, tell me about your military affairs academy's battle plan."

"Your Majesty, this time the Eastern Expeditionary Force is a joint army of land and water, with a total of 8000 people, including 1 sailors, consisting of the East China Sea Fleet, the River Fleet and the North Sea Fleet, 3000 sailors and marines, and the army from Yangzhou. Composed of the Ninth Chamber of the Military Region and the Third Chamber of the Lin’an Military Region, there are a total of 5000 people. It is expected to set off from Wenzhou Prefecture on February 12 to go on an expedition to Korea. At present, 3000 people belonging to the Navy have already been in the Wenzhou Prefecture Navy Base. Assemble, the hatchback army soldiers will arrive at Wenzhou Prefecture in about three days, ready to set off."

"The whole battle plan is divided into three parts." Lu Xiufu pointed to the map on the wall and said, "Your Majesty, the first is to take Tamna (Jeju Island), the second is to occupy the southern part of the Koryo Peninsula, and the third is to attack the Mongols." The Shuangcheng Mansion under its jurisdiction,"

"Well, dear friends, the expedition to Goryeo is more difficult, unlike the attack on Ryukyu. Have you decided on the commander of the Eastern Expedition Army?"

Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty, Li Beiyang will personally command the navy, but the candidate for the coalition commander has not yet been determined, so I am going to recommend myself to lead the expedition."

"Lu Aiqing, the Military Affairs Council needs to focus on the frontal battlefield. You can't go out for the time being." I frowned slightly, and then asked, "Why hasn't the commander-in-chief been decided yet? Is there no general in my dynasty who is willing to lead the army to the east?" ,"

"Your Majesty, because the matter is of great importance, and most of the famous generals in the court are stationed in various military regions, so,,,,,,"

"So there are no generals to send in the court,"

Seeing me slightly angry, Shi Yanzhi, the president of the Military University and academician of the Academy of Military Affairs, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, according to the military system regulations of our court, the commanding marshal can only be appointed by the emperor, and it will be announced ten days before the expedition."

My face turned pale: "So that's how it is."

"Your Majesty, the minister Shi Yanzhi is willing to lead the army,"

I shook my head and said, "No, Shi Aiqing, this year of military university is very critical, you need to stay in school,"

Fan Wenhuan originally wanted to speak up to take orders, but he knew that he was not capable enough, so he finally kept his mouth shut.

"Your Majesty, my minister Yin Yinglei is willing to lead the army to march eastward,"

"Yin Aiqing," I said, "you can be sure,"

Yin Yinglei said calmly: "Knowing that there are tigers on the mountain, I prefer to go to the mountain. Your Majesty, I think that there is no absolutely certain war in this world. Cao Cao, there should be more than [-]% to [-]% chance of winning, "

"Okay, Yin Aiqing, tell me how to make sufficient preparations in advance,"

"Your Majesty, I think that we must first know the advantages of both sides. Our soldiers are superior in number, well-equipped, commanded and prohibited, and have peace, while the enemy is familiar with the local mountains and rivers and has geographical advantages. The most critical time is also for our side. All we have is that Mongolia and Koryo are in a delicate confrontation on Koryo Island, and the king and generals are at odds within Koryo, and Yuanzong can't control the army. Therefore, as long as Mongolia doesn't increase its troops, our army will have more advantages than disadvantages As for the matter, it needs to be based on the changes on the battlefield. Our army is not familiar with the customs of Goryeo, so we need to change our tactics at any time, but we must not hesitate to act, and we must be good at advancing and retreating afterwards. When retreating, we must not hesitate. Let's go all out,"

I nodded and said: "In this Eastern Expedition, we must first take down the Tamna Kingdom on the outskirts of Koryo. This is the first task and the easiest task. Then we will attack the Koryo Peninsula based on Tamna. After landing, we will The army will fight against the Goryeo army to defeat and occupy Goryeo. This is the second task. Next, it will face to face with the Mongolian army. If Mongolia does not send troops to reinforce, then the original Mongolian garrison will be wiped out. Establish another overseas base of our dynasty and stick to it. If the Mongols send reinforcements, they must choose to attack or defend according to the actual situation. I will not give specific instructions on this point. Everything will be decided by the Marshal of the Eastern Expedition. For the march into Korea You should all be clear about the purpose of the mission, so this third mission is not fixed, "

"Your Majesty, I understand,"

I looked at the map and said, "Yin Yinglei, Li Beiyang,"

"The minister is here,"

"I appointed you two as the chief and deputy marshals of the Eastern Expedition Army. I will lead the land and water allied forces to go to Korea at the scheduled time. You must complete the first two tasks. The third task will be decided by the two of you after discussion."

"Yes, I will obey the order,"

"Yao Xide, Ouyang Jianqing,"

"The minister is here,"

"I appointed you as the chief and deputy counselors of the Eastern Expedition Army,"

"Minister Yao Xide and minister Ouyang Jianqing complied,"

"Shi Zhong, the Commander of the Yangzhou Military Region, Wu Songhan, the Commander of the Lin'an Military Region, Chen Yi, the Commander of the Yanjiang Fleet, and Li Zengbo, the Commander of the East China Sea Fleet, I have appointed you four as generals to accompany the army, to obey orders under the marshal's account, Make no mistake,"

"Yes, I will obey the order,"

"Shi Yan's Shi Aiqing,"

Shi Yanzhi was stunned for a moment, thinking that I had changed my mind, he hurriedly said: "The minister is here."