The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 419

On the evening of June [-]nd.Quan Jiu and I just finished processing the memorial.I heard Zhou Gonggong say outside the door of the imperial study: "Officials. The Military Affairs Institute urgently reports."

"Eunuch Zhou. Come in."

"Yes. Official." Eunuch Zhou hurried into the interior. "Officials. Eastern Expeditionary Battle Report."

I took over the report: "Eunuch Zhou. Where's Xiao Qi?"

"Officials. Eunuch Qi is having a meeting at Jinyiwei tonight."

"Oh. Not bad. I forgot."

Quan Jiu said: "Eunuch Zhou. You don't seem to be looking very well recently. Is there something uncomfortable?"

Eunuch Zhou's face changed slightly and he said: "Your Majesty the Empress. The slave had a cold a few days ago. It hasn't recovered yet."

"Really. Then you have a good rest."

"Yes. The servant thanked the empress."

I am eager to see the battle report.He didn't notice what was wrong with Eunuch Zhou.This is the first battle report of the Eastern Expeditionary Army that I have received.The time to record the battle report is April [-].After many twists and turns.It arrived in my hands after a month and a half.

If there are still eight hundred miles on land, it will be urgent.But at sea, there is nothing to do.

Yin Yinglei and Li Beiyang said in the battle report.In mid-April, the Eastern Expeditionary Army successfully captured the Tamna Kingdom on the outskirts of Goryeo.That is, the renamed Jeju Island.This battle.The casualties of our army were very small.Thanks to the timely treatment by the military doctors and health workers.Among the few wounded, less than one stop was killed.after.The army took a short rest.An attack on the Koryo Peninsula will be launched the next day.

Occupying Jeju Island was the first goal of the Eastern Expeditionary Army.Also one of the easiest.The description in this battle report is basically consistent with the original prediction.Although it was only an expected victory.But whatever.It is also a happy event, a good thing.

Since this time.There is no news about Yang Lian Zhen Jia and Yun Ze.It's like disappearing from the world.Jin Yiwei interrogated the other monks at Yanfu Temple.Nor do they know their whereabouts.In the end, the dragon teeth organizations in various places could only be notified for a secret investigation.If Yuan Ji's speculation is correct.Yilian is really good at martial arts.You can easily pass through the pass.Go all over the north.

June 21.I called a council of war in the apse.before the meeting.The intelligence department of the Military Council sent the second battle report of the Eastern Expeditionary Army.

The general content of the battle report is as follows: The Eastern Expeditionary Army easily landed on the Koryo Peninsula.At that time, civil strife happened in Korea.Lin Yanjun and Jin Junjun, the two major powers in Goryeo, were due to a territorial dispute.A conflict has occurred.Our army followed the trend.Add fuel to the flames.Intensify the conflict between the two sides.Then it developed from civil strife to war.After clarifying the situation.Our army bribed King Anqing of Goryeo with a lot of money.And promised him.After our army wiped out Mongolia.Let him be the king of Goryeo.And our army will also withdraw from Korea.With the help of Wang Yu.When our army was fighting with Lin Yan and Jin Jun, both were wounded.In the name of Wang Yu.Easily defeated the two largest forces in Korea.And successfully occupied Ganghwa Island.

King Yuanzong of Goryeo was under the protection of Da Sicheng Liuzhen.Hidden in the mountains near Ganghwa Island.Its troops were reduced to pieces.And united with the local forces of Goryeo.Constantly harassing our army's logistics line.My army is dispatched.They retreated into the mountains.The army marched.They're making trouble again.This is similar to the sixteen-character formula that His Majesty said.After careful discussion with the ministers and others.unanimous opinion.If our army wants to go further north.I'm afraid it will fall into a quagmire due to insufficient troops.This is the case.Your Majesty please instruct.

After reading it, I said, "Lu Aiqing. Fan Aiqing. Regarding the current situation of the Eastern Expeditionary Army, what are the opinions of the Military Affairs Academy and the Ministry of War?"

Lu Xiufu hesitated for a while and said: "Your Majesty, the ministers and others unanimously agree with the proposals of Yin Yinglei and Li Beiyang. They cannot go north for the time being. The Eastern Expeditionary Army should first stabilize the situation in southern Koryo. After that, we will make plans."

I know why Lu Xiufu hesitated.after all.The Eastern Expedition was proposed by me: "Everyone dear. This Eastern Expedition is too hasty. This is my fault."

"Ah. What. Your Majesty's fault. How could Your Majesty be wrong. Your Majesty is a man of God. How could a man of God make mistakes." All the ministers present were quite surprised.I thought to myself.

This is the first time I have publicly admitted that I made a wrong decision.So it is inevitable that the ministers will be surprised.To know.With my current prestige.That is really divine.

I thought about it.Continued: "As for the situation in Koryo, I made a mistake in my judgment. Even after Ouyang Jianqing reminded me, I still sent troops to the expedition. I intend to form a new route to attack the Mongolian mainland. However, I still underestimated the guerrilla tactics of the Koreans. Compared with Mongolia, Koryo is just a side detail. If we forcefully open up an offensive route, and our tens of thousands of troops are trapped in the territory of Koryo, it is not worth the loss. Dear dear friends, I have decided to withdraw the army. Except for some soldiers Stationed outside Jeju Island. The rest of the army will return to our court immediately."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Lu Xiufu said.

"The retreat of the army does not mean the failure of the Eastern Expedition. After all, our army successfully captured Jeju Island. As long as I defeat Mongolia in Asahi, I can attack from the north and the south. It is easy to recover Goryeo. I said it before. No one can [-]% predict the entire course of quasi-war. The ancients have a saying. If there is something, change it. If there is nothing, encourage it. Since I made a mistake, then I will correct it. If I know there is a problem, I don’t change it. Then It is a big taboo for the leader."

"Your Majesty is holy. The ministers are also taught."

"Okay. This is the end of the discussion about the Eastern Expeditionary Army. Lu Aiqing of the Military Affairs Council. Order Yin Yinglei and Li Beiyang to return to Lin'an immediately."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"Let's continue today's meeting. Dear dear friends. I plan to set up a frontline headquarters in Yicheng County in the upper reaches of the Han River. After the Battle of Xiangyang breaks out, I will be based in Yicheng. I will personally command the Battle of Xiangyang. Fan Aiqing. At present, Xiangyang and Fan How is the stockpiling of military supplies going?"

"Return to Your Majesty. Xiangfan's military reserves are enough for the soldiers and the people of Xiangfan for two years. Standing bows and arrows, large crossbows, armor and other military weapons are also enough for one year."

I nodded approvingly and said, "Okay. Fan Aiqing. All the remaining military supplies will be transported to Yicheng. Order Yicheng guard Lu Wenfu (Lv Wende's cousin) to secretly build a military warehouse."

"Yes. Your Majesty. The minister leads the order."

"Ouyang Jianqing. Order Chen Yi, the commander of the fleet along the river, to expand the naval base in Yicheng. In the future, the supplies of the two places in Xiangfan will depend on the navy."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"Lu Aiqing. Pass on my will. Order the deputy commander of the Lin'an Military Region, General Wang Anjie, to dispatch half of the soldiers from the first wing to station in Yicheng in advance. The commander of the first wing, General Zhang Shun, will personally lead the team. He will replace Lu Wenfu to guard Yicheng. "

"Yes. Your Majesty. I obey the order." Lu Xiufu continued. "Your Majesty. About the distribution of firearms. Please also give instructions from Your Majesty."

"En. The musketeers who came to Lin'an from various military regions for training have already mastered the essentials of musket shooting."

"Return to Your Majesty. I have passed the assessment."

"Okay. The distribution of firearms will be discussed at the end. The missions of each military region will be discussed first. The mission of the Xiangyang Military Region is the most concise. There is only one. That is to defend Xiangfan to the death. Everyone must have known this point. I won't say more The tasks of the Yangzhou Military Region and the Luzhou Military Region need to be adjusted at any time with the development of the Xiangyang war. I have mentioned their tasks before. One is to stick to Xiangyang. The other is to support Xiangyang. The third is to send troops to the north. Rich people. Just tell them the directional goals. Next, I will mainly talk about the tasks of the three major military regions in the southwest."

"Everyone, please look at the map. My plan is. When the battle of Xiangyang forms an intertwined situation. Our dynasty and Mongolia will continue to increase troops to Xiangyang. Time. I estimate that it will be at the end of next year or the beginning of the next year. By then. I am in Guangnan The military region and the Miao family military region jointly sent troops to the original Dali country. That is, Yunnan Province in my plan. While the Sichuan military region was defending, it sent a force to wait for an opportunity to go south. The three parties worked together to quickly wipe out the Mongolian army in Yunnan Province. After that Some troops were left to be stationed in Yunnan Province. Most of the troops from the Guangnan and Miaojia Military Regions went north along with the soldiers from the Sichuan Military Region to form the West Route Army. Go north."

After Shi Yanzhi finished listening.Immediately said: "Your Majesty. Forgive me for speaking bluntly. Although Your Majesty's plan is bold, there is a problem."

"Shi Aiqing. What's the problem?"

"Your Majesty. Although Dali. Oh. The enemy army in Yunnan Province is only [-] Mongolian troops and [-] original Dali troops. But the environment in Yunnan Province is complicated. The road is rough. It is not easy to defeat the enemy army in a short time. .If our army falls into Yunnan, once the Mongolian West Route Army knows that our Sichuan military division is going south, it will definitely launch a strong attack. At that time, Sichuan will be in danger."

"Yes. Your Majesty." Fan Wenhuan also said. "I also agree with Mr. Shi. Your Majesty's move is a bit risky."

"Shi Aiqing. Fan Aiqing. You don't have to worry. If it's just the three-way army attacking Yunnan, I don't have the confidence to win Yunnan in a short time. However, I have ambushed all the way in Yunnan. So it should be the four-way army. As for the first The four-way army. Let me make a fool of myself first. You will naturally know about it in the future."

None of the ministers in the court and China knew about Dali's relics and relics.I only told Fan Wenhu of the Guangnan Military Region and Great Sorcerer Hong Yuan of the Miaojia Military Region.Let them support them materially and financially.In Fan Wenhu's opinion.It is nothing more than the hope that the relics will cause trouble in Dali.To keep me safe towards the border.And shelikong took refuge in me.Even Yuan Ji and Great Sorcerer Hong Yuan don't know much about it.

Shi Yanzhi and others didn't dare to ask more questions.He said: "Your Majesty is wise. If the enemy army in Yunnan Province can be wiped out in a very short period of time, then there should be no problem in Sichuan. Your Majesty, since there are such surprise soldiers, why wait until the battle of Xiangyang enters a state of intertwining before starting from Guangxi?" Nanxi Road launched an attack."