The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 449 Sending Troops to Longwei Continent

Kublai Khan thought for a while.Yan said: "There is such a possibility. Although the emperors of the Southern Dynasties except Taizu and Taizong who founded the country, the rest were all timid and fearful people. This is especially true for the Zhao family after the south crossing. Almost no one dared to drive Personal conqueror. But only the current little emperor, Zhao Yu, is different. We should not be careless. General Boyan. Pass orders to Ashu. Be careful. As for their idea of ​​attacking Yingzhou, I will tell you. Just need to be careful. "

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"Bo Yan. Originally, I have been hesitant. Whether to let you go to Xiangfan. The khanates in the west are not dead. It is very unstable. However, now it seems that the battle of Xiangyang should be the most important. You are ready Next. I will set off to go south in the near future.”

"Yes. The minister obeys the order."

"True gold. Send someone to tell Namuhan. An Tong and Xiliji will come to see me in the palace."

"Yes. Father."

Namhan.Kublai Khan's fourth son.Real gold mother and brother.Good at riding and shooting.Brave and good at fighting.Received the title of King of Peking.Sirikit.Montgomery's fourth son.He was granted the title of King of Hejian.good strategy.The city is extremely deep.An Tong.The third grandson of Mu Huali, the founding hero of Mongolia.At that time, he was the right prime minister of Zhongshu.Both civil and military.But very short-sighted.

About half an hour later.Namuhan and the other three came to the palace.

"The ministers and others see the emperor. Long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live."

"Exemption."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"My dear friends. The situation in the west is becoming more and more complicated. Many people in the four khanates are about to move. And most of the main force of our army is at the junction of our dynasty and the southern dynasty. Therefore, I plan to send capable people to the west. Control the local area To stabilize the situation. Originally, I planned to send General Boyan to the west. But there have been changes on the Xiangyang front recently. So I had to let General Boyan go south."

"The emperor please issue an order. The ministers are willing to go to the west. Share the emperor's worries." Kublai Khan's words were very obvious.The three of Namuhan naturally understood their intentions.With one voice.

"Okay. Namuhan. I will appoint you as an imperial envoy. Send me to the western border to prevent the khanates from plotting chaos."

"Yes. My minister leads the order."

"Antong Aiqing. Xiliji Aiqing. I will appoint the two of you as deputy imperial envoys. Assist Namuhan in handling all important military and political affairs in the west."

"Yes. I will obey the orders."

"Three lovers. The primary task of our court today is to destroy the Song Dynasty. Go to the west. Try to implement a gentle policy. To secure our border. After I destroy the Song Dynasty, I will send my troops westward. By the end of this month, you Then set off for the west. Before departure, I will discuss with you in detail."

"Yes. Your majesty. The ministers will leave."

March [-]rd.On the eighth day when Kublai Khan announced the change of the country name.I have received a message from Dadu Longya.

"The Yuan Dynasty has advanced." I said to myself.

"Officials. What does it mean to be ahead of schedule?" Quan Jiu, who was composing the memorial, asked.

"Ah. It's nothing. Jiu'er. Kublai Khan changed his country name to Dayuan. I think it's a bit sudden."

"Officials. That's why."

"The western part of Mongolia has been unstable. And the Battle of Xiangyang will not be able to achieve results in a short while. Although Kublai Khan's approach has won over the Han people in Mongolia, it will be opposed by the conservatives of Mongolia. Among them It’s hard to weigh the gains and losses.”

Quan Jiu said: "Does the official mean that Kublai Khan's actions were too hasty?"

"Perhaps. However. In the current situation, both sides will focus on Xiangyang. If I were Kublai Khan, I might do the same."

Quan Jiu gave a half-comprehensive "hmm".He took out a copy from the memorials on the table and said: "Officials. This is a memorial from Yang Fa, the deputy governor of the Privy Council. It is about the plan for the second voyage. The officials should take a look first."

Compared to Ruan Sicong's first voyage.Yang Fa's plan was much more detailed.The entire fleet consists of three warships.The flagship is still the Shenzhou.The remaining two ships are also the best in the navy.One is Fujian.One is Yangzhou.but.Yang Fa also noted it.If Fujian and Yangzhou are not suitable for long-distance navigation.then return anytime.The sailing route is still in accordance with the previous itinerary.The big difference is that many traders have been added to the voyage this time.

Because the position is sufficient.I borrowed the "official own ship" method from the Yuan Dynasty.Lease the positions to businessmen who are willing to go overseas for trade.At the same time, Dasong Yinzhuang can advance funds to some merchants who lack funds.to encourage export trade.but.My starting point is different from that of the later Yuan Dynasty.The Yuan Dynasty tried to monopolize maritime trade in this way.Non-governmental free trade is prohibited.And I allow multiple forms of trade to coexist.

"Jiu'er. There is no problem with this memorial. It must be played."

Quan Jiu stamped the imperial seal and said, "Officials. Why hasn't Concubine Ling come for a long time?"

"Ling'er. Recently, she is training a 200-member special guard with Mr. Yuan and Hu Yande."

"Is it the personal guard who is going to go out with the official family?"

"En. This bodyguard is selected from the Imperial Guard Battalion, Jinyiwei, and Longya Organization. They are all masters of martial arts. Linger is strengthening their explosive power. Hu Yande is training their horse fighting kung fu."

"I see." Quan Jiu seemed worried. "Officials. Do you want to go to the imperial conquest this time?"

"That's right. Jiu'er. The Battle of Xiangyang is related to the life and death of our Great Song Dynasty. Don't be careless."

"That. The officials must pay attention to safety."

I smile.Comforting: "Ji'er don't worry. I won't go to the battlefield to kill the enemy myself. It's just commanding."

"Well, official. When do you plan to leave?"

"This is not certain. It depends on the development of the battle situation. It may take a few months."

Quan Jiu said: "Official family. Concubine Yang's child will be born in about July. It is best for the official family to wait until they see the child before leaving."

"Jiu'er. It's not up to me. But it should be about the same. Alright. It's getting late. We should work hard."

Quan Jiu deliberately asked: "Why do you work hard?"

I smiled and said nothing.He hugged the shy Quan Jiu.Go straight to the bedroom.

Xiangyang Shuai Mansion.

"Longwei Continent." Lu Wende said after receiving the news that Arhan sent troops to Longwei Continent. "What does Ashahan mean?"

"Master, there are three possibilities." Lu Wenhuan looked at the sand table on the table and said.

"Second brother. Let's hear it."

"Marshal. A while ago, Liu Zheng led the army to set up fences in the Han River in Guanzitan. But they were driven away by our navy. This time Arahan sent 1000 people to station in the area of ​​Longweizhou. The possibility of setting up fences in the water. This is one; the second is that the Mongols are targeting Yicheng County between Xiangyang and Yingzhou; the third possibility is to lure Yingzhou to send troops."

Lu Wende thought for a while and said: "I think the second possibility can be ruled out first. Yicheng County is extremely small. And there is no city outline to defend. If it is surrounded by our Yingzhou Army and Navy, the Mongols will only die. Yicheng County The city is not a land contested by military strategists. The first situation may exist. As for the third situation. By the way. Could it be related to the arrival of the Imperial Forest Army?"

Lu Wenhuan said: "The appearance of the Royal Forest Army will definitely make Mongolian Ashu guess. The commander is right. It may be that they want to test whether His Majesty will be in Yingzhou."

"En. Master Meng. Report this news to His Majesty and General Wang Anjie of Yingzhou."

"Yes. Father handsome."

Yingzhou City is built on the hillside.Build the city with stone.Neither arrows nor stones can come close.Although not as strong as Xiangyang City.But it is also easy to defend and difficult to attack.When receiving a letter from Lu Wende.Wang Anjie also knew that the Mongolian pioneer Arakhan sent his Qianhu Suodu to lead 1000 troops to station in Longweizhou.And there is a tendency to continue going south.

at present.Yingzhou has nearly 2 troops.It is mainly Wu Songhan's tribe stationed in the east and west battalions in the north of the city.Zhang Shijie's department stationed in the city and the navy in the west of the city.

"General, why don't you eat up the thousand Mongolian soldiers?" Wu Songhan, who had rushed back from outside the city, suggested as soon as he entered the house.

Wang Anjie looked at the map on the wall.Without looking back, he said, "Let's discuss together when Generals Li Zengbo and Zhang Shijie arrive. This Asahan is too bold. He dared to leave the Lumen Mountain camp with only a thousand people."

"Yes. General. So the last general suggested to take it down. To destroy its prestige."

"But what is Archahan's purpose?"

"General. No matter what its purpose is. Our army only needs to attack it with several times its strength."

Wang An nodded and said: "Yes. If it doesn't work, retreat immediately. I am very familiar with the terrain in that area. It is impossible for the Mongols to set up an ambush in the Longweizhou area."

If talk about job.Among the generals in Yingzhou.Take Li Zengbo as the most.It's just that the status of the navy has always been inferior to that of the army.Moreover, Zhang Shijie is the commander of the Imperial Forest Army.Although the rank is not high.But it is the emperor's pro-army.So Wang Anjie also hoped to discuss with everyone.After all, the imperial court did not designate the supreme commander of the Yingzhou Army.

After a quarter of an hour.Li Zengbo and Zhang Shijie came to Wang Anjie's temporary command post one after the other.The four exchanged pleasantries.Wang Anjie said: "General Li, General Zhang. I just received the news from the front staff. The Mongolian Qianhu Suodu led 1000 troops to Longweizhou. The purpose is unknown. The Xiangyang Military Region Commander Lu Wende also wrote a letter to confirm this point. When you come, I will discuss with General Wu Songhan whether our army is going to send troops. Eliminate this Mongolian [-]-man team."

Li Zengbo first said: "Longwei Island is still a long way from here. But for the cavalry, the journey of more than 300 miles can be reached in one day. I agree with General Wang's proposal. First, give the Mongols a challenge. To be strong The momentum of our army."

"General Wang. The last general also agrees." Zhang Shijie said.

Wang Anjie said: "Okay. Since the two of you have no objections, then it's decided. General Wu. Tell me about the specific plan."

Wu Songhan got up and said: "Generals, the second and third compartments of our Lin'an Military Region have the largest number of cavalry. Each has cavalry from two corps. Therefore, our army will dispatch all the cavalry from the third compartment in this battle. The No.17 Army and No.19 Army under the jurisdiction. A total of [-] cavalry troops headed to Longwei Island. According to His Majesty's instructions, our army is not allowed to fight the enemy in the field. In this battle, our army will attack by sneak attack. One blow Next. Regardless of success or failure, withdraw troops immediately."