The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 465 Retreat

Just two days before I arrived in Yingzhou, Kublai Khan, the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, received news from Lin'an that the emperor of the Southern Dynasty had personally marched. This news that Kublai Khan had expected was well known in Lin'an City. It didn't take half a mile of effort, just a little more running around, and the news spread to Dadu.

Kublai Khan said at the court meeting: "My dear friends, the official newspaper of Lin'an in the Southern Dynasty, the Royal News of the Song Dynasty, published the news on the first page of the issue on May [-]th. Said, this is a great thing, since the outbreak of the Yuan-Song War decades ago, the late emperors Wokuotai Khan, Mengge Khan and I have all taken the lead and went to the front line in person, but the emperors of the Southern Dynasty have always been hiding in Lin'an, not daring to go out of the city Half a step, this time, Zhao Yu finally walked out of the capital of the Southern Dynasties. Although his courage is commendable, it also saved our army a thousand-mile journey to Lin'an. As long as Zhao Yu is killed or captured in Xiangyang, the Yuan and Song Dynasties will be over. It's over early,"

Ahema, the Minister of Political Affairs and Envoy of Zhongshu Pingzhang at that time (equivalent to the Minister of Finance of later generations), came out and said: "Your Majesty, this is a god-given opportunity. It is actually the blessing of the Emperor, and the blessing of the Great Yuan, just like the Emperor In other words, our army only needs to kill this ignorant Southern Emperor in Xiangyang to unify the world, which can be at least a few years earlier than the expected time."

"Haha, Ahema Aiqing, what you said is true. In recent years, you have made great contributions to our dynasty's finances. Today, I will seal you as Pingzhang Shangshu to save trouble, so that you can assist the emperor's teacher and ensure our dynasty's military expenditure."

Ahema was ecstatic in his heart, and was promoted again, but his face still maintained a look of sincerity and fear: "Chen Ahema thanked the emperor for his kindness, and I promise to complete the important task entrusted to me by the emperor,"

"Okay, Yao Shu and Yao Aiqing,"

Yao Shu said: "The minister is here."

"The prelude to the decisive battle in Xiangfan has been fully kicked off. As the envoy appointed by me to accompany the army, you will go south to Xiangyang in the future, and cooperate with the two generals A Shu and Boyan to formulate various plans, and you will be in charge of the document exchanges between the Central Route Army and the court. ,"

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

Yao Shu and Ahema had many conflicts, and he was pushed out by Ahema a few years ago. It wasn't until the end of last year that Kublai Khan reassigned him to Dadu, where he served as the secretary of the same committee to save trouble. However, this was just a idle job.

"Everyone, the main task of our court today is the battle of Xiangfan. All departments need to obey the overall situation. Take this as the center. Everyone performs their own duties and follows the steps step by step so that they can do it for themselves. The emperor and Wu Liang are united, you two Stay, and the rest retreat, "

In the study room of the palace, Kublai Khan handed a copy of the Royal News of the Song Dynasty on the table to Hao Jing, the emperor who had just come in, and Wu Lianghetai, who was in charge of the Privy Council of Tongzhi.

As the elder of the five dynasties in Mongolia and Yuan Dynasty, Wulianghetai, who was brave and good at fighting, did not gain the trust of Kublai Khan. His military power, even when Kublai Khan quelled the Alibuge rebellion, Wulianghetai was only given the task of staying in the capital. The reason should be that when Mengge and Kublai had conflicts, Wulianghetai Because he didn't express his position, Kublai Khan only gave Wu Lianghetai a idle position, and the Privy Council was in charge of military intelligence and had no actual military power.

However, Kublai Khan trusted Wuliang Hetai's son A Shu very much, which is quite strange.

"You two lovers, I can be sure now that the emperor of the Southern Dynasty wanted to fight our army in Xiangyang, and I admire Zhao Yu's courage very much," Kublai smiled, then looked at the map of Xiangfan on the table and said , "Wu Liang Hetai, what is the current situation of the Southern Dynasty's troops in the Xiangfan area?"

Wu Lianghetai pointed to the map and said one by one: "Your Majesty, the current strength of our army in Xiangfan is 11 from the Central Road Army Division and 5000 from the Navy Division. 3000 people, 6000 people from the Wu Songhan Department of Yingzhou, 1 people from the Yulin Army, about 8000 people from the Navy, and 4000 people from the Xiagui Department of Suizhou, a total of about 5000 people. The Wenzhang Department of the First Division is also on the way to Yingzhou, so the total strength of the Southern Dynasty should be around 11."

"Well, the strength of the two sides is roughly equal. Since Zhao Yu is going to fight our army in Xiangyang, I will not disappoint him. Wu Liang joins forces and passes on my instructions. First, the Xiangyang Ashu Department will continue to throw stones. The planes bombarded the two cities of Xiang and Fan in turn, and gradually narrowed the encirclement. However, except for the relatively low north gate of Fancheng, other places are not allowed to attack by force. The Yingzhou Army and the Suizhou Army in Xiangyang; secondly, order Zhenjin to use up the rest of the Central Route Army and send them all to Xiangfan; Boyan restraint; fourth, speed up the training of navy soldiers and the building of warships, and recruit another [-] auxiliary troops from Henan to the Wanzhangshan Shipyard; Defensive situation; Sixth, the whole country conscripted [-] troops to prepare for the need, "

"Yes, Your Majesty,"

After giving the order, Kublai Khan said: "Wu Liang Hetai, you have been on the battlefield for many years and have rich experience. What do you think about the current situation?"

Although Wu Lianghetai knew very well in his heart that Kublai Khan did not trust him, but because of his straightforward nature, he still said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking bluntly, this battle is not easy to fight."

Kublai Khan said with a normal expression: "Aiqing has something to say, just say it."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Wu Liang looked a little nervous when he joined the stage, "Your Majesty, although the old minister has not fought against the Southerners for more than ten years, according to the information we have, the Southern Dynasty has one of the biggest differences compared to the past. The change is that the current Southern Dynasty is fighting against us with the power of the whole country. Unlike before, the Southern Dynasty is independent, and this change has brought about a great improvement in the morale of the Southern Dynasty army compared to before. Zhao Yu's personal conquest will improve the coordination among his various ministries, so the emperor must make good preparations for the protracted battle of Xiangyang, and the old minister thinks that the competition in this war may not be the fighting power of the two sides, but the perseverance and endurance."

Kublai Khan praised in a rare way: "Wu Liang and Tai Ai Qing are very well said. Zhao Yu in the Southern Dynasty is much stronger than his Lao Tzu. He is brave enough to be my opponent in Da Yuan."

"Your Majesty, although the Southern Dynasty has changed, the veterans think that our army's chances of winning are still more than [-]%. The habits of war cannot be changed in a day or two. No matter how strong the Southern Dynasty's city is, it is people who decide the outcome of a war. rather than a city,"

Kublai Khan nodded and said: "Wu Liang Hetai, your analysis is very reasonable. Now the Privy Council's Privy Council Envoy Zhenjin is going to Xiangfan to sit in town. I will appoint you as the Privy Council Deputy Envoy to act on behalf of the Privy Council Envoy."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace," said Wu Lianghe. He didn't know whether he was happy or worried. He knew that the conferment this time was largely due to Ashu. With the development of the war, Kublai Khan became more and more aware. The battle of Xiangyang was very difficult, and Ashu's role would become even greater.

"Report, Your Majesty, the supreme shaman, Mr. Enjiya, and the god, Mr. Yintianya, are asking to see you outside the door,"

"Oh Xuan,"

After Caien Jiya and Yin Tianya entered the room, they bowed slightly to Kublai Khan and said, "I've seen the big sweat."

Hearing the name "Great Khan", although Kublai Khan was unhappy, he said very calmly: "My lord, I haven't seen you for a long time, and I have always been well."

From the titles of the two, it can be seen that the Mongolian shamanism is opposed to changing the name of Mongolia to the Great Yuan Dynasty. Although this side is loose, Cai Njiya’s views represent the views of most Mongolians, especially the Mongolian aristocrats. view.

"Thanks to the Great Khan," Cai Enjiya said with a smile, "Great Khan, I came here to bid farewell to the Great Khan when I entered the palace this time."

"how,"

"Khan, in the past two years, this deity has gained a new understanding of the guardian's way of heaven, so he plans to return to Huoluo Village in the extreme north to practice in seclusion,"

Regardless of the differences in opinions, Kublai Khan was quite happy after hearing it and said: "Congratulations to the Supreme, so the Supreme Being is about to become the guardian."

Cai Enjiya said: "Khan, I have five points of confidence in this deity now,"

"That's great, my lord, I wish you success in advance," Kublai continued, "My lord, before you leave, can you deduce the fate of a Yuan-Song war for our dynasty?"

Cai Enjiya smiled indifferently: "Khan, since Zhao Yu ascended the throne in the Southern Dynasty, the number of astronomical phenomena has always maintained a delicate balance. In these four or five years, the balance has never deviated, and the fate of the northern and southern emperor stars is also the same. Maintaining almost the same light, for the current celestial phenomenon, not only the deity, but also several other famous warlocks in the world can't find out the result. The slightest sign, this is tantamount to losing the basis for inferring the celestial phenomena. I once saw a document in the library of the Valley of the Kings, and there is a record on it. If the sky has no intention, the celestial phenomena will show no trace. Such celestial phenomena cannot be done by humans. Deduction, only the guardian can do it,"

"Really," Kublai Khan said disappointedly.

"Exactly. However, it is also mentioned in ancient books that when such celestial phenomena appear, those who live in the north often have a better chance of winning. For the Southern Dynasty, if I face north, I will be in the upper hand." Enjiya said sternly, "Khan, although it is said that 'it is up to man to plan, and it is up to heaven', since God does not make any indication, it means that the victory or defeat depends entirely on the person who plans things. This is what the ancients said. Great Khan, with your majestic talents and our invincible iron cavalry, you will not lose to that boy Zhao Yu from the Southern Dynasty, right?"

Whenever the emperor of the Southern Dynasties is mentioned, Cai Enjiya will have a young figure in his mind,