The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 514

The award is complete.I continued: "The rewards for officers below the first-level general in the relevant chamber. Nominated by each chamber. Reported to the military region. Then forwarded to the Military Affairs Council for instructions. In addition, each army must do a good job in the compensation and appeasement of casualties. If there is any violation of military regulations I will never forgive you lightly."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"During this battle, a large number of heroic officers and soldiers emerged from the middle and lower ranks of our army. They fought bravely and killed the enemy bravely. They are indeed a model for our army. For this, I would like to commend Wei Guohu, the commander of the 17th Battalion. We call on the whole army to learn from him. As for the award of General Wei Guohu, it should be proposed by the No.[-] chamber to which he belongs according to the procedure. At that time, I will personally approve it.”

"Yes. Your Majesty. The last general will obey the order." General Tang Yongjian, the commander of the No. 17 chamber, and General Wang Fu, the deputy commander, said.

I nodded and said, "Okay. To celebrate the great victory in Xiangyang, General Lu Wende, the commander of the Xiangyang Military Region, prepared a dinner for everyone. Generals, the battle is over today. At the banquet tonight, everyone can drink to their heart's content."

"I've got some wine to drink." Everyone heard.They are all elated.No one is allowed to drink alcohol during the war.Military orders are like mountains.No one dares to violate it.And most of the generals in the army are good at wine.This is finally enjoyable.

Lu Wende prepared a lot of food and wine for the dinner.Although it is some local home cooking.But for the generals who have been sticking to the Guanzitan camp.But it is very delicious.

Perhaps it was because of my presence.These generals all eat very politely.speak in a low voice.Sip your drink.The atmosphere of the whole banquet was not very lively.

When eating half.Jia Sidao, Lu Xiufu and Zhao Sunshun who were in Yingzhou arrived in Xiangyang by boat.

"Hehe. You came very timely. The three lovers. Let's discuss after dinner."

"See Your Majesty." Jia Sidao said respectfully. "The three of you, the minister, have already had dinner on the boat."

"Really." I smiled. "That's good. I'm already full. Three Aiqings. Follow me to the back room. Jiang Aiqing, Xia Aiqing, and the two Lu Aiqings. You also come in together. The rest will continue."

Enter the house.The three of them bowed again and said: "The ministers are waiting for your majesty. Congratulations to your majesty. Great victory in Xiangyang."

"En. No courtesy. Everyone sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

I took a sip of tea.Straight to the point: "The Xiangyang War is over. Our army's next mission should be the Northern Expedition."

Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty has decided."

"Well. At present, Yunnan Province on the Southwest Road is under the control of our army. The Yuan Army on the Middle Road has also been defeated by our army. Although there has been no news from the Yinying Lei Department. But I believe that the Yin Yinglei Department will definitely It became a time bomb in the northern hinterland. It could explode under Kublai Khan’s nose at any time. After the main infantry of the Mongolian Central Route Army was eliminated. The combat effectiveness of new recruits cannot be improved immediately. The morale of our army is high. The coordination and cooperation ability among the various armies has been completely improved. After several years of development in the court, the national strength has already surpassed that of the first emperor's "Duanping into Luo" period. The military supplies are also enough to support our Northern Expedition. Therefore, I plan to launch a full-scale Northern Expedition by early August at the latest."

Jia Sidao laughed and said, "Your Majesty must have a plan."

"That's right. Ladies and gentlemen. Let's take a look at the map." I pointed to the large map on the wall and said. "Middle Road. Zhenhui will use Xiangyang as the base of our army. Mainly the Xiangyang Military Region, Lin'an Military Region and Yulin Army. Form the Northern Expedition Middle Route Army. This army will also be the main force of the Northern Expedition. Go north from Xiangyang. First take Deng in Henan State and Nanyang. Then march northeast. Occupy Henan and Hebei. Go straight to the core of the Yuan Dynasty - Dadu; East Road. Mainly Jianghuai Military Region. Exit Yangzhou and Luzhou. Cross the Huaihe River. First take Shandong. Then go north March into Dadu; West Road. Mainly Sichuan Military Region and Yunnan Military Region. The troops are divided into two groups. One route goes westward. Recovers the land in western Sichuan occupied by Mongolia. The other route leads troops out of Yangping Pass. Marches into Shaanxi. Shanxi; Go straight north. After defeating the navy of the Yuan army, you can land from the Shandong Peninsula, or even from Zhigu Town (now part of Tianjin) in the east of Dadu; moreover, when our army advances hand in hand, the Ministry of Yinying and Thunder will also wait for the opportunity to respond. Of course. The east and west armies are not equipped with firearms. There is also no large number of cavalry. Therefore, they may be blocked during the attack. Once this happens, the east and west armies only need to hold the enemy. We will make plans after our Central Route Army takes Henan."

Lu Wende sighed: "With firearms, there should be no problem in the Northern Expedition."

I smiled and said: "That's right. Lu Aiqing. This is the contest between the advanced and the backward. Teacher and minister, Lu Aiqing."

"The minister is here."

"Starting tomorrow. Except for Zhao Aiqing. The six of you started to discuss the detailed plan for the Northern Expedition. The Military Affairs Council had a preliminary plan at the beginning of the war. Now it's time to refine it."

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

"This plan will be handed over to me in five days. I will discuss it with you at that time. Lu Aiqing. I plan to visit Gulongzhong tomorrow. You arrange a guide."

"Your Majesty. Let Lu Wenxin accompany His Majesty."

"Lu Wenxin." I laughed. "good."

morning hours.Wei Xiaoqi brought more than 1000 officers and soldiers to Bangyuan Village.In front of a dilapidated mountain temple two miles outside the village.Suo Wuhun said: "My lord, this subordinate will go to the village to investigate. The army will rest here for the time being. We will make a conclusion after the subordinate returns."

"Okay. Lord Suo. Bring twenty good men."

"It doesn't matter. It's easier for a subordinate to act alone."

Xiao Qi knows that Suo Wuhun is a master of martial arts.He is also familiar with the topography of the village.Then nodded and said: "That's good. Master Suo. Be careful."

About half an hour later.Xiaoqi saw Suo Wuhun returning to the mountain temple.Suo Wuhun said: "My lord, all the members of the Tiandao League in the village are missing. Only the villagers who don't know are left. According to the villagers, in the middle of last month, many young and strong surnamed Fang left one after another in the village. They haven't returned yet. Just Even their family members left one after another in early July. The Fang family compound was also empty."

"From this point of view, the man in black who attacked the gunpowder prison must be the Tiandaomeng."

"En. My lord, the elder Fang and his children in the Heavenly Dao League are not in the village."

"Do these villagers know about the Tiandao League?"

"Return to your lord. The Tiandao League has always acted cautiously. Most of the villagers don't know about the Tiandao League. They only know that the Fang family in the village is a big family in Bangyuan Village. On the surface, the Fang family lives on business. Most of the members of the league Scattered around. They are governed by elders with different surnames. Therefore, the villagers of Bangyuan Village know very little about it.”

"Does Master Na Suo know the whereabouts of the elders with different surnames?"

"My lord. These elders with different surnames do not have a fixed foothold. When the boss was in power, he only held a meeting every year in the Shenggong Cave in the back mountain. Only the boss knows his usual whereabouts. During the years when the boss left, the Tiandao League The subordinates are not clear about the situation. Presumably, Fang Chenqian, the third master, should be in charge."

On the way to Bangyuan Village.Suo Wuhun told Xiaoqi in detail what he knew about the Tiandao League.Fang Chenqian is the eldest brother's third brother.Among the three brothers of the Fang family.The second brother Fang Chenbang is not good at martial arts.Has been in the layman.The third son, Fang Chenqian, was introverted since childhood.The city is extremely deep.Even the boss couldn't figure out what he was thinking.During the few years when the boss founded the Tongmenghui.Most of the affairs in the alliance are taken care of by the third master.Although the third master doesn't speak much.But quite capable.Most of the elders are friends with him.It's not like when the boss was in power.aloof.Everyone has a sense of fear of the boss.

"Houshan." Xiaoqi thought for a while and said. "Master Suo. Do you know where the Shenggong Cave is?"

"know."

"Okay. Let's go to Shenggong Cave."

Xiaoqi selected a hundred masters under the leadership of Suo Wuhun.He went back to the mountain overnight.

Although the back mountain of Bangyuan Village is not high.But extremely complicated.There are towering trees everywhere.There is no obvious path to follow.Fortunately, Yousuo Wuhun leads the way.In order to find the Shenggong Cave hidden under a cliff in the mountains with no roads.

"My lord, this is the entrance to the Shenggong Cave." Suo Wuhun stepped forward first.But it was found that the entrance had been blocked by rocks.

Among the accompanying masters was a Hunan native named Qian Yixiang who knew the science of civil engineering.He stepped forward to look at it and said, "This place has been closed for a very short time. It should not exceed ten days."

Xiao Qi asked: "Can you open the entrance?"

"My lord. If you want to clear a portal as soon as possible. Just tie the grenades together. Detonate."

"Throw bombs." Xiao Qi hesitated.This throwing bomb was originally used to deal with the masters of the men in black.It's not just random use.

Qian Yixiang said: "My lord, this entrance was sealed by rocks. But the person who sealed the cave may have been too hasty. The entrance of the cave is not very strong. Therefore, only twenty bombs are needed to blow open a hole."

"Okay then. Do it."

After the bundle of twenty bombs exploded.Cracks appeared at the entrance.Everyone cleaned up the gravel with the weapons in their hands.soon.Then there was a small hole that could allow a person to crawl through.

Suo Wuhun was the first to crawl through the hole.Xiaoqi left seventy masters guarding the entrance of the cave.He also climbed in.

In the dim light of candles.The inside of the Shenggong Cave looked a little eerie.There is no one in there.Suo Wuhun pointed to a statue and said, "My lord, this statue is the Sheng Gong known by the Tiandao League. It is Fang La, the ancestor of the Fang family who raised the flag to rebel in the Jiangnan area more than 100 years ago."

Xiao Qi, who already knew something about Tiandaomeng, was not surprised.Fangla's rebellion happened on Liangzhe Road.So Xiao Qi also heard about what happened back then.If it hadn't been for a long time in the palace.Xiaoqi will be like many people on Liangzhe Road.Treat Fang La as a legendary figure.

Suo Wuhun led the crowd to search carefully.Except for some ordinary books.Did not find any valuable clues.