Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Defang stepped out of the sedan chair, "Baili, how is the selection of servants for Xu'er and the others?"

"Looked at the roster yesterday, and temporarily selected a few. I plan to look for them later."

"Okay, let's deal with this matter quickly. I feel relieved if someone follows them, especially Xian'er. I can't help but watch."

"Yes, the younger one can be chosen today."

About two hours later, De Fang, Prime Minister Li Fang, and Deputy Prime Minister Li Zhi went out of the Chongzheng Palace. Li Zhi said, "Your Majesty and Prime Minister, I will still persuade Your Majesty. I hope you two will give more consideration to the Northern Expedition."

"Deputy Prime Minister Li" Li Fang said, "The Liao Kingdom has frequently conquered various ministries, and the grievances have been going on for a long time. The Han people at the border have long been willing to surrender. If they send troops at this time, they will surely recover many cities. Worried about Beiliao committing another crime?"

"What Li Xiang said is indeed reasonable, but you have just heard that Yelu Sezhen, the capital of the Liao Kingdom, and the Jurchen tribe triumphantly returned to Beijing. There were more than 20 prisoners and more than 20 horses. The Liao army is in full swing, and now there are tens of thousands of captives, if they are used as infantry, plus the [-] horses, their combat power should not be underestimated."

"That's why we sent troops when he didn't have a chance, Vice Minister Li. The truth has already been discussed with the officials of various ministries. Food and grass will continue to be mobilized from the south to the border. The troops are also very abundant. The army will go straight to Yanyun in one go. It will surely be safe. Triumphant."

"Li Xiang, the Northern Expedition was too hasty this time, and the generals from all walks of life failed to communicate with each other to make a decision. What if..."

"There will be no accidents." Li Fang shook his hand, "Your Majesty has planned a plan and has already decided on the strategy of the Northern Expedition. Vice-President Li is too worried."

"Li Xiang, I..."

"Okay, Deputy Prime Minister Li, the Northern Expedition is coming soon, you should make more preparations." Li Fang cupped his hands to De Fang. "My lord, I have to go to the various ministries to see the truth, so I will take my leave first."

Defang nodded and cupped his hands, "Please, Mrs. Li."

After Li Fang left, Li Zhi said, "My lord, even if the supplies and siege vehicles are ready, the generals only see that the key is to cooperate with each other to conquer the city. It took only half a month for the Northern Expedition to be proposed by the lord's cousin to His Majesty's approval. Send troops, even if there is good news first, but I am worried that if this happens, the general will underestimate the enemy, once... once the army of the army will be blocked during the battle, and the other roads will not support each other properly, I am afraid..."

"Deputy Prime Minister Li," De Fang said, "I know what you are worried about, but the border guards and the generals in the court are all eager to fight. Your Majesty is very determined to go to war. What's the use of your advice alone?"

"My lord, the Northern Expedition is a major event for the family and the country. If you are not fully prepared to rush to send troops, you may lose tens of thousands of elite soldiers defending the territory. The Northern Expedition is in a hurry. It is indeed difficult for the Liao Kingdom to prepare. A few victories will make the general underestimate the enemy. If there is a slight mistake in support, the city will be lost and people will die, and if there is another mistake, the country will be in danger and the family will be destroyed."

"Deputy Prime Minister, you must have a reason for saying this, but I don't know why?"

"My lord, when Taizu was here, every battle must have a strategy. How to advance troops, how to send generals, and how to support will be properly arranged and troops. There will also be mutual communication and understanding between generals, so Taizu's personal battles have never been defeated. As far as I know about the plan of the Northern Expedition this time, Mr. He... once told people that even if His Majesty does not send troops to the Northern Expedition, he will defeat the enemy alone. The other generals also want to use their troops to make meritorious service, but His Majesty only looks at it. The morale on the surface does not know the advantages and disadvantages, the strategy of the Northern Expedition is sloppy, the deployment of the coalition forces is unclear, and there is no support strategy, my lord, how can you rashly send troops?"