Chapter 473 Preparing for War

Author: solid state drive

Chapter 473 Preparing for War

Zhao Ji read the assistance agreement in detail, not only focusing on the terms of minerals in exchange for support, but also on the terms of military assistance.

After thinking about it, I realized that the military expenditure of 1.8 million taels for three months was indeed a lot, but the gains from it were also huge.

First of all, the two most elite armies of the Jin Kingdom will be completely left behind, which is equivalent to having their backs cut off directly. Not only will the Jin Kingdom be unable to attack the Song Dynasty for several years, but they will also have to beg the Song Dynasty not to take revenge.

Secondly, the Royal Army will keep all its muskets and artillery, as well as some trucks. According to the price of these things, tens of thousands of muskets can be worth more than 100,000 taels, as well as hundreds of artillery, and trucks.

How do you calculate it and how do you feel that you have gained blood?

As for Zhao Huan, he has no objection. After all, depending on the situation, his father has already accepted it, and it will be useless if he sings the opposite tune.

What's more, on the one hand, Wanyan Zongwang asked him to cut off three towns, accompanied him with more than 200 million yuan, and wanted him to be nailed to the pillar of shame.

On the other side is the Emperor Ming who has fallen in love with him. He only needs to pay a few million coins to completely prevent the Jin Kingdom from committing any crimes again and there will be no more coins.

Which one is more cost-effective? No matter how many tricks he does, no matter how cowardly he is, and no matter how afraid of being bitten by a dog, if he has the opportunity to kill a vicious dog, he will definitely do it at any cost.

"Huan'er, I think this assistance is sincere and can be disbursed by the Ministry of Household Affairs. How about it?"

"If we can destroy the gold within three months and leave these powerful weapons to the Imperial Army, I will be fine.

But when the Royal Army of the Song Dynasty arrives, I must command the battle and deploy them. Brother Zhu should warn the Royal Army not to move around at will."

"My dear brother, I have no problem with the Royal Army not being able to move around at will, but I need to explain the command to you to avoid misunderstandings."

Chongzhen did not agree directly. What a joke. Although the combat effectiveness of the Royal Army was just a pig directing the offensive movement, it could still win the battle.

But the emperors of the Song Dynasty were as good as pigs in terms of the quality of their soldiers. As long as someone made noise, they could change their orders at any time.

For such an emperor, it would be foolish to leave the army under their command, as it would delay a lot of things and even cause unnecessary non-battle deaths.

"Brother, the battle mode of the Royal Army is different from your previous unified battles. Do you know what coordinated battles are?

Also, do you know what a logistics support system is? Do you know what multi-arms air and ground support is? I am afraid that the Royal Army will not adapt to the local conditions if you are to lead it. Can you understand this?"

"...Brother Zhu said this. I understand that all battles depend on generals. How about I send Zongze and Li Gang to learn from them?

I want them to adapt to the Royal Army in advance, so that the Imperial Army of the Song Dynasty can help the Royal Army, and they can also cooperate with the Royal Army for training in the future, okay?"

Zhao Huan listened to Chongzhen's words and did not fight for the command of the Royal Army. Instead, he wanted to force people in and make contact in advance so as to arrange the subsequent management of the army.

"Allowing the Royal Army to help requires the consent of the Royal Army, otherwise unnecessary misunderstandings may occur.

I can guarantee that every step of the Royal Army's combat plan will be informed by the remaining staff officers. As for the detailed combat command, it will still be led by the Supreme Commander.

After all, the Supreme Being has magical powers to protect his body. He is not afraid of swords and weapons, and can drive and conquer personally. This is something that my virtuous brother can't do.

As for the prisoners, gold, silver and property captured by the Royal Army, they will be recorded in detail and handed over without taking any money, and will be distributed by you."

Zhao Huan glanced at Zhao Ji. The command of the Royal Army was actually in his hands, so what rights did he have? Did Emperor Ming pretend to be old friends at first sight?

Turning to look at Chen Ye, Zhao Huan let out a sigh of relief, not daring to have any opinions or thoughts.

The current situation seems that when he becomes emperor, he is just an emperor, and he is afraid that he will be completely ignored in the future. It seems that it is better for him to go to the world four hundred years later that Emperor Ming said, to study hard and enjoy happiness.

During the conversation between the two, Zhao Ji took the agreement and pondered it for a while, and suddenly noticed that there seemed to be some problems with the agreement. If he didn't ask clearly, it might be very deceiving.

"Emperor Ming, as mentioned above, the cost of ammunition and fuel should be borne by the Song Dynasty.

I don’t know how much it would cost to spend these ammunition and fuel?”

"Well, judging from my past experience in attacking Jiannu and the Japanese country, the consumption of ammunition is actually very small.

Three regiments participated in the battle, and each full-scale battle only required tens of thousands of artillery shells and hundreds of thousands of bullets. The trucks were only used for transportation, and each vehicle only consumed two tanks of fuel.

In terms of overall attrition, with the goal of completely wiping out the Jin and Ren armies in one month, the Royal Army would station one regiment each in Beijing, Yanjing, and Taiyuan, which would require about one million taels.

The most important thing is that after the Royal Army's battle is over, there will still be tasks to support your army's construction, and the Royal Army will leave its firearms and some trucks in the Song Dynasty.

These weapons are all free, so don’t worry about ammunition consumption, just prepare three million taels or three hundred thousand taels of gold and you’ll be fine.”

"In this case, I think the Song Dynasty court is completely acceptable. But can this military salary be offset in kind? As for the price, the shop owner shall prevail."

Zhao Ji thought for a moment, this time the Jin people went south to plunder, and they plundered more than a million taels of gold and silver along the way. In addition, the Jin people's horses and livestock could also be counted as money, so Zhao Ji came up with this idea.

Even the Jin people encountered during the war can be captured by them without having to kill them all.

Following the advice given to him by Chen Ye, he suddenly discovered that it was possible to make money by capturing the Jin people and then using them all to mine gold, silver and copper mines. Even if the Song Dynasty was not short of money, who would complain about the lack of money?

And what is needed to control these captives is just food. The Jin is still a disposable consumable. No matter how harsh he is, it doesn't matter. The world will still lament his kindness.

Thinking about it this way, it’s perfect!

The price negotiation is completed, and we have an impression of the specific support. Today's matter has come to an end.

On the other side of the Song Dynasty, as time went by, Zhao Ji's disrupted rhythm was gradually sorted out, and Wanyan Zongwang sent an envoy to protest.

Outside Chui Gong Hall, several ministers reacted and waited anxiously outside, hoping to see Zhao Huan and Zhao Ji who felt mentally abnormal as soon as possible.

Facing Tong Guan who was blocking the door, preventing anyone from disturbing him inside, Li Gang and Li Bangyan only felt that their anger was building up little by little.

Although the two people had different political views, during this special period, they both wanted to see Zhao Ji and Zhao Huan as soon as possible. After all, although Li Gang hated Zhao Huan and Zhao Huan, he never thought about angering the Jin people to death.

"Tong Taishi, Guan Jia and Taishang have been in the palace for three hours without reply. Now the Jin army has launched a probing attack.

If the officials do not give us any advice, the armies in various places cannot take the initiative without orders, and there is a problem with the passive defense, can you take the responsibility?"

"There is nothing we can do. The prime ministers, please understand our family. The Supreme Majesty has already said that no one is allowed to enter without orders. The officials also said the same.

Now, instead of rushing to train the city defense, you are here to surround Zhao Guan's family and the Supreme Prince, delaying the opportunity to fight. How can you take responsibility?"

Tong Guan's voice has lost its former prestige. During the day, Zhao Ji had just promised the students of Taixue that he would be liquidated.

He knew that his official career would definitely come to an end, but even if he was liquidated, he would definitely have a happy ending. But when the situation reached this point, he did not want to continue to offend others in exchange for a deeper punishment.

During the commotion, Zhao Ji and Zhao Huan in the palace had already passed through the time and space gate and returned to the time and space of the Song Dynasty. Looking at the time and space gate that disappeared in a flash, Zhao Huan looked around, feeling as if he was in another world.

In the Ming Dynasty, every palace was illuminated by electric lights. Everywhere you walked, the lights were bright, as if the sun was not blocked. Now, when I return to the Song Dynasty, I feel that the palace seems so dim.

"I think all the ministers have been waiting for a long time. Let's go out and make arrangements first. Huan'er, I will go on the expedition in person tomorrow, so you can go with me.

Youdao is a brother who fights tigers. When father and son go into battle, I will protect you and you can also increase your combat experience."

"The father is more experienced in leading armies and governing the country, and the son will do as he is told.

If We Li had not known in advance that our father and son were going to the front line together, he would have been happy to command the army and prepare to capture us alive, which would be more beneficial to my father's plan."

Zhao Huan agreed without thinking. For him, going to the front line was simply a achievement, especially with Zhao Ji here.

Judging from the fact that Zhao Ji has gained divine power and is invulnerable, it is safest to stay with him. When the time comes, he will hide behind Zhao Ji if anyone attacks him.

"Official! Your Majesty! All ministers, please see me!"

The two chatted for a few more words, then listened to Tong Guan's shout for an unknown number of times. Only this time they heard it.

"Let them come in!

Father, it’s up to you to make the decision later.”

Zhao Huan shouted, but Tong Guan did not listen to Zhao Ji's instructions and was ready to wait. As the number one henchman, Li Bangyan couldn't wait to push him away and pushed the door directly in.

Li Gang and a group of ministers followed closely behind, and after filing in, they looked at the father and son sitting side by side. Their faces were calm and harmonious, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as the Tian family doesn't fight, it's a good thing for them, so the two emperors won't chop off each other's arms.

Zhao Huan looked at the courtiers below, then looked up at his own eunuch, and then at Wang Zongliu, the commander of the imperial army. After confirming the candidate, he lightly pressed down the table.

"Commander Wang, drag Li Bangyan out, dismiss him from his post, search his house, and investigate!"

"yes!"

After Wang Zonglio heard this, he immediately nodded and ordered his men to start taking action. The reason was not surprising at all.

The students made such a big fuss during the day. It is obvious that they are just following public opinion. It is even possible that Li Bangyan will be reinstated before the house confiscation procedures are completed.

The purpose of Li Bangyan coming in anxiously was to explain to Zhao Huan, to deceive him about being forced into the palace by students today, and to dig a hole for Li Gang.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Huan would directly order him to be detained. Before he could explain, he was dragged away.

Zhao Huan glanced at the courtiers and spoke in a deep voice.

"I want to say two things. The first thing is that anyone who wants to make peace with you again will be killed! The second thing is that I will discuss it with the Tao Lord and decide that tomorrow I will officially lead the expedition in person.

After the duel between Daojun Taishang and Oli Bu, I summoned the heavenly troops to help and eliminate the invading Jin people. I led the army to clean the battlefield and prepare to divide the troops to support the Western Army."

Li Gang listened to Zhao Huan's words, looked at Zhao Ji again, stepped out and joined his hands in salute.

"The official family, the Supreme Being, and my ministers believe that they should not take the initiative to go on an expedition, especially the Supreme Being. Even though they have sent the letter of war, they should not go out.

When the two armies are fighting, it is the officers and soldiers who are depriving themselves of the emperor's salary and loyal to the emperor. Is it true that the emperor comes first? If something goes wrong between the emperor and the officials, what will the Song Dynasty court do? What will the people of the Song Dynasty do?"

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

"Your Majesty, I ask Your Majesty not to go into battle. If Your Majesty insists on going, I will grab the ground with my head and hit the imperial pillar to death!"

"Your Majesty, I will remonstrate with you!"
To be continued...