Liu Yu smiled slightly: "However, it all depends on people. If your country can send out military power this time to help us suppress the rebellion, then I can use your fleet as part of the Jin Navy to send some scholars to your army.
Serving in the shogunate, you, Princess Gao, I can give you the title of general based on your merits, so that you can open the shogunate. The shogunate will naturally have a quota of assistant officials. In this way, you will have the status of a scholar to go to Goguryeo.
?”
Gao Yunyan's expression changed: "What, you mean..."
Everyone reacted, and Liu Jingxuan smiled and said: "Princess Gao, Marshal Liu means that the army of Goguryeo can be included in the army of the Jin Dynasty. It just so happens that you also have titles, the title of king, and military positions such as generals.
Then at least in name, you can become part of the Jin army."
Gao Yunyan frowned slightly: "Well, after all, we are a vassal state, not a state or county of the Jin Dynasty. If we start this way, will it..."
Liu Yu waved his hand: "Don't worry, these are just a matter of status. Goguryeo is a vassal state, not a state and county, so the king is hereditary and replaceable. It is impossible for us to send officials to replace your rule and management. However, there are
With this title, we can allow you to establish a shogunate. Now that there is a shogunate, it is a legitimate matter to send scholars to serve. Once the matter of this title is resolved, the only thing left is who to send.
, the question is whether these people are willing to go.”
Gao Yunyan laughed: "If that's the case, then of course we are willing. As long as they are educated and capable scholars, we welcome them. I know that the ministers in the shogunate of the Jin Dynasty have a certain number of years of service.
You can withdraw after expiration, but if you do well and pass the assessment, you can get promoted. Moreover, it is easier to get promoted in these border counties and prefectures with difficult conditions than in other places. Therefore, even in Goguryeo
, I think some people are willing to go.”
Liu Yu said in a deep voice: "Princess Gao, when the time comes, we will select educated and knowledgeable scholars to go there. I think we will be able to find people. I can promise you that we will send at least 300 scholars.
In the past, we will send more according to the situation in the future. One thousand may be a bit too much, but three hundred should be the first batch and there will be no problem."
A trace of disappointment flashed across Gao Yunyan's face: "Well, is three hundred a little too little? If not, how about five or six hundred?"
Liu Yu sighed: "In the peaceful period, not to mention five or six hundred, even one thousand is not a problem. But you have also seen the situation in the Jin Dynasty now. The civil war has devastated all life, and there are many wastes waiting to be revitalized. The officials in various states and counties are also
We have suffered a lot. We still need to rebuild and govern after the war, and we are also short of talents. If Goguryeo hadn't helped to suppress the rebellion, I would not have agreed to the condition of scholar assistance. However,
If the war can be ended as soon as possible, then I can consider sending more people there."
Gao Yunyan's heart moved and he blurted out: "How to end the war as soon as possible?"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "Just now, my generals here all thought about using Goguryeo's warships to chase demon thieves. However, everyone may have overlooked one thing. These warships are all sea-going ships with deep drafts and large sizes.
The river from Hudukou to Jiankang is wide and the water is deep. These warships can travel, but if they reach the middle and lower reaches of the river, especially places like Sangluo Prefecture where there are sandy states in the middle of the river,
I’m afraid we won’t be able to move forward.”
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked stern, and Liu Yi murmured to himself: "Yes, even the monster thief's giant ship in this kind of place requires everyone to disembark first, and then pass through by pulling fibers.
.If it is a Goguryeo ship, I am afraid it will not be able to pass smoothly."
Liu Jingxuan said in a deep voice: "Moreover, the demon thieves may set up an ambush in such a place, or set up a water fort to lock up the river with iron. If we fight with them in the water, and encounter the main force of the demon thieves, we don't have much chance of winning. Still.
It is good for carrying armies and advancing on both land and water."
Liu Yu shook his head: "Advancing by land and water is indeed a good strategy, but it delays time, and the demon thieves have the naval advantage. If the war is unfavorable, they can evacuate at any time, or even escape back to Guangzhou. As long as they have enough troops to blockade Wuling,
It will be difficult for us to pass. Therefore, if we want to put down the rebellion quickly, we do not rely on chasing the demon thieves now, but we must find a way to go straight to the demon thieves' lair!"
Wang Zhene's eyes widened: "Brother Jinu, do you mean to attack Guangzhou directly from the sea?"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "Princess Gao, the demon thief went to sea from Wudi, wandered for thousands of miles on the sea, and then went around to Guangzhou to land. Can your sea ship do this?"
Gao Yunyan frowned slightly: "I have never traveled this sea route, but we can sail thousands of miles from Goguryeo to Jiankang. I think the distance should be enough. However, the hydrology, wind direction, and
There are channels, and we need experienced guides."
Liu Yu looked at Shen Tianzi: "You are from Wu. You should be the most familiar with sailing boats into the sea. Are there any experienced boatmen who know the route to Guangzhou and are familiar with the hydrology and wind direction?"
Shen Tianzi glanced at Shen Linzi: "Linzi, don't you have more than a hundred boatmen who often go to Guangzhou Channel? They used to follow Gu Xingshou."
Shen Linzi nodded: "Yes, they used to help the Gu family run the South China Sea route, and then they followed me. If they want to be guides, they can help."
Liu Yi said in a deep voice: "I also have more than two hundred guards and sailors who have been to the South China Sea. There are many aristocratic families in Jiankang City who need the rare treasures from Guangzhou and the South China Sea, so I can also produce some people here.
help."
Liu Yu laughed and said: "Very good, very good. With boatmen and guides, and Goguryeo's warships, it's no problem. However, there are many miasma diseases in the South China Sea. This time we set out to Guangzhou, and the troops and horses
You don’t need too many, three to five thousand people are enough, but you must bring enough medicinal materials, otherwise it will be impossible to fight due to attrition due to combat, which would be a pity.”
Shen Tianzi laughed: "Don't be afraid, I've been to Guangzhou myself. When I was young, I worked as a merchant ship guard twice with my elder brother, and I also got a good perspective. This time Brother Jinu wants to make a surprise attack on Guangzhou, so don't fall behind.
Me."
Liu Yu smiled and looked at Sun Chu: "I said Ji Gao (Sun Chu's word), you have been to Guangzhou before, and you are a veteran general of the Beifu Army. Now you have a high military rank. This time I
I will make you the governor of Nanhai, General Zhenwu, and make you the commander of the surprise attack. In early December, I must capture Panyu City, the seat of Guangzhou, can you do it?"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "However, it all depends on people. If your country can send out military power this time to help us suppress the rebellion, then I can use your fleet as part of the Jin Navy to send some scholars to your army.
Serving in the shogunate, you, Princess Gao, I can give you the title of general based on your merits, so that you can open the shogunate. The shogunate will naturally have a quota of assistant officials. In this way, you will have the status of a scholar to go to Goguryeo.
?”
Gao Yunyan's expression changed: "What, you mean..."
Everyone reacted, and Liu Jingxuan smiled and said: "Princess Gao, Marshal Liu means that the army of Goguryeo can be included in the army of the Jin Dynasty. It just so happens that you also have titles, the title of king, and military positions such as generals.
Then at least in name, you can become part of the Jin army."
Gao Yunyan frowned slightly: "Well, after all, we are a vassal state, not a state or county of the Jin Dynasty. If we start this way, will it..."
Liu Yu waved his hand: "Don't worry, these are just a matter of status. Goguryeo is a vassal state, not a state and county, so the king is hereditary and replaceable. It is impossible for us to send officials to replace your rule and management. However, there are
With this title, we can allow you to establish a shogunate. Now that there is a shogunate, it is a legitimate matter to send scholars to serve. Once the matter of this title is resolved, the only thing left is who to send.
, the question is whether these people are willing to go.”
Gao Yunyan laughed: "If that's the case, then of course we are willing. As long as they are educated and capable scholars, we welcome them. I know that the ministers in the shogunate of the Jin Dynasty have a certain number of years of service.
You can withdraw after expiration, but if you do well and pass the assessment, you can get promoted. Moreover, it is easier to get promoted in these border counties and prefectures with difficult conditions than in other places. Therefore, even in Goguryeo
, I think some people are willing to go.”
Liu Yu said in a deep voice: "Princess Gao, when the time comes, we will select educated and knowledgeable scholars to go there. I think we will be able to find people. I can promise you that we will send at least 300 scholars.
In the past, we will send more according to the situation in the future. One thousand may be a bit too much, but three hundred should be the first batch and there will be no problem."
A trace of disappointment flashed across Gao Yunyan's face: "Well, is three hundred a little too little? If not, how about five or six hundred?"
Liu Yu sighed: "In the peaceful period, not to mention five or six hundred, even one thousand is not a problem. But you have also seen the situation in the Jin Dynasty now. The civil war has devastated all life, and there are many wastes waiting to be revitalized. The officials in various states and counties are also
We have suffered a lot. We still need to rebuild and govern after the war, and we are also short of talents. If Goguryeo hadn't helped to suppress the rebellion, I would not have agreed to the condition of scholar assistance. However,
If the war can be ended as soon as possible, then I can consider sending more people there."
Gao Yunyan's heart moved and he blurted out: "How to end the war as soon as possible?"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "Just now, my generals here all thought about using Goguryeo's warships to chase demon thieves. However, everyone may have overlooked one thing. These warships are all sea-going ships with deep drafts and large sizes.
The river from Hudukou to Jiankang is wide and the water is deep. These warships can travel, but if they reach the middle and lower reaches of the river, especially places like Sangluo Prefecture where there are sandy states in the middle of the river,
I’m afraid we won’t be able to move forward.”
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked stern, and Liu Yi murmured to himself: "Yes, even the monster thief's giant ship in this kind of place requires everyone to disembark first, and then pass through by pulling fibers.
.If it is a Goguryeo ship, I am afraid it will not be able to pass smoothly."
Liu Jingxuan said in a deep voice: "Moreover, the demon thieves may set up an ambush in such a place, or set up a water fort to lock up the river with iron. If we fight with them in the water, and encounter the main force of the demon thieves, we don't have much chance of winning. Still.
It is good for carrying armies and advancing on both land and water."
Liu Yu shook his head: "Advancing by land and water is indeed a good strategy, but it delays time, and the demon thieves have the naval advantage. If the war is unfavorable, they can evacuate at any time, or even escape back to Guangzhou. As long as they have enough troops to blockade Wuling,
It will be difficult for us to pass. Therefore, if we want to put down the rebellion quickly, we do not rely on chasing the demon thieves now, but we must find a way to go straight to the demon thieves' lair!"
Wang Zhene's eyes widened: "Brother Jinu, do you mean to attack Guangzhou directly from the sea?"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "Princess Gao, the demon thief went to sea from Wudi, wandered for thousands of miles on the sea, and then went around to Guangzhou to land. Can your sea ship do this?"
Gao Yunyan frowned slightly: "I have never traveled this sea route, but we can sail thousands of miles from Goguryeo to Jiankang. I think the distance should be enough. However, the hydrology, wind direction, and
There are channels, and we need experienced guides."
Liu Yu looked at Shen Tianzi: "You are from Wu. You should be the most familiar with sailing boats into the sea. Are there any experienced boatmen who know the route to Guangzhou and are familiar with the hydrology and wind direction?"
Shen Tianzi glanced at Shen Linzi: "Linzi, don't you have more than a hundred boatmen who often go to Guangzhou Channel? They used to follow Gu Xingshou."
Shen Linzi nodded: "Yes, they used to help the Gu family run the South China Sea route, and then they followed me. If they want to be guides, they can help."
Liu Yi said in a deep voice: "I also have more than two hundred guards and sailors who have been to the South China Sea. There are many aristocratic families in Jiankang City who need the rare treasures from Guangzhou and the South China Sea, so I can also produce some people here.
help."
Liu Yu laughed and said: "Very good, very good. With boatmen and guides, and Goguryeo's warships, it's no problem. However, there are many miasma diseases in the South China Sea. This time we set out to Guangzhou, and the troops and horses
You don’t need too many, three to five thousand people are enough, but you must bring enough medicinal materials, otherwise it will be impossible to fight due to attrition due to combat, which would be a pity.”
Shen Tianzi laughed: "Don't be afraid, I've been to Guangzhou myself. When I was young, I worked as a merchant ship guard twice with my elder brother, and I also got a good perspective. This time Brother Jinu wants to make a surprise attack on Guangzhou, so don't fall behind.
Me."
Liu Yu smiled and looked at Sun Chu: "I said Ji Gao (Sun Chu's word), you have been to Guangzhou before, and you are a veteran general of the Beifu Army. Now you have a high military rank. This time I
I will make you the governor of Nanhai, General Zhenwu, and make you the commander of the surprise attack. In early December, I must capture Panyu City, the seat of Guangzhou, can you do it?"