"The dawn of Xuan Tu is bright, and the clear brilliance shines on Liao Jie. The light reflected by the clouds is temporarily hidden, and the flowers are like decorations on the trees. The soul is full of cinnamon branches, and the mirror is missing. When approaching the city, the shadows are scattered, with a halo and a heavy encirclement. I stand and look down on the pill. Everyone, just wait and watch the demonic atmosphere disappear."
"You write poetry again?"
"This is not written by me. It is "Looking at the Moon in Liaocheng" by Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. This poem was written in Liaoyang City."
"No wonder, I asked why there is such a word as 'Zhuzhi'." Huang Zhiting stepped on the snow and said with a smile: "But the enchanting atmosphere he mentioned should be Goryeo, right? Isn't Goryeo now North Korea? Do you want to destroy North Korea? "
Gao pragmatic shook his head: "In the past, the evil spirit was naturally Goryeo, but today the evil spirit is someone else. I am so good at it, why do I want to destroy Korea? After all, it is a country that Emperor Taizu has decided not to conquer."
But "a country without levy" could not convince Huang Zhiting. She shook her head and chuckled: "A country without levy? Annan is also a country without levy. I saw you didn't consider this when you sent troops to Annan."
Gao pragmatically said: "China's conquests in all directions are famous. You know what happened in Annan. If his assassination had not been exposed, how could I have conquered it?"
Huang Zhiting said with a smile: "Annan brought the blame on himself, of course I know that. But you said that China conquered all the countries with its famous teachers. I'm not sure. Let's talk about North Korea or Goryeo. Did they all have their famous teachers back then? "
"Yes, Emperor Taizu has statistics." Gao pragmatically said: "In the past, Emperor Taizu treated Goryeo well, but at that time Goryeo was still unwilling to completely sever its relationship with the Northern Yuan Dynasty. Not only that, he was also good at killing envoys and spying on military affairs. , so Emperor Taizu once issued an edict to ask, do you know what Emperor Taizu said?"
Huang Zhiting shook her head and asked curiously: "How do you say it?"
"I look at the role of Goryeo in China. From the Han Dynasty to the present, most of the country's monarchs and ministers have not thought about it, but they have cheated on each other and caused trouble. In the old Han Dynasty, the Gao family lost its title, Guangwu regained his royal title, and soon invaded the border areas, and the great He was defeated by the Han soldiers. In the Tang Dynasty, when he had the world, he also tried to grant titles, but he was betrayed again, so that his father and son were captured, and the family name was extinct. After the rise of the Song Dynasty, the Wang family came to power and forced the Khitan and Jurchens to become slaves. The founder of the Yuan Dynasty When we entered the Central Plains, we were supposed to save our country from King Chui, but we acted on suspicion, stole and killed the messengers, and were repeatedly defeated. As a result, we suffered several military disasters. Now that Wang Zhuan has been killed, his traitorous ministers have stolen their lives. The general wanted to do it, and he was killed. Blame me.
... I look at the size of this traitor. I must rely on the sea to surround the territory and carry heavy mountains to solidify the dangers. I intend to show off my ruthlessness and stubbornness by jumping off the beam. I regard the deployment of troops in our dynasty as that of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Moreover, the generals of the Han and Tang Dynasties used long cavalry to shoot and short boats. Therefore, it was difficult to cross the sea, and the troops marched with difficulty. Since I pacified the Central Plains, fought against the barbarians, and conquered by land and water, the generals of the cavalry, archery and boat divisions are no better than those of the Han and Tang Dynasties."
Huang Zhiting suddenly said: "Emperor Taizu's statement was based on the power of the navy. He believed that the conquest of Goryeo would not be as laborious as the Han and Tang Dynasties. However, this does not seem to mean that the conquest of Goryeo was completely successful."
"I haven't finished speaking yet." Gao pragmatically said: "Taizu also said: Goryeo is separated by the sea and is limited to Yalu. It has been a Shengjiao since ancient times. However, many people who were conquered by China in successive dynasties called it the birthplace of Duan.
I look at the conquests of Goryeo during the successive dynasties: The Han Dynasty conquered four times because they invaded the border areas, so they were reduced. The Wei Dynasty conquered twice because they had double-minded intentions and were friendly with Wu, so they massacred their capital. The Sui Dynasty conquered twice. , because he invaded the western part of Liaoning and wanted to surrender, so he wanted to surrender. After the Tang Dynasty attacked him four times, he killed the king and his brothers fought for power, so he pacified the rest and established it as the Jiudu Governor's Mansion. After the Liao Dynasty attacked four times, he killed the king and repeatedly The bandits were in rebellion, so they burned their palaces and beheaded the rebellious minister Kang Zhao and tens of thousands of people. During the Yuan Dynasty's five expeditions, Nabu fled and killed the envoys and officials appointed by the court. Therefore, he raised an army to attack, and the king fled to Tamluo to capture and kill him. It turned out that All these provocations are caused by Korea itself, not by Chinese emperors who like to annex and want land."
Huang Zhiting said in astonishment: "Gaoli was beaten so many times?"
Gao pragmatic smiled and said: "So now I am honest."
Huang Zhiting said: "It seems that this country will not conquer, that is to say, if it really wants to die, the court will still conquer it, right?"
Gao pragmatic pondered for a while and said: "The original words of Taizu are like this: The barbarians in the four directions are all isolated in a corner, separated by mountains and seas. The land they get is not enough to provide them, and the people they get are not enough to command them. If they don't do it themselves
It is estimated that it is unlucky for him to come to scratch my side. Even if he is not troubled by China, it is also unlucky for me to raise troops to commit a minor offense. I am afraid that future generations will rely on China's wealth and strength, be greedy for temporary military achievements, raise armies for no reason, and cause harm to human lives. Remember
No."
He paused and explained: "In other words, Taizu's original intention was not to rely on China's wealth and power, and to covet temporary military success and raise armies to attack it for no reason. But if these countries that do not conquer the country take the initiative to disturb the border, then the mistake is on the other side.
The reason why I attack and attack him is not 'for no reason', but because the teacher has a reputation."
Huang Zhiting said: "I know. But you said that today's North Korea is honest, but there is another person in Liaodong's demon atmosphere... Is it the Mongols or the Jurchens?"
"What do you think?" Gao pragmatic asked.
"How do I know what happened in Liaodong?" Huang Zhiting shook her head and said, "However, Mongolia has just invaded Liaonan, and you were promoted to governor because of the battle in Liaonan. You must be talking about Mongolia?"
Gao pragmatic shook his head and said: "For the time being, it seems to be Mongolia, but in the future it may be Jurchen."
"Jurchens?" Huang Zhiting said in surprise: "I heard that the Jurchens are divided into many tribes. Each family has almost less than 10,000 troops. There can even be a big tribe with 3,000. Do you think the Jurchens can also become 'monsters'?"
atmosphere'?"
Gao pragmatically said: "The Jurchens are brave and brave, not inferior to the wolf soldiers. Zhiting, imagine if there were 60,000 to 70,000 wolf soldiers in hand, wearing the Han army's armor and taking the Han army's weapons, and their generals would also know it."
In the battle formation, can such an enemy be called a demon atmosphere?"
Huang Zhiting pondered for a moment and said: "How many Han troops are there in Liaodong?"
Gao pragmatically said: "There are 170,000 or 80,000 people registered. After excluding the vacancies, the number may be less than that. Among them, the number that can be fielded may only be about 50,000. Of these 50,000, nearly 40,000 are probably Ning Yuanbo Li Chengliang's servants.
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"I heard that you have a bad relationship with Uncle Ning Yuan?" Huang Zhiting became a little nervous when she heard about this troop situation, and asked: "Do you want to transfer some troops from Annan? Annan's two major garrison forces (Thang Long, Golden Port)
We have 80,000 soldiers, and I heard that the 'reserves' are still being used now. I think it won't matter even if you transfer the entire Jingang garrison north to Liaodong."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Gao Pragmatic waved his hand and said: "No need."
"No need?" Huang Zhiting was a little anxious and said: "What if the Mongols go crazy and insist on avenging you? Then Li Chengliang is not on good terms with you. Once you sit in Guangning, how can you stay in Liaoyang?"
Isn’t it extremely dangerous?”
Gao pragmatically said: "First, the Mongols have suffered heavy losses this year and do not have the ability to raise a large number of troops in the short term; second, do you know why Tumen only brought 8,000 people when he came to Liaonan last time? Because he would not have brought more.
Dare, Tumote Chechen Khan told Hannaji that I am the one to answer. If Tumen goes south in a big way, I am sure to persuade Hannaji to send troops to directly occupy Tumen's home base. At that time, I will cooperate with Qinantang in Daning. Tumen
Even Chahanhot can’t be saved.”
"Oh?" Huang Zhiting seemed a little surprised, indicating that she did not know much about the situation in the north.
Gao Pragmatic added: "Besides, even if I want to strengthen Liaodong, I don't need to transfer troops from Annan. I still have many servants in Ming Dynasty, but... if not, I will transfer them all to Liaodong."
Gao Pragmatic really needs money and people, but his current problem is that he doesn't dare to make adjustments.
As mentioned before, the situation in Liaodong is unique. The governor, the general soldier and even the governor-general are stationed in three places. If we look at the geographical location alone, the vast area east of the Liaohe River is under the "direct jurisdiction" of the governor. In most cases, they are only responsible for the defense of western Liaoning, not to mention the governor, who is far away from Miyun near the capital.
In this way, if Gao Pragmatic wants to mobilize a large number of servants to come to Liaodong, they will definitely be mainly deployed along the line of Gaizhou, Haizhou, Liaoyang, Shenyang and Kaiyuan, and this line is all east of the Liaohe River and happens to separate western Liaoning and eastern Liaoning. .In this way, it is very dangerous in the eyes of the court - there is a tendency to separate one party!
With a high sense of pragmatism and caution, even if he felt that Zhu Yijun might not have other ideas based on his historical "generosity" on these issues, but Zhu Yijun didn't think too much, but that didn't mean that no one thought too much. If there were people every now and then, Regarding the impeachment of Shangshu, wouldn't it mean that he is so pragmatic that he only has to defend himself and resign?
Therefore, even if Gao Pragmatic could easily mobilize tens of thousands of servants to come to Liaodong, he would not do it. Besides, mobilizing tens of thousands of servants to come to Liaodong would be a loss-making business in itself.
When these servants are scattered in various places, they have their own tasks and livelihoods - the cavalry is responsible for the transportation escort outside the Great Wall, the infantry is responsible for the domestic transportation escort, and the various mine protection teams, not to mention the factory protection teams, belong to the " It has the nature of "corporate garrison" - so it basically doesn't lose money if you raise it.
But if all these people are transferred to Liaodong, it will be different. First of all, it will increase the food burden of Liaodong, which needs no explanation; secondly, they will have nothing to do in Liaodong and can only sit and eat, which will also increase the burden of Beijing.
The reason why Annan's 80,000 garrison troops can be maintained is because of Jinghua's special status in Annan. The two major garrison armies are equivalent to Annan's "Forest Army". Jinghua itself is only responsible for providing weapons and equipment. The usual troops are maintained by the Annan Metropolitan Commandery Department. Paying for it.
Of course, this account worked out very magically. Annan Dutongsi gave the money to Jinghua first, and then Jinghua was responsible for paying the bills.
Obviously, being highly pragmatic is to prevent the two major security forces from not recognizing the situation clearly and not knowing whose soldiers they are.
At this time, Huang Zhiting suddenly asked: "How long do you expect to stay in Liaodong?"
Gao Pragmatic was startled, shook his head and said, "It's hard to say, I guess it should take at least three years."
According to the customs of the Ming Dynasty and Gao Gong's examination method, there will be a major exam after three years of service, so to a certain extent, three years is considered a term.
"I...if I come to Liaodong, can I bring some servants with me?" Huang Zhiting asked, lowering her head.
Gao Pangshi was startled for a moment, then laughed: "You have a special status. No matter what position you hold in Annan, in the eyes of the Ming Dynasty, you are the chieftain of the court. Since you are the chieftain, your wolf soldiers are counted as equals to other soldiers." A general's servants are like servants. Wherever you go by yourself, of course you can take them with you."
"The troops in Haidong are very sufficient. When the time comes, I can dispatch thousands of wolf soldiers to Liaodong." Huang Zhiting said.
But Gao Pragmatic shook his head: "What's the difference between you transferring the wolf soldiers to Liaodong and me transferring the Shenglong and Jinggang garrison to Liaodong? If I transfer them, I can still use them as bidders, and the court will have to give me part of the money and food.
, if you are transferred here, and you are not serving in Liaodong, the imperial court will not pay the wolf soldiers, and you will be in trouble by then."
Huang Zhiting said: "But the wolf soldiers are not paid in the first place. Not only do we chieftains not pay the wolf soldiers, but we also take the wolf soldiers with the imperial court, and the imperial court does not pay them either. We only care about eating. If you don't care about the food,
That doesn't matter, Annan has a good harvest this year, Haidong has no shortage of food, I can feed these people myself, you just need to ship the food."
Gao pragmatic joked: "Zhiting, you are not allowed to think like this."
"What?" Huang Zhiting was a little confused.
Gao Pingshi smiled and said: "When you marry me, the money and food you waste will be the money and food I waste. You have to be careful."
Huang Zhiting was speechless for a moment by what he said, and her face turned a little red. After a long while, she said: "Then what should I do...I, I think it's not safe for you to be like this. I heard what you said before, the few people you can use are now all
Still in southern Liaoning, even if Liaoyang can be transferred here if something happens, there are only more than 2,000 and less than 3,000 people. Add in your own 3,000 yuan, which means there are only 5,000 or 6,000 people."
Gao pragmatically said: "Cao Yu still has 5,000 servants. I guess he will find a way to make up for the original 6,000. Don't I have 10,000 servants available?"
"I still don't think it's enough." Huang Zhiting shook her head and said: "Since Li Chengliang is unreliable, he has to make the worst estimate, just like the Battle of Southern Liaoning. What if there is another situation where he stands still? What do you think?
It may be true that we don’t have the energy to mobilize in the near future, but didn’t you receive the news yesterday that the Nuantu from the Huahua Department was mixed up with the Jurchen Ye Hebu? This Ye Hebu seems to be quite powerful.
The Dehada tribe is completely unable to resist it. If Ye He causes trouble in the future, you will only have more than 10,000 people available..."
Ye He is indeed a strong Jurchen force, especially in the hands of the two brothers Qing Jia Ni and Yang Ji Ni. Over the years, Ye He's strength can be said to have improved by leaps and bounds. At present, he may have about 8,000 troops, which is considered to be very majestic. Compared with the current
Nurhaci is too powerful - even if Nurhachi takes the city of Tulum and takes over the city of Sarhu, his actual strength is only five to six hundred, and he has about a hundred pieces of armor.
Ye Hebi, there is no way to compare, only to be crushed.
If Ye He can defeat Hada again, it is entirely possible that his family's military strength will exceed 10,000.
There are no more than ten thousand Jurchens, and they are invincible. Although this statement is definitely exaggerated, even Huang Zhiting has heard it, so she still has to be on guard against it.
However, Gao Pragmatic waved his hand and said: "You don't have to worry about the two Ye He brothers. I have made preparations and will deal with them soon... Do you want to go with me?"
Huang Zhiting said in surprise: "You want to conquer Ye He?"
Gao pragmatic shook his head and said with a smile: "It's not a conquest, this time it's about outsmarting them, and...it's not up to me to do it."
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