During the Lizong period of the Song Dynasty, four major war zones were formed throughout the Southern Song Dynasty. One was the Jianghuai War Zone centered on Yangzhou, the second was the Jinghu War Zone centered on Xiangfan, the third was the Sichuan War Zone centered on Chengdu and Chongqing, and the fourth was the Responsible War Zone. Jiangfang, coastal theaters and coastal theaters constituted the main body of the Southern Song Dynasty's national defense system and became the backbone of national defense. Except for the relative calmness of the coastal theaters, the other three theaters all undertook considerable defense tasks.
Judging from the current situation, the Sichuan war zone is the most chaotic. After the Song-Mongolia War five years ago, Marshal Meng Gong's team in the Sichuan army was torn apart. Liu Zheng, who was forced by Jia Sidao to have no way out, surrendered to Mongolia. Wang Jian and Zhang Jue stayed in Chongqing, Li Tingzhi was promoted by Jia Sidao to Yangzhou Zhizhi envoy, while Gao Gao was excluded.
Gao Gao had an upright character. He once ridiculed Jia Sidao for not understanding military affairs and giving random orders. Therefore, Jia Sidao criticized Gao Da in front of Lizong and hoped that Gao Da could be removed. Fortunately, Lizong still had some wisdom and did not kill Gao Da. After returning to Beijing, , Emperor Lizong appointed Gao Gao as the Privy Council Chief, responsible for the internal affairs of the Privy Council, and checking the merits and demerits of officials below the head of the Privy Council and their replacements. However, Gao Gao knew that in the Privy Council, Jia Sidao covered the sky with one hand, so he just muddle along and did not care about worldly affairs.
"Gao Aiqing is well versed in military affairs, so he is suitable." I nodded, and then looked at Jia Sidao, "Master, now Gao Aiqing is working in the Privy Council. If he leaves, is there anyone who can replace him?"
Jia Sidao replied without hesitation: "Your Majesty, as important matters are important, the Privy Council should obey your Majesty's arrangements."
Liao Yingzhong frowned, seeming to object to Jia Sidao's opinion, but in the great hall where everyone was watching, she couldn't speak.
I know what Jia Sidao thinks. Let Gundam go to the front line and fight to the death with the Mongols. The late emperor saved your life back then, so let the Mongols deal with you. In Jia Sidao's view, going to Sichuan is like being sent away. .
"In this case, I also think it is feasible, and I will obey the order."
"I'm here."
"I designate you as the envoy of the Chengdu Prefecture to oversee all military affairs in Chengdu Prefecture, Chongqing Prefecture and other Sichuan provinces. You will be given the rank of third rank. You will set off immediately after the military affairs handover from the Privy Council."
"Your Highness obeys the order."
"Zan Aiqing listens to the decree. I will appoint you as the deputy envoy of Chengdu Fulu, with the title of third grade, to assist Gao Aiqing in handling all matters. The affairs of the former Ministry of Commerce will be handed over on the same day, and I will accompany Gao Aiqing on his journey."
"I will live long and obey the decree."
"Fan Wenhuan, the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Ye Mengding, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, listened to the decree."
"I'm here."
"The decree was passed, and Zhang Jue, the magistrate of Chongqing, was appointed as the deputy envoy of Chengdu Fulu, and concurrently the magistrate of Chongqing, to coordinate with Gao Aiqing in handling military affairs in Sichuan."
"I obey your orders."
"Well, also, the Ministry of Civil Affairs will immediately send people to Ganzhou to recruit Peng Daya, the former prefect of Chongqing, to come to Beijing immediately to face me."
"Peng Daya?" Ye Mengding said in shock.
"It is exactly Peng Daya who was demoted to Ganzhou as a citizen during the reign of the late Emperor."
"Yes, I obey." Ye Mengding didn't know why I suddenly thought of Peng Daya.
Among the four war zones, the coastal war zone has no worries for the time being. With Li Tingzhi in charge of Yangzhou, we can rest assured. Although in history, Xiangfan was finally conquered, it would be a few years later. What I am most worried about right now is Chengdu Fulu. If it is not rectified, it may become a situation of warlord separatism, and Liu Zheng will be demoted to specialize in water warfare. Judging from the current Sichuan army generals, except Zhang Jue, no one seems to be his opponent.
Regarding the control of the army, I started with the Zhenbian Army and the Navy, and finally came to Jia Sidao's direct line of the Forbidden Army. As for the Xiang Army, it is no longer a concern.
"Retreat from the court."
After going to court, Liao Yingzhong hurriedly followed Jia Sidao back to Jia's mansion.
"Sir, Yingzhong feels that what happened today is inappropriate. In the three theaters of the Zhenbian Army, Li Tingzhi's attitude is ambiguous, and Sichuan is in chaos. If Gundam goes there today, it will definitely put Sichuan's military affairs under the control of the emperor."
"Yingzhong, there is no need to worry. If my prediction is correct, if the Mongols attack our country in the future, they will definitely take Sichuan first. Moreover, the border troops in Chengdu Fulu Town have always been independent in their own affairs. No one except Commander Meng can coordinate the military affairs of Sichuan.
It is out of my control, so let Zhao Yu, Gao Gao and the others clean up this mess."
"Sir, Yingzhong always feels something is wrong."
"Yingzhong, in fact, I am not unaware of your concerns, but tell me, who among the Privy Council or the Forbidden Army can take up the responsibility? Over the years, more and more people have taken refuge in me, but among the generals, except for Lu
Brothers, who can really go to the battlefield?"
Liao Yingzhong didn't know anything about military affairs and didn't know how to answer.
"Sir." Jia Xuan interrupted the conversation between the two and said after entering the room, "urgent report from Xiangyang."
"Well, let's go down." Jia Sidao took the emergency report and read it slowly.
"Lu Wende reported that the Mongolian troops were stationed in order to set up a questioning field outside Xiangyang City."
Liao Yingzhong said: "It turns out that the Mongolian army wanted to build a forager on the border to trade with our country."
"Yes, Lu Wende reported urgently to ask what I mean. If it is possible, the Mongols will withdraw immediately."
"What do you mean, sir?"
Jia Sidao thought for a long time and said slowly: "Yingzhong, prepare the pen and ink, and immediately pass the letter on horseback, asking Lu Wende to report to the court, saying that the battle of Xiangyang was a great victory, the Xiangyang defenders and the imperial army were united, the military power was everywhere, and the Mongols were conscious
We were defeated, so we retreated."
Liao Yingzhong said worriedly: "Sir, is this okay?"
"Why not, the business is irrelevant, just let Lu Wende make his own decision. What I need is a great victory, regardless of the reason, as long as there is a result, so as to enhance the prestige of the Forbidden Army and the Privy Council. Lu Wende naturally understands that Mongolia
When retreating, make a show of charging for a while
That's all. As for the foraging field, just don't let Zhao Yu know about it. It will take half a year to build the foraging field anyway. By then, let Lu Wende buy more war horses, and he will naturally be able to deal with the business. How to write the victory report is the key. I have already
After writing it, let Lu Wende transcribe it and then submit it to the audience."
The market outside Xiangyang City was used by Mongolian Kublai Khan as the front line to attack the Southern Song Dynasty after consulting with A Shu, Boyan, Shi Tianze and others based on Liu Zheng's suggestion. Lu Wende accepted a large amount of gold, silver, jade belts and
After receiving a hundred Mongolian horses, Lu Wende acquiesced. Lu Wende used these gold and silver horses to fight for himself.
He built a guard of 100 people, which was composed entirely of local martial arts masters. It was said that it could be compared with the Mongolian Xue Army, and was named the Xiangyang Iron Guard. A few years later, until the Xiangyang War began, Lu Wende did not know that Mongolia had set up a fortress.
He regretted his intentions and sighed: "I am the one who harmed the country!"
It can be seen from this that Jia Sidao, Lu Wende and others were far less visionary than Kublai Khan of Mongolia, and Liao Yingzhong was not well versed in military matters, which led to the subsequent Xiangyang War being passive from the beginning.
After Jia Sidao finished writing, he stamped it with a big seal and ordered Jia Xuan to send someone to Xiangfan immediately.
"Sir, the Emperor's calmness is beyond our expectations. It seems that the changes in the DPRK are unstoppable."
"Yes, Zhao Fu has changed."
Liao Yingzhong was silent for a moment, as if she wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Jia Sidao: "Yingzhong, go and call Junhan. Yesterday he said that he wanted to see me for something."
"Yes, sir."
After a while, Wu Junhan came to the back room and said: "Sir, my disciple Han Zhen came to visit the mansion a few days ago. It happened that you were out, so he asked me to tell you that he intends to join the army and serve the country."
Jia Sidao thought about it and said happily: "Well, this is very good. I am thinking about it. Among the generals of the Forbidden Army, there are not very outstanding people. Fan Wenhu, Xia Gui and the like have been enjoying themselves for too long. They have become timid and can only talk.
And Xia Jiangang, Long Zaitian and others only know how to
With the bravery of an ordinary man, if they were to lead troops into battle, they would definitely be defeated. Han Zhen was both civil and military, so he was indeed suitable for leading troops into battle. At the appropriate time, I will propose to Zhao Yu, which should be within ten days.
Slowly let him take control of the Imperial Army."