"Dear dear friends, you will be returning to your respective areas in the near future. Especially the officials of the four frontline theaters. Because your area borders Mongolia, the situation is special. You will be leaving tomorrow to return. So, where is this first glass of wine.
I would like to pay my respects to you all. Thank you for your hard work."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the wine."
"Yeah, done." After I finished drinking, I saw more than 60 officials present also drank their drinks. I said with a smile. "It will be New Year's Day in a few days. This second glass of wine. I'm here
I wish all my loved ones a Happy New Year in advance. Good health and all the best in the new year."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Happy New Year, Your Majesty."
"The third glass of wine. I wish you all success in the new year and reach higher levels."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will definitely live up to Your Majesty's love."
Compared with when I just traveled through time, one year of martial arts training has made me more powerful. Although it is still far from Yuan Ji, Xie Daolin, etc., it is effortless and easy to speak loudly at a banquet of dozens of people.
Let everyone hear it clearly.
After three glasses of wine, I continued: "Today I am hosting a banquet for all my dear friends. It is the New Year's banquet. Let's enjoy it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the gift."
The first three glasses of wine were the original royal wine of the palace. The alcohol content was not very high, so it was not a problem for a person like me who does not drink much. I raised the fourth glass of wine and said: "Everyone, love
Sir, what’s next? I’d like to invite you all to try the high-strength liquor I’ve newly brewed. Since it has just been successfully trial-produced, the production is very small. Only one cup per person is allowed tonight.”
"What kind of strong liquor?"
"Is it Shaodaozi wine in the army?"
After a while of muttering, everyone picked up their wine glasses. The glasses were not big, and they all drank them in one gulp.
"Ah. So spicy."
"This is high-quality liquor. It's really exciting."
"Good wine. Tasty enough. This is real wine."
"Yes. Not bad. It is indeed a wine given by the emperor. It smells fragrant and tastes spicy. The aftertaste is endless."
"Can I buy this wine?"
On December 19, the first year of Xianchun, the Guangnan Military Region held its first flag-raising ceremony at the former Forbidden Army barracks. As the New Year was approaching, the military region’s establishment envoy Fan Wenhu and a group of senior military generals set out south after the New Year.
On the 22nd of the month, the formation of the Lin'an Military Region was completed. Since then, the six military regions plus the Royal Forest Army have officially become the entire strength of the Royal Army of the Song Dynasty. The 300-year-old Forbidden Army of the Song Dynasty has withdrawn from the stage.
December 24. According to the proposal of Xia Gui, the establishment commander of the Luzhou Military Region, I promoted several young generals who performed outstandingly in the Battle of Anfeng. Among them were Han Zhen and Shi Yuqi, whom I knew. I appointed two
They respectively served as the army commanders of the Lin'an Military Region. There were also Lu Mengshan and Cao Tong, who were among the top ten in martial arts. They respectively served as the deputy army commanders of the Lin'an Military Region. They became the middle and senior leaders of the Imperial Army of the Song Dynasty. At the same time, I appointed
Su Bingyi serves as Secretary Lang of the Military Academy. He is responsible for the communication between the Military Academy, the navy and the army.
After the reorganization of the Royal Army of the Song Dynasty is completed, plus the military force that the Guangnan Military Region will recruit, the total number will be more than 300,000. The naval force will have a total establishment of 100,000. It is expected that all of them will be in place before the end of March next year. This way
As a result, the total strength of the Song Dynasty's army can reach more than 400,000. Although the number is far less than that of the Song Dynasty at its peak, I believe that the combat effectiveness of these 400,000 horses will be stronger than the 800,000 forbidden troops back then.
It has been said in the art of war since ancient times that the number of soldiers is not as good as the skill. I am convinced of this. Just like the Mongolian cavalry in history, only 100,000 horses can sweep across the entire Europe. What's worse, Nurhaci only had 100,000 troops. If three pairs of armors start an uprising, they can destroy the Ming Dynasty.
In 1265, in order to win over the Han people in Mongolia and then prepare to unify the entire China, Kublai Khan announced that Mongolia would accept the Han calendar based on the suggestions of Hao Jing, Liu Bingzhong and others. At the same time, the Mongolian New Year festival "Shiengir" was "Festival" is combined with the Han New Year and Spring Festival. Therefore, Mongolian New Year celebrations have also added many tricks. There are the Spring Festival customs of Han people making dumplings and setting off firecrackers. There is also the custom of eating "hand meat" (made of mutton) on New Year's Eve. A Mongolian snack made of raw materials), playing "Shaha" (a cultural and sports game in which girls get together to participate, also called Galaha), offering Hada and other Mongolian customs.
Years ago, Imperial Master Hao Jing proposed the strategy of national integration for the first time in his memorial to Kublai Khan. He hoped that the court could achieve equality among all ethnic groups. However, Hao Jing's proposal was strongly resisted by the Mongolian dignitaries. Suddenly After repeated weighings, Bilie held several discussions with Hao Jing, Yin Tianya and others. Finally, he rejected Hao Jing's proposal and maintained the original ethnic strategy, which was to divide the ethnic groups in Mongolia into three classes. The first class They are Mongolians. The second class are the ethnic minorities in the Western Regions and the Xixia people, namely the Semu people. The third class are the Han people and the Jin people in the country. Of course, for the Han people whom Kublai Khan valued, such as Hao Jing, Zhang Rou, etc., basically They can also enjoy the same treatment as the Mongolian nobles. However, the Han people among the people are like living inferiors.
Around the New Year, the north is covered in ice and snow, and it is freezing cold. It is impossible to use troops. Most of the people have nothing to do. They stay at home and prepare for the arrival of the New Year. But the officials have no time to relax. During this period, the upper echelons of Mongolia formulate national policies for the coming year. At important times, all ministries and institutes are seizing the time to hold important meetings to implement the instructions of the Great Khan Kublai Khan.
December 26. Head Teacher Tianya.
Fa Jue said respectfully: "Master Shenzun, the water priest Yang Lianzhenjia is outside asking for an audience."
Yin Tianya, who was sitting on the futon, was mumbling something. After seeing Fa Jue entering, he stopped chanting and said softly: "Let him come in."
"Yes, sir."
"Yang Lian Zhenjia has met the Lord God." After a moment, Yang Lian Zhenjia followed Fa Jue into the room, bowed and bowed.
"Well, Water Priest, thank you for your hard work. Get up."
"It's not hard for me, thank you, Lord God."
"Water Priest, sit down." Yin Tianya pointed to the futon beside him and said, "Tell me about the situation there."
"Yes, sir." Yang Lianzhenjia gave a detailed report on the situation in Lin'an. Finally, he said, "Sir, there is another matter that I don't know whether I should say or not."
Yin Tianya said calmly: "Let's talk."
Yang Lianzhenjia said: "Lord God, when my subordinates were drinking with Jia Sidao, the guy inadvertently revealed that the Southern Dynasty had developed a powerful artillery that could not be defeated by manpower. When the subordinates asked, he was confused. The topic was opened, and the subordinates learned about it from other places, but they didn't get the answer."
"Artillery." Yin Tianya thought for a while and said. "I heard the Great Khan say before going south. The Hui people from the Western Regions invented a trebuchet that can throw nearly a hundred kilograms of boulders. I wonder if this is what Jia Sidao said. Artillery, I will ask the water priest Ulihan what changes there have been when the emperor comes to see the Great Khan tomorrow."
"Sir, Wulihan is still in detention. The specific location is unknown. But Jia Sidao said that everything is fine with him. He is just not free."
"Well, Yang Lian Zhenjia. Now that you have Jia Sidao's Medal of the Duke of the Kingdom, it will be much more convenient when traveling in the Southern Dynasties. Just do more research after you return."
Yang Lianzhenjia saw that Yin Tianya had no intention of blaming him. Instead, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yes. I understand."
"Water Priest, there shouldn't be a big battle between the two countries next year. Both sides will actively prepare for war, develop national strength, and accumulate supplies. So next year, the focus of our Tianya personnel stationed in Southern Korea will still be on intelligence. At the same time, I will also give you Add a new task."
"Please give me a clear explanation from the gods."
"That is to try our best to instigate the martial arts people and various forces in the Southern Dynasty to cooperate with our dynasty's march south in the future." Yin Tianya said with a rare smile. "Priest Water, you will go to the Tiandao League after the year."
"Tiandao Alliance. One temple, one alliance, and three families' Tiandao Alliance." Yang Lianzhenjia said in surprise.
"That's right. I have already negotiated with the third leader and seven elders of the Tiandao Alliance. The two parties will cooperate and jointly plan for the Southern Dynasty. When we send troops to the south in the future, it will also be the time when the Tiandao Alliance starts an uprising on the Liangzhe Road. .The two respond to each other, and we will achieve twice the result with half the effort. After the completion of the work, I promise to dedicate the two Zhejiang roads in the Southern Dynasty to them."
Yang Liazhenjia remembered that Yin Tianya had just said that he would go south. He didn't expect to reach an agreement with the Tiandao Alliance, the top martial arts force in the Southern Dynasty, so quickly. He was greatly admired in his heart: "Lord God, the achievements of my subordinates in the Southern Dynasty for a few months are far less than that of you. On a trip south, my subordinates were extremely impressed."
"It's just a coincidence. I just made an agreement with Fang Chenqian, the third leader in the Tiandao Alliance. The second leader does not care about the affairs of the alliance, so it is of no importance. The only problem at present, and the biggest problem, is that the leader, that is, the world leader. The person known as the 'boss'. I ask you to act as a liaison between me, Tianya and Tiandao Alliance. We can support their training weapons, expenses, etc. for the uprising. You must remind the third master. This matter needs to be kept strictly confidential. .Don't underestimate his 'boss'. You must know that the boss of the Tiandao Alliance is a Taoist in Longhu Mountain. Even I am not completely sure of defeating him."
"Yes. I understand."
Yin Tianya nodded slightly and said: "If everything goes well, this Tiandao Alliance will become the largest reinforcement of our dynasty when it goes south. Yang Lianzhenjia, you and your subordinates should also try your best to develop our dynasty's fine work in the south. Try to find out such The forces think that I will help them."
"Yes. Lord God."
"As for the situation of Jia Sidao in the Southern Dynasties, I will report it to the Great Khan tomorrow. After the Great Khan's countermeasures are decided, I will relay it to you, Yang Lian Zhenjia. I basically agree with your performance this year. As for the Miao Di If you fail, I will note it down. If you have merit next year, all your mistakes this year will be written off."
"Thank you, Lord God, for your kindness."
Yang Lianzhenjia knew Yin Tianya's methods. Most of those who failed to perform important tasks were killed by their bearers.
"Alright, Water Priest, please step aside. You can enjoy these days here. I know that you are not having a good time lurking in the Southern Dynasties."