"Your Majesty, the first batch of 5,000 soldiers from the Lin'an Military Region to go overseas have been assembled. They are ready to set off at any time. Your Majesty, please issue an order to choose a date." Lu Xiufu, an academician of the Military Affairs Academy and Minister of War, first went out to report at the court meeting.
"Is that so? Very good. Lu Aiqing, pass on my decree and order the Yin Ying Lei Department to set off tomorrow at 7 o'clock in the morning. First rush to the Wenzhou Prefecture Navy Coastal Base to stand by. As long as there is news from Li Beiyang, we will follow the instructions in advance. Make a battle plan. Go to sea immediately. Land on the Ryukyu Islands to seize the beach. Chase the pirate Zhang Xuan."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After listening, Ma Tingluan thought for a moment and then said carefully: "Your Majesty, the Ryukyu Islands are not our territory. Our navy has landed on them. Is there anything wrong with it?"
I smiled and said, "Ma Aiqing. That Zhang Xuan is from my court."
"Back to Your Majesty. Exactly."
"Well, that's right. If the people of Ryukyu understand the current situation and don't give Zhang Xuan and other pirates a chance to enter the island, then our army will be in vain. However, if Ryukyu follows the past practice and forms an alliance with Zhang Xuan. Allow him to land on the island to avoid robbery. Then our navy will force him to land on the pretext of apprehending domestic bandits." At this point, my eyes suddenly flashed with light. My tone increased and I said sternly. "This is just like you, Ma Aiqing. There was a thief at home. After being discovered, the thief ran to the neighbor's house next door to hide. Will you not pursue the case because of this? Definitely not. I have said before that those who offend our Song Dynasty will be punished no matter how far away they are. This Words cannot just stay on the lips, otherwise they will become empty words and make people in the world laugh at me and laugh at me."
Ma Tingluan saw that I seemed angry and said quickly: "I understand your Majesty's holy will."
I nodded and said: "My dear friends, I will not only arrest Zhang Xuan and bring him to justice. I will also investigate the crime of harboring bandits in Ryukyu. I want everyone in the world to know. How can the power of the Song Dynasty be trampled by Xiaoxiao?"
At this time, I saw Jia Sidao suddenly stood up. Zhengyi said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I agree with your Majesty's holy will. Zhang Xuan and his gang have been overseas for many years, colluding with Japanese pirates, plundering and harming passing ships for a long time, and also smuggling for northern Mongolia. Prohibited goods. They are really evil people and should be eliminated."
"Chen Wen Tianxiang seconded the proposal."
"My minister Fan Wenhuan seconded the motion."
Jia Sidao's words made me stunned for a moment. I smiled and looked at Jia Sidao and said, "Master, what you said is good. This group of gangsters has been ignoring our laws for a long time and has done many evil things. It has a great impact. It has blocked our shipping to the coast. It is said that evil must be eliminated. This time I am determined to get rid of it. In order to ensure the smooth flow of sea routes and the dignity of our country's laws."
"Yes, Your Majesty." This time, the courtiers almost replied in unison.
As for the Ryukyu Islands, I am determined to win them regardless of whether they will take Zhang Xuan in. As the saying goes, if you want to be punished, there is no reason to worry. Whether or not the pirate Zhang Xuan will be taken in is a matter for Ryukyu Islands. But I have secretly ordered Li Beiyang a long time ago. .Zhang Xuan was taken in by Ryukyu. That’s why I went ashore to capture him.
I believe that history is created by the broad masses of the people. But I also believe that the history passed down to later generations is "written" by the ruling class.
In matters related to diplomacy, I have always appeared in North Korea with a tough attitude. This is one of the reasons why I promoted a large number of war-fighting factions in the army. In fact, most real soldiers are war-fighting. Even the history books The surrendered generals such as Xia Gui and Lu Wenhuan recorded in the above are considered militants at heart, because military merit is their only capital for promotion. Of course, relying on serving their superiors is also a way. However, after I ascended the throne. The generals in the army also saw that this road seemed to be dead.
After a slight pause, I said again: "Jiang Wanli and Jiang Aiqing."
"I'm here."
"Tomorrow there will be a publicity event about Science and Technology Month in the square in front of Lin'an University. You will go there on behalf of the imperial court. Just try to explain the importance of the scientific and technological revolution in plain language during your speech."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand."
"Well, after tomorrow's large-scale publicity activities, various activities of Science and Technology Month will begin one after another. The purpose of the activities is naturally to let the people know the importance of technology. The key contents promoted by these activities need to be consistent with the people's Life is closely related. For example, the textile machine improved by Lin'an University can significantly reduce the cost of fabric production, allowing people to reduce expenses when buying clothes; another example is the improvement of iron farm tools or the invention of new farm tools, which can increase the cost of fabric production. The labor efficiency of farmers. Only content like this can allow the common people to truly realize the benefits brought by scientific and technological progress."
I continued: "Regarding the scientific and technological revolution, this is the first time in the history of our country. There is no precedent to follow. So everyone is crossing the river by feeling the stones. My dear friends, you all know crabs, right? But there are Who knows when crabs became human food? No one knows. I think that although there are still many unknown areas in this world, there will always be the first person to eat crabs. Another meaning of the technological revolution that I promote is to encourage people to be the first to eat crabs. This is a revolution in the way of thinking. Its importance even exceeds the technological revolution itself. "
"Your Majesty is wise." Regardless of whether they understand or not, the ministers said at the same time.
I know that the remarks I made are probably ahead of the times for people of this era, but at least they can point them in a new direction. As long as I instill and guide them, I firmly believe that one day it will happen. Many people understand that most truths are often in the hands of a few people at the beginning, and then gradually become accepted by the public.
As Quan Jiu's ability to handle memorials improved and affairs between the DPRK and China became normalized, I gradually felt relaxed. At least at night, I no longer had to work overtime to give instructions on memorials as before.
At night, when it was approaching Haishi (9 o'clock), Quan Jiu was in the imperial study room giving instructions on the memorial, and I was doing the review work. In the past year, Quan Jiu and I have developed a very high level of tacit understanding. Although Quan Jiu and I are together The feeling is not as close as with Fang Ling, but there is an inseparable family relationship.
About a quarter of an hour later, Xiao Qi came in and reported: "The official, Mr. Yuan, is asking for an audience outside the palace."
"Xuan." I know that Yuan Ji came to the palace at night to find me. There must be something wrong.
After Yuan Ji entered, he saw Quan Jiu there. He hurriedly saluted and said, "See your Majesty. See Concubine Quan."
I helped Yuan Ji up and said, "Sir, no courtesy."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Concubine Quan."
"Sir, what's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, there is news from Dali that they have met Master Relic Kong."
"Really? Sir, go to the next room to talk in detail."
I took Yuan Ji to a small room next door and motioned for Yuan Ji to sit down.
"Your Majesty, Longya Yao Chaohui sent the news through flying pigeons. He arrived at Shanchan Mansion in the former Dali Kingdom in early February. After many twists and turns, he met Master Shelikong in Tianlong Temple. Yao Chaohui told him about His Majesty That means. Na Sheli Kong replied briefly. He no longer trusts our government and does not expect our government to send troops to assist them. In addition, the righteous deeds of Sheliwei in Dali were also suppressed by the Mongols. Currently, the whereabouts of Sheliwei unknown."
"It has been some years since Dali destroyed the country. It seems that this relic is still something that holds a grudge."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Yuan Ji said. "According to the information obtained by Yao Chaohui, our court had promised Master Shelikong that once the war between Song and Mongolia was over, we would send troops to Dali to help him restore his country. But since Kublai Khan After we withdrew our troops and returned to the north five or six years ago, our government has never taken any action. Therefore, Sari Kong and Sari Awe started the revolt on their own out of disappointment."
"Well, maybe." I know that in the last few years of Song Lizong's life, he didn't even think about government affairs. As long as the Mongols didn't come to harass him, he would just shout Amitabha. He would not take the initiative to interfere with the affairs of the Duan family in Dali. Duan Heng of Dali (Salikong) must have taken Song Lizong's face-saving words seriously. He felt that the emperor of the Celestial Dynasty would not deceive him, a weak country. Later, Kublai Khan withdrew his troops, but there was no movement in the Song Dynasty. That's why he said Words of no longer trust were spoken.
Yuan Ji said: "Your Majesty, what is the next step?"
I opened the map and looked at the specific locations of Shanchan Prefecture in Guangxi and Dali. After thinking for a moment, I said, "Sir, how long does it take to get from Guangnan West Road to Shanchan Prefecture in Dali."
"Your Majesty, the distance is almost the same as from Lin'an to Fuzhou. But that area is mainly mountainous. Even at the speed of our fast horses, it will take about ten days."
"It's been about ten days. It's okay, sir. How about going from Lin'an to Shanchan Mansion?"
"About a month." Yuan Ji asked. "Your Majesty, do you need me to go to Tianlong Temple again?"
I smiled and said, "Of course I want to go. But it's not just you. I plan to make a trip myself to meet Prince Duan Heng."
When Yuan Ji heard this, he was immediately shocked: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible."
"Why, sir, do you think you can't protect me properly? It's not like I've never traveled far."
Yuan Ji said seriously: "Your Majesty, this is no joke. Jinhua Mansion and Fuzhou Mansion are both within our territory and not far from Lin'an. But Shanchan Mansion is thousands of miles away and belongs to Mongolian territory. Your Majesty It’s a dragon body with a golden body, so I can’t go there.”
In the future war between Song Dynasty and Mongolia, my plan is to advance on multiple routes. Going from Guangxi to Yunnan and then north is also one of them. Among the current generals in our dynasty, Li Tingzhi, Gao Da, Zhang Jue, the Lu brothers and Xia Gui are the most adept at fighting. But Fan Wenhu of the Guangnan Military Region is far behind. If he can get the help of Sheli Kong, then the possibility of defeating the Mongolian garrison entrenched in Yunnan will increase a lot. Of course, I will help him restore his country. The most possible thing, according to my habitual thinking, is to let him serve as the leader of the Dali Autonomous Prefecture or the governor of Yunnan Province. Although this situation is very different from Duan Heng's idea, for him to escape into Buddhism For the prince, it should be considered a good ending.