"Li Aiqing, the task of your navy is that after the North Sea Fleet escorts the advancing column to land, it will search for fighters along the northern coast. Whenever there is an opportunity, it will first defeat the Mongolian navy along the coast. The remainder of the East China Sea Fleet will station at the intersection of the Yangtze River and the Han River.
Xiakou (today's Wuhan) is ready to go to Xiangfan for support at any time, and the coastal defenses of Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang and other places are all handed over to the South China Sea Fleet."
"Yes, I obey your order,"
"Li Aiqing, please sit down," I smiled and continued to order the general, "Xie Daolin, deputy commander of the Royal Forest Army, Xie Aiqing, Zhao Huai, chairman of the Military Senate, and Zhao Aiqing, please take orders,"
"I am here,"
"The two of you will lead the First Division of the Royal Forest Army and the artillery battalion to set off on the second day of next month and rush to Yingzhou,"
"Yes, I obey the order,"
"As for the Jianghuai Military Region, they will hold their troops stationary for the time being. When the advancing column lands, they will send out troops to feign an attack to attract the attention of the Mongolian east-route army, thus reducing the pressure on the advancing column. The Ryukyu Military Region far away overseas and our troops stationed on Jeju Island
The officers and men will maintain the status quo and make arrangements after the Xiangyang War is over. The above is the task arrangement of each military region. Do you still have the notebook to report?"
When Lu Xiufu saw no one said anything, he stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to report."
"Lu Aiqing, please speak,"
"Your Majesty, the Military Affairs Council received a report from Mr. Li, the envoy of the Jianghuai Military Region early this morning. Mr. Li said that the battle of Xiangyang is a top priority, and our army should fight it with the most elite troops. In addition to the Yulin Army, the Song Dynasty
Among the armies, the Yangzhou Polu Army and the Xiangyang Heitan Regiment are the largest. Recently I heard that Mongol A Shu led 5,000 brave Xue soldiers to go south, and His Majesty intends to go to the south. In addition, there will be no major war in the Jianghuai Military Region in the short term, so Mr. Li proposed,
Transfer the three thousand Polu troops under his command to Yingzhou to fight against Xue. Please give your Majesty's instructions."
"This Li Tingzhi, haha," I smiled, then thought about it and said, "Okay, at the speed of Polu's army, it only takes a few days to get from Yangzhou to Yingzhou. Since Li Aiqing has this idea, let Polu
The army will arrive in Yingzhou before May 25th. I also want to meet the ace unit of our Song Dynasty army, Lu Aiqing. After the meeting, the Military Affairs Council will send an order to the Jianghuai Military Region, "
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey your order,"
Of course I understand Li Tingzhi's intentions. The war against Xue was just an excuse to send Polu troops to Yingzhou. The fundamental purpose was to protect me.
"Dear dear friends, since the founding of our country by Emperor Taizu, there have been Khitan and Liao people first, followed by Jin, Xia, and Mongolia. Over the past three hundred years, the border areas have never been peaceful, although our economic power has surpassed
In the previous Han and Tang Dynasties, most of the first emperors adopted a peace-seeking foreign policy and hoped to use silver and silk to exchange for peace. This made the surrounding tigers and wolves push forward and continue to encroach on the territory of our dynasty, so that today
, the capital of our dynasty is still in the hands of foreigners, and thousands of people of our dynasty have become low-class people in Mongolia. This cannot but make me sad. As for the whole story, there is no need to investigate it now. I believe
, With the end of the Xiangyang Battle, with the end of the Song-Mongolia War, all this will become history,"
The more I talked, the more excited I became: "In addition to many factors such as economy, culture, science and technology, and population, a country's comprehensive strength must also be strong militarily. If there is no strong military power as support, then the results brought about by economic development will be lost."
Will become someone else's meal. The reason why the Han and Tang dynasties are called prosperous is because they have powerful armies. Therefore, going hand in hand and comprehensive development will be the eternal national policy of our Song Dynasty in the future. Only in this way can we make our dynasty prosperous.
I have always stood at the top of the world in terms of comprehensive national strength. Between war and peace, I also like peace, but peace cannot be obtained by relying on gold and silver wealth. Whether it is Mongolia today or the Song Dynasty that has repeatedly offended me in the past
Liao, Jin, and Xia, I believe that only by defeating them, maiming them, and making them surrender can we achieve peace once and for all and achieve relatively long-lasting peace."
As soon as I finished speaking, I saw Jia Sidao taking the lead in applauding and praising: "Your Majesty is wise and your words are actually the foundation of building a country and making it strong. With your Majesty at the top of the temple, the future of our Song Dynasty will be even more glorious." ,"
Fan Wenhuan then praised: "Your Majesty, the only one who can write about the glory of our Song Dynasty is your Majesty. I borrow the words of Mr. Lu, only a god like your Majesty can lead our dynasty to ZTE."
I laughed loudly and said: "Dear dear sirs, in compliance with the destiny of heaven, I will lead our country to rejuvenate and write a new history of our country. And every one of you here, including the tens of millions of people in our country, are Comply with the destiny and help me create a new historical situation for the future of our Song Dynasty."
"I swear to follow Your Majesty to the death and complete the great cause of ZTE,"
"Okay, all the ministers, please withdraw from the court."
When I said the last few sentences, I suddenly remembered the education I had received before, "The people are the creators of history." So, do I, the emperor, count as a member of the people, and these ministers of mine count? It doesn’t count.
Perhaps, this sentence should be changed. History is created by all mankind. In this way, it may be more accurate.
At noon on May 3rd, accompanied by Yuan Ji and Fang Ling, I came to Shifeng Trading Company, summoned Suo Wuji, Ye Dongsheng and others, and gave instructions on the security work of Longya after I left Lin'an, and asked them to I worked closely with Jin Yiwei to maintain the social order of Lin'an City. At the same time, I also said that anyone who is detrimental to the Song Dynasty can be detained first without going through Lin'an Mansion. Another backbone of Longya Security Department, Yao Chaohui, had already arrived in October. I had already sent him to Dali days ago to inform Sārīkāng and Sārīkāng to prepare for an uprising.
After talking for about two hours, Fang Ling and I returned to the palace. After meeting Quanjiu at Funing Palace, we went directly to Ningkun Palace.
Xie Daoqing and all the concubines were already waiting in the room, including the pregnant Concubine Yang Shu.
"The officials are coming," the sharp-eyed Concubine Qiu was the first to call.
"I've seen the official family," all the concubines stood up to greet him.
"No gift," I said with a smile, "I have met my mother,"
Xie Daoqing said "hmm", pointed to the empty seat and said: "No need to be polite, everyone, just go to the table."
The maids waiting on the side quickly served food and wine, and filled everyone's empty glasses with Chinese imperial liquid. With the first glass of wine, we salute the official family together and wish the official family a good start and immediate success."
Everyone raised their glasses together and said: "I wish the official family a great victory and immediate success."
I drank it all in one gulp: "Thank you, Queen Mother,"
"For this second glass of wine, let's wish the official family a safe and sound return." When Xie Daoqing said this, his eyes were already a little wet. Over the past few years, Xie Daoqing's attitude towards Zhao Yu has completely changed. From the time when he strongly opposed Lizong The appointment of him as the crown prince and the full support he has received so far are simply a 180-degree turn. The reason for this is that this Zhao Yu is not the other Zhao Yu. Of course, this is something Xie Daoqing could not have imagined.
I drank it all in one gulp and said comfortingly: "Don't worry, mother, I am a man of God. I have God's protection and I will come back safely."
"Well, yes, the late emperor was right about this, and my mother has long believed it," Xie Daoqing raised the third glass of wine and said to Fang Ling, "Ling'er, my mother is toasting you with this third glass of wine. "
"Ah, Queen Mother, no, no matter what, Ling'er should toast you," Fang Ling was a little confused and felt panicked. How could the Queen Mother propose a toast to him?
"Ling'er, my mother knows that you are highly skilled in martial arts. This time the officials are coming to the front line, and the safety issue will be left to you. So, this third glass of wine,,,,,,"
Fang Ling suddenly realized it and interrupted with a smile: "Queen Mother, that's it. Ling'er thought there was something impossible that she couldn't do. Queen Mother, don't worry, Ling'er has been your brother for so many years, ah, no, He is the personal bodyguard of the official family. Even Mr. Yuan praised Ling'er's martial arts. Queen Mother, as long as Ling'er has a breath, she will protect the official family."
"Okay, Ling'er, let's drink this cup,"
Fang Ling quickly raised his glass and said: "Queen Mother, Ling'er wishes you,"
After Xie Daoqing finished drinking, he capped the wine bottle and said: "Tomorrow morning, the official family will leave for the north. This is where we will drink the liquor tonight. We are only allowed to eat vegetables below."
Quan Jiu said: "What the Queen Mother said is absolutely true. We will drink the rest after the officials return home in triumph."
Xie Daoqing nodded and said: "Guan Jia, before you leave, there is another important matter that needs you to decide."
"It's a big deal," I said in a daze, "Mother, I have already finished discussing the matter with the Queen Mother."
Seeing my confused look, Xie Daoqing smiled and said: "It's not a state matter, it's a family matter, an official family matter. I don't know how long it will take you to come back. In two months, Concubine Yang will give birth, and the child in her belly is still there." I’m waiting for you to give me a name,”
I said "Oh" and said: "Mother, well, I have thought about this a long time ago. The first son of our Zhao family will be called Shi, Zhao Shi."
"Zhao is," Xie Daoqing and Yang Fei read silently.
I nodded and said: "Yes, that's right, it means the sun is up and the sun is down. I mean that the descendants of my Zhao family should be as upright as the sun, high above the sky, and never decline."
Xie Daoqing said: "Okay, this has a good meaning, and my mother agrees with it, so it's settled."
I used the name of Concubine Yang's son in history, Zhao.
Historically, Zhao Shi (1269-1278 AD) was the eldest son of Song Duzong. He succeeded to the throne after his younger brother Song Gongdi Zhao Xian (the seventh emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty, born to Quan Jiu) was captured by the Yuan army and became the eighth emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty. He was an emperor with the temple name Duanzong and his posthumous title Emperor Yuwen Zhaowu Minxiao. He was also known as Emperor Song in history.
In April 1278, on the way to escape, Zhao Shi was swept into the waves. Although Jiang Wanzai, who was over 70 years old, worked hard to rescue him, Jiang Wanzai himself was unfortunately swept away by the waves. As a result, Zhao Shi fell ill and died in less than a month. He died in Yuezhou in the month of May and was buried in Yongfu Mausoleum (today's Lantau Island, Hong Kong).