Since ancient times, temple calculations have been the most difficult, so there were prophecies in the Han Dynasty, Tuibei diagrams in the Tang Dynasty, and in the early years of the Southern Dynasty and Song Dynasty, people believed in the "Huangji Jingshi" and so on. Excluding those first-rate figures who were magicians, ordinary people deduced the situation.
It’s nothing more than knowing the autumn through a leaf.
In the past few months, Ding Haijun's understanding of the current military and political situation of the Kingdom of Jin is the leaf that Guo Ning needs when deducing the future of the Kingdom of Jin. Due to the continued activity of maritime trade routes, this leaf is becoming more and more delicate.
Complete now.
Through this leaf, Ding Haijun saw that there were still people in the Kingdom of Jin who were trying to revitalize themselves, that the prestige accumulated over the past century was still there, and that the court system in Zhongdu was still functioning. And because Tu Shanyi sent away Sui Wang Wanyan Shouxu before his death,
In fact, it blocked the possibility of the emperor moving the capital or escaping, so the emperor kept hoarding heavy troops in Zhongdu. Although he became increasingly embarrassed, he did not waver.
In addition, Pusan Anzhen here in Hebei trained troops and taught battles with great fanfare, and King Sui Wanyan Shouxu on Nanjing Road also had elite soldiers and generals under his command, and defeated the Red Coat Army in continuous fierce battles.
Therefore, Guo Ning and other high-ranking officials of the Ding Navy have always felt that there are still three points of failure in a broken ship. Even if Daikin declines, it can at least still have value as a partner in the fight against Mongolia.
On the other hand, compared to Daikin, Ding Haijun had a shallow foundation after all, so it made the decision to "build walls high and accumulate grain widely" in order to gain momentum.
But if Dajin has no power to resist the Mongols at all, and is simply not strong enough to fight the Mongols with the Dinghai Navy, is there any need for this foreign dynasty to exist? If Dajin’s military power has rotted to the root, the few armies it relies on are in vain.
If it is so sparse, is there any need for Dingjun to maintain it and tolerate it?
It is not that everyone has considered this issue before, but no one thought that the time to make a decision would be so imminent.
The Mongols are just twenty miles away, watching eagerly! This is the battlefield!
Who would have thought that after a fierce battle with the Mongols, the defeated Jurchens could still cause such big trouble?
If words can have an effect, the staff around Guo Ning have already scolded Pusan Anzhen until they were bloody, but unfortunately it was of no use. From Guo Ning's eyes, he could already see the eagerness to try.
For a long time, Yi La Chucai felt that Guo Ning was very different from ordinary people, as if he had two completely different personalities combined into one.
One character is like a calm and experienced politician, who is not only thoughtful, but also has an astonishingly far-sighted vision; for the sake of long-term interests, he does not fight for the gains and losses of a moment or a place. The other character is a warrior who always loves killing and blood; no matter what he faces
No matter how complicated or dangerous the situation was, he used force to overcome cleverness and used fierce fighting to solve all problems.
As Guo Ning's status becomes higher and higher, his authority becomes more and more powerful, and he looks like a politician more and more often. But the character of a warrior is like a hidden beast. Whenever he needs to make an impromptu decision, he will immediately
will appear, it still dominates Guo Ning's judgment.
Just like this moment.
The decision at hand is of great importance. As the power of the Ding Navy continues to grow, the decision of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ding Navy will inevitably directly affect the situation in the world and affect the future of hundreds of millions of soldiers and civilians. For an ordinary leader, it is inevitable to think before and after, and to pool wisdom. But
Guo Ning has always been extremely decisive at moments like this.
After defeating the Mongols and witnessing the shocking stupidity of the Jurchens, Guo Ning had new ideas. The subsequent response to the disappearance of Pusan Anzhen and the defeat of the Hebei Army was just a pretext. In the final analysis, it was
Guo Ning felt that with the help of Shandong's army, he could completely sweep the world; it was the men under Ding Haijun who had the strength to break through the disguise and no longer have to be trapped by the cobwebs of the Great Jin Kingdom!
At this time, he didn't care much about the enemy, whether his own preparations were complete, or what kind of stormy waves he was about to face. The only people who supported his decision were himself and the fearless force he led.
, a tough and good-fighting army, only his strong confidence in war.
"Has the time come?"
This is Guo Ning asking questions to his staff.
The time has come.
This is Guo Ning’s own judgment.
"Has the time come?"
Guo Ning was smiling, but his eyes were filled with a burning fighting spirit. This was his final confirmation to move Chu Cai.
Just now, Zhang Shengzhi urged him to stop entangled with the Mongols in Zhongdu and instead attack Hebei. Now that he thought about the subsequent impact of this move, he suddenly felt a little timid, so he said to the side: "Envoy, Mr. Jin Qing,
The matter is of great importance, should we..."
Halfway through his words, Zhang Lin tugged at him and told him to step away and shut up.
Yi La Chucai ignored the small movements of others. He felt that his heart was beating fast and his palms were sweating.
It has been more than two years since he took refuge with Guo Ning, but he has always been responsible for the overall implementation of government affairs and rarely participates in decision-making on military and long-term affairs. He understands very well that Guo Ning seems to be Guo Ning himself.
Scope of arbitrary actions
When Guo Ning asked at this time, it was just out of respect for Yi La Chucai. Yi La Chucai knew that no matter what he said, he might not be able to change Guo Ning's mind.
On the other hand, I feel a little sad to move Chu Cai. Although he is a Khitan, he has been an official in the Jin Dynasty for generations. Although he was feared, he actually enjoyed many honors. When he was young, he was devoted to Confucianism.
, among the Jurchen nobles, there were also many people who regarded him as a junior and a comrade, and gave him a lot of care.
At that time, the imperial court restored culture and education to establish a system, and the Confucian scholars were also very ambitious. They seemed to want to transform the Jurchen dynasty into a dynasty in the history books of the Han family, integrating the Jurchen, Haner, Bohai, Khitan and other ethnic groups into one.
To achieve true unification.
The Confucian scholars were quickly disappointed.
The rise and decline of their political faction was just a tool used by the Great Jin Kingdom to balance its internal affairs. In the end, the Great Jin Kingdom itself became a pile of rags.
After the Jurchens were hacked and bloody by the Mongols, they were immediately targeted by the Ding Navy. Once the Ding Navy was defeated, the Jin Kingdom would be destroyed immediately.
That being the case...
"Although the time has come, the biggest enemy in front of us is always the Mongols. The Mongols are as fierce as wolves. They are not in a good position to fight today, but there will be ruthless successors tomorrow. What's more, Genghis Khan himself is here? If he doesn't give us a hard blow.
, then how can we undo the death of Zhebie, the defeat of Xianping Mansion, and the shame of being invaded in Tolei? This battle has reached the current level and will never end easily. It may be the beginning of a more difficult battle!"
Yizai Chucai saluted and said solemnly: "Xuan Envoy, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. You must be able to cope with the situation before you, and then you can talk about making a big fortune! If the Xuan Envoy has made a decision,
Please also make it clear: if we retreat, how can we escape the pursuit of the Mongols along the way? If we go to Hebei to seize territory, how can we ensure that the Mongols no longer entangle us? Since we no longer care about Zhongdu, how will we arrange the successors in Zhiguzhai? In Zhongdu
How will Mr. Jinzhi, Monk Luo and others from the capital evacuate?"
When weighing the pros and cons, getting the support of important ministers always makes people feel more at ease. Guo Ning was very happy to hear that Yi Ya Chu Cai also said "the time has come".
Then he nodded again and again, saying that the series of issues raised by Yili Chucai indeed required careful calculation and appropriate solutions. These specific responses may seem complicated, but they must be done before the general direction is adjusted. Guo Ning started in
Soldiers will never be like those generals who have been pointing fingers at big things for generations while ignoring specific matters.
Two of the three main staff members supported taking the opportunity to fall out with Dai Jin, and things would be troubled next! Zhang Lin sighed softly.
Fortunately, he is not a wealthy and loyal minister, so there is no need to fight for it.
Guo Ning specifically patted Zhang Lin's arm: "Mr. Jin Qing said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Haha, let's not talk about a thousand miles, but please come together and plan a 'one step' response for me."
Zhang Lin smiled bitterly: "Envoy, we have fought the Mongols too hard before. The Mongols will definitely stare at us for revenge. It is not easy to get rid of them in a hurry."
As soon as Zhang Lin finished speaking, an idea flashed in Guo Ning's mind. It seemed like a bolt of lightning struck from the dark sky, creating a bold and unusual new idea.
