Chapter 744: Royal Conquest
Zhao Ning glanced at the others with a normal expression and said he would not express his opinion yet.
Zhang Shuye said: "Wu Jie went north to recover Fuzhou from April to Daizhou and did not stop for more than two months. What's more, Daizhou has just been recovered and Wu Jie cannot leave easily."
Zhao Ding said: "Xianggong Zhang is right. There are hundreds of miles from Fuzhou to Daizhou. It has just been recovered and needs to be garrisoned. It cannot be moved at will."
Cai Mao said categorically: "The gold thieves are rampant, the situation in Hebei is in danger, and reinforcements are necessary."
Cai Mao is not a strong person, at least he doesn't usually act strong.
But now his attitude is very tough.
For a politician like him, there is never anything unprovoked, there must be his interests considerations behind it.
Mo Chou said: "Then we will transfer them from Shaanxi!"
Zhang Shuye said: "Shaanxi cannot adjust its defenses at will, because the Western thieves are determined to do so!"
Cai Mao said: "There are still 10,000 forbidden troops in Daming Mansion who can go north to support."
Zhang Shuye continued: "The imperial army of Daming Mansion must defend Beijing (Daming Mansion is the Beijing of the Song Dynasty) and cannot be mobilized at will!"
"Are we going to watch the Hebei defense line being broken through by the Jin army?" Cai Mao showed a look that hates iron but not steel. "Is it true that the blood of so many of our soldiers has been shed in vain?"
Mo Chou immediately answered: "Yes! If we have to fight to the end in a bloody battle, we must not let the blood of the soldiers be shed in vain!"
Zhao Ning watched these two people perform.
One is the licking dog of his Zhao Guan family. Whatever the Zhao Guan family says, Mo Chou does.
Another cunning old man.
They are not as bad-tempered as Li Gang. These two guys can't afford to do anything early without any benefit.
Are these two going to fight to the end?
Believing them is equivalent to believing what a scumbag says. It feels great, but it’s not sustainable!
"Didn't Mr. Shuye mention it before, while fighting, peace talks are at the same time?" At this time, He Li stood up and said, "This is the least harm to our country. If the Jin people are willing to have peace talks, why not have peace talks?"
"So many people have died, so you can negotiate peace so easily?" Cai Mao looked angry.
"The purpose of the peace talks is to avoid more people dying and to get what we want at the minimum cost," He Li continued.
Mo Chu imitated Zhao Guanjia's tone and mocked He Li: "What you can't get on the battlefield, do you want to get it at the negotiation table?"
"We have already won Fuzhou, Daizhou, Zhending, Zhongshan, and Hejian on the battlefield. Now we need to sit down and have peace talks to see how the Jin people view this matter. If there is a chance for a truce, why should we continue to fight?
He Li replied, "Don't forget, we have invested a lot of troops in Goryeo, and now we are taking a big gamble. If we are not careful, the morale of the frontline troops will be shaken!"
When he said this, everyone fell silent.
Because what He Li said is not unreasonable.
The soldiers on the front line are not iron men, they are ordinary people, and ordinary people have emotions.
Once the battlefield is vast and protracted, and the scope of the war becomes larger, it is easy for logistics problems to arise.
At that time, many emotions will break out at the same time, which will lead to a huge rout and repeat the tragedy of the first year of Jingkang.
"Don't forget, the same goes for the Jin people. The Jin people will invest as much troops as we invest!" Zhang Shuye said again, "Now both sides are competing for more investment. Besides, Zhaozhou still has tens of thousands of forbidden troops.
Nothing to be afraid of!"
Zhao Ning nodded and said: "This battle is about whether the country can completely take back Fuzhou, Daizhou, and the three towns in Hebei. Since the Jin people have increased their troops, we naturally cannot sit idly by and watch!"
"But Your Majesty must also consider the risks brought by expanding the war." He Li continued.
"It doesn't matter, I will go to Hebei in person this time to meet Zong Han again!"
As soon as Zhao Ning said this, everyone was shocked.
Mo Chou immediately said loudly: "Your Majesty, the front line is a dangerous and dangerous place. You are a body of millions of gold, how can you risk yourself!"
"Didn't you just say you wanted reinforcements?" Zhao Ning's tone became serious. "There are still 30,000 elite troops on Gyeonggi Road. They were trained by Yue Fei before. Some of them participated in the three-year war of Jingkang. There are also some
Many of them were transferred from the border areas!"
"But they are the emperor's imperial guard brigade that protects the capital, how can they..."
"The soldiers on the border are all the Sixth Army of the Emperor. Aren't they fighting to the death with the Jin people?" Zhao Guanjia stood up, put his hands on his hips, and walked back and forth. "The front line needs support, and Hebei's logistics needs stability. What is most important now, unity is the most important.
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Everyone still wanted to say something, but Zhao Ning was already excited: "When the Liao army arrived in Chanyuan, Zhenzong Yujia personally marched, and the morale of the front line was greatly boosted. In the third year of Jingkang, I fought a battle with Zong Han in Shangdang, and he defeated Yan Zonghan.
The scar is healed and the pain is forgotten!”
"My lords, there is no need to say any more, I have already made up my mind."
"Your Majesty is wise!" Cai Mao immediately shouted loudly.
"I am going this time to oversee the country. If you have anything to do, you must discuss it with the Prime Minister."
"yes!"
Everyone began to think for a moment, His Majesty is going to go on a personal expedition at this time. It seems that His Majesty is still the same hot-blooded young man!
The emperor's personal conquest was naturally a sensational event.
At least all parties have some ideas secretly.
Generally speaking, it took time to raise a large army in ancient times, especially during the period of the military system.
However, the military recruitment system of the Song Dynasty showed its advantages at this time. Professional soldiers were always on call and ready to go to war at any time.
Early on the morning of the 16th, the Imperial Guard Brigade garrisoned in Gyeonggi Province was mobilized to the tune of 20,000 soldiers.
Huazhou and other places north of the Yellow River had received orders to prepare grain last night.
All this was accomplished rather quickly.
Zhao Ning went north faster than most people expected.
Why does Zhao Ning have to go north?
the reason is simple.
There are quite a number of peace advocates lurking in the DPRK, and they may even develop into surrender factions at any time.
These people used to have deep interests on the border.
Now that the war is expanding, Zhao Ning has already foreseen that there will be many problems in the future, but they have not been exposed yet.
Once those problems break out, their impact on the front line will be huge.
It must be dealt with immediately.
On August 17, Zhao Ning arrived at Daming Mansion and rested in Daming Mansion.
In the morning, a carriage, escorted by some sergeants, also arrived at Daming Mansion.
"Captain Gao, the Daming Mansion is coming, but it seems we won't be allowed in."
"What!" Gao Qiu opened the car curtain and immediately lost his temper, "Who would dare to stop my car if he doesn't have a good eye?"
When Gao Qiu saw that there was a long queue in front of him, he was stunned for a moment: "What is this for?"
He looked over again and saw a familiar figure: Zhang Shuye!
Gao Qiu waved his hand over there: "Mr. Zhang! Mr. Zhang!"
Zhang Shuye vaguely heard someone calling him, turned around and saw Gao Qiu.
He came over on horseback: "Captain Gao, why are you here?"
"I came back from Fucheng and did some things in Fucheng under His Majesty's order. Why are you here?"
"Your Majesty is here too."
Chapter completed!