"Then let's wait for the result!" Emperor Liu said calmly: "Since we are at war with Goryeo, if the safe navigation of the sea route cannot be guaranteed, then there will be no way to talk about withdrawing the troops at sea. The transfer of military supplies and equipment has capsized some ships, I can't let it happen
The soldiers of the Han Dynasty withdrew at the risk of being attacked by the enemy!"
Speaking of this, I have to mention it again. If you soften your body, be gentler, and compromise a little, then this problem will not be so worth worrying about.
Of course, Liu Yang didn't dare to point this out anymore, and he wasn't that stupid. Besides, things always have two sides. A decision has been made on the Goryeo affairs, and the troops have been sent out. The results are about to come out, so there is no need.
No matter how much I mention it, it is already irreversible.
"There are only more than twenty days until winter begins. According to your assumptions, there is not enough time! The retreat of 300,000 people is not an easy task! Can Guo Tingwei completely defeat the Goryeo navy and eliminate the threat at sea?
?Withdrawal of troops in winter, will the Bohai Sea freeze and when will it freeze? All aspects must be taken into consideration in the specific dispatch of withdrawal personnel!" Emperor Liu coughed twice more, picked up the silk scarf in Lady Zhe's hand and wiped his mouth,
continued.
"Yes!" Liu Yang responded, hesitated for a moment, and said: "That's why we need to ask the emperor for advice. If you get approval, many matters can be prepared and arranged in advance! At least the wounded and sick can be withdrawn and replaced first.
Good rest and treatment! In addition, the soldiers and civilians of the Central Plains who are going on an expedition can also be assembled in advance, not only to prepare for unexpected events, but also to wait for orders to board the ship and return..."
Hearing this, Emperor Liu frowned suddenly, his tone became sharp, and asked: "How did you consider the troops staying in the Northeast when you discussed them?"
Feeling the change in Emperor Liu's tone, Liu Yang also felt depressed. However, he still remained calm and reported the considerations he had made before returning to Youzhou: "Compared to the Central Plains soldiers, the Yanshan border army and the local army are more capable.
To adapt to the climate of the Northeast, I plan to withdraw the troops left behind, mainly composed of border troops and soldiers from Yanshan, supplemented by local soldiers and horses from Hebei, and the soldiers and civilians sent to the Central Plains!"
After Liu Yang explained this, Emperor Liu frowned even more and said seriously: "If this is the case, are you not afraid of complaints from the soldiers?"
"Both soldiers of the Northern Expedition fought bloody battles and went to war generously. The soldiers of the Central Plains are not accustomed to the Northeast climate and can go home to their hometowns. The soldiers of Yanshan are more susceptible to cold, so we must let them suffer in the bitter cold of the Northeast?
After a long battle, the soldiers are tired and want to return. This is not just a problem for the soldiers in the Central Plains! Your ideas are reasonable and take into account the actual situation. However, if this arrangement is made, what will the soldiers who stay behind think?
The Northeast is not a fancy world. If it were me, I would feel that the court is unfair and treats them differently! How can there be no complaints in the army? If something happens, how can we make them serve the country wholeheartedly and consolidate the results of the Liaodong war?
Don’t you understand that you don’t worry about scarcity but about inequality?”
At the end, Emperor Liu's tone was so harsh that Liu Yang couldn't help but shudder. He gritted his teeth silently, took a deep breath, and said, "I didn't think carefully."
!If His Majesty hadn’t pointed it out, it would have definitely led to a big mistake. I was in the army, but I didn’t take into account the psychology of the soldiers. I really shouldn’t have..."
"Okay!" Seeing this, Emperor Liu waved his hand. His face was no longer solemn, and there was even a look of satisfaction between his eyebrows, giving people a feeling of relief.
"When it comes to loving soldiers, I may not be as good as you!" Emperor Liu said.
"I am just starting out on the battlefield, how can I compare with you!" Liu Yang felt relieved again and complimented.
Looking at him, Emperor Liu smiled and thought to himself, my heart is much harder and crueler than yours!
"Not bad!" Emperor Liu resumed his fatherly behavior, and he did not hesitate to praise Liu Yang, saying: "This commander-in-chief's Northern Expedition has indeed made a lot of progress! He also dares to speak out!"
"I will meet your mother later. She has been thinking about you. In the evening, the whole family will have a family banquet together!" Emperor Liu ordered: "I agree to the withdrawal of troops! Tomorrow, we will return to Liaodong for camp. Specific matters,
I’ll leave it to you to take charge of this, and coordinate with the generals, officials, and officials involved!”
"yes!"
"What about you? What did you gain from your patrol?" Emperor Liu looked at Liu Xu again.
Upon hearing this, Liu Xu immediately stood up, but Emperor Liu stretched out his hand to stop him: "Just sit down and talk, there's no need to be so restrained!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" He felt that Emperor Liu was in a good mood, and the atmosphere in the whole room became more relaxed, as if the weather had cleared after rain.
Liu Xu said: "This month, I have traveled all over Yanshan Road, from Xuanhua in the west to Yuguan in the east. I have inspected the administration of officials and the sentiments of the people. It has to be said that this Northern Expedition has overexerted the Yanshan Road officials, and the officials and the people have become somewhat unbearable.
burden.
The situation in the remaining Daozhou may be better, but the military, national, and people's strength has indeed been depleted too much. Therefore, the prince suggested that the army be withdrawn and the officials, soldiers and people recuperate, and the minister also supported it!
I just don’t know, except for Liaodong, whether the other armies have also withdrawn their troops?”
Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu also became interested and asked, "Are Lieutenant General Wang Yanchao's army exhausted and want to return home?"
There was a little playfulness in Emperor Liu's words, and no emotion or anger could be heard. However, Liu Xu still looked as gentle as jade, and said softly: "Exhaustion is inherent, and returning home is also true. However, compared to the protracted war in Liaodong, Mr. Wang
The enemy force faced by the partial division commanded by the general is not strong, but it is limited by the geographical situation and is difficult to advance quickly.
As for Xinghua and the two cities of Shenshan that have been captured, it is not difficult to defend them. I have been in the army of General Wang Lao for ten days, and are still blocked by the Liaohe cities. The commander of the garrison has also been replaced by Hanchen Gao Xun. This person is very difficult.
Tangled.
However, the old general noticed something strange. According to careful investigation, Gao Xun, on the order of the Liao Emperor, led an army to the south and directly confiscated the military power of the Xi people. King Xi Ning was very dissatisfied with this. Some nobles and generals of the Xi people
There are also complaints and dissatisfaction with Gao Xun, the commander-in-chief of the Han Dynasty..."
"There is Han Kuangmei, Gao Xun, and by the way, Han Derang, whom the Liao Emperor relied on as his confidant. Even up to the present day of the war between Han and Liao, these Han ministers are still doing their best for the Khitan people, but they cannot understand the situation!" Liu
The emperor said coldly, his contemptuous tone filled with murderous intent, which made people shudder.
Hearing this, Liu Xu replied: "Gao Xun, a generation like this, has forgotten his ancestors. In order to gain high office and power, he is willing to work as a Khitan man and horse. If he does not know how to repent, one day he will be punished by God!"
Emperor Liu said calmly: "When the Han soldiers enter the enemy's capital and use axes and axes on them, it is the time when divine punishment will come!"
"What you mean is that Wang Yanchao wants to find a way to break the conflict between Gao Xun and Xi Ren?" Emperor Liu changed the subject.
"Exactly!" Liu Xu said with a look of admiration on his face: "General Wang believes that although Tsai Ning has been restricted in military power by Gao Xun, he is still King Xi, who can summon the Xi people's army and is separated from Liao Ting.
, and are at odds with Gao Xun. If the Xi people can be provoked to surrender, then the Xi tribe's territory can be moved down calmly. With the cooperation of the Xi people, the obstacles can be overcome, and they can even go north to penetrate into the heart of the Liao Kingdom and threaten the area above Beijing!"
Hearing what Liu Xu said, Emperor Liu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and his interest became more intense. You must know that even after the war started for so long, no army from the Liao Kingdom had really posed a real threat to the capital of Liao.
"However!" Noting Emperor Liu's reaction, Liu Xu paused and continued: "Although the Xi clan is increasingly separated from the Khitan, the two have been integrated for decades. If they want to implement countermeasures, they will not
Easy. If you want to incite the Xi people to rebel against the Khitan, in addition to the oppression of soldiers and horses, you also need to give the Xi people some benefit promises, and these require your permission!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu withdrew his gaze from Liu Xu, raised his hand to touch his chin, pinched his beard, and chuckled, "This is asking for my authorization!"
After thinking for a while, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised. Emperor Liu looked Liu Xu up and down and said, "I will leave this matter to you and give you full authority!"
"Yes!" Liu Xu's eyes lit up, he stood up and bowed.