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"Your Majesty, how do we need to change this?" Palace Commander Shang Hongqian stood up and said directly: "Since the Khitan people have undergone such a big change and will be in chaos without fighting, it is a good opportunity for our army to make progress. The left and right armies have been mobilized, and grain and grain have been transported northward. , take advantage of the opportunity to attack the Khitan in the north, take advantage of the transition between the old and the new, recapture the Youyun states and the dangers of Yanshan in one fell swoop, march the troops beyond the fortress, and achieve unparalleled achievements!"
Since Shi Hongzhao, Shang Hongqian has been in the position of commander-in-chief of the Forbidden Army for three years. On weekdays, he basically acts as a mascot honestly and does not participate in the strategic decision-making of the imperial court. However, in such enlarged military and political meetings, Liu Chengyou still let He attends and is given the right to speak.
But after he finished speaking, Wang Pu, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, immediately stood up and said with some excitement: "Your Majesty, I think that the commander-in-chief's proposal is unacceptable. The Khitan will not be able to look south at this time. This is a good opportunity provided by heaven, and we will go to court Immediately move troops south to attack the puppet Tang Dynasty, seize Huainan in one fell swoop, collect all the land north of the Yangtze River, and then plan to visit the north!"
"Wang Shangshu's words are wrong!" At this time, Wang Yin, the commander of the Xingjie Army, also stood up and said: "Now the Tokyo Imperial Army is marching north, the Hebei army and horses have been assembled, and the northern garrison is also ready for battle. This situation Now, if you change the direction of the battle rashly, how much food will be wasted, how much time will be wasted, and how much physical strength will be consumed by the troops?"
"Instead of doing this, Mo Ruo will take advantage of the trend and march northward to the end, taking back our important northern border defense area in one fell swoop!"
Among the generals in the palace, besides Wang Yin, there was also Du Hanhui, the commander of the Wujie Army, who was a brave general. At this time, he also agreed to support the northward march.
Han Tong, the commander of the cavalry army, saw this and spoke in support of the war against Liao. In the opinion of this general, such a good opportunity to attack Liao was rare and should not be missed.
Seeing that all the military officials were in a noisy state, Fan Zhi couldn't help but stand up and support Wang Pu: "The generals have oversimplified the situation. Now it is still unknown to what extent the Khitan situation is and what the enemy's situation is, and it remains to be discovered. , how can we easily start a war!"
However, Shang Hongqian couldn't hear this and looked at Fan Zhi with a sharp tone: "Did Xianggong Fan question my commander's lack of military strategy? Now hundreds of thousands of troops are heading towards Hebei. Isn't it for war? Your Majesty, the court, and everyone The officers and soldiers of the army are all ready for a big battle with the Khitan people. The Khitan soldiers are weak and weak, but our army is strong, how can we not fight?"
I have never found that Shang Hongqian was so eloquent. Seeing that the dispute was a bit fierce, and fearing that it would hurt the peace, Feng Dao came out to smooth things over: "It is a blessing for the country that you generals have the courage to fight and the will to defend the enemy. But in war, The matter is related to the national economy and people's livelihood, so we need to be cautious. I believe that if we can do it without fighting, we should not fight. It is better to sit back and watch the changes, wait for the situation to be settled, and find a safe strategy..."
Well, Mr. Feng simply suggested not to fight. Of course, Liu Chengyou pretended not to hear this advice.
At this time, Wang Pu bowed and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, gentlemen, the national policy of the Han Dynasty was originally to 'first south and then north'. It wanted to flatten all the countries, and then gather the strength of the whole country to fight against the Khitan in the north. "Our dynasty has been saving up for three years. The original intention is to attack the puppet Tang Dynasty, seize all the land in Huainan, and then move north to the south. If it were not for the Khitan invasion from the south, the army would have already occupied the north of the Yangtze River, and there would be no preparations for the war in Hebei."
"The army's march to the north was originally a contingency move. Now that the Khitans are in disarray and the troubles in the north have been eliminated, they should get the national strategy back on track and calmly manage the south. Otherwise, wouldn't all your majesty's previous efforts against the southern country be in vain? ?”
"Now, the Tang army has captured the Chu territory. On the surface, it is powerful, but its ambition is arrogant and neglectful, but it is actually stuck in the quagmire without realizing it. If it does not take advantage of its distraction, it will not be easy to find such a good opportunity in the future. Moreover, Your Majesty Today there is a big discussion between the north and the south, and it is difficult to hide military aircraft. The Puppet Tang Dynasty will also take precautions against our dynasty, and it will be difficult to find opportunities for surprise attacks and the effectiveness of surprise troops!"
Wang Pu's remarks made Liu Chengyou and all the officials think deeply. But at this time, Tao Gu, a member of Zhongshushe, suddenly said: "Wang Shangshu's policy of 'first south and then north' was originally because he was concerned about the power of Khitan , it is difficult to deal with them, so we want to take the easy ones first and then attack the difficult ones, first defeat the weak ones and then control the strong ones."
"But now!" Tao Gu glanced at Wang Pu and raised an uncomfortable arc at the corner of his mouth: "The Khitan people are in civil strife. They have presented a great opportunity to the Han Dynasty. How can they just give up? Why not take advantage of the situation and go north to take back Yanshan in one fell swoop? Isn't it feasible to block the Khitan people outside the pass and then move to the south? "First north and then south", once the strong enemy is defeated, and then calmly weaken the weak ones, is it not feasible? Could it be that the Han Dynasty must be restricted to the so-called "first south" On top of the ‘Back North’ strategy?”
Tao Gu's words were already a bit heart-wrenching, and even Liu Chengyou frowned. Tao Gu's words did sound reasonable. Strategic decision-making is only a basic policy, which can be adjusted at any time to take advantage of the situation. , is what the wise do.
But Shang Hongqian couldn't help but hold up his palm: "Tao Sheren, this is what I am telling you from my heart! It means first south and then north. Fight wherever it is easy and convenient to fight!"
Thinking about it carefully, if he can really take advantage of the situation to go north, regain the entire Youyan Prefecture, and re-establish a strong northern defense line, then it will not only be a big improvement for his status and prestige. After containing the threat from the north, he can calmly Wouldn't it be a good thing to flatten the southern countries and have less worries?
Moving south first and then north is the product of the situation. If there is a possibility of reversing the overall strategic situation, why not give it a try?
One hundred thousand Khitan troops mutinied during the southern expedition, the emperor was killed, and a new ruler succeeded to the throne. Such a good opportunity may be rare to come across once in a hundred years. Wouldn't it be a pity if we missed it?
Various thoughts flashed through his mind, and I have to say that Liu Chengyou was really excited at this moment.
"Furthermore, the ultimate goal of Wang Shangshu's strategy of first south and then north is still to concentrate forces to deal with the powerful Khitan in the north. Now that the current situation has changed and the situation is right, we should take advantage of the trend and attack Liao to eliminate its troubles. Why bother to move forward? To seek the distance, abandon the north and go south?"
Tao Guyue said, his expression becoming more and more confident, which was obviously aimed at Wang Pu. There was one very important reason for his behavior. He was jealous of Wang Pu.
A latecomer proposed a so-called "first south then north" strategy. In the next three years, the entire court revolved around it. Originally Tao Gu also supported it, but whenever he saw Wang Pu He was envious of the way he looked at Fang Qiu in front of the emperor and in the palace, pointing out the country and scolding him.
In the previous episode, the emperor wanted to increase the number of ministers, and the ministers recommended him. Tao Gu originally planned to compete, but he lost the election without any suspense. Being surpassed by the underachievers, and seeing that Wang Pu, who had won the favor of the emperor with "no effort", was almost surpassing himself. How could such a mentality be balanced?
Therefore, if he takes this opportunity to express his strategy, if it succeeds, then his name Tao Gu will definitely be on the credit book, and he will also be marked on the Qing Shi Dan Book. Moreover, he does not say it casually, the situation in the north is like this , a good military opportunity is within reach. And based on Tao Gu's understanding of the emperor, the heroic ambition to conquer the mountains and rivers has long been surging in his heart, and he is very likely to agree, and Liu Chengyou's reaction also gave him confidence.
"Tao Sheren's words are wrong!" Wang Pu was refuted by Tao Gu's words, and his face was already a little ugly. However, in front of the emperor, he tried his best to suppress his emotions and said in a deep voice: "It is not easy for the Khitan to fight against him. It is really unwise to start a strategic decisive battle. The pseudo-Tang Dynasty is a humble and weak country, its leader is stupid and its ministers are treacherous. The border north of the Yangtze River is two thousand miles away from us, and we can attack it everywhere."
"There are tens of states in Huainan and millions of people. If we don't fight for it to expand the territory and improve the national strength, why take the risk to gnaw on the hard bones of the north? If the battle is unfavorable, the achievements made over the past few years will be wasted and it will also greatly delay His Majesty's plan to conquer the country. The countries are on their way to unify the world. And Fangzhen is still densely spread across the world. Once the war goes wrong, it is difficult to prevent unforeseen disasters!"
"Your Majesty!" Wang Pu paid homage to Liu Chengyou and said, "You must not be quick and miss the overall situation!"
"Haha!" Tao Gu couldn't help but chuckled: "After hearing that the Khitan invaded the south, it was you, Wang Shangshu, who first suggested that your majesty stop the southern expedition!"
"The Khitans are in chaos. One moment, another moment!" Wang Pu stared at Tao Gu and said he was not polite.
Tao Gu immediately replied: "Since we know this moment and that moment, why should we insist on the idea of conquering the south?"
"That's enough!" After listening to the heated debate between the two ministers, Liu Chengyou finally slapped the imperial court. Although the force was not strong, it brought an abrupt end to the debate in the palace.
After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou looked at Zheng Renjie: "Zheng Qing is a Privy Councilor, familiar with military aircraft, and has a reputation for good judgment. What do you think?"
Facing the emperor's instructions, Zheng Renjie was a little surprised. After all, he had always been in the Privy Council and was more like an executor and tool man. The emperor could consult him on the general affairs of the country.
But at this time, after hearing the question, he looked at Tao Gu, Wang Pu, and the two ministers, and replied: "Tao, what Wang and Duke said are all reasonable, and each has its own merits. The pros and cons have been fully stated. How to make a decision is up to Your Majesty!"
Asking this is almost as good as not asking. Liu Chengyou withdrew his gaze and looked at Wei Renpu who had not yet expressed his opinion.