"I hope that the two towns of Guoyang and Zhengyang will be ready for the Northern Expedition before March next year." Lin Fu put his hands on his sleeves, pressed on the sandalwood desk, leaned forward, and discussed the Northern Expedition with Yue Lengqiu.
It is now late November, and the Hehuai River is covered with ice and snow. The Huai River has not been frozen this year, but in the past, the Ying, Ru, Bian, and Si waters of the Huai River were frozen solid.
For the Southern Corps, which is dominated by infantry, the most appropriate strategy is to use warships to go north along the Ying, Ru, Bian, and Si rivers after the ice and snow melt in the beginning of spring. The rivers after thawing are not only huge.
It is convenient for logistics and transportation, and the river is a natural trench, which restricts the rapid movement of cavalry and provides flank defense for the infantry formation. The warships entering the river can provide a strong support for the flank or rear wing of the infantry formation, forcing the enemy cavalry to not dare to approach.
Both sides of the river.
If they had not seen that the Huaidong Army would form Fuhuo Nu into an organic battalion before March next year, Yue Lengqiu and Yue Zhi had also deduced that Lin Fu would organize the Northern Expedition and that the main force of the Huaidong Army would move from Xuzhou to Bian.
Si Lianghe moves northward.
At this time, Lin Fu asked Guoyang and Zhengyang towns to make preparations for the mobilization of the Northern Expedition and war equipment and food before March. Yue Lengqiu and Yue Zhi knew that the two towns of Guoyang and Zhengyang were in greater danger.
In a sense, it is a chess piece that attracts and confuses the attention of Yanhu and Xuchang and Yuzhou. While Xuchang and Yuzhou are surrounded by soldiers, it also further attracts Yanhu's troops stationed in the hinterland of Yanji to the Hehuai defense line.
Perhaps the ultimate role of the soldiers and horses in Guoyang and Zhengyang towns was to cooperate with Xu Shou's Huaiyang army to attract Yanhu's troops from Shandong and Henan and at the same time frighten Dong Yuan so that he did not dare to move south.
"In the battle of Chentangyi, the frontier army collapsed in the south. I was entrusted by the late emperor to patrol Yanshan. This was the beginning of my management of military affairs." Yue Lengqiu secretly clenched his fists. It seemed that he had spent all his strength to make up his mind. He turned around and looked at the table.
Looking at Lin Fu, he said, "I am in a trance like a white horse passing through a gap. I hold my mirror in the mirror and it is frosty. I have been feeling exhausted and forgetful. I am afraid that I will not be able to withstand the great trust of the Duke of Chongguo.
ah……"
"Oh..." Lin Fu looked at Yue Lengqiu with interest. Yue Lengqiu was not yet sixty years old and was still very energetic. He thought that he shouldn't use a pile of picks to negotiate terms with him at this time.
Sit quietly and wait for Yue Lengqiu to finish speaking.
"The journey to Haizhou is not far, but sitting on the soft cushions of the brocade couch, I feel like my body is rusty. I am really old." Yue Lengqiu looked at his nose and sat up straight.
He said, "I came here to see Duke Chong this time. I have something on my mind, so I want Duke Chong to send someone to supervise the soldiers and horses of Guoyang and Zhengyang 2nd Town, and allow me to retire and return to my hometown. In addition, although Woyang and Zhengyang 2nd Town belong to Henan
However, in the past two years, they have been in harmony with Xuchang, and there are many discords in between. Although they can barely maintain it through mediation with many parties, it is still a force to be reckoned with. I want to ask Chongguo Gong to agree to Guoyang, and Zhengyang will be placed separately.
I have appointed generals to manage an army. Tao Chun, Deng Yu and Yue Zhi are also willing to disarm and follow me..."
Lin Fu was sitting up with his hands in his sleeves. He looked at Gao Zongting and others who were sitting on the right. He didn't expect that Yue Lengqiu would hand over the military power at this time. He hesitated for a moment. He didn't know how true Yue Lengqiu's words were.
Taking leave - Yue Lengqiu and Yue Zhi came to Haizhou to meet each other, showing that they no longer had any intention of confrontation, but Lin Fu didn't believe that they would completely give up their military power and their overwhelming power. Yue Lengqiu said this,
It is more likely to be retreating in order to advance.
But no matter what, as long as Yue Lengqiu and Yue Zhi have no intention of confrontation, the new empire will not be short of three or five seats and will not be stingy with them, and will not be short of three or five pieces of soup that they will not share.
Lin Fu pondered for a moment and said: "Guoyang, Zhengyang may be a good idea to establish an army. Dong Yuan needs to be notified about this in advance; but even if a new army is established, it will still require someone like Yue Du who knows political affairs."
, people who are familiar with military affairs will not make mistakes. In addition, Tao Chun, Deng Yu, and Yue Zhi are all in their prime. They are serving the country, and they want to disarm and retire. It is really ridiculous. The Privy Council is categorical.
Not allowed..."
"Old minister, I am really old and frail and cannot bear the heavy responsibilities of busy military affairs," Yue Lengqiu bowed down and said sincerely, "Yue Zhi has always complained that he was unable to increase his knowledge in the army. He also lamented that Jianghuai has been in Chongqing over the years.
After the guidance of the Duke of Guo, there were many new atmospheres in the prosperous times before he decided to leave the army. As for Tao Chun and Deng Yu, they also experienced hundreds of battles and had many emotions. For a time, they were discouraged and worshiped the Duke of Guo.
If they want to use it, the veteran should persuade them on behalf of Duke Chong. But whether he can persuade them or not, the veteran really dare not give a guarantee..."
Yue Zhi stood up and saluted, and said firmly: "Yue Zhi asks Duke Chong to grant your permission..."
Lin Fu and Gao Zongting looked at each other. Yue Lengqiu's insistence didn't seem like a false test. Since Yue Lengqiu was able to show favor to him, Lin Fu was not stingy in returning the favor, but how to arrange it was a headache.
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Gao Zongting said: "We can set up an army in Guoyang and Zhengyang. Tao Chun and Deng Yu can be the chief and deputy commanders. The military and political affairs can be entrusted to Tao and Deng. But we still need Governor Yue to stay in Guoyang to control the overall situation;
The general wants to travel, but the Southeast Navy is short of a commander, maybe we can ask Yue Lengqiu to submit?"
Lin Fu nodded and asked Yue Lengqiu: "The national crisis is facing us, and the Northern Expedition has not yet been completed, so we can only force Governor Yue and General Yue..."
Even if Yue Lengqiu is sincerely willing to give up military power, the soldiers and horses of Guoyang and Zhengyang towns are responsible for keeping an eye on Xuchang and preventing Dong Yuan from making any changes. Yue Lengqiu still needs to stay in Guoyang and take charge.
As for Yue Zhi, it does not matter that the deputy commander of the Southeast Navy gave him the post. Although he no longer has military power, the status of the deputy commander in Huaidong cannot be considered low.
Yue Lengqiu was actually afraid of being kicked into some nook and cranny by Lin Fu. After listening to Lin Fu's arrangement, he naturally had no objections and said: "I only hope that I can contribute a small amount to the great cause of the Northern Expedition - apart from that,
I have one more thing to bring up with Duke Chongguo."
"Governor Yue, please speak." Lin Fu said.
"Yue Zhi and I were deeply moved when we observed the military equipment in Haizhou. Even if we set up a new army, it might not be as good as Fengli and the Huaiyang armies. I thought that Fengli and the Huaiyang armies would have a staff department, but
This arrangement is beyond the capabilities of the New Army. I would like to ask Duke Chongguo to send generals to form the staff of the New Army..."
"It's a good thing that the new army wants to implement a new system," Lin Fu nodded and said, "I'll think about it and see if there are any suitable candidates to recommend to Governor Yue..." An idea flashed in his mind, and he continued, "Chang
The Huai Army also achieved great success under the leadership of Governor Yue. Later, due to many reasons, the sequence of the Chang Huai Army was no longer in place. I think the two towns of Guoyang and Zhengyang are going to have an army. Why not use the Chang Huai Army as the designation? "
"Everything is in accordance with what Duke Chong said, and all the old ministers will obey it." Yue Lengqiu responded, but he also felt a lot of emotion in his heart.
Yue Lengqiu commanded several armies, but his most glorious period was when he was the governor of Jianghuai and the Chang Huai Army. The battle of trapping Xuzhou was also a key battle between the Chang Huai Army and the Huaidong Army. From then on, he
The Jianghuai Governor could no longer suppress the East China Sea Fox. Looking back on the past, almost ten years have passed.
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After discussing the matter for a day, Lin Fu was exhausted at the end of the day, so he asked Gao Zongting and Wu Qi to invite Yue Lengqiu, Yue Zhi and the accompanying general Guoyang to a banquet on his behalf. He, Song Jia and Liu Miaozhen returned to the camp to rest.
"This is a trouble that has been completely solved." Song Jia looked at Lin Fu with a smile and asked, "What do you plan to do with Chang Huai's group in the future..."
Yue Lengqiu's problem no longer became a problem after the battle of Jingxiang, but Lin Fu was still very happy to be able to solve it so completely.
"In the near future, Hu Qiaozhong will be transferred from Ganzhou to Guoyang to serve as the military staff of the Huai Army," Lin Fu said. "As for the long term, I am not a cold-blooded person. Everyone in the world is also staring at me. I think it is nothing more than
Adhering to the principle of 'adding new things but not erasing old things' will not hurt people's hearts too much."
Song Jia nodded, and sighed softly. It is easy to conquer a country, but difficult to sit on it. It is easy to share hardships, but it is difficult to share wealth and honor. After the establishment of the new dynasty, how to ensure that the heroes and generals do not harm the imperial power? In history, cunning rabbits die and lackeys are cooked.
There are countless examples, and this is the fundamental reason why Yue Lengqiu still clung to power and refused to leave even until the last moment.
In the final analysis, military power only counts if it is in his own hands. Who knows if Lin Fu, who is so nice at the moment, will turn against him in two days? Yue Lengqiu should let go of his guard. After the battle of Zongyang, Lin Fu was also ruthless.
It took a lot of thought.
Thinking that Dong Yuan had a bad conscience during the Battle of Jingxiang, it was impossible to let down his guard against Huaidong.
Lin Fu was in the Privy Council at this time, and he also adhered to the principle of "adding new things but not getting rid of the old."
Lin Fu transferred Wang Chengfu, Sun Shangwang, Li Shuyi, Zhu Ai, Changsun Geng and others to the center. However, Lin Mengde, Sun Jingxuan and others were still important ministers of the Privy Council, and their actual status was not threatened. Although their authority was diluted, they were not
It's not serious, and there are many things in various aspects. Under Lin Feng, no one has the thoughts and delusions to centralize their own thoughts. When Lin Mengde and Sun Jingxuan were old and frail, Wang Chengfu, Sun Shangwang, etc.
People will gradually take over the power of the Privy Council, which can create a smooth transition.
Just like the Changhuai Army that will be newly established, Lin Fu does not need to disband it immediately, and will not send those many generals home to farm. He will retain their general positions, but will ensure that they give up the intention of separatist rule.
The early stage is nothing more than filling the Changhuai Army with more staff officers, military commanders, military commanders and other auxiliary generals. It will take three to five years or even ten years to form a smooth transition, and not everything must be done.
Hands full of blood.
"Where are the Cao family and Dong Yuan? What do you plan to do with them?" Song Jia asked.
"I opened my heart and told Cao Yiqu and Dong Yuan: I will ignore the past grudges and ensure that you enjoy wealth. Even if Chen Zhihu surrenders to me now, I am willing to save his life, but will they believe me?" Lin
Fu grinned and folded his hands, secretly feeling that the most rare thing between people is trust. Everyone wants to take the initiative in their own hands. No one is willing to compromise or give in until the end of the road. Thinking of this, he said again
, "If they don't give in, then drive them westward. After the Northern Expedition, Yanhu lost Yanji, and the remaining troops in the two Liao lands will also withdraw to the west, allowing them to join the others on their way to the west. Only in this way can we
An excuse to continue marching westward..."
"In short, don't let me lead the troops anymore." Liu Miaozhen said with a smile. They had known that Lin Fu was trying to regain Guanzhong, so they did not stop sending troops to the northwest.
Although there are suspicions of militarism, if we do not continue to use troops, armaments will be reduced, and the arms purchase market will also shrink - at least in the early stages of the development of new learning and new industries, this cannot be considered a good thing.
On the other hand, in Lin Fu's mind, the northwest territory of the new empire extends to the Rouran Sea in the north and the Yili River in the west. How could it be possible that he would stop using troops after regaining Guanzhong?