Wang Can said unhurriedly: "I have considered your concerns. Therefore, I have made a lot of preparations for this expedition to the Japanese country. For example, I have previously divided the situation between the DPRK and China and adjusted the rights of the army."
"These are all preparations."
"The most important thing is that in my crusade against Japan, I will only bring the navy under Gan Ning's command and will not mobilize other garrisons in the country. Even if it is the navy under Gan Ning's command, I will not use all of it. I will only lead 10,000 elite troops to fight."
"Ten thousand elite soldiers, compared to the large army in the country, will not be a burden to the people."
"If I win the expedition, the Kingdom of Shu will gain more land. If I lose, it won't have much impact. I should just explore the way. Especially since I have received accurate news that there are many gold mines in the Kingdom of Japan."
"These gold mines are what Shu needs."
Wang Can looked confident and continued: "Besides that, I will take Cao Cao with me. I will make Cao Cao the Duke of Wei and leave the lives of the Cao family. You have always been worried that the Cao family will affect the government."
"If Cao Cao and the Cao family stay in Luoyang, it will have some impact, so I take Cao Cao away."
"So, it's still business as usual in the country."
"The cabinet has been put into operation, and the military and political affairs in various places have been separated. It is impossible for there to be another war. As long as you do your best, the country of Shu will not be unstable."
Wang Can said: "What do you think?"
After thinking about it, Cheng Yu said: "Your Majesty only brings ten thousand naval troops. Is it too little? With ten thousand people accompanying you, your Majesty's safety cannot be guaranteed."
Wang Can laughed again.
If he mobilizes the army on a large scale for a campaign, Cheng Yu is worried that the heavy burden will cause domestic unrest. Now that he only brings 10,000 elite troops to the battle, Cheng Yu is worried about Wang Can's safety.
I have to say, there are some contradictions.
But this is Cheng Yu's loyalty, considering both the country and Wang Can's safety.
Wang Can said calmly: "Gong Zhongde, although I only have ten thousand elite soldiers, Gan Ning has Jiang Qin and Zhou Tai under his command, and I also have Dian Wei and Huang Zhong by my side. With elite soldiers and strong generals, I am safe."
No worries."
"With ten thousand troops, if I capture the Japanese state and make the Japanese state a county of the Shu state, and the news is spread back to the Shu state, the world will be inspired, the people will surrender, and there will be no more chaos."
"I have already talked with Cao Cao."
"At that time, Cao Cao learned that I was going to attack the Japanese country, and he also promised to go out. He was worried that the defeat would affect the domestic situation. Like Cao Cao, you all thought of the worst, but this situation may not be so bad."
Wang Can said: "The Japanese country does not have much fighting power."
Guo Jia cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, please accompany me. In the cabinet, Mr. Zhongde is old and prudent, and the others are responsible for the affairs of various ministries and cannot leave. Only I am young and have insufficient experience. I need to gain more experience."
"That's right!"
Wang Can agreed directly.
When the others saw this, they knew they could not object, so they no longer objected.
Wang Can continued: "I personally crusade against the Japanese state. In addition to normal government affairs, there is another matter in the country. I hope Zhong Degong will take the lead and the cabinet will be responsible for slowly advancing it."
Cheng Yu said: "Please give me your Majesty's instructions."
Wang Can said: "In places such as Kuaiji County and Yuzhang County in the south, there are many mountains and forests and countless wilderness. The land south of Lingnan is shrouded in miasma, and there are too many deep mountains and old forests."
"These places are extremely suitable for farming."
"The same is true in Jiaozhou and other places."
"The Central Plains is the most prosperous, while Jiaozhou, Kuaiji, Yuzhang and other places are remote places, which can be described as barren mountains and rivers. These places were originally fertile, but they lacked people to cultivate them. When I attack the Japanese country, you can start to develop Lingnan and gradually
Push southward."
Wang Can said: "The south must be developed."
From later generations, Wang Can understood the meaning of "there is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below", which is the central place.
The further south you go, the more suitable it is for rice farming.
Even during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, these places had many miasma and were not developed. It was not until the Song Dynasty that they became truly blessed places. Wang Can's idea was to plan in advance.
Cheng Yu said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will arrange it properly."
"good!"
Wang Can nodded in agreement.
Wang Can arranged other matters before letting everyone retreat. Wang Can drafted an edict and ordered the eunuchs to summon and inform the generals about the expedition. After the arrangements were made, Wang Can returned to the harem and played with his wife and children.
Most of the day.
In the political affairs of the imperial court, Cai Yan, Diao Chan, Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao and other women were not involved. What they cared about was Wang Can's safety. When they learned that Wang Can was about to go on an expedition, they all gave instructions.
Wang Can, please be safe.
After being reunited with his family, Wang Can was ready to go to war.
April 5th is an auspicious day.
On this day, Wang Can led Huang Zhong, Dian Wei, as well as Cao Cao, Cao Pi, Cao Ang and others south. Wang Can was currently only protected by more than a thousand forbidden troops, and Gan Ning's navy was in Taihu Dazhai in the south.
Gan Ning is the commander-in-chief of the navy. He is currently stationed in Taihu Lake because Taihu Lake is close to the coast and has easy access to the sea, making it easy for the navy to train.
Wang Can set off from Luoyang and headed straight for Taihu Lake.
In mid-May, Wang Can and his party entered Yangzhou, took a boat into the waterway, and headed for the Taihu Lake Water Village. The brothers Cao Ang and Cao Pi had been living in the north and were not used to the bumps on the boat. They felt a little uncomfortable and hid in their room to rest.
Already.
On the contrary, Cao Cao, an old man, although he was a certain age, was in excellent spirits, with rosy cheeks and an expectant look on his face, he was not affected by the bumps of the ship at all.
Cao Cao and Wang Can stood on the bow of the boat. Cao Cao looked at the vast river and said with emotion: "Your Majesty, I have always been in the north and rarely take a boat. Although the Yellow River is surging and the scenery is magnificent, the thousands of miles of river in front of me is endless.
, it’s also intoxicating.”
Wang Can stroked the beard under his chin and said with a smile: "Brother Mengde, you will be even more surprised after we go to sea. The scene of Taihu Lake is just a drop in the ocean."
Cao Cao said: "Old minister, we will wait and see."
The two chatted and the atmosphere was harmonious.
The big ship continued to move forward. When the big ship entered the water village, Gan Ning's big ship came quickly. He had received Wang Can's imperial edict and knew that he wanted to attack the Japanese country.
Gan Ning fully agreed with Wang Can's decision.
He trains the navy every day in Taihu Lake. He is used to training soldiers and does not find it boring, but it is still a pity that he cannot go to the battlefield to fight. The general will die soon, and as a general, he will be wrapped in horse leather and fight on the battlefield.
The battlefield is the final destination of the general.
The two ships met and the planks were put on each other.
Gan Ning, Jiang Qin and Zhou Tai boarded the ship where Wang Can was. The three of them clasped their fists and saluted: "I pay my respects to your Majesty."
Wang Can said: "No need to be polite!"
Gan Ning said: "Your Majesty, the number of my navy troops has exceeded 30,000, and they are all fierce soldiers on the battlefield."
Wang Can said: "We only have 10,000 elite troops for this campaign."
Gan Ning chuckled and said confidently: "Even with only 10,000 elite troops, it is enough to sweep away the Japanese country. These days, the craftsmen under my command have made larger warships and have tried them on the sea. The navy's warships are enough to fight against
The waves sail far away.”
"here you go!"
Wang Can opened his mouth to praise.
If you want to sail on the sea and have unobstructed passage, you need larger warships. (To be continued)