Chapter 330 The waters go hand in hand, who said there is no land to raise soldiers?
"What Guanzhong said is exactly what I meant." Xiao Tang smiled and nodded to Xu Guanzhong, and then said.
It is said that after the Jurchens established the Jin Kingdom, they destroyed the Liao Kingdom in 1125, and then went south to invade the Song Dynasty non-stop in 1126. When a country changes dynasties, it is always the most turbulent period, not to mention that the ethnic groups in the Liao Dynasty have no population except theirs.
There are also Khitan, Han, Xi, Bohai, Shiwei and other tribes that are not considered to be substantial. After the destruction of the Liao Dynasty, the Jurchens were able to quickly integrate their armies and start another war without any worries at all.
Xiao Tang's idea was that even if he could not prevent the rise of the Jurchens, he could not make their usurpation of Liao go as smoothly as in the official history.
When war broke out between the Song and Jin countries, a large proportion of the soldiers in the Jin army were Khitans and Han people. These people hated the Song State for breaking the fraternal alliance, and they, like other ethnic groups, were conquered by the Jurchens from the Liao Dynasty.
Shocked by the invincible power when this huge empire was destroyed, they surrendered and willingly became subjects of the Jin Kingdom. Xiao Tang wanted to add a few more variables to this historical period. When various places in the Liao Dynasty
When many ethnic groups find that they have no choice but to surrender to the Jurchens, will they still surrender to that barbaric and fierce nation from the white mountains and black waters?
Although Xiao Tang's current strength in the Green Forest is limited, the Liao Kingdom, which is more chaotic than the Song Dynasty, is more suitable for the forces supported by Xiao Tang to take root and thrive...
Xiao Jiasui understood immediately, and he immediately began to discuss with Xiao Tang and Xu Guanzhong the details and feasibility of transporting power to Liao by sea. When discussing where to set up a stronghold in the green forest of Liao, Xiao Tang ingeniously proposed his own
proposition.
Xiao Tang's strategy was given to him by Mao Wenlong, the commander-in-chief of Pingliao, who had created the island military town of Dongjiang Town and pinned down the Manchus who were also gaining momentum in many battles with the Hou Jin Dynasty during the Ming Dynasty.
start.
Pi Island, where Mao Wenlong set up a town, could garrison tens of thousands of troops (later, when the Hou Jin Dynasty occupied the entire territory of Liaodong, a large number of refugees poured into Pi Island to take refuge. History records: "After that, all the people of the Later Liao Dynasty were involved in the island, and housing transfers became very popular.
, as a city, with merchant ships coming and going from the southeast, and offshore vegetation all in Qiaosu"), it has been used as a base to contain Hou Jin and recruit and resettle refugees from Liaodong for fifteen years. What's more, besides Pi Island, there are two
Island, Xindao, Feidan Island, Daxi Island and many other islands. Mao Wenlong was defeated by the Houjin army with superb cavalry in Liao. However, after establishing a strong maritime town, he repeatedly attacked Houjin who was not good at water warfare. At one time, "hundreds of people"
"Within a few miles, watch the wind and surrender", and "the surrendered people come with ropes", which shocked the whole of Liaodong. This strategy has verified its feasibility in the history of war in the Ming Dynasty, and can naturally be applied to the strategies of Xiao and Tang Dynasties.
The key point is that these islands are no different from borderlands at this stage of history. Although Goryeo once set up northwest military envoys in Phi Island and other places, most of the islands have long been abandoned after the war between the Jurchen tribes and Goryeo.
It was not until hundreds of years later that the Lee Dynasty that overthrew Goryeo set up ranches there and installed supervisors. Now these islands are sparsely populated. Even if Xiao and Tang took the sea route to build towns and villages here, they would not attract Daliao, Goryeo, etc.
The crusade of the national army.
Wang Zhi in the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Baozai in the Qing Dynasty... These pirate heroes all came and went freely when faced with the wanted crusade of the entire country. Although the sea ban policy became increasingly relaxed after Song Shenzong, those islands now belong to the Song Dynasty.
In the foreign land, although the Liao and Jin armies were good at riding and shooting, they were not good at water warfare. Who could stop Xiao Tang from developing his power in those base areas?
"It's just when the storm is about to come. There are powerful neighbors outside who are coveting it, and there are treacherous ministers in power..." Xiao Jiasui said thoughtfully: "Young Master's plan is indeed a major matter related to the rise and fall of us. To build a sea-going ship,
Although the recruitment of boatmen, boatmen and helmsmen can be protected in the name of maritime trade, recruiting talented people from the green forest who are proficient in water skills and training naval forces are also very important."
Xiao Tang nodded. At this time, three people suddenly appeared in his mind. Now Zhang Heng, Zhang Shun, Li Jun and the Tong brothers in the Liang Shanshui Army have all met. Apart from the five of them, they are not
Are there three heroes still dormant in the fishing village?
Thinking of this, Xiao Tang added: "At the Mizhou Shipping Department, I have ordered Xiao An to pay attention to talents who are good at shipbuilding and proficient in navigation. There are many heroes who are good at water in the green forests of the south of the Yangtze River. I will wait for Mei Zhan to come here.
Zhejiang and Fujian roads will also pay attention when recruiting old troops... And as far as I know, in Shijie Village, Bobian, Liangshan, Jeju, there are three brothers who make a living by fishing and also doing private business. These three heroes are not only
He is proficient in the nature of water, and he is brave and courageous. He dares to go through fire and water for the sake of loyalty, and he lives and dies together. If the three of them can help him, he will definitely be of great use."
Xu Guanzhong heard this and said: "To be praised so much by Brother Xiao, the three brothers must be extravagant heroes. Why don't we invite them to join us now?"
Xiao Tang thought for a while and said: "If ordinary people were to invite them, the three brothers might not be willing to come, let alone let them know about our big plan in the green forest. Xiao Yi was very fond of it, but Zhang Shun brothers were more than willing to come.
He is good at water and is also a eloquent person. For this matter, the two of them need to go there in person to tell the three heroes to join the gang."...
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After discussing matters with Xiao Jiasui and Xu Guanzhong, Xiao Tang walked out of the hall and let out a long sigh. All kinds of important things were lingering in his mind these days. At this time, Xiao Tang was walking in his own mansion and saw the shadows of the trees in the courtyard. Occasionally,
The breeze blew across his face, making Xiao Tang feel extremely calm and peaceful at this moment.
At this moment, he suddenly heard a faint whistling sound, and the lingering good news penetrated into Xiao Tang's ears and gently touched his heart. Xiao Tang followed the sound and walked towards the back house. After turning three times and two times, he saw Master Li
Sitting in the pavilion next to the willow tree and playing the jade flute, Tang Pengxiu also sat aside. Under the influence of the flute sound, she sighed quietly, her face was full of resentment and sorrow, and she was so endearing.
Master Li looked at Tang Pengxiu's expression. She took away the jade Xiao and asked Tang Pengxiu: "Sister Pengxiu, what's wrong with you?"
Tang Pengxiu came back to her senses and said hurriedly: "It's nothing. Sister, you play Xiao very well. I can listen to it with rapt attention."
Li Shishi blinked her big, flickering eyes and asked again: "Sister, are you thinking about brother Xiao Tang?"
Tang Pengxiu's heart couldn't help but jump again, her bright eyes were filled with a hint of shame, and her pretty face like jade-pure mutton-fat suddenly turned a pretty blush, completely missing her usual liveliness and agility.
Seeing this, Mr. Li warmly advised: "Sister Pengxiu and brother Xiao Tang have made a lifelong commitment. During this period, brother Xiao Tang is just busy with other things. When he is free, he will definitely marry his sister. There is no need for my sister to be impatient. "
Tang Pengxiu was angry and funny. She glanced at the little girl Master Li and spat: "Fuck you, who is impatient? Who wants to marry that stinky guy again?"
Although Tang Pengxiu said so, she felt melancholy in her heart for no reason. She often felt that her wife was not a wife, and her concubine came in and out of Xiao's house like a concubine. Although Xiao Tang was very considerate and gentle when getting along with her, when he got busy, There was no one to be seen at all. After all, Tang Pengxiu was a young girl in love. Not being able to see her lover for a few days would inevitably make her worry about gains and losses and make her think wildly.
When Master Li saw Tang Pengxiu's slightly frowning and resentful look, she couldn't help but feel sad and self-pitying. What was her status in the Xiao Mansion? Xiao Tang did not treat her as a maid, and Master Li usually practiced the piano like she did in the brothel. He played chess, calligraphy, painting, singing and dancing, and just chatted with Su Jinniang, Tang Pengxiu and others from time to time. However, Tang Pengxiu had a career, but Li Shishi could only live in the Xiao Mansion without master or servant, without wife or concubine.
Although when they first met Xiao Tang and Yan Qing, Li Shishi, who was in love with the red Luan star, was struck by the romantic and suave Yan Qing. However, Yan Qing was a free and easy person who did not like to be restrained by others. Li Shishi had been in a brothel since he was a child. She was also used to the separation and reunification between men and women, so her yearning was not responded to, and over time her thoughts became dull.
Xiao Tang, who had redeemed himself, had a good reputation and an official status, and was handsome and masculine. Not to mention how he treated his beloved wife Su Jinniang, Li Shishi could see it. This also made her have some thoughts. If she could be Xiao Tang's concubine , isn't it also the best destination for her? After all, Master Li is still young and comes from a girl's family, so he is too embarrassed to hint to Xiao Tang Na that she is a concubine. What's more, Su Jinniang treats her like a sister, how can Master Li take the initiative to go up to Su Jinniang? Competing for favor?
Tang Pengxiu and Li Shishi, the two beauties, each had their own thoughts in mind, and each sighed quietly at the same time. Xiao Tang also felt a little unbearable when he saw it. He coughed a few times, and Tang Pengxiu and Li Shishi were like two frightened little rabbits. They jumped up as soon as the ground hit them. They looked over in panic and saw the man they were thinking about standing not far away.
Tang Pengxiu took a few steps back in embarrassment and said, "You, you, you... when did you come?"
Xiao Tang rubbed his nose and said with a smile: "I came here after hearing Shishi play Xiao. Shi Shiduan's Bingxue is smart, and this Xiao is really more beautiful."
"Brother Xiao Tang, thank you..." Li Shishi was talking. She looked at Xiao Tang, then at Tang Pengxiu, and then bowed to Xiao Tang Yingying: "Brother Xiao Tang, Sister Pengxiu, you guys Let’s talk, I’ll take my leave first.”
After that, Master Li ignored Tang Pengxiu's words to persuade her to stay and left in a hurry. When Xiao Tang was left alone with her, Tang Pengxiu became at a loss. Xiao Tang stared at the beautiful girl with graceful features and beautiful flowers in front of him, and thought about the journey. After walking down every detail between the two of them, he sighed slightly in his heart and thought to himself: The ups and downs have been over, and now it's time to give Peng Xiu a status.