In contrast, the Han Dynasty's strategy of disintegration and step-by-step in Hedong and other places, although the movement was slower, at least it did not require such a large expenditure.
Li Xingchen's frown was obviously telling Zhang Xutuo that this plan did not satisfy him very much.
Zhang Xutuo became increasingly nervous. The Taiwei Mansion proposed this plan, but Yang Su was not actually allowed to see it. Now that Yang Su was in Hedong, it was too late to come back. It can be said that this was the first plan that was completely presided over by Zhang Xutuo.
If His Majesty were to find many faults with the plan, where would I put my face?
Li Xingchen also noticed Zhang Xutuo's expression and smiled slightly: "The plan is indeed a good plan. If I were Yu Wenxian, facing such an offensive launched by the enemy, I would probably be frightened and uneasy. But now I am not Yu Wenxian, but
Emperor of the Han Dynasty, so I still hope that this plan can become more perfect. What I need is not an earth-shattering decisive battle, but the ability to capture Yecheng and pacify the north with as little loss as possible."
Zhang Xutuo couldn't help but curse, Yecheng was the heart of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. Without Yecheng, the Northern Zhou Dynasty would really have nothing. Therefore, he wanted to reduce losses by taking Yecheng. So how could it be possible?
From another perspective, the scale of this war cannot be too small.
Looking at the current army of the Han Dynasty, who doesn't want to be able to climb to the top of Yecheng first and achieve the final success of the Northern Expedition? So everyone is squeezing their heads in the hope of appearing in the main offensive sequence of the Taiwei Mansion's Northern Expedition.
Why choose the front as the main direction of attack? Firstly, it is because after the ice on the river melts, the Han navy can take advantage of it. Secondly, it is also because the main troops of the Han army are concentrated along the line from Qingzhou to Luoyang. The only choice is
As the main attack here, more people can share the credit.
Otherwise, the Taiwei Mansion might be sprayed to death by Tumo Xingzi.
This group of soldiers all looked like they were generals, but none of them had a clean mouth.
According to Zhang Xutuo's personal opinion, it is actually best to follow the old path of the Northern Zhou Dynasty in the Northern Expedition, crossing Taihang from Hedong and Jinyang directions and attacking Yecheng from a flank.
Obviously, the Northern Zhou army's defense in this direction was not that strong at this time, and it relied more on the Taihang natural barrier. The natural barrier was not insurmountable for the Han army, which had many firearms and siege equipment.
However, the Taiwei Mansion must not do this.
Li Xingchen looked at Zhang Xutuo, whose expression was changing. Seeing that this guy was confused and didn't know how to answer, Li Xingchen also figured out something in his heart.
It is understandable that the military wants to perform and make achievements.
An army that does not want to make achievements is not a good army.
But today's big men don't have the capital to let the army fight and kill.
"We still need to discuss how to capture Yecheng," Li Xingchen said in a deep voice, "General Chariot and Cavalry is in Luoyang now, and General Hussar will return soon. The Taiwei Mansion can seek their opinions."
Zhang Xutuo breathed a sigh of relief, at least he didn't completely deny his plan, which made him very happy. You must know that this plan was not only Zhang Xutuo's hard work, but also the work of the Taiwei Mansion for several days.
Xinxue, if His Majesty really beats him back directly, the morale of Taiwei Mansion will be greatly affected.
And from the current point of view, the contradiction still appears in the consumption and loss of money and food. Although this contradiction is difficult to resolve, it has nothing to do with the Taiwei Mansion itself. It is a matter of dispute between the military and civilian officials.
The Taiwei Mansion is not a mouse caught in the middle.
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Li Xingchen probably hasn't seen Wang Chang for a year.
This great general of the Han Dynasty has been fighting on the Eastern Front and has to take care of the development of Southeast Asia, so naturally he has no chance to come to see His Majesty.
The wind on the sea seemed to be very biting, which gave Wang Chang's face a few more scratches from the wind and frost that should not belong to his age. He also became a lot darker, and there was a bit of high-spirited murderous intent in his eyes.
Although the navy did not directly participate in the main battles of the Northern Expedition, it has killed many people this year. Starting from the middle of last year, the navy began to focus on clearing out pirates and bandits from the Nanyang to the East China Sea to ensure smooth shipping routes. With the war of the Han Navy
It was easy for ships to deal with pirates who were nothing more than rowing sampans. The entire Nanyang trade road was full of heads killed by Wang Chang. Many islands where pirates were entrenched were even filled with blood. There were many Han merchants passing through Nanyang and the East China Sea.
Many people took the initiative to ask for credit for Wang Chang.
At the end of the year, Wang Chang led the naval warships to turn east and go all the way north to explore the Ryukyu Islands area in later generations. He also sent ships to continue exploring northeast along the islands like a pearl necklace. It was inevitable that Fuso would be discovered in the end.
, and he himself led several warships to Qingzhou, and then came to see His Majesty.
Firstly, Wang Chang wanted to report to His Majesty the results of his battles over the past year. Secondly, Wang Chang naturally came to ask for a mission from the Taiwei Mansion.
For half a year, your army division has been fighting vigorously. The navy and navy have almost been reduced to transportation brigades. When they first started the Northern Expedition, they even had a chance to show their faces. This winter, it is even more excessive. The navy's biggest military achievement turned out to be the new army.
The Fenshui Navy was established, which made Wang Chang very dissatisfied.
In the Northern Expedition after the spring, no matter whether it is the navy or the navy, no one can paddle anymore. Otherwise, how can he, the commander, explain to his subordinates?
Especially the newly trained Marine Corps, which has been to many islands of all sizes in the past year, but its original purpose was to travel across the ocean and outflank enemy lines, and now it goes to small islands to fight pirates and natives.
, of course they are very aggrieved. If the Marine Corps can no longer show its face during the Northern Expedition, Wang Chang may even consider disbanding.
When it comes to "dealing" with the indigenous people, the Navy can do the job, and there is no need for a dedicated Marine Corps.
"I see your Majesty!" Wang Chang knelt down and saluted.
"I love you for your life."
Li Xingchen looked at his beloved general who had gone to Shu together. It can be said that the scale of the Han Dynasty navy and navy has a lot to do with Wang Chang. If the context of the times continues to develop as it did in history, then Wang Chang
He may remain unknown throughout his life, and his name will not even be left in the history books. The same is true for Xiao Shilian and Pei Zilie. They are just two people mentioned in the history books.
Therefore, sometimes, even Li Xingchen himself did not know whether it was these generals who made him successful or he made these generals successful.
But there is no doubt that it was they who together made this magnificent era possible.
Wang Chang stood up, and Li Xingchen couldn't help but sigh: "The civil and military personnel who followed me to Shu in the past are now scattered all over the world and cannot be seen easily. Now that Aiqing has entered Luo, I see that Aiqing has become much thinner. I feel uncomfortable."