Not to mention other things, let’s just talk about the two families of Tianbo Mansion, Yang Family and Zhong Family, each of which has several powerful celestial beings. If Chu Yi does not leave with Chu Yi this time, once Chu Yi ascends, then the army will probably be
The Yang family and the Zhong family will be respected.
If the Yang family and the Zhong family are still as loyal to the Song Dynasty as before, then it doesn't matter. At most, he will use some imperial methods to gradually take back the military power of the Yang family and the Zhong family.
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It's just that the Yang family and the Zhong family are not that stupid. If they really want to take back their military power, it may be difficult.
But the current situation couldn't be better. He didn't have to worry about how to take back the military power in the army after Chu Yi left.
Even in Zhao Gou's view, the more trusted generals in the army who followed Chu Yi away, the better, because that way, it would be easier for the court and the royal family to take back military power.
The day for Chu Yi's expedition has been set, and it will be three days later. It seems that because Chu Yi is about to ascend, Zhao Gou, who has been pressured by Chu Yi, suddenly relaxed and couldn't help feeling excited.
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In order to send Chu Yi off for the expedition, Zhao Gou ordered the Ministry of Rites to make regulations early and make the ceremony as grand as possible to show the importance he attached to Chu Yi.
Three days passed very quickly. It can be said that in these three days, everyone including Lin Chong, Lu Junyi and others have made decisions.
In other words, among Chu Yi's confidants, those who should make a decision have made their own decisions at this time. After all, everyone knows that Chu Yi's expedition is an opportunity for them to stand in line.
If you hesitate at this time, you will eventually lose the qualification to follow Chu Yi.
Under the bright sunshine, Zhao Gou, the emperor of the Song Dynasty, rode on the imperial banquet and led all the civil and military officials out of the palace to see Chu Yi off.
Looking at Chu Yi in military uniform, Zhao Gou was filled with emotion. He thought that he would only be suppressed by Chu Yi in this life, but what he didn't expect was that Chu Yi was about to ascend.
Looking at Chu Yi at this moment, Zhao Gou felt relaxed and relieved. The feeling as if the stone weighing on him was suddenly removed was so happy.
Fortunately, Zhao Gou knew what the occasion was, so he tried his best to control his emotions, and said to Chu Yi with some heaviness: "I wish the general manager a smooth journey, a successful start, and an early return to the court."
Chu Yi nodded slightly, cupped his hands towards Zhao Gou and said, "In this case, I will take advantage of His Majesty's good words."
While speaking, Chu Yi glanced at the generals behind him, his eyes focused, and he shouted in a deep voice: "The army is setting off!"
"The general manager is mighty, the general manager is victorious!"
"The general manager is mighty, the general manager is victorious!"
Tens of thousands of troops shouted in unison, the sound shook all directions, causing the expressions of many onlookers to change slightly. Even when Zhao Gou looked at the back of Chu Yi who was leading his army away, his eyes couldn't help showing something strange.
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The expressions of Li Gang, Zhang Shuye, Zongze, Hu Yanzhuo and others standing next to Zhao Gou were a bit complicated. As ministers loyal to the court and Zhao Gou, these people naturally had a crush on Chu Yi, who had the most power in the world.
They are quite afraid and unhappy, but one thing they have to admit is that Chu Yi is too strong. If Chu Yi doesn't take the initiative to withdraw, no matter how much they think about it, they will definitely not.
It may help Zhao Gou truly grasp the power.
Exhaling a breath, Li Gang said softly to Zhao Gou: "Your Majesty, the chief steward has left, and it's time for us to return to the palace."
Zhao Gou came back to his senses, with a somewhat relaxed look on his face, and said with a slight smile: "What the Qing family said is to pass on my decree and drive back to the palace!"
After saying that, Zhao Gou said to Li Gang and others: "My dear friends, I am very happy. Today, all the ladies will accompany me to have a drink in the palace."
As Zhao Gou's confidants, how could these people not know what Zhao Gou was thinking? Seeing Zhao Gou's joyful expression, several people looked at each other, like Zhang Shuye, and Zongze couldn't help but sigh.
They really don't know whether Chu Yi's ascension and departure is good or bad for the Song Dynasty.
From the standpoint of being loyal to Zhao Gou, they naturally wanted Chu Yi to leave early, but if they put aside these things, it seems that the Song Dynasty was able to have the prosperous situation it is today entirely because of Chu Yi. If it were not for Chu Yi,
, I am afraid that at this time, the Song Dynasty is still being harassed by Xixia, Dajin and other countries every year.
Not to mention that Zhao Gou and his ministers drank happily in the palace, but said that Chu Yi led the army and headed straight for the Western Regions along the opened Tongtian Avenue.
In order to strengthen his dominance over the conquered lands over the years, Chu Yi really used the powerful labor force of the Heavenly Man to the limit.
I am afraid that only Chu Yi would use the strong men and women as coolies to repair roads.
But there is one thing that I have to admit, that is, the strength of the heavenly beings is too strong. Cutting mountains and stones, building roads and building bridges is nothing more than a waste of energy and time for the heavenly beings.
If it were anyone else, he would definitely not have such high prestige and courage to use the strong celestial beings as coolies. However, Chu Yi had so many celestial beings that he could group two or three celestial beings at random and spend a few
In just a few months, a great avenue stretching for thousands of miles can be built.
It was precisely because of these Tongtian Avenues that connected the north and south and connected the land through the mountains and jungles that the Song Dynasty was able to initially complete the rule of these occupied areas.
With the existence of these spacious and flat avenues to the sky, it is not a problem for a horse-drawn carriage to travel hundreds of miles a day. Even if it is a rapid march, the cavalry can travel in a day as long as the horse power can keep up.
Traveling thousands of miles away couldn't be easier.
Chu Yi could not guarantee whether the Song Dynasty would be able to rule the vast territory after he left, but one thing Chu Yi was sure of was that the great roads to the sky built by his own people would definitely enable the Song Dynasty to
There is no problem in expanding the territory of the Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty several times outward based on the territory of the Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty.
In the final analysis, the extent of the scope that a country can rule depends on, on the one hand, national strength, and on the other hand, the convenience of transportation.
Just imagine, if there is a huge country with a radius of tens of thousands of miles, the transportation is not developed enough, local rebellion breaks out, and the counter-insurgency army sent by the country will take half a year or even longer to arrive.
When we arrived, the day lilies were already cold.
Walking on that flat avenue, for veterans such as Yang Wenguang and Zhong Shidao who rarely left the capital, the existence of the Tongtian Avenue really shocked them.
As a generation of famous generals, it is harder for them than anyone else to feel what kind of changes this Great Way to Heaven will bring to the Song Dynasty.
Stroking his beard, Yang Wenguang looked at Chu Yi with admiration in his eyes and said, "I have heard that Yang Zhi and Zaixing mentioned the Tongtian Avenue, but I have never personally experienced the convenience of the Tongtian Avenue.
, Based on Yang’s humble opinion, the Grand Manager’s move to build this great road to the sky should be far more effective than Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty Yang Guang’s move to repair the Grand Canal in the past. It is really a contribution to the present generation and a benefit to the future.”
Zhong Shidao also praised: "There are many great roads to the sky. Even if the Song Dynasty falls in the future, the territory of our Central Plains Dynasty will surpass that of the Han and Tang Dynasties in the past. This will benefit countless descendants of our Han family. Grand Manager
His name will definitely remain in history and be respected by future generations."
Regarding Yang Wenguang's praise for being a master, Chu Yi just smiled slightly, glanced at this beautiful land and rivers, and sighed in his heart: "I only hope that after I leave, this land and rivers can still be peaceful."
Hearing what Chu Yi said, as a general in the army, Gao Chong laughed loudly and said: "What's so difficult about this? As long as we kill all the enemies, are we afraid that we won't have peace for a thousand years?"
Everyone just glanced at Gao Chong and did not comment on Gao Chong's words. If things were really as simple as Gao Chong said, then there would be no such thing as the rise and fall of dynasties or the replacement of the world.
Thanks to this road leading to the sky, even though they were thousands of miles away, it only took about a month for the army to reach the border of the Seljuq Dynasty.
Because the coach Yue Fei and other generals were recalled to the capital by Chu Yi, the army of more than 100,000 people seemed very calm these days. Fortunately, the opposite Seljuk Dynasty was not ready for a war with the Song Dynasty. Seeing the Song Dynasty's soldiers and horses in peace
After coming down, instead of coming to test, he gathered his troops and horses and was on guard.
After all, they had fought against Yue Fei several times, so they knew the strength of the Song Dynasty. Moreover, even if the general wanted to go to war, the unprepared marshal of the Seljuq Dynasty would not allow it to start easily.
However, the Seljuq dynasty is now at its peak, and the army of the country is busy conquering everywhere. The army once reached Baghdad, the capital of the Black Empire, and almost destroyed the Black Empire.
It is precisely because of this that no one dares to start a war easily without the main force of the Seljuq Dynasty returning.
More than a month later, the war machine of the Seljuq Dynasty finally unified its opinions and began to recruit troops and horses from all over the country to prepare to wipe out Yue Fei's troops and horses who provoked them in one fell swoop.
The gathering speed of hundreds of thousands of cavalry can be said to be slow. After all, cavalry is obviously much faster than infantry.
Entrusted with an important task by Yue Fei, Zhang Xian, who was sitting in the army, looked at the military reports obtained by his sentry detectives, his brows furrowed and his face full of sadness.
In the big tent, the lieutenant generals of the Yiying army gathered together. Looking at Zhang Xian sitting at the top, the generals felt very unsure. In the past, with Yue Fei sitting there, everyone was confident and never worried.
What have you been through?
But now that Yue Fei is away, even Zhang Xian, Yue Fei's right-hand man, doesn't have any confidence at all.
With a sigh, General Zhang Xian put down the military newspaper in his hand, looked up at the generals and said, "Everyone, I am afraid that the Seljuk Turks are really going to attack us this time."
One of the generals looked worried and said: "The general has not returned yet, and the Seljuk Turks are gathering troops again. I am afraid they will send troops soon. Should we fight or retreat..."
Without Yue Fei, it was like there was no backbone. Everyone subconsciously looked at Zhang Xian who was sitting there. After all, Zhang Xian was chosen by Yue Fei to look after the family. At this time, everyone could only look at Zhang Xian's opinion first.
Under the gaze of everyone, the pressure in Zhang Xian's heart can be imagined. He took a deep breath and said: "In my opinion, if the Seljuk Turks really send troops, we have only one way to avoid their attack..."
No one was too surprised when they heard Zhang Xian say this. Everyone present knew that this could be said to be the most correct choice for them when facing the Seljuk Turks.
You must know that Yue Fei took away almost all the powerful celestial beings in the army, and the powerful celestial beings in the army are like the magic needle that fixes the sea. If there are no powerful celestial beings sitting in charge, once they encounter the powerful celestial beings, they will attack.
formation, the possibility of the formation being destroyed is too great.
Just when Zhang Xian and others were worried, a figure fell from the sky and went straight into the army.
"Deputy Commander!"
Only an exclamation of surprise was heard coming from outside the big tent, and the generals in the tent also clearly heard the exclamations and footsteps of the soldiers outside.
As the curtain of the big tent was lifted, a figure walked in, it was Lin Chong, the deputy commander of the army.
Lin Chong is responsible for the discipline of the army in the army. It can be said that besides Yue Fei, he is the most respected general in the army. Coupled with Lin Chong's previous personal relationship with the commander Yue Fei, one can imagine Lin Chong's status in the army.
Seeing Lin Chong appear, the eyes of Zhang Xian and other generals who were worried before suddenly brightened up. Zhang Xian suddenly stood up and strode towards Lin Chong. With a bit of excitement on his face, he saluted Lin Chong and said: "Deputy Vice-President."
Shuai, has Shuai Yue come back?"
Lin Chong glanced across the tent, smiled slightly and said, "Oh, could it be that something happened?"
He gave up the position of coach to Lin Chong, and after Lin Chong took his seat, Zhang Xian handed the military report to Lin Chong and said: "This is the news that our people have inquired about. I would like to ask the deputy commander to take a look."
Lin Chong glanced at the crowd, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, put down the letter gently, raised his head, and scanned the crowd with a pair of eyes full of brilliance: "What do I think it is? The feelings are in front of these Turks themselves."
Come and die."
Hearing what Lin Chong said, a general said excitedly: "What the deputy commander means is that the commander-in-chief and the others have returned?"
Lin Chong smiled slightly and said: "I am just taking a step ahead, but with the pace of the General Manager's journey, I think it won't take long for them to arrive."
"Grand Steward?"
The generals who were in the lead were stunned for a moment, and then they realized what they were doing, and then they opened their eyes wide and looked at Lin Chong with disbelief, as if they wanted to make sure that Lin Chong had made a mistake.
Apart from Chu Yi, there really is no one else named Grand Steward, but hasn’t Grand Steward Chu Yi not left the capital for several years?
Now listening to Lin Chong's words, it seems that Chu Yi is coming.
Zhang Xian took a deep breath and looked at Lin Chong, and said in a trembling voice: "Deputy Commander, are you telling me that the Chief Marshal went on an expedition in person again after several years?"
They had all followed Chu Yi on his expeditions, but Chu Yi had never left the capital over the years, so it was normal for them to suddenly hear the news of Chu Yi's expedition and not be able to react for a while.
Lin Chong nodded slightly and said: "That's right, the General Manager personally took action this time, just to destroy the Seljuk Dynasty in one battle and to eat these barbarian foreigners in black."
"Hahaha, it's really great. With the help of the general manager, not to mention the Seljuk Dynasty, even going north and adding the Byzantine Empire is just a piece of cake."
A few days later, the Seljuk dynasty's troops and horses had already assembled to the tune of hundreds of thousands. Although there was still nearly half the gap between all the troops and horses assembled, as the commander-in-chief of the army,
A few days later, the Seljuk Dynasty had assembled almost hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses. Although there was still nearly half the gap between all the soldiers and horses, as the commander-in-chief of the army, the Seljuk Dynasty
There are almost hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses already assembled. Although there is still nearly half the gap between all the soldiers and horses assembled, as the commander-in-chief of the army,
