Since ancient times, temples have been the most difficult to calculate, so there were prophecies in the Han Dynasty, Tuibei Tu in the Tang Dynasty, and in the early years of the Southern Song Dynasty, people believed in the "Huangji Jingshi" and so on. Excluding those top-notch figures, ordinary people can only rely on the knowledge of a leaf to deduce the situation.
In the past few months, Ding Haijun's understanding of the current military and political situation of the Kingdom of Jin was the leaf that Guo Ning needed when deducing the future of the Kingdom of Jin. Due to the continued activity of maritime trade routes, this leaf is becoming more and more detailed.
Through this leaf, Ding Haijun saw that there were still people in the Kingdom of Jin who were trying to revive themselves, that the prestige accumulated over the past century was still there, and that the court system in Zhongdu City was still functioning. And because Tu Shanyi sent off Sui Wang Wanyan Shouxu before his death, it actually blocked the emperor's possibility of moving the capital or fleeing. Therefore, the emperor continued to accumulate heavy troops in Zhongdu. Although he became increasingly embarrassed, he would not waver.
In addition, Pusan Anzhen here in Hebei trained troops and taught battles with great fanfare, and King Sui Wanyan Shouxu on Nanjing Road also had elite soldiers and generals under his command, and defeated the Red Coat Army in continuous fierce battles.
Therefore, Guo Ning and other senior leaders of the Ding Navy have always felt that there are still three points left in a bad ship. Even if Daikin declines, it can at least still have value as a partner in the fight against Mongolia.
On the other hand, compared to Daikin, Ding Haijun had a shallow foundation after all, so it made the decision to "build walls high and accumulate grain widely" in order to gain momentum.
But if Dajin does not have the power to resist the Mongols at all, and is simply not strong enough to fight the Mongols with Ding Haijun, is there any need for this alien dynasty to exist? If Dai Jin's military force has rotted to the core, and the few weapons it relies on are shiny on the outside but sparse on the inside, is there any need for Ding Haijun to maintain it and tolerate it?
It is not that everyone has not considered this issue before, but no one thought that the time to make a decision would be so imminent.
The Mongols are watching eagerly from twenty miles away! This is on the battlefield!
Who would have thought that after a fierce battle with the Mongols, the defeated Jurchens could still cause such big trouble?
If words can have an effect, the staff around Guo Ning have already scolded Pusan Anzhen until they were bloody, but it was of no use. From Guo Ning's eyes, he could already see the eagerness to try.
For a long time, Yi La Chucai felt that Guo Ning was very different from ordinary people, as if he had two completely different personalities combined into one.
A politician with a calm and sophisticated personality, he is not only thoughtful, but also has an astonishingly far-sighted vision; for the sake of long-term interests, he does not compete for temporary gains and losses. The other character is a warrior who always loves killing and blood; no matter how complex or dangerous the situation is, he uses force to overcome cleverness and uses fierce fighting to solve all problems.
As Guo Ning's status grows higher and his authority grows, he acts like a politician more and more often. But the character of a warrior is like a hidden beast. Whenever he needs to make a decision on the spur of the moment, it appears immediately and still dominates Guo Ning's judgment.
Just like this moment.
The stakes are high in this decision at hand. As the power of the Ding Navy continues to grow, the decision of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ding Navy will inevitably directly affect the situation in the world and affect the future of hundreds of millions of soldiers and civilians. If you are an ordinary leader, you will inevitably think twice before trying to pool your wisdom. But Guo Ning has always been extremely decisive at moments like this.
After defeating the Mongols and witnessing the Jurchens' shocking stupidity, Guo Ning had new ideas. The subsequent response to the disappearance of Pusan Anzhen and the defeat of the Hebei Army was just a pretext. In the final analysis, it is Guo Ning who feels that with the help of Shandong's army, he can completely sweep the world; it is the men under Ding Haijun who have the strength to tear off the disguise and no longer need to be trapped by the layers of cobwebs of the Great Jin Kingdom!
At this time, he didn't care much about the enemy, whether his own preparations were complete, and he didn't care about the stormy waves he was about to face. The only thing that supported his decision was himself, the fearless, tenacious and fighting army he led, and his strong confidence in war.
"Has the time come?"
This is Guo Ning asking questions to his staff.
The time has come.
This is Guo Ning's own judgment.
"Has the time come?"
Guo Ning was smiling, but his eyes were filled with a burning fighting spirit. This is his final confirmation to Yili Chucai.
Just now Zhang Shengzhi stopped entangled with the Mongols in Zhongdu and instead attacked Hebei. At this moment, he thought about the subsequent impact of this move, and suddenly felt a little timid, so he said to the sidelines: "Envoy, Mr. Jin Qing, this matter is very important, should we..."
Halfway through his words, Zhang Lin pulled him hard and told him to step back and shut up.
Yi La Chucai ignored the small movements of others. He felt his heart beating rapidly and his palms became sweaty.
It has been more than two years since he took refuge with Guo Ning, but he has always been responsible for the overall implementation of government affairs and rarely participated in decision-making on military and long-term affairs. He understood very well that Guo Ning seemed to be within the scope of Guo Ning's arbitrary actions.
When Guo Ning asked, it was just out of respect for Yizai Chucai. Yi La Chucai knew that no matter what he said, he might not be able to change Guo Ning's mind.
On the other hand, Yi La Chucai felt a little emotional. Although he was a Khitan, he had been an official in the Jin Dynasty for generations. Although he was feared, he actually enjoyed many honors. When he was young, he was immersed in Confucianism. He was a Jurchen noble, and many people regarded him as a descendant and a comrade, and gave him a lot of care.
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At that time, the imperial court restored culture and education to establish a system, and the Confucian scholars were also very ambitious. They seemed to want to transform the Jurchen dynasty into a dynasty recorded in the history books of the Han family, integrating the Jurchen, Haner, Bohai, Khitan and other ethnic groups into one. To achieve true unification.
The Confucian scholars were quickly disappointed.
The rise and decline of their political faction are just tools used by the Kingdom of Jin to balance its internal affairs. At the end of the balance, the Kingdom of Jin itself became a pile of rags.
After the Jurchens were chopped with blood by the Mongols, they were immediately targeted by the navy. Once the navy is defeated, the Kingdom of Jin will be destroyed immediately.
That being the case...
"Although the time has come, the biggest enemy in front of us is always the Mongols. The Mongols are as fierce as wolves. They are not in a good position to fight today, and there will be ruthless opponents tomorrow. What's more, Genghis Khan himself is here? If he doesn't give us a hard blow. , then how can we regain the shame of Zhebie's death, the defeat of Xianping Mansion, and the invasion of Tolei? This battle has reached the present level and will never end easily. It may be the beginning of a more difficult battle!"
Yi La Chucai saluted and said solemnly: "Xuan Envoy, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. You must be able to cope with this situation before you can talk about making a big move! If the Xuan Envoy has made a decision, Please also make it clear: If we retreat, how will we escape the pursuit of the Mongols along the way? If we go to Hebei to seize territory, how will we ensure that the Mongols will no longer entangle us? Since we no longer care about Zhongdu, how will we arrange the successors in Zhiguzhai? In Zhongdu How can Mr. Jinzhi, Monk Luo and others from the capital evacuate?"
When weighing the pros and cons, getting the support of important ministers will always make people feel more at ease. Guo Ning was very happy to hear that Yizai Chucai also said "the time has come."
Then he nodded again and again, indicating that the series of issues raised by Yizai Chucai indeed required careful consideration and a proper solution. These specific responses may seem complicated, but they must be done before the general direction is adjusted. Guo Ning started his career in the army, and he would never be like those generals who had been pointing fingers in general matters while ignoring specific matters.
Two of the three main staff members support taking the opportunity to fall out with Daikin, and things will be troubled next! Zhang Lin sighed softly.
Fortunately, he is not a loyal minister of big money, so there is no need to fight for it.
Guo Ning specifically patted Zhang Lin's arm: "Mr. Jin Qing said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Haha, let's not talk about a thousand miles. Please come together and plan a 'one-step' response for me."
Zhang Lin smiled bitterly: "Envoy, we fought the Mongols too hard before. The Mongols will definitely stare at us for revenge. It is not easy to get rid of them in a hurry."
As soon as Zhang Lin finished speaking, an idea flashed in Guo Ning's mind. It seemed like a bolt of lightning struck from the dark sky, revealing a bold and unusual new idea.
