Since the Da'an period, in order to cope with the rise of Mongolia, Dajin has been constantly squeezing the people's bones and marrow, squeezing them into providing food and serving in the army. When the Mongolian army marched southward, the war displaced hundreds of millions of people and suffered unprecedented bloody massacres.
The soldiers in front of them followed Guo Ning in the north and south, and suffered heavy casualties. This was the helplessness of the army. But compared with ordinary people of their time, they feel lucky. After all, they can protect their families with their own knives. Unless someone can make all hundreds of thousands of soldiers of the navy die in battle, they will never have to worry about the loss of their family members. Even if they die on the battlefield, Marshal Guo will take care of the people they care about.
This contrast is very clear, so the soldiers' loyalty to Guo Ning is also extremely fierce, and they are also full of expectations for Ding Haijun's career.
Over the past few years, everyone's expectations have slowly become reality, with only a little bit of doubt. That is, Guo Ning has neither a clan nor heirs. Can the legacy he built continue? With everyone taking refuge in Guo Ning, can the land and glory they get continue?
Guo Ning is so young, this shouldn't be a problem. But isn’t the most fearful thing in the world? When the future of hundreds of thousands of troops and millions of people is tied to one, how can there be any room for hesitation? What's more, Guo Ning still likes to fight on the battlefield and fight with others!
Many people whispered in their hearts, but no one dared to tell Guo Ning. Until now, the last burden of the soldiers has been lifted.
"What a happy event! What a happy event!"
In the second hall of the Du Marshal's Mansion, several large tables were filled with people, and the tables were filled with fine wine and delicacies that were rarely seen in the Du Marshal's Mansion and were carefully prepared.
Yila Chucai, Wang Shixian, Qiu Huiluo, Xu Jin and others sat around the largest table, eating, drinking and talking happily.
"Those of us, whether we have wealth, life or wealth, all rely on the marshal. Although the marshal is young, it is always a good thing to have an heir to such a foundation. Regardless of whether Mrs. Lu is pregnant with a boy or a girl this time, there is a beginning, and then there will be a start. It’s not difficult to scatter branches and leaves!”
At this time, Chu Cai was moved to take charge of Zhongdu, and he single-handedly established the Marshal's Palace and the Privy Council of Zhongdu. He adhered to the method of splitting and silencing the original yamen of the imperial court, and generally selected and retained the officials. Under his operation, Guo Ning's original identity as a reckless rebel was gradually washed away, and the entire Ding Haijun Group became more and more like a serious military regime with plans to establish a business.
During this process, of course, some people would point out to Chucai through some channels that Marshal Guo’s military might was indeed great, but to achieve great things, he must have both strength and softness. If Marshal Guo could marry a certain family in Zhongdu, many doubts would disappear. , the binding between the corresponding political forces and Guo Ning will also be stable.
Yizai Chucai once raised this matter with Guo Ning Wanzhuan, but Guo Ning pretended to be deaf and mute and had no response at all. It wasn't until Guo Ning started to repair the backyard of the Marshal's Mansion a month ago, arranging rockeries, running water, lawns and green trees, and moving Chu materials that he knew Guo Ning's intentions.
This is right, very right! This order cannot be messed up!
Yi La Chucai raised his glass happily, drank it all in one gulp, then stroked his beard and showed the bottom of the glass to others.
After everyone had another round of drinks, Qiu Huiluo said: "In the next few months, the marshal will raise horses and soldiers in Zhongdu, take care of his family, and will not move lightly. However, since we have settled in Zhongdu, the threat of the Mongols in the north cannot be ignored. Pay attention. I have previously proposed to the marshal to mobilize a certain number of troops, imitating Qunmu's approach in Liaodong, from Xuande to the north and advance to the three prefectures of Chang, Huan and Fu in Shannan."
After saying that, Qiu Huiluo looked at Yizai Chucai. Yi La Chucai nodded and said: "Li Langzhong will take charge of business matters. For other matters, if the Privy Council's assistance is needed, it is of course his duty to do so."
Several people toasted to Qiu Huiluo: "It is also a happy event to take on a heavy responsibility! Drink and drink!"
Taking advantage of Mongolia's new defeat and its prestige, it was inevitable to go north to manage the Monan Mountains.
Not to mention restoring the boundary trench defense line of Dajin, at least push the Mongols away from Zhongdu and rebuild the defense lines of Chang, Huan and Fuzhou. Only then will Zhongdu Road not easily become a battlefield again, and the Du Marshal's Mansion can Governing the place with peace of mind, constantly enriching itself over time, and transforming it into the strength of the army.
This is the major policy of the Du Marshal's Mansion, and it is also the beginning of Qiu Huiluo's move towards his new responsibilities.
However, Qiu Huiluo didn't study much, so when he opened his mouth to talk about Dingding, he seemed to directly regard Guo Ning as the founding emperor, which was a bit overstepping his bounds. But no one cared about the number of people present. They all felt that since Guo Ning would have an heir, many things were self-evident.
Just when a new dynasty is about to be established, there will be vitality to expand the territory. Otherwise, will we really continue to be officials of the Kingdom of Jin? What a joke.
At that moment, several people discussed the situation in northern Xinjiang. Qiu Huiluo became angry and went directly to another table to grab Zhang Shengzhi and ask him to ensure the supply of weapons and ammunition. Yi La Chucai laughed loudly and agreed on behalf of Zhang Shengzhi.
After talking about the north, someone mentioned the south again.
Guo Ning had discussed it repeatedly with his subordinates before, and the Marshal's Office did not need to pay attention to the Jin Kingdom's propaganda envoys scattered in various places, including Wanyan Shouxu who stayed in Nanjing. The territory has expanded to the present point, and it is time to accumulate food and build high walls. Only by accumulating strength can we defeat the enemy. There is no need to rush to see the outcome on the battlefield.
What's more, Guo Ning is a Han, and the vast majority of the people in the Kingdom of Jin are also Han. As long as Guo Ning shows the ability to open the Jiding Cauldron besides using force, wouldn't so many Han'er choose him? Unless they lose their minds and go crazy, they have to be buried with the Jurchens!
Therefore, things in the south are not on land, but on the sea. The continuous management of maritime trade routes is also a major policy of the Marshal's Office.
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After all, this time the Song Kingdom suddenly turned its back and immediately caused great trouble to the navy. The current matter can be solved by blending Goryeo, but what about the future? If the Song Dynasty becomes ruthless and bans Goryeo, wouldn't the soldiers want to drink from the northwest wind? Could it be that after the founding of the new dynasty, every once in a while, they would imitate the style of the founding of the Jin Dynasty and go to the Song Dynasty to plunder?
In terms of force, this is not impossible.
But Guo Ning immediately sternly reprimanded such wild thoughts.
Guo Ning's rapid rise in power was indeed due to his unparalleled force. But where does tyrannical force come from? Is the mission of soldiers to plunder? Could it be that the reason why countless soldiers and civilians gathered under the banner of Ding Haijun was for a bandit regime?
Speaking of bandits, the Khitans are like this, the Jurchens are like this, and the Mongols are like this. Ding Haijun's warriors are all fierce, and there will inevitably be times when they are eager to try.
But the Han'er are different from the Khitan, Jurchen, Mongolia, and even the countless alien races that are rising and dying on the northern plateau. Han'er deserves a better future, and Han'er can create a better future. For thousands of years, the power contained in the Han nation is not only to destroy and destroy, but also to build and create.
This point cannot be ignored as the status of the generals increases; Guo Ning will not stop exploring for a better future, and the generals must follow him.
When this truth was explained clearly, all the generals were immediately in awe.
But the generals and commanders have never been very interested in maritime operations.
After all, the main enemy is Mongolia, and the Song Dynasty of the Southern Dynasty, the Goryeo Dynasty of the Eastern Sea, and others, judging from the news coming back these days, their national affairs are just like a joke. To gain benefits from them, I am afraid that the skills are not limited to the battlefield. Even if they have to fight, the sea is vast and the fleets are like a drop in the waves. The doorway here is completely different from the movement of armies on land.
Perhaps, in the end, this matter will have to be led by Li Yun?
But there is another obstacle here. After all, the expansion and warfare of the Marshal's Mansion on land were all under Guo Ning's control. But the sea route is thousands of miles away, and often when huge power is invested, the military government can only wait for the results. Many things have not gone through for a long time, and neither the results nor the people who come back to report them can be seen.
Then, the person responsible for this area needs to be particularly cautious. It's okay for Li Yun to travel around Liaodong. If he goes to the Southern Dynasties to do business, it will take him a year and a half. Who will be in charge of the left and right departments? That is also a position that must be done by him!
There was a moment of silence at the wine table, and suddenly someone hurriedly announced that Xu Ding had brought several servants, gifts, and a light carriage to congratulate him.
This is the right prime minister of the Kingdom of Jin, and he cannot be treated lightly. Everyone in the hall stood up, moved Chu Cai and asked people to rush to inform Guo Ning.
Guo Ning was sitting with Lu Han under the corridor in the inner courtyard, pointing out the wonders of the small garden in front of her.
"Money should not be spent carelessly, so... ahem, it's a little too small. But it's very interesting! You see, walk up from here, turn a corner after reaching the pavilion, and you will see the other end of our corridor. There is a slope in the corridor, and it turns down! Isn't it very interesting? This is my idea! When our child gets older, we will take him to hide and seek in this rockery! "
Guo Liulang, who was gesticulating in front of him, looked much more mature and dignified than the military boy in Wuyue Camp in Changzhou back then. But when he got along with Lu Han, his true temperament was still there.
Lu Han looked at it with a smile and liked it a little. She felt a rare sense of peace and comfort, just like the many soldiers and soldiers who came to Zhongdu to meet their relatives in the military camp outside Zhongdu.
(End of this volume)
