Since Zhao Hong ascended the throne, the original four major Rongsi in Shukou, which existed in name only, have been transformed back into two major Rongsi, Lizhou West Road Rongsi and Lizhou East Road Rongsi.
Lizhou West Road Rongsi: The Rongsi is stationed in Mianzhou, guarding Xianren Pass, Tongqing Mansion, Tianshui Army, Qifangguan, Jiezhou, Xihe Prefecture, etc. It is also called Mianzhou Rongsi and belongs to the capital of Lizhou West Road. Control Cao Youwen and control.
Lizhou East Road Rongsi: The Rongsi is stationed in Xingyuan Prefecture, which is Hanzhong. Its jurisdiction includes Lizhou, Langzhou, Jinzhou, Yangzhou, Bazhou, Da'an Army, etc., which is equivalent to the entire Hanzhong Plain, and all belongs to Lizhou. Zhoudong Road is under the control of Yu Jie.
Since Lizhou's east and west roads border Rongsi and Jinjing Shaanxi, it is already a border. In particular, Lizhou West Road intersects with Jinjing, and connects the valleys and plains in the middle, going north and south, all in one thought.
Hearing Zhao Hong's ambitious words, he was astonished and several ministers bowed together to salute.
"I am willing to share your worries for Your Majesty!"
The young man is indeed very ambitious. As soon as he took office, he was already thinking about restoring his homeland.
"Ten...thousands of soldiers!"
Yu Jie's eyes were as big as eggs.
The frontier fortress is recruiting and training new troops, hoping to reach the scale of 50,000 to 60,000 in Lizhou and Lizhou. As soon as the emperor came, the number was doubled.
However, if the frontier fortress really has 100,000 soldiers, it can not only defend itself, but also be able to use troops externally.
"Your Majesty, I am old and frail, and I still have to implement the New Deal. With so many things to do, I am afraid it will be difficult for me to handle it alone!"
Cui Yu shook his head and smiled bitterly, crying out in pain.
There was no need for him to bother with military training when there were disciples like these from the Jinling Military Academy.
Moreover, after observing the drills of these "new recruits" in the military camp, he felt ashamed. In this case, why bother coveting merit and making things difficult for the emperor and yourself?
"Your Majesty, I am willing to recruit and train troops in Sichuan to share your Majesty's worries!"
Fan Zhong was so excited that he volunteered.
"Fan Zhong, you have a heavy responsibility on your shoulders and you have other plans."
Zhao Hong raised his head, looked at the ministers, and said loudly:
"My lords, all the troops and horses in Lizhou and Lizhou are under the control of the two Rongsi, and the control and deployment power is also under the jurisdiction of Cao Youwen and Yu Jie. Cui Qing is in charge of the 4th Chuanxia Road outside Shukou, and all the lords will assist you. . In terms of the supply of food and grass, you still need to worry a lot."
Zhao Hong's words made Cui Yu feel a little relieved, and then he bowed solemnly and said:
"Your Majesty, I will definitely work hard and do my best!"
He was already old, and it was really too much for him to bear the military and political power of Sichuan, especially the frontier troops.
The emperor attaches great importance to the defense of the border fortress at Shukou, and there will definitely be constant wars in the future. The emperor clearly wants to appoint new people, so why is he in trouble?
In this way, it would be much easier for him to focus on promoting the New Deal and civil affairs.
"I am willing to assist Mr. Cui and share your Majesty's worries!"
All the ministers worshiped together again.
"Since the implementation of the New Deal on Jiangnan East Road, the officials have been in charge of the Qingming Dynasty, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and taxes have increased significantly. Nowadays, the New Deal is being implemented in the four roads across the country, especially in Sichuan and Liangzhe Road. It is urgent to implement the New Deal. Dear sirs, are there any obstacles to the implementation of the New Deal in Sichuan? ?”
The people of Sichuan have worked hard, abolished exorbitant taxes and implemented new policies such as the Economic Boundary Law, and the people of Sichuan can live a little easier.
"Your Majesty, it is difficult for me to support the implementation of the New Deal. I would like to ask Your Majesty to send important officials to Sichuan to preside over the implementation of the New Deal."
The ministers looked at each other, and Cui Yu subconsciously chose to refuse.
"Cui Qing, I didn't pull you out of your home just to let you down. Either offend the powerful officials and gentry of Sichuan or offend me. You can choose one for yourself."
Zhao Hong looked at Cui Yu and glanced at the ministers. Some of them were already pale and their bodies seemed to be trembling.
"Whether the New Deal can be implemented smoothly or not is related to the country and the country of the Song Dynasty. I am not afraid to tell you that within five years, I will let the officials of the Song Dynasty govern the Qingming Dynasty and the people will no longer suffer from the harsh government. Ten years later, I will regain the Northland, probably In fifteen to twenty years, the world will return to the Song Dynasty and restore the glory of the heyday of the Han and Tang Dynasties."
Zhao Hong looked at Cui Yu and the ministers, and his heart became warm.
"The Song Dynasty that I want is not just a corner of the south of the Yangtze River, bloodless. I want the deserts of the Western Regions and Tibet to be planted with the flag of the Song Dynasty. All the nations will come to court and submit to the barbarians. Those who attack me and strengthen the Song Dynasty, no matter how far away they are. They must be punished. This is the prosperous age of China."
Zhao Hong's words made Cui Yu secretly surprised, and he didn't know how to answer for a while.
He could tell that what Zhao Hong said came from the bottom of his heart, and he was moved, and even had the urge to agree immediately.
He also understood that if he didn't agree, Zhao Hong might not force it anymore. But he will send officials to implement the New Deal in a bold and drastic manner, and will remove all obstacles on the way forward at any cost.
At that time, it may be bloody and even trigger civil unrest, followed by even larger-scale bloodshed.
The emperor was fierce and would never compromise with anyone. His ambitions were clearly stated in his poems.
The monarch and his ministers were silent, and Zhao Hong stepped forward.
"Cui Qing, Yu Jie, Fan Zhong, let's walk for a while."
Zhao Hong, Cui and the others walked away, far away from the ministers.
The three monarchs and ministers moved forward, Zhao Hong remained calm, and Cui Yu secretly made plans in his heart.
Sichuan is implementing the New Deal. Now, can he say no?
The Sichuan scholar-officials on the sidelines may have regarded him as Zhao Hong's pawn.
Zhao Hong moved forward slowly and said slowly:
"Cui Qing, I will not let you be alone. I have transferred a large number of officials to Shu to help you implement the New Deal. You just need to sit in Sichuan and take charge of the overall situation. Fan Zhong will take the lead for you, and Cui Qing will save a lot of worry."
When Cui Yu arrived in Sichuan, he cast stones to ask for directions, but it seemed that he did not open up the situation in Sichuan. It seemed that he encountered a lot of pressure.
The energy of Sichuan scholar-bureaucrats is indeed extraordinary.
"Fan Qing, time waits for no one to implement the New Deal. Sichuan will have big moves soon, so you have to be very alert!"
Zhao Hong warned his beloved generals in a gentle voice.
Fan Zhong's official reputation was clean and honest, which made Zhao Hong feel relieved.
"I obey the decree!"
Fan Zhong accepted the order and was secretly surprised.
Did the emperor mean to ask him to help Cui Yu implement the New Deal?
"Cui Qing doesn't need to worry. Sichuan scholar-bureaucrats are monolithic. This situation will disappear soon."
Zhao Hong smiled slightly, Cui Yu felt wary, and couldn't help but look at the group of Sichuan officials on the sidelines.
Sichuan is the same as Jiangnan East Road. If the new law is to be implemented, all obstacles and monsters must be cleared. Fan Zhong came to Sichuan and conducted overt and covert investigations, and he must have gained a lot.
The emperor's words were definitely not spoken out of thin air. It seems that many Sichuan officials on the sidelines will suffer.
As for Sichuan, I'm afraid there will also be an official storm.
"Cui Qing, the officials who followed me to Sichuan this time are all staying in Chengdu waiting for appointment. They are all experienced soldiers and generals. Cui Qing can be entrusted with important tasks when he returns to Chengdu."
Sure enough, Zhao Hong was calm and composed, and he had indeed made arrangements in advance.
"Cui Qing, please go down with the ministers to rest first. I will summon you later."
Zhao Hong said warmly, Cui Yu left with deep thoughts, and Yu Jie and Fan Zhong followed.
"Your Majesty, I heard that you met with Xixia envoys at the Jinling Military Lecture Hall, and now you are coming to the border. I dare to ask, is your Majesty going to send troops to rescue Xia?"
Yu Jie couldn't help but asked softly.
When Jinling lectured on martial arts, Zhao Hong only said that he should make early plans to strengthen the defense of Shukou, but did not say that he would send troops to rescue Xia.
It seems that Zhao Hong has changed his mind again.
"Yu Jie, you are right. If you were asked to lead your troops to rescue Xixia, would you dare to go?"
Zhao Hong looked at Yu Jie with burning eyes.
A strong general who dares to fight against the Mongolian army will certainly not be able to defeat him in defending the city.
"Your Majesty, everyone says that the Tatar cavalry dominates the world and is indestructible. I am willing to lead my troops and fight them well to increase the prestige of our Song Dynasty!"
Sure enough, Yu Jie's face turned red and she clasped her fists to beg for help.
"Yu Jie, it's dangerous to go here and you may never come back. Do you dare to go?"
To reinforce Xixia, this is to fight in a foreign country, and anything can happen. He had to prepare for the worst, that is, to reinforce the soldiers and perish together with Xixia.
Of course, this is the worst case scenario. According to his understanding of history, this should not be possible.
Xixia can support itself until the hot summer. It wouldn't be worse if he sent 10,000 elite soldiers carrying firearms.
"Your Majesty, as a soldier of the Song Dynasty, I only know how to serve the country with loyalty and sacrifice my life to be benevolent. I am not afraid of what will never come back. If the army is defeated, I will commit suicide with my "soldier soul". I will never embarrass the Song Dynasty, and I will never let Your Majesty be deceived. shame!"
Yu Jie's words made Zhao Hong nodded slightly.
Famous generals who have proven themselves in history will never let others down.
"Yu Jie, after thinking about it, tens of thousands is too hasty, and five thousand seems too few. You select soldiers in the Lizhou camp to prepare for overseas operations. The number of people is about 10,000, and firearms and veterans will be given priority. Arrive. All firearms produced by the Shili Prefecture Arms Manufacturing Branch are yours to use."
Zhao Hong looked at Yu Jie and smiled proudly.
"You don't have to worry. If there is a military crisis, I will lead a large army to rescue you. Soldiers are bleeding and dying for the country outside, so how can I be a coward and a coward?"
Compared with Lizhou West Road, which borders Jinjing and faces the war, Lizhou East Road has to be further back and away from the border because of the Qinling Fortress. It seems harmless and a good choice to let Yu Jie lead the troops to Xixia.
"I will obey His Majesty's teachings, and I will do my best to share His Majesty's worries!"
Yu Jie cupped her fists, knelt down on one knee, and bowed respectfully.
There is no doubt that the emperor will definitely receive the soldiers who reinforce Xixia when the time comes. Following an emperor like this is worth dying for.
Fan Zhong was secretly frightened. With a fearless and arrogant general and a bold emperor, he was afraid that the war in the future would be tumultuous and exciting.
"Fan Zhong, Cui Yu is mature and prudent, and you are smart and capable. It seems that the implementation of the New Deal on Sichuan Road has to fall on you and Cui Yu. Both are indispensable."
The model of Jiangnan East Road, with the mature Wang Gang at the center and the young and energetic Hu Mengyu leading the charge, seems to be replicable to Sichuan Road.
He will also ruthlessly kick away and remove Sichuan's stumbling blocks.
