Zhao Hong raised his head and observed everyone carefully. These people are all in their forties or fifties, ranging in height, short, fat, and thin. Most of them are dark and strong, but there are also fair-skinned and fat ones.
"Who are you......"
"Your Majesty, General Zheng Xincheng, Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Army, is here to see Your Majesty!"
Zheng Xincheng, the commander of the Chinese army with sweat streaming down his face and his chest puffed out, quickly replied.
Zhao Hong looked at the memorial in front of him carefully. He raised his head after a moment and frowned at the round, fair and fat man in front of him.
"Zheng Xincheng, you are so chubby that you are out of breath even if you take two steps. Can you still go to the battlefield?"
Fortunately, Fan Zhong's careful annotation allowed him to have a general understanding of the generals in Sichuan.
There are many drawbacks to civilian military command, and the same goes for military generals. It seems that the generals who command the troops cannot be limited to one-sided "civilian and military" distinctions.
"Your Majesty, I have no problem going to the battlefield!"
Zheng Xincheng had an apologetic smile on his face, felt guilty in his heart, and did not forget to secretly wipe away the sweat.
"Go, bring the horse over, and you can demonstrate horseback archery to me first!"
Zhao Hong whispered, and the sergeant at the door ran out with the order. Zheng Xincheng forced a smile on his face and complained secretly in his heart.
If he says now that he is not good at riding, wouldn't it be a crime of deceiving the emperor?
"You, Li Ronghua, the former military commander. As fair and tender as you are, have you ever been on the battlefield? Can you ride and shoot?"
Zhao Hong ignored Zheng Xincheng, the pale-faced commander of the Chinese army, and looked at the next commander, Li Ronghua, who was fair and tender. He didn't even have a sword on his waist, and he was still dressed as a civilian in a wide robe and long sleeves.
He is about to go into battle to kill the enemy, he has no armor, he is dressed as a scribe, he has nothing on his body, and he has a graceful demeanor. Is he really a famous general who is strategizing?
"Your Majesty, I am a civil servant. I can ride a horse, but I can't shoot an arrow. I have never been on the battlefield."
Li Ronghua is a bachelor, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Cui Qing, call the deputy commanders and deputy commanders of the central army and the front army over here!"
Zhao Hong no longer hesitated and immediately ordered.
The war horse was brought in. Zheng Xincheng, the commander of the Chinese army, climbed up with difficulty. After running a hundred steps, he fell off the horse. Covered in dust, he lay on the ground groaning. The sergeants stepped forward and helped Zheng Xincheng up.
Zhao Hong glanced at Cui Yu. The latter's face turned red and he was very embarrassed.
Failing the assessment in front of the emperor is humiliating.
"Take him down to heal. Don't come back again!"
Cui Yu couldn't help but waved his hands in disgust, and the sergeant quickly helped the disgraced Zheng Xincheng away.
"See Your Majesty!"
Several generals came in and saluted Zhao Hong together.
"Your Majesty, this is Zhong Yi, the deputy commander of the Chinese Army, and Huang Daxi, the commander."
Cui Yu quickly introduced him from the side.
The deputy commander of the Chinese army, Zhong Yi, and the commander, Huang Daxi, were confused and did not know what the emperor was going to do.
"Huang Daxi, tell me about your resume."
Zhao Hong looked at the two of them and stopped on the dark and sturdy Huang Daxi.
After coming to Sichuan, Commander-in-Chief Fan Zhong and Director of the Anti-Corruption Department Zhang Jin had already informed him of the situation of the generals in the army, and he also roughly knew the situation of the generals.
"Your Majesty, the last general is forty-two years old this year. He joined the army in the third year of Jiading. From an ordinary sergeant to the commander of Chengdu Fulu, he participated in the battles of the Song and Jin Dynasties, the battle to kill the rebel Zhang Fu, the Lianxia attack on the Jin Dynasty, and dozens of large and small battles. Can not remember."
Huang Daxi said everything.
"Huang Daxi, now you are appointed as the commander of the central army of our army. Together with the deputy commander Zhong Yi, you will control the central army. Do you have anything to say?"
Zhao Hong made a decision immediately.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
"The general will obey the order!"
Huang Daxi's face turned red, and together with Zhong Yi, who was restless, he bowed to Zhao Hongsu.
This incompetent boss was finally taken down by the emperor.
"Former deputy army commander Wen Zhongxiao and commander Li Bo have met Your Majesty!"
The two leading generals of the former army, who were equally dark and tough, knelt down on one knee and saluted.
"Wen Zhongxiao, the former deputy commander of the army, and Li Bo, I appoint you two as the former military commander and the former deputy commander of the army respectively. You can discuss matters in the camp. Li Ronghua, you are a civilian official, so you should be the food and finance officer in the army! "
Wen Zhongxiao, Li Bo, and Li Ronghua all saluted.
Unlike Wen Zhongxiao and Li Bo who were ecstatic, although Li Ronghua was a little disappointed, he was also relieved.
If he, a scholar, was asked to hold a military position, he was really worried that he would not be qualified.
Especially when he was going to the frontier to deal with the invincible Mongolian army, he had no confidence at all.
It's good now that this hot potato is finally out of the way.
When the generals were in place, Cui Yu wanted to explain something, but Zhao Hong shook his head gently.
He still trusted this old minister.
Before the world is in chaos, Shu will be in chaos first. The world is already at peace, but Shu is not at peace.
Sichuan is located in the southwest corner, which is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It has a unique strategic location and has always been a battleground for military strategists. The Sichuan Basin is a land of abundance, the granary of the world, and is rich in products. But this is not fundamental. Not to mention Sichuan's outstanding people, its folk customs are sturdy, its people endure hardships and stand hard work, and the best soldiers in the world are everywhere.
The most important thing is that the Sichuan officers and soldiers are brave and good at fighting, and the warriors from all over the world are out of Shu!
Zhao Hong waved his hand, and the sergeants carried out the sand table at Shukou. The rivers, mountains, and dangerous fortresses above were clearly visible.
The eyes of all the generals lit up, and they were all secretly surprised. The emperor was aggressive militarily, but he did everything meticulously and his preparations were extremely thorough.
"Everyone, the Tatar army has already used troops against our Song Dynasty. I still say the same thing, anyone who attacks our Song Dynasty will be killed no matter how strong he is. If they don't attack me, I will not attack them; if they attack me, I will attack them!"
Zhao Hong pointed to the sand table, extending to the north.
"The Tatar army is attacking the city and territory in Lintao Prefecture and Fengxiang Prefecture. It is the right time for our army to enter at this time. Follow the West Han River to the northwest, follow the Tao River all the way north, directly to Lintao Prefecture, and to the north is Lanzhou and the Yellow River. After passing it, The Yellow River is within the territory of Xixia."
The generals looked at the sand table and Zhao Hong in surprise, their hearts beating wildly.
It seems that the emperor wants to occupy the land in Longxi?
"Your Majesty, what you mean is that our army will go directly north and occupy the south of the Yellow River?"
Huang Daxi, the new commander of the Chinese Army, widened his eyes.
"Your Majesty, I fought with the Xia army against Jin in Lintao Prefecture. I am familiar with the terrain of Lintao Prefecture and Lanzhou. I am willing to be the vanguard!"
Lu Peng, the commander of the right army, turned red and immediately stood up to ask for orders.
Tens of thousands of soldiers and horses are caught by surprise, which is a good time to make achievements.
"Your Majesty, I have also fought against Jin and am familiar with the terrain of Lintao Prefecture. I am willing to be the vanguard!"
Su Haoxin, who was in charge of the Wei army, stepped forward with a black face to ask for orders.
He has five thousand cavalry, basically all the elite cavalry in Shu.
"Okay! The right army will be changed to the front army, the front army will be changed to the right army, and the back Wei army will act according to the opportunity. The three thousand cavalry under Xu Sheng's command are all under the control of Su Haoxin and cannot be restricted!"
Zhao Hong looked at everyone and raised his voice.
"Everyone, this war is a national war. I am personally fighting for the tranquility of the Song Dynasty and for the future of the Song Dynasty. Soldiers protect their homes and countries, and men make contributions today. Pass the order and send troops tomorrow to go straight to Lizhou. frontier fortress!"
Zhao Hong's military order was passed and the generals retreated. Not long after, a roar like a tidal wave sounded outside.
"Long live Long live Long live!"
When the voices of the soldiers came, Cui Yu and Fan Zhong were all stunned. Several people followed Zhao Hong to the door of the barracks, and saw countless soldiers on the training field with excited expressions. They raised their swords and guns and shouted "Long live", their voices shaking the sky.
Zhao Hong didn't feel excited, so he walked out, waved frequently, and unknowingly reached the high platform.
"Soldiers, thank you for your hard work!"
Zhao Hong stood on the high platform and shouted loudly to the crowd of soldiers below.
"Long live Long live Long live!"
What answered Zhao Hong was still the thunderous shouts of the Song army soldiers.
The emperor implemented the New Deal in Sichuan and organized and trained the new army, which was thundering. Today, the imperial commander personally marched, and the six armies were all excited.
Zhao Hong pulled out the "Song King Sword" from his waist and shouted loudly.
"Brave men of Shu, kill the prisoners!"
"Kill the prisoners! Kill the prisoners! Kill the prisoners!"
All the soldiers shouted in unison, and the momentum was terrifying under the excitement of the crowd.
"Soldiers, do you know why we are fighting?"
Zhao Hong faced the dense crowd of soldiers below and tried to speak concisely and concisely so that the troops could hear clearly.
"The soldiers killed the enemy for the country and shed their blood. They are good men of the Song Dynasty. I will not let you bleed and shed tears. The miserable life of the soldiers of the Song Dynasty will never happen again! The good life of the soldiers of the Song Dynasty will never happen again. , is already here!”
Zhao Hong spoke emotionally to the soldiers who were listening with bated breath.
"A nation without heroes is unfortunate! A nation that has heroes but doesn't know how to respect and cherish them is hopeless! This hero is you, all the soldiers who shed their blood and sacrificed their lives for the country! I want to protect all of your families. Everyone can live a good life, have enough food and clothing, children can go to school, parents can enjoy their old age, and soldiers are respected. This is the conscience of our Song Dynasty and the hope of the country!"
"Long live Long live Long live!"
The soldiers raised their swords and guns, and the thunderous shouts rang out again, lasting for a long time.
"Your Majesty has such a sharp tongue!"
Seeing Zhao Hong on the stage, his mouth full of flowers, admired by the six armies, Cui Yu shook his head and said with emotion.
"Today's soldiers have no pay, no tattoos, and high pensions. No one dares to look down upon them when they go out. They also have firearms and look brand new. It's not easy!"
Fan Zhong also felt this.
The trained Song troops were well-trained and had a sense of honor, disgrace and honor, and their morale was very different from before. Coupled with the fact that the officers take the lead, it is worth looking forward to.
"Xiangong Cui, battle report from the front!"
The sergeant came up and reported in a low voice.
Cui Yu opened the battle report and looked at it with Fan Zhong, both of whom had solemn expressions.
"Tens of thousands of Tatar troops are attacking Mianzhou! Your Majesty foresees the unknown, you are truly a man of God!"
"Your Majesty is prepared for a rainy day and has a sharp eye, which you and I cannot match!"
Cui Yu and Fan Zhong sighed one after another.
Looking towards the high platform again, Zhao Hong had already returned to his position, and high-pitched military orders sounded from the audience.
"Pikemen, grenadiers, cavalry, artillery, and crossbowmen, the drill begins!"
The army began to drill, and it turned out to be orderly and skillful, showing the demeanor of a strong army.
Zhao Hong looked carefully and nodded unconsciously.
The head-on collision between the Mongolian cavalry and the King of the Song Dynasty when Master Wang first completed his training would probably mark a mark in history.
