(Today is still a chapter, brothers, there are some trivial things to deal with at home)
Here in Donglai County, Lai Huer and Yuan Hongsi, who were in charge of shipbuilding, were almost driving people to death.
Because the shipbuilding progress could not keep up, the emperor wanted 300 large-scale ships, but at present, less than 200 ships have been built, and the rest are still under construction.
Therefore, Lai Huer could only force the migrant workers to work day and night, and he also lived in a barracks not far from the dock and supervised it personally.
Historically, in order to build these 300 ships, 200,000 civilians were used, and nearly half of them died. However, this time, the situation was slightly better because Lai had some scruples.
Everyone knows that what the prince hates the most is the abuse of people's power. Once oppression and persecution result in too high a death toll, the prince will have a hard time. Moreover, after learning from the Hebei Civil War, Lai Huer will not dare to act recklessly.
The completed warships have been put into the water for drills so that the soldiers can adapt to naval warfare. After all, it is the Jianghuai navy who came to protect the children. In the past, they were surfing the waves on the Yangtze River, which are two different things from the waves on the sea.
However, many of the soldiers under his command were sea fishermen and knew a lot about the characteristics of the sea. Lai Huer selected some capable people from among them and promoted them to military academy lieutenants, responsible for assisting the generals in training. Soldiers.
School lieutenant and military school lieutenant are two different things. The former is a formal establishment, while the latter is a temporary worker.
Eighty thousand Jianghuai naval forces came to protect the children and manage 60,000, and the remaining 20,000 were returned to Zhou Fashang. Originally, the two were the general manager and deputy general manager, but later on, according to the emperor's decree, they became the general manager of Pyongyang Road and the general manager of Canghai Road.
Such changes are of a different nature.
It was not appropriate for the deputy general manager to report to the emperor, so he had to discuss it with the general manager. However, after Zhou Fashang took charge of his own affairs, he had a lot of decision-making power on his own, which gave Lai Hu'er a headache.
Because these two people have always been at odds with each other, he was afraid that he would not be able to control each other.
Regarding the conflict between the two, there is nothing wrong with Lai Huer. After all, Zhou Fashang has offended many people. In his early years, he served as a general in Zuowuwei under Liu Chang. After Liu Chang died, Pei Ju took over, and Zhou Fashang became the general. Pei Ju was offended and kicked to Yongzhou (Lingling County), which was under the jurisdiction of Jingzhou, as the general manager, so that he could get close to Yang Ming.
Because Zhou Fashang is regarded as Shi Wansui's man, Yang Ming has been supporting him, and he is considered a princeling at the moment.
In the barracks, Zhou Fashang came uninvited and did not come to protect his children. He sat down on his own and then said:
"Our army has detected the activities of the Beishe Marine Division in the distant sea. Should we drive them away to prevent the enemy from observing our military formation drills?"
In the barracks, almost all of them were people who came to protect his son, more than thirty of them, either brothers and sons, or generals who had followed him for half his life, plus a few staff.
Except for protecting the child, everyone in the hall turned a blind eye to Zhou Fashang and did whatever they were supposed to do.
Lai Huer put down the wooden stick in his hand, frowned and said: "My navy is not yet skilled, so it is not suitable to go to sea. I can only send some warships to patrol and guard, no need to drive them away."
Zhou Fashang pondered for a moment, nodded, and said: "In the future, our army's first battle will be in the Liaodong Sea. If we can deploy in advance and eliminate the Beishe Navy in one fell swoop, the pressure will be much less when we enter Xu River (outside Pyongyang)."
Cousin Lai Chengmin chuckled and said:
"The Beishe Navy only has more than 60 ships. As soon as our army arrives, it will inevitably flee and rush to Pyongyang to join the Xishui Navy to be able to fight. Manager Zhou's suggestion is good, but it will not work. He’s not stupid. Sixty ships will fight against my three hundred ships. What kind of general dares to issue such a military order?”
"You don't seem to understand what I'm saying," Zhou Fashang said coldly: "I just said it was planned in advance. You know that the other party will run away, why do you think of a way to prevent him from running away?"
"The vast sea stretches as far as the eye can see. Our ship is too large and our speed may not be superior. It is better to engage in a decisive battle than to chase the enemy," comfort envoy You Yuan said: "What's more, our mission is to rendezvous with General Manager Yuwen's army outside Pyongyang. It’s not appropriate to waste time in the humble sea.”
Zhou Fashang shook his head helplessly, feeling that talking to these two people was playing the piano to a cow. On the contrary, Lai Huer understood what he meant and nodded:
"We can give it a try. In the first battle in the future, we can confuse the enemy and lure them into my trap. If successful, we will annihilate them in one fell swoop. Otherwise, we need to rush to Xishui immediately."
Zhou Fashang nodded: "That's what I mean. The time to join forces with the main land forces must not be delayed."
"Mr. Zhou's statement was wrong. Why didn't I understand what you meant just now?" You Yuan said in a strange tone.
Zhou Fashang snorted coldly: "Youshijun doesn't know how to use troops, so naturally he won't understand."
Look, can this temper not offend others? Who is You Yuan? The Yushitai, who manages books and serves as the Yushi, has always been a member of a family of officials. He was born in the You clan in Guangping, which is the area around Wu'an County and Xiangguo County in Hebei Province.
This man is a confidant of the emperor, and his job is to complain. How dare you offend him?
You Yuan was also angry: "As the commander-in-chief of the naval force, you are contemptuous of your colleagues and disrespectful of your superiors. I am the first to say something ugly. If you dare to do anything wrong, I will ask your Majesty to handle you according to military law."
Zhou Fashang's mouth twitched and he did not dare to speak.
In fact, You Yuan is not the kind of unreasonable person. He is actually qualified as a comfort messenger. After decades of officialdom, his skills as an official have become extremely proficient. He just wants to scare Zhou Fashang, and he does not really care about it. After all, The other party's bad temper is exactly the same as Shi Wansui's. Such a person is disliked by others, but respected by others.
Lai Hu'er tried to smooth things over and said, "Okay, okay, military tent discussions are all about expressing your own opinions. Demai (Zhou Fashang's courtesy name) has this temperament, so you guys can't argue with each other."
You Yuan nodded: "I won't argue with him."
Others' comfort envoys are arrogant, but the comfort envoys under Lai Hu'er are very honest. The reason is that they only watch people do things. Lai Hu'er is Rong Guo Gong, the absolute direct descendant of the emperor. He is only mentally ill. Don't deal with others.
When he came to Hu'er's side, he had received a message from the prince early from his eldest grandson Laiyu. The prince was hinting to him not to get into trouble with Zhou Fashang and that the two of them should cooperate well.
Of course, Zhou Fashang also received the prince's warning. From that time on, Lai Huer felt that Zhou Fashang's attitude towards him had greatly improved. Unlike before, his nose was not a nose and his face was not his face.
A top-ranking minister like Lai Hu'er has long been proficient in self-cultivation, so naturally he will not argue with Zhou Fashang.
"You might as well make a summary now, how to lure the enemy. If you can annihilate the Beishu Navy Master in one fell swoop as Demai said, the future battle at Xishui will be easy."
In the barracks, dozens of people began to gather together to discuss.
The Beishe Navy has not left yet. In fact, it is investigating the movement of the Sui Navy, and the Goguryeo side already knows the march sequence of the guards.
After all, Comrade Yang Guang had already announced it to the outside world.
The road the navy took was called the Canghai Road, and there were 80,000 sailors. From the number of people, Goguryeo could roughly judge how many ships there were in the Sui Dynasty.
The military officer who came to protect the children was the military commander of Pyongyang Road. He knew from this that he was going to attack Pyongyang.
Regarding Comrade Yang Guang's obvious tricks, Lai Huer was helpless, but he was used to it.
The Beishe navy will basically retreat to the Zhushui River. So how to encircle and kill them, they need to set up an ambush on the sea route where the opponent retreats to the Zhushui River.
When marching by sea, it is basically not too far from the coastline to prevent unexpected events. Therefore, Laihu'er believes that a hundred ships should be sent directly to the base of the Beishu Navy, and then an ambush should be set up along the coastal sea road to wait for the enemy to flee towards the Xishui River. If you can hit him, hit him. If you can't hit him, then hurry to Xishui.
The sea is vast, let alone 60 boats, you have 600. It is not easy to find them, because within a small area, the sea looks flat, but in a large area, the sea surface is curved.
This is why when a ship comes from a distance, you see the mast first and then the hull.
Because the earth is round, but Sui Dynasty did not know that, and thought it was seamounts formed by waves.
Under Hu'er's tent, there were many people who knew water warfare, and there were also many generals who were good at land marching.
During the first expedition to Goguryeo during the Kaihuang reign, the naval commander was Zhou Luohu. This man was very powerful. Unfortunately, he died. However, his sons all knew how to fight with water. Among them, the eldest son Zhou Zhongan, the second son Zhou Zhongyin, and the third son Zhou Zhongyan , Zhou Zhongmo, who was most favored by Yang Ming, was actually not very powerful.
Zhou Zhongan is currently in Li Jing's department, but Zhou Zhongyin and Zhou Zhongyan are both here to protect their children.
"The last general believes that it is better to give up the humble extravagance, go straight to the Xu River, and use the power of thunder to annihilate the main force of the navy in one fell swoop," Zhou Zhongyin said: "Although there is the risk of being attacked from a flank, my ship is strong, and the rear As long as our army deploys multiple tower ships, the enemy will not be able to break through our sea formation. We can buy opportunities for our main force, and when we succeed, we can turn around and chase the enemy."
What he meant was to attack Xu Shui directly. If the Beishu navy came from behind, block it first, and then deal with the Beishu navy after destroying the main force of Xu Shui.
Zhou Fashang smiled and said: "Actually, that's not right. The enemy wants to join forces, and we also want them to join forces so that they can be annihilated in one fell swoop. Our ship's tower is tall and our ship is big, so the ship's speed will suffer. If the enemy forces try to escape by then, we won't be able to pursue them." , if you continue to harass me afterwards, it will be extremely annoying."
"That's the truth," Lai Hu'er said with a smile, "So when we fight, we can only encircle, and we can't be attacked from both sides. It's not that we can't defeat them, but that we can't catch up."
Zhou Zhongyin asked in confusion: "Then why do we build so many tower ships and stern ships instead of more fighting ships and walking boats?"
Don't ask me about this. This is what His Majesty has decided. Lai Huer looked at Yuan Hongsi and said:
"Young Master Yuyang can answer him."
Why don't you answer and let me answer? Can I say that this is what His Majesty meant? In this way, wouldn't those generals who know about water warfare feel that His Majesty is giving random orders?
So he said perfunctorily: "In a decisive battle, big ships will naturally be used. That's the reason."
Your theory is untenable. Zhou Zhongyin wanted to ask again, but was kicked from the bottom by his younger brother. He swallowed the words he spoke with a confused look on his face.
The reason why Yang Guang ordered the construction of more large ships was because the large ships looked mighty and majestic and could withstand wind and waves at sea. Moreover, the battle of destroying Chen Yangtze River was indeed played by the Wuya large ship, so he felt that the bigger the ship, the better.
As a result, the Sui Navy had a major flaw: its lack of speed.
Of course, it's not that Yang Guang really doesn't understand, but the navy's established strategy is to enter Pyongyang to join forces with Yu Wenshu. The ship is too small to transport so many troops.
Rather than saying that the army that came to protect children was a navy, it would be better to say that the army was the main force and the navy was the supplement.
The main mission of the people who came to protect the children was to conquer Pyongyang, and the Zhushui Navy was just an appetizer.
In history, the Sui Dynasty attacked Goguryeo for the first time. Without waiting for reinforcements, Lai Huer directly attacked Pyongyang City after defeating the Jinshui Navy, and he did indeed enter the outer city.
However, this was a tactic to lure the enemy in. The reason why Lai Hu'er dared to enter was because he found out that the main force of Wang's army in Goguryeo was setting up a formation at Sashui north of Pyongyang and had an affair with Yu Wenshu, so he thought that the city of Pyongyang was empty. of.
After entering the outer city, the army under Lai Huer's command thought that all the Goguryeo soldiers had escaped, so they looted the outer city and were eaten bit by bit.
Of the 40,000 people who entered the city, only 6,000 people came out to protect the children. If Zhou Fashang hadn't been waiting in formation, he would have been eaten by the pursuers behind him.
It was Zhou Fashang who saved his life, which is why, the second and third time he fought against Goguryeo, he still came to protect his children and partnered with Zhou Fashang in the navy. The two brothers had a tacit understanding.
Over in Luoyang, Yang Guang was preparing his imperial edict to conquer Goguryeo. It was written by a group of talented and talented literati from the Neishi Province, and Yang Guang was correcting it on the side.
In an edict like this, every word needs to be carefully considered. You have to find a legitimate reason for the expedition to Goguryeo. You can't say that I don't like it, so I have to fight it.
Because the edict is not only for the people of the Sui Dynasty, but also for all surrounding countries to see. It must be upright and open, just like if I don't fight Goguryeo, I am guilty.
"Your Majesty, what do you think of this sentence?" Lu Chu presented the beginning of the poem written by Yu Shinan to the emperor.
Yang Guang took one look and threw it away:
"not good."
This was the eleventh time he had killed the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. They usually drafted the emperor’s edicts. They were the ones who understood the emperor’s wishes best and were the best at writing them. However, their performance today was nothing like Make Yang Guang satisfied.
Yu Shinan sighed and started writing again, intending to think about it again.
Pei Ju and Xue Daoheng, who were present, looked at each other and remained silent. These two people were now spirits. Yang Guang called them over to help with the discussion because these two people had done this before.
Especially Xue Daoheng, he was the main author of all Yang Jian's edicts, edicts, and proclamations. He was an expert among experts when he wrote this, so he was summoned by Yang Guangda all the way from the capital.
But today, he didn't speak much because he guessed that the emperor himself had an idea in mind.
Of course Pei Ju guessed it, so he smiled and said: "Your Majesty, why not write a rough article so that we can know the essence and start writing."
Yang Guang chuckled, came to the desk, took the pen handed to him by Lu Chu, pondered for a moment, and wrote the first sentence:
The great virtues of heaven and earth send heavy frosts in the autumn order, and the sages and sages are most benevolent, and they wear armor and soldiers in the punishment code. Therefore, we know that nature has the purpose of killing, justice lies in selflessness, and the emperor's use of war is not to achieve his own gain.
Either that, Yang Guang is really talented, and his knowledge is definitely ranked among the emperors of China.
This sentence means that heaven and earth are kind to the living people, and they will also send frost in autumn. Saints are benevolent, and they will also write down the preparation of weapons and wars in the law. Heaven, earth and saints have good fortune and punishment for people. , this is selfless, and the emperor has no choice but to resort to fighting.
Well, he is giving himself a head start, which means that I hit it, not because I want to hit it, but because I comply with destiny and must hit it. This is God's will.
After Xue Daoheng came over to read this sentence, he immediately guessed that the emperor already had a draft in his mind, because Yang Guang finished this sentence in one go, without a single mistake. Only a ghost would believe it if he hadn't thought about it carefully.
Because this is what Xue Daoheng does in his profession. What is drafting? It's just a draft. Changes often occur, so it's never done overnight.
"Heaven and earth are in mourning, and the emperor is also in mourning, okay! Your Majesty's sentence has the meaning of inheriting the destiny, and there is no need to change a word," Xue Daoheng sincerely praised.
When a person who had never flattered him said such a sentence, Yang Guang was immediately overjoyed and said with a smile:
"Xuanqing is a master in this field, can't he change a word?"
Xue Daoheng shook his head: "Every word is precious, and I can't change it."
Pei Ju and others also hurriedly flattered him. Yang Guang was so happy that he wrote another sentence:
In Banquan and Danpu, don't bandit Gong Xing, seize chaos and overthrow the faint, and move smoothly. What's more, Gan Ye swears to be the master, Xia Kai inherits the legacy of Dayu, Shang Jiao investigates the crime, and Zhou Fa becomes King Wen's ambition. I will be in prison forever, and I will bow to you.
The meaning of this sentence is that the Battle of Banquan (the battle between the emperor and Emperor Yan) and the Battle of Danpu (the battle between Yao's eldest son Danzhu and Shun) were both wars in compliance with God's will. Xia Qi inherited the The cause of Dayu was to question King Zhou on the outskirts of Shangdi. Ji Fa fulfilled his father's legacy. Drawing on the records of previous generations, this mission of conquering Goguryeo happened to fall on me. I couldn't help but go.
Yang Guang's sentence mostly refers to ancient wars, and justice defeats injustice. There is nothing to criticize.
"Your Majesty, you might as well finish it in one go. Then I will read it carefully and see if there is anything that needs to be changed." Pei Ju means, write it quickly. You already have the manuscript, so why bother? It's getting dark, and I still have to go home.
Yang Guang laughed: "Don't be impatient."
After that, pick up the pen and start writing.
After a while, the 1,068-word imperial edict to conquer Goguryeo was completed, and all the ministers came up to watch.
Yang Guang let out a long breath, put down his pen, and said with a smile:
"I hate the cunning thieves of Goguryeo with all my teeth, so I can implement this edict in one go."
Xue Daoheng's mouth twitched, you are really hypocritical. You have been thinking about this edict for at least a month.
But, it’s really well written, so I don’t have to choose.
One of the sentences says: But the clowns of Goryeo, who were in a daze and disrespectful, worshiped in the area between Bo and Jie, recommended to eat in the Liao and Huan years. Although Han and Wei were reinstated and slaughtered, the nests were temporarily collapsed, and the seeds were scattered and scattered, and the seeds were gathered again.
Xue Daoheng was immediately impressed.
Anyway, the whole edict has the same meaning. If I don’t attack Goguryeo, I would be sorry to heaven and earth, the saints, the benevolent kings of the past generations, the former emperors, the people, and myself.
Goguryeo must be fought.
This is why I never dare to ask for monthly votes or rewards, because the update is too much, haha, alas, there is no other way, once a man gets married, he is free.
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