"Then let's wait for the result!" Emperor Liu said calmly: "Since we are at war with Goryeo, if the safe navigation of the sea route cannot be guaranteed, then there will be no way to withdraw the troops at sea. The transfer of military supplies and equipment has capsized some ships, I can't let it happen The Han soldiers retreated at the risk of being attacked by the enemy!"
Speaking of this, I have to mention it again. If you soften your body, be gentler, and compromise a little, then this problem will not be so worth worrying about.
Of course, Liu Yang didn't dare to point this out anymore, and he wasn't that stupid. Moreover, things always have two sides. The decision on the Korean affairs has already been made, the troops have been sent out, and the results are about to come out. There is no need to mention it anymore. After all, it is irreversible.
"There are only more than twenty days until winter begins. According to your assumptions, there is not enough time! The retreat of 300,000 people is not an easy task! Can Guo Tingwei completely defeat the Goryeo navy and eliminate the threat at sea? ? Withdrawal of troops in winter, will the Bohai Sea freeze and when will it freeze? All aspects must be taken into consideration in the specific dispatch of withdrawal personnel!" Emperor Liu coughed twice more, picked up the silk scarf in Lady Zhe's hand and wiped his mouth. continued.
"Yes!" Liu Yang responded, hesitated for a moment, and said: "That's why we need to ask the emperor for advice. If you get the approval, many matters can be prepared and arranged in advance! At least the wounded and sick can be withdrawn first and replaced. Good rest and treatment! In addition, the soldiers and civilians of the Central Plains who are going on an expedition can also assemble in advance, both to prepare for unexpected events and to wait for orders to board the ship and return..."
Hearing this, Emperor Liu frowned suddenly, his tone became sharp, and asked: "How did you consider the troops staying in the northeast when you discussed them?"
Feeling the change in Emperor Liu's tone, Liu Yang also felt depressed, but he still remained calm and reported the considerations he had made before returning to Youzhou: "Compared to the Central Plains soldiers, the Yanshan border army and the local army are more capable To adapt to the climate in the Northeast, I plan to withdraw the remaining troops, mainly border troops and soldiers from Yanshan, supplemented by local soldiers and horses from Hebei. The soldiers and civilians sent to the Central Plains will be withdrawn!"
After Liu Yang explained this, Emperor Liu frowned even more and said seriously: "If this is the case, are you not afraid of complaints from the soldiers?"
"Both soldiers of the Northern Expedition fought bloody battles and went to war generously. The soldiers of the Central Plains are not accustomed to the Northeast climate and can go home to their hometowns. The soldiers of Yanshan are more susceptible to cold, so we must let them suffer in the bitter cold of the Northeast?
After a long battle, the soldiers are tired and want to return. This is not just a problem for the soldiers in the Central Plains! Your ideas are reasonable and have taken into account the actual situation. However, if this arrangement is made, what will the soldiers left behind think?
The Northeast is not a fancy world. If it were me, I would feel that the court is unfair and treats them differently! How can there be no complaints in the army? If something happens, how can we make them serve the country wholeheartedly and consolidate the results of the Liaodong war?
Don’t you understand that you don’t worry about scarcity but about inequality? "
At the end of the sentence, Emperor Liu's tone was so harsh that Liu Yang couldn't help but shudder. Silently gritting his teeth hard, Liu Yang took a deep breath and said: "I didn't think carefully! If your Majesty hadn't pointed it out, it would have definitely led to a big mistake. I was in the army, but I didn't take into account the soldiers' psychology. It's really Shouldn't..."
"Okay!" Seeing this, Emperor Liu waved his hand. His face was no longer solemn, and there was even a look of satisfaction between his eyebrows, giving people a feeling of relief.
"When it comes to loving soldiers, I may not be as good as you!" Emperor Liu said.
"I am just a fledgling on the battlefield, how can I compare with you!" Liu Yang was relieved again and complimented.
Looking at him, Emperor Liu smiled and thought to himself, my heart is much harder and crueler than yours!
"Not bad!" Emperor Liu resumed his fatherly behavior, and he did not hesitate to praise Liu Yang, saying: "This commander-in-chief's Northern Expedition has indeed made a lot of progress! He also dares to speak out!"
"I will meet your mother later. She has been thinking about you. In the evening, the whole family will have a family dinner together!" Emperor Liu ordered: "I agree to the withdrawal of troops! Tomorrow, we will return to Liaodong for camp. Specific matters, I’ll leave it to you to take charge, and coordinate with the generals, officials, and officials involved!”
"yes!"
"What about you? What did you gain from your patrol?" Emperor Liu looked at Liu Xu again.
Hearing this, Liu Xu immediately stood up, but Emperor Liu stretched out his hand to stop him: "Just sit down and talk, there's no need to be so restrained!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" He felt that Emperor Liu was in a good mood, and the atmosphere in the whole room became more relaxed, as if the weather had cleared after rain.
Liu Xu said: "This month, I have traveled all over Yanshan Road, from Xuanhua in the west to Yuguan in the east. I have inspected the administration of officials and the people's sentiments. It has to be said that this Northern Expedition has overexerted the Yanshan Road officials, and the officials and the people have become somewhat unbearable. burden.
The situation in the remaining Daozhou may be better, but the military, national, and people's strength has indeed been depleted too much. Therefore, the prince suggested that the army be withdrawn and rest with the officials, soldiers and people, and I also supported it!
I just don’t know, except for Liaodong, whether the other armies have also withdrawn their troops? "
Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu also became interested and asked, "Are Lieutenant General Wang Yanchao's army exhausted and want to return home?"
There was a little playfulness in Emperor Liu's words, and no emotion or anger could be heard. However, Liu Xu still looked as gentle as jade, and said softly: "Exhaustion is inherent, and returning home is also true. However, compared to the protracted war in Liaodong, Mr. Wang The enemy force faced by the partial division commanded by the general is not strong, but it is limited by the geographical situation and it is difficult to advance quickly.
As for the two already occupied cities of Xinghua and Shenshan, it is not difficult to defend them. The minister has been in the army of General Wang Lao for ten days, and is still blocked by the Liao and Liao cities. The commander of the garrison also returned the Han minister Gao Xun. This man is very difficult to deal with.
However, the old general noticed something strange. According to the detailed information, Gao Xun led the army to the south on the order of the Liao Emperor and directly confiscated the military power of the Xi people. King Xi Ning was very dissatisfied with this. Some nobles and generals of the Xi people There are also complaints and dissatisfaction with Gao Xun, the commander-in-chief of the Han Dynasty..."
"One is Han Kuangmei, the other is Gao Xun, and by the way, there is Han Derang, the confidant of the Liao Emperor. The war between Han and Liao has continued until now. These Han officials are still doing their best for the Khitan people and cannot understand the situation!" Liu The emperor said coldly, his contemptuous tone filled with murderous intent, which made people shudder.
Hearing this, Liu Xu replied: "Gao Xun, this generation, has forgotten his ancestors. In order to gain high positions and power, he is willing to work as a Khitan man and horse. If he does not know how to repent, one day he will be punished by God!"
Emperor Liu said calmly: "When the Han soldiers enter the enemy's capital and use axes and axes on them, it is the time when divine punishment will come!"
"What do you mean, Wang Yanchao wants to find a way to break the conflict between Gao Xun and Xi Ren?" Emperor Liu changed the topic.
"Exactly!" Liu Xu said with a look of admiration on his face: "General Wang believes that although Chou Ning has been restricted in military power by Gao Xun, he is still the King of Xi, able to summon the Xi people's army, and is separated from the Liao Ting. , and are at odds with Gao Xun. If the Xi people can be incited to surrender, then the Xi tribe’s territory can be moved down calmly. With the cooperation of the Xi people, we can break through the barriers and even go north to penetrate into the heart of the Liao Kingdom and threaten the area above Beijing!"
Hearing what Liu Xu said, Emperor Liu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and his interest became more intense. You know, after the war started for so long, no army from the Liao Kingdom had really posed a real threat to the capital of Liao.
"However!" Noting Emperor Liu's reaction, Liu Xu paused and continued: "Although the Xi clan is increasingly separated from the Khitan, they have been integrated for decades. Easy. If you want to provoke the Xi people to rebel against the Khitan, in addition to the oppression of soldiers and horses, you also need to give the Xi people some benefit promises, and these require your permission!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu withdrew his gaze from Liu Xu, raised his hand to touch his chin and pinched his beard, and chuckled: "This is asking me for authorization!"
After pondering for a while, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised. Emperor Liu looked Liu Xu up and down and said, "I leave this matter to you and give you full authority!"
"Yes!" Liu Xu's eyes lit up, he stood up and bowed.
