"How is the situation in Liaodong?" Emperor Liu looked at Shi Shouxin.
In front of Emperor Liu, Shi Shouxin was not always so comfortable. He did not dare to neglect when asked, and answered restrainedly: "Before the troops were withdrawn from Liao, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Duke Rong and Duke An made very careful arrangements. Ma Renyu was a veteran general. , with its commander-in-chief, the plan can be complete, and the court will have no worries!"
With that said, Cao Bin presented a copy of Liaodong's latest military defense atlas to Emperor Liu for review, saying: "The Privy Council also discussed it and agreed that the current situation in Liaodong is good and there are no omissions in the deployment of troops. Even if there are changes, they are just fine adjustments and don’t require too much action!”
Emperor Liu nodded, and while flipping through the military defenses of the cities in Liaodong, he asked: "Liaodong is newly conquered and is located in a remote area. Is there any difficulty in supplying military supplies?"
Cao Bin responded: "Last year, the imperial court transferred a large amount of military supplies to Liaodong via land and sea. Before the withdrawal, the supplies were stored, which was sufficient for the local garrison for nearly a year. Therefore, there was no need to worry about logistics support. In a short period of time, there is no need for the court to make arrangements."
Emperor Liu was satisfied. Supporting an army of 60,000 to 70,000 people and supporting an army of 400,000 people were completely different concepts, and the logistical pressure was even more different. This is also a change that can be seen with the naked eye after the withdrawal of troops. At least in Liaodong, a large part of the supply burden has been reduced. As for the civil restoration of Liaodong, it is not urgent and can be carried out slowly and slowly.
"Has the list of promotions and transfers of generals been released?" Emperor Liu asked again.
"I am about to submit it to His Majesty for review!" Shi Shouxin took out a memorial and presented it: "Your Majesty, please read it!"
Emperor Liu was obviously more concerned about this. He read it carefully for a while and then raised his head, still thinking about it. After the Northern Expedition, the entire court and the country were undergoing major adjustments. Official promotions and personnel transfers were frequent, and the transfer of internal and external military officials was a top priority.
The Forbidden Army of the Han Dynasty has undergone many large and small adjustments since Emperor Liu came to power, but in the past ten years, it has become much more stable. Whether it is the generals of the three yamen or the chief officers of each army, they are ordinary officers and soldiers. In addition to normal transfers Rotation, there are no major adjustments.
As time goes by, it will inevitably become more rigid. It is Emperor Liu's idea to make some adjustments through this Northern Expedition to add some vitality to the Forbidden Army. Such considerations were made for leaving a force of forbidden troops to guard the border in Liaodong, as well as selecting elite soldiers from foreign armies to fill the gaps.
In addition to the transfer of local army generals, the most important thing Shi Shouxin submitted at this time was the adjustment of the generals of the Forbidden Army. Border generals such as Wang Yanchao, Tian Chongjin, Li Hanqiong, and Cao Han were all transferred to the capital this time to serve as senior generals of the Forbidden Army. At the same time, the original generals of the Forbidden Army were sent to local or border forces. It was almost a major blood change.
Because of this, Emperor Liu had to think more about personnel. His silence made Shi Shouxin hesitate. After a slight hesitation, he finally asked: "Your Majesty, if you have any questions, please give me your permission!"
When asked, Emperor Liu did not pretend to be serious, and directly stated his thoughts: "Wang Yanchao can be the commander of the front palace, An Shouzhong can be the commander of the guards, Zhao Yanjin can be the commander of the patrol, Tian Chongjin, Li Hanqiong, Cao Han, Kang Yanze and others can be made generals of all armies, and former generals such as Xiang Xun, Han Tong, and Wang Quanbin are released. Young people such as Li Jilong, Guo Yi, Hou Yanguang, and Chai Zongyi should be given more experience in local areas! According to this idea, in drafting a Come out with a list!”
"Yes!" Emperor Liu has given clear instructions, and the matter will be easier to handle. Shi Shouxin responded, but suddenly thought about something and couldn't help but remind him: "Your Majesty, does Li Jilong also want to be released?"
"Huh?" Emperor Liu didn't react for a moment, but he noticed Shi Shouxin's strange eyes, understood, and chuckled: "Same!"
As he spoke, his tone became more relaxed: "The news spreads very quickly! However, even if he marries the princess and becomes the consort, it does not mean that he should enjoy happiness in the capital!"
"Congratulations to Your Majesty for getting such a good son-in-law!" Emperor Liu didn't care, so Shi Shouxin naturally didn't say anything more and congratulated Emperor Liu at the same time.
He waved his hand and said: "The specific transfer matters should be discussed and finalized first, and they will be issued and implemented after New Year's Eve!"
"yes!"
Gu: "How is the progress of the Western Region matter?" Emperor Liu's expression gradually became serious, and his voice became a little darker.
After hearing this, Shi Shouxin couldn't help but be a little more cautious. Of course he knew the reason. The matter of the westward march had been issued by Emperor Liu before he returned to Beijing.
Although it was not suitable for the Han Dynasty to start the war again and mobilize troops in the distant Western Region, the Privy Council still made arrangements efficiently. No one dared to speak out against this.
Therefore, without hesitation, Shi Shouxin raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, in mid-December last year, the Privy Council issued an order to march westward, with Tuoba Sizhong and Cui Han leading an army of 15,000 infantry to aid Gaochang in the west. Hexi, Longyou and Guan Nei are supplying military supplies and are expected to start this spring!
According to Guo Jin’s previous report on the battle situation in the Western Region, after reinforcements arrive, they can advance northward to wipe out the remnants of Luntai and Beiting Liao armies, and open up connections with the tribes east of Jinshan..."
"What's the current situation of the Black Khan Army?" Emperor Liu frowned slightly.
Shi Shouxin said: "Right now, the Western Region is still in a three-party stalemate. However, since the autumn of last year, the Black Khan and the Liao army have shown signs of joining forces to deal with the Han Dynasty. There is often a tacit understanding in the military operations of the two sides!
The Han Dynasty had a weak foundation in the Western Regions, Guo Jin had insufficient troops, and the Uighur servants could not rely on them, so the situation was dire. But when the reinforcements arrive and there is a steady stream of reinforcements from the rear, they can support the counterattack and completely control the overall situation of the Western Region! "
Emperor Liu nodded, then stared at Shi Shouxin and said solemnly: "Remember, I sent troops to march westward to restart the strategy of marching westward, completely regain the Western Regions, and make the great power of the Han Dynasty shine in the Western Frontier. The Western Regions are lost, Tai After a long time, as descendants, we should follow the footsteps of our ancestors and visit the Western Regions again!
This is the most important thing, and the strategy of marching westward should also be developed around this point. Instruct the Western Expeditionary Army to concentrate on defeating the enemy and regaining the Western Regions. Don't be distracted by other things! "
Emperor Liu said this with great emotion, but the more he said it, the more people noticed something strange. After muttering in his heart, Shi Shouxin still reported: "I will comply with your Majesty's order and I will issue a document explaining it!"
"Last year, the situation in the Western Regions was so lively, but there was no movement in Khotan?" Emperor Liu remembered something.
Shi Shouxin shook his head: "Khotan has a small army. When the Liao army went south, although it was retreated, it suffered a lot of damage. Now, they dare not participate rashly. They have been behind closed doors and watching the situation!"
Emperor Liu had some understanding of the terrain of the Western Regions, and said: "If the Khotan army can go north, it should be a great threat to the Black Khan Army!"
Shi Shouxin nodded and affirmed: "If the Khotan army can contain the Black Khan enemy from behind and cooperate with the Han in fighting, then Guo Jin's army will fight against the enemy more calmly!"
"Send an envoy!" After hearing this, Emperor Liu immediately gave instructions: "Send a special envoy to contact the leader of Khotan, invite him to raise troops, and tell him that following the Han is his way out in the future. As long as they can send troops, the Han will be rich. In return, I will not hesitate to give you the king’s title!
In addition, instead of saying it bluntly, the Han Dynasty is not marching westward to annex its territory, so that they do not have to make any suspicions. The Han Dynasty has a vast territory, covering thousands of miles, and I have no intention of their little land.
As long as we share the same mind and virtue with the Han Dynasty, I am willing to form an alliance with him forever! "
