Early morning on May 1st.
More than three months passed by in a flash. The recruit training at the Guard Command was over. Su Yu also integrated the five divisions into five corps. Each corps carried two infantry divisions and a heavy artillery regiment, with a total number of 31,000. people.
During these three months, the imperial court entered into a period of negotiation with the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi and the Governor-General of Liangjiang.
The imperial court required the two major governors to return the ownership rights of the four provinces, and asked the two major military governors to control the military power in their hands to about one army, and all excess soldiers were disbanded.
Naturally, it was impossible for the two major warlords to agree to such harsh conditions, but the negotiations continued for three months.
Because the New Year has just passed, the court needs to coordinate war military expenditures, military rations, etc., which takes a certain amount of time. After all, the food consumed by the 900,000 troops every day is an astronomical figure, so there is no room for sloppiness.
The two major military governors are also mobilizing troops and preparing fortifications.
As time went by, the imperial court hoarded and transported 160 million kilograms of grain to the frontline provinces, preparing half a year's worth of grain for the Southern Route Army, and the 50 million war funds prepared by the military department were all in place.
The reason why the 50 million funds have not been put in place is because the emperor and empress do not want to spend any less.
Therefore, in order to collect the 50 million war funds, Marshal Zeng Tianle had no choice but to attack the wealthy businessmen in the capital, confiscating their families and exterminating their families to collect the 50 million funds.
But it was delayed for several months, which made the marshal very angry.
Security Command.
Su Yu was listening to the information reported to him by Wang Wen. This year's imperial tax revenue reached 290 million, which was a lot more than last year. This was also due to the increase in taxation.
"Also," Wang Wen continued, "according to the investigation of our intelligence team, the Eastern Kingdom increased 12 divisions in Goryeo and conducted large-scale arms transactions with the imperial court in Ningxia Province. Moreover, the imperial court paid not with money, but with money. It’s a mine mortgage.”
"It's finally here!"
Su Yu sighed and said.
"You have always asked me to pay more attention to Dongyang Kingdom, so I specially arranged multiple groups of members to monitor them," Wang Wen said, "Now, Goryeo has 15 divisions of Dongyang Kingdom, plus an aviation team, with a total strength of approximately 350,000."
"A storm is coming!"
Su Yu stood up and said, "I predict that within this month, the imperial court will definitely send its troops south to start a civil war. My father has also assembled an army of 350,000 to fight against the imperial court. Our security headquarters will also rush to the front line at any time."
"Hey, that's my eldest brother!"
Su Yu shook his head and said, "All three rescues failed. As long as the war starts, my brother's life may not be saved."
"There's nothing we can do about it."
Wang Wen also sighed and said, "We are jointly operating with the master's intelligence bureau. The eldest young master is imprisoned in the sky prison inside the palace. It is difficult for our people to even get in."
"Court!"
Su Yu gritted his teeth and said angrily, "I, Su Yu, will definitely settle this account with you!"
"commander!"
At this time, the Minister of Communications quickly walked into the headquarters, holding a piece of telegram in his hand and said, "The Governor called and asked us to lead troops to Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces. When the war begins, we will take over Fuzhou with thunderous momentum." Xia Province, open regional channels with the governors of Guangdong and Guangxi."
"March to Fuxia!"
Su Yu looked at the telegram, thought for a moment and said, "Call the five army commanders over."
"yes."
The Minister of Communications nodded in response.
Soon, the five army commanders quickly arrived at the headquarters. At this time, Su Yu was already deducing tactics in front of the sand table. He did not expect that his father would not let him return to Jinling to help. Instead, he would let him march into Fuxia and expand his territory.
"commander."
Liao Yuanliang came to Su Yu and shouted.
"Um."
Su Yu nodded and said, "My father has given the order. Let us lead troops to Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces. When the war starts, we can take over Fuxia Province with thunderous force."
"Province of Fuxia!"
When the five army commanders heard this, they began to deduce tactics according to their own ideas.
"The warlord's move is instant!"
Guo Dahai held the baton and said, "Based on my experience as a staff officer with the Governor for many years, the Governor's tactic is to open up a regional channel with the Governors of Guangdong and Guangxi, and then let our security headquarters help the Governors of Guangdong and Guangxi resist the imperial court."
"Help the Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi?"
Wang Wu frowned and said, "What about our own territory?"
"Don't worry about this," Guo Dahai said with a smile, "Our Lord Governor's hidden strength is completely capable of resisting the imperial army. Why did the Lord Governor ask us to help the Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi? This is because we want the Imperial South Route Army to defeat the Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. This feels pressure, so that we can concentrate superior forces to deal with the governors of Guangdong and Guangxi. In this way, we can not only share the pressure of our military governor, but also put the main target of the Imperial South Route Army on the governors of Guangdong and Guangxi."
"There's another benefit."
Su Yu added, "If we send so many troops to help the governors of Guangdong and Guangxi, they will definitely be grateful to us. This will help strengthen the trust of the Southern Alliance."
"Wang Wen."
Su Yu turned around and asked, "How many new troops from the imperial court are stationed in Fuxia Province?"
"There is only one army. Maybe the imperial court did not expect us to take the initiative to attack," Wang Wen said seriously. "So in Fuxia Province and Xichang Province, there are only three armies of the Southern Route Army in Fuxia Province."
"good."
Su Yu slapped the table and shouted, "Yuan Liang, your first army, Wang Wu, your second army, and Guo Dahai's third army will follow me to Jiangzhe Province tomorrow."
"Also," Su Yu said to Wang Wen, "you stay at the headquarters and sit in command. After we take over Fuxia Province, let Deng Liang lead the Fourth Army to station in Fuxia Province."
"clear."
"Everyone," Su Yu said, looking at the major commanders in front of him, "it is said that it takes a thousand days to raise an army, but it takes a while to use it. Now is the time when we need you. Come with me tomorrow and go to Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces together."
"Follow the commander to the death."
After saying that, the major army commanders left the headquarters and began to assemble their troops.
After that, Su Yu called Wu Liangye again.
"Commander, want to start a war?"
"That's right," Su Yu looked at Wu Liangye and said, "Logistics supplies, your logistics department must ensure that frontline soldiers have food and sufficient ammunition. This is what I ask of you."
"Commander, please rest assured!"
Wu Liangye issued a military order to guarantee, "There will never be any mistakes in our logistics department."
"Um."
Su Yu nodded and said, "Go down and prepare. The soldiers and horses will go ahead before the food and grass are moved. You have to prepare the food tonight. The troops will set off tomorrow."
"Make sure to complete the mission."
Wu Liangye stepped out of the headquarters and began to prepare food.
At this time, the entire garrison headquarters started to operate like a war machine. All the troops of the three armies were assembled and on standby. The march route was also planned, just waiting for Su Yu's order to be issued.
At the headquarters, Su Yu looked at the map of Daxia and said, "It's about to begin!"
