Chapter 112: Using the Kings to Prepare Their Arms
After all, Feng Sheng was very senior and had been in the north for several years, so he still had prestige in the army. The prince cannot ignore Feng Sheng's influence. Naturally, we have to win over one or two. Look at the candidates proposed by Feng Sheng.
Feng Sheng actually knew what King Yan was doing. After all, King Yan visited so many people. How could there be no people among them who had leaked the news?
Feng Sheng thought to himself: "It seems that most of this matter belongs to King Yan." But King Yan took the lead in opposing him. Naturally, Feng Sheng would not recommend King Yan. Recommending others was rejected by the prince again. It's not good for Feng Sheng either. He changed his mind and said: "Your Highness has seen thousands of miles, but I am old and many people can't remember it clearly. I won't mention this candidate. However, I think there is one person who is most familiar with the situation in Liaodong and Songhua River. We can call him for use in this Northern Expedition."
The prince said, "I wonder who he is?"
Feng Sheng said: "He has been guarding the safety of Changchun Fort. He has guarded it for several years and knows the local environment best. He even defeated the enemy several times in the beginning. He is a talent that can be created."
The prince thought to himself, "Ping An, so he is here?"
The prince had a natural affection for the ministers who died in the Battle of Jingnan and the generals of the Southern Army. It's just that many generals who rose to prominence ten years later are now unknown. It’s not easy to find the prince in a big way. Some people naturally caught the eye of the prince, such as Qu Neng, because his position was high enough and he was considered a senior general of the Ming Dynasty. It can be said that he is the commander of the Sichuan Military Division.
And Ping An is not qualified enough for the prince to know his name.
The prince turned around and asked He Xi, "Governor He, how do you feel about peace?"
Speaking of which, although Ping An belongs to Feng Sheng, he is also He Xi's subordinate.
What can He Xi say?
First of all, Ping'an is a figure whose name is left in Qing history, and the prince has already seen this Qing history. He estimated that the prince had a tendency in his heart.
Secondly, Feng Sheng had already greeted him, and Feng Cheng said it in advance, for what reason? He Xi could not know. Although this incident was unexpected by both parties, He Xi could not violate the previous tacit understanding.
During the past three years, He Xi had seen peace several times. He Xi still recognized Ping An's ability. Don't tell lies with your eyes open.
So, He Xi said: "Your Highness, Ping'an is a man of both wisdom and courage. His intelligence alone makes the barbarians dare not go south, but his courage is able to charge into the enemy's center among thousands of troops, kill generals and seize the flag." It can be of great use."
The prince said: "Let's do this. This safety information is too shallow, so I will serve as the deputy general in this battle."
As soon as the prince said this, there was naturally some commotion below. The reason is very simple. It's because Ping An is too young and rose too fast. A few years ago, Ping'an was only a thousand households, but within two or three years, he became the deputy general of the army. Although the number of troops sent this time was not large. But as a commander, he is also of a high standard. It is estimated that even if he is not King Yan, he will be a marquis or earl. Being able to block their second-in-command means that safety has suddenly improved several levels.
However, they were merely a commotion. Dare not say anything more?
After all, Jun Wuxi said that since the prince had said it, even if he thought there was something wrong with the appointment, no one below would dare to let the prince take back the order. After all, if this happens, where is the majesty of the prince?
It's just that they are secretly jealous, this peace is such good luck.
This time, the prince wanted to appease Song Guogong and give Song Guogong a lot of face.
They did not think that Ping An was in such a good situation because of Ping An himself, but because of Song Guogong's great dignity.
Even Feng Sheng felt the same way. Seeing the prince like this, he had some complaints in his heart, but they became lighter. He thought to himself, "That's it. In any case, we must work step by step to integrate the Northeast into the Ming Dynasty. This is your Majesty's wish. I can't go against it. However, there will be opportunities in the future."
Little did he know that although he had the reputation of Song Guogong, the prince actually paid more attention to the word peace. After all, after learning about Jing Nan, the prince felt very threatened by the military. I would rather promote some of my own people.
The prince said: "King Yan."
King Yan immediately went out and said, "My lord,
exist. "
The prince said: "King Yan, my younger brother, sooner or later he will be sealed to a place outside the pass. This time, he will be the main general, Ping An will be the deputy general, and a few veteran generals will be selected to assist. What do you think?"
What else?
The prince said so, plus King Yan had done so much work before. Even if some people are dissatisfied, they dare not say anything at this time. All they can say is that His Highness is wise.
The prince saw that the people below had no objections. He said to King Yan;? "There is only military law in the army. Even though you are the prince of the Ming Dynasty, if you lose your master and humiliate the country, I will also report to my father. The law of marching will not be merciful. You have to think clearly."
King Yan said loudly: "If we lose this battle, please behead me, brother."
There is a reason why King Yan dared to say this. The Songhua River area, or the Northeast Plains, actually has a lot of water. In other words, geographically speaking, all the plains in the world are man-made, not natural. What are natural plains? It's Mizusawa. The impact of rivers on plains will naturally leave large and small river channels and various swamps and wetlands.
Of course, there is solid land in it, too. But the problem is to rely solely on the Songhua River to maintain a direct logistics line to Liaodong and establish a navy. He is already in an invincible position. Where will the battle be lost?
The prince said: "Of course not, but I'm afraid I have to pay attention to the hat on your head."
King Yan didn't care and said: "Brother, I have an idea. That is to establish a separate capital in the area north of the Liaosong Canal for management. What do you think, eldest brother?"
The prince turned his head and asked Feng Sheng, "What do you think, Duke Song?"
Feng Sheng thought for a moment and said, "It's feasible."
This is the power positioning that King Yan gave himself.
King Yan knew very well that his logistics, most of which came from Liaodong, had to be handled well. The governor of Liaodong is also the relationship between He Xi and him. Otherwise, even if they have a good relationship, they will have conflicts in the future.
The best way is for King Yan to add a general rank, such as General Zhengbei, to command Liaodong. If there are ordinary people in Liaodong, this plan is feasible. King Yan is a prince? This status is naturally superior, how could it not be possible? But He Xi is no ordinary person. Not to mention, He Xi, the governor of Liaodong, is the only one in the world. It was simply Zhu Yuanzhang who appointed officials because of his personality. It can be seen that He Xi's holy favor is flourishing. Chinese website
King Yan felt that he might not be able to control He Xi. But King Yan didn't want to be under He Xi either. So a separate Dusi was established, and apart from the Liaodong Dusi, it was naturally not under the control of He Xi. He Xi supplies grain and fodder to the Changchun Dusi, which can be regarded as supporting brother units. The imperial court allocated the troops.
Based on the relationship between King Yan and He Xi, King Yan felt that they could work together happily.
The prince asked He Xi, "What do Governor He think?"
He Xi said: "I will obey the prince's order."
The prince said, "That's it." Then, the prince said, "King Jin, King Qi, are you two willing to lead troops and follow King Yan on the expedition?"
This question made King Jin and King Qi stunned.
The reason why the prince asked this was because in fact, his trip to the north this time, for the purpose of preparing troops and for the Northern Expedition, was all superficial. In fact, what the prince really wanted to do was to eliminate hidden dangers in the court. And where are the hidden dangers of the imperial court? Regarding the vassal kings, especially the four princes of Qin, Jin, Yan and Qi.
They all have fiefdoms and armies.
King Yan is certainly the most important. But other feudal lords may not be unimportant.
After this Northern Expedition, King Yan almost solved the problem. The other princes have not yet been dealt with. The prince intends to use King Yan's trick to join the three princes of Qin, Jin and Qi in the Northern Expedition. Finally, all the princes will be sent to Mobei. They can also check and balance each other, which can be considered as eliminating the hidden dangers in their hearts.
When the time comes, if it is true that the sky will not be a holiday, he will admit it.
The prince's idea is very good. But he got one thing wrong. Not all feudal kings went abroad, and not all feudal kings went abroad to Mobei. At least, King Jin didn’t want to do it, and King Qi didn’t want it either. And King Qin who was far away in Xi'an didn't want to do it even more.
Of course, there is still a slight gap between not wanting to go and not wanting to go. Therefore, King Jin and King Qi had different thoughts at this moment.
