Gao Ying was very decisive about defecting to the Huai Army. As for what happened to his previous lord Yang Jian, whether he was dead or alive, he did not ask at all.
Because as long as you are not stupid, you will know the result after seeing Wang Jing appear.
Moreover, Gao Ying also saw the strange scene deep in the sky, so of course he knew what happened.
"Sir, you have been in Yangzhou for a while, so you should know something about the Huai Army!"
"The Lord is a gifted person. He should be in charge of the center and run the yin and yang. However, our military system has been established. Without rules, there is no place. I can only temporarily accept the grievance of my husband as the chief secret supervisor and counselor of military affairs beside me!"
Wang Jing pondered for a moment and said.
The Secret Supervisor belongs to a department of the Ministry of Government Affairs. The chief executive and the clerks under it often follow Wang Jing, helping him sort out reports from various places, and sometimes providing Wang Jing with opinions.
He is considered a personal secretary, similar to a military counselor, but he is responsible for more comprehensive things.
The previous head of the Secretariat Supervisor was Han Xizai. After Han Xizai was promoted due to merit, this position has been vacant.
Now Gao Ying has made up for it, which is just right.
Gao Ying understood the role of the head of the Secret Supervisor. The advantage of this position was that he could communicate with Wang Jing at any time and provide advice. If he made contributions, he could easily become a central minister of the Huai Army.
"The king loves you so much, I am ashamed to accept it!"
Gao Ying thanked him again.
After taking care of things here,
Wang Jing immediately took Gao Ying to Guiyan Palace.
At this time, Su Wei, the prefect of Yangzhou, Yang Kan, the guard general, Yuwen Chengdu, Yang Dayan and others had all gathered.
Guiyan Palace was Wang Jing's palace when he went south. Even if Wang Jing left, eunuchs and maids would always be kept here, and they would be cleaned every day. Su Wei would also recruit some garden masters from time to time to tidy up the flowers, plants and trees in the palace.
The environment throughout the palace became more and more pleasant.
In the main hall of the palace, civil and military personnel were arranged separately. When Wang Jing did not appear, they all exchanged greetings and seemed to know each other.
"I've met Mr. Gao!"
After seeing Gao Ying, Su Wei's expression changed, and he took the initiative to bow to see Gao Ying, with a slightly embarrassed look on his face.
Gao Ying nodded in greeting and said: "From now on, you and I will be ministers in the same palace, there is no need to be like this!"
Originally, the Sui surrender officials within the Huai Army were headed by Pei Ju and Su Wei. Among them, Su Wei was the first to surrender and was the core figure of this small group.
But as soon as Gao Ying came.
The core of this group may be transferred to Gao Ying.
Su Wei understood this and was a little unwilling to do so, but Gao Ying's strength and reputation were far beyond what he could compare with.
With Gao Ying's reputation and ability, even a fool knows that he will definitely become a core official of the Huai Army in the future.
"Forget it, if Gao Ying can become a bachelor of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, I can also benefit from it..."
Su Wei's thoughts kept floating in his mind.
At this time, Wang Jing put on his imperial robes, came to the superior and sat down with his sleeves waving.
"I will pay my respects to the king!"
Everyone salutes.
"Everyone, please get up!"
After everyone stood up, Wang Jing's eyes immediately fell on Su Wei and Yang Kan, and asked: "Su Wei, what is the current situation in Yangzhou Prefecture and other prefectures and counties?"
The purpose of his coming to Yangzhou this time was to eliminate the root cause and get rid of Yang Jian, but there was no need to publicize this matter deliberately.
On the way here, Wang Jing took a brief look at the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait on the boat, and wanted to personally inspect the prefectures and counties in Jiangdu Province. Now that the purpose of coming here is accomplished, the inspection can begin.
However, before going out for inspection, he had to systematically understand the general situation of Jiangdu Province.
As the prefect of Yangzhou, Su Wei had a very high status in Jiangdu Province. Especially now that Jiangdu Province's chief envoy, inspector general, and general commander were vacant, Su Wei almost took over the chief envoy's duties.
"Your Majesty, all parts of Yangzhou have been restored to peace. Officials at all levels in prefectures and counties are stable. People are reclaiming land, and there is little chaos. There is also chaos in the south of the Yangtze River. Many people have crossed the river to avoid the war. I have also ordered people to resettle..."
Su Wei stood up and briefly explained what he had done during this period.
In general.
Jiangdu Province has returned to normal order after the chaotic war between several major forces and then being forcibly wiped out by Wang Jing. After the rule extended directly to the villages and towns, the Huai Army's rule quickly took root here.
Reclaim farmland, clear water channels, rectify business taxes...
The officials in various prefectures and counties are doing quite well, and those who have passed the imperial examinations, such as Jinshi and Renren, are also very conscientious in their work in the government offices, and there is basically no laziness.
"Well, that's right. By the time of the autumn harvest, Jiangdu Province should be able to provide food, grass and soldiers for the army..."
Wang Jing had a smile on his face.
However, Jiangdu Province did not take long to recover from the war. It is best to wait for a while before it can become the foundation of the Huai Army like Huaibei Province.
"You said there was war in the south of the Yangtze River and people were crossing the river to go north... What is the current situation in the south of the Yangtze River?"
Wang Jing asked.
Su Wei replied: "The Ming army in the south of the Yangtze River fought three battles with Liu Yu's army, losing two and winning one. It is said that the Ming army suffered more than 100,000 casualties. Generals Liao Yong'an and Geng Zaicheng died in the battle. Liu Yu's army reversed the original defeat and regained the capital of Chu. Allow……"
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was in charge of the Ming army, there were also talented generals such as Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, and Li Wenzhong.
But Xu Da Chang Yuchun has not returned to his peak, and his senior level strength does not have an absolute advantage over Liu Yu and Liu Laozhi.
Liu Yu also gave full play to his abilities. He was extremely brave in battle formations, and his grasp of battle formations and people's hearts was extremely accurate. In successive battles, Zhu Yuanzhang and several famous generals were defeated by him.
These three wars were all wars involving more than 200,000 troops. The Ming army lost two games in a row and suffered considerable losses.
However, after capturing Jurong, Liu Yu and Liu Laozhi continued westward, encountering fierce resistance from the Ming army and were defeated for a while.
At this time, the two sides were still fighting each other along the Jurong land.
"Yang Kan, what do you think?"
Wang Jing's eyes fell on Yang Kan. He was a general guarding Yangzhou. He must have a good understanding of the situation in Jiangnan and have his own ideas.
Yang Kan said: "The general believes that although the Ming army suffered a lot of losses, its vitality has not been damaged. At this time, it has just withdrawn from the territory of Liu Yu's power. When Xu Da and Chang Yuchun recover, Liu Yu's military and horse advantages will It’s not that big!”
"Liu Yuxiong is a talented strategist and has insight into opportunities. He will definitely be aware of this. After the Ming army and the Southern Song Dynasty are at loggerheads, the two sides may stop fighting and make peace, and each will turn to attack other princes..."
Opposite the Ming Dynasty was Chen Baxian, who always wanted to cross the Yangtze River, and to the south were the forces of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. As long as Zhu Yuanzhang made up his mind, neither Chen Baxian nor the Sima family of the Eastern Jin Dynasty could be his opponent.
And Liu Yu turned his head and expanded eastward, and Xiao Daocheng couldn't support it for too long!
"So... the general suggested that our army had better cross the Yangtze River and occupy a territory south of the Yangtze River before the two sides stop fighting and make peace. Otherwise, we will encounter Liu Yu who is getting stronger in the future!"
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