Each of the three armies prepared by Gao Xi is very important. After inspecting the shipyard and warships, Wang Jing immediately returned with everyone.
At this time, the Huai Army's 1.5 million soldiers, in addition to the 500,000 soldiers responsible for guarding various places to defend against other princes, half of the other million troops were already quietly distributed in various guard posts on the north bank of the Yangtze River.
The other half gathered towards Sihong with great fanfare.
This is also Gao Xi's suggestion.
It is impossible to completely hide the mobilization of an army of one million from the princes in the south of the Yangtze River. In fact, the other side has already anticipated it, but they just don't know when the Huai army will send troops.
The Huai army gathered 500,000 troops in Sihong, attracting attention on the bright side and covering up the surprise attack of the army that had arrived on the north bank.
The Southern Expedition required the use of millions of troops, but it was by no means a swarm of soldiers pushing all the troops forward.
Instead, they should be divided into the front, rear, left, and right armies and battalions, and set off in order.
What is the concept of a million-strong army?
Historically, Yang Guang mobilized one million troops to conquer Liaodong. The vanguard had already arrived in Liaodong, and the tail was still in Luoyang. The millions of troops were spread out, which was overwhelming.
Such a huge force cannot be effectively commanded by one person, so dividing the troops is a very necessary choice.
"If you give me Han Xin, the Sun family of Soochow will definitely sweep away!"
When Wang Jing returned, he sighed secretly.
In Huaiyin, Qinghe and other places, spies from the Military Intelligence Department and local magistrates are all paying attention to the new and strange powerful people under their rule. Once they find someone like Han Xin appearing, they will immediately report it to Wang Jing.
It's a pity that Han Xin, the Soldier Immortal, obviously has no intention of coming in advance and will not appear until he is in full bloom.
Wang Jing could only sit back and wait, and when he showed up, he would immediately go and invite him personally.
soon.
The clipper returned to Sihong, and Wang Jing began to summon his civil and military officials to prepare to formally announce his decision to cross the river south.
The civilian officials are headed by Shen Yi, and the military general is headed by Fu Youde.
When the civil and military officers, who were either elegant, rigorous or serious, began to arrive in cars outside the newly built palace, all the aristocratic families, wealthy businessmen and scholars in the city knew that something big was about to happen.
"The Huai Army suddenly summoned so many civil and military personnel, there must be a big movement!"
"King Huai has captured the land of Jianghuai, and the next step is to conquer the south of the Yangtze River...Now that King Huai has summoned so many famous generals, is he preparing to cross the Yangtze River and go south?"
"This news must be sent back immediately, so that the Lord can be careful!"
The other princes' spies hidden in the city seemed to be going crazy at this time, and began to try every means to collect information.
The newly built royal palace is graceful and majestic, with numerous palaces.
In the front there is a main hall dedicated to holding court meetings, and there are palaces and pavilions for important ministers and civil servants from the three provinces and six ministries of the central government to work. At the back are three palaces and nine courtyards.
The palace built under the supervision of He Chou has the style of a world-class palace in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
Wang Jing and the girls in the harem have not moved in yet.
When it comes to moving, it will probably have to wait until Soochow is defeated and Su Chang's land is taken over.
Within the main hall.
Wang Jing sat high on the throne, wearing a crown and black royal clothes. On both sides of him stood the eunuchs who were doing the roll call. Behind him were several maids fanning themselves. On the left and right sides of the hall, all civil and military officials were wearing official uniforms, holding hands. Hold Jade Gui.
The civil officials on the left include bachelors Shen Yi and Wang Guangyang, and the privy envoy Bu Zhi. Below them are Li Shanchang, Han Xizai, Xie Hui, Pei Ju, He Chou, Gao Xi, etc.
On the right, in addition to those who have led troops to Yangzhou, Taixing and other places, there are also generals such as Fu Youde, He Ruobi, Shi Wansui, Murong Shaozong, Yuwen Chengdu, Lin Renzhao, Li Kaifang, Li Qiong, Mu Hong, Tang Shengzong and others.
"Now I can be regarded as a counselor like a cloud, and a fierce general like the rain..."
Looking at the civil and military personnel in the palace, Wang Jing couldn't help but feel inspired.
Compared with the dynasty princes in history, the civil and military configuration under his command surpassed that of Cao Cao and Zhao Kuangyin, and was probably comparable to that of the Sui Dynasty.
It is slightly inferior to several truly unified dynasties. But on the battlefield, you may not be at a disadvantage.
"Declarate the edict!"
After the ministers bowed down, Wang Jing said calmly.
An eunuch beside him picked up the edict with both hands and handed it to Chen Yi.
Shen Yi was a hero of Yuan Cong and the head of the civil service. He read the edict in person, which shows that he attached great importance to it.
"On October 27, the fourth year of Taichu, we attacked the Sun family in Jiangdong..."
Han Xizai's personal message of conquest was read aloud by Shen Yi. His spiritual power had reached the sixth level, and his voice, accompanied by his spiritual power, began to reverberate throughout the palace.
Outside the palace, the sound of proclamations could also be vaguely heard.
This kind of voice can be conveyed very widely, but it does not rely on a loud voice, but the use of spiritual power. The ministers in the palace will not be shocked by the sound waves.
In the past, when the Huai army sent troops, they would not issue a message first. They would declare war on anyone and everyone. They would send troops quickly and swiftly, defeating the target like a strong wind sweeping away fallen leaves.
But this time it's different.
After the Jianghuai land was stabilized, Wang Jing's next step was to conquer Jiangnan, which was the key to building an emperor's career. He also announced to the world his determination to sweep away the heroes and strive for world hegemony.
In this way, the Huai Army is a righteous army that punishes the people and saves the people from fire and water.
The civil servants and generals in the palace all looked a little excited.
The generals in particular clenched their fists, preparing to make great achievements in this southern expedition...
After Shen Yi finished reading the message loudly.
All the ministers in the palace bowed in unison, "I will go through fire and water for the king, save all people, and establish immortal achievements..."
Wang Jing stood up and took a step forward.
"Okay! With the help of all the ministers, Gu's great cause will be accomplished! In this southern expedition, Gu's relatives will lead the army and temporarily set up the Jiangnan March Governor's Office, fully responsible for the Southern Expedition... Fu Youde, He Ruobi!",
"The general is here!"
"I appointed Fu Youde as the left governor of the Dudu Mansion and He Ruobi as the right governor to assist the king in commanding the troops..."
After reading the proclamation.
Wang Jing then began to order generals, and no one was dissatisfied with Fu Youde being the commander-in-chief. However, He Ruobi also led the army, and his status was equal to that of Fu Youde, which aroused the dissatisfaction of some generals.
Wang Jing had considered this before.
Therefore, He Ruobi did not allocate too many generals to him, and only allowed Murong Shaozong, who had a modest personality, to be with him.
When Fu Youde first joined the Huai Army.
Wang Jing also promoted him vigorously, letting him make some achievements first, and then when he entered Gaoyou Lake, he began to command the army and serve as the main general along the way.
Now Wang Jing is just using the treatment enjoyed by Fu Youde on He Ruobi.
Compare He Ruobi and Shi Wansui. Wang Jing even believed in He Ruobi, who had the experience of commanding an army to destroy a country...
"The last general takes command!"
No matter how envious and jealous other generals were, He Ruobi followed Fu Youde and stood up to take orders loudly.
"Chen Yi and Wang Guangyang stay in Sihong!"
"Han Xizai and Li Shanchang are responsible for the dispatch of food and fodder for the army... Gao Xi has been appointed as the Chief of Military Aircraft of the Governor's Palace to assist me in handling military affairs!"
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There is one more chapter in the first volume. I will update it together tomorrow. Then there will be the second volume. The second volume will cover Jiangnan and Jiangdong.
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