Chapter 675: Sandpiper and Clam Fight
The greatest contempt of the enemy is that he doesn't care what you do. It is no wonder that Jiaozhi is so rampant www.biquge.info after they invaded Dashun several times, they thought that Dashun was unmanned, so they grew their arrogance. At that time, Dashun put all his heavy troops on guarding against Liao, and there were no extra troops to deal with this arrogant small country, so they succeeded again and again. Needless to say, when you are a soft-footed shrimp, let it be pinched round and flattened!
Lu Chengqi was angry, mourning his misfortune and angry with him. But he also knew that there was no way to do it, at that time, Dashun was in trouble at home and abroad, and the treasury was almost unable to make ends meet, where was there money to raise soldiers! It would be nice if it was like the Liao State, and it would be good if it could be forced to pull Zhuang Ding, but it's a pity that such an army doesn't have any combat effectiveness at all, and it's better to have nothing, and it's useless.
It wasn't until Lu Chengqi took power to levy commercial taxes that the treasury revenue was slightly better. But with the opening of the new deal, it is gradually unable to make ends meet, and it has to rely on Huangzhuang to provide some help, so that it can be regarded as a smooth passage to the present. The Ordnance Superintendent, the Royal University, and the Royal Military Academy all relied on the help of the Huangzhuang to be regarded as being successful. But this is also beneficial, at least Lu Chengqi knows that the personnel in these three places are all his henchmen, so he doesn't have to worry about anything.
As for the expansion of the army, it is just an idea. Lu Chengqi also reduced the old, weak, sick and disabled of all armies, and the number of places was not increased by a few more, only maintained at the original number. According to the statistics of the Ministry of War, Dashun now has 200,000 border troops and 200,000 auxiliary soldiers; 300,000 forbidden troops and 250,000 auxiliary soldiers; As for the Xiang Army, it has become a historical term, and it exists in name only. There are also about 50,000 various sailors, and the warships are counted separately.
That is to say, the total number of troops that Dashun can mobilize is about one million, which is a standing army. If the war is mobilized, it is estimated that the army can be expanded to more than 2 million. It's just that in this way, the burden on Dashun's treasury is even heavier. Now it is about ten peasants raising one soldier, and the treasury is a little unable to hold it, if the army is expanded again, Dashun will embark on the road of reckless military force.
Seeing that Lu Chengqi's face was uncertain, Xu Jingchun was also a little apprehensive, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, Annan is arrogant, and he should send troops to teach him a lesson." Lu Chenhuan commanded the envoy, and now he has entered Yunnan, cooperating with King Duan to 'suppress bandits', and has achieved remarkable results. It's not as good as ......."
Lu Chengqi said lightly: "Do you want to attack Annan from Yunnan?" ”
This is Lu Chengqi's test, although this Dali Mansion is close to Jiaozhi, but there are all primeval forests, miasma, poisonous insects and beasts can kill people. I am afraid that the forbidden army has not entered Jiaozhi from Yunnan, and they are all dead. Lu Chengqi would not do such a loss-making transaction. Xu Jingchun is also from the border army, shouldn't he know this?
Report to the little emperor, no matter who you are, you have to be energetic, otherwise you won't know if you fall into the pit. When Xu Jingchun heard this, he hurriedly denied it: "Your Majesty, you can't break it!" ”
"Why not?"
Seeing that the chill in the corner of Lu Chengqi's eyes melted a little, Xu Jingchun knew that he had made the right bet, and hurriedly said: "This Yunnan land is sparsely populated and full of miasma. Most of the forbidden troops are northerners, how can they pass through it? The minister also knew that if he wanted to attack Annam, he needed to wave his troops directly from Guangnan West Road before he could pass. ”
Lu Chengqi nodded and said, "Yes, this Yunnan land is the natural barrier between my Dashun and Annan. Not only I, the people of Dashun, but also the people of Annam, don't want to march from this deep mountain and dense forest unharmed. Dian was safe to protect itself, but it could not attack Annam. Quang Nam West Road is located in southern Xinjiang, bordering Annam, and is the only thoroughfare. However, I don't plan to go from Quang Nam West Road......"
Hearing this, Xu Jingchun knew that the little emperor was determined to teach a lesson. Indeed, Li Rizun was too arrogant, during the Yuan Shou period, he regarded Dashun as nothing, ran into Guangnan West Road, and fought all the way to Qinzhou. Among them, burning, killing, looting, and doing all kinds of evil. When Lu Chengqi took power, Li Rizun accepted it when he saw it, and he deserved to be an old fox!
It's just that Xu Jingchun doesn't understand a little, if he doesn't go from Guangnan West Road, which way can he ...... Wait a minute! Xu Jingchun blurted out: "Sea Road!" ”
Lu Chengqi admired Xu Jingchun a little, not only was he organized and rational as this intelligence chief, but even his strategic intentions could be seen. "Yes, I do have plans to attack Annam from the sea."
Xu Jingchun nodded and said, "The minister remembers that this Anjing City is in Shenglong, and it is also on the side of the Fuliang River, which leads directly to the sea......"
"Yes, I plan to let the new warships carry the sub-mother cannons, 30,000 naval troops, and 50,000 forbidden troops, go south from Guangzhou, cross the Qiongzhou Strait, replenish in Qinzhou, and then go straight to Annam Shenglong. Sea and land go hand in hand, and Annan is caught off guard! Lu Chengqi said that he was excited, and he danced with his hands.
Xu Jingchun was secretly frightened, he knew that the little emperor was ambitious, but he didn't expect it to be so bold. Indeed, Annan's sailors are not very good, but with the help of new warships, they want to capture the capital of other people, which is a bit unrealistic, right? Of course, if Xu Jingchun had seen the power of the sub-mother cannon, he would not have doubted it.
"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is better to wait for Annan to send troops to occupy the city, and then I will send troops to fight for the ......" Xu Jingchun was afraid that Lu Chengqi would rush into his head, so he first blocked a knife for the city of Zhancheng, and hurriedly reminded.
Lu Chengqi said in his heart: "This Xu Jingchun was originally an honest man, why has he become so black-bellied now?" It seems that this Supervision Department is a place to train people! However, I like this black belly! Hehe, a loss-making deal, can I do it! After sighing with emotion, he said slowly: "It is necessary to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight." Not only do I have to wait for Annan to send troops to occupy the city, but I also have to occupy the city and take the initiative to ask my Dashun for help, so I am willing to send troops. When the time comes, my Dashun Master will be famous, even if Annan is occupied, he will be able to occupy a righteous name! ”
Xu Jingchun was shocked again, and said in his heart: "Good girl, why did the emperor talk nonsense?" ”
He hurriedly persuaded: "Your Majesty, this Annan is located in a remote area, poor mountains and bad waters, what can you do if you occupy Annan?" It's better to teach a lesson in the name of crusade. ”
Lu Chengqi discovered for the first time that Xu Jingchun was also a "benevolent and righteous" person, and if there was a war between countries, could he still stop it? "If I don't send troops, I will definitely destroy the country. Annan was originally the land of our Han people, and the Li Dynasty stole it for a hundred years and established itself as a country, so it was time to return to Dashun. Lu Chengqi said categorically.
"Yes...... But those Annan people ......" Xu Jingchun was a little anxious, and he wanted to say something.
Lu Chengqi said with a smile: "Xu Qing doesn't have to worry, once Annan is captured, I will move these Annan people to Guangnan West Road." Then send Han people from Kuizhou Road, Dali Mansion, and Guangnan West Road to Annan and take root in the leaves. ”
Xu Jingchun gasped: "What a trick, this is the emperor's heart, it is really vicious!" (To be continued.) )