Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 650
Li Gang glanced at Qin Hui, and said with a sneer, "Your Majesty Qin is on the move, but he doesn't know that the golden horse is like thunder, Li Qiong is plotting rebellion, the east of the capital is corrupt, and the capital and the west of the capital are being held back by captives. Wang De, Liu Kai, Guan Sheng and others supported the subsidy, and they will be exposed to the iron hooves of the captives. There are only a few thousand sailors on the Huai River, mostly saury boats. How can they prevent the captives from crossing the river? I really don’t know the court What's the use of spending money to support them."

Seeing that Qin Hui's face was flushed, Wang Xiu understood that Li Gang's anger was directed at him, but he didn't care. , what should I do?"

Seeing Wang Xiu's tepidity, Li Gang didn't care that he criticized Sang Huai and didn't even ask a question. He was a little disappointed, but Wang Xiu was able to calm down. It was really funny and helpless, and said: "Master Wang has been dealing with Wushu for many years, Among all the gentlemen here, only the lord is the best at talking about things."

Zhu Shengfei glanced at Li Gang, and said meaningfully: "My lords don't need to be humble, the captives are getting more and more aggressive, the two governments should work together."

Wang Xiu felt that Zhu Sheng was not being straightforward, nor was he trying to compete with Li Gang, so he said sternly, "What Master Zhu said is very true. When the captives are rampant, those who live in temples should go to the country together. It is said that this time the captives invaded the south, What Liu Taiwei said makes sense, please read it."

He pointed to the sand table while speaking, and said: "The captives look aggressive and intend to annex the south of the Yangtze River. In fact, they are just mosquitoes and flies after autumn. They won't disturb people for long! Judging from the situation on the sand table, they are in the west of Beijing. Pretend to move, although the offensive is fierce, it is intended to support our army from all walks of life. Liu Taiwei, how many banners of the Jingxi and Jingji Jin armies are the Jurchen army."

Liu Guangshi thought for a while and said decisively: "There are at least ten thousand people, and there are also a few Jurchen mixed in other tribes, but the number is not too many, and the others are pigs and sheep from Wanggu tribe, Bohai tribe, Xi tribe and other miscellaneous tribes. "

"That's it. There are quite a few elites of the Wushu Institute. The military situation shows that there are 10 people, but I think it has reached at least 5. However, I have more than [-] elites from the Sixth Army in front of the palace, plus the guards. The Jianghuai Capital Control Department of the Army should be fine, Wushu is just looking at the river and sighing. The key now is how to reduce the damage to Jingdong and the Huaihe River, and how to make their plans go bankrupt, which is the key to this battle."

Wang Xiu curled her lips and said indifferently.

Qin Hui and the others looked at Wang Xiu with puzzled eyes. Everyone else was thinking about how to get rid of the enemy, but this guy had a good plan, and he was also thinking about how to reduce the damage caused by the war.However, the two Huaihe Rivers are indeed economically developed, especially Huainan Chu is about to be crippled by the war.
Tan Shiji seemed to be very concerned, and asked hesitantly, "What's your opinion, Mr. Wang?"

Li Gang nodded approvingly, he should be fine with the Dianqian in charge, and Wang Xiu also has the ability to set up the Jianghuai Guards and Navy Commander, breaking the current situation is the key, but he still said bluntly: "My lord, please speak. "

"The captives are full of vigor, but their national strength is simply unable to compete with me for a long time. It is impossible to talk about annexing the Central Plains, let alone the southeast. Wu Shu is a hero among the captives, and he is the most resolute figure in going south. He is brave. The three armies are quite strategic, and the background behind this southward invasion is not what people imagined. It seems that the captives invaded the south on a large scale, but it is actually a power struggle within them." Wang Xiu stopped talking about the war, but shifted to politics.

Li Gang's brows were furrowed, and everyone's expressions were dazed, confused, and more doubtful.

If Wang Xiu's calculations are correct, Wu Qimai's serious illness triggered a power struggle, and the conflict between the Jurchen nobles broke out. It should be made public next year. , Their high-level fights are fierce, which is a great opportunity for us."

"I think Wushu doesn't want to get caught up in internal strife. Wu Qimai also wants to divert domestic conflicts and weaken the imperial court. They must have thought of something. Since they have wishful thinking, then we should also reciprocate."

A gleam flashed in Li Gang's eyes, and he said hurriedly, "What should I do?"

Wang Xiu pointed at the sand table and said with a smile: "Look, everyone, the strategy is very simple. Sending troops all the way south, it looks aggressive, but in fact it violates the taboo of military strategists. All the conquerors in the southeast in the past dynasties occupied the middle reaches and went down the river. There will be no results for Ma Jun to enter the Huainan water network rashly."

"We take a defensive position in the east, and order the northern guards to guard the west of Gyeonggi with all their strength. In the west, the guards mobilize troops and horses to go north, and start a raid on the east of the river. The remaining soldiers and horses in Jingdong should not follow behind others. Call Hebei for me. Since they want to play, they should play a big game, otherwise they will really get cheap."

Without saying a word, Li Gang looked at the sand table carefully, and said: "My lord Wang is right. Jingdong Jianghuai defense, launch a counterattack in the west of Beijing, wait for the opportunity to fight the captives, maybe we can recover the lost ground."

"If Wushu reaches Dajiang, how can it survive?" Tan Shiji said worriedly, this is a realistic problem, who can guarantee that the Dianqian can defeat the captives?
The corners of Li Gang's mouth twitched violently, and secretly scolded Tan Shiji for being talkative, you just don't know how to fight, and you just close your beak and pretend to be deep, why are you talking layman in front of so many people, I really miss the time when Zhang Shuye presided over the Privy Council!

Wang Xiu also twitched her eyelids, and said with a smile: "Ren Wushu is from the south, and my navy guards are not vegetarians. At worst, he can send a few sea ships into the river, and he can count on his ability to cross the river."

Li Gang was stunned, his eyes subconsciously fell on Long Island, his heart became extremely clear, and he said in surprise: "Master Wang, how many guards can be dispatched?" Wang Xiu's eyes flickered authentically.

"There are too many tasks for sea ships and sailors, so we really can't spare too many troops. We can adjust up to eight main ships and more than [-] officers and men." Wang Xiu answered truthfully. , hardly enough to use.

"Only more than [-] people?" Li Gang looked at Wang Xiu very displeased. He didn't know much about sea ships and navy, let alone the power of big ships.

"The bodyguard navy is undergoing training, and some soldiers and horses have to take turns to escort, and the sea-ship navy can't spare too many troops." Wang Xiu rolled her eyes, and the eight main ships were enough for defense. Those were not ordinary river boats. A horizontal line, the Jurchens are probably going to be dumbfounded.

"Could it be that military affairs are not as important as escorting merchants?"

Li Gang questioned Wang Xiu unceremoniously, which greatly surprised the people present, and immediately went back to Xingzai.

Tang Ge, who hadn't opened his mouth all this time, sighed lightly, and said, "Master Wang, is there any news about the navy going north?"

Li Gang looked at Tang Ge suspiciously, and then at Wang Xiu. He didn't understand what Tang Ge meant. As a former envoy, he really couldn't figure it out.

(End of this chapter)