Chapter 406 (1/2)
”This is what your majesty and the foreign cabinet need to decide. Even if I am the commander-in-chief of Southern Xinjiang, I only have the power to control the army according to the system, but I have no power to run the army. This is a matter related to the establishment of an army. Why did king Heyang give it to me?” Lu short quickly swept a few eyes on the silk, some hesitant said.
Lu que doesn't know why. Now the three military ministers of waige are not in the capital. His father is in Northern Xinjiang. Gu Huairen, the Duke of Ding, is in Tianxing. Puzheng, the king of Zhongyang, leads the army to come here. In addition, his father is in charge of the four armies of Northern Xinjiang, and the emperor and his mother are in charge of all the imperial guards in the capital, The six legions and the ten Phoenix guards in southern Xinjiang were controlled by him, so that the military affairs originally belonged to waige were dispersed.
Since his sixth uncle, Heyang Wang, could not get a reply from waige, it could only be handed over to him, the nominal commander-in-chief of the military in southern Xinjiang. But of course he was the commander-in-chief of Southern Xinjiang, but he had no right to decide such a thing, which could only be decided after the emperor and the court had discussed with each other.
Gu Qingcheng and Zhuge Yan looked at each other, but they couldn't help laughing. It was really difficult. First of all, they didn't have such rights, including Lu que. But this matter can't be delayed. Tianxing has surrendered. For Tianxing's original army, whether it's xiyuanze army, Qiuxu army or Navy, it's Jianghe division, We must come up with a constitution as soon as possible, or something may go wrong. After all, these are new people. We always have to take precautions.
Seeing that Lu que kept looking at the words ”Tianxing navy” on the silk, Gu Qingcheng said, ”I have been in Tianxing for more than half a year, and I have heard a lot about Tianxing Navy. This army was under the jurisdiction of Yan Wensheng, the fourth prince, during the period of the four sons' seizing the throne. It was also stationed in Linhai County, Yan Wensheng's fiefdom at that time, and it was a strong sea army trained by Yan Wensheng with huge manpower and material resources, It is said that the soldiers of this army are all fishermen's children who are skilled in water. After Yan Wensheng ascended the throne, the army also rose, but our strategy is not to use force, try to avoid a decisive battle, and the seven counties of Tianxing South lost too fast, so that the army did not have enough space to play, otherwise it would be a fierce battle on the sea. ”
”Sister Qingcheng, do you know the real combat power of this army?” Lu que thought for a moment and asked, it's not that he hasn't read the information about the sea power of Tianxing collected by the Department of foreign affairs and the Department of military intelligence, but he still wants to hear Gu Qingcheng's opinion. After all, Gu Qingcheng has been fighting around Tianxing for more than half a year, and he is surrounded by people like Zhai Ning who are very familiar with Tianxing's armies, What she knows should be more detailed and reliable than what the Department of military intelligence and the Department of foreign affairs collected.
Gu Qingcheng thought for a moment and said, ”I heard Zhai Ning say that this army had a war with Haiguo lousang three years ago because of the problem of Tianxing's maritime trade routes. In that war, hundreds of lousang's warships were finally sunk to the bottom of the sea, but Tianxing's Navy lost only 12 warships. It was a big victory.”
”Lousang is a maritime power. Although limited by region and resources, its national strength can't be compared with that of a mainland power, its navy can still win. I didn't expect that Tianxing navy has such combat power.” Zhuge Yan said with admiration. He didn't have a good impression of lousang state. His people were greedy, bloodthirsty and didn't know etiquette. He was known as a sea wolf among many sea states. However, it can't be denied that lousang's navy is one of the strongest among many sea states. Even if it's not as good as Hanhai and Jinghai, the gap will not be very big. Tianxing's navy can actually achieve such a victory, which shows that its combat power is excellent.
”Not bad.” Gu Qingcheng nodded and added, ”I asked Zhai Ning about it in detail, and later it was confirmed from Xie Daoheng. They all said that the quality and daily training of Tianxing Navy's soldiers are no worse than those of our two armies, Jinghai and Hanhai. The reason why Tianxing navy can't compete with Daqian's naval forces on the sea is more limited by its national strength. With Tianxing's national strength and technology, it can't produce large building ships like Jiaolong's, and it can't produce matching Shenji crossbow and army breaking crossbow, In terms of natural combat power, it's a notch short. ”
”Qingcheng elder sister thinks what these two people say is credible?” Lu que asked seriously after hearing this. He didn't believe Gu Qingcheng. He knew that Gu Qingcheng was a man. If he said no, it was not only from Zhai Ning and Xie Daoheng. She must have confirmed it by other means. But Lu wants to hear Gu Qingcheng's judgment.
”Zhai Ning and Xie Daoheng are both Tianxing people. Even if there is some moisture in their words, I don't think they are far away from the truth. Lu que, this army must be included in the Daqian army. Whether it is to set up another army or to integrate into the Jinghai and Hanhai armies after breaking up, otherwise it would be a pity. ” Gu Qingcheng replied seriously.
”Yes, training a mature soldier on the sea is no easier than training a qualified cavalry, especially the helmsman. This is a precious legacy left by Tianxing. It's a pity not to accept it.” Zhuge Yan also said.
”I can't be expert in this matter. First, I'll send a letter to King Zhongyang and Duke Ding and ask them for their opinions. Then we'll form our opinions into this chapter for your Majesty's decision. As for Heyang king, ”Lu que thought for a while and said,” since Tianxing has come down, you don't have to be too wary of this Navy, so that you won't be separated in the future. Let Heyang king take over the logistics supply of Tianxing Navy and order it to return to the original station of Linhai county. Qiu Xu was once Yan Wensheng's master. He must have a lot to do with this maritime force, and ordered him to go south to Linhai county to take over military affairs. ”
”It's a good strategy.” Gu Qingcheng and Zhuge Yan's eyes brightened when they heard that Linhai county had been won half a year ago, and the people's hearts had been basically attached to it. In addition, the logistics of this army was taken over by the Heyang king. Although Daqian did not send a soldier or a general to this army, Daqian had completely grasped the lifeline of this Navy, and could no longer make any difference. After sending Qiu Xu to take over the Navy, Qiu Xu would certainly repay Lu's kindness to Qiu's family. At least he would not make trouble for Lu's family before the end of the battle between DA Qian and the beast tide. This is almost an easy and once and for all way.
As for the future fate of this Navy, it depends on the emperor's meaning. However, after Tianxing's surrender, the coastal areas originally belonging to Tianxing must be guarded by troops to ensure the safety of the coastal areas and open up new maritime trade routes. The biggest possibility is that the Jing Navy, the Han Navy and the Tianxing Navy will merge into one, then break up and reorganize, and finally form a new naval force outside the two armies to consolidate the southeast coast defense.
”Let's do it first. The rest will be done when your Majesty's will comes.” Lu nodded. In fact, if there was any other way, he didn't want to do it, because although he didn't send a man to the Navy, he was still on guard. The owner of the army is concentrating. The seeds left behind at this time may slowly ferment in the future. However, due to the current situation, he can't think so much about a better way, so he has to do it first.
Fortunately, Qiu Xu, who is very familiar with the Navy, will not show the seeds of distrust too clearly. Since Qiu Xu and Yan Tuohai can choose to surrender together in Zhongxing City, no matter whether he is sincere or not, with his intelligence, he certainly knows what to do next.
”I think it's more appropriate to transfer Qiu Yue from Nanhai county to Linhai county.” Gu Qingcheng thought about it and suggested.
”Qiu Yue?” Lu que took a look at Gu Qingcheng. He was in the southern Xinjiang military newspaper, but he was not very familiar with him.