.“ Syllable! Zhao Chen clapped his palms and said excitedly: "Okay, it's really good, if there is civil strife in the Jin Kingdom, not only will the southern expedition retreat without a fight this time, but my Great Song Dynasty can also take advantage of the chaos to recover the lost territory of the Central Plains in one fell swoop." ”

Then he said to Yang Yan: "Brother-in-law, immediately order the staff of Zhongdu to do everything possible to instigate the civil strife in the Jin Kingdom, the sooner the better, and the bigger the movement, the better." When necessary, the staff of the department can also be involved, and even I can support them. ”

It turned out that Guangyan sent back a report from Zhongdu, saying that there were a group of old ministers, clans, and nobles in Zhongdu Jinyuan, who were not satisfied with Wanyan Changzhi's control, and gathered and planned in secret, looking for opportunities to win Wanyan Changzhi. This southern invasion is a great opportunity for them to take action. He also asked the court how the Ministry of Officials should deal with this matter.

As soon as the report reached Yang Yan's hands, Yang Yan immediately entered the palace and told Zhao Chen the news.

Although Zhao Chen decided to fight to the death with the Jin army, it was impossible to say that he was not worried at all. After all, the opponent facing this time is no longer Dali, Xixia and the like, but for more than 50 years, it has been a strong enemy of the Great Song Dynasty. This time, if he dared to take the initiative to send troops to attack the Great Song Dynasty, he was naturally fully prepared. Moreover, the Great Song Dynasty is still a little lacking in confidence, after all, the national situation after the collection of Western Xia has not fully recovered.

And the current Zhao Chen is not an ignorant young man when he first succeeded to the throne, just with a sharp spirit, he can have no scruples. As I grow older and have more and more experience in governing, I will consider everything from multiple angles in order to find the best solution. At the same time, although Zhao Chen did not go to the battlefield in person, he knew very well about the process of several major battles after the restoration of the Great Song Dynasty, and he was well aware of the danger and uncertainty of the battle.

Although the Great Song Dynasty now has Yang Yan's pillar to support, this time the Jin Army's main general Wan Yan Changzhi is also a contemporary famous general, even Yang Yan has expressed his admiration for Wan Yan Changzhi's ability to use troops, and frankly admits that he has no certainty of victory, so although Zhao Chen is impassioned in the main hall, after returning to the palace, he can't help but feel a little uneasy when he thinks about it. Can the Great Song Dynasty resist this battle? In case the enemy is not able to defeat the Jin army, the Jin army crosses the Yangtze River, and the soldiers are in the city, what can I do, do I also want to learn from Emperor Xiaozong, the Son of Heaven died and died in the country?

And when Zhao Chen was thinking wildly, an attendant came to report: Yang Yan entered the palace to ask for a meeting, and Zhao Chen knew that something important must have happened, so he immediately issued an order to pass on the meeting.

After the monarch and ministers saw the salute, Yang Yan immediately handed over the Guangyan report sent back by the Ministry Division. After Zhao Chen finished reading it, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. The monarch went on an expedition abroad, and the court's internal ministers staged a coup d'état to seize the throne, which is very traditional in the Jin country. When Wan Yan Yong used Wan Yan Liang to personally conquer the Southern Song Dynasty, he launched a rebellion in Zhongdu to seize the throne, which resulted in the rout of the Jin army that invaded the south, and Wan Yan Liang was also killed by the rebellious army. And Wanyan Changzhi was able to ascend the throne, and he also took advantage of the emperor Wanyan Yungong at that time to personally conquer Western Xia, and the court was empty, so he successfully launched a mutiny. Now it seems that Jin Guo is going to repeat the same mistake again this time.

And for Da Song, this kind of good thing is like a pie falling from the sky, how can Zhao Chen not be happy?

Yang Yan said: "Your Majesty, the internal instability of the Jin Kingdom is gratifying, but it is not enough to sustain it. If we want to preserve the current half of the Great Song Dynasty, we still have to rely on our own ability. Moreover, whether the civil strife in the Jin Kingdom will occur or not does not depend on how the staff operates, but on the strength of the resistance of our Great Song Dynasty. ”

"Oh!" Zhao Chen also calmed down from the ecstasy, and said: "Brother-in-law, I understand the first half of what I said, but I am a little puzzled in the second half of the words, why is the civil strife in Jin, but in my Great Song Dynasty's ability to resist?" ”

Yang Yan said: "If the southern invasion of the Jin army goes well, the city is conquered and the land is won, and the victory is repeated, then Wanyan Changzhi will inevitably increase his prestige in the country, even if someone wants to rebel, they may not be able to succeed, just like the Ren rebellion, it is short-lived and insignificant to the overall situation." On the contrary, if the Jin army's offensive is frustrated, Wanyan Changzhi's prestige will plummet, and the people's hearts will turn away, even if someone has no objection, I am afraid that there will be other plans at that time. Therefore, whether there will be a rebellion within the Jin State, on the battlefield of Jianghuai, and not in the Central Capital. The matter of arming up for war must not be taken lightly. ”

Zhao Chen pondered for a while before he nodded and said, "It's still my brother-in-law who has seen it thoroughly, but I have taken this matter too simply." Speaking of which, Wan Yan Liang and Wan Yan Yungong did not rebel in the country until after the pro-conquest was frustrated. And the rebellion launched by Shi Miyuan and Ren was when my Great Song Dynasty won, even though it could be presented for a while, but in the end, the people's hearts were not attached, so it ended in failure. However, the southern invasion of the Jin Kingdom this time is also not good, I don't know what my brother-in-law thinks will win or lose?"

Yang Yan said: "Your Majesty, although rest assured, don't look at the ferocity of the Jin Kingdom this time, but it is just attacking instead of defending. Its goal is only to capture the land north of the Yangtze River, and it will never cross the Yangtze River. As he spoke, he explained to Zhao Chen in detail the size and strategic goals of the Jin Army discussed by the Privy Council. Then he said: "Therefore, the Great Song Dynasty must strengthen its forces, stick to the land north of the river, and confront the Jin army, and is not in a hurry to attack, the longer it takes, the more unfavorable it will be to the Jin army." As long as the momentum of the Jin army is curbed first, then let people operate in the central capital and incite the ministers of the Jin State to rebel. As long as there is chaos within the Jin Kingdom, the Jin army will definitely withdraw. At that time, we will be able to take advantage of the victory and pursue and recover the lost territory in the Central Plains. ”

Hearing that Jin Jun would not cross the river this time, Zhao Chen couldn't help but feel at ease, and later listened to Yang Yan's analysis of the situation, Zhao Chen was completely relieved, and said with a smile: "It seems that my brother-in-law is really a bamboo in his chest, and this time the great plan of Song Zhongxing is all on the shoulders of my brother-in-law." ”

Although it has not been officially announced, the current Great Song Dynasty can indeed only be led by Yang Yan to meet the Jin army, which no one will object. Therefore, Zhao Chen said it now, and it is not an exaggeration.

When Yang Yan heard this, he immediately bowed to the ground and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, the ministers will do their best to be loyal to the country." It's just that the opponent this time is different from usual, so the gains and losses of victory and defeat may be repeatedly distanced, His Majesty does not seek victory in the court, and despises the Jin army because of a small victory, hoping to complete the battle. Don't panic and lose confidence because of a small defeat. ”

Zhao Chen nodded and said, "Brother-in-law, please rest assured, everything before the army is done in my brother-in-law, and all arrangements are made by my brother-in-law, and I will never sail from it." ”

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Three days later, after the joint deliberation of the Privy Council, the Ministry of War, and the Forbidden Army, a detailed defense plan was finally formulated.

The 12 imperial garrisons each guarded their own defense areas, Anxi Road and Lizhou West Road, controlled by Bi Zaiyu, Lizhou East Road controlled by Meng Zongzheng, and Huaidong and Huaixi were still controlled by Cao Xun and Gao Zhen. And the entire theater of operations was controlled by Yang Yan. However, in fact, the entire defense zone of the Great Song Dynasty was divided into three parts, Bi Zaiyu paid the responsibility for the Yongliang and Hanzhong lines, Meng Zongzheng paid the responsibility for the Sichuan-Shaanxi line, and Yang Yan paid the responsibility for the Jinghu and Jianghuai lines. Of course, nominally, all of them are uniformly deployed by Yang Yan.

And the situation with the soldiers. Chen Min, who was in charge of guarding the Ma Jun Division, led the Ma Jun Si Zhongrui, the Weibian Army, and the Infantry Army Division Left, Center, and Right Armies, with a total of 30,000 horses, to garrison the Jingmen Army, which could reinforce the battlefields of Jinghu Road and Lizhou Road at any time. Qi Fang, who was in charge of the official affairs of the Infantry Division, led the Infantry Division's front, rear, Xiongwu, Xiaoshun Fourth Army, and Ma Army's Flying Cavalry Army, with a total of 27,000 men and horses, stationed in Luzhou and serving as the backing of the defenders on the Jianghuai front.

And Yang Yan led the two armies of Xiaojie and Youyi in front of the palace, the two armies of Weiyuan and Kerong in the Ma Army, the two armies of Changning and Jinyong in the infantry army, and together with the Qianqian Division of the palace and the Tabai Army and the Ma Jun Si Xiao Cavalry Army. A total of 54,000 men and horses were stationed in Ezhou as the overall response to the entire Hubei, Jianghuai and Sichuan-Shaanxi. In addition, the front, rear, center, left, and right armies of the front division of the palace were temporarily assembled in Jiankang as supporters, waiting for dispatch.

At the same time, he ordered Li Bao to lead the water army in front of the palace to rush to Chuzhou, and join Li Gongzuo, the commander of the imperial garrison in Chuzhou, and prepare to attack from the sea and attack all the coastal areas of Shandong in Jin. In addition, more than 1,500 large and small ships were recruited along the Yangtze River, and docked along the coast, ready to transport supplies and soldiers at any time.

This time, the Great Song Dynasty mobilized a total of 430,000 regular troops, plus auxiliary men and horses on the border and naval troops, the total strength exceeded 500,000. This is because the Great Song Dynasty is on the defensive, and every defense line must ensure that there are enough troops to garrison it. In addition, considering that a counterattack may be launched later, more troops were invested than Jin Guo.

Zhao Chen and the four prime ministers of Zhongshu Province carefully reviewed the defense plan, and they were all very satisfied, and at the same time, they all agreed that Yang Yan would take full responsibility for commanding the battle, and the five ruling ministers would all stay in Jiankang to ensure logistics supplies, but they would not go to the front line.

Moreover, at this time, several ruling ministers also knew the news of the internal instability of the Jin State, although it was not completely certain that there would be civil strife in the Jin State, but for the Great Song Dynasty, it was good news after all. Therefore, he is also full of confidence in this attack on the Jin army. At the same time, in order to keep the secret and prevent the Jin State from taking precautions in advance, only these ruling ministers knew about it for the time being, and did not announce the news to the public.

So at this time, Yang Yan's house began to be busy again, all the ladies knew that Yang Yan was going to go on the expedition again, and this time the task of going to war was heavy, and the burden was not light, and Zhao Yueru, who had been idle at home for nearly three years, finally couldn't help it, this time she must accompany Yang Yan to fight together, Ye Muxue was modest, and at the same time, she also felt that she was not suitable for the battle, so she did not compete with Zhao Yueru.

And Zhao Qianru also feels that it is more reassuring to keep such a master in the family, after all, now the Yang family is also a big family, and it is inevitable that there will be some troubles, Yang Yan and Zhao Yueru The two pillars are gone, Zhao Qianru is inevitably a little lonely at home, Gu Xueping is already eight pregnant at this time, and when she is about to give birth, Tie Chenglin can't spare much energy. And Zhao Qianru didn't want everything to be handled by the government or the royal family. With Ye Muxue at home, there are many things that can be solved privately.

Therefore, after some deliberation, the ladies also agreed. Zhao Yueru was born to carry the road, so he handed over the tassel to take care of it.

At this time, Zaidao was almost two years old, and he was almost old enough to be weaned, and he could run and jump, and speak some simple language. There are many brothers and sisters in the family, there is no shortage of playmates, tassels have always been docile and careful at home, and they are very caring for all children, the last time Ye Muxue accompanied Yang Yan on the expedition, under her care, there was almost no difference from Ye Muxue when she returned home, and now her daughter Shunhua is almost seven years old, and she has the energy to take care of Zaidao. Although Shunhua is not very old, she also has the style of an eldest sister and is very friendly to her younger siblings. Therefore, if she handed over the road to her care, Zhao Yueru could leave with confidence.

After discussing and deciding, the ladies immediately packed up for Yang Yan and Zhao Yueru, rushed to make clothes, and prepared for them to go on the expedition.

A few days later, news came from the Jin Kingdom that Wan Yan Changzhi was trying to swear in the southern expedition in Zhongdu.

At the same time, the Great Song Dynasty was also drafted by Chen Liang, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and officially declared war on the Jin State. The hearts of the people are obedient, and the husband will take revenge. Stupid and ugly, still asking for an alliance, the capital of the soul, the desire of the ravine, this is not out of necessity, he is a matter of course. The army entered the fortress and was wantonly disabled, so that the court dared to be rebellious, the succession of luggage, and the resumption of words; Dirty and dirty, in human affection, the voice of the guilty will be recruited, and it is the general of Hu Yun. The soldiers are famous, the division is strong, the words are far away, the words are near, who has no loyalty? As a son of man and a minister, he should remember the anger of his ancestors. Min is meritorious, don't lose it!

As soon as this edict was issued, Zhao Chen issued another decree to crown Yang Yan as the commander of Huaidong, Huaixi, Hubei, Lizhou, and Xi, and the general manager of the marching forces of Hebei, Central Plains, Shandong, and Guanzhong, and responsible for the military planning and arrangement of the entire Great Song Dynasty. Bi Zaiyu led the Qin Feng Road Envoy, Meng Zongzheng led the Yongxing Military Road Envoy, Cao Xun led the Shandong Road Envoy, and Gao Zhen led the Jingdong Road Envoy.

The Zhaofu envoy is an official position in military affairs established after the Southern Crossing of the Great Song Dynasty, and the authority is equivalent to that of the pacification envoy, which is lower than that of the Xuanfu envoy, the difference is that the Zhaofu envoy is generally used in foreign warfare, and the pacification is used in Suiyu Rongyi. However, the places where these envoys were recruited were actually occupied by the Jin State, so they were basically ineffective. This is also the post-resignation of the military generals after the Southern Crossing of the Great Song Dynasty, and the appeasement of some of the areas occupied by the Jin State is mainly to show the attitude of recovering the lost territory.

At this moment, news also came back from Mongolia. Temujin sent his generals Mu Huali and Chilao Wen to attack from the north. to support the Great Song Dynasty.