Zhao Bing convinced the three dynasty bosses to agree to his proposal to conquer Guangxi, but he was worried about choosing a commander. Because he could no longer lead the commander in this battle, and he would have to go deep into the occupied areas, but he would not be able to stay for a long time. He had to withdraw after the enemy returned to aid in a large number, but he had to complete the tasks of raising funds, expanding the army, immigration and expanding political influence. Strictly speaking, it was a political war, so this battle required a person who could judge the situation and had reputation as the commander, and military command ability was second.

The current prime ministers in the court are undoubtedly the best candidates for the court, and they are very skilled in military affairs. However, they are nearly 70 years old, so how can they bear to lead an expedition? Moreover, after all, they have been away from the court for more than ten years, but their reputation is not as good as that of the others. Lu Xiufu is meticulous, cautious, and has certain military experience. He is also the left prime minister and has no shortage of reputation. But it is precisely because he is too cautious that Zhao Bing is worried that he will withdraw his troops if he has a slight risk and will find it difficult to complete the task.

The remaining Wen Tianxiang was also difficult to reassure people. His thoughts were radical, and he was inevitably bold and lost his advance and retreat. He could not catch the straw and had to catch a cow. However, he was the top scholar and served in the Huguang area in his early years. His righteous act of scattering all his family wealth to organize the rebel army to serve the king was widely spread a few years ago. Then he was named the right prime minister by Empress Dowager Xie to enter the enemy camp for negotiations and unyielding, fulfilling his mission. After the establishment of the dynasty, he went out to the court to open a palace alone, recruiting volunteers to resist the Yuan Dynasty. He was deeply admired by the scholars and his reputation was unparalleled among the remnants of the Song Dynasty.

After Zhao Bing compared horizontally and vertically, Wen Tianxiang was the most suitable. He was in his prime, had abundant experience, and had led the army alone for many years and had military and political experience. But what made him feel relieved was that he would never betray the court. The time is urgent and he cannot hesitate too much, so he planned to appoint him as the general manager of the North Marine, Zhang Shijie, the deputy general manager, Zhao Mengjin, the general general manager of the capital, and Gao Yingsong, the governor of the food and grass. He led 20,000 naval troops, 500 warships, and 50,000 infantry and cavalry troops to go out to Guangnan.

What Zhao Bing did not expect was that when the court gathered, it aroused Jiang Jin's dissatisfaction. His arrangement was to allow the guards who fought the most difficult battle in the defense to continue to rest. The former army, the left army and the right army were the main force, and the central army in front of the palace were organized into the North Army, and the remaining troops remained in Qiongzhou. However, he thought he looked down on the Imperial Guard in front of the palace, so he insisted on using the Imperial Guard in front of the palace as the main force to conquer the North Army. Of course, Zhao Mengjin was unwilling to give up, so the two started arguing in the palace.

But thinking about it, the most important military merits in the army are related to treatment, rewards, and promotions. Since the Battle of Yashan, the imperial guards in front of the hall, who suffered heavy losses, have been training in the south of the island, and have always served as a reserve team. Attacking Quanzhou and pacifying the scattered problems have nothing to do with them. In this defense battle, they only took on the second-sided defense. It was not until the war was at its most intense that they were transferred to the frontline for defense. But they only caught up with the tail, and it was over before they could exert their efforts. The work of cleaning the battlefield and sheltering prisoners became their main job.

You should know that at the beginning of the establishment of the Xingchao, the imperial guards in front of the hall were the main force of the Xingchao. At its peak, the troops were no less than 100,000. During the years when they were traveling on the sea, they had to take the lead in every battle and undertake the most important task, resulting in heavy casualties. However, they still tried hard to ensure that Zhao Bing ascended the throne and made extraordinary contributions to the Song Dynasty. However, after coming to Qiongzhou, they were used as second-rate troops, which made Jiang Jin feel comfortable, especially with the guards' personal army, the team formed by scattered soldiers and yelling soldiers, so they insisted on competing for the top and bottom.

Zhao Bing knew that Jiang Jin was doing this and that "Xiang Gong danced his sword, and he was not selfish." He had always been wary of the Jiang family, and the imperial guards in front of the palace were reorganized based on the children of the Jiang family, so he stayed away from it. As the relationship between the two parties eased after arriving in Qiongzhou, he felt that there was no need to be suspicious after Jiang Wanzai died, and the two families became closer. Then, under the protection of Jiang Jin, he successfully ascended the throne, and he trusted the Jiang family more and more.

However, the personal guards were formed by Zhao Bing. After many trainings, they can be called their confidants from the chief general to the grassroots officer. This is a good choice for use, and the other one is safe, so there is no need to worry about disobeying or even turning against each other. Although he has already resolved his past grudges with the Jiang family, he is always worried. When he left Jiazi Town, Jiang Wanzai's cold eyes were still unforgettable.

From another perspective, only a long-standing army can be tempered and accumulated experience, and can be tempered into steel through continuous tempering and accumulation of experience, and fundamentally eliminate the threats of other factions to themselves. Therefore, Zhao Bing must use the personal army of guards every battle, and is determined to build this army into a strong army loyal to him. If there is reason to promote the trusted generals to a higher position, the imperial guards in front of the palace can only give way and sit on the bench.

When Jiang Jin made such a fuss, Zhao Bing was embarrassed. He knew that the officials in the court were dissatisfied with his favoritism and trusting old ministers in the court, and putting some merchants and fleeing troops at all in important positions in the court. Especially after the court moved to Qiong, he adjusted personnel in the name of rectifying disciplines and delegated many officials to the court, making some old ministers unemployed, which has caused dissatisfaction among many people.

Zhao Bing knew that he could reject Jiang Jin's request in the name of "changing generals at the last stage is a taboo for military strategists", but he would definitely confirm this view if he did this, saying that even the children of the Jiang family who possessed the dragon would be suppressed. To put it in small things, it would affect unity and make the old ministers feel disappointed; to put it in large things, it would cause the newly stable court to stir up trouble again and cause factional disputes again.

"Have you had a quarrel?" Zhao Bing thought for a moment and slapped the dragon case. Now, in front of everyone, if the matter is not handled as soon as possible, the consequences will be serious, making him unfamiliar with others inside and outside, and offend his confidants and hate the "foreign minister".

"I dare not!"

"I don't dare!" When the two saw His Majesty's face tense, they knew that he was angry, so they quickly apologized.

"One of you is the Imperial Guards in front of the palace, and the other is the Guards' personal army. Are you unruly inappropriate in fighting for merit in the palace?" Zhao Bing said with a stern face.

"Your Majesty, I will never be willing to compete for merit. I just want to be loyal to Your Majesty and contribute to the restoration of the country!" Jiang Zheng was stunned and said with a hurry.

"Your Majesty, my subordinates are obeying the wise and will not retreat even if there are swords and fires in front of you." Zhao Mengjin glanced at Jiang Zheng and bowed upwards.

"Hmph, all the words are very beautiful. Is this really what I think in my heart?" Zhao Bing glanced at them coldly and said, "At the moment our army is defeated and attacked the enemy army in Qiong, we think that the enemy's troops in Guangdong and Guangxi are empty, and our army can enter the world without a man, and easily take the great achievements of restoring the lost ground in both directions. Isn't it?"

"The last general...the last general has no such intention!" Jiang Zheng was stunned for a moment, and his face turned red.

"..." Zhao Mengjin opened her mouth and didn't say anything, obviously he was confused by the question.

"I see that you only know one but not the other. Although Ali Hague was defeated, it was not dead. It was reported that he led more than 10,000 remaining troops from Qinzhou. After he got ashore, he sent an urgent report to the Prince's Mansion of Zhennan, Jingzhou, asking to transfer reinforcements. At the same time, he reported to the capital to transfer troops from Yunnan Xuanwei Office to reinforce Huguang, and he ordered the Red Army stationed in various places to strictly guard the city." Zhao Bing said without waiting for them to say more, "Now Guangdong and Guangxi are not empty. There are tens of thousands of soldiers and horses gathered in Jingzhou to attack Zhancheng. In addition, Guangxi has tens of thousands of She soldiers, and can still recruit 100,000 troops within ten months. These will be our strong enemy. It is definitely not to pick up military merits, but to die for a lifetime."

"What Your Majesty says is the truth!" Ying Jieyan took the conversation at this time, and secretly scolded the boy for digging another hole, but as a master, he had to help fill it, so he could only lie to him, "General Jiang, your Majesty considers that after the Battle of Yashan, the imperial guards in front of the palace were seriously injured. Although he had supplementary and nearly a year of training, he was unable to skillfully control crossbows and rockets. This battle is likely to encounter a fierce battle. Without the support of firearms, it would be difficult to win, and it would cause great losses. This is Your Majesty's love, and it is definitely not intended!"

"Governor, but the guards' personal army had just experienced a war and were injured. They had crossed the sea to expedition before they were resting. So why?" Although the explanation of Your Majesty and Ying Jieyan was reasonable, Jiang Jin was still dissatisfied and muttered.

"Jiang Dutong, I must understand the idea that the fleeting warplanes are impossible. At this time, we must take advantage of the enemy's assembly before launching an offensive as soon as possible. Maybe I cannot wait for the imperial guards in front of the palace to use firearms before using them. Otherwise, I will be irresponsible for the lives of the army, and I will be sorry for the support of the old general Jiang!" Zhao Bing sighed.

"General Jiang Du, Your Majesty admires the loyalty and righteous act of the Jiang family, and is also very guilty of the whole family's martyrdom for the country. He only hopes that you can train your elite troops and then work hard for the country. Besides, it will not be a day or a night to restore the country. If you can succeed in one battle, why should a real man make a contribution and make a career for a while?" Wen Tianxiang also advised, and he did not want to go to war with an army that lacks combat effectiveness.

"The Jiang Dutong has a long way to go. Besides, Qiongzhou is the current fundamental place of our dynasty, and the responsibility to defend Qiongzhou is not light!" Lu Xiufu also advised. However, he admired the young emperor's increasingly skillful skills. He obviously did not want Jiang Zheng to lead his troops to fight, but he only changed his concept with the word "competition for merit", turning a crisis into invisible, and demonstrating his kindness of sympathizing with his subordinates.

"Your Majesty's kindness is very grateful to you, but you still lack experience in how to use firearms well. You are willing to go to the army as an ordinary soldier. Please forgive me!" Jiang Zheng said again.

"This..." Zhao Binggang was glad to cover up the matter, but who knew why the Jiang family had become stubborn and was determined to go there, but how could he let him go as an ordinary military soldier? He was stumped for a moment.

"Your Majesty, the Chief Jiang is good at using troops and is a hundred times stronger than his subordinates. Please refer to him as the commander of the capital. His subordinates are willing to be the pioneer of the horse!" Zhao Mengjin came out at this time and reported.

"General Zhao must not do it. It is enough for me to be a general's tent, and there is no other intention!" Jiang Zheng was shocked and explained hurriedly.

"The Chief of Jiang Du, the family has no other intentions, and they are sincerely willing to give in to the wise." Zhao Mengjin was insulted and glared at each other.

"Okay, what do you guys think?" Zhao Bing was secretly happy. Zhao Mengjin also understood the truth more and more, and relieved himself. Seeing that they pushed back and forth, pretending to be angry and let them stop talking, they turned to ask the three priests.

"Your Majesty, since Jiang Dutong has a spirit of advancing, I think he can be the deputy and assist Zhao Dutong in the battle is appropriate!" Wen Tianxiang replied.

"I'm going to discuss it!" Ying Jieyan also said.

"Your Majesty, both generals are leading troops outside, and the imperial guards in front of the palace are headless!" Lu Xiufu frowned and reminded.

"Yes!" Zhao Bing nodded and pondered for a moment, "The army should not be without generals for a day. The imperial guards in front of the palace, Su Liu Yi will temporarily take over military affairs. Prime Minister Lu thought it was feasible!"

"Your Majesty's arrangement is quite appropriate, I have no objection!" Lu Xiufu said with politeness.

"Okay, then let's make such arrangements. I will send troops to Guangnan in three days!" Seeing that the others had no objection, Zhao Bing made the decision...

Zhao Bing ordered the imperial edict, and the "national" mobilized again. The army frequently mobilized, transported materials and renovated ships. He was not idle either. He discussed with the civil and military officials and formulated a combat plan. He decided to conquer the north from Hepu Port in Lianzhou, seize Lianzhou, and go north along the south river. After conquering Linzhou, he then seized Gaozhou, Huazhou, and Leizhou, and then deployed the next action according to the development of the situation.

Considering the ever-changing situation, Zhao Bing granted Wen Tianxiang the right to Jiyi without asking for instructions in everything, but he should be cautious and not take risks. Once the enemy reinforcements arrive, they can be turned into defense and evacuated in time. Do not break the way back when they are in love with the war. At the same time, in order to "buy people's hearts" and attack the enemy in a differentiated manner, he also issued an order to release the captured soldiers and She soldiers who were captured in the defense battle and let them return home. However, many people were worried about the revenge of the Tartars, and most of them refused to go back and insisted on staying in Qiongzhou. However, after persuasion, half of them went on a war with the boat.

The three-day period was soon. On December 20, an edict was issued to fight against the bandits. Zhao Bing personally gave the seal of commanders, and captured more than 20 enemy generals above the commanders of the enemy army attacking Qiong to sacrifice flags, and then fired cannons to send troops. He personally led the horses to see Wen Tianxiang off, and gave the imperial wine to carry the army to the army. The troops then boarded the ship at Chengmai, Changhua and Haikou ports, Yang Fan went out to sea, and met at sea and rushed to Lianzhou.
Chapter completed!