marquis of jingan

Chapter 1484 The Crown Prince Asks About Politics
In the next few days, Shen Yuan placed his wife in Shanhaiwei, while he himself stayed in the Shanhaiguan camp, consulting the two generals on some military issues.

This is a very rare opportunity.

The most valuable thing about the military subject is not the military books and strategies, but the actual combat experience! In this regard, the generals from the Huai'an Army are far better than those from the Five Military Commandery.

Ling Su and Su Ding both emerged from blood and fire. They had rich experience in the Northern Expedition, plus more than ten years of experience.

No matter from which angle, Ling Su and Su Ding are both real and undisputed famous generals of the time. It is not easy for the younger generation today to meet them, let alone let them teach them.

There are countless young talents in the world who want to become disciples of these two and learn from them how to lead troops.

After a few days, Shen Yuan, who had already learned a lot from Xue Wei, gained some new insights into leading troops. Three days later, most of General Ling Suling's troops had left Shanhaiguan. Shen Yuan and Su Ding saw General Ling off at the gate of Shanhaiguan camp.

Shen Yuan stood behind Su Ding and watched Ling Su leave. After Ling Su and his men walked away, he suddenly smiled and said, "Uncle Su doesn't seem to like Uncle Ling very much."

Su Ding turned back silently, glanced at Shen Yuan, and said quietly: "It seems that Lord Shen did not tell the young marquis the details of the Huai'an army."

Shen Yuan shook his head at first, then quickly said, "Uncle Su is too polite. You can just call me Da Lang, or call me by my courtesy name."

Su Ding hesitated for a moment, then said "hmm", and said: "Mingda, come with me."

Shen Yuan followed Su Ding obediently all the way to the commander's tent in the Shanhaiguan camp and sat down. It was already very cold outside, and torches were lit in the tent, making it much warmer.

Su Ding put a pot of wine on the stove, then warmed his hands and said softly: "In the Huai'an Army, General Ling was the one with the highest status besides Lord Shen. He could also be said to be the founder of the Huai'an Army. Both General Xue and I were once his subordinates."

“And that’s the problem.”

Su Ding looked up at Shen Yuan and said silently: "General Xue and I were both promoted by Lord Shen. We all recognize Lord Shen in our hearts, but General Ling is different. He has been the chief commander of all the soldiers since the establishment of the anti-Japanese army."

"After that, although his official rank and title were promoted again and again, his status under Lord Shen declined. He went from being the only commander-in-chief to one of the three commanders."

"Therefore."

Su Ding lowered his head, took a sip of wine, and exhaled the alcohol: "We think that he should be General Ling of the court, not General Ling of the Huai'an Army."

"From this transfer, Mingda should be able to see that General Ling's troops are heading towards Yanjing."

Su Ding narrowed his eyes and snorted, "Maybe he is just trying to guard against me and your Uncle Xue."

Shen Yuan exclaimed "Ah", a little surprised.

Dad never told him this!

Therefore, in his opinion, Ling Su was no different from other Huai'an Army generals. But now it seems that the internal situation of the Huai'an Army is also very complicated, and he needs to understand it bit by bit.

The young marquis also lowered his head and drank a sip of wine, taking a deep breath: "If Uncle Su hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have known anything about it."

Su Ding looked at Shen Yuan and shook his head slightly: "These are all old things. It's good for Mingda to know about them. There's no need to think too much about it. Now we have to talk about your trip to Goryeo."

General Su reached out from his bosom, took out a letter, handed it to Shen Yuan, and said, "This is a letter from Lord Shen, asking me to consult with Mingda on the matter of the Korean garrison. Mingda, take a look?"

Shen Yuan glanced at the handwriting on the envelope, then smiled and shook his head, saying, "That's not necessary. My father told me that Uncle Su is someone I can trust completely."

Su Ding nodded silently, threw the letter in his hand into the stove, then looked at Shen Yuan and said, "The Goryeo garrison is not that simple. You are the son-in-law of the Goryeo king. After arriving in Goryeo, you will naturally go to their capital city of Kaesong."

"Mr. Shen has been planning in Goryeo for several years. After arriving in Kaesong, Mingda should be able to gain a foothold quickly."

At this point, Su Ding took out a map of Goryeo from the side, pointed to a point on the map, and then said: "This is the garrison point I selected for Mingda. You can consider setting up a garrison here."

After Shen Yuan took it, he thought about it carefully, then nodded gently: "Look at the position here, you can move forward and backward freely, Uncle Su is really amazing."

Su Ding said silently: "I have personally checked it out. There are also strategic locations here that can be defended. Even if Master Zhuli's army approaches, I will be able to provide support in time."

"also."

Su Ding looked at Shen Yuan and said, "My son has been in the army for more than ten years and now has some experience. What I mean is that we should let him lead ten thousand-household battalions and enter Goryeo with Mingda. When Mingda needs to go to Kaesong, he can temporarily take over Mingda's command."

"Brother Su Shi?"

Shen Yuan was delighted and said, "I'm not sure about this. If Uncle Su is willing to let Brother Shi go with me, that would be great."

Su Ding smiled and said, "It's rare for Mingda to let go of his anger at his age. I'm relieved."

He lowered his head to drink and said, "This time, Mingda will probably have to stay in Goryeo for at least two or three years. In two or three years, it won't be difficult to gain a foothold in Goryeo. The difficult part is whether he can make Goryeo obey."

Su Ding said quietly: "In the next two or three years, I will probably be in Shanhaiguan. If you need any help, just send me a letter."

Shen Yuan nodded quickly and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Uncle Su. Although I am not very capable, I have one advantage, which is that I never insist on doing anything."

Su Ding put down his wine glass and asked, "How is Mr. Shen doing in Yanjing?"

"busy."

Shen Yuan sighed: "The court has just moved its capital, and my father has to take care of all matters, big and small."

Su Ding patted Shen Yuan on the shoulder and said in a deep voice: "Young Marquis, this time you come out, you must make Lord Shen proud."

"The more successful you are outside, the more flexible Lord Shen will be in the court."

"I said bigger."

Su Ding looked down at his hands and laughed at himself: "I, Su Ding, am over fifty years old. Life and death are no longer important. However, the future situation of the next generation of Huai'an Army depends on Lord Shen's shoulders and on your shoulders, young marquis."

Shen Yuan's face turned serious, and he said solemnly: "My father told me this."

"Don't worry, Uncle Su."

The young marquis patted his chest and said, "If I, Shen Da, had any desire for a comfortable life, I would have simply become a royal consort in the capital."

"I will never let you or my father down!"

A smile appeared on Su Ding's face. He stood up and patted Shen Yuan on the shoulder.

"Good boy."

"Come on, uncle will take you to drink and eat meat!"

………………

Yanjing, in the mansion of Lord Shen.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, dressed in casual clothes, sat in the main hall of the Shen family. Master Shen, with a smile on his face, accompanied him to drink tea.

"Your Highness, you have been coming to my place more and more often recently."

The Crown Prince put down his teacup and forced a smile on his face: "Uncle, you are the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor. According to the court's rules, you are my nephew's teacher. Isn't it normal for me to come to see the teacher and ask for teachings?"

Mr. Shen put down the teacup and smiled.

"What does your Highness want to ask? If I know anything, I will tell you everything."

Upon hearing this, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was silent for a while, then he put down the teacup hanging in the air and looked at Shen Yi.

"There is one thing that my nephew has always wanted to ask my uncle."

"What should my nephew do to satisfy my father?"

(End of this chapter)