Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 461 Who Dares to Be a First Grader
Wugulun Yuanzhong thought, His Royal Highness Prince Xin advocates for rebellion, but His Royal Highness Prince Ge still wants to ask for my opinion, which means he does not agree to rebellion immediately.

why?
Yuan Zhong followed this line of thought and analyzed the pros and cons of raising troops immediately or waiting and watching. He said, "I think we are not in a hurry. We can wait and see."

"Oh?" Wan Yanyong turned to look at Yuan Zhong and asked with a smile: "Why?"

Wugu Lun Yuanzhong said: "Whether Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Luti can succeed in their rebellion, no one can predict it now.

After all, they had just fled to Liaodong, and the imperial court had not yet taken action."

"Anymore?"

"If we start a rebellion now, should we be independent or join Wanyan Dari and his people?
If you try to be unique, you will fall behind step by step.

If we join their side, it will be even more detrimental to our development.

Besides... the relationship between the king and them is not very good."

Wanyan Yong smiled, his eyes were somewhat deep: "I have been forbearing until now, and have been plotting in secret.

Starting an incident at this time was not in my plan.

Moreover, Da Rui and Donkey Ti have already taken the lead. If I follow suit, I will become their vassal.

If you don't vote, you will be overshadowed by their reputation.

not to mention……"

Wanyan Yong turned to the map and said, "Wanyan Yan, the governor of Shangjing, is a loyal follower of Your Majesty.

The garrison troops of Dading Prefecture are also your Majesty's confidants.

There are also heavy troops in four towns along the border. It is unclear whether Da Rui and Donkey Hoof can make a difference or it will be a flash in the pan. "

Wanyan Zheng said: "Then according to your opinion, should we be patient for the time being and continue to wait and see how the situation changes?"

Wanyan Yong shook his head and said, "No, if we don't start a war, we will become a thorn in their side and be attacked by them.

In that case..."

Wanyan Yong pointed in the direction of Hesuguan Road on the map and said in a deep voice: "Why don't we stand out with a clear banner and take up the banner of suppressing the rebellion for the court?"

Wanyan Zheng and Wugu Lun Yuanzhong were both stunned.

But in just a moment of thought, Wanyan Zheng understood.

Wanyan Zhengxi said: "Great! Next, they will definitely recruit soldiers.

However, the Liaodong nobles and local people were not necessarily willing to join them in rebellion.

As long as we raise the banner of conquering the rebels and those loyal to the imperial court, these nobles and common people will come and join us.”

Yuan Zhong also understood at this time: "Prince Ge is the grandson of Taizu. Looking at the entire Northeast, in terms of status and qualifications, there is no one who can match him.

As long as you, the king, make your position clear, you will not only be able to attract the nobles, officials and local people who are unwilling to rely on Wanyan Dari and Wanyan Luti to surrender to you.

What about the court?
Prince Ge, you took the lead in raising the banner of suppressing the rebellion. As the emperor, Wanyan Liang cannot remain silent, right?"

Wanyan Zheng said happily: "Yes, as long as Wanyan Liang issues an order to let Prince Ge control Liaodong...

No, I’m afraid it will also include Shangjing.

By then, he will have to give all the military, political, and civilian affairs of the Northeast, as well as the right to recruit soldiers and appoint officials on his own. By then..."

Wanyan Yong shook his head and smiled, “You guys, that’s just the best plan.

This situation is likely to occur only when the imperial army is blocked and unable to advance northward.

We don’t need to think about the situation we are in now.”

Wanyan Yong turned to Wugulun Yuanzhong and said in a deep voice: "Yuanzhong, you will be responsible for setting up the defense.

At least five lines of defense were set up from Hesuguan Road to Liaoyang City.

Fortresses were built and trenches were dug at the last line of defense under the city of Liaoyang.

Tomorrow morning, I will announce to the world that I will punish the rebellious people on behalf of the emperor.

By then, the rebels from Hesuguan Road will surely attack.

Once you engage in battle, you will be defeated again and again until you retreat to the city of Liaoyang, and then you will hold your ground."

Yuan Zhong was stunned for a moment before he understood what Wanyan Yong meant and immediately responded with a yes.

Wanyan Yong pointed at the map and said to Wanyan Zheng: "Brother Xin Wang, you should return to Xianzhou immediately and try to control Jizhou and Taizhou.

At the very least, we must take Jeju and ensure that we have uninterrupted contact with the capital."

Wanyan Zheng also solemnly said yes.

Wanyan Yong shouted to the outside again: "Someone come!"

A guard appeared at the lobby door.

Wanyan Yong said: "Quickly summon the deputy governor of Tokyo, Zhao Yijia, the Meng'an, Gong Zhenglong, and the co-governor, Li Shi, to come to see me."

The guard clasped his fists, said yes, and left quickly.

Wanyan Zheng reminded: "Zhao Yijia is Wanyan Liang's confidant.

He was appointed as the deputy governor of Liaoyang in order to monitor and check you.

Even if we can't catch him right now, we should still be on guard against him."

Wanyan Yong smiled slightly and said, "I am not rebelling now. Not only am I not rebelling, I am also a loyal subject to your majesty. Why should we be on guard against him?

Zhao Yijia is brave and good at fighting, and is a fierce general.

Since Your Majesty has assigned him to me, how can I discard such a great talent?"

Wanyan Yong pointed to the map and said, "I would like to ask this deputy governor of Tokyo to take over the command of the Posu Road Military Command.

With Gong Zhenglong as his deputy, I can ensure that Tokyo's hinterland is safe!"

The jurisdiction of the Posu Road Military Command roughly included the southeastern part of the later Liaoning Province, the southwestern part of Jilin Province and part of northern Korea.

It borders Shangjing Road Huining Prefecture and Helan Road to the east, and the south bank of the Yalu River to the south.

Its Military Command was located in Jiuliancheng (Dandong, Liaoning), and the status of the Military Command of Posu Road was equal to that of Wanyan Yong's Dongjing Road.

In other words, Wanyan Yong did not have the power to control the Posulu Military Command.

But Zhao Yijia was the person sent by Wanyan Liang to restrain Wanyan Yong, which was equivalent to an imperial envoy holding the imperial sword.

At this time, Wanyan Yong made clear his loyalty to Wanyan Liang and asked Zhao Yijia to control Jiuliancheng, on the grounds that it was to better suppress the rebellion and ensure safety in the rear. Zhao Yijia had no reason to refuse.

Then, Wanyan Yong could smoothly take over the Posu Road Military Command through Zhao Yijia, the imperial envoy who "held the imperial sword".

This is like using Wanyan Liang's spear to attack Wanyan Liang's shield.

Not only that, he could also legitimately transfer Wanyan Liang's spy away from him.

Neither Wanyan Liang nor Zhao Yijia would doubt him because of this. Instead, they would believe in his loyalty even more because he allowed Zhao Yijia, the emperor's confidant, to take over the garrison of Posu Road.

This kills several birds with one stone!

Thinking of this, Wanyan Zheng clapped his hands and said excitedly: "Prince Ge, when I return to Xianzhou, should I try to take over Helan Road as well?
In this way, half of Liaodong will be under our control.

There are four routes in the northeastern border areas.

The southernmost Hesuguan Road (Lüshunkou).

Posu Road (Jiuliancheng, Dandong) in the southeast.

To the northeast is Helanlu (later Jizhou in North Hamgyong Province of North Korea).

The northernmost Yelan Road (the Tauhei River basin in Russia in later generations, Shuangchengzi further north of Vladivostok).

There were heavy troops stationed on each of the four frontiers, and all were directly controlled by the Jin court.

Now the four important border towns have been controlled by Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Luti along the Hesuguan Road.

Wanyan Yong then set his sights on Posu Lu.

Wanyan Yong thought about it, shook his head and said, "Don't rush it.

The Posu Road is located behind our Liaoyang. If it falls into the hands of the rebels, the consequences will be disastrous.

Therefore, we sent people to control the situation. Although it was our own decision, our reasons were sufficient.

But if we take action against Helanlu now, no one will believe that we are suppressing the rebellion for the imperial court."

Wanyan Zheng couldn't help feeling a little regretful after hearing this, but he also knew that what Wanyan Yong said made sense, so he had to agree.

After everything was arranged, Wanyan Yong asked the two of them to go back first, and then pretended to have just been notified and came back after Zhao Yijia.

Wanyan Zheng and Wugulun Yuanzhong said goodbye and left, and Wanyan Yong was the only one left in the hall.

Wanyan Yong walked slowly to the map, his eyes slowly moving from the cities of Liaodong to Yanjing, and then to the area south of Yanjing where a lake was marked.

Suddenly my nose felt sore and tears started to fall.

His wife committed suicide there!
Ever since Wanyan Liang usurped the throne, he has been killing many members of the royal family, causing everyone in the royal family to feel insecure.

Wanyan Yong often presented treasures and behaved extremely respectfully, which made Wanyan Liang give up his intention to kill him.

Although Wanyan Liang still instinctively remained wary of him, he no longer regarded him as a threat.

However, when he was the governor of Jinan, Wanyan Liang heard from someone that his princess, Wulinda, was both virtuous and beautiful, so he became lustful and ordered Wulinda to come to the capital.

The imperial edict could not be disobeyed. At that time, Wanyan Yong was frequently transferred and had no roots in Jinan Prefecture, nor could he rise up in rebellion.

Therefore, Wulinda persuaded Wanyan Yong to put the overall situation first and went to the capital herself as ordered.

Wanyan Yong originally thought that his wife endured humiliation for the sake of him and the family.

However, unexpectedly, when resting by a lake seventy miles away from Yanjing City, Wulinda accidentally "slipped" and drowned.

If her loyal servant had not handed the suicide note to Wanyan Yong after her death, even Wanyan Yong would have mistakenly believed that she had died by falling into the water.

For the safety of her husband, Wulinda had to go to the capital. In order to avoid being insulted by Wanyan Liang, she finally chose to commit suicide.

Wanyan Yong and Wulinda were engaged at the age of five and got married at the age of eighteen. They had always had a deep relationship.

However, in order to take revenge one day, Wanyan Yong could only endure it with tears.

In order not to show too much concern about the death of his late wife, so as not to arouse Wanyan Liang's vigilance.

Wanyan Yong did not even take care of his wife's funeral personally, but instead sent a family member to hastily handle the funeral for Wulinda.

"Yiljia, wait a little longer."

Wanyan Yong whispered his deceased wife's name and said in a low voice: "I dare not act rashly because I don't want to waste the opportunity you risked your life to give me.

Wait a little longer, one day, I will chop off his dog head!"

"Report, Li Shi, the deputy governor of Tokyo Prefecture, wants to see you."

Wanyan Yong picked up his sleeves, gently wiped his tears, raised his head, was silent for a moment, calmed down his emotions, and then turned around.

Li Shi, the Tongzhi of Liaoyang in Tokyo, was led into the lobby.

He is Wanyan Yong's uncle, because Li Shi's sister Li Hongyuan is Wanyan Yong's biological mother.

The Li family is a big family in Bohai. However, it has nothing to do with Li Minghe's surname.

Li Shi was also Wanyan Yong's father-in-law.

His daughter was Wanyan Yong's cousin and the chief of his concubines.

"Yong'er. Why did you ask me to come so late? Is there something important?"

"Uncle, please sit down."

Wanyan Yong asked Li Shi to sit down, and he sat down beside him, and said solemnly: "Uncle, your Li family is a big family in Bohai. My nephew needs your Li family to help me achieve great things!"...

Jin Yuzhen knelt on the edge of the kang, spreading out the bedding and pillows.

This posture made her very uncomfortable, but the room was too small, and there was no way for Young Master Yang to avoid it, right?
Jin Yuzhen could only grit her teeth and pretend to be calm as she spread the mattress and then retreated back to the couch.

Tsk, the skirt fits tightly against the tight and round buttocks, and the curve is really like a ripe peach.

Yang Yuan commented on it with appreciation, then looked away when he saw her retreat to the edge of the couch.

Jin Yuzhen got down from the ground, turned around and looked at Yang Yuan, and saw that Yang Yuan was staring at the window intently.

Jin Yuzhen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Young Master Yang is truly a gentleman.

Jin Yuzhen said softly, "The bed is ready, please take a rest, Master."

"Mrs. I'm here."

Yang Yuan didn't get polite with her because he had already been polite to her just now.

When Yang Yuan walked away from Jin Yuzhen and towards the bed, Jin Yuzhen's waist involuntarily tensed up.

She was afraid that Yang Yuan's hand would suddenly reach out, grab her waist, and drag her down on the bed.

She didn't breathe a sigh of relief until Yang Yuan walked past her.

Yang Yuan moved the tables and chairs to the wall so that there was space on the floor to spread out the bedding.

The lights were blown out and Mrs. Jin lay down on the floor.

Perhaps because lying on the ground was not very comfortable, Jin Yuzhen couldn't fall asleep for a long time.

The same goes for Yang Yuan on the couch, probably because he is more familiar with his bed.

After both of them tossed and turned for a long time, Yang Yuan turned sideways and asked softly, "Mrs. Jin, are you asleep?"

"Not yet..." Jin Yuzhen answered in a low voice, and her heartbeat suddenly quickened.

Yang Yuan said: "If Madam is not tired yet, you may as well tell me about the current situation of Goryeo.

Yang has a clear idea in mind, and it is also convenient for us to arrange our future cooperation.”

"Oh well……"

Kim Ok-jeong obviously had a very thorough understanding of the political situation in Goryeo and spoke in a very organized manner.

This was completely different from Yang Yuan's reaction when he asked Ugulun Yingge about the situation in the Jin Kingdom.

Yang Yuan listened to Jin Yuzhen's clear narration, and the political situation of Goryeo, the current situation of the Jin family in Goryeo, and their political power became clear in his mind like a sand table.

After Jin Yuzhen finished speaking, Yang Yuan thought for a moment and said, “Yang has some immature suggestions for the future development of the Jin family.

It may be that a bystander sees more clearly, or it may be the nonsense of an outsider.

Yang will talk about it for the time being, and Madam will listen to it for the time being."

Seeing him so humble and polite, Jin Yuzhen couldn't help but laugh.

She also turned sideways, resting her hand on her cheek, looking at Yang Yuan on the couch, and said softly, "Master, please feel free to speak."

Yang Yuan said: "Listening to what Madam said just now, I think that the Jin family can start from four aspects at the same time to open up the situation.

That is: to socialize with powerful officials, bribe military officials, stabilize Gyeongsang, and plot against Jeolla. "

Jin Yuzhen subconsciously recited the sixteen words slowly.

Yang Yuan said: “The Jin family should make every effort to make friends with the powerful officials in the capital, especially the Qingyuan Li family, which has the most power now.

Even if we give them half of the profits, it would be fine.

The most important thing is that this channel and the connections established through it are in the hands of your Jin family.

Taking advantage of the internal strife in the Jin Dynasty to make huge profits, the profit process depended on how long it took the Jin Dynasty to quell the civil strife.

As long as it is managed well, even if the Liaodong Rebellion is quelled, the Jin family's connections and channels will still be there, and can still provide the Jin family with a steady stream of wealth.

As for bribing military officials, I just heard from Madam that your country has been overly wary of military officials since it put down the "Miaoqing Rebellion".

The use of civil officials to suppress military officials has reached an incredible degree, and the tragic situation in which military officials are suppressed is even worse than that in our Song Dynasty.

If the warriors are suppressed too much, two situations will occur over time.

One is that everything will turn into its opposite when it reaches its extreme.

The military officials could no longer tolerate this and completely exploded, and from then on the country began to enter a stage of using force to control civil affairs.

Until the warrior established his kingdom, in order to consolidate his kingdom, he returned to the state of controlling the military with the civil, thus forming a cycle.

The other is that military men are suppressed, the country's martial virtues are not prominent, and literary style is overly prevalent.

When a powerful enemy invades, it is easy to bring about a catastrophic disaster.

Goryeo is an island country and it is not easy for it to be destroyed by foreign enemies.

Then it is very likely that they will be like Japan, using force to suppress culture.”

At this point, Yang Yuan paused and asked, "Madam, have you heard of the Taira clan and the Genji clan in Japan?"

Mrs. Jin looked at Yang Yuan in surprise. She didn't expect that Yang Yuan, as a top scholar, would value warriors so much.

Mrs. Jin replied, "Yes, they are the Japanese samurai family, the leaders of the two major samurai forces."

Yang Yuan said: "Japanese public power is declining.

The warriors who once obeyed the powerful like dogs have now begun to take charge.

The Goryeo military officials were subjected to such severe oppression and harsh treatment that sooner or later they would follow the same path as the Japanese military officials.

You must never underestimate their power. They are suppressed, not because they do not have the power to resist, but because they have not yet had the courage to resist.

If the Jin family can extend a hand of friendship to them at this time, the Jin family will have the greatest confidence. "

Mrs. Jin became thoughtful after hearing this.

Yang Yuan said: "When the Jin family has a steady stream of wealth, they will make friends with powerful officials, support military officials, recruit soldiers and horses, and strengthen the Jin family.

Then, it will be easy to consolidate your base in Gyeongju and then control the entire Gyeongsang Province.

Next, I suggest that you continue to expand westward and southward and integrate Gyeongsang-ro and Jeolla-ro.

By then, the entire southern Goryeo will be under the control of the Kim family.

Go south, and you can easily get support from the State of Song.

To the north, there is enough power to compete with other big clans.

Your husband's family is the Goryeo royal family, and Jeolla Province is where the Goryeo royal family originated and still has a strong foundation there.

I think you, the Jin family, can make use of this.”

Gyeongsang-ro and Jeolla-ro were the original Silla and Baekje kingdoms.

If the Jin family could own these two routes, or control and influence one route, then they would become the undisputed number one family in Goryeo.

Jin Yuzhen was overwhelmed with emotion when she heard this, and she felt more and more that what Yang Yuan described might become a reality.

As long as there is a 30% chance, it is worth taking the risk.

"I understand. Yuzhen will do her best to convince the family."

Jin Yuzhen paused and said, "If Master Yang can convince Li Taigong to let Yuzhen return to Goryeo, I am willing to go to Song State in person to discuss the specific matters with Song State."

"Don't worry, Mr. Li will let you go."

Yang Yuan said: "As long as he listens to my plan, even if it is just a possibility, he will be willing to take a gamble.

By the way, if you go to Song, you can pick up your husband and go back to Goryeo together.

From now on, your Jin family will have to deal with Shangjing frequently.

If it is not convenient for you as a woman to go to Beijing frequently, you can leave this matter to your husband. "

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "Yang and your husband, Master Wang Shuai, hit it off right away and get along very well."

Jin Yuzhen asked, "My husband, are you going to live in Lin'an permanently now?"

Yang Yuan said: "Yes, I also know where he lives. I will write it to you when you return home."

Jin Yuzhen curled her lips and said, "That guy may not dare to take the risk of going to the capital.

However, his deputy chief, Park In-moong, is an old man who has been used to serving the Kim family. He is loyal and reliable.

Moreover, he is basically the one who takes care of the affairs of my husband's fleet.

If it is inconvenient for me to go to the capital, you can let him go."

"Uh... Is Park... Park a strong person?"

Yang Yuan's smile froze slightly.

Where did I send that guy?

I kind of forgot...

Jin Yuzhen noticed that Yang Yuan's tone was a little strange, and couldn't help asking: "Master Yang, Park Renmeng... is there something wrong?"

Yang Yuan said with a guilty conscience: "Oh, him, I have seen him before with your husband.

He... committed a crime in Lin'an and was exiled."

"what?"

Jin Yuzhen was startled and sat up suddenly: "What did he do?"

"He... stole other people's property."

"This is impossible!"

Yang Yuan immediately shirked responsibility and said, "It was Prince Wang who said that!"

Jin Yuzhen was shocked and asked, "My husband is sacrificing his own relatives for the sake of justice?"

Yang Yuan hurriedly said, "No, I mean, I heard it from Master Wang."

Jin Yuzhen frowned slightly and said hesitantly: "There is another captain in my husband's fleet, his name is Park Renyong..."

Yang Yuan laughed dryly and said, "He and his brother stole things together, were caught together, and were exiled together."

"Okay, I understand!"

Jin Yuzhen smiled, and her smile was very sweet.

But if Wang Shuai saw it, he would probably shiver from head to toe.

She lay down, gritting her teeth, with a sneer on her lips.

She understood it all.

That bastard must have bribed the officials of Song State and found a reason to get rid of the people I sent to be with him.

Getting rid of my people is to make it easier for him to pursue his affairs in Song State, right?

This bastard is so brave!
"Wang Shuai! Just wait!"

Jin Yuzhen gritted her teeth and thought, I will wait until I get to Song State to find out the truth.

If you, Wang Shuai, dare to do it on the first day of the new year, I, Jin Yuzhen, will dare to do it from the second day until the end of the month!

(End of this chapter)