After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

"So, there's going to be a war in the south?"

After the spring outing, everyone went back to their homes. In the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion, Sheng Minglan was tidying up Gu Tingye's outer robe with a surprised expression.

"It's hard to say this!"

"After all, Jiaozhi's current target is Champa, which is further south, and there is no war conflict between them and the Song Dynasty."

"If it were a decade or so ago, when relations with the Jiaozhi people were not good, the Song Dynasty might have had to have a serious fight with them."

Gu Tingye leaned back on the couch, stretching his body, looking at his beautiful wife while thinking about what happened in the fourth year of Jiayou (1059).

The Ly Dynasty (1009-1225) was a dynasty in Vietnam, named after the monarch's surname, Ly. The Ly Dynasty lasted for 216 years and had nine generations of monarchs.

Because the Li Dynasty accepted the enthronement from the Song Dynasty, it was also called "Annan".

In 1009, Ly Cong Uan, the commander of the left palace guard of the Former Le Dynasty, seized the throne. The following year, he changed the reign title to Thuan Thien and made Thang Long (now called Hanoi) the capital. He was known as Ly Thai To.

After the establishment of the Ly Dynasty, it adopted the central political system model of the Tang and Song dynasties.

During the 117 years of the reign of four generations of monarchs, namely, Taizu, Taizong, Thangzong and Renzong, Vietnam entered a period of political centralization, national unity and strong national power.

Ly Thai To's policies included building Thang Long City, enfeoffment of central military and political officials, reorganization of local political institutions, development of Buddhism, implementation of the imperial examination system, reform of the land and taxation systems, and adoption of an expansionist policy towards the outside world.

During the first half of the Ly Dynasty, the dynasty fought many wars with the Song Dynasty, Zhenla, and Champa, and occupied large tracts of territory.

In 1028, the sixth year of Tiansheng in the Song Dynasty, they invaded the Song border and plundered the border residents. Renzong ordered the Guangnan West Road Transport Envoy to demand retribution from the Li Dynasty.

In 1054, the first year of the Song Dynasty's Zhihe reign, Ly Thanh Tong changed the country's name to "Dai Viet", which became the name of several Vietnamese dynasties thereafter.

In 1059, the first year of the Jiaqing reign of the Yue army and the third month of the fourth year of the Jiayou reign of the Song Dynasty, the Yue army invaded the Qinzhou area of ​​the Song Dynasty in China.

In 1069, the second year of Baoxiang in the reign of Emperor Tianfu of Vietnam and the second year of Xining in the reign of Emperor Shengzong of Song, he personally led an expedition to the southern Champa Kingdom and seized Dili (now Quang Nam, Vietnam), Maling, Buzheng and other places from the country.

After the death of Ly Nhan Tong in 1127, the Ly Dynasty began to decline, and feudal lords in the country fought against each other for power.

During the second half of the Li Dynasty, there were the "Fan You Rebellion", the "Guo Bu Rebellion" and the situation of the brothers Chen Siqing and Chen Cheng monopolizing power.

In 1225, the powerful official Chen Shoudu took advantage of Emperor Ly Zhao's youth to seize power and establish the Chen Dynasty, which destroyed the Ly Dynasty.

"In fact, since the end of Emperor Renzong's reign, Jiaozhi has frequently invaded the Song Dynasty's borders."

"If it weren't for the war against Xia last year that frightened other nations, I think these people would still be jumping around on the border."

Gu Tingye sneered a few times, picked up the hot tea beside him and took two sips.

"You want to march south?!"

Sheng Minglan reacted quickly, squatting beside Gu Tingye and asking with her head tilted.

"Haha, of course!"

"Except for the Liao Kingdom, which we are still a little short of, the rest of these small foreign countries are easy to capture!"

Gu Tingye stretched out his big hand and pinched Minglan's face twice. Feeling the smooth, delicate and elasticity brought by the thick collagen under his fingers, he couldn't help but feel distracted.

"Don't make trouble!"

Minglan slapped Gu Tingye's mischievous hand, then sat down next to him.

"Then... if we march south, how long will it take..."

Sheng Minglan's somewhat stammering words made Gu Tingye smile knowingly.

"It won't take long. Just Jiaozhi will be finished in about a year!"

Gu Tingye put his arm around Minglan's slender waist and spoke in a relaxed manner.

"Then...then let's...let's...do we still want the second one..."

As Minglan spoke, her face turned red and her voice was so soft that it was difficult to hear.

"Hey, of course we have to! How can we waste our good times when we are so young?!"

Without saying a word, Gu Tingye picked up Sheng Minglan and went into the inner room.

"Ouch! It's daytime now!!!"

Sheng Minglan clenched her fists and hit Gu Tingye.

"What's wrong with daytime?! I just love to have sex in broad daylight!!!"

Gu Tingye’s shameless words made Minglan embarrassed, but in the end she couldn’t convince her husband.

. . . . . .

"You want to fight Cochin?!"

Emperor Shenzong opened his eyes wide, somewhat puzzled.

"Because of what?"

Han Ming did not hide anything and directly expressed the reasons why the Li Dynasty in the south had many disputes with the Song Dynasty after its establishment.

"Besides stabilizing the south, Jiaozhi was once under the rule of the Central Plains dynasty."

"If Your Majesty wishes to recreate the prosperity of the Han and Tang dynasties, then retaking Jiaozhi and establishing the Annan Protectorate is imperative!"

Emperor Shenzong would not listen to many reasons, only two points could move him.

One was revenge. After the establishment of the Li Dynasty, it invaded the Qinzhou area of ​​Guangxi many times and captured a large number of border residents and supplies. These became the basis for the prosperity of the Li Dynasty today.

The other is achievements. Emperor Shenzong believed that this was a great opportunity for the Song Dynasty to revive, rebuild the glory of the Han and Tang dynasties, and increase its power throughout the country.

How can a small Western Xia be enough? In the future, Jiaozhi, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, Liaodong and Goryeo, these inherent territories of China must be taken back one by one!

Therefore, Emperor Shenzong hesitated in a rare way when he proposed to launch a southern expedition immediately after the western expedition had just ended.

According to his idea, the next five years should focus on domestic production construction and economic development, and accelerate the Song Dynasty's national strength and military power to catch up with the Liao Dynasty.

Then he integrated the national strength, launched another Northern Expedition, recovered Yanyun, and fulfilled the dream of his ancestors.

However, Han Ming's words gave Emperor Shenzong other ideas. It seemed that taking over a small Jiaozhi was not that difficult, and it would not necessarily delay the Northern Expedition.

"Your Majesty, I understand your anticipation for the Northern Expedition, but the time for a decisive strategic battle with the Liao Kingdom has not yet arrived."

"Jiaozhi itself has often offended the south. If Jiaozhi sent troops north during the Northern Expedition, the Song Dynasty would easily be caught in a war between the north and the south."

"This is a huge blow to national strength and people's livelihood!"

"If we first eliminate the threat from Jiaozhi and stabilize the southwest, we might be able to obtain a lot of farmland and crops from these places to supply the country!"

Han's words completely touched the heart of Emperor Shenzong.

Yes, if there was a ready-made granary that could provide food at any time, it would be entirely possible to stabilize domestic market prices and people's livelihood while ensuring the progress of the war in the Northern Expedition.

This is killing two birds with one stone!

"How are you going to fight?!"

As soon as Emperor Shenzong said this, Han knew that the matter was settled.

"Your Majesty, there's no need to rush. The war between Jiaozhi and Champa is intense right now. We can set up a plot in the middle to escalate the conflict!"

Mr. Han did not mention how to conquer Jiaozhi, but instead proposed to disrupt the situation.

"You want to use the Champa delegation and the missing Li family to set up a trap?"

Emperor Shenzong reacted quickly and immediately understood what Han said.

"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and it is a blessing for the Song Dynasty!"

Han's flattery made Emperor Shenzong laugh and cry.

"I knew you would never let such a good opportunity go unnoticed."

"Go to the Imperial City Division. I will have someone cooperate with you. Remember, do not let anyone know that it was the Song Dynasty that did this."

Emperor Shenzong's tone was slightly cold when he finished speaking.

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best to get the job done."

Han Ming stood up and saluted, then left the palace and went to the Imperial City Division headquarters.

"Master Hou!"

"I've met the Marquis!"

"..."

As the "Emperor's Guard" department of the Song Dynasty, the Imperial City Division has always been the group of people most disliked by the civil and military officials of the court.

Most of their ancestors were personal guards under the Wude Division during the reign of Taizu, whose duties included managing palace restrictions, guarding the surrounding areas, and gathering intelligence.

At the end of Emperor Renzong's reign, with the approval of Jing Yu who had joined the office at that time and Empress Cao, Han extended his hand into the Imperial City Division.

Not many people knew about these things, and Emperor Yingzong and Emperor Shenzong were completely unaware of them.

Later, the Tianwu Army underwent military reform and expansion, Jing Yu was transferred again, and Han no longer played such a dangerous game.

This is the first time I visit the headquarters of the Imperial City Bureau since I traveled to this world.

Looking at the mighty and majestic soldiers of the Imperial City, Han raised a wicked smile.

"Let's see how you escape this time..."