After the speech, Li Chang'an told them to go back and pack their things before setting off.
Everyone was filled with excitement as they led their warhorses, preparing provisions and supplies for the journey.
The civil and military officials, along with several generals and deputy generals, were also waiting in the hall to discuss the expedition.
Inside the hall, everyone was divided into different small groups.
Xiong Er and Zhang San stood together, followed by Political Commissar Zhuge Liang.
Chen Da stood behind Zhao Hu, with Political Commissar Pang Wenhe standing beside him.
The princess stood with Cheng Hu; they were generals from the Lingnan faction, and they stood relatively close to Xiong Er and his group.
Meanwhile, Yang Wenguang, Yue Fei, and Xin Qiji, all from the capital faction, were dispatched by Li Chang'an to inspect the border.
Only General Pan Feng and Xing Daorong, along with a few other military officers, remained, sticking together for warmth.
Their status is not as high as others, and their subordinates are also numerous and complex. They are currently getting closer to Zhao Hu and others.
The rest were other civil and military officials.
They were also divided into different small groups, which were opposed to each other.
Emperor Jianyuan, Zhou Chao, was resting with Wang Zhongxian, his eyes closed, appearing indifferent to the situation.
All he wants to do now is go home and be with his wife and children. What does war have to do with him?
He doesn't know how to fight, so just leave it to Li Chang'an and that's it.
Zhou Chao still harbored some resentment towards the soldier who delivered the memorial. "Why didn't you just give the memorial to the Regent? Why did you have to send it all the way to the Forbidden City?"
This isn't just a case of being bored and having nothing better to do.
Damn it, I'll have people block the gates of the Forbidden City tomorrow and make you come here to hold a grand court assembly.
They all act like they're sick.
I already said to find the Regent, find the Regent, why do you have to come to me?
If the Regent saw this, he would think that I, the Emperor, had treacherous intentions.
Thinking of this, Emperor Jianyuan couldn't help but sigh.
He felt that his subordinates were all good-for-nothings, lacking any sense of reason or judgment.
Instead of helping him abdicate, they all secretly suspected Li Chang'an of plotting a rebellion and told him to be careful.
Sometimes he really wanted to ask them, "What about defense?"
Come here, the throne is yours, now show me how to defend against one.
As for whether Li Chang'an would rebel, how could he not know?
We still need this group of people to remind us.
In Tai'an City's parlance, we're speechless, family members!
Li Chang'an sat in the middle of the camp, and after everyone had arrived, he had Sha Niu simulate a coastal sand table.
"This time when I go to Fujian, I plan to take 200,000 troops with me, mainly new recruits, so that they can gain some experience."
"150,000 troops were dispatched from Tai'an City, and 50,000 troops were mobilized from the capital."
"The rest of the troops will remain stationed where they are. During my absence, Sha Niu will be in charge of the security and management of Tai'an City, while His Majesty will be in charge of the capital."
There are more than 500,000 soldiers in the capital, and 300,000 in Tai'an City. Li Chang'an decided to take about 200,000 with him.
Firstly, it was for training, and secondly, it was to increase the number of soldiers.
After all, it's free for Miss Qiu, so why not take it?
Two hundred thousand were transferred from the capital, and another one hundred thousand were transferred from the coastal areas, making a total of three hundred thousand just right.
The ship wasn't ready to be built, but the Japanese pirates had gathered quite a few people, and they all happened to have come by boat.
Originally, it would have been another six months before they could set sail, but since they had sent the ship themselves, Li Chang'an didn't intend to be polite.
He looked at Emperor Jianyuan, intending to ask for his opinion, since he was still a subject and had to maintain appearances.
Moreover, to mobilize troops in the capital, one needs the tiger tally in the emperor's possession to lead the troops.
"Your Majesty, is it alright to transfer 50,000 troops from the capital to Fujian this time?"
Emperor Jianyuan was lost in thought when he suddenly heard Li Chang'an call his name, and he was somewhat taken aback.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, he immediately said, "The Regent is right, the Regent is right. From now on, everyone must listen to the Regent, do you hear me?"
Li Chang'an: ...
princess:……
Your Excellencies: ...
"Your Majesty, the Regent wants to transfer troops from the capital to Fujian. What do you think?"
Seeing Emperor Jianyuan completely resigned to his fate, Yin Wei felt worried about his own future.
In the past, His Majesty would try his best to save the Ming Dynasty, but ever since the arrival of the divine disciple, His Majesty has completely given up.
If it weren't for certain political matters that Your Majesty had to handle, the Jianyuan Emperor's reign probably wouldn't have even begun.
Little did he know that Zhou Chao had already come to regard him as a puppet in his heart.
After hearing Yin Wei's explanation, he quickly nodded: "I will follow the Regent's arrangements."
Seeing that he had agreed, Li Chang'an then prepared to arrange the generals who would accompany him on his journey to Fujian.
A quick glance revealed that the military officers of the capital were all bowing their heads, showing no initiative whatsoever, like wooden figures.
The generals of Tai'an City stood tall and proud, each filled with anticipation, hoping to go to Fujian.
He looked so excited, he was practically raising his hand to say he wanted to go.
After looking around, Li Chang'an made a decision.
"Zhao Hu and Chen Da, you two will lead your men as the vanguard and follow me to Fujian."
"Cheng Hu, you will lead 50,000 troops from Lingnan as the logistics battalion, escorting the grain and fodder along with them."
"Xiong Er and Zhang San, you two lead your men and continue to guard Tai'an City. Make sure to keep a close watch on the people inside the city."
"If there's anything I can't handle, let me know, and she can fly over to me directly."
"I can fly back very soon."
"Pan Feng and Xing Daorong, you two will lead the left and right guards and mobilize another 50,000 troops from the capital to accompany the army. Be sure to select some elite soldiers to travel with you, and do not tarnish the reputation of the army. Do you understand?"
The selected individuals quickly responded in agreement.
Then Li Chang'an looked at the two dukes, Zhang Liang and Yang Guofu, and gave them instructions.
"Duke Xun, Duke E, Pan Feng, and Xing Daorong are away from the capital. You two are in full charge of troop deployment in the capital and must ensure His Majesty's safety."
Zhang Liang and Yang Guofu were overjoyed to find themselves leading troops.
The policy of the Ming Dynasty was that nobles and dukes were not allowed to lead troops, but only to establish their own private armies, which could not exceed a thousand men. They had no real power and this was already a tacit rule.
Once a title or marquis is conferred, real power is essentially relinquished, leaving only a nominal honor.
This was a rule established by the founding emperor, who feared that nobles and dukes might sell official positions and titles, or engage in corruption and bribery for the sake of their descendants.
Now, being suddenly called by name and given real power has made them quite happy.
The two exchanged a glance and bowed in greeting.
After Li Chang'an finished making the arrangements, Emperor Jianyuan and Zhang Jiadi discussed the expedition.
Those who went on the expedition were basically promoted one rank, and Li Chang'an was even appointed as the Grand Marshal of the Army and Cavalry of the Entire Country.
Yang Guofu and Zhang Liang, those two old geezers, also added the title of second-rank military officer with real power to their existing status as Dukes, making everyone else extremely envious.
The difference between a nobleman who has troops and one who doesn't is like night and day.
Xiong Er stood there, watching Zhao Hu and Chen Dasheng get promoted, feeling somewhat aggrieved.
He didn't know how to tell his men.
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