Chapter 256 Return
.The emperor and the central government must win the final victory of the Eastern Expedition for their own political purposes..
The harm caused by the fighting between the reformists and conservatives in the imperial court to the country is far greater than that of the rebels in various places. For the emperor and the center, as long as they win politically, firmly control the authority of the empire, concentrate power in the central government, and enforce orders, then killing the rebels is just a slaughter.
However, if the emperor and the reformists "lost" politically, the reform process is stopped or even reversed, then the struggle between the two sides will fall into a fierce state. One side is unwilling to give up vested interests until death, and one part will do its best to seize the constitution. In this way, rebels from all over the country will become tools for the game between the two sides. This "tool" survives hard in the cracks of the fierce political struggles at the upper level of the empire, and it can be imagined that in time, this "tool" will inevitably evolve into an invincible and enormous force, sweeping away the empire and its ruling class.
Of course, the emperor and the upper class will not pay attention to this "potential" crisis, nor will they fall into political despair. They are full of fighting spirit to win, and they are full of confidence. Their greatest ideal and long-term goal is the long-term stability of the empire and the defeat of the country? How is it possible? The empire collapsed? How is it possible?
However, Galan knew that just a few years later, the country was defeated and the empire collapsed. The reason was that the "fortress" collapsed from the inside due to the bloody battles within the ruling class. The various "rebels" who "attacked" outside destroyed the empire and split Middle-earth without any effort. Then, a series of magnificent battles were staged.
At the end of this year, the emperor's edict "For the thief to lose his family" seemed ordinary and reasonable, but no one expected that this edict quickly intensified the conflict between Guanlong and Shandong's two major aristocratic groups. It not only worsened the situation in Shandong in a very short time, but also quickly pushed the situation in other regions into an irreversible deterioration. As a result, after the beginning of spring, the empire launched a turbulent uprising tide.
The uprising tide swept across the entire Middle-earth with incredible consequences. As the local situation deteriorated, the authoritarian power of the emperor and the central government and the central government's control over the local area were further hit and weakened. As a result, the wheel of history lost control and became uncontrollable, and from then on the road to no return
Galan is unable to change history, the decisions of the emperor and the central government, the deteriorating situation, and the innocent people who are about to fall into the bottomless abyss. The only thing he can do is to change the fate of some people within his ability, and try to use these figures who have left a prominent reputation in the historical storm to protect those weak creatures without resistance in the dark times of the future, so that many people can escape the devour of death.
Galan leaked high-level secrets to the leaders of the rebel army and made detailed analysis and speculation on the series of evil consequences that this edict will have in the political, economic and other fields, as well as the significant impact on the situation in Hebei, Shandong, and even the entire Sino-Turkey situation.
Galan gave two predictions, one was that the third Eastern Expedition was won. The emperor and the reformists achieved an overwhelming political victory and used the reckless rebellion after the Yang Xuangan Rebellion to severely attack the conservatives, control the entire Korean Empire, ended the political battle, and returned successfully. It can be foreseeable that the emperor and the central government had enough strength and time to suppress rebellions in various places and complete the suppression of rebellions.
There is another prediction that is just the opposite, due to the serious domestic crisis, the third expedition was "start and missed", and the hasty ended the emperor and the reformists not only failed to win politically, but also fell into a fierce battle with the conservatives because of the drag on the domestic crisis. It is speculated that when the Central Plains lost control, the central government will lose its deterrence and control over the local area, and uprisings will be launched in various places. Once wars are everywhere and the world is in chaos, the empire will be in danger of collapse.
If the empire collapses and the heroes compete for hegemony, then everyone here today will have the opportunity to achieve great achievements and achieve great achievements, wouldn’t they have a genius? Perhaps today’s rebels will be tomorrow’s emperor.
"In the general's opinion, next year is a crucial year to determine the fate of Middle Earth." Hao Xiaode, with a handsome face and a calm expression, asked very cautiously, "So, with the general's understanding of the palace and the Eastern Capital, can the third Eastern Expedition achieve the expected victory?"
Goguryeo has a small barbarian country, a small land. In the past two years, it has been attacked violently by Middle-earth. How much strength can it still be left? How long can it survive? Therefore, in the third Eastern Expedition, Goguryeo had no power to resist at all. The imperial army must have advanced straight, invincible and invincible, and the attack was invincible. In other words, there is no doubt that the third Eastern Expedition must be an unprecedented victory. The emperor and the central government who returned in triumph will win politically. The imperial team who returned with the power of the expedition will also use the autumn wind to sweep away the fallen leaves, kill all the thieves and suppress the world.
Galan pondered silently
Dou Jiande and others looked at Jialan, their eyes showing expectation
This secret meeting actually originated from Galan. If Galan had not taken the initiative, the leader of the rebel army might have had this idea, but he dared not act. Originally, everyone did not have much hope for this meeting. From the current situation, Galan either wanted to gain a tacit understanding to ensure the smooth flow of water, land and grain channels, and ensure the needs of the northern border towns, or tempted them to benefit, moved them with emotion, and explained them with reason, and did their best to attract peace. However, after saying this, everyone suddenly found that they were short-sighted, especially their views on the future trend were simple. Then, while admiring Galan's intelligence, they also vaguely noticed Galan's thoughts. Galan seemed to want to guide them a way forward. Although the future was like a fog, no one could see clearly, after listening to Galan's analysis and prediction, everyone suddenly discovered that the road was right in front of them, but they could not see it all.
"For many years, some people have followed Feng Shuai in the Western Land to fight and know him very well." Jia Lan's face was gloomy and sighed, "Ship Feng is a teacher. When he left Longxi with a kindness, he made an appointment with Feng Shuai to follow him to goguryeo and conquer Pyongyang. However, who could have expected that now it is a different path for humans and ghosts."
Jia Lan looked at everyone and asked, "I can't believe it yet. Feng Shuai actually died in Qinghe and died at the hands of a rebel. I want to ask you, who did Feng Shuai die?"
Of course, Feng Xiaoci died at the hands of Zhang Jincheng, which is well-known. However, since Galan asked, everyone was born into a door of great hope. In addition, Galan's analysis of many conflicts and crises in China just now was obviously meaningful. The answer to this question must be directly related to whether the third Eastern Expedition can achieve victory.
"The general has killed Zhang Jincheng." Ge Qian, who looks heroic and bold, said tentatively.
Galan sneered, "I didn't kill Zhang Jin"
Everyone was surprised
"Cut off Zhang Jincheng's head and annihilate his army, this is the bottom line." Jialan's voice became a little cold, "But the Qinghe people blatantly violated their promises and were trapped in a dilemma. If it weren't for the imminent eastern expedition, they would have to ensure the smooth flow of water and land, how could they give up?"
This sentence of Jialan is equivalent to telling everyone the answer to Qinghe Rebel Army defeated the bandit suppression army and killed Feng Xiaoci, the right guard general, which shocked the emperor and the center. It not only exposed the fact that the rebels in Hebei were rampant, but also placed the entire rebel army in a dangerous place. However, even in this critical situation, the aristocratic groups and local governments still tried their best to silence the rebellion for their own interests. Therefore, it is speculated that the third eastern expedition is based on the current confusion between the two banks of the river.
In the chaos, the aristocratic groups are fully capable of obstructing the Eastern Expedition. In other words, the Eastern Expedition, which was decided by the emperor and the central government, failed for the first time, gave up halfway through the second time, and the third time, the tiger was started and missed. In addition to leaving hundreds of thousands of corpses, exhausting the national treasury and hurting the empire, they gained nothing. This is a typical "military military force". The emperor and the central government will be notorious for this, and their authority will be severely damaged. The political struggle of the court will also enter a round of "**" as a result.
Since that's the case, what does Galan need? Galan said that he needs both water and land, needs to complete the important task of suppressing rebellion entrusted by the emperor and the central government, and needs merits to win the emperor's trust and respect, be promoted, and seek great power for himself.
So, what does Galan need the Hebei rebel army to do?
Dou Jiande and others understand it
Although Jia Lan did not kill Zhang Jincheng, he made a big fuss about Zhang Jincheng's death. Why? He clearly deceived the aristocratic family, but swallowed his anger. Why? It's very simple. We cannot expand the contradictions, we cannot let the chaos in Hebei continue, and we cannot let Yongjiqu fall into a dilemma of interruption. For this reason, he could only give in to the aristocratic family that Jia Lan was actually a chess piece, the chess piece of the emperor and the center, while the Hebei rebel army was the chess piece of the aristocratic group. Since everyone was a chess piece and killed each other, they would be in vain.
"How many months will it take for the general?" Dou Jiande was very kind, and did not turn around and asked bluntly.
Jialan stretched out three fingers, "If nothing unexpected happens, the emperor and the palace will enter Liaodong at the end of March."
Hao Xiaode, Liu Heita, Ge Qian and Sun Xuanya looked at each other and immediately obtained a tacit agreement.
"Cross the river and go south," said Hao Xiaode, "This is our promise to the general, and it is also a reward for the help the general gave us in Liyangcang."
Galan smiled and nodded
"After the Eastern Expedition, will the general return to Hebei?" Liu Heita suddenly asked.
"The end of the Eastern Expedition, the suppression of the rebellion will be fully launched, and it will be more and more difficult for you." Jialan did not answer positively, but solemnly reminded, "As long as you persist tenaciously, you will definitely have a chance."
Chapter completed!