Han Shizu

Chapter 1258 The Prince Takes Command
Ziwei City is the largest imperial city in the Han Dynasty. Officials who work in various government offices in the Southern Yamen spend a lot of time on the way out of the palace after finishing their work every day. It seems that the government affairs hall is closest to Miyagi, and officials have to walk closer to the palace. Two quarters of an hour.

It took Zhao Kuangyin a longer time to meet and resign from the Chongzheng Hall, and the sky was already dark when he left the imperial city.In the twilight, the Imperial City of the Great Han Dynasty looks more profound and majestic. The hanging palace lanterns are not too dense, and the hazy light reflects on the body of the guards standing upright like a rock, looking serious and quiet.

The imperial city is next to Luoshui. Under the governance of the imperial court, the river is a little clearer than usual. The Sandao River Bridge is suspended above the water, and the bridge opening is large enough for a large ship of [-] materials to navigate.

Compared with the mysterious and austere temperament of the imperial city, the river bridge is much more vivid. The upper and lower sides of the bridge are neatly and densely arranged with colorful lanterns, which are colorful and reflect the river water.

The Tianjin Third Bridge is already an exceptionally beautiful landscape in Xijing City. People from outside Beijing come to Luoyang without visiting.At this time, even when night falls, there are still many tourists who linger here. Here, you can not only enjoy the beautiful night scene, but also look at the imperial city from a distance, and look up at the Qianyuan Hall that is directly inserted into the sky, and feel the heavenly family and the imperial court. the majesty of
Changing cars across the river bridge, because the bridge is too high, it's like driving on the clouds. The wheels make a crisp sound when they roll over the bluestone bridge, and it's about to enter late spring. Chill.

However, this did not prevent him from having a fiery heart.As for the position of the East Route Army commander, Zhao Kuangyin certainly has expectations. What is certain is that, just like Li Gu’s army Pingnan, the East Route Army’s commander this time will also be in charge of leading the Northern Expedition Army in name. .

To win this position, not to mention the blessings of power and status, it is inevitable to make contributions and be famous in history, and will become the "first handsome" since the founding of the country.

After so many years, no foreign minister has been able to command such a huge army to fight!And Emperor Liu summoned Zhao Kuangyin, and listened to his views in detail on the Northern Expedition, just like the conversation outside the Great Wall that he drove with him before.

It's been a long time since Zhao Kuangyin has been so concerned about gains and losses, but when he returns to the house, there are already people waiting.The Xingjie Army under the Inspection Department is the commander, and the party advances.

Dang Jin is a maverick figure among the large number of military aristocrats in the big man, and even has a resounding reputation among the ruling and opposition parties.From time to time, it is because of his lack of education and low quality, but because of his personal practice over the years, he has caused a lot of ridiculous things.

Lord Dang is full of allusions, which provided a lot of jokes for the scholars and people in the capital.

However, this person has a distinct personality. Although he is extremely vulgar, he is a marquis and has become a general of the army step by step. Without him, others may not be able to advance the party, but he is good at leading troops, and his vulgarity and simplicity are easy to win trust. At least no one will fear him.

Up to now, among the generals who are closer to Zhao Kuangyin, Dang Jin is the most powerful person except Li Jixun.

"Why did you come here, brother?" Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help being surprised when he saw Dang Jin with his legs crossed and holding a teacup pretending to be drinking tea in the hall.

"No one else, please come to help Mr. Rong!" Seeing Zhao Kuangyin, Dang Jin's thick eyebrows opened, he put down his tea cup and stood up.

Zhao Dezhao said: "Uncle Dang has been waiting for a long time!"

"sit!"

Zhao Kuangyin untied the crown belt on his head, handed it to Zhao Dezhao, sat on the seat of honor, took the tea served by the servant girl, moistened his throat, and said, "What's the matter? Trouble with you, Marquis Shanyang?"

In the capital, in terms of seniority, authority, and title, there are many people who are higher than Dang Jin, but few people can trouble him, because this is a piece of hob meat, a copper pea, and a gangster who is not stingy. He was a trouble in his own right.

"Mr. Rong, stop pretending to be confused! Apart from the Northern Expedition, there is no other major event in the imperial court. Of course, I am here for it!" Dang Jin said after 20 years of comrade-in-arms friendship.

"You also want to participate in the Northern Expedition?" Zhao Kuangyin asked.

"Who doesn't want to?" Dang Jin said carelessly, "I've been in Beijing for a long time, wandering around all day, but I still want to go to the battlefield again, loosen my muscles and bones!"

"The deployment of troops and generals is all arranged by the Privy Council, and I can't be the master!" Zhao Kuangyin said.

When mentioning this, Dangjin couldn't help being a little bit aggrieved: "Shi Shouxin is so outrageous. He is also a Forbidden Army, has the same training, and the same salary. He dares to look down on our inspection department officers and soldiers, and the soldiers transferred from the north. Without me one soldier!"

"Don't be rude!" Zhao Kuangyin stopped when he saw that the party's import and export were impolite: "The order of the Privy Council was also approved by His Majesty, and it cannot be questioned. Moreover, even though large troops are sent, how can the imperial army be transferred away? How can the defense of the capital Slack?"

"Even so, it's not difficult to transfer some generals and officers! It's not like we can't lift a knife, and we can't get on a horse. It's not justified if we don't give any chance to kill the enemy and serve the country!" Dang Jin laughed.

Seeing his demeanor and movements, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but smiled, and then sighed: "In this dispatch, His Majesty obviously intends to let the young men of the younger generation to make meritorious deeds. How can you satisfy all the soldiers in the army who are eager to confer titles and honors?"

Dang Jin was dissatisfied and said, "I'm not old yet, so wouldn't it be a pity to abandon it like this?"

Looking at him, Zhao Kuangyin said: "You are also a veteran in the battlefield. You should also know that meritorious deeds on the battlefield are not easy. You are already a marquis. Why work so hard? You can enjoy the fields, concubines, wine and meat, okay? ?”

Obviously, Dang Jin was not embarrassed when his mind was seen through, and he replied: "I, the Marquis of Shanyang, am a second-class marquis. Even if I don't intend to be a duke, it would be good if I can be promoted to a second class!"

"I can't be the master of this matter!" Zhao Kuangyin said.

"If you are the commander-in-chief of the army, how difficult is it to ask for the transfer of a general? Speaking of which, we haven't fought side by side for many years. I still miss the days in the Huainan battlefield!" Dang Jin said with emotion.

Zhao Kuangyin knew that this fellow was shrewd, so when he heard the words, his expression was straight, and he said: "The commander-in-chief has not yet been decided, who is spreading rumors and criticizing the military aircraft, do you want to die?"

Dang Jin was taken aback, and asked: "Your Majesty has called you into the palace for so long, isn't it to discuss the matter of worshiping the commander?"

Zhao Kuangyin put down his teacup, recalled his face, and sighed deeply: "The Sacred Heart is unpredictable. The handsome position is not easy to sit in. If you succeed, you will make great achievements. What if there is an accident?"

"Me?" In the Chuigong Palace, the prince Liu Yang who was summoned again made a rare surprise.

There were only father and son in the hall, and the environment seemed private. Looking at the surprised Liu Yang, Emperor Liu nodded seriously and said, "Yes, it's you! It's you and my father and son here, so I'll just say it straight!

During this Northern Expedition, not to mention sending all the troops of the whole country, half of them will always be there. Although three generations have passed, it is always hard to feel at ease when such a huge army is handed over to foreign ministers. Neither is good.

After thinking about it, if I don't go to the expedition myself, then you will be the only one who will go to the expedition on behalf of my father!I have almost eliminated the disadvantages of arrogant soldiers and powerful generals, but they dare not make trouble, and they are more in awe of my power, you may not be able to subdue them!

Therefore, taking advantage of this Northern Expedition, you can also accumulate some prestige, at least not let those soldiers look down upon you! "

"However, I don't have experience in leading troops. I'm afraid I'll make a mistake. It's about the survival of soldiers and the victory or defeat of the Northern Expedition. I don't dare to take up the job!" Liu Yang probably didn't recover, and replied with self-knowledge , shaking his head again and again.

Hearing this, Emperor Liu smiled, and said gently: "If you have this understanding, you will dispel my remaining worries! Letting you be in command does not mean that you are going to lead troops to fight, and commanding in front of the battle, you have the status of an important minister." As a general assistant, you only need to sit in the middle army, gather the morale of the army, and play a leading role, as for the command, someone will do it!"

(End of this chapter)