Han Shizu

Chapter 514 Chongzheng Palace Listening to the Politics 1
During a family banquet, Liu Chengyou left halfway through the table. Apart from being the head of the family, he was also the king of the country. State affairs were still more important than family affairs in his heart.

Around dusk, Liu Chengyou pleaded guilty to the Queen Mother and went straight to Chongzheng Hall.The moon was thin and the stars were numerous, and under the night, the palace was majestic. After more than four months, Liu Chengyou walked among the familiar palaces again, and Liu Chengyou had a special feeling.

"Where are the ministers?" Liu Chengyou asked.

As the head of the servants, Zhang Dejun was also very busy after returning to the palace, so he just stopped at this time and came to wait for orders.Hearing this, he hurriedly said: "All the justices are waiting for His Majesty to summon you in the East Hall!"

In response, Liu Chengyou quickened his pace and walked towards the Chongzheng Hall.Inside the hall, in the Tokyo court hall, the most powerful ministers were waiting quietly, waiting for the emperor to quickly enter, and they all stood up and worshiped.Liu Chengyou was sitting at the royal case, and he waited for him to pay homage before signaling him to sit down without courtesy.

I haven't seen him for more than four months, and everyone feels a strange feeling. But for the ministers in the palace, the emperor, who has won the victory and returned to the court with the help of land expansion, is becoming more and more powerful, making people dare not look sideways.

Looking around, his eyes fell on Feng Dao, and Liu Chengyou said: "I am not in Tokyo, I have laborers, sitting in the rear, in charge of military affairs, working on state affairs, and rectifying yin and yang. You have worked hard! Feng Qing, how many more do you add to this temple?" It's grizzled and white, and it's exhausting, I can't bear it!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern!" Feng Dao got up immediately, and responded respectfully: "The ministers are deeply trusted by His Majesty, and they are entrusted with state affairs. You will be safe!"

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou twitched the corner of his mouth a little, sighed lightly, and said in a clear voice: "This southern expedition has used 30 soldiers and civilians, costing hundreds of millions of dollars. Fortunately, the soldiers have used their lives and the officials have planned to take all of Huainan and Jiangdong. Surrender, it can be said that the victory is brilliant!"

"It's all about His Majesty's planning strategy, the wisdom of the commander, and the wisdom of employing people!" Guo Wei said flattering words in a calm posture.

With a chuckle, Liu Chengyou said: "Planning to control the distance, using troops to win, breaking the country and seizing the city, occupying the land and taking the people, this is the victory. Is this the work of one person, the strategy of the civil servants, and the bravery of the soldiers are indispensable! "

Liu Chengyou has never been a person who prides himself on his merits, nor is he so, let alone that he has the need to compete with his ministers, with a kind face, he said to the ministers: "This time, I personally conquered Huainan, and I was able to devote myself to the military without rice. , Armaments, the worries of the servants, and the worries of the future are all the merits of the ministers sitting in charge!"

Hearing what the emperor said, what else could the officials in the palace do, they all stood up and bowed down, with a moved look, and praised Liu Chengyou for being wise.

After simply communicating the feelings of the monarch and his subjects, Liu Chengyou's description was slightly restrained, and the atmosphere in the palace seemed serious, just like Liu Chengyou listening to politics on weekdays.

Not long after the end of the war, although the imperial government had adjusted from the wartime and gradually returned to the right track, it still put military matters first.Guo Wei got up first, and reported: "The Forbidden Army has returned to the camp from the conquest, and it will be reported to all the troops, and the follow-up inspection will be carried out. The details of the casualties of the soldiers of the Forbidden Army in the Southern Expedition have been released, and I will report it!"

Guo Wei took out a memorial book, held it in both hands, and narrated in his mouth: "There were 43 incidents of field battles and city attacks before and after. Injured 370 four people! Casualties, officers above the captain, 260 six people!"

Hearing the news, Liu Chengyou could not help sighing that "one general succeeds in ten thousand bones", and said: "I know that the soldiers of the Southern Tang Dynasty are weak. Big!"

Of course, what Guo Wei reported was only the injuries of the officers and soldiers of the Forbidden Army. The casualties of the Huaibei and Huainan soldiers recruited in this battle were twice as high.After all, what they do is dirty work, hard work, and tiring work.

Liu Chengyou ordered directly.

"Obey!" Guo Wei and Wei Renpu responded at the same time: "Your Majesty loves soldiers, and I respect you!"

"The meritorious service of the officers and men of the Southern Expedition has been reviewed by the Ministry of War. All 160 people above the battalion command have been sorted out and recorded in detail. Your Majesty is requested to review and reward the meritorious service. Your Majesty and court officials need to discuss it together! Below the commander of the battalion, the details will be prepared separately, and the rewards will be given according to the rules, and the rewards will be given after approval!" Wei Renpu also took out a memorial and presented it.

Liu Chengyou weighed it a few times, and it was very thick, and he was able to pass it by himself, thanks to the generals of the upper-ranking military academy of the Forbidden Army.After glancing over for a while, Liu Chengyou said to Wei Renpu, who had a troubled face, "Wei Qing has worked hard, and I will give a reply after I read it!"

"Yes!"

Weighing the memorial book in his hand, Liu Chengyou looked at the ministers and said: "A thick book of merits is full of soldiers fighting and fighting, breaking the army and occupying the city. As I said before, Zhuqing sits in town to raise funds, govern the government and support the people. It is a great achievement, and the officials of various festivals and states that cooperate with combat dispatching cannot be ignored!"

"It should also be registered in the book, reported for verification, and rewarded by the court at its discretion!" Liu Chengyou ordered Feng Dao: "Let Feng Qing deal with this matter!"

"Yes! On behalf of the internal and external officials, I thank Your Majesty for your kindness!" Feng Dao said with joy in his words.

As the master, Liu Chengyou will certainly not favor one person over another, assigning credit and sharing fruits.He also wanted to declare one thing to the people of the world, as long as he was useful to the country and the court, he would never forget it.

However, in this way, the imperial court will have to spend an extra part of the granary funds. You can see his temperament by looking at the frowning frown of Xue Juzheng, the deputy envoy of the third division.But for this matter, you can't open your mouth to object, if you open your mouth, you will definitely make everyone angry.

Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, he has been struggling with bad finances. Since Liu Chengyou came to the throne, the situation has become even worse. Although he increased income and cut expenditure, and recuperated, he really couldn't stand the toss of the emperor Liu Chengyou.The master of great promise, every move, affects the world, and what he brings may not necessarily be peace for thousands of years, and meritorious deeds for all ages.
"Your Majesty, after the Southern Expedition, the cavalry, Longjie, Longqi, Xiaodi, Guardian, and Fengguo's horse infantry were injured and numerous. In addition, Your Majesty stayed in various departments in the Huaihe River and Huaihe River. The number of the Imperial Army in Tokyo has dropped sharply, and it is no longer enough to defend the two. If there is any war in Beijing, Hua and Chan, there will be no more wars." Guo Wei took out another memorial and presented it, saying:
"After discussion with the ministers and others, it is suggested that [-] soldiers should be selected from each division, defense, and regiment training command to fill Tokyo! Among them, five thousand were selected from the east of the river, three thousand by Weibo, two thousand by Chengde, and the rest from other states. Prefectures and towns, select according to the situation and system. Your Majesty, please judge!"

After receiving it, Liu Chengyou reviewed it carefully and asked, "If so, will it affect the frontier preparations?"

The strategy of the Privy Council is of course in line with Liu Chengyou's intention, kill two birds with one stone, strong stems and weak branches, if you want to cut down Fangzhen, take its soldiers first.However, the Northern Han Dynasty has been established for nearly six years. Up to now, the authority of the central government has been established and is becoming more and more stable. The threat of local festivals to the imperial court is no longer as great as imagined, especially in the case of Liu Chengyou who has made another great achievement. Down.

Although he intends to continue to strengthen the centralization of power and take over the soldiers of Jiedu, he is not in a hurry. Other places are fine, but he has to be vigilant about Jiedu in Bianzhou.If it makes the local army too weak, wouldn't it be an opportunity for foreigners to take advantage of.

Guo Wei said: "After detailed planning by the Privy Council, there should be no serious problems. Your Majesty will return to the court. With the current situation of the Han, Liao and Liu countries, the northern frontier defense can already meet the needs, and it can be appropriately reduced and adjusted. There are more guards on the right. The warriors, because of Meng Shu, can be recruited later. The Li family of the difficult army can be ordered to offer warriors and fill the horse army.

The ten prefectures in Hedong, although the land of Longxing, have not encountered wars since the founding of the country, and do not need many soldiers and horses.In addition to being selected to enter the capital, it should be reduced accordingly, let the army serve the people, strengthen the defenses of Xin, Dai, Fu, and Lin, and ensure that the rest are basically garrisoned."

"Since it has been discussed by the Privy Council, it is expected to be safe, so let's implement it!" Listening to his explanation, he pondered for a while, and said: "However, you should keep in mind that this matter should be slowed down and not rushed. Soldiers must be excellent, and no one is allowed to pretend to be a number, so let's issue an edict first!"

"Yes!"

While making a decision, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but glance at Guo Wei a few more times.

(End of this chapter)