Han Shizu

Chapter 603
"Rewards from the inner court, magic tools, and clothes are sent to Linzhou. Yangye is allowed to go back to his hometown for the funeral during the March holiday, and Wang Shenqi, the commander of the Yanmen Gate, is appointed as the deputy envoy of the Dingxiang Army to temporarily perform military affairs! In addition, after the funeral is over, the Yang Xinzi Yang Zhongxun, transferred to Tokyo to work!"

Zhao Kuangyin was still on pilgrimage, and when he entered the palace, he was slightly surprised to hear the emperor's order.It was the death of Yang Xin, the father of Yang Ye, who was envoyed by the Dingxiang Army. The emperor attached great importance to it, so he had this grace.

Knowing that, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Your Majesty's kindness to General Yang is both admirable and enviable!"

"I take Yang Ye as my arm, a pillar of defense in the frontier, and if there is something wrong with his family, I should give him compensation. This is the right thing to do!" Liu Chengyou heard this, looked at Zhao Kuangyin and said, "Yuan Long is also my confidant, a general of the court, Great Han Pillar Kingdom!"

Zhao Kuangyin immediately bowed humbly and said: "Your Majesty's kindness is deeply believed, and I am ashamed and ashamed. I can only repay my loyalty with all sincerity!"

He beckoned and asked Zhao Kuangyin to take a seat without ceremony, and after a few glances, he came back from his first tour, covered in dust.After ordering people to serve tea, Liu Chengyou said: "Yuan Long's tour to the west lasted two months and traveled thousands of miles. It's hard work!"

"Running for the country, how dare you say bitterness!" Zhao Kuangyin replied.

"How was the harvest of this trip?" Liu Chengyou asked: "How about the Southwest Army!"

Zhao Kuangyin took a sip of tea, organized his speech, and replied: "Xiang Dujian is worthy of being the hero of the general. He manages the army rigorously, controls the crowd and subdue the people. The [-] paces in the southwest are well trained, and he is not slack! I am patrolling the three armies. , The military appearance is clean, the discipline is strict, and it can be used to great effect! The Duke of Bohai County also has the talent of a general, and the presence of Youxiang and Wang Ergong is enough to keep the court from worrying about the southwest.

Right now, Fengxiang and Chencang have accumulated food, more than [-] stones of noodles, and [-] armored flags and armors, and all the soldiers of the army have finished changing their outfits.I am in the southwest, and it can be said that the soldiers are strong and the horses are strong. The soldiers are encouraged and morale is boosted, from the generals to the soldiers.Just wait for the imperial edict to send troops to attack Shu! "

Seeing that the emperor was listening carefully as usual, Zhao Kuangyin paused, and continued: "The dozens of officers who accompanied me all took the army as the capital school, and made proper arrangements for the capital supervisor.

When I left Fengxiang, I was ordered by the imperial court to divide up the troops in Xiangdujian, and prepare to carry out rotation farming and garrison. If there is no war in spring and summer, I will get tens of thousands of grains to make up for the needs of the attack on Shu."

"I know that with the talents of Xiang Xingmin, I will not be disappointed!" Liu Chengyou said: "How about the Shu Army?"

"Your Majesty, please, move to the front of the map!"

On the side of Chongzheng Hall, there are more than ten maps of different sizes, including the map of Southwest China including the four prefectures of Qin and Feng, which were newly surveyed and mapped by talented scholars in the Imperial Academy to collect comprehensive information on maps and local chronicles.Cities, checkpoints, mountains and rivers, and roads are all vividly displayed on it, clearly and clearly.

With the map of the Southwest, Zhao Kuangyin reported to Liu Chengyou: "Up to now, the Shu army has nearly [-] soldiers stationed in Qinfeng. Han Baozhen led [-] soldiers and deployed defenses along the Wei River, stationed in Longcheng, Chengji, and Qingshui. City. The remaining main forces of Li Tinggui's pro-code were stationed in Liangquan and Guzhen, occupying all the dangerous points of Sanguan Road and Gujian, and sent partial divisions to station in Tianshui, connecting the north and the south. All of these were built on the main roads to prepare for my conquest! Shu! Lord, send Gao Yanchou, Lu Yanke and other Shu generals northward to assist Li Tinggui."

Liu Chengyou's eyes fell on the map, he moved along Zhao Kuangyin's fingers, put his arms around his arms, thought for a while, and said: "The Shu army is so deployed, and they set up obstacles to defend each other. They intend to cover everything, but in fact they are insufficient everywhere!"

"Your Majesty's eyes are right! It's very easy for the Shu army to send troops to attack Guanzhong according to Qin Feng. On the contrary, if our army wants to seize it, we can also go straight to the border!" Zhao Kuangyin nodded, complimented, and said: "The minister once fought with Guanzhong. Discuss the military strategy with the capital supervisor, and the preliminary plan for the march can be tried to speak to your majesty!"

"Once the troops are dispatched, plan to go to the capital, and divide the army into two routes. The first route is a partial division, along the Weishui River, along the Longyou Avenue, and marches westward, attacking Qinzhou. This is a suspicious army, supplemented by Jingwei's army pretending to move in the north, looking for an opportunity to seize Tianshui , Cut off the connection between Qin and Feng.

Xiangdujian led his main force, went out of Sanguan, and went south along the northward route of the Shu army, attacking Fengzhou, step by step, and fought steadily. "

"Xiang Xun, are you planning to set the battlefield in Liangquan?" Liu Chengyou rubbed his chin.

"Exactly!" Zhao Kuangyin said: "Sanguan Road is the thoroughfare linking Guanzhong and Hanzhong, but there are dangers and obstacles in the end. After Liangquan, and then south, it is the top of the Ridge Road. The terrain is particularly dangerous, with strange peaks and steep mountains. Huansheng, especially the section of Qingniling. Therefore, Mo Ruo gathered to attack the north!"

He nodded slightly, but Liu Chengyou couldn't help but doubt: "Before entering Liangquan, there are many obstacles along the way, and it will not be easy to break through them!"

Zhao Kuangyin said: "It is true! Even though there are many dangers and obstacles, how can the Shu army set up defenses step by step without any loss. Besides, the terrain is important in military battles, but it also depends on the command of the troops, the strength of the soldiers, and the supplies. According to the time and place!

As long as the northern barrier is broken and troops approach Liangquan, the defense of the Shu army on the front line of Fengzhou will inevitably collapse, and then take Qingni, Guzhen, and Jinniu Dangerous Road, and go straight down to the next step, and things will be easy. "

"But—" Zhao Kuangyin hesitated to speak at this point.

"It's okay to be blunt!" Yoo Seung Woo said.

Zhao Kuangyin cupped his hands to Liu Chengyou: "Speak to the Governor Tuochen, Your Majesty, at the beginning of Qin Feng's attack, the progress must have been slow. It will take a lot of time and money. I hope the court will be more patient."

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Zhao Kuangyin, and smiled casually: "Xiang Xun's concerns are far-reaching, and this is above the imperial court! I sent a large army to attack Shu to realize the country's general strategy. His ambition is indestructible, how can he be shaken? Although there are a lot of worries, it can be seen that his thoughts are thorough, and on my side, I have added a bit of confidence!"

"It seems that I have to write a letter to let Xiang Xun focus on the Southwest military affairs without any worries!" Liu Chengyou murmured.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Zhao Kuangyin praised with a relaxed expression.

After sitting down again, Liu Chengyou asked about the situation of the northwest frontier defense, and Zhao Kuangyin explained everything in detail based on his knowledge.

"It seems that Wang Yansheng is really doing well in Yanzhou!" Listening to Zhao Kuangyin's mention of his inspection situation in the Dingbian Army, Liu Chengyou smiled a little, showing satisfaction.

Zhao Kuangyin also seemed to have a good impression of Wang Yansheng, saying: "Although General Wang's temperament is perverse and rebellious, he is straightforward and heroic. As far as I can see, the Hu captives around you are not afraid of their power and restrain their actions, and dare not offend them."

By the way, Zhao Kuangyin mentioned that Wang Yansheng wanted to increase troops, and Liu Chengyou also agreed with Zhao Kuangyin's consoling reply, saying: "What I want now is peace in the northwest, to maintain the balance and stability of the situation, and I don't want to cause another disturbance! "

"I understand!" Zhao Kuangyin said: "The subordinates of the Dingnan Army often ride tens of thousands of feet, like a temporary gathering of party members, which can be doubled. At this time, the imperial court should not persecute too much, and should be appeasement. Waiting for the imperial court Free up your hands, you can decide calmly!"

"How is Shi Hongzhao's situation?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, Zheng Guogong is brave and good at fighting. He is as brave as he was in the past. He is well-managed and lawful. Lingzhou has its guards and the border is safe!" Zhao Kuangyin thought about his words, and said: "However, Shi Gong used it very harshly. , the government is too harsh, the killing is excessive, and the play is too much, this is a hidden danger!"

Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou was not surprised, but sighed softly: "It seems that no matter whether he is in Beijing, Luo, or on the sidelines, his temperament and methods have not changed much. However, it is also suitable for guarding Shuofang. he!"

"What Your Majesty said is true!"

"I heard that when you returned to Beijing, you passed Yanzhou to visit?"

Facing the eyes of the emperor, Zhao Kuangyin obviously understood what Liu Chengyou asked, and immediately responded: "I heard about the change in Yanzhou, so I changed my way to investigate it. The whole of Yanzhou is indeed under the control of the Gao family, and the control is very strict! Gao Shaoji, there are some tricks , but he is no more than a middle-class person, and he is stingy and stingy by nature. His ability to control the situation is the accumulated influence of Gao's decades there. The people of Yanzhou are very poor, and the soldiers of Yanzhou are very weak."

"So, Yanzhou is nothing to worry about?" Liu Chengyou asked.

"It's nothing to worry about!" Zhao Kuangyin affirmed.

"What if Yanzhou and Xiazhou eliminate their old grievances, turn enemies into friends, and collude with each other to seek coexistence?" Liu Chengyou said suddenly.

Zhao Kuangyin hesitated a little: "There is a long-standing grievance between the two, and it should not be easily eliminated!"

"But, I have to worry!" Liu Chengyou sighed leisurely.

After speaking, Zhao Kuangyin briefly told Liu Chengyou about the Puchuan racecourse and Su Fengji's affairs, and presented the two horses that Su Fengji had donated.

As for Su Fengji, Liu Chengyou almost forgot about it, but when he suddenly heard Zhao Kuangyin mention it, he felt something different in his heart.After pondering for a long time, he sighed and said, "Wait for Su Fengji to donate three thousand horses, and I will order to spare his heirs!"

Time is always easy to eliminate hatred. After so many years, Liu Chengyou no longer hates Su Fengji so much in his heart.Even, he had already forgotten the emotion he had towards Su Fengji back then.I only vaguely remember that it seems to be for the purpose of "killing chickens to scare monkeys" so as to establish the king's prestige.

He remembered his founding minister, served his ancestors, and paid for his crimes. He suffered those sufferings in Yuanzhou.With a thought of benevolence in his heart, Liu Chengyou gave the Su family a chance to "liberate", which can be regarded as a demonstration of his benevolence as an emperor.
(End of this chapter)