Han Shizu

Chapter 636 The Great Victory
He came here beaming with joy and reported to Liu Chengyou. He was a middle-aged official in a scarlet robe with a short beard.This person is Zhao Pu.

Among Liu Ci's aides, Zhao Pu and Chu Zhaofu are the most famous. They were highly recommended by him, and Liu Chengyou only met with these two.Chu Zhaofu was over forty years old, known for his talent, outstanding ability in handling affairs, and rich political experience. Liu Chengyou responded quickly to inquiries, that is, he planned to use a seal and worshiped him as the magistrate of Cangzhou.

As for Zhao Pu, Liu Chengyou looked up to him even because of his great reputation in history. Instead of giving him an official position, he took up the post of Chongzheng Hall, served the imperial court, and was a military counselor.

Those who can achieve that kind of fame in the long history are the elites of each era, and Zhao Pu seems to be the outstanding one among them.Moreover, in the process of communicating with him, Liu Chengyou found that although this person is not erudite and does not seek to understand deeply in reading, he has quick thinking, broad vision, does not stick to the rules, and is very good at changing things.

In this way, it gave Liu Chengyou a feeling of "novelty". You must know that the prime ministers and bureaucrats in the Han Dynasty are so conservative and stubborn, and the longer they are in contact with each other, the stronger the feeling for Liu Chengyou.The most prominent example is Fan Zhi, the prime minister. In the past two years, he has repeatedly disagreed with Liu Chengyou in terms of governance, decision-making, and decision-making, and he has always fought against each other.

Zhao Pu is not the case. Since he entered the palace, every time he talked with him, he always got something, and he was very smooth. Between the monarch and his ministers, the sparks of thought collided fiercely.
In fact, many reform policies since Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne have effectively imitated what Zhao Pu was conspired by Zhao Kuangyin in the original history.Therefore, in terms of seeking the country and setting policies, the two opinions are often the same and similar. Zhao Pu also gave Liu Chengyou a very high evaluation and recognition of Liu Chengyou's hard work in governing and governing the army.The two have been working together for a short time, but there is a feeling that the monarch and his ministers are one and share the same interests.

He has been an official for less than half a year, and everyone knows that there will be another upstart on the temple.

During this time, Liu Chengyou was worried about the flooding of the Yellow River and the war between Qin and Feng.This time, Zhao Pu was ordered by him to go to the Privy Council to inquire about the latest military situation, and he brought good news.

"Is there a result in the war?" Liu Chengyou frowned and looked at Zhao Pu.

"Your Majesty, a big victory!" Zhao Pu reported excitedly, "Xiang Dushuai conspired to defeat the Shu army, and wiped out more than [-] enemies. The elite soldiers of Shu who dared to fight almost died in one battle!"

"Finally I've waited for you!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand and clenched his fist, with a hint of excitement in his spirit: "Xiang Xun will finally live up to my expectations!"

"Go, inform the ministers, the heads of departments and the commanders of the two yamen to discuss the matter in the Chongzheng Palace!" Liu Chengyou gave instructions to Zhang Dejun, and then looked at Zhao Pu: "Tell me about the details."

"Yes!"

The joyful emotions quickly subsided, and Liu Chengyou's expression turned into a kind of relief.

In Weiji, at the Chongzheng Palace, senior civil and military officials gathered together, each with a relaxed look, and they all received news of a breakthrough in the Southwest War and a great victory.Li Tao, Fan Zhi and other civil servants couldn't help but feel a sense of relief, with a look of relief on their faces.

".On the [-]th, the Shu army took the initiative to attack. They attacked in two ways, with [-] soldiers on the way, and entered Baijian, with [-] soldiers on the way. Under the command of Shu general Han Jixun, they attacked Huanghua Valley, intending to cut off my food road and the way back.

Sensed by the Southwest general, he made a quick decision to lead the army to retreat from the enemy with Shi Shouxin in the inner hall.Shi Shouxin divided his troops into two groups, attacking Tangcang all the way, and setting up an ambush at the entrance of Huanghua Valley all the way. In the evening of the same day, he beat the invading Shu army hard.Han Jixun was defeated and fled Tangcang, but was rejected by Han Chongyun, the lieutenant general who attacked Zhenzhai, and surrendered.In the battles of Huanghuagu and Tangcang, our army beheaded and captured more than [-] people.

Afterwards, the two generals Shi and Han joined forces and marched northward, threatening the Baijian Shu army.He heard the news of the defeat first, and the retreat was cut off. The morale of the army was in turmoil, and they were defeated in the first battle, and half of them surrendered.

On the [-]th, they all deployed Xiang Xun Yihuo to attack Weiwu City, dispatched fifty Thunderbolt chariots, and used up [-] fuel bombs.At that time, the grass and trees inside and outside the mighty city were dense, and the climate was dry. The fire started and swelled in the wind, spreading for dozens of miles, killing all birds and animals, and ending with autumn rain at night.Under the fire, the Shu army hurriedly withdrew from the pass and retreated to Liangquan City. There were more than [-] corpses left in the city wall and roads.

On the [-]th, the army attacked with the Longqi Army as the front army and pursued the Shu army. The Chinese army followed behind and approached Liangquan to encircle the Shu army.

On the 21st, the Shu army was newly defeated and encircled by a new siege.The army attacked the city with all its strength, and it was broken in half a day. The commander of the Longqi Army made Gao Huaide command his subordinates, and entered the city first.

In the Battle of Liangquan, more than 1 Shu troops suffered 15 casualties, and [-] were lost.Shu general Gao Yanchou was wounded and captured. Li Tinggui, the commander in chief, and Zhao Chongtao, the governor of the capital, led the army to break through and retreat to Malingzhai.The [-] stones of rice and millet in the city, as well as the warehouses of armor, ordnance, and money and silk, were all obtained by our army.

On the 22nd, our army took advantage of the situation to pursue. Wang Quanbin led the Xingjie Army and broke Malingzhai.

On the 23rd, Li Tinggui retreated to Qingniling, intending to resist in a corner. Hearing the movement of Wang Renfan's army, he abandoned the village and left.

So far, more than [-] Shu troops in Fengzhou have been defeated by our army, and the entire territory of Fengzhou has returned to the Han Dynasty. "

Above the government hall, after listening to the narration by Li Chuyun, the order of the Privy Council, everyone was happy. After all, they won a battle, and they won a big victory.During this period of time, the war in Fengzhou has been fought for a long time without success, and a lot of money wasted, and the courtiers can't help but criticize.Until recently, the flood in the Yellow River showed signs of recurrence again. A group of courtiers headed by Li Tao and Fan Zhi repeatedly submitted petitions, requesting the withdrawal of the army.

Although he was strongly suppressed by Liu Chengyou, blindly being strong is not conducive to the relationship between the monarch and his ministers, and has caused certain instability in the court and court.However, now that the good news is coming, the winner is still the emperor, and the Southwest soldiers have proved with facts and results that the emperor is so strong that it makes sense.

"Li Chengzhi said so much in one breath, telling the military situation, and I'm thirsty. Come, give Li Chengzhi a cup of tea!" Liu Chengyou said in a relaxed tone, ordering the servant.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Chuyun bowed respectfully.

"Our army won a complete victory in the battle of Fengzhou! After this battle, the strength of the Shu army was greatly reduced, and the national strength was greatly reduced, which laid the foundation for our army to go south to Hanzhong, Sichuan and Shu!" Guo Rong came out and said loudly.

Liu Chengyou nodded slightly, his eyes fell on Li Tao and Fan Zhi, and asked with a leisurely smile: "Li Qing, Fan Qing, this good news may relieve the worries in the hearts of the two of you? Can the worries be solved?"

Wen asked, Li and Fan looked at each other, Li Tao showed embarrassment on his face, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I am short-sighted and worrying unnecessarily, and want to hinder your majesty's plan to achieve the great victory in the Southwest. I am ashamed, please forgive me! "

Fan Zhi's expression was as serious as usual, but he also bowed to the emperor: "Your Majesty is far-sighted, has keen eyesight, sees the situation of the battle, is stupid, stubborn, speaks fiercely, talks about withdrawing troops indiscriminately, please punish him!"

"Okay!" Seeing the gesture made by the second minister, Liu Chengyou also showed his magnanimity, and gently raised his hand: "Second Minister, you don't have to blame yourself, I know, you are also wholeheartedly for the public and for the sake of the country. Besides, I have never been punished for my words!"

"Your Majesty is holy!" The second minister bowed and bowed.

"Now that Southwest is playing a triumphant song, does Er Qing have any objections to the upcoming battle?" Liu Chengyou asked again.

As the Prime Minister, Li Tao took the lead in saying: "The ministers must be united as one, with one heart and one mind, and fully support the Southwest Army in fighting!"

Fan Zhi seemed to be more reserved, but judging from his expression, it was obvious that he would no longer sing a different tune, at least he would no longer express dissent on the Southwest War.

"Issuing an edict to reward and commend the soldiers who have made great contributions to this battle. All the meritorious service of the personnel should be recorded in the book, so as to prepare for the meritorious deeds after the war. Send envoys to Fengzhou to condolences to the generals! The lost food, fodder, ordnance should be quickly replenished by the Secretary. Don't neglect the military situation." Liu Chengyou was seated high, and ordered: "Also, the Xuanwei Division should fight this battle and spread the word to the world!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)