Governor please stay

Liu Yishou looked at Xu Du with a half-smile, under the light of the fire, his expression seemed a little unpredictable.

"Uh...His Royal Highness King Wu, it's a bit taboo for me to speak, don't be offended."

Xu Du wiped the cold sweat off his forehead. Anyway, there is no one else here, so he plans to fight it out.

"Go ahead."

"Your Highness, it's like this. The reason why Qingxu is going to send troops this time is actually because the emperor has just ascended the throne, and His Highness's position is not yet stable. If the Northern Expedition to Qingxu succeeds, His Highness will be able to gain a firm foothold in Jiankang. And His Royal Highness's troops and territories are all in Lianghuai, so we can only send troops from Lianghuai, so this is why we plan to attack Qingxu in the north..."

Xu Du observed Liu Yishou's expression while talking, and saw that the other side was calm, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

"Go on."

Seeing Xu Du stop, Liu Yishou urged.

"His Royal Highness actually has doubts about going to Qingxu, so..."

"My mind has never changed, and I have no doubts."

Liu Yishou shook his head and said.

You've already said that, how can I answer?

Xu Du was so bullied that he didn't know what to say.

Liu Yishou sighed in disappointment and said, "Your Excellency, you're just a middle-aged man. It's getting late, so please go back. If there is an official position in the imperial army, I will send someone to notify you. I think it's not a big problem."

Hearing this, Xu Du became very anxious, if he was only a captain in the Forbidden Army, why did he bother to talk so much to Liu Yishou, a "rogue official and traitor"?Don't you expect to be able to ride the wind and become a trusted general?

It's better to drink in Jiankang's wine shop than to hang out in the imperial army!

"Your Highness, I have a plan for the Northern Expedition, please take a look at it!"

Xu Du took out a thin booklet from his bosom, put it in front of Liu Yishou with both hands, and lowered his head, not daring to look at him.

Liu Yishou took the booklet, flipped through it casually, frowned slightly, and then returned the booklet to Xu Du.

"Follow me to the study."

Liu Yishou put the fishing rod on the big rock and ignored it, stood up, stretched himself, turned and left.

Xu Du followed cautiously like a little daughter-in-law who just entered the gate of her in-law's house.

The two came to the study room of the house by the Xuanwu Lake. Liu Yishou ordered Yuan Shikang to guard the courtyard, and no one was allowed to come near it.He poured Xu Du a glass of wine, and the two sat opposite each other in front of the desk.

"There are so many good ministers in the south of the Yangtze River, but the late emperor didn't know people well, so many heroes couldn't find a way out, and their lives were wasted."

Liu Yishou sighed deeply.If it is about Xiao Yan, his son-in-law may say that outsiders must never say it face to face.Xu Du just laughed and didn't respond.

Soon, Liu Yishou got up and took out a map from the hidden compartment of the bookcase, and spread it out on the table.

"Please feel free to watch."

Xu Du leaned over to take a look, and the expression on his face changed in shock.This map is a partial map of the Nanyang area. The mountains, rivers, cities, and roads marked on it are very clear. Obviously, it has been surveyed and mapped recently by a special person.

He thought of the "Strategy of Nanyang" presented in his booklet, and couldn't help but feel ashamed.

Xu Du is a smart person, he quickly connected all kinds of things together and clarified the logic.

"Your Highness is really ruthless, even his own people are kept in the dark."

Xu Du's mouth was full of bitterness. He never thought that the "shocking" strategy of the Northern Expedition he thought was a child's trick in the eyes of the other party.Not laughing out loud is considered excellent self-restraint.

"If you can't even fool your own people, how can you fool the enemy? Now that you know this, what can you say? I didn't even tell the advisers personally about this strategy."

Liu Yishou said with a smile.

"I am willing to serve His Highness on both ends! I have no second thoughts!"

Xu Du immediately knelt down to express his loyalty, if he didn't say anything at this time, he might not be able to get out of the Wu Palace!

"Where does your family live? I'll send someone to call your cronies. Tomorrow, you and my subordinate Yang Zhong will go to Xiangyang to obey orders. Just follow Yang Zhong's orders."

Liu Yishou patted Xu Du on the shoulder, helped him up and said.

"Good my lord."

Xu Du is overjoyed, if you are not afraid of others asking you to do things, if you don't even have to do things, it will be over.

"You should take up the position of infantry captain first, as Lieutenant General Yang Zhong. This is a false position, you should take it first. After the success of this raid on Nanyang, I will make other arrangements for you."

"But it's driven by the lord!" Xu Du couldn't hide the joy on his face, and he was now on the right track.

Before, he scolded Liu Yishou as a "rebellious minister and traitor" with his servants, because he knew that Liu Yishou was aiming at usurping the throne.But now that he joins him, Liu Yishou is no longer a "rogue minister and thief" but a "who can give up to me".

The environment is different, the choice is different, and the natural view is completely different. This is the so-called "this time, that time".

"I'll arrange for you to stay in my residence first. If you need anything, let your servant bring it over."

Liu Yishou said calmly, now he is also one of the top "superior people", he speaks his words naturally, and does not allow the other party to question or deny at all.

Although the tone was flat and casual, those who heard it did not dare to ignore it.

The reason is not in the loudness of the voice, but in the size of the fist.

Liu Yishou felt sad, as expected he had become the kind of person he hated the most.

……

What happened to Xu Du was just a small episode.In fact, Liu Yishou didn't expect this person to make much meritorious service.It's just because the other party's ancestral home in Anlu County, he may have some contacts in Jingxiang, so he did it casually.

After Xu Du settled down, Liu Yishou worked alone in the study.He took out a letter from under the paperweight, which was written by Dugu.

In the letter, Duguxin told Liu Yishou that Xiao Ji had now settled down in Jiangling, and he had completely controlled Xiangyang City and the surrounding areas. The scouts reported that the Wei army in Nanyang area did not seem to have changed, and there was no sign of increasing troops.

Although his troops are not strong enough to conquer Nanyang, he has enough food and grass to defend Xiangyang.

Duguxin also didn't know that Liu Yishou planned to attack Nanyang, so he wrote this letter just to reply to Liu Yishou's letter asking about the defense of Xiangyang City and any changes in Nanyang area.

This wave of Jiankang Center spread all kinds of false news, and transported food and troops to Lianghuai.Not only Gao Huan and his gang believed that Liang Guoguo would send troops to Qingxu, but even Liu Yishou's generals believed that they would go north to Qingxu.

"The move that uses the knife first is used first. Now, it's not yet time."

Liu Yishou put the letter on the oil lamp and burned it, muttering to himself.

Chapter 419 The Soldier Without Fighting

Since Xiao Gang had to move to Wu Xing after he abdicated, he felt a lot tired and looked older than ten years.In order to "avoid suspicion", Xiao Ying, Chen Baxian and others have never contacted Xiao Gang, and they don't even know which way the door of "Jing'an Hou's Mansion" opens.

But now that the situation is urgent, the rope around Liu Yishou's neck seems to be getting tighter and tighter, making them suffocating.Both Xiao Ying and Chen Baxian were not people who would sit still, and soon they joined hands to visit Xiao Gang.

The night owl comes to the house for nothing, Xiao Gang is very clear about the purpose of Xiao Ying and others, however, he is like a stone, not moving, and he will not listen to any persuasive words.

In the study room of Jing'an Hou Mansion, Xiao Gang sat in front of the desk with a blank face, while Xiao Ying and Chen Baxian stood in front of him, with helpless expressions on their faces.

"Why is Your Majesty so depressed? Not long after Liu Yishou took over Jiankang, the hearts of the people have not been attached. There is still a chance to raise troops now. If it is a few years later, there is really no chance."

Chen Baxian suppressed the impatience in his heart and persuaded him: "Your Majesty, please think about it carefully. Even if Your Majesty does not want to fight, can Liu Yishou let His Majesty go? Sooner or later, he will have to fight, and now there is still a chance to resist! Be serious if it is too late. There is no chance!"

From Chen Baxian's point of view, Xiao Gang has almost lost everything he once owned, and it is basically impossible to regain it.Things have come to this point, don't you still have to give it a go?

You can still look forward to a miracle if you give it a try, if you don't even have the courage to fight, then you are really finished!

"Your Majesty, Liu Yishou is cruel and ruthless. If he doesn't do anything now, he is only concerned about the legacy of the late emperor, and he is afraid that people will say that he is ungrateful. But in a few years, after he completely controls the power of the Liang Kingdom, the other vassal kings, including Your Majesty, may be afraid." None of them can survive.”

Xiao Ying also stood up and persuaded.

However, after they talked so much, Xiao Gang's expression remained unchanged, as if what the other party said had nothing to do with him.

"You two, please go back, I am only the Marquis of Jing'an now, I can't afford to be your Majesty."

Xiao Gang stood up, turned to face the wall, with his back to Xiao Ying and Chen Baxian, and seemed to have lost interest in talking to them.

Chen Baxian and the others did not expect Xiao Gang's resolute rejection attitude.I don't know if Liu Yishou left an indelible and terrible memory in Xiao Gang's heart, which caused this Xiao Gang who once proclaimed himself emperor to be stifled even the desire to resist.

"So, then I will take my leave first."

Xiao Ying said with a little disappointment, the two left the study after saluting, turned around and left helplessly.

The plan to support Xiao Gang's restoration of troops was a good one, but encountered setbacks at the first step.If Xiao Gang refused to cooperate, then Xiao Ying and Chen Baxian could only think of other ways.

……

When Xiao Ying and others persuaded Xiao Gang to stand on his own, Liu Yishou was not idle.

Yao Sengyuan, Zhang Fashang, and Shen Xun, who came to Jiankang to report their duties, went to the "Wu Wang Mansion" where Liu Yishou temporarily lived on Jiming Mountain to "worship the pier" before entering Taicheng.

When ordinary officials come to Jiankang to report on their duties, they don't necessarily have to meet Liu Yishou first.But they are from Wu Xing who was "named" by the court, so they are obviously different.

These three people accepted the imperial court's order to go to Jiankang to report on their duties. Without Liu Yishou's care and approval, the prospects would be absolutely bleak and bleak.As long as Liu Yishou gives a little hint, there will be countless people who follow suit and use different tricks to punish them.

Everyone understands that the current Xiao Huan is just a puppet pushed by Liu Yishou at the front desk.

Maybe one day Liu Yishou will lose everything with one careless move, and Xiao Huan will have a chance to stand out.But excluding such a remote possibility, when Liu Yishou was still presiding over the overall situation of Jiankang, it would be extremely inappropriate to bypass this person and directly accept the emperor's "summoning".

In the mansion's study room, Liu Yishou personally poured wine for Yao Sengyuan, Zhang Fashang, and Shen Xun, and said cordially: "Everyone has worked hard on the journey, this glass of wine should be a cleanser for you, come, let me do it first as a respect. "After speaking, he drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Seeing that Liu Yishou seemed to be easy to talk to, the three of them felt relieved and drank the wine in their cups in one gulp.

The tense and awkward atmosphere in the room suddenly eased a lot.

"This time Mr. Yao was invited to enter the imperial hospital, in fact, he came here to write medical books. Since Ge Hong, Nanmian's medical skills have been improved. However, the lack of system makes it difficult to spread to future generations.

Mr. Yao's family has a long history, so he is not stingy with opening his mind, right?Sort out the medical books of the Tai Hospital and put them into a book.According to the classification of different types of diseases, it is a long way to go to rewrite and organize.I only know the art of war, I only know how to kill people but not how to save people.I will leave this matter to Mr. Yao. "

Liu Yishou folded his sleeves and bowed deeply to Yao Sengyuan.

"Can't, can't."

Yao Sengyuan hurriedly returned the gift, and said excitedly: "What His Royal Highness King Wu said is exactly what I wish in my life. I will definitely do my best on this matter. Please rest assured, King Wu."

Listen to what he says and watch what he does.Zhang Fashang and Shen Xun couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they saw Liu Yishou being so humble and low-key, knowing people well and being responsible.They originally thought that the other party transferred them away from Wu Xing just to fight for power, but they didn't expect that Liu Yishou's intentions were much higher than they expected.

It is undeniable that this person is very likely to be the most powerful official in the south in the next 20 years. However, this person seems to be capable of doing things, and he does not just fight for power regardless of the life and death of others.

"The new Shangshu Ling Chen Yuankang is a confidant. Mr. Zhang can tell him what he thinks. I don't know how the Shangshu Mansion works. I don't know what kind of talents Mr. Zhang has, and I can choose a suitable position at that time. "

Liu Yishou said to Zhang Fashang with a smile on his face.

"King Wu is bothering you. These are trivial matters." Zhang Fashang was overwhelmed by the flattery, and did not expect that he would be able to choose a position within a certain range.

Yao Sengyuan and Zhang Fashang belonged to the "surrender faction" in Wuxing. They were reused by Liu Yishou, but it was just a routine of "buying bones with thousands of dollars", which is not surprising at all.

Shen Xun lowered his head nervously, wondering how Liu Yishou would arrange himself.He is an offshoot of the Shen family of Wu Xing. He has moved out of Wu Xing very early and his whole family lives in Dongyang County (Jinhua, Zhejiang). This is one of the reasons why he came to Jiankang.

Shen Xun and Shen Ke made different choices not because of personal interests, but to maximize family interests, while taking into account their own emotions and family interests.

"Shen Jin, the ancestor of Wu Xing's Shen family, was admirable when he guarded Luoyang alone and vowed not to surrender to the death."

Liu Yishou didn't talk about Shen Xun's affairs, but lamented about Shen's ancestors.

"I wait for the younger generation not to dare to humiliate the ancestors."

Shen Xun cupped his hands solemnly and said.

Liu Yishou nodded slightly and said, "Now that the Northern Expedition is imminent, does General Shen hope to go to the Qingxu front line, or go to Xiangyang to defend the side?"

Ok?

It turned out to be such a problem.

Without even thinking about it, Shen Xun bowed to Liu Yishou and said, "The final general is willing to go to Qingxu to participate in the Northern Expedition."

"General Shen has a heart."

Liu Yishou nodded with a smile, apparently satisfied with Shen Xun's attitude.

"Everyone can tell my elders and brothers in Wu Xing about the promise I made today. There are rumors outside that this king excludes dissidents. It is really a woman's opinion. Now that there are powerful enemies around, so what if you become the emperor?

During this Northern Expedition, this king wants to let those ignorant people see who is defending the country and who is causing trouble. "

"Wu Wang Gaoyi!"

The three said in unison, with a very respectful expression.

"Well, it's getting late, everyone, stay at the post house today, and go to Taicheng tomorrow. General Shen is going to Qingxu, and I will send someone to escort you to Shouyang first. The war is not just a day or two. finished."

After speaking, Liu Yishou personally sent the three of them out of the mansion.

After the three of them left, Liu Yishou brought Chen Yuankang to discuss important matters.

"In the name of the Minister's Office, Xiao Ying is ordered to be the governor of Guangzhou, and Chen Baxian is the prefect of Panyu. You must leave Wuxing within three days after receiving the decree!"

Liu Yishou's tone was very calm, as if he was talking about a trivial matter.

"My lord, is this... ready to do something?"