Han Shizu

Chapter 100
Tao Gu's article is obviously very good. He has a beautiful official script in one hand and reads it through it. The prose is generous and generous.Although, with Liu Chengyou's literacy, he can't express any in-depth views on it in terms of literature, but it does not prevent him from expressing his praise.

After complimenting Tao Gu, Liu Chengyou decided to keep this person by his side for the time being, to be the master of the army and his pen.The position can be described as low, but Tao Gu seems to be willing to accept the order.This person may have a disadvantage in personal morality, but he is indeed a very smart person, with a very sensitive political sense and good at drilling.

Moreover, at least for a short period of time, Liu Chengyou could hardly notice what was wrong with Tao Gu's personal character.However, I am very satisfied with his talent.Previously, Guo Rong and Xiang Xun were mostly responsible for the exchange of documents. In this respect, the two were not on the same level as Tao Gu, and even Wei Renpu couldn't compare.

"I don't know what His Highness called the old man, what is the so-called?" In the military tent, Feng Dao bowed his waist slightly, glanced at Liu Chengyou carefully, and asked cautiously.

This old man, who has gone through the sea of ​​eunuchs, has insight into world affairs, and is a lot older, facing Liu Chengyou, who is his grandchildren, is still low-key and polite, and has no intention of relying on the old and betraying the old.

Noticing Feng Dao's cautious appearance, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but recall the scene when he first met this man. It is better to meet him if he is famous.However, don't look at the harmless appearance of this white-haired old man, and even seem a little servile, but looking at his eyebrows, there is no trace of affection.

"Feng Xianggong—"

As soon as Liu Chengyou got up, he saw Feng Dao smiling humbly: "Your Highness, the old man is now only a white body, an incompetent old man, and should not be named 'Xianggong'."

Similar words, Feng Dao has expressed his attitude more than once.Glancing at Feng Dao, Liu Chengyou twitched at the corner of his mouth and said directly: "The country is a pioneer, and it needs a good minister like Feng Gong to stabilize the situation. Even if you go to the official's house, there must be a position!"

Seeing the old man open his mouth, obviously wanting to say something more modest, Liu Chengyou waved his hand, not intending to talk about these unnutritious topics with him, and handed him a letter with a serious expression: "This Zhang Li, what's going on, Is it credible?"

Letter, from true determination, from Zhang Li.The above reported that Yelu Ruan planned to lead the invasion of the Liao army to return the Khitan in an all-round way, and suggested that Liu Chengyou make preparations early, and the rest expressed his full intention to return to the country.

Liu Chengyou had some reservations about this letter, it was too inexplicable, this Zhang Li gave him a strange feeling.He even wondered if this was a trick played by the Khitans to confuse him.

Facing Liu Chengyou's question, Feng Dao put down the letter, thought about it for a while, subconsciously stroked his beard, and said in a pertinent tone: "Zhang Mengchen, this old man understands something, is upright, and has righteousness and pity. This book is credible, but not entirely credible.”

Feng Dao's words were ambiguous. Liu Chengyou had a bit of useful confidence in his mind, and his tone was suspicious: "I just heard Wei Renpu say that Zhang Litianfu had already entered the Khitan in the first year of his life, and he has served Yelu Deguang for ten years. How can you suddenly send someone to send money and send a letter, expressing the intention of surrender."

"Wei Renpu only knows the truth, Zhang Mengchen has a good temperament, and he served with the Khitan only because of the favor of the Liao Lord to repay his kindness!" Feng Dao said: "He was originally a Tang minister, but he had no choice but to enter the Khitan, how could he have any intention to do so? The truth of Bei Di's best efforts. Few people know that Zhang Mengchen was in Khitan, he was thinking of his homeland, and he wanted to escape to the southern country, but it was only checked by the Liao Lord and sent cavalry to seek it."

Listening to Feng Dao's words, Liu Chengyou always felt that something was wrong. After thinking about it carefully, it seemed like he was talking about himself.These Jin ministers, but they also surrendered to the Khitan and served as ministers of the court, although it was not long, but after all, they were Liao ministers for a period of time.
His eyes wandered around Feng Dao twice, and Liu Chengyou already had a little playfulness in his eyes.

I saw Feng Dao continue to say: "Zhang Mengchen, as a Han Chen, is a trustworthy leader of the Liao Dynasty, and is deeply hated by others. Coupled with his upright character, he offends many Khitan nobles. After the Liao Lord is dead, if he stays in the Khitan for a long time, there will be no good end. This time, His Royal Highness defeated the Khitan in the first battle in Luancheng. With this prestige, it is not too surprising that he has the heart to return to the country."

After slowly digesting what Feng Dao said, Liu Chengyou knew in his heart that this old man seemed to be washing for Zhang Li, but he was actually washing himself.
Holding his chin up, Liu Chengyou asked, "Feng Gong, you really know a lot about Zhang Li and the Khitan people!"

Feng Dao bowed his hands: "The old man is only old, he has experienced a lot, and knows a lot of people, that's all."

After finishing speaking, he added: "However, Zhang Mengchen is in Khitan after all, in the camp of tigers and wolves. The sudden letter may be a trick of the Khitan people, and King Yongkang is considered a small talent, and His Highness has to guard against it. "

With Feng Dao's change of words, Liu Chengyou really convinced the old fox, and was really as stable as an old dog.Let him speak the truth, and let Liu Chengyou decide by himself.
However, after talking with Feng Dao, Liu Chengyou also gained something, at least he made a decision in his heart and ignored this letter.With the development of the situation at this time, no matter whether the Liao army withdraws or not, Liu Chengyou can sit firmly on the Diaoyutai, garrison Luancheng, mobilize his troops, and continue to digest the fruits of victory in the battle of Luancheng. There is really no need to have too many. saucy idea.

He made a decision in his heart, but he didn't show a hint of color on his face, and heaved a sigh of relief.Looking at Feng Dao, whose eyelids were always slightly drooping, he couldn't help feeling emotional.There is always something to gain from communicating with him, that is, this old man really likes to talk around.

He stayed with Feng Dao and ate a meal together before returning the gift to the account.For the old man, it is not too greasy to eat. The food is relatively light and simple, but this old man looks like a delicacy.

In less than two days, news of Zhending came from the north, and the Liao army really withdrew, looting Zhending and looting it all the way.The categories of books written by Zhang Li are also not out of the previous discussions between Liu Chengyou and Wei Renpu.

Hearing the news, Liu Chengyou ordered the cavalry to continue to follow and monitor, since the main force of the lord was still stationed in Luancheng. After confirming that the Liao army was far away, he led the army north.When he was on the safe side, Liu Chengyou was also too cautious.

Of course, in the process, Liu Chengyou made a big deal about the Khitan people's retreat plan.As the "Commander-in-Chief of the Anti-Liao Dynasty" in Hebei, he dispatched dozens of messengers to various prefectures.

As the news of the First World War in Luancheng gradually spread, Liu Chengyou became famous, and Hebei's "anti-Liaoning" cause was completely prosperous.The battle of Luancheng really showed the hearts of the Chinese people, venting the anger that the army and civilians of Hebei had been invaded, plundered and oppressed by the Khitans for more than ten years.

The Khitan's hundreds of thousands of elite troops were all defeated in the first battle, and what was left to fear.With the spread of such ideas, the retreat of the Khitan army deep in Hebei is destined to be uneventful.

Not to mention other distant places, just the prefectures and counties near Zhenzhou, such as Ji and Zhao, where rebels swarmed.

(End of this chapter)