Han Shizu

Chapter 1002 Edict Pingnan
After recovering, he looked at Murong Yanzhao, and said in a concerned tone: "The big man has entered a critical moment of unification, and the state affairs have been complicated recently, so I rely on a capable minister like Qing, who is both civil and military, to share the burden for me! "

Murong Yanzhao's political literacy has also improved to a certain level after being a general and a prime minister. Of course, he knows that the emperor is expressing his recognition and appreciation for his official work.There was no surprise in his heart, but he still spoke modestly: "Your Majesty is serious. This is the duty and duty of a minister. Besides, to be able to participate in such a grand event, assist the Holy Lord, refresh the world, and recreate the universe , is also the supreme honor of the minister!"

"Well said!" Liu Chengyou has always appreciated Murong Yanzhao's awareness, stood up, and said: "We should also wait for the monarch and ministers to work together to complete this great cause of world domination!"

"I would like to be your Majesty's leader!" Murong Yanzhao cupped his hands, looking very calm, with an extraordinarily firm tone.

Noticing Murong Yanzhao's slightly haggard description, Liu Chengyou stepped forward, lightened his back, and said emotionally: "I heard that your body has become increasingly uncomfortable recently. Apart from diligent work, you should also pay attention to your body's rest! You are part of the Han army The flag must not fall down!"

Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Murong Yanzhao's expression changed. This evaluation was too high, even in private, it was too high for him to bear.

His tone became old, and his expression was calm, Murong Yanzhao said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty's praise, I dare not take it! Fortunately, Your Majesty's kindness, the minister has the opportunity to show martial arts, and the world has returned to unity. Originally, this generation of ministers People can't hope that they can't be their ambitions, and now they can succeed, which is also exciting. These years of fighting in the north and south, I feel exhausted physically and mentally. When the achievements are completed, I would like to let the horse go to Nanshan, disarm and return to the fields, and enjoy the old age..."

Liu Chengyou was really surprised that Murong Yanzhao's reaction was just a few words of concern.Feeling the meaning of retirement in Murong Yanzhao's words, Liu Chengyou thought for a while, and then realized that the problem was still in his own words, and he was a little forgetful.

Today's Emperor Liu, the generals of the big man respect and fear him, if other generals listen to him, they will smile and pass away, but this is Murong Yanzhao, so it is inevitable to think a little more.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou let out a few hearty laughs, and said: "Qing is not yet fifty, why speak lightly of the old, Saibei has not been flattened, Hexi has not yet recovered, there are still many places where generals are needed, it is too early to say. Alright, It's not too far away, right now, you should concentrate on Pingnan's affairs!"

"Yes!" Seeing what the emperor said, Murong Yanzhao also bowed in response.

"Come on, let's go to the Privy Council together!" Liu Chengyou issued an invitation.

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In the Privy Council, busy is busy, up and down are orderly, whether it is Li Chuyun or Zhao Kuangyin, are rare military and political talents in the Han court, how can they be chaotic under the management of the two of them.

Especially Zhao Kuangyin, although he has always shown a heroic attitude, he is arrogant and generous on weekdays, but he is also a ruthless person in essence.

In the hall, Liu Chengyou was seated, looked at Li and Zhao, and asked, "How are the preparations? How is the mobilization of soldiers and horses going?"

Regarding this, Li Chuyun said: "Your Majesty, among the Imperial Guards, the Xiaodi Army plans to leave Tokyo in ten days and go south to Jiangling. The Longjie, Longxi, and Fengguo armies plan to leave for Yangzhou in early August.

As for the local soldiers and horses, the troops from Hunan have been concentrated in Guangxi and Lianzhou, and the Pingcha Army has also been dispatched to the south.The rest of the roads will also be mobilized according to the previous plan.As for civilian husbands, they can only wait for the end of the autumn harvest before being recruited by the government.

The ministers and others thought that the date of dispatching troops should be set in mid-September! "

Originally, there was a plan to mobilize troops in mid-autumn, when the farming season would be busy, which would greatly affect the harvest in the south of the Yangtze River and reduce the fighting spirit of the army and the people.However, because of the disasters in the north, the Han court also needs to take into account the conditions of the people and the public opinion. In this year when the grain production is reduced, it is better not to forcibly delay the farming season.

On the other hand, the states in the south of the Yangtze River have been regarded as belongings by Liu Chengyou and the court. Although the war is inevitable, as far as Liu Chengyou is concerned, he still hopes to minimize the damage to this rich land in the south of the Yangtze River.

Therefore, if it is late, it will be late, and it can also take into account the war in southern Guangdong.Although the Pingnan was planned and implemented in one piece this time, in fact, Jiangnan and Lingnan fought independently.

"Is there any new movement in Jiangnan and Guangdong?" Liu Chengyou asked again.

This time it was Zhao Kuangyin who reported: "Fang received a report from Cao Bin that the Lord of the South of the Yangtze River has replaced the guard of Ezhou?"

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou became a little interested: "Then the veteran Lu Jiang was dismissed?"

Previously, after Liu Renshan's death, the important area of ​​Ezhou needed powerful officials to guard it.However, for the underrepresented Jiangnan army, it is too difficult to choose a suitable person.Lin Renzhao can't take care of many things at all.

However, anyone with a little intelligence can see the danger in Ezhou. Compared with Jianghuai, it is the place that really faces the imperial army. The danger is unpredictable, and no one wants to go there.

It was not until he was recommended by the old minister Chen Qiao that Li Yu appointed the veteran Lu Jiang as the governor of Ezhou. This Lu Jiang can be considered as a veteran who has run through the troubled times of the late Tang Dynasty. He has certain prestige and ability. However, he is now 72 years old. Older than Lian Po...

It is precisely because of this that he was too old and afraid that it would be difficult to cope with the military pressure of the big man. Li Yu listened to Zhong Mo's suggestion and recalled him, and another young and powerful person was selected to take charge. .

"Huangfu Jixun?" Liu Chengyou muttered.

"He's the son of Huangfu Hui!" Zhao Kuangyin explained, the one who was captured alive on the Huaidong battlefield.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou also recalled that at the beginning, this man showed off his demeanor as a famous general in front of him, the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, and said: "Back then, even though Huangfu Hui was defeated and captured, he still had a bit of commanding power after all. Cai, how about his son?"

Zhao Kuangyin simply said: "It's rare to be promoted after the death of the father. Without military achievements, it's only because of family background!"

The meaning expressed by these words is already obvious, Liu Chengyou said, "There is no one in the Jiangnan army!"

"Your Majesty, there is another Lin Renzhao!" Zhao Kuangyin reminded.

"Is Lin Renzhao able to protect Jiang Fang?" Liu Chengyou said lightly.

"Of course not!" Zhao Kuangyin affirmed again.

"However!" Liu Chengyou said again: "Since Li Yu can replace the Ezhou defender, wouldn't it be better if Lin Renzhao could also be replaced to save the army trouble?"

Noticing Liu Chengyou's expression, he was obviously thinking about some conspiracy.

"Is there no other movement in the Jiangnan army?"

Li Chuyun replied: "Except for the strengthening of patrols by the Jinling Navy, there is no other change. However, that was only Lin Renzhao's arrangement. This person is indeed very vigilant against the imperial court.

As for Nanyue, as usual, nothing happened! "

In fact, as the imperial court prepares for war, it would be unrealistic for the Jiangnan area to have no reaction at all.It's just that both Jiangnan and Nanyue seem to be very salty fish, and the monarchs of the two countries don't seem to care much.

Of course, even if you care about it, you can't come up with any specific and powerful measures to deal with it.Most of the "drunk people" just don't care and just live their lives.

Among the few sober people, most of them just kept silent and waited for Wang Shinan to unify them.

In addition, even fewer people still have certain feelings for the two countries, have a heart of loyalty, and try their best to appeal, but they are very powerless.The general trend is like this, it's useless!

"For several armies, we must pay more attention and adjust in time!" Liu Chengyou instructed Li and Zhao, and ended the trip to the Privy Council with these words.

In July of the 15th year of Qianyou, Emperor Liu Chengyou of the Han Dynasty thought that the Empress Dowager Li's birthday was an excuse, so he sent another invitation to let Li Yu, the lord of the south of the Yangtze River, come to Beijing. However, he was declined again and only returned a generous gift. This time, Emperor Liu seemed unusual Angry, the court directly reprimanded the Jinling envoy.

On August [-]th, there were rumors in Beijing that Jiangnan and Nanyue were colluding with each other and intending to betray the imperial court. The emperor was angry again and repeatedly talked about Jiangnan in front of his courtiers. He was very angry.

On August 23, Li Gu, the patrol envoy of the Jianghuai River, made a performance, asking to pacify the south of the Yangtze River and stay in the middle.

In September, hundreds of Cantonese people traveled thousands of miles to Beijing and were personally received by the emperor. From their mouths, Liu Chengyou learned of the incompetence and brutality of the southern Cantonese leader Liu Yu, and was deeply indignant when he learned of the sufferings of the people in Lingnan. He bluntly said that he would send troops to conquer, and save millions of people in Lingnan from hanging upside down.

On September 300,000th, the Emperor of Han formally issued an edict to appoint Li Gu, the Duke of Ruyin County, as the Generalissimo of Pingnan and the deployment of the Jianghuai camp, commanding [-] troops to march south, and continue to take solid steps towards unifying the world.

(End of this chapter)