Han Shizu

Chapter 1123 Go, Yang Wudi!

"Good archery!"

In the palace garden, Yang Ye, the deputy commander in front of the palace, gave a high praise and made a positive evaluation of Emperor Liu's arrow skills.As for Emperor Liu, he shook his sore arms and looked at the feathered arrow that hit the bull's-eye thirty steps away, with a smile on his face.

After he was free, Emperor Liu also practiced more archery. Although he didn't have too much talent, hard work can make up for his weakness, and he has made some progress.Now, he is able to shoot arrows from thirty paces away, and guarantees a certain hit rate, which is an outstanding improvement.Of course, thirty steps, in conversion, it is about 36 meters.

Compared with those sharpshooters in the army who can shoot without fail at a distance of seventy or eighty steps, there is no comparison at all.However, Emperor Liu's goal is not to shoot far and accurately, to enjoy the training process and the progress he has made.

"Don't flatter me, after so many years of practice, archery is still mediocre, not worth it!" Liu Chengyou smiled at Yang Ye: "Letting you generals accompany me to practice arrows is quite boring!"

During these years, Emperor Liu would call his officials and generals into the palace from time to time to chat, eat, ride horses, shoot arrows with him, win over heroes, and get close to each other. This was something he insisted on for a long time.As a senior general in the Forbidden Army, Yang Ye was a frequent visitor to Liu Chengyou's seat.

After playing the slingshot string and listening to some pleasant vibrato, Emperor Liu abandoned the bow, turned around and sat down, took the silk handkerchief from the servant, and wiped the fine sweat from his forehead.Seeing this, Yang Ye also stopped his movements, approached, and said with emotion: "Your Majesty, why do you need to be self-deprecating? Considering the size of the world and the wisdom of employing people, if there are enemies and beasts, there will be soldiers to shoot them for Your Majesty!"

"Okay!" Hearing this, Emperor Liu beamed, looked at his beloved general, and said, "As expected of Yang Wudi, I am encouraged by these words! It is with a brave man like you that I can sit in peace." In the court, the world is at peace!"

"It's also His Majesty who is wise, a virtuous minister and a warrior, able to display his wisdom and courage to guard the inside and outside for His Majesty!" Yang Ye said.

"In the past few years in Beijing, my knowledge has greatly increased!" Emperor Liu laughed.

"Rely on His Majesty's promotion and training!" Yang Ye said.

"Okay! Don't say more about these modest words!" Emperor Liu looked at Yang Ye and said, "You are 35 years old now!"

"Exactly!" Yang Ye was stunned, why did he care about his age? It shouldn't be because he thinks he is old.

Noticing the look in his eyes, Emperor Liu motioned him to sit down, and said with a little emotion: "Recently, I often reminisce about the past, and I can't help but think of the days in Jinyang. I still remember the meal that year. One meal, one exchange A world-renowned general, worth it!"

Emperor Liu's words were still full of praise and love for Yang Ye.Yang Ye said: "Your Majesty praises it, it is also an honor for me to follow the Ming Lord and make contributions."

"Someone told me that General Yang Ye's talent should be used in the frontiers to protect the country, and the mighty Rongdi is tied up in the capital. Instead, he has lost his talent. What do you think?" Emperor Liu asked again.

It doesn't matter who said it to Emperor Liu, what is important is that Yang Ye heard the emperor's meaning and seemed to have his own ideas for external use.Immediately cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty is trustworthy and appointed him with the high position of banning soldiers. I am grateful. If Your Majesty wants to use soldiers, I am willing to be the king's pioneer, and I will not hesitate!"

Emperor Liu liked Yang Ye because of his loyalty and pride.

Looking at him, he asked, "What do you think, if you want to use troops, where will you use them?"

Seeing the emperor's expression, Yang Ye couldn't help but get serious, and replied: "Now the Khitan and Liao Kingdom are the only ones who can be regarded as great enemies!"

"Do you think that if I start the Northern Expedition again, it will be the right time?" Liu Chengyou asked directly, as if it was true.

After thinking for a while, Yang Ye also seriously replied: "If the hero of the Han Dynasty rides wildly across the northern part of the Great Wall, destroying his tribesmen, plundering his cattle and horses and returning them, it will be easy; Also, excuse me bluntly, the time has not come, and the big man is not ready!"

Hearing his words, Emperor Liu showed a satisfied look, and said, "I thought you would directly suggest me to attack the Liao Kingdom!"

Yang Ye responded with a solemn expression: "I am willing to drive for His Majesty to defeat the enemy, but military and state affairs are ultimately not a battle of will, so don't be careless!"

Looking at Yang Ye who was confident and calm in front of him, and answered fluently, Emperor Liu felt emotional. Now Yang Ye has truly grown into a great general who can be trusted with great things.

"I'm not going around the corner anymore!" Waving his hand, Liu Chengyou said: "I really have your intentions!"

"Please give orders, Your Majesty!" Yang Ye stood up suddenly and bowed.

"You don't need to be so restrained!" Emperor Liu asked him to sit down again, and then said: "I will definitely use you in the Northern Expedition to the Liao Kingdom, but, as you said, the time has not yet come. Let's try a small knife first, and I want you to go to the northwest for a while." Come on, collect the Xiasui area!"

"Your Majesty has finally decided to take action against the Dingnan Army?" Yang Ye's eyes glowed brightly, and he was a little excited.

"There is a piece of foreign matter in the flesh. If it goes on for a long time, the skin will fester, and the whole body will be damaged!" Emperor Liu made a metaphor, and then said the real reason for the mobilization: "I just received the news that Li Yiyin died of illness. In the mansion, I have issued an edict to let Li Guangrui go to Beijing to help the coffin."

Since Li Yiyin entered Beijing in the 12th year of Qianyou, he has been detained in Kaifeng since then, and seven years have passed in a blink of an eye.For Li Yiyin, these seven years have been a torment. Although the food and drinks are delicious, there is no freedom, and the restrictions have not been relaxed with the passage of time, but have become more stringent.

As for Li Yiyin, he had been ill for many years. Originally, Emperor Liu thought that he would not last long, but he never thought that he would survive the illness. It was not until the fourth year of Kaibao that he died in the mansion.

Once Li Yiyin died, and Emperor Liu wanted to solve the problem of Ding Nanjun, so he decided to take action.The person in charge of the selection is Wang You, the inspector in the pass, and Yang Ye, Wu.

Knowing the emperor's thoughts, Yang Ye thought about it and said, "I'm afraid that Li Guangrui won't dare to come to Tokyo!"

"Of course not!" Emperor Liu said affirmatively, "However, if he refuses to come in violation of the imperial edict, he will be disloyal to me and disfilial to his father. In this way, the imperial court is well-known, and it is right to punish the unrighteous. At that time, I would like to see how many people from the Dingnan Army and Party members can join them?"

Seeing Emperor Liu's understatement of plans, Yang Ye couldn't help but feel awe again. This kind of conspiracy seems familiar. Emperor Liu has done too much in these years.

In his mouth, he complimented: "Your Majesty has strategized, and he will surely win a thousand miles!"

"Haha!" After chuckling twice, Liu Chengyou said: "I'm in Tokyo, how can I really decide on affairs thousands of miles away, military issues, I still have to rely on the frontline soldiers!"

With a smile on his face, Liu Chengyou said to Yang Ye: "I don't plan to use troops against Xia Sui this time, and I don't plan to make a big move. I will use Yan, Yan, Feng, Shengshu, and Guannei Dusi to recruit [-] troops. You are recruiting envoys. Governor's army, is there a problem?"

Yang Ye said confidently: "It's not difficult to make peace if the army is small and weak!"

After speaking, he glanced at Emperor Liu, and Yang Ye said again: "However, there are so many people in the party, if you resist Li's stubbornly, there will be difficulties!"

"The imperial court has been operating for many years, and it is not useless. It is also effective to divide and ally, and to link interests!" Emperor Liu said lightly: "However, people who are not of my race must have different hearts, and there are many stubborn people. You only have one request, those who surrender will live, those who don’t will die, that’s all!”

For the party members, Emperor Liu at this time is full of confidence, and he is not afraid of causing chaos at all.

(End of this chapter)