Han Shizu

Chapter 133
After stopping for a moment, a figure appeared and walked out from the hall.It was an old man in a brocade robe, who was not young, stepped out of the threshold, his hunched body straightened up, his hazy eyes regained their clarity, looked at the scenery outside the hall, heaved a sigh of relief, his body relaxed obviously .

Sweeping his eyes, he noticed Liu Chengyou, his eyes were in a trance, he nodded to him, and then hurried away.

"Who is that?" Liu Chengyou greeted a servant in front of the hall.

"Returning to Your Highness, it is Li Shouzhen, the envoy of the Tianping Army, who came to Tokyo to report on his duties and pay homage. He just arrived yesterday."

It turned out to be him!Looking at the back of the steps going down the stairs, Liu Chengyou suddenly thought of many things.This person has come to see him in person, so what about Du Chongwei?Perhaps, it depends on how Liu Zhiyuan arranges it.

Liu Chengyou didn't make him wait long. Under Liu Zhiyuan's summons, he packed up his mood, meticulously arranged the already neat robes, and kept a complicated state of mind that he couldn't grasp, and stepped into the gate of the palace.

The layout of the vertical arch hall is very simple, without too many bright decorations, it is empty, with a dull taste, dark and cold.

Inside, Liu Zhiyuan was sitting on the throne, holding this memorial in his hand, and the prime minister Yang Bin and the chancellor Su Fengji were below. It is estimated that after receiving Li Shouzhen, he continued to deal with the government affairs.There were two other ministers whom Liu Chengyou didn't know. Judging from their clothes, their grades were not low. They should be the later Jin ministers retained by Liu Zhiyuan.

Liu Chengyou's footsteps were very light, but when he entered, he quickly attracted everyone's attention, and more or less, they all cast curious eyes on him.Without squinting, he walked to the front of the imperial court, and Liu Chengyou bowed down: "My son, I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

Looking down at the second son, Liu Zhiyuan paused for a while, then slowly put down the memorial in his hand, raised his hand as a signal, and a thick voice echoed in the hall: "Pingshen."

"Let's leave it at that for the matter of Hunan. Jia Maxiguang is the envoy of the Wu'an army, the envoy of observation within Hunan, and the governor of all the Taoists in the south of the Yangtze River, and he is named the king of Chu!" Liu Zhiyuan looked at Yang Bin first, and ordered.

"Yes!" Yang Bin responded immediately.

Not long ago, the "King of Hunan" Ma Xifan died, leaving a will to be succeeded by his younger brother Ma Xiguang.When Liu Zhiyuan entered Bian, he proclaimed himself a minister in order to maintain the stability of the Ma Chu regime.Liu Zhiyuan was naturally overjoyed, and expressed his feelings for Ma Xifan's extravagant and unconscious lord who abolished the court for three days.

After the establishment of the Later Han Dynasty, among the separatist regimes in the south, Ma Chu was the first to express his "surrender".On the contrary, Nanping Wang Gao Congjiao, who had sent people to persuade him to enter, saw that Liu Zhiyuan had really entered the Central Plains, and there was no movement.As for the Southern Tang and Later Shu, the Southern Tang was interested in Huaibei, but they had a wicked heart but no guts. As for the Later Shu, it has now become a threat to the capital of the Later Han.

"Leave first!" Liu Zhiyuan said again, obviously wanting to have a private conversation with Liu Chengyou.

The officials retired in an orderly manner, and when they passed by, Yang Bin's gaze stayed on Liu Chengyou's face for a moment.Liu Chengyou naturally noticed it, and he didn't show any signs.

"Sit." The hall became more quiet, seeing Liu Chengyou standing there respectfully, Liu Zhiyuan pointed to a chair under the throne.

"Yes."

Sit down neatly, Yang Bin was sitting here just now, and he can still feel a burst of heat.Liu Zhiyuan continued to stare at Liu Chengyou, but there was an obvious sense of consideration in his deep eyes.

He didn't speak for a while, and Liu Chengyou sat obediently, but his state of mind was unconsciously calmed down a lot.Liu Chengyou asked himself, there is nothing to be guilty of.

Taking advantage of this spare time, Liu Chengyou also carefully observed Liu Zhiyuan.A very intuitive feeling, even more majestic, that kind of vague momentum, people dare not look sideways.But in the same way, Liu Zhiyuan was obviously much older, and a lot of gaps had been added to that pale and serious face, and his expression was exhausted and old.Compared with the high-spiritedness when he first succeeded to the throne, Liu Zhiyuan obviously realized that it is not easy to be the emperor.

"I've grown a lot stronger and matured a lot." To Liu Chengyou's surprise, Liu Zhiyuan actually showed a hint of licking.

"In the past few months, my son has indeed learned a lot and grown a lot." Unable to figure out what Liu Zhiyuan was thinking, Liu Chengyou conservatively followed his words.

"You came out of Hebei this time, but you gave me and the court a big surprise. Without you, my entry into the Central Plains would not be so smooth, and the country would not be pacified so quickly. It can be said that half of the great Han country is It was you who shot it down," Liu Zhiyuan said with emotion, his attitude still gentle.

However, when these words fell into Liu Chengyou's ears, he was stunned.No matter how high the credit is, this evaluation is a bit high and a bit heavy, so heavy that Liu Chengyou can't bear it.

"Father is too famous. If you hadn't strategized, won thousands of miles, and forged ahead with all civil and military forces, there would be no big man today. You are the backbone of the big man, and the destiny is the bell." I didn't dare to accept that, and I opened my mouth, very humble , open to lick.

"It's really improved." Liu Zhiyuan smiled: "You can say such flattery in the past, but it won't be so smooth."

Liu Chengyou was a little puzzled, is this making fun of himself?
"When discussing the merits of the founding of the country, Shi Hongzhao is the first, and you are the second. Have you ever been dissatisfied?" Liu Zhiyuan's voice became more and more low.

Hearing and asking, Liu Chengyou's heart tightened, his brain turned sharply, wondering why Liu Zhiyuan made such a statement.Blinking his eyes quickly, and expressing a little resentment in his tone as naturally as possible, Liu Chengyou replied: "I dare not."

"Just dare not?" Liu Zhiyuan asked with a light smile.

Liu Chengyou lowered his eyelids, as if he had acquiesced.

Seeing this, Liu Zhiyuan nodded without a trace, as if Liu Chengyou's reaction was what he expected, and said with relief: "I need to be careful, and I can't ignore the feelings of other soldiers. You have been wronged in this matter, and I know it in my heart. will be compensated”

"I don't dare to ask for extravagance, as long as I can share your worries, I will be satisfied." Liu Chengyou immediately expressed his opinion.

There was a little gratification on his face, and then it gradually faded away. After pondering for a while, Liu Zhiyuan said: "I have heard your brother report about Zhao Yanshou. Although your consideration is based on the long-term, it is too reckless. The difference is that it will be a big defeat and a loss. The Khitan has dominated Lingbei for decades, integrated all the tribes, and is powerful. Although the battle of Luancheng hurt its muscles and bones, its foundation is still there. The situation in Youyan is complicated, and the Han soldiers have already For ten years, he has not set foot on its soil. Although he took Youzhou by accident, it was an infighting among the Khitan, so Fang gave him a chance."

Liu Zhiyuan began to preach, although Liu Chengyou had some rebuttals in his heart, but he wisely did not speak, but calmly, showing the appearance of listening to the admonition respectfully.

"As for Zhao Yanshou, I have known this person more than ten years ago. Although he has a small talent, he is not trustworthy. It is too thoughtless to entrust him with troops."

"What my father taught is that after the incident, my son also feels terrified and can't sit still." Liu Chengyou replied with a little fear: "Fortunately, this whimsical idea has achieved the desired effect."

Glancing at Liu Chengyou, Liu Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows, and heard what Liu Chengyou meant.Can't help looking at him again, with a serious expression, and asked after a moment of consideration: "You have become a virtuous returner, can Zhao Yanshou hold on to Youzhou?"

Obviously, Liu Zhiyuan is still very concerned about Youyan's situation.Losing Yanyun will bring disaster to the Central Plains, it is precisely because he understands this reason that he strongly opposed Shi Jingtang's cutting Yanyun in order to ask for Khitan's help.

"Your servant doesn't know?" Liu Chengyou's answer was very straightforward: "Everything depends on the results of both sides' attack and defense. It's autumn now. As long as Yeluruan stays in the country, he will definitely lead his troops south. The Khitan people will never give up. You Yan's!"

Having said that, he noticed Liu Zhiyuan's furrowed brows, and he could probably guess what he was worried about. Liu Chengyou continued: "Zhao Yanshou won Youzhou, defended the city, and got the help of the Yan people. The Khitan people want to pay no price. , It is impossible to recapture Youzhou. According to reports, the conflict between Hu and Han broke out in the land of Youyan, and a large number of Han people turned southward, and their hearts were turned to the Yan army. These are Zhao Yanshou's confidence in fighting against Khitan. After the soldiers entered the city, there was a purge and massacre against the Hu people. The hatred was so deep that it was almost impossible for the Yan soldiers to surrender to the Khitan people. As for Zhao Yanshou, even if this person repeated, even if he intends to join the Khitan people again, he must Think carefully about whether there will be a good result."

"Also, regardless of the situation in Youzhou, how it will develop and what will be the result. One thing is certain, in the next few years, or even ten years, the northern border of Dahan will be safe!"

Listening to Liu Chengyou's eloquent talk, Liu Zhiyuan subconsciously nodded his head twice, and then quickly reacted.Looking at the second son, he slowly recalled that what Liu Chengxun reported to him was obviously different from what Liu Chengyou said in person.Seeing his ordinary demeanor and demeanor of pointing the country and setting the world, some complicated emotions inevitably arose in his heart.

"Right now, Zhao Yanshou's best choice is to rely on the big man to block Khitan. And the imperial court should also give him and Youyan's army and civilians a certain amount of support, and become their backing, so that they can boldly resist Khitan with confidence."

"You made a statement before, and this is the plan to split the soil and seal the border with Zhao Yanshou?" Liu Zhiyuan stared at Liu Chengyou.

Nodding his head, Liu Chengyou slightly corrected Liu Zhiyuan's statement: "It's all for the time being in the hands of Zhao Yanshou. If he can keep it, there will be a time when he will offer his soil back in the future; if he can't keep it, then in the future, our court will send troops to take it. !"

Liu Chengyou's words were loud.Liu Zhiyuan was also slightly stunned, let out a sigh of relief, and said: "It seems that the honorable title of King Yan and Youzhou Jiedu really has to be granted to Zhao Yanshou."

Hearing what Liu Zhiyuan said, Liu Chengyou secretly heaved a sigh of relief, probably because he was convinced.He didn't ask for anything else, he just asked Liu Zhiyuan not to really listen to those "miscellaneous rumors" and ruin his plan.

Perhaps because he was dry talking, Liu Zhiyuan ordered someone to serve tea, took a couple of sips, changed the subject and said, "You have gone too far with Xingzhou's matter."

Frowning, the teacup in his hand paused in the air, put it down, and Liu Chengyou asked: "You mean Xue Huairang?"

"Otherwise?" Liu Zhiyuan looked at his son neither sad nor happy, and just said plainly: "He is a party governor, so if you say no, then he will be exempted. Evict him, raid his home, release his military power, and swallow him up." Among other elite soldiers, who gave you the power!"

Speaking of this, the cup in Liu Zhiyuan's hand was fixed on the table, making a crisp "pop".

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and Liu Zhiyuan was almost shouting at Liu Chengyou: "Xue Huairang went to Tokyo, knelt in front of the palace gate, and complained about his grievances. The whole city knew about his grievances. Recently, I have received more than one copy. Please read the memorial to inquire about this matter. What do you think these festivals think about this matter?"

"I've also heard about this matter." Liu Chengyou was quite calm, with his usual expression, and said slowly: "I know that Xue Huairang is dissatisfied in his heart. Leaving his life in Xingzhou is an extrajudicial favor, but I didn't expect that he To have the guts and shame to go to Tokyo to complain, and there are such brazen people in the world? As for those Jiedu, I did this to show them!"

Hearing this, Liu Zhiyuan immediately reprimanded angrily: "You are self-righteous and self-righteous!"

Liu Chengyou's expression froze. This was the first time Liu Zhiyuan scolded him so mercilessly. It felt quite novel.

Seeing Liu Chengyou's "ugly" face, Liu Zhiyuan put away his anger again, and said calmly: "I will appoint Xue Huairang as the governor of Tongzhou!"

At this moment, Liu Chengyou's face finally changed, and he looked at Liu Zhiyuan in a little astonishment: "Do you know Xue Huairang's crime?"

"I know!" Liu Zhiyuan replied.

Liu Chengyou was silent.

Seeing that he lowered his head and did not speak, Liu Zhiyuan became curious instead: "Why, are you not convinced?"

Lifting his eyes slightly, Liu Chengyou said in a closed voice: "My son is only obedient to my father's order. Now that you have made a decision, you are convinced."

Liu Zhiyuan smiled casually, with a smile on his black face, which seemed a bit naive.Sighing, he said to Liu Chengyou earnestly and earnestly: "Erlang, showing your sharpness and being too aggressive is not necessarily a good thing! The great man is newly established, and a lot of waste is waiting to be done, and he can't stand the toss. This country needs to be cleaned up slowly. I can't be in a hurry. The stories of Liang, Tang, and Jin are right in front of us, how can we not learn from them?"

He raised his head subconsciously, met Liu Zhiyuan's gaze in the air, and quickly avoided it. Liu Chengyou seemed to have gained something, and murmured: "Thank you for your teaching, father."

I couldn't help but wonder in my heart, since Liu Zhiyuan saw things so clearly, why was the situation in Tokyo so chaotic before?

"That's all!" Liu Zhiyuan seemed to lose interest in the conversation, and waved his hands: "Go to the harem to meet your mother. I have been away for several months, and I miss you very much. She has been looking forward to your return recently."

When Li Shi was mentioned, Liu Chengyou's expression softened, his body relaxed, he got up, and replied respectfully: "Yes."

"My son retire!"

"That's right!" Liu Zhiyuan called to stop Liu Chengyou.

"What else does father order?"

Liu Zhiyuan seemed to ponder for a while, but he spoke very smoothly: "Since entering Tokyo, the soldiers from the east of the river and the soldiers from the return to the Jin Dynasty have joined together, and the number has increased several times. The orders are inconsistent and the commands are not the same. Guo Wei is in charge of rectifying the imperial army and reorganizing the command of the barracks, and the Longqi army you lead is also among them, and they will be trained together!"

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou's calm expression became a little numb, he couldn't answer the words for a while, his mind was spinning rapidly, Liu Zhiyuan was not in a hurry, and seemed to be waiting for his reply.Glancing up, he caught a glimpse of Liu Zhiyuan's determined expression. He had already figured it out, his body relaxed slowly, and bowed deeply: "The training of the imperial army is beneficial to the country, and I should cooperate fully. I dare not objection."

"Okay." Although Liu Chengyou was only informed, Liu Zhiyuan was still very satisfied with his attitude.

"I have prepared a mansion for you outside the palace city. It has been hard work for you to fight outside for several months. During this period, you should rest in Tokyo for a while." Liu Zhiyuan said with a smile: "In addition, I have decided to use you As the Deputy Envoy of the Privy Council and the Order of Zhongshu, Jia Tejin."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

At this moment, Liu Chengyou didn't feel any fluctuations in his heart.

(End of this chapter)