Han Shizu

Chapter 165
In the first year of Qianyou, the first day of the first lunar month, this is a festive day. The people of Tokyo welcome the new year. Although the people are poor, they also have clean clothes. However, the imperial court prohibits alcohol and suppresses the city. There is a lot of fun in and out of the city.However, it is the New Year after all, and the people are looking forward to a new atmosphere.

As far as the Han court is concerned, entering the new year and opening a new chapter, the first thing is the crown prince's canonization ceremony.In the Chongyuan Hall, all are decorated with colored ribbons, and the hall is enacted with a guard of honor. At the four corners, there are "generals who guard the hall". Foreign envoys to observe the ceremony.
Everything looks decent, but in fact it is nondescript. There is a feeling of being crowned with a monkey. The ritual and music have collapsed for so long, and the "quality" of the courtiers of the Han Dynasty is just like that. Everyone thinks it is good, just entertain yourself.

The ceremony was presided over by Taichangqing Zhang Zhao. Although the ceremony was simplified, it still lasted for a long time. Fortunately, everything went well.Then Liu Zhiyuan couldn't resist anymore, and the first court meeting in the first year of Qianyou failed to go smoothly.Liu Zhiyuan's body really couldn't bear it, and the crown prince's canonization ceremony was almost all done by force.The scene of him trembling and being escorted back to the harem by the servants caught the eyes of many people.

As far as the Han Dynasty was concerned, the first day of the new year brought a lot of hidden worries, and some bad omens made the courtiers feel uneasy.

In front of the Long Live Hall, Liu Chengyou and a group of ministers waited here quietly, his face was serious, and there was no joy on his face when he got the crown prince.The ministers at the side all showed worried expressions on their faces, and couldn't help whispering, expressing their concern for Liu Zhiyuan.

"As prime ministers and bureaucrats, you should set an example for the courtiers, discussing privately in front of the palace, looking left and right, disturbing people's hearts, how unbecoming!" Suddenly, Yang Bin stood in the front row and scolded all the ministers.

Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, and cast a sidelong glance at Yang Bin, seeing that his face was normal and extremely powerful.He looked back lightly.

However, Yang Bin's scolding made all the officials uneasy, who is not a member of the court, why are you Yang Bin so rampant?
Su Fengji immediately spoke up and said: "As a minister, we are devoted to the emperor. If the officials are not hesitant, we are worried. What's wrong?"

Immediately after sweeping around the group of officials, he said in a sarcastic tone: "It's not proper for someone to be arrogant and yell at His Highness loudly."

It's a pity that they didn't get a response, they were all smart enough to stand up to Yang Bin, Su Fengji alone was enough.

"You are presumptuous!" Yang Bin was very angry.

"You're presumptuous!" Su Fengji stared at him, arched his hands towards Liu Chengyou, and stared at Yang Bin: "His Royal Highness didn't say a word. Although you, Yang Shuxiang, are high and powerful, you don't know how to be superior or inferior!"

Su Fengji directly put on Liu Chengyou's tiger skin, looking like a villain.This Su Fengji, if used to hate Yang Bin, is a good choice.

Yang Bin opened his mouth and subconsciously looked at Liu Chengyou, only his calm and handsome side face could be seen.

"You two gentlemen, please don't say a few words." At this time, Su Yugui stood up and once again faced the good old man and the mud.

At this time, Mrs. Li came out, still dressed in her best attire, and looked around the front of the hall with a solemn expression, her majesty was revealed in her phoenix eyes: "Why are you making so much noise?"

"I have nothing to say!" A group of people hurriedly pleaded guilty.

"As a public minister, you are responsible for military and state affairs, and you will retreat to deal with state affairs and calm people's hearts!" Li Shi ordered lightly.

After saying this, all the ministers looked at each other, Su Fengji took the initiative to step forward, lowered his head and asked respectfully: "Empress Empress, I don't know how the situation of the official family's holy body is? I ask for an audience."

"There is a minor ailment, but nothing serious! The official family needs to recuperate and recuperate. I don't have the intention to meet with you for the time being. I will listen to the government later." Li said directly: "The official family has an edict. During the recuperation period, the crown prince will supervise the country. To assist the prince, to maintain the operation of the government, and to manage state affairs well!"

"Yes!"

"The ministers will do their best to assist His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

After Mrs. Li said so, all the ministers had no choice but to retreat, they did not dare to force their way.As for appeasement, these courtiers themselves still need someone to appease them.

Liu Chengyou was stopped by Mrs. Lee and stayed.But when facing his son, Li's firmness faded away, revealing a trace of fatigue and a little worry.

"Mother, father." Liu Chengyou asked in a low voice.

Li showed a forced smile at Liu Chengyou, stepped forward, and gently smoothed down the bright yellow dragon robe for him, and said: "Your father does not hesitate, since you are a prince, you should manage the state affairs well and solve your father's worries. .At present, the state of the country is fraying frequently, and the public opinion is uneasy. To the courtiers, be more harmonious and don't be too rigid. The world and human relationships are not that simple."

"As for the official family, I will take care of myself, so don't worry too much about it."

After listening to Li Shi's exhortation, Liu Chengyou's already calm mood became even calmer.Respectfully bowed to him: "I will leave."

"Go!"

After Liu Chengyou left, the kindness on Li's face subsided again, and he summoned several servants and his younger brother Li Ye who were waiting in front of the hall, and gave them a cold and serious order: "Inform me, and the official's illness , but there are rumors and comments in the palace, they will be severely punished!"

"Your Highness!"

Stepping into the Privy Council as a prince gave me a new feeling. After all, he was a half-lord, and the officials of the Privy Council became more respectful, especially when they heard that the emperor was ill.Facing the salute from the first court, Liu Chengyou, as usual, just calmly let them return to their duties and do their jobs.

"Is there any latest news from Guanzhong?" Liu Chengyou asked Guo Wei directly.

Guo Wei picked up a piece of military newspaper and handed it to Liu Chengyou: "This is the latest battle report. The cold winter is gradually passing. Shu general Li Tinggui came out of Ziwu Valley and led the army to block Ziwu Town for Zhao Kuangzan. He has stopped the enemy. There is a large amount of food and equipment stored in Xingyuan Mansion, this time, I am afraid that I really have the intention of swallowing Jingzhao and Fengxiang!"

"That depends on whether they have the appetite!" Liu Chengyou stroked the case and said coldly.

"What's going on at Fengxiang?"

Hearing this, Guo Wei took a deep breath, and his expression became completely serious: "The Shu army came from Qin and Feng, and they are completely in a pinch of attacking Fengxiang, but as long as they guard Chencang, the Shu army is not afraid. Hou Yi, there must be eyes and ears in the capital, knowing that the imperial court is suspicious, I'm afraid that he will be suspicious, if he is willing to degenerate, surrenders to Meng Shu, and leads the Shu army into Fengxiang, the situation in Guanzhong will be completely collapsed!"

For these situations, Liu Chengyou actually had some ideas in his heart, but he still couldn't help but gasped when he heard his words: "It's really a trick for rats!"

"Fengxiang absolutely cannot afford to lose anything!" Liu Chengyou's tone was beyond doubt.

He got up and walked to a military map hanging in the center of the courtyard, which marked the current situation of the Guanzhong states, including the route of the Shu army.Liu Chengyou's eyes were firmly fixed on the most western region in the Han territory.Without the four prefectures of Qin, Feng, Jie, and Cheng, Fengxiang stands alone and faces the front of the Shu army. It really feels precarious.

At this time, Han Guanzhong faced the intrusion of Meng Shu, which was much more severe than Cao Wei's situation when he faced Zhuge Liang's first Northern Expedition. After all, Longxi was already in the hands of the enemy, and the Shu army only needed to take Fengxiang again. Advance along the Weidong and cooperate with the Ziwu army to attack Jingzhao.

Moreover, it is not Hao Zhao who is guarding Chen Cang for the big man.

"Your Highness, Hou Yi is a veteran of the dynasty. Although he may have some unusual actions due to suspicion, but judging from his reaction before and after, if it is said that he really intends to surrender to Mengshu, it may not be true." Liu Chengyou thought about it, and Guo Wei began to say.

"Private Guo expresses his opinion directly!" Liu Chengyou still didn't take his eyes off the map.

Guo Wei continued: "If Hou Yi really wanted to surrender, I'm afraid he would have led the Shu army to the east, and he would never have acted against the Shu army before. Besides, he was already in his sixtieth year, and he was an extremely high-ranking minister in the country. What's the benefit of leaving the big country and going to Shu, a narrow and small country, 'after all, hooves can't accommodate chi carp'. In the end, it is still Hou Yi who is wary of the imperial court. He only needs the imperial court to send envoys to tell him sincerely, and he wants to come to him It’s also unfavorable.”

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou sneered and said: "Please descend to Mengshu, and send subordinate officials to go west with military records and grain books. This is always true! Such behavior is obviously rebellious, and the Privy Council does not need to speak for it."

Since this period of time, the Hanting's focus has been on the situation in Guanzhong, especially on Fengxiang's side, and the small moves made by Jiedu envoy Hou Yi have also been heard one after another.Or, he just let the imperial court detect it on purpose, so as to use his self-respect.

Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, feeling his tough attitude, Guo Wei sighed in his heart, he was still too young, so he bowed his hands and was about to say more.But Liu Chengyou raised his hand: "Even so, Gu still wants to tolerate him. He will go to the official family, give him the iron certificate of the alchemy book, add him as an official, and enter his rank. How does the Privy Council feel?"

Hearing this, Guo Wei was stunned instead, noticing Liu Chengyou's cold face, he couldn't help but say for a week, "Your Highness is open-minded, and I admire you!"

"Gu then arranged for someone to go to Fengxiang and tell Hou Yi that the court would like to confide in him, and it depends on whether he is willing to accept this kindness!" Liu Chengyou said.

Guo Wei's eyebrows relaxed, but he responded confidently: "As long as Hou Yi is not too stupid, he will naturally know how to choose!"

That determined look seemed to have been bribed.

"Is the matter of sending troops still undecided?" Liu Chengyou asked.

The dispatch of troops to Guanzhong has been discussed for more than ten days, but before the Shu army had no real attack action, the progress of the Han court was a bit slower.

Guo Wei's face also showed a little displeasure: "It is planned to send five thousand soldiers, and they will be transferred from the two armies directly from the hall to the east and west squads. However, the choice of the leader is still to be discussed."

"There are so many generals in the bodyguard department, can't you find someone who can be used? If it continues, the soldiers from Shu will come to Chang'an!" The anger in Liu Chengyou's chest surged up.

In fact, Liu Chengyou also heard about it, and it was because of the fight between the generals.Shi Hongzhao wanted to use his people, but Yang Bin Yang Bin dared to put his hand into the imperial army openly!
Facing Liu Chengyou's anger, Guo Wei slightly sighed.

"Tomorrow, the civil and military forces are called together, and the generals are promoted. Be sure to select the person!" Liu Chengyou ordered.

Having mentioned this matter, with his hands on his waist, Liu Chengyou stared at Xizhen for a while, and suddenly said: "Restrain Zhangyi Army Jiedushi Shi Kuangyi, let him lead the Jingyuan army south to Longzhou, and threaten He Jianjian from the flanks. Army, support Fengxiang!"

Guo Wei also studied it after hearing the words, and looked at Liu Chengyou: "This is a good strategy!"

"According to His Highness, the Jingyuan army going south may not only threaten the Shu army!" Guo Wei said again.

Liu Chengyou clenched his fists and said coldly: "If there is no military force to fight against each other, I am afraid that Hou Yi will not be able to treat the court honestly."

(End of this chapter)