Han Shizu

Chapter 188
It gets cooler at night.

The cold night breeze penetrated through the slits of the window and invaded the body, making Liu Chengyou shiver twice, and couldn't help tightening the sable fur on his body.

Putting down the military newspaper in his hand, Liu Chengyou couldn't help rubbing his eyes, and raised his eyes to notice the slightly flickering candlelight.The red candle was about to run out, the light was dim, and Liu Chengyou frowned, "Come here."

"Officials."

"Add a new candle!"

"Yes!"

Vaguely, Liu Chengyou seemed to hear the voice of the young eunuch being reprimanded by the steward. He was so blind that he had to be ordered by the official himself to hold the lamp and add candles.

After changing the new candles, the room before the imperial case was indeed much brighter, and the sight became much clearer, and the military newspaper fell into his hand again.This battle report from Fengxiang, this night, Liu Chengyou has read it no less than five times.For his first foreign war since ascension to the throne, he had won such a big victory, and he was really happy in his heart.

Since the winter of last year, when the Shu army went north, until the battle of Jifeng Mountain, the Shu army mobilized a total of more than [-] troops, with countless food and equipment, and lost more than half of them.Among them, there are a large number of Houshu Forbidden Army.Li Tinggui's Fengluan Suwei escaped too quickly in Xiegu Town, and the loss was not serious.The Weisheng and Kuangsheng armies mobilized by Zhang Qianzhao suffered heavy losses. The Weisheng and Kuangsheng armies were the main force of the Shu Kingdom's imperial army, and Meng Zhixiang had existed since the beginning of Shu.

Although there are tens of thousands of forbidden troops in Shu, after this battle, it can be regarded as traumatic. That is to say, the two Sichuans are uniquely advantageous and can withstand foreign invasion, but the Han army has no remaining strength, otherwise it can reach Xingyuan Mansion.Even so, Sanguan, an important portal in Sichuan and Shaanxi, was also lost.

But Liu Chengyou carefully observed the battle report, but he couldn't help but feel a little scared.Although Wang Jun did not elaborate on the strategies, calculations, and battlefield situation before and after the fierce battle, Liu Chengyou, who had some military vision, could also perceive the risks involved.A little carelessness would result in a total loss. The defeat of the army is not terrible, but if the loss of Fengxiang affects the safety of the entire Guanzhong, that would be fatal.

Wang Jun's boldness surprised Liu Chengyou for the first time.If he were to lead the army himself, he would definitely look for another opportunity on the basis of firmly defending Baoji. He would never take strange risks like him, forcing the enemy and himself, leaving almost no room for it.Ever since that shocking adventure in Luancheng last year, Liu Chengyou has secretly made up his mind that he will never take another risk.After all, if you often stand by the river, you will have wet shoes someday.

Of course, the risk is always directly proportional to the benefit. Jifeng Mountain defeated the Shu army, and it can basically be declared that the Northwest of the Han Dynasty can temporarily eliminate foreign troubles.If the Shu army wants to go north again, I am afraid they will have to weigh it carefully, and even worry about whether the Han army will take the opportunity to counterattack Qin Fengjie into four states.

On this point, Wang Jun's ambition was obviously high, and he was a little bit flustered. It was mentioned in the report that he wanted to mobilize troops, but he didn't dare to be self-confident, so he asked the court for instructions.

In this regard, not to mention Liu Chengyou, when he went to the Privy Council or the Political Affairs Hall, he was basically rejected and returned.The Shu army has been beaten back, and the safety of the front is kept, but the enemy along the way, the goal of the court has been achieved, how can we start the war lightly.

At this time, recuperate, develop farming and weaving, and practice hard internal skills are the most important things for a big man.Because of this war, Liu Chengyou's position as emperor is temporarily secured!For an aspiring heir like Liu Chengyou, once his butt is firmly settled, he immediately wants to make trouble.

Right now, before Liu Chengyou, the most pressing issue is only two, the imperial court and the imperial army.The court was temporarily stabilized and had to be put behind, and the reform of the imperial army was only the beginning.

Among the senior generals of today's Great Han Imperial Army, there are too many old generals with no morals or talents, and too few generals who directly follow him as the emperor.

Liu Chengyou's heart for reform is very strong, but his mind is also very clear, there is no rush for this matter.If you are too anxious, it is easy to cause troubles, and the army is the place where troubles are least likely to occur.

Moreover, if he wants to reform the imperial army, he still needs a better chance.With thoughts running through his mind, Liu Chengyou's eyes couldn't help falling on the other two official documents on the desk.A letter, a secret memorial sent by Wang Jun to submit an explanation.

"Officials, the sage is here." The servant's voice slightly interrupted Liu Chengyou's thoughts.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou was not sullen, so he put away the gloomy expression on his face and said, "Xuan."

Soon, accompanied by two maids, Dafu walked into the hall with elegant steps. The maid was holding a food box in her hand. Obviously, it was a supper for Liu Chengyou.

Liu Chengyou stood up to greet her with a gentle tone: "The queen is here."

"Officials." Da Fu smiled gently at Liu Chengyou: "I don't know if it disturbs the management of the official family?"

After waving his hands and inviting him to sit beside him, Liu Chengyou touched his stomach: "I'm feeling hungry in my stomach, and the queen has a heart."

Glancing at the food taken out of the self-serving box, it looks like soup, the main ingredient is silky, its color is crystal clear, covered with some minced meat and seasonings, it has a tangy aroma and whets the appetite.Liu Chengyou pointed to those filaments and asked curiously: "This seems to be shredded fish?"

"The official has good eyesight." Dafu's compliment was not flattering, and he explained to Liu Chengyou: "This dish is called Crystal Scallion. It is made by cutting fish and meat into shreds and cooking. This dish is famous in Tokyo. vegetable."

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou was a little surprised. Tokyo's folk dishes have been refined to this level?Showing some interest, he said, "Then I want to taste what the people in Tokyo eat."

In fact, Liu Chengyou knew in his heart that this dish might be popular in the shops, but not many people could afford it.In the context of starvation in the whole country, it is not easy to have a full stomach. Except for those high-ranking officials and nobles, how many people would be so particular about eating.

But seeing Dafu's well-intentioned expression, Liu Chengyou restrained himself from expressing that nameless emotion and bad mood.First, the eunuch tried to eat it, and there was no abnormality. Liu Chengyou just took the small bowl and spoon and ate it.

Seeing Liu Chengyou gobbled it up, he disregarded the image of the emperor.In Da Fu's beautiful eyes, there was a little soft light, and with a bit of a funny smile, he still couldn't help asking: "What does the official think, how does it taste?"

"The taste is soft, smooth and refreshing, not bad. Confucius said, he never tires of fine food, and he never tires of fine meat, that's probably the case." Liu Chengyou picked up the silk scarf and wiped his mouth.

After thinking about it, I still couldn't help it, and said something casually: "Now it's the season of lean and yellow crops, and the country has little grain storage. The people of the Han Dynasty are hungry and have nothing to eat. Thrift should be the first priority in the whole dynasty. As the lord of the country, I should set an example, and I don’t have to be so delicate when it comes to eating.”

What Liu Chengyou said was not very cryptic. Dafu was a smart woman, her face darkened, but she quickly regained her composure, she cast a trace of respect in Liu Chengyou's clear eyes, and said generously: "The official family Heart, I understand."

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou showed a stiff smile towards the big talisman, probably because he was afraid that his smile would scare her, so he reached out and grabbed her hand, and rubbed it gently to show his affection.This is almost the limit of Liu Chengyou's tenderness, and Da Fu can obviously feel it.

In addition, the queen's hands are really soft, and more importantly, the warmth in the palm of the hand can easily arouse Liu Chengyou's heart.

Shaking his head, suppressing the overflowing thoughts in his mind, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but rubbed his eyes again, and took a deep breath.

He ordered someone to take down the food box, and seeing Liu Chengyou's tired face, Da Fu straightened up and knelt beside Liu Chengyou's seat, and massaged the acupuncture points on his head with his hands: "Officials are diligent, and they also need to pay attention to their bodies."

It is obvious that he has never worked as a servant. Fu's craftsmanship is very poor, far worse than that of Geng's.However, Liu Chengyou really enjoys the feeling of respect between husband and wife.

"Today's hard work is for future comfort." Liu Chengyou closed his eyes and sighed.

Seeing this, Da Fu couldn't help asking: "During this period of time, the officials were worried about the civil war in the Guan. I heard that the imperial court won the battle in Fengxiang and defeated the invading enemy. The western border is now safe. Why are the officials still so worried? .”

"Let's get rid of the foreign troubles for now, but the internal troubles are still there." Liu Chengyou said.

After saying that, Liu Chengyou opened his eyes, picked up one of the letters from the case, and handed it to her: "Look!"

Da Fu shook his head, although his eyes were a little curious, but he still kept his women's morals, expressing that he didn't dare.Although the big man did not expressly stipulate that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, but a really smart woman would never touch that line easily.

"It's okay, I let you see."

Under Liu Chengyou's instruction, the big talisman hesitated a little, glanced carefully at Liu Chengyou from the corner of the eye, took it, and began to browse.Just seeing her head up, she reacted, her beautiful eyes frowned, her tender lips parted slightly, and she said suspiciously: "Qi An dare to do that?"

(End of this chapter)