Han Shizu

Chapter 242 Manchu opposition is also invalid

Facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, Yang Bin said solemnly: "It is still too early for the great Han to establish a country, and His Majesty has only succeeded to the throne for half a year. The state affairs are at the beginning of peace, and people's hearts are easily shaken. Li Nixi's rebellion will definitely affect the hearts of the group. In this critical autumn, Your Majesty should not move lightly, but just sit and guard Tokyo and order the generals to calm down!"

"Yang Xiang also knows that people's hearts are easy to shake. When I go in person, I want to fix it with the power of thunder. Otherwise, let the thieves run rampant, and I hide in the deep palace, can the people of the world be stabilized?" Liu Chengyou stared at Yang Bin with eyes wide open. Without blinking, he asked.

"In the Suding River, does it have to be His Majesty? Is there no one in the big man?" Yang Bin asked back.

"Du Chongwei rebelled against Yedu last year. The imperial army conquered the city and stopped the troops for a long time, which dampened morale and cost money and food. When the first emperor came, he conquered the city in three days!" Liu Chengyou cited the example of Du Chongwei who was defeated last year.

"Your Majesty's ability to look forward, how is it compared to the late emperor?" Yang Bin said bluntly.

Yang Bin's words sounded a bit harsh, and Liu Chengyou's answer was inappropriate under the court.

Frowning slightly, Liu Chengyou couldn't hide his anger, glared at Yang Bin, and asked in a cold voice: "Mr. Yang is bullying me when I'm young and despising me?"

Facing the prestige of the emperor, Yang Bin's expression remained unchanged, with a cold expression, he bowed his head and cupped his fists: "I dare not."

"The hundreds of thousands of Khitan troops in Luancheng were defeated by me, but Li Shouzhen's troops were only [-] mobs, and his land was no more than a corner of the river. I killed them like chicken ears!" Liu Chengyou mentioned Qianyong.

"Since killing a chicken, why do you need to kill the world's sword? Your Majesty will go there in person?" After a slight pause, Yang Bin said, his tone still not showing signs of softening.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou stared at Yang Bin more and more coldly, and Yang Bin did not back down, looking directly at Liu Chengyou.With his attitude, even if he is loyal to the public, how can Liu Chengyou tolerate him.

The atmosphere in the hall became a little stiff, the monarch and his subjects confronted each other for a while, Liu Chengyou suddenly hooked the corner of his mouth, his expression slowly relaxed, he leaned back a little, and asked the others: "What do you think about the personal conquest?"

Liu Chengyou looked relieved, but Yang Bin couldn't relax. He turned his eyes away and looked at other ministers.

Feng Dao stood up, bowed his waist, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, do you want to see the results of the counter-insurgency of the western troops first, and then deal with it?"

Feng Daojin said that he was a bit conservative, and the implication was that he still didn't agree with Liu Chengyou's personal conquest, but he didn't directly confront Liu Chengyou like Yang Bin did.This is also in line with Feng Dao's consistent style. Soldiers are a matter of life and death, and the emperor's personal conquest is more related to the country's destiny. It is not worth taking risks for a "grass bandit". It is safest to stay in Tokyo to plan strategies.

After that, Wang Zhang, Su Yugui, Dou Zhengu, Li Tao, and Zhao Ying expressed their opinions one after another, but they all disagreed with the personal conquest.The reasons given are similar to those of Yang Bin.And seeing this scene, Yang Bin was surprised, but also a little relieved, obviously, he was right, otherwise why would all the ministers of the court be "concentric" with him?
Like Li Tao, the Minister of Zhongshu, when Du Chongwei rebelled last year, he advocated Liu Zhiyuan's relatives to conquer the rebellion.Now it's Liu Chengyou, and his attitude is completely opposite.When Liu Chengyou asked this question, Li Tao first pleaded guilty, and then said frankly: the late emperor was the founder of the country, with great power and virtue, and according to the merit of saving lives, he was enough to suppress the world at that time.Moreover, the battle in Yedu urgently required a strong break, but it is completely different now
The words were only half spoken, and behind it was Li Tao to save face for Liu Chengyou.

Liu Chengyou was a little surprised to see the voices of opposition all over the court. According to his prediction, given his growing control over the palm of the court in the past half a year, there may be voices of opposition, but they will never be so.

Facts have proved that he is still a little optimistic.The Western Expedition was no different from the previous Western Tour. On such matters, these civil servants, old or new, were inevitably conservative.

Rationally analyzed, there is nothing wrong with the concerns of the ministers, the so-called old-fashioned seeking the country.State-owned rebellion, send troops to crusade, control violence and put down chaos, if the general is defeated, there is still room for maneuver.However, there is no room for the emperor's personal conquest, and the risks involved are too great, especially in the current situation of the big man.Although it has been barely calm for a few months, if there is any movement, it will be an undercurrent.

However, as those generations said, behind the safe choice, the price paid is not necessarily small, and there are also risks behind it.

The most direct question is, who should be the commander, and whom should Liu Chengyou trust?The answer is, no one.Shang Hongqian was the commander-in-chief of the guards in Tokyo, commanding hundreds of thousands of forbidden troops, but this was after all in the capital, right under his nose.

The so-called will not accept the order of the king outside.Tens of thousands of elites are hanging outside and in the hands of manpower. In such an era, the risk is really too great.Only with the power of the general in your hands and the emperor supreme as the supreme commander is the safest.

At the same time, it is estimated that it will take a lot of energy to appoint a general, coordinate with the troops, and attack the rebels together.They are all veteran heroes, Jiedu Fangzhen, with the arrogance of a general in this era, why should I listen to you?Once the war is delayed, Li Shouzhen's "allies" may really jump out and bite the big man.

What's more, Liu Chengyou's personal conquest is only for Li Shouzhen's hog dog?Eliminating internal troubles is the goal, and establishing power to deter the world is also the goal.At least, Liu Chengyou doesn't want to see such a scene of making a suggestion like this and immediately opposing it.

"Officials, what the prime ministers said is reasonable." Uncle Li Hongxin stood up, cupped his hands and said, "I would like to lead the army, on behalf of the officials, on behalf of the court, and destroy the rebels in the river."

"Your Majesty, Marshal Li is the uncle of the country. He has led the army for many years, and he can lead the army to fight against thieves." Someone immediately agreed, and Liu Chengyou saw that it was Feng Dao.This old man probably felt that Liu Chengyou should be able to trust his uncle compared to other people.

But for Li Hongxin's initiative, Liu Chengyou frowned obviously.For this uncle, it's not about trust, but about ability.

To sum up, Liu Chengyou can't trust those with strong abilities, and he doesn't dare to trust them for the time being.Those who are weak, how dare they pay the army.Therefore, only Liu Chengyou is in charge of the army, so there will be no suspicion.However, such words cannot be said on the table.

"Your Majesty!" After observing Liu Chengyou's predicament, Fan Zhi came out and said with a serious face: "The great Han has a Khitan blood feud in the north, and the puppet Tang Dynasty in the south. It is necessary to get rid of it quickly, otherwise it will be frustrated. But if you want to calm down quickly, you must coordinate the armies with those who can hope to make the generals unite and attack the rebels together. Forbidden army and Guanyou, many veteran generals and heroes Among them, who can surpass the power of the Son of Heaven and subdue the generals? Last year, the situation of the generals in the capital of Ye was at odds, and it must not be repeated. Please Your Majesty and all the public judge it!"

When Fan Zhi said this, he also used the previous incident as an example, and he did not leave any room for it. Who would dare to propose a candidate who can surpass the emperor?Who dares to stand up?

Chao Fan Zhi released a satisfied look, and Liu Chengyou looked at Guo Wei who had not expressed his opinion: "What does Guo Shuxiang think?"

Guo Wei's expression was a bit complicated, he was quite motivated to lead the army to suppress the rebellion.But seeing this posture, even if the whole court opposes it, it is estimated that it will be difficult to stop the emperor's heart.What's more, after a deep analysis of the situation, the emperor's personal conquest is a good choice, and the risk is not as great as it seems on the surface. After all, the preparations for the response have been fully done ahead of time.And the Son of Heaven is not ignorant of the army, he has the experience of leading an army in battle, and has won an epic victory
"If His Majesty wins the conquest, He Zhong will be rebellious, and he will surely be captured!" Guo Wei said directly with a firm tone.

Wei Renpu also came out to express his support for Liu Chengyou: "Li Shouzhen's rebellion, relying on nothing more than the support of heroes in the river and the situation where the big man is surrounded by enemies on all sides, but the court responded properly, and His Majesty's personal conquest is precisely to shatter the situation with the force of thunder. Its luck can also deter the enemy and disobedient ministers!"

Immediately afterwards, Shang Hongqian also echoed, saying simply: "I am willing to go out with Your Majesty."

With the support of this number of people, Liu Chengyou made a show of determination, stood up, and under the strange eyes of everyone, he ordered in a strict voice: "Don't talk too much, my lords, I have decided to go on a personal expedition, and the army will set off on the [-]th. Go west!"

"Yes!" Seeing this, even though they still held objections in their hearts, the officials could only bow their heads and obey orders.After all, not everyone is like Yang Bin.

"Pass down an imperial edict to deprive Li Shouzhen of all his titles, order Bai Wenke, Zhao Hui, Wang Yan, Song Yanwo, and Yao Yuanfu to send troops to conquer, and use Yongxing Festival to envoy Bai Wenke to deploy for the southwestern camp!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand and gave orders : "In addition, order Hua and Tongzhou to supply soldiers and food. Tell Bai Gong that if there is a patrol, you can do it cheaply!"

If Li Shouzhen was a chicken, Hou Zhang and Xue Huairang would be two chickens, and they did not plan to appease them.

Looking outside again, the sky was still gloomy, Liu Chengyou ordered people to prepare breakfast in advance, and then said: "I still have to worry about it, Zhu Qing will work hard again, and discuss the matter of going out."

(End of this chapter)