Han Shizu

Chapter 270 The effect has been shown
Regarding the slightly ridiculous and ironic situation that happened in the Southern Tang Dynasty, Liu Chengyou, who was on his way back to his teacher, had just received it.There is only one comment with a contemptuous tone: count him as acquainted.

In Liu Chengyou's view, Nantang's approach was a typical example of a wicked heart but no guts, hesitating, procrastinating, and even worse than Jingnan.Gao Laizi wanted to get cheap, and he usually did it first, at most he would confess his love and beg for mercy after the fact.

Of course, Liu Chengyou is not clear about the national conditions and court struggles of the Southern Tang Dynasty, but judging from what he has shown, the Southern Tang Dynasty is not to be feared.And it is so rich and prosperous that Liu Chengyou's mouth is watering.When discussing with Fan Zhi and other close officials, he even said bluntly that if the puppet Tang Dynasty dared to go north, he would raise troops to go south.

According to the tight financial situation of the Han court and the impoverished status quo of the whole country, if it only relies on its own development and does not spend a few years to reform the ills, farming and production, I am afraid it will be difficult to improve.Developing silently is definitely not as fast as grabbing it, especially when a mouthful of fat is just around the corner.

Probably because of the tone of voice, Fan Zhi and others only thought that Liu Chengyou was speaking in anger, but they didn't know that Li Shouzhen and Fang Ping, Liu Chengyou had already turned their attention to Nan Tang.Looking at the surrounding area, there is only one place in Huainan, which is profitable, and it is still a big profit.

Of course, with the current situation of the big man, it is really inappropriate to use big soldiers again, especially to start a national war.One is that Li Shouzhen’s suppression of the rebellion has almost exhausted the money and food accumulated by the imperial court in the past year, and the mansion is empty; Refinement is required.

In September, Ding Weishuo, the triumphant army passed through Xijing and stopped.

Shi Hongzhao led the officials who stayed in Taiwan in Xijing and the honorable officials from the top and bottom of the city to meet them ten miles out of the city. Liu Chengyou went down to the imperial chariot to meet them, spoke some encouraging words, and then ordered all the officials to disperse.Entering Ziwei Palace, there is only a small banquet, and chat with Shi Hongzhao and other ministers.

"The river is fierce, dares to violate the might of heaven, your Majesty's majestic posture, personally raised the soldiers, but after a month or so, he returned after destroying the rebels. The officials in Luoyang heard about it and looked west. They were very excited. Wei Zhisheng applauds endlessly!" Goodbye Shi Hongzhao, this person seems to have completely lost his former arrogance and arrogance, and even sang praises to Liu Chengyou.

And Liu Chengyou was a little surprised when he saw such polite words coming out of Shi Hongzhao's mouth. He presumably found someone to prepare the draft in advance.However, while Liu Chengyou was surprised by Shi Hongzhao's attitude, he also expressed his understanding, and even had a little "secret joy" in his heart.

"Shi Qing is a warrior on the battlefield, brave and heroic, but when it comes to these words, it is refreshing." Liu Chengyou boasted.

Shi Hongzhao looked a little embarrassed, and said: "Recently, besides handling official duties, I have also learned to read and write from the guests, and now it seems that I really enjoy it."

"Reading wisely, knowing loyalty, and learning etiquette, the soldiers of the great Han should all learn from Shi Qing!" Liu Chengyou nodded, although his tone was flat, but full of approval.

Shi Hongzhao was a little stunned when he heard the words, but he soon burst out laughing loudly, stroked his beard, but did not show any modesty, and said straightly: "I would like to set an example for the world!"

The look of arrogance was undoubtedly revealed from Shi Hongzhao's face, but seeing his performance, Liu Chengyou was not too surprised and felt normal.People can't be changed so easily, Shi Hongzhao has a strong habit of martial arts.Thinking about it, he restrained himself a little in front of himself.

"In this Western Expedition, there are two great achievements. One is the soldiers who followed the conquest and fought bravely in the front; the other is the Tokyo group of bureaucrats, mobilizing food and equipment to support the front, so that there is no shortage. This calm plan will come later. Luoyang. The key to transshipment is to pacify the throat of the rebel army's food and roads, and Shi Qing is in the middle to calm down, so that the front line is safe, and it is also a great contribution, and it should be rewarded!" With a slight sigh, Liu Chengyou solemnly said to Shi Hongzhao, with the intention of rewarding and caressing concentrated.

Shi Hongzhao grinned, his beard trembled, and he responded with a positive smile, "I dare not take credit for it."

At the same banquet, seeing Liu Chengyou and Shi Hongzhao's "cooperation" scene, Yang Bin's indifferent eyes lingered on Shi Hongzhao for a while, his face trembled slightly, and the corners of his mouth raised a little disdainful arc.

In his opinion, Shi Hongzhao's trick of showing sincerity to the emperor was too clumsy and too naive.Liu Chengyou in Yang Bin's eyes is a mean and ungrateful person, no matter how obedient he is, there will be a day of reckoning sooner or later.Not to mention anything else, just looking at the ending of Xue Huairang and Hou Zhang, we can see that the two did not raise their flags to rebel like Li Shouzhen
Due to the exhaustion of the carriages and horses, the simple court banquet quickly dissipated. After being praised by Liu Chengyou, Shi Hongzhao left satisfied.

When the hall became quiet, Liu Chengyou's thoughts began to flood again. Thinking of Shi Hongzhao's performance just now, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Shi Hongzhao, a brave man, arrogant and domineering, uncontrollable, this time he can show such an elegant behavior in front of me. Resignation, actively flattering, but it is too beyond my expectation."

It was still early, and Fan Zhi was still ordered to serve in front of the imperial court. Hearing Liu Chengyou's sigh at this time, his face was relaxed, and he took the initiative to say: "But I saw that your majesty is so powerful and submissive to the world. Bow your head and obey your ears!"

For a while, in front of Liu Chengyou, Fan Zhi began to express his views on his own initiative.In the past, this person was active in doing things, but he was a little reserved in his behavior.

Liu Chengyou shook his head at what he said: "Prestige in the world? I'm not that optimistic!"

But Fan Zhi was very optimistic, and bowed his hands and said, "Your Majesty wiped out Li Shouzhen with the force of thunder, which is enough to deter the world and suppress disobedience. The battle of Luancheng and the battle of Hezhong have fully demonstrated your majesty's heroic strategy, enough to control Chaotang, Yanhong Sheji. The universe is so big that no one dares to despise His Majesty."

Facing Fan Zhi's flattering rhetoric, even though Liu Chengyou didn't blush, he felt a little heavy in his heart.

But seeing that Liu Chengyou's eyebrows were still solemn, Fan Zhi couldn't help but bowed and said: "What I said is based on the facts. Zheng Guogong's performance just now is enough to prove it."

"One Shi Hongzhao today is not enough!" Liu Chengyou murmured.

Quickly cleared up his mood, and told Fan Zhi: "Go and ask, is there any new memorials from Tokyo, especially the war situation in Hebei?"

"Yes!"

Soon, Fan Zhi returned, a little serious, and reported a battle situation.According to the report from Chengde Zhang Yanwei, Liao cavalry invaded Zhao and Hebei states and plundered scholars and people.Liu Chengyou's mood suddenly became bad.

The defense line of the big Han in the north was actually arranged by Liu Chengyou in Jizhong last year. There are actually many loopholes, and they have not been strengthened. The environment and the absence of the court's focus basically depend on the armies of the northern states and towns themselves.When the Khitan people only cared about looting, the Han army really didn't have much to do with it.

Considering this, Liu Chengyou didn't give any specific command, but ordered Fan Zhi to draft a book, asking the generals in Hebei to kill and expel the invaded Khitan army.More, not considered for the time being.

"Your Majesty, Zhao Li, the censor who stayed in Taiwan in Xijing, asks to see you." After receiving the notification from Tong Shisheren, the servant Zhang Dejun went in to report.

Shi Yushi, a small official who is as big as a sesame seed, dared to ask for Mianjun. Liu Chengyou was a little interested and ordered Xuanjin.

Soon, a green-robed official stepped into the room, prostrated himself directly, and saluted very respectfully.

Under Liu Chengyou's questioning, he directly said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, I want to impeach Zheng Guogong Shi Hongzhao who stayed behind in Xijing!"

(End of this chapter)