Han Shizu

Chapter 277
"Military reform is a matter of great importance. Don't be hasty or negligent. As previously discussed, Guo Qing will lead the Privy Council and the Department of Guards to formulate a regulation. After proper deliberation, it will be implemented steadily. This winter, Let's work on this matter with all our strength!" In one sentence, Liu Chengyou made a complete decision on this matter, not only showing his prudent attitude, but also expressing his firm will.

When the emperor's voice fell, the group's discussion stopped, so they had to stand up, and they all responded: "Yes!"

After the military reform was agreed, the faces of the ministers were more or less solemn, especially Shang Hongqian and Guo Wei.

Liu Chengyou simply scanned around, seeing that the autumn wind seemed to be unable to blow away the anxiety in the hall, he took the initiative to change the subject and asked, "What's the situation with Xu Huai now?"

When this matter was mentioned, the minds of the ministers were immediately pulled back. Facing Liu Chengyou's questioning, Shang Hongqian cupped his hands and replied: "Before your majesty went west, he told the ministers to be vigilant against the false Tang Dynasty, so he sent Wang Yin, the commander of Fengguo, Together with Wang Yansheng, the capital of the Guardian Army, they will lead an army of [-] horsemen to patrol the Huai River in case of alarm.”

"After the Mid-Autumn Festival, there was a change in the Southern Army. The Puppet Lord of the Tang Dynasty sent Li Jinquan, the Jiedu envoy of Zhenhai, as the recruiting envoy to the north, and Bian Hao as the deputy envoy, leaving Haosi, and the guard capital Yuhou Huangfuhui led the army out of Chu. Zhou, wanted to seek my Xuzhou. However, after His Majesty returned the teacher, there was no movement."

"The Military Intelligence Department has received news from Jinling that the false Lord Tang was intimidated by the military power of our dynasty. He was afraid and did not dare to act rashly, so he stopped fighting!" Guo Wei added beside him.

"The southern army is humble and weak, so we can tell!" Hearing this, a trace of sarcasm appeared on the corner of Liu Chengyou's mouth: "I heard that the false Tang Lord Li Jing was good at writing and prose, indulged in pleasure, and indulged in party disputes. In a room, it is still uncertain, and he still wants to use things. Outside, there is no self-knowledge."

After Liu Chengyou's words fell, Feng Dao, Su Yugui and other ministers immediately spoke in agreement and sang praises to him.They may be very afraid of the northern invaders, but they still have a great psychological advantage over the separatist forces in the south.

As soon as he thought about it, Liu Chengyou suddenly asked: "That Huangfuhui was the one who led the soldiers and civilians of Mizhou to move south to the puppet Tang Dynasty when the Central Plains were not restored!"

"Your Majesty is well-known and memorized, it is this person!" Feng Dao said flatteringly.

Liu Chengyou knew about this person, and before Liu Zhiyuan raised his troops last year, he kept nagging about the situation in the world, sending him to Shu in the west and Tang in the southeast. After hearing and seeing him, he also remembered Huangfu Hui.

"Your Majesty, since the founding of the Han Dynasty, the puppet Tang Dynasty has been hostile to our dynasty. It has been spying on Huainan from time to time, ready to move, trying to seize Huaibei and enter the Central Plains. In other words, give him a heavy blow—" At this point, Shang Hongqian paused, looked sideways at Guo Wei, and said indifferently: "It's a pity that this discussion was blocked by Guo Shu and others."

Shang Hongqian brought up an old story again. Hearing this, Guo Wei immediately got up and explained: "Your Majesty, fighting wars costs a lot of money every day. The imperial court is not enough for the country, and it is even more exhausted for the Pingxi rebellion. The false Tang Lord Since we have taken the initiative to strike, how can our dynasty take the initiative to provoke a war again."

"There is Khitan intrusion in the north, and I am powerless to expand outwards. I am not prepared, so I will rush to mobilize troops without profit, and I may hurt the national strength and military strength. Although the southern army is weak, the Li family has been rooted in Jianghuai for more than ten years. The war is delayed, in terms of consumption, non-officials are contemptuous, I am afraid that our dynasty will not be the opponent of the puppet Tang."

Guo Wei's words, while refuting Shang Hongqian, are also expressing advice to Liu Chengyou.Noticing his profound eyes, Liu Chengyou also understood.

"Guo Qing has a strategy in mind, looks at the world from a global perspective, and is far-sighted, I appreciate it!" First of all, Liu Chengyou gave Guo Wei an affirmative answer, and he did not hesitate to praise him.

When Guo Wei bowed to him, he noticed Shang Hongqian's face that was about to lose his honesty, and said calmly but firmly: "The false Tang Lord doesn't know the number of days, and he repeatedly violates the power of heaven. Jianghuai!"

"For now, let him go for now."

"Yes."

"How is the Khitan attack on the border?" Liu Chengyou was concerned about the situation in Hebei again.

"Return to Your Majesty. Since the counter-insurgency army returned to the east, the Khitan people have relaxed their invasion and plunder, and gradually retreated north." This time, it was Wei Renpu who stood up and answered: "According to the report of Zhang Yanwei, the Chengde Jiedu envoy, they invaded as far as Zhao and Hebei. The Khitan cavalry in Erzhou had completely retreated northward. Generals Murong Yanzhao and Li Yun jointly intercepted and killed and captured more than [-] Hu cavalry. King Zhao Kuangzan of Yan reported that Liao army commander Yelu Antuan had also led the main force of the southward invasion of Khitan. Withdraw the sandalwood and thistle to the north."

Xi Zhengping Li Shouzhen and Liu Chengyou's eyes were focused on Hezhong, but they never let up on the attention of Southern Tang and Khitan.This time the Liao Emperor Yelu Ruan sent Yelu Antuan, the envoy of the Zuo Privy Council, to lead [-] troops to invade the south. From this force alone, it can be seen that the Khitans planned to make a fortune and run away, and had no intention of occupying the city or land.

Yelu Antuan, but the confidant of Emperor Liao, from the minister of the dragon, made great contributions in the process of Yeluruan proclaiming the emperor's succession and overwhelming all the tribes.After the success, the official worshiped the left privy envoy and took charge of the military power.

This person's talent is still somewhat threatening.From the very beginning, the goal of going south was firm, robbing money and food, robbing livestock and people, and killing people if they couldn't.Under his leadership, Lulong, Chengde, and Yiwu towns suffered serious injuries again.

Wei Renpu still reported: "This time, according to reports from the northern states, the three towns of Lulong, Yiwu, Chengde and the prefectural defense troops killed and wounded more than [-] Hu cavalry, captured [-], and harvested five horses. More than a hundred horses have been transported to Tokyo."

"What about the loss?" Liu Chengyou asked with a frown.

After a slight pause, Wei Renpu opened his mouth and said based on the collected data: "According to the current report, the town of Zhuzhou was attacked, and a total of more than [-] soldiers were injured, more than [-] civilians were killed, and more than a thousand people were captured in the north. no plan"

The sound of heavy breathing rang clearly in the ears of all the officials, and Liu Chengyou's chest heaved a little, and he was struggling to calm down.

"Recovering Youzhou, you are still being beaten passively!" Liu Chengyou said a little disappointed.

Hearing this, Wang Jun raised his head and said in a loud voice: "Seize the pass without taking the danger, what's the use of it? Zhao Kuangzan can't try his best to intercept it, Liaoqi can easily wade south!"

When Wang Jun said this, he directly pointed out the limitations of Liu Chengyou's plan to seize Youzhou in the first place, which was heard by others, even with a bit of doubt.

The officials couldn't help being surprised. After Wang Jun returned to the court, he only said a few words in this palace meeting, but the tone of each sentence seemed so blunt.

The old fox couldn't help but glanced at him, and then couldn't help but glance at Yang Bin who was sitting aside autistically. The last person with such an aggressive tone was Mr. Yang.

"Private Wang's remarks are biased." Wei Renpu showed a respectful expression, and bowed his hands to Wang Jun in a very gracious manner, and said just now: "If Youzhou is gone, one will fade away, and the pressure on the northern defense will be greater. If Hu Qi invades the south, our court will suffer even greater losses!"

Seeing Wei Renpu directly refute himself, Wang Jun's face immediately turned ugly, he squinted at Wei Renpu, and winked a few times.You know, now, Wei Renpu can be regarded as his subordinate, and dare to point out his "slip of the tongue" in front of the emperor.Of course, he also knew that the emperor favored this person very much.

Liu Chengyou didn't care about Wang Jun, raised his hand and clenched his fist, and fell slowly, not fast, but when he touched the imperial case, he made a short and powerful sound.

With a sharp voice that resounded through the imperial palace, Liu Chengyou said: "If the army is not organized, how can we resist the northern captives, protect the hometown, defend the country, and be ashamed?"

He also emphasized the necessity of reorganizing the army.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Chengyou solemnly ordered: "Chuan Zhao Lu Long, Zhao Kuangzan, Cheng De Zhang Yanwei, Yi Wu Sun Fang Jian, provide compensation for the victims of the military and civilians. This year's autumn tax, the imperial edict will be reduced."

Basically, after this edict is issued, there is no need to demand much wealth from the Hebei states this year.After all, this year, Hebei is full of disasters.

"Your Majesty, the king of Yan, Zhao Kuangzan reported that because of Khitan's plundering, under Youyan's rule, he suffered a lot of damage. Please allocate money and food to support the cold winter!"

I want money and food again!Hearing this, Liu Chengyou directly wanted to swear, but he held back abruptly.

After a few moments of silence, Liu Chengyou directly threw it at Wang Zhang: "Wang Qing, the three divisions have agreed on this matter, please answer as appropriate!"

(End of this chapter)