Han Shizu

Chapter 393
The palace meeting is established, and Liu Chengyou can calmly issue orders.

"Ma Xiguang's emissary, is he still in Tokyo?" Liu Chengyou asked Feng Dao.

Feng Dao nodded: "The envoy of Chu is still waiting for an edict at Honglu Temple, and has never returned to the south!"

At this time, Fan Zhi, who hadn't spoken much, spoke with his usual cold expression: "The envoy of Chu intends to live in Tokyo for a long time, and he is afraid that the king of Chu will not be able to protect his country, so he wants to take shelter from the big man!"

"It's human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Looking at the current situation in Hunan, Ma Xiguang's defeat is imminent. This Chu envoy has some knowledge. Who is he?" Liu Chengyou became a little interested.

Wang Pu got up at the right time and wrote a popular science book to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, the Chu envoy named Shi Wende, who was a member of the Ministry of Water Affairs in Chu, was one of the eighteen scholars of Tiance established by Ma Xifan. I tried to talk to him. Virtuous, is a talent!"

"To be able to fall into the eyes of your king, Qiwu, I don't think you are mediocre!" Liu Chengyou nodded, thinking less, and ordered: "Secret Shi Wende as Lizhou Xuanfu envoy, let him go back to Hunan immediately, and tell Ma Xiguang that I will obey his request." Please, send troops to garrison Lizhou to relieve his worries. Also, spread the word to the people of Hunan!"

"Yes!"

Liu Chengyou looked at Tao Gu again: "Record!"

Hearing the order, Tao Gu immediately straightened his body, spread out the album, and drew up his pen to get ready, while the rest of the officials cheered up and listened quietly to the emperor's order.

"Order, An Shenqi, the governor of Shannan Dongdao, will divide two thousand soldiers from Xiangzhou, and go south to Lizhou. Well, I heard that Qi Guogong loves his generals deeply, so I will not take away his love. The generals in Tunli will be sent by the court. Let's choose." Liu Chengyou nodded his finger and reminded: "Pay attention to the words you choose, and send them to Xiangzhou immediately after they are made!"

"Yes!"

The Son of Heaven, if he has the opportunity, he will not forget to suppress the Jiedu forces. Dividing his soldiers means reducing his power, and he can kill two birds with one stone.Feng Dao thought about it for a while, and secretly felt that the emperor was becoming more and more difficult to serve, and this feeling was getting stronger and stronger by the old fox.

Liu Chengyou instructed Feng Dao again: "Send someone to Jiangling to discuss with the King of Nanping about borrowing the way, and let him know by the way, don't bother him about Ma Chu's affairs!"

"I understand!" Feng Dao calmed down and responded.

Prior to this, Wang Gao Baorong of Nanping wrote to Tokyo, saying that Ma Xie invited Jing soldiers to go south to conspire with Hunan.From Liu Chengyou's point of view, this Gao Baorong is also ungrateful, if so, then give him a clear reply.

"In addition, the army in Tunli is hanging out alone, and the supply of food and grass is inconvenient. During the period of its stationing in the Tun, it will be settled by Jingnan!" Liu Chengyou added.

After saying this, everyone looked at each other, Liu Chengyou clearly wanted to take advantage of it.Soldiers don’t need to be dispatched from Tokyo, and supplies don’t need to be supplied by Tokyo, they will be selected by the central government instead. What really needs the imperial court’s contribution is just some paperwork.
"Your Majesty, if this is the case, I'm afraid it will make King Nanping happy!" Feng Dao muttered.

After all, Liu Chengyou's intention was to rely on power to bully others, to bully the weak, and it was the same for Gao Baorong in Jingnan, and it was the same for An Shenqi in Xiangzhou!

Sensing his doubts, Wang Pu stood up and made a round for Liu Chengyou, saying: "In my opinion, it is inevitable that Gao's resentment will be felt by His Majesty's move, but at the same time, it can relieve his doubts. The army of the southern faction, If there are not too many soldiers, and the food and lifeline are tied to him, there is no need to worry about it. Otherwise, even if the court does not move much, it is difficult to guarantee that it will not worry about it. Will the court plan to plot Jingnan!"

Although Liu Chengyou was not as "deep" as Wang Pu thought, but after listening to his analysis, he still had to praise Wang Pu for "I have won my heart".

"Your Majesty is very considerate, and the old minister bows!" To Feng Dao, nothing is as important as catering to the emperor.Left and right, the big deal has been decided.

"Is there anyone to lead the army?" Liu Chengyou turned to ask the candidates for the garrison: "Lizhou is the hub of the three southern regions, the place of the fourth war, and the situation in Hunan is complicated and chaotic. It needs a clear strategy and a prudent general , the main thing!"

Liu Chengyou's request made all the ministers afraid to recommend him rashly.It is true that there are thousands of generals in the Han Dynasty, but it is also an indisputable fact that there are many brave men and warriors. It is not feasible to be braver blindly when stationed in Lizhou.Of course, there are quite a few generals who are prudent and steady, and Guo Wei, Guo Congyi, Liu Ci, etc. can be mentioned casually, but if these big men in the army go to garrison a bridgehead, even if Liu Chengyou orders, they may not necessarily obey the order.
After some consideration, Wang Pu spoke up and recommended a person to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, Cao Yin, the capital of the First Army of the Protector of the Left Chamber, has a deep personality, is courteous, has served in the army for many years, and has rich combat experience. !"

As one of the four major armies under the Hu Jie Army (the infantry of the Guards Division), the Guardian Army is commanded by the First Army in the left wing, and can be regarded as a mid-to-high-ranking general. Liu Chengyou also has some impressions of this person.

"Huh?" The image of this person flashed in his mind, but there was a strangeness in his eyes, which seemed to strengthen Liu Chengyou's thoughts: "I know this person, he is indeed a calm general, so let's do it. Lizhou defense envoy, hurry south to Xiangzhou, take over the troops, and go to Lizhou!"

It was about the transfer of troops, and Liu Chengyou gave orders directly to Wei Renpu, the deputy envoy of the Privy Council.

Looking at the others, he solemnly reminded: "In Xiangzhou, Jingnan, and Hunan, the relevant departments of the imperial court should do their best to cooperate and implement them as soon as possible to ensure that the Xiangjun is stationed in Li, so as not to cause delays and cause changes! Ma Xiguang's side , I think it won't last long, the court's action this time must be fast!"

"Yes!"

"However, Your Majesty, if Ma Xiguang is defeated before our army arrives, what should we do?" Wei Renpu took the opportunity to ask Liu Chengyou for instructions in advance.

"I'm laboring and spending money here, so I can't just go back home!" Liu Chengyou said in a relaxed tone, full of bandit logic: "Since I have responded to the request of the King of Chu, Lizhou is a state and county under the jurisdiction of my big man. It's my normal military transfer, does Ma Chu still have an opinion?"

"Furthermore, if Ma Xiguang is defeated, will Ma Xi'e still dare to offend my Tianwei? It's not certain, at that time Ma Xi'e will send people to go north to reward the king's teacher!"

"Yes!" Wei Renpu bowed his head and bowed, and didn't say much, as long as there is a clear order from the emperor, he can also make arrangements in advance.

This palace discussion was nothing more than "the king of Chu asked for help", but from the beginning to the end, the monarchs and ministers of the Northern Han Dynasty only considered and planned the interests and strategies of the Han Dynasty, and did not take into account the interests and feelings of the people of Hunan.In this chaotic world, the sorrow of the small powers is nothing more than this, and Yu, who is not up to his expectations
As for Liu Chengyou, in his heart, he actually still enjoys the feeling of planning the world, the power is in his hands, and the world is in his hands.

"The matter of Hunan is decided here!" Liu Chengyou made a conclusion, and then raised the last topic: "Then who should be sent as an envoy in the puppet Tang Dynasty, and said to be 'divided'!"

After speaking, Tao Gu couldn't wait to stand up and saluted: "I wish to go!"

Looking at his demeanor, he was very excited, but he didn't know whether it was for making meritorious deeds for the country, or for remembering the beauty on the flower boat on the Qinhuai River
As a matter of fact, Tao Gu was a candidate to visit Southern Tang again because he had previous missions to Southern Tang and he had completed the mission well. Besides, Wang Pu was the one.

Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Pu, and it seemed that there was also a change. Most of the civil servants had a heart of fighting.

Eyeballs wandered around twice, Liu Chengyou looked at Tao Gu: "Then Lao Taoqing will go again! It has been a year and a half since the two countries were reconciled, and there has been a lot of discussion, mutual communication, and the border is becoming more and more prosperous. The life of the people in Lianghuai is becoming more and more stable. This is the merit of Tang Lord’s enlightenment. I am grateful for it. On my behalf, go to Jinling and pay a visit, sing praises to Tang Lord, and express my gratitude and respect.”

Liu Chengyou's high-sounding words were implicit and almost naked, Tao Gu was taken aback for a while, and all the officials present couldn't help but look sideways. The emperor's face is getting thicker and thicker.But there is nothing surprising, after all, they are all playing politics, basic skills.

"Your Majesty will live up to His Majesty's orders!" Tao Gu's voice was full of joy.

(End of this chapter)