Han Shizu

Chapter 461
"It's a pleasant surprise to win Zhongli, but if you say that Huainan is at your fingertips next time, it's not that easy! The puppet Tang Dynasty suffered heavy losses, but there is still room for it. Huainan was a major financial and taxation center in the Han Dynasty, and half of the country in the Tang Dynasty. It will not be easy. Give up! Besides, the coming ice and snow is a difficult obstacle for us!" Liu Chengyou was not so optimistic and kept his head clear.

Hearing what the emperor said, Wang Zhu sighed in admiration, and said sincerely: "Your Majesty wins without arrogance, and knows the strategic situation clearly. Such a king, how can the Huai thieves be able to defeat him. Taking all the Huai land, and even crossing the river to destroy the Tang Dynasty, is just a matter of fact." A matter of time!"

"I hope it's as you said!" Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Zhu and said.

Generally speaking, Liu Chengyou is very satisfied with this bookish close minister. He has no capital, has a pure heart, and is talented in literature. Except for some problems with alcoholism and a little pedantry, there are no major problems.More importantly, this person is very loyal and respects the imperial power.

"Go, bring me the map of Huainan!" After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou ordered.

Soon, Wang Zhu and Zhang Dejun handed over the Huainan military battle map to Liu Chengyou.Looking at the two, Liu Chengyou waved his hands and said, "You two have worked hard this journey, go down and rest!"

"The younger one is still waiting, so that the official can dispatch him!" Zhang Dejun asked for instructions.

"no need!"

The sky was getting dark, there were more than a dozen oil lamps standing in the imperial tent, and there was a thick candle beside the desk, which illuminated the room brightly.Liu Chengyou studied the map quietly by himself, lost in thought.

About half an hour later, I heard the voice of An Shouzhong who was on duty outside: "See my lady!"

Looking up, the curtain was lifted, and I saw the little lady Zhe personally holding some safe food, walked in, went directly to the front of the imperial court, and saw that she wanted to salute, but was stopped by Liu Chengyou.

"Officials, let's eat something first!" Zhe Niangzi put the meal on the table and said to Liu Chengyou.

Liu Chengyou glanced at it twice. There was a plate of browned barbecue, a plate of bamboo shoots, a bowl of soup, and a bowl of porridge.

Holding Zhe Niangzi's hand, let her sit beside her, covering her belly, Liu Chengyou said softly: "I didn't think there was anything at first, but when I smelled this fragrance, I felt hungry. Mmm, it smells so good! This is mutton, right?"

After tasting a few mouthfuls, Liu Chengyou praised it greatly.

"As long as the officials like it!" The little lady Zhe Qiong rolled her eyes and said, "I roasted this myself. When I was still in Fuzhou, I accompanied my grandfather and father to go hunting. I roasted all the prey I got. They eat!"

"My virtuous concubine, does she have such skills? I've never heard of it!" Liu Chengyou smiled heartily.

Paying attention to Liu Chengyou's expression, Zhe Niang asked: "Don't the officials think that I'm doing a lowly job? As an imperial concubine, the censors have heard about it."

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou interrupted her, and said indifferently: "Foreign ministers have the right to speak out, but it's up to me whether they listen to you or not. A gentleman stays away from the kitchen, and a scholar's views are unnecessary. Besides, for many years, as far as the common people are concerned, What the years ask for is nothing more than food and clothing. You can cook by yourself, and what you do is the big thing of eating, who dares to criticize."

Seeing that Liu Chengyou still made sense, Zhe Niang was obviously in a happy mood, and she was even more pleased with the understanding of the gentleman.

"It's great to bring you and a cook on this trip!" Liu Chengyou teased and said, "In the future, when I have free time to hunt, I will also try your skill in shooting prey!"

"Yes!"

After chatting with Zhe Niangzi for a while, there is food in the belly, and the physical strength suddenly recovers, but the sleepiness surges up.

As someone picked up the leftovers, Liu Chengyou took out the map and studied it, but he didn't let Zha Niangzi back away.Seeing this, the beauty poked her head and said curiously: "Listen to the rumors in the camp, the front line has won another battle?"

"Guo Rong led the army and captured Zhongli, the city of Haozhou!" Liu Chengyou said.

Nodding her head, Mrs. Zhe said: "I heard that Mr. Guo is a rare talent, a minister of the court. Sure enough, it is no wonder that the officials value him so much after making such a great contribution!"

"Has Guo Rong's name been introduced into the harem?" Liu Chengyou looked at Zhe Niangzi and asked a little abruptly.

Hearing this question suddenly, Zhe Niang smiled slightly, sighed, and said cautiously for a while: "Your Majesty, you should know that the deep palace and high walls are hard to get rid of the world's news. The concubine is in the deep palace, and I just listen to people's words."

Seeing the cautious look of Zha Niangzi, Liu Chengyou lightly shook her hand, comfortingly said: "Where do you want to go, I have no other intentions!"

As he said that, Liu Chengyou simply asked her to sit closer to him, and pointed at the map: "It has been a month since the mobilization of troops. Although we have entered Huainan, the scope of our army's activities is still not large. This time the three great victories , Continuously destroying the Tang army, greatly weakening its strength and strength, the Huainan states can be attacked by me."

"However, although the results of the battle have been abundant this month, before that, the Yin of the Huai River, the birthday of the Spring Festival had not yet fallen, and Hao and Si were garrisoned against the Huai River. In Huainan, there was no solid foothold. The army was stationed in Huainan , Although the attack by the Tang army is not considered, it is a hidden danger after all."

"Now that Zhongli has been captured by Guo Rong, our army can calmly go south and take control of Haozhou. Based on Haozhou, we can go to Sizhou in the east, take Chuzhou, control all the Huai River, and eliminate the Tang army navy to the greatest extent. If we go south, we can attack Chuzhou, approach the Yangtze River, pass through Yangzhou, deter Jinling, and make the puppet Tang terrified!"

"Even on the western front, it is not completely controlled by Shouchun. Even if the Tang army sticks to it, I can calmly divide my troops and attack Huaidong. It can be said to open more, and open more! Once Haozhou is opened, the situation in Huainan will also open. We The situation in the army is very good!"

"From what Zhao Kuangyin and Guo Rong heard, Guo Tingwei, who was originally stationed in Haozhou, was a general and not easy to deal with. To be able to break through this line of defense, He Yanxi is indeed a great achievement in our court. I would like to meet this person and reward him with a reward. Fan. Ha ha."

Zhe Niangzi stayed aside, watching Liu Chengyou's high spirits and eloquence, her clear eyes glowed with splendor, and there was a smile on the corner of her mouth.

Huainan at the end of October is already very cold. Although it is not so cold, it is always uncomfortable under the raging winter wind.In contrast, the Han army in Wokou was a little more comfortable. Several camp walls were connected by water and land, and there was no shortage of supplies in the camp. After Zhongli was captured, there was almost no threat from the Huainan army.

A solid floating beam, under the strict supervision of Zhao Kuangyin, has been suspended over the Huai River, connecting the north and the south, and becoming another stable logistics channel for the army of the Northern Han Dynasty.A large amount of military supplies have been transferred from Suzhou to Wokou, where they are stored.

In front of the Han army stronghold, Zhao Kuangyin and Dang Jin were standing in the bleak north wind, their faces and noses were flushed, as if they were waiting for someone.

Sneezing, Dang Jin wiped his nose, and said to Zhao Kuangyin, "Brother Zhao, why should you wait like this in such a cold day? It's just a Xuzhou patrol envoy. People who saw it thought they were waiting for the holy driver!"

The muttering stopped, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly turned his head, and yelled at Dangjin: "Shut up!"

It was rare for Zhao Kuangyin to be so strict, and he surprised Dang Jin. Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyin took a deep breath and said in an exhorting tone: "Brother Dang, don't speak out loud! You can speak freely like this! Did you say it? You need to know that misfortune comes from your mouth, if this word is spread, and it is taken advantage of by someone with a heart, it will inevitably cause trouble!"

Seeing that Zhao Kuangyin spoke seriously, Dang Jin looked a little more serious, nodded and clasped his hands together: "Yes!"

"However, brother Zhao has paid too much attention to that Guo Rong! However, relying on the relationship between his birth and His Majesty, if we hadn't severely damaged the enemy army in Haozhou in Weikou, how could we let them take advantage of the opportunity to seize Zhongli's meritorious service? If so Let you lead an army to fight alone, and if you are allowed the power of management, you will be able to make greater achievements." Dang Jin said his true thoughts.

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin shook his head: "This kind of words should not be spoken to the outside world. I have also heard about this Guo Shijun. If the reputation is true, he should be a good talent for the country. Besides, it is useless to know and employ people with today's son. With luck, how can you be entrusted with such a high position and given all the power?"

Hearing what Zhao Kuangyin said, Dang Jin was silent for a while, then sighed: "Brother Zhao, I'm not a talkative person, but in my heart, I'm complaining for you!"

Zhao Kuangyin smiled, patted his shoulder, and looked into the distance, a cavalry team had already entered the field of vision: "Here we come!"

As for the "injustice" that Dangjin said, it was the imperial court's reaction to the great victory.In addition to the commanding soldiers below, the three main generals, the commander of the navy, was directly promoted to the commander of the right wing of the Jingjiang army, which is normal in the absence of talents in the navy.Dang Jin took two steps forward to become the commander of Suzhou soldiers and horses. The key was Zhao Kuangyin, and the court didn't say anything.

Dang Jin was a little unhappy about this, after all, he fought bloody battles and fought desperately.Zhao Kuangyin, on the other hand, had doubts in his heart, but he didn't show it. However, through his father Zhao Hongyin's relationship with the Imperial Army, he probably found out that the problem should lie with Wang Jun.
Knowing this, Zhao Kuangyin became calmer, neither arrogant nor impetuous, and waited for the opportunity.In Zhao Kuangyin's view, even if Wang Jun is a hindrance, as long as the emperor sees his ability and achievements, it is enough, and sooner or later he will have a chance to rise.

"Is it Guo Shijun who is here?" Zhao Kuangyin greeted the knight from far and near, and asked loudly.

Accompanied by the call to rein in the horse, Guo Rong stood on the horse and looked down at the heroic and powerful Zhao Kuangyin, who looked like a torch. , As expected, the reputation is well-deserved, a hero among men!"

"Guo Shijun's absurd praise, I really dare not take it!" Zhao Kuangyin said humbly.

This is the first time for Guo and Zhao to communicate face to face. The two looked at each other. Zhao Kuangyin was full of heroism. Although Guo Rong was mediocre in appearance, he had a noble temperament.They all feel that the other party is very human, and some people feel good about them just by looking at them.

There was almost no friendship before, and it would be unrealistic to want to chat with each other.

After a little familiarity, Zhao Kuangyin personally led Guo Rong into the camp.

"When will Yujia arrive?" Guo Rong asked.

"Tomorrow!"

On the side of the emperor Liu Chengyou, an order has been ordered that Yu Jia is lucky to come to see him with Guo Rongxi.

(End of this chapter)