Han Shizu

Chapter 465 Veteran Available
The curtain was lifted, and the cold winter wind took the opportunity to rush in, sending a wave of cold tide from the Huai River. Affected by it, Wang Jun couldn't help shivering.After recovering from the emperor's words, he raised his eyes to see that there was no sign of Liu Chengyou, only the curtain remained, still shaking slightly.

Seeing this scene, Wang Jun's expression was extremely gloomy.In the tent, there was also Zhang Dejun, who quietly stepped forward and picked up the memorials left by Liu Chengyou one by one.

"Wang Dushuai." Zhang Dejun remained respectful to Wang Jun.

Seeing this handsome servant staring at the two impeachment memorials in his hand, a wave of anger welled up in his heart. Wang Jun really wanted to tear them up, and then slammed them on Zhang Dejun's face to vent his dissatisfaction.

However, he finally held back and threw it in Zhang Dejun's hands. Wang Jun snorted coldly and walked away.Also looking at his back, Zhang Dejun smiled lightly, as if mocking, then carefully put the memorabilia in order, and exited respectfully.

From the beginning to the end, Liu Chengyou did not communicate with Wang Jun on the issue of military power and command power.It's not necessary, it's easier than he imagined, when the emperor came in person and the emperor appeared in front of the soldiers, Liu Chengyou was the only commander in chief, and there was no chance for Wang Jun to show off his prestige.

In fact, Liu Chengyou came to Cai in a hurry just to seize power.This is also the purpose of Liu Chengyou's golden order to stop military operations after hearing the news that Wang Jun was in a hurry to go to Shouchun.If the soldiers approached the city, Liu Chengyou would not dare to make a big move in front of the enemy.

Of course, when the royal driver arrives, the goal is achieved.Facts have also proved that Liu Chengyou has been successful in rectifying and reforming the imperial army in recent years. He is not a rootless young man, and his prestige in the army can be regarded as the rising sun, not to mention the zenith.

Although Liu Chengyou was already very dissatisfied with Wang Jun, but after showing it a little, he didn't take any more actions.Wang Jun is still the commander-in-chief, but he has become the commander-in-chief of the Huainan camp. The difference of one word has changed drastically.

The son of heaven personally coded the soldiers and horses, so the gold content of his "commander" is not high.At the same time, Liu Chengyou appointed Murong Yanzhao as the deputy capital of the Huainan camp. Although he was a deputy, many military affairs of the camp were delegated to him.

Quietly, Wang Jun was actually emptied out, and the commanders of the various armies were also very accustomed to reporting military affairs directly to the emperor and obeying the holy order respectfully.The originally discordant anger in the army dissipated immediately.

There is one thing to say, because of his personality and style, Wang Jun is really unpopular.

Inside the imperial tent, a map of Huainan was hung, and next to it was a map of the Han Dynasty. No matter where Liu Chengyou went now, he never left the map.

Holding his hands in his arms, staring at the map of Huainan, he held a piece of cake in his hand. Although the cake eaten by ordinary soldiers in the camp is a bit hard, it also has the effect of grinding teeth.

Zhang Yongde and Pan Mei, now beside Liu Chengyou, besides taking on the responsibility of the guards, have become combat staff officers. At this time, they are supplementally marking the frontline battlefield situation on the Huainan map.

Wang Pu, Liu Chengyou has not let him go to Haozhou to take office, and he is still serving the imperial court.The most important thing about Shouchun lies in Shouchun, where the Tang army is still heavily stationed. However, Liu Chengyou's eyes crossed Shouchun and followed the upper reaches of the Huaihe River Basin.

"I have sent Guo, Zhao Jingluesi, Chu, Shouzhou, and I don't intend to be bound by a Shouchun city!" Liu Chengyou clapped his hands, wiped off some of the contaminated powder, and said.

"Your Majesty wants to divide the troops?" Wang Pu asked quickly.

Pointing to the upper reaches of the Huai River, from the west of Shouzhou to Gwangju in the west, Liu Chengyou said: "It's not that there is still a navy in Shouzhou that is making trouble, invading the Zhengyang floating bridge at any time, and there are also navy troops going north from the tributary. Nowadays In the cold winter, you don’t need many troops, just go north along the Huai River to fight for me, occupy the city, clear the ferry, and curb the threat of the enemy navy!”

"However, who should be sent to lead the partial teacher, and who has the talent for economics?" Liu Chengyou asked: "You look at the right person, is there any suitable candidate?"

Glancing at Liu Chengyou, Wang Pu thought carefully for a while, and said, "Your Majesty, the envoy of the Yingzhou regiment, Si Chao, can be appointed!"

"Si Chao?" Liu Chengyou turned his head and said, "I have some impression of this man, he seems to be the old general of Hedong!"

"Your Majesty, the envoy has been in Yingzhou for three years after a long battle. He is familiar with the conditions of Shou and Guang in Jingping. The pontoon bridge is firmly guarded so that it will not hinder the Huai thief navy, which is enough to show its ability. From the perspective of the minister, although the commander-in-chief does not have a great reputation, he has real talents and the ability to manage strategically. Your Majesty may use it! "Wang Pu said.

"You can get such an evaluation from your Wang Qiwu, it's not bad!" Liu Chengyou said immediately: "Ban Si Chao!"

For a long time, Si Chao was ordered to garrison Zhengyang Fuliang with his back against Yingzhou to cover the rear of the army.This time the imperial driver came south, after Si Chao arranged Zhengyang's defense, he also came north to meet him. He is in the camp, so there is no need to wait for long.

Soon, the servant informed that Sichao, the leader of the Yingzhou regiment, had an audience with him.

Si Chao is not young anymore, and his beard is a little gray. It is not too much to say that he is a veteran.It seems that he has a decent face and leads the army to fight, but he lacks the evil spirit of the general army.Facing Liu Chengyou, he also appeared to be obedient and respectful. For this reason, Liu Chengyou had a very good impression of him.Over the past three generations, such generals are indeed rare.

Liu Chengyou took his seat, looked at Si Chao who was standing respectfully, and raised his hand to signal: "Si Qing, please sit down!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Si Chao saluted, and then sat down slowly.

With a panoramic view of his performance, Liu Chengyou said: "Siqing, if I remember correctly, you were General Hedong in Jinyang!"

Si Chao cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty Lao remembers my ministers. When Gao Zu was in Taiyuan, I admired his fame and defected to Jinyang as a small school of the Wujie Army."

Nodding his head, Liu Chengyou said in a reminiscing tone: "Siqing has always been restrained and modest. Although he is not well-known in the army, he has made a lot of contributions to the big man. As far as I know, the Emperor Kaobing entered the Central Plains , You are also among the pioneers. The country was initially established, and you went to Zhenzhou County. Yu, it's very rare!"

Seeing the emperor telling his resume like a few treasures, Si Chao was surprised, and was even more moved. He stood up and bowed: "I only eat my salary and do my best. Your Majesty's praise, I dare not be worthy of it!"

"The victory of a good fighter has no reputation for wisdom or meritorious deeds. In my opinion, he is talking about a veteran minister like Si Qing!" Liu Chengyou said: "I called you here because I have something to ask you to make your name famous. Make meritorious deeds and live up to the meritorious officials!"

"Please give orders, Your Majesty! I will serve you to death!" Seeing this, Si Chao bowed.Similar words, from Si Chao's mouth, Liu Chengyou just felt different, and felt a "true" feeling.

Get up, lead him in front of the map, point to the target, and say to him: "I take Qing as the inspector of Huang and Guang, and lead the Ying army to the west to manage!"

Si Chao looked at the map, did not respond immediately, but thought about it for a while, and said: "I have a request!"

Liu Chengyou was even more satisfied with his reaction, and said, "Please speak, Secretary!"

"Your Majesty, please allocate thirty warships and one thousand sailors for your servants to use!" Si Chao said.

Looking at this veteran, with a calm and confident look on his old face, Liu Chengyou waved his sleeves and said directly: "I agree!"

Immediately turned his head, and told Li Fang, "Prepare an imperial edict and hand it over to the secretary. Go find Xiang Xun, the commander of the Jingjiang army capital, and let him dispatch the navy!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I have another request!" Si Chao said again.

With a glance in his eyes, Liu Chengyou said, "Talk!"

This time, Si Chao's face showed a kind of sadness, and he bowed to Liu Chengyou: "Kang Yan, the deputy envoy of the Yingzhou regiment, because of his ineffective supervision of Cai Fuliang, which affected the transfer of the army, he stayed in the capital of the king. Killed by Shuai. His crime is fixed to death, and the minister is only for his family, please ask for some compensation, and use the love of the whole robe!"

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou was surprised, and looked at Si Chao, only to see this veteran with a calm face.Back to him and said: "Siqing has such a mind, how can I not make it happen!"

After Si Chao thanked him for his order to retreat, Liu Chengyou still had a satisfied expression on his face, and said to Wang Pu: "Although I haven't marched yet, I have full confidence in this envoy!"

Hearing this, Wang Pu smiled lightly: "The envoy's calmness and honesty are greatly admired by the ministers!"

"In the past few years, I have promoted young and handsome men in the imperial army, but a loyal, brave and well-behaved veteran like Si Qing is still worth using!" Liu Chengyou sighed and said with emotion.

After a pause, Liu Chengyou asked again: "Do you know what happened to Kang Yan, the deputy training envoy of the Yingzhou regiment?"

(End of this chapter)