Han Shizu

Chapter 472
Compared with the gradual rise of conflicts in Shouchun City, the atmosphere of depression and disappointment is gradually deepening, which stimulates the emotion of failure.The soldiers of the Northern Han Dynasty outside the city also suffered from the winter cold in Huainan. After all, no matter how dense and strong the camp was, it was still weaker than the city walls in terms of shelter from the wind and cold.

However, compared with the Tang army who lacked clothing, materials and preparations, the soldiers of the Han army were much more "comfortable".The large amount of cold-proof materials hoarded in the camp of the Han army is enough to supply the Han army on the front line in Shouchun for the winter, and the winter quilts have been distributed to each army before winter.

Duck down, animal skins and other high-end goods are not used by ordinary soldiers, but linen and grass wadding are still sufficient.As for the officers above the senior level, they were given woolen inner mattresses. Liu Chengyou paid a lot of money to treat the sergeants so favorably.In the big camp, coal, charcoal and other heating resources are not lacking. On Bagong Mountain to the north of Shouchun, [-] trees have been cut down by Han soldiers for military use.

On the day of the winter solstice, Liu Chengyou also issued an imperial edict to let all the soldiers of the army, including the civilian husbands still serving in the army, each reward a bowl of dumplings stuffed with pork. For this reason, 50 pigs were slaughtered at one time in front of the camp.

The soldiers of the whole battalion are ready to serve, so the morale of the army has remained stable.And in this process, the prestige of the emperor Liu Chengyou became more and more powerful, and everyone was preaching the kindness of His Majesty the Emperor.The consolation envoys of each battalion also took advantage of the truce to spare no effort in the army to praise the saints and promote the idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.

Over the past few years, the position of comfort envoy has taken root in the imperial guards of the Han Dynasty. Basically, every thousand troops are assigned two comfort envoys, chief and deputy.On weekdays, in addition to assisting the military envoys, they shared some civil work, and they took turns to publicize and explain the majesty of the emperor and the military strategy of the Han Dynasty.

In view of this, Liu Chengyou already existed, and integrated all the Xuanwei envoys to form a single Xuanweisi, just like Wu Desi, directly under the emperor.Not only in the army, but also spread to the government affairs system, all provinces, prefectures and counties, where there is no need to publicize the grace and majesty of the Great Han Emperor.

However, the candidates for the comfort envoys had to find more scholars who were willing to show their faces. After all, what they had to do was to repeatedly "kneel and lick" the emperor without a limit.Such a person is not difficult to find, and it may be difficult to be commendable in terms of conduct, but it is enough.

The world has been in chaos for a long time, and the enlightenment of people's hearts has been cleaned up. In Liu Chengyou's view, it is necessary to subtly restore tranquility through such repeated emphasis on brainwashing.As for the planning of the Xuanwei Division, Liu Chengyou had already made up his mind, and after the Southern Expedition returned to the court, it should be put on the agenda.

Wang Zhu, as a close minister of the emperor, was also sent to the army by Liu Chengyou recently, and what he did was the work of Xuanwei envoy.Although this scholar likes to talk, it is difficult to distinguish his talent for governing and controlling the people, but he has a quick mind and a sharp mouth, which can be described as a brilliant tongue.

As for Liu Chengyou's appointment, Wang Zhu was also very interested. He served in the imperial court for more than a year. The bell is used to flatten the kingdoms, end the separatist rule, and rebuild the prosperous age.The emperor of the Han Dynasty should be sitting on a complete world.

Under such a belief, how can Wang Zhu not be full of enthusiasm to promote the virtues and talents of the emperor.Compared with other consolation envoys, Wang Zhu had been with the emperor after all, and the time was not too short, so he had a deeper understanding of the emperor.

Unlike other people, because they are far away from the emperor, many things can only be praised by the emperor based on inherent impressions and almost guesswork.Wang Zhu is not the case. He tells stories about how the Son of Heaven is diligent in government, loves the people, loves the army, and frugal. Compared with repeated and boring brainwashing, the stories he tells are moving, and the soldiers love to listen to them. Liu Chengyou seems to know how to use them. The king has it.

The Han army was stationed in the South Village, and the Xiaodi army was stationed in the camp. Liu Chengyou, accompanied by Sun Li, the commander of the capital, and Gao Huaide, the Marquis of Yu, inspected the barracks.There are three major armies in front of the hall, Longqi, Xiaodi, and Neidianzhi. If only in terms of strength, they belong to the Xiaodi army, which cannot even be compared with the Longqi army.

As a general who fought all the way up from the bottom of the ranks, Sun Li's deeds are still very inspirational in the army.For example, in terms of the ability to command an army, Sun Li is not enough to command thousands of troops. For a general who can charge and kill, there are hundreds of similar officers in the Han army, but Liu Chengyou put him in the position of commander of the Xiaodi army. It is his loyalty.

At the same time, let other people see, such as Sun Lizhi, if he followed the right person and offered his loyalty, he would definitely be blessed.You know, when Liu Chengyou was in charge of the Longqi Army in the early days and carried out reforms, Sun Li was still very disrespectful to Liu Chengyou, but after the First World War in Luancheng, his fortune changed sharply and he was recognized by Liu Chengyou.

The beard on Sun Li's face became thicker and thicker, almost spreading to the entire cheek, with a little ice residue on the beard, making him look a bit sloppy.

While strolling, Liu Chengyou pointed at Sun Li and said, "As the chief general of an army, how can he show his prestige with such a slovenly appearance?"

Hearing this, Sun Li grabbed his beard stubble and said with a smile: "When there is a war, day and night, this beard grows fast! But the brothers all know the last general, no one dares to laugh at me."

The official rank has been promoted and the title has been increased, but Sun Li's character has not changed at all. In front of Liu Chengyou, he still dares to say what he has to say.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou nodded, and said casually: "I heard that your Sun Du is in command, and you have been complaining a lot recently!"

"Someone actually spread rumors about the last general?" Sun Li was stunned and his face flashed with anger.But looking at Liu Chengyou's side face, he cupped his hands and smiled, "Your Majesty, you know the last general, and you have always been open-minded. It's just that it has been more than two months since the Southern Expedition. From the last general down, the Xiaodi army has always wanted to make meritorious service for the country. Your Majesty is loyal. But from the beginning of the war to the present, the guards have robbed us of the limelight. We are all His Majesty's pro-army, how can we lag behind others, wouldn't that embarrass His Majesty?"

"I'm not surprised that this statement came from your Sun Li's mouth, but I don't want to hear similar words again!" Liu Chengyou turned his head and looked directly at Sun Li: "The Dianqian Division and the Guard Division are both the imperial guards of the Han Dynasty. My relatives are all warriors who use swords as plows to open up the territory for the great man. If you provoke conflicts and affect the friendship of the army, you are not allowed to say it again, and you are not allowed to complain!"

Seeing that the emperor was serious, Sun Li straightened his waist and said, "Yes!"

With that said, Sun Li stretched out his hand to poke Gao Huaide, and motioned to him.Seeing this, Gao Huaide bowed to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, Commander Sun Du is straightforward and has no other intentions. He is just eager to make contributions!"

In the previous battles, it was indeed Long Jie, the Guardian, and the Fengguo Army of the Guard Division who were responsible for the main attack. After all, Wang Jun, the commander in chief, was originally the deputy commander of the guard.In contrast, Xiao Dijun's side was not very outstanding, and it was also because of this that Sun Li couldn't stand loneliness.

When the uncle opened his mouth, of course Liu Chengyou had to save face. He glanced at both of them, his face softened, and said, "It is a good thing to have the idea of ​​making meritorious deeds, and you should encourage it. But war is never just about fighting on the battlefield, especially this Southern Expedition. It is a matter of the country's general plan and long-term plan, and I will not tolerate the slightest negligence or mistake!"

"The battle has only just begun. After that, some battles will be fought for you, and some credits will be made for you! I am afraid that when the time comes, the opportunity will come, and you will not be able to grasp it!"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty!" Hearing this, Sun Li immediately assured Liu Chengyou: "Attack Shouchun, the Xiaodi army asks for the main attack, and breaks the city for Your Majesty!"

Turning his head to look at Sun Li, Liu Chengyou thought for a while, then nodded: "I grant you a main mission!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Sun Li said with a happy face, hastily.

After patrolling the middle camp, Liu Chengyou heard a little discussion in Shen Su's barracks, and Liu Chengyou frowned slightly.Looking closer, it happened that Wang Zhu was giving a lecture.

"Your Majesty, you allow these consolation envoys to talk more in the army and disturb the morale of the army," Sun Li muttered beside him.

Liu Chengyou frowned even more when he ignored Sun Li. From the general's point of view, the existence of comfort envoys did have an impact, especially on their control over the army.However, precisely because of this, Liu Chengyou's determination has been strengthened, which means it is useful!
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