Han Shizu

Chapter 474
Just as Liu Chengyou planned, after suspending the offensive in Huainan and canceling all military plans, several groups of Han troops really spent the entire winter in Huainan safely.After March [-]th, although it is still damp and cold, it is no longer as cold as before.

"Your Majesty, this is the report from all the troops, the frostbite and death situation of each department!" In the imperial tent, Murong Yanzhao presented a small letter and reported.

On the dragon bed, Liu Chengyou sat cross-legged, his legs tightly wrapped by the quilt, and took Yulan from Zhang Dejun's hand.Murong Yanzhao said: "There are nearly 2000 people in the battalion army, and there are more than a thousand people who cannot fight. The soldiers who accompany the army are even more serious, with more than [-] people."

"These are all non-war losses! Two thousand soldiers can almost form an army. They are a partial division and conquered the city for me!" Putting down the letter, Liu Chengyou sighed: "After all, I still underestimated the winter in Huainan. Although it's not as good as the northern land, but it's damp and cold here, and it's very difficult for our northern soldiers!"

As an emperor, every measure was in place, but he felt damp and cold invading his bones, and what's more, his subordinates were soldiers and servants.It is certain that the soldiers who participated in this Winter Siege and Shouchun will have some rheumatic reactions to some extent.It is also understandable that how many soldiers who have gone through the military and horses on the battlefield cannot live long, so how can it not hurt their bodies to endure the cold and heat.

"Your Majesty, the treasury has been generously allocated to raise funds for winter protection. This is how you love soldiers, and the generals and soldiers appreciate it. However, the power of nature is irresistible, and it is beyond human power. Your Majesty, don't worry about it too much!" Li Fang stood by and said.

For his words, Liu Chengyou did not comment much, but after a little consideration, he said: "All personnel, including soldiers and servants, should be registered in the register. Slightly injured soldiers, don't begrudge the decoction. Soldiers who can't fight, send them back to Tokyo. Frostbite conscripts will be sent back to the states, and after the war is over, the Ministry of War and the state governments will issue pensions!"

"Yes!" Murong Yanzhao and Li Fang responded at the same time: "Your Majesty is benevolent!"

"Our army is like this, what is the situation in Shouchun City?" Liu Chengyou asked after thinking about it.

Li Shaoyou, who was also waiting in the tent, heard the words, flashed a bit of embarrassment, and replied: "Your Majesty, the Shouchun garrison is very well-prepared, and there has been no news of the secret work that I have planted in the city. There is no news. Something went wrong!"

How did Li Shaoyou know that He Jingzhu's martial law in Shouchun City is very strong. Regarding the defense of the city, it is strictly forbidden for any idlers to approach the city gate, but those who are close will be killed directly.

"To be able to guard the city so tightly, this He Jingzhu is worthy of his name. Such a veteran, with Li Jing's employment, if not at the right time, I am afraid that everyone will be lost!" Liu Chengyou praised He Jingzhu a few times sentence.

"Your Majesty, please punish me for your ineffectiveness!" Li Shaoyou bowed to plead guilty.

Murong Yanzhao said: "However, since the winter solstice, the soldiers at the outpost have heard noises in the city several times. With such a change, I'm afraid the city is not as peaceful as it appears!"

"Yanzhao's words are true! Shouchun is already an isolated city. The reinforcements are afraid of blocking, the food roads are cut off, and it is also severe cold, and the supplies are difficult to plentiful. What about the soldiers and civilians? How many people are willing to accompany him to live and die with Shouchun?" Liu Chengyou's eyes were unusually calm: "It's easy to say, but how many people in this world can face this great horror?"

He waved his hand at Li Shaoyou, and said calmly, "You don't need to plead guilty to me. For our army, if there is no news in the city, it is good news. At least, there is no bad news!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

In the spring of the fifth year of Qianyou, on the first day of the first lunar month, Liu Chengyou camped in the imperial tent in Huainan, summoned the generals of the army, and held an imperial meeting to discuss combat matters.

"Since the end of autumn last year, the Han Dynasty has mobilized 200,000 soldiers and civilians, costing billions of dollars. Most of the Imperial Army in Tokyo is here. It lasted three months, and the winter in Huainan has passed. Now that spring begins, at the beginning of the year, our army should move Get up. After paying such a high price, this time, I will definitely wipe out Huainan!" As soon as Liu Chengyou opened his mouth, he set the theme of the discussion.

After his words fell, Sun Li got up immediately and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, please give me an order! The soldiers have long wanted to fight happily, as long as your Majesty's sword is pointed at, even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire, the last general is willing to go!"

"Be safe and don't be impatient!" It was obvious that Sun Li had a high fighting spirit, Liu Chengyou waved his hand at him to appease him, and said to Murong Yanzhao: "Let Murong Du Yuhou first, and explain the situation of the enemy and us to everyone present here!"

Accepted, Murong Yanzhao got up, made a salute first, and then walked to the front of the battle map, said: "Your Majesty, everyone. Since Guo Rong, the envoy of the Huaidong Economic Strategy, captured Shanyang, throughout the winter, the great Han and the puppet Tang Dynasty have been fighting against each other. During the period, the battlefield situation has not changed much, and the overall situation is relatively stable.

Due to previous defeats, the puppet Tang Dynasty stayed on the defensive and did not dare to attack rashly.However, as far as the details of Jinling and the Jianghuai states are concerned, the puppet Tang Dynasty has been preparing for war throughout the winter.

On the other side of Hunan, Bian Hao led more than [-] Tang troops back to the division and has been transferred to Hefei.With the addition of the [-] divisions, even if the troops guarding the border and guarding the capital are eliminated, the puppet Tang Dynasty can still mobilize [-] troops and go north to fight our army.It can be expected that after the beginning of spring, in Huainan, a battle between our army and the Tang army is inevitable.

In the four towns of Xiahuai, Hao and Chu are already in the hands of our army, Sizhou has become an isolated city, and Guo Rongjun has choked its throat.On the Shouzhou side, His Majesty personally led the army to encircle Shouchun.The Tang army in Hefei is the closest to our army, and its strength has increased by [-], which poses a great threat. However, in the former Song Dynasty, Qiqiu was transferred to Hefei with his party member Chen Jue to replace Xu Wenzhen as the assistant envoy.Chen Jue is a person who is boastful and talkative, nothing to worry about!
Originally, according to the order of the imperial court, the Qian family of Wuyue, the Gao family of Jingnan, and even Wang Kui and Zhou Xingfeng who divided Chu would all send troops to help me defeat Tang, but until now, there has been no movement!

At this time, my army has been stationed for a long time, and it is time to break the situation! "

After Murong Yanzhao finished explaining, Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Jun: "Does Wang Qing have anything to add?"

Although the actual command of the army has been deprived, Wang Jun is still deployed in the battalion. He is under one person in the army, and he has become more peaceful recently, Liu Chengyou has begun to "pay attention" to Wang Jun again.

However, Wang Jun seemed to be planning to "be safe" to the end. Facing the emperor's inquiry, he just responded indifferently: "What Du Yuhou said has been prepared in detail, and I have nothing to add!"

Withdrawing his gaze from Wang Jun, Liu Chengyou looked solemn, and said solemnly: "Considering the situation of the war, I have no intention of giving the puppet Tang another chance to calmly prepare for war, that is, I want to preemptively strike. Pull out Shouchun, take Sizhou, take all of them Four Huai towns!"

After Liu Chengyou's words fell, Li Chongjin immediately asked for orders: "Your Majesty, the Holy Guardians please fight!"

"The previous battle by the Holy Guardians resulted in heavy casualties. This time, I will serve as the national army!" Wang Quanbin didn't dare to show weakness, so he demoted Wang Yansheng.

Wang Yansheng responded immediately: "Although the soldiers and horses are damaged, they have high fighting spirit! The last general has selected [-] fine armors, and they are all ready for the city battle. He can be the first to ascend, and he is not afraid of death!"

"I serve the national army, how can I lack people who dare to die?" Compared with Wang Yansheng's excitement, Wang Quanbin was much calmer.

Seeing that the two kings were fighting fiercely, Sun Li was not happy. He glanced at the two and didn't say much. He just cupped his hands and said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, you promised to be the last general, and my little army will take the lead! No joke!" what!"

In the imperial tent, except for Han Tong, Guo Chongwei, Shi Yanchao and other cavalry generals, they all went to battle with great emotion, Liu Chengyou was naturally happy to comment on this.

"Okay, everyone's fighting spirit is commendable!" Liu Chengyou didn't let the battle go, raised his hand to suppress it, and immediately ordered: "I have decided to send troops to break the city. Let the Xiaodi army take the lead to try to attack and try the defense of Shouchun City. I would like to see what kind of impregnable fortress He Jingzhu can build Shouchun into in one winter! The rest of the generals will return their battalions, encourage the soldiers, and prepare for battle!"

"Obey!" The military order had been issued, and the generals wisely stopped talking.

And with the order of the emperor, the Han army camp that had been silent for a long time moved again, like a giant beast awakened from hibernation, moving its hands and feet that were no longer stiff, and opened its fangs and mouth again towards Shouchun City.

(End of this chapter)