Han Shizu

Chapter 492

The northern camp of the Han army, the imperial tent of the Chinese army, and the generals who conquered the Huaihe River were all present, regardless of the fatigue of traveling and fighting. Emperor Liu Chengyou of the Han Dynasty held an imperial military meeting.First, Xiang Xun was commended for his defensive achievements, and then Wang Jun was deployed by the capital to preside over the military discussion.

That's right, after two and a half months of idleness in front of the army, Liu Chengyou activated Wang Dushuai again.One is that Wang Jun has made a lot of peace, and the other is that the overall situation in Huainan is under control, plus Wang Zhu's admonishment.

Wang Zhu didn't say much, but reminded Liu Chengyou on the sidelines, suggesting to him that after all, Wang Jun was personally appointed by him to deploy the camp, and he had a handsome master who broke the thief before him. Before the army, it will inevitably cause criticism and hurt the emperor's morality.

Liu Chengyou didn't know whether it was a real scholar's out-of-the-ordinary opinion, or whether he was arrogant because of his favor, he dared to say anything, and dared to enter any advice.Although he was a little loyal, but to the emperor, he obviously lacked a little awe. For the first time, Liu Chengyou severely reprimanded Wang Zhuo, dismissed him from his post, and remained in the army to serve him.

Just like that, Wang Langguan, who was originally a holy family member with a bright future and could be called an upstart in the imperial court, suddenly became frustrated, very suddenly.At the same time, Liu Chengyou chose to adopt Wang Zhu's suggestion.

Inside the imperial tent, Wang Jun regained some of his spirit, his face became more introverted, and he said in a loud voice: "While His Majesty is attacking Chen and Xu's second divisions in the south, Guo Rong, the envoy of the Huaidong Economic Strategy, is going to deal with Huangfuhui and Yao Feng. Two groups of Huai bandits came to the reinforcements and took the initiative to attack. Guo Rong rode [-] paces in the territory of Lai'an in Chuzhou, defeated [-] Huai bandits, captured Huangfuhui alive, and even seized the opportunity to seize Qingliu Pass.

Zhao Kuangyin led the army eastward to Shanyang, first broke Yaofeng's [-] partial divisions, and then went south to detour around Baoying, covering nearly a hundred miles from north to south.The Tang army lost [-] soldiers before and after, and Yao Feng led the defeated troops back to Gaoyou in a hurry.

Si Chao, the inspection envoy of Huang and Guang, also defeated the Huai bandits in Gushi in the spring of spring, wiped out the remnants of the Shouzhou navy, and captured fifty warships.Now that troops have entered Dingcheng County, Guangzhou can go down. "

After Wang Jun finished speaking, there was applause in the imperial tent, and Sun Li even said bluntly that within half a month, Huainan can be taken, and within one month, Jinling can be entered, the puppet Tang Dynasty is destroyed, and Jianghuai is completely recovered.Apparently, the generals in the camp were a little bit flustered.

It is no wonder that since the Southern Expedition, although the Northern Han Dynasty has not yet reached the point of being invincible and invincible, it has won many battles and won many victories, with few defeats.Among the soldiers, pride is unavoidable, but the reason why Liu Chengyou can remain calm is because his ambitions are too great. These achievements in Huainan are far from satisfying his ambitions for fame and great career.

Wang Jun also stroked his beard and said: "Since the mobilization of troops last year, in four months, our army has successively experienced the battle of crossing the Huaihe River, the great victories of Wokou and Xiacai, the attacks of Zhongli and Shanyang, and now the great victory of Feishui. , Lai'an great victory, plus the offensive and defensive of Shanyang and the battle of Gushi. We conquered the Huai army and wiped out more than 200,000 soldiers and civilians of the Huai thieves, and captured hundreds of thousands of soldiers and grain. It can be described as brilliant results.

Even with the national power of the puppet Tang Dynasty, suffering from this loss would be exhausting, and the military, civilian, and financial resources would be greatly damaged.It can be said that the Jiangbei states are no longer able to resist the strength of our army. Although the armies of Shouchun and Xuyi resist stubbornly, they are nothing more than a battle of trapped beasts.Once the city is broken, our army can go south, sweep Huainan easily, and look across the river to Jinling! "

There was another round of applause, Liu Chengyou smiled and looked at the generals calmly.Seeing the emperor's appearance, he gradually restrained himself, and all the generals subconsciously straightened their bodies and looked solemn.

"What you said just now is all good news!" Liu Chengyou finally opened his mouth, motioning to Murong Yanzhao and saying, "There are still some news about defeat, let's talk to the generals as well!"

"Yes!" Murong Yanzhao stood up and said, "The report of defeat came from the vortex. The Tang army in Sizhou sent a division to go back to the west and raided the vortex camp. Half. Guo Rong, the envoy of Huaidong Economic Strategy, also reported that when he went south to meet the enemy, Xuyi defender Guo Tingwei led his army to attack and raided the Xuzhou army that was restrained outside the city. Our army lost more than half of it. Afterwards, Guo Tingwei personally Leading the boats to the east, intending to help Shanyang, but fortunately, the time was not right, and they returned without success."

The generals have never heard of these situations before, and when they first heard about them, they were all in an uproar.

"This Guo Tingwei actually has such a bold strategy?" Wang Quanbin, who made great contributions to defeating Chen Juejun, couldn't help but wondered.

"Everyone can't think of it! I didn't think of it either! A mere Guo Tingwei, guarding the poor city alone, can cause such waves, galloping across the Huaihe River, and rampant!" Liu Chengyou said with majesty in his calm tone: "If it weren't for Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Sirang's second general retreated from Yao Feng's army in Shanyang, and there was only one day left, once the city of Shanyang is broken and the Tang soldiers join forces to enter the Huaihe River, then our food roads in the rear will be threatened by them."

"And Guo Tingwei, if you give him an extra [-] to [-] soldiers, I think he would dare to take advantage of the emptiness in Huaibei and lead an army to counterattack!" Liu Chengyou looked around with cold eyes, making all the generals bow their heads, and said, "I hope All of you, you can remember that although our army achieved a lot of battles at that time, it was far from the time to celebrate our achievements. If you are arrogant, your troops will be lazy, and if your soldiers are lazy, you will be defeated. When the southern expedition has done its best, it will be sacrificed to the ancestral temple. When Ce Xun comes to drink, but right now, I hope you will not lose your vigilance!"

"Follow Your Majesty's instructions!" A group of generals stood up and responded in unison.

"Okay!" After some training, Liu Chengyou regained his composure, and said: "Shouchun has been trapped in the city for a long time, and I can't bear his stubborn resistance. Next, the whole army should be ready. Once the rest is complete, we will attack with all our strength and break through. Shouchun!"

"Your Majesty, before breaking down the city, the soldiers of Xiaodi's army were all ashamed. As long as the order is issued, the last general will lead his troops to break through the city and dare to issue a military order!" Sun Li stood up with an impassioned look.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou waved his hand to stop Li Chongjin and Wang Yansheng who were about to make a move, and said directly: "This time the city will be broken, mainly by the Xiaodi Army and the Holy Guardian Army, and the rest of the army will assist!"

Looking at Sun Li, Liu Chengyou said: "I don't need you to issue a military order. With the current situation in Shouchun, the poor city is hard to live in. If you can't break the city, you don't need to see me in the future!"

"Yes!" Sun Li clasped his hands, his expression extremely solemn.

"Star people!" Liu Chengyou called out again.

"The end is here!" Xiang Xun responded immediately.

"I also entrusted you with a task!" Liu Chengyou pointed to the northeast, and said: "Then Guo Tingwei is entrenched in Sizhou, and has always been a hidden danger for our army. Guo Rong wants to destroy Xuyi, so I will allow you to pull out this backstab. You Lead a fleet of boats and sail eastward along the Huai River, annihilate the sailors, and help Guo Rong break the city!"

"Follow the order!" Xiang Xun said no nonsense, his brows were beaming with joy.

"If you break Xuyi, if you capture Guo Tingwei, I'd like to see him!" Liu Chengyou said again: "Among the tens of thousands of troops in the puppet Tang Dynasty, there are only a few who can enter my eyes."

"Yes!"

After disbanding the tents, Li Chongjin and Wang Yansheng returned to the camp together to prepare troops.

"Your Majesty too. Great victories have been won everywhere. The Huai bandits are vulnerable to a single blow. Guo Tingwei, no matter how high he jumps, can go up. The soldiers are just a little happier. Why are they so serious? Others listened." , thought we had lost the battle," Wang Yansheng muttered.

Obviously, Wang Yansheng was still concerned about Liu Chengyou's admonition. These days, among the proud generals in the army, Wang Yansheng danced the most.

Li Chongjin was beside him, nodded, shook his head again, and said: "Thinking about it carefully, what His Majesty said is not unreasonable. After successive victories, the army is indeed so proud, you and I are among them!"

Waving his hand, Wang Yansheng looked at Li Chongjin, and suddenly said: "Speaking of which, your cousin is really capable. He led the party alone and made great achievements repeatedly. Among the generals who conquered the Huaihe River, only in terms of military achievements, I am afraid that there are few who can compare with him. Comparable!"

Hearing Wang Yansheng mention Guo Rong, Li Chongjin showed a look of unnaturalness on his face.Although there are relatives, Li Chongjin is a little unconvinced towards Guo Rong. Since childhood, Guo Wei has always valued his adopted son more than his own nephew.After becoming an official, there is not much comparison in official career.

When today's son was still in Qianlong, he personally recruited Guo Rong to his tent to listen to him.As for Li Chongjin himself, although he made some contributions after the founding of the Great Han Dynasty and was related to Guo Wei, within a few years, he gradually became the commander of the imperial army, which is considered a success.But compared with Guo Rong, it pales in comparison
After a moment of trance, Li Chongjin came back to his senses, deliberately avoided the topic, quickened his pace, and said in a firm tone: "Your Majesty's order has been issued, and my Holy Army will definitely fight for him for breaking the city. Xiaodi Although the army is making a lot of noise, when it comes to fighting, each has to rely on his real skills!"

In fact, the two armies of Xiaodi and Guardian are like two beasts trapped in a cage with their mouths covered and their hands and feet bound. They have been suppressing them and keeping them hungry, but now they are releasing them and letting them out of the cage.
(End of this chapter)