Han Shizu

Chapter 493 Considering Ending the War
"The imperial edict replied to Guo Rong, saying that he had done a good job in Huaisi, and I was very satisfied. All his requests were accepted. The army he set up and the duties he allowed were registered and published in the Go to camp, and you can get approval from the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of War in the future!" In the imperial tent, Liu Chengyou washed his face, wiped his hands, and said to Li Fang.

"Yes!" Li Fang started to write immediately.

In the past two days, Li Fang has obviously been more careful, working hard and talking less.He had personally experienced the scene of Wang Zhu being reprimanded. You know, not long ago, the emperor seemed to be important to Wang Zhu. Li Fang didn't feel that he was closer to the emperor than Wang Zhu.

As for the words "difficult to understand" and "unfathomable to the power of heaven", I have a deeper understanding of these words. If I don't be more vigilant, maybe that unforeseen omen will fall on me.

"Your Majesty, the Xuzhou army was defeated in Xuyi City, and the vortex was attacked and the food and equipment were damaged. What should we do with the people involved?" Wang Jun and Murong Yanzhao were still in the tent, so they couldn't help asking.

Hearing and asking, after a little consideration, Liu Chengyou responded: "Wokou garrisoned the military academy, neglected and negligent, took advantage of the enemy, captured and beheaded, and used the law of the army! As for martial virtues, take away their integrity, and retain Guo Rongjun before serving crimes and making meritorious service! "

After Liu Chengyou's words fell, Wang Jun couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty punishes Wokou heavily, but punishes Xuyi lightly. Whether this treatment is open to question."

It was rare for Wang Jun to hold back when he spoke. Seeing his behavior, Liu Chengyou asked directly, "What's your opinion, Wang Qing?"

"I'm afraid people will not accept it!" Wang Jun said.

Glancing at Wang Jun, Liu Chengyou didn't think he wanted to intercede for the guard of the whirlpool, he wanted to kill Wu Xingde together.
Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said: "Xuyi's defeat was not caused by Wu Xingde alone. When he first arrived as a leader, he took on a heavy responsibility. When he faced the enemy, he tried his best to save him and resisted with all his strength, but he was almost not in the battle. Guo Rong went to the table, Also mentioned.

This is not the case with Weikou. The guards were negligent and slack, neglected their duties, and were taken advantage of by the Tang army. "

"Moreover!" Liu Chengyou rolled his eyes on Wang Jun, and said: "At the beginning of the country, the imperial court was in financial difficulties, and it was difficult to maintain. Wu Xingde was in Zhenheyang, respectful and obedient, and made the most of the government. library, delivered to Tokyo without complaint.

After I ascended the throne, I moved to Xuzhou. Over the past few years, I have been conscientious and diligent, followed the imperial system, implemented the Qianyou New Deal, managed affairs and controlled the people, and seldom slackened.This is a hero who has made great contributions to the imperial court. Although I advocate the independence of merits and demerits, on the one hand, martial arts and moral crimes will not lead to death, and on the other hand, I am willing to pardon their mistakes. "

"For those heroes who are diligent in the king's affairs, even if there are mistakes, I am still willing to be tolerant!" This last sentence, Liu Chengyou almost said it to Wang Jun alone.

I don't know if Wang Jun understood, but he cupped his hands and said indifferently: "What your majesty said is justified and well-founded. Since you have a benevolent heart, I have no objection!"

"According to what I said, the draft edict will be issued and executed!" Liu Chengyou said to Li Fang again.

Later, Liu Chengyou received a report from Zhang Yongde, saying that Hefei had been captured.After Murong Yanzhao defeated Xu Wenzhen's army, he learned of the emptiness of Hefei, and after Chen Jue was annihilated, Liu Chengyou and Zhang Yongde died two thousand, making him go south to take Hefei.Giving him the opportunity to make a contribution on his own is also a reward for last year's promise.

But within two days, Zhang Yongde's good news came.

I buried my head between the files and looked up several important military and political affairs sent by Tokyo. One of them attracted Liu Chengyou's attention. mobilize.

Frowning, Liu Chengyou murmured: "Meng Chang, he really dares to mobilize troops! If he didn't take Qin Feng first, it would be a disaster!"

The tone was cold, but Liu Chengyou was not overly worried. Although the country's center of gravity was in the Jianghuai River, he was still very confident about the layout in the southwest direction. With Song Yanwo, Zhao Hui, Shi Kuangyi and others present, it was enough to deal with the Houshu attack.

But as far as Liu Chengyou is concerned, the Khitans are all in the north to keep their own place. You, Meng Chang, who ruled Shu, don't want to sit and guard, and dare to take the initiative to make trouble, which makes him feel offended, which is very uncomfortable.

He personally wrote an edict, using Fengxiang Jiedu envoy Zhao Hui as the deployment capital for the southwest camp, and joined forces with Fengxiang, Zhangyi, Yongxing and other troops in the pass to deal with the invasion of Houshu.

As night fell slowly, a few more lights had been added to the tent. Liu Chengyou was still standing in front of the map. The Huainan area was already in his chest. At this time, his eyes were fixed on Jiangdong and Jiangxi in the Southern Tang Dynasty.After drinking horses on the Yangtze River, Jinling, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, is across the river, but this river is like a moat to the current Han army.

"Come here, pass on Tao Gu!" After pondering for a long time, Liu Chengyou ordered.

Soon, Tao Gu was summoned.Liu Chengyou asked him: "Has Tao Qing been in good health?"

Maybe it was because he was getting old, and he couldn't bear the bitter cold before the army, so he fell ill. Liu Chengyou gave him a kindness and let him go to Xiacai City to recuperate.After the beginning of spring, he just returned to the imperial court, and the consultant listened to him.

At this time, hearing that the Son of Heaven was caring, the old man smiled brightly, and thanked him: "Your Majesty is concerned, I am fine now!"

Nodding his head, motioning him to sit down, Liu Chengyou said: "Since the beginning of spring, our army has fought repeatedly, and the armies have defeated more than [-] Tang troops. The two cities of Chun and Xuyi are no longer a problem. Within a month, Huainan can also be swept.

However, I live in the Central Plains, where the Four World Wars are fought, and I am not an opponent of the Puppet Tang Dynasty.At present, Meng Shu has made extraordinary moves in the land of Qin and Feng, and the mobilization of soldiers, horses, money and food is frequent. Although the Khitan in the north has stopped fighting according to the agreement, it is inevitable that they will not break the agreement due to the war in the south and start fighting again. "

"Meng Shu actually mobilized troops?" After listening to the emperor's narration very carefully, Tao Gu couldn't help being surprised.

Liu Chengyou nodded: "Tokyo forwarded Fengxiang's military report!"

"Your Majesty is worrying, fighting on two fronts?" Tao Gu said.

"Such as Meng Shu and Southern Tang, if they are enemies on both sides, why should I be afraid?" Liu Chengyou said: "It's just the trouble of the country and the dynasty, which is always in the north!"

Looking at Tao Gu, Liu Chengyou continued: "Tao Qing is also the planner and executor of the general strategy of the Huaihe campaign. You should know that my initial goal for this Southern Expedition is to annex Huainan. Although the Puppet Tang Dynasty suffered repeated defeats, But I know in my heart that crossing the river and destroying the Tang Dynasty is beyond the capabilities of our Han army. In order to prevent Tuo's change, I intend to fight as soon as possible. I am thinking about how to end the war with the pseudo-Tang after the conquest of the Huaihe River. Tao Qing Familiar with the puppet Tang situation, can you give me some suggestions for reference?"

Hearing the emperor's intention, Tao Gu couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Now the battle is in full swing, Your Majesty is already thinking about the post-war affairs, with far-sighted eyes, before planning, I bow down!"

Liu Chengyou is almost indifferent to its praise.Seeing this, Tao Gu said: "From the point of view of my ministers, the successive defeats are beyond the tolerance of the monarchs and ministers of the Southern Tang Dynasty. Our court is powerful, and from the perspective of my ministers, there will be voices for peace in the puppet Tang court. Since ancient times, Jiangnan has had the power of separatism and the desire to surrender, but lacks the will to make progress.

For two generations, Li's father and son have reused literati and ministers, which made the puppet Tang Wendao prosperous, and there were few bloody people among the generals and ministers.Generals like He Jingzhu and Guo Tingwei were, after all, a minority in the puppet Tang Dynasty.

Your Majesty only needs to step by step, attack the city calmly, and continue to exert pressure on the puppet Tang court, and wait for the puppet Tang to send envoys to seek peace, and allow the cession of land, proclaiming ministers, and paying tribute.In addition, if there is no one in the puppet Tang Dynasty who advocates peace talks, Your Majesty can also plan secretly. My court is powerful and the emperor is wise, and people who take refuge in me are absolutely indispensable! "

"Listening to Tao Qing's words, it's like drinking fine wine, and it also has the effect of enlightenment, but I have fallen into a misunderstanding!" Liu Chengyou smiled slightly.

Facing the emperor's praise, Tao Gu was also a little happy, he was mixed up with the army, he couldn't do anything due to illness, now he has this kind of advice, it's not a waste of time, a waste of suffering.After returning to the court, maybe he can take the opportunity to add a fair order after the official title.Prime Minister has now become Tao Gu's only political pursuit
Looking at Tao Gu, Liu Chengyou said: "I have released Chen Jue and asked him to bring a letter of persuasion and Li Jing in his own handwriting to intimidate him. I originally thought that I would send Tao Qing to Jinling again. "

Hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Tao Gu's expression changed.Even though the two countries were at war, Tao Gu didn't want to go to Jinling's "Longtan and Tiger's Den" at this juncture, after all accidents are hard to prevent.

Facing the emperor's eyes, Tao Gu responded cautiously: "Now that we are in the ascendant, there is no reason to propose a peace. If so, it will give the false Tang monarchs and ministers a chance."

"However, according to Tao Qing's words, there is really no need for this, it's my fault!" Liu Chengyou said slowly, making Tao Gu heave a sigh of relief.

After Tao Gu retreated, Liu Chengyou thought about it for a while, and ordered Li Shaoyou to be summoned to explain to him. What he said was naturally to let Jinling Wu Desi's investigators look for opportunities to do something about it.

When it was about to rest, Murong Yanzhao came to report in person, saying that someone came out of Shouchun City and was captured by a patrol.

For this, Liu Chengyou was only happy by surprise.But if you really say how surprised it is, that's not necessarily true. Although he doesn't have a thorough understanding of people's hearts, he still has a lot of insight.With so many defenders, they will never be as stubborn as Jingzhu.

Although he has enough confidence and confidence in breaking the city, he is still very interested in the initiative of the generals in the city.

　Thanks to book friends "sisuo", "LastButOne", and "Yuyin yuyin" for their rewards.

　　
　
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