Han Shizu

Chapter 495 The Conqueror Liu Chengyou
The four gates of Shouchun fell into the control of the Han army one after another. The fall of the city did not mean the end of the war. The chaos of soldiers and horses was still a true portrayal of the inside and outside of the city for an hour.

It has been nearly three months since the city of the Northern Han Dynasty was stationed, and the three armies have suffered a lot. The upper and lower soldiers were more or less suffocated with anger, and finally broke the city. Many soldiers vented their anger on the guards and soldiers in the city. Shimin.

When the city is broken, it is often the moment when all regulations are broken. The disorder of order often brings disasters, and this disaster is destined to be borne only by the tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Shouchun City.In addition, there were too many Han troops entering the city, and the personnel were too mixed. Among the armies, due to previous reasons, the situation of fighting for merit also occurred, which made the chaos in the city last for nearly an hour.

Although the military discipline of the Han army is strict, it is impractical to completely restrain it in this kind of war that breaks the city and builds the country. After all, there is a saying that "the law does not blame the public" during the chaos.

Knowing the situation in the city, Liu Chengyou made another strict order to command all the troops to strictly restrain the soldiers and not disturb the people. He also went to the city to display the emperor's list to appease the people with Tao Guquan Shouchun's affairs, and the chaos was eased.

As the situation in Shouchun City gradually stabilized, except for the three armies of Longqi, Guardian, and Xiaodi, each leaving a soldier to guard the city and the key points of defense, the remaining Han troops were all withdrawn and remained outside the city.The Tang army also disarmed about [-] captives, and escorted them to the military camp outside the city, where they were detained and guarded.

"Your Majesty, the cleanup of Shouchun City has been completed, and the people are safe. The people of Taoshe have sent people to report that they are ready to welcome them. Your Majesty can move them!" In the imperial tent, Liu Chengyou wrote out memorials one by one, Pan Mei came to report.

Liu Chengyou directly ordered: "Order Li Jixun to lead the guards of the Fengchen battalion into the city!"

"Yes!"

"Zhongxun!" Pan Mei turned around and went to deliver the order, but was stopped by Liu Chengyou.

"What's your majesty's order?" Pan Mei turned around again.

Liu Chengyou raised his finger and said, "Since Shouchun has descended, it's time for our Han army to conquer the city and sweep the Huainan prefectures and counties! Zhang Yongde has already captured Hefei first. Obviously, after the losing streak, the puppet Tang Dynasty has no more power left in Jiangbei. You can block my army, and take the lead with my soldiers!"

From Liu Chengyou's words, Pan Mei realized something, she cupped her hands and said, "Please order, Your Majesty!"

Liu Chengyou has always admired Pan Mei's alertness under her prudent demeanor, and directly ordered: "I dispatched five battalions of soldiers from the Fengguo Army, and then 1000 people from the Huaide Army to lead you south to Hefei. After arriving in Hefei , continue to advance south, Zhang Yongde attacks Hezhou, and you lead the army to attack Shuzhou!"

"Your Majesty, the junior general's qualifications are still young, and he has no experience of leading an army alone before, let alone his achievements in size. Why should he lead an army alone? I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince people!" Faced with Liu Chengyou entrusting him with a heavy responsibility, Pan Mei did not see any surprises. asked cautiously.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou said: "Isn't it possible that I can't see your Pan Mei's talent? You have no merit, so I give you the opportunity to make meritorious deeds! A man is alive, why is it that people look down on you so much? Let me ask you, do you have any? Confidence, take Shuzhou for me?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust! You will live up to your mission!" After the emperor had said this, Pan Mei didn't care about it, and immediately knelt down on one knee, responding very moved.Pan Mei is grateful from the bottom of her heart for the emperor's support and kindness.

If only in terms of seniority and merit, Pan Mei is certainly not qualified. There are too many veterans in the camp.However, relying on the emperor's trust, liking to promote young people, and just because of his experience as a guard by Liu Chengyou's side, he has that qualification.

Wang Hanlun, Zhao Kuangyin, Gao Huaide, Zhao Yanjin, Zhang Yongde and others, these young generals and schools all have the experience of staying in front of the palace. These people either sent out to a state, or led an army alone. This golden signboard is enough to withstand most of the criticism.The rest depends on their performance.

As far as the current situation is concerned, there are no mediocre generals in the guard.

"After I found it, I led the army to go south, and you, as the outpost of the three armies, swept across the prefectures and counties, and shook the two rivers!" Liu Chengyou looked directly at Pan Mei, calm but domineering: "Take Ma Renyu with you, and I will fight with him!" Command the first battalion, and the soldiers will be selected from the Huaide army!"

"Yes!" Pan Mei's short words were sonorous and forceful.

In the evening, in the North City of Shouchun, the suspension bridge fell and was built on the almost filled moat in front of the Wengcheng.The corpses above and below the city wall have already been cleaned up separately. Compared with the accommodation, recording, and cremation of the Han soldiers and Han people, as the defeated, the Tang soldiers just dug a big pit on the left side of the city and buried them indiscriminately.

A few days ago, after the surprise struggle failed, he was ready to defend to the death. He Jingzhu simply blocked the four gates of Shouchun with sand, stone and wood.It caused some troubles to the Han army afterward, and it took a lot of time. After the last bit of sand was cleaned up by the civilians, they were replaced by Sergeant Longqi with a neat military appearance.

After everything was in order, under the leadership of Wang Jun, Murong Yanzhao and Tao Gu, they respectfully greeted the royal driver.Liu Chengyou chose to take a car and enter the city calmly under the impenetrable protection of Ouchi guards and Fengchen soldiers.

It is difficult to clean up the entire city in half a day, and the scars of the war can be seen everywhere along the way.Luanjia's route was full of guard posts of Han soldiers, and many people in the city passed through the neighborhood. They could only hear the movement of carriages on the street, and closed the doors and windows tightly, not daring to leave a gap.The Han army has announced along the way that anyone who dares to keep the doors and windows open will be punished by assassination.

In front of the Jiedu Yamen in Shouzhou, Liu Chengyou dismounted from Deluan, officially as a conqueror and victor, and set foot on the ground of Huainan City, which had blocked him for nearly three months.It was impossible to say how excited he was, except for a little relaxation, Liu Chengyou had little fluctuation in his heart.

"Your name is Han Chongyun!" Liu Chengyou looked at the Commander Long Qiying who was guarding the front of the yamen.

"It's the last general!" Facing the emperor's gaze, Han Chongyun was a little surprised and subconsciously replied.

"The battle of ascending the city was well fought!" Liu Chengyou didn't say much, showing a reserved smile, and headed towards the Yamen first.

Although it was just a simple compliment, to Han Zhongyun, it was nothing less than good news, and he had more expectations after the war.

Entering the hall, sitting in the middle, accepting the worship of civil and military.

"Your Majesty, all the offices and warehouses in Shouzhou have sent troops to garrison, all the officials in the city have surrendered, and the household registration albums have also been accepted." Tao Gu got up and reported the situation in the city: "In Shouchun City, there are soldiers and civilians Nearly [-], but after this battle, excluding the captured soldiers and servants, it is estimated to be less than [-]. When the ministers settled down, they found that everyone looked hungry and their steps were vain.

After the siege of the city, the grain roads were cut off, and the rice and millet in the city could not withstand the consumption of the soldiers and civilians in the whole city. He Jingzhu also searched the houses of the Li people for military use.

Among the official granaries in Shouchun, the ministers counted, and there was not much money, food, and military equipment left.Since ancient times, the isolated city has been difficult to defend, and what's more, the food is running out. In fact, Shouchun will run out of food in less than half a month, and it will be destroyed without attack! "

After listening to Tao Gu's report, Liu Chengyou didn't show much emotion on his face. After a little consideration, he ordered to Tao Gu: "Take out all the surplus grain and cloth from the treasury of Shouchun Mansion, set up a dormitory and tent, and donate to the people of Shouchun!"

"As ordered!"

This is Liu Chengyou's generosity, which seems to be generous. It is said that "the emperor of Han broke the city and distributed all the treasury to help the people", but in fact, there is almost no need to use the food of the camp.And the effect of appeasing the people will definitely not be bad.

"Your Majesty, I inspected the Shouchun Prison and found that there are thousands of prisoners, most of them are those who opposed He Jingzhu's military aggression and were imprisoned innocently. Among them are many state government officials and rich merchants!" Tao Gu said again: "In my opinion, it may be possible to explain it to the fullest. To show His Majesty's kindness, after those people are released from prison, they can also spread the praises of His Majesty's kindness!"

Regarding Tao Gu's suggestion, Liu Chengyou frowned, first he encouraged Tao Gu to take over the completeness of the state governance, and then said: "Among the thousands of prisoners, there must not be all innocents, it is hard to guarantee that there will be no criminals who broke the law. According to the "Punishment System", first distinguish between good and evil, and after considering good and evil, the innocent will be released, and the guilty will be punished! Tao Qing will deal with this matter!"

To put it bluntly, the people that Tao Gu talked about being imprisoned by He Jingzhu are all troublemakers at any time, just like big men.If Seoul is besieged, how can these people oppose the militarism.That's why.For these people, Liu Chengyou does not have a good impression.

"Yes!" Seeing the Son of Heaven's reaction, Tao Gu responded immediately: "Your Majesty has thought everything through, it's because I have not thought through enough!"

"What about He Jingzhu?" Liu Chengyou thought and asked.

Hearing this, Sun Li laughed, took out He Jingzhu's head as if offering a treasure, and worshiped: "That old thief would rather die than surrender, and die by slaying himself. I behead his head and offer it!"

Liu Chengyou glanced twice, bloody and cruel.However, he has seen a lot of cruel personnel affairs, and he is used to it.His beard and hair were white, stained with blood, and his face was so ugly that it was terrifying.

Gao Huaide couldn't help getting up and said: "Your Majesty, the general inquired that He Jingzhu had long been ill, and he was stubbornly resisting the disease. On the day the city was destroyed, he faced the south and killed himself. He had dozens of relatives, guarding his body, and fighting hard. Kill to death. The general thinks that although the veteran is stupid, he is still a hero, so please kill him!"

"The other hero, my enemy!" Liu Chengyou's words made Gao Huaide's face change.

"However, it is very rare for Tibetans to have such a benevolent heart!" Liu Chengyou got up and said, "Before I broke the city, I hated He Jingzhu to the bone, and I wanted to crush him to ashes. But after I broke the city, I heard about him. Deeds, can't help but sigh, veterans are rare.

That's all, the dead is the big one, so He Jingzhu's body was taken in and buried in the outskirts of the city, and a hero's tomb was erected for him to reward him for his loyalty and bravery.The dozens of Tang soldiers who guarded his body were buried together with him. After thousands of years, if there are posterity singing about this incident, it will be considered a good story.

In addition, when I take all of Huainan, the descendants will return to rule, and the local government should treat it kindly! "

"Your Majesty is merciful!" All the civil and military officials in the hall immediately bowed together.

Liu Chengyou's arrangement was not only for the funeral of He Jingzhu, but more importantly, it was to promote the benevolence of him, a big man and emperor.Such a show is still necessary.

As he said to Tao Gu before, he is already thinking about post-war matters.The Great Han's Southern Expedition brought war and massacres to the people of Huainan, and there was no need to long for it. The people of Huainan would welcome the Han army.

During the war, it doesn't matter, but after the war, thousands of miles of land, prefectures and towns, and millions of households will all be governed. How to convert Huai people into Han people is what Liu Chengyou has to consider.

It is not difficult to clean up people's hearts. With a little benevolent government, it will take a few years for the head of Guizhou to forget the trauma of the war.

(End of this chapter)