Han Shizu

Chapter 497 King Yan invited to fight
"However, you don't need to worry too much!" Liu Chengyou thought for a while, and comforted him: "Li Jing respects Wende, so he shouldn't have any evil intentions. Just put your heart into it, and there may be a way to solve it in the future!"

"Yes!"

Looking out at the sky, the night has fallen quietly, and some movement has already occurred in the Han camp outside the city. Liu Chengyou said: "Tonight, the army is in Daqing. Although the Huaide army has just descended, it also has merits in Poshouchun. We should celebrate with the three armies." .”

Liu Chengyou pointed to Li Fang and ordered: "Write a note and give it to Xu Du's commander, and go to the camp to get wine and meat as a reward!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Commander all, just now in front of the emperor, how could you say that!" After resigning, that Zhang Yi caught up with Xu Xiang, a little excited.

"How?" He turned to face Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi took a deep breath: "Everything you say is about family concerns, I'm afraid it will make the emperor think that we have doubts and worry about our homeland, so your majesty will have doubts about us, so why use us with confidence. As a newcomer, I should show my allegiance and reject you."

Hearing his words, Xu Xiang was stunned, and said lightly: "So, you are afraid that I will involve you!"

"The last general doesn't mean that!" Zhang Yi also felt a little excited, and calmed down a little.

"I'm just expressing the hidden worry in my heart. How wise is the emperor of Han? How could he not consider these things when he accepts our generals? Besides, didn't the emperor also say just now that he can only miss his family if he can miss his king. Harsh, but show understanding!" Xu Xiang swept Zhang Yi: "I'm not like some people, but it's hard to be cold-blooded and ruthless after all, what do you think, Zhang Du Yuhou?"

It can be clearly felt that the huge change in Xu Xiang's attitude towards him is as different as before and after.There was a hint of thought on his face, was it because he had entered the words of Emperor Han and had been promoted several levels in succession, threatening him?
While Zhang Yi was thinking about it, Xu Xiang snorted coldly and went quickly.Looking at his back from behind, Zhang Yi murmured coldly: "Which country is the 'lord' that Emperor Han refers to, you may have thought about it.
In the Jiedu Yatang, Li Fang also used Xu Xiang's words to admonish Liu Chengyou, saying that the surrendered general was uncertain and should stay in the post for inspection. He should not be entrusted with a military post and let him lead the old department.

Liu Chengyou said: "Wandering abroad, there are very few people who don't miss their families, especially for these conscripts. Xu Xiang can be honest about his concerns in front of me.

For a newcomer, in a short period of time, how can you expect him to devote himself wholeheartedly.As far as I am concerned, it is not to observe his heart, but to observe his actions. "

In many cases, the generals and pawns used will work extra hard in the stage of serving the new master. After all, they want to integrate into the new military and political environment and want to be recognized.Such cases are not enumerated.

Hearing the emperor's words, Li Fang raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty is broad-minded and treats people with sincerity, which is admirable. However, in ancient times, there was a saying to guard against the passing of time, and Xu Xiang and others are indeed worried. Why don't your majesty make other arrangements to prevent them from getting worse?" An unexpected disaster?"

Hearing the remonstrance, Liu Chengyou nodded: "That's right! Tang generals can use them in a dispersed manner. As for the Huaide army, they will choose their own soldiers from the battalion to act as officers and strengthen their control!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

On the way to the Han camp to celebrate with all the troops, Liu Chengyou called Li Shaoyou to the car, taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Shaoyou sorted out some news that he had found in Shouchun City, and reported it to the emperor.

Somewhat sighed, Li Shaoyou said: "Wu Desi placed three capable scouts in Shouchun City, and only one survived in the end, and when he found the minister, he was also dying, and his body was seriously injured.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou directly instructed: "They are all heroes of the big man. If you spy on the news, the merits of that generation are not weaker than those who fought. Be a good student, give compensation and praise, and don't let the heroes feel cold!"

"Yes!" Li Shaoyou said, "I understand!"

"How's your order going?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Li Shaoyou: "The minister searched for the Shenwei Army's academies and made some inquiries. Zhang Yi was from Quanjiao, Chuzhou. His father was the county magistrate. After Li Jing came to the throne, he was dismissed for his crimes. He was well-versed in reading and writing. He abandoned his pen and joined the army when he was 20 years old. , joined the army for eight years, and transferred the Jinling Forbidden Army with Qing Huai Yabing. He participated in the battle of the puppet Tang Dynasty to destroy Wangmin, and was captured with Tang General Zha Wenhui. In the past few years, he has not been promoted. It was not until Xu Xiang was under his command that he was gradually promoted to battalion general. The left guard was transferred to Shouchun, and then came north.

In addition, according to my investigation, it was Zhang Yi who made up his mind for Xu Xiang to surrender to the great man. "

After listening to Li Shaoyou's report, Liu Chengyou said softly: "From this point of view, Zhang Yi can be regarded as a frustrated person, no wonder he is so active in his efforts."

"Your Majesty!" Li Shaoyou couldn't help being curious: "What is the virtue and ability of this person to get into His Majesty's eyes?"

"I see the puppet generals of the Tang Dynasty who served me. Although this person is not worth a penny, if only in terms of ability, talent and ambition, he is second to none!" Liu Chengyou said: "I am the first to conquer Huainan and capture its land and city. It is more important to buy people's hearts and make them return to the government, so as to provide taxation, soldiers, and labor for the big man. To do this, we must have enough talents, especially Huai people, to be used by me.

Since ancient times, there has been no shortage of talents in the land of Jianghuai, but there is a lack of rulers who employ people. It is difficult for talented people to realize their ambitions and stretch their fists. However, I came here to give them this opportunity! "

Nodding his head, Li Shaoyou echoed Liu Chengyou's words and said, "Your Majesty's most important thing is to give blessings to the sages of the Jianghuai River, like rain! It is also a blessing to make Your Majesty look differently at this piece of Yi!"

When the army of the Northern Han Dynasty fought successively in Huainan, invincible and invincible, the monarchs and ministers of the Southern Tang Dynasty were already sitting on pins and needles, with frequent reports of defeat, like sitting on pins and needles.

Bad news from the north came one after another, and the Han army ravaged the land of the Tang Dynasty like wolves and tigers. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians could not stop it.Even if the time was only regressed to half a year ago, no one would believe that the Great Tang Empire, dominating the Jianghuai River, rich in resources and abundant in the people, was so fragile that it had little power to fight back against the Northern Han's attack.The collapse of high-rise buildings and changes in the situation always catch people by surprise.

The Jinling Imperial Palace, the singing stage and the dancing pavilions are already full of spring and full of vitality, but the melodious music in the entire palace city is much less than usual.At the time of the disaster in the north and the country's precarious situation, Li Jing, the lord of the Tang Dynasty, is not so dizzy that he still sings about the flowers in the backyard.

In the inner hall, Li Jing read the military newspaper from Jiangbei, his hands trembling.

"lost again"

Li Jing is in his prime, but it's only been one winter, and people can see how old he is.Staring at the map of the Tang Dynasty hanging in the hall, although the states in Jiangbei are still marked with the Tang flag, in Li Jing's eyes, they are like a delicate girl who is still being bullied by a seven-foot man from the north.
Shouzhou, Chuzhou, and Chuzhou, the three armies, were defeated in the three places, and there was no more than two days between them, and they spread to the south one after another.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Yan has returned to the capital, and is waiting for an edict at the palace gate!" The servant came forward and reported carefully.

Hearing the news, Li Jing regained his energy a little bit, although he was a little surprised, he hurriedly said: "Hurry up and declare him into the palace!"

After a while, Yan Wang Li Hongji entered the palace, dressed in military armor, although his face was inevitably tired, but his expression was natural. When he saw Li Jing, he quickly stepped forward to salute.Li Hongji originally lived in Runzhou, so when he came back this time, he returned the court without authorization, but judging by Li Jing's appearance, he obviously didn't care about this.

"My son is back, hurry up and be free!" Li Jing stepped forward and helped Li Hongji himself.After looking at the eldest son for a few times, Li Jingqiang lifted his spirits and said: "Wu Yue is attacking from behind, and Runzhou is on the front line, which is a dangerous place. I originally wanted to call you back to the court, but the courtiers remonstrated and said that the commander-in-chief should not be taken lightly, for fear of injury. Morale, let's pretend. But it's good to come back. In Jinling, it can also make me and your mother feel at ease.

God bless me, your younger brother died young, and when the country was in crisis, Erlang suddenly died of illness. You are the eldest son, but nothing can happen again."

At this time, Li Jing, who revealed it in his words, was more affectionate.

Li Hongji has a strong temperament. Hearing the words at this time, he felt something in his heart. Seeing his father's decline, he personally supported Li Jing to sit down and said: "My son is in Changzhou. He has led an army to defeat Wu Yue's army and beheaded three thousand. The money thief has died." retreat!"

"Oh!" Hearing this, Li Jing nodded subconsciously, and then realized: "What, you have already retreated from Wu Yue?"

"Exactly!" Li Hongji nodded.

"Good! Good!" Li Jing looked slightly happy, looking at the tiredness on the eldest son's face: "You personally told me the good news, thank you for your hard work!"

The Southern Tang Dynasty and Wu Yue were each other's confidants, and there were not a few wars between the two sides. Although Wu Yue sent troops under the order of Liu Chengyou, the lack of troops was one aspect. Wu Yue also had internal disputes. It was defeated by Li Hongji's army and achieved his name.

The joy didn't last long, Li Jing sighed: "Wu and Yue have a small problem after all, and the Northern Han Dynasty is the big enemy. Now our dynasty, in Huainan, has lost consecutive battles, and I'm afraid we won't be able to defend."

Hearing this, Li Hongji looked at Li Jing firmly: "My son returns to court this time because he wants to ask his father for orders to regroup the army and go north to resist the Han army!"

(End of this chapter)