Han Shizu

Chapter 525 Practice for the General

"Young Supervisor Zhang, is Your Majesty there?" Although Zhang Dejun was basically inseparable from Liu Chengyou, in front of the Chongzheng Hall, Xiang Xun checked with him.

He glanced at Xiang Xun, among the many generals of the big man, Xiang Xun was rarely seen looking him in the eye.With a slight smile, Zhang Dejun said: "General, wait a moment, let Xiao Xiao enter the palace to report!"

"Thank you!" Xiang Xunwei bowed his hands.

"Xingmin don't need to be too polite, sit down first, and wait for me to finish this memorial!" In the hall, looking at Xiang Xun who was introduced by Zhang Dejun, Liu Chengyou only raised his eyes and ordered.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Sitting quietly and waiting for Liu Chengyou to finish reviewing the writing, he raised his head, Xiang Xun just stood up, and said: "Your Majesty has been diligent in administration for several years, and it is really a blessing for the great man and the blessing of the common people. I admire you!"

Smiling, complimenting him without commenting, Liu Chengyou said: "I would like to think that the world is peaceful, the military and government are fine, and I hang my hands and sit in the Dragon Court!"

Regarding the insincere words of the emperor, Xiang Xun only listened to half of the words, and said: "Your Majesty, if you work hard to govern, you will definitely rule the world, and then create peace to create a prosperous world!"

The corner of Liu Chengyou's mouth twitched, and he said: "Fengxiang's military report said that the Shu army has increased its troops by [-], and the front line of Chencang is under great pressure!"

Xiang Xun frowned, and said, "The Shu army doesn't know how to advance or retreat?"

Liu Chengyou's reaction was peaceful: "Perhaps the Shu army felt that we were in the dynasty. After the Huainan War, the army, money and people's resources were all consumed. I want to take advantage of my new strength!
It took Meng Chang fifteen years to cut off the old generals and ministers, and personally took over the military and political power of Houshu. Although he gradually indulged in pleasure, he still had an ambition. It is not surprising that he wanted to conquer the Central Plains by the Northern Expedition.

Meng's father and son have ruled Shu for more than [-] years. They have rarely encountered military disasters and accumulated a lot of wealth. It is completely conceivable that they are my great enemy in the southwest! "

"Whenever the country is in trouble, you must think of a good general!" Liu Chengyou got up formally as he said what he called himself, and rushed to Xun: "I sent you west to deal with the disaster in Shu!"

"Your Majesty, I have come to bid farewell to Your Majesty when I enter the palace this time!" Xiang Xun bowed his hands: "I have already selected the army for the westward march, and the two thousand soldiers are all men of meritorious service in the Huaihe River. In Guanzhong, it is enough to cross the Wei River. I have checked the hydrology of the Wei River, and the warships on board can traverse it!"

Seeing Xiang Xun in military armor, Liu Chengyou nodded: "Half a year in the expedition to the Huaihe River, running around on the water, I have already done hard work. This time when I return to Beijing, I don't have much rest, so I have to lead the people westward again. It's hard work!"

"Serving the country, how dare you say it's hard!" Xiang Xun's face remained unchanged, but his tone was firm.

"The star people are so proud!"

In the face of the emperor's praise, Xiang Xun is calm.However, hesitation soon appeared on his face: "Your Majesty!"

"Do you have doubts about my arrangement for you to go west?" Liu Chengyou asked Xiang Xun in a positive tone.

Xiang Xun nodded: "The Shu army marched strongly to the north and invaded our pass. The attack was menacing. The court did not make a big response, and the forbidden army did not move. Only the ministers and commanders moved westward to help. The minister is confident that he will stop the Shu soldiers from entering the country. Weinan, but if you want to retreat, relying on the state and town troops in Guanzhong alone may not be enough!"

"I am in Tokyo, and my eyes are already thousands of miles away. I am concerned about the overall situation. Xingmin can consider this, and I am worthy of the appearance of a famous general!" Liu Chengyou looked at Xiang Xun, his eyes were full of admiration.

After finishing speaking, Liu Chengyou briefly explained Guo Wei's "strategy of fatigue", and Xiang Xun suddenly understood.Liu Chengyou raised the report in Yang's hand and said: "Originally, I was worried that the Shu army would not be able to fight for a long time, and I would retreat. Now that the reinforcements come, although Fengxiang is more dangerous, it can make the Shu army stand still longer. Alright! In terms of consumption, the defenders are always smaller than the attackers. Although I don't want to suffer the flames of war in the west, I am willing to spend it with the Shu army!"

"I understand!" Xiang Xun said.

"Do you really understand?" Liu Chengyou asked suddenly, making Xiang Xun slightly dumbfounded.

"Your Majesty has other orders?" Meeting the eyes of the emperor, Xiang Xun subconsciously cheered up.

Liu Chengyou pointed up with one hand, spoke slowly, and said in a unique way: "If we only use the navy to march westward and control the Weihe River, I can choose any general, even if it is Guo Tingwei, Zhang Yanqing and others who will surrender! You can imagine However, why did I choose you to point to Xingmin's general?"

Xiang Xun bowed his hands: "Forgive me for being stupid, please make it clear, Your Majesty!"

"When I arrived in Fengxiang, I was familiar with the various armies of Chencang, understood the military situation, had insight into the enemy's situation, and explored the four prefectures of Qin, Feng, and even Hanzhong!" Liu Chengyou put his hands behind his back, and confessed to Xun one by one. point.

"I know your talent is not on the water! I sent you to Fengxiang, not to command the navy!" Liu Chengyou stared into Xiang Xun's eyes and said, "As long as Chencang is guarded, the Shu army will retreat sooner or later, and Qin Feng Four states, I will take it back sooner or later! At that time, you, Xiang Xun, will be the commander of the Western Expedition!"

Liu Chengyou's words, like a thunderbolt, split the fog that lingered in Xiang Xun's mind.Without hesitation, Xiang Xun knelt down on the ground and bowed firmly: "I am ordered! I will live up to your majesty's expectations!"

Liu Chengyou got up, walked to Xiang Xun's side, stretched out his hand shortly, helped him up, and went out of the palace door with him, while walking, Liu Chengyou said softly: "Xingmin, you and I have known each other for six years, right?" !"

"The subject is a man from Hanoi, with a conceited strategy, he went north to seek refuge in Jinyang, and was eventually accepted by His Majesty!" Xiang Xun also showed a look of reminiscence on his face.

"In the past six years, these years, I have served in the military and politics inside and outside the saddle, and I have never complained. I have seen all this. Therefore, I am willing to entrust you with my heart!" Liu Chengyou said with emotion:

"The world has been collapsing for a long time, and people's hearts are in chaos. Monarchs and ministers, fathers and sons, have normal ethics and are underestimated by others. This is what I am determined to improve and reshape! You and my monarchs and ministers, this six-year friendship is very rare. You should cherish it, and I will also cherish!"

Hearing the emperor's emotion, seeing his slightly silent side cheeks, Xiang Xun felt a sense of awe in his heart, saluted respectfully, and said solemnly: "Yes!"

"I've forgotten my feelings again!" Changing his face all of a sudden, Liu Chengyou chuckled, patted his shoulder, lowered his voice slightly, and said, "Many square towns in Guanzhong have always been places where the central control is weak. Although I have made adjustments many times over the years, But the fundamental situation has not changed.

The Zhangyi Army, the Jingnan Army, the Shunyi Army, the Baoda Army, and especially the Zhangyi Army, Shi Kuangyi made advocacy efforts back then, and since the founding of the country, there has been little misbehavior.However, since Shi Jin, he has guarded the four prefectures of Jingyuan for 12 years! "

"12 years!" Liu Chengyou looked into Xiang Xun's eyes: "Do you know what this means?"

Xiang Xun's expression became solemn, and only then did he truly realize that the goal of the emperor sending him to Guanzhong was not only external, but also internal.

"I'm not suspicious!" Liu Chengyou said leisurely in a calm tone: "It's just for the sake of the national system and the stability of the western frontier. I have to make changes and get rid of the old problems. Of course, I don't want to ruin the history of the public." The friendship with the imperial court!"

"As for Fengxiang Zhao Hui, the first righteousness of the three festivals, he has always been submissive to the imperial court. He has experienced hundreds of battles. With his ability and qualifications, he can naturally be appointed as the West." Liu Chengyou said: "However, after all, he is over sixty years old. Not everyone can become Lian Po. I don’t want to overwork my veterans, and the big man doesn’t need a He Jingzhu. That would be a pity.”

"Xingmin!" Liu Chengyou looked at Xiang Xun with piercing eyes, "I might as well tell you clearly that the imperial court wants to reduce the power of Fangzhen and collect soldiers of Jiedu. Now go to the southwest, and imperial Shu is the top priority, but you have to do it at any time." Make good preparations to receive all the troops in the pass, eliminate and reorganize them! If the time is not up, if the time comes, if the time comes, the entire Southwest, and even the military power in the middle of the pass, I will hand it over to you!"

I don't know what kind of mood Xiang Xun felt when he heard the emperor's words, but what he showed on his face was stern tiger eyes, solemn face, and the expression of a soldier who died for his confidant.

Goodbye!This time, Liu Chengyou didn't lift him up.

"Serve the wine!" Liu Chengyou ordered.

Zhang Dejun, who had already prepared, came forward with a tray in hand.

Tong Xiangxun holds a cup each, and Liu Chengyou has a smile on his lips: "There is a long way to go, I will be more casual, and I will practice it for you in front of the palace. Let's drink this cup together!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After the two had finished drinking, they retreated to Xun Gong.Liu Chengyou was standing in front of the hall, with his hands on his back, his robe casually moving, not angry and pretentious.With a calm gaze, he looked at Xiang Xun's receding figure.

The selection of generals to be sent to Guanzhong was actually the result of Liu Chengyou's careful consideration. Xiang Xun was the only general who had that ability and was trusted by him.

Of course, there is a limit to this trust.I don't know, what kind of demeanor Xiang Xun will be when he receives the Guanzhong Zhenjun in the future, Liu Chengyou suddenly thought of this, and a smile that could not be seen from the corner of his mouth slowly opened.

Suddenly a gust of strong wind blows, blowing the sleeves of the clothes, fluttering
(End of this chapter)