Han Shizu

Chapter 580
"Your Majesty, I have ordered you to present the results of the Southwest Army Reorganization!" A privy minister was summoned into the palace and respectfully handed over a memorial.

Liu Chengyou responded, put down the affairs in hand, and took over Yulan.After more than three months of eliminating, supplementing, and reorganizing, Xiang Xun's work in Fengxiang finally had a result.

While reading, the privy secretary narrated to Liu Chengyou: "The armies in the Southwest totaled 700 people, of which [-] horse troops were selected from the Yabing of the various towns. They can be said to be the best soldiers and horses in the pass. Longzhou, Baoji, and Sanguan were ordered by the imperial court to claim [-] troops to prepare for the war against Shu!

In addition, the reduced army, in addition to the transfer division, still has more than [-] registered soldiers. The old and weak have also been trimmed and incorporated into the capital command division.The prime minister asks for orders, who should be the commander of the Guanzhong capital! "

Liu Chengyou reviewed it carefully, with a look of slack on his face, after a little consideration, he issued an instruction: "Chuan Zhao, the guard capital Yuhou Zhao Hongyin, is the commander of the Guanzhong capital!"

"Yes!"

Since Wang Jun and Han Tong were demoted together, there have been a series of transfers and relocations of senior generals in the Department of Guards.And not long ago, Zhao Hongyin took the initiative to submit a petition to resign. Unexpectedly, Liu Chengyou didn't say yes or no, and until today, he was sent to Guanzhong by the way.

Just like what Zhao Kuangyin had thought before, the Zhao family has one family and two Yuhous, and they are divided into senior generals in front of the palace and guards.At the beginning, I didn't feel anything, but after thinking about it seriously, and thinking about "Zhao Da", I still felt that I should suppress it.

This time, it happened to be sent to Guanzhong.Zhao Hongyin may not be as good as his son, but he is famous for his bravery. Although he is old, he is still available.

After closing the memorial, Liu Chengyou looked at the Privy Council in the hall to accept the decree. He was a new face in the court.Looking at this person, he is in his thirties, with a strong figure, serious features, and a heroic spirit.

Liu Chengyou became a little interested and asked, "Are you that Li Chuyun?"

"Report to Your Majesty, the minister is right."

"Duke Dai, it's rare to speak to me to promote talents. The Privy Council is in charge of the country's military aircraft, and it has a heavy responsibility. You must live well as a servant, and don't let the kindness of the recommender!" Liu Chengyou said lightly.

Li Chuyun responded immediately: "I would like to follow your Majesty's instruction!"

For Li Chuyun, Liu Chengyou has a vague impression, but it is too vague, it should be a talent.Of course, Liu Chengyou was able to win him because he was recommended by Ruan, saying that he is generous, familiar with military affairs, capable in handling affairs, and a useful talent.

His military status was transferred, and judging from his resume, he was indeed extraordinary. At the end of the Jin Dynasty, he lived in Luoyang with his brother, and when Khitan went south, Zhang Yanze, the leading party, broke into Tokyo first and plundered the people.

Li Chuyun was good at archery. He guarded the inner gate alone, shot and killed more than ten bandit soldiers, and then he and his neighbors took care of each other.Later, he joined Zhe Congruan as a general and official, leading the army and governing politics.

"Report to Your Majesty, Duke Shan has returned to Beijing!" Zhang Dejun walked to the imperial case and reported in a low voice.

Eyebrows raised slightly, Liu Chengyou described Chu Zhan, and asked directly: "It seems that Zhao Hui has settled the matter! Where is Wang Jingchong?"

"Follow me back to the south!" Zhang Dejun said, "In addition, Wang Yan, the Jiedu envoy of the Jianxiong Army, has also come to Beijing together!"

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou's voice was a little higher, and finally there was a little strangeness in his expression. His eyes moved around twice very slowly, and he said in a deep voice, "Go and announce the edict yourself, and let Zhao Hui and Wang Yan enter the palace. As for Wang Jingchong, um Put him in prison first!"

Hearing this instruction, Zhang Dejun subconsciously glanced at Liu Chengyou, but found that his face was expressionless, calm and piercing, he didn't dare to hesitate, he said yes, and left in a hurry.

It's already winter, the sky and the earth are vast, and the frost is very thick.Tokyo is still prosperous and noisy, but the crowds in the market are significantly less.Of course, the busiest places belong to the east and west cities.

Since raising a large amount of money and food, Murong Yanchao has let go of his hands and feet, and expanded directly from the east and west cities at the same time.An additional [-] civilian husbands were recruited. During this autumn and winter, without delaying the farming season, some people are willing to endure the wind and cold, earn some money, and supplement their families, even if they don't give much.As far as the government is concerned, manpower is the least valuable.
Outside the east and west city walls, two new foundations are being built, with earth and stones piled up, a scene in full swing.In the suburbs, a proposed house is also being built, but it is considered that the expansion and reconstruction of the imperial palace, government offices and markets in the future will inevitably demolish the houses for the safety of the people.

Wang Yan and Zhao Hui were in the same car, and noticed the huge project through the curtains. He couldn't help asking: "Isn't it always rumored that the imperial court is in financial difficulties and the treasury is empty? Why are you still building so much, wasting people's money?"

Zhao Hui said: "Reasonable planning, not missing the farming season, how can it be regarded as a labor of the people. Moreover, I heard that most of the money and food spent on expanding the city were collected from the people. Only dozens of voluntary merchants in Tokyo pledged hundreds of money and food. Wan Guan, so, let alone hurt money!"

Listening to Zhao Hui's words, Wang Yan's focus is obviously a bit special, and he said: "'Good merchants'? Merchants are all profiteers, and taking their money is like gouging out their flesh. How could they take the initiative to pledge donations?

Ha ha, a million pennies, what a fortune!The emperor issued several edicts to let us behave in a local place, restrain our behavior, and not gather money to disturb the people's livelihood.But now it seems that in terms of means of accumulation, who can compare with the imperial court? "

Feeling the ridicule in Wang Yan's tone, Zhao Hui frowned.Over the past few days, Wang Yan gave him the feeling that he was stubborn, arrogant, and impatient. A few years ago, Wang Yan was not like this. After he became a high-ranking member, this old brother has changed a bit.

"You still have resentment in your heart?" Zhao Hui asked in a calm voice.

"If you say no, can you believe it?" Wang Yan asked back, his gray beard twitching.

Taking a deep breath of the cold air that came in from behind the curtain, Zhao Hui said seriously to Wang Yan: "No matter what, once you enter Tokyo, you must never have such a mentality and criticize the imperial court. Otherwise, the imperial court will tolerate you for a while, and you will not be able to do so." How can I tolerate you forever?
Both of us are over sixty years old, and we are getting old, even if we don’t think about ourselves, we should also think about our descendants, think about the good nephew Han Lun in Xuzhou.”

"I know!" Sensing the sincerity in Zhao Hui's tone, Wang Yan's expression was rarely relieved, he sighed, and looked at Zhao Hui: "Brother Chongguang, you haven't changed at all compared to back then!"

"Building meritorious deeds in old age, ascending to a high position, receiving a prestigious title, what changes can there be?" Zhao Hui said calmly.

"I'm not as free and easy as brother Zhongguang!"

Outside the city gate, when Wang Yan received Zhang Dejun's order to introduce him to the palace, Wang Yan felt much more relaxed and calm.Because, in front of him, Wang Jingchong was directly taken down, and to him, it could be said that he let out a bad breath.

Therefore, in the main hall, when facing the emperor, Wang Yan let go of the burden in his heart, appeared to be very respectful and upright, admitted his fault, pleaded guilty to Liu Chengyou, and directly stated that he was willing to be dismissed and returned to his family.
After listening to Wang Yan's speech, Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Yan, only to see this veteran with a calm face.He has white hair and a youthful complexion, abundant qi and blood, and a healthy body, which seems to be comparable to Yao Yuanfu.

Turning his eyes to Zhao Hui, he saw him sitting still like an old monk, but Liu Chengyou was thoughtful, feeling in his heart, in terms of being shrewd and knowledgeable, he still belongs to this man.

Turning his head, seeing Wang Yan still kneeling, maintaining a posture of apologizing, Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said in a flat voice, "Wang Qing, get up first, the ground is wet, don't hurt your knees!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang Yan stood up and gently raised his hand.

After a little consideration, Liu Chengyou said: "The matter of Linfen this time is not with the prince, but his reaction to the matter was too extreme and reckless, and he was too cautious. I don't intend to add crimes, but the country's legal system is in place, so I have to do something. Punish to warn the latecomers!
Lower the Duke to Marquis Teng, stay in Beijing to recuperate! "

Just naked and a knighthood, the rest, nothing
Hearing this, Wang Yan's face couldn't help shaking, but facing the emperor's dull gaze, considering the scruples in his heart, he still bowed and said: "Your Majesty is merciful! I thank you!"

"Mr. Zhao is wearing frost and cold, Jinzhou and his party, you have worked hard! Let's go back first, I will reward you!" Liu Chengyou said to Zhao Hui.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I will take my leave!" Zhao Hui scrupulously followed suit.

After leaving the Chongzheng Hall, Wang Yan couldn't bear it anymore, and vented his dissatisfaction to Zhao Hui: "Brother Chongguang, didn't you say let the past go without blame? Why did the emperor lower my title, a mere Marquis of Teng, why did the emperor treat me so poorly?" ? Are you tricking me into going to Beijing?"

Facing Wang Yan's angry questioning, Zhao Hui looked very calm, stared at him, and asked, "I have passed on the meaning of the emperor to you. But have you ever thought about why you should stay in Jinzhou without adding any crime and be dismissed?" Entering Beijing but being demoted?"

Wang Yan obviously didn't react. Zhao Hui patted him on the shoulder and said, "After today, it's time to let the past go! Let's settle down in Tokyo first!"

(End of this chapter)