Han Shizu

Chapter 624 Inside the Privy Council
In Tokyo, Emperor Han issued an edict to abolish the court for three days. The former prime minister, grand master, and Duke of Yan State Feng Dao died.It was less than a year and a half since Feng Dao resigned. Judging from the results, Feng Dao had indeed made a "heartfelt speech" to Liu Chengyou, foreseeing life and death.

Hearing the sad news, Liu Chengyou felt a little sad in his heart.Feng Dao is a famous official, a tumbler who has been active in the political arena of the Central Plains. For 30 years, he has been in the positions of general, prime minister, three princes, and three masters throughout the dynasties. His honor and glory are famous for a generation.

In his later years, he became an official in the Han Dynasty, which was the pinnacle of Feng Dao's official career.Although in the next two years, he had little effect on the emperor, almost responding to his voice, but in the first three or four years of the country, with his reputation, ability, and experience, he made great contributions to Liu Chengyou in stabilizing the government and calming people's hearts.Therefore, Liu Chengyou is also grateful for it, rather than mourning after his death.

The death of Feng Dao can be regarded as the end of his life, and few people feel regretful to enjoy his old age.Although the emperor abolished the dynasty, the operation of the court was not affected in the slightest, especially after the outbreak of the Southwest War.

Right now, it has entered the early autumn and is about to come out. The sun is not as fierce as before, but the weather is still hot.The Privy Council, the Ministry of War and the Third Division are probably the busiest departments of the imperial court recently.However, compared to the trivial and complicated work of the other two parts, the Privy Council needs to devote more energy.

Guo Rong, the deputy envoy of the Privy Council, personally selected several staff members to be responsible for the Southwest Expedition to Shu, including Li Chuyun and Pan Mei who had returned from the whole army in Hebei.

When Liu Chengyou stepped into the maintenance room, Guo Rong and the others were in front of the map, comparing the front military newspapers, marking, researching, and discussing.Stepping forward and ordering all the ministers to waive the ceremony, Liu Chengyou asked directly: "Are there new battle reports coming to Beijing?"

The military newspapers from the southwest front are reported once every three days, and the battle situation is reported so that the central government can observe it.Six days ago, I received the first success report from General Liu Chengyou's order to attack Shu in nearly a month. Generals Wang Renshan and Li Yan led twelve battalions of soldiers to the south to Sanguan Road to attack the Eight Villages of Yellow Bulls in Shu. During this time, the four villages were broken.

Li Chuyun reported to Liu Chengyou: "The Eight Villages of the Shu Army, including Huangniuzhai and Qingmaling, have been completely defeated by Wang Renshan and Li Yan. The Eight Villages of the Shu Army have lost more than half of their troops. Han Jixun, the general of Shu, has retreated to Liang with his defeated soldiers. The mighty city in the northeast of Quanzhou. The road for our army to go south to Fengzhou has been opened."

"The two generals, Wang and Li, are indeed generals. They won the first battle and defeated the Eight Villages. The Shu army must be terrified. The situation is great!" In the battle of Hecun, the two of them also made great achievements in defeating the Shu army, so it seems that these two are the vanguards in defeating Shu!"

Probably because he felt that the emperor was too happy, a trace of embarrassment flashed across Li Chuyun's face, and he said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, after breaking the Eight Villages, Wang Renshan led two thousand soldiers and horses, and hurried south to pursue Han Jixun's defeated soldiers, intending to seize the mighty City. However, going twice as far, Lian Zhan’s soldiers were exhausted, and they were frustrated at the Chengguan. They were defeated by the Shu general Gao Yanchou, who lost five hundred troops and retreated to the north.”

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, smiled slightly, and said, "Wang Renshan, I'm still in a hurry!"

"What's the situation now? Show me the military newspaper!" Liu Chengyou turned his head.

Presented, while taking over the royal view, Guo Rong was beside him and said to Liu Chengyou: "According to what Xiang Xun said, he has led [-] troops from Sanguan to Fenghuang. It is autumn and the weather has improved. Mighty City, start a big battle with the Shu army!"

"Your Majesty, Fengzhou Road is dangerous. After Liangquan, Qingniling Road. From Sanguan to Weiwu City, the post road is difficult, but it is not the most dangerous point. However, judging from the situation ahead, the army is marching, and the food and fodder The transportation of armaments is already very inconvenient. Therefore, if we can gather troops to fight north of Liangquan, it will be of great benefit to our army!"

"It depends on whether the Shu army will give this opportunity!" Liu Chengyou nodded.

"Weiwu City is about eighty miles southwest of Sanguan Pass. It is the barrier of Shubei Pass and its military fortress. If we take Weiwu City and drive directly to Liangquan, the victory lies with me. The Shu army will never give up. That's why, according to Xiangxun's plan, in Mighty City, we will definitely be able to fight a big battle that will seal the victory!" Guo Rong said with certainty.

"Our Chen Bing frontier is sharpening knives, isn't it just for this effect?" Liu Chengyou's description slightly unfolded, and he nodded: "Fazhi Xiangxun, Qin Feng's war, make a decision on the fly, and entrust him with it. In order to destroy Shu, let him Fight this battle with your heart!"

"Yes!" Guo Rong looked at Liu Chengyou and praised him: "It's a great general's blessing that His Majesty has such a grand strategy!"

Guo Rong seldom praises others, and even less compliments Liu Chengyou, but every word of praise must come from the heart.Liu Chengyou understood this, so listening to his words, he was still in a good mood.

"How is the battle going in Qinzhou?" Liu Chengyou asked.

"It is reported that the prince has led [-] troops in Wujie and the southwest frontier. He traveled back to the Weishui River and along the Longlong Road. He fought in Longcheng for the first time. He forced the Shu army to defend itself in the city and suppressed the Shu army. And he is outnumbered by our army, so he is definitely no match for the prince!" Guo Rong replied, looking very confident.

"After the war begins, we can only rely on the front-line generals to lead the army. I am in the rear, so I can only raise food and pay so that there is no shortage of supplies!" Putting down the military newspaper he was playing with, Liu Chengyou sighed: "If you want to come to the Southwest General, you will live up to my expectations!"

"Your Majesty always makes plans before moving. He dispatches generals and troops, and launches wars. He is also fully prepared. The temple is so well-planned, our dynasty will surely win, and the Shu army will surely lose!" Li Chuyun bowed his hands to Liu Chengyou with great enthusiasm: "Your Majesty, you only need to Tokyo, just wait for the good news!"

"This statement is really refreshing!" Liu Chengyou smiled at Li Chuyun: "I still have this bit of confidence!"

After saying that, he looked at Guo Rong again, and said with a sense of loss: "Duke Dai is not feeling well, and it is difficult to manage affairs. The privy secretaries and the country's military affairs will all be imposed on Guo Qing. Please bear with me!"

Hearing his words, Guo Rong solemnly replied: "This minister should fulfill his duty, and I dare not neglect it!"

Guo Rong has always been famous and ambitious, full of energy and heavy responsibilities, which will only make him more excited and motivated.After the summer, the head of the state, Zhecong Ruan, also fell ill. After all, he was old, and he had worked hard for many years, and his body was embarrassing.

However, the Privy Council was not affected much.Zhe Congruan is not greedy for power and position. In the past two years or so, Guo Rong's real power has been heavier, enough to take over the military and government smoothly without causing trouble.

Liu Chengyou has a feeling that maybe it won't be long before he will lose this elder and veteran.That's why, recently, the Zhe family has been taking good care of them.The imperial physicians were sent to the mansion, and medicinal materials, supplements, and imperial items were also generously rewarded.In the palace, the concubine Xian's side also went the most.A bit like, before Gao Xingzhou died of illness.

Suppressing a little bit of melancholy in his heart, Liu Chengyou glanced at Pan Mei who was seriously and calmly studying the military situation in front of the map, and asked Guo Rong, "Guo Qing, what do you think of Pan Mei?"

Asked about it, Guo Rong did not hide the admiration in his eyes: "Your Majesty knows people with eyes! Pan Mei knows the righteousness of soldiers, and the hero of a general is worthy of great use!"

"I have served in the Privy Council for the past two years. I have been diligent in handling affairs, analyzing affairs, and often have insights. Although there are many big men and brave generals, handsome talents are still rare, especially veterans are gradually fading. Conquering soldiers, attacking cities and pulling out strongholds, you can show your talent even more!"

Liu Chengyou couldn't help nodding. So far, among the rising stars in the army, Liu Chengyou has valued them. There are not many who have the ability to stand alone, Gao Huaide, Yang Ye, Zhao Kuangyin, Pan Mei, Shi Shouxin and others.

After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou said: "I plan to send Pan Mei to Xiangzhou, what do you think?"

Guo Rong raised his eyebrows slightly, and turned his eyes to the map of the Han Dynasty, and landed on Jinghu Lake. Obviously, the battle of defeating Shu had just begun, and the battle between Qin and Feng was not yet complete. The emperor's mind had already begun to consider the next step.

"I think it's great!" Guo Rong nodded.

(End of this chapter)