Han Shizu

Chapter 627
At the beginning of the Qin-Feng war, Meng Chang was still nervous for a while, convening civil and military affairs every day, investigating and discussing the army, and raising attention to the war in the north.

At the beginning, there were courtiers in Shu who laughed at the Han army, saying that they did not follow the weather and did not care about geography.

Sure enough, it was "victory in the first battle" first, and within two days of joy, the report of defeat came, and the scalpers and other eight villages fell, and more than half of their troops were lost.Afterwards, the Han army invaded the bandits on a large scale and approached Weiwu City.

Facts have proved that the Han army is as strong as usual, even if the weather is bad, the attack is still sharp and unstoppable.At that time, Meng Chang demoted the doctor who uttered "crazy words".

However, the subsequent development of the war reassured Meng Chang a little. Li Tinggui, the defeated general, finally lived up to his trust. Although the Han army was strong, it was finally blocked by the mighty city.

Although the war has been delayed, it is good news for the monarchs and ministers of Shu.Just as the generals of the Shu army on the front line considered, the Shu army was not afraid of delaying time and wasting money and food, and the monarchs and ministers in Chengdu thought so too.

From the beginning of autumn to the current season of autumn, the two sides fought fiercely in Fengzhou.And Meng Chang's tense nerves gradually relaxed, and he handed over the battle ahead to Wang Zhaoyuan, the privy envoy, and others, and stopped asking about it every day.

In fact, Meng Chang still has some confidence in the battle between Qin and Feng.In his opinion, the Han army is only strong in the army. As for other things, regardless of military strength, national strength, and weapons, his Shu country is not weak, and it also has the advantage of terrain.

In addition, he has ruled Shu for many years, benefiting the scholars and the people, the people's aspirations, and the army's aspirations.There is no major fault today. The Northern Han Dynasty invaded brazenly because of its violence. In Meng Chang's view, it is an unrighteous army, and it is bound to fail.

During this period of time, Meng Chang had the talented scholars and ministers of the Shu court write a lot of poems and prose that were hostile and satirical to the Northern Han Dynasty, as if they wanted to defeat the Han army from the pen.
"Your Majesty, there have been many rumors in Chengdu recently, and the scholars and people are vying to discuss the war between Qin and Feng. People's hearts are fluctuating, and there is great unrest!" I thought that there must be traitors behind the rumors, probably the Northern Han spies who sneaked into the city, hidden in the market and spread, disturbing people's hearts!"

Meng Chang was dressed in a bright yellow crown suit, reflecting his handsome appearance. Hearing this, he immediately reprimanded: "Since we know, why don't we investigate and find out the local enemies and deal with them immediately?"

Meng Chang's handsome eyes narrowed slightly, and he said angrily, "What is the Chengdu government doing? Why don't they dispatch officials to arrest those traitors with ulterior motives?"

"Your ministers think that the careful work of the Northern Han Dynasty is a minority in the end. If there is too much movement in the government, they will be caught in their traps, making people's hearts fluctuate, panic and suspicion!" Ouyang Jiong said.

"What does Yiqing mean, just let the Northern Han's espionage run rampant and stir up troubles, causing rumors to spread endlessly?" Meng Chang asked, the imperial prestige cultivated during the 20 years of imperial career is still very deterrent .

"I definitely don't mean that!"

"Decree the Chengdu Mansion, mobilize the guards, clean up the streets, and ban rumors among the people. And post a bulletin to announce to the officials and the people that the enemy is lurking, and the villain is causing trouble, so it is forbidden to make unreasonable comments on Qin Feng's military situation!" Meng Chang ordered sternly.

"Yes!"

"Have you seen it all?" Meng Chang felt an unknown fire in his heart, which seemed to be gushing out. He glanced around and said, "The minions of the Northern Han Dynasty have all reached Chengdu and reached our eyes! Thinking about danger, what are our courtiers and officials doing now that the country is in crisis? Are they still looking for personal gain and buying property?
I also heard that the children of officials and eunuchs in Chengdu are still flying eagles and running dogs, drinking and having fun, playing and fishing?People have repeatedly said that the bureaucrats and aristocrats in Chengdu are extravagant and extravagant, and there is a lot of waste, and I have tolerated it more.

I have practiced simplicity for twenty years, and dare not add suffering to the common people, but you do not know how to cherish blessings, do not restrain yourself, how can you have the face to treat your father, how can you bear it?

I see, this unhealthy trend should be corrected!If you don't think it is taboo and continue to sink, I am afraid that one day the Northern Han army will come to the city, and you will still be in a state of drunkenness and dream! "

What Meng Chang said was very straightforward.For the first time in so many years, he directly reprimanded his officials in such a serious tone.

"The ministers are guilty!" A group of ministers, surprised, did not move slowly, and immediately bowed down and pleaded guilty.

"I hope to share peace with you and my lords. Today, I sincerely wish to hear my heart and take it as a warning!" Meng Chang said indifferently: "Right now, the most important thing for the court is the battle between Qin Feng and the other divisions. Yamen, you should fully cooperate with the Privy Council and support the Yuhan military!"

"Yes!"

"Go back all!"

Meng Chang's words today have actually been held back in his heart for a long time. Over the years, it's not like no one has advised him, saying that the aristocrats and bureaucrats in Chengdu are endowed with extravagance.However, Meng Chang did not demote treacherous officials or correct bad habits, but only kept his own diligence and thrift.

However, the monarch is simple in the palace, and the courtiers enjoy it outside the palace. After a long time, Meng Chang's heart is naturally difficult to balance.Taking advantage of this Shu-Han war, after venting to the court officials, Meng Chang felt much more at ease
After simply calming down, Meng Chang got up and left his seat, and went outside the hall.The eunuch who was waiting hurriedly asked for instructions: "Officials, where do you want to go?"

"Go to the Privy Council!"

Compared with the Northern Han Dynasty, the Privy Council of the Later Shu was much smaller in scale, and the atmosphere during it was not tense, and the officials up and down seemed very leisurely.Meng Chang turned around and couldn't help asking, "Where's Wang Zhaoyuan?"

"There is a batch of military rations that need to be sent to the Xingyuan Mansion, and the prime minister has gone to check it out himself!" the staff member reported.

Hearing this, Meng Chang's complexion suddenly turned sour, and he reprimanded: "The privy secretary is in charge of the military affairs of the whole country, and the north is fighting fiercely. How much military information and military affairs are there, and a batch of food in the district, do you need him, the privy envoy, to check it in person? Your Majesty the Privy Council, no Is there anyone else?"

Seeing the emperor's anger, the officials in the Privy Council immediately fell silent.Seeing this, Meng Chang waved his hand: "Go, get Wang Zhaoyuan, I'll wait for him here! Also, there is a military newspaper in the north, show me!"

"Yes!"

Regarding the real situation of the Shu-Han War, it is naturally not as mysterious as the rumors spread among the wells in Chengdu. The real version is that the nearly [-] armies of the two sides confronted each other in Weiwu City, and the stalemate has continued until now.

Li Tinggui led the army to guard the city, and the movement of the Han army was the same. They continued to reinforce the camp and made a defensive posture. The two coaches only tentatively made two appointments.As a result, the Han army was naturally victorious, the Shu army was completely defeated, and over a thousand troops were lost.

At the time of the confrontation, Fang Liqiu, the weather was still hot, but now, the autumn has become strong. Before and after, the Han army only launched a tentative attack on Weiwu City, and after the defeat, they stopped attacking the stronghold.

Li Tinggui did not dare to cover up the battle situation on the front line, but reported it to the Chengdu court in detail.Because of knowing the situation of the battle well, Meng Chang and his ministers can still sit still.

After capturing the four prefectures of Qin and Feng, the two Northern Expeditions and fierce battles with the Han army were protracted, and the confrontation and fierce fighting dragged on to the final decisive battle.But this time it is on the defensive, and they are also psychologically prepared for the delay of the war.

Moreover, some of Li Tinggui's reports on the analysis of the war are also in line with the intentions of the monarchs and ministers of the Shu Kingdom. The Han army will retreat after a long battle without success, and its morale will decline. At that time, it will be possible to find an opportunity to defeat the enemy.
However, even though the reasoning is so, as an emperor with the attribute of "great success", he is always somewhat dissatisfied with this stalemate.In terms of offense, it is difficult to break through the Han army, but when it comes to defense, they are still so passive. The tens of thousands of troops have made no achievements, instead allowing the Han army to achieve small victories.

"Minister Wang Zhaoyuan, see Your Majesty!" After half an hour, Wang Zhaoyuan came back in a hurry, tidied up his clothes nervously, and bowed down to Meng Chang as soon as he entered, without caring for his breath.

Wang Zhaoyuan is less than 40 years old now, and he looks really good, with sword eyebrows and star eyes, a dignified appearance, and quite a heroic spirit.

"Get up!" For this lucky minister who accompanied him to study and grow up, Meng Chang's demeanor showed admiration.

"Your Majesty, how come you have time to come to the Privy Council?" Wang Zhaoyuan asked.

Meng Chang sighed: "The battle in Fengzhou is not progressing smoothly, and I am always in a state of uneasiness in my heart!"

(End of this chapter)