Han Shizu

Chapter 637 Zhao Pu discusses Shu
The meeting at the Chongzheng Palace was more like a victory announcement, using the good news to inspire people and unify their thoughts.After the meeting was over, Liu Chengyou deliberately kept Li Tao, Guo Rong, Wei Renpu, Fu Yanqing, and Murong Yanzhao, the military and political ministers.

"Everyone, take your seats!" Pointing to the palace chairs placed by the servants, Liu Chengyou made a gesture of a monarch and his ministers sitting and discussing Taoism, and then asked slowly: "After Liangquan's great victory, the enemy army was destroyed and the danger was broken. What do you think about the situation?"

Guo Rong, the privy envoy who had been righted up, responded directly with his hand: "Your Majesty, after this battle, the formation and second-order prefectures in the southwest of Fengzhou are already empty, and there is no way to cause much hindrance to our army's advancement. It can even be passed down. And go down. As for Qinzhou, the Shu army has long been trapped in the city of sorrow, waiting to be killed. Now that Fengzhou has gone down, there is no longer any reason for it to last. In a few days, the news of success will reach Tokyo!"

For Guo Rong's opinion, all the civil and military people present obviously agreed with it.Wei Renpu nodded, and then said: "Qin Feng's situation is as Guo Shuxiang said, and there is no deviation in this progress. It's just that the battle has been going on for a long time, and there have been many battles in a few days. Although the results are abundant, it is inevitable that the soldiers will Weary, and the consumption of military weapons is huge. In my opinion, I should withdraw the troops for a while, rest for a while, observe the enemy's movements, and then advance the troops!"

"Wei Xiang is too cautious!" After Wei Renpu said, Guo Rong immediately said: "In this great victory, we should take advantage of the situation and advance, plow the courtyard and sweep the holes, and take back the four states in one fell swoop. One day's delay is to give the Shu army a day's respite. It is inevitable that there will be no changes. If it is because of food and equipment, Liangquan City has captured a lot, which is enough to support the continuous battle!"

Guo Rong was still like this, determined to forge ahead, but Liu Chengyou looked at the father-in-law Fu Yanqing: "What does King Wei think?"

Fu Yanqing was energetic and handsome, so he was a little surprised when he heard the question. After thinking about it, he replied: "The minister is far away in Tokyo. After all, the situation on the front line is not as clear as the former general of the army. Your Majesty has entrusted him with full power. He will act according to the situation and wait for the opportunity. In my opinion, no matter what, Qin Feng's land is already in His Majesty's pocket!"

"King Wei is right!" Liu Chengyou waved his dragon robe and said in a tone that should be taken for granted: "The four prefectures of Qin and Feng are already in the bag, and you can take them with your hands!"

Eyelids narrowed slightly, Liu Chengyou's expression turned serious, and he said, "What I'm hesitating about now is that the four prefectures of Qin and Feng were originally the original goal of this battle, and now the set goal is about to be achieved. Next, whether to send troops south to enter the Xingyuan Mansion!"

"Your Majesty, I agree with this proposal!" After saying that, Guo Rong got up immediately, his eyes became brighter, and said: "Since ancient times, Hanzhong has been the gateway of Sichuan and Shu, and Shu's embrace is enough to reject the north. Today, Meng and Shu were defeated by Fengzhou. , The military situation is very depressed, and it is an opportunity to go straight with our army. Hanzhong belongs to our dynasty, and the army can wait for Shuzhong, but it will be difficult for Meng and Shu to rest in two rivers!"

Apparently, Guo Rong wanted the Southwest army to advance non-stop into succession and rank, and take all the four prefectures. The ones who were really eager to seek were still in Shu Xingyuan Mansion, in Hanzhong.

"Ms. Guo Shu's discussion is too serious! It's not worth it! Although Fengzhou has won a great victory, but Qinlong has not recovered, how can we expect Shu?" Prime Minister Li Tao got up, said, and looked at Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, I have to talk about the old ways, the road to Shu Difficult, inconvenient transportation, moreover, the front has been fighting for a long time, the soldiers are exhausted, and the husband and family are constrained, the court should also be sympathetic. In addition, the cold winter is approaching, which is not conducive to combat, let alone the laborious expedition, it is better to rest with the soldiers. Domestic Yellow River floods , is always difficult to improve”

"Li Xiangzhi said, Mr. Guo disagrees. You only saw a few obstacles, but you didn't see the benefits of taking down the Xingyuan Mansion. This is related to the destruction of Shu and the general plan of the great Han to rule the world. How could you, because of some difficulties, Are you afraid to stop?" Guo Rong immediately refuted and argued with him.

"Guo Shuxiang is young and vigorous, eager for quick success!" Li Tao was not polite, and cupped his hands to Liu Chengyou; "Your Majesty, please consider carefully, and don't try to be quick!"

"Okay!" Seeing that the two were about to quarrel, Liu Chengyou finally spoke to stop him: "Each minister's words have their own reasons. However, the top priority is to win Qin Feng as soon as possible, and after taking all four states, we will try to move forward !"

Judging from the emperor's attitude, there was no obvious bias, Li Tao was a little slack, and Guo Rong frowned.However, instead of pondering, Liu Chengyou instructed Guo Rong again: "Military Intelligence Department, you should be more active in the future, and increase the spying on the domestic military situation of the Shu Kingdom, especially the defenses of Xingyuan Mansion and other places!"

"Yes!" Guo Rong replied with slightly raised brows.

"Every time I make a resolution, there are many disagreements and disputes among the ministers, between civil and military officials. Sometimes, it really annoys me!" After all the ministers retreated, Liu Chengyou walked to Qin Feng's map, When it comes to the controversy between Li and Guo, I can't help but talk.

Zhao Pu sighed and replied calmly: "The ministers have different thoughts, different considerations, and different bases, so opinions are often at odds. Your Majesty is the master of understanding, and he listens to the opinions of the group. You only need to clear your mind and eyesight, and adopt effective strategies to achieve success." implement!"

"I know these truths, but it's not easy to make a clear decision!" After expressing emotion, Liu Chengyou asked Zhao Pu: "Do you think it's better to take the opportunity to go south after taking Qin Feng to consolidate the fruits of victory? , seize the land of Hanzhong?"

"As Li and Guo said, each has its own advantages and disadvantages," said Zhao Pu.

"I don't want to hear your impartial and useless words!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand.

Seeing this, Zhao Pu saluted first, and then calmly narrated: "Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, the Han and Shu have conquered each other. So far, there have been three wars, and the Han has won the final victory in each battle. After the three wars, the Shu Kingdom has lost more than [-] soldiers. , and most of them are capable soldiers in Sichuan.

As we all know, in order to guard against the front of the Han soldiers, most of the forbidden troops of the Kingdom of Shu were transferred to the north for defense.Even if there are many people in Mengshu and the people are rich and the country is rich, it is difficult to bear such a heavy blow.

Up to now, with the remaining military strength in Mengshu, how can we stop our great Han and Tiger divisions.As long as His Majesty is determined to take down Xingyuan Mansion, it won't be too difficult.As for Li Xianggong's concern about the difficulty of transporting the luggage, it is enough because the food is in the enemy's hands! "

"It seems that you also agree to continue going south!" Hearing his theory, Liu Chengyou smiled.

"I thought that the rest of the army should be done after capturing Hanzhong!" Zhao Pu bowed.

After pondering for a while, Zhao Pu said again: "There is one thing, Your Majesty needs to think about it in advance!"

"Say it!" Liu Chengyou turned and looked at him.

Zhao Pu: "The four prefectures of Qin and Feng were originally the territories of the Central Plains. They were famous and well-founded, but Hanzhong and Liangchuan were not! Meng's father and son have been in Sichuan for nearly 30 years, and Meng Chang ruled Shu for [-] years, bringing it to peace. There are many popular hearts.

Your Majesty wants to pacify Shu, although it is a great plan for the world, to pacify all countries and end the troubled times.But the small people of the Shu Kingdom will not understand, in their view, the big man is an invader, and when the soldiers pass through the border, disasters will inevitably occur and destroy their peaceful life."

"Are you telling me to pay attention to the hearts of the people in Shuzhong?" Liu Chengyou asked, then shook his head: "As you said, Meng Chang has been kind to the people of Shu for 20 years. I hold a sharp sword and use swords. How can I fight against them?" People's opinion? People's opinion is indeed precious, but it is something after the destruction of Shu!"

"Your Majesty's knowledge is outstanding!" After blowing a word, Zhao Pu said again: "There is peace in the middle of Shu, but because the mountains and mountains block the traffic, it will not disturb the troubled times of the Central Plains. Therefore, Meng Chang can use the rich land in the middle of Shu to develop and prosper. As for the Lord of Shu Meng Chang's kindness to the people of Sichuan is nothing more than lenient government and less levies.

However, from the recent news from Chengdu, it can be seen that Meng Chang has been inactive in his administration, and the Shu Kingdom has been in peace for many years, and it has also suffered from maladministration.Its nobles, officials, powerful, extravagant and corrupt, invaded the land, amassing money, and Meng Chang couldn't stop."

"What do you mean by saying so much?" Liu Chengyou asked Zhao Pu.

"I believe that after the Great War between Qin and Feng, the national power of Shu State was greatly reduced. In order to end our dynasty, Meng Shu will inevitably devote all its strength to strengthen its military equipment. After your majesty takes the land of Hanzhong, if you give it a year and a half, instead of recruiting troops, food, Opportunity to levy money. Given the political situation in Meng and Shu, where does the money and food for soldiers and horses come from? For a long time, the people in Sichuan will be trapped!"

What Zhao Pu focused on was a little strange, and Liu Chengyou also looked at it differently again.After suddenly thinking about it, he said: "If Guo Rong listens to your words, you will be in a hurry again! This is for the Shu Kingdom, a breathing space!"

"Your Majesty, I believe that the elite of the Kingdom of Shu has been lost, and the strategy in the future should not only be in military struggle. In the way of attack, relying on the strong soldiers of the Han Dynasty, attacking the city, overcoming the strongholds and conquering the pass, and attacking Chengdu and destroying Shu, it will not be difficult. It will be even more difficult. The difficult thing is how to win the hearts of the people of Shu. Therefore, I think that before Shu is pacified, it is better to mess with Shu first!"

"Huanshu?" Hearing Zhao Puzhi's words, Liu Chengyou suddenly became interested and looked at him curiously.

(End of this chapter)