Han Shizu

Chapter 653 Sending Envoys to the West, the Battle of Hanzhong

Lu Duoxun's eyebrows were clearly looking forward, and Liu Chengyou said slowly: "I have an errand, let's say it first, it's not a beautiful errand, it can even be described as hard, cumbersome, and dangerous, I wonder if you would like to Willing to take it!"

Lu Duoxun was slightly stunned when he heard the words, doubts flashed in his eyes, and he asked tentatively: "Dare to ask Your Majesty, is it related to Longyou and Hexi?"

Smart people react quickly, Liu Chengyou also showed a little smile in his eyes, and said leisurely: "You also mentioned just now, for hundreds of years, the Central Plains have been in chaos, and thousands of miles of mountains and rivers in the northwest have fallen into the hands of foreign races. The civilization of the country declined, and the majesty of the Celestial Dynasty disappeared.

Now, I am the lord of the world, and I am committed to restoring the rivers and mountains. As you said, one day, I will move all the people westward, retake Hexi, and reopen the Western Regions.

Right now, although I am committed to bringing peace to the world and opening up a prosperous world, I have to think far ahead.The land of Hexi has been separated from the Central Plains for a long time. The current situation is mostly described by business travelers and envoys from the east. However, its current situation is ultimately chaotic and vague! "

After talking for a while, staring at Lu Duoxun, Liu Chengyou said his plan: "This time Zhebu Jiashi is going to Beijing, please send envoys to the town, I agree, and intend to send some officials to assist him.

Since you have studied the affairs of Hexi with your heart, and have gained a lot of experience, I want to send you to go west, and bow down to check the situation in Longyou and Hexi, the tribes, cattle and horses, cities, roads, mountains and rivers, everything is in detail, and I will report you after you have observed it.

By the way, as my envoy, I will comfort the ethnic groups in Hexi and the survivors of China, and promote the reputation of the great man! "

"It's a journey of thousands of miles. The task is heavy and the road is long, and safety and danger are unpredictable. I will not force you to go or not." After a pause, Liu Chengyou said again.

After finishing speaking, he picked up the book that had been put down and flipped through it, quietly waiting for Ludoxon's decision.

As for Ludoxun, he obviously looked tangled.In fact, the emperor has said so, how much room for choice is left for the courtiers?
It is true that Lu Duoxun can refuse, and Liu Chengyou will not blame him, but since then, he probably will continue to stay in Zhaowen Hall, and may be able to move to the third hall, but his future is bound to be bleak.Or get some qualifications, so that you can be a magistrate or judge, but that's the way it is for a lifetime.

And this is obviously not what the young and high-spirited Lu Duoxun wanted, after only going through it in his mind, the idea became clear.The only thing that made Lu Duoxun hesitant was the risk of going west. As Liu Chengyou said, this is a hard job, and there is even danger to his family and life.
His eyes fluctuated, and he struggled in his heart, but Lu Duoxun was not too entangled after all. Letting the emperor go for too long would be a disrespect for a courtier.Seeing that Liu Chengyou's attention seemed to be on the book, Lu Duosun took a deep breath, cupped his hands and said: "I am willing to go west, to show off the prestige of our country, to live up to my mission, and to walk across the ground full of thorns and thorns!"

"Okay!" Seeing his solemnity, Liu Chengyou smiled faintly, with a calm attitude all the time, raised his hand, and said, "You go home and get ready!"

"Your Majesty, I'm all alone, I have nothing to worry about, and I can leave at any time!" Lu Duoxun asked immediately, with a positive attitude.

Liu Chengyou nodded slightly, but said: "This is a long way to go to Guanshan. Zhang Qian is traveling westward, and there are more than a hundred people accompanying him. How can I let you go alone? I still need to pick some people to assist you. Zhebu Jiashi will return to Liang Zhou, take advantage of this time, you can also find some people who pass through, I will make other arrangements!"

"Yes!"

When Liu Chengyou returned from Zhaowen Museum, he was still thinking about Hexi, the map was not very clear, and his mind was even more fuzzy.

Returning to Hexi is still out of reach for the current Han Dynasty.However, it is still possible to make some preparations, investigations, and infiltrations in advance.

The "Guiyi Army" leaned lightly on the side of the imperial case, and Liu Chengyou was holding the imperial brush in his hand.

In the past few years, the Guiyi Army has also visited Tokyo several times, and paid tribute to some local products, but they were just some innocuous encounters.The imperial court does not yet have the strength to exert influence on the land of sand and melon.

After much deliberation, Liu Chengyou finally made up his mind to find ways to strengthen ties with the Guiyi Army.However, it is not so easy to travel thousands of miles and be blocked by barbarians.

"Shi Hongzhao." Liu Chengyou suddenly thought of Shi Hongzhao in Lingzhou.

"Pass down the edict, let Zheng Guogong return to Beijing to report on his duties!" Liu Chengyou summoned a Chongzheng Lang and ordered.

Speaking of which, Shi Hongzhao has been in Lingzhou, serving the Han Dynasty and taking over the northwest frontier for some years.It should also be called back, contact and relationship. Speaking of it, after all these years, Liu Chengyou really has such an inexplicable miss for this domineering and banned commander back then.
On the day of the winter solstice, the whole city of Tokyo celebrates, and the people and people are all happy, wearing new clothes and eating dumplings.

In the palace, Liu Chengyou held a family banquet. Three generations of old, young, women and children were gathered together, and it was a very lively place.

The weather was very cold, and under the dark night, there were snowflakes fluttering, falling on the eaves and the ground, making some rustling sounds.Wearing a brocade jacket made by the empress herself, he walked among the palace rooms, drank some wine, and became a little drunk. Looking at the snowy scene of the palace, Liu Chengyou was a little dazed for a while, half fascinated and drunk.

At what time did the snowflakes hit his face, and the slightest coolness soaked people, and he became more sober, Liu Chengyou suddenly remembered the battle in Hanzhong.It has been a month since Xiang Xunbing came to Xixian County, and according to the front-line military report, the Shu army has been sticking to it and has not fallen.Of course, the most important reason was the weather. A winter rain that lasted for ten days greatly hindered the progress of the Han army.

Due to the fierce soldiers in winter, they were defeated under the strong city, and the weather was not right. Xinzhanzhou County was unstable, and people's hearts were not at ease.Therefore, it was unavoidable, and some courtiers in the court suggested that it would be a waste of money and food to work hard for teachers for a long time, so Liu Chengyou ordered the withdrawal of troops.

"A march in winter is going against the clock after all!" Liu Chengyou couldn't help but let out a breath of white steam and sighed softly, with his hands behind his back.

It was already mid-winter, and the weather was extremely cold. In fact, Liu Chengyou already had the intention of retreating.There was still no progress on Xiang Xun's side. He had made a decision to let Xiang Xun retreat back to Xingzhou, rest for a winter, and wait until next year's spring before trying to make progress.

This time, Xiang Xun was no wonder for the situation. He originally expected that Li Tinggui's mob composed of defeated soldiers and newcomers would be unstoppable.Soldiers, horses, money and food, and civilian husbands were all ready, but the rain was too deadly.

Thinking of retreating, Liu Chengyou was most unwilling to give the Shu army more time to prepare and adjust.Originally, the Shu army was defeated and Hanzhong's troops were weak. The big Han took advantage of the victory to advance, intending to win in one fell swoop and lay a solid foundation for the southward advance to Shuzhong.

But in the spring of the next year, Liu Chengyou was only worried that the Shu army would regain some strength and devote itself to the defense of Hanzhong.
(End of this chapter)