Han Shizu

Chapter 658
"Negotiating peace is indeed a good suggestion!" Noticing the confidence and cunning in Zhao Pu's eyes, Liu Chengyou also smiled: "However, since ancient times, there have always been losers begging for peace. Feng pointed directly at the two Sichuans, if he took the initiative to make peace, he might give the Kingdom of Shu some unrealistic hopes!"

"Between the two countries, the situation of victory and defeat has come to this point, and there is no possibility of reversing it. What's more, sending envoys there can also dispel their delusions!" Zhao Pu said calmly.

"In this case, we need a person with outstanding courage, eloquence, who can deal with random situations, and carry forward the power of my great man!" When Liu Chengyou spoke, his shrewd eyes were fixed on Zhao Pu.

"I ask for orders to go to Shu, and I will live up to my mission!" Seeing this, Zhao Pu raised his sleeves and said, "I also plan to go and see for myself. The military policy and people's sentiments of the State of Shu are the result of the previous policy of chaos in Shu. I want to see the effect”

Seeing his statement, Liu Chengyou was obviously satisfied, and raised his finger and said: "If you have a heart, then try to go to Chengdu for me and the court. I had a proposal to stop the army, and I am not in a hurry to destroy Shu. On this basis, you You can talk about it with confidence, I entrust you with full power to be a minister and pay tribute, I don't force it, but if you can negotiate some money and food, you can also make up for my consumption of conquering Shu.

As for the task of exploring its truth and secrets, I will instruct the subordinates of the Wude Department and Military Intelligence Department in Shu to fully cooperate with you! "

"Obey!" Hearing this, Zhao Pu was excited, his bright eyes were full of glory, and he was already thinking about how to make Shu meritorious.

Get up again and stand under the map of the big Han in the hall. This map is newly made, and the four states of Qin and Feng are already clearly on it.However, it seems outdated now, but this time, Liu Chengyou is not in a hurry to change the picture.

In Liangchuan, Jinghu, and Liu Chengyou's eyes are changing between the two places. Where the eyes are located is basically the direction of the future strategy.And Liu Chengyou has been paying attention to Jingnan and the small but important area marking the Gao family for a long time.

Thoughts drifted back, Liu Chengyou suddenly turned his head, looked at Zhang Dejun, and ordered: "Go, send someone to call He Jiancheng into the palace!"

"Yes!"

He Jianjian, the original Shi Jinxiong Wu Jiedushi, Tianfu 12 years (947) came to Shu with Qin Feng, and Qianyou five years (952) was defeated and returned to Han.Two years ago, he was escorted into Tokyo together with some captives. Liu Chengyou met him and sent him to live in Kaifeng.

However, he was also a high-ranking general after all, so he didn't humiliate him, and of course he didn't treat him too politely.Over the past two years, He Jianjian has been staying in Kaifeng in a low-key manner, sold some of his jade and precious stones, and bought a small house in the outer city.

For a surrendered general, He Jianjian's life was not easy. Living in Kaifeng was not easy, he had to undergo inspections from time to time, and he had no income. With no income, he was slowly struggling.

For a period of time, he was blackmailed by market thugs.Up to now, the gorgeous brocade clothes on his body have been replaced by ordinary sackcloth, and there are no more accessories around him. If it weren't for the occasional help from a few old troops who were incorporated into the Huaide Army, he would have been unable to hold on.

However, after the Huaide Army was transferred into the Southwest Army to fight, it became even more difficult for He Jianjian to survive in Kaifeng.Now, he is only accompanied by a middle-aged widow whom he married when he first came. It is a blessing among misfortunes that there is still one person who will never leave him.

Seeing that the family is getting more and more struggling, even winter clothes and heating materials are difficult to meet. Instead, it has to rely on a woman's hard work to provide for it. For He Jianjian, it hurts his self-esteem.

In the evening, the winter wind became more and more bleak, the shabby little door was slowly pushed open, and a woman came in with something in her arms, which was tightly covered.

"Husband!" The woman called softly.

Hearing the sound, He Jianjian opened the door and welcomed her in.Inside, it was equally gloomy and cold, but with less wind.The woman took out the oiled paper package from her bosom, and said to He Jianjian: "Wait a while, I bought some cakes, and then I will cook some porridge."

This woman, He Jianjian, looked very ordinary. Compared with his previous wives and concubines, she was even more ordinary, but she was hardworking, simple, strong, and very touching.She was also an unfortunate woman. Her husband died in a military disaster, and her two sons, one died in the Huainan battlefield and the other died of illness.Reconstruction with He is like two lonely and lost people who get together by fate.

The body exudes a little smell, the smell of feces. After Kaifeng was newly built, the requirements for urban sanitation have been higher.And this woman, who is in a lowly business, pulls dung outside the city every morning and evening.
Looking at the woman with disheveled hair, a thick voice, and a tired face, He Jianjian sighed and said in a low mood, "Everyone abandons me, so why should you stay by my side?"

When he first came to Tokyo, He Jianjian was still accompanied by some relatives, but after a long time, his loyalty was overwhelmed by hunger, and he left one after another to make a living.Those who are caring and affectionate can be helped occasionally, but those who are ruthless and ungrateful will have no contact. Of course, there are people who are more miserable than He Jianjian.

In fact, if it weren't for the woman in front of him to handle the internal and external affairs, how could he have survived to this day by rebuilding that little family property after surrendering.

At this time, listening to his words, the woman asked back: "Husband, are you going to drive me away again?"

Facing those bitter eyes, and noticing the hard-to-cover frostbite and cracks on his hands, He Jianjian couldn't help showing a trace of sentimentality, and sighed: "Sell this house!"

Hearing this, the woman was very serious: "Then we have no shelter from the wind and rain!"

He obviously refused, with hesitation flashing across his face, He Jianjian finally said, "Forget it, later, I'll go with you!"

Finally, the woman showed a relieved expression on her face, and smiled at him: "Okay!"

"Who would have thought that I, He Jianjian, used to be brilliant for a while, guarding one side, but when I was old, I was reduced to the point where I made a living by it?" He Jianjian said in a low voice.

When the government came to summon them, the old couple hugged each other to keep warm and had dinner.Knowing that it was the emperor's call, He Jianjian couldn't help being overjoyed, he didn't care much, he hurriedly sorted out his slovenly appearance, put on a suit of barely dry clothes, confessed, and then followed the officials to the government office, and entered the office together with the servants. See you at the palace.

The sudden summoning made He Jianjian aware that although he didn't know what the Emperor Han's purpose was, he had already made up his mind that if there was an opportunity, he would definitely seize it.

Paying homage to Emperor Han again, He Jianjian bowed with a full face of obedience, bowing with all five bodies on the ground.

Looking at He Jianjian, who was dressed in sackcloth and old clothes, he couldn't hide his dejection. Liu Chengyou gave him wine instead of tea. He probably knew his recent situation, and he had been frozen for a long time.

He Jianjian obviously hadn't drank for a long time. After thanking him, he poured himself a drink and drank several cups in a row, his old face quickly turned rosy.It was only when he noticed the emperor's gaze that he came to his senses, and said in a humble voice: "Your Majesty has lost your composure, please forgive me, His Majesty the Emperor!"

"No problem!" Liu Chengyou smiled lightly, waved his hands and asked, "He Gong has been in Tokyo for more than two years, how do you feel?"

"Tokyo is rich, but the people are hard to live in!" He Jianjian's eyes were full of complexities: "For the original choice, I regret it even more!"

"Could it be that I didn't treat you kindly, and Mr. He regrets surrendering to the big man?" Liu Chengyou played with his taste.

Hearing this, He Jianjian's face became tense, and he shook his head again and again: "What I regret is that when the Khitan invaded the Central Plains, they chose to surrender to Shu, instead of waiting for the time to wait for the big man. I regret it even more. For the enemy!"

He Jianjian's remorseful expression did not seem to be fake, and his emotions were real. Liu Chengyou couldn't help laughing, and looked at him: "It's not too late to be my subject now!"

"Yes!" He Jianjian looked humble.

"He Gong should be very curious about the reason why I summoned you suddenly!"

"Please show your majesty."

"Maybe let's guess."

After pondering for a while, He Jianjian asked tentatively: "I heard that the great Han conquered Shu and won another great victory ahead. Is this related?"

"It seems that Mr. He is living in a shabby house, so he doesn't know anything about the world!" Nodding his head in satisfaction, Liu Chengyou directly admitted, saying: "Not bad! Now the big man has taken all of Xingyuan Mansion!"

"Your family members and heirs are all in Nanzheng City. Meng Chang didn't implicate them because of your surrender. Your son took the initiative to help the army stabilize the law and order after breaking through the city." Liu Chengyou said leisurely.

Hearing this, He Jianjian suddenly showed a touch of excitement.

Facing his excited gaze, Liu Chengyou said bluntly: "A lot of Shu soldiers were captured before and after this battle. I intend to select and use them. Mr. He has been in the Shu army for many years and is familiar with their military situation. Serve for the great man, train soldiers and horses, and attack the two rivers every day?"

"I will repay you with death!" Without the slightest hesitation, He Jianjian stood up and bowed down.

He rebuilds at this time, as desperate as falling into an abyss, desperately eager to change the status quo, Liu Chengyou and him hope that there is no need to make a choice at all.

(End of this chapter)