Han Shizu

Chapter 752 Anxiety
At dusk, the evening sun emits soft and gorgeous light, and the sky is covered with a layer of gorgeous sunset glow. The heat of the day has dissipated, and the summer wind brings a little coolness to Waqiaoguan, which is very pleasant.

Inside and outside the Guancheng, the soldiers of the Northern Army gathered here received the deepest greetings and rewards from the emperor. Dozens of carts of wine and meat were imported into the army camps and camps, and the officers and soldiers of the Northern Army accompanied them to celebrate together.The sound of cheers lingered in the pass, and the atmosphere of joy permeated the city.

In the Guan Yamen, all the generals of the Northern Army were present together, almost occupying the entire lobby, and the monarchs and ministers were all present, wandering in a harmonious atmosphere.The main case, besides Liu Chengyou, was also the Queen's Talisman. Both of them attended in formal attire to show their respect for the generals in the north.

After the banquet, Liu Chengyou held the wine glass and said with a smile in a cordial tone: "You guys have worked hard to defend the country. I am in Tokyo, and I always feel sorry for you. I miss you very much! Today, the monarchs and ministers met at Beiguan. This wine is for you all!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I miss you!" An Shenqi took the lead and responded.

After drinking a cup and filling it up again, An Shenqi got up, looked around, and said loudly: "Everyone, Your Majesty is on a rare tour to the north, and is waiting for our soldiers. Now the Supreme Lord is here, and I will personally offer my condolences. On this good day, let us together To Your Majesty and the Holy Spirit!"

When all the generals heard it, they all raised their glasses to each other, and their voices were neat and powerful.

"My queen and I, thank you all!" Liu Chengyou answered while holding a cup.Beside him, the Queen of Fu was also ordinary, drinking with her sleeves covering her face, her movements were noble and elegant.

After drinking and refilling the cup, Liu Chengyou got up, walked to the hall, brewed a little, and said with a sincere tone: "Since the end of the Jin Dynasty, the world has been boiling, the Hulu and the South invaded, the Central Plains fell, and the dust flew away. , Jingluo is surrounded by fog. The first emperor general Lehedong masters and apprentices, invited heroes from all over the world to join forces, expel Beidi, save the country from peril, and help the Li and Shu in Lunxu.

Unexpectedly, the sky is not a holiday, the achievements have just been made, the country will be settled, and the Ziwei star will fall.My morality is shallow and my deeds are thin, and I have been praised for my humble deeds. At the beginning of the succession, internal and external troubles, the country’s poverty and the people’s poverty, so that it is like walking on thin ice, and I dare not slacken.

Fortunately, the virtuous ministers of Lai assisted, and the brave generals worked to put down the riots, but they were insulted and protected the country and the people.Today, with ten years of hard work, we have made some progress. We have expanded Huainan in the east, ministered to Jinling, returned to Qinfeng in the west, conquered Chengdu, captured Jinghu in the south, and strengthened Panyu.

In the matter of the south, we will succeed frequently, and the world will be unified, and we can sincerely hope for it.”

A big and empty speech attracted everyone's attention, with different expressions, feeling the eyes of the generals, Liu Chengyou paused, and continued: "But I know that the success of the south also has the work of the north. All the lords here are loyal ministers and good generals of the great Han Dynasty. They guarded the gates and endured the cold and summer heat.

If there are no generals who will work hard to ensure the tranquility of the northern border, there will be no achievements in the imperial court's southern expedition. In order to reward the hard work of the kings, I would like to toast again!Please! "

Liu Chengyou's words were very sincere, and he affirmed the contributions of the soldiers in the north, which greatly benefited the generals present.The meaning of the Son of Heaven is also very obvious. I know your contributions, and I also understand your sufferings, and I will never forget them.

In fact, for today's Northern Army, there is nothing more important than an officer of the An Army than a mind-ruler.Liu Chengyou's "affectionate" confession is for this purpose. Of course, he will not simply think that he can calm his heart by relying on words, but also by relying on real benefits.

At the beginning of the country, because of the threat of a strong enemy from the north, the frontier generals in Hebei received significantly more attention from the court than the rest of the border.However, with the overall southward shift of the national strategy, affected by it, it gradually became inferior to the Central Plains and Southwest.

The idea of ​​being loyal to the monarch, serving the country, and making contributions has been propagated in the military for many years, and the effect is good, but I am afraid of comparison in everything.For ordinary officers and soldiers, it is naturally the best to be able to train in peace and stability without fighting, waiting for their rotation or retiring and returning home.

But for generals with a certain military rank, if they want to make progress, the chances in the north are very slim. In a short period of time, the current situation will be maintained.

Although I didn't see it, but through hearing, I also know that the generals and schools who participated in the war in the south, those who were promoted, those who were promoted, those who were promoted, and the generals who were stationed in the north, would not have any thoughts in their hearts.

Young generals may still be able to afford to wait, but for some veterans, especially those generals who have surrendered since the previous generation, they are much more anxious.Age is one aspect, and the emperor's concern is also another aspect. After all, not all generals are like Yang Ye, Ma Quanyi, Luo Yanyu, etc., who are simple in the emperor's heart.

Therefore, in the past two years, there have been quite a few generals who have asked the Privy Council for reassignment.In view of this, Liu Chengyou tried his best to be considerate and concerned about the emotions of the generals in the north.

However, no matter how considerate, there is a limit.Although he understands his ambition of meritorious deeds and his heart for fame and fortune, but without a solid base of military exploits, it is impossible for him to be highly praised and promoted like the general of the Southern Expedition.In the face of military strategy, there are always people who need to make sacrifices, the stability in the north always needs people to maintain, and the border cities also need people to garrison, it is impossible to be perfect.

Hearing the emperor's heartfelt words, it was still An Shenqi, who stood up and said respectfully: "The ministers have received the favor of being promoted by the court, and I am grateful for the generous treatment of your majesty. I only think about doing my best, training soldiers and horses, and protecting the environment and the people. He wants!"

An Shenqi started, and the rest of the generals also expressed their attitudes, and swore that the emperor and the court would have nothing to worry about.

"I know that all the generals have the heart to make meritorious deeds, and I can understand that you are all good generals and warriors, and there is no reason for the court to abandon them. Please be patient, the world is not yet peaceful, and there will be a time when you will make great achievements in the battlefield !” Liu Chengyou laughed lightly.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the atmosphere gradually became warmer, but the audience still felt a sense of restraint.Liu Chengyou said again: "Okay, I won't talk about gossip. If I continue, this dish will be cold. This time, I brought a hundred altars of imperial wine from Tokyo. We, the monarch and the ministers, drink together to enjoy the friendship and not get drunk. Not happy!"

"Come here, give the generals a big bowl!" Liu Chengyou said again.

"Yes!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

As the night deepened, the atmosphere in Waqiaoguan was still very warm and noisy, the emperor was working hard, and the monarch and his ministers were having fun together.Inside the yamen hall, the generals were criss-crossing each other, playing and having fun. They were both generals of the north, and this was also a rare opportunity to get together.

However, Liu Chengyou quietly left the banquet, letting them relax, and took his queen and the couple together to tour the city.Followed by An Shenqi and Luo Yanyu.

On the Beiguan Building, Liu Chengyou showed a satisfied expression looking at the still tight arrangement.Paying attention to the emperor's expression, Luo Yanyu took the initiative to say: "No matter when, the defense of Guancheng will not dare to slack off!"

However, the cheers from the city, especially the camp under the city wall, still had an impact on the garrison soldiers who closed the gate.Thoughts were uncertain, but after the general arrived, they all quickly recovered their dignity.

Stopping in front of a captain, Liu Chengyou asked: "What's your name, where is your family?"

Liu Chengyou's bright yellow attire was still very eye-catching even in the dark, and with the noble and beautiful talisman around him, the captain knew who was asking questions no matter how low-level his knowledge was.

With a bit of nervousness, the captain replied: "Your Majesty, the younger one's name is Zhao Kuo, born in Tangyin."

"How long have you been in the army, what achievements have you made, and how long have you been guarding this pass in the north?"

"Little Qianyou joined the army for three years, killed two Khitan bandits, and has been transferred to the Shun'an Army for two years!" The captain named Zhao Kuo replied.

"Do you miss home?" Liu Chengyou asked.

A look of nostalgia appeared on his face, he hesitated a little, and said in a low voice, "I want to!"

"Who else is there in the family?" Liu Chengyou asked again.

"My father was killed by the Khitan people in the early years, and there is still an old mother, two younger brothers, and a younger sister in the family!" Zhao Kuo said.

"I see that you are not very old. It is not easy for an old lady to take care of your four brothers and sisters!" Liu Chengyou said.

(End of this chapter)