Han Shizu

Chapter 753
Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Zhao Kuo, the captain of the youth team, showed deep feelings of emotion, and sighed, "To tell you the truth, after my father died, my mother, as a servant, was willing to serve as a cow and a horse to take care of the four younger brothers and sisters. For some years, the family was poor, with no size of land, half a courtyard wall, and the bread of life.

It wasn't until later that the government gave relief and distributed grain seeds, and the village also organized reclamation and restoration. The family got a few acres of Susukida, and there was some hope.Even so, the old mother plowed during the day, reeled at night, and worked day and night, which was extremely heavy.

When the little one grew up, he felt that his mother was tired, so he was called into the army to earn more money and food to supplement the family.The young man was lucky, he took part in the suppression of bandits and the defense against the Khitans. After several fights, he did not lose his life, but was promoted and became the captain.

In the past few years, the younger siblings have grown up and can also help the family and share the hard work of the old mother.Three years ago, when the younger one came back home, the newly appointed prefect Lu allocated another [-] mu of land to the family. With the addition of the small military merits and salary income, the family had a total of nearly [-] mu of land, including fertile fields. There are only twenty acres, and now two brothers are farming."

When talking about family affairs, Zhao Kuo was eloquent, with a smile on his lips, and he seemed much more cheerful.

Listening to his statement, Liu Chengyou couldn't help saying: "Your mother, it is not easy to raise the four of you brothers and sisters! Fortunately, now the hardships have come!"

Zhao Kuo nodded earnestly, and then he came to his senses, and said with a little fear: "Please forgive me for being rude, but to spoil His Majesty's sight and hearing with trivial matters at home!"

"No!" Liu Chengyou smiled slightly, with a very lenient attitude: "I think what you said is very good and sincere, and I like to hear it too!"

"As you said, you haven't been home for three years?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Captain Zhao Kuo replied: "Yes! However, thanks to His Majesty, the post road is smooth, and there are letters to and from home. Everything is fine! Except for the health of my mother, I feel at ease!"

"Did you hear that? The envoys have nothing to worry about, and they will be guarded in peace!" Liu Chengyou tilted his head and said to An Shenqi and Luo Yanyu.

"Your Majesty understands the hearts of scholars, and what you say is true!" The two said in unison.

Liu Chengyou looked at Zhao Kuo, and continued to ask, with a bit of curiosity in his tone: "I see that your speech is very rough and brave, have you ever read a book?"

Zhao Kuo replied: "The young one has been in the army all these years, and he has studied with the Xuanwei Lang, and he can know some characters."

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou became interested, and said, "What does the court's consolation envoy usually tell you?"

"That's too much!" Zhao Kuo said sincerely.

"Try a word or two."

"The imperial court's policy, and His Majesty's kindness are majestic!"

"Hehe. How do they promote me?" Liu Chengyou's tone became more friendly.

Zhao Kuo said: "Xuan Wei Lang often said that Your Majesty is a hero who is rare in a thousand years. He is a hero who is favored by the heavens and comes to save the people of the world. Under the leadership of Your Majesty, the people of the world can live a good life."

Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou didn't react yet, but Luo Yanyu couldn't help casting admiring glances at the little captain. He was really good at talking and had potential, almost comparable to him.

"but."

"But what? You can speak up if you have something to say, don't be shy!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Brothers, I prefer to listen to all kinds of stories told by Xuan Wei Lang!" Zhao Kuo slightly hesitated.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou smiled lightly and said, "This is human nature, and I like to hear it too!"

"Your Majesty also likes to listen to stories!"

"That's natural!" Liu Chengyou laughed happily, and said: "You listened to it in the army, and I listened to it in the capital. Those miscellaneous stories, legends and strange tales are indeed much more interesting than praising how wise and powerful I am! "

"How old are you?" Looking at the captain.

"Your Majesty, I'm 24 this year!" Zhao Kuo replied.

"In this way, it has been six years since I joined the army at eighteen!" Liu Chengyou expressed his emotion slightly, and then asked a question: "According to the order of the Privy Council, the Han army has three years and one round of garrison. When you are transferred, you will return to the state and county. Think about it?" doing what?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kuo had a look of longing on his face.

"Say what comes to mind!"

Zhao Kuo smiled: "Go home to visit my mother, and marry a lady by the way!"

"Not married yet?" Liu Chengyou was a little surprised.

"Failed to take into account!"

"Then I wish you to marry a gentle and virtuous woman in the future!" Liu Chengyou said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your blessing!"

Turning around, Liu Chengyou ordered Luo Yanyu: "Notice, after the shift, the officers and soldiers in the city, give more wine and meat!"

"Yes!"

Taking people along, he continued to inspect the city. Liu Chengyou seemed to be in a good mood. Thinking about the conversation just now, he sighed softly: "That captain is very good, and very lucky."

"It is his great fortune to be cared for by His Majesty personally!" Luo Yanhong said.

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou shook his head: "Maybe!"

The emperor's reaction made Luo Yanyu a little confused.The queen's big talisman beside him was thoughtful, thought for a while, and said: "The officials must have thought of other officers and soldiers!"

Now, Liu Chengyou finally nodded his head: "In the army, like this Zhao Kuo, there are quite a few soldiers who don't know themselves, have similar family backgrounds, or worse. But how many people can be like him?" , Survive, make meritorious service and get promoted, so as to improve the family's situation.

There may be quite a few people like this person, but when I think about it, I’m afraid that many more people either died in the war, or were injured in the battle, or died directly in other places.”

"Your Majesty is so sympathetic and caring about the suffering of the soldiers, the soldiers must be very grateful when they hear about it, and do their best to repay your kindness!" Luo Yanlu immediately said.

"My condolences can't just stay in words!" Almost without thinking, Liu Chengyou issued an order: "For all the soldiers on the border, the generals should pay more attention to their sufferings and difficulties. In addition, strengthen the strength of the military post and make it unobstructed so that the soldiers can Communication with family members. I should also issue an edict to Daozhou all over the world. If the people go out to guard the border, the government must give preferential treatment and help. Officials and villagers are not allowed to provoke or bully. If there is any violation, the family members can go directly to the state government and sue!"

Hearing what the emperor said, Luo Yanlu's eyes lit up, while An Shenqi said with emotion: "If this situation is reported to the whole army, how can the soldiers not be active and follow the dead?"

"I have also experienced battles. I have led soldiers and fought battles. I also understand the suffering of the soldiers! Let's talk about taking care of him!" Liu Chengyou said.

It is undeniable that most of the reasons why Liu Chengyou did this was to buy the morale of the army, but emotionally speaking, it was also from the heart.As he said, he is a soldier who knows how to fight, and the emperor on horseback who has experienced battles rose up by training soldiers and horses in the Longqi Army.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

He didn't care about the general's compliments, he stood by the female wall, turned off the lights upstairs and cast his shadow on the wall, staring north, seemingly deeply.In fact, the surrounding area was pitch black, and the dim lights limited the field of vision to a very short distance, so he couldn't see anything, but the people around him didn't dare to disturb him.

Of course, An Shenqi had some guesses as to who the emperor was looking at while leaning against the wall.

"An Qing!" Liu Chengyou called out suddenly.

"Your Majesty is here! What are your orders?" An Shenqi asked.

With a sigh of relief, Liu Chengyou said leisurely: "About Bairi, don't mention what you mentioned again, and don't let the third person know. It's rotten in your heart, just pretend it never happened. You didn't say it, I haven't heard of it either!"

An Shenqi was slightly stunned when he heard the words, and suddenly understood, and understood how Liu Chengyou should interpret Liu Chengyou asking An Shouzhong to take Yujia to meet Zhao Kuangzan.

"Your Majesty has made up your mind?" An Shenqi asked, intending to confirm it.

"Hmm!" Liu Chengyou's calm tone was beyond doubt: "The current strategy of the big man is still in the southern countries. In addition, whether it is the Northwest, Hedong, or Hebei, we must try our best to ensure stability!"

"I understand!" Although she felt a little unwilling in her heart, An Shenqi still clapped her hands to show her respect.

"An Qing will be in charge of the Northern Army from now on, and stability is still the most important thing!" Liu Chengyou emphasized again.

"Yes!"

Turning around, Liu Chengyou regained his composure and composure, his ears moved, and the hustle and bustle in the city gate had not stopped. Liu Chengyou said in a probing tone: "All the generals in the north are gathered here, especially the five The military envoys are with you. You said, if the enemy came to the south in large numbers at this time, wouldn't our northern defense line be in danger?"

An Shenqi said: "Before issuing the order, the minister specifically warned that the generals have made proper arrangements for the defense of the garrison, and issued a martial law order! The responsible generals will stay behind, and they will also be related to the solidity of the city, and they will also be supplemented by fortresses. Commander, but the defense line in the north is still impregnable, even if there are [-] enemies, it cannot be broken in a short time."

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(End of this chapter)