Han Shizu

Chapter 851 Li Xiangwei is handsome
"The comparison of the military strength of the two sides, Privy Chai has already described it. It is like comparing a dragon and a tiger with a cat and a dog. I don't need to repeat it. I have talked with Na Zhongmo before. When talking about the lord, your majesty's literary strategy and military strategy, Far better than Li Jing, who indulges in extravagance, is like the brightness of a bright moon compared to a cold star.

And every time the palace changes in the twelfth lunar month of last year, the prince is abolished, the prime minister is dismissed, the political turmoil, the government and the opposition are restless, and party struggles resume.Since the great Han took over Huainan, Jiang Biao lost more than half of his national power. Although Han Xizai reformed and improved taxation, it was not enough to make up for Jiangbei's losses, and because of the infringement of the interests of noble bureaucrats, it caused many internal conflicts.The Feng brothers came to power, changed and abolished their policies, and the drama of national policy changes caused disharmony between the top and bottom, and peace was rare.

Therefore, the minister thought that even if Jinling still raised tens of thousands of soldiers, if the king's division went south, they could still be defeated! "

"Li Qing thinks it's the right time to defeat Tang?" Liu Chengyou asked with bright eyes.

There seems to be a but in everything. Facing the emperor's question, Li Gu said calmly: "I think that as long as the current situation develops, as long as the heavenly soldiers go south, with the national strength of the south of the Yangtze River, they will be unstoppable. Destruction is the only ending. Therefore, if As Privy Councilor Chai said, don't be impatient, maybe you have to spare a year and a half to prepare to cross the river and destroy them in one fell swoop!"

Listening to his suggestion, Liu Chengyou smiled lightly, and in his clear eyes, there were faint figures of tigers and wolves beating.

Li Gu continued: "I see that Han Xizai's reform has a lot of merits. Although he offended the powerful people in the south of the Yangtze River, he did his best to protect the common people in Guizhou. Brother Feng Yansi is not the case. Now that the second Feng is in power, he pays tribute for raising soldiers Heavy taxes and miscellaneous taxes must be levied on the people in the south of the Yangtze River. Why don't your majesty be patient for a while and watch the changes, so that the imperial court can be given time to dispatch troops and generals, accumulate grain and store millet, and also collect another yearly tribute, which can be directly It is used to expend the Southern Expedition!"

"Haha!" Liu Chengyou finally smiled and said, "Second Minister, don't worry, I'm an impatient person. I've been waiting for so many years, how could it be a year or so?"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Immunity to daily compliments, Liu Chengyou's expression returned to seriousness, and he said seriously: "No matter what, crossing the river to make peace in the South will definitely be put on the imperial court's state affairs agenda. Whether it's half a year or a year later, the preparations for the Southern Expedition will begin!"

"Yes!"

"Erqing thinks, what is Pingnan's top priority?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Chai Rong thought for a while, then clasped his hands and said, "Who is handsome?"

Liu Chengyou smiled: "Who is handsome?"

Paying attention to the emperor's expression, Chai Rong said: "There are many big men and generals, and there are not a few who can take on this great task. I wonder who your Majesty has in mind?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Chengyou didn't mean to play charades, he directly looked at Li Gu, and asked with a smile, "How is Qing's health?"

The meaning of the emperor's question was already obvious, but Li Gu said with some hesitation: "Your Majesty, I am almost sixty years old!"

"Qing, have you forgotten that the promise I made to you to lead the army to the South, although it has been many years, but I can keep it in my heart. The promise you made with Han Xizai back then can be realized, and it should be passed down as a good story!" Liu Chengyou said in his tone Said with certainty.

Looking at the emperor, and then at Li Gu, Chai Rong followed with a smile on his face: "Li Xianggong is both civil and military, resourceful and decisive, he can be a commander in chief, if your majesty uses it, he will surely succeed!"

"Chai has also heard the story of the 'Zhengyang Covenant' back then!" Chai Rong seemed very interested, and said to Li Gu: "Gong Yan, if the Central Plains meets me, I will go to the south of the Yangtze River to find things in my bag. Now you are the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, Your Majesty And paying him with a handsome position is exactly what he said, do you still have any scruples?"

"Chai Qing is right!" Liu Chengyou said with a smile: "I also thought that using Li Gong as the commander is the first step in conquering Jiangnan!"

Seeing what the emperor and Chai Rong said, Li Gu's solemn face showed a touch of emotion, and he got up and said: "If your majesty does not think that the minister is old, I would like to be your majesty, to destroy Jiangnan, take its land Dingkou, and captives." His lords and ministers, dedicated to Tokyo!"

Apparently, Li Gu was still very tempted to assume the command of the Tang Dynasty.Today's Li Gu is considered to be a high-ranking and powerful man in the Han Dynasty, and his reputation is grand, but if he can lead the army to conquer Jiangnan, it will help to enhance his historical status and leave his name in history.Moreover, the "Zhengyang Covenant" between him and Han Xizai is the real good story only when he truly led his teachers to destroy the country.

"If Li Qing is a commander in command to march south, how do you plan to use your troops?" Liu Chengyou was even more interested, and asked Li Gu.

Li Gu responded: "I think that once your Majesty sends an edict to raise troops, you can raise five armies!"

"Oh? Which five way? Tell me!" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Gu.

Li Gu said in a calm manner, "The first route goes out of Yueyang, attacks Ezhou, and cuts off its upper reaches; the second route goes out of Changsha, attacks Yuanzhou, threatens Hongzhou, and restrains its Jiangxi division; the third route, orders The Qingyuan army stayed behind and led the division to go north to attack the old people of Fujian. There are many old Fujian soldiers in the Jiangnan army. On the fifth route, gather the main force to go out of the lower reaches of Lu, Chu, and Yang, look for opportunities to cross the river, and directly attack Jinling!"

"Qingzhi Fanglue, it covers every aspect!" Liu Chengyou said, his expression seemed very satisfied.

Li Gu said: "Although it is called the Five Routes, the key is to advance downstream! Wuyue and Qingyuan Army did not dare to disobey the imperial edict, but if they want to do their best, it will not be easy. Attacking Jiangxi from Yuanzhou is hindered by geography. It's not easy. As for Yueyang's army, they must be blocked in Ezhou. Liu Renshan is a rare famous general in the south of the Yangtze River. If it weren't for this person, the imperial court could directly send troops from the middle reaches and go down the river. It has to be a suitable place for crossing!"

Hearing Li Gu's words, Liu Chengyou smiled brightly, looked at the old minister, and said approvingly: "Listening to Li Qing's strategy, it doesn't seem like a temporary consideration, I'm afraid it will take a long time to think about it!"

Hearing this question, Li Gu did not hide anything, and said with a modest smile: "Since Sichuan and Sichuan are under the leadership, the veteran guesses that His Majesty must have the ambition to make peace in the South, so he pondered over it a little and just talked about it on paper!"

"You don't need to be so humble!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand and said to Li Gu seriously: "Listen to you, I can rest assured that I will entrust Pingnan's affairs with full authority!"

"Accepting this important task, I must do my best to repay the king's kindness!" Li Gu bowed and bowed without being pretentious.

"You don't need to be formal! Sit down!" Liu Chengyou gestured, thought for a while, and then asked, "What do you think about Pingnan's preparations?"

After thinking for a while, Li Gu said: "It is not advisable to move soldiers and horses temporarily, but they can be dispatched secretly in batches. For the needs of food and fodder, the two Taoists of Huainan have been nourished and governed for six years, and they should be able to supply the army."

Chai Rong said: "Your Majesty may issue an edict to order Li Jing to go north to Tokyo to come to court, but he will not dare to come. In the future, he can be used as a teacher!"

Li Gu added: "Your Majesty, I think that if you want to march south, you need to strengthen the defense against Khitan to ensure the stability of the north!"

"What's wrong with Li Qing? Has there been a change in the north?" Liu Chengyou asked vigilantly with a sharp mind.

Li Gu explained: "I have tested the Liao envoy Xiao Husi, and I can basically know that the Liao Kingdom's fear of our dynasty has greatly increased. Although the Han and Liao Dynasties have been separated for several years, it is only an armistice agreement. The Liao is hindered by Annei, and the Han is committed to unification, and there will be a big war in the future.

There is no shortage of insightful people in Khitan, who can see the threat to the north after the unification of the Central Plains.After Pingshu, Xiao Husi came with the intention of probing.

Regarding the Southern Expedition, Northern Liao may no longer be like Jinghu and Sichuan and Shu, who just ignore it and just sit back and watch.Therefore, no matter how Khitan reacts in the future, if I want to pacify the south of the Yangtze River, I must do a good job of defending the north in case of accidents! "

"Li Qing got what he said!" Liu Chengyou got up and took a few steps, and said with emotion: "The matter in the south of the Yangtze River is nothing to worry about, the Khitan in the north is the great enemy! This is also the reason why I can't wait to wipe out the south. The longer it is delayed, the more unexpected things will happen!"

After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou tilted his head and told Li Gu: "From now on, Qing, you should focus all your energy on Pingnan affairs! Three days later, I will go to Yangzhou in the name of Lianghuai patrol envoy, and I will do it for you personally. Row!"

"Yes!"

Speaking of Huainan, Liu Chengyou thought of another person: Wang Pu.Up to now, Wang Pu has been governing in Yangzhou for six full years. He has worked hard and never slack off, and his hair has turned gray a lot.Thinking about it, I feel very pity.

If Li Gu left, there would be one less person in charge in the Political Affairs Hall, Wang Pu should be transferred back to Tokyo, this is the talent of a prime minister.Furthermore, you should also be sympathetic to good ministers.

"Chai Qing, Zhang Yongde has served in the Imperial Army and the Imperial Army for many years. When he came to Pingshu, he also showed the style of a general and the talent of guarding! Pingnan, I also intend to use him, let him go to Huaidong, serve as the commander of the capital, and cooperate with Li. How about doing business?" Liu Chengyou raised his head, but looked at Chai Rong and asked.

Zhang Yongde is Guo Wei's son-in-law, and he has a close relationship with Chai Rong. Hearing that the emperor wanted to use him a lot, he couldn't help thinking about it.However, there was not much room for consideration, and he just replied cautiously: "Is it too young?"

You know, Zhang Yongde is only 30 years old this year.

"It's settled like this. As for the commander of the Huaidong Capital, Chen Sixang, make another arrangement!" Liu Chengyou ordered, his eyebrows turned, and he said: "There are many Daoist chiefs in the Han Dynasty, and there are many long-term incumbents, and some adjustments should be made. "

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)