Han Shizu

Chapter 890 Luan arrives in Youzhou

On the ninth day of September in the 11th year of Qianyou, it took about 30,000 days to step on the tail of the first ten days of September, advancing by land and water, and after several turns, Youzhou was in sight.When we set off from Tokyo, there were only [-] people in the imperial camp, and all the way north, after passing through Gu'an County, the number had swelled to [-] people.

Among them, apart from An Shenqi's [-] Hebei soldiers who stayed in Yongqing and waited for the emperor's command, there were tens of thousands of township brave men and military supplies.It has already entered September, and winter is not far away. Winter clothes, winter shoes, and supplies to keep out the cold are being produced at the rear, and the court is preparing for transshipment.

In fact, for the Northern Expedition, the Han side had made plans for a long-term battle, which was reflected in the preparation of various military supplies.

After crossing the Juma River, Liu Chengyou went ashore with boats. All the boats were used to transfer luggage, and by the way, the soldiers who were tired of staying on the boats were grounded, adjusted their military appearance, and refreshed their spirits.

Yujia, of course, is between the stars and the moon, and further north, it is the direct collision area between the Han and Liao. There is nothing more important than the safety of the emperor. It's getting stricter.

In the spacious Luanjia, there are stacks of memorials. Except for a few important tasks from Tokyo, they are all reports on the situation of the battle with the Liao army during this period, the results of the battles of the armies, and the situation of some Yan troops and Yan people.

"Ma Quanyi also lived up to my expectations!" With a calm face, the corners of Liu Chengyou's mouth curled up slightly.

During the dozens of days of fighting against Liao, a large number of combat heroes emerged from the Han army, among which Ma Quanyi was the most successful.Of course, Liu Chengyou paid attention to him, but also because he was his old friend. Although he had something to say, he commanded battles, and tabooed far and near relatives, Liu Chengyou also tried to be fair in the overall situation,
However, if there is no direct lineage, and the superiority and inferiority of the upper and lower levels are maintained, how to control the army, as long as the rewards and punishments are clearly defined, then other people will only be envious of the emperor's favor, and even take the initiative to move closer and behave positively.In fact, in the Han army, there are many people who want to be the next Ma Quanyi, Yang Ye, and Pan Mei.

However, Liu Chengyou paid attention to Ma Quanyi not only because of his military exploits, but also because he attacked eastward and put forward the idea of ​​advancing Liaodong.After 30 years of operation, Bohai Liaodong and Bohai have already become the depths and granaries of the Liao Kingdom.Bohai is also known as the prosperous country in the east of the sea. If the war spreads to Liaodong, or even regains it, the blow to Liao will be unforgettable.

However, the idea is a good idea, but it is not so easy to realize it.

First, the understanding of the former places of Liaodong and Bohai Sea is far from enough. It has been separated from the Central Plains for so long, and it is even more difficult to find out what the situation is now. The cities, roads, and people's sentiments are all vague, and even a lot of information is obtained through some I only know it from ancient books and history books.

Two, in the east, the strength of the Liao army is not considered weak. According to its military registration system, it is really forced to a certain extent, and it is normal to recruit young men to participate in the war.In fact, with the large-scale northward march of the Han army, Yelvjing has already been mobilized in Khitan, and all the Khitan tribes in the north and south have received conscript orders.

The third, the Luanpingying area, may be able to win, but it is also a problem to open up the narrow corridor in the west of Liaoning. It is also a long-distance expedition to attack Liaodong from Yuguan. times.Fewer soldiers are not enough to attack, but there are too many soldiers. For such a long distance, logistical supplies are a big problem. Although there is a saying that the enemy is due to food, it is not a cure-all.

As for attacking Liaodong by sea, it was just an idea. Whether it can be realized depends on the commander of the Jingjiang Army, Guo Tingwei, and his navy.It's really easy to transport troops across the sea to fight, just use your mouth?
In recent years, Guo Tingwei has been training sailors in Laizhou and Mizhou, drawing nautical charts, understanding hydrological conditions, and planning safe routes. The focus is actually on the south.For the north, although there are considerations, but I really didn't make too detailed planning. Of course, it was also to avoid arousing Liao's fear and making them aware of the plans of the Han army, so that the size of the Han army navy in Laizhou Bay was maintained. It is very small, most of which are in Mizhou in the south.

Moreover, the navy successfully landed on the opposite side of the Bohai Bay. It is not easy to make achievements under the condition that the enemy's situation is not clear.Therefore, Liu Chengyou gave Guo Tingwei an edict to send troops, clearly instructing him that it is advisable to follow the contingency and not force it, even if it is for the purpose of accumulating experience in the future.

In fact, as long as the navy can play a certain role in harassing Liaodong, Liu Chengyou is already satisfied.

"Your Majesty, Zhao Dushuai sent someone to report that Wanping is approaching. King Chenliu, King Yan, generals of the battalion, and civil and military officers of Youzhou have already prepared to welcome them!" While Liu Chengyou was thinking, Zhang Dejun, who was accompanying him, was outside Luanjia. General report.

That's right, the servant was replaced by Zhang Dejun again. Sun Yanxi fell ill on the way, but the emperor couldn't live without a servant who was handy, so he sent an order back to Tokyo and asked Zhang Dejun to serve him in front of the camp.In this regard, Zhang Dejun is also very active.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou's thoughts immediately drifted back, his spirits slightly lifted, and he immediately said: "I know! Inform Zhao Kuangyin, just proceed normally!"

"Yes!"

"Your Majesty!" At this time, Zhang Ji, who was fortunate enough to sit in the Luanjia and draft the imperial edict for Liu Chengyou, spoke.

"Huh? Ready?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Zhang Ji nodded, and respectfully showed him the unfinished imperial edict, which was an "Edict to Encourage the Soldiers to Advance Strongly and Attack Khitan Hard".Liu Chengyou looked at it, but shook his head and said: "The rhetoric is too gorgeous, too pretentious, and the meaning is too profound. Some generals may not understand it, let alone ordinary soldiers!"

"Rewriting, in addition to boosting morale and arousing pride, it must also be vulgar and easy to understand, the more vulgar the better!" Seeing Zhang Ji's embarrassed expression, Liu Chengyou smiled: "Let you, a great talent, write a vulgar article. Article, is it difficult for you, is it insulting to the gentleman?"

Hearing this, Zhang Ji dared to nod his head, and immediately said: "Your Majesty is serious! This minister is pedantic. Since it is written for the soldiers of the Northern Expedition, if the soldiers can't understand it, even if the beautiful article loses its original meaning, what's the point?" use?"

Looking at Zhang Ji, Liu Chengyou is quite satisfied with his awareness.In fact, if Liu Chengyou had literary talents, he would choose to write this imperial edict himself.In recent years, there have been quite a few edicts drafted by Liu Chengyou himself, but most of them are administrative orders, which are dry, and some of them are not even fluent, and secretly lost a lot of face.

Facts have proved that the emperor needs a few good pens, especially a person who can correctly understand his own meaning and use eloquent rhetoric to record it and convey it. Such a person is also quite rare.

In these years, Liu Chengyou has also experienced many people, such as Tao Gu, Wang Pu, Wang Zhu, Li Fang, Zhao Wei, Zhao Pu. In Chengdu, as for this Zhang Ji, he was barely qualified, but his personality was flawed and he was not open-minded enough.

Zhang Ji did not redo the imperial edict, but saluted again, calling out, "Your Majesty!"

"Why, do you have something to say?" Liu Chengyou looked at him curiously.

Zhang Ji said solemnly: "Your Majesty, when you arrive in Youzhou, please stay in the strong city to supervise the army, and don't venture north again!"

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou raised his brows and said, "Are you taking care of my conduct?"

This time, from the decision on the personal conquest to the march north, Liu Chengyou was constantly persuaded. For some officials seeking stability, it is best for him to stay in the Daming Mansion and show his intention to personally conscript.Even if you go north, you can stay in Sanguan. Going to Youzhou, or even going to the front line, is indeed a risky thing.
"I don't dare!" Zhang Ji didn't have the habit of inviting pets directly, so he hurriedly explained: "It's just a war between the two countries, hundreds of thousands of troops confront each other, and the battle is fierce and dangerous. Your Majesty is in danger of the world, so don't be careless!"

"You also said that I am in the army, why should I worry about the unexpected? If you talk about danger, since the rise of troops in the east of the river, have I experienced less danger? Is the plan complete if we shrink our heads in the city?" Liu Chengyou stared at Zhang Ji refuted it, and suddenly said: "Qing is a literati, and it is understandable that he is afraid of going to the battlefield!"

Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Zhang Ji immediately became unhappy, and said a little excitedly: "Although I am a Confucian scholar, I can't fight the enemy with a sword, but I also have a passion for serving the country. If I am on the battlefield in the future, I will stand in front of Your Majesty!"

Zhang Ji had no choice but to be excited and not to fight. If he admitted or even acquiesced to the emperor, his impression points would be greatly reduced, which would affect his official career. Zhang Ji was still very alert when it came to his personal interests.

Sure enough, Liu Chengyou smiled after hearing his statement.

"Your Majesty, I have heard about it recently"

Seeing that he hesitated, Liu Chengyou waved his hand: "If you have something to say, since you have started, why bother to cover it up in front of me!"

Hearing this, Zhang Ji also opened his mouth: "There are rumors from the outside world that King Chenliu was deployed in the Northern Expedition camp, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops, and his son is the imperial guard, guarding His Majesty's safety."

"You talk a lot today!" Liu Chengyou replied to him.

Zhang Ji said immediately, and asked: "I am too talkative, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

This time, Zhao Kuangyin is deploying for the imperial camp, and An Shouzhong is the general of the old guard. If there is any doubt about the father and son, it is not enough, especially An Shouzhong, who has been listening to Liu Chengyou since he was 18 years old. After 8 or 9 years, the relationship has deepened.Of course, the emperor never expressed his feelings lightly.
Wanping, headed by An Shenqi and Zhao Kuangzan, tens of thousands of people stood and waited here. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as a cloud of good generals and a forest of soldiers.Although Liu Chengyou has been advocating the reduction and simplification of various procedures, in his heart, he still enjoys the feeling of being entrusted to the moon by everyone, and such scenes are enough to satisfy his desire for vanity.

"Long live!"

"Long live!"

Before the luan ride stopped, the shouts of long live erupted and gradually spread to the surroundings. The 200,000 troops temporarily stationed inside and outside Youzhou City also heard the shouts, including the soldiers and civilians in the city, who all joined in the fun.Several 100,000 people shouted two words in unison, and the resulting momentum shook the sky, reaching straight into the sky.

Amidst the voices of all the people, Liu Chengyou walked out of Luanjia, stood in front of the imperial husband, and looked up, besides the dense waiting team, was the majestic city in the north.

For more than ten years, this is the first time he has been in this situation.Youzhou, the city that has haunted him countless times, finally got a glimpse of its appearance today.

(End of this chapter)