Han Shizu

Chapter 946 Military Affairs
"Officials, Dukes Chan and Bo are here, and they are asking for an audience outside the tent!" Inside the imperial tent, Liu Chengyou was still bowing his head to the case, directing some important memorials from Tokyo.When the battle was fierce, he didn't care about it. Once the war was over, he immediately put his mind back to the country.

Liu Chengyou fully recognized the abilities of the ministers in Tokyo. As a group of ministers who have dominated the court for more than ten years, there is no problem in controlling the situation in the country.What's more, the whole country will come down from the wartime track in the future. It will be much easier for the imperial court to stop the war and rest and recuperate.

Now that it was late spring, Liu Chengyou estimated that the ministers in Tokyo would be greatly relieved when they received the news that the Northern Expedition was successful and Master Wang was triumphant, and they would even sing and dance.

"Chen Chai Rong (Zhao Kuangyin) sees Your Majesty!" Chai and Zhao entered the room and bowed to salute.

"No need to be formal! Sit down!" Liu Chengyou put down the ink pen, looked up at the two, loosened his knuckles, and smiled lightly.

"What orders does Your Majesty have?" Chai Rong asked.

"Where are Shi Shouxin and Guo Chongwei's army?" Liu Chengyou asked.

"According to previous reports, I have already passed the Great Wall. I estimate his distance, and he will return to Yunzhong today!" Chai Rong said.

Liu Chengyou ordered: "Let the battalion prepare for it. They went out of the fortress and fought continuously. They fought for hundreds of miles. It was quite hard work, so I want to reward you!"

"Yes!"

"What is the arrangement for the withdrawal of troops?"

"The former army is ready and ready to go at any time, under the command of Marshal Gao, and at the same time release the conscripted men from Hedong!" Chai Rong reported.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou nodded: "Start tomorrow, let's formally withdraw the troops!"

As soon as these words came out, Liu Chengyou himself couldn't help but feel relieved.Obviously, since the Northern Expedition, he has been confident and calm on the surface, but the pressure he has endured in his heart is not small at all.

"Hebei soldiers and civilians, put them in the second batch, go east to Juyongguan, first to Youzhou, led by Murong Yanzhao!" Liu Chengyou ordered.

"Yes! I will discuss the arrangement later!"

"I summoned you two because I have two arrangements, and I can't make up my mind at the moment, so you can give me the details!" Looking at the two of them, Liu Chengyou said softly.

"Please speak, Your Majesty!" Hearing this, Chai and Zhao cheered up.

Liu Chengyou said: "Shanyang's side is preparing for adjustments. All the military envoys have many appointments, but they lack a coordinator. I'm not sure. Is there anyone for the second minister to recommend?"

"Your Majesty, the situation in the new land of Shanyang is complicated. To face Khitan directly, a veteran general with both wisdom and courage is needed!" Zhao Kuangyin said.

"Then tell me, who can take on this important task?" Liu Chengyou looked at him.

Zhao Kuangyin also raised his eyes, and said with less deliberation, "Yang Yejiu is in Yanmen, he has rich experience in commanding the army, he is also familiar with the local customs, he knows the Liao army, he is the most suitable candidate!"

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou shook his head: "Yang Ye's ability is naturally enough, but after all, he is too young, and I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to take up the responsibility!"

What Liu Chengyou said was insincere. He, Emperor Liu, was never a person who valued age, background, and qualifications. After all, he had other ideas about Yang Ye.

After being denied the suggestion, Zhao Kuangyin said again: "Wang Shenqi, the envoy of the Flying Fox Army, has also been at the border for a long time, and he is well-versed in military affairs. When I sent troops to Weizhou, I saw that he was thick and strategic. He is a general and can be entrusted with important tasks!"

Glancing at Zhao Kuangyin, if I remember correctly, this Wang Shenqi is one of the "Ten Brothers of Yishe".In the early years, he was sent to the imperial army and was promoted as a young hero. Later, he was transferred to the frontier, and he has been working with Yang Ye all the time, and has little communication with Zhao Kuangyin.Now it seems that the two are connected again. Is this the so-called historical inertia?
The occasional distracting thoughts were quickly dismissed, and Liu Chengyou still shook his head: "Wang Shenqi should be transferred to the imperial army!"

After being denied two candidates one after another, Zhao Kuangyin didn't say a word. What he mentioned were all young and strong in the army.He couldn't help but wonder, could it be that the emperor still prefers veterans?

Chai Rong also spoke up: "Would it be possible to command the military affairs on behalf of the Duke?"

Dai Guogong is a man of virtue, and he can indeed do it in terms of identity, qualifications, and ability.However, Liu Chengyou still said straightforwardly: "On behalf of the public, he has been stationed in Baode Mansion for a long time, weathering the wind and rain, guarding the border for the country. I promised Concubine Zhe before and called her to work in Beijing!"

Liu Chengyou's words were a bit insincere. He believed in the obedience and loyalty of the Zhe family, but for the sake of the country, he couldn't just act on his emotions.The Zhe family's influence in Yuanfu and Lin areas is too deep, and the status of foreign relatives in the past ten years has boosted the momentum, and its momentum is even stronger.The so-called prosperity must decline, a little suppression is also for the good of the family, Liu Chengyou probably thinks so.

Several consecutive candidates were rejected by Liu Chengyou, and Chai and Zhao also had to admit that it was really difficult to choose, and it was not easy to answer rashly for a while.However, there is no shortage of available generals for a big man. After pondering for a while, Zhao Kuangyin cupped his hands and told Liu Chengyou a name: Wang Yanchao.

The reasons given are also very sufficient. He is a young man who is calm, has served in many positions, and has rich experience. He has served as the commander of Hedong for many years. Candidates.

In this regard, after a little consideration, Liu Chengyou also agreed.However, the gaze cast on Zhao Kuangyin was unavoidably surprising.The anecdote between Zhao Kuangyin and Wang Yanchao in the early years is quite famous. Being able to recommend Wang Yanchao on his own initiative shows that Zhao Kuangyin's bearing is indeed extraordinary.

"Then Wang Yanchao will be transferred to Shanyang Capital to deploy and governor the army!" Liu Chengyou ordered.

"Yes!"

"Also, the establishment of the headquarters of Shanyang and Yannan has to be started. Although it is a land of Xinna, it should be in conjunction with the imperial court. There should be a system. However, it should also be based on the actual situation. , some adjustments have been made!" Liu Chengyou looked at Chai Rong: "This matter will be presided over by Chai Qing!"

"In addition, the deployment of personnel for this adjustment and addition of armies needs to be speeded up. Before I set off to drive south, we must make proper arrangements. In addition, among these people, those who have made great contributions to the Northern Expedition will be rewarded immediately, so that they can feel at ease!" Liu Chengyou ordered again.

"Yes!"

After finishing speaking, there was a pause, Liu Chengyou hesitated, and then said: "About Sanyang's defense, do you have anything to add?"

Hearing the question, Zhao Kuangyin cupped his hands and responded, "Your Majesty, after all the clouds were restored, the Han Dynasty's northern defense disadvantage has been completely reversed, and the cloud is a strong city to rely on. However, relying on this place alone, it is still passive. I think that we can take advantage of the Liao Kingdom Heavy damage, heavy loss of military power, and the retreat of forces to the north, when we are unable to look south, we will continue to push the defense line outward."

"Tell me specifically, what kind of measure?" Liu Chengyou looked at Zhao Kuangyin with piercing eyes.

Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyin knew that he should be betting on the Sacred Heart. He stood up, compared the map, and said neatly: "There is no need to send a large army, just send a large general, divide a strong force, and go west to the original Shengzhou and Fengzhou. The recovery of the region. Given the current situation of the Liao Kingdom, it will be difficult to stop it.

If Fengzhou and Shengzhou can be captured, not only can the old land of the Tang Dynasty be recovered, but also the defense of the Liao Dynasty can rely on the Yellow River to deal with it and continue to suppress the forces of the Liao army.

Moreover, they can communicate with Zheng Guogong in Hexi, and the entire Hetao land is also within the territory of the Han Dynasty, adding a shepherd's place.At the same time, Xia Sui's Dingnan Army will be further placed under the influence and control of the imperial court! "

Hearing what Zhao Kuangyin said, Liu Chengyou smiled happily. Obviously, his suggestion was very much in line with his wishes.Liu Chengyou has been thinking about seizing the land of abundance and victory for a long time.

(End of this chapter)