Han Shizu

Chapter 968
The summer was so hot that it was uncomfortable, and when he was invited to see him, Murong Yanzhao first enjoyed a bowl of iced drink and felt a refreshing feeling before he began to think about the business.There are fewer and fewer people who can enjoy such treatment in front of the emperor.

Putting down the ice handkerchief used to wipe off his sweat, Murong Yanzhao clasped his hands to Liu Chengyou and asked for instructions: "I don't know, Your Majesty, what's the matter with summoning your ministers?"

"How is your recuperation during this period? Has your body recovered?" Liu Chengyou didn't talk directly about the business, but cared about Murong Yanzhao's physical condition.

During the Northern Expedition, he endured the wind and snow, and commanded the army several times to fight. He was under tremendous pressure, physically and mentally exhausted, and his body was a little weak.In fact, after the Northern Expedition, many veterans, especially the generals who stood alone, had some physical problems during the high-load military journey.

From the founding of the Han Dynasty to the present, Murong Yanzhao has participated in most of the foreign wars, and has been entrusted with important tasks. It is also sick from overwork.

Therefore, after returning to court this time, he took the initiative to ask Liu Chengyou to rest and recuperate. Liu Chengyou showed great importance and concern for his physical condition.In addition to rewarding a large number of imperial medicines and supplements, the imperial hospital specially sent an imperial physician to the palace to nurse him and check him every now and then.

At this time, facing Liu Chengyou's concern again, Murong Yanzhao responded modestly: "Thank you for your concern! Chronic illnesses over the years may be difficult to recover from. Thank you for your kindness. The imperial physician has taken care of me. I feel much better already!"

"That's good!" Liu Chengyou nodded: "Qing is the pillar of the country, a minister of meritorious service, you should take care of yourself!"

Liu Chengyou's words came from the bottom of his heart. Among the generals of the big man, Murong Yanzhao was the number one in meritorious service. To put it bluntly, he was the representative of the big man's army.But on the other hand, if Liu Chengyou is afraid of him, it is not entirely true. One is Murong Yanzhao's always humble and humble style of doing things, and the other is that he has brilliant achievements in the military but has little influence in the military and politics. In addition, it has been 12 years of Qianyou, and no one in the Han army can pose too much threat to Liu Chengyou.

In recent years, Liu Chengyou's adjustment and rotation of important military and political positions has been much less out of fear of his subordinates, and more is due to the consideration of the balance of the court, military and political affairs, and power.For example, replacing Chai Rong and letting him rest is the main reason. Letting him take care of his body is just a "warm" reason.

"Duke Zheng Guo is dying, his body is overwhelmed, and it is difficult to manage. He has been guarding Lingzhou for many years, exhausting his body and mind, and I can't bear it. I have issued an edict to call him back to Beijing to recuperate. However, the affairs of Lingzhou still need to be presided over. Who should I send, I want to hear your opinion?" Liu Chengyou explained his purpose.

Shi Hongzhao's health was already hesitant during the previous Northern Expedition, and it was because of his health that he withdrew from Hetao and returned south.However, after recuperating in Lingzhou for so long, it didn't get better, but worsened, so I went to Tokyo to report the situation and ask the court to arrange it.

For Shi Hongzhao, because of his experience in Luoyang, coupled with his achievements in guarding Lingzhou and stabilizing the northwest frontier, Liu Chengyou has completely lost the initial bad feeling.As an ex-official loyal to Gaozu, his affection for the Great Han Dynasty is worthy of recognition.With his personality and temperament, it would be a disaster to hold military power in the central government, but it would be a sharp edge and a useful sharp knife in the frontier.Courage to do things is also the quality that Liu Chengyou developed for him.

Now that Shi Hongzhao is only more than 50 years old, Liu Chengyou certainly hopes that his body can recover, and there are many places where he can be used.

However, upon learning of this situation, Liu Chengyou asked Murong Yanzhao for his opinion on the personnel arrangement in Lingzhou. With His Majesty and the Privy Council considering it, and no matter how bad it is, there will be a proposal from the Ministry of War, so how dare I have a superficial opinion?"

Murong Yanzhao showed that he kept his own law and did not exceed his authority and violated the system. Of course, Liu Chengyou didn't take it seriously.With Murong Yanzhao's current status, there are quite a few people who have been promoted and benefited because of him, and not all of them follow the rules of the court system.

Furthermore, there is nothing taboo about the emperor asking his subordinates for their opinions on official matters, but he did not directly ask those in power, which showed a political attitude of the emperor, or perhaps sent a political signal.

As for Liu Chengyou, he said directly: "Since Qing is recovering well, you should come out and continue to serve the court. I intend to let you serve in the Ministry of War and be Minister of the Ministry of War!"

Of course Murong Yanzhao understands politics. He was slightly surprised when he heard this. Wei Renpu had been Minister of the Ministry of War for a long time. When he cut off the power from the Privy Council and returned to the Ministry of War, he stayed in this position. Now it seems that he has to move location.And thinking of some rumors in the court since the emperor's class teacher returned to the court, perhaps a major change in the court situation is inevitable.

Murong Yanzhao is very smart. He didn't get entangled in this issue, and he no longer shy away from Liu Chengyou's inquiries. After thinking about it, he said, "How about letting Wang Yansheng of the Dingyuan Army take over Lingzhou? He has been in the northwest for a long time, and he is quite famous. Can suppress it!"

"Wang Yansheng's ability and prestige are sufficient, but his temperament is too rough. Lingzhou is an important place in Hexi, and the situation is more complicated than that of Yanzhou. When Zheng Guogong was here, he was too powerful and kind to the local people and tribes. I hope this will change. , choose a general who can benefit both kindly and powerfully!" Liu Chengyou expressed his consideration.

Hearing this, Murong Yanzhao thought about it again, there are many generals in the big man, and many who meet this condition are qualified, but not many are suitable to be sent to Lingzhou.

Names flashed in my mind, Murong Yanzhao thought for a long time, Liu Chengyou was not in a hurry, and waited for him.Finally, Murong Yanzhao raised his eyes, and a name came out of his mouth: "How about the Commander Kang from the right side of the protector?"

"Yes!" Hearing this, Liu Chengyou thought for a while, and directly agreed: "Let him be!"

Kang Zaiyu was the general who followed Shi Yanchao to pursue him as the deputy general before. This is a military general with a low status in the imperial army but with a lot of experience.Following Yang Ye's second pursuit, he fought a turnaround, barely washing away the shame of "defeated".

Later, the specific circumstances of Shi Yanchao's defeat were investigated, and Kang Zaiyu's performance also caught Liu Chengyou's eyes.At this time, Liu Chengyou agreed to use Kang Zaiyu to take over in Lingzhou because he liked two qualities in him, calm and rational, full of strategies, and although he had no great military achievements, he was a person who could be entrusted with important tasks.

When it comes to Shi Yanchao, although he was defeated and suffered heavy casualties, Liu Chengyou pityed him and did not pursue his crimes.In addition, people such as Wang Yin have also received posthumous gifts, and the shadow of their descendants is the best comfort for these heroic spirits.

After Murong Yanzhao resigned, Liu Chengyou took out a blank piece of paper, wrote and drew on it, pretending to be in deep thought from time to time.In the end, what was presented on the paper was a structural diagram of the court's various government departments, accompanied by the names of the chief executives.

That's right, with regard to the personnel arrangement, he did intend to make another adjustment. The current upper class of the big man has been maintained for too long, and it has become a bit solidified for a long time.It has been more than a month since I returned to Beijing, and the big and small things have been arranged, and it is time to put this matter on the agenda.

Calling Murong Yanzhao today to ask about Lingzhou's arrangements is just a start.

(End of this chapter)