The first-class concubine of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 261 Attacking the Southern Tang Dynasty

Cao Jue has always had a good relationship with Liu Wei, so even if Liu Wei is a political adviser now, he still talks to Liu Wei as usual.

"Brother Liu, if you have anything to say, just tell me. If I, Cao Jue, can handle it or not, you won't recognize me as a brother."

Liu Wei smiled: "It's not that I want you to do anything, but your father is about to lead troops to fight, and there are some things that need to be explained to your father."

"It turned out to be this matter. In fact, in my opinion, Nantang is completely vulnerable. It's not a problem for my father to kill them."

Liu Wei shook his head: "It is precisely because of your father's ability to lead the army, it is not a problem to help Li Yu restore the country this time, so I have to say these words." At this point, Liu Wei looked at Cao Jue, not waiting for him He opened his mouth and continued: "Do you know what the Holy Majesty hates the most?"

"What... is the most taboo?" Cao Jue didn't understand the meaning of Liu Wei's words.

Liu Wei nodded: "In the rebellion of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, there were many generals who rebelled against the wounded, so the Holy Majesty is very afraid of generals, especially those who have made great achievements. In the past ten years, the Holy Majesty has given up his military power twice with a glass of wine. That is the proof."

"This..." Cao Jue was a little shocked for a moment, and even a little scared, because his father was now among the ranks that Zhao Kuangyin was afraid of.

"Brother Liu, what do you mean?"

"My father is a smart person, and I should understand the fear of the Holy One, but I still hope that you can mention this matter to your father after you go back."

Seeing that Liu Wei was thinking of their father and son, Cao Jue was very moved, and agreed repeatedly.

However, after Cao Jue left, Liu Wei couldn't help but sighed. If Cao Jue was smart, he should be more cautious about attacking Southern Tang this time, and he should try to avoid some solicitations from King Wei.
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Just when Liu Wei said this to Cao Jue, Zhao Dezhao was angry at Prince Wu's Mansion.

Zhao Dezhao invited Liu Wei several times, but Liu Wei refused with various reasons. How could he bear it?
What made him even more annoyed was that Liu Wei was obviously inclined towards King Jin and King Kanghui of Qin and Zhao Defang, which made him, the eldest son of the emperor, feel even more uncomfortable. If it weren't for the system of brotherhood and this system, he should be the prince. All the light should shine on him, but because of King Jin, everyone just regards him as an ordinary prince.

Especially Liu Wei, who is even more exasperating, actually ignores him at all.

Angry, Zhao Dezhao was very angry.

But when Zhao Dezhao was angry, Xia He showed a slight smile.

"Since the prince wants to teach Liu Wei a lesson, why don't you send Liu Wei to the battlefield? Although Liu Wei is capable, but swords and swords have no eyes on the battlefield, so no one can tell if he is injured?"

"This...now that Liu Wei is an official and a literati, how can he go to the battlefield to kill the enemy?"

"This is not easy to handle. I want to help Li Yu restore the country in the Southern Tang Dynasty. Liu Wei was sent to the Southern Tang Dynasty. He recommended Cao Bin as an old horse who knows the way, and why is he not an old horse who knows the way?"

Zhao Dezhao thought for a while, and finally nodded.

After Zhao Dezhao decided to recommend Liu Wei, he hurried to the palace, and when he said what he meant, Zhao Kuangyin frowned slightly.

"Zhaoer, Liu Wei is a literati, how can he go to war? Some time ago he wiped out robbers and pirates in Xingwang Mansion, but that was just a small fight, but when we fought against Nantang, it was all real swords A real gun does it, how can he do it?"

Zhao Dezhao was not in a hurry, he knew his father too well.

"Father is right. Prince Consort Liu is a literati, so how could my son let him go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, but let him follow along and make suggestions as an army supervisor."

When Zhao Dezhao said this, Zhao Kuangyin was shocked, Supervising the Army?

The supervising army is to monitor those generals, in order to prevent them from doing things against the will of the emperor, and to prevent the generals from rebelling. Zhao Kuangyin attaches great importance to the supervising army.

The reason why we attach importance to supervising the army is naturally to prevent generals from usurping power.

What Zhao Kuangyin was most afraid of was military generals usurping power. When he heard Zhao Dezhao’s words, he immediately became a little moved. Cao Bin has always been a very obedient person, but as long as he is a military general, as long as he is in charge of the military power, Zhao Kuangyin will not treat him very well. rest assured.

But Liu Wei is different, Liu Wei is a literati, and he is their son-in-law of Song Dynasty, he will never betray Song Dynasty.

Thinking of this, Zhao Kuangyin nodded: "Okay, let's go down and order Liu Wei to be the supervisor of the army. After Cao Bin orders all the soldiers and horses, we will go to Southern Tang together."

Zhao Kuangyin's imperial decree quickly spread to Ruyi County Lord's Mansion.

When Liu Wei received the imperial decree, he was a little shocked, at least in his opinion, it was a little unbelievable. How could he be suddenly appointed as the supervisor of the army when he just became a political adviser?And under normal circumstances, most of the imperial court's supervisors are eunuchs, but why send him a son-in-law this time?

Who recommended yourself?

At this time, Liu Wei deeply felt that his own strength was insufficient. Junzitang had developed under Qiu Shuang and Dong Yu's hands, but the current situation was not enough to meet Liu Wei's needs for various information.

Superintendent?

Liu Wei thought carefully, is it suitable for him to be the supervisor?
In fact, there is nothing suitable or inappropriate. As long as Cao Bin has no intention of rebellion, there is no problem at all in taking down Nantang.

Going by yourself is just icing on the cake.

Jin Wangfu.

King Jin soon found out about Liu Wei's appointment as the military supervisor, and he couldn't help frowning when he learned that it was Zhao Dezhao's idea.

For a long time, he, the King of Jin, has always been on guard against Zhao Dezhao, because if Zhao Kuangyin wants to overthrow the system of brotherhood, then his biggest threat is Zhao Dezhao. In his opinion, only Zhao Dezhao is really capable of competing with him for the throne.

"Mr. Su, why does Zhao Dezhao want Liu Wei to be the supervisor, but he sees that Liu Wei is inclined towards the king, so he wants to disperse the power of the king in the court?"

Su Tongkan slightly lowered his eyebrows, and then said: "Zhao Dezhao sent Liu Wei out of the capital, and he really had this intention, but according to his subordinates, there is another reason besides this. According to our spies, Zhao Dezhao has invited Liu Wei many times, but Liu Wei has not been invited, Zhao Dezhao usually does not like to talk, and his temperament is unpredictable, he may hate Liu Wei because of this, and it is also possible."

Hearing what Su said, King Jin was a little surprised: "Zhao Dezhao invited Liu Wei, but Liu Wei didn't go?"

"Exactly." At this point, Su Tongkan showed a slight smile: "Liu Wei's political affairs was requested by the prince, so Zhao Dezhao couldn't do anything, and he sent a young man to invite him. How could Liu Wei go?"

King Jin was a little happy, as long as Liu Wei was not attached to Zhao Dezhao, then he had a great chance of winning as King Jin.

"It seems that Liu Wei is also a person with a temper, not everyone is willing to cling to him."

"Exactly."

"In the opinion of Mr. Liu Wei, now that Liu Wei is sent to serve as a supervisor, what should we do?"

"It's not a big deal. We just need to send someone to ensure Liu Wei's safety. With Liu Wei in the army, we may not be able to help Li Yu restore the country as soon as possible."

King Jin nodded, but at this moment he frowned slightly, and said in a low voice: "No matter what, Zhao Dezhao has made a move. I have to be prepared. Over the years, the shadow army has doubled in size under Mr. Su's hands. , but this king thinks it’s not enough.”

"What does your lord mean?"

"Military power has always been feared by the Holy One. We can't touch it, but our own strength must be stronger. We can't move the imperial army, King Wei's, and others can't move my king's, but We have to find a way to buy one of the two imperial guards of the Holy Majesty."

"This..." Su another looked at it for a while and hesitated: "The Imperial Guard has always been viewed very strictly by the Holy One, and they are all trusted by the Holy One. It is not easy to bribe them."

"Everyone has weaknesses. As long as you find their weaknesses, you can subdue them. Don't you think these things will trouble you, sir?"

Su looked slightly furrowed eyebrows, but finally nodded.
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Wei Wangfu.

King Wei also soon found out about Liu Wei's going to be the supervisor of the army, and knew that Zhao Dezhao meant it.

When he learned that this was what Zhao Dezhao meant, King Wei suddenly had a very bad premonition.

Although King Wei and Liu Wei have never had much contact with each other, neither enemy nor friend, at most they are just displeased, but now that Zhao Dezhao's sudden move made King Wei feel a sense of crisis.

During this period of time, while Zhao Kuangyin was suppressing King Jin and promoting him to King Wei, he was also constantly promoting Zhao Dezhao, either letting him take this vacancy or that vacancy. Now Zhao Dezhao's power has basically been able to compete with him and King Jin. rivaled.

If brother end brother and this system are still there, even if he endures it, he might be able to survive until the day he ascends the throne, but if Zhao Kuangyin suddenly makes Zhao Dezhao the crown prince, then things will be a little bad.

Wei Wang frowned, and after thinking for a long time, he felt that it was necessary to cooperate with Jin Wang. They had a common enemy in the face of the brother-in-law system.

But he didn't think about talking about it with King Jin. He knew very well that King Jin was a smart man, and when he learned about it, he would definitely have his own ideas.

It's just that Wei Wei is a little different from the King of Jin. The King of Wei didn't want to wait too long. He could cooperate with the King of Jin to oppose Zhao Dezhao, but he could also provoke a coup.

What he needs now is military power.

He can't get the military power from Shi Shouxin, so he can only start with Cao Bin. His in-laws are a very good target. If he can get his support, given his prestige in the army, why not worry about the big things? ?

After Wei Wang thought about it, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Come on, send a letter to Cao Bin."

(End of this chapter)