"The edict replied to Guo Rong, saying that he had done a good job in Huaisi, and I was very satisfied. All his requests will be granted. The army set up and the positions promised shall be registered and issued in the camp, and it can be approved by the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of War in the future! In the imperial tent, Liu Chengyou washed his face, wiped his hands, and said to Li Fang.

"Yes!" Li Fang immediately started to write.

In the past two days, Li Fang has obviously been much more careful, working diligently and talking less. He has personally experienced the scene of Wang Shu's reprimand, you must know that not long ago, the Son of Heaven still looked like he wanted to be an important king's book, and Li Fang did not feel that he was closer to the emperor than Wang Shu.

And for the unclear meaning of the holy will, the unfathomable power of heaven, these words, also have a deeper understanding, if you are not vigilant, maybe the unforeseen omen will fall on you.

"Your Majesty, the Xuzhou army was defeated in Xuyi City, and the vortex was attacked and the food and weapons were damaged, how to deal with the relevant people?" Wang Jun and Murong Yanzhao were still in the tent, so they couldn't help asking.

Hearing the question, after thinking about it a little, Liu Chengyou responded: "The Vortex Garrison Military Academy, negligent and negligent, taken advantage of by the enemy, arrested and beheaded, with the correct military law!" As for Wu Xingde, take away his moderation, and before retaining Guo Rongjun, he will make meritorious contributions! ”

Liu Chengyou's voice fell, and Wang Jun couldn't help but say: "Your Majesty punishes the vortex severely, and lightly indulges Xuyi, whether it is to be disposed of like this, whether it is to be discussed......

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou asked directly: "What is Wang Qing's opinion?" ”

"I'm afraid that people will not be convinced!" Wang Jun said.

Glancing at Wang Jun, Liu Chengyou didn't think that he wanted to intercede for the vortex guard, he wanted to kill Wu Xingde together......

Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said: "The defeat of Xuyi, not the loss of Wu Xingde alone, he led the troops when he first arrived, he took on a heavy responsibility, and when he was facing the enemy, he still desperately saved and tried his best to resist, almost not in the battle." Guo Rong is also mentioned in the table.

The vortex is not, the guards are negligent and slack, negligent in their duties, and are taken advantage of by the Tang army, when they are attacked, they are slow to respond, mishandled, and even the loss of the vortex, their crimes are so great that they cannot be forgiven! ”

"Again!" Liu Chengyou's eyes swirled on Wang Jun, and said: "At the beginning of the country, the imperial court was financially constrained, and it was difficult to maintain it.

After I ascended the throne, I moved to Xuzhou, and in the past few years, I have also been conscientious, diligent, and conscientious, abiding by the imperial court system, implementing the new policy of Qianyou, governing affairs and controlling the people, and rarely slackening. This is a father who has made great contributions to the imperial court, although I advocate independence over merit, but one of them will not kill if he is guilty of martial virtue, and I am also willing to pardon his mistakes. ”

"For the heroes who are diligent in the king's affairs, even if they are lost, I am still willing to be more tolerant!" This last sentence, Liu Chengyou almost said it to Wang Jun alone.

I don't know if Wang Jun understood, but he arched his hand and said lightly: "What Your Majesty said is reasonable and well-founded, and there is a heart of forgiveness, and the minister has no objection!" ”

"According to what I said, the edict will be issued and executed!" Liu Chengyou said to Li Fang again.

A little later, Liu Chengyou received a report from Zhang Yongde that he had captured Hefei. After Murong Yanzhao defeated Xu Wenzhen's army, he learned of the emptiness of Hefei, and after annihilating Chen Jue, Liu Chengyou and Zhang Yongde had 2,000 soldiers, so that he went south and took the opportunity to take Hefei. Give him a chance to become independent, and also pay for the promise of the winter.

However, in two days, Zhang Yongde's good news came.

Buried in the case, read a few important military and political affairs sent from Tokyo, there is one, which has attracted Liu Chengyou's attention, since the beginning of the spring, there have been changes in the fruit of Houshu, the Xingyuan Mansion of Shu, the army of Qin Feng, all have the transfer of Chen Bing and Han realm.

With a frown, Liu Chengyou muttered: "Meng Chang, he really dares to move troops!" If you don't take Qin Feng first, you will be in trouble! ”

The tone was cold, but Liu Chengyou was not too worried, although the country's center of gravity was in Jianghuai, but he was still very confident in the layout in the southwest direction, with Song Yanwu, Zhao Hui, Shi Kuangyi and others, it was enough to deal with the attack of Houshu.

It's just that for Liu Chengyou, the Khitan capital is in the north to defend itself, and Meng Chang, who is in Shu territory, doesn't want to sit and guard, and dares to take the initiative to find trouble, which makes him feel offended, which is very unhappy.

He personally wrote an edict, using the Fengxiang Festival to make Zhao Hui deploy the southwest camp capital, and join the troops of Fengxiang, Changyi, Yongxing and other Guannei to deal with the invasion of Houshu.

Night is slowly falling, a few more lights have been added to the tent, Liu Chengyou is still standing in front of the map, Huainan is a domain, has been in his chest, at this time, his eyes are staring at the Jiangdong and Jiangxi of the Southern Tang Dynasty. After drinking the Yangtze River, Jinling, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, can be across the river, but this big river, for today's Han army, is like a moat. Fall in love with the literary network

"Come on, pass on Tao Valley!" After muttering for a long time, Liu Chengyou commanded.

Soon, Tao Gu was summoned. Liu Chengyou asked him: "Has Tao Qing's body ever recovered?" ”

Maybe he was old, he couldn't bear the bitter cold before the army, and he fell ill directly, Liu Chengyou rewarded him with a grace and let him recuperate in Xia Cai City. After the beginning of spring, he returned to the imperial front, and the adviser listened to it.

At this time, hearing the concern of the Son of Heaven, the old man suddenly smiled, and thanked him: "With His Majesty's concern, the minister is fine!" ”

Nodding his head and motioning for him to sit down, Liu Chengyou said: "Since the beginning of spring, our army has fought repeatedly, and the armies have defeated more than 100,000 Tang troops, which can be said to have frustrated the intention of the pseudo-Tang Dynasty to aid Huainan. With the current situation, it is no longer a problem to take the two cities of Shouchun and Xuyi, and within a month, Huainan can also be swept away.

However, I live in the Central Plains, in the land of four wars, and I am not an opponent of the pseudo-Tang Dynasty. Nowadays, Meng Shu has made a different move in the land of Qin and Feng, and the soldiers, horses, money and grain are frequently transferred, and the Khitan in the north, although the war is stopped according to the agreement, it is inevitable that the war in the south will be broken and the army will be fought again. ”

"Meng Shu actually moved troops?" After listening to the Son of Heaven's narration very carefully, Tao Gu couldn't help but be surprised.

Liu Chengyou nodded: "The Tokyo side forwarded Feng Xiang's military report!" ”

"Your Majesty is worried, fighting on both sides?" Tao Gu said.

"If only Meng Shu and Southern Tang are enemies on both sides, what are I afraid of?" Liu Chengyou said: "It's just the trouble of the country, and it's always in the north!" ”

Looking at Tao Gu, Liu Chengyou continued: "Tao Qing is also the planner and executor of the expedition to Huai, you should know that the initial goal of this southern expedition is only to annex Huainan. Although the puppet Tang Dynasty has been repeatedly defeated and cannot form an army, I know in my heart that crossing the river to destroy the Tang Dynasty is not something that our Han army can do now. In order to prevent mutations, he intends to fight as soon as possible. I am thinking about how to end the war with the puppet Tang after the conquest, Tao Qing is familiar with the situation of the puppet Tang dynasty, can you give me some suggestions for reference? ”

Listening to the Son of Heaven's intentions, Tao Gu couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Now that the war is in full swing, Your Majesty is already thinking about the aftermath of the war. ”

Liu Chengyou was almost indifferent to its praise. Seeing this, Tao Gu said: "In the opinion of the ministers, the repeated defeats are beyond the ability of the Southern Tang Dynasty monarchs and ministers. My dynasty is powerful, and in the pseudo-Tang court, there will be voices asking for peace. Since ancient times, Jiangnan has had the power of separation, the heart of surrender, and the lack of enterprising meaning.

For two generations, the Li father and son have reused literati and ministers, making the pseudo-Tang Dynasty Wendao Dachang, and there are few bloody people among the generals and ministers. Generals like He Jingzhu and Guo Tingwei are a minority in the pseudo-Tang Dynasty after all.

Your Majesty only needs to follow the step-by-step process, calmly attack the city and conquer the land, continue to exert pressure on the puppet Tang court, wait for the puppet Tang Dynasty to send envoys to sue for peace, and allow them to cede land, call ministers, and pay tribute. In addition, if there is no one in the puppet Tang Dynasty to advocate peace, Your Majesty can also secretly plan, I have a great momentum, the Son of Heaven is wise, and there are absolutely no people who take refuge! ”

"Listening to Tao Qing's words, it is like drinking good wine, and it also has the effect of initiation, but I have fallen into a misunderstanding!" Liu Chengyou smiled slightly.

In the face of the praise of the Son of Heaven, Tao Gu was also slightly happy, and followed the army to mix, but he was unable to show his performance due to illness. After returning to the court, he may be able to take the opportunity to add a flat chapter after the official title. Worshipping the prime minister has now become the only political pursuit of Tao Valley......

Looking at Tao Gu, Liu Chengyou said: "I have released that Chen Jue, and asked him to bring a handwritten letter of persuasion to Li Jing, which can have the effect of intimidation." I thought that I would send Tao Qing again and send another envoy to Jinling......"

Hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Tao Gu's face changed. Although the two countries are at war and do not kill them, Tao Gu does not want to go to Jinling's "Longtan Tiger's Den" at this juncture, after all, it is difficult to prevent accidents.

Facing the gaze of the Son of Heaven, Tao Gu responded cautiously: "Now that I am victorious, how can I take the initiative to negotiate peace." If this is the case, it can give the pseudo-Tang monarch a fluke. ”

"However, listening to Tao Qing's words, there is really no need for this, I am too worried!" Liu Chengyou said slowly, which made Tao Gu breathe a sigh of relief.

After Tao Gu retreated, Liu Chengyou thought about it for a while, and ordered someone to summon Li Shaoyou to explain to him.

When it was about to rest, Murong Yanzhao personally came to report, saying that someone came out of Shouchun City and was captured by the patrolman, and took the initiative to tell him that it was Xu Xiang, the commander of the Divine Guard, and wanted to contact him to surrender.

In this regard, Liu Chengyou only felt unexpected. But if you really say how unexpected, it is not necessarily, although he does not see the human heart very thoroughly, but he has a lot of insight after all. There are so many defenders, and they will never be so stubborn as Jingsu.

Although he has enough confidence and confidence in breaking the city, he is still very interested in the initiative of the generals in the city.