"Because of this, compared to Wang Kui, Uncle Pan and others, Zhou Xingfeng is a little more difficult to deal with!" Guo Rong answered: "Wang Kui and others, vulgar husbands, once they became rich, they got carried away. In contrast, Zhou Xingfeng was born in poverty, but he is obviously more scheming, has a resolute personality, and knows the law of discipline! ”

"Occupy Changsha, govern Tanzhou, take Hengzhou, plunder Yuanzhou, recruit exiles, and soothe arrogant generals, every move is to seek progress in stability. The minister expected that if he was allowed to occupy Langzhou again, he would inevitably start to cut off the southern generals and unify the military and government of Hunan! And the arrogant generals who occupy the southern states will definitely not be captured, and there are still changes in Hunan! ”

"When I was still in Huainan, when I heard about Wang Kui's defeat, I realized that Hunan must be eventful, and I guessed that Zhou Xingfeng would become the final victor! Now the situation in Hunan has changed, but it is not surprising! Liu Chengyou said:

"Zhou Xingfeng is this person, he does have some abilities and means, he moves when he sees the opportunity, and he takes advantage of the situation, he is a character. It's a pity that in Hunan after all, it is a small fight, and it is difficult to become a big one! ”

"Your Majesty is right!" Zhi Cong said: "Although Hunan has a wide jurisdiction, but under the perennial military turmoil, the population has decreased sharply, and it is almost in ruins. And Zhou Xingfeng is a murderous person, does not know how to sympathize with the people, hears that he is out of prison, and the people commit crimes, no matter how big or small they are, and the severity of the crime, they will all be put to death, so although they are afraid of the people, it is difficult to convince the people......"

Liu Chengyou pondered for a while, and said with a sad face: "Since Ma Yin, the horses have been eating troughs, political turmoil has been endless, and the soldiers have been continuous, and the people of Hunan have suffered from it, and until now, they are still in dire straits. I am the lord of the world, Hunan Lishu, and I am also my people, although I am thousands of miles away, I also empathize with his suffering, my heart is like a knife, and I hate to drown in its calamity! ”

Hearing the emperor spit out such high-sounding words, he folded Ruan and Guo Rong, and their faces couldn't help but show a strange look. Zhi Congruan asked: "Your Majesty has the heart to send troops to Hunan?" ”

"That's what you think!" Liu Chengyou's expression of sorrow was skillfully retracted, his face was traceless, and he nodded calmly: "I want to hear your opinions." ”

Guo Rong said directly: "With all due respect, the time is not yet ripe!" ”

Facing Liu Chengyou's eyes, Guo Rong expressed his thoughts: "First, the war in the southwest has not yet ended, and the burden on the court is too heavy for the imperial court; Of the two, Jingnan Gao's feet are in front, like a fish in the throat; Third, Hunan's military strength is weak, but the territory is vast, it is easy to lose, it is difficult to pacify the aftermath, and the imperial court still needs to be fully prepared; Fourth, the puppet dynasty in Lingnan must not be worried, lest it take advantage of the opportunity! ”

After a pause, Guo Rong continued: "Hunan is now like a shallow water, fish and shrimp compete for food, even if you raise a big fish with thorns, it is not too much to worry about, sooner or later for the big Han anvil meat!" ”

"Guo Qing's metaphor is very vivid!" Liu Chengyou raised his finger and said.

"However, the imperial court should not let the Hunan warlords attack each other privately, otherwise where is the majesty of the imperial court?"

Liu Chengyou's words are obviously not distracted, the previous time Uncle Pan killed Wang Kui, but the result was not to agree to his request, acquiescing in his rule over Langzhou. In fact, Liu Chengyou is in the bottom of his heart, and he is not in a hurry to go south to collect Hunan, but if he doesn't mix it up, he will not be happy.

"Your Majesty, isn't Zhou Xingfeng under the banner of hanging the people and fighting for the country, eliminating traitors and quelling chaos, and the imperial court can allow it. Then transfer that document to the north, with his successor to the Wuping Army, look at his weekly journey, never obey! Guo Rong suggested: "Looking at that table, it is not good to be good at it, if it is successful, it will inevitably compete between Zhou and Zhang." In any case, the imperial court has the nail of Lizhou stuck in Jinghu, and wants to find an excuse to move troops in the future, but it is subject to the holy will. ”

"By the way, it is feasible to use the false way to destroy the Yu family, and clean up the Jingnan Gao family together!" Zhe Congruan added: "Take Jinghu Lake, control the belly of the world, and with a little rectification, you can enter Mengshu in the west, destroy the puppet dynasty in the south, and go straight down to Tang and Wu in the east, and within a few years, the world can be determined!" ”

"Listening to Gong's words, I can't wait to take Jinghu into my pocket!" Liu Chengyou chuckled, and then ordered: "The matter of Hunan, just deal with it according to Guo Qing's suggestion!" ”

"Left and right, Hunan is in tatters, let Zhou Xingfeng meet that guy, clean up the mess for me first, and meet the heavenly army on a different day!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Your Majesty's courage is admirable!" This was actually said by Guo Rong, and Liu Chengyou couldn't help but cast a slightly surprised look.

After a little silence, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but sigh again: "Only those who can be worried, let Zhou Xingfeng and other murderous martial artists take the government, pity the hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Hunan, when can they be at peace!" ”

sighed with emotion, and asked again: "Feng Xiang's side, what is the progress?" ”

Zhi got up from Ruan, took out the map, and replied according to the map: "With the increase of the imperial court's troops, the grain and equipment transfer are in place, and the Chencang defense line, with the command of Zhao Gongtong, has been completely stabilized. Xiang Xun entered the customs, collected boats, crossed the Wei River, responded to the rear, and guarded Jingzhao.

Li Tingqi suspected that the soldiers went out of the Slope Valley, and secretly sent the Shu general Sun Hanshao to go to the Qinling Mountains, from the Meridian Valley, and attacked Chang'an.

Han Baozhen, who went all the way to Qinzhou, intended to bypass Longzhou, attack Sanguan in the south, and threaten the rear of Chen Cang, but he was also rejected by the historical envoy! ”

"The towns are fighting, the soldiers are using their lives, and the southwest is safe!" Liu Chengyou said: "In this way, the Shu army should be in a dilemma!" ”

Guo Rong nodded and analyzed: "Now, the main force of the Shu army is nearly 30,000 people, commanded by Li Tingqi, stationed on the front line of Chencang Mountain, frustrated in the fortified city, the spirit has been lost, it is difficult to advance an inch, and it has reached an embarrassment. The dangerous plans such as leaving the Meridian Valley to attack Chang'an have been used, and there is no difficulty in making progress on the front line of Longzhou, which shows that its donkey skills are poor. For the Shu army, it has become a dilemma. It has been a few months since it moved its troops, it has been summer, the weather is getting hotter, it is expected that it is difficult to support, and it will not be long before the army is withdrawn! ”

For Guo Rong's analysis, Liu Chengyou obviously agreed, stared at the military map outlining the situation on the front line, muttered for a while, and said directly: "You can make Zhao Hui and Xiang Xun ready, if the Shu army withdraws, move when you see the opportunity, and fight a battle!" After recuperating for so long, since it has come, you can't let it retreat calmly! ”

"Here in the Privy Council, give an order immediately!" Guo Rong had a slight smile in his eyes, obviously, the emperor's decision was very appetizing to him.

"In addition, tell Zhao Hui that the military supplies are heavy, so that he doesn't have to worry, I will order Yan Jinqing to make every effort to raise money to replenish the army!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Yes!"

In March, at the same time as sending Xiang Xun to Guanzhong, Liu Chengyou transferred Yan Jinqing, the former ordnance supervisor, to Guanzhong, and promoted him to the southwest transfer envoy for his diligence and self-denial, specializing in the supply of military supplies for the Fengxiang army.

The Son of Heaven has an edict and raises it on the spot. The name is Southwest, but in fact, the entire Guanzhong town is within the scope of fund-raising and directly intervenes in finance. It is also a method of cutting feudal domains, one place and one practice, Hedong uses the army, the law, and the government, and Guanzhong collects the financial power first.

Between the three of them talking, Pan Mei walked in, holding an official document in her hand, and greeted her. After returning to the dynasty, he was transferred to the Privy Council as a member of the Privy Council, and was in charge of the affairs of the northern generals, border defense, and national trust. Favored by the emperor, this is obviously a prelude to great use, and there are many envy people up and down.

"What?" Zhi Congruan asked.

Pan Mei said: "The military system on the east side of the river has become an order, and I also ask Your Majesty to review it with the cardinal!" ”

Zhi Congruan personally took it and reported it to Liu Chengyou, and at the same time explained to him: "After privy approval, based on the situation in the east of the river, the ministers and others proposed to set up the Xiang army in Yanmen Mansion, with a number of 3,000 soldiers, with Yang Ye as the military envoy; The Ninghua army was placed in the Lan Mansion, with a number of 3,000 soldiers, with Li Wanchao as the military envoy; Baode Mansion placed the Baoning Army, with a number of 4,000 soldiers, and took Zhede Ran as a military envoy. With these three armies and thousands of soldiers, it is enough to protect the royal garrison! ”

Guo Rong added: "The soldiers and horses of the original Hedong Prefectures, in addition to selecting and sending Tokyo, ordered the remaining 10,000 troops to be assigned to the Hedong Command Division and stationed in various provinces!" The rest of them were ordered to return to their hometowns, either as hooligans or as village soldiers, and the cultivation and agriculture were combined to protect the place! ”

In fact, after such a rectification by the imperial court, only a few of the many armies in Hedong were really eliminated. However, the hierarchy became clearer, and the control of the imperial court was greatly strengthened.

"Distribute it according to the system!" In this regard, Liu Chengyou also knew it in his heart, and after a little examination, he ordered.

"Let Zhen Zhijun, Li Wanchao, and Yang Ye return to Beijing to report on their work!" After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou said again.

As he spoke, he glanced at Zhe Congruan and said softly: "Zhe makes the king the ruler of the country, speaking of which, I haven't seen a woman for so many years." After many years on the border, it is not easy to go through the cold department, and the virtuous concubine is in the palace, and there are many mentions, thinking of my father's affection, I am quite pitiful, and I should make the family of the prince, and reunite to recount the family affection......"