In Tokyo, the Han Emperor issued an edict to abolish the dynasty for three days, and Feng Dao, the former prime minister, Taishi, and Yan Guogong died. It was less than a year and a half since Feng Dao resigned, and judging from the results, Feng Dao did have a "heartfelt word" to Liu Chengyou at the beginning, foreseeing life and death.

Hearing the mourning news, Liu Chengyou was also a little sentimental in his heart. Feng Dao this person, can be described as a famous minister, a tumbler active in the political arena of the Central Plains, in the past 30 years, the successive dynasties have not left the position of generals, ministers, three dukes, and three divisions, and his noble glory is a famous generation.

In his later years, he was in the Han Dynasty, but he was the pinnacle of Feng Dao's career. Although in the last two years, the role of the emperor was not large, almost echoing the worm, but in the early three or four years of the country, with his fame, ability, and experience, Liu Chengyou made great contributions in stabilizing the government and pacifying the people's hearts. Therefore, Liu Chengyou also missed it, and mourned after his death.

Feng Dao's death can be regarded as the end of his life, and he enjoys his old age in peace, and few people regret it. Although the Son of Heaven abolished the dynasty, the operation of the imperial court was not affected in the slightest, especially after the outbreak of the war in the southwest.

Right now, it's early autumn, and the sun isn't as hot as it used to be, but it's still hot. The Privy Council, the Ministry of War, and the Three Divisions are probably the busiest departments in the center of the imperial court recently. However, compared with the trivial and complicated parts of the other two, the Privy Council needs to invest more energy.

Guo Rong, the privy deputy envoy, personally selected several subordinates to be responsible for the military situation of the southwest expedition to Shu, including Li Chuyun and Pan Mei, who returned from the Hebei army.

When Liu Chengyou stepped into the maintenance room, Guo Rong and several people were in front of the map, comparing the military newspapers in front of them, marking, researching, and discussing. stepped forward and ordered the ministers to be exempted, and Liu Chengyou asked directly: "There is a new war report coming to Beijing?" ”

The military newspaper from the southwestern front was a report every three days, showing the battle situation so that the central government could observe it. Six days ago, received the first good news from General Liu Chengyou to attack Shu in the past month, Wang Renzhen and Li Yan, two generals, led 12 battalions of soldiers, south into Sanguan Road, attacked Shu Huangniu Bazhai, three days, broke four villages in a row.

Li Chuyun said to Liu Chengyou: "The Shu army Huangniuzhai, Qingmaling and other eight villages, have been broken by Wang Renzhen and Li Yan, the Shu army of Bazhai, more than half of the soldiers have been lost, and the Shu general Han Jixun has led the defeated troops and retreated to the mighty city northeast of Liangquan. The road for our army to go south to Fengzhou has been opened ......"

"This Wang and Li Erjun are indeed generals, they won the first battle, and even broke Bazhai, the Shu army will inevitably be terrified, and the situation is very good!" Liu Chengyou showed a look of satisfaction on his face, and did not hesitate to praise: "Two years ago, in the battle of Donghe Village, the two of them also had military exploits and broke the Shu army. ”

Probably thinking that the emperor was happy too early, a trace of embarrassment flashed on Li Chuyun's face, and he said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, after breaking Bazhai, Wang Renzhen led two thousand soldiers and horses to rush south, pursuing Han Jixun's defeated army, intending to take advantage of the situation to seize Weiwu City. However, after doubling the road, even the soldiers were tired, and they were frustrated in the city pass, and were defeated by the Shu general Gao Yanyu, who folded 500 troops and retreated north. ”

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, smiled slightly, and said, "Wang Renzhen, this is still anxious!" ”

"What's the situation now? Show me the military report! Liu Chengyou turned his head.

Presented, while taking over the imperial view, Guo Rong was beside him, and said to Liu Chengyou: "According to Xiang Xun's performance, he has led 30,000 troops to disperse into Feng, and it is already autumn, the climate is improving, and he intends to start a big battle with the Shu army in the mighty city!" ”

"Your Majesty, Fengzhou Road is in danger, after Liangquan, Qingniling Road. From Sanguan to Weiwu City, although the post road is difficult to travel, it is not the most dangerous place, but from the situation ahead, the march of the army, the transportation of grain and ordnance, has been very inconvenient. Therefore, if we can gather troops to fight north of Liangquan, it will be a great benefit to our army! ”

"It also depends on whether the Shu army will give this opportunity or not!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Weiwu City is about 80 miles away from the southwest of Sanguan, which is the barrier of Shubei Pass and is its military defense fortress. After taking the mighty city, you can drive Liangquan directly, then the victory is in me, and the Shu army will never give up, therefore, if you plan to train, in the mighty city, you will definitely be able to fight a big battle that will lay the foundation for victory! Guo Rong said affirmatively.

"We are at the border of Chen Bing, sharpening knives, isn't this the kind of effect?" Liu Chengyou described the slight unfolding, and said with his head bowed: "Send the system to the training, Qin Feng's war, make a decision at the opportunity, and entrust him." In order to destroy Shu, let him fight this battle with his heart! ”

"Yes!" Guo Rong looked at Liu Chengyou and praised him: "Your Majesty can have such a bold strategy, it is a blessing for a general!" ”

Guo Rong rarely praises people, and even less compliments Liu Chengyou, but every word of praise must be from the bottom of his heart. Liu Chengyou understands this, so listening to his words, he can't help but feel good.

"Over there in Qinzhou, how is the battle going?" Liu Chengyou asked.

It is reported that the prince has led 20,000 troops from Wujie and the southwest border to trace Weishui, along Longyou Avenue, and fought in Longcheng for the first time, forcing the Shu army to defend itself in the city, and has suppressed the Shu army. The Shu general Zhao Jizha is mediocre, and his troops are outnumbered by our army, so he is definitely not the opponent of the prince! Guo Rong replied, looking very confident.

"After the start of the war, the matter of leading the army to fight can only rely on the front-line generals. I am in the rear, so I can only raise food and salary, so that I have no shortage of needs! Putting down the military newspaper in his hand, Liu Chengyou sighed: "If you want to come to the southwest general, you should live up to my expectations!" ”

"Your Majesty has always planned and then moved, sent generals to send troops, and launched wars, and they are all well prepared. The temple is so comprehensive, our dynasty will win, and the Shu army will be defeated! Li Chuyun bowed his hand to Liu Chengyou, and was excited: "Your Majesty, just sit in Tokyo and wait for the good news!" ”

"This is also uplifting!" Liu Chengyou smiled at Li Chuyun: "I still have this confidence!" ”

After speaking, he looked at Guo Rong again, and said with some amazement: "The acting Guogong is not feeling well, it is difficult to be a director, the privy secret, and the country's military affairs are all going to be imposed on Guo Qing, please bear with me!" ”

Hearing his words, Guo Rong solemnly responded: "This minister should fulfill his duties, and he dare not slack off!" ”

Guo Rong is known for his great ambitions, energy, and increased responsibilities, which only makes him more excited and motivated. After entering the summer, the national abbot folded from Ruan, and also fell ill, after all, the age is up, and the horse has worked hard for many years, and the body is embarrassed.

However, the Privy Council, on the other hand, was not greatly affected. In the past two years or so, Guo Rong's real power has been heavier, enough to smoothly take over the military and government without making waves.

Liu Chengyou felt that maybe it won't be long before he would lose his second father-in-law. Therefore, in recent times, the folding family has also been quite taken care of. The imperial physician sent them to the house, and the medicinal herbs, supplements, and royal things were also generously rewarded. In the palace, the virtuous concubine folded the lady's side, and she also went the most. It's a bit like, before Gao Xingzhou died of illness.

Suppressing the slight melancholy in his heart, Liu Chengyou glanced at Pan Mei, who was seriously and calmly studying the military situation in front of the map, and asked Guo Rongdao: "Guo Qing, what do you think of Pan Mei?" ”

Hearing this, Guo Rong did not hide the look of appreciation in his eyes: "Your Majesty has a good eye for people!" Pan Mei knows the righteousness of the soldiers, and the heroes of the generals are of great use! ”

"During his two years in the Privy Council, he was diligent, dissecting affairs, and often had insights. Although there are many brave generals in the Han Dynasty, handsome talents are still valuable, especially the veterans are gradually withering. Pan Mei has his qualifications, and today is not peaceful, and the ministers think that leading the troops to fight and attacking the city can show their talents! ”

Liu Chengyou couldn't help nodding, so far, among the rising stars in the army, Liu Chengyou is valued, and there are not many who have the ability to be generals and stand alone, Gao Huaide, Yang Ye, Zhao Kuangyin, Pan Mei, Shi Shouxin and others.

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After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou said, "I plan to send Pan Mei to Xiangzhou, what do you think?" ”

Guo Rong's eyebrows rose slightly, his eyes turned to the map of the Han Dynasty, and fell on Jing and Lake, obviously, the battle of Shu had just begun, and the battle of Qin Feng was not in full swing, and the emperor's mind had already begun to think about the next step.

"I think it's okay!" Guo Rong nodded.