"Young Eunuch Zhang, is Your Majesty here?" Although Zhang Dejun is basically inseparable from Liu Chengyou, in front of the Chongzheng Palace, Xiang Xun still confirmed with him.

Swept Xiang Xun's eyes, among the many generals of the Han Dynasty, Xiang Xun was one of the few people who looked at him squarely. Smiling slightly, Zhang Dejun said: "General, later, Rong Xiao will enter the hall!" ”

"It's hard work!" Xiang Xunwei bowed his hand.

"Xingmin doesn't have to be polite, sit down first, and wait for me to finish this recital!" In the hall, looking at Xiang Xun, who was introduced by Zhang Dejun, Liu Chengyou only raised his eyes and ordered.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Quietly sat and waited, waited for Liu Chengyou to finish the review, raised his head, and only got up to Xun Fang, and said: "Your Majesty is diligent in government, and it is like a day for several years, which is really the blessing of the Han Dynasty and the blessing of the people, and the ministers admire!" ”

smiled, complimented it, and did not comment, Liu Chengyou said: "I think, the world is peaceful, the military and government have nothing to do, hang your hands and sit in the Dragon Court!" ”

Regarding the insincere words of the Son of Heaven, Xiang Xun only listened to half of it with interest, and said: "Your Majesty will work hard to rule the world, and then open peace to create a prosperous world!" ”

The corners of Liu Chengyou's mouth hooked, and said: "The military report from Feng Xiang has increased the Shu army by 20,000, and the pressure on the front line of Chen Cang is very great!" ”

Xiang Xun frowned and said, "The Shu army is so ignorant of advancing and retreating? ”

Liu Chengyou's reaction was calm: "Maybe it's because the Shu army feels that we are in the court, and after the Huainan War, the military, finance, and civilian power are all consumed, and I want to take advantage of my new strength to ask for some cheapness!"

Meng Chang spent fifteen years before cutting off the old generals and ministers, and personally took charge of the military and political power of Houshu, although he gradually indulged in pleasure, but he still had a sense of ambition, and it was not surprising that he wanted to go on the Northern Expedition and recover the Central Plains.

Meng's father and son, who have ruled Shu for more than 20 years, have suffered less military disasters, and have accumulated a lot of wealth, it is completely conceivable that they are the enemy of the southwest for me! ”

"Every time there is a national disaster, we must think of a good general!" Speaking of Liu Chengyou's self-title, they all officially got up, and rushed to Xun Dao: "I sent you to the west just to deal with the Shu disaster!" ”

"Your Majesty, the minister entered the palace this time to bid farewell to Your Majesty!" Xiang Xun bowed his hand: "The army of the westward march, the ministers have been selected, and the two thousand soldiers are all meritorious soldiers, who can fight a battle, if they are in Guanzhong, it is enough to cross Weishui." The minister has found out the hydrology of the Wei River, and the warship he is riding can be criss-crossed! ”

Looking at Xiang Xun dressed in armor, Liu Chengyou nodded: "Half a year of Zhenghuai, running around on the water, and already doing hard work. This time I returned to Beijing, and I didn't have much rest, so I had to lead the crowd to the west again, and it was hard work! ”

"Serve the country, how dare you speak hard!" Xiang Xun's face did not change, but his tone was firm.

"The stars are arrogant!"

In the face of the praise of the Son of Heaven, he was calm in the training department. However, a hint of hesitation soon appeared on his face: "Your Majesty! ”

"Are you suspicious that I arranged for you to go west?" Liu Chengyou asked Xiang Xun affirmatively.

Xiang Xun nodded: "The Shu army marched northward strongly, invaded our pass, and was menacing, the imperial court did not respond in a big way, and the forbidden army only moved, and only the army of the army marched west to help. The minister has confidence to block the Shu soldiers in Weinan, but if he wants to retreat, he only relies on the state and town army in Guanzhong, and he is afraid that his strength will be insufficient! ”

"Being in Tokyo, my eyes have been cast thousands of miles away, and I am thinking about the overall situation, and the people of Xingmin can take this into account, and they are worthy of the posture of a famous general!" Liu Chengyou looked at Xiang Xun, his eyes full of appreciation.

After that, Liu Chengyou simply told Guo Wei's "tired plan", and Xiang Xun suddenly understood. Liu Chengyou raised the report in his hand and said: "Originally, I was still worried that the Shu army would not be able to fight for a long time, and I would retreat. Now that the reinforcements are coming, although it makes Fengxiang more dangerous, it can make the Shu army stay longer! In terms of attrition, the defender is always smaller than the attacker, although I don't want to be in the west of the war, but I am also willing to accompany the Shu army to consume! ”

"Got it!" Xiang Xun said.

"Do you really understand?" Liu Chengyou suddenly asked, letting Xiang Xun sneer.

"Your Majesty has other orders?" Facing the gaze of the Son of Heaven, Xiang Xun unconsciously cheered up.

Liu Chengyou pointed with one hand, spoke slowly, and said: "If you only use the navy to advance westward and control the Wei River, I can choose any general, even if it is Guo Tingwei, Zhang Yanqing and other generals!" Have you ever wondered why I would ask you to be the general of the star? ”

Xiang Xun bowed his hand: "Forgive the ministers for being stupid, please make it clear to Your Majesty!" ”

"When you arrive in Fengxiang, you will be familiar with the armies of Chencang, understand the military situation, gain insight into the enemy's situation, and explore the four states of Qin and Feng and even Hanzhong!" Liu Chengyou raised his hands behind his back and explained to Xiang Xun one by one, and every time he said something, he made Xiang Xun's expression a little serious.

"I know your talents, not on the water! I asked you to go to Fengxiang, not to let you lead the navy! Liu Chengyou stared at Xiang Xun's eyes and said, "As long as you hold Chencang, the Shu army will retreat sooner or later, and the four states of Qin and Feng, I will have to take it back sooner or later!" At that time, you will be the coach of the Western Expedition! ”

Liu Chengyou's words were like a thunderbolt, splitting the fog that lingered in Xiang Xun's mind. Without thinking, Xiang Xun knelt on the ground and bowed categorically: "The minister is ordered!" We will live up to Your Majesty's hopes! ”

Liu Chengyou got up, walked to Xiang Xun's side, reached out his hand, helped him up, and walked out of the hall with him, while walking, Liu Chengyou said softly: "Xingmin, you have been with each other for six years!" ”

"The minister is a man in Hanoi, conceited and strategic, went north to seek refuge in Jinyang, and was finally accepted by His Majesty!" Xiang Xun's face also showed a look of memory.

"For six years, over the years, before and after the saddle, serving inside and outside the military and government, conscientious, and never complaining, I have seen all these in my eyes. Therefore, I am willing to entrust the weight of my confidant to you! Liu Chengyou sighed:

"The world has been in turmoil for a long time, people's hearts are in turmoil, monarchs, ministers, fathers and sons, ethics are common, and people are light, which is also what I am determined to improve and reshape! You and I, the monarch and the minister, these six years of friendship are very rare, you should cherish it, I will cherish it! ”

Listening to the emotion of the Son of Heaven, seeing his slightly silent side cheeks, Xiang Xun's sense of awe skyrocketed in his heart, he saluted respectfully, and said solemnly: "Yes!" ”

"I've forgotten my feelings again!" Suddenly his face changed, Liu Chengyou smiled, patted his shoulder, lowered his voice slightly, and said: "Many Fang towns in Guanzhong have always been weak places for central control, although I have made repeated adjustments over the years, the fundamental situation has not changed.

The Changyi Army, the Jingnan Army, the Shunyi Army, and the Baoda Army, especially the Changyi Army, Shi Kuangyi had the merit of advocating back then, and since the founding of the country, there have been few misbehaps. However, since Shi Jin, it has been guarding the four states of Jingyuan for twelve years! ”

"Twelve years!" Liu Chengyou looked at Xiang Xun's eyes: "Do you know what this represents?" ”

Xiang Xun's expression was already solemn, and it was only at this time that he truly realized that the emperor's goal of sending him to Guanzhong was not only external, but also internal.

"I'm suspicious!" Liu Chengyou said in a calm tone: "It's just for the sake of the national system and the stability of the west, so I have to change and get rid of the old evils." Of course, I don't want to ruin the friendship between Shi Gong and the imperial court! ”

"As for Fengxiang Zhao Hui, the first righteousness has always been obedient and subservient to the imperial court, and he has gone through hundreds of battles large and small, and with his ability and qualifications, he can naturally be the head of the west." Liu Chengyou said again: "However, after all, it is over the age of six, and not everyone can become Lian Po. I don't want to overwork the old ministers, and the big man doesn't need a He Jingzhu, so it's a pity......"

"Xingmin!" Liu Chengyou's eyes were blazing, and he looked at Xiang Xun: "I might as well make it clear to you that the imperial court wants to cut the power of Fangzhen and collect the troops of the festival, so go to the southwest and take Shu as the first priority, but you must be ready at any time to receive the troops in the Guannei and prepare for the reorganization!" If the time comes, the time will be one, and the entire southwest, and even the military power in Guanzhong, will be handed over to you! ”

I don't know what kind of mood Xiang Xun is in when he hears the words of the Son of Heaven, but what he shows from his face is that he has cold eyes, a solemn face, and an expression of death for a confidant.

Bye-bye! This time, Liu Chengyou didn't hold him up.

"Serve!" Liu Chengyou commanded.

Zhang Dejun, who had already prepared, personally carried a tray and stepped forward.

Tongxiang Xun each held a cup, Liu Chengyou had a little smile on his mouth: "There is a long way to go, I am casual, I will practice it for you in front of the palace, drink this cup together!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After the two of them drank it all, Xiang Xun Gong retreated. Liu Chengyou stood in front of the hall, with his hands behind his back, his robe with his hands, and he was not angry and arrogant. looked calmly, looking at Xiang Xun's back as he gradually moved away.

The selection of generals in Guanzhong is actually the result of Liu Chengyou's careful consideration, and Xiang Xun is the only general who has that ability and has his trust.

Of course, there is also a measure of this trust. I don't know, when he arrives at the end of the day, he will receive the Guanzhong Town Army, what kind of demeanor Xiang Xun will have, Liu Chengyou suddenly had this thought, and the corners of his mouth slowly bloomed with a smile that could not see joy and sorrow.

Suddenly, a strong wind struck, blowing the clothes and fluttering......