Tonight's face in the Chongzheng Palace, this is the first time that Liu Chengyou has close contact with the central ministers of the Han Dynasty, although it is more mysterious, but it is obvious that Feng Dao, Guo Wei and other ministers have changed a little compared to the past, and they are more deferential.

It's not that in previous years, these ministers were not respectful enough, but under the respectful faces, there were some strange thoughts. In the past, Liu Chengyou had a feeling that he was a person, showing his power and scheming, dragging the leaky Han Dynasty and moving forward with progress. Although the ministers didn't hold back much, they and Liu Chengyou were not really of the same mind after all.

But right now, the ministers in the palace have obviously begun to really do their best for the Han court, for their monarch, for a hundred years of foundation, and for thousands of years of achievements. Although this is a mysterious and mysterious thing, Liu Chengyou seems to feel the "sincerity".

Take Guo Wei as an example, although he is in charge of the privy council, but in the past, it was Liu Chengyou who moved, he responded, Liu Chengyou took a step forward, and he took a step back. The privy proposal he put forward in this matter clearly reveals a positive attitude and is forging ahead for the country's repetition of the "great unification."

Feeling this, Liu Chengyou's expression unconsciously stretched, and the corners of his lips were filled with a little joy.

"What's going on in Guanzhong now? What is the movement of the Shu army? Liu Chengyou asked again.

The person who replied this time was Zheng Renzhi, the deputy envoy of the privy council, who saw him get up, bowed, and said: "Your Majesty, since the beginning of spring, about 50,000 Shu troops have entered the palace on two roads. The lord of Shu took the forbidden commander Li Tingqi as the envoy to the north, and subordinated his subordinate He Zhengzheng to the deputy, and led an army of 35,000 out of Fengzhou to attack Fengxiang. He also made Han Baozhen lead the army to ride out of Qinzhou with 15,000 steps, attack our Longzhou, and threaten Fengxiang's safety from the flank!

According to the investigation of the Military Intelligence Department, this mobilization of troops was the initiative of Wang Zhaoyuan, the privy envoy of Shu, in order to deal with this battle, Shuzhong recruited nearly 100,000 people before and after, and mobilized a large amount of grain baggage! ”

Hearing the report, Liu Chengyou's brows suddenly condensed, and he said: "No wonder, our dynasty and the Southern Tang Dynasty have made peace, and the Shu army has not withdrawn its troops. With such an investment in the early stage, why does the Shu army really want to swallow my Fengxiang and Jingzhao in one bite and sweep Guan You? ”

"I heard that Zhaoyuan, the minister of Shu, was the companion of Meng Chang, the lord of Shu, who was good at arguing, and was deeply trusted by the lord of Shu and entrusted with the military. Wang Zhaoyuan compares himself to Zhuge , and the guests drink and feast, often boasting about the Northern Expedition. This time, the Shu army attacked and approached our city, because our dynasty was in the southeast, and shorter than the southwest, and was forced to have the upper hand.

Because of the battle situation on the front line, the lord of Shu praised Wang Zhaoyuan quite a lot. According to the spying situation of the Chengdu Imperial Court, Hanzhong and Shudi, the Shu Court seems to have the intention of sending additional troops and horses! ”

"I've heard of this person before! I don't underestimate the heroes of the world, but what kind of cat and dog dare to compete with Wuhou? Liu Chengyou couldn't help but sneer, and said coldly: "Even if the Wuhou is reborn, how can my dynasty be weaker than Cao Wei?" ”

"Your Majesty is very true!" Zheng Renzhi said: "If the news is correct, then Wang Zhaoyuan is just a fortunate minister, Jin Yu is defeated outside, although he talks endlessly, talks about military books, and talks about soldiers on paper, he has no experience in commanding soldiers, and has no ability to govern the government." Speaking wildly, it's just self-contained, Yelang is arrogant! ”

Walking to the map that was still hanging high, Liu Chengyou boarded the ladder bridge, studied it closely, and said: "The movement of the Shu army is almost the same as its invasion of Guanzhong in the early years of the National Dynasty!" What is the situation on the front line of the confrontation now? ”

Zheng Renzhi stepped forward and introduced: "Li Tingshuai and his main force, the troops entered Chencang, attacked and dispersed the pass, Fengxiang Jiedu Zhao Hui gathered the teeth to defend it, and Baoda Jiedu Yao Yuanfu led the army of Dun and Sui, guarding the scattered pass, separated by Weishui, slightly suppressing the effect of the horns. Qin and Feng are not there, and the Qin Mountains are less steep, so in general, Fengxiang is on the first line, and our dynasty is at a disadvantage. However, with Zhao and Yao, the two dukes led their divisions to defend them, and they were safe for the time being, and the Shu army did not achieve further results.

The Yongxing army celebrated Song Yanwu and stuck to Jingzhao to prevent the Shu army from attacking the division. In Longzhou, Shi Kuangyi led the army south to prevent Han Baozhen from being in Longzhou! ”

"It's still too passive!" Liu Chengyou stared at the map for a long time, and expressed his views on the situation in Guanzhong: "Chencang and Longzhou, if there is a mistake in the two places, the situation will definitely collapse. If the Shu army fights smarter and sends a strong force to attack the hinterland of Guanzhong, focusing on breaking attacks, then even if there is no loss, the situation will definitely deteriorate! The states in Guanzhong are already dilapidated, and the states have been stable for only a few years, and they can't withstand the invasion of soldiers! ”

"Surge! Guanzhong needs more troops! Liu Chengyou said solemnly.

"Your Majesty!" At this time, Guo Wei took the initiative to speak: "It is inevitable to increase the army, but in the opinion of the ministers, the imperial court does not need to move westward in a big way!" ”

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou looked at Guo Wei: "What does Guo Qing think?" Let's talk about it! ”

Hearing this, Guo Wei showed a scheming smile and said: "First, since the conquest of Huai, the state has been insufficient, the army and the people are tired, and they urgently need to rest and recuperate, so it is not appropriate to move troops on a large scale!" The two, if the movement is too big, they will only run away from the Shu army in fear! ”

Hearing Guo Wei say this, Liu Chengyou became interested, and said thoughtfully: "Guo Qing, it seems that there is a plot against the Shu army that invaded the north?" ”

"Your Majesty is wise!" Guo Wei smiled faintly and said: "Your Majesty has grand plans and ambitions in the world, and Meng Shu, who steals from Sichuan, will be solved sooner or later." The Meng clan took advantage of the danger of the two rivers to divide the southwest, and if they wanted to attack it, they would be hindered by danger.

Now the Shu army took the initiative to attack, and our dynasty fought at the Wei River, if it can be as effective as in the early years of Qianyou, and then strike a blow to the military and civilian power of Mengshu. Destroy one point now, destroy Shu on a different day, and the obstacle will be ten points less.

And the longer it drags on, the greater the consumption of Mengshu's national strength. It is only necessary to take a defensive position, give it hope, whet its appetite, and prolong the war. The Shu army came from the north, tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, 100,000 servants, and the money and food they needed, there were few smooth roads, and they all needed to take the plank road, and they came over the mountains and mountains......"

"The minister suggested that Your Majesty only need to send a small number of elites to the west to consolidate the western defense, and send another naval division into Weishui to ensure that Long and Feng are not lost!" Guo Wei clarified his thoughts.

"Guo Qing, this is the words of seeking the country!" After listening to his words, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but look at Guo Wei in surprise.

After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou asked: "What if the Shu army sees that it is unprofitable and withdraws directly?" ”

"Then the western troubles will disappear temporarily, and Your Majesty can devote himself to the country, regulate internal affairs, and accumulate national strength!" Guo Wei's eyes were still calm: "In just one and a half years, it will be our dynasty, restarting the strategy of the westward expedition, recapturing Qin, Feng, and even entering Hanzhong!" ”

"Guo Qing, think it through!" Liu Chengyou looked at the other ministers and asked, "Princes, what do you think?" ”

The emperor said so, and the ministers naturally had no objections. Liu Chengyou directly ordered: "The matter of transferring troops will be handled by the privy council!" However, if the water division is sent to the west to enter Wei, he will personally lead the army to go by Xiang Xun! ”

"Yes!"

"The Li family of the Dingyan Army, has there been any change recently?" Liu Chengyou asked again.

"Li Yiyin and Yanzhou Gao Yunquan had another dispute because of a batch of war horses. Knowing that the war in Huainan was over, they withdrew their troops, and at the same time reported to the court that the other party was not! Hearing this, Feng Dao took the initiative to speak.

In the northwest region, between Li Yiyin of the Dingyan Army and Gao Yunquan of the Zhangwu Army, almost everyone knows the Liangzi. Conflicts break out almost every year, Li Yiyin shows weakness, and Gao Yunquan has his back to the Northern Han court, and the two sides fight openly and secretly, even the Tokyo court is used to it.

In this case, when something happened in the Northern Han Dynasty, it would be difficult for the army but there would be changes, and it would eventually evolve into a "conflict" with Gao Yunquan. This time, too, this is probably Li Yiyin's cautiousness, no matter what, he never had a head-on conflict with the Northern Han.

It's just that this kind of action in the secret seems to be petty, and it also makes Liu Chengyou very disgusted.

"Over the years, Li Yiyin has been submissive on the surface, but secretly, he is really restless!" Liu Chengyou couldn't help but sneer.

Seeing that the Son of Heaven was angry, Wei Renpu couldn't help but persuade: "The Dingyan army has its back against the Gobi, clinging to the grassland, and has been tired for decades, far away in the northwest, and it has become a trend, which is not an ordinary festival. Please calm your anger, put up with his behavior for the time being, wait for the country to be rich and the army will revilate, find another good opportunity, and send a good general, so that the threat can be eliminated! ”

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou only raised his eyebrows, looked at Feng Dao, and ordered: "Send envoys to Yanzhou and Xiazhou respectively to mediate disputes." The imperial court, just be an arbiter first! “

"Yes!" Feng Dao responded.

"Plus!" Liu Chengyou added: "King Jingchong of Wudesi, during the war, captured a messenger sent by the Southern Tang Dynasty, brought his letter of state, and invited Li Yiyin to raise troops in the northwest. The envoy to Xiazhou brought the messenger and the letter of state, and handed it over to Li Yiyin for the Southern Tang Dynasty to see what he disposed of! ”