Chapter 164: Prison State
In the first year of Qianyou, the first day of the first month, this is a festive day, the people of Tokyo, welcome the new year, although the small people are poor, they also clean new clothes, but the imperial court prohibits alcohol and suppresses the city, inside and outside the city, there is a lot less fun. However, after all, it is the New Year, and the people are looking forward to a new atmosphere.
For the Han court, entering the New Year and opening a new chapter is the canonization ceremony of the crown prince. In the Chongyuan Palace, all tie ribbons, the palace legislates the guard of honor, the four corners have the "town hall general" and the military athletes in front of the palace are dressed in the class, the civil and military officials are crowned with court clothes, and there are the state festivals, the marching officials, and the foreign envoys watch the ceremony......
Everything looks like it, but in fact it is nondescript, there is a feeling of being crowned by a monkey, the etiquette has collapsed for so long, and the "quality" of the Han courtiers is just like that, everyone thinks it is good, and they can entertain themselves.
The ceremony was presided over by Taichangqing Zhang Zhao, and although the ceremony was simplified, it still lasted for a short time, but fortunately everything went smoothly. Then Liu Zhiyuan couldn't resist, and the first court meeting in the first year of Qianyou failed to go smoothly. Liu Zhiyuan's body was really unbearable, and the crown prince's canonization ceremony was almost all held up. The situation of his trembling body and being carried back to the harem by the chamberlain fell into the eyes of many people.
For the Han Dynasty, the first day of the new year added a lot of hidden worries, some bad signs, and many things made the courtiers feel uneasy.
In front of the Long Live Palace, Liu Chengyou and a group of ministers waited here, his face was serious, and he did not see the joy of the position of the prince on his face. The ministers on the side, all of whom had a worried look on their faces, couldn't help whispering, expressing their worries about Liu Zhiyuan.
"As a minister, you should set an example for the courtiers, whisper in front of the palace, hesitate to the left, disturb people's hearts, what kind of system!" Suddenly, Yang Wei stood in the front and scolded the ministers.
Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, glanced at Yang Wei, and saw that his face was normal and extremely powerful. Faintly retracted his gaze.
However, Yang Wei's reprimand made the ministers safe, who is not a member of the court, why are you Yang Wei so rampant?
Su Fengji immediately said: "We are ministers, loyal to the king, the official family is uncertain, we are worried, what's wrong?" ”
Then he swept around the crowd and said in a sarcastic tone: "If someone is arrogant, what kind of decency does it become to reprimand loudly at His Highness." ”
It's a pity that they didn't get a response, they were all smart, Yang Wei, and Su Fengji alone was enough.
"You are presumptuous!" Yang Wei was very angry.
"You are presumptuous!" Su Fengji's eyes widened, he arched his hand towards Liu Chengyou, and stared at Yang Wei: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince didn't speak, although you Yang Shuxiang is in a high position, you don't know how to be inferior or inferior!" ”
Su Fengji directly put on Liu Chengyou's tiger skin, which is a bit like a villain. This Su Fengji, if it is used to scare Yang Wei, is a good choice.
Yang Wei opened his mouth and subconsciously looked at Liu Chengyou, only to see his handsome side face that was as calm as water.
"The two ministers, let's say a few words." At this time, Su Yuqi stood up and once again stood up in front of the good old man and the mud.
At this time, the Li family walked out, his costume had not yet been removed, and his expression swept around the front of the hall with a solemn expression, and in his phoenix eyes, his majesty was revealed: "Why is it noisy?" ”
"Waiting!" A cadre hurriedly pleaded guilty.
"As a minister, you will shoulder the major affairs of the military state, and retreat, handle state affairs, and calm people's hearts!" Li commanded lightly.
When these words fell, all the ministers looked at each other, Su Fengji took the initiative to step forward, lowered his head and asked respectfully: "Queen Mother, I don't know what the situation of the official family is like with the Holy Body?" The ministers asked for an audience. ”
"It's a small problem, it's no big deal! The official family needs to recuperate and recuperate, and they have no intention of receiving it for the time being, and they will listen to the government later. Li said directly: "The official family has an edict, and during the period of recuperation, the prince will supervise the country." All the secretaries belong to their duties, assist the prince, maintain the operation of the government, and manage state affairs! ”
"Yes!"
"The ministers will do their best to assist His Royal Highness the Prince!"
The Li family said so, and the ministers could only retreat, and they didn't dare to break in. As for appeasing people's hearts, these courtiers themselves still need someone to appease them.
Liu Chengyou was stopped by Li and stayed. But when facing his son, the strength of the Li family faded, revealing a touch of fatigue with a little worry.
"Mother, father, he ......," Liu Chengyou asked in a low voice.
Li showed a reluctant smile at Liu Chengyou, stepped forward, gently smoothed the bright yellow dragon robe for him, and admonished: "Your father is not hesitating, since he is the prince, he should manage the country's affairs well and solve problems for the monarch's father." Nowadays, the national situation is frequent, public opinion is uneasy, for the courtiers, add more peace, don't be too rigid, the world is not so simple. ”
"As for the official family, I will take care of it, so don't ......worry about it."
After listening to Li's advice, Liu Chengyou's already calm mood became even calmer. He saluted him respectfully: "Son-in-law retires." ”
"Go ahead!"
After Liu Chengyou left, the kindness on Li's face retracted again, and summoned several chamberlains and younger brother Li Ye who were waiting in front of the palace, and ordered coldly and solemnly: "Inform the authorities, for the illness of the official family, but there are rumors in the palace, they will be severely punished!" ”
"Your Highness!"
Stepping into the Privy Council as the crown prince, I have a new feeling, after all, it is the dignity of the half-king, and the attitude of the Privy Council ministers is becoming more and more respectful, especially when they hear that the emperor is ill. In the face of the courtesy, Liu Chengyou, as usual, just calmly let them return to their duties and work hard.
"Is there any latest news from Guanzhong?" Liu Chengyou directly found Guo Wei and asked.
Guo Wei picked up a military report and handed it to Liu Chengyou: "This is the latest battle report, the cold winter is gradually gone, Shu general Li Tingqi out of the Meridian Valley, for Zhao Kuangzan to lead the army to block the Meridian Town, has stopped the enemy. However, it is reported that the Shu army has stored a large amount of grain and equipment in Xingyuan Mansion this winter, and this time, I am afraid that it really has the intention of swallowing Jingzhao and Fengxiang in one bite! ”
"Then it depends on whether they have the appetite or not!" Liu Chengyou stroked the case and said coldly.
"What's going on over there with Feng Xiang?"
Hearing this, Guo Wei took a breath, and his expression became completely serious: "The Shu army Qin and Feng came from two directions, and they were completely in a flanking attack on Fengxiang, but as long as they held Chen Cang, the Shu army was not afraid. However, I am afraid that Fengxiang Festival Hou Yi, there must be its ears and eyes in Beijing, both know that the court is suspicious, only afraid that its heart is suspicious, if it is willing to fall, surrender to Meng Shu, lead the Shu army into Fengxiang, the situation in Guanzhong, can be completely collapsed! ”
Regarding these situations, Liu Chengyou actually had some spectrum in his heart, but when he heard his words, he still couldn't help but gasp: "It's really a rat trap!" ”
"Feng Xiang absolutely can't afford to lose!" Liu Chengyou's tone was unquestionable.
got up and walked to a military map hanging in the center of the courtyard, which marked the situation in the Guanzhong prefectures at this time, including the route of the Shu army. Liu Chengyou's eyes were fixed on the westernmost region in the territory of the Han Dynasty today. Without the four states of Qin, Feng, Jie, and Cheng, Feng Xiang is lonely and protruding, facing the Shu army, and there is really a sense of fluttering.
At this time, in the Great Han Pass, facing the intrusion of Meng Shu, it was much more severe than Cao Wei's situation facing Zhuge Liang's first Northern Expedition. After all, Longxi is already in the hands of the enemy, and the Shu army only needs to take Fengxiang again, so that it can advance eastward along Wei and cooperate with the Meridian Army to flank Jingzhao.
Moreover, it is not Hao Zhao who is guarding Chen Cang for the Han Dynasty at the moment.
"Your Highness, Hou Yi is a veteran of the tired dynasty, although he has made a difference because of suspicion, but looking at his reactions before and after, if he really wants to surrender to Meng Shu, I am afraid it may not be." Liu Chengyou was thinking about it, and Guo Wei began to speak.
"Guo Shumi's direct expression of opinion is!" Liu Chengyou still didn't take his eyes off the map.
Guo Wei continued: "If Hou Yi really wants to surrender, he is afraid that he will lead the Shu army eastward as soon as possible, and he will never have the previous action of rejecting the Shu army. Moreover, he is already in the year of the sixtieth year, and he is the most powerful minister in the country, leaving his hometown, leaving the big country and going to Shu, a small and narrow country, what is the benefit, 'after all, the hooves are difficult to tolerate the ruler carp'. In the final analysis, Hou Yi is still wary of the imperial court, as long as the imperial court sends an envoy to comfort him and tell him sincerely, he does not want to rebel. ”
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou sneered and said: "Please surrender to Mengshu and send your subordinates to the west with military registrations and grain books, this is always a fact!" In doing so, the rebellion is obvious, and the privy councillor does not have to speak for it. ”
During this period of time, Han Ting's focus has been on the situation in Guanzhong, especially on Feng Xiang's side, and the small actions made by Hou Yi have also been passed one after another. Or, he just deliberately let the court detect it and bring his own respect.
Hearing Liu Chengyou say this, feeling his tough attitude, Guo Wei sighed slightly in his heart, he was still too young, and he was about to say more. But seeing Liu Chengyou raise his hand: "Even so, Gu still wants to tolerate it, play the official family, give him an iron coupon for Danshu, add his official, and enter his knighthood, what does the privy think?" ”
Hearing this, Guo Wei was stunned, noticed Liu Chengyou's cold and hard face, and couldn't help but bow: "Your Highness is open-minded, which makes the ministers admire!" ”
"Lone then arranged for someone to go to Fengxiang and told Hou Yi that the court was willing to put his heart to heart with him, depending on whether he was willing to accept this kindness!" Liu Chengyou said.
Guo Wei's eyebrows relaxed, but he responded with confidence: "As long as Hou Yi is not too stupid, he naturally knows how to choose!" ”
That determined look is like accepting a bribe.
"Haven't you decided on sending troops yet?" Liu Chengyou asked.
The dispatch of troops to Guanzhong has been discussed for more than ten days, but with the fact that the Shu army has not made a substantive attack before, the progress of the Han court is slower.
Guo Wei's face also showed a little resentment: "It is planned to send 5,000 troops to ban troops, and they will be transferred from the two armies of the department and the east and west classes, but the candidate for this chief general is still to be discussed." ”
"With so many generals in the Guard Division, can't you find a single person available? If it drags on any longer, the Shu soldiers will be in Chang'an! The anger in Liu Chengyou's chest suddenly came up.
In fact, Liu Chengyou has also heard about it, and it is still because of the competition. Shi Hongzhao wanted to use his people, Yang Wei...... Yang Wei dared to put his hand into the forbidden army openly!
Facing Liu Chengyou's anger, Guo Wei sighed slightly.
"Tomorrow, gather the civil and military, push the generals, and be sure to select people!" Liu Chengyou commanded.
After mentioning this matter, with his hands on his waist, Liu Chengyou stared at the west for a while, and suddenly said: "Subordinate the Zhangyi Army to envoy Shi Kuangyi, let him lead the army of Jingyuan to Longzhou south, threaten He Zhengjian's army from the flank, and respond to Fengxiang!" ”
When Guo Wei heard this, he also studied it and looked at Liu Chengyou: "This strategy is okay!" ”
"With His Highness's intentions, the army of Jingyuan is heading south, I'm afraid it is not just a threat to the Shu army!" Guo Wei said again.
Liu Chengyou clenched his fists and said coldly: "If there is no military strength, it will be difficult for a lonely Hou Yi to be honest with the imperial court." ”