The four gates of Shouchun fell into the control of the Han army one after another, and the fall of the city did not mean the end of the war.

In the past three months, the three armies have endured all the hardships, and the soldiers have more or less held back a wave of anger in their hearts, and finally broke the city, and many soldiers vented this anger on the guards and soldiers in the city.

When the city is broken, it is often the moment when all regulations are broken, and the disorder of order often brings disaster, and this disaster is destined to be borne only by tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Shouchun City. There were too many Han troops in the city, and the personnel were too mixed, and among the armies, due to the past, the situation of fighting for merit was also happening, which made the chaos in the city last for nearly an hour.

Although the military discipline of the Han army is strict, in this kind of war that breaks the city and establishes the country, it is also unrealistic to completely restrain it, after all, when the chaos occurs, there is a saying that "the law does not blame the public".

Knowing the situation in the city, Liu Chengyou made up another strict order, commanding all the armies, strictly restraining the soldiers, not disturbing the people, and using Tao Gu Quan Shouchun Mansion to enter the city to show the emperor's list, appease the people, and the chaos was alleviated.

As the situation in Shouchun City gradually stabilized, in addition to letting the three armies of Longqi, Husheng, and Xiaodi, each leave a soldier to guard the city and key points, the remaining Han troops were all withdrawn and still stationed outside the city. The Tang army, with about 13,000 prisoners, was also disarmed and escorted to the military camp outside the city to be detained and guarded.

"Your Majesty, the clearing of Shouchun City has ended, the people have been safe, the Taoshe people have sent people to report, they are ready to drive, Your Majesty can move!" In the imperial tent, Liu Chengyou wrote one by one, instructing the chapter, and Pan Mei came to report.

Liu Chengyou directly ordered: "Order Li Jixun to lead the Fengchen battalion to escort into the city!" ”

"Yes!"

"Zhong Xun!" Pan Mei turned around and went to give an order, but was called by Liu Chengyou.

"What does Your Majesty command?" Pan Mei turned around again.

Liu Chengyou raised his finger and said: "Shouchun is down, and then it is time for our Han army to conquer the city and sweep Huainan County!" Zhang Yongde has seized Hefei first, obviously after the defeat, the pseudo-Tang Dynasty in Jiangbei, how much strength I have left, can block my army, and my soldiers! ”

From Liu Chengyou's words, Pan Mei realized something, and arched her hand: "Please give instructions from Your Majesty!" ”

Liu Chengyou has always admired Pan Mei's shrewdness under his prudent bearing, and directly ordered: "I will dispatch five battalions of soldiers from the Fengguo army, and then transfer 1,000 people from the Huaide army to lead with you and go south to Hefei first." After arriving in Hefei, continue to march south, Zhang Yongde will attack Hezhou, and you will lead the army to Shuzhou! ”

"Your Majesty, the last general is still young, and he has no experience in leading the army alone, let alone the size of the merit, why can he lead an army alone, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the people!" Faced with Liu Chengyou's entrustment, Pan Mei was not surprised, but asked cautiously.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou said: "Can't I see your Pan Mei's talent?" There is no reactive power, so I give you the opportunity to make meritorious contributions! The eldest husband is alive, why is he so forward-looking, isn't it underestimated? I ask you, do you have the confidence to take Shuzhou for me? ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty for your trust! We will live up to our mission! The emperor said this, and Pan Mei was not angry, so she immediately knelt on one knee and responded with great emotion. For the support and trust of the Son of Heaven, Pan Mei is grateful from the bottom of her heart.

If you only talk about qualifications and merits, Pan Mei is of course not qualified, and there are too many veterans in the camp. However, relying on the emperor's trust, he likes to promote young people, and he has that qualification because of his background as a guard by Liu Chengyou's side.

Wang Hanlun, Zhao Kuangyin, Gao Huaide, Zhao Yanjin, Zhang Yongde and others, these young generals, but they all have the experience of guarding in front of the palace. The rest depends on their performance.

And in its current form, there are no mediocre generals.

"After I search, lead the army to the south, and you should be the outpost of the three armies, sweeping the state and county, and shaking the two rivers!" Liu Chengyou looked directly at Pan Mei, plain and domineering: "Bring Ma Renyu with you, I will command a battalion with him, and the soldiers will be selected from the Huaide army!" ”

"Yes!" Pan Mei's short word is sonorous and powerful.

In the evening, in the northern city of Shouchun, the suspension bridge fell and was built on the moat that had almost been filled in front of the urn city. The corpses above and below the city wall have long been cleaned up separately, compared to the containment, recording, and cremation of the Han soldiers and the Han people, as the defeated ones, the Tang soldiers just dug a big pit on the left side of the city and buried them indiscriminately.

A few days ago, after the failure of the raid, he was ready to defend to the death, and He Jingzhu simply blocked the four gates of Shouchun with sand and wood. It caused some trouble to the Han army after the aftermath, and it took a lot of time, as the last bit of sand was cleaned up by the people, it was replaced by a neat Longqi sergeant.

After everything was decent, under the leadership of Wang Jun, Murong Yanzhao, and Tao Gu, they greeted the royal driver. The city that was first occupied was not to be taken lightly, Liu Chengyou chose to take a car and enter the city calmly under the dense escort of the Ouchi guards and Fengchen's soldiers.

The entire city was difficult to clean up in half a day, and the devastation of war could be seen everywhere along the way. The route traveled by Luan was full of Han guard posts, and there were many people in the city who could only hear the movement of the carriage on the street, and closed the doors and windows, not daring to leave even a gap. The Han army has announced along the way that those who dare not close the doors and windows will be punished with stabbing drivers.

In front of the Yamen of Shouzhou Jiedu, Liu Chengyou got off the Luan and officially stepped on the ground of the Huainan Jiancheng that had blocked him for nearly three months as a conqueror and victor. To say how excited he is, it is impossible, except for a little relaxation, Liu Chengyou's heart has almost no fluctuations.

"Your name is Han Chongyun!" Liu Chengyou looked at the commander of the Longqi battalion guarding in front of the ya.

"It's the last general!" Facing the gaze of the Son of Heaven, Han Chongyun was a little surprised, and subconsciously responded.

"The battle of Dengcheng, well fought!" Liu Chengyou didn't say much, showed a reserved smile, and walked towards the yamen first.

Although it was just a simple compliment, for Han Chongyun, it was like Jiayin, and after the war, he had more expectations.

Enter the hall, sit in the middle, and accept the worship of civil and military.

"Your Majesty, the offices of Shouzhou and Cangli have all sent troops to garrison, and all the officials in the city have surrendered, and the household registration atlas has also been received." Tao Gu got up and reported the situation in the city: "In Shouchun City, there were nearly 70,000 soldiers and civilians, but after this battle, except for the captured soldiers and servants, it is estimated that there are less than 40,000. When the subjects were pacifying the people, they found that everyone was hungry and their steps were vain.

After the siege of the city, the grain road was cut off, and the rice millet in the city could not withstand the consumption of the soldiers and civilians in the city.

Among the officials of Shouchun, the ministers counted the money, food and ordnance, and there was not much rice and millet left. Since ancient times, the lonely city has been difficult to defend, and the situation is desperate, in fact, it will not take half a month for Shouchun to run out of food and be self-defeating! ”

After listening to Tao Gu's report, Liu Chengyou didn't have much emotion on his face, thought about it for a while, and instructed Tao Gu: "Take out all the surplus grain and cloth in the Shouchun Mansion Treasury, set up a tent, and help the people of Shouchun!" ”

"Yes!"

Liu Chengyou This is the sigh of Kang Shouchun, it seems to be generous, and it is also spread out that "the Han Emperor broke the city and sent the treasury to help the people", but in fact, there is almost no need to use the food of the camp. And the effect of appeasing the people will definitely not be bad.

"Your Majesty, the minister inspected the Shouchun prison and found that there were thousands of prisoners, most of whom were innocently imprisoned for opposing He Jingzhu's reckless use of military force, among which there were many state officials and rich people!" Tao Gu said: "In the opinion of the minister, it may be fully released, so as to show His Majesty's mercy, and after they are released from prison, they can also praise His Majesty's grace!" ”

Regarding Tao Gu's suggestion, Liu Chengyou frowned, first encouraged Tao Gu to take over the completion of state governance, and then said: "Among the thousands of prisoners, there are not all innocents, and it is difficult to guarantee that there are no lawbreakers." According to the "Criminal System", after first distinguishing between good and evil, the innocent will be released, and the guilty will be punished! This matter will be dealt with by Tao Qing! ”

To put it mildly, the people in Tao Gu's mouth who were imprisoned by He Jingzhu were all troublemakers and became a Han Dynasty. If Seoul is besieged, how should these people oppose the reckless use of force? That's why. For these people, Liu Chengyou will not have a good impression.

"Yes!" Seeing the reaction of the Son of Heaven, Tao Gu immediately responded: "Your Majesty has thought it through, but the minister is not thoughtful!" ”

"What about Ho Kyung-so?" Liu Chengyou thought about it and asked.

Hearing this, Sun Li smiled, took out He Jingzhu's head as if offering a treasure, and worshipped: "That old thief would rather die than surrender, kill himself, and behead his head and dedicate it!" ”

Liu Chengyou swept his eyes twice, bloody and a little cruel. However, he has seen a lot of cruel personnel, and he can be said to be accustomed to it. His hair was white and stained with blood, and his face was so ugly that it was terrible.

Gao Huaide couldn't help but get up and said: "Your Majesty, the last general will inquire that He Jingzhu has long been sick, and he is stubbornly resisting with illness, and on the day the city is broken, he faces the south and kills himself." He accompanied dozens of people to protect his body and fight to the death. The last general thinks that although the veteran is stupid, he is still a hero, please all his corpses! ”

"His hero, my enemy!" Liu Chengyou's words made Gao Huaide's face change.

"However, it is very rare to have such a benevolent heart!" Liu Chengyou got up and said: "Before the city was broken, I hated He Jingzhu to the core, and I wanted to crush him to ashes. However, after breaking the city, when I heard its deeds, I couldn't help but sigh for it, veterans are rare.

That's it, the deceased is the greatest, and the body of He Jingzhu will be contained, buried on the outskirts of the city, and a hero's grave will be erected for him to reward his loyalty and bravery. The dozens of Tang soldiers who guarded his body were buried with him, and thousands of years later, if there are descendants who sing about it, it will be a good story.

In addition, when I take Huainan as much as possible, its descendants will return to governance, and the local government should treat it well! ”

"Your Majesty is merciful!" The hall was full of martial arts, and immediately bowed together.

Liu Chengyou's arrangement is not only for the sake of He Jingzhu's funeral, but more importantly, to promote the benevolence of him, the son of heaven. This kind of show is still very necessary.

As he had previously said to Tao Gu, he was already thinking about the aftermath of the war. The Southern Expedition of the Han Dynasty brought war and killing to the people of Huainan, and there was no need to desire how welcoming the people of Huainan would be to the Han army.

During the war, it didn't matter, but after the war, thousands of miles of land, prefectures and towns, and millions of households would all be governed.

It is not difficult to clean up the hearts of the people, and it will not take a few years to make the head of the Qianqian forget the trauma of this war.