There is food in the hand, and there is no panic in the heart. Liu Chengyou's understanding of this simple sentence has become more profound, and the national policies of the past dynasties, which are based on agriculture and emphasize agriculture and suppress business, are very reasonable and in line with the actual national conditions. There is nothing more important than filling their stomachs, for the people of Lebanon they have endured hardships and sins, but if they are allowed to starve and freeze, they will inevitably change, and social turmoil and law and order will be corrupted.

And for the army, it's even more terrifying. If the people are in turmoil, they can still be suppressed by the army. But if they make the army hungry, they are themselves violent machines, and just one lead is enough to change the world.

With the wealth of Du Chongwei's mansion, the life of the counterinsurgency army was better, Liu Chengyou took care of matters more calmly, and the oppression of Wang Jingchong and other officials in charge of water and land transportation was also relaxed. As the weather gets colder, the transportation of baggage becomes more and more difficult, and the loss on the way increases, and if the war continues, the logistics of the Han court will collapse sooner or later. It is likely that in the original history, Liu Zhiyuan also promised Du Chongwei to surrender in the capital of the Qin expedition, but there was a problem with the supply of military supplies.

Liu Zhiyuan wants to use Du Chongwei's family wealth to reward meritorious soldiers on the spot, and Liu Chengyou is responsible. This order was another sweet jujube, which made Liu Chengyou a little uncomfortable.

Under Liu Chengyou's overall planning, he began to dismiss the township soldiers, regimental training, and township soldiers in various prefectures, and distribute food and rewards. At the same time, Ding Zhuang, who was recruited from all over the country, also took his state officials and let him return to his hometown, and more or less, they all distributed some grain money to raise his hard work.

For Ding Zhuang, who died under the city of Yedu, he only ordered the generals to complete the count, and the officials of the prefectures and counties were to give them a good pension. This is actually a useless order, even if the imperial court has an order, how can the local officials follow it and waste rice and grain? Not only is the treasury empty, but the local warehouses are estimated to starve rats to death. However, the order of the imperial court still has to be given.

The reality is that the fuck is so fucked up, the living can get pensions, the disabled can have a little more, and as for the people who gave their lives, basically no one cares. It is already the "mercy" of the government to not abandon the corpse in the wilderness and report the mourning and his family.

For these, Liu Chengyou has been able to face them calmly enough, not that he has become more indifferent, but more realistic. The country was grass-built, public and private funds were exhausted, and poverty was abnormal, and the imperial court really had no spare energy to take care of all aspects, so it could only choose what was most important to pay attention to, such as the pacification of the army.

According to the merits of the previous review, Liu Chengyou served as the "butcher", and Liu Chengyou rewarded the officers and soldiers of each army. The main force of the counterinsurgency is naturally the forbidden army, and the three armies of Xingjie, scattered command and small bottom army that broke the city in the early stage of the battle are the most generous rewards, and the second class has hard work, and the second class only has a participation award. Although the number of widows is different, there is a reason and evidence, and there is no one in the army who disagrees. Of course, there may be disobedient people in the army, but the army is not a place where everything is reasonable.

For the dead and wounded soldiers, the bereavement pension is heavier, and the information of the soldiers should be collected and recorded, and there will be a special person responsible for it in the later stage. This is a must, for the soldiers to see!

As for the adjustment and relocation of military posts after the war, it is necessary to wait for the return of the court, and the Privy Council will summarize the details, weigh them in detail, and then make a distinction. On the one hand, this matter is more time-consuming and labor-intensive, and on the other hand, it is not easy for Liu Chengyou to do all the things of the Privy Council in Yedu.

In addition, in addition to the rewards of the officers and men in the army, the rest of the meritorious officials and generals of various divisions will be allowed to discuss the attack later. After all, fighting a war is not only the merit of the soldiers at the front. The central courtiers, pacifying the rear, and supporting the transfer of grain and equipment, also made great contributions. Although the rear is not very peaceful, at least there is no major chaos.

Liu Bang's theory of meritorious people and meritorious dogs, although the courtiers of the Han Dynasty were not meritorious people, they finally played some roles. In Liu Chengyou's view, the ministers of Tokyo, with Wang Zhang as the first credit, have always been conscientious in raising military supplies.

With the dismissal of local soldiers and a large number of people, the army outside the capital of Yedu was much smaller all of a sudden, but the size of the army was still huge. With the end of the fighting, the vacant barracks began to be demolished, and all the wood removed was used to heat the fire.

In the city, in a quiet courtyard, several "old Longqi Army" generals from the conscription gathered together to drink and chat. Guo Rong, Sun Li, Ma Quanyi, Han Tong, Xiang Xun, including Yang Ye and several other conductors. After the battle was over, one by one was very relaxed, and it was Li Chongju who was responsible for doing the east, and Liu Chengyou did not show up, but basically everyone knew what was going on.

There was a fat sheep roasted in the courtyard, and the two pro-soldiers were flipping, sprinkling a little salt and mustard from time to time, and then brushing some oil and sauce, the action was very skillful, and the fragrance that diffused soon made the atmosphere in the room more enthusiastic.

A few of the battalion fingers who were fortunate enough to attend the meeting couldn't help but sniff hard, not knowing whether they were smelling the fragrance or experiencing the atmosphere.

Due to the occasional rain, the weather has been very cold lately, almost like a cold winter. The generals gathered in a circle and kept warm. The wine, which was hot on the side, had also been drunk.

"This weather is getting colder and colder, but Sun is missing the concubine's bed more and more in Tokyo, a new room was accepted before, and the water spirit, the two taels of meat on the chest, the end is soft and warm...... "Sun Li said meat recklessly, very vulgarly.

As soon as these words fell, they laughed, and Yang Ye also laughed. was targeted by Han Tong and teased: "Yang Ye, what are you laughing at?" I don't even have a girl at home, so I guess you're still a boy who hasn't tasted a woman! ”

All the people present are the youngest in Yang Ye, who has been in the army for many years, and they really haven't tried it. However, in front of so many people, how could Yang Ye lose face and brag directly: "Head Han Jun, Yang tried it with the little lady of the family as early as thirteen years old!" ”

"Oh? Is it? Tell you guys, what does it taste like? Han Tong asked.

was directly asked, and was about to make up a speech, Guo Rong coughed lightly and interrupted the man. Otherwise, I don't know where else to go.

"It's been a long time since we got together since Tokyo was reorganized......

Li Chongju got up at the right time, took the wine, and said with a steady face: "Generals, the last general will give you a glass for Your Highness." Your Highness is inconvenient, and the last will greet everyone! ”

After speaking, he drank it all, and all the generals echoed it. Sun Lile said: "General Li, you just have to reply to His Highness, we all understand, please rest assured." ”

What you understand, how much you understand, maybe only your heart knows. These people present did not have such "harmony" when they were originally in the Longqi Army, even if the harmony at this time was a little sincere, it was difficult to say.

Guo Rong also meaningfully set their personality for this gathering: "I am waiting for today's small gathering, just for colleagues, to get together to chat, drink, eat meat......"

"General Guo is right, hurry up, take the meat." Sun Li couldn't wait to beckon: "Smelling this fragrance, I'm hungry." ”

On this cold autumn day, a group of people get together, lean on mutton, drink hot wine, and chat, which is still very comfortable.

"Congratulations to General Guo, in the future, we will have to call you Guo Envoy." Toast to Xun and pay tribute to Guo Rong.

When the people around heard this, they all congratulated him. In this counterinsurgency campaign, in fact, Guo Rong was more brilliant and gained the most. The second is that Sun Li has made a merit in breaking the city, and the rest are like Han Tong and Xiang Xun, who basically only go through the motions and have mixed up their qualifications.

Although Liu Chengyou is the protagonist, there is no guarantee that whenever there is a war, his people will perform outstandingly, and everyone else is stupid......

In the face of everyone's congratulations, Guo Rong looked very modest and arched his hand: "I still rely on the promotion of Your Majesty and Your Highness." Guo was actually trembling in his heart. ”

Guo Rong's mind is still very sober, and he also understands that without the influence of Liu Chengyou, only his previous military exploits and Guo Wei's influence will not be enough to help him ascend to the position of a festival, especially in such an important place as Lanzhou.

But others, looking at Guo Rong, were more or less envious. You must know that eight months ago, he was just the adopted son of Guo Weifu, who was in charge of long-term and short affairs, and now, at a young age, he has become an official to the festival, and he is a party envoy.

Today's Guo Rong obviously belongs to the kind of person who stands on the cusp of the times, and takes off directly.

......

Liu Chengyou was called by Liu Zhiyuan and visited Gao Xingzhou's accommodation.

Faced with the presence of the father and son, Gao Xingzhou was flattered, and he was a little flustered in greeting. personally brought meat to the door, also in the courtyard, and the palace people who accompanied the attendants waited by the side, barbecued meat and drank wine.

In the beginning, it was basically just a few pleasantries, which were useless but necessary. After drinking some wine, Liu Zhiyuan asked: "Gao Qing, Weibo is the country's stronghold, I take you as old and respectful, Weide convinces people, worships you to stay, guards for me, and is crowned king with your merit in commanding the army, which is even more right, why do you refuse?" ”

As if he had been waiting for Liu Zhiyuan's question, Gao Xingzhou replied directly: "The minister is old and unbearable, and this time he is already physically and mentally exhausted, and he may not be able to bear the burden of guarding Yedu." ”

After a pause, he said, "As for the matter of sealing the king, it is absolutely impossible. It is a great shame that the minister's actions are dull and dull, and the country is wasted money and food. Destroying the city and destroying the thieves is the prestige of His Majesty and the merit of the soldiers, how dare the ministers take advantage of their merits and be crowned kings? ”

Liu Zhiyuan was very satisfied with Gao Xingzhou's humble attitude. Hearing his words, he smiled: "In my opinion, Gao Qing is distrustful of me and the imperial court, and he is afraid of me and suspicious, and his heart is uneasy!" ”

"Don't dare!" Gao Xingzhou immediately clenched his fists, a little excited.

Liu Zhiyuan waved his hand: "I am here, I want to bring Gao Qing a dose of peace of mind." ”

"My brother Yanchao, this battle has made Gao Qing suffer a lot of grievances, and I know in my heart that I have taught him a lesson. If he is still in Shanzhou, I am afraid you will not be at peace. Gao Qing thought about it and heard that I wanted to move Murong Yan to another town, and Guo Rong was the festival of the Zhenning Army, this young man was very good. Liu Zhiyuan said to Gao Xing Zhou in a voice that was more and more magnetic:

"In addition, I heard that Gao Qing has a daughter, smart and beautiful, and she is not surprised by changes, and she wants to accept her as my son Chengyou's side concubine, and we have a family between the monarchs and ministers, what do you think?"

In front of him, Gao Xingzhou listened carefully, and when Liu Zhiyuan really understood his intentions, he was a little stunned, and looked at Liu Chengyou, who was holding a wine pot to warm his hands, and said in amazement: "The courtier's daughter is mediocre, and she tastes a rebellious daughter-in-law, how can she serve His Royal Highness King Zhou's daughter?" ”

"If I say yes, I can do it!" Liu Zhiyuan waved his hand.

Liu Chengyou glanced at Liu Zhiyuan carefully, his brows frowned slightly, Liu Zhiyuan had never greeted him beforehand.