"It's a surprise to take Zhongli, but if you say that next, Huainan is at your fingertips, it's not so easy! The pseudo-Tang Dynasty has been hit hard, but there is still room for strength, Huainan is an important place for finance and taxation in the Han Dynasty, and half of the country is in the Tang Dynasty, so it will not be easy to give up! Moreover, the coming ice and snow is a difficult barrier to stop my soldiers! Liu Chengyou was not so optimistic and kept his head clear.

Hearing the emperor say this, Wang Zhu was impressed, and said sincerely: "Your Majesty is victorious but not arrogant, and he has a clear view of the strategic situation. It is only a matter of time before the Huai land is exhausted, and even the river is crossed to destroy the Tang Dynasty! ”

"I hope it is as you say!" Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Shu and said.

For this scholarly minister, on the whole, Liu Chengyou is still very satisfied, there is no city government, he has a pure heart, and he has literary talents, except for some alcoholic problems and a little pedantic, there is no major problem. More importantly, this man is loyal and respectful of imperial power.

"Go, bring me the map of Huainan!" After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou commanded.

Soon, Wang Shu and Zhang Dejun worked together to turn out the Huainan military operation map for Liu Chengyou. Looking at the two, Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said, "This way, you two have also worked hard, go down and rest!" ”

"The small one is still waiting, so that the official family can send it!" Zhang Dejun asked.

"No need!"

The sky is getting dark, there are more than ten oil lamps standing on the left and right in the imperial tent, and there is a thick candle next to the desk, which is bright. Liu Chengyou quietly took the map and studied it alone, contemplating.

In about half an hour, I could hear the voice of An Shouzhong, who was on duty outside: "See the lady!" ”

Raising his eyes, the curtain was lifted, and he saw that the little lady had personally tried safe food, walked in, and went directly to the front of the palace to see that she was still going to salute, but was stopped by Liu Chengyou.

"Official, let's eat something first!" The lady put the meal on the table and said to Liu Chengyou.

Liu Chengyou glanced twice, a plate of burnt and browned barbecue, a plate of bamboo shoots, a bowl of soup, and a bowl of porridge.

Holding the hand of the broken lady, letting her sit beside her, holding her stomach, Liu Chengyou said gently: "I didn't think there was anything at first, but when I smelled this fragrance, I suddenly felt hungry in my stomach." Well...... It smells so good! It's lamb bar......"

After tasting a few bites, Liu Chengyou praised it.

"It's good if the official family likes it!" The little lady bent her eyes and said: "This is what I roasted myself, and when I was still in Fuzhou, I accompanied my grandfather and father to go out hunting, and I baked the prey for them to eat!" ”

"My virtuous concubine, there is still such a craft? I've never heard of it! Liu Chengyou smiled heartily.

Paying attention to Liu Chengyou's expression, Zhi Niangzi asked: "Don't the officials think that I am in charge of cheap business?" As the imperial concubine, I am ...... heard of by the imperial historians of the court."

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou interrupted her and said lightly: "The ministers have the right to speak, but whether they listen to me or not, the gentleman is far away from the kitchen, and the scholar's opinion, don't care." Moreover, for many years, for the people, what the years have asked for is only food and clothing. You can cook and do a big thing of eating, who dares to criticize ......"

Seeing that Liu Chengyou was still reasoning, the folding lady was obviously happy, and she was even more pleased with Lang Jun's reasonableness.

"It's good to bring you on this trip, and bring a cook lady!" Liu Chengyou laughed and said: "In the future, I will have time to hunt, and I will also try your skills in shooting prey!" ”

"Yes!"

chatted with the broken lady for a while, there was food in the belly, and the physical strength suddenly recovered, but the sleepiness came up.

Picking up the scraps, Liu Chengyou took out the map and studied it again, and did not let the lady retreat. Seeing this, the beauty poked her head and said curiously: "I heard the rumors in the camp that the front line has won the battle again?" ”

"Guo Rong led the army and took Zhongli, the city of Haozhou!" Liu Chengyou said.

Nodding her head, she said, "I heard that this Guo Envoy is a rare talent, a court cadre." Sure enough, with such a great achievement, no wonder the official family is so important to him! ”

"Guo Rong's name has been introduced to the harem?" Liu Chengyou turned his head to look at the folding lady and asked a little abruptly.

Hearing this question, the lady smiled slightly, sighed, and said carefully: "Your Majesty should know, the high walls of the deep palace are difficult to stop the news of the world, the concubine is in the deep palace, and I just hear people's words......."

Seeing the careful appearance of the folding lady, Liu Chengyou shook her hand lightly and comforted: "Where do you want to go, I don't have any other intentions!" ”

As he spoke, Liu Chengyou simply asked her to sit closer to him, and pointed his finger on the map: "It has been a month since the troops were mobilized, and although we have entered Huainan, the scope of our army's activities is still not large. This three great victories, the Tang Army, greatly weakened its strength and strength, and the Huainan Prefectures can be captured by me. ”

However, in the past month, although the results have been abundant, but before that, the yin of Huaishui, Shouchun has not fallen, Hao and Si have relied on Huainan, but there is no reliable foothold in Huainan. The army was stationed in Huainan, although it was not worried about the attack of the Tang army, but it was a hidden danger after all. ”

"Now that Zhongli has been taken by Guo Rong, our army can calmly go south and control Haozhou. Based on Haozhou, Sizhou can be taken in the east, and Chuzhou can be taken to control all the Huaishui, so as to eliminate the threat of the Tang Army's water division to the greatest extent and ensure our demand channel. To the south, you can attack Chuzhou, the Yangtze River, pass through Yangzhou, deter Jinling, and make the pseudo-Tang Dynasty terrified! ”

"Even on the Western Front, it is not completely subject to Shouchun, even if the Tang Army defends to the death, I can calmly divide my troops and attack Huaidong. It can be said that one point opens, more points open! As soon as Haozhou is over, the situation in Huainan will also be opened, and the situation of our army will be very good! ”

"From Zhao Kuangyin and Guo Rong, Guo Tingwei, who was originally stationed in Haozhou, is a general and is not easy to deal with. Being able to break through this line of defense, then He Yanxi is indeed a great achievement in our dynasty, and I want to meet this person and reward him. Haha......"

Zhi Niangzi stayed aside, looking at Liu Chengyou's radiant and gushing appearance, her clear eyes were shining with brilliance, and the corners of her mouth were smiling.

......

At the end of October, Huainan was already very cold, although it was not yet cold, but under the raging winter wind, it was always uncomfortable. In comparison, the Han army at the mouth of the vortex is slightly more comfortable, several camp walls, water and land are connected, there is no shortage of materials in the camp, and after Zhongli is taken, there is almost no threat from the Huainan army.

A solid floating beam, under the strict supervision of Zhao Kuangyin, has been suspended in the Huaishui, communicating the north and the south, and becoming another stable logistics channel for the Northern Han army. A large amount of military supplies have been transferred from Suzhou to the vortex and hoarded here.

In front of the Han army village, Zhao Kuangyin and Dang Jin stood in the north wind of Xiao Xiao, their faces and noses were red, and they seemed to be waiting for someone.

After sneezing, Dang Jin wiped his snot and said to Zhao Kuangyin: "It's such a cold day, why is Brother Zhao waiting like this, but as soon as the Xuzhou inspection envoy is inspected, others saw it and thought they were waiting for the holy driver!" ”

The muttering stopped, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly turned his head and scolded Dangjin: "Shut up! ”

Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyin took a deep breath and said in an admonishing tone: "Brother Party, don't be open-mouthed!" Is this kind of joke something to be said at will? You need to know that disaster comes from the mouth, if this word is spread out, it will be taken advantage of by those who have a heart, and it will inevitably be in trouble! ”

Seeing that Zhao Kuangyin was serious, Dang Jin's expression became more serious, and he nodded and clenched his fists: "Yes!" ”

"However, Brother Zhao also attaches too much importance to that Guo Rong! However, relying on the relationship between his background and His Majesty, if we had not inflicted heavy losses on the enemy army in Haozhou at the mouth of the vortex, how could we have allowed them to take advantage of the opportunity to seize Zhongli's meritorious service. If you are allowed to lead an army to fight alone, you will be able to make greater feats if you are allowed to use the power of strategy......" Dang Jin said what he really thought in his heart.

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin shook his head: "Don't say such things to the outside world." I have also heard of this Guo envoy, if the reputation is true, he should be a good talent of the country. Besides, with the knowledge of today's son and the use of people, how can he be entrusted with such a high position and given the right to do so? ”

Hearing Zhao Kuangyin say this, Dang Jin was silent for a while, and sighed: "Brother Zhao, I am not a mouthy person, but in my heart, I am sorry for you!" ”

Zhao Kuangyin smiled, patted his shoulder, and looked into the distance, a group of cavalry had already entered the field of vision: "It's here!" ”

As for the "injustice" in the mouth of the party, it was the imperial court's reaction to the victory of the vortex. In addition to the commanders and soldiers below, the three main generals, the commander of the navy army, was directly promoted to the commander of the right wing of the Jingjiang army, which is normal in the case of the lack of talent in the navy. The party advanced two steps forward as the commander of the soldiers and horses in Suzhou, and the key was Zhao Kuangyin, and the imperial court did not say anything.

In this regard, the party is a little unhappy, after all, it is bloody and fights to the death. It was Zhao Kuangyin, although he had doubts in his heart, but he didn't show it, but through his father Zhao Hongyin's relationship in the forbidden army, he probably found out a little rumor, and the problem should be Wang Jun......

Knowing this, Zhao Kuangyin was calmer, not arrogant or impatient, and waited for the opportunity. In Zhao Kuangyin's view, even if Wang Jun is in the way, as long as the emperor sees his ability and merits, it is enough, and sooner or later he will have a chance to rise.

"It's Guo Yuanjun?" The knight came from far and near, Zhao Kuangyin greeted him and asked loudly.

With the call of Le Ma, Guo Rong stayed on the horse, condescending, looked at Zhao Kuangyin, who was heroic and strong, with eyes like torches, turned over and dismounted, arched his hand, and said calmly to him with a scrutinizing gaze: "You are Zhao Kuangyin, the training envoy of the Suzhou regiment, and you really live up to your reputation, and you are a handsome among people!" ”

"Guo Yuanjun praises falsely, I really don't dare to be in the next place!" Zhao Kuangyin said humbly.

This is the first time that Guo and Zhao have communicated face-to-face, the two look at each other, Zhao Kuangyin shows a heroic spirit, and Guo Rong's figure and appearance are mediocre, but his temperament is precious. They all feel that each other is very human, and some people, at a glance, have a good impression.

There was almost no friendship before, and it was unrealistic to have any old greetings.

After a little familiarization, Zhao Kuangyin personally led Guo Rong into the camp.

"When will the royal car arrive?" Guo Rong asked.

"Tomorrow!"

Liu Chengyou, the Son of Heaven, has already ordered to drive the vortex and bring Guo Rongxi to see him.