Fortunately in Huainan, Wei Renpu suddenly mentioned this already definite matter, although it was abrupt, but of course it was not without purpose. Only through that secret letter, only through Liu Chengyou's relay, you can feel Wang Jun's flying and domineering in Huainan, which is indispensable.

Without Cai Dajie, the problem is not big, but with this big victory that affects the entire Huainan battle situation, if Wang Jun is not cooled down, he is afraid that there will be problems. Wang Jun does have the talent to lead the army, but it has not yet reached the point where he has to do it, but in the period before the army, after all considerations, he is the most suitable.

And Wang Jun's character and style were not a problem before, but after this big victory, the court had to worry, such a big victory helped to increase his pride, after all, the arrogant army will be defeated. In such a situation, in putting the main force of the imperial court in the hands of Wang Jun, Liu Chengyou was not at ease.

This is not the deliberate suspicion of the emperor and the imperial court towards the front-line generals, but just some concerns. It is not possible to change the commander on the spot, but the control of the army on the front line must be carried out. At this time, only the emperor was present in person, who could unconsciously suppress Wang Jun and take back the command of the command as a matter of course.

On the other hand, the emperor's personal expedition was set early, and the days were set, and it was not abrupt. Moreover, for today's Han Dynasty and the Son of Heaven, the annexation of Huainan and the expansion of the land should be the first to recommend Emperor Liu Chengyou.

"The matter of pro-conquest has been properly prepared, and there should be no further discussion. A great victory under Cai, for the pseudo-Tang, is not enough, I rebel against the sky to attack Huainan, but I don't plan to give them a chance to breathe! Liu Chengyou said in an indifferent but firm tone.

After saying that, after being silent for a while, Liu Chengyou raised his eyes and looked at Guo Wei, and there was a faint amount of anger on his face: "Another matter, the Huainan front camp sent back the news that Li Chongjin and Wang Yansheng killed prisoners on the edge of the water, and nearly 3,000 unarmed Huainan soldiers and civilians were all killed!" The two of them, what a boldness! ”

Even though it is forbidden to talk about the killing of prisoners in the army and try its best to cover it up, it has not yet spread, but it is impossible for such a matter not to leak the news, and it is impossible to hide it from Liu Chengyou's ears and eyes.

Liu Chengyou briefly described the situation to the two, including Murong Yanzhao's aftermath and Wang Jun's attitude.

When Guo Wei heard the news, he couldn't help but be angry, and directly suggested to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, immediately detain Li and Wang, and go to prison for questioning!" ”

Sure enough, when it comes to his nephew, "Guo Que'er" seems to be ruthless enough, and he has no intention of protecting him at all. Of course, Guo Wei's remarks are more like a statement.

Although Wei Renpu was a little embarrassed, he always maintained a calm appearance, shook his head, and said: "As far as Huainan's military report, this battle broke the Tang army, Li and Wang led their subordinates to kill the enemy bravely, and the damage before and after the Holy Protector Army was not small......

Guo Wei rarely interrupted Wei Renpu, and interjected sharply: "Merit is merit, and it cannot be offset." Your Majesty has rectified the forbidden army and strengthened military discipline in the past few years, and it has always been rewarding meritorious service and punishing mistakes! ”

"In what name is the penalty lowered?" Wei Renpu still said calmly: "If the matter of killing prisoners is used, it will inevitably spread on a large scale, and it will not be conducive to the reputation of our army. If in other names, the new meritorious heroes are condemned to the guilt, it will be difficult to convince the public, and I am afraid that the morale of the army will be broken! ”

Hearing Wei Renpu say this, Guo Wei stopped at the right time, and then looked at Liu Chengyou, looking like His Majesty the Emperor was in charge. Well, the dialogue between the two has almost dissected the situation.

"Suppress this matter for the time being, and deal with it after the war is over!" Liu Chengyou sighed and said, "However, this case must not be opened!" Since the end of the Tang Dynasty, the Central Plains has been in turmoil, and the heroes have risen together, attacking each other, and our Huaxia Dingkou has decreased sharply. ”

"Since I succeeded to the throne, although I have worked hard to develop my national strength, I have always been difficult to explode due to the limited population. I want to take Huainan, in addition to land and cities, the most important thing is the people. If we can take all of the more than 2 million dingkou, as long as we digest and appease them a little, how much grain and how many soldiers can be provided to our dynasty in the future, and how much will our country's national strength be enhanced! ”

"Three thousand captives, if they are well transformed, they are three thousand armor soldiers, and no matter how bad they are, they are three thousand peasants and three thousand coolies! was killed so easily by them, just to vent their desire to kill! ”

Liu Chengyou's speech was rarely emotional, obviously he was really angry. Of course, instead of focusing on the humanitarian points of "killing prisoners is ominous" and "harming the heavens and harming peace", more consideration is given to population and national strength, and more bluntly, interests......

Guo Wei and Wei Renpu did not rush to answer, but waited for the emperor to finish venting.

didn't let the two wait too long, Liu Chengyou quickly calmed down and said seriously: "This matter also reminds me that for all armies, we still need to be restrained, especially the restraint of military discipline!" ”

"In addition, the Privy Council issued a decree to the Huainan armies that it was strictly forbidden to torture and kill prisoners and plunder the people! Violators will be punished heavily! ”

"Yes!" Guo Wei responded.

Liu Chengyou nodded with satisfaction, and his expression returned to his usual Gujing Bubo. If you want to say that Liu Chengyou is also a hard fight on the battlefield, he has seen a lot of dead people, and the killings and deaths directly caused by him are even more countless, and his heart has long been trained as cold as iron.

Don't look at Liu Chengyou's anger in this matter, but what really made him angry was the Huainan Qianying's concealment of the "killing of prisoners", and he didn't even mention it...... Jiujiu Library

"When it comes to demographic issues, there is one thing that we also have to take into account!" Liu Chengyou's brain turned quickly, and he discussed it with Guo Wei and Wei Renpu again: "Now that the war has started, our troops are pointing to the front line of Huaishui. When the war expands in the future, affecting the entire Jiangbei and Huainan, then the people of Huainan will inevitably have those who flee from the south of the Yangtze River due to the war, but they have to be guarded against! ”

Speaking of this, Guo Wei immediately praised the Son of Heaven for his far-sightedness and long-term vision. In response to this, Wei Renpu gave several suggestions:

First, it is natural to strengthen the military discipline of the Han army, and not to disturb the people in the occupied prefectures and counties, which is the foundation.

Although the Southern Tang Dynasty was rich, all kinds of taxes were much heavier than those of the Northern Han Dynasty, and the people at the bottom did not have a good time at all.

The three bought Huainan officials, generals and local clans.

Fourth, we should fight along the Yangtze River as soon as possible, send troops to guard the ferry, patrol with soldiers, and more importantly, end the war as quickly as possible.

discussed the front-line affairs with Guo Wei and Wei Renpu, and only then did they return to the government.

And Liu Chengyou himself took out a few more secret reports and read them with a cold face.

On top of it, it is all a report to Wang Jun.

For example, Wang Jun enjoys it, the handsome tent is extravagant, the jewels are magnificent, and the ceremonial guard is arranged, which is suspected of exceeding the system;

For example, Wang Jun is in the army, pompous, domineering, and full of words, driving generals and colonels, like cattle and horses.

For example, Wang Jun made a lot of nonsense, and he had a lot of complaints about the Son of Heaven and the imperial court, not completely delegating power to him.

For example, Wang Jun promoted private individuals, and in the military merit book, he was more close to the old ministry than fair.

For example, Wang Jun was full of private pockets, seized in front of the army, and there were things with gold and jade ornaments, good horses and swords, which were included in private accounts.

For example, on the second day of Xia Cai's victory, Wang Jun rewarded the sergeants in the name of the deployment of the previous battalion.

......

This pile, piece by piece, has been accumulated, all of which prove that Wang Jun has already floated. Although, Liu Chengyou has enough self-confidence to subdue Wang Jun, and after his many rectifications of the forbidden army, he also has confidence in control, and there is no shortage of various backhand arrangements, Wang Jun has no one to look forward to......

However, everything is afraid of what if, what if something happens on the front line?

is shrewd, calm, and confident, and has already evolved into a qualified monarch, and the suspicion in Liu Chengyou's heart has been spreading and growing, gradually devouring his heart......

On the 16th, Liu Chengyou changed the title of the emperor's younger brother Liu Chengxun to the king of Yong, with the position of leading the Jingzhao Mansion Yin, and personally saw off the Empress Dowager Li for him.

When King Yong went to Guanzhong, Liu Chengyou not only promoted his Taifu to the judge of Jingzhao Mansion, but also equipped him with several adjutant officers from the court and the Hanlin Academy, and transferred 300 forbidden army armor soldiers to guard.

It can be said that for this imperial brother, Liu Chengyou put away his suspicions, and he loves and values them very much.

On the 17th, Liu Chengyou held a family banquet in the palace, telling the queen and the concubine to entrust the affairs of the harem and Tokyo to the queen mother. No matter what time it is, the only one who can make Liu Chengyou lean on his back is the Queen Mother Li.

On the 18th, Liu Chengyou swore an oath at the south gate of Tokyo, and after explaining to the ministers and generals who stayed in Tokyo, he set off for the south!