Shouchun, the Northern Han Dynasty conquest of the Huai army camp, the imperial tent.

In the furnace, the charcoal fire was blazing, Liu Chengyou was roasting the fire in one hand, holding the secret report from Jinling in the other, reading carefully, and some interest gradually appeared on his calm face. Wu De made Li Shaoyou, as well as Tao Gu and Murong Yanzhao, who were from the middle school, stand quietly aside.

"This Song Qiqiu is worthy of the name of the first strategist in the southern country, and he really has some insight and strategy!" After a long time, Liu Chengyou passed the letter to a few people, and said with emotion: "If the pseudo-Tang Dynasty can really implement the plan and deal with our army, then I will really have a headache!" ”

The secret report in Liu Chengyou's hand came from Jinling, and it was the details of the palace discussion of the Southern Tang Dynasty. For the southern expedition, Liu Chengyou's preparations were basically thorough in all aspects, including the spy on the news. After several envoys came and went, coupled with the weekday dispatches, the Wude and Military Intelligence Divisions placed nearly 100 meticulous workers in Jinling and Huainan Prefectures, specializing in bribing and spying on their military and political news.

The monarchs and ministers of the Southern Tang Dynasty would never have thought that the discussion of their Golden Palace would be ignored, and the content of the discussion would be presented to Liu Chengyou without omission.

Several people looked at it, and there was not much solemnity in their expressions. Murong Yanzhao said to Liu Chengyou: "This Song Qiqiu, his strategy is to promote his strengths and avoid his weaknesses, which is certainly aimed at our army. However, if the development of the war situation is not based on its considerations, how can our army be as it wishes! Moreover, now that Guo Jingluo has taken Chu, the downstream of Huaishui is all in my hands. Huainan Prefectures are available for me to go down calmly. No matter how unparalleled the strategy is, it is only a dying struggle, and it is just a delay in the process of our army's strategy, which does not hinder the overall situation! ”

Murong Yanzhao's opinion can be described as hitting the nail on the head. Nodding his head, Liu Chengyou said: "I have to order Guo Rong and Zhao Kuangyin again to defend Shanyang and consolidate the results of the battle, so as not to be taken advantage of by Gaoyou's Yao Fengjun!" ”

In fact, the capture of Chuzhou was a shock to the Southern Tang Dynasty, and it was also a surprise for Liu Chengyou's side. Originally, Liu Chengyou's Guo Rong's expectation was only to make progress after the spring of next year.

Unexpectedly, Guo Rong and Zhao Kuangyin joined forces, went the opposite way, took it by surprise, marched in winter, attacked for 200 miles, and broke Shanyang in one fell swoop. made the Huainan battle situation, which should have been in a stalemate, suddenly clear. As Murong Yanzhao said, the states of Huainan can be taken calmly.

"However, the war potential of the puppet Tang is still considerable. Even the loss of soldiers and horses, in a short period of time, can still mobilize 100,000 divisions to resist our army! With such strength, it's really eye-catching! Liu Chengyou said: "This day and me, if you don't take it, I am afraid that I will be punished by God!" ”

"The pseudo-Tang Dynasty has a lot of people, but the combat power is low, so what is there to fear?" Tao Gu stood up and said.

Liu Chengyou nodded lightly and said to himself: "We have to think about how to eat the 100,000 people of the pseudo-Tang!" If it is damaged again, then it will have no means to stop our army! ”

Facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, Murong Yanzhao said: "The minister has two suggestions!" First, it was discussed in the past to carry out the strategy of besieging the city and sending reinforcements, using Shouchun as bait to continue to lure the puppet Tang army to the north. However, after the Battle of Xia Cai, the Tang army will definitely not be so unprepared anymore, and will be careful, and now Hao and Chu Erzhou have fallen into our dynasty, and Sizhou is also the meat of the mouth. The Tang army may not dare to continue to invest in the army and come to Shouchun to support! ”

"Makes sense!" Regarding Murong Yanzhao's consideration, Liu Chengyou expressed his approval, and then asked: "What about the other one?" ”

"Concentrate our forces, break through Shouzhou and Sizhou first, clear the obstacles in our rear, and make our army go south and go deep into the places along the river without worries!" Murong Yanzhao walked to the map, pointed his finger in Luzhou, and said seriously: "Hefei!" Our troops entered Hefei and threatened the areas along the river, and it was absolutely impossible for the puppet Tang Dynasty to remain indifferent. Then use Hefei as bait to lure its reinforcements! ”

After a pause, Murong Yanzhao said: "However, if this happens, the battle line of our army will be greatly lengthened, the pressure of demand will increase, and the trouble of the Huainan Navy should be placed in front of our army!" ”

"It's not a big deal!" After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou said in a confident tone: "Huainan is difficult to attack, only Huaishui is ear-defending!" The pseudo-Tang Huaishui has been lost, and the huge land of Jiangbei and Huainan is not allowed to let me ride the iron of the Han Dynasty? ”

"Your Majesty's pride, admiration!" Murong Yanzhao smiled slightly and said.

It was rare to listen to Murong Yanzhao's compliments, and Liu Chengyou couldn't help but be happy.

Picked up the Jinling secret report again, looked at it, raised his eyebrows, and Liu Chengyou ordered Li Fang, who was waiting in the palace: "Li Fang, the edict is going to be sent to Song Yanwu of the Yongxing Army, Zhao Hui of the Fengxiang Army, and Shi Kuangyi of the Changyi Army, let them be strictly guarded in case of the Shu Army!" I still remember the year of national prosperity, they entered the army in winter, and they had to guard against it! ”

"Yes!" Li Fang responded to the order and immediately got busy.

Seeing this, Tao Gu asked: "Your Majesty, the Dingyan Army and the Khitan side should also be guarded against!" ”

"Huh!" Liu Chengyou's laughter was very cold: "Before I left Beijing, there were arrangements. I have endured Xiazhou's small actions over the years, and I have to see if he Li Yiyin dares to take the opportunity to make trouble this time! ”

"On the Khitan side, do you want to send envoys to contact you again in order to stabilize the enemy?" Tao Gu asked again.

Liu Chengyou was even more calm, and said: "How about the Khitan, if we can't control it, we can only do a good job and consolidate our defense!" After more than a month of peace discussions, he took the initiative to send an envoy, and he seemed to be empty-hearted! ”

"The general trend of the world is all in the heart of His Majesty, if it is successful! How can it be a great man's feat! Hearing this, Tao Gu immediately praised with a smile.

Ignoring Tao Gu's "licking", Liu Chengyou said in a cold tone: "However, if the pseudo-Tang wants to make trouble behind my back, how can I make it better!" Summoned Hunan, let the soldiers of Li and Lang, delay the withdrawal of the Tang army, and tell Wang Kui and Zhou Xingfeng that I don't need them to fight to the death with the Tang army, just entangle and harass! In addition, if they capture the puppet Tangzhou County, I will reward them all! ”

"The kings and Zhou's generations must be driven by interests and used by His Majesty!"

"Continue to contact Gao Baorong and Qian Hongyu, and let them send troops to attack Tang! Especially Qian Hongyue, as my in-laws, he Wu Yue should also make a contribution! ”

"Yes!"

"Wu Desi has done a good job this time, this news and intelligence is very valuable!" After saying that, Liu Chengyou tilted his head and praised Li Shaoyou, affirming Wu Desi's work.

Li Shaoyou's face suddenly turned happy, the beard on his lips jumped and jumped, and for a long time, he had not been praised by the emperor's cousin. For such a major event as the Southern Expedition, this time it was Li Shaoyou who overwhelmed Wang Jingchong before he got the opportunity to accompany him on the expedition.

After a few years of comfort in Tokyo, he was at the helm of the Takeshi Division, and he also experienced a high position of power. Li Shaoyou is rare, and he is self-motivated, and he feels that he can no longer lie on the credit book and eat the old book, and Liu Chengyou also gave him this opportunity. In this regard, Liu Chengyou is still satisfied.

"Your Majesty, the second son of the puppet Tang lord Li Jing died of a violent illness. Li Jing was so sad that he fainted. He has ordered the emperor's younger brother Li Jingsui to supervise the country, and used Song Qiqiu, Feng Yansi and others to assist the military and government, and set himself up in the Tang Palace to take care of the aftermath! Li Shaoyou said again, his tone full of schadenfreude.

"Oh?" When Liu Chengyou heard the news, he couldn't help but be a little surprised, and then said: "When the country is rising and falling, and the society is ups and downs, this Li Jing actually avoids national affairs for personal reasons, such an opponent is really happy!" ”

Tao Gu said: "The minister looks at the pseudo-Tang lord, although he can't talk about the tyrannical king, but he has a cowardly temperament, and this action is staggering, but there is no need to be too surprised!" ”

Looking at Tao Gu's appearance, he is very contemptuous of Li Jing.

"Your Majesty, there is another matter that needs attention!" Li Shaoyou said again: "Li Jingsui, the pseudo-Tang Emperor's younger brother, has a quiet personality and has no right to fight for desires. The military and political power is entrusted to Song Qiqiu and other ministers to manage the ......," Li Shaoyou added.

Liu Chengyou was keenly aware of the problem, and his face was slightly **: "If this is the case, Song Qiqiu is the master of the pseudo-Tang State Affairs, and the military and political orders are in his hands, then it will be an obstacle to our army's attack!" ”

"You two envoys to Jinling, do you know anything about Song Qiqiu?" Liu Chengyou looked at Tao Gu.

Tao Gu shook his head very honestly, but after thinking about it, a sinister smile appeared on the old man's face: "Your Majesty, the minister and that Song Qiqiu have never met, but in Jinling, I also learned that this duke is in the pseudo-Tang Dynasty, and his reputation is quite high and his power is huge. The pseudo-Tang party struggle, which is the leader of a party! The political dispute a few years ago was excused by Li Jing to release Hongzhou! ”

"This time, if it weren't for our big army in Huainan, Song Qiqiu would not have been recalled to Jinling......"

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou's eyes also lit up, a similar smile bloomed at the corner of his mouth, his eyes flashed, and he pointed at Li Shaoyou and said: "The pseudo-Tang Dynasty has this minister of the Ding country, the talent of the sky, how can I not congratulate him!" Go, send someone to promote this Song Gong in Jinling, and make a big noise for him, why does Song Gong have a fake Tang Dynasty. I am not afraid of others, I only worry about Song Gong, and I hate to work with him! ”