"Your Majesty, the ministers are ordered by the Prime Minister to present the results of the reorganization of the army in the southwest!" A privy counsellor was summoned to the temple and respectfully handed over a note.

Liu Chengyou responded, put down the affairs in his hand, and took over the imperial review. After more than three months of reduction, supplementation, and reorganization, Xiang Xun's work in Fengxiang finally came to fruition.

At the same time, the privy council recounted to Liu Chengyou: "The southwest armies, with a total of 23,700 people, including 5,000 horse troops, are all selected from the Zhenya soldiers, which can be described as the elite soldiers and horses in the pass. The army was stationed in Longzhou, Baoji, and Sanguan, and was ordered by the imperial court to claim 50,000 and prepare for the war against Shu!

In addition, in addition to the transfer and transfer division, there are still more than 10,000 soldiers and soldiers in the army under the reduction, and the old and weak have also been reorganized and assigned to the metropolitan command department. The cardinal minister asks for orders, who is the commander of Guanzhong! ”

Liu Chengyou carefully reviewed it, showed a hint of relaxation on his face, thought about it slightly, and made an instruction: "Pass the edict, take Zhao Hongyin, the marquis of Yu, the guard, as the commander of Guanzhong!" ”

"Yes!"

Since Wang Jun and Han Tong were demoted together, there have been a series of transfers and relocations of senior generals in the Guards Division. Not long ago, Zhao Hongyin took the initiative to resign, but unexpectedly, Liu Chengyou did not say whether he was okay or not, and until today, by the way, he was put in Guanzhong.

Just as Zhao Kuangyin had worried before, the Zhao family has two marquis, and they are divided into senior generals in front of the palace and the guards. At first, I didn't feel anything, but after thinking about it seriously, I still felt that I should press it.

This time, it happened to be sent to Guanzhong. Zhao Hongyin is a person who will be slightly or less than his son, but in terms of general bravery, he is still famous, and although he is old, he is still available.

Closing the chapter, Liu Chengyou looked at the Privy Council in the palace, and he was a new face in the court. Looking at this person, he was in his thirties, with a strong body, solemn eyebrows, and a heroic spirit.

Liu Chengyou became a little interested and asked, "You are that Li Chuyun?" ”

"Your Majesty, the minister is exactly."

"On behalf of the Duke of the country, there are few people who open their mouths to raise their talents to me, the Privy Council is in charge of the national military aircraft, and the responsibility is heavy, but you have to be a good student, don't live up to the hospitality of the lord!" Liu Chengyou said lightly.

Li Chuyun immediately responded: "The minister respectfully obeys His Majesty's teachings!" ”

For Li Chuyun, Liu Chengyou has a vague impression, but it is too vague, and he should be a talent. Of course, he was able to enter Liu Chengyou's ear, but he was recommended by Ruan, saying that this person is elegant, familiar with military affairs, capable of handling things, and can be used.

At the end of the Jin Dynasty, he lived in Luoyang with his brother, and when the Khitan went south, Zhang Yanze, the leading party, took the lead in breaking into Tokyo and plundering the people.

Li Chuyun is good at archery, guarding the inner door alone, shooting more than ten thieves, and then protecting with the neighbors, commanding well, so that the people in the interior are safe. Later, he was transferred to Fold from Ruan's command as a general, leading the army and governing the government, all showing his strengths, until Fold was transferred from Ruan Feng, and then entered Beijing.

"Your Majesty, the Duke of Shaanxi has returned to Beijing!" Zhang Dejun walked to the side of the imperial case and said in a low voice.

Raising his eyebrows slightly, Liu Chengyou described Chu Zhan and asked directly: "It seems that Zhao Hui has solved the matter!" What about Wang Jingchong? ”

"Go south with you!" Zhang Dejun said: "In addition, Wang Yan, the envoy of the Jianxiong Army, also came to Beijing together!" ”

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou's voice was a little higher, and his expression finally revealed a little strangeness, his eyes turned around very slowly, and he said in a deep voice: "You personally go to announce the edict and let Zhao Hui and Wang Yan enter the palace, as for Wang Jingchong, hmm...... Put him in jail first! ”

Hearing this order, Zhang Dejun subconsciously glanced at Liu Chengyou, but there was no different color on his face, and he was so calm that he didn't dare to hesitate, so he answered yes and hurried away.

It is already winter, the sky and the earth are vast, and the frost is very thick. Tokyo is still bustling and bustling, but the crowds in the city are significantly less. Of course, the most lively places belong to the east and west cities.

Since raising that large amount of money and food, Murong Yanchao has let go of his hands and feet, and directly expanded from the east and west cities at the same time. Another 3,000 people were levied, and in this autumn and winter, there was no delay in the agricultural time, and some people were willing to endure the wind and cold, earn some money, and subsidize their families, even if they did not give much. As far as the government is concerned, manpower is the least valuable......

Outside the east and west cities, two new foundations are being built, and the earth and stones are piled up, and a scene is in full swing. In the suburbs, a number of proposed houses are also being built, but it is considered that the expansion and reconstruction of the imperial palace, the government offices and the market will inevitably demolish the people's houses for the purpose of reassuring the people.

Wang Yan and Zhao Hui were in the same car, and through the curtains, they noticed the big project, and couldn't help asking: "Isn't it always rumored that the imperial court is financially constrained and the treasury is empty?" Why is it still such a large-scale construction project, costing people and money? ”

Zhao Hui said: "Reasonable planning, not missing the agricultural time, how can it be regarded as labor." In addition, I heard that most of the money and food spent on this expansion of the city were raised from the private sector, and only dozens of volunteer businessmen in Tokyo pledged millions of dollars in money and grain, so it is not to mention hurting money! ”

Listening to Zhao Hui's words, Wang Yan's focus was obviously a bit special, and he said: "'Righteous business'? How can a businessman take the initiative to pledge money if he takes advantage of his money, like stripping off his flesh?

Hehe, millions of dollars, what a lot of money! The Son of Heaven has issued several edicts, asking me to wait for people to be a place, restrain behavior, and not to gather and disturb people's livelihood. But now it seems that in terms of means of accumulation, who can compare with the imperial court? ”

Feeling the ridicule in Wang Yan's tone, Zhao Hui frowned. In the past few days, Wang Yan gave him the feeling that he was stubborn, arrogant, and impatient, a few years ago, Wang Yan was not like this, after being in a high position, this old brother has changed a little.

"Do you still have a grudge in your heart?" Zhao Hui asked in a condensed voice.

"If you don't, can you believe it?" Wang Yan asked rhetorically, his gray beard shaking.

Taking a deep breath of cool air from behind the curtain, Zhao Hui said solemnly: "No matter what, once you enter Tokyo, you must not have such a mentality and criticize the imperial court. Otherwise, if the court can tolerate you for a while, how can it tolerate you for a lifetime?

Both of us are over the age of six, dying of old age, even if we don't think about ourselves, we should also think about our children and grandchildren, think about Han Lun's nephew in Xuzhou......"

"I know!" Feeling the sincerity in Zhao Hui's tone, Wang Yan's expression was rarely relaxed, he sighed, and looked at Zhao Hui: "Brother Chongguang, compared to back then, you haven't changed at all!" ”

"In the twilight of life, what changes can there be when you make achievements, ascend to a high position, and receive a knight?" Zhao Hui said calmly.

"It's me who is not as free as Brother Chongguang!"

Outside the city gate, when Zhang Dejun announced and introduced the palace to face the saint, Wang Yan was much more relaxed and his attitude was much calmer. Because, in front of him, Wang Jingchong was directly taken down, and for him, it can be described as a bad breath.

Therefore, in the main hall, when facing the emperor, Wang Yan put down the burden in his heart, looked particularly deferential, admitted his mistakes, asked Liu Chengyou for his guilt, and directly stated that he was willing to be dismissed and retired.....

After listening to Wang Yan's speech, Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Yan, only to see this veteran, his face full of calmness. The crane has a childish face, sufficient qi and blood, and a healthy body, which looks like it has a fight with Yao Yuanfu.

Turning his eyes to Zhao Hui, he saw that he was like an old monk sitting still, but Liu Chengyou was thoughtful, and sighed in his heart, in terms of shrewdness and knowledge, he still belongs to this prince.

Turning his head, seeing that Wang Yan was still kneeling, maintaining a posture of pleading, Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said calmly: "Wang Qing get up first, the ground is wet, don't hurt your knees!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang Yan got up and waved his hand lightly.

After a little consideration, Liu Chengyou said: "This Linfen incident, because he was not in the prince, but the public reaction to the matter was too extreme and reckless, and he was not cautious. I have no intention of adding to the crime, but the laws and regulations of the country are all in place, and I have to punish them to warn those who come after me!

Demote the Duke to Marquis Teng, stay in Beijing to recuperate! ”

There is only one knighthood in the red stripes, and the rest is nothing......

Hearing this, Wang Yan's face couldn't help shaking, but in the face of the Son of Heaven's somewhat overly bland gaze, considering the scruples in his heart, he still bowed down and bowed: "Your Majesty is lenient!" Thank you! ”

"Lao Zhaogong is covered with frost and cold, Jinzhou and his party have worked hard! Let's go back first, I have another reward! Liu Chengyou said to Zhao Hui.

"Your Majesty, the minister retires!" Zhao Hui glanced at each other, and the etiquette was in place.

After exiting the Chongzheng Palace, Wang Yan couldn't help it, and vented his dissatisfaction to Zhao Hui: "Brother Chongguang, didn't you say that you are not to blame in the past?" Why did the emperor demote me to the title, just a Marquis of Teng, why did the Son of Heaven treat me so poorly? Are you tricking me into entering Beijing? ”

In the face of Wang Yan's angry questioning, Zhao Hui looked very calm, looked at him, and asked, "The meaning of the Son of Heaven, I have passed it on to you." But have you ever thought about why, staying in Jinju is not guilty, but being dismissed and demoted in Beijing? ”

Wang Yan obviously didn't react, Zhao Hui patted him on the shoulder and said, "After today, the real past is not to blame!" Let's settle down in Tokyo first! ”