Thirty paces away, Liu Chengyou stood there in a standard archery posture, holding a bow in his left hand, the bowstring was still trembling. There was a hint of regret on that face, which was barely heroic now, just a little bit closer, and it hit the bull's-eye. After practicing for so long, his archery skills have still improved somewhat.

Probably because Liu Zhiyuan's genes are really poor, and in addition, after two years of growth and the destruction of military and political labor, the handsome face at the beginning has a tendency to become disabled. Probably because he stayed up late last night for a long time, at this time, Liu Chengyou's face had a few pox.

Liu Chengyou knows the changes in his appearance, and when he occasionally looks in the mirror, he regrets it in his heart. However, he doesn't care, power is the best plastic surgery and cosmetics.

"Five more steps!" Liu Chengyou looked at it and commanded, wanting to try a farther distance.

As soon as the waiter signaled, the guards standing in the distance hurriedly stepped forward to move, Liu Chengyou looked at the arrow target that was obviously smaller, and couldn't help but move his muscles, and spread his hands, Zhang Dejun immediately respectfully handed the feather arrow into his hand.

Putting on a standing shooting posture again, Liu Chengyou glanced at it and glanced at it, and the strings trembled. Luckily, the arrow didn't miss the target, but it was a little far from the bull's-eye. Such an embarrassing situation, even if Zhang Dejun is ready to praise him, he is embarrassed to say it.

Seeing the result, Liu Chengyou shook his head, there was not much shame on his face, he just put down the bow and arrow very calmly. The bow and arrow he used were not special imperial bows, but bows and arrows of the forbidden army system, made of yellow birch wood and poured with black lacquer.

"It seems that my talent in archery has stopped there!" Holding a wet towel and wiping his face, Liu Chengyou said lightly.

The one who accompanied Liu Chengyou to practice archery was Ma Quanyi, the commander of the Longqi Army, who was also dressed in military uniform and looked strong. Hearing this, he couldn't help but say: "Your Majesty is busy with state affairs and neglects to practice, and he can reach today's level, which is better than ordinary soldiers!" ”

Liu Chengyou smiled and pointed at Ma Quanyi: "I never thought that our Ma Du commanded the envoys and learned this flattery!" ”

In the face of the ridicule of the Son of Heaven, Ma Quanyi's face did not change, and he replied seriously: "The minister just answered according to the truth!" ”

"Just look at my crude skills, let's show my archery skills!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand and gestured to Ma Quanyi.

In addition to being a general, Ma Quanyi is good at fencing and riding archery in personal martial arts, and his archery skills are also quite famous in the army. You're welcome, bend the bow and take the arrow, and as soon as the posture swings, the expert's bearing comes out, and he uses Liu Chengyou's target to hit with one arrow.

Liu Chengyou lay down on a newly made recliner in the palace, slightly cocked Erlang's legs, closed his eyes leisurely, enjoyed the warm sun of this late spring, and listened to the beautiful rhythm of the bow hitting the air target in his ears, but he was relaxed for a while.

The basic national policy has been set, the situation is gradually stabilizing, and everything is centered on recuperation and resumption of production. During this period of time, he also consciously delegated some basic chores to the ministers.

The trivial things are basically not asked, in the first year of power, no matter how big or small, Liu Chengyou was really tired enough. Under the condition of ensuring the stability of the imperial throne and the loss of imperial power, Liu Chengyou minds to reduce some of the burden on himself.

Of course, the power of the government is still firmly controlled by Liu Chengyou, and it is becoming more and more stable. It's just that there is more free time, and the free time, Liu Chengyou is mostly used to study and practice martial arts, in the final analysis, his body is not yet twenty years old, and his personal knowledge is not proud, it is the stage of trying to improve himself.

I love to read books, especially history, especially "modern history". He has also dabbled in all kinds of martial arts, but only archery can make him find some confidence.

In addition, it is to nourish the body, and the eighty-one chapters of the finger Xuan given by Chen Shu have been translated by Wang Pu. As Chen Tuan Lao Dao said at the beginning, his health preservation method really doesn't have much effect on him, he holds the highest power in the world, and he still wants to "cultivate immortals"?

However, in terms of fitness, there are always some tactile bypass effects, such as some postures and movements......

The spring sun shone on his body, warm and comfortable, and Liu Chengyou almost fell asleep. When he opened his eyes again, Ma Quanyi had already put away his bow and shook his arm gently, and it still took a lot of strength to shoot out a bag of bows.

Looking at the target full of arrows thirty-five steps away, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but stroke his palms and sighed: "The general's archery skills are really exquisite!" ”

Ma Quanyi's face was modest, obviously, he did not do his best and exert all his strength.

"Give tea! Food! ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Ma Quanyi sat on a stone bench, drank tea, tasted pastries, and swallowed heavily, without deliberately being formal.

Liu Chengyou was still lazily nestled on the recliner, glanced at the beloved general beside him, and asked in a sympathetic tone: "Quanyi, since the beginning of the Longqi Army, you and I have intersected, and it has been almost two and a half years!" ”

"yes!" Suddenly hearing that Liu Chengyou mentioned the beginning, Ma Quanyi's face also showed a little reminiscence, and solemnly bowed to Liu Chengyou: "At the beginning, under the account of the first emperor, the minister was only a soldier in Longqi, if there was no His Majesty to support him, and he would have handed over his heart, the minister would not know where to make a living now, let alone become the Han Forbidden Army, the commander of the first army......

In Ma Quanyi's words, there is a full sense of gratitude, and Liu Chengyou does not doubt him, if he even knows the roots and knows the roots, and the cronies and generals who have been with the king for a long time will be intrigued, and he, the emperor, will be too tired.

Of course, as far as he learned, although Ma Quanyi inevitably had some minor problems, such as protecting his shortcomings and favoritism, on the whole, he was also sincere to the king in the army, and he was dedicated to training soldiers and horses. At least there is no problem in loyalty, well, only for him Liu Chengyou.

"Since Hebei went south, I have been training troops in Beijing, and I have not made many meritorious achievements in the west expedition to the river, but I have ever felt bored?" Liu Chengyou asked in a calm tone.

"Don't hide it from Your Majesty, sometimes, but I feel this way. The soldiers practiced the art of killing and fighting, and there was little use of it......" To Liu Chengyou, Ma Quanyi directly said his truest thoughts in his heart.

Liu Chengyou nodded, his brows condensed slightly: "There are only a lot of people in the army who think like this!" ”

"Exactly!"

Liu Chengyou smiled, put his hand in the air, and said: "Today, the Han Dynasty is only three or four out of ten, and there are enemies on all sides, I want to level the world and restore the majesty of China. ”

"Your Majesty is very true!" Ma Quanyi obviously understood, and clenched his fists.

O military spirit!

Liu Chengyou thought secretly in his heart, he can always pay attention to the situation in the Chinese army, and he is also vigilant against this not subtle change in the morale of the army. In the final analysis, it is still the army that has been reorganized for half a year, a large number of old and weak have been eliminated, military discipline is strict, and the discipline of soldiers has become stronger and stronger, which makes the army in the field a little uncomfortable, not only the low-level soldiers, but also the generals and colonels.

The accumulation of many factors has made the atmosphere in the army somewhat depressing. The army is supposed to be serious and neat, but this is not the method. Liu Chengyou has thought deeply, but his ideological consciousness is probably not in place.

The current army is a mercenary without a "soul", serving the court for money, profit and survival. Even if he is attached to the banner of the Han Dynasty, if he is loyal to the court and to him as an emperor, Liu Chengyou himself will not have too many extravagant expectations, he still has self-knowledge.

And this situation is exactly what Liu Chengyou has been diligently pursuing and wanting to change since he succeeded to the throne. Several reorganizations and transfers were all aimed at further transformation under the condition of controlling the army.

It is inevitable to use money and food to buy the hearts of the army, but it cannot become the only means for the imperial court to control the army.

Liu Chengyou suddenly remembered in his mind the situation when he tried to "tell stories" in the Longqi Army. It seems that it is necessary to spend a lot of effort to gather talents, send them into the army to preach, be loyal to the monarch, love the country, defend the family, make meritorious contributions, and level the world...... These positive things really need to be emphasized, for most simple-minded sergeants, it will not be too difficult to think about continuous indoctrination to achieve the effect of brainwashing, and only need to be invested.

In order to alleviate the emotions of the soldiers, the training methods should also be diversified, and some activities such as martial arts, polo, and keju should be added. Camp prostitutes, don't consider it for the time being, but the Qinglou Chu Pavilion in Tokyo may be organized to go, and the singles in the army also need to vent, and by the way, pull the power to consume and increase taxes......

Liu Chengyou's thoughts kept growing in his mind, and he gradually came to his senses and came back to his senses, but saw that Ma Quanyi was still sitting on the side in a regular manner, but a cup of tea was about to dry up.

"Add tea!" Liu Chengyou gestured.

Ma Quanyi said respectfully: "Your Majesty, don't bother the lieutenant, the minister's thirst has been quenched......"

Well, the imperial tea in the palace, for the command of Madu, seems to only have the effect of quenching thirst.

Glancing at Ma Quanyi, Liu Chengyou asked, "Quanyi, is there any intention to go out of town?" ”

Liu Chengyou suddenly mentioned it, Ma Quanyi didn't react for a while, but looking at the emperor's side cheek, he thought about it, realized something, and bowed: "I am willing to drive for Your Majesty." ”

Looking at him, Liu Chengyou wanted to respect the meaning of his thoughts: "Do you want to go to the south or the north?" ”

Ma Quanyi thought about it for a while, then raised his hand and said, "I am willing to obey Your Majesty's order, and the minister will not dare to resign!" ”

Regarding Ma Quanyi's attitude, Liu Chengyou is obviously more satisfied.

With a straight face, he said directly: "Go to Mozhou and replace Murong Yanzhao as the defense envoy." There are some words, I don't need to avoid Qing, one day, I will raise troops for the Northern Expedition, at that time, I hope that Qing will be my Han pioneer general! ”

"Yes!" Ma Quanyi got up and took a deep look.

"Stand down!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand at him.

Some generals were released, and Liu Chengyou wanted to seize their power, such as Shi Hongzhao, Zhou Hui, Wu Qianyu and other generals. And some people are released, it is entrusted with the responsibility of the heart, the previous Yang Ye, this time Ma Quanyi.

As for Murong Yanzhao, he was transferred back to Tokyo and became the commander of the Longqi Army.

......

In the Chongzheng Palace, Yang Wei and Li Tao Erzai and Chengbian Gui Yan in the imperial history met at the same time and performed to Liu Chengyou.

"Your Majesty, Xuzhou Dou Zhengu reported, the remnants of Liu Xin's case have been tried one by one, and the results of the case have been reported to the imperial court, just waiting for the criminal department to review, and the punishment can be implemented!" Yang Wei's expression was stiff, and he reported to Liu Chengyou.

The style has not changed much, calling him by his name, and even the voice of Dou Xianggong is reluctant to be honored.

Liu Chengyou opened the book and quickly skimmed through it. At the beginning, the search and arrest in Xuzhou was very large-scale, and the generals in Xuzhou were empty, not a joke, and it was inevitable that there would be fish in the pond.

After Dou Zhengu and Zhao Li's work for a month, they were able to figure out the results. After browsing the sentencing list, there were 17 people who were convicted of capital crimes, and these military and political officials had done a lot of evil things by relying on Liu Xin's power before.

Liu Chengyou does not have many objections to this list, what he values more is the investigation process of this major case, such as the central review.

"With Dou Qing's ability, there is no omission, but for the case file submitted to Tokyo, it is also necessary to transfer officials and carefully review and review!" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Tao, who was in charge of the Criminal Department, and admonished.

Li Tao responded very competently: "Yes!" Before coming to report, the minister had sent the official Daoshiro to verify the file! ”

"Xuzhou officials, how is the transfer?" Liu Chengyou focused his attention on Yang Wei.

Calmly meeting the gaze of the Son of Heaven, Yang Wei reported: "The judges of Zhu Cao and the dismissed county officials have been transferred, and all the official files have been recorded, and those below them will be appointed by the local government. Now, only the military affairs of the state are still in power by Dou Zhen, and the ministers are afraid that the candidates they discuss will not be in line with their wishes, and they will be approved by His Majesty. ”

Yang Wei's words are always so thorny, and his tolerance is close to the limit. Li Tao was beside him, his eyes quickly passed over the monarch, his head was lowered, and his heart was disdainful.

Liu Chengyou's reaction was as calm as ever, even indifferent, and his eyes moved away from Yang Wei and looked straight ahead. At this time, Yang Wei was only under his sight, and he couldn't see him if his eyes were not biased.

After a long groan, Liu Chengyou instructed calmly: "Let Dou Qing be appointed as the governor of Xuzhou, rule over the judgments, and take charge of government affairs." Well...... Add the title of secretary of the middle and criminal departments! ”

After a pause, he looked at Bian Guiyan again: "Transfer Zhao Li back to Beijing, re-appoint the imperial history of Liuzhou, and be responsible for supervising affairs!" ”

"Yes!" Bian Guiyan replied in a deep voice.

Although the world is not clear, the arrangement of Xuzhou this time is a preliminary attempt to separate the military from the government. This is not to the Hezhong, Tong, and Hua sides, and the governors and prefects over there, although they are not nominally placed on the table like Jiedu and are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but they are still shouldered by the military and the government.

Xuzhou is different, Zhizhou only knows state affairs, and there are Zhu Cao judges under it, who are in charge of criminal prisons, taxes, household registration, agriculture, industry and commerce, etc. The counties under it, under the realistic situation that the imperial power has not even reached the lower state, can reach the lower counties, which is Liu Chengyou's initial goal.

As for the Xuzhou military, just like the arrangement made by Liu Chengyou before he left Xuzhou, Wang Hanlun, commanded by the Xuzhou Mabu Army, thoroughly rectified it in order to fulfill the functions of the local army.

This is how it is arranged, but it remains to be seen in what direction it will develop and what the outcome will be. Fortunately, Xuzhou is in, and Liu Chengyou is silent, and there is time and patience to find problems, timely control, and summarize experience.