"With the rewards of the inner court, magic weapons, and clothes, they were sent to Linzhou. Yun Yangye returned to his hometown for the funeral during the March holiday, and promoted Wang Xianqi, the commander of Yanmen, to be the deputy envoy of the Dingxiang Army, and temporarily took charge of military affairs! In addition, after the funeral, Yang Xinzi Yang was retrained and transferred to Tokyo! ”

Zhao Kuangyin also made a pilgrimage to see him, and when he entered the palace, he was slightly surprised when he heard the order of the Son of Heaven. However, it was the Dingxiang army that made Yang Xin, the father of Yang Ye, die, and the emperor attached great importance to it, so he had this grace.

Knowing this, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Your Majesty's kindness to General Yang is both admirable and enviable!" ”

"I take Yang Ye as the humerus, the pillar of Xinjiang defense, and his family has something to do, so he should give him a pension, which is the right thing to do!" When Liu Chengyou heard this, he looked at Zhao Kuangyin and said: "Yuen Long is also my henchman, a general of the imperial court, and a great Han Zhuguo!" ”

Zhao Kuangyin immediately bowed and said: "Your Majesty is convinced, and the minister is ashamed, so he can only repay him with dedication and loyalty!" ”

beckoned, let Zhao Kuangyin sit down without courtesy, looked at it a few times, and returned from the first patrol, covered in dust. Ordering someone to serve tea, Liu Chengyou said: "Yuen Long's western tour lasted two months, running thousands of miles, and it was hard!" ”

"Running for the country, how dare you speak hard!" Zhao Kuangyin responded.

"How did you get out of this trip?" Liu Chengyou asked: "How is the southwest army!" ”

Zhao Kuangyin took a sip of tea, organized the language, and replied: "Xiang Dujian is worthy of being a general, strict in managing the army, and commanding the crowd to serve others. 30,000 steps in the southwest, effective training, no slack! The ministers inspected the three armies, the military appearance was clean, and the discipline was strict, which could be of great use! The Duke of Bohai County, also has the talent of a general, and the second prince of Xiang and Wang is there, which is enough to ensure that the imperial court is not worried about the southwest.

At present, Fengxiang and Chencang have accumulated more than 50,000 stones of grain and noodles, 100,000 ordnance and banners, and all the soldiers have finished changing their clothes. Our dynasty is in the southwest, it can be said that the soldiers are strong and strong, and the military officials are encouraged by it, and the morale is boosted, from the generals to the soldiers, all of them are happy and excited, and they are waiting for the war and making contributions to the country. Just wait for the imperial court to order, and you can send troops to attack Shu! ”

Seeing that the emperor was listening carefully as usual, Zhao Kuangyin paused and continued: "The dozens of officers accompanying him are all appointed to the army as the capital colonel, and they will make proper arrangements to the capital supervisors.

When the minister left Fengxiang, he was ordered by the imperial court to divide his troops to the capital eunuch and prepare to carry out rotational ploughing and rotational warfare......

"I know that with the talents of the people of the stars, I will not disappoint me!" Liu Chengyou said: "How is the Shu army? ”

"Dare to ask Your Majesty, move to the front of the map!"

On the side of the Chongzheng Palace, there are more than 10 maps of large and small sizes, including the southwest map of Qinfeng and Fengzhou, which is the comprehensive information collected by Hanlin talents and Fang Zhi, and newly surveyed and mapped. Cities, checkpoints, mountains, and roads are all clear and clear on them.

With the help of the southwest map, Zhao Kuangyin reported to Liu Chengyou: "Up to now, the Shu army has nearly 40,000 troops stationed in Qin Feng's army. Han Baozhen led 15,000 troops, deployed along the Wei River, and stationed in the three cities of Longcheng, Chengji and Qingshui. Li Tingqi personally pawned the remaining main forces, stationed in Liangquan and Guzhen, occupied all the dangerous points of the valley stream of Sanguandao, and sent the division to be stationed in Tianshui, connecting the north and the south. This is all built according to the main road, in preparation for my expedition! The lord of Shu, the new Shu generals such as Gao Yanyu and Lu Yanke went north to assist Li Tingqi. ”

Liu Chengyou's eyes fell on the map, followed Zhao Kuangyin's fingers, hugged his hands, thought for a while, and said: "The Shu army is so armed, and it is intended to be all-encompassing, but it is not enough everywhere!" ”

"Your Majesty's discerning eyes, in a word! According to Qin Feng, it is very easy for the Shu army to send troops to attack Guanzhong, on the contrary, if our army wants to seize it, it can also go straight to its territory! Zhao Kuangyin bowed his head, complimented, and said: "The minister has discussed the military strategy with Xiang Dujian, and his preliminary plan to enter the army can be said to Your Majesty!" ”

"Once the troops are dispatched, they plan to march to the capital prison in two ways. All the way for the partial division, along the Weishui Longyou Avenue westward, attack Qinzhou, this is a suspicious soldier, supplemented by the army of Jingwei feints in the north, looking for an opportunity to seize Tianshui, cut off the connection between Qin and Feng.

Xiang Du Jian led the main force, out of the pass, along the way of the Shu army to the north, to fight Fengzhou, step by step, steady and steady, with Liangquan as bait, to induce the Shu army to reinforce, gather and break it! ”

"Xiang Xun, is you planning to set up the battlefield in Liangquan?" Liu Chengyou touched his chin.

"Exactly!" Zhao Kuangyin said: "Sanguan Road is the main road connecting Guanzhong and Hanzhong, but there are always dangers. Over Liangquan, further south, is the top of the ridge road, the terrain is particularly treacherous, the strange peaks are steep, the danger is full of dangers, especially the section of Qingniling. Therefore, Mo Ruo gathered to attack the north! ”

bowed slightly, but Liu Chengyou couldn't help but doubt: "Before entering Liangquan, there are many dangers along the way, and it is not easy to break it!" ”

Zhao Kuangyin said: "Admittedly! There are many dangers and obstacles, how can the Shu army be able to fortify step by step, and it is complete. In addition, the terrain is important in the matter of military disputes, but it also depends on the command of the troops, the combat strength of the soldiers, and the supply of baggage, and the time and place to take measures!

As long as the north resistance is broken and the troops are in Liangquan, the deployment of the Shu army on the front line of Fengzhou will inevitably collapse. ”

"But-" Speaking of this, Zhao Kuangyin stopped talking.

"It's okay to be outspoken!" Liu Chengyou said.

Zhao Kuangyin bowed his hand to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, at the beginning of Qin Feng's attack, the progress must be slow, it takes a lot of time, and it costs money and food, I hope the imperial court can be more patient......"

When Liu Chengyou heard this, he frowned slightly, then glanced at Zhao Kuangyin, and smiled: "Xiang Xun's worries are also far-reaching, this is a scruple above the court!" I sent a large army to attack Shu in order to realize the country's strategy, and its will is indestructible, how can it be shaken? Although there is a lot of concern, it can be seen that his thinking is thorough, and I have added a bit of confidence here! ”

"It seems that I have to write a letter and let Xiang Xun specialize in the military affairs of the southwest, and have no worries!" Liu Chengyou muttered.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Zhao Kuangyin's expression was slightly loose and praised.

Sitting down again, Liu Chengyou asked about the situation of the northwest frontier again, and Zhao Kuangyin described it in detail based on his observations.

"It seems that Wang Yansheng is really doing well in Yanzhou!" Listening to Zhao Kuangyin mention his inspection of the Dingbian Army, Liu Chengyou brought a little smile on the corner of his mouth, showing a satisfied attitude.

Zhao Kuangyin also seemed to have a good impression of Wang Yansheng, and said: "Although General Wang's temperament is perverse and unruly, he is straightforward and heroic, and he can be a border general. Negative and brave, but not blindly rigid. As far as the ministers can see, the Hu Lu around them are not afraid of their authority and restrain their actions, and they dare not commit them. ”

By the way, Zhao Kuangyin mentioned that Wang Yansheng wanted to increase troops, and Liu Chengyou also agreed with Zhao Kuangyin's reassuring speech, saying: "What I am asking for now only needs peace in the northwest, maintain the balance and stability of the situation, and don't want to make another wave!" ”

"The minister understands!" Zhao Kuangyin said: "The subordinates of the Dingnan Army often support more than 10,000 horses, and if they temporarily gather the party and attach them, it can be doubled. At this time, the court should not persecute too much, but should be appeased. When the court frees its hands, it can be decided calmly! ”

"What's the situation on Shi Hongzhao's side?"

"Back to Your Majesty, Zheng Guogong is brave and good at fighting, not reducing the year, managing the army in a good way, the law is in accordance with the law, Lingzhou has its town guard, and the border is safe!" Zhao Kuangyin pondered his words, and still said: "However, Shi Gong's usage is very strong, his majesty is too harsh, the killing is excessive, and he is excessively playful, this is a hidden danger!" ”

Listening to what he said, Liu Chengyou didn't have much surprise, but just sighed lightly: "It seems that whether it is in Beijing, Luo, or Bian, this temperament has not changed much. However, with his smuggling methods, it is also suitable for him! ”

"Your Majesty is very true!"

"I heard that when I returned to Beijing, I visited it through Yanzhou?"

Facing the gaze of the Son of Heaven, Zhao Kuangyin obviously understood the meaning of Liu Chengyou's inquiry, and immediately responded: "When the minister heard about the changes in Yanzhou, he changed his route to investigate. Up and down Yanzhou, it is indeed in the hands of the Gao family, and the control is very strict! That Gao Shaoji has some means, but he is only a middle-aged person, and he is stingy by nature, and he can control the situation, which is the accumulated influence of the Gao family in his decades. The people of Yanzhou are very poor, and the soldiers of Yanzhou are very weak......"

"So, Yanzhou is not a concern?" Liu Chengyou asked.

"Don't worry!" Zhao Kuangyin affirmed.

"What if Yanzhou and Xiazhou eliminate old grievances, turn enemies into friends, and collude with each other to seek coexistence?" Liu Chengyou said suddenly.

Zhao Kuangyin hesitated a little: "Between the two, it is a grudge that has accumulated for many years, and it should not be easily eliminated!" ”

"But I have to worry!" Liu Chengyou sighed leisurely.

Saying that, Zhao Kuangyin briefly told Liu Chengyou about the Puchuan Racecourse and Su Fengji, and presented the two horses given by Su Fengji.

For Su Fengji, Liu Chengyou almost forgot about it, and suddenly heard Zhao Kuangyin mention it, which made him feel something else. After pondering for a long time, he sighed and said: "When Su Fengji sacrifices 3,000 war horses, he will be exempted from his heirs!" ”

Time is always easy to eliminate hatred, and after so many years, Liu Chengyou is no longer so disgusted with Su Fengji in his heart. Even, he had forgotten the emotion he had towards Su Fengji at the beginning. I only vaguely remember that it seems to be to "kill chickens and make an example of monkeys" in order to establish the prestige of the monarch.

Remembering his founding ministers, and serving the ancestors, he has paid for his sins, and he has suffered those hardships in Yuanzhou. With a thought of benevolence, Liu Chengyou also gave the Su family a chance to "liberate", which can be regarded as demonstrating his benevolence as an emperor......