At the beginning of the Qinfeng War, Meng Chang was still nervous for a while, convening civil and military forces every day, inspecting and discussing the army, and raising attention to the war in the north.

At the beginning, there were still courtiers in Shu, who laughed at the Han army, saying that it did not follow the sky, did not look at the geography, and chose to move troops in midsummer, and the army was forced to attack.

Sure enough, first of all, "the first battle was victorious", but before the joy was two days, the defeat report came, and the scalpers and other Bazhai fell, and more than half of the troops were lost. Subsequently, the Han army entered the city in a big way, and the troops came to the mighty city.

It turned out that the Han army was strong, as usual, even if the weather was bad, the attack was still sharp and unstoppable. Meng Chang demoted the famous Lang Zhong who uttered "crazy words" at that time.

However, the next development of the war made Meng Chang feel a little relieved, Li Tingqi, a defeated general, finally lived up to his trust, although the Han army was strong, it was finally blocked under the mighty city.

Although the war dragged on, it was good news for the monarchs and ministers of Shu. Just as the generals of the Shu army on the front line considered, delaying time and consuming money and food, the Shu army is not afraid at all, and the monarchs and ministers of Chengdu also think so.

From the early autumn to the current autumn, the two sides confronted each other in Fengzhou. And Meng Chang's nervous nerves also slowly relaxed, and handed over the battle ahead to the privy envoy Wang Zhaoyuan and others to deal with, and no longer asked about it every day.

In fact, for the battle of Qin Feng, Meng Chang still has some confidence. In his opinion, the Han army is only strong in the army, as for the rest, regardless of the troops, national strength, and armament, he Shu is not weak, and it also has the advantage of terrain.

In addition, he has ruled Shu for many years, benefiting the people, the people's aspirations, and the army's aspirations. There is no major fault today, the Northern Han Dynasty invaded with its violence, and in Meng Chang's view, it is an unrighteous army, and there must be only one way to fail.

During this period of time, Meng Chang asked the talented men and ministers of the Shu court to write a lot of poems and essays that were hostile to and satirical to the Northern Han Dynasty, as if they wanted to defeat the Han army from the pen......

"Your Majesty, recently, rumors have been spreading in the city of Chengdu, and the people are vying to talk about the Qin Feng war, and people's hearts are fluctuating, and they are very uneasy!" In front of the imperial case, several ministers were waiting for the performance, and Ouyang Jiong, the servant of the door, said to Meng Chang: "The ministers think that behind the rumors, there must be traitors, I am afraid that it is the Northern Han Dynasty who sneaked into the city, hidden in the market and spreading, disturbing people's hearts!" ”

Meng Chang was dressed in a bright yellow crown robe, reflecting his handsome appearance, and when he heard the words at this time, he immediately reprimanded: "Since you know, why don't you investigate, find out the enemy, and deal with it immediately?" ”

Meng Changjun's eyes condensed slightly, and he said slightly angrily: "What is Chengdu Mansion doing? Why don't you send out a mission officer to arrest those traitors with evil intentions? ”

"The ministers think that the Northern Han Dynasty is a minority, and if the government moves too much, it will fall into its trap, making people's hearts float and panic!" Ouyang Jiong said.

"What Yiqing means, just let the Northern Han Dynasty run rampant and stir up trouble, so that rumors are rampant?" Meng Chang asked, in the twenty years of imperial career, the imperial power cultivated is still very deterrent.

"That's not what the minister meant!"

"Summoned the Chengdu Mansion, touched the errand soldiers, cleared the market, and banned folk rumors. And put up a list to announce the officials and the people, the enemy is lurking, the villain is troubled, and it is forbidden to discuss Qin Feng's military situation in vain! Meng Chang commanded sternly with a grim face.

"Yes!"

"Did you see them all?" Meng Chang had a nameless fire in his chest, as if he wanted to erupt, glanced around, and said: "The minions of the Northern Han Dynasty have all reached Chengdu and reached in front of our eyes!" As the saying goes, think of danger in times of peace, and now that the national crisis is at the head, what are our courtiers and officials doing? Still seeking personal gain and buying a property?

I also heard that the children of the official eunuchs in Chengdu are still flying eagles and dogs, drinking and having fun, and playing fishing? Some people have repeatedly said that the bureaucrats and aristocrats in Chengdu are extravagant and extravagant, and there is a lot of waste, and I have tolerated it.

I have been strict and simple for 20 years, and I don't dare to add to the suffering of the people, but I don't know how to cherish the blessings and do not restrain them, what kind of face do I have to treat the monarch's father, how can I bear it in my heart?

Look, it's time to correct this unhealthy trend! If you don't think it is jealous and continue to sink, I am afraid that one day the army of the Northern Han Dynasty will come to the city, and you will still be drunk and dreaming of death! ”

Meng Chang's words are very straightforward. It was the first time in so many years that he had reprimanded his ministers so directly, and his tone was very serious.

"The ministers are guilty!" The ministers were surprised, but their movements were not slow, and they immediately bowed down and pleaded guilty.

"I hope to share peace with all the ministers. Today, I hope to be able to hear my heart and take it as a warning! Meng Chang said lightly: "Right now, the most important task of the imperial court is the Qin Feng war, and the yamen of all departments should fully cooperate with the Privy Council and support the Han military!" ”

"Yes!"

"Stand down!"

Meng Chang's words today have actually been held back in his heart for a long time, for so many years, it is not that no one has admonished him, saying that Chengdu aristocrats, bureaucrats, and luxury have become the norm. However, Meng Chang did not belittle the traitors and correct the bad habits, but only kept his diligence and thrift.

However, the monarch is simple in the palace, and the courtiers enjoy it outside the palace, and after a long time, Meng Chang's heart is naturally difficult to balance. Taking advantage of this Shu Han war, after venting to the courtiers, Meng Chang's heart was much happier......

After calming down briefly, Meng Chang got up and left his seat and walked out of the hall. The waiting eunuch hurriedly asked: "Official, where do you want to be lucky?" ”

"To the Privy Council!"

The Privy Council of Houshu is much smaller than that of the Northern Han Dynasty, and the atmosphere during this period is not tense, and the upper and lower officials seem to be very leisurely. Meng Chang turned around and couldn't help asking, "What about Wang Zhaoyuan?" ”

"There is a batch of military rations that need to be sent to Xingyuan Mansion, and the cardinal minister will personally check it!" Subordinate to the Dao.

Hearing this, Meng Chang's face suddenly turned bad, and he reprimanded: "Dignified privy councillor, in charge of national military affairs, the north is fighting fiercely, how much military intelligence and military affairs, just a batch of grain, do you need him, the privy envoy, to check it personally?" Under the Privy Council, is there no one else? ”

Seeing that the emperor was angry, the officials in the Privy Council were suddenly silent. Seeing this, Meng Chang waved his hand: "Go, find Wang Zhaoyuan, I will wait for him here!" In addition, there is a military report in the north, show it to me! ”

"Yes!"

The real version is that nearly 100,000 troops from both sides will face each other in Weiwu City, and they have been stalemate until now.

Li Tingqi led the army to hold the walled city, and the movements of the Han army, too, constantly strengthened the camp and made a defensive posture...... The two coaches only tentatively fought twice. As a result, the Han army naturally won a great victory, and the Shu army was completely defeated, with more than 1,000 troops defeated.

At the time of the confrontation, Fang Liqiu, the weather was still hot, to this day, the autumn mood has been strong, before and after, the Han army only tentatively launched an attack on the mighty city once, and after the defeat, it will no longer attack the village.

Regarding the battle situation on the front line, Li Tingqi did not dare to cover it up, but reported it in detail to the Chengdu Imperial Court. It is precisely because of the war situation that Meng Chang can still sit still.

After seizing the four states of Qin and Feng, the two northern expeditions and fierce battles with the Han army were protracted, and the confrontation was dragged to the final decisive battle. This time it was on the defensive, and they were also mentally prepared for the delay of the war.

Moreover, some of Li Tingjue's analysis of the war is also deeply in line with the meaning of the monarchs and ministers of Shu State, after the Han army has been fighting for a long time without success and its morale is declining, it will retreat, and then it will be able to find an opportunity to break the enemy......

However, although the truth is like this, as an emperor with some "good joy" attributes, he is always a little dissatisfied with this stalemate. In terms of attack, it was difficult to break through the Han army, and when it came to defense, it was still so passive, tens of thousands of troops, but they did not make any achievements, but let the Han army achieve small victories and small gains.

"Minister Zhaoyuan, see Your Majesty!" After half an hour, Wang Zhao hurriedly returned, nervously tidied up his clothes, couldn't take a breath, and bowed to Meng Chang as soon as he entered.

Wang Zhaoyuan is not yet forty years old now, and his appearance is really good, with sword eyebrows and starry eyes, dignified appearance, and quite heroic.

"Get up!" For this fortunate minister who accompanied him to study and grow up, Meng Chang's demeanor was full of favor.

"Your Majesty, how did you have time to come to the Privy Council?" Wang Zhaoyuan asked.

Meng Chang sighed: "The war in Fengzhou is not going well, and I have always been uneasy in my heart!" ”

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