Regarding the slightly ridiculous and ironic situation that happened in the Southern Tang Dynasty, Liu Chengyou, who was on the way back to his teacher, had just received it. There is only one comment with a contemptuous tone: count the other acquaintance.

The approach of the Southern Tang Dynasty, in Liu Chengyou's view, is a typical example of a thief who has no thief's courage, hesitates, procrastinates, and is even inferior to Jingnan. Gao Laizi wants to bargain, usually after doing it first, then talking, at most admitting it afterwards and begging for mercy.

Of course, Liu Chengyou is not clear about the national conditions and court struggles of the Southern Tang Dynasty, but judging from what it shows, the Southern Tang Dynasty is not afraid. And its wealth and prosperity made Liu Chengyou drool. When discussing with Fan Zhen and other close ministers, he even bluntly said that if the puppet Tang dared to go north, he would raise troops to go south.

According to the poor financial situation of the Han Dynasty and the barren status quo of the entire country, it may be difficult to improve it if it only relies on its own development and does not spend a few years to reform the ills and farm production. Silently developing, there is definitely no quick grabbing, especially when a mouthful of fat is in the mouth.

Probably because of the tone, Fan Zhen and the others only thought that Liu Chengyou was talking angrily, but they didn't know that Li Shouzhen Fang Ping and Liu Chengyou had already paid attention to the Nantang side. Looking around, there is only one place in Huainan, which is profitable and profitable.

Of course, with the current situation of the Han Dynasty, it is really not appropriate to use large soldiers, especially to set off a national war. One counterinsurgency, Li Shouzhen, almost exhausted the money and food accumulated by the imperial court in the past year, and the mansion was empty; second, the Khitan in the north is constantly intruding, and the border affairs are restless; Third, the reform of internal shortcomings has just begun and needs to be deepened; Fourth, the forbidden army still needs to be retrained.

In September, Ding Weishuo, the triumphant army passed through Xijing and stopped.

Shi Hongzhao led the officials and ministers of Xijing to stay in Taiwan, and went out of the city for ten miles to greet them, and Liu Chengyou went down to the imperial palace to meet them, and simply said some encouraging words, and then ordered the ministers to disperse. Entering Ziwei Palace, only a small banquet was set up to chat with Shi Hongzhao and other ministers.

"The river is fierce, dare to offend the power of heaven, Your Majesty's martial posture, personally mention the soldiers, but the more than a month will be wiped out and the traitors will return, the Luoyang group of officials heard it, they are all happy and look west, excited, cheering for Your Majesty and the Han army!" Goodbye Shi Hongzhao, this person seems to have completely lost his previous recklessness and arrogance, and even sang praises to Liu Chengyou.

And Liu Chengyou saw that these words came out of Shi Hongzhao's mouth, Liu Chengyou was a little surprised, thinking that he had found someone to type the manuscript in advance. However, Liu Chengyou was surprised by Shi Hongzhao's attitude, but also expressed understanding, and even had a faint "stealing joy" in his heart.

"Shi Qing is a warrior on the battlefield, brave and brave, but when it comes to these words, it is also refreshing." Liu Chengyou praised.

Shi Hongzhao looked a little embarrassed, and said: "In addition to handling official duties recently, the minister has also learned more from the guests, and now it seems that he is also enjoying it." ”

"Reading wisely, knowing loyalty, learning etiquette, the soldiers of the Han Dynasty should learn from Shi Qing!" Liu Chengyou nodded, although his tone was flat, but it was full of approval.

Shi Hongzhao was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but soon the court laughed out loud, his voice was very loud, he stroked his beard, but he was not modest, and said directly: "The minister is willing to set an example for this world!" ”

The look of arrogance was undoubtedly revealed from Shi Hongzhao's face, but seeing his performance, Liu Chengyou was not too surprised, and felt normal. People can change so easily, and Shi Hongzhao's martial arts habits are very strong. Come to think of it, just be more restrained in front of yourself.

"In this expedition to the west, there are two great achievements, one is to use their lives for the soldiers who accompany the expedition and fight bravely in front; The second is the Tokyo crowd, gathering food and equipment, supporting the front, so that there is no want, and this calm plan is in the back. Luoyang should be the key to the transfer of baggage, strangle the throat of the rebel army's grain road, Shi Qing is in the middle to pacify, so that the front line is safe, and there is also a great merit, and it should be rewarded! Sighing slightly, Liu Chengyou solemnly said to Shi Hongzhao, the meaning of reward is very strong.

Shi Hongzhao grinned, his beard trembled, and he smiled in an affirmative tone: "The minister doesn't dare to take credit." ”

At the same banquet, seeing the scene of Liu Chengyou and Shi Hongzhao's monarch and ministers "cooperating", his indifferent gaze stayed on Shi Hongzhao for a while, his face trembled slightly, and the corners of his mouth raised a little disdainful arc.

In his opinion, Shi Hongzhao's trick of offering sincerity to the Son of Heaven is too clumsy and naïve. The previous mustard has been deep, Liu Chengyou in Yang Wei's eyes is a mean and unkind person, even if he is obedient, sooner or later there will be a day of reckoning. Not to mention anything else, just look at the ending of Xue Huairang and Hou Zhang, you can see that these two did not raise the flag to rebel like Li Shouzhen......

Because of the fatigue of the carriage and horses, the simple court banquet quickly dispersed, and was praised by Liu Chengyou, and Shi Hongzhao left satisfied.

When the hall was quiet, Liu Chengyou's mind began to flood again, thinking of Shi Hongzhao's performance, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Shi Hongzhao, a brave husband, arrogant and domineering, perverse and difficult to control, this time he was able to make such elegant words in front of me, and actively greeted him, but it was too unexpected for me. ”

The hour was still early, Fan Zhen was still ordered to serve in front of the emperor, at this time, hearing Liu Chengyou's sigh, his face was relaxed, and he took the initiative to say: "The minister has seen it, Your Majesty is powerful in the world, and the people's hearts are solemn, even if Zheng Guogong is such a rebellious military minister, he also bows his head to his ears!" ”

For a while, in front of Liu Chengyou, Fan Zhen began to take the initiative to express his opinions. In the past, this person was active in doing things, but in terms of performance, he was a little reserved.

Regarding what he said, Liu Chengyou shook his head: "Powerful in the world? I'm not so optimistic! ”

But Fan Zhen was very optimistic, and said: "Your Majesty swept away Li Shouzhen with the power of thunder, which is enough to deter the world and suppress the disobedience of all festivals. The battle of Luancheng and the battle of the river have fully demonstrated His Majesty's heroic strategy, which is enough to control the court and Yanhong Sheji. Unai is so big, and no one dares to despise His Majesty. ”

In the face of Fan Zhen's flattering rhetoric, even though Liu Chengyou did not blush, he felt a little heavy in his heart.

But seeing that Liu Chengyou's eyebrows were still condensed, Fan Zhen couldn't help but bow down and say: "What the minister said is based on the truth." Zheng Guogong's performance is enough to prove it. ”

"One and today's Shi Hongzhao is not enough!" Liu Chengyou muttered.

quickly cleaned up his mood and instructed Fan Zhen: "Go and ask, is there a new arrival in Tokyo, especially the situation of the war in Hebei?" ”

"Yes!"

Soon, Fan Zhen returned, a little serious, and reported the battle situation. From the report of Zhang Yanwei in Chengde, the Liao cavalry invaded Zhao and Hebei prefectures and plundered the people. Liu Chengyou's mood was suddenly not good.

The defense line of the Han in the north is actually arranged by Liu Chengyou in Jizhong last year, and there are actually many loopholes, and they have not been reinforced, and there are many generals, such as He Fujin, Murong Yanzhao, Li Yun, Luo Yanbi, etc., but due to the objective environment and the absence of the center of gravity of the imperial court, they basically have to rely on the armies of the northern prefecture and town. When the Khitans only cared about looting, the Han army really didn't have much to do with them.

In this regard, after thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou did not carry out any specific command, but only ordered Fan Zhen to draft a document, and let the generals of Hebei kill and expel the Khitan army that entered the Kou. More will not be considered for the time being.

"Your Majesty, Xijing Liutai waits for Yu Shi Zhao Li to see." After receiving the report from the general secretary, the chamberlain Zhang Dejun entered the house.

Serving Yushi, a small official with a big sesame seed, dared to ask for a gentleman, Liu Chengyou was a little interested, and ordered Xuanjin.

Soon, a green-robed official walked inside, bowed down directly, and made a big bow very respectfully.

Under Liu Chengyou's questioning, he said directly and loudly: "Your Majesty, the minister wants to impeach Xijing and Zheng Guogong Shi Hongzhao!" ”