Compared with the gradual rise of contradictions and conflicts in Shouchun City, the atmosphere of depression and disappointment is deepening, which prompts the emotion of failure. The soldiers of the Northern Han Dynasty outside the city also suffered from the cold winter in Huainan, after all, no matter how dense and firm the camp was, it was still weaker than the city in terms of sheltering from the wind and cold.

However, compared with the Tang Army, which lacked clothes and materials and was poorly prepared, the officers and men of the Han Army were much more "comfortable". The large amount of cold materials hoarded in the camp of the Han army was enough to supply the Han army on the Shouchun front line for the winter, and the winter clothing was distributed to all armies long before the winter.

Duck down, animal skins and other high-end goods, ordinary soldiers do not need it, but linen grass is still sufficient. As for the officers above the rank of chief, they were given wool mattresses, and Liu Chengyou also paid a bloody investment to treat the sergeants so well. In the camp, coal, charcoal and other heating resources, there is no shortage of Bagong Mountain, north of Shouchun, during which the mountain trees have been cut down by the Han military servant to fill the military.

On the winter solstice, Liu Chengyou also issued an edict to let the soldiers of the whole army, including the people who still served in the army, each of them be rewarded with a bowl of dumplings and pork filling, for which 50 pigs were slaughtered at one time in front of the camp.

The soldiers of the whole battalion have served well, so the morale of the army has always remained stable. And in this process, the prestige of Liu Chengyou, the son of heaven, is even greater, and the whole is preaching the kindness of His Majesty the Emperor. The propaganda envoys of the battalions also took advantage of the truce to spare no effort in the army to praise the saints and propagate the idea of loyalty to the monarch and patriotism.

In the past few years, the position of consolation envoy has taken root in the Han Forbidden Army, and basically, every thousand troops are equipped with two consolation envoys. On weekdays, in addition to assisting the military envoys and sharing some clerical work, they take turns to preach and explain the majesty of the Son of Heaven and the military strategy of the Han Dynasty.

In view of this, Liu Chengyou already existed, integrated all the Xuanwei envoys, and became a unique Xuanwei Division, like the Wude Division, directly under the emperor. Not only in the army, but also in the government affairs system, the world's prefectures and counties, where there is no need to promote the grace and majesty of his Han Emperor.

However, the candidates for the consolation envoy have to find more readers who are willing to put down their skins, after all, what they want to do is to have no lower limit and repeatedly "kneel and lick" the emperor. Such a person is not difficult to find, and it may be difficult to be praiseworthy in terms of conduct, but it is sufficient.

The world has been in turmoil for a long time, and the education of people's hearts has been cleaned up, in Liu Chengyou's view, it should be in such repeated emphasis on brainwashing, subtly, to restore peace. For the planning of the Xuanwei Division, Liu Chengyou has already made up his mind that after the southern expedition returns to the court, it should be put on the agenda.

Wang Shu, as a close minister of the Son of Heaven, was recently sent to the army by Liu Chengyou, and what he did was to make a Xuanwei envoy. This scholar, although he likes to talk clearly, it is difficult to distinguish his talent for governing the government and controlling the people, but he is quick to think, and his mouth is also very sharp, which can be described by his tongue.

And for Liu Chengyou's appointment, Wang Shu is also very interested, the imperial service for more than a year, deeply felt Liu Chengyou's wisdom and practice, eloquent and strategic, Wang Shu has already become a loyal supporter of His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, convinced that Liu Chengyou is the mandate of heaven, to flatten the countries, end the secession, and recreate the prosperous world. The Son of Heaven of the Han Dynasty should sit on a complete world.

Under such a belief, how could Wang Shu not be full of enthusiasm to preach the virtues and talents of the Son of Heaven. Compared with other consolation envoys, Wang Shu has been by the emperor's side after all, and the time is not short, and he has a deeper understanding of the Son of Heaven.

Unlike others, because he is far away from the emperor, many things can only be touted by preconceived impressions and almost speculative ways. Wang Shu is different, he tells stories about how the Son of Heaven is diligent, loves the people, is pro-army, and thrifty...... Compared with the repeated boring brainwashing, the stories he tells are moving, and the soldiers also love to listen to them, and Liu Chengyou seems to know how to use the king's book.

The Han army was stationed in Nanzhai, and the Xiaodi army was stationed in the camp, and Liu Chengyou inspected the military camp accompanied by Sun Li, the commander of the capital, and Gao Huaide, the marquis of Duyu. The three major armies of the front division of the palace, Longqi, Xiaodi, and Inner Temple, if only in terms of troops, it should be a small bottom army, and even the Longqi army can not be compared.

As a general who fought hard all the way from the bottom, Sun Li's deeds are still very inspirational in the army. For example, in terms of the ability to command the army, Sun Li is not enough to command the ten thousand troops, a general who rushes to kill, and there are thousands of similar officers in the Han army, but Liu Chengyou put him in the position of the commander of the small army, and what he likes is his loyalty and bravery.

At the same time, let others see, such as Sun Lizhicai, follow the right person, and offer his loyalty, there will be no lack of blessings. You must know that when Liu Chengyou was in charge of the Longqi Army in the early days and carried out reforms, Sun Li was still not inferior to Liu Chengyou, but after the first battle of Luancheng, the fortunes took a sharp turn and was recognized by Liu Chengyou.

The beard on Sun Li's face became denser and thicker, spreading to almost his entire cheeks, and there was a little ice slag on his beard, which looked a little sloppy.

During the stroll, Liu Chengyou pointed at Sun Li and said: "As the chief general of the first army, how can he show his prestige if he is so unkempt?" ”

Hearing this, Sun Li grabbed his stubble and said with a smile: "As soon as there is a battle, day and night, this beard will grow fast!" But the brothers all know the last general, and no one dares to laugh at me. ”

The official rank has been promoted, the title has become heavier, Sun Li's personality has not changed at all, and in front of Liu Chengyou, he still has something to say, and he dares to say it.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou nodded and said casually: "I heard that your grandson is in command, and you have been complaining a lot lately!" ”

"There are rumors about the last general?" Sun Li was stunned for a moment, and his face flashed with anger. However, looking at Liu Chengyou's side face, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you know the last general, and you have always been open-mouthed." It's just that for more than two months since the Southern Expedition, the Xiaodi Army has been thinking about making contributions to the country and being loyal to His Majesty since the end of the general. However, from the beginning of the war to the present, the limelight has been robbed by the Guards Division, how can we all be His Majesty's pro-army, how can we lag behind, isn't that a shame for Your Majesty? ”

"I am not surprised that these words came out of your Sun Li's mouth, but I don't want to hear similar words again!" Liu Chengyou turned his head and looked directly at Sun Li: "The front division of the palace and the guard division are all forbidden troops of the Han Dynasty, they are all my pro-army, and they are all warriors who use swords as plowshares to expand the territory of the Han Dynasty. This kind of words that provoke contradictions and affect military friendship are not allowed to be said again, and it is not okay to complain! ”

Seeing that the emperor was serious, Sun Li kept his waist and said, "Yes!" ”

As he spoke, Sun Li stretched out his hand and stabbed Gao Huaide and gestured to him. Seeing this, Gao Huaide saluted Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, Sun Du's commander is straightforward and fast-talking, and he has no other intentions, just a meritorious service!" ”

In the previous battle, it was indeed the three armies of Long Jie, Protector, and Fengguo of the Guards Division who took on the main attack task, after all, as the commander-in-chief, Wang Jun's original military position was the deputy marshal of the guard. In contrast, the small bottom army is not very brilliant, and Sun Li can't bear to be lonely, which is also due to this.

The eldest brother spoke, of course Liu Chengyou had to give face, glanced at the two, his face softened, and said: "It is a good thing to have the idea of making meritorious contributions, and you should encourage it." However, war is never just about killing on the battlefield, especially this southern expedition, which is related to the country's overall strategy and long-term plan, and I must not tolerate the slightest mistake of neglect! ”

"The battle has only begun until now, and after that, some battles will be fought for you, and some will be credited to you! I'm afraid that when the time comes, the opportunity comes, and you can't catch it! ”

"Your Majesty, please rest assured!" Hearing this, Sun Li immediately assured Liu Chengyou: "Attack Shouchun, the small army asks for the main attack and break the city for Your Majesty!" ”

Looking at Sun Li, Liu Chengyou thought for a while and nodded: "I will allow you a main attack task!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Sun Li's face was overjoyed, and he was busy.

Patrolling to the middle camp, Liu Chengyou heard that there was a little discussion in the solemn barracks, and Liu Chengyou frowned slightly. Looking closely, it happened that Wang Shu was preaching.

"Your Majesty, you allow these consolation envoys to be in the army, and they will be more tongue-in-cheek and disturb the hearts of the army...... Sun Li muttered beside him.

Without paying attention to Sun Li, Liu Chengyou's brows furrowed even deeper, from the perspective of the general, the existence of the Xuan Comfort Envoy does have an impact, especially the impact on their control of the army. However, it is precisely because of this that it has strengthened Liu Chengyou's determination and shows that it is useful!