Liu Xiu nodded and asked, "What were you singing just now?" ”

Gao Jinghui had red eyes and whispered: "It's a ballad in the concubine's hometown." ”

Liu Xiu sighed and said, "Marudu Mountain City." ”

Gao Jinghui nodded in response: "Yes, Your Majesty!" ”

Marudu Mountain Fortress, also known as the domestic city, is the capital of Goguryeo.

It was not until more than 400 years later that Goguryeo moved its capital to Pyongyang.

Liu Xiu said casually: "The tune is not good, but you sing well." ”

Gao Jinghuiyu's face turned red, and she whispered: "Your Majesty, go and sit in the main hall!" ”

Liu Xiu thought about it and was about to agree, when Long Yuan walked in quickly from outside, came to Liu Xiu's side, and whispered, "Your Majesty, pass the book on behalf of the county." ”

Hearing this, Liu Xiu frowned secretly and said to Gao Jinghui: "I still have something to do, I'll come back another day." ”

After speaking, without waiting for Gao Jinghui to reply, he turned around and walked out.

Seeing Liu Xiu walk out of Jiande Palace, a palace maid came to Gao Jinghui's side and whispered, "Why did the princess let Your Majesty go?" ”

This palace maid is a Goguryeo native and followed Gao Jinghui into the palace as a personal maid.

Gao Jinghui sighed helplessly and said, "Your Majesty wants to leave, how can I stop it?" ”

After speaking, she changed her words and said, "Also, you are not allowed to call me a princess in the future, you must call me a beauty!" ”

The little palace maid shrunk her neck and replied in a low voice: "Yes!" Beauty! The servant knows! ”

Liu Xiu returned to the Qingliang Hall and picked up the letter from Daijun from the table.

This is an urgent letter, the content is simple, Lu Fangjun invaded Daijun again.

Liu Xiu looked at it, his brows tightened, this Lu Fang would seize the opportunity to invade Daijun at the most critical time of the Battle of Hanyang.

The next morning, Liu Xiu took out the urgent letter from Daijun and handed it to the ministers for circulation.

When the ministers saw it, their hearts sank.

In order to support the battle of Hanyang, the imperial court almost smashed the pot and sold iron, but at this time, Lu Fang once again challenged Daijun, how is this good?

Now Li Tong has finished inspecting the Yellow River and returned to Luoyang.

Everyone's eyes looked at Li Tong intentionally or unintentionally.

If the county is in trouble, the imperial court will definitely send troops to rescue, but the key problem is that the imperial court has soldiers, but how to solve the food problem?

Li Tong was silent, Deng Yu raised the wat board, and said: "Your Majesty, Daijun has been invaded by enemy troops, and you can't help it!" ”

Liu Xiu said: "However, the imperial court has no food available. ”

Deng Yu hesitated for a moment, turned his head to look at Li Tong, and asked, "Is there a good plan for Da Sikong?" ”

Li Tong looked at Deng Yu and then at Liu Xiu, and said in a slow tone: "Weichen thinks that the imperial court can collect grain in Jizhou and Youzhou. ”

Liu Xiu said thoughtfully: "The priest is guarding the soldiers and horses in Liaodong, most of the grain and grass in Youzhou have been requisitioned and transferred to Liaodong, as for Jizhou, how much grain can be extracted?" ”

Jizhou, Hebei Province, is a large state in the country, not to say how large the area of Jizhou is, but Jizhou has a large population and abundant grain production.

But Jizhou is also the hardest hit area of the rebel army, such as Red Eyebrows, Tongma, Qingli, Youlai, Wuxiao, etc., all of which have been haunted in Jizhou, turning Jizhou upside down, ten villages and nine empty, until now, Jizhou has not fully recovered.

Only collecting grain in Jizhou, is it really enough for the Beijing division army to rescue Dai County?

Li Tong pondered for a while and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that 20,000 stone of grain can be requisitioned from Jizhou. ”

As soon as they heard this, all the ministers were cold.

There are only 20,000 stone of grain, at best, enough for 100,000 troops to eat for ten days, but not enough for 100,000 troops to walk from Luoyang to Daijun.

Liu Xiu rubbed his chin and asked, "Sikong, the huge Jizhou, can only make up 20,000 stone of grain?" ”

Li Tong nodded and said, "Your Majesty, this is already the limit of Jizhou!" ”

Liu Xiufu forehead, it is difficult for a good woman to cook without rice, fighting a war is not only beating people, but also fighting resources, among the many war resources, food is the most important resource, but unfortunately, the most lacking thing in the imperial court now is food.

Hou Ba said: "20,000 stone of grain, even if you save food, it is only enough for 100,000 soldiers to eat for half a month." ”

From Luoyang to Daijun, it takes almost half a month, and 20,000 stone of grain means that from the day the Jingshi army arrives in Daijun, it will face the problem of food shortage, how can this battle be fought?

Wu Han stepped out of the queue and said to Liu Xiu: "20,000 stone of grain is enough for 100,000 soldiers to eat for half a month, if it is 50,000 soldiers who reinforce Daijun, then 20,000 stone of grain can be eaten for a month!" ”

Hou Ba frowned tightly and said: "If Lu Fangjun dares to invade Daijun again, he must be fully prepared, only 50,000 soldiers to reinforce Daijun, wouldn't it be an egg to hit a stone?" ”

The corners of Wu Han's mouth rose, smiled slightly, and said to Liu Xiu: "Your Majesty, Weichen is willing to lead 50,000 soldiers to Dai County to relieve the danger of Dai County!" ”

When Hou Ba heard this, his heart was shocked, and he hurriedly said: "Absolutely not!" Da Sima only brought 50,000 soldiers to rescue Daijun, which ...... It's too risky! ”

The ministers nodded one after another, and you persuaded me word by word: "Da Situ is reasonable!" ”

"Da Sima can't be reckless and impulsive!"

Liu Xiu's eyes were deep, and the belly of his thumb gently rubbed his index finger, and he didn't answer for a long time.

Wu Han nodded gratefully to the ministers who persuaded him, and smiled at Hou Ba, who was looking at him with a concerned face.

He said to Liu Xiu: "Your Majesty, it is enough for Weichen to lead 50,000 soldiers, if you can't defeat the enemy, Weichen is willing to raise his head and return to see Your Majesty!" ”

Liu Xiu thought twice and asked, "Which general does Ziyan want to take with him?" ”

Wu Han thought for a while and said, "Zhu You, Wang Chang, Du Mao, and Hou Jin!" ”

This time, Liu Xiu didn't think about it anymore, and responded: "Accurate!" ”

At present, Zhu You is in the south and Wang Chang is in the west, and both of them need Liu Xiu's edict to recall.

At the same time as Liu Xiu's edict, Wu Han practiced soldiers and horses day and night in the Luoyang military camp, and Li Tong personally went to Jizhou to collect grain.

A few days later, Zhu You and Wang Chang returned to Luoyang.

When Zhu You returned to Luoyang, Liu Xiu was very happy, but the two of them hadn't seen each other for a long time.

In the early dynasty, Zhu You came to participate, and after the dispersal of the dynasty, Liu Xiu directly left Zhu You, and as soon as the two heard that they went to the Qingliang Palace, Liu Xiu also specially asked Zhang Kun to prepare tea, juice, snacks and fruits.

Qingliang Hall is the place where Liu Xiu often works, and usually there is no food, but Zhu You is delicious, and Liu Xiu specially prepared these delicious and delicious foods for him.

After taking a seat, Zhu You looked at the sumptuous eating and drinking on the table, grinned, and said, "Your Majesty still understands Weichen's preferences." ”

As he spoke, he reached out, grabbed a piece of snack, and stuffed it all into his mouth.

Liu Xiuxiao asked, "How is Ayou doing in the Southern Expeditionary Army?" ”

Zhu You said: "It's definitely not as happy as living in the Western Expeditionary Army!" ”

"Oh?"

"Although the Southern Expeditionary Army often fights with the Shu Army, it doesn't fight many tough battles, and it is usually a roundabout containment, and it is definitely incomparable with the Western Expeditionary Army!"

If you want to say that the most hard battles have been fought, it has to be the Western Expeditionary Army.

When Liu Xiu heard this, he looked up and smiled, and then he looked at Zhu You from one glance at the next.

Zhu You was uncomfortable with him, looked down at his body, and asked, "Your Majesty, is there anything wrong with Weichen?" ”

Liu Xiu said with a smile: "It seems that Ah You's life in the army is not bad. ”

Zhu You asked puzzledly, "How can you see it?" ”

Liu Xiu said: "I'm not thin. ”

On the contrary, there are some blessings! Zhu You used to be quite fat, but now he looks even fatter.

He said, "Another day, I'll take you to the stable, and by the way, I'll choose two sturdy and tall horses!" ”

Zhu You smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!" ”

After thanking him, he suddenly felt that His Majesty's words were wrong, and asked, "Why did Your Majesty take Weichen to choose a horse?" ”

"It's also quite hard to be Ayu's mount, so naturally you have to choose a few more horses for backup."

Liu Xiu said slowly.

It wasn't until this time that Zhu You understood that His Majesty was joking with himself, implying that he was too fat.

He said dissatisfiedly: "Your Majesty, Wechen has never been lazy in the army, and when fighting with the enemy, Wechen can always rush to the front!" ”

Liu Xiu shrugged his shoulders and said, "So, this is terrifying!" ”

Life in the army is so hard, but Zhu You can get fatter and fatter, which is completely contrary to common sense.

Zhu You was still about to speak, but Liu Xiu's words changed and he said, "Ayou, do you know why you were transferred back to Beijing this time?" ”

"I heard that Ziyan asked me by name!"

"Hmm!"

Liu Xiu nodded and said, "This time, I went to Daijun to rescue, but it was a tough battle!" According to our report, Lu Fangjun's soldiers and horses are no less than 100,000, and the problem of insufficient grain and grass on our side has not been solved.

50,000 against more than 100,000, this battle is dangerous, Ayu needs to be more careful! ”

Zhu You waved his hand nonchalantly and said with a smile: "Fighting with Ziyan, Weichen is confident!" ”

Wu Han can sit firmly in the position of the Great Sima, and the good relationship with Liu Xiu is only one aspect, the main reason is his own ability.

Wu Han participated in the Western Expedition, Southern Expedition, and Eastern Expedition of the Luoyang Imperial Court, except for his performance in the Southern Expedition (Tucheng Xinye), his performance in the Eastern Expedition and the Western Expedition was remarkable.

In terms of merit, if Wu Han wants to say that he himself is second, no one dares to say that he is first.

Liu Xiu and Zhu You were talking, Zhang Kun walked in from outside, and said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, General, the Yin nobleman is here!" ”

Zhu You was overjoyed when he heard this, and smiled at Liu Xiu: "Your Majesty, Weichen hasn't seen his sister-in-law for a long time!" ”

As a foreign minister, calling the concubine of the Son of Heaven a sister-in-law is no longer a matter of rudeness.

But in terms of the relationship between Zhu You and Liu Xiu, no one will feel inappropriate when he calls Yin Lihua his sister-in-law.

Zhu You was originally a relative of the Liu clan (his mother was Liu), he and Liu Xiu were young, and they met when they wore open crotch pants.

The relationship between Zhu You and Liu Xiu, even if it is not a brother, is better than a brother.

Liu Xiu smiled: "Zhang Kun, please come in!" ”

"Yes! Your Majesty! ”

After a short time, Yin Lihua walked into the main hall and saw Zhu You, Yin Lihua was happy and excited, and said first: "Ayou! ”

Zhu You was also excited, stood up, bowed to the ground, and said, "Weichen meets the nobles!" ”

Yin Lihua held his arm and said, "Ayou, hurry up." ”

Zhu You straightened up, his gaze moved down, and fell on Yin Lihua's stomach, and said with a smile: "My sister-in-law is pregnant again, congratulations, haha-" Yin Lihua was so red by his smile that Liu Xiu held her forehead helplessly and said, "Grinning big, what are you smiling at?"

Lihua, come and sit! ”

Zhu You sighed: "In the Southern Expeditionary Army, what I miss most is the osmanthus cake made by my sister-in-law!" ”

Liu Xiu glanced at him and said, "Sister-in-law is sister-in-law, why is it still a sister-in-law?" ”

"Lihua's age is not as old as the minister, of course she has to be called sister-in-law!"

Liu Xiu couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.

Looking at Zhu You, who was giggling, and Liu Xiu, who was talking and laughing, Yin Lihua suddenly had an illusion, as if time had returned to the time when she was in Xinye.