Chapter 34: Three Ways to Counter the Rebellion
The seven princes and kings raised an army to rebel under the banner of "Qing Jun's side", and the news reached Chang'an. Boots hit the ground. Liu Qi's heart was settled, early and late, and finally reversed!
Among the seven vassal states, Wu and Chu were in the southeast, Jiaodong and other four Qi vassal states were in the east, and Zhao was in the northeast. Among the three forces, Wu and Chu are the strongest.
Liu Qi remembered his father Liu Heng's instructions, and promoted Zhou Yafu to be the captain of the firing line, taking the lead as the main force and responsible for pacifying Wu Chu; appointed Qu Zhou Hou Li as a general to attack Zhao State; Ordered the general Luan Bu to attack the four kingdoms of the Qi dynasty.
The three-way people were properly arranged, and Liu Qi considered that the royal family should also send a representative to participate in the counterinsurgency, mainly monitoring the forces of all parties. The Liang State is in the Heluo region, and it is in a key position to contain the Eastern States and shield the imperial court, and the rebels will definitely attack the Liang State, and his younger brother Liu Wu, the king of Liang, is already under great pressure. Thinking about it, there is still a Dou baby, and besides, there is no one available!
Liu Qi urgently summoned Dou Ying and appointed him as the general, Dou Ying listened, bowed his hand again and again, and excused himself: "Thank you Your Majesty for your trust." I also want to contribute to the country, but my health is not good, my ability is poor, and I can't take on the heavy responsibility! ”
Dou Ying was angry in his heart: I knew this was the case, why bother in the first place. At the beginning, I advised you not to rush to cut the domain, take your time, you didn't listen, and now something has happened, and you want to use me? It's not that easy!
Liu Qi smiled bitterly, how could he not understand Dou Ying's thoughts, so he lowered his posture and appeased this arrogant cousin.
Thinking of this, Liu Qi said earnestly: "Wang Sun, now that the country is in trouble, it is the time to employ people, how can you sit idly by!" ”
The Emperor's words sound quite ear-to-ear! Dou Ying's face softened and he was silent. He also took the opportunity to put on a show, vent his dissatisfaction, and be absolutely loyal to the country.
Dou Ying's reaction, Liu Qi saw it in his eyes. He immediately appointed Dou Ying as the general, stationed troops in Xingyang, a strategic place, and monitored the movements of Qi and Zhao.
In addition, Dou Ying was rewarded with a thousand catties of gold. Dou Ying put all the gold in the corridor outside the office and told his subordinates, "Your Majesty rewarded it." Whoever is short of money will take it, you're welcome! ”
When the soldiers passed by, let each of them take a little, and those who saw it would have a share. The thousand catties of gold rewarded, Dou Ying did not take it back to his home at all.
Liu Qi's sincerity, Dou Ying's heart understood. As the second generation of the Dou family, Dou Ying is not short of money, nor does he care about money, he loves face. This character trait accompanies Dou Ying throughout his life.
Liu Qi was in full swing to arrange a counterinsurgency, and Chao Cuo was not idle.
Wu Chu and other troops of the Seven Kingdoms rebelled, under the pretext of Qing Jun's side, to kill Chao Cuo, and Chao Cuo's situation was already very dangerous.
It's a pity that Chao Cuo hasn't realized the danger yet, and relies too much on Liu Qi's feelings for him. At the moment when his eyebrows were burned, he mishandled it and did two more things, directly sending himself to death.
This day was not the day of the court meeting, and Chao Cuo urgently asked to see Liu Qi.
In the Xuanshu Palace, Liu Qi's face was haggard, and he hadn't slept a peaceful sleep since he got the news of the rebellion.
Liu Qi stroked his forehead, his voice tired, "Does Mr. have any good plans?" ”
Chao Cuo did not change his usual style, he was still full of energy, and said loudly: "The minister suggests that Your Majesty drive the expedition in person and go out of the customs to quell the rebellion!" ”
"The Imperial Driver?" Liu Qi couldn't believe his ears, and asked in surprise: "Sir, aren't you joking?" ”
Chao Cuo looked unsmiling, and replied in a deep voice: "How dare the minister laugh at such a big matter." ”
Liu Qi suddenly felt a little unhappy in his heart, he eased his breath, and said gently: "Sir, it's okay to say it." ”