"Your Majesty has decided to tour Yulin to the west?" After hearing some important confidence from Yang Ye, Wang Shenqi perked up and asked.
Yang Ye nodded, with an expression that showed both expectation and more seriousness, and responded: "It has been decided. I received the edict yesterday. Your Majesty's hunting meeting with the Lord of Liao has ended, and the imperial driver has set off!"
"The hunting is over?" Wang Shenqi said with surprise in his tone: "Is it over like this?".
Noticing his surprised expression, Yang Ye couldn't help but laugh and said: "What else? Although the Han and Liao countries had frictions from time to time, they restrained each other after all. For ten years of peace, the relationship will not deteriorate easily. Furthermore, Your Majesty, this time
The invitation was originally for the monarch to have a conversation to highlight the friendship between the two countries. It is normal for the meeting to end and everyone to disperse..."
This is where Yang Ye grew up. In the past, it would have been difficult for him to say such insincere words.
In response to this, Wang Shenqi sighed slightly, with a relaxed expression, and said: "I thought this would be the beginning of a new round of war between Han and Liao!"
In fact, during the preparations for the previous hunting meeting, not only the Han army in Shanyang, but also Yanshan in the east, Hedong in the south, and Yulin in the west were all prepared, and they were basically prepared for the expedition.
Not only the officials and people in the border area, but also many soldiers in the Han army who did not know the reason, also thought that the two countries were going to war. Now that the peace and harmony of Huihui has come to a perfect end, the dark clouds that shrouded the border have also disappeared.
Then they dispersed, and the tense atmosphere that had been tense for nearly twenty days was relieved.
Of course, this would inevitably be disappointing for some generals who were looking forward to fighting and eager to achieve meritorious service and gain titles. Among them, Wang Shenqi was naturally included.
Wang Shenqi was a pure and honest man, and he was good at commanding troops. He was loved by his subordinates, had a good reputation in the army, and had a good political vision. He was not a militant. Compared with generals such as Wang Yansheng and Guo Jin, he was completely a warrior.
He is a moderate, but these do not affect his desire to make achievements on the battlefield.
The reason is not complicated. It lies in the fact that he is the second-class marquis of the Neihuang Marquis. According to the current title system of the Han Dynasty, the princes are at the top and there are fewer places. The marquises of this class have the largest proportion and belong to the backbone group.
Among the marquises, Wang Shenqi is relatively weak in terms of military merit and qualifications. Many times, no matter how hard he works, without outstanding performance or dazzling achievements, his achievements will be ignored.
Wang Shenqi was like this. Because he didn't attract enough attention, after he was granted the title, he was naturally criticized and slandered by others. Wang Shenqi was not a fool, he also had a temper. He was a veteran on the battlefield and had led troops for more than 20 years.
So gentle, courteous and thrifty.
Even if he wanted to clear his name, he was still looking forward to an opportunity to make achievements. His transfer to Yulin Road was considered an opportunity given to him by Emperor Liu. He failed to catch up with several expeditions in Kaibao years. As a long-time border guard, he often dealt with the Khitan people.
General, naturally his eyes can only be set on his powerful neighbor in the north.
Therefore, when Wang Shenqi received the warning from the camp to prepare for war, Wang Shenqi was full of expectations.
"It's a pity..." But now, the clouds of war have dispersed, and Wang Shenqi can't help but feel complicated.
Yang Ye can understand Wang Shenqi's mood, not only the friendship between comrades, but also the problems Wang Shenqi encountered, which apply to him as well.
The title of Yang Ye, an emerging county prince, has also caused considerable controversy. For example, Wang Yansheng, although he is suspected of relying on his elders and betraying his old age, it also reflects the true psychology of some veteran generals and commanders. Competing for merit and title is more important than profit and status.
Struggle, this kind of thing can never be avoided.
After all, Yang Ye is still too young, and he is not yet forty years old now. In the current Han Dynasty, Yang Ye is the only duke under the age of forty who is knighted for his merits. Previously, he felt the emperor's preference for him.
Yang Ye also took the initiative to go to court, hoping to be demoted to dispel the criticism.
As a result, he received a very "severe" rebuke from Emperor Liu. The title of title is so important that it is never given lightly. How could you, Yang Ye, just push it? I asked Yang Ye directly whether he felt that the title given to him by the emperor was unfair, or that
Not confident in his own achievements, he asked him why he looked down upon himself and was swayed by some jealous public opinions. Finally, he simply said that you, Yang Ye, judge your own merits and decide which title you should be awarded, and Emperor Liu directly agreed.
Although his words were harsh and sharp, Emperor Liu's almost unreserved trust moved Yang Ye so much that he never had any unnecessary reactions to the title. But he could firmly remember in his heart that he
I don't want to rely on my seniority and wait for time to pass and for him to get older to eliminate those strange voices and eyes.
Noticing Wang Shenqi's expression, Yang Ye patted his shoulder and said with relief: "Although the war failed to start this time, the war between Han and Liao is inevitable, and His Majesty's ambition of the Northern Expedition has never been dispelled.
, Zhong Bao will finally have the time to fight!"
"I understand too!" Wang Shenqi also nodded, patted the sword on his waist, and said: "The Northern Expedition cannot be rushed. The big men are not ready yet, and the success of a sudden attack is not great! Furthermore,
At this time of year, it is good for the enemy but not for me!"
Yang Ye also sighed with emotion: "Yes! According to the writings given by the Privy Council to the various Taoists, the main thing is to strengthen the troops and accumulate strength. Although the Southern Expedition will not last long, it will consume a lot of national power. It still needs
Take the time to relieve yourself and make enough accumulation!”
"With His Majesty's style of always planning and then acting, we still have to wait!" Wang Shenqi said.
Yang Ye smiled slightly: "However, the results of Yulin's war preparation training can also take this opportunity to be reviewed and displayed in front of His Majesty!"
"Right now, maintaining law and order and being prepared to welcome them are the top priority!" Yang Ye's expression gradually became serious and he said: "The Twenty-Seventh Road of the Han Dynasty, Yulin was established only before the establishment of the new Three Roads in the southwest.
There are many Daozhou states that have not yet received His Majesty's blessing. This time, His Majesty spared no effort to trek to the north to patrol and move to the northwest, which shows that he attaches great importance to the northwest border defense.
As the first provincial government in Yulin to welcome the driver, we must brace ourselves and make adequate preparations to welcome the driver without making any mistakes. The Luodu Department also ordered the Civil Service Department to ask us to clean up the public order to avoid any accidents that may disturb the driver.
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"Those party members need to be warned!" Wang Shenqi said in a strong tone.
"That's not necessary, just do what is within the scope of our responsibilities!" Yang Ye shook his head and said, "Your Majesty is inspecting, and if we do too much, it will show a guilty conscience and make people think we are covering up. What Your Majesty wants to see
, it should be the most realistic military and political situation in Yulin!"
In terms of realizing the Sacred Heart, Yang Ye still has an advantage.
"However, there is one thing that needs to be arranged by Zhong Bao!" Yang Ye said again.
"General's orders!" Wang Shenqi raised his hand.
"The leaders of several major parties in the territory, many of them, have all been summoned and accompanied us to welcome him!" Yang Ye said.
"Yes!" Wang Shenqi responded and waved his hand easily: "It's easy! It's their honor to welcome the Holy Master, and they don't dare to refuse!"
"It's just ------" he raised his eyes and looked at Yang Ye: "The Dangxiang tribe is still under the management of the state government. Is it appropriate for us to intervene rashly?"
Wang Shenqi was also a general with political consciousness.
Hearing this, Yang Ye laughed and said, "Mr. Wu has already discussed it with me, but if I go ahead and implement it, don't worry about it!"