Regarding Liu Chengyou's suggestion of a personal expedition, before Liu Zhiyuan could say anything, Yang Bin couldn't help but give advice: "No matter how rampant Du Chongwei is, he is nothing more than a dog that can be captured by a general and his army. The army is fierce and dangerous, so why bother to go there personally?" As the Son of Heaven, Your Majesty should reside in the country, regulate yin and yang, and control people's hearts. How can you leave lightly?"
Listening to Yang Bin's words, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but feel disgusted. It would have been fine if it was the age of peace. In today's world, an emperor on horseback would not be afraid of war. When Liu Zhiyuan entered Kaifeng, he had a smooth journey, but he did not show his monarch's virtue or power. , personally conquering Du Chongwei can take the opportunity to show his prestige to the world and deter dissidents.
As for the risk of personal expedition, after all, success or failure is related to the majesty of the emperor. In serious cases, it may even completely affect the fate of the country and the stability of the country. However, with the current strength of the imperial court, it has reached this point. If Du Chongwei cannot be captured, then this big man will not be able to win. The qualifications are now established in the Central Plains.
Of course, Liu Chengyou was also wary of it. If Liu Zhiyuan went on an expedition in person, he would have to invite his troops to accompany him. Since the generals would be outside, there would be a lot of room for him to move around.
However, Liu Chengyou was obviously wishful thinking. Liu Zhiyuan did not directly express his opinion, but asked other people's opinions quietly and in an unpredictable tone.
At this point, everyone, including Su Fengji, said that the emperor should not leave lightly. Only Guo Wei conservatively expressed his support for Liu Chengyou and suggested sending troops to conquer in advance to see what the outcome would be.
The ensuing discussion just avoided the topic of "personal expedition". The monarch and his ministers discussed whether this one was inappropriate or that one was inappropriate. The discussion was heated. However, in this heated atmosphere, Liu Chengyou had only one choice. The most profound feeling: This is not his court!
With a serious smile, he walked into the Privy Council, and Guo Wei followed him: "Your Highness!"
"Mr. Guo." Liu Chengyou nodded and said hello.
As the two men entered, several subordinate officials couldn't help but look up and quickly lowered their heads. In the Privy Council, including Wei Renpu, there were more than a dozen subordinate officials, each working on their duties.
If we say that among the government agencies of the Han Dynasty, the most presentable and orderly among them is the Privy Council. The three big bosses, from Yang Bin, Guo Wei to Liu Chengyou, are either strong, cautious or solemn. Such suppression means that the people below dare not neglect it.
He led Guo Wei to his usual office and dismissed the staff who were diligently serving tea. Guo Wei asked: "You seem to be in a bad mood?"
Liu Chengyou shook his head: "No way."
"Are you worried about the court's arrangements?"
"It's out of the question."
Seeing Liu Chengyou's performance, Guo Wei said to himself: "Gao Shijun has a great reputation and a grand reputation. He has served in the army for many years. With him leading the army and deploying Yedu, Du Chongwei will definitely not be his opponent. Although Wei Bo's army is strong, he is limited by the lack of commanders. Yes, Du Chongwei has long been unpopular. Using the local government to fight against the central government has no righteousness and goes against the aspirations of the people. It is not the right way to be strong on the outside but on the inside."
"Guo Gong's words make sense!" Liu Chengyou agreed with Guo Wei's statement, but no matter how plain his expression was, the lack of interest always lingered between his eyebrows.
The palace discussion just now, after several considerations, made a decision. If a war breaks out, Gao Xingzhou will be the commander-in-chief of the Grand Master who inspects the school, is also the Secretary of the Zhongshu Ling, and the Grand Tutor. Gao Xingzhou, who will stay in Yedu, will be the commander-in-chief to fight against it.
Gao Xingzhou, who wrote the early history of the "Five Dynasties", probably mentioned it. The famous commander Ying, this is another famous general who has been active in the military and political circles since the late Tang Dynasty. He first served in Jie and Yan, and later in Tang and Jin Dynasties. He was able to conquer He was good at fighting, destroying the country and fighting against rebellion, fighting off thieves and rebels, and fighting against the Khitan. He gained a reputation in the troubled times of many dynasties. In addition, he also had a relatively famous son, Gao Huaide, the "famous general of the Song Dynasty".
In terms of background, qualifications, and reputation, Liu Zhiyuan is actually much weaker than Gao Xingzhou. If Liu Zhiyuan really dares to worship him as the commander-in-chief and lead his troops to rebel, then his ability is not small. Of course, from Liu Chengyou's point of view, Gao Xingzhou is the commander-in-chief, and his ability and prestige are enough to control the armies.
Among the people who surrendered to Fang Town, Gao Xingzhou is considered to be the more submissive one. The most important thing is that Gao Xingzhou is already over sixty years old. At this age, he will basically not have any excessive ambitions. At most, he will serve for future generations. Make a plan and seek shelter.
However, everything has to be done with caution. While planning to use Gao Xingzhou, Liu Zhiyuan also wanted to use Liu Chengyou's uncle, Murong Yanchao, the governor of the Zhenning Army, as his deputy, that is, to install a supervisory army.
Liu Chengyou was not very optimistic about this kind of arrangement in his heart. He had already seen the character of his uncle when they were in Baima. Although they had not been together for long, the impression was really not good.
However, Liu Chengyou did not intend to talk to Guo Wei about these thoughts. Changing the topic lightly, Liu Chengyou sighed and said: "It still takes time to test the results. However, it was agreed today that the Privy Council will be busy again. Already..."
Guo Wei nodded, his eyes wandered for a moment, his body leaned slightly toward Liu Chengyou, and he asked in a deep voice: "Your Highness, the report about Mozhou, um——"
Guo Wei showed a little hesitation. Seeing this, Liu Chengyou said calmly: "What's wrong?"
There was some doubt in Guo Wei's eyes, and he continued to lower his voice: "I just think it's a little strange."
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou turned his head and looked at Guo Wei. The two people looked at each other, and their eyes exchanged in the air...
The efficiency of the Han court's work has obviously improved a lot, perhaps because it involves military affairs, or because it handles special affairs. Several envoys came from Tokyo, and in the afternoon of that day, the Sandutou army mobilized to the north. , headed straight to the Yellow River, and then marched eastward at night. In the follow-up, the Wujie Army was also ordered to prepare for departure. Counting the early arrangements, the imperial court had mobilized more than 60,000 horse infantry troops to target Du Chongwei, the imperial army and the state troops. It's taken very seriously.
At the same time, a large amount of combat materials were also transported from Tokyo to Yedu by ship, and traveled along the Bianshui River and into the river. In fact, the distance between Tokyo and Yedu is not that far, and there is water transportation support. If we cooperate with the battle, The real people's power that needs to be mobilized is not much.
The troops and horses used this time, except for the Xingjie Army that was transferred north in advance, the rest were basically reorganized "miscellaneous soldiers" to deal with Du Chongwei. This arrangement of the Han court, if you think about it more deeply, is a bit "conspiracy" "the taste of.
Over in Yedu, the imperial envoy handed the "key" letter to Du Chongwei. The result was self-evident. He immediately became anxious and shouted, "The imperial court has bullied me too much." Then he raised his flag and rebelled. No envoy was killed.
After his death, he was allowed to return to the court, and he responded to the court, threatening to break into Tokyo sooner or later.
The envoy who was determined to die but survived by chance did not realize that when he read the letter, Du Chongwei's expression changed from shock, ridicule, anger, and determination.
As Tokyo and Yedu completely broke up with each other, the war heroism began to hang over both sides of the Yellow River, and everyone in the world focused their attention on Wei Bo.
Rebellion - counterinsurgency is the main theme of this era, and it is the "correct" way to open the relationship between the central and local governments at the beginning of the founding of the country. If this had not happened, why would the Liu family be able to secure the country in the Central Plains, and Liu Han
How powerful the dynasty is depends on how well the battle for Du Du is fought. If it can be wiped out quickly, then everything will be easy, otherwise, there will be a lot of suffering.
Autumn is high in August. Yellow chrysanthemums are in full bloom on both sides of the Bianhe River. The fragrance of osmanthus fills the air and penetrates the city walls of Kaifeng, bringing a touch of gentleness to the people of Tokyo.
On the ferry, there are more than ten ships, sailing northward. The flags raised and the imperial troops guarding the ship reveal that it is a public ship. In addition to food and ordnance, what is loaded on the ship is a batch of newly made uniforms.
, shoes, socks, rain gear and other military supplies.
Since the beginning of the "War against Du", in addition to the official workshops, various large and small workshops in Tokyo have started work one after another, but under the control and even "orders" of the government, they rush to produce military supplies and sell them to the government. Moreover, the price
It was pushed down very low and the profit was not much.
It's just that the government is controlling, and even if the enthusiasm is not high, they don't dare to disobey, otherwise, their own soldiers and government officials will come to the door and forcefully recruit. Of course, if you cooperate, everything will be fine, and you may not make much money, but you will still gain something.
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These things were naturally brought about by Wang Zhang, the Third Chief of Staff. When he first heard about it, Liu Chengyou felt that he was too harsh. However, after learning more about it, Liu Chengyou didn't express any more opinions. Of course, if he did, it wouldn't make much difference.
The effect was that since there was a war, everything had to be compromised for the sake of the war. The imperial court was extremely merciful by not temporarily increasing taxes.
It was not easy for Wang Zhang. In order to support Wei Bo's war, he also racked his brains. Even in various provinces, the treasury was consumed like running water. The war really made a large number of people suffer.
On the ferry, several porters who had just unloaded a cargo of cargo gathered together and took a short rest. One of them looked at the fleet heading northwest from the shore and commented: "This is already the eleventh batch."
"I heard that the war in Guangjin Mansion is not going well, and the imperial troops have not captured Yedu yet." Another person said in a low voice.
"How the imperial court is doing has nothing to do with us. As long as our wages are not shortchanged, I just hope that the price of rice and noodles will not rise again today." A man with a sallow complexion said in a deep voice.
A thin little man opposite shook his head: "With His Highnesses the King of Wei and the King of Zhou here, it shouldn't be like this."
When war breaks out, it is normal for supplies to be scarce and prices to rise, but those who hoard are always indispensable. During this period, Liu Chengxun’s Kaifeng Prefecture and Liu Chengyou’s Inspection Department jointly enforced the law to crack down on profiteers and stabilize food prices. Then they discovered , which hit grain merchants, and the amount of grain transported into Tokyo from various places dropped sharply. Grain prices were not effectively curbed and remained high.
The government did not have much food. However, water transportation was slow and the imported rice grain was limited. Moreover, those who focused on supporting the court and supporting the war, for circulation and civilian use, were ultimately in the minority.
There was no choice but to relax the suppression, and just draw a red line on the price, giving those grain brokers and businessmen profit margins. After all, no matter how high the price of grain is, it is always better than going hungry. And this incident also gave Liu Chengyou Two reminders were given, one for grain storage in official warehouses and the other for water transportation.
"Can the government be reliable?" One person couldn't help complaining: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei is kind and redresses grievances. That King of Zhou is scary!"
"If you ask me, His Highness King Zhou is quite sensible. The soldiers of the Inspection Department do not dare to be too presumptuous. If they run into the hands of the military leaders of the guards, it will be luck to survive..."
"You don't want your life!" The yellow-faced man yelled nervously as the two chatted more and more openly, and the other two quickly stopped talking.
In order to ensure the stability of the capital, the imperial court has once again tightened its control over Kaifeng during this period. In Kaifeng City, there are three yamen that have the power to enforce public security in the city. Liu Chengxun's Kaifeng Mansion, Liu Chengyou's Inspection Department, and Shi Hongzhao's bodyguard department.
The three parties are co-managed, the powers and responsibilities are unclear, and the three parties' acting styles are also completely different. Liu Chengxun is virtuous in politics, tolerant and kind, likes to do things personally, and focuses on serving others. Even if there are those who are obedient to the law, they are mostly praised; Liu Chengyou, as always, patrols Obey the law, enforce the law strictly, but be strict and reasonable, and treat everyone equally. If there is an adulterer among the patrol officers, the crime will be increased to a higher level. Only Shi Hongzhao's side, a ruthless, guarding officer, patrols the streets. , but if they see something "different", they will first catch and inspect them. If the inspection is not clear, they will take them back to the guards and torture them. The people in the capital will be afraid of them like evil tigers.
Because of this, Liu Chengxun had an argument with Shi Hongzhao and was so angry with the warrior that he almost fell ill again. But even if Liu Zhiyuan heard about it, he just dealt with it and gave Shi Hongzhao a small warning. , let him restrain himself. It is said that Emperor Liu Zhiyuan agreed very much with Shi Hongzhao's idea of "paying attention to rules in troubled times". As long as there is no chaos in Tokyo, everything will be easy.
"I don't know when these days will end." After a while of silence, one of them lamented.
"Maybe it will be fine once the battle in Yedu is over and there is no war in the court." The speaker's unsteady tone contained hope.
"With this attitude, I don't know how long the fight will last. If the battle in the north goes poorly and the court imposes corvee service again, who knows, we will be drafted into the battlefield!"
"I would rather go to the battlefield. If I can join the Forbidden Army, kill a few people, and achieve some military exploits, life will be easier. If I die, I will avoid living and suffering!" The little man looked to the north, with bitterness in his words.
"Ha!" This statement immediately attracted ridicule. A stout man pointed at the little man and mocked: "Just you? If you go to Yedu, I'm afraid you will also fill up the city!"
"Don't underestimate people!"
"..."
"Hey!" The yellow-faced man sighed again. He didn't want to listen to these people arguing anymore. He looked up at the sky. The sky was clear. He thought to himself that he had saved some money in the past few days and would go to the market to buy something later.
Order some noodles, fish, oil and salt. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival after all. Let’s have a good time with my family.
"Get up and work, there's a boat coming!" Before they could rest for long, the steward of their ferry came with several people to urge them, shouting and shouting, and said "kindly" without moving.
Give him a kick.
Not far away, a ship with a deep draft slowly docked. It was estimated to be about three hundred stones in weight. It was a big ship on the Bian River and came from the southeast.
A group of people immediately rolled up their sleeves, tightened their belts, stepped forward actively, and worked hard for their livelihood.
PS: It will be on the shelves tomorrow. The troublesome thing is that the manuscript is not saved...
