Chapter 42 The position of commander-in-chief fell from the sky
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When the imperial edict was sent to Liu Xin's house, he was having fun in the house and ordered his servants to catch each other and beat each other until the blood flowed, just to entertain him.
When he first heard about it, Liu Xin didn't care about the messenger who was delivering the message. Instead, he was very arrogant and scolded him, angrily saying that he "made a false biography". When it was confirmed, he couldn't believe it and bluntly said that he was the emperor's uncle and the emperor could not do it. Maybe he was demoted.
"Uncle, Your Majesty, your Majesty wishes that the announcement will be made soon. Even though it is getting late, you can pack up your luggage and belongings and leave the capital for Xuzhou to stay!" The envoy who announced the announcement was named Yan Jinqing, and he calmly told the angry Liu Xindao .
This man was a minister of the Xuanhui Academy and was considered a close official of the emperor. He was an old friend of the late emperor and was quite trustworthy. Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne and was appointed to serve in the palace because of his loyalty and diligence in the king's affairs.
"What are you doing!" Liu Xin's attitude was still arrogant.
"I want to see the emperor!" In a rage, Liu Xin didn't care at all. With a stern look on his face, he ordered people to prepare horses and headed towards the palace.
"General, your Majesty's order——" Unable to stop Liu Xin, the accompanying guards couldn't help but look at Yan Jinqing.
Yan Jinqing raised his hand to stop, his expression remained calm, and there seemed to be a trace of calmness on his beard. He said quietly: "After all, he is the emperor's uncle, let him go. We can supervise him and pack his bags for the emperor's uncle... .”
On Liu Xin's side, he galloped through the streets of Tokyo until he reached the palace gate. He jumped up the imperial steps and was blocked by the guards. He wanted to see Liu Chengyou, but Liu Chengyou didn't see him. He went to Renming Palace again, and Li naturally maintained a tacit understanding with his son. He sent someone to tell Liu Xin to cultivate his moral character in Xuzhou and support the people on behalf of the emperor and the court.
He wanted to see the emperor, but he couldn't. Liu Xin finally understood that his nephew was serious and really wanted to drive him out of Tokyo. Although he was not smart, when it came to his own future, Liu Xin also understood the obvious side. It was said that he was out of town, but in reality it was just a rebuke. Xuzhou was not as comfortable as Tokyo, nor was it as powerful as in the Guards Department.
He was distraught and wanted to see Liu Chengyou, but unfortunately the guards who had received the order did not let him go. As for the forced entry, Liu Xin did not dare to bet on whether the straight man named Zhao would kill him with a knife.
Liu Xin was "protected" by the palace guards and returned home. His eyes were blank, as if he had been hit hard, and he completely lost his usual arrogance. Seeing that his luxurious mansion had been tidied up under the supervision of Yan Jinqing, An angry look appeared on his face: "Are you so anxious!"
Ignoring the "villain" Yan Jinqing, a violent anger surged in his heart, and he shouted hysterically to the servants to collect the treasures and silks in the mansion... Finally, he sat silently in the hall.
Liu Xin had a lot to pack for his trip, and it didn’t end until dawn the next day. Accompanied by the sound of roosters, dozens of large and small cars left the south gate of Tokyo. Liu Xin was still riding in a gorgeous car. , it just feels like a bleak feeling.
When the motorcade passed a Hongqiao above the Bian River, Liu Xin couldn't help but lift the curtain and looked back at the misty city of Tokyo. His face flashed with anger and he complained: "Liu Chengyou is really not as virtuous as Chengxun, so cold and cold." , the emperor has only been in office for a few days, and he treats his uncle like this. Hum, I want to see how he can suppress those arrogant soldiers and defend this great country without me!"
Of course Liu Xin had resentment in his heart, and the resentment was very serious. He believed that he had contributed to supporting Liu Chengyou. When Liu Zhiyuan passed away, he, the emperor's uncle, worked hard to protect him and wait for his death smoothly.
Of course, Liu Xin played a small role at that time, but it was limited. How could Liu Chengyou entrust Liu Xin with the really important matters? However, Liu Xin obviously did not think so.
It is important for people to be self-aware, but Liu Xin was obviously biased in his self-evaluation.
"Uncle Emperor, be careful what you say!" Liu Xin's complaint did not stop. An aide who was following on horseback was startled and nervously advised: "If these words reach the ears of the emperor, it will be troublesome. Got it!"
"Hmph!" Liu Xin pulled down the car curtain heavily and said angrily: "This time I leave Beijing, if he invites me in the future, I won't come back!"
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Liu Xin was released from the town very suddenly. The accident on the whole court had a greater impact than Su Fengji's imprisonment. After all, this was still an era of warriors. The first and second leaders of the hundreds of thousands of forbidden troops left Beijing one after another. This had a great impact on the court. The impact is huge, especially on the military.
However, the upper-level officials and ministers did not appear too surprised or nervous about this. Liu Xin's demotion was both unexpected and reasonable. From Shi Hongzhao's defense of Xijing, some signs can already be seen that the emperor wanted to But as for Yang Bin and other court officials, they supported Liu Chengyou's move with both hands. The butt determines the head.
Of course, how to deal with the aftermath and appease the morale of the army still requires Liu Chengyou and his courtiers to think hard. Even if they are arrogant like Shi Hongzhao and cruel like Liu Xin, they still have some influence and some factions in the army. Compared with the entire Forbidden Army, the strength of this group of people may be It's not enough, but you can't be careless either.
Regarding Liu Xin's resignation, the reaction among the Tokyo Imperial Army was not small. Fortunately, it was a good one. As Li Shaoyou reported before, the officers and soldiers in all armies hated and feared Liu Xin. During the period when he was in power, Since then, I have accumulated too much resentment. Although it will not dissipate due to adjustment, my heart is very happy.
To be honest, in today's era, Liu Xin is really "courageous" when he dares to treat his generals like dogs, beating, scolding and mistreating them at will.
On the 15th day of April in the first year of Qianyou, Liu Chengyou ignored the dynasty and held a military parade outside the Xuanwu Gate of the imperial city. More than 20,000 troops were selected from each army under the Guards Department for Liu Chengyou to inspect. This was the first time since Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne. It was the first time that the lower-level officers were so formally inspected and allowed to pay homage to the new emperor. Liu Chengyou lectured in front of the army. The manuscript written by Fan Zhi was not sure whether it was really effective. How much the officers and soldiers of the Forbidden Army recognized him as the emperor, but judging from the scene , the effect is obviously good.
"Guo Qing, the three armies must be commander-in-chief. Who do you think can be the commander-in-chief of the bodyguards?" While watching the army drill on the general platform, Liu Chengyou suddenly looked at Guo Wei, who was accompanying him in front.
This is a sensitive issue. Faced with Liu Chengyou's inquiry, Guo Wei's nerves suddenly became tense. Tokyo has been troubled recently, and the emperor's words were obviously not simply asking him. Thoughts in Guo Wei's mind flashed crazily. Paying attention to Liu Chengyou's eyes, he chose a conservative answer: "There are many famous generals in the Han Dynasty. Your Majesty only needs to promote a veteran general with both ability and political integrity."
"Who does Guo Qing refer to as a person with both ability and political integrity?"
Guo Wei said smoothly: "Your Majesty should have someone in mind to consider."
"I was hesitant, so I consulted Guo Qing..."
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In the Chui Gong Hall, Liu Chengyou sat firmly on the throne, looking through the memorials. They were all the candidates recommended by the civil and military officials. There were actually not many candidates. Except for the veteran Yuancong generals from Hedong, no one else was available. Qualified, or qualified, but must be able to withstand trust.
Overall, in Beijing, his uncle Li Hongxin has the highest voice, which is not beyond Liu Chengyou's expectation. From an outsider's perspective, Li Hongxin is indeed a suitable candidate.
In addition, Bai Wenke, Gao Xingzhou, and Fu Yanqing could also be considered. As for Guo Wei, Liu Chengyou ignored them.
After careful consideration, Liu Chengyou finally made a decision and chose a new commander for the Han Dynasty, and the civil and military officials did not object.
Shang Hongqian.
This is also a meritorious veteran who has followed Liu Zhiyuan since the Jinyang period. He has successively served as the commander of the right wing of Xingjie and the commander of the right wing of the Guardian. Now he is also the commander of Xingjie Army and the commander of the bodyguard and horse army. .From Jinyang to Tokyo, he was steadily promoted and has been a senior general.
However, this man is very mediocre and ordinary in all aspects. He has military power, but in the Han Dynasty, he is like a transparent person and does not have much ambition. Even as a senior general of the Forbidden Army, in the original history, he died in the fight against rebellion. Not even qualified to pass it alone...
Of course, Liu Chengyou also valued Shang Hongqian's mediocrity. Although he was mediocre, his qualifications were sufficient and would not cause turmoil and dissatisfaction among the military.
When he took over the system, he himself was confused and asked the envoy who announced the system if he had made a mistake.