"Because of this, compared to Wang Kui, Pan Shusi and others, Zhou Xingfeng is a little more difficult to deal with!" Guo Rong continued: "Wang Kui and others are vulgar husbands who once became rich and powerful. , and got carried away. In comparison, Zhou Xingfeng was born in poverty, but he was obviously more scheming, had a resolute character, and knew the rules and laws!"
"Occupy Changsha, govern Tanzhou, capture Hengzhou, plunder Yuanzhou, recruit exiles, appease arrogant generals, and make every move in a steady and steady pursuit of progress. I am sure that if they are allowed to occupy Langzhou again, they will definitely start to eliminate it. The southern military generals will unify the military and political affairs of Hunan! And the arrogant generals who occupy the southern states will definitely not be captured without mercy. Things in Hunan are going to change!"
"When I was still in Huainan, I heard about Wang Kui's defeat. At that time, I realized that Hunan would be troubled, and I guessed that Zhou Xingfeng would be the final winner! The changes in the situation in Hunan now are not surprising!" Liu Chengyou said:
"Zhou Xingfeng does have some abilities and means. He sees the opportunity and takes advantage of the situation. He is a good person. It's a pity that in Hunan, he is just a small person, and it is difficult to achieve something big!"
"Your Majesty is right!" Zhe Cong responded: "Although the territory of Hunan is vast, its population has dropped sharply due to years of war and is almost in ruins. Even if Zhou Xingfeng rises, it can only clean up the mess and it will be difficult to compete with the big powers. Moreover, Zhou Xingfeng was a murderer and did not know how to care for the people. When he heard that he was imprisoned, the people committed crimes, regardless of the size of the offense or the severity of the crime. They were all executed. Therefore, although the superiors and subordinates were frightened, it was difficult to win over the people..."
Liu Chengyou thought about it for a while, then said with a sad expression: "Since Ma Yin, there have been endless political turmoil and constant wars. The people of Hunan have suffered a lot. Even now, they are still in dire straits. I am the leader of the world. Lord, the common people of Hunan are also my subjects. Even though they are thousands of miles away, they feel the same suffering. Their hearts are as sharp as a knife, and they wish they could save themselves from the disaster!"
Hearing the emperor's high-sounding words, Zhe Congruan and Guo Rong couldn't help but look strange on their faces. Zhe Congruan asked: "Your Majesty, do you have the intention to send troops to Hunan?"
"We have this consideration!" Liu Chengyou skillfully restrained his expression of sorrow, and there was no trace on his face. He nodded calmly: "I want to hear your opinions."
Guo Rong said directly: "With all due respect, the time is not yet ripe!"
Facing Liu Chengyou's eyes, Guo Rong expressed his thoughts: "First, the war in the southwest has not yet ended, and rashly mobilizing troops and laboring thousands of miles is too heavy a burden on the court; second, Jingnan Gao's feet are straddling the front, as if they are stuck in the throat; third, First, Hunan's military strength is weak, but the territory is vast, so it is easy to defeat, and difficult to appease and deal with the aftermath, so the court still needs sufficient preparations; fourth, the puppet government in Lingnan must not be ignored, lest it take advantage of the opportunity!"
After a pause, Guo Rong continued: "Hunan is now like a shallow water with fish and shrimps competing for food. Even if we raise a big fish with spines, there is no need to worry about it. Sooner or later, we will provide meat for the big man!"
"Guo Qing's metaphor is very vivid!" Liu Chengyou raised his finger and said.
"However, the imperial court should not let the Hunan warlords indulge in private attacks. Otherwise, where would the dignity of the imperial court be?"
Liu Chengyou's words were obviously unintentional. The previous time Pan Shusi killed Wang Kui, the result was not that he agreed to his request and acquiesced in his rule of Langzhou. In fact, Liu Chengyou had no intention of going south to take over Hunan and Don't rush for success, but if you don't have a hand in it, you will feel unhappy.
"Your Majesty, didn't Zhou Xingfeng do it under the guise of suppressing the crimes of the people and eradicating traitors and quelling chaos for the country? The imperial court can issue an edict to allow it. Then Zhang Wenbiao will be transferred north to succeed him as the military governor of Wuping Army. Let's see how Zhou Xingfeng can , To follow or not to follow!" Guo Rong suggested: "Look at Zhang Wenbiao, he is not a good person. If successful, Zhou and Zhang will inevitably quarrel. No matter what, the imperial court has Lizhou as a nail in Jinghu. , I want to find an excuse to use troops in the future, but I will just follow the Holy Will."
"By the way, we can use a false strategy to destroy the Guo family and take care of the Gao family in southern Jingnan!" Zhe Congruan added: "Take all the Jinghu Lake and control the belly of the world. With a little reorganization, we can enter Meng Shu from the west. In the south we can destroy the puppet dynasty, in the east we can go straight down to Tang and Wu, and within a few years the world can be settled!"
"After hearing what you said, I can't wait to take Jinghu into my pocket!" Liu Chengyou chuckled, and then ordered: "Let's handle the matter in Hunan according to Guo Qing's suggestion!"
"Hunan is in dilapidated condition. Let Zhou Xingfeng clean up the mess for me first, so that we can welcome the heavenly army one day!" Liu Chengyou said.
"Your Majesty's arrogance is admirable!" These words were actually said by Guo Rong, and Liu Chengyou couldn't help but cast a slightly surprised look.
After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but sigh: "The only thing to worry about is to let the murderous warriors like Zhou Xingfeng rule the country. It's pitiful for the hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Hunan. How can we ever find peace!"
After sighing with emotion, he asked again: "What's the progress on Fengxiang's side?"
Zhe stood up from Ruan, took out the map, and answered according to the map: "As the imperial court increased its troops and the food and equipment were transferred into place, the Chencang defense line, under the command of Zhao Gong, has been completely stabilized. Xiang Xun entered the pass, gathered the boats, and sailed horizontally. Cut off the Wei River, support the rear, and defend the capital.
Li Tinggui suspected that his troops were out of Xiegu, so he secretly sent Shu general Sun Hanshao to the Qinling Mountains, from Ziwu Valley, to launch a surprise attack on Chang'an. Song Yanwo, the military governor of the Yongxing Army, noticed it and led his army to attack him. The Shu army was frightened and fled!
Han Baozhen, who was on the way to Qinzhou, intended to bypass Longzhou and go south to attack Sanguan and threaten Chencang's rear, but he was also rejected by the Shi Shixiang!"
"The towns are fighting hard, the soldiers are using their lives, and the southwest will be safe!" Liu Chengyou said: "As a result, the Shu army will be in a dilemma!"
Guo Rong nodded and analyzed: "Now, the main force of the Shu army is nearly 30,000 people, commanded by Li Tinggui. They are stationed on the front line of Chencang Mountain. They have been defeated by Jiancheng. They have lost their vigor and are unable to make any progress. They have reached a dilemma. They left Ziwu Valley to attack Chang'an. All these dangerous strategies have been used, and there is no difficulty in making progress on the Longzhou front line. It can be seen that the Guizhou army has no skills. It has become a dilemma for the Shu army. It has been months since it mobilized troops, and it has been a waste of troops. It has already entered summer. The weather is getting hotter and it is expected that it will be difficult to hold on. It won’t be long before we withdraw our troops!”
Liu Chengyou obviously agreed with Guo Rong's analysis. He stared at the military map outlining the frontline situation, pondered for a while, and said directly: "You can order Zhao Hui and Xiang Xun to be prepared. If the Shu army withdraws, they will act according to the opportunity. Fight! We have been recuperating for so long. Now that it is here, we cannot let it retreat calmly!"
"The Privy Council, issue an order immediately!" Guo Rong's eyes revealed a slight smile. Obviously, the emperor's decision was to his liking.
"In addition, tell Zhao Hui that he does not have to worry about the military supplies. I will order Yan Jinqing to make every effort to raise the army to replenish the army!" Liu Chengyou said.
"yes!"
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The emperor has an edict to raise funds on the spot. It is called Southwest, but in fact the entire Guanzhong Fangzhen is within the scope of raising funds and directly involved in finance. It is also a vassal reduction, one approach per place, with troops in Hedong, law and politics, and Guanzhong Then collect the financial rights first.
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While the three of them were talking, Pan Mei walked in, holding an official document in her hand and receiving the gift. After returning to the court, she was transferred to the Privy Council for her contribution to the conquest of the Huai River, and was in charge of the generals in the north, border defense, and national trust affairs. . Being favored by the emperor, this is obviously a prelude to great use, and many people from top to bottom are envious of it.
"What's the matter?" Zhe Congruan asked.
Pan Meidao said: "The establishment of the military system on the east side of the river has been officially issued. Your Majesty and the Prime Minister are invited to review it!"
Zhe took it from Ruan personally and reported it to Liu Chengyou. At the same time, he explained to him: "After the review of the Privy Council, and based on the situation in the east of Hedong, I proposed to set up a Dingxiang army in Yanmen Mansion with a strength of three thousand troops, with Yang Ye as the army. Envoys; Kelan Prefecture established the Ninghua Army with three thousand soldiers, with Li Wancao as the military envoy; Baode Prefecture established the Baoning Army with four thousand soldiers, with Zhe De Ke as the military envoy. With these three armies of ten thousand soldiers, it is enough to protect the army. Imperial preparation!"
Guo Rong added: "In addition to the soldiers and horses of the original Hedong states, in addition to the selected troops sent to Tokyo, the remaining ten thousand troops were placed under the command of the Hedong capital and stationed in various prefectures! The rest were ordered to return to their hometowns, either as gangsters or as rural soldiers. , combine farmers and farmers to protect the place!"
In fact, after the court's reorganization, only a few of the many armies in Hedong were actually abolished. However, the hierarchy became clearer and the court's control was greatly strengthened.
"Follow the order and issue the order!" Liu Chengyou already knew this, and after a little inspection, he ordered.
"Let the envoys, Li Wancao and Yang Ye, return to Beijing to report on their duties!" After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou said again.
After saying that, he glanced at Zhe Congruan and said softly: "Zhe Shijun is the father-in-law of the country. Speaking of it, I have not seen a woman for so many years. I have been guarding the border for many years and have been through the cold. It is really not easy. The good concubine is in the palace. It has also been mentioned many times that I feel pity for my father, so I should reunite the family to express family ties..."
