From last winter to now, I have been sitting quietly in Jinyang and watching the development of the world situation for nearly half a year. As the situation becomes increasingly clear, especially after Liu Chengyou and Shi Hongzhao have made great achievements, Liu Zhiyuan finally cannot sit still.
Yelv Deguang's return to the north was a foregone conclusion. On the surface, it seemed that it was not a conspiracy. As "good news" continued from various places, Liu Zhiyuan also felt relieved.
Previously, the Khitans controlled the Central Plains and Hebei and were unstoppable. Their timidity can be explained by being prudent and prudent. However, if the current situation is still prevailing, it would be really disappointing.
After all, they are all heroes of the generation. When it is time to be decisive, Liu Zhiyuan will be as decisive as he wants.
On the surface, Liu Zhiyuan obtained the throne of the emperor as easily as if he had picked it up. After proclaiming himself emperor, he remained in Jinyang. The real big move after the establishment of the new dynasty turned out to be Liu Chengyou's "Southern Expedition." In comparison, Liu Zhiyuan On the contrary, this emperor was much more "low-key".
However, one must never underestimate a founding monarch. From before and after he became emperor, it can be seen that everything is under Liu Zhiyuan's control.
After proclaiming himself emperor, although he didn't do much on the surface, in fact, Liu Zhiyuan did a lot of things in an orderly manner. He won people's hearts and minds, adjusted the Jinyang forbidden troops, and completely controlled the army.
A major adjustment was made to the states under the original Hedong Jiedu, including Qin, Liao, Shi, Fen, Lan, Xian, Xin, Dai and even Fu, Lin and other states that were not highly controlled. Officials, military strength, and all aspects were adjusted. Everything was considered thoroughly, and he was basically ready to lead the main force from Hedong to the south.
At the same time, in the two months after he proclaimed himself emperor, Liu Zhiyuan established the central system of the imperial court. This process was not simply about upgrading and replacing the original Hedong ministers, appointing a few officials and setting up a few positions. It's done, although this is basically what Liu Zhiyuan did.
Even so, the economic structure, powers, systems, rituals, etc. are all extremely simple, and there are even many mistakes and omissions. But after all, the stage of the "Later Han" was set up by Liu Zhiyuan. Until not long ago, Liu Zhiyuan conducted a major The large-scale official promotion and rewards gave those ministers who had been waiting for a long time an explanation and soothed the hearts of the people.
Until Yelu Deguang went north to Anyang, Liu Zhiyuan arranged everything properly, leaving the emperor's brother Liu Chong as the guard in Beijing, and the prince Liu Chengxun as the governor of Taiyuan, which was regarded as guarding the old nest. After that, all the horses and troops from Hedong were mobilized in a mighty manner. The place is "Nuxing".
Liu Zhiyuan marched southward, almost a month earlier than in the original history!
Different from the routes taken by Liu Chengyou and Shi Hongzhao who went south successively, Liu Zhiyuan chose the western route, intending to take Jin, Jiang, Jingjie, Shaanxi and east to Heluo.
Compared with Luze, Heyang and other places that have been basically opened up, there are obviously more obstacles on the western front. However, the problem is not too big. Jinzhou was previously recovered by Murong Yanzhao, and Zhang Yan left behind Hong's rectification is now under control.
As for Shaanxi Province, this is the "Place of First Righteousness". At the beginning, before Liu Zhiyuan proclaimed himself emperor, Zhao Hui, Hou Zhang and Wang Yan had already raised their troops to fight. Only Jiang and Jie Prefectures had soldiers sent by Yelv Deguang The envoy is the general, so he has no intention of returning.
However, when Liu Zhiyuan's army marched south and Yao's troops arrived at Zhengping City, the reaction of Jiangzhou's civil and military forces was very real.
"Your Majesty, Jiangzhou has surrendered!" Outside the royal chariot, the guard of honor Guo Yunming said to Liu Zhiyuan.
"I saw it!" Liu Zhiyuan's expression was obviously calm and matter-of-fact.
Also, if Jiangzhou really insists on going its own way and chooses to resist, then Liu Zhiyuan will be surprised. You know, since entering Jiangzhou, all the counties and towns he passed along the way have surrendered.
After all, most of the state officials and generals appointed by Yelu Deguang were Han Chinese. Under the general environment of the Khitan forces retreating northward, there was no need to resist ten thousand strong troops from Hedong.
"The three armies are ordered to camp on the spot, and Guo Wei is ordered to lead the troops into the city for inspection, and to lead the surrendered ministers in the city to the imperial camp to see him!" Liu Zhiyuan ordered calmly. Over the past two months, the majesty has become more and more powerful, and people dare not look away.
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In addition to the governor Li Conglang, the person in charge of Jiangzhou also had two officials appointed by the Khitan people, Cheng Baqing and Cao Kefan. When faced with Liu Zhiyuan's summons, they acted very respectfully. They did not dare to have any reservations, as Chen Xiaoshun meant.
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Liu Zhiyuan asked them why they had not surrendered before and did not surrender until the troops came to the city. The three men's answers were also very sincere, saying that they were afraid of being accused because they had been ordered to serve as slaves before, but the emperor did not dare not surrender when he came.
This made Liu Zhiyuan amused. In order to reassure Liu Zhiyuan, the three of them asked for dismissal very wisely.
In this regard, Liu Zhiyuan naturally followed the trend and appointed the three officials to stay in the army for their use, while appointing others to take up posts in Jiangzhou. There were all retreats along the way, so Liu Zhiyuan had to be careful.
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In the evening, after only a short rest in the tent that had been set up, Liu Zhiyuan took care of important military and political affairs. The country was just established, especially in the critical period of conquering the country. There were too many things for him to worry about, and he did not dare to do so.
If there is any neglect, it will be extremely hard for him at his current age.
In the tent, the chamberlain had already lit candles to prevent Liu Zhiyuan from seeing clearly. On the seats on both sides, Su Fengji and Su Yugui were sitting, each holding some memorials and reading.
Er Su is still a close minister of the emperor. He has been granted the title of Minister of Zhongshu and is responsible for Tongping Zhangshi. Probably because Su Fengji is more favored, he has been added as a bachelor of Jixian Palace. He travels south with him and handles general affairs in front of the emperor.
This time when they went south, Yang Bin and Wang Zhang were left in Jinyang to coordinate political affairs, dispatch food and equipment, and support the front line. This time, Liu Zhiyuan not only sent out all his elite troops, but also wanted to attack Hedong with all his strength to invade the Central Plains, Hebei, and establish the country.
Therefore, the responsibility of the rear is particularly important. And there are no fellows like Yang Bin and Wang Zhang who can convince Liu Zhiyuan that they have the ability to coordinate these complicated affairs without running out of military supplies.
At this time, what the two of them were reading was basically good news.
Su Fengji: "Quan inspected Yanzhou's military affairs and Gao Yunquan came forward to surrender!"
Su Yugui: "Gao Yanxun, the commander-in-chief of Danzhou, who has the power to know military and state affairs, came forward to declare himself a minister."
Su Fengji: "The military envoy of Yong'an Army has been reorganized from Ruan Zuo, and the reorganization of Yong'an Army has been completed."
"Shaanzhou Zhao Hui reported that he has led his army to the north to meet the emperor."
"Shi Hongzhao, the commander of the guards and infantry, has announced that Cui Tingxun, the thief of Heyang Jiedushi, has been besieged in Hanoi City. It will not be broken in a few days!"
"Heyang Wuxingde reported that he pretended to stay in Xijing and Liu Xi abandoned Luocheng. Luojing's inspection envoy Fang Tai personally informed him about the stay. Yingcheng disobeyed and went south to kill him. The Khitan pretended to order Xiao Han, the military envoy of the Xuanwu Army, to send
The Tibetan general Gao Mouhan sent reinforcements to Liu Xi and returned to Luo. However, he was outnumbered and retreated to Mengzhou."
