Emperor Liu also returned to the army in a drunken state, but he cared more about his own safety and returned by car. He drank without riding a horse, and rode without drinking...
The state of being drunk but not drunk made Emperor Liu talk a lot. He leaned on the carriage and looked at Zhao Kuangyin through the window. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on him, which further highlighted Zhao Kuangyin's burly body. However, Zhao Kuangyin's expression was a bit serious, giving
A feeling of unhappiness.
Seeing this, Emperor Liu chuckled and said, "Qing Zhao, are you still worried about what Lord Liao just said?"
Hearing the sound, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly came to his senses, met Emperor Liu's gaze, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I personally have been humiliated and humiliated, which is insignificant!"
"You don't have to worry about it, sir!" Emperor Liu stretched out his hand, stretched out his index finger, and faced the north, saying: "One day, he will lead an expedition to the north, destroy his country, occupy his city, and seize his land. Why worry about the Khitan people not being able to remember you?
Rong Gong’s reputation!”
After Emperor Liu said these words, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly became energetic. Listening to this meaning, among the generals of the Northern Expedition, he should have his share? Therefore, with a look of emotion, Zhao Kuangyin said categorically: "If that day comes, I will die in service!"
"The Han Dynasty has many generals, and Zhao Qing is the leader among them. Is there any reason for me not to use them in the battle to destroy the country?" Emperor Liu chuckled, with obvious encouragement in his tone.
"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty!" Zhao Kuangyin also felt it, and was a little excited.
It has to be said that after retiring from the position of Minister of the Ministry of War, although he was able to join the cabinet and counsel on military and political affairs, he had retired after all and had no real power in his hands. The psychological gap between before and after was still obvious.
Unlike Chai Rong, who was in poor health, Zhao Kuangyin, who was strong and healthy, still had some thoughts in his heart. Although he thought he didn't show it, he couldn't hide it from Emperor Liu's eyes. In these years of decentralization, Emperor Liu had some free time.
What is most studied is the human heart, and what is most seen is the human world...
Glancing at Emperor Liu, Zhao Kuangyin said: "Your Majesty, you just revealed your heart at the banquet. Will it arouse the vigilance and vigilance of the Liao Kingdom?"
After hearing this, Emperor Liu said calmly: "Now that the situation in the world is clear, and there is no shortage of capable ministers in the Liao Kingdom, even if I don't tell them, will their guard against the Han Dynasty be relaxed? Directly shining a bright light will play a role in deterring oppression.
If it leads to aggressive military and military armaments, it will even consume their national power. How long can they persist in the long run?
Considering the situation of the Liao Kingdom, I don’t want to destroy them overnight, I just want to fight a war of attrition, defeat them with hard power, and let them be vigilant, so what can I do?”
Hearing Emperor Liu's words, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly realized, noticed Emperor Liu's plain expression, and couldn't help but make a gesture of admiration: "Your Majesty has planned and thought, I admire you!"
Emperor Liu just smiled at the compliment.
Of course, this is not just a compliment. Under the leadership of Emperor Liu, Zhao Kuangyin also participated in several wars. He also had a deep understanding of Emperor Liu's fighting style against the enemy. He basically used force to overwhelm others and relied on hard power to win.
Complete.
The Northern Expedition of that year is the most intuitive example. It was like this at the beginning, and it will be more calm and incomprehensible to deal with the Liao Kingdom in the future. With a posture and tactics that made the northern empire despair, we forced it, forced it, and defeated it.
It will eventually be destroyed.
"After the previous war, the second war between Han and Liao was already brewing. From now on, the Han Dynasty will be more active in preparing for war, and the next time it will be a war to destroy the country, and it will not end until death!" See
Zhao Kuangyin was thinking, and Emperor Liu spoke loudly again.
The voice was not loud, but the pride and determination contained in it made Zhao Kuangyin unable to help but feel excited, and he couldn't help but look forward to the future battle.
Leaning against the window, squinting his eyes slightly and looking at Zhao Kuangyin, Emperor Liu couldn't help but have this idea in his mind: Now, Zhao Kuangyin supports the Northern Expedition, and some of it caters to Emperor Liu's will. What if,
Guanshan has not been restored, Youyan, and Shanyang are still under the control of the Liao Kingdom. What will his attitude be?
Of course, this conjecture was just an occasional thought. In any case, Emperor Liu really planned to use Zhao Kuangyin's advice on the Northern Expedition.
The return journey was very short, and Luan Jia quickly integrated into the Han army. Emperor Liu got off the car and landed with the help of Liu Fang.
"You performed well just now!" Looking at the fourth son, Emperor Liu smiled.
After receiving the approval from the emperor's father, Liu Fang raised his head slightly and said softly: "That Liao Lord wants to sow discord, it is simply wishful thinking!"
Listening to what he said, Emperor Liu had a warm smile on his face. His political sense may not be that easy to cultivate, but Liu Fang was forced to read books for so many years, and he still had some consciousness. He stroked his back and said, "Can you
It makes me very happy as a father to understand this principle!"
"Dad, I have a wish, I hope you can agree to it!" Liu Fang took the opportunity to say.
"Tell me about it!" Emperor Liu was in a good mood and slightly curious.
Liu Fang solemnly said: "In the future Northern Expedition, I will go out with the army. I will no longer be a spectator, but will lead the troops to fight!"
Looking at Liu Fang's firm expression, Emperor Liu's smile faded, and his serious look made Liu Fang feel a little uneasy.
Finally, Emperor Liu laughed a few times, pulled Liu Fang over, and said to him: "What do you think my father's purpose is to cultivate your knowledge and military skills and temper your courage for so many years? I can promise you now,
In the future, there will definitely be a division of yours in the Northern Expedition! This matter is of vital importance to the military and cannot be leaked in any way!"
"yes!"
When Emperor Liu returned, Luo Yanxuan, Liu Tinghan and other generals came to greet them, and they all breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing the performance of these people, Emperor Liu said calmly: "It's just a matter of drinking, eating meat, and talking freely. Don't be nervous!"
In this regard, Luo Yanxuan, who was responsible for the first duty of protecting the emperor, still said meticulously: "Your Majesty returns safely, so that I can rest assured!"
Emperor Liu was satisfied with his performance of loyalty. He looked back and saw that the Liao Army brigade, crowded with people, was slowly retreating. So Emperor Liu also directly ordered: "Retreat and camp!"
"In addition, you and Liu Tinghan will select soldiers who are good at riding and shooting from all the armies. Tomorrow, you will hunt with the Lord of Liao and perform well to show your bravery as a son of the Han family!"
"yes!"
The Han army also retreated for several miles, and finally moved to camp outside Baishui Town. The first thing they did after resting was to summon the military envoy Li Chongju and the imperial envoy Zhang Dejun who were accompanying the army.
This time, his tone was not urgent at all, he just ordered calmly: "I have a meeting with the Lord of Liao today. From what he said, he knows a lot about me and the Han Dynasty! He even knows a thing or two about my harem affairs.
Such sensitive ears and eyes..."
Emperor Liu said it calmly, but for the two people who had intelligence secret spies, this was a warning. In terms of external intelligence, Wu Desi obviously had to take the lead. Li Chongju immediately said: "I will immediately
Start investigating and cleaning up the Khitan spies hiding in the country!"
Zhang Dejun couldn't care less about getting along with Li Chongju, and hurriedly said: "I will also follow up on this matter!"
Emperor Liu didn't give any further instructions to the two of them. His eyes turned back and forth between them several times, and finally he raised his hand and waved lightly: "I'm tired, please step back!"
"I (younger one) resign!"
The drunkenness gradually got worse, and Emperor Liu did not resist the physiological reaction, and fell into a deep sleep on the soft quilt. That night, Emperor Liu had a dream. In the dream, hundreds of thousands of Han troops were on the Northern Expedition, sweeping across northern Xinjiang and marching straight to Linlin.
Huang Mansion, the collapse of the Liao Kingdom, Yelv Jing's death, or in exciting situations, he laughed several times in his dreams...
In this meeting with Yelujing, Emperor Liu had no intention of discussing or coordinating the friendly relations between the two countries. For him, this was more like a silent declaration of war!