"That's nonsense! What I got from the true identity was all a reward from the late emperor. What does it have to do with the Li family? If you feel aggrieved, why don't you go to the officials and dare to spread rumors about the true identity among the people!" After hearing this, there was no need to elaborate. Su Fengji understood what was going on.
There is another connection between Su Fengji and Li Song. When Liu Zhiyuan came to Beijing to reward meritorious ministers, he awarded Li Song's mansion to Su Fengji.
Su Fengji was also a wonderful person. He not only took over Li Song's residence in Tokyo, but also took away his residence in Xijing and some of his properties. Moreover, in Li Song's residence, many unearthed items that he had buried before he moved north with the Khitan were discovered. The possessions and treasures in the home.
After Li Songnan returned to Tokyo, he naturally did not dare to ask for help from Su Fengji, who was in power and was favored. Moreover, he went to the door in person and presented the deeds to the two capitals. Unexpectedly, it had a bad effect and made Su Fengji unhappy. Yue. In Su Fengji's view, Li Song was reminding him about occupying other people's property.
At this time, Su Fengji was even more dissatisfied when he heard Li Chengyan's grudges against the Li family and already harbored revenge.
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It is late mid-spring, the weather is getting warmer day by day, and the land of the Central Plains has been covered with a layer of green again. Although it is still not rich enough, it is still a breath of hope.
Since the end of the Fengxiang War, the Han Dynasty has finally calmed down, Fangzhen has calmed down, and the people have become less turbulent. The impact of a great victory over the Shu Army has spread quietly, and people's hearts and minds are always unconsciously affected. Let you feel its presence.
On the whole, the food shortage in the Han Dynasty has not been solved, especially when the Southern Tang Dynasty cut off the trade between the two countries, and Tokyo is particularly short of food. However, when everything recovers, there is always an environment where powerful countries have nothing to find food in winter. In addition, Liu Chengyou's few remarks The delivery of peace edicts and positive policies also gave the people some hope.
Nowadays, in the streets of Tokyo, there are indispensable words to promote the diligence and frugality of the officials. The life of the people is very difficult, and the hatred is attracted to the extravagant nobles like Su Fengji.
Although the emperor is young, he has the image of a wise king. It is the ministers who are incompetent and contemptuous.
What makes Liu Chengyou a little relieved is that unlike before, bad news keeps coming. In the court, except for "confident" ministers such as Su Fengji, Liu Xin, and Shi Hongzhao, the extravagant style has actually been curbed to a large extent. After all, it is The emperor's initiative.
In addition, although the Khitan was ready to make a move before, they finally restrained themselves, allowing Liu Chengyou and Youzhou to breathe a sigh of relief. It was said that there was a rebellion among the nobles in the Khitan. As for the separatist forces in the south, they became honest after seeing Hou Shu being beaten violently.
And one after another, each town's Jiedu also escorted part of the taxes that should have been paid last year and autumn to Tokyo. Although they are poor, the amount is not large, but it adds up to a lot. Moreover, this is a large amount. kind of signal.
As Liu Chengyou's imperial uncle, Hedong Jiedushi Liu Chongjin had the most gifts. After all, Hedong had been stable for several years. Last year, Liu Zhiyuan entered the Central Plains. Although the treasury was exhausted, the states in Hedong poured out their blood for it, and a large number of soldiers and civilians fled, but he was always under control. Down.
"Your Majesty, this is a matter drawn up by the Privy Council regarding the rewards for the meritorious officers of each army in the battle against Shu." In the Chui Gong Hall, Guo Wei and Wei Renpu came together to see them and presented them to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, please take a look at them."
After submitting it, Liu Chengyou unfolded it and glanced at it for a few times, then put it down. Without much hesitation, he picked up the pen and made instructions. The most important thing is to commend Wang Jun and other generals. They have already been issued previously, and this is just a follow-up addition. .
"The Western Frontier has been secured. Fengxiang can be handed over to Wang Jun to gradually control it, and the Imperial Army can be returned!" Liu Chengyou said.
Wang Jun was directly promoted to Fengxiang Jiedu Envoy. According to Liu Chengyou's wishes, he planned to recall the imperial army from the Western Expedition.
Hearing this, Guo Wei was slightly surprised and glanced at Liu Chengyou, but seeing that his expression remained normal, he raised his hand and said, "Yes!"
However, Liu Chengyou obviously had other ideas. He looked at Guo and Wei and asked for their opinions: "I want to station the imperial army at Tongguan with the western expedition! What do you think?"
Guo Wei and Wei Renpu were both stunned, but they were not ordinary people. Thinking of the geographical location of Tongguan, they seemed to understand something. The two looked at each other, and Wei Renpu said: "Tongguan is the throat of Guanzhong, Henan, and Hezhong. I will send troops to garrison the place to prepare for any eventuality. I think it is okay and have no objections."
Guo Wei also nodded.
Guo Wei and Wei Renpu are more or less prepared to prepare for unexpected events. Although Li Shouzhen has become much calmer recently, news from the river is still spreading to Tokyo. In addition to the usual discussions on politics and the army, from Liu Chengyou's charge , can all be noticed.
What's more, if you look at the map, you will find that the straight-line distance between Tongguan and Hezhongfu is only fifty miles. If something happens, you can go straight to Puzhou by crossing the Yellow River north. To describe it as starting in the morning and arriving in the evening, it may be slow.
"How many people are left in the Western Expedition?" Liu Chengyou asked.
"According to previous reports, the cavalry army lost 267 people and injured 126, the infantry army lost 877 people and injured 1,341 people. A total of 78 people in the cavalry infantry army were missing. Among the remaining officers and men, except for those who were seriously injured or disabled, there are still more than 3,200 capable warriors..." Wei Renpu spoke out like a treasure trove.
"More than three thousand infantry troops are enough!" Liu Chengyou was not surprised by Wei Renpu's memorization skills, so he said directly, and couldn't help but exhorted: "By the way, the pension for the dead, wounded and disabled soldiers must be abundant. Come home!"
"yes!"
"In your Majesty's opinion, who will lead the army to guard Tongguan?" Guo Wei asked.
"How about Yang Ye?" Liu Chengyou did not hesitate.
Seeing this, the two of them didn't know how to express themselves. Guo Weidao said: "Although Yang Ye is young, he is wise and brave. The battle with Fengxiang shows that he is wise in using troops. He can lead the troops and give him great responsibilities. I think it is okay!"
"I second the proposal!"
"That's it, set up the Tong'an Army at Tongguan, with Yang Ye as the military envoy and the training envoy of the Tongguan regiment! As soon as the military needs are met, Xijing, Shaanzhou, Tongzhou, Huazhou, and Hezhong will support you!" Liu Chengyou recruited Fan Zhi, He ordered: "When drafting, please add one sentence and ask Yang Ye to keep an eye on Fenglingjin for me!"
"yes!"
Fenglingjin is an important link where the Yellow River flows from south to east. From there, it can reach Puzhou by crossing north. Liu Chengyou was almost naked about who he was targeting, and he even asked Li Shouzhen to coordinate the grain production.
There was a moment of silence in the palace, and Wei Renpu asked hesitantly: "Your Majesty, will this arrangement anger Hezhong?"
"The excitement is certain!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand, raised his sleeves, and said coldly: "I allow him to be independent and rampant, but this time I am the one who makes the move. It depends on how he responds!"
"I want to see if Li Shouzhen dares to resist!" Liu Chengyou's voice echoed in the hall, and it felt like the depression that had been suppressed for a long time was bursting out.
In fact, in Liu Chengyou's plan, when the time comes, Li Shouzhen will have to do the opposite.
"Where is Zhao Kuangzan?" Liu Chengyou suddenly asked.
"According to the previous report from Shaanxi Envoy Zhao, he has passed through Shihao Town. Estimating his distance, he should have reached Xijing by now!" Guo Wei reported.
After the Fengxiang battle, Zhao Kuangzan had a "mission" and wanted to go north, so he led his troops to escort hundreds of Shu army prisoners eastward to offer themselves as prisoners.
"Too slow!" Liu Chengyou thought for a while and said, "Send someone to summon Zhao Kuangzan and ask him to come to Beijing as soon as possible. The prisoners will be captured and sent to be escorted by others!"
"yes!"
Noticing the confused looks from Guo Wei and Wei Renpu, Liu Chengyou sighed and mentioned that he had received the secret report: "Letter from Youzhou, King Yan's illness has worsened!"
Guo and Wei immediately understood.
"Mr. Bai has taken office as Jingzhao!"
"Having taken over the Yongxing Army!"
"I'm almost 70 years old, and I'm a hard-working veteran..."