"This Shi Hongzhao is just a hopeless man, vulgar and arrogant. He dares to be so shameless in front of officials. He is headstrong and self-righteous. He uses force and cruelty in spite of his anger. He thinks he can conquer the world.
Can swords and guns suffice? It's simply not enough and conspiracy..." After the discussion, and walking together with Wang Zhang, Yang Bin did not hide his dissatisfaction and contempt for Shi Hongzhao.
Wang Zhang's expression was not good, and he said coldly: "This person has always been arrogant, conceited that he has some ability to lead troops, and treats us as nothing. He is so domineering as a minister. Brother Yang, just wait.
One day, His Majesty will find it difficult to tolerate this person!"
The world is divided and the countries are in conflict. This is the decline of culture and the prosperity of martial arts. In this era, warriors rule the country. There are too many generals with long swords and halberds who look down on the civil servants with pens and rafters. Shi Hongzhao is one of them.
"Outstanding people" always say bad things.
In fact, people like Wang Zhang also disliked literati, but what he hated were those rotten scribes who were not accustomed to common affairs and only knew empty talk. But Shi Hongzhao despised all literati, how could he not make trouble in life?
Disgusted.
After a pause, Wang Zhang said again: "Brother Yang, there is no need to get angry with that man. Your Majesty has the world in mind and is far-sighted. Didn't you also listen to his opinions?"
"The collapse of the world and the endless chaos are all caused by the rule of such warriors. If we don't curb them, the world will never be stable!" For some unknown reason, Yang Bin snorted twice.
Glancing at his old friend, Wang Zhang stopped talking for a while. He was silent for a while, and then sighed: "But to conquer the world and establish a country, it is necessary for others to sacrifice their lives..."
After hearing this, Yang Bin was silent and said with emotion: "If all the military ministers in the world are like Guo Wenzhong, why worry about the country being unrest?"
Compared with Shi Hongzhao, Guo Wei's popularity among Liu Zhiyuan's civil and military officials was obviously much better. Like Yang Bin, he had a good impression of him.
Hearing what he said, Wang Zhang just smiled and made no comment. He narrowed his eyes and quickly ended the topic, cupping his hands and saying: "Your Majesty is going east, and I have to go and inspect the expenses for supplies, food and fodder."
, I’ll take my leave now.”
"Brother Wang, please excuse me."
...
On Liu Chengyou's side, before leaving the palace, he was stopped by an eunuch, and Liu Zhiyuan called him for questioning.
Silently following this young chamberlain, Liu Chengyou looked at his back. This should be the group of people who had been raised in Taiyuan Palace to maintain the cleanliness and operation of the palace. Now, they are all very lucky to have become the chamberlains of the new emperor. And Liu Zhiyuan
The emperor had only been in office for a few days, but he was able to summon the eunuchs and eunuchs in the palace with ease.
After entering the palace, Liu Chengyou discovered that Liu Zhiyuan summoned him alone. He was inevitably surprised. This was the first time. In the past, at least he was accompanied by his eldest brother Liu Chengxun.
"I see your Majesty!" Liu Chengyou bowed and saluted politely.
"Erlang Pingsheng! Sit down and talk. There are only you and me, father and son, in the palace, so there is no need to hold on to this ceremony!" Liu Zhiyuan said this with a relaxed expression and a gentle tone, but his expression clearly showed satisfaction with Liu Chengyou's respectful attitude.
"I wonder why my father is calling me?" Liu Chengyou asked as he sat down with his butt half raised.
Liu Zhiyuan had a map spread out on the table, and he should have been studying it before. After hearing the question, he raised his eyes and looked at Liu Chengyou with a chuckle: "Just now, there was a fierce dispute between civil and military officials. Shi Hongzhao, Yang and Wang were almost in front of me.
Staged a martial arts fight. I know you have a profound understanding of Khitan affairs, but why did you never say a word just now?"
"Father has his eyes on the world and has already considered everything, so there is no need to say anything more!" Facing Liu Zhiyuan's gaze, Liu Chengyou dodged slightly and replied.
"Oh, tell me!"
"The situation in the Central Plains is clear enough. The Khitan people must be unable to defend them. Yelu Deguang's response was to hold on to key areas, but in fact he was on the defensive. If our army is eager to enter the Central Plains at this time, the northern troops will be forced to rush. We faced each other tit for tat, and even if we faced each other head-on, we would definitely not get any favors."
"I heard that the generals in Shaanzhou have risen up, killed all the Khitans, seized the state and occupied the city, and declared to support my father. This is a good start. It can be foreseen that the military schools of the former dynasties in the Central Plains and Hebei states will be used for 'Great righteousness', or resistance to the oppression of the Khitans, there must be many followers."
"Only when chaos breaks out in various places and the Khitan has no time to take care of itself is the best time for us to march in and take advantage of the chaos. I think that you, Yang and Wang Ergong chose to stand still, and they must have understood what is going on. And Shi Hongzhao is brave. Yep, I can’t see these.”
"Besides, the concerns raised by Yang and Wang Ergong are not unreasonable. What my father has to do is not only to defeat and drive away the Khitans, but more importantly, how to clean up the aftermath. The Khitans came south, which has greatly affected local affairs. With such strength, if he were to do it again..." As he spoke, Liu Chengyou's tone already revealed a hint of treachery.
"Right now, the most advantageous thing to do is to conserve your strength and wait for the Khitans and the Central Plains to use up their strength. My father looks at the world. In Hedong, the more prepared we are, the more troops and horses, the braver the soldiers, and the more food and fodder are available. The better the weapons and equipment, the easier it will be to march into the Central Plains in the future. In the future, when we conquer the world, even if some people are dissatisfied and dare to cause chaos, they can be easily suppressed."
"You see clearly!" This was the second time he heard Liu Chengyou's judgment and analysis. Liu Zhiyuan couldn't help but stare at him and sighed.
"However, by acting in this way, although it is safe and will win the world, it is not without some flaws!" As he spoke, Liu Chengyou's tone changed sharply and he said in a deep voice.
Liu Chengyou's words were a bit artificial. Liu Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows slightly and stared at him: "What a flaw!"
"People's hearts!" Liu Chengyou raised his index finger and replied seriously: "Since ancient times, if you want to win the world, you must win the hearts of the people. The hearts of the common people, the hearts of scholars, and the hearts of feudal lords. My father proclaimed himself emperor, preached to the world, and called on All the people of the world are fighting against the Khitan. However, if we have strong troops but huddle in the dangerous places east of the river and sit back and watch the success or failure of the Central Plains, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the people."
"Not all people in the world are stupid, and not everyone can't see through my father's plan. It is true that in the end, we will be able to be fishermen, benefit from it, and successfully seize the Central Plains. Others will still surrender if they are intimidated by the power of Hedong. , but if you want to convince them, it is not that simple. It is easy to seize the world, but difficult to defend it. If you want to achieve great governance in the world, you must control people's hearts."
Liu Zhiyuan's face already showed deep thoughts, and he suddenly interrupted Liu Chengyou: "What do you have in mind?"
Looking at Liu Zhiyuan, Liu Chengyou said calmly: "What Shi Hongzhao said just now is not completely unreasonable. Even if we don't go straight to the Central Plains, Luzhou, Xiangzhou, and Heyang, some aggressive movements are still necessary. !”
"At the worst, Luzhou must be under control. Its terrain is dangerous and has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. When Emperor Zhuangzong conquered Yan, Hedong was empty, and it was because of the danger of Luzhou that he rejected Zhu Wen. Today, the Khitan people regard Geng Chongmei as How can he succeed if he seizes the fortress for the sake of Luzhou? If we send troops to go south and capture Luzhou, we can not only protect the east of the river, but also take the initiative, advance and retreat, and show the world that you can drive away Khitan’s determination!”