In the evening, it gets dark especially quickly, and the boundless twilight is like a giant beast, opening its bloody mouth and swallowing up all the light that is not very bright between the sky and the earth.
It was obviously a bit cold and made people feel uncomfortable. The servants serving in the palace were orderly adding charcoal fires.
Liu Chengyou couldn't stand the turbid and stagnant air, so he ordered the doors and windows to be opened for ventilation. The cold wind that surged in from outside immediately suppressed the temperature that had just risen in the hall.
Standing at the window, enjoying the cool breeze, Zhang Dejun diligently took a fur robe and said, "Guan family, it's cold, don't catch a cold."
Liu Chengyou was not trying to be brave. He took it and put it on his body. He only paused for a few breaths, then turned back to the palace, lit a fire, and casually greeted Wang Pu who was in front of his majesty: "Qi Wu, what do you have to do with the Dingnan Army?" What do you think? Mr. Zhe is very wary of this party power!"
Wang Pu had been waiting by the side before. Although he did not speak, he heard the conversation between the two. At this time, after hearing the question, he clasped his hands and said: "I know that the Dingnan Army is unknown, so I dare not make any rash additions." Comment. However, what Mr. Zhe said is not alarmist after all!”
Liu Chengyou was very satisfied with Wang Pu's rigorous attitude, and it was no wonder that he had a talent for history. Wang Pu was favored by Jia Wei, who was studying history at the History Museum, and recently he was often asked to assist in the compilation of "Records of Gaozu". For such people, Liu Chengyou did not stop him from showing off his talents, but instead encouraged him.
"Your Majesty, as Zhe Gong said, the Dingnan Army started from Li Sigong. Over the decades, its strength has been continuously increasing. It has occupied the Hetao area, occupied several states in Xia Sui, and has tens of thousands of troops. Especially the Tuoba Li family, they have a strong influence on The control of the Dangxiang tribes is also strengthening."
Under Liu Chengyou's gaze, Wang Pu simply stated his opinion: "In my opinion, the growth of the Difficult Army is not conducive to the stability of the northwest border of the Han Dynasty. However, based on the current situation of our dynasty, for There is really no way to restrain the Dingnan army. Dingnan Jiedu Li Yiyin has been in charge of Xia Sui for fourteen years. If his ambitions are too strong to be suppressed, he can raise his flag at any time to cause chaos and break away from the rule of the Han Dynasty."
"This is exactly what I am in serious trouble with. After all, Xiazhou is not another vassal town under the rule of the Han Dynasty. When I leveled the river, Li Yiyin led Xiazhou's troops to move!" Liu Chengyou's hand was still on the charcoal fire, and the fire burned him His hands were flushed red, and his warmth could not dispel his worries at all: "If I hadn't quickly leveled the river and shocked the crowd, Guan You might have experienced a drastic change in Tuo!"
Hearing this, Wang Pu was a little surprised: "According to what I heard, wasn't there a conflict between the Dingnan Army and the Yanzhou Army at that time?"
Liu Chengyou gave Wang Pu a look full of meaning: "With Wang Qing's aura and vision, how can he not see through this superficial appearance?"
Wang Pu couldn't help but show a humble smile.
With a faint smile, Wang Pu carefully glanced at Liu Chengyou's side face, hesitated slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, with the strength of Xiazhou, compared with the big man, it is not worth mentioning, but if it is true, On the contrary, the imperial court was unable to control it. What is more important for the Han Dynasty now is to put an end to the war and implement government to support the people. Even if the country survives this difficult period, the imperial court's focus should be on fighting the Khitan and pacifying the other countries... ..”
Observing the emperor's expression, I saw that he was still listening, but kept his expression calm. He took a deep breath and said in an admonishing tone: "Your Majesty has a penetrating gaze and a far-sighted view. However, the solution to difficult problems is actually far away." Worrying is not the most important thing at the moment!"
"Are you afraid that I can't distinguish priorities?" Liu Chengyou asked.
"That's not what I meant." Wang Pu said quickly.
"If you don't plan for the overall situation, you can't plan for a region!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand and said, "That is to say, the topic of meeting Mr. Zhe has caught up. How can I change the established strategic national policy lightly?"
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"Your Majesty is wise."
"In your opinion, how should I deal with this army that is determined to be in trouble?" Liu Chengyou sat back at the imperial desk and asked leisurely: "I clearly remember that when the Uighurs paid tribute, they also took the tribute horses! To the big Han How could they ever take the imperial court seriously?"
"Your Majesty should appease him carefully, increase his official position, and promote his title to ensure peace in the western frontier!" Wang Pu said solemnly, his expression seemed particularly solemn when he said these words.
Liu Chengyou said: "I have already done these!"
Wang Pu's voice was very low: "Your Majesty, if necessary, Li Yiyin has not yet been crowned king..."
His calm gaze became sharp in an instant, and Liu Chengyou stared at Wang Pu: "Your proposal is quite big!"
Wang Pu also reported very solemnly: "I just feel that if the northwest is stable, it will be a little vain and it is not a pity!"
But Liu Chengyou said seriously: "I'm just afraid that he will turn fiction into reality!"
Looking at Liu Chengyou's behavior, you can tell that he seems a little sensitive to the matter of conferring the king. Of course, that's all. When it comes to emergency, not to mention the throne, he will temporarily grant the entire Hetao and even the Hexi Corridor to Li Yiyin. Gotta come out.
Speaking of which, everyone is scolding Emperor Shi Jingtuan'er for ceding territory and betraying the country. However, if he can stabilize the country in his subsequent actions, attack the Khitan in the north, and regain Yanyun, I am afraid it will be another inspirational story of "sleeping on the fuel and tasting the courage" that will be sung throughout the ages. The story is over. However, Shi Jingtang failed and left behind a curse that is destined to be infamy for thousands of years.
"The feud between Gao Yunquan and Xiazhou has become more serious, and they have resorted to fighting several times. The imperial court supports Yanzhou and fights against it to suppress the party members. How about it?" Liu Chengyou asked Wang Pu on a whim.
The emotion in Liu Chengyou's eyes almost turned into reality. Seeing this, Wang Pu replied seriously without thinking: "Your Majesty, if the court takes too many actions, it will only make Xiazhou suspicious and alienate the court. If he accepts the Khitan To win over, to favor the northern captives, to cause trouble on both sides..."
"After all, I have to be threatened by him?" Liu Chengyou was slightly angry. In the end, Liu Chengyou still had too many ideas in his heart.
Wang Pu was silent. After pondering for a while, he responded cautiously: "In my opinion, as for the situation in the northwest, just listen and observe."
"Let it go?" Liu Chengyou asked.
"If the conflict between Xiazhou and Yanzhou intensifies to the point of war, the imperial court should intervene to mediate!" Wang Pu said.
"Don't mention it anymore!" Liu Chengyou rolled down his sleeves.
Facing the emperor who was different from usual and full of energy, Wang Pu was inevitably a little surprised. Just as he was thinking about how to persuade the young emperor, he heard that Liu Chengyou was silent for a while, and he couldn't help but say: "If I can induce Xiazhou is at odds with the Khitan, so I can use Xiazhou to deal with the Khitan, so I can feel at ease!"
At the mention of this, Wang Pu's eyes lit up, and the monarch and his ministers immediately entered into in-depth discussions on this aspect, but they could not come up with a reason. In the end, the Han Dynasty was weak in national strength and did not have many bargaining chips.
It was getting late, so Liu Chengyou stayed with Wang Pu to have dinner with him to show his kindness. After that, he let him go and gave Wang Pu a new task.
Give Wang Pu the "Eighty-one Chapters of Zhixuan" given by Chen Tuan Laodao and ask him to translate it.