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"It is a surprise to capture Zhongli, but if we say that Huainan will be within easy reach next, it will not be that easy! The Puppet Tang Dynasty suffered heavy losses, but it still has some strength left. Huainan was a financial and taxation powerhouse in the Han Dynasty, and half of the country in the Tang Dynasty. It will not be easy Give up! Furthermore, the coming ice and snow will be a barrier to our military success!" Liu Chengyou was not so optimistic and kept his head clear.
Hearing what the emperor said, Wang Zhu looked impressed and said sincerely: "Your Majesty wins without being arrogant, and has a clear understanding of the strategic situation. How can the Huai bandits be defeated by such a king? Taking all the Huai land, even crossing the river to destroy the Tang Dynasty, is just a matter of It’s a matter of time!”
"I hope it's as you said!" Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Zhu and said.
Generally speaking, Liu Chengyou is very satisfied with this close minister who is a scholar. He has no palace, a pure heart, and a literary talent. Apart from some alcoholism and a slight pedantry, he has no major problems. More importantly, this He is very loyal and respects the imperial power.
"Go and bring me the map of Huainan!" After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou ordered.
Soon, Wang Zhu and Zhang Dejun together turned over the Huainan military operation map to Liu Chengyou. Looking at the two of them, Liu Chengyou waved his hands and said: "You two have worked hard on this journey, go down and rest!"
"Young ones should wait, so that they can be dispatched by the officials!" Zhang Dejun asked for instructions.
"No!"
The sky was getting dark, and there were more than a dozen oil lamps standing on the left and right sides of the imperial tent, and there was a thick candle next to the desk, which illuminated it brightly. Liu Chengyou quietly studied the map alone, lost in thought.
After about half an hour, I heard the voice of An Shouzhong who was on duty outside: "See you, ma'am!"
Looking up, the curtain was opened, and I saw Miss Zhe personally carrying some safe food that she had tried and walked in. She went directly to the front of the imperial court. Seeing that she wanted to salute, she was stopped by Liu Chengyou.
"Guardian, let's eat something first!" Lady Zhe put the meal on the table and said to Liu Chengyou.
Liu Chengyou took a look at it twice and saw a plate of browned barbecue, a plate of bamboo shoots, a bowl of soup, and a bowl of porridge.
Taking Lady Zhe's hand and letting her sit next to her, holding her stomach, Liu Chengyou said gently: "I didn't think it was anything at first, but when I smelled this fragrance, I felt hungry in my stomach. Mmm...it smells so good! This is mutton..."
After tasting a few mouthfuls, Liu Chengyou praised it.
"As long as the officials like it!" Miss Zhe said with a crooked eye, "I baked this myself. When I was still in Fuzhou, I went hunting with my grandfather and father, and any prey I caught was baked by me. They eat it!”
"My virtuous concubine, does she have such skills? I've never heard of it!" Liu Chengyou smiled heartily.
Paying attention to Liu Chengyou's expression, Lady Zhe asked: "Don't the officials think that I have a lowly career? As an imperial concubine, the imperial censors in the court heard about it..."
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou interrupted her and said calmly: "Foreign ministers have the right to make suggestions, but it's up to me whether they listen or not. A gentleman is far away in the kitchen, and a scholar's prejudiced opinions don't matter. Furthermore, for many years, as far as the common people are concerned, All the time has asked for is nothing more than food and clothing. You can personally cook and do the important thing of eating, who dares to criticize you..."
Seeing that Liu Chengyou was speaking the truth, Mrs. Zhe was obviously in a happy mood, and she was even more pleased with her husband's reasonableness.
"I brought you with me on this trip, and I also brought a cook with me, which is great!" Liu Chengyou said with a smile: "When I have time to hunt in the future, I will try your skills in shooting prey myself!"
"yes!"
After chatting with Lady Zhe for a while, I had food in my belly and my strength suddenly recovered, but I felt sleepy.
While others were cleaning up the leftovers, Liu Chengyou took out the map and studied it without letting Madam Zhe retreat. Seeing this, the beauty poked her head and said curiously: "I heard there was a rumor in the camp that another battle was won on the front line?"
"Guo Rong led his army and captured Zhongli, the capital city of Haozhou!" Liu Chengyou said.
Nodding her head, Madam Zhe said: "I heard that this Guo Shijun is a rare talent and a great official in the imperial court. Sure enough, with such great achievements, no wonder the officials think so highly of him!"
"Has the name Guo Rong been introduced into the harem?" Liu Chengyou turned his head and looked at Lady Zhe, asking a little abruptly.
When she suddenly heard this question, Madam Zhe smiled slightly, sighed, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, you should know that the high walls of the deep palace can't keep out the world's news. I am in the deep palace, and I just listen to what others say... ..”
Seeing Madam Zhe's careful look, Liu Chengyou gently held her hand and comforted her: "What are you thinking about? I have no other intentions!"
As he said that, Liu Chengyou simply asked her to sit closer to him and pointed on the map with his finger: "It has been a month since we launched the army. Although we have entered Huainan, the scope of our army's activities is still not large. This is the third major victory. , successively defeated the Tang army, greatly weakening its troops and strength, and the Huainan states can be conquered by me."
"However, although the results of the battle have been fruitful this month, before that, the Huaihe River was overcast and the Shouchun had not yet fallen. Hao and Si relied on the Huaihe to garrison, but there was no solid foothold in Huainan. The army was stationed in Huainan , although the attack by the Tang army is not considered, it is still a hidden danger."
"Now that Zhongli has been captured by Guo Rong, our army can calmly go south and control Haozhou. Based on Haozhou, we can go east to Sizhou, take Chuzhou, control all the Huaihe River, and eliminate the Tang army's navy to the greatest extent Threat, protect our access to supplies. To the south, we can attack Chuzhou, march to the Yangtze River, pass through Yangzhou, intimidate Jinling, and terrify the puppet Tang Dynasty!"
"Even on the western front, it is not completely controlled by Shouchun. Even if the Tang army insists on defending, I can calmly divide the troops and attack Huaidong. It can be said that if we open a little, we can open more! With Haozhou, the situation in Huainan will be opened. We will The military situation is excellent!"
"I heard from Zhao Kuangyin and Guo Rong that Guo Tingwei, who was originally stationed in Haozhou, was a talented general and was not easy to deal with. If he could break through this line of defense, He Yanxi would indeed have made a great contribution to our court. I would like to meet this man and reward him. Fan. Haha..."
Lady Zhe stayed aside, looking at Liu Chengyou's high-spirited and eloquent appearance, his clear eyes glowing with splendor, and the corners of his mouth smiling.
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It is already very cold in Huainan at the end of October. Although it is not bone-chilling, it is always uncomfortable under the raging winter wind. In comparison, the Han army in Wukou is slightly more comfortable, with a few seats The walls of the camp were connected by water and land, and there was no shortage of supplies in the camp. After Zhongli was captured, there was almost no threat from the Huainan army.
Under the strict supervision of Zhao Kuangyin, a solid floating beam has been suspended over the Huaihe River, connecting the north and the south, and becoming another stable logistics channel for the Northern Han army. A large amount of military supplies have been transferred from Suzhou to Wokou and stored here.
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In front of the Han army stronghold, Zhao Kuangyin and Dang Jin stood in the blowing north wind, their faces and noses flushed, as if they were waiting for someone.
After sneezing, Dang Jin wiped his nose and said to Zhao Kuangyin: "It's such a cold day, why is Brother Zhao waiting like this? He's just an inspection envoy from Xuzhou. When others saw it, they thought he was waiting for you!"
When the muttering stopped, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly turned his head and yelled at Dang Jin: "Shut up!"
It was rare for Zhao Kuangyin to be so stern and he startled Dang Jin. Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyin took a deep breath and said in an exhorting tone: "Brother Dang, you can't speak without restraint! Such jokes can be made casually
Did you say that? You must know that disaster comes from the mouth. If this word spreads and someone with an intention takes advantage of it, there will inevitably be trouble!"
Seeing that Zhao Kuangyin was serious, Dang Jin looked more serious, nodded and clasped his fists: "Yes!"
"However, Brother Zhao attaches too much importance to Guo Rong! However, relying on the relationship between his birth and His Majesty, if we had not severely damaged the Haozhou enemy at the mouth of the vortex, how would we have given him the opportunity to seize Zhongli's meritorious service. What if?
If you are allowed to lead an army to fight alone, and given the power of management, you will definitely be able to achieve greater achievements..." Dang Jin expressed his true thoughts.
Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin shook his head: "These words should not be spoken to outsiders. I have also heard about this Ambassador Guo. If his reputation is true, he should be a talented person in the country. Besides, knowing and employing people with the skills of today's emperor is just a waste of time."
How could I be entrusted with such a high position and given such authority if I was lucky enough to enter?"
After hearing what Zhao Kuangyin said, Dang Jin was silent for a while and sighed: "Brother Zhao, I am not a talkative person, but in my heart, I feel sorry for you!"
Zhao Kuangyin smiled, patted his shoulder, and looked into the distance. A cavalry team had already come into view: "Here they come!"
As for the "unjust" that Dang Jin said, it was the imperial court's reaction to the victory at Wukou. In addition to the commanding soldiers below, the three main generals, the naval commander, were directly promoted to the commander of the right wing of the Jingjiang Army.
It was normal when there was a shortage of military talents. When the party advanced, it took two steps forward to become the commander of the troops and horses in Suzhou. The key was Zhao Kuangyin, and the court did not express a single word.
Dang Jin was a little unhappy about this. After all, they were fighting bloody battles and risking their lives. Zhao Kuangyin, on the other hand, had doubts in his heart, but did not show it. However, through his father Zhao Hongyin's relationship in the Forbidden Army, he probably got some information about the problem.
It should be on Wang Jun...
Knowing this, Zhao Kuangyin became calmer, neither arrogant nor impatient, waiting for the opportunity. In Zhao Kuangyin's view, even if Wang Jun interfered with it, as long as the emperor saw his abilities and achievements, it would be enough, and sooner or later he would rise.
Opportunity.
"Is this Mr. Guo here?" The knight approached from far away, Zhao Kuangyin came up to meet him, and asked loudly.
Accompanied by the call to rein in his horse, Guo Rong stopped his horse and looked down at the tall and powerful Zhao Kuangyin with a bright gaze. He dismounted, raised his hands, and calmly said to him with a scrutinizing gaze: "You are Zhao Kuangyin, the training envoy of the Suzhou regiment, right?"
, he is truly worthy of his reputation, a hero among men!"
"Guo Shijun is so complimentary, I really don't dare to accept it!" Zhao Kuangyin said humbly.
This was the first time that Guo and Zhao had face-to-face communication. The two of them looked at each other. Zhao Kuangyin showed his heroic spirit. Although Guo Rong had a mediocre figure and appearance, his temperament was noble. They both felt that the other person was very human. Some people looked at each other. One glance and you feel good about it.
There was almost no friendship before, and it was unrealistic to have any small talk.
After getting acquainted with each other, Zhao Kuangyin personally led Guo Rong into the camp.
"When will the imperial chariot arrive?" Guo Rong asked.
"Tomorrow!"
The emperor Liu Chengyou has ordered that the imperial driver should come to see him at the mouth of the vortex, and he should bring Guo Rongxi to see him.