Chapter 91 A good omen to mobilize troops and return to Shouchun again
Wang Puzong was a know-it-all, but he didn't know anything about Kang Yan's murder. He went to investigate and inquire about it, and then he learned about the situation and reported it to Liu Chengyou.
"Our king is so handsome, he is really majestic. After all, a deputy envoy of regiment training will be killed as soon as he says it!" After hearing this, Liu Chengyou said with emotion.
Of course, it was because he was Wang Jun that Liu Chengyou had such an attitude. If Liu Chengyou himself encountered the same situation, he would probably show Kang Yan's head to the public mercilessly. And judging from Wang Jun's status as the commander of the front camp, They have the power to deal with them according to military law in the camp.
However, human nature has always been complex and elusive, and this is especially true for the emperor. The same thing, for different people, often has different results, or even very different results.
"Zhang Yongde!" Liu Chengyou called Zhang Yongde, who was still studying the battle situation with Pan Mei, to him.
"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
Facing Zhang Yongde's curious eyes, Liu Chengyou said: "I am sending a veteran general to serve, and I also want to entrust Qingjun with a heavy responsibility. When we were in Tokyo, I discussed with Guo Qing that you would lead the division alone!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yongde looked happy, but also showed a little hesitation. Seeing this, Liu Chengyou asked: "Why, you don't have confidence?"
When Liu Chengyou said this, how could Zhang Yongde have any other reaction? He clasped his fists and expressed his stance: "Please give me your Majesty's order. I will serve you soon!"
"There's no need to worry!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand, pointed at the map, and ordered: "The Lujiang area south of Shouzhou can be said to be the hinterland of the pseudo-Tang Dynasty compared to Huang and Guang. If you bypass Shouchun and go south, you will inevitably become a lone army. Seize the time and get familiar with some of the military conditions in the south. Together with Pan Mei, I will let him join you when the time comes!"
"Yes!" Zhang Yongde responded.
After hearing this, Pan Mei on the side also showed excitement among Shenyu.
After handling some military affairs, Liu Chengyou asked Zhang Dejun: "Where is Concubine Xian, how is her health?"
"The Concubine Xian is resting in her tent and has been diagnosed by the imperial doctor!" Zhang Dejun answered quickly when the emperor asked.
When Liu Chengyou heard this, he frowned slightly and said, "I'll go take a look!"
In response to the order, Zhang Dejun hurriedly led the way.
While they were still on the boat, Mrs. Zhe felt unwell, and after arriving in Xiacai, she did not improve significantly. Considering that Mrs. Zhe had always been in good health, Liu Chengyou just treated her as a northerner and could not adapt to the soil and water of the south, so she was allowed to take a good rest. However, this was all a matter of calling the imperial doctor, so there was no reason why Liu Chengyou didn’t care.
Arriving at the bed tent and in front of the couch, Madam Zhe was lying in between. Judging from her complexion, although it was less rosy, she didn't look like she was in any serious trouble.
"Guanjia!" Lady Zhe was about to stand up and salute.
Liu Chengyou sat sideways on the side of the couch and gently pressed his hand: "No need to be polite."
He put his hand on his forehead again and felt a warmth, but not hot. He compared it with his own and found that his body temperature was normal. Liu Chengyou asked softly, "How do you feel?"
Feeling the emperor's tenderness, Lady Zhe's pretty face regained some of its rosiness, but with a smile on her lips, she nodded.
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou had doubts in his eyes, and then he looked at the imperial doctor beside him and said seriously: "Tell me, what's going on with Concubine Xian's body?"
Faced with Liu Chengyou's authority, the imperial doctor did not dare to be negligent. He bowed his hand and said to Liu Chengyou with a smile: "Your Majesty, my wife is just a little tired and needs a few days of rest. She has a similar reaction, but she is pregnant. body......"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou was surprised at first, and then he became happy and caressed his wife's dimple: "Seriously?"
"Diagnosing her pulse, she is more than a month pregnant, and she is obviously in a bad mood!" said the imperial doctor.
"Haha..." Liu Chengyou laughed.
The maids in the tent also smiled and congratulated Liu Chengyou.
He lowered his head and looked at Madam Zhe. Her face was as delicate as a flower, and her eyes were exceptionally soft. This girl seemed to have the appearance of a prosperous husband and a noble son. Her heart was filled with joy: "On the occasion of the great expedition, a lin'er descended on me from heaven. This is such good luck. As we all know, the good omen is for our army, and we will definitely win a great victory! You have such a strong stomach, and you have to fight for it!"
Lady Zhe was naturally in a good mood. She felt Liu Chengyou reach into the bed, touch his hand on her abdomen, and said: "I came here with you, originally to serve your majesty, but now I am inconvenient..."
"You don't have to think too much!" Liu Chengyou shook his head and comforted: "There are so many people around me, are you afraid that no one will take care of you? You are pregnant, so you should give birth to a child and give me a son. I will remember your great contribution during the Second Southern Expedition!"
Not long after, the news that the imperial concubine Zheshi was pregnant spread throughout the army in the Huaihe River. Under the hard propaganda and explanation by the military propaganda envoys, everyone said that this was a good omen from heaven to protect the army, and the battle of the Southern Expedition would be a great victory. Similar propaganda has a very brainwashing effect on the soldiers, and it is always a happy event. Everyone also believes this kind of rhetoric, and morale, which had dropped somewhat due to the cold winter, has increased again.
Later, Liu Chengyou once again convened a meeting with the generals who were campaigning against the Huaihe River, and it was agreed that on November 1st, troops would be sent south to besiege Shouchun again.
Because of her pregnancy, Concubine Zhe was left in Cai Anyan to be raised. Because of her health, Concubine Zhe originally planned to return to Tokyo to avoid causing trouble to Liu Chengyou. However, she gave up the idea because she was in the early stages of her pregnancy and was afraid that the long journey would cause problems. thought.
Lady Zhe also suggested that Liu Chengyou call people from Tokyo to serve in front of the army, such as the imperial concubine Gao, but Liu Chengyou directly rejected it. He, Liu Chengyou, was not someone who could not live without women. Furthermore, in the army, he was not only the emperor, but also the emperor. Commander, it’s not easy to summon the concubine from Tokyo...
Liu Chengyou's military strategy has always been about "stability". When he marched south to Shouchun, he first led Han Tong to lead the cavalry and Longjie cavalry to go south and cruise around Shouchun. He then asked Xiang Xun to send a naval force south to capture the area around Shouchun. Water and land channels are cut off, and news from inside and outside is isolated.
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Afterwards, he led Cai's army, consisting of more than 70,000 main force, auxiliary soldiers and civilians, and moved steadily southward like bulldozers to the front of Shouchun City, three miles away. They responded with infantry and cavalry, carried out extensive civil engineering works, and built forts and camps.
First camp the North Village, with the Chinese army, Longqi, and Iron Cavalry stationed there; secondly camp the West Village, to protect the saints, and station the national army; then camp the South Village, with the Longjie and Xiaodi armies stationed there; facing the water in the east, Set up a water stronghold to block it; then set up a stronghold in the northeast, add auxiliary soldiers, and civilians to build a floating beam in Feishui.
One step at a time, one stronghold in two days, as steady as an old dog, giving no chance to the defenders in the city. He Jingzhu and the two men had not considered sending troops to attack, but seeing the Han army being so cautious, it was like a lion fighting a rabbit. Dharma also calms the mind.
At the foot of Shouchun City, the emperor Liu Chengyou came in person, and the Northern Han army moved forward with greater force than before. Five water and land fortresses surrounded Shouchun, and they were locked and trapped.
The fortress was not only strong and strong, but also slightly comfortable. A large number of supplies came from the south one after another and were stationed outside the city. There were millions of troops and food. The Northern Han army, under the command of Liu Chengyou, did everything it could to protect the city. Plans to spend the winter under Shouchun City.
As for the Han army besieging the city, except for the auxiliary soldiers and civilians, they only had foot and cavalry who were good at fighting. The total number of the various armies was nearly 40,000. It can be said that most of the essence of the Tokyo Forbidden Army was brought by Liu Chengyou.
Although Shouchun was strong, it was crumbling in the face of such pressure from the Northern Han army. Except for He Jingzhu and a few die-hard elements in the city, the soldiers and civilians in the city could not help but feel turbulent, especially the people among them. Although He Jingzhu, a veteran general, loved The military benefited the people, but after all, he did not take office for a long time. After he took office, he only focused on the military and was not free to show kindness to the people and win the hearts of the people.
As the Han army besieged Shouchun again, their impressive troops marched straight towards the bullfight. The cold sky above Huainan was no match for the coldness of the Han army's armor. The news spread to Jiangdong, and the Jinling court was in a panic again.