Under the gazes of Zhe, Guo, and Li, Liu Chengyou stood up, paced with his hands behind his back, thought for a long time, and said directly: "As for the matter in Hunan, I will prepare an edict and send it to Hunan according to Li Qing's instructions. Zhou Xingfeng, Zhang Wenbiao!"
"yes!"
Liu Chengyou looked at the three of them frequently, with a hint of questioning in his calm tone: "Now, another question is before the big man. I need to make a choice, take Jinghu first, or attack Qinfeng first?"
After hearing the emperor's words, they all thought about it, and then followed Ruan Wu's statement, but Guo Rong was the first to speak: "The imperial court has established a general strategy, and it is not appropriate to change it lightly. The imperial court has already invested a large amount of troops, money, food, and ordnance on the Fengxiang front line. It is for Qin Feng Prepare for the war.
The Shu Kingdom has also concentrated heavy troops on Qin and Feng, and the war may start unexpectedly. Even if Zhou Xingfeng unified Hunan, the court should not be distracted by Hunan, let alone support troops!"
Guo Rongzhi's attitude was very clear. Qin Feng should be taken first. Liu Chengyou asked: "How many people are there in the Shu army now?"
"Including the newly transferred 5,000 soldiers of the Luan Su Guards, there are already more than 30,000 troops! The Lord of Shu also has 20,000 troops stationed in Xingyuan Mansion, and they can come out of the Qinling Mountains at any time to support them!" Guo Rong said.
Nodding, Liu Chengyou sighed: "It seems that the effect is good. Most of Meng Shu's remaining troops, most of them elite, are concentrated on the northern front. If they can be wiped out, there won't be many usable troops in the country!"
"Indeed!" Guo Rong responded: "Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, fighting with Meng and Shu in the southwest has been like cutting off flesh and bleeding. The two battles at Jifeng Mountain and Donghe Village injured his body, but it was still able to stop the damage. What he is planning now is lust. Cut off its arteries and wait until all the blood is gone, so as to prepare for launching a war to destroy the country in the future!"
Liu Chengyou nodded slightly, but said nothing more, and looked at Li Chuyun. Sure enough, after hesitating for a moment and glancing at Guo Rong with a serious expression, Li Chuyun still said: "Your Majesty, I have no objection to Qin Feng's strategy. I just feel that, After such a battle, if the goal can be achieved, Meng Shu will naturally be weak, but if he wants to destroy Shu from the north and the south, there are countless obstacles in the mountains, and it is still not easy to destroy it easily.
If we can capture Jinghu and attack from two directions, which are mutually beneficial, this will be the best strategy for our country! The current situation in Hunan is ripe for planning. If we can easily capture Jinghu, it will be of great benefit to our strategy!"
"Otherwise, Hunan has now returned from chaos. It is enough to use Zhang Wenbiao to contain Zhou Xingfeng and prevent him from continuing to grow bigger. The imperial court should still focus on Qin Feng's affairs and take care of both ends. I'm afraid it will be in vain! Furthermore, when it comes to Qin Feng's affairs, Now, it’s not too late to start planning for Jinghu!”
Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but glance at Guo Rong. It was rare for him to seek stability like this, which was a bit rare. On the contrary, Li Chuyun was determined to make progress and his ambition to achieve success was very obvious.
Li Chuyun's suggestion is obviously radical. Of course, if it succeeds, the benefits will be huge.
"Your Majesty, the people of the Han Dynasty are now stable, and the army and horses are strong. As time goes by, the national strength will become stronger. By then, it will be enough to fight on two fronts and capture Jinghu easily. The target is also Meng Shu, which can supplement the general strategy of destroying Shu. A two-pronged approach, It may not be impossible!”
As soon as Li Chuyun finished speaking, Guo Rong's brows darkened a little, and his face became a little stern, and he said: "It's a two-pronged approach, but I'm afraid that the priority will be confused and the important matter will be missed! Although Hunan is exhausted, the trip that week was not easy for others, and even more What can be worried about is that the surrounding areas of the Han Dynasty are not peaceful and peaceful. The Khitan, as a subordinate of the party, must not be careless at all times.
Nowadays, the great men no longer need to take risks or take radical risks. They can make steady strategies and conquer the world, so there is no need to be impatient!"
Being labeled "impatient" by Guo Rong, Li Chuyun was slightly dissatisfied, but he did not dare to argue too much and just looked at the emperor.
"I have already understood the wishes of the Second Minister! This is just a casual discussion between my monarch and my ministers. The imperial court has already decided on a general strategy, which is very involved. Naturally, it will not be changed easily. However, the current situation is changing at any time, and military and political strategies should also be adapted to the times. It's better to go with the flow. It's not a bad thing to think more about the temple calculations!" Seeing that Guo and Li seemed to be in a mood, Liu Chengyou smiled slightly and said.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Zhe Congruan also spoke up at this time, saying: "I believe that what your Majesty said is true. However, regarding the Jinghu matter, Cao Yin and the Military Intelligence Department can monitor and investigate more and wait for the opportunity. At that time, the Ma family was in civil strife. The Tang Dynasty captured it with an army of 30,000 people, and the result was just like what happened yesterday. We must take a lesson from it. Now Zhou Xing is facing a rising trend. Although this person is ruthless, he is also quite resourceful. In comparison, he is more difficult to deal with. , Don’t underestimate the difficulty of taking Jing Lake!”
"The Pseudo-Tang Dynasty gained Chu and then lost it because its monarchs and ministers were greedy and arrogant, and their governors and governors were incompetent, and the people did not follow suit. But I, a great Han Dynasty, with a wise ruler and wise ministers, how could I repeat the same mistake!" Li Chuyun couldn't help but say.
"Okay!" After looking deeply at Li Chuyun, Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said, "Let's stop talking about it today!"
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Before leaving, Liu Chengyou left Ruan and Guo Rong and said: "After the army reorganization in the southwest, I intend to let Xiang Xun be in Fengxiang, Longyou and Jingyuan. While reorganizing the troops, we will also implement military garrison and on-site reclamation to supplement military supplies. ! The Privy Council can discuss it and draft a system for trial implementation. I will ask the ministers and officials to cooperate with this matter!"
"yes!"
If all the 30,000 troops in the southwest were to be released from production, even if there was no war, it would be a huge burden for the imperial court. In fact, there were military garrisons in the border military states of the Han Dynasty, and Liu Chengyou also intended to carry out some rectification , redefine the "military settlement system".
After Liu Chengyou left, Zhe called Li Chuyun from Ruan and went out for a walk with him.
The rain and snow have stopped. In the imperial city, the paleness has added a bit of gloom. The weather is getting colder. The north wind blows on my face, which hurts me. After walking in silence for a while, Zhe Cong Ruan sighed: " Zhengyuan, I know that you have always taken fame as your responsibility and I know that you are talented, but the way you acted in front of His Majesty just now still seemed too impatient!"
Hearing this, Li Chuyun responded: "I am now in my thirties, Mr. Zhe. I am fortunate to be supported by Mr. Zhe. I dare not fail to do my duty and repay my kindness!"
Shaking his head slightly, Zhe Congruan looked at him: "I'm just afraid that you will offend Privy Councilor Guo by confronting him head-on like this!"
"They are all matters of the king and the country's general plan. It is normal to have different opinions. Privy Council Guo has always been serious, selfless, and broad-minded. With his broad mind, he will not bear any grudge because of official matters!" Li Chuyun! He hesitated and said.
"Privy Guo's mind is certainly not small. However, because of his strong will, he often leads the preparations for the implementation of Qin Feng's strategy. At this time, you are proposing the Jinghu strategy because you want to compete with him!
Even if you are motivated by public motives, Privy Council Guo will not be jealous. However, everyone has their likes and dislikes, and it is inevitable that the future will come. With your talents and knowledge, you can expect success after a few years of experience in the Privy Council, so don't worry!" I followed Ruan Yi.
Said in an admonishing tone.
Li Chuyun's expression slightly condensed, and he thought seriously for a while. He looked at Zhe Congruan and saw that his husband's face was full of peace. Li Chuyun cupped his hands and said, "I am grateful for Mr. Zhe's care and I can't repay him in return!"
He reached out and patted his shoulder, Zhe Congruan chuckled and said, "I can see that His Majesty has a good impression of you. He will definitely rely on your talents in the future. You will be of great use soon!"
A hint of joy appeared on his face. After thinking for a while, Li Chuyun followed up and asked in a low voice: "I wonder if Duke Zhe can see what your Majesty's attitude is towards the Jinghu strategy?"
"The Holy Will is unpredictable, and the emperor's thoughts are not something you and I can guess at will. Just do your own thing..."