After receiving the order, Xiang Xun quickly stood up. Seeing his condition, Liu Chengyou immediately stretched out his hand to signal: "You don't have to get up, just sit down and talk!"
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Looking at the others again, Liu Chengyou had a smile on his face: "Everyone here may know me, but thinking about it, I have heard of you to some extent. You are all loyal ministers and brave generals of the Han Dynasty. I have always missed you. You are also mine when you come to Chang'an today. You don’t have to be restrained if you are a distinguished guest!”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Xiang Xun took the lead and said respectfully.
No matter how much emotion the emperor said came from the heart, after what he said, the atmosphere did relax a lot, especially for people who knew Liu Chengyou.
Xiang Xun, on his side, began to introduce to Liu Chengyou. He spoke in a brisk tone, pointed at a middle-aged general with a handsome appearance, and said: "This is Wang Renfan, the commander of the Nanzheng Military and Horse Capital, who is responsible for the garrison in Hanzhong!"
Wang Rengan stood up and saluted, Liu Chengyou stretched out his hand to signal, and said with a smile: "In the past few years, I have heard the name of General Wang many times. In the five years of Qianyou's reign, he defended Sanguan alone and could not be rushed. Donghe Village mobilized troops to defeat the enemy and defeated the Shu army. .In the seventh year of Qianyou, Qin and Feng fought a great battle, and the vanguard defeated the scalpers. You are well-known. When Liu Gong (Liu Ci) recommended talents to me, he mentioned you. You have lived up to your reputation, you are a really good general!"
Hearing the emperor's detailed account of his achievements and his high praise, Wang Rengan was overjoyed and overjoyed. He grinned and said, "Your Majesty, you are so complimentary. I will not be able to live up to it!"
Xiang Xun pointed to another general with a thin face next to Wang Rengan and said, "This is Li Yan, the commander of Huaide Army!"
"I have also heard of General Li's demeanor. He has served in the army for more than 20 years. He has inspired his troops, has a strong will, and a tough style. He has resisted the Khitan and quelled the rebellion of the party. He has made numerous achievements. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, he has suppressed bandits and suppressed rebellions, and prepared Defending the western border, you will never be tired. In front of me, Lord Yao (Yao Yuanfu) praised you more and spoke highly of you, saying that you are honest and honest, and that on the battlefield, your comrades can support each other with their lives... .." Liu Chengyou praised with a smile on his face.
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty!" Li Yan was also meeting the emperor for the first time. He couldn't help but smile on his clear face. He was just a little reserved and still a little bit reluctant to let go, but his joy could be seen in his expression.
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Basically, every time Xiang Xun introduced someone to him, Liu Chengyou was able to say nice things that made people happy. His achievements and achievements were all in the emperor's heart. Even if he was unfamiliar with them, he would give them gentle encouragement. After a brief introduction , the relationship between the emperor and the generals in the southwest became much closer without realizing it.
"This is Han Jixun, the deputy envoy of Huaide Army!" Xiang Xun pointed at a veteran who was tensing up and said.
Liu Chengyou set his sights on this general who had surrendered from Shu. Han Jixun had obviously been waiting for a long time. He stood up and said, "The last general, Han Jixun, comes to see Your Majesty. The last general, Han Jixun, does not know the numbers and the power of heaven, but he actually led his army to fight against the heavenly soldiers. I think I am so ashamed and regretful. Since returning to the Han Dynasty, Your Majesty Lai and the imperial court have ignored the past grievances and appointed military personnel. He has never gone to Beijing to pay homage to Your Majesty. Now I can see the beauty of heaven and hear the holy voice. It is truly a blessing for three lifetimes. ..."
Compared with the magnanimous nature of other Han generals, Han Jixun was more nervous and more concerned. However, Liu Chengyou could understand it. After all, he had led his army to resist the army that invaded Shu. Although the battle at Huangniuzhai made Wang Renfan and Li Yan’s reputation.
Observing his condition, Liu Chengyou did not treat him differently, and his attitude remained friendly. He comforted him and said: "General Han, don't be nervous. I don't care about the past. Since you have returned to the Han Dynasty and you are a general of the Han Dynasty, I will treat everyone equally. You don't have to feel burdened!" "
Hearing this, Han Jixun suddenly burst into tears of gratitude, choked with sobs, and prostrated himself: "Your Majesty is so ambitious, the last general can only tie a grass ring around his head and swear to die to repay God's kindness! One day when we attack Shu, I will ask you to be the vanguard!"
"Haha!" Liu Chengyou smiled heartily at his vow and said to Xiang Xun, "Xingmin, General Han deserves a commendation for his ambition. What do you think?"
Xiang Xun glanced at Han Jixun and respectfully replied to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty still needs to give orders!"
Withdrawing his gaze, Liu Chengyou said to Han Jixun: "General Han, please be freed! I am very pleased that you have such a loyal heart to protect the country!"
Here, Xiang Xun's introduction continues: "As for Gao Dujian, Han Chongyun, Murong Chengtai, Ma Renyu and other generals, your Majesty has already known them..."
Nodding, Liu Chengyou looked at Murong Chengtai: "Chengtai, I demoted you to the southwest and suffered so much, but do you still have any resentment?"
"I don't dare!" When asked, Murong Chengtai was a little embarrassed and said: "My general has been fond of martial arts since he was a child. If he can join the army and serve the country with meritorious deeds, he is really happy to do so. Compared with flying around in Tokyo and doing nothing, it is better Hardening yourself in the military will further your ambition!"
"It seems that you have indeed grown up after four years in the army! Your father was very happy when he heard about your deeds in the army!" Liu Chengyou said to Xiang Xun, "Xingmin, you have trained well!"
As he said that, he looked at Ma Renyu again, his smile growing brighter: "General Pony Ma's reputation is astonishing to me..."
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It took an hour just to meet and get acquainted with the southwest generals. After the meeting, Liu Chengyou greeted the generals and went to the lobby of the palace to hold a banquet. A sumptuous banquet had been prepared for the palace, which was considered a banquet. The grand gathering was attended by concubines, princes, civil and military officials, and qualified officials from Guanzhong.
After the banquet, Liu Chengyou was still very interested in talking. Instead of calling his concubines to sleep with him, he called Shang Xiangxun to talk secretly with the emperor and his ministers.
"I know that you have been traveling in a hurry for many days to come east to Chang'an. It has been a hard journey. I should have given you a good night's rest. However, in my heart, I am worried about the military affairs in the southwest and the conquest of Shu, and I can't help it. Star people, please don't No wonder I'm not considerate..." The monarch and his ministers were sitting across from each other, drinking the sobering tea, Liu Chengyou said to him in a relaxed tone.
"Before I came to the east, I also prepared some military information in the southwest and wanted to report it to Your Majesty!" The emperor had already said this, so of course Xiang Xun had to support him and respond.
He took out a military map from his pocket and spread it out in front of Liu Chengyou. Compared with the map, Xiang Xun explained to him: "Your Majesty, since the attack on Shu the year before last, all Qin Feng was captured. After Hanzhong, including the subsequent reorganization of Shu, Including the soldiers, the entire southwest army now has a total of more than 42,000 people, including 5,000 horse troops and more than 37,000 infantry troops.
They were stationed in Hanzhong, Fengzhou, Chengjie, Fengxiang and Qinlong. Among them, according to the peace agreement between Han and Shu, five thousand troops were stationed in Nanzheng, Chengjie, Fengzhou and 10,000 troops. The rest were all in Qinlong and Fengxiang.
At the same time, in accordance with the orders of the imperial court, military settlements were implemented in Qinlong, Jingwei, Fengxiang, and Hanzhong areas, with half farming and half garrisoning. Now nearly 700,000 acres of land have been cultivated..."
"With the Star People here, Southwest will be safe, and I can rest assured!" Liu Chengyou said with emotion as he listened silently to Xiang Xun's introduction.
"Wang Jing hasn't arrived this time, how is the situation on his side?" Liu Chengyou asked.
"For the past two years, the prince has been guarding Qinzhou, responsible for the development and garrison of the west, and has commanded thirty battalions of troops. During the past two years, the prince has sent troops to the west, and the military fort has been built to the ancient Didao in the west. He has gathered the Han people, suppressed the Tibetans, and expanded the country. Three hundred miles away!" Xiang Xun said, his brows showing some excitement.
For a person with lofty ideals like him, opening up new territories and reclaiming old rivers and mountains is where his ambition lies and what he yearns for. It is also the easiest cause to leave a name in history and be praised by future generations.
Although the Han Dynasty has not yet made a large-scale westward advance and raised the banner of regaining Helong, the border garrison forces in the west have quietly expanded their territory and strengthened their expansion. As far away as Lingzhou where Shi Hongzhao controlled it, and Yanzhou where Wang Yansheng garrisoned, in these years , are all expanding their influence to the old land of the Tang Dynasty, building forts and setting up flags.
As for the south, after regaining Qinzhou, there was a base for westward expansion, and it was Wang Jing's side that made the most rapid progress.
"Wang Jing's side still needs to be collected!" Liu Chengyou said.
"In recent years, Wang Gongzheng has been committed to consolidating the newly restored land. In addition, the court still needs to send officials, reset the government, and build systems to make it truly a land under the rule of the Han Dynasty!" Xiang Xun said.
Liu Chengyou thought about it for a while and said: "Based on the current situation in the southwest, although there are many troops, we must consolidate the border defenses. The soldiers and horses of Qinlong and Jingwei cannot move too much. If we want to attack Shu, we can only use the soldiers and horses. It’s not much to be afraid of!”
"I have planned that while maintaining the stability of the border state, we can start riding 30,000 yuan southward!" Xiang Xun said with certainty.
"If you take the 30,000 cavalry steps on the North Road, are they enough?" Liu Chengyou asked.
Xiang Xun thought for a while and said: "If it is supplemented by a certain number of civilians, it will be enough!"
"You said you were reluctant. I will still need to mobilize the imperial army in the future..." Liu Chengyou smiled.
Sighing slightly, Liu Chengyou said seriously: "Xingmin, we need to postpone the time to conquer Shu!"
"Because of the chaos in Guanzhong?" Xiang Xun asked tentatively.
"This is just one of the reasons! In the past few months, I have traveled a lot in the north to observe the government, military situation, and people's livelihood. I have learned a lot and I feel deeply. I really should give more to the Han government, the army, and the people. Some rest time!" Liu Chengyou explained.
After hearing this, Xiang Xun said: "I understand!"
Suddenly, Liu Chengyou turned his head and looked directly at Xiang Xun: "I will give you one more year to recharge your batteries, strengthen your troops, and attack Shu next year to defeat it in one fell swoop!"
Xiang Xun's body trembled slightly, he clasped his fists and said solemnly: "I would like to issue a military order!"
"I believe you!" With a smile, Liu Chengyou patted his shoulder and said: "Okay, you are tired and I am drunk, so I won't keep you. Go to the hotel to have a good rest. This time, stay longer in Chang'an. In the next few days, we, the monarch and his ministers, will have a rare opportunity to talk about our old friendship..."