The side hall of Taiyuan Palace is where Liu Zhiyuan manages affairs and meets with officials on a daily basis. When Liu Chengyou and Guo Wei entered, there were already many people standing inside. In addition to Liu Chengxun, there are familiar faces such as Liu Chong, Yang Yi, Wang Zhang, Liu Xin, Shi Hongzhao, Bai Wenke, and Chang Si.
But today, several other generals have been added, such as Guo Congyi, the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the Horse Infantry Army, Li Hongxin, the commander of the Hekong Army, and Shang Hongqian, the commander of the Xingjie Right Wing, etc. They are all key generals in the armies. Wang Jun and Zhang Yanwei, both of whom have made great achievements in the past, are also included in the list.
Not long after, Liu Zhiyuan, accompanied by two chamberlains, walked in with strong steps, moving like a dragon and a tiger with a domineering attitude. After sitting down and accepting the civil and military worship, he gestured to Su Fengji: "Tell all the ministers about the situation!"
"Yes!" Su Fengji came out and responded respectfully, then looked at everyone and said: "Your Majesty ascended the throne, the world was shocked, the Khitan Lord was furious, and he surrendered and took away his official position..."
When he said this, the corners of Su Fengji's lips involuntarily turned up into a smile, and the courtiers below also expressed disdain. After a pause, Su Fengji continued: "However, the Khitan Lord is very wary of our emperor's behavior and has already taken countermeasures. News from Bianliang spread quickly, and the Khitan Lord appointed his general officer Geng Chongmei as Luzhou Jiedu As envoys, Gao Tangying will be the military envoy to Xiangzhou, and Cui Tingxun will be the military envoy to Heyang to serve as imperial guards."
"The Khitan army in the Central Plains has already moved northward. According to detailed reports, the prefectures and counties along the Taihang line have also strengthened their defense..."
After the words fell, the hall was quiet for a while. Liu Zhiyuan looked around and waved his hand to signal Su Fengji to step back, and said, "What do you think of the reaction of the Khitan people?"
At this time, without waiting for others to say anything, Wang Jun was eager to show off and said: "Your Majesty, Luzhou, Xiangzhou, and Heyang are guarding the key points. If our dynasty wants to go south and advance into the Central Plains, we will bear the brunt of it and we really have to guard against it. Take advantage of the fact that the three of them have not yet fulfilled their duties, take advantage of it, drive the troops south, occupy key areas, and seize the opportunity..."
"There is some truth in what Wang Jun said!" Wang Jun only paused for a moment, and Shi Hongzhao immediately answered, speaking in an impatient tone: "Your Majesty should deal with the powerful enemies in the south, and don't waste any more time on Shi Chonggui, the lost king." It’s time!”
Wang Jun was overtaken by Shi Hongzhao, and there was a hint of contempt in his tone. His face was a bit ugly, his anger flashed slightly, and he retreated in frustration.
Shi Hongzhao didn't care about the reaction of Wang Jun, a small character, and looked at Liu Zhiyuan to see his opinion. He had already proclaimed himself emperor. They really didn't understand Liu Zhiyuan's stubborn intention to lead troops east to rescue the Young Emperor of Jin and do such unnecessary things and held objections.
However, Liu Zhiyuan directly raised his hand and said stubbornly: "My decision on this matter has been decided, and there is no doubt about it. Today, I summoned all the ministers to deal with the Khitan, please do not make other opinions!"
"In this case, I dare to ask you, general, to lead the vanguard army and serve as the king's vanguard. First, take the three states of Lu, Ze and Huai. Drink Ma Yiluo and clear the obstacles to your majesty's march!" Shi Hongzhao asked for the order, with a full face. of confidence.
"It seems that Shi Aiqing agrees to the march!" Liu Zhiyuan said.
"I object!" The one who spoke out was Yang Bin: "Your Majesty, the Khitan troops are still concentrated in the Central Plains, and their strength is still there. Going south is like hitting a stone with an egg. Even if our army is strong, if we encounter the enemy head-on, we will inevitably be injured, and we will be powerless. . Moreover, it is now the spring plowing season. If we use weapons and soldiers together, we will miss the farming season. Now is not the best time to send troops. Please be patient for the time being!"
As if wearing the same pants as Yang Bin, Wang Zhang also stood up and echoed: "If our army marches into the Central Plains, it will definitely come out in full force and go south with all its strength. Preparation of food, grass, ordnance, deployment of civilian power, and arrangements for prefectural and county guards. These are not temporary. The moment can be done properly..."
As soon as the two of them finished speaking, Shi Hongzhao suddenly became anxious. He glared at Yang and Wang and asked, "At the beginning, you two also agreed with His Majesty to raise the army. Now that His Majesty is the emperor, he is determined to forge ahead and fight for the country. It has only been half a month. How can you change your words in such time? Your attitudes have changed too quickly!"
After hearing what he said, Yang Bin and Wang Zhang couldn't help but look at each other, and they both saw a little annoyance in each other's eyes. On Liu Zhiyuan's side, a trace of concern flashed across his face, and he turned to Shi Hongzhao: "Don't be rude!"
"The general is impatient, please forgive me!" After being stared at by Liu Zhiyuan, Shi Hongzhao became more honest, but his tone was still full of anger: "But your Majesty came to issue an edict, spread it to the world, and called on the people of the world to fight against Khitan. Now. Our court has elite soldiers and warriors, but it is still trapped in the east of the river and is afraid to move forward. How will the people of the world think of this?"
"The military is a major matter for the country. We must assess the situation and do what is appropriate!" Yang Bin said immediately: "Now that the enemy is strong and we are weak, we need to act more cautiously and not be rash! Your Majesty is delaying sending troops because he is considering the overall situation. When everything is ready, we can go all out to destroy the dead and go straight to the Central Plains!"
"I think you are afraid of fighting and the enemy!" Shi Hongzhao couldn't hold it back. He pushed back and said contemptuously to Yang Bin: "Who are Geng Chongmei, Gao Tangying and Cui Tingxun? They are just unknown people. Why should you be afraid?" You can level it with your hands!”
"General Shi must not underestimate the people of the world. You must know that arrogant soldiers are easily defeated!"
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"That's enough!" Seeing that the civil and military arguments were getting more intense, Liu Zhiyuan finally couldn't help it. After calming down the dispute, he slowly said: "Deploy troops according to the situation and the situation. Now the Khitans are in the capital, and their power is at its peak. , how can we move lightly until he changes. You still need to take a long-term view, just wait for it to change!"
The meaning of Liu Zhiyuan's words was already obvious, and he stood still. Although Shi Hongzhao had a violent temper, he was not incapable of understanding people's words. Even though he was unwilling to do so, he never dared to argue with Yang or Wang in front of the palace again. He had to shut up and glare at the two of them hatefully.
"Your Majesty, even if we don't send troops, since the Khitan has taken action, our government should also have countermeasures. If we do nothing, the world will look down upon us!" Shi Hongzhao stopped talking, and Wang Jun spoke again.
Liu Zhiyuan pondered, seeming to think that this statement was reasonable, and began to think about it seriously. After a long time, he said, "What do you think?"
"It's impossible to reach far, but it's desirable to be close!" Guo Wei stood up at this time and responded slowly.
"speak!"
"Wang Hui of Daizhou, who was subordinate to Hedong, dared to rebel against the Jin and return to the Khitan, and established his own rule. His Majesty, for the sake of the Khitan, allowed him to run rampant for a few days. Now, it is time to send troops to attack him, and he is in trouble. , and it can enhance my prestige!" Guo Wei said.
After he finished speaking, Liu Zhiyuan's eyes suddenly lit up, he gave Guo Wei an approving look, and asked directly: "Who will lead the troops?"
Wang Jun's body had just moved when Shi Hongzhao said loudly: "I am willing to go, and Daizhou will be pacified within five days!"
His eyes lingered on Shi Hongzhao for a moment, and Liu Zhiyuan agreed directly without thinking about it. After all, Shi Hongzhao is his favorite general. Today, he has been disgraced in the palace. Wang Hui can defeat him with a flip of his hand, so he should be comforted.
A palace discussion ended quickly. Wang Jun was feeling aggrieved, Shi Hongzhao was unhappy, and the others were watching the show.
Liu Chengyou said nothing and watched the whole process, watching Shi Hongzhao arguing with Yang Bin and Wang Zhang. From the beginning to the end, no one spoke for him, not even Guo Wei, who was his usual friend. This shows how popular this guy is.
Liu Chengyou didn't know what Liu Zhiyuan liked about him. In terms of bravery, there were many in the army. In terms of being able to fight, he, Shi Hongzhao, was not a famous general...
