From last winter to the present, I have been sitting in Jinyang and watching the development of the world situation for nearly half a year. As the situation becomes increasingly clear, especially after Liu Chengyou and Shi Hongzhao have made great achievements, Liu Zhiyuan finally cannot sit still.
Yelu Deguang's return to the north was a foregone conclusion. On the surface, it seemed that it was not a conspiracy. As "good news" continued from various places, Liu Zhiyuan also felt relieved.
Previously, the Khitans controlled the Central Plains and Hebei and were unstoppable. Their timidity can be explained by prudence and prudence. However, if they are still clinging to the current situation, it would be really disappointing.
After all, they are all heroes of the generation. When it is time to be decisive, Liu Zhiyuan will be as decisive as he wants.
On the surface, Liu Zhiyuan obtained the emperor's throne as easily as if he had picked it up. After proclaiming himself emperor, he remained in Jinyang. The real big move after the establishment of the new dynasty turned out to be Liu Chengyou's "Southern Expedition." In comparison, the emperor Liu Zhiyuan was much more "low-key".
However, never underestimate a founding monarch. From before and after he became emperor, it can be seen that everything is under Liu Zhiyuan's control.
After proclaiming himself emperor, although he did not do much on the surface, in fact, Liu Zhiyuan did a lot of things in an orderly manner. To win the hearts of the people and stabilize the army's morale, he adjusted the Jinyang forbidden troops and put the army under complete control.
A major adjustment was made to the states under the original Hedong Jiedu, including Qin, Liao, Shi, Fen, Lan, Xian, Xin, Dai and even Fu, Lin and other states that were not highly controlled. Officials, military strength, and all aspects Everything has been considered thoroughly, and he is basically ready to lead the main force in Hedong to go south.
At the same time, in the two months after he proclaimed himself emperor, Liu Zhiyuan established the central system of the imperial court. This process was not simply about upgrading and replacing the original Hedong officials, and appointing several officials and establishing several positions. It's done, although this is basically what Liu Zhiyuan did.
Even so, the economic structure, powers, systems, rituals and other settings appear to be extremely simple, and there are even many mistakes and omissions. But after all, the stage of "Later Han" was set up by Liu Zhiyuan. Until not long ago, Liu Zhiyuan carried out a large-scale official promotion and reward, giving an explanation to those long-awaited ministers from Conglong and soothing people's hearts.
Until Yelu Deguang went north to Anyang, Liu Zhiyuan arranged everything properly, with the emperor's brother Liu Chong as the guard in Beijing, and the prince Liu Chengxun as the governor of Taiyuan, who could be regarded as guarding the old nest. Afterwards, all the horse and foot troops from the east of the river mobilized to "Nanxing" in a mighty manner.
Liu Zhiyuan marched southward, almost a month earlier than in the original history!
Different from the routes taken by Liu Chengyou and Shi Hongzhao who went south one after another, Liu Zhiyuan chose the western route, intending to go through Jin and Jiang, passing through Jie and Shaanxi and then heading east to Heluo.
Compared with Luze, Heyang and other places that have been basically opened up, there are obviously more obstacles on the western front. However, the problem is not too big. Jinzhou was previously restored by Murong Yanzhao, and Zhang Yanhong's rectification was under control after he stayed there.
As for Shaanzhou, this is the "first place of justice". At the beginning, before Liu Zhiyuan proclaimed himself emperor, Zhao Hui, Hou Zhang, and Wang Yan had already raised their troops to fight. Only Jiang and Jie prefectures had envoys and generals sent by Yelu Deguang, so they had no intention of returning.
However, when Liu Zhiyuan's army marched south and Yao's troops arrived at Zhengping City, the reaction of Jiangzhou's civil and military forces was very real.
"Your Majesty, Jiangzhou has surrendered!" Outside the royal chariot, the guard of honor Guo Yunming said to Liu Zhiyuan.
"I saw it!" Liu Zhiyuan's expression was obviously calm and matter-of-fact.
Also, if Jiangzhou really insists on going its own way and chooses to resist, Liu Zhiyuan will be surprised. You know, since entering Jiangzhou, all the counties and towns we passed through were surrenders.
After all, most of the state officials and generals appointed by Yelu Deguang were Han Chinese. Under the general environment of the Khitan forces retreating northward, there was no need to resist ten thousand strong troops from Hedong.
"The three armies are ordered to camp on the spot, and Guo Wei is ordered to lead the troops into the city for inspection, and to lead the surrendered ministers in the city to the imperial camp to see him!" Liu Zhiyuan ordered calmly. Over the past two months, the majesty has become more and more powerful, and people dare not look away. .
"yes!"
In addition to Li Conglang, the governor of Jiangzhou, there were also two partial commanders appointed by the Khitans, Cheng Baqing and Cao Kefan, who were in charge of Jiangzhou. They behaved very respectfully when faced with Liu Zhiyuan's summons. I don't dare to have any reservations, it's all Chen Xiaoshun's intention.
Liu Zhiyuan asked them why they had not surrendered before and why they did not surrender until the troops came to the city. The answers of the three people were also very honest, saying that they were afraid of being accused because they had been ordered by the Hulu before, but the emperor was coming and they did not dare not to surrender.
It actually made Liu Zhiyuan amused. In order to reassure Liu Zhiyuan, the three of them asked for dismissal very wisely.
In this regard, Liu Zhiyuan naturally followed the trend and kept the three officials in the army for service, and appointed others to take up their posts in Jiangzhou. Everything he passed along the way was a retreat, so Liu Zhiyuan had to be careful.
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In the evening, after only a short rest in the tent set up, Liu Zhiyuan took care of important military and political affairs. The country was just established, especially in the critical period of conquering the country. There were too many things for him to worry about, and he did not dare to Any neglect would be extremely hard at his current age.
In the tent, the servants had already lit candles to prevent Liu Zhiyuan from seeing clearly. On the seats on both sides, Su Fengji and Su Yugui were sitting, each holding some memorials and reading them.
Ersu is still a close minister of the emperor, and has been awarded the title of Minister of Zhongshu and Tongping Zhangshi. Probably because Su Fengji was more favored, he was added a bachelor of Jixian Palace. He drove south and handled general affairs in front of the emperor.
This time when they went south, Yang Bin and Wang Zhang were left in Jinyang to coordinate political affairs, dispatch food and equipment, and support the front line. This time, Liu Zhiyuan not only sent out his elite troops, but also wanted to push Hedong to attack the Central Plains and Hebei with all his strength, so that he could dominate the country, so his responsibility in the rear was particularly important. And there are no fellows like Yang Bin and Wang Zhang who can convince Liu Zhiyuan that they have the ability to coordinate these complicated affairs without running out of military supplies.
At this time, what the two of them were reading was basically good news.
Su Fengji: "Quan inspected Yanzhou's military affairs and Gao Yunquan came forward to surrender!"
Su Yugui: "Gao Yanxun, the commander-in-chief of Danzhou and the authority to know the military affairs of the state, came forward to declare himself a minister."
Su Fengji: "The military governor of Yong'an Army has been reorganized from Ruan Zuo, and the reorganization of Yong'an Army has been completed."
"Shaanzhou Zhao Hui reported that he has led his army north to meet the emperor."
"Shi Hongzhao, commander of the guards and infantry forces, has surrounded the thief Heyang Jiedushi Cui Tingxun in Hanoi City. It will not be broken in a few days!"
"Heyang Wuxing Dezou pretended to stay in Xijing and Liu Xi abandoned Luocheng. Luojing's inspection envoy Fang Tai personally informed him about the stay. Yingcheng disobeyed and went south to kill him. The Khitan pretended to order Xiao Han, the military envoy of Xuanwu Army, to send The Tibetan general Gao Mouhan sent reinforcements to Liu Xi and returned to Luo. However, he was outnumbered and retreated to Mengzhou."
