On the 20th day of the eighth month of the first year of Qianyou, all matters in Hezhong and Guanyou were decided, and the counter-rebellion army set out to march.
The arrangement was as usual, with the Xiaodi Army taking the lead as the vanguard, followed by the Xingjie Army. It's just that the person in charge of the army is no longer Zhou Hui. Although Sun Li was not worthy of his name as the commander of the small left wing of the capital, he was temporarily in charge of military affairs. However, almost everyone knew that after returning to Tokyo, it was inevitable that he would be supported.
This also made the depressed Sun Li feel better. This time, Sun Li's overall performance with the army to suppress the rebellion was not good, or he was unlucky. First, together with Zhou Hui, he experienced a defeat at the foot of Pucheng, and was seriously injured when the army went north for the second time. In the subsequent process of destroying the city, he suffered from trauma and made no achievements. Xiaodi's army destroyed the city. Most of the credit goes to Wu Qianyu, the commander of the right wing.
The two people can be considered competitors. Wu Qianyu was higher than Sun Li in terms of age and seniority, but his temperament and style were similar to Sun Li's. It was probably because they were of the same sex and disliked each other.
In fact, Liu Chengyou left Wu Qianyu in Huatong as an inspection envoy, which may have paved the way for Sun Li. Otherwise, despite the performance of this battle and forcing Sun Li to take the position, the nepotism would be too obvious.
Two senior officials, Zhou Hui and Wu Qianyu, were reported to have been transferred out. Previously, He Hui and Fan Aineng killed those military academies who violated disciplines. When they returned, the Xiaodi Army, the most powerful elite in the Han Forbidden Army, was completely included Liu Chengyou is under control.
"Your Majesty, the chaos in the river has just stopped. There are strong troops in front to suppress it. Although the territory is peaceful, the people's hearts are really not attached to it. It is impossible to govern the world right now. I have entrusted all the affairs of the state government and the people to you. I will give you the copy. Lao Xing, please take good care of me!" Under Yongji City, facing Hu Yanke who led the officials and people in the river to see him off, Liu Chengyou solemnly entrusted him to Hu Yanke.
In his position and planning for his own affairs, it didn't take long for Hu Yanke to enter the role, and he had the bearing of a feudal official. He bowed his head and said solemnly: "I will do my duty wholeheartedly!"
"Your Majesty, I am sincere and sincere, I feel at ease!" Liu Chengyou looked like he was relieved, but it was difficult for others to know what he thought.
After saying that, he looked at Zhou Hui, who was standing next to Hu Yanke, and said goodbye: "Qing Zhou, the people of Pu have been in chaos. After the army withdrew, the people may be unrest, so I will entrust you with the important task of controlling violence and quelling the rebellion. If you are looking for peace in this place, please be cautious!"
Zhou Hui's expression seemed a bit complicated. As a veteran general of the Han Dynasty, he had no education and was always rough, but when it came to himself, his mind was always more flexible and smarter. If he were a normal general, Zhou Hui might not think too much about it, but after this counterinsurgency, even though his understanding was not thorough, he still had some experience.
Under Liu Chengyou's gaze, Zhou Hui clasped his fists and responded in a rough voice: "Your Majesty, you can return to the court with peace of mind, the river will be handed over to me. Whoever dares to cause trouble, I will make him regret it!"
Zhou Hui's tone contained a hint of complaining and murderous intent. In response to his reaction, Liu Chengyou did not say much.
Glancing around, he saw the empty camps in the east and south of Yongji. Liu Chengyou said to Hu Yanke, "It's cold in the late autumn. I'm sending an order. The people in the river can take the firewood and wood for the dismantling of the camps and use them for household fires." Eat to keep warm.”
The initial construction of the camp, which could accommodate hundreds of thousands of people, took a lot of manpower and used a huge amount of wood. After being dismantled, if it was sold by the government and only passed on to timber merchants, it would be a huge fortune. However, Liu Chengyou opened his mouth and used it to benefit the people.
Although he was a little reluctant to part with it, Hu Yanke still responded respectfully and praised: "Your Majesty is kind and has benefited the people. The people in the river will be deeply grateful."
Raising his hands, Liu Chengyou said: "The government also needs to control it and prevent looting and fighting from happening. Don't let my intention of benefiting the people turn into a strategy to disrupt the people!"
"Yes!" Hu Yanke's expression was solemn.
Now, regardless of any policy or edict, Liu Chengyou will give it more consideration. Regarding this matter, even if it is just some wood, if the people are completely allowed to take it for themselves, conflicts will inevitably arise.
After the explanation was completed, Liu Chengyou waited for his chariot, and with the support of tens of thousands of people, he set out on his journey to become a teacher.
The journey back to the army should be more leisurely. If Liu Chengyou was not worried about laboring with the army and mobilized people, he would have wanted to take the opportunity to inspect the customs and customs of the counties and counties along the way. But as soon as he thought about it, he quickly put it out. From the time of the expedition on July 15th to the present day, Li Shouzhen was defeated in less than a month's time. It can be said that it was not fast.
However, Liu Chengyou left Beijing for a long time. Regardless of the time, it was not much longer than the previous Western Inspection, but the nature of leading the army to personally conquer and inspecting the people's sentiments were quite different. And under the current situation of the country, it is not suitable for him, the emperor, to leave Beijing for too long. In Tokyo, he still needs to sit in to stabilize people's hearts and calm the world.
A very real reaction. Now that the rebellion has been suppressed, the military power is in control, and the authority of the monarch has been established, Liu Chengyou's ideological attitude immediately turned towards the prudent veteran minister in the Tokyo court.
Fortunately, the army returned victoriously, and the world of the Han Dynasty was expected to be at peace for a while longer.
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The returning army basically marched eastward calmly at a speed of fifty miles a day. Along the way, it was the busy autumn season, and Liu Chengyou once again issued a strict order not to disturb the fields. Any offenders would be punished by military law. This time, the orders and prohibitions were completely enforced, and no soldier in the army dared to commit any crime.
On Renyin Day (25th), the army marched to Mianchi. It was late and they stayed overnight.
When there is no war, the camp is built casually without any strongholds. The tents are set up close to Mianchi City and along the valley water, stretching for six or seven miles. Liu Chengyou declined the invitation from local officials and stayed in Zhongying.
In the camp, there is a military tent not far from the imperial tent, guarded by sharp soldiers. It is luxuriously decorated and exquisitely furnished. This is Wang Jun's tent. Just because of its distance from the imperial tent, we can see that even after Xie Fengxiang was transferred to the Privy Council, he was still favored. At least, that's how it seems.
At this time, a burst of loud and high-pitched music spread inside and outside the tent. It was Wang Jun who was sitting cross-legged on the marching couch, holding a Lusheng in both hands and playing it intently. Listening to its melody, it is melodious and sweet, with just a hint of heaviness.
This musical art is inherited from Wang Jun's family. His father once served as the envoy of the music camp, and he himself is good at singing and has a good voice. This seems to be someone who has gone astray. He is a singer. When he has free time on weekdays, he often calls on some of his subordinates, retainers, and buddies to listen to him play and sing, and receive compliments from others. Although, his singing skills are pretty good...
After finishing the song, Wang Jun ordered his followers to put away their reeds, stroking their beards, feeling a little uninterested, and sighed lightly: "What a pity, there is joy but no singing and dancing..."
"Deputy Privy Councilor, hum!" Soon, Xiao narrowed his eyes and muttered something in his mouth. He secretly recited it several times along the way, and the word "vice" was pronounced with a strong accent.
"Sir, the imperial tent sent someone to invite you." The trusted servant who was accompanying him hurried into the tent to report.
Wang Jun didn't even move. He even wiped his hands with a silk scarf in his hand and asked casually: "Did you say anything?"
"According to the visitor, the emperor wants to invite you to the imperial tent to share the royal meal. The emperor still has his favor and trust in you!" The servant looked happy.
Hearing this, Wang Jun's lips slightly raised: "The Emperor is treating us to a treat... don't mention it."
"The visitor is waiting outside the tent, would you like to meet him?"
"No, let him wait, I'll clean up and go!" Wang Jun said slowly.
