The monarch and his ministers have reached a consensus, and all that remains is for the political hall and the Privy Council to go through the appointment process. Liu Chengyou used Zhe Congruan as the patrol envoy of Lingqing, and controlled the military affairs of the six states of Ling, Yan, Wei, Qing, Ning, and Yan. He held the battle against the miscellaneous barbarians in Hexi, and appointed Wang Yanchao, the commander of the iron cavalry left wing, and Zhao Hongyin, the commander of the martial arts festival, as his deputy. , Allocate two thousand cavalry in front of the palace with them to serve as the central army.
"I'm just pitiful for my old minister, who worked tirelessly to fight. I can't bear it in my heart, and I don't know how to face the virtuous concubine..."
Faced with the emperor's emotion, Zhe Congruan was very considerate and took the initiative to express his condolences. He was no longer surprised by the emperor's method of winning people's hearts, but Zhe Congruan still appreciated this attitude.
Zhe Congruan, on the other hand, had to think more about this expedition. On the way to Jiying Hall and the banquet, he tried his best to analyze whether there was any deep meaning behind the emperor's move. According to Ruan's observation, since the emperor succeeded to the throne, he has never been without aim in managing politics or using military force. Moreover, this time it was the emperor himself who made the decision.
I was not good at hard work, so I went to the Jiying Hall for a banquet and then followed Ruan to gain something vaguely. According to his guess, the emperor sent him on an expedition and selected the elite generals of the imperial army to accompany him. The purpose was to suppress the rebellion. In addition, he might also have the intention of showing off his military prowess.
As for who to show his authority to, there are various tribes in the fortresses, including the Khitan in the north, the southern countries, and of course the more important ones, perhaps the Jiedu people in the towns in the pass. The five major areas of the Han Dynasty, leaving aside Youyan for the moment, Hedong Longxing, Henan, and Hebei are the foundation of the country. Only the Guanzhong area always seems to be alienated from the imperial court...
Reminiscent of the imperial court's previous adjustments to the towns in Guanyou twice, coupled with the relocation of towns in Shandong every year for defense, and the adjustment of its own prefectures. Zhe Congruan gradually became conscious and truly understood the emperor's intentions, strengthening the imperial court's influence and control over the towns in Guanyou.
After thinking about this, Zhe gave up the adventurous advance plan conceived in Ruan's mind. There was no room for failure in countering the rebellion in the northwest. It was better to use a two-pronged approach, using both suppression and appeasement, and proceed safely.
Obviously, it was the policy trends of Liu Chengyou and the imperial court in recent years that made local officials a little nervous, including Ruan Zhe, who overreacted.
If Liu Chengyou knew the old general Zhe's considerations, it can only be said that he was overthinking. After all, this was just an ordinary counter-insurgency decision. Even if there is an intention to demonstrate, it is only a side effect of sending troops. Who can be frightened by a bastard on the border?
More than anything, Liu Chengyou wanted to use this to show the court's tough attitude toward the outside world, and that it was not someone or any force that could be insulted lightly. Although we still can't shout the slogan "Even if we are far away, we will be killed", but this is still a beginning.
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"Officially, Deputy Military Envoy Wang Jingchong and Daizhou Tuanlian Envoy Yang Ye have returned to Beijing and are resting at Xiangfu Post Station in the west of Beijing, waiting to be summoned!"
The report from the general manager of Chongzheng Palace made Liu Chengyou stop the ink pen in his hand for a moment and ordered: "Send someone out of the palace to summon them, and let them come directly to the palace to see me!"
After half an hour, Liu Chengyou approved more than ten reports, and the waiters in the palace also changed the candles, and then they got the report from Wang Jingchong and Yang Ye waiting for the imperial edict in front of the palace.
"Xuan!"
There were three people who entered the hall to see him. In addition to Wang Jingchong and Yang Ye, there was also Wang Shenqi. All three of them looked tired after a long journey, with weathered faces and tired expressions.
"I will bow before your Majesty!" They all bowed down in unison.
"Flat body!"
Although he was not very excited, Liu Chengyou's reaction was very enthusiastic. He stood up in person, walked directly over the imperial case, and walked along the imperial steps to the three people who stood up.
"Chonggui, I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you so much!" Liu Chengyou patted Yang Ye's shoulder hard, his strong body motionless.
Pay attention to the snow stains on his shoulders that have not yet completely melted, and reach out to brush them away. Faced with the emperor's hospitality, Yang Ye's expression was a bit unbearable, his face was so moved that he almost knelt down: "Your Majesty, please take care of me!"
He took two steps back and looked Yang Ye up and down. He was guarding the border and guarding the Khitan. After two years of training, he was obviously more mature. Although it is impossible to determine how far Yang Ye has grown now, Liu Chengyou believes that placing him in Daizhou is the right decision. After all, Yang Ye and Yanmen Pass have a "fetter".
Withdrawing his gaze, Liu Chengyou turned to Wang Shenqi to the side, his eyes bright and majestic: "Are you Wang Shenqi?"
This was Wang Shenqi's first time entering the Chongzheng Hall, and the closest he got to the emperor. Faced with the emperor's question, he was inevitably excited, his face turned red, and he lowered his head and replied nervously: "Your Majesty, he is the last general!" "
"You don't have to be so embarrassed!" The more Liu Chengyou enjoyed the awe of his ministers, especially the generals, the more tolerant he became.
Raising his hand, Liu Chengyou said: "I have heard about you for a long time. You have made a lot of contributions in resisting the Khitan invaders in Caogu and protecting our hometown. Yang Ye has recommended you to the court many times. This time Wutai County is quelling the chaos, and it is a disaster. And three counties, led the army to attack the rebels, fought bravely, and deserved the first credit!"
"The last general will not dare to take credit!" After receiving the praise, Wang Shenqi held back his excitement and expressed his humility.
On the other hand, noticing Liu Chengyou's attitude towards Wang Shenqi, Wang Jingchong frowned slightly, with a hint of sinister look in his eyes. He was very dissatisfied with Wang Shenqi and wanted to kill him.
When he was in Xinzhou, Deputy Ambassador Wang felt that he was his senior and took a fancy to Wang Shenqi's potential. Later, in the process of suppressing the chaos among the people, Wang Shenqi showed off his military skills, which made Wang Jingchong really happy and reported to the court. Its merits.
Later, he excitedly held a banquet to invite Wang Shenqi, expressing his intention to accept him as his adopted son. In Wang Jingchong's opinion, it was a matter of course, but Wang Shenqi politely rejected it, and therefore took offense.
He nodded and said nothing more to Wang Shenqi. He was just a junior officer. It was already a great favor to allow him to come to the palace to speak to him. There was no need to say anything more to win people's hearts. Liu Chengyou no longer needed to meet this person. Potential stocks, then pay attention to them. Unless Wang Shenqi can make another great contribution and continue to prove his ability and value to Liu Chengyou.
Looking from Wang Shenqi to Yang Ye, Liu Chengyou said directly: "It's been a hard journey back home, you two should step aside and rest for a while. I'll talk to you in detail later!"
"Yes!" Yang Ye responded.
"Come here, please give us food in the corridor, so that we can entertain Marquis Nao and General Wang!"
Under the guidance of the chamberlain, Yang Ye and Wang Shenqi slowly retreated, leaving Wang Jingchong alone in the palace.
Facing Wang Jingchong, Liu Chengyou didn't show much emotion anymore. He glanced around him and looked at the bandages on his arms and shoulders: "I heard you were assassinated. How are your injuries?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. It's just two stab wounds, only outside the skin, so it's okay!" Wang Jingchong was extremely respectful.
"I heard that the assassin has some origins?" Liu Chengyou's eyes didn't even blink.
Nodding his head, Wang Jingchong looked relaxed: "They are all strong-blooded men and women who were bewitched by Buddhism. They claim to be chivalrous and righteous, and their mission is to kill ministers to avenge and eliminate harm. I was not aware of it for a moment, and I took advantage of it and made a sneak attack. Only then did I suffer this Injury, that person is really not worth a cent, he will be wiped out by me in the blink of an eye."
Liu Chengyou narrowed his eyes. According to the report he received, the assassination of Wang Jingchong was true, but it was not the assassin who injured him, but Wang Jingchong himself who gave him two blows afterwards. It was obvious who wanted him...
As for Liu Chengyou, he didn’t particularly care about these “details.” He just followed the words and said, “It seems that you hit a painful spot in Buddhism in Hedong, and that’s how you earned such hatred! As for those thieving monks who disobey the imperial government, Wu Desi should continue to suppress them. As for those who are loyal and heroic, all the children of the world can be killed!"
