The palace meeting has been settled, and Liu Chengyou can calmly issue orders.
"Is Ma Xiguang's envoy still in Tokyo?" Liu Chengyou asked Feng Dao.
Feng Dao nodded: "The Chu envoy is still waiting for the imperial edict in Honglu Temple and has never returned south!"
At this time, Fan Zhi, who had not spoken much, spoke up with his usual cold expression: "The envoy of Chu intends to live in Tokyo permanently. He is afraid that the King of Chu will not be able to protect his country, so he wants to take refuge in the Han Dynasty!"
"It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Looking at the current situation in Hunan, Ma Xiguang's defeat is imminent. This Chu envoy seems to have some knowledge. Who is he?" Liu Chengyou became a little interested.
Wang Pu got up at the right time and wrote to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, the Chu envoy is named Shi Wende. He is a member of the Ministry of Water Resources in Chu. He is one of the eighteen scholars of Tiance appointed by Ma Xifan. I tried to talk to him. This man is ugly and ugly." A virtuous person is a talent!”
"I don't think I'm a mediocre person who can catch the eye of your king, Qiwu!" Liu Chengyou nodded, thought less, and immediately ordered: "Confess Shi Wende as the xuanfu envoy of Lizhou, and ask him to return to Hunan immediately and tell Ma Xiguang that I will comply with his request. Please, send troops to garrison Lizhou to relieve his worries. Also, publicize this matter to the people of Hunan!"
"yes!"
Liu Chengyou looked at Tao Gu again: "Record!"
After hearing the order, Tao Gu immediately straightened up, spread out the pages of the album, and picked up his pen to prepare. The other ministers also cheered up and listened quietly to the emperor's order.
"Commanding the order, An Shenqi, the governor of Shannan East Road, assigned two thousand soldiers to Xiangzhou and marched south to Lizhou. Well... I heard that the Duke of Qi deeply loved his generals, so I would not take away the love of others, and settled in Tun General Li, let the imperial court select him." Liu Chengyou pointed his finger and reminded: "Pay attention to the words you use, and after the draft is completed, he will be sent to Xiangzhou immediately!"
"yes!"
The emperor would not forget to suppress Jiedu's forces when he had the opportunity. By dividing his troops, he would reduce his power and kill two birds with one stone. Feng Dao thought about it for a while, and secretly sighed that the emperor was getting harder to serve. This feeling was getting stronger day by day in the old fox.
Liu Chengyou gave instructions to Feng Dao again: "Send someone to Jiangling to discuss the borrowing of the road with the King of Nanping, and let him know by the way that he won't have to worry about Ma Chu!"
"I understand!" Feng Dao calmed down and responded.
Previously, Nanping King Gao Baorong went to Tokyo and told Ma Xi'e to invite Jing soldiers to go south and conspire with Hunan. Gao Baorong was hesitant and did not dare to take charge of his own affairs, so he wrote a letter asking the Emperor of the Han Dynasty to make a decision. In Liu Chengyou's view, Gao Baorong was also unintentional and courageous. If this was the case, he would give him a clear reply.
"In addition, the army in Tunli is isolated and has inconvenient supply of food and grass. During the period of stationing in the station, the expenses and expenses will be solved together with Jingnan!" Liu Chengyou added.
After saying this, everyone looked shocked. Liu Chengyou was clearly trying to take advantage. Troops do not need to be sent from Tokyo, supplies do not need to be supplied from Tokyo, generals are selected by the central government, and what really needs the court's efforts is just some writing and writing...
"Your Majesty, if this is the case, I'm afraid it will make King Nanping happy!" Feng Dao muttered.
After all, Liu Chengyou's intention is to rely on power to bully others and bully the weak. He did this to Jingnan Gao Baorong and Xiangzhou An Shenqi!
Sensing his doubts, Wang Pu stood up, stood up for Liu Chengyou, and said: "In my opinion, your majesty's move may make Gao family feel resentful, but at the same time, it can relieve his doubts. The southern faction's army, As long as the number of soldiers is not increased, and the food and lifeblood are tied to his hands, he has nothing to worry about. Otherwise, even if the court does not take much action, it is difficult to guarantee that he will not worry about whether the court will plot against Jingnan!"
Although Liu Chengyou was not as "deep" as Wang Pu thought, after listening to his analysis, he still had to praise Wang Pu for "won my heart".
"Your Majesty is thoughtful and considerate. I admire you!" For Feng Dao, nothing was more important than catering to and praising the emperor. Right and left, the big deal has been decided.
"Is there anyone who can lead the army?" Liu Chengyou turned to ask the garrison candidate: "Lizhou is the hub of the three southern regions and the location of the four battles. Moreover, the situation in Hunan is complicated and chaotic. It requires a clear strategy and a prudent general. , take charge of it!"
Liu Chengyou's request made all ministers afraid to recommend him rashly. It is true that the Han Dynasty has thousands of warriors, but it is also an indisputable fact that there are many brave men and warriors. When stationed in Lizhou, blind bravery is not feasible. Of course, there are many generals who are prudent and steady. You can name Guo Wei, Guo Congyi, Liu Ci and others casually. But if these military leaders go to guard a bridgehead, even if Liu Chengyou orders it, they may not necessarily follow the order... ....
After much deliberation, Wang Pu spoke up and recommended a person to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, Cao Yin, the captain of the first army in the left wing of the Guardian Saint, is kind-hearted, courteous and courteous. He has been in the army for many years and has rich combat experience. He can be entrusted with any task." !”
The Guardian Army is one of the four armies under the Hujie Army (the name of the Infantry Army of the Guard Division). The commander of the First Army on the left wing can be regarded as a mid-to-senior general. Liu Chengyou also has some impressions of this person.
"Huh?" The image of this person flashed through his mind, but something strange flashed in his eyes. This strangeness seemed to confirm Liu Chengyou's idea: "I know this person. He is indeed a calm general. Let's leave it like this. Lizhou Defense Envoy, quickly go south to Xiangzhou, take over the troops, and head to Lizhou!"
When it came to the mobilization of soldiers and generals, Liu Chengyou directly gave instructions to Wei Renpu, the deputy privy envoy.
Then he looked at the others and reminded seriously: "In Xiangzhou, Jingnan and Hunan, the relevant ministries and departments of the imperial court should try their best to cooperate and implement it as soon as possible to ensure that the Xiang army is stationed in Li to avoid delays and Tuo rebellion! Ma Xiguang's side , I guess I won’t be able to hold on for long, so the court must move quickly this time!”
"yes!"
"But Your Majesty, if our army has not arrived and Ma Xiguang has been defeated, what should we do?" Wei Renpu took the opportunity to ask Liu Chengyou for instructions in advance.
"Those who work hard and waste money here can't just go back home!" Liu Chengyou said in a relaxed tone, full of bandit logic: "Since I have responded to the request of the King of Chu, Lizhou is the prefecture and county under the jurisdiction of my Han Dynasty, and I have stationed troops and horses. It's our normal military deployment, does Ma Chu still have any objections?"
"Furthermore, if Ma Xiguang is defeated, will Ma Xi'e still dare to offend my heavenly power? I don't know. By then, Ma Xi'e will send people to go north with pots of food to reward the king's master!"
"Yes!" Wei Renpu nodded and said nothing. As long as the emperor's explicit instructions were given, he could make arrangements in advance.
In this palace meeting, the only person discussed was "The King of Chu asked for help." However, from the beginning to the end, the Northern Han monarchs and ministers only considered and planned the interests and strategies of the Han Dynasty, without taking into account the interests and feelings of the Hunan people. In these troubled times, the sorrow of small forces cannot be greater than this, and what's more, they themselves are not living up to expectations...
As for Liu Chengyou, he actually still enjoys the feeling of planning the world. He has the power and the world in his hands.
"The Hunan matter has been agreed upon!" Liu Chengyou made a summary, and then raised the last issue: "Then who should be sent as an envoy to the Puppet Tang Dynasty and say that he is 'dividing Chu'!"
After saying this, Tao Gu couldn't wait to stand up and salute: "I am willing to go!"
Looking at his expression, he was unbearably excited, but he didn’t know whether it was to serve as an envoy and make achievements for the country, or to miss the beauty of the flower boat on the Qinhuai River...
In fact, Tao Gu had the experience of being an envoy to the Southern Tang Dynasty before and had completed the mission well. Tao Gu was a candidate to visit the Southern Tang Dynasty again. In addition, it was Wang Pu.
Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Pu, and there seemed to be some movement. Civil servants probably had a wary mind.
After roving his eyes twice, Liu Chengyou looked at Tao Gu: "Then I'll trouble Tao Qing to go there again! It's been a year and a half since the two countries were repaired, and the market has been opened up and exchanges have been made. The border has become increasingly prosperous. The lives of the people of Huaihe and Huaihe River are becoming more and more stable. This is all due to the enlightenment of Lord Tang, and I feel deeply for it. On my behalf, go to Jinling, pay a visit, sing praises to Lord Tang, and express my gratitude and respect..."
Liu Chengyou's high-sounding words were so subtle that they were almost naked. Tao Gu was stunned for a moment, and all the officials present couldn't help but look sideways. The emperor's face was getting thicker and thicker. But there is nothing surprising. After all, they are all political players with basic skills.
"I have been ordered to live up to His Majesty's expectations!" Tao Gu's voice was full of joy.
