The curtains were raised, and the cold winter wind took the opportunity to rush in, sending a wave of coldness from the Huai River. Wang Jun couldn't help but shiver as he was stirred up. After recovering from the emperor's words, he looked up and saw that Liu Chengyou was nowhere to be seen, only the curtain was left, still shaking slightly.
Seeing this scene, Wang Jun's expression was extremely gloomy. There was also Zhang Dejun in the tent, who quietly stepped forward and picked up the memorials that Liu Chengyou had left behind one by one.
"The king is handsome." Zhang Dejun remained respectful to Wang Jun.
Seeing this handsome chamberlain staring at the two impeachment memorials in his hands, Wang Jun felt a surge of anger in his heart. Wang Jun wanted to tear them up and then throw them on Zhang Dejun's face to vent his dissatisfaction.
However, he finally resisted and threw it into Zhang Dejun's hand. Wang Jun snorted coldly and walked away. Looking at his back as well, Zhang Dejun smiled faintly, seemingly sarcastically, and then carefully put the memorials away, sorted them out, and bowed out respectfully.
From beginning to end, Liu Chengyou never communicated with Wang Jun on issues of military power and command authority. There was no need, it was easier than he imagined. When the imperial commander came in person and the emperor appeared in front of the soldiers, Liu Chengyou was the only commander in chief, and there was no chance for Wang Jun to show off his power.
In fact, Liu Chengyou came to Xia Cai in a hurry just to seize power. After hearing the news that Wang Jun was urgently going to Shouchun, Liu Chengyou issued a golden order to stop military operations. This was also the purpose. If the troops approach the city and the enemy is in front of them, Liu Chengyou will not dare to make any big move.
Of course, once you arrive, your goal will be achieved. Facts have also proved that Liu Chengyou has been successful in reorganizing and transforming the Forbidden Army in recent years. He, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, is not a rootless person. His prestige in the army can be regarded as rising, not to mention rising in the sky.
Although Liu Chengyou was already very dissatisfied with Wang Jun, after he showed it a little bit, he made no further moves. Wang Jun is still the commander-in-chief, but he has become the commander-in-chief of the Huainan camp. One word difference, the nature has changed drastically.
The emperor personally displays the troops and horses, so the value of his "coach" is not high. At the same time, Liu Chengyou appointed Murong Yanzhao as the deputy capital of the Huainan camp. Although he was a deputy, many military affairs of the camp were delegated to him.
Quietly, Wang Jun was effectively ignored, and military commanders were accustomed to reporting military affairs directly to the emperor and obeying the emperor's orders. There was some discordant anger in the army, but it immediately dissipated.
There is a saying that Wang Jun is really unpopular due to his character and style.
In the imperial tent, the map of Huainan hangs, and next to it is a map of the Han Dynasty. No matter where Liu Chengyou goes now, he never leaves the map.
He held his hands in his arms and stared at the map of Huainan, holding a piece of cake in his hand. The cake eaten by ordinary soldiers in the camp, although a bit hard, also had the effect of grinding teeth.
Zhang Yongde and Pan Mei, now by Liu Chengyou's side, in addition to taking on the responsibility of guard, have become combat consultants. At this time, they are additionally marking the frontline battlefield situation on the Huainan map.
Wang Pu, Liu Chengyou has not yet let him go to Haozhou to take office, but he is still serving the emperor. The importance of Shouchun lies in Shouchun, where the Tang army is still heavily stationed. However, Liu Chengyou's gaze went beyond Shouchun and followed the upper reaches of the Huaihe River Basin.
"I have sent Guo and Zhao Jinglue to Si and Chu. Here in Shouzhou, I don't want to be tied up by a Shouchun city!" Liu Chengyou clapped his hands, wiped off some of the contaminated powder, and said.
"Your Majesty wants to divide the troops?" Wang Pu responded quickly and asked.
Pointing to the upper reaches of the Huai River, from the west of Shouzhou to Guangzhou further west, Liu Chengyou said: "It doesn't mean that there is still a naval force in Shouzhou that is causing trouble, invading the Zhengyang Floating Bridge at any time, and there are also naval forces going north from the tributaries. Nowadays, It's cold winter, so we don't need many soldiers and horses, just go north along the Huai River to fight for me, occupy the city, clear the ferry, and contain the threat of the enemy navy!"
"However, who should be sent to lead the partial army, and who has the talent for strategy?" Liu Chengyou asked, "You are right in looking at the people, are there any suitable candidates?"
Glancing at Liu Chengyou, Wang Pu thought seriously for a while and said: "Your Majesty, Yingzhou regiment training envoy Si Chao, Si Envoy, can be appointed!"
"Si Chao?" Liu Chengyou thought for a while and said, "I have some impressions of this person. He seems to be an old general from Hedong!"
"Your Majesty, the Commander-in-Chief has been in battle for a long time. He has served in Yingzhou for three years and is in Jingping area. He is familiar with the conditions in the areas of Shou and Guang. At the beginning of the war, he led the Yingzhou regiment to train, lured the enemy in Zhengyang, and set up camp. He built the pontoon bridge and held it firmly so that it would not hinder the Huai pirate navy, which fully demonstrated his ability. In my opinion, although the Commander-in-Chief does not have a great reputation, he has real talents and the ability to manage strategies, and your Majesty may be able to use him! "Wang Pu said.
"It's quite impressive for you to be praised like this by your Wang Qiwu!" Liu Chengyou immediately said: "Pass Si Chao!"
Si Chao has always been ordered to garrison Zhengyang Fuliang with his back to Yingzhou to cover the flanks and rear of the army. This time the emperor came south. After Si Chao arranged the defense of Zhengyang, he also came north to greet him. He was in the camp, so he didn't need to wait for long.
Soon, the chamberlain informed that Si Chao, the commander of the Yingzhou regiment, was ordered to appear in court.
Si Chao is no longer young, and his beard is a little gray. To say he is a veteran is not an exaggeration at all. It seems that he has a decent face and leads the army in battle, but he lacks the evil spirit of ordinary soldiers. When facing Liu Chengyou, he also appeared submissive and respectful. For this reason, Liu Chengyou had a very good impression of him. Over the past three generations, such generals have been in the minority.
Liu Chengyou sat down, looked at Si Chao who was standing respectfully, and raised his hand to signal: "Si Qing, please sit down!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Si Chao saluted and then slowly sat down.
After seeing his performance, Liu Chengyou said: "Si Qing, if I remember correctly, you were the Hedong General at the time of Jinyang!"
Si Chao cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty, please remember me. When Gaozu was in Taiyuan, I admired his reputation and defected to Jinyang, where he became the Wujie Army Primary School."
Nodding, Liu Chengyou said in a reminiscing tone: "Si Qing has always been reserved and modest. Although he is not famous among the military, he has made great contributions to the Han Dynasty. As far as I know, the emperor's military expedition to the Central Plains , you are also among the vanguard. When the country was first established, you went to Zhenzhou County, where bandits were rampant, and you also had the effect of suppressing and calming the people. When something happened in Huainan, you guarded Yingzhou for three years. You worked hard, worked hard, and were determined not to Yu, it’s very rare!”
Si Chao was surprised to see the emperor recounting his resume as if it were a treasure trove of his family. He stood up and paid homage, saying, "I only live my salary and am loyal to you. I feel ashamed to be worthy of your majesty's praise!"
"The victory of those who are good at fighting has no reputation for wisdom or bravery. In my opinion, I am talking about veterans like Si Qing!" Liu Chengyou said: "I called you here because I have something to entrust you with to make you famous. Those who have made meritorious deeds will live up to their meritorious deeds!”
"Please give me your Majesty's orders! I will die in service!" Seeing this, Si Chao bowed. When Si Chao said similar words, Liu Chengyou felt different and experienced a "real" feeling.
He stood up, led him in front of the map, pointed at the target, and said to him: "I regard you as the patrol envoy of Huang and Guang, and lead the Ying army to the west for strategic planning!"
Si Chao looked at the map and did not agree immediately. Instead, he thought about it for a while and said, "I have a request!"
Liu Chengyou was even more satisfied with this reaction and said: "Sir Qing, please speak!"
"Your Majesty, please allocate thirty warships and a thousand naval troops for your service!" Si Chao said.
Looking at the veteran's old face with a kind of calm confidence, Liu Chengyou waved his sleeves and said directly: "I agree!"
He immediately turned around and ordered to Li Fang: "Draft an edict and give it to Secretary Qing. Go find Xiang Xun, the commander of the Jingjiang Army, and let him dispatch the navy!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"I have one more request!" Si Chao said again.
After a brief glance, Liu Chengyou said: "Speak!"
This time, Si Chao's face showed a kind of sadness. He bowed to Liu Chengyou and said, "Kang Yan, deputy envoy of Yingzhou regiment training, failed to supervise Cai Fuliang, which affected the transfer of the army. In order to stay in the royal capital, He was killed by the commander. His crime is worthy of death. I only want to ask for some compensation for his family to express my love for him!"
Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou was surprised. He looked at Si Chao and saw that the veteran had a calm face. He replied: "If Si Qing has this intention, why can't I not fulfill it?"
When Si Chao thanked him and retired, Liu Chengyou still had a satisfied look on his face and said to Wang Pu: "Although we haven't marched yet, I have full confidence in this commander!"
Hearing this, Wang Pu smiled softly: "The Commander-in-Chief is very calm and loyal, which I admire very much!"
"In the past few years, I have been promoting young and talented men in the Forbidden Army, but a loyal, brave and law-abiding veteran like Si Qing is still worth using!" Liu Chengyou sighed and said with emotion.
After a pause, Liu Chengyou asked again: "Do you know what happened to Kang Yan, the deputy envoy of Yingzhou regiment training?"
