Even though Wang Puzong was a know-it-all, he didn't know anything about Kang Yan's murder. I went to investigate and inquire, and then I found out the situation and reported it to Liu Chengyou.
"Our king is so handsome, he is really majestic. After all, a deputy regimental envoy will kill him at any time!" After hearing this, Liu Chengyou said with emotion.
Of course, it was because he was Wang Jun that Liu Chengyou had such an attitude. If Liu Chengyou himself were in the same situation, he would probably show Kang Yan's head to the public mercilessly. From Wang Jun's status as the commander of the former camp, he has the power to handle military matters in the camp.
However, human nature has always been complex and elusive, especially for the emperor. The same thing, for different people, the results are often different, or even very different.
"Zhang Yongde!" Liu Chengyou called Zhang Yongde, who was still studying the battle situation with Pan Mei, to him.
"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
Facing Zhang Yongde's curious gaze, Liu Chengyou said: "I am sending an old general to serve, and I also want to entrust Qingjun with a heavy responsibility. When we were in Tokyo, I discussed with Guo Qing that you would lead the division alone!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yongde's face was happy, but he also showed a little hesitation. Seeing this, Liu Chengyou asked: "What, you don't have confidence?"
When Liu Chengyou said this, how could Zhang Yongde have any other reaction? He clasped his fists and expressed his stance: "Please give me your Majesty's order. I will serve you soon!"
"There's no need to worry!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand, pointed at the map, and ordered: "The Lujiang area south of Shouzhou can be said to be the hinterland of the pseudo-Tang Dynasty compared to Huang and Guang. If you bypass Shouchun and go south, you will inevitably become a lone army. Seize the time and get familiar with some of the military conditions in the south. Together with Pan Mei, I will let him join you then!"
"Yes!" Zhang Yongde responded.
After hearing this, Pan Mei on the side also showed excitement among Shenyu.
After handling some military affairs, Liu Chengyou asked Zhang Dejun: "Where is Concubine Xian, how is her health?"
"The Concubine Xian is resting in her tent and has been diagnosed by the imperial doctor!" When the emperor asked, Zhang Dejun hurriedly replied.
When Liu Chengyou heard this, he frowned slightly and said, "I'll go take a look!"
In response to the order, Zhang Dejun hurriedly led the way.
While still on the boat, Lady Zhe felt unwell, and after arriving at Xicai, there was no significant improvement. With Zhe's always healthy body, Liu Chengyou just treated her as a northerner and had difficulty getting used to the southern soil and water, so she was allowed to rest well. However, this was all done by the imperial doctor, so Liu Chengyou couldn't help but care.
Arriving at the bed tent and in front of the couch, Madam Zhe was lying in between. Judging from her complexion, although it was less rosy, she didn't look like she was in any serious trouble.
"Official!" Lady Zhe was about to stand up and salute.
Liu Chengyou sat on the side of the couch and gently pressed his hand: "No need to be polite."
He put his hand on his forehead again and felt a warmth, but not hot. After comparing it with his own, his body temperature was normal. Liu Chengyou asked softly: "How do you feel?"
Feeling the emperor's tenderness, Lady Zhe's pretty face returned to a little rosy, but with a smile on her lips, she nodded.
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou had doubts in his eyes, and then he looked at the imperial doctor beside him and said seriously: "Tell me, what's going on with Concubine Xian's body?"
Faced with Liu Chengyou's authority, the imperial doctor did not dare to be negligent. He bowed his hand and said to Liu Chengyou with a smile: "Your Majesty, my wife is just a little tired and needs a few days of rest. She has a similar reaction, but she is pregnant. body......"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou was surprised at first, and then he was happy, caressing his wife's dimple: "Seriously?"
"Diagnosing her pulse, she is more than a month pregnant, and her symptoms of joy are obvious!" said the imperial doctor.
"Haha..." Liu Chengyou laughed.
The maids in the tent also smiled and congratulated Liu Chengyou.
He lowered his head and looked at Madam Zhe. She was as delicate as a flower and her eyes were extremely soft. This girl seemed to have the appearance of a prosperous husband and a noble son. His heart was overflowing with joy: "On the occasion of the great expedition, the heaven descended on me. This fate indicates that our army will be auspicious and auspicious. We will definitely win! You are so brave!"
Lady Zhe was naturally in a good mood. She felt Liu Chengyou reach into the bed, touch his hand on her abdomen, and said: "I came here with you. I originally wanted to serve your majesty, but now I am inconvenient..."
"You don't have to think too much!" Liu Chengyou shook his head and comforted: "There are so many people around me, are you afraid that no one will take care of you? You are pregnant, so you should give birth to a child and give me a son. I will remember your great contribution during the Second Southern Expedition!"
Not long after, the news that the imperial concubine Zheshi was pregnant spread throughout the Huai army. Under the vigorous propaganda and explanation by the military propaganda envoys, everyone said that this was a good omen from heaven, which would protect the army and that the southern expedition would be a sure victory. Similar propaganda has a very brainwashing effect on the soldiers, and it is always a happy event. Everyone also believes this rhetoric, and morale, which had dropped somewhat due to the cold winter, has increased again.
Later, Liu Chengyou once again convened a meeting with the generals who conquered the Huaihe River, and it was agreed that on November 1st, troops would be sent south to besiege Shouchun again.
Xian Fei Zhe's family was pregnant, so she stayed in Xiancai to raise her family. Due to her health, Mrs. Zhe originally planned to return to Tokyo to avoid causing trouble to Liu Chengyou, but because she was still pregnant, she was afraid that the long journey would cause problems, so she gave up this idea.
Lady Zhe also suggested that Liu Chengyou recruit people from Tokyo to serve in front of the army, such as the imperial concubine Gao, but Liu Chengyou directly rejected it. He, Liu Chengyou, is not someone who can't live without women. Moreover, in the army, he is not only the emperor, but also the commander-in-chief. It is not easy to recruit concubines from Tokyo...
Liu Chengyou's military use has always been "stable". Marching south to Shouchun, Han Tong first led the cavalry and Longjie cavalry southward and cruised around Shouchun. He then asked Xiang Xun to send a navy southward to cut off the land and water channels around Shouchun and isolate him from internal and external news.
Afterwards, he led Cai's army, with more than 70,000 main force, auxiliary soldiers and civilians, and moved steadily southward like bulldozers to the front of Shouchun City, three miles away. They responded with infantry and cavalry, carried out civil engineering works, and built forts and camps.
First, camp the North Village, with the Chinese Army, Longqi, and Iron Cavalry stationed there; secondly, camp the West Village, with the protection of the saints and the national army stationed there; then camp the South Village, with the Longjie and Xiaodi armies stationed there; facing the water in the east, Set up a water stronghold to block it; then set up a stronghold in the northeast, add auxiliary soldiers and civilians, and build a floating beam in Feishui.
One step at a time, one stronghold in two days, as steady as an old dog, giving no chance to the defenders in the city. He Jingzhu and his two men had not considered sending troops to attack, but when they saw the Han army being so cautious and cautious, they stopped thinking about it.
At the foot of Shouchun City, Emperor Liu Chengyou came in person, and the Northern Han army moved forward with greater momentum than before. Five large villages on land and water surrounded Shouchun, locking them up and trapping them.
The fortress was not only strong and strong, but also slightly comfortable. A large number of supplies came from the south one after another and were stationed outside the city. There were millions of troops and food. The Northern Han army, under the command of Liu Chengyou, made full plans to spend the winter under Shouchun City.
As for the Han army besieging the city, except for the auxiliary soldiers and civilians, they only had foot and cavalry who were good at fighting. The total number of the various armies was nearly 40,000. It can be said that most of the essence of the Tokyo Forbidden Army was brought by Liu Chengyou.
Although Shouchun was strong, it seemed to be on the verge of collapse when faced with such pressure from the Northern Han army. Except for He Jingzhu and a few die-hard elements, the soldiers and civilians in the city were inevitably in turmoil, especially the people among them. Although He Jingzhu, a veteran general, loved the military and benefited the people, he had only been in office for a short time. After he took office, he only focused on military affairs and had not yet been able to use his hands to show kindness to the people and win their hearts.
As the Han army besieged Shouchun again, their impressive troops marched straight towards the bullfight. The cold sky above Huainan was no match for the coldness of the Han army's armor. The news spread to Jiangdong, and the Jinling court was in a panic again.
