Under the gazes of Zhe, Guo and Li, Liu Chengyou stood up, paced with his hands behind his back, thought deeply for a long time, and said directly: "As for the matter in Hunan, I will prepare an edict and send it to Hunan according to what Li Qing said. Zhou Xingfeng and Zhang Wenbiao!"
"yes!"
Liu Chengyou looked at the three of them frequently, with a hint of questioning in his calm tone: "Now, another question is before the big man. I need to make a choice, take Jinghu first, or attack Qinfeng first?"
After hearing the emperor's words, they all thought about it, and then followed Ruan Wuyi's statement, but Guo Rong was the first to speak: "The imperial court has established a general strategy, and it is not suitable to change it lightly. The imperial court has already invested a large amount of troops, money, food, and ordnance on the Fengxiang front line. It is for Qin Feng Prepare for the war.
The Shu Kingdom also concentrated heavy troops on Qin and Feng, and the war may start unexpectedly. Even if Zhou Xingfeng unified Hunan, the court should not be distracted by Hunan, let alone support troops! "
Guo Rongzhi's attitude was very clear: Qin Feng should be taken first. Liu Chengyou asked: "How many people are there in the Shu army now?"
"Including the newly transferred 5,000 soldiers of the Luan Su Guards, there are already more than 30,000 troops! The Lord of Shu also has 20,000 troops stationed in Xingyuan Mansion, and they can come out of the Qinling Mountains for support at any time!" Guo Rong said.
Nodding, Liu Chengyou sighed: "It seems that the effect is good. Most of Meng Shu's remaining troops, most of them elite, are concentrated on the northern front. If they can be wiped out, there won't be many usable troops in the country!"
"Indeed!" Guo Rong responded: "Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, fighting with Meng and Shu in the southwest has been like cutting off flesh and bleeding. The battles at Jifeng Mountain and Donghe Village injured his body, but it was still able to stop the damage. But what he is planning now is lust. Cut off its arteries and wait until all the blood is gone, so as to prepare for launching a war to destroy the country in the future!"
Liu Chengyou nodded slightly, but said nothing more and looked at Li Chuyun. Sure enough, after hesitating for a moment and glancing at the serious-looking Guo Rong, Li Chuyun said: "Your Majesty, I have no objection to Qin Feng's strategy. I just feel that after such a battle, if the goal can be achieved, Meng Shu will naturally be weak. But if you want to destroy Shu from the north to the south, there are countless dangers in the mountains. It is still not easy to destroy it easily.
If we can occupy Jinghu Lake and attack from two directions, echoing each other from afar, it will be the best military strategy for our country! Now, the situation in Hunan is enough for planning. If we can easily capture Jinghu, it will be of great benefit to our strategy! "
"Otherwise, Hunan has now returned from chaos. It is enough to use Zhang Wenbiao to contain Zhou Xingfeng and prevent him from continuing to grow. The court should focus on Qin Feng's affairs and take care of both ends. I'm afraid it will be in vain! Furthermore, when it comes to Qin Feng's affairs, Now, it’s not too late to start planning for Jinghu!”
Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but glance at Guo Rong. It was rare for him to seek stability like this, which was a bit rare. On the contrary, Li Chuyun was determined to make progress and his ambition to achieve great results was very obvious.
Li Chuyun's suggestion is obviously radical. Of course, if successful, the benefits will be huge.
"Your Majesty, the people of the Han Dynasty are now stable, and the army and horses are strong. As time goes by, the national strength will become stronger. By then, it will be enough to fight on two fronts and capture Jinghu easily. The target is also Meng Shu, which can supplement the general strategy of destroying Shu. A two-pronged approach, It may not be impossible!”
As soon as Li Chuyun finished speaking, Guo Rong's eyebrows darkened a little, and his face became a little stern, saying: "What a two-pronged approach, I'm afraid that the priority will be confused and the important matter will be missed! Although Hunan is exhausted, it is not easy to compare with others during that week, and even more What can be worried about is that the surrounding areas of the Han Dynasty are not peaceful and peaceful, so the Khitan and Dangxiang people must not be careless at all times.
Nowadays, the great man no longer needs to take risks and radical actions. He can make a steady strategy and push the world. There is no need to be impatient! "
Being labeled "impatient" by Guo Rong, Li Chuyun was slightly dissatisfied, but he did not dare to argue too much and just looked at the emperor.
"I have already understood the wishes of the Second Minister! This is just a casual discussion between my monarch and my ministers. The imperial court has already decided on a general strategy, which is very involved. Naturally, it will not be changed easily. However, the current situation is changing at any time, and military and political strategies should also be adapted to the times. You should just go with the flow. It’s not a bad thing to think more about temple calculations!" Seeing that Guo and Li seemed to be in a mood, Liu Chengyou smiled slightly and said.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Zhe Congruan also spoke up at this time, saying: "I believe that what your majesty said is true. However, for the Jinghu matter, Cao Yin and the Military Intelligence Department can just monitor and investigate more and wait for the opportunity. At that time, the Ma family was in civil strife. The Tang Dynasty captured it with an army of 30,000 people, but the result was just like what happened yesterday. We must draw lessons from it. Now Zhou Xing is facing a rising trend. Although this person is ruthless, he is also quite strategic. In comparison, he is more difficult to deal with. , Don’t underestimate the difficulty of taking Jing Lake!”
"The Pseudo-Tang Dynasty gained Chu and then lost it because its monarchs and ministers were greedy and arrogant, and their border officials were incompetent and the people did not follow. And I, a great Han Dynasty, with a wise king and wise ministers, how can I repeat the same mistakes!" Li Chuyun couldn't help but say.
"Okay!" Liu Chengyou looked deeply at him, waved his hand, and said, "Let's stop talking about it today!"
Before leaving, Liu Chengyou left Ruan and Guo Rong and said: "After the army reorganization in the southwest, I intend to let Xiang Xian go to Fengxiang, Longyou, and Jingyuan. While reorganizing the troops, we will implement military garrison and on-site reclamation to replenish military supplies. ! The Privy Council can discuss it and draft a system for trial implementation. I will ask the ministers and officials to cooperate with this matter!"
"yes!"
If all the 30,000 troops in the southwest were released from production, even if there was no war, it would be a huge burden for the imperial court. In fact, there were military garrisons in all the border military states of the Han Dynasty, and Liu Chengyou also intended to carry out some rectification and reset the "military garrisons system."
After Liu Chengyou left, Zhe Congruan called Li Chuyun and went out with him for a walk.
The rain and snow have stopped. In the imperial city, the paleness has added a touch of gloom. The weather has become colder, and the north wind blows on the face, causing pain. After walking in silence for a while, Zhe Congruan sighed: "Zhengyuan, I know that you have always taken fame as your responsibility and I also know that you are talented, but the way you acted in front of His Majesty just now still seemed too impatient!"
Hearing this, Li Chuyun responded: "Zhe Gong, I am now in my thirties. I am fortunate to be supported by Zhe Gong. I dare not fail to do my duty and repay the kindness of knowing you!"
Shaking his head slightly, Zhe Congruan looked at him: "I'm just afraid that you will offend Privy Councilor Guo by confronting him head-on like this!"
"They are all matters of the king and the country's general plan. It is normal to have different opinions. Privy Council Guo has always been serious, selfless, and broad-minded. With his broad mind, he will not hold grudges because of official matters!" Li Chuyun! After hesitating, he said.
"Privy Guo's mind is certainly not small. However, he has a strong will and is mostly responsible for the preparations for the implementation of Qin Feng's strategy. At this time, you are proposing the Jinghu strategy because you want to compete with him!
Even if you have public motives, Privy Guo will not be jealous. However, everyone has likes and dislikes, and the future will inevitably come. With your talents and knowledge, you can expect success after a few years of experience in the Privy Council, so don’t worry! "Zhe Congruan said in an admonishing tone.
Li Chuyun's expression slightly condensed, and he thought seriously for a while. He looked at Zhe Congruan and saw that the husband's face was full of peace. Li Chuyun cupped his hands and said, "I am grateful for Mr. Zhe's care. I can't repay him in return!"
He reached out and patted his shoulder, Zhe Congruan chuckled and said: "I can see that His Majesty has a good impression of you. He will definitely rely on your talents in the future. You will be of great use soon!"
A hint of joy appeared on his face. After thinking for a while, Li Chuyun followed up and asked in a low voice: "I wonder if Duke Zhe can tell what your Majesty's attitude is towards the Jinghu strategy?"
"The Holy Will is unpredictable. The emperor's thoughts are not something you and I can guess at will. Just do your own thing..."
