"Send them to Linzhou with rewards from the inner court, magical weapons, and uniforms. Yang Ye is allowed to return to his hometown for the funeral during the March holiday, and Wang Shenqi, the commander of Yanmen, is promoted to the deputy envoy of the Dingxiang Army to temporarily oversee military affairs! In addition, after the funeral, the general Yang Xinzi and Yang Chongxun are transferred to Tokyo to serve!"
Zhao Kuangyin also paid a pilgrimage. When he entered the palace, he heard the emperor's instructions and was slightly surprised. However, it was the death of Yang Xin, the father of Yang Ye, the Dingxiang army envoy, and the emperor attached great importance to it, so he was so gracious.
After hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but sigh: "Your Majesty's kindness to General Yang is both admirable and enviable!"
"I regard Yang Ye as my shoulder and the pillar of our territory's defense. If something happens to his family, I should provide him with compensation. This is the right thing to do!" When Liu Chengyou heard this, he looked at Zhao Kuangyin and said, "Yuanlang is also my confidant and a general of the imperial court. The Great Han Zhuguo!"
Zhao Kuangyin immediately bowed humbly and said: "Your Majesty is deeply grateful for your kindness. I feel ashamed and can't bear it. I can only repay you with my wholehearted loyalty!"
He waved to Zhao Kuangyin and asked him to take a seat without courtesy. He looked around for a few times and returned from his first patrol, looking like a dusty person. After ordering someone to serve tea, Liu Chengyou said: "Yuen Long's western tour lasted two months and traveled thousands of miles. Thank you for your hard work!"
"How dare you speak of hardship when you are working for your country!" Zhao Kuangyin responded.
"How was the harvest from this trip?" Liu Chengyou asked: "How is the Southwest Army!"
Zhao Kuangyin took a sip of tea, organized his speech, and replied: "Xiang Dujian is worthy of being a general. He is rigorous in running the army and controls the people. There are 30,000 infantry and cavalry in the southwest. They are well trained and have never slacked off! I inspected the three armies. , the military appearance is neat and disciplined, it can be of great use! Bohai County Duke also has the talent of a general, and with the presence of Duke Xiang and Wang, it is enough to ensure that the court has no worries in the southwest.
At present, Fengxiang and Chencang have accumulated more than 50,000 stones of food, flour, and 100,000 ordnance flags and armor, and all the soldiers have finished changing their uniforms. Our dynasty is in the southwest, and we can say that our troops are strong and our horses are strong, and the military officials are encouraged and morale-boosted. From the generals to the soldiers, everyone is happy and excited, waiting for war and making contributions to the country. Just wait for the imperial edict to send troops to attack Shu! "
Seeing that the emperor was listening attentively as usual, Zhao Kuangyin paused for a moment and continued: "The dozens of officers accompanying him all regard joining the army as capital schools, and they will make proper arrangements with the capital supervisor.
When I left Fengxiang, I was ordered by the imperial court to divide my troops with the governor and prepare for rotational plowing and garrisoning. If there is no war in the spring and summer, tens of thousands of grains should be obtained to supplement the needs of the expedition against Shu... "
"I know for sure that with the talents of the people of Xiangxing, I will not be disappointed!" Liu Chengyou said: "How is the Shu army?"
"Your Majesty, please move to the map!"
On the side of the Chongzheng Hall, there are more than ten maps of different sizes. The map of the southwest, including the four states of Qin and Feng, was newly surveyed and mapped by Hanlin scholars who collected maps, local chronicles and comprehensive information. Cities, checkpoints, mountains, rivers, and roads all stand out clearly on it.
Using the map of the southwest, Zhao Kuangyin reported to Liu Chengyou: "Up to now, the Shu army has nearly 40,000 troops stationed at Qin Feng. Han Baozhen led 15,000 troops and set up defenses along the Wei River, stationed at Longcheng, Chengji, and Qingshui. City. The remaining main force of Li Tinggui's relatives was stationed in Liangquan and Guzhen, occupying all the dangerous valleys and valleys along the Sanguan Road. He also sent partial troops to station in Tianshui to connect the north and south. All of them built forts and strongholds along the key roads to prepare for my conquest! Shu! Lord, I have sent Gao Yanchou, Lu Yanke and other Shu generals to the north to assist Li Tinggui."
Liu Chengyou's eyes fell on the map, followed Zhao Kuangyin's fingers, held his arms in his arms, thought about it for a while, and said: "The Shu army deployed its defenses in this way, setting up obstacles in sections. It was intended to cover everything, but in fact it was insufficient everywhere!"
"Your Majesty's insight has hit the mark! It is very easy for the Shu army to send troops to attack Guanzhong if it is based on Qin Feng. On the contrary, if our army wants to seize it, it can also directly attack its territory!" Zhao Kuangyin nodded, complimented, and said: "I have been with I will go to the Governor to discuss the military strategy, and I can give your Majesty my preliminary plan for the march!"
"Once the troops are sent out, plan to march towards Dujian in two ways. One is a partial division, marching westward along the Longyou Avenue along the Wei River to attack Qinzhou. These are the suspected troops, supplemented by the Jingwei army, they are pretending to move north, looking for opportunities to seize Tianshui. , cutting off the connection between Qin and Feng.
Xiang Dujian then led the main force out of Sanguan, followed the Shu army's northward advance, and went south to attack Fengzhou. He set up camp step by step and fought steadily. He used Liang Quan as bait to lure the Shu army to reinforce them, gather together and break it! "
"Xiang Xun, are you planning to set up the battlefield in Liangquan?" Liu Chengyou touched his chin.
"Exactly!" Zhao Kuangyin said: "Sanguan Road is an important thoroughfare connecting Guanzhong and Hanzhong, but there are always dangers. Beyond Liangquan, and further south, is the top of the Ridge Road. The terrain is particularly dangerous, with strange peaks and steep mountains, and dangerous signs. Huansheng, especially the Qingni Ridge section. Therefore, it is better to focus on the north!"
He nodded slightly, but Liu Chengyou couldn't help but doubt: "Before entering Liangquan, there are many dangers along the way. It won't be easy to overcome them!"
Zhao Kuangyin said: "It is true! Even if there are many dangers and obstacles, how can the Shu army be able to fortify every step without losing anything? Moreover, in military battles, terrain is of course important, but it also depends on the command of the troops, the combat strength of the soldiers, and the supplies. Adapt measures to the time and place!
As long as the northern resistance is broken and the troops approach Liangquan, the Shu army's defenses on the front line of Fengzhou will inevitably collapse. After taking the dangerous roads of Qingni, Guzhen and Jinniu, and going straight down the steps, things will be easy. "
"But -" At this point, Zhao Kuangyin stopped talking.
"It's okay to speak out!" Liu Chengyou said.
Zhao Kuangyin handed over his hand to Liu Chengyou: "I would like to advise your majesty, the governor of the capital, that at the beginning of Qin Feng's attack, the progress will be slow, and it will take too much time, money and food. I hope the court can be more patient..."
When Liu Chengyou heard this, he hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Zhao Kuangyin and smiled casually: "Xiang Xun's concerns are far-reaching. He is concerned about the court! I sent a large army to attack Shu to realize the national strategy. The will is indestructible, how can it be wavered? Although I may be overly worried, it shows that his thinking is thorough, and I am a little more confident!"
"It seems that I have to write a letter and let Xiang Xun focus on the military affairs in the southwest without any worries!" Liu Chengyou murmured.
"Your Majesty is wise!" Zhao Kuangyin praised with a slightly relaxed expression.
After sitting down again, Liu Chengyou asked about the northwest border defense situation again, and Zhao Kuangyin explained in detail what he had seen.
"It seems that Wang Yansheng did a good job in Yanzhou!" After hearing Zhao Kuangyin mention his inspection status in Dingbian Army, Liu Chengyou smiled slightly and showed satisfaction.
Zhao Kuangyin seemed to have a good impression of Wang Yansheng and said: "Although General Wang has a perverse and unruly temperament, he is forthright and heroic, and he can be a border guard general. Although he is angry and brave, he does not just use force. . As far as I can see, all the barbarians around are afraid of their power and restrain their behavior, not daring to offend them."
By the way, Zhao Kuangyin mentioned that Wang Yansheng wanted to increase troops, and Liu Chengyou also agreed with Zhao Kuangyin's conciliatory remarks, saying: "What I want now is peace in the northwest, to maintain the balance and stability of the situation, and not to cause another disturbance! "
"I understand!" Zhao Kuangyin said: "The subordinates of the Dingnan Army often support more than ten thousand people on foot and on horseback. If a party is temporarily gathered to accompany them, it can be twice as many. At this time, the imperial court should not force too much, but should care for it. Wait for the imperial court Free your hands and you can decide calmly!"
"How is the situation over there with Shi Hongzhao?"
"Your Majesty, Duke Zheng is as brave and good at fighting as he was before. He manages the army well and conducts affairs in accordance with the law. Lingzhou has its own guards and the border is safe!" Zhao Kuangyin thought about his words and said: "However, Duke Shi used the law very harshly. , The emperor is too harsh, he kills too much, he plays too much, this is a hidden danger!"
After listening to what he said, Liu Chengyou was not surprised at all. He just sighed and said: "It seems that no matter whether he is in Beijing, in Luo, or on the border, his temperament and methods have not changed much. However, it is also suitable for guarding Shuofang. he!"
"What your Majesty said is true!"
"I heard that when I returned to Beijing, I passed through Yanzhou and visited it?"
Facing the emperor's gaze, Zhao Kuangyin obviously understood what Liu Chengyou was asking, and immediately responded: "When I heard about the incident in Yanzhou, I changed my route and investigated it. The whole Yanzhou is indeed under the control of the Gao family, and the control is very strict! That Gao Shaoji has some tricks , but they are not as qualified as middle-class people, and are stingy by nature. Being able to control the situation is the accumulated influence of the Gao family in those decades. The people of Yanzhou are very poor, and the soldiers of Yanzhou are very weak... .”
"So, Yanzhou is not a concern?" Liu Chengyou asked.
"It's nothing to worry about!" Zhao Kuangyin affirmed.
"What if Yanzhou and Xiazhou eliminate their old grudges, turn enemies into friends, and connect with each other to seek coexistence?" Liu Chengyou said suddenly.
Zhao Kuangyin hesitated a little: "There is a long-standing grudge between the two, and it should not be easily eliminated!"
"But, I have to worry about it!" Liu Chengyou sighed leisurely.
With that said, Zhao Kuangyin briefly told Liu Chengyou about the affairs between Puchuan Racecourse and Su Fengji, and presented the two horses donated by Su Fengji.
Regarding Su Fengji, Liu Chengyou had almost forgotten about it, but when he suddenly heard Zhao Kuangyin mention it, he felt something else in his heart. After pondering for a long time, he sighed and said, "When Su Fengji offers 3,000 war horses, the imperial edict will be issued to spare his son and heir!"
Time is always easy to eliminate hatred. After so many years, Liu Chengyou no longer hates Su Fengji so much in his heart. In fact, he had forgotten the emotion he had towards Su Fengji. I only vaguely remember that it seemed to be to "kill the chicken to scare the monkey" and establish the authority of the monarch.
I remember that he was the founding minister of the country, and he also served the great ancestor, and he paid for his sins and suffered all the hardships in Yuanzhou. With a single benevolence in mind, Liu Chengyou gave the Su family a chance to "liberate", which can be regarded as demonstrating his benevolence as an emperor...
