As for the time to send troops, it is still early. It is initially planned to be in the autumn of this year. There is still about half a year left, which is enough for the Han Dynasty court to prepare. At this point, Liu Chengyou couldn't help it. Due to the climate restrictions in the south, especially in Lingnan, according to Pan Mei's suggestion, it was best to send troops in winter.
As for Liu Chengyou, he was not a monarch who bucked the trend and acted arbitrarily, so he had to wait. Therefore, by the time the southern expedition really started, the Han Dynasty had already rested for nearly four years.
"If you have any questions about specific matters, the generals involved can consult the Privy Council in detail. Especially the generals who have returned to Beijing. They have some opinions. The Privy Council also needs to communicate more, comprehensively review the military situation and enemy situation, and make appropriate adjustments and improvements to the Pingnan military strategy!" Scanned! After a circle, Liu Chengyou looked at Privy Councilor Li Chuyun.
"Yes!" Li Chuyun, who held great power, always kept a very low profile in front of the emperor. After hearing the order, he immediately responded: "If the strategy is not stable, it should be adapted to the changing situation. I have matters that need to be consulted by the generals! "
Nodding, Liu Chengyou stood up. As soon as he moved, everyone left the table. Seeing this, Liu Chengyou said to Chai Rong and others: "All the ministers have traveled thousands of miles to return to Beijing. They are tired from the journey and need to rest. Let's go. Accompany me to Qionglin Garden, and I will treat you well!"
The four of them were just saying their thanks, but Zhao Yanjin took over and said, "Your Majesty, I have a question about the Pingnan strategy!"
"If you have any questions, the Privy Council and the deputy envoys are all here, ask them!" Looking at Zhao Yanjin, Liu Chengyou smiled slightly.
Zhao Yanjin said: "Your Majesty, I am afraid that even the two privy envoys will not be able to answer my questions!"
"Oh?" Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at Li Chuyun and Zhao Kuangyin who were also a little surprised, turned to look at him, with a slight smile on his face, and said, "Just tell me!"
"I dare to ask Your Majesty, the four armies of the imperial court are using troops, and the other three armies have clear commanders. I wonder who will lead the Jianghuai army, which is the heaviest and most powerful?" Zhao Yanjin said in a deep voice, facing the looks of the emperor and his ministers.
After hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou fell silent. He was still hesitating about this issue, so it was reflected in the Privy Council's plan. If Li Gu is in good health, there is no doubt that he will have no worries about his position as commander, but after all, he is in poor health. Military wars and united fronts to destroy the country cannot tolerate such risks.
Of course, in this case, if he felt that he was indebted, Liu Chengyou could probably take the nominal command position with Li Gu, and send another general to take charge of the troops and actually command Pingnan. However, for Li Gu, is this kind of compensation necessary?
The promise made back then allowed him to display his high ambitions and lead the northern troops to pacify Jiangbiao, but the last step was not up to him. Liu Chengyou was afraid of making this old official feel unhappy. Speaking of which, Li Gu had been in Yangzhou for more than three years for the Pingnan War. If all preparations were in place, it would be unfair to Li Gu to send others to pick fruits.
However, it is still necessary to refer to Li Gu’s own opinion. Furthermore, perhaps Li Gu's health had improved by the time the army was launched. Of course, Liu Chengyou was not optimistic in his heart. What he was afraid of with wind paralysis was the cold, damp weather...
Zhao Yanjin's question somewhat confused Liu Chengyou, but he was very alert and kept his expression unchanged. He chuckled and said: "As for Pingnan's coach, I already have a candidate in my mind. I will know when the time comes!"
On the way to Qionglin Garden, Pan Mei congratulated Cao Bin: "Congratulations to General Cao, for leading an army alone and showing off his talents. This is the time to reward heroes' ambitions!"
The two walked side by side, turning their heads to look at Pan Mei, who was smiling and seemed to be in a good mood. Cao Bin also smiled slightly, with an indifferent look, and said: "Compared to a general who destroyed a country by himself, I am ashamed of myself! "
Hearing this, Pan Mei's smile rose a little more. It can be said that Pan Mei defeated Cao Bin in the battle of Pingnan. During their time in Hunan, the two famous generals were inevitably compared. Although Cao Bin was modest and cautious, it did not mean that he was weak. In his actions and on the battlefield, he showed that he could compete with Pan Mei. From the 12-year Han-Guangdong War, we can see that when Cao Bin moved to capture Lianzhou, it was after learning that Pan Mei had taken Guizhou.
Therefore, when it came to selecting generals to conquer Guangdong, Liu Chengyou chose to separate the two and use Pan Mei as the main commander to conquer Guangdong. Compared with Pan Mei's destruction of Guangdong, Cao Bin was appointed as the upstream general, which was also very useful, but in the end he only used his troops all the way to assist Jiangnan. Under the control of the Jianghuai camp, in terms of freedom of use of troops, he certainly could not compare with Pan Mei. Compare.
This is why Cao Bin said this, and Pan Mei also understands this truth, so she is happy. Moreover, from the tone of the two, it can be heard that the remaining countries in the south of the Yangtze River are just military achievements for them...
"The garrison of Chen Company, I hope the general will treat you kindly!" Rarely, Cao Bin took the initiative to say to Pan Mei.
Hearing this, Pan Mei immediately said: "The troops led by Guohua are all rare strong men. The healthy soldiers in the army can be reused. As long as they do not violate military disciplines and orders, they should be regarded as brothers and sisters!"
Compared to Cao Bin's generosity, Pan Mei is actually a ruthless person who dares to kill and is willing to kill, regardless of friend or foe. In fact, during the war against Guangdong, Pan Mei has shown a certain degree of cruelty. Of course, as the commander-in-chief of the first army, in order to ensure military victory, no matter what you do, you cannot go too far. None of the senior generals who founded the country were murderous.
Pan Mei was chosen precisely because of his authority over the Cantonese people, and the Cantonese people feared him more than Cao Bin.
"This Qionglin Garden is the only royal garden built by His Majesty. It is located on the bank of Jinming Lake. It has beautiful scenery and pleasant scenery. Every time when provincial examinations are held, and scholars will attend the Qionglin Banquet here, and the emperor will entertain him personally. I heard that it will be held soon. As we start the scientific examination this spring, maybe we can also take the opportunity to get some literary flair..." Pan Mei took the initiative to introduce it to Cao Bin with a more leisurely and elegant attitude.
In Qionglin Garden, there was naturally a one-stop service of bathing, banquets, and women's sex. Liu Chengyou rewarded each of the returning generals with two dancing girls.
It was a cool spring night. Sitting at the table, Liu Chengyou subconsciously tightened the single clothes around his body. The bright candlelight flickered slightly, and the light shone on Liu Chengyou's face, but it looked serious.
Liu Chengyou was still thinking about things, and what he was thinking about was how to arrange Chai Rong. As far as the court was concerned, there seemed to be no suitable position, certainly not at a lower level, and there were no vacancies in higher positions.
It seemed appropriate to put him in the Pingnan War, but Liu Chengyou didn't feel at ease. It's not that he is suspected of rebellion, but if his prestige in the military is too high and his real power is too strong, it will not be a good thing no matter what.
Patrolling the Northwest, Liu Chengyou finally picked up his pen and wrote these five words.
"Official!" A gust of fragrant wind came, and the sweet voice seemed to seduce his soul.
Looking up, the beauty came out of the bath, wrapped in a single silk silk, with a beautiful face and a mature and seductive figure. She was none other than Concubine Zhou Shu who was accompanying her. Putting down his pen, Liu Chengyou's eyes showed "appreciation" and he waved to her. Beauty Pingting came over and gently entered his arms. Her delicate buttocks were in close contact with his thighs.
Concubine Zhou Shu is now twenty-seven years old, her appearance and figure are becoming perfect. What remains unchanged is the temperament of a talented woman who knows books and is polite. She gave birth to a boy and a girl for Liu Chengyou.
Perhaps it is because of the sense of accomplishment of conquering talented women, or because of some other psychology. Recently, among the concubines of the Han Palace, the most favored by Liu Chengyou is Concubine Zhou Shu. Several times of luck have made her not very strong in the palace. Concubine Shu was moisturized and became a bit more beautiful.
"It seems a little bigger?" Liu Chengyou said with a smile as the beauty was in his arms, his hands were not honest.
Unbearable to be frivolous, and hearing Liu Chengyou's slightly dissolute words, Mrs. Zhou's breath became a little more rapid, her face was rosy, and she was even more charming, and she said: "What's happened to the official family recently? Why is it so, so..."
Seeing that she seemed a little embarrassed to speak, Liu Chengyou became more and more interested. He stared at her glowing face and asked, "What is this?"
"Frivolous! Impatient!" Tan spit out two words.
Liu Chengyou was stunned for a moment, took back his hand, touched his beard, and looked at her doubtfully: "Is there any?"
However, he soon smiled, picked up Concubine Shu, and walked to the couch, saying forcefully: "Then be more urgent..."
During this time, the emperor's desires seemed particularly heavy.
