Emperor Liu also returned to the army in a drunken state, but he cared more about his own safety and returned by car. He drank without riding a horse, and rode without drinking...
The state of being drunk but not drunk made Emperor Liu talkatively. Leaning on the carriage, looking at Zhao Kuangyin through the window, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on him, highlighting Zhao Kuangyin's burly body. It's just that Zhao Kuangyin's expression is a bit serious, giving people a feeling of unhappiness.
Seeing this, Emperor Liu chuckled and said, "Qing Zhao, are you still worried about what Lord Liao just said?"
Hearing the sound, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly came to his senses, met Emperor Liu's gaze, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I personally have been humiliated and humiliated, which is insignificant!"
"You don't have to worry about it!" Emperor Liu stretched out his hand, extended his index finger, and faced the north, saying: "One day, he will lead the northern expedition to destroy his country, occupy his city, and seize his land. Why worry about the Khitan people not being able to remember you?" Rong Gong’s reputation!”
After Emperor Liu said these words, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly became energetic. Listening to this meaning, among the generals of the Northern Expedition, should he have his own share? Therefore, with a look of emotion on his face, Zhao Kuangyin said categorically: "If that day comes, I will die as a result!"
"The Han Dynasty has many generals, and Zhao Qing is the leader among them. Is there any reason for me not to use them in the battle to destroy the country?" Emperor Liu chuckled, with obvious encouragement in his tone.
"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty!" Zhao Kuangyin also felt it and was a little excited.
It has to be said that after retiring from the position of Minister of the Ministry of War, although he was able to join the cabinet and counsel on military and political affairs, he had retired after all and had no real power in his hands. The psychological gap between before and after was still obvious.
Unlike Chai Rong, who was in poor health, Zhao Kuangyin, who was strong and healthy, still had some thoughts in his heart. Although he thought he didn't show it, there was no way he could hide it from Emperor Liu's eyes. During these years of decentralization, Emperor Liu studied the human heart the most in his spare time, and what he saw the most was the human world...
Glancing at Emperor Liu, Zhao Kuangyin said: "Your Majesty, you just revealed your heart at the banquet. Will it arouse the vigilance and vigilance of the Liao Kingdom?"
After hearing this, Emperor Liu said calmly: "Now that the situation in the world is clear, and there is no shortage of capable ministers in the Liao Kingdom, even if I don't tell them, will their guard against the Han Dynasty be relaxed? Directly shining a bright light will have the effect of deterring oppression. If it leads to excessive military force and heavy military preparations, it will even consume their national power. How long can they persist in the long run?
Considering the situation of the Liao Kingdom, I don't want to destroy it overnight. I will fight a war of attrition and defeat them with hard power. What can I do if I let them be vigilant and defensive? "
Hearing Emperor Liu's words, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly realized, noticed Emperor Liu's plain expression, and couldn't help but make a gesture of admiration: "Your Majesty has planned and thought, I admire you!"
Emperor Liu just smiled at the compliment.
Of course, this is not a simple compliment. Under the leadership of Emperor Liu, Zhao Kuangyin also participated in several battles. I also have a deep understanding of Emperor Liu's fighting style against the enemy, which is basically to use force to suppress others and rely on hard power to win everything.
The Northern Expedition of that year is the most intuitive example. It was like this at the beginning. In the future, I think I will be more calm and incomprehensible against the Liao Kingdom. I will force, force, and defeat it with a posture and tactics that make the northern empire despair. It will eventually be destroyed.
"After the previous war, the second war between Han and Liao was already brewing. From now on, the Han Dynasty will be more active in preparing for war, and the next time it will be a war to destroy the country, and it will not end until death!" See Zhao Kuangyin was thinking, and Emperor Liu said something loudly again.
The voice was not loud, but the pride and determination contained in it made Zhao Kuangyin unable to help but feel excited, and he couldn't help but look forward to the future battle.
Leaning against the window, squinting his eyes slightly and looking at Zhao Kuangyin, Emperor Liu couldn't help but have this idea in his mind: Now, Zhao Kuangyin has supportive suggestions for the Northern Expedition, and some of them cater to Emperor Liu's will. What would his attitude be if Guanshan had not been restored and Youyan and Shanyang were still under the control of the Liao Kingdom.
Of course, this conjecture is just an occasional thought. No matter what, Emperor Liu really planned to use Zhao Kuangyin's advice on the Northern Expedition.
The return journey was very short, and soon Luan Jia integrated into the Han army. Emperor Liu got off the car and landed with the help of Liu Fang.
"You performed well just now!" Looking at the fourth son, Emperor Liu smiled.
After receiving the approval from the imperial father, Liu Fang raised his head slightly and said softly: "That Lord Liao wants to sow discord, he is simply wishful thinking!"
Listening to what he said, Emperor Liu had a warm smile on his face. His political sense may not be that easy to cultivate, but Liu Fang was forced to read books for so many years, and he still had some awareness. After stroking his back, Emperor Liu said, "I am very pleased as a father that you can understand this truth!"
"Dad, I have a wish, I hope you can agree to it!" Liu Fang took the opportunity to say.
"Tell me about it!" Emperor Liu was in a good mood and slightly curious.
Liu Fang solemnly said: "In the future Northern Expedition, I will go out with the army. I will no longer be a spectator, but will lead the troops to fight!"
Looking at Liu Fang's firm expression, Emperor Liu's smile dropped, and his serious look made Liu Fang feel a little uneasy.
Finally, Emperor Liu laughed a few times, pulled Liu Fang over, and said to him: "Why do you think my father has cultivated your knowledge and military skills and tempered your courage for so many years? I can promise you now, In the future, there will definitely be one of your divisions in the Northern Expedition! This matter is of vital importance to the military and no leakage is allowed!"
"yes!"
When Emperor Liu returned, Luo Yanxuan, Liu Tinghan and other generals came to greet him, and they all breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing the performance of these people, Emperor Liu said calmly: "It's just a matter of drinking, eating meat, and talking freely. Don't be nervous!"
In this regard, Luo Yanxuan, who was responsible for the first duty of protecting the emperor, still said meticulously: "Your Majesty returns safely, so that I can rest assured!"
Emperor Liu was satisfied with his performance of loyalty. He looked back and saw that the Liao Army brigade, a crowded scene, had slowly retreated. Therefore, Emperor Liu also directly ordered: "Retreat and camp!"
"In addition, you and Liu Tinghan will select soldiers who are good at riding and shooting from all the armies. We will hunt with the Lord of Liao tomorrow and perform well to show them the bravery of my Han family!"
"yes!"
The Han army also retreated for several miles, and finally moved to camp outside Baishui Town. The first thing he did after resting was to summon Li Chongju, the military envoy who was accompanying the army, and Zhang Dejun, the imperial envoy.
This time, his tone was not urgent at all, he just ordered calmly: "I had a meeting with the Lord of Liao today. From what he said, he knows a lot about me and the Han Dynasty! He even knows a thing or two about my harem affairs. Such sensitive ears and eyes..."
Emperor Liu said it calmly, but to the two people who had intelligence spies, it was a warning. In terms of external intelligence, Wu Desi obviously has to take the main responsibility. Li Chongju immediately said: "I will immediately start investigating and cleaning up the Khitan spies lurking in the country!"
Zhang Dejun couldn't care less about getting along with Li Chongju, and hurriedly said: "I will also follow up on this matter!"
Emperor Liu didn't give any further instructions to the two of them. His eyes turned back and forth between them several times, and finally he raised his hand and waved lightly: "I'm tired, please step back!"
"I (younger one) resign!"
As the drunkenness gradually increased, Emperor Liu did not resist the physiological reaction and fell asleep on the soft quilt. That night, Emperor Liu had a dream. In the dream, hundreds of thousands of Han troops were engaged in the Northern Expedition, sweeping across northern Xinjiang and marching straight to Linhuang Mansion. The Liao Kingdom collapsed, Yelv Jing died for his country, or he was in an exciting place. Laughed a few times...
In this meeting with Yelujing, Emperor Liu had no intention of discussing or coordinating the friendly relations between the two countries. For him, this was more like a silent declaration of war!
