"Your Majesty has decided to patrol Yulin west?" After hearing some important confidence from Yang Ye, Wang Shenqi perked up and asked.
Yang Ye nodded, with an expression that showed both expectation and seriousness, and responded: "It has been decided. I received the edict yesterday. Your Majesty's hunting meeting with the Lord of Liao has ended, and the imperial driver has set off!"
"The hunting is over?" Wang Shenqi said with surprise in his tone: "Is it over like this?".
Noticing his surprised expression, Yang Ye couldn't help but laugh and said: "What else? Although the Han and Liao countries had frictions from time to time, they restrained each other after all. For ten years of peace, the relationship will not deteriorate easily. Furthermore, Your Majesty, this time The invitation was originally for the monarch to have a conversation to highlight the friendship between the two countries. It is normal for the meeting to end and everyone to disperse..."
This is where Yang Ye grew up. In the past, it would have been difficult for him to say such insincere words.
In response, Wang Shenqi sighed slightly, with a relaxed expression, and said, "I thought this would be the beginning of a new round of war between Han and Liao!"
In fact, during the preparations for the previous hunting meeting, not only the Han army in Shanyang, but also Yanshan in the east, Hedong in the south, and Yulin in the west were all prepared, and they were basically prepared for the expedition.
Not only the officials and people in the border areas, but also many unidentified soldiers in the Han army thought that the two countries were going to war. Now, the safety and harmony of Huihui have come to a perfect end. The dark clouds of darkness and uncertainty that shrouded the border have also dissipated, and the tense atmosphere for nearly twenty days has also been relieved.
Of course, this will inevitably be disappointing for some generals who are looking forward to fighting and eager to achieve meritorious service. Among them, Wang Shenqi is naturally included.
Wang Shenqi was a pure and honest man, and he was very well-loved by his subordinates. He had a good reputation in the army and had a good political vision. He is not a militant. Compared with generals such as Wang Yansheng and Guo Jin, he is completely moderate, but this does not affect his desire to make achievements on the battlefield.
The reason is not complicated. It lies in his second-class Marquis of Nei Huanghou. According to the current title system of the Han Dynasty, the princes are at the top level and have fewer places. The marquises have the largest proportion and belong to the backbone group.
Among the marquises who were granted the title, Wang Shenqi was relatively weak in terms of military merit and seniority. Many times, no matter how hard he works, without outstanding performance or dazzling record, his achievements will be ignored.
Wang Shenqi was like this. Because he didn't attract enough attention, after he was awarded the title, he naturally received criticism and slander from others. Wang Shenqi is not a fool, he also has a temper. He is a veteran on the battlefield and has led troops for more than 20 years. He is not so gentle, courteous and thrifty.
Even if he wanted to clear his name, he was still looking forward to an opportunity to make achievements. Being transferred to Yulin Road was considered an opportunity given to him by Emperor Liu. Kai Bao's several expeditions failed to catch up. As a general who guarded the border and often dealt with the Khitan people, he naturally had his eyes set on his powerful neighbor in the north.
Therefore, when Wang Shenqi received the warning from the camp to prepare for war, Wang Shenqi was full of expectations.
"What a pity..." But now, the clouds of war have dissipated, and Wang Shenqi can't help but feel complicated.
Yang Ye can understand Wang Shenqi's mood, not only the friendship between comrades, but also the problems Wang Shenqi encounters, and the same applies to him.
The title of Yang Ye, an emerging county prince, also caused considerable controversy. For example, Wang Yansheng, although he was suspected of relying on his elders and betraying his old age, it also reflected the true psychology of some veteran generals and commanders. Competing for merit and status, and competing for interests and status, this kind of thing can never be avoided.
After all, Yang Ye is still too young, he is not even forty years old now. In the current Han Dynasty, only Yang Ye, a duke under the age of forty, was knighted for his merits. Previously, sensing the emperor's preference for him, Yang Ye had taken the initiative to petition, hoping to demote him to dispel the criticism.
As a result, he received a very "stern" rebuke from Emperor Liu. The importance of a noble title is never given lightly. How could you, Yang Ye, just push it? He directly questioned Yang Ye, whether he felt that the emperor's title was unfair, or whether he was not confident in his own achievements, and asked him why he looked down upon himself and was swayed by some jealous public opinions. Finally, let’s just say that you, Yang Ye, judge your own merits and decide which title you should be awarded, and Emperor Liu directly agreed.
Although the words were harsh and sharp, Emperor Liu's almost unreserved trust moved Yang Ye so much that he no longer had any unnecessary reactions to the title. But he can keep it firmly in mind that he doesn't want to rely on his qualifications and wait for time to pass and when he gets older to eliminate those strange voices and eyes.
Noticing Wang Shenqi's expression, Yang Ye patted his shoulder and said with relief: "Although the war failed to start this time, the war between Han and Liao is inevitable, and His Majesty's ambition of the Northern Expedition has never been dispelled. , Zhong Bao will finally have the time to fight!"
"I understand too!" Wang Shenqi also nodded, patted the sword on his waist, and said: "The Northern Expedition cannot be rushed. The big men are not ready yet, so the success of a sudden attack is not great! Furthermore, At this time of year, it’s good for the enemy but bad for me!”
Yang Ye also sighed with emotion: "Yes! According to the writings given by the Privy Council to the various Taoists, the main thing should be to strengthen the troops and accumulate strength. Although the Southern Expedition did not last long, it consumed a lot of national power. It still needs Take the time to relieve yourself and make enough accumulation!”
"With His Majesty's style of always planning and then acting, we still have to wait!" Wang Shenqi said.
Yang Ye smiled slightly: "However, the results of Yulin's war preparation training can also take this opportunity to be reviewed and displayed in front of His Majesty!"
"Right now, maintaining law and order and being prepared to welcome them are the top priority!" Yang Ye's expression gradually became serious and he said: "The twenty-seven Dahan Dao, Yulin was only established before the establishment of the new three Dao in the southwest. There are many Daozhou states that have not yet received His Majesty's blessing. This time, Your Majesty spared no effort to trek to the north and move to the northwest, which shows that he pays more attention to the northwest border defense.
As Yulin is the first Taoist government to welcome the emperor, we must brace ourselves and be fully prepared to welcome the emperor without making any mistakes. Luo Du also deployed the Civil Service Department, asking us to clean up the public order to avoid any accidents that may disturb the driving! "
"Those party members need to be warned!" Wang Shenqi said in a strong tone.
"That's not necessary, just do what is within the scope of our responsibilities!" Yang Ye shook his head and said: "Your Majesty is inspecting, and if we do too much, it will show a guilty conscience and make people think we are covering up. What Your Majesty wants to see , it should be the most realistic military and political situation in Yulin!"
In terms of understanding the Sacred Heart, Yang Ye still has an advantage.
"However, there is one thing that needs to be arranged by Zhong Bao!" Yang Ye said again.
"General's orders!" Wang Shenqi raised his hand.
"The leaders of several major parties within the territory, many of them, gathered together and accompanied us to welcome him!" Yang Ye said.
"Yes!" Wang Shenqi responded and waved his hand easily: "It's easy! It's an honor for them to welcome the Holy Master, and they don't dare to refuse!"
"It's just ------" he raised his eyes and looked at Yang Ye: "The Dangxiang tribe is still under the management of the state government. Is it appropriate for us to intervene rashly?"
Wang Shenqi was also a general with political consciousness.
Hearing this, Yang Ye laughed and said, "Mr. Wu has already discussed it with me, but if I go ahead and implement it, don't worry about it!"
