With the arrival of Emperor Liu, the harmonious conversation between the three people stopped, and they all stood up to greet him. Emperor Liu seemed to be in a good mood, with an obvious smile on his lips, and his attitude towards the three ministers was obviously friendly. He lifted up his dragon robe and sat down, extending his hand to signal: "No need to be formal, sit down and talk!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Tian Qing took the lead this time and fought several battles in a row. It was really hard work. How are you recovering from your injuries during this period? How are you resting?" Emperor Liu looked at Tian Renlang with a smile, his words full of intimacy.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!" Tian Renlang looked honored, showed a simple smile, and responded respectfully: "They are just minor injuries and pains. The skin and flesh have healed, and the mental and physical strength have been restored!"
Tian Renlang is very smart, and it shows on the battlefield that he is a good strategist. He is not the kind of warrior who fights fiercely, but is a commanding warrior. To say that he took the lead is of course a compliment, but the results he achieved were truly numerous.
"It'll be good if you recover!" Emperor Liu grinned and expressed his attitude directly to him: "It is the time for the imperial court to employ people, and it is also the time when loyal and courageous people like the general are needed to serve!"
Emperor Liu almost made it clear. In this regard, Tian Renlang was also more astute. He immediately stood up and solemnly worshiped: "If your Majesty does not treat me with contempt, I am willing to do my best and do my best!"
"Haha!" Emperor Liu couldn't help but feel happy when he saw what he said, and said simply: "After the army withdraws, northern Xinjiang still needs to be reorganized and defended. I discussed it with my officials and decided to make Tian Qing the general of Shanyang and the prime minister of Shanyang. Military affairs and garrison in the north of the Great Wall!"
Tian Renlang couldn't hide his surprise when he suddenly heard this. He knew he would be promoted, but he didn't expect that he would be promoted in one step. This was more than just being promoted to three levels in a row. They are both the Shanyang Dusi and the commander-in-chief of Saibei Garrison. This is much more powerful than the local Dusi in the inner Daozhou.
It was difficult to conceal the surprise, but Tian Renlang still tried hard to suppress his excitement and said cautiously: "Your Majesty has been so kind and promoted, and I will shed tears of gratitude. However, I will be short of qualifications. Once promoted to a high position, I am afraid that my virtue and talent will not be worthy of the position." , it’s hard to convince the public!”
"Being so modest and cautious proves that I have made a good choice in hiring people!" Seeing this, Emperor Liu waved his hands calmly and said directly: "You don't have to worry about anything. In terms of qualifications, with more than twenty years of military service, Is it still shallow? The general who came out of the mountain of corpses and sea of blood should be more agile and show the pride of leading the troops to attack, killing the generals and seizing the flag!"
After a pause, Emperor Liu stared at Tian Renlang and said: "However, if you really feel that you are embarrassed, I will not force you!"
The emperor has said so, how can Tian Renlang continue to complain, and the humble words on his lips are just a routine. Therefore, all the hesitation on his face disappeared, Tian Renlang knelt down on one knee, cupped his hands and said, "General, I will do my best to live up to His Majesty's expectations!"
"That's right!" Emperor Liu stood up cheerfully, walked to the map of Shanyang and Monan hanging in the hall, outlined a large area south of Yinshan Mountain with his hand, and said: "After you take office, in addition to arranging In addition to garrisoning, suppressing unrest, and assisting Shanyang Daofu in maintaining law and order, there is another thing that I need to do, which is to completely wipe out the vast area south of Yinshan Mountain. All tribes, big and small, will perish in Shunchang!
The problems left over from the Qianyu Northern Expedition must be resolutely and thoroughly resolved this time. I want to make the Monan region a truly unique racecourse for the Han Dynasty. I want to make it no longer an empty talk that all the south of Yinshan Mountain is Han territory.
In addition, the cavalry of various armies suffered heavy losses this time, and the consumption of various types of horses was also huge. The imperial court will set up pastoral supervisors in Monan and train cavalry. This matter should also be coordinated. "
After thinking about it for a while, he pointed to the place where Baishui Lake was and said: "I have decided to build a city in Baishui Lake to consolidate the rule. You will take charge of this matter!"
"Yes!" When the emperor was given the opportunity, Tian Renlang had a serious look on his face, silently remembered it, and replied simply.
"Do you think the task is heavy? Are there any difficulties?" Emperor Liu looked at Tian Renlang.
"The general must do his best to ensure the completion of the mission!" Tian Renlang responded, but after thinking about it, he still requested: "Your Majesty, if you want to realize the decree, you still need the material and manpower support of the imperial court!"
Seeing Tian Renlang's stern expression of "guaranteed to complete the task", Emperor Liu felt an inexplicable sense of kindness and familiarity. He became even more generous when he listened to his request, patted him on the shoulder and said: "Don't worry, a clever woman can't make a meal without rice." , the support you deserve will not be short-changed for you at all! To stabilize Shanyang, we also need the unity of the civil and military forces, and the joint efforts of the military and the government. These are mutually reinforcing things!"
"Remember His Majesty's instructions!" Tian Renlang said.
After nodding, Emperor Liu then called Shi Xizai, and said directly without being polite: "Ningji, I won't go into details. I summoned you from Hedong with the intention of letting you temporarily take charge of the overall situation of Shanyang!
Although the battle of Shanyang was won neatly and happily, the Liao army looted and caused serious damage. Both the officials and the people suffered heavy losses. They were not much better than before.
Shanyang is dilapidated and in urgent need of reconstruction. This candidate for leadership is particularly important. I have thought about it for a long time and have not made a decision yet. I need to think about it again. However, the reconstruction work of Shanyang and various appeasement matters cannot be delayed. Therefore, before the candidates are decided, you will concurrently serve as the chief envoy of Shanyang and preside over government affairs! "
Shi Xizai was also surprised by this. He pondered for a while and responded: "Your Majesty has sent you something. I have no objections. I can only fulfill my duties! However, it seems inappropriate to let me hold two positions. I may cause criticism." , and in this Northern Expedition, Hedong has fully mobilized the officials and people to provide supplies to the army, and the upper and lower affairs are equally heavy. I am afraid that my ability is insufficient and my energy is limited, so it is difficult to take care of both."
Hearing what Shi Xizai said, Emperor Liu frowned slightly. In his eyes, he felt that there was nothing wrong with this arrangement. Shi Xizai was the most suitable person who could handle Shanyang's affairs urgently. As for letting him serve in two roles, Emperor Liu would not suspect that he had too much power.
However, since Shi Xizai proposed it on his own initiative, Emperor Liu had to think more about it. After all, Hedong was originally a great road, but the new Shanyang Road had a wider jurisdiction and more complicated affairs. It would be too heavy a burden for him to take charge of everything, even if he was just presiding over the overall situation.
"What you said makes sense!" After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu raised his eyes and said to Shi Xizai: "In this way, this winter, you will temporarily stay in Yunzhong to manage government affairs. After this winter, I will send someone to take over, and you can come back again. Hedong! As for the government affairs in Hedong, it is handled by the Free Chief Envoy. This is the right time to test the quality of the officials in Hedong!"
"Yes!" Seeing Emperor Liu considering this, Shi Xizai no longer refused.
Although he is no longer a close minister, he has a deep memory of Emperor Liu's temperament, and he also knows what things and situations cannot be refused. In the two years since he left Emperor Liu and served as an official in Hedong, his awe for Emperor Liu had not diminished, but had intensified. This was probably due to the change brought about by the distance.
"The Northern Expedition has finally come to an end! Tomorrow, I will return to Beijing. I will leave all the military and political affairs in Shanyang to the Second Minister!" After explaining the affairs, Emperor Liu sighed heavily and looked at Shi Xizai and Tian Renlang. , solemnly and authentically.
"I will devote my whole life until death!" Shi Xizai said seriously, cupping his hands.
"Haha, our side is victorious and the barbarians are fleeing to the north. There is no need to be so tragic!" Emperor Liu laughed twice, and then said with emotion: "One day, I will visit Shanyang again. I hope to see a new atmosphere!"
