The palace meeting has been settled, and Liu Chengyou can calmly issue orders.
"Is Ma Xiguang's envoy still in Tokyo?" Liu Chengyou asked Feng Dao.
Feng Dao nodded: "The Chu envoy is still waiting for the imperial edict in Honglu Temple and has never returned south!"
At this time, Fan Zhi, who had not spoken much, spoke up with his usual cold expression: "The envoy of Chu intends to live in Tokyo permanently. He is afraid that the King of Chu will not be able to protect his country, so he wants to take refuge in the Han Dynasty!"
"It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Looking at the current situation in Hunan, Ma Xiguang's defeat is imminent. This Chu envoy seems to have some insight. Who is he?" Liu Chengyou became a little interested.
Wang Pu got up at the right time and wrote to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, the Chu envoy is named Shi Wende. He is a member of the Ministry of Water Resources in Chu. He is one of the eighteen scholars of Tiance appointed by Ma Xifan. I tried to talk to him. This man is ugly and ugly." A virtuous person is a talent!"
"I don't think I'm a mediocre person who can catch the eye of your king Qiwu!" Liu Chengyou nodded, thought for a moment, and immediately ordered: "Confess Shi Wende as the xuanfu envoy of Lizhou, and ask him to return to Hunan immediately and tell Ma Xiguang that I will comply with his request. Please, send troops to garrison Lizhou to relieve his worries. Also, publicize this matter to the people of Hunan!"
"yes!"
Liu Chengyou looked at Tao Gu again: "Record!"
After hearing the order, Tao Gu immediately straightened up, spread out the pages of the album, and picked up his pen to prepare. The other ministers also cheered up and listened quietly to the emperor's order.
"I ordered An Shenqi, the military envoy of the Eastern Province of Shannan, to divide Xiangzhou's two thousand soldiers and march south to Lizhou. Well... I heard that the Duke of Qi deeply loved his generals, so I would not take away the love of others, and settled in Tun General Li, let the imperial court select him." Liu Chengyou pointed his finger and reminded: "Pay attention to the words you use, and after the draft is completed, he will be sent to Xiangzhou immediately!"
"yes!"
The emperor, when given the opportunity, would not forget to suppress Jiedu's forces and divide his troops, which would reduce his power and kill two birds with one stone. Feng Dao thought about it for a moment and secretly sighed that the emperor was becoming increasingly difficult to serve. This feeling, The old fox is getting stronger day by day.
Liu Chengyou gave instructions to Feng Dao again: "Send someone to Jiangling to discuss the borrowing of the road with the King of Nanping, and let him know by the way that he won't have to worry about Ma Chu!"
"I understand!" Feng Dao calmed down and responded.
Previously, Nanping King Gao Baorong went to Tokyo and told Ma Xihe to invite Jing soldiers to go south and conspire with Hunan. Gao Baorong was hesitant and did not dare to take charge of his own affairs, so he wrote a letter asking the Emperor of Han to make a decision. In Liu Chengyou's opinion, Gao Baorong also had intentions. No courage. If that's the case, then give him a clear reply.
"In addition, the army in Tunli is isolated outside, and the supply of food and grass is inconvenient. During the period of stationing in the station, it is necessary to pay and pay for it, so Jingnan will be solved together!" Liu Chengyou added.
After saying this, everyone looked in shock. Liu Chengyou was clearly trying to take advantage of this. The troops did not need to be sent from Tokyo, and the supplies did not need to be supplied from Tokyo. The generals were selected by the central government. What really needed the help of the imperial court was to write documents. ....
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"Your Majesty, if you do this, I'm afraid it will make King Nanping happy!" Feng Dao muttered.
After all, Liu Chengyou's intention is to rely on power to bully others and bully the weak. This is true for Jingnan Gao Baorong and the same is true for Xiangzhou An Shenqi!
Sensing his doubts, Wang Pu stood up, stood up for Liu Chengyou, and said: "In my opinion, your majesty's move may have made Gao family feel resentful, but at the same time, it can relieve his doubts. The southern faction's army, As long as the number of soldiers is not increased, and the food and lifeblood are tied to his hands, he has nothing to worry about. Otherwise, even if the court does not take much action, it is difficult to guarantee that he will not worry about whether the court will plot against Jingnan!"
Although Liu Chengyou was not as "deep" as Wang Pu thought, but after listening to his analysis, he still had to praise Wang Pu for "won my heart".
"Your Majesty is thoughtful and considerate, and I bow to you!" For Feng Dao, there was nothing more important than pandering and praising the Emperor. The decision was made.
"Is there anyone who can lead the army?" Liu Chengyou turned to ask the garrison candidate: "Lizhou is the hub of the three southern regions and the location of the four battles, and the situation in Hunan is complicated and chaotic. It requires a clear strategy and a calm general. , take charge of it!"
Liu Chengyou's request made the ministers afraid to recommend him hastily. It is true that the Han Dynasty has thousands of warriors, but it is also an indisputable fact that there are many brave men and warriors. When stationed in Lizhou, blind bravery is not feasible. Of course, being prudent and steady is a must. There are quite a few generals, and they can casually name Guo Wei, Guo Congyi, Liu Ci, etc. But if these military leaders go to guard a bridgehead, even if Liu Chengyou gives the order, they may not necessarily obey the order...
After much deliberation, Wang Pu spoke up and recommended a person to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, Cao Yin, the captain of the first army in the left wing of the Guardian Saint, is kind-hearted, courteous and courteous. He has been in the army for many years and has rich combat experience. He can be entrusted with any task." !”
As one of the four armies under the Hujie Army (the Infantry Army of the Guards Division), the Guardian Army is commanded by the First Army on the left wing and can be considered a mid-level and senior general. Liu Chengyou also has some impressions of this person.
"Huh?" The image of this person flashed through his mind, but something strange flashed in his eyes. This strangeness seemed to confirm Liu Chengyou's idea: "I know this person, he is indeed a calm general, so let's just add it to him." Lizhou Defense Envoy, quickly go south to Xiangzhou, take over the troops, and head to Lizhou!"
When it came to the mobilization of soldiers and generals, Liu Chengyou directly gave the instructions to Wei Renpu, the Deputy Privy Envoy.
Then he looked at the others and reminded seriously: "In Xiangzhou, Jingnan and Hunan, the relevant ministries and departments of the imperial court should try their best to cooperate and implement it as soon as possible to ensure that the Xiang army is stationed in Li to avoid delays and Tuo rebellion! Ma Xiguang's side , I guess I won’t be able to hold on for long, so the court’s actions this time must be quick!”
"yes!"
"But Your Majesty, if our army has not arrived and Ma Xiguang has been defeated, what should we do?" Wei Renpu took the opportunity to ask Liu Chengyou for instructions in advance.
"Those who work hard and waste money here can't just go back home!" Liu Chengyou said in a relaxed tone, full of bandit logic: "Since I have responded to the request of the King of Chu, Lizhou is the prefecture and county under the jurisdiction of my Han Dynasty, and I have stationed troops and horses. This is our normal military deployment, does Ma Chu still have any objections?"
"Furthermore, if Ma Xiguang is defeated, will Ma Xi'e still dare to offend my heavenly power? I don't know. By then, Ma Xi'e will send people to go north with a pot of food to reward the king!"
"Yes!" Wei Renpu nodded and said nothing. As long as the emperor's explicit instructions were given, he could make arrangements in advance.
During this palace meeting, the only thing discussed was "The King of Chu asked for help." However, from the beginning to the end, the Northern Han monarchs and ministers only considered and planned the interests and strategies of the Han Dynasty, and did not take into account the interests and feelings of the Hunan people at all. Of course, In these troubled times, the sorrow of small forces is nothing more than this, and what's more, they themselves are not living up to expectations...
As for Liu Chengyou, he actually still enjoys the feeling of planning the world. He has the power and the world in his hands.
"The Hunan matter has been agreed upon!" Liu Chengyou concluded, and then raised the last issue: "Then who should be sent as an envoy to the Puppet Tang Dynasty, and who should be said to be 'dividing Chu'!"
After saying this, Tao Gu couldn't wait to stand up and gave a grand ceremony: "I am willing to go!"
Looking at his expression, he was unbearably excited, but he didn't know whether it was to serve as an envoy and make achievements for the country, or to miss the beauty of the flower boat on the Qinhuai River...
In fact, Tao Gu had the experience of sending an envoy to the Southern Tang Dynasty before and completed the mission well. Tao Gu was a candidate to visit the Southern Tang Dynasty again. In addition, he was Wang Pu.
Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Pu, and there seemed to be some changes. Most civil servants had a wary heart.
After roving his eyes twice, Liu Chengyou looked at Tao Gu: "Then I'll help you, Tao Qing, to go there again! It's been a year and a half since the two countries were repaired, and trade has opened up, and the border has become increasingly prosperous. The lives of the people in the Huaihe River and Huaihe River are becoming more and more stable. This is all due to the enlightenment of the Lord of the Tang Dynasty, and I feel deeply about it. You can go to Jinling on my behalf, pay a visit, sing the praises of the Lord of the Tang Dynasty, and express my gratitude and respect..."
Liu Chengyou's high-sounding words were so subtle and almost naked that Tao Gu was stunned for a moment. All the ministers present couldn't help but look sideways. The emperor's face was getting thicker and thicker. But there was nothing to be surprised about. After all, everyone He is a person who plays politics and has basic skills.
"I have been ordered to live up to His Majesty's expectations!" Tao Gu's voice was full of joy.