The curtain was raised, and the cold winter wind took the opportunity to rush in, sending a wave of coldness from the Huai River. Being stirred by it, Wang Jun couldn't help but tremble. After recovering from the emperor's words, he looked up and saw that Liu Chengyou was nowhere to be found. Only the curtain remains of the figure, which is still shaking slightly.
Seeing this scene, Wang Jun's expression was extremely gloomy. There was also Zhang Dejun in the tent, who quietly stepped forward and picked up the memorials that Liu Chengyou had left behind one by one.
"The king is handsome." Zhang Dejun remained respectful to Wang Jun.
Seeing this handsome chamberlain staring at the two impeachment memorials in his hands, Wang Jun felt a surge of anger in his heart. Wang Jun wanted to tear them up and then throw them on Zhang Dejun's face to vent his dissatisfaction.
However, he finally resisted and threw it into Zhang Dejun's hand. Wang Jun snorted coldly and walked away. Looking at his back, Zhang Dejun smiled faintly, as if sarcastically, and then carefully put the memorial away and sorted it out. Exit respectfully.
From the beginning to the end, Liu Chengyou never communicated with Wang Jun about military power or command authority. There was no need. It was easier than he imagined. When the emperor came in person and the emperor appeared in front of the soldiers, Liu Chengyou was the only one. Commander, there is no chance for Wang Jun to show off his power.
In fact, Liu Chengyou came to Cai in a hurry just to seize power. Hearing about Wang Jun's urgent visit to Shouchun, Liu Chengyou issued a golden order to stop military operations for this purpose. If the army is approaching the city and the enemy is in front of him, Liu Chengyou will not dare There are big moves.
Of course, once the emperor arrives, the goal will be achieved. Facts also prove that Liu Chengyou has been successful in rectifying and reforming the Forbidden Army in recent years. He, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, is not a rootless person, and his prestige in the army is not to mention that it is at its peak. , can also be regarded as the rising sun.
Although Liu Chengyou was already very dissatisfied with Wang Jun, but after he showed it a little, he made no more moves. Wang Jun was still the commander-in-chief, but he became the commander-in-chief of the Huainan camp. One word difference, the nature changed drastically.
The emperor personally ordered the troops and horses, so the value of his "coach" was not high. At the same time, Liu Chengyou appointed Murong Yanzhao as the deputy capital of the Huainan camp. Although he was a deputy, many military affairs of the camp were delegated to him.
Quietly, Wang Jun was effectively sidelined, and all military commanders were accustomed to reporting military affairs directly to the emperor and obeying the emperor's orders. The original discordant anger in the army immediately dissipated.
There is a saying that with his character and style, Wang Jun is really unpopular.
In the imperial tent, the map of Huainan hangs, and next to it is a map of the Han Dynasty. No matter where Liu Chengyou goes now, he never leaves his map.
He held his hands in his arms and stared at the map of Huainan. He held a piece of cake in his hand. The cake eaten by ordinary soldiers in the camp was a bit hard, but it also had the effect of grinding teeth.
Zhang Yongde and Pan Mei, now by Liu Chengyou's side, have become operational staff officers in addition to serving as guards. At this time, they are additionally marking the frontline battlefield situation on the Huainan map.
Wang Pu, Liu Chengyou had not yet let him go to Haozhou to take office, but he was still serving the emperor. The most important thing in Shouchun was Shouchun, where the Tang army was still heavily stationed. However, Liu Chengyou's eyes went beyond Shouchun and followed the upper reaches of the Huaihe River Basin. And go.
"I have sent Guo, Zhao Jinglue, Si, Chu, and Shouzhou, and I don't want to be tied up by a Shouchun city!" Liu Chengyou clapped his hands, wiped off some of the contaminated powder, and said.
"Your Majesty wants to divide the troops?" Wang Pu reacted quickly and asked.
Pointing to the upper reaches of the Huai River, from the west of Shouzhou to Guangzhou further west, Liu Chengyou said: "It's not that there is still a naval force in Shouzhou that is causing trouble, invading the Zhengyang Floating Bridge at any time, and there are also naval forces going north from the tributaries. Nowadays, It’s cold winter, so we don’t need many soldiers and horses, just go north along the Huai River to fight for me, occupy the city, clear the ferry, and contain the threat of the enemy navy!”
"However, who should be sent to lead the partial army, and who has the talent for strategy?" Liu Chengyou asked: "You are right in looking at the people, are there any suitable candidates?"
Glancing at Liu Chengyou, Wang Pu thought seriously for a while and said: "Your Majesty, Yingzhou regiment training envoy Si Chao, Si Envoy, can be appointed!"
"Si Chao?" Liu Chengyou thought for a moment and said, "I have some impressions of this person. He seems to be an old general from Hedong!"
"Your Majesty, the Commander-in-Chief has been in battle for a long time. He has served in Yingzhou for three years and is familiar with the situation in the Jingping area. At the beginning of the war, he led the Yingzhou regiment to train, lure the enemy in Zhengyang, and camp. Building a pontoon bridge and guarding it so that it does not hinder the Huai rebel navy is a sufficient demonstration of his ability. In my opinion, although the Commander-in-Chief does not have a great reputation, he has real talents and the ability to manage strategies, which your Majesty may be able to use! "Wang Pu said.
"It's quite impressive for you to be praised like this by your Wang Qiwu!" Liu Chengyou immediately said: "Pass Si Chao!"
Si Chao has always been ordered to garrison Fuliang in Zhengyang with his back to Yingzhou to cover the flanks and rear of the army. This time the emperor came south. After Si Chao arranged the defense of Zhengyang, he also came north to meet him. He was in the camp. It doesn't take long to wait.
Soon, the chamberlain informed that Si Chao, the commander of the Yingzhou regiment, was ordered to appear in court.
Si Chao is not young anymore, and his beard is a little white. To say he is a veteran is not an exaggeration at all. He seems to have a decent face and is leading the army in battles, but he lacks the evil spirit of ordinary soldiers. When facing Liu Chengyou, he also appears to be obedient. , with a respectful attitude. For this reason, Liu Chengyou had a very good impression of him. Over the past three generations, such generals have been rare.
Liu Chengyou sat down, looked at Si Chao who was standing respectfully, and raised his hand to signal: "Si Qing, please sit down!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Si Chao saluted and then slowly sat down.
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After taking a full look at his performance, Liu Chengyou said: "Si Qing, if I remember correctly, you were the Hedong General at the time of Jinyang!"
Si Chao cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty, please remember me. When Emperor Gaozu was in Taiyuan, I admired his reputation and defected to Jinyang, where he became the primary school of the Wujie Army."
Nodding, Liu Chengyou said in a reminiscing tone: "Si Qing has always been reserved and modest. Although he is not famous in the military, he has made great contributions to the Han Dynasty. As far as I know, the emperor's army entered the Central Plains , you are also among the vanguard. When the country was first appointed, you went to Zhenzhou County, where bandits were rampant, and you also had the effect of suppressing and calming the people. When something happened in Huainan, you guarded Yingzhou for three years. You worked hard, worked hard, and were determined not to Yu, it’s very rare!”
Si Chao was surprised to see the emperor recounting his resume as if it were a treasure trove of his family. He stood up and paid homage, saying, "I am loyal to you with only my salary. I am not worthy of your majesty's praise!"
"The victory of those who are good at fighting has no reputation for wisdom or bravery. In my opinion, I am talking about veterans like Si Qing!" Liu Chengyou said: "I called you here because I have something to entrust you with to make you famous. Those who have made meritorious deeds will live up to their merits!"
"Please give me your Majesty's orders! I will die for you!" Seeing this, Si Chao bowed. When similar words came out of Si Chao's mouth, Liu Chengyou just felt different and experienced a "real" feeling.
Standing up, he led him in front of the map, pointed at the target, and said to him: "I regard you as Huang, the patrol envoy, and lead the Ying army to the west for strategic planning!"
Si Chao looked at the map and did not agree immediately. Instead, he thought about it for a while and said, "I have a request!"
Liu Chengyou was even more satisfied with this reaction and said: "Sir Qing, please speak!"
"Your Majesty, please allocate thirty warships and a thousand naval troops for your service!" Si Chao said.
Looking at the veteran's old face with a kind of calm confidence, Liu Chengyou waved his sleeves and said directly: "I agree!"
He immediately turned around and ordered to Li Fang: "Draft an edict and give it to Secretary Qing. Go find Xiang Xun, the commander of the Jingjiang Army, and let him dispatch the navy!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"I have one more request!" Si Chao said again.
After a brief glance, Liu Chengyou said: "Speak!"
This time, Si Chao's face showed a kind of sadness. He bowed to Liu Chengyou and said, "Kang Yan, deputy envoy of Yingzhou regiment training, failed to supervise Cai Fuliang, which affected the transfer of the army. In order to stay in the royal capital, He was killed by the commander. His crime is worthy of death. I just want to ask for some compensation for his family to express my love for him!"
Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou was surprised. He looked at Si Chao and saw that the veteran had a calm face. He replied: "If Si Qing has this intention, how can I not fulfill it!"
When Si Chao thanked him and retired, Liu Chengyou still had a satisfied look on his face and said to Wang Pu: "Although we haven't marched yet, I have full confidence in this commander!"
Hearing this, Wang Pu smiled softly: "The Commander-in-Chief is very calm and loyal, and I admire him very much!"
"In the past few years, I have promoted young and talented men in the Forbidden Army, but a veteran general with such loyalty, bravery and discipline as Si Qing is still worth using!" Liu Chengyou sighed and said with emotion.
After a pause, Liu Chengyou asked again: "Do you know what happened to Kang Yan, the deputy envoy of Yingzhou regiment training?"