Five Dynasties River Mountains Fengyue

Chapter 312, The advantage is mine

Years ago, it was snowing on the girders, and the eaves of the tiled houses were looming in the white world.

There are a lot fewer merchants coming and going. Looking from the attic, you can still see one or two beggars shivering in the snow and ice from time to time on both sides of the road. I am afraid that it will be difficult to survive this winter.

There are many such people, especially in the outer city area outside Longjinmen.

When they froze to death, there would soon be street patrollers in green clothes covering their mouths and noses with sackcloth, carrying poles and baskets to carry them away, and throwing them to the mass grave outside the east wall of the city. Food for wild animals.

This situation happens every year, and it has decreased a lot in recent years.

Shi Congyun was standing in the attic watching, Mrs. Huarui and Zhou Xian were full of pity, and wanted to send someone to reward some money, but Zhao Shijian was not so sad, and Xiao Huanghua just watched without saying much.

He knew that if Liumei Fu and the Empress Dowager were here, they would have the same attitude as Zhao Shijian. They were used to life and death over the years, and they knew that there were too many people like this to save.

The sixth younger sister was in the palace, and Shi Congyun asked Empress Dowager Fu to come into the palace to teach her, because he also had a premonition that it would not be long before he would go on a conquest by himself, and there would be a regent of the royal family in the country.

Shi Congyun was particularly melancholy. Qin's situation was getting better and better, but it was far from what he experienced in later generations. This is the cruel reality, and he can't save everyone.

Originally, he took his two pregnant daughters-in-law out to relax in his spare time, and at the same time let Hua Rui come to see Daliang's world, but he didn't expect to make them depressed.

Both Zhou Xian and Hua Rui grew up in a peaceful environment and were deeply influenced by Buddhism, so it is normal that they cannot accept these tragic situations.

Shi Congyun thought for a while, this is a good opportunity to win people's hearts, and said: "Hebei has a bumper harvest this year, and the imperial court has a lot of food. In two days, let Kaifeng Mansion post the imperial list and open a porridge shed."

"Husband, the ministers and concubines have thanked the officials for the people of the world!" Zhou Xian looked at him affectionately, while Mrs. Huarui was more reserved.

Shi Congyun said: "Well, after all, my heart is for all people, and seeing them not having enough food and clothing, I feel the same pain in my heart.

However, many things cannot be solved simply. If you show kindness today and save his life, what about tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow?Another ten days, the whole winter, and even next year and the year after next...you can't save him.

Even if one can be saved, there are still many such suffering people in Daliang City, and all states and counties in the world will not be able to save Daliang.

You want to save him because of your kindness, but as an official, I can't think like this. I have to think about how to end the world's war disasters, how to govern the world and the people, and create a peaceful and prosperous world. And he was saved. "

When Shi Congyun played it, his tongue was as smooth as a lotus, and his righteous words made several wives admire him.

There is no way, sometimes he feels that he is the son of destiny...

In the first year of being an emperor, as soon as the novelty passed, all kinds of complicated government affairs came to him. In theory, he is the emperor. If he really wants to eat, drink and have fun, he can leave it to his ministers to deal with it. But in the current situation, he dares to do so It's just too long.

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Years ago, Shi Congyun took Xiao Huanghua to the camp of the Shenji Army on the edge of the Bian River, where 42 cannons have been put into use, and Shao Ji also brought the elite Crane Control Army to cooperate with the Shenji Army in the drill A new tactic arranged by Shi Congyun.

The sound of cannons on the school field was like thunder, and the shouts of many soldiers mixed together, trying to penetrate both sides of the Bian River.

At the same time, at the request of Shi Congyun, a large number of cavalry units were arranged to train outside in turn. The main purpose was to let the cavalry horses adapt to the sound of artillery, so that they would not be panicked by the sound of artillery on the battlefield.

This subsequent desensitization training is one of the necessary training for war horses. Last year, the Liao cavalry suffered a big loss. At that time, the rocket damage was actually limited. The most important thing was that the huge explosion and flames shocked a large number of Khitan horses. , leading to confusion in the formation and stepping on each other.

The Khitan people paid the price for this, and Shi Congyun couldn't let his cavalry suffer such a big loss, so he wanted to conduct similar training very early.

It's just that the number of artillery was limited at that time, and the output of gunpowder was also small, because the largest nitrate mine was in Hanzhong, which was still in the hands of the Shu Kingdom last year.

This year will be fine, there are more stone-shooting guns, and the output of gunpowder has increased several times due to the occupation of Hanzhong, and the output of saltpeter mines has increased several times.

Shi Congyun looked around, and Shao Ji came over to report to him: "Officials, this method of warfare seems to be feasible, but the problem is that these guns are too heavy, even with wheels added, it is not easy to push them around. It may be even more troublesome when forming troops."

He thought for a while, nodded and said: "You are right. This thing weighs several hundred kilograms, and it is really not easy to arrange it immediately on the battlefield. The only thing I can think of is to add wheels and pull it with oxen and horses."

"But no matter what, as long as we give us time to set up our positions, I don't think anyone would dare to confront them head-on!" Several commanders around said one after another.

"Officials, you used to say that these members of the Divine Machine Army can reach thousands of troops, but I still don't believe it, but now I believe it!"

After speaking, everyone laughed, and Feng Jisheng, who was accompanying him, was also quite proud.

Shi Congyun just patted everyone on the shoulder and encouraged them to train well: "The more powerful these firearms are in the future, the fewer our brothers will die!"

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The winter in Taiyuan is actually very cold, even colder than places such as Youzhou farther north.

There is also a lot of charcoal and firewood consumed in the palace, and most of them are tributes from surrounding places. A few years ago, Liu Jun sent people to Liao Kingdom to send a lot of tributes, local specialties, gold and silver objects, and grain.

But it is far less than last year, and the reason is very simple. Liao Kingdom was defeated by Shi Congyun last year, and its vitality was greatly injured. My nephew emperor is not so afraid of them.

Moreover, they sent troops to rescue the Liao Kingdom last year, and they were finally defeated by Li Chongjin, losing more than a thousand people at the Taihang Pass. In their view, these were all on the Liao Kingdom's head.

Therefore, the domestic monarchs and ministers all felt that there was no need to give too much tribute to the Liao Kingdom this year as in previous years, and it could be reduced.

This is mainly the suggestion of Prime Minister Guo Wuwei. As a native of Qi, Guo Wuwei has resistance to the Liao Kingdom in the north.

At the end of the new year, Liu Jun and his ministers went out to the Fen River to relax and talk about things. The grass and trees on both sides of the bank were withered and yellow, and there were no people in the fields in the distance.

Liu Jun was in a good mood, and said, "I see that there is smoke from the kitchen, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, so they feel more at ease."

"This is the result of the hard work of His Majesty and his son over the years, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment." The officials around said immediately.

Liu Jun was very happy: "I don't dare to take such credit, it's all the virtues of my ancestors, I just follow the lessons of my ancestors conscientiously."

"Your Majesty is so wise!" The ministers praised him again, and Liu Jun's mood became better.

Then he said: "I have not dared to forget the teachings of my ancestors. Back then when we founded the Han Kingdom, it was to restore the Central Plains. Zhou Guowei rebelled against the ministers and traitors and usurped my Liu family. Now he is usurped by historians, which is also retribution!

But no matter what, the Central Plains is the hometown of my Liu family, and it is also the country of the Han Dynasty. I will never forget this ancestor's instruction. "

Six years ago: "The first emperor sent troops to the south to restore the Central Plains, which was disadvantageous in Gaoping. Since then, our country has been resting and recuperating. It is not easy to act.

Now the opportunity finally came again! "

The officials and generals around them all realized that the emperor called them to the riverside to take a look at the scenery and relax, and it turned out that he was talking about this matter.

It's just that many people don't look good. Gao Ping's defeat six years ago is still vivid in his mind.

At that time, the general died in battle, the privy envoy was arrested, many officials and generals died in Gaoping, and tens of thousands of soldiers were buried in the south. They still remember such lessons...

But at this time, no one dared to object.

Liu Jun looked at them and said, "I know your concerns, the Southern Army is strong, everyone in the world knows that Shi Congyun is not easy to deal with, and everyone knows that.

But this time is different, Li Jun, the envoy of the Zhaoyi Army of the Qin State, has long refused to accept the Lord of the Qin State, and contacted us, willing to raise troops together, and has sent General Liu Jichong to submit the letter.

If Li Yun fell to us, it would be equivalent to opening a gap in the Taihang Mountains, and our combined army would exceed [-]!You can go directly from Luzhou to Hebei.

If the war is favorable, go to Daliang, if the war is unfavorable, you can also invade Hebei and seek changes. "

Only then did everyone understand that His Majesty's daring to send troops was not unprepared, it turned out that he was allied with Li Yun!

Immediately, many people breathed a sigh of relief, their faces softened, and they began to think about it.

In the minds of the subjects of the Northern Han Dynasty, Li Yun was very powerful. He suppressed and beat them all the year round, so they were deeply impressed. Now they actually joined forces with them. They all knew Li Yun's strength, and many people's confidence suddenly increased.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Liu Yun went on to say: "However, Li Yun has a condition that he must not ask for help from the Liao Kingdom in the north.

At that time, our country will have an army of [-], and Li Yun also said that he has [-] generals, and he can get benefits anyway. "

"Your Majesty is wise, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win. I think the chances of winning are great. If you wait until he has a firm foothold, it will be difficult to find a countermeasure with his ability. Shi Congyun is not a mediocre person." Prime Minister Guo Inaction.

Everyone agreed that Liu Jun's adopted son Liu Jiye, the commander of Gongwei Wang Chao, the commander of Sanyuan Yuanwei, Hou Barong, and the envoy of Xuanhui Lu Zan all came forward to ask for orders, saying that they would lead troops to support Li Jun and fight against Qin. .

Li Yun was very happy to see this: "With such loyal ministers and generals as Aiqing, I am not afraid of China!"

So he thought for a while and said: "I will personally lead the troops to Taiping Station to meet Li Yun, and then join forces with him to seek China together."

Adopted son Liu Jiye came out and said, "Your Majesty, Li Yun should not be completely trusted."

Wang Chao, the commander of the arch guard, also supported his opinion: "Your Majesty, Li Yun is arrogant and conceited, not to mention that his soldiers have fought against our country for so many years, and the hatred is deep. How could it be possible to write it off in a short time.

A certain person thinks that he should send someone to supervise the army, or directly send some elite soldiers to his army, so that the two families can feel at ease when they fight. "

"You can make him the king of Xiping first, and then send the supervising army!" Pingzhangshi Zhao Wendu suggested.

Liu Jun took it for granted, "This is a good way, I gave him a reward to install the supervisor..."

After talking over there for a while, some people hesitated to interject: "Qin is still strong, and Shi Congyun has been fighting in the north and south for these years, and his men are all tigers and wolves. It's just that the generals of the bear and the tiger are rare due to fighting. Will not be hasty...”

Before Liu Jun opened his mouth, Prime Minister Zhao Wendu said, "Even if Shi Congyun is great, so what?

He is unpopular for conspiring to rebel and usurp the throne, and now he must be in trouble at home and abroad!

Li Yun is the biggest envoy of the Qin State, with tens of thousands of soldiers, and has been guarding the border for several years. Now that Li Yun rebels, the country will be in chaos, and the king will be in a hurry, and it will be difficult to take care of him! "

"At this time, if we don't send troops, when will we have to wait? If it is true that Shi Congyun flattens Li Yun and stabilizes the country, then there will be no chance.

Veteran dare to conclude that now the troops are dispatched to the south, and after joining forces, the army will be raging, and the advantage lies with me!

Even if you can't beat Qin to settle in Liushui and regain Daliang, you can go east to the Taihang Mountains and win the land of Hebei! "

Zhao Wendu's words immediately made the hesitant minister speechless.

That's the reason, now is the best time, Li Yun's rebellion not only means civil strife in Qin, but also a rare opportunity for them, the ups and downs are a great time.

Having said that, many people present felt that the victory of this battle should be assured. After all, many of them had never fought in real battles, nor had they faced Qin's army.

Pushe Zhao Huayue and the few people did not speak, but sighed in a low voice during the discussion.

In the afternoon, His Majesty returned to the palace. After everyone had dispersed, he was thinking about making meritorious deeds. He discussed with his ministers for a long time how to get Li Yun to take Qin's eldest son. On the way home, he was puzzled and asked him

"Why is father sighing? I see that the officials, ministers, ministers and generals all have their own opinions, and this incident will surely succeed!"

Seeing his son's elation, Zhao Huari shook his head and reprimanded him: "You are still young and ignorant, and it is so easy to fight a big battle!

Li Yun is irritable and seldom plans, and he does things easily. The princes and ministers don't carefully plan how to march, they just talk empty words, and the treasury is empty.

In the future, you should be less involved in the war, and don't easily ask for orders to go south. This old man is thinking of you! "

Then, ignoring his son's confusion, he looked up and saw a group of about 30 cavalrymen in the distance, holding the flag of the Han Dynasty, crossing the Banqiao, crossing the Fenshui River, and galloping south with dust.

Zhao Huari immediately recognized that it was Liu Jiye, the adoptive son of the ruler, and the ruler probably sent him to discuss with Li Yun about meeting him.

Liu Jiye.......

Zhao Huari sighed, the ruler is tolerant, Liu Jiye was originally surnamed Yang, and his elder brother was the governor of Linzhou, who had already defected to the state of Qin. Even so, he still valued his rebellious younger brother, the ruler.

In this regard, the lord of the country is very broad-minded, and they are convinced, but why does the lord of the country not have that talent when it comes to the military!

Now that the matter has come to this point, there is nothing he can do, and he can only hope that things will really develop as many ministers and kings hoped.

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Chapter 313, Breaking the rules

Years ago, Shi Congyun was very concerned about the situation in the north.

At the same time, Li Hanchao, Li Chongjin and Zhao Kuangyin also arrived in the capital successively.

Li Hanchao was promoted again, because of his meritorious service in defending the border during the mutiny, he led the cavalry and commanded the left wing.

The first thing Zhao Kuangyin did was to come to see him.

Shi Congyun didn't make things difficult for him, but he didn't reuse him any more. He only said that he had meritorious service in defending the frontier and that he was added as a captain, but he didn't give him a specific assignment, which was the same as Guo Rong's treatment of Zhang Yongde back then.

High-ranking officials were given generous salaries, but they were no longer reused.

Zhao Kuangyin thanked En for accepting the result. Everyone was not surprised by this result, because Shi Congyun had invited Zhao Kuangyin to attack Jingzhou with him, but Zhao Kuangyin refused and followed Zhang Yongde to Guanbei.

The so-called one emperor and one courtier, since then he is doomed not to be a confidant.

"Officials, ministers..."

When Shi Congyun got up to leave, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but knelt on the ground, begging for mercy was obvious.

Seeing this, Shi Congyun thought to himself, if you want to blame it, you are called Zhao Kuangyin, although so far, Lao Zhao's performance has not been presumptuous...

He said: "Zhao Qing has made great contributions to the country and is a loyal minister of the country. You have worked hard all these years, so you should rest at home and enjoy your happiness.

I am going to reward you with some more money and silk, and will send someone to your house at that time. "

"Thank you, officials..." Zhao Kuangyin finally stopped talking.

Shi Congyun didn't say any more, turned around and left...

As for Li Chongjin, the farewell was more respectful this time, and he brought his whole family here.

Shi Congyun was not too harsh on Li Chongjin, and talked with him privately in the garden outside the palace for a long time, his big black face still remained the same, but he put on an involuntary smile, which made Shi Congyun feel weird, too ugly.......

In the end, he gave Li Chongjin two choices, either his family stayed in the capital, or his son stayed in the capital as an official, and he still went back to Yangzhou in the south as the governor of Huainan.

Li Chongjin thought for a while, and finally asked a bolder question: "Is the official still worried about his subordinates..."

Shi Congyun stopped and used his feet to scrape the snow around his feet, "Sometimes I would rather have a comrade-in-arms like you, but some things are not wishful thinking. You should stay in the capital or Yangzhou for a few years. If you have great ambitions and are still licking blood from a distance, I will give you a chance."

Li Chongjin didn't speak, thought for a while, then cupped his hands and said: "I wish to stay in Beijing..."