Outside Luoyang City.
Zhuge Shang left with Qi Shanjun, Li Buyi and others.
Li Buyi's 20,000 Shence Army has been handed over to Qi Shanjun. After all, Qi Shanjun is a veteran general and has served as Minister of War for many years. He is familiar with the situation in the army and has no problem taking over the 20,000 Shence Army.
Only Li Buyi was a little unhappy.
After all, these are soldiers he has trained through battle after battle.
The Shence Army is elite because these soldiers have been on the battlefield and have been tempered by the battlefield. The battle after battle has made the Shence Army dare to fight without fear of death. This is the elite.
The troops to be taken over are all soldiers from Yizhou. These people seem to be the elite of Yizhou. Without experience of polishing and real training, it is impossible to compare with the Shence Army.
This is the gap in strength between the two sides.
Li Buyi reorganized the army and had to start all over again.
However, Li Buyi just murmured in his heart that he would carry out whatever the emperor arranged, and everything was based on the emperor's orders.
Li Buyi followed Zhuge Shang on the road, looked at Qi Shanjun, and said: "Qi Shangshu, you are always going to Yizhou to encircle and suppress bandits. If there is a place where Li Buyi is useful, just say so. Although Li Buyi cannot go in person. , but I can still do my best with my little effort."
Qi Shanjun smiled and said: "I have taken over the Shence Army and have accepted General Li's great favor. How can I trouble General Li again? When we enter Yizhou this time, there will definitely be many bandits who want to surround and suppress them. I believe these sons of the Shence Army will There are also opportunities to make meritorious deeds.”
Li Buyi smiled and said: "They follow Qi Shangshu, that is their blessing."
While chatting, Li Buyi took the initiative to introduce the situation of Shence Army and explained the situation of each major general.
Li Buyi didn't say how to use it?
It didn’t say how to control these people?
Qi Shanjun is a veteran, and he has been immersed in officialdom for decades. He doesn't need Li Buyi's advice at all? Just like this, Li Buyi only objectively introduced the main generals' personalities, martial arts skills, and what they were good at.
Once Qi Shanjun understands, he will naturally know what to do. He doesn't need any advice from Li Buyi?
While walking and talking, it didn't take long for Zhuge Shang, Li Buyi and Qi Shanjun to arrive and wait outside the pass.
The army was stationed, and the Shence army was in a panic.
Each soldier looked solemnly.
Even though it is a very cold day in December, some mountains outside the customs are covered with white, and it is snowing in many places. Even if there is no snow outside the pass, there is still a cold wind blowing in my nose, and the cold wind hangs on my face like a knife.
Zhuge Shang also waited solemnly.
Li Buyi looked unafraid and said, "Prime Minister, you said Deng Zhong brought people out of seclusion, will he come to attack us?"
"impossible!"
Zhuge Shang replied decisively.
His eyes were confident, and he said with a smile: "Today, Deng Zhong has no capital to fight against the imperial court, and the chief Shi Dumi around Deng Zhong has been incited by His Majesty to rebel."
Li Buyi sighed: "What a pity."
Zhuge Shang laughed dumbly and said, "General Li, if His Majesty is here, I will never scold you as 'killing embryos'."
Li Buyi smiled and said: "It is also an honor for the general to be your majesty's killer. It is Li's wish to be able to kill the Japanese country and create a future for Wedagan. In the past, when Daqian declined and China fell, we and other generals It’s hard to reach out if you have ambitions, and there’s nothing you can do to save yourself.”
"Today, with the Holy Lord in court, we have enough opportunities."
"You should go all out to create a mighty world."
There was deep expectation in Li Buyi's eyes.
From the beginning he was Zhao Shan's enemy, then he was surrendered by Zhao Shan, and now he has become Zhao Shan's confidant. Li Buyi has long been Zhao Shan's die-hard loyal minister.
Qi Shanjun looked expectantly and said with emotion: "You are young and in your prime. It is really a blessing in life to be able to serve His Majesty. Unfortunately, I am still old, so I can only do some tinkering."
Li Buyi sighed: "Qi Shangshu, please stop being modest. The Qi family is famous for its reputation. Who doesn't know that the Qi family has Qi Yuanjing? Once a war breaks out with the Japanese country, General Qi will definitely join the war. He has been waiting and preparing for many years. There are successors to the Qi family, who wouldn’t praise you for your skill in raising your children?”
Zhuge Shang also smiled and said: "General Yuan Jing would rather stay in the army than return to the court. He is committed to attacking the Japanese country and pacifying the sea. His Majesty often praises such an ambition, which is enviable."
Qi Shanjun smiled and stroked his beard, his old face pleased.
The son is stubborn.
However, he was recognized and valued by the emperor, and this was his greatest gratification to have a successor to the Qi family.
The Lord of Qishan resigned from his post and became an official. Otherwise, he would be really old. With his body, he would have no problem working for another ten years. But he is already the Minister of the Ministry of War. Once his son is transferred to the court, his son will also be an important minister. Wouldn't he become the most powerful Qi family?
This is what Qi Shanjun doesn't want to see.
He gave in voluntarily.
It is also preparation for his son to be transferred to the center in the future.
Qi Shanjun's ears suddenly twitched and he said, "Here we come, I heard the neighing of the war horses."
Li Buyi followed, "I heard it too."
Zhuge Shang heard what the two said and looked forward, and in an instant he saw the army neatly coming out of the pass. Big flags fluttered in the wind.
War horses came slowly, followed by infantry.
The whole procession was long and winding.
Zhuge Shang saw the car with a big flag with the word "Deng" in the front, and knew that Deng Zhong was coming with Du Mi and his party.
However, Zhuge Shang did not take the initiative to step forward, and just waited where he was.
While Zhuge Shang was waiting, the chariot Deng Zhong was riding in was already approaching the point of exiting the customs. He also received a report from the soldiers that there was a large army waiting in formation outside the customs.
Deng Zhong was inevitably a little panicked.
Something is wrong.
Deng Zhong raised the curtains of the carriage, looked at Du Mi who was riding a horse and following the team, and asked: "Du Changshi, there are a large number of troops outside the pass. Do you think there is a problem? Are they coming to cross the river and demolish the bridge?" Kill me?"
Du Mi comforted him: "My lord, you are worrying too much. If the imperial army wants to deal with you, they will never be here. At least they will allow you to take all the people out of seclusion and get close to Luoyang before cutting off the retreat." , wouldn’t it be better?”
"To deal with you now, if the army is fighting in a melee, you can completely withdraw to Yizhou."
"This is the last resort."
"The emperor once said that the army will be stationed in Yizhou. In my opinion, this is the army stationed in Yizhou."
Du Mi solemnly said: "Please rest assured, sir. If the imperial court wants to kill indiscriminately, I will cover your retreat. Our 40,000 elite soldiers will also cover your retreat. We will not let the treacherous emperor insult you."
After hearing this, Deng Zhong had a smile on his face, nodded and said, "Du Changshi, I believe in you."
Du Mi smiled slightly and said nothing more.
The carriage drove all the way out of the customs, and 40,000 Yizhou troops also left the customs in an orderly manner.
Deng Zhong did not put on airs, let alone dare to put on airs. He got off the carriage and walked forward on foot, with Du Mi following him.
Du Mi saw Zhuge Shang riding in front of the formation and said proactively: "Sir, the person coming to greet you this time is Prime Minister Zhuge Shang. It seems that he is here to greet you on behalf of the emperor."
Deng Zhong nodded slightly.
He quickened his pace slightly and came all the way to the front of Zhuge Shang. He clasped his hands together and bowed in salute: "Your Majesty, Deng Zhong, pays homage to the Prime Minister."
Zhuge Shang got off his horse, walked up to Deng Zhong with a smile, and said, "Shilang Deng is here. Your Majesty has asked Shilang Deng where he has been many times."
When Deng Zhong heard this, he quickly bowed respectfully in the direction of Luoyang, then turned to look at Zhuge Shang and said: "Prime Minister, because of the cold weather, it snowed in some places in Sichuan, which caused the speed of the journey to be slow. Please Prime Minister Haihan.”
Zhuge Shang smiled and said, "Just come here. When you get to Luoyang, treat this place as your home."
"Yes Yes!"
Deng Zhong nodded one after another.
Zhuge Shang's eyes fell on the army and he said: "Shilang Deng, the 40,000 troops that have arrived now have all been reorganized by General Li Buyi. Your Majesty has arranged for Qi Shanjun, Minister of the Ministry of War, to serve as the governor of Yizhou, with 20,000 troops. The Shence Army moved in to clear out the bandits again and clear up the chaos."
Deng Zhong said: "It should be, it should be."
Zhuge Shang waved his hand, and Li Buyi took over Deng Zhong's army and quickly reorganized everything in the army.
After everything was settled, Zhuge Shang looked at Du Mi and said loudly: "Dumi listens!"
"The grass people are here!"
Du Mi stepped forward and bowed.
Zhuge Shang ordered: "Your Majesty has decreed that Du Mi should serve as the governor of Yizhou to bring order to the chaos and stabilize the situation."
"I accept the decree!"
Du Mi looked excited and said loudly: "I will definitely live up to His Majesty's high expectations and will go all out to complete His Majesty's entrustment."
Deng Zhong blinked at the side.
Du Mi was promoted?
Did Dumi leave him?
Deng Zhong suddenly wondered, did Du Mi go to Luoyang to meet the emperor and talk about some things that he didn't know about? But after Du Mi returned to Chengdu, he made it clear that even if he wanted to resist, he would follow Deng Zhong and resist to the end.
Deng Zhong felt a little uncomfortable, but did not react at all. Because the imperial court was powerful and he had already submitted, there could be no further changes.
Having this relationship with Du Mi is also good for him.
It's a bit of comfort.
When Deng Zhong thought of this, he took the initiative and said: "Congratulations to Governor Du, it is a great opportunity to be able to take charge of a party."
Du Mi said humbly: "This also depends on being able to follow the adults. Because I can work beside the adults and preside over government affairs for many years, I have the opportunity now."
Deng Zhong smiled softly.
After the two sides briefly reminisced about old times, Du Mi and Qi Shanjun left with 20,000 Shence troops.
Zhuge Shang rushed to Luoyang with Li Buyi, Deng Zhong and his party, as well as the 40,000 elite soldiers who were about to be reorganized. When the army arrived in Luoyang, Li Buyi took the army to reorganize. Zhuge Shang placed Deng Zhong's family members at the inn first, and then took Deng Zhong into the palace to have an audience.
After entering the palace smoothly, Zhuge Shang saw Zhao Shan and bowed: "Your Majesty, Deng Zhong is here."
Deng Zhong also took a step forward, knelt on the ground like pushing a mountain of gold toppling a jade pillar, knocked his head on the ground, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Deng Zhong, long live my emperor!"
