As long as Ku Shu can take over, and with the help of counselors like them, there is no need to worry about destroying the Great Liang and taking control of the Central Plains.
As for why Liu Shengming is unwilling to serve for Da Liang, the reason is simple. Da Rong and Da Liang, one is like a powerful young man, and the other is an old man who is declining day by day.
It’s self-evident who to choose.
If the Cook Technique can really destroy the Great Liang, their contribution will not be left in history and will be written down in the history books of Rongguo.
Those who have great talent don't want to show their talents in such troubled times, make great achievements and be famous for generations. This is also the pursuit of scholars.
"Your Highness is right, but the Liang army leaving the city this time is indeed nothing to worry about, but if we leave it alone, I'm afraid it will cause some trouble."
In response to Liu Shengming's reminder, Ku Shu nodded without any change in his expression and said calmly.
"I understand your concerns, sir, but I really don't pay attention to those people. Thousands of people came out of the city to receive reinforcements. Not to mention the long journey, the harsh environment alone had to keep them trapped for a while. "
"By the time the reinforcements are received and returned to Zhenjun City, Zhenjun City will already be a dead city."
Liu Shengming's eyes narrowed, as if he had thought of something, and he hesitated, "Could it be that His Highness wants to..."
"Although Zhenjun City has high walls and thick walls, the water source, haha, you Liang people have a saying, no poison, no husband. This is war. As long as you can win, you can use any means."
"I have already arranged the manpower, sir, just wait and see."
Liu Shengming nodded, bowed his hands to Ku Shu with respect, turned around and left.
This is the person Liu Shengming deserves to follow. He has means, strategy, and is ruthless at critical moments. There is no need for such a person to achieve great success.
Just when Liu Shengming was about to step out of the tent, Ku Shu's voice sounded.
"By the way, sir, I have something to tell you. According to the information I have received, the genius marksman who emerged from Zhenjun City is named Su Qi'an. He seems to be from a county called Lingbei in Xizhou."
"Sir, if I remember correctly, the place where you lurked before seemed to be called Lingbei County. Sir, you have been lurking for so long and did not find such a person. You must be at fault."
Ku Shu's voice was very soft, but Liu Shengming's body stiffened and his face changed.
This looks like inquiry, but is actually a kind of accountability.
Ku Shu's accountability is different from other people's. The more important the accountability, the less resentful and peaceful he is.
But this kind of attitude is enough to make all his subordinates tremble. If he doesn't give a satisfactory explanation, just watch, he will definitely disappear quietly in less than three days.
To be honest, this kind of negligence is indeed Liu Shengming's responsibility. He has stayed in Lingbei County for several years. How could he not know the name Su Qi'an.
You must know that when he was in Lili Mountain, the Dongzi Mountain he occupied was destroyed by Su Qi'an and Xie Cang.
For Su Qi'an, Liu Shengming only thought that he was a scholar with great talents like him, and the results of his investigation also showed this.
Even if he comes to Ningzhou, he is at most a staff member, playing the role of military advisor.
Liu Shengming once thought that if he really met Su Qi'an, the two of them could compete in strategy.
Who would have known that this Su Qian would show off his astonishing force before even showing off his extraordinary strategy.
It is a terrible thing for a man with both civil and military skills to appear on the battlefield in Ningzhou.
To be able to hide his own power for so long, it can be seen from this that Su Qi'an must be an extremely delicate and calm person.
If this person is not solved, it will be a big trouble for them.
During the moment when Ku Shu was being questioned, Liu Shengming's mind was spinning rapidly. He knelt down to Ku Shu and said quickly.
"Your Highness, this is my subordinate's dereliction of duty. I am willing to receive any punishment. I just hope that Your Highness can give me a chance. I will promise to resolve this matter. Su Qi'an will never be an obstacle to our army. "
It was very quiet in the big tent, but not long after, the voice of Ku Shu sounded.
"Huh, sir, you don't have to blame yourself so much. It's good to have a clear understanding of this matter. Since you have promised me this, I won't say anything more. As long as you can handle this matter well, it will be over."
"I understand, I am resigning." Liu Shengming nodded repeatedly and left quickly.
Liu Shengming walked out of the tent and looked at the hazy Zhenjun City in front of him, his expression constantly changing.
But Liu Shengming quickly calmed down and whispered, "Su Qian, you'd better not become an obstacle to my army's cavalry, otherwise, Ningzhou will be your burial place!"
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At this time, Su Qi'an and Zheng Liang, who had successfully left the city, passed through the wind and sand, and after identifying the direction, they divided their forces and left in two directions.
This time, Su Qi'an and Zheng Liang were tasked with picking up reinforcements. They had to pick up at least three military cities before they could return.
Because the deputy general Zhou Yan fled before the battle, Xie Cang left Tong Zhan with Su Qi'an.
With Tong Zhan by his side, Xie Cang could feel more at ease.
The 2,500 soldiers led by Su Qi'an and Tong Zhan galloped along the way, and the entire army maintained fighting mode.
The purpose was to guard against attacks by Da Rong's army, but they walked forty or fifty miles without encountering any attacks.
This actually made Su Qi'an feel at ease. Although the soldiers leaving the city did not care about life and death, if they really encountered them, considering their number, it would be very dangerous.
Moreover, the troops under Su Qi'an's command were not one, but multiple armies.
There were the heroic cavalry and Yan cavalry under Liu Zhen and Chen Dao before, as well as some remaining Tiger and Ben troops under Zhou Yan.
With such a force composed of three branches of the military, Su Qi'an still felt a little guilty. Fortunately, he was not attacked by the enemy along the way.
After running forty or fifty miles in the sky full of yellow sand, Su Qi'an decided to find a sheltered position to rest.
According to the map, the locations of the military cities that Su Qi'an was going to meet were each two to three hundred miles away from Zhenjun City.
Even if the soldiers from the military city have already set off, it will take at least two or three days to march in this sky full of yellow sand.
The number of troops under Su Qi'an's command was not large. Once they encountered the enemy, they would definitely be at a disadvantage, let alone being crushed.
Therefore, ensuring your own safety is the first priority along the way.
After stepping out of Zhenjun City, Su Qi'an truly understood the desolation of Ningzhou.
Along the way, except for the sky full of yellow sand, there was not even vegetation visible along the way. Everyone seemed to be in a desert.
The only temporary resting place that could be found was a dilapidated inn that had been abandoned for many years.
There was nothing in the inn, it was empty. Except for the surrounding earthen walls that seemed to provide shelter from the wind, the houses inside were too damaged to be inhabitable.
Although the interior was dilapidated, it was at least sheltered from the wind, which was good, and it was already dark by this time.
Traveling at night is the most dangerous. Not to mention the sudden drop in temperature, if you encounter a sandstorm, you may be really hopeless.
Su Qi'an dismounted and quickly entered the inn. Soldiers were arranged to inspect the surrounding Tucheng early. Fortunately, before leaving the city, each soldier carried some dry firewood with him.
When the firewood is gathered together and ignited, the flames rise and a warmth is released.
In the post station, bonfires were lit everywhere, and the soldiers sat together, with the cold wind whistling in their ears, the firelight swaying, and the sound of firewood exploding from time to time. The soldiers sitting around stood close together, a look of exhaustion spread, and soon they began to snore. .
Beside a bonfire in the middle, Su Qi'an looked solemnly, looking at the military map in his hand with the help of weak sparks.
Tong Zhan on the side persuaded Su Qi'an to rest, but was rejected.
At this time, Su Qi'an couldn't think of resting. This was his first time commanding an army in a war.
Although the military services are diverse, they are still one army, and the lives of more than 2,000 people are in his hands.
As the commander, protecting their lives is the first priority.
Su Qi'an had to think carefully about every step he took next. Unknowingly, after stepping into the Ningzhou battlefield, even Su Qi'an did not expect that he, an outsider who was originally a spectator, would gradually integrate into this place. among a group of soldiers.
The night passed quickly, and the dark night was replaced by the faint light on the horizon in the blink of an eye.
Su Qi'an woke up early, sat on the horse, and felt the cool breeze blowing in her ears. Su Qi'an suddenly became more awake.
Although the night was cold, at least this night was nothing serious.
After a quarter of an hour's rest, the army quickly gathered and headed in one direction.
Good luck and a safe night's rest, but this good luck did not always favor Su Qi'an.
After the army had walked twenty or thirty miles, suddenly, the bright sky suddenly became dark.
The cool breeze blowing immediately became chilly, and the yellow sand in the sky gathered in one direction.
In the distance, something gray like a wave covered the skyline and came quickly.
When everyone saw this scene, their expressions suddenly changed.
"No, it's a sandstorm, run!"
"Don't be chaotic! Listen to my orders. The whole army will dismount immediately and gather together quickly. Quick!"
Su Qian looked at the panicked soldiers and immediately shouted.
The soldiers immediately dismounted and formed a large circle according to different military types. Heavy armored soldiers and shield bearers were outside, and cavalry and archers were inside.
This is actually a hopeless solution. If you ride a horse and run wildly, you won't be able to run very far, and you will be overturned by the sandstorm in the distance.
Simply sign up for a group, even if the chance of escape is small, at least there is hope.
The gathering sandstorm quickly swallowed up Su Qi'an and other 2,500 soldiers at the fastest speed.
The wind was howling, and nothing could be seen. One could vaguely see some soldiers being swept high into the sky by the sandstorm and heading into the distance.
This sudden sandstorm lasted for half an hour before gradually disappearing.
After the dust passed, Su Qi'an and others who were standing there reporting for the group found no trace of them except for a thick layer of yellow sand.
They disappeared as if they had never appeared.
I don’t know how long it took, but somewhere, in a desert-like place, a piece of yellow sand flowed.
Gradually, one hand stretched out from the yellow sand, and then, one by one, soldiers wearing armor crawled out of the yellow sand.
