Qiu Ba, a low-level man, was stirred up with excitement and blood boiling in just a few words, and he was trapped in a trap of deception without even realizing it. Conversations similar to this one are by no means the only one in the Longqi Army. There were some signs before, but they were just fermenting slowly. But with the news of Yelu Deguang proclaiming himself emperor, it began to spread in the army on a large scale. .
Accompanied by a high-pitched and sharp horn sound, the sergeants in the tent were all startled, and stood up like a reflex, getting ready and holding their troops. A rough shout came from outside the tent: "Assemble the left camp!" The soldiers in the tent moved upon hearing the sound, and in a short period of time, the entire military camp fell into an orderly bustle.
Not long after, the battalion commander led several sergeants into Li Dutou's tent. Seeing this, Li Dutou hurriedly greeted him: "Commander Wang, what's going on?"
"What else could happen! 'Jun Yan Luo' has entered the camp for inspection!" The commander's tone was very "unkind" and he ordered Li Dutou: "Stop giving me nonsense, take your people and assemble at the school ground!"
"Yes!" Li Dutou straightened his back immediately.
After saying that, he glanced at the soldiers in the tent, the commander raised his whip, clicked it in a circle, and shouted loudly: "Cheer up, move quickly, and don't delay. Again, the First Army The left camp must be the fastest and most united. If you fall behind other battalions, see how I deal with you..."
In the center of the military camp is a school field. It is not big, and it is more than enough to accommodate the sergeant Longqi in the camp. On the third floor of the general stage, Liu Chengyou sat solemnly, wearing a set of fish scale armor on his body, looking heroic. His eyes were as calm as water as he stared at the soldiers who were gathering nervously one after another, while he silently estimated the time in his heart.
On the military case in front of him, a small stick of incense was half burned, and the flames continued to engulf the body of the incense. When it burned out, the soldiers from all the battalions had gathered in the center of the school ground. The soldiers carried swords and shields, their military appearance was neat and tidy, their expressions were solemn, and their eyes were not squinting. The scene was silent. Although the number of people was small, a fierce aura of a mighty and majestic army seemed to be rising over the school grounds.
This is not the first time Liu Chengyou has done this kind of sudden attack and temporary gathering. Liu Chengyou was quite satisfied with the performance of Sergeants Longqi. As for being more refined and faster, he didn't have that expectation yet.
Although he was satisfied in his heart, he didn't show it on his face at all. He stood up and inspected from a high position for a while. Liu Chengyou raised his hand and waved calmly: "It's all gone!" He had no intention of watching the martial arts training anymore.
As soon as he finished speaking, a general came out behind Liu Chengyou, waving a flag and shouting: "The military leader has given an order. The entire army is disbanded and everyone returns to his own camp!"
They were probably used to being tormented, so they neither dared nor complained. Under the leadership of their respective officers, the sergeants left the scene in order. Liu Chengyou watched for a long time, and then, accompanied by two Longqi officers, he headed towards the Chinese army's tent.
"Yes, the soldiers are not slacking off. With their high energy and spirit, among the armies in Hedong, our army dares to be ranked first!" While walking, Liu Chengyou raised his finger and spoke, actually commending the two officers: "You two have done a great job. Okay, thank you for your hard work!"
Two officers, one senior and one junior. The elder was in his thirties, with a fleshy face and a fierce look. He had a beard and was a little fat. This man's name was Zhang Yanwei, and he served as the Sima of the Marching Army in Hedong and the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the Longqi Army. He was Liu Zhiyuan's favorite general.
When Liu Zhiyuan appointed Liu Chengyou as the commander of the capital, how could he be completely confident in entrusting the weight of an army to a kid like him? Zhang Yanwei was Liu Zhiyuan's insurance for the Longqi Army, and ordered him to assist Liu Chengyou as Du Yuhou . Of course, it's called assistance, but it's actually supervision. However, the development of things later was beyond Liu Zhiyuan's expectation. Liu Chengyou used his identity, ability, and skills to subdue the entire Longqi Army, including Zhang Yanwei.
Although Zhang Yanwei may not look good, he is a smart man and very good at pleasing people. Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, he immediately showed an ugly but natural smile and flattered him: "It's all because of your method of running the army. Only by changing the shortcomings of the past can we have the Longqi Army today!"
Liu Chengyou looked at Zhang Yanwei with squinted eyes, his face expressionless, and his eyes seemed to have a sparkle in them. Zhang Yanwei couldn't help but shrink his neck, and subconsciously lowered his head, looking away from Liu Chengyou's "Sima face". There are still some murmurings in my heart. We all know that the King of Peking is serious and serious, but in comparison, this Erlang of the Liu family is much more terrifying...
"But it's not in vain that I put so much thought into it." Zhang Yanwei was relieved until Liu Chengyou's light voice came to his ears.
"Quanyi, how is the morale of the army?" Taking steady steps and pondering for a moment, Liu Chengyou looked at the young general on the other side.
"The morale is high and can be used in great ways!" The young general named "Quanyi" answered simply. This man is indeed young, but he has a strong military spirit. He has obviously been in the military for many years, and he looks very capable.
"Hmm." Liu Chengyou nodded in agreement, then stopped talking and quickened his pace towards the Chinese army camp.
The young general's name is Ma Quanyi, a native of Youzhou, who is good at riding and shooting, and has superb swordsmanship. When he was fifteen years old, he followed Fan Yanguang, the Tianxiong Army's Jiedu envoy at that time, to rebel against Shi Jingtang in Yecheng. He fought bravely and fought bravely. When Fan Yanguang surrendered, he was incorporated into the Forbidden Army of the Later Jin Dynasty. It was just that he had nothing to rely on, and he was quite unhappy in the Forbidden Army. It was difficult to relocate, so he was depressed and ran away from the camp.
He hid in the countryside and farmed in Heyang for two years. But in these troubled times, how could a young man like Ma Quanyi be willing to work in farming if he had good martial arts skills at his side. It happened that Liu Zhiyuan was recruiting soldiers and horses in Taiyuan, so he decisively came to join the Longqi Army. Life was better under Liu Zhiyuan, but he only slowly gained the military position of captain.
Until September last year, when the Khitan 30,000-foot cavalry entered the east of the Kou River, Liu Zhiyuan personally led the army and defeated them in Yangwu Valley, beheading 7,000 of them. Ma Quanyi was with the army at that time and led his men in a fearless charge, killing two Khitan military commanders in a row. After the war, he was promoted to the head of the capital for his merit.
By the time Liu Chengyou took control of the Longqi Army, Ma Quanyi's fortunes would finally turn around. When inspecting the entire army, Liu Chengyou quickly discovered that Ma Quanyi was extraordinary. His bravery was not his only advantage. In comparison, Liu Chengyou appreciated his diligence, loyalty, and his insights into military affairs.
Under his will, he was promoted decisively. Within a few months, Liu Chengyou promoted him to the commander of the First Army of the Longqi Army, commanding a thousand soldiers. As for Ma Quanyi, beyond the surprise, he was moved. He worked more diligently and seriously to repay Liu Chengyou's kindness.
The affairs of the First Army were handled in an orderly manner and with ease. Liu Chengyou was not disappointed at all, and his ability broke the "gossip" in him. He had some reputation and prestige among the lower-class soldiers, and he played a great role in Liu Chengyou's control of the entire army.
Nowadays, Ma Quanyi's promotion has become a typical example of Liu Chengyou's "people-only promotion", and people with lofty ideals in the army are greatly encouraged by it.
Quickly entering the military tent, Liu Chengyou sat directly in his exclusive seat, waved his guards away and guarded outside the tent, took a breath, and then stared at Zhang Yanwei and Ma Quanyi standing in front of him: "How did things go?"
Of course the two of them knew what Liu Chengyou was referring to. Zhang Yanwei immediately handed over his hand, and the flesh on his face trembled. He could not suppress the excitement in his voice and said: "The general has contacted several commanders of Wujie and Xingjie Army. Everyone has this intention. You can be sure that as long as someone takes the lead and raises his arms, he will lead his subordinates to help!"
Hearing this and nodding slightly, Liu Chengyou made some small movements with his hands, pinched the bridge of his nose, and then looked at Ma Quanyi: "Where are you?"
"I have acted in accordance with your instructions. According to the reaction of the soldiers, the King of Peking has won the hearts of the soldiers, and great things can be expected." Ma Quanyi also revealed some expectations in his tone.
"Not bad." Hearing this, Liu Chengyou said calmly. Then he stopped and lowered his head, as if thinking about his next move.
Seeing that Liu Chengyou had been thinking for a long time without giving any orders, Zhang Yanwei couldn't help it anymore and couldn't help but suggested: "Many soldiers have been secretly agitated, or they will be led to Jinyang to petition. If it is late, they may be Someone else got there first!”
"No rush!" Liu Chengyou shook his head directly, thought for a while, and then said: "Wait a little longer, it's not ready yet..."
