When the little conflict at the North Post occurred, Liu Chengyou was talking to Murong Yanzhao in his tent. Famous generals are famous generals. In a short time, Longqi's new fourth army has been trained by him to have a decent shape. Although it is not yet a strong force, it is beginning to take shape.
Liu Chengyou was a little surprised when he heard that Xue Qiong, the governor, personally escorted the supplies to the camp. While sending someone to receive them, he personally met him in the military tent.
Liu Chengyou had already met Xue Qiong when he went south that day. This person's official reputation among the people is not good. He has a bad temper, is domineering, harsh to his subordinates, greedy for money, and his relatives often bully good people.
However, there is a saying that even with all the shortcomings, under Xue Qiong's governance, the overall people's livelihood in Liaozhou was relatively safe. The people were not prosperous, but their lives were still manageable. In this era of continuous war, for ordinary people in Guizhou, the days they can live with have been gradually reduced, so under the rule of Liaozhou, it is still peaceful.
In the past few years of Xue Qiong's governance, Liaozhou's treasury gradually increased, and a lot was handed over to Jinyang, which was quite popular with Liu Zhiyuan. Liu Chengyou led the army to the south, and relied heavily on him for logistical transportation. Such a practical talent was enough for Liu Chengyou to ignore those shortcomings.
Besides, those shortcomings are not big problems. Compared with those officials and generals who blindly enrich themselves with public wealth and exploit the people without restraint, Xue Qiong still has some "bottom line". Therefore, Liu Chengyou's attitude towards Xue Qiong is quite friendly.
"Your Highness, I am bringing along twelve carts of grain, three carts of rice and flour, five carts of clothing and shoes, three carts of fodder, two carts of oil and wax, and more than ten pigs and sheep... ..Due to His Highness's military order, we did not dare to bring the wine." In the military tent, Xue Qiong personally reported to Liu Chengyou.
The bonus effect of status is great. In front of Liu Chengyou, Xue Qiong is not arrogant at all, her eyebrows are low and her eyes are not secretly glancing at Liu Chengyou while speaking. It's a pity that all he saw was that overly calm face.
After listening to his narration, Liu Chengyou nodded, paused, and then said calmly: "Thank you, Ambassador Xue!"
"I don't dare, it's what lower officials should do." Xue Qiong responded quickly.
"After all, this is the fourth time that supplies have been delivered!" Liu Chengyou showed a thoughtful expression, pondered for a while, and asked: "It has exceeded Jinyang's dispatch needs, right..."
"Your Highness is wise." Hearing this, Xue Qiong put on a flattering smile on his face and explained: "This time, the official paid for the purchase from the Liaozhou treasury, and the prestige of the state and businessmen donated money to help the army. .”
There was a flash of fluctuation in the calm eyes, and the scrutinizing gaze fell on him again. That cold and testing look could easily cause discomfort. When Xue Qiong became embarrassed, Liu Chengyou said slowly: "Xue Jun, you are interested."
"His Royal Highness leads the Hedong Tiger Army to defeat the Khitan and save all the people from water and fire. The lower officials and others should help each other to support the king's army!" Xue Qiong said these awe-inspiring words quite smoothly.
Liu Chengyou had no intention of listening to such unhelpful remarks. Liu Chengyou also knew in his heart that those Liaozhou celebrities who donated money would probably not do so voluntarily. Perhaps Xue Qiong himself had retained part of it. However, Liu Chengyou had no intention of going into details about this.
After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou said: "Thank you for your hard work, Commander Xue! It is inconvenient for the army to rest in Huiting Town."
"Yes!" Xue Qiong said very wisely, "I have resigned."
However, when he was leaving, his feet showed no intention of moving, but there was a slightly deliberate expression of hesitation on his face.
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou said casually: "What else does your Majesty have to do?"
"I wonder who the commander of the Longqi Fourth Army is?" Xue Qiong asked.
Under Liu Chengyou's gaze, Murong Yanzhao stood up and raised his hand to Xue Qiong: "The last general Murong Yanzhao."
After looking Murong Yanzhao up and down, Xue Qiong chuckled and said, "General Murong manages the army well, and all the officers and soldiers under his command are loyal to their duties. I am really impressed by him."
Hearing this, Murong Yanzhao had some surprise on his face. He praised him, but he didn't understand why. He responded by saying, "If you praise me too much, you will be ashamed to deserve it."
However, Liu Chengyou heard something meaningful and said, "There seems to be an overtone in Xue Shijun's words. Just speak frankly."
Xue Qiong suddenly changed his face, bowed his head to Liu Chengyou, complained angrily, and told the story of the inspection at Beisuo.
After listening to his narration, Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, tilted his head and ordered Murong Yanzhao: "Go and check to see if it is as Xue Shijun said."
"Yes!" Murong Yanzhao glanced at Xue Qiong and left as ordered.
Noting that Liu Chengyou's expression seemed to have changed a little harshly, Xue Qiong felt slightly happy and continued to say angrily: "Military rules and disciplines can be understood even by lower-level officials. Foreigners and suspicious persons should be carefully investigated. Just in case something unexpected happens. But the people under escort in the state come and go more than once, so why do they need to check again and again? Isn't this unnecessary and deliberately embarrassing. And when the subordinates revealed their identities, Nadutou Yang Ye and his subordinates still humiliated them. And he uttered threatening words..."
"The soldiers and horses have not moved, and the food and fodder have gone first. It is okay for the subordinate to suffer a little injustice, but the transport of supplies is related to the military situation and war. Due to the delay, the time is delayed, and the subordinate cannot afford to suffer. Moreover, if Sergeant Long Qi, people If you are like this, I am afraid that you will ruin your reputation..."
Liu Chengyou listened silently to Xue Qiong's grievances. When he finished speaking, he seemed to have come to his senses. After pondering for a while, he raised his hand to appease: "The people below have indeed gone too far. Xue Shijun has been wronged. In this way, you can go to Huiting Town to rest for the time being. I will investigate clearly and I will definitely give you an explanation!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!" After receiving Liu Chengyou's affirmative reply, Xue Qiong resigned this time.
After he retreated, Liu Chengyou blinked a few times quickly and said calmly: "I just realized that I still have some reputation..."
"His Royal Highness has already made a name for himself in Hedong, and has his own reputation." Zhang Yanwei agreed.
Not long after, Murong Yanzhao returned, bowed and reported: "Your Highness, I will ask Yang Ye for questioning. Everything is as Governor Xue said."
"This Yang Dutou is well-known and very courageous!" Liu Chengyou said with a hint of amusement in his tone.
The Fourth Army was "innately deficient" and had only about 500 troops, so it had direct jurisdiction over four hundred-man cities. Among the four capital leaders, Yang Ye is the most brave, and the first capital he leads is also the most powerful. Yang Ye's reputation is already very loud among the Fourth Army.
A little unsure of Liu Chengyou's attitude, Murong Yanzhao couldn't help but defend himself: "Your Highness, Yang Ye strictly obeyed military orders and was loyal to his duties. On the contrary, Governor Xue was arrogant at first and respectful at the end, and he almost broke into the military camp... ..."
Seeing that Murong Yanzhao's tone was a little urgent, Liu Chengyou waved his hand to stop him, took a breath, turned to ask Guo Rong who was accompanying him: "What do you think of this?"
"As Xue Qiong said, if Sergeant Longqi and everyone are like this, then... the world will be great!" Guo Rong replied affirmatively, unable to hide his approval in his tone.
"What to do with Yang Ye?"
"What about disposal? Yang Ye and his men should be rewarded by Your Highness!" Guo Rong followed Liu Chengyou's words and solemnly clasped his fists.
"Then reward!" Liu Chengyou said decisively at a faster speed.
At this time, Zhang Yanwei reminded Liu Chengyou: "Your Highness, you just promised Xue Qiong to give him an explanation."
"This matter is easy to handle!" Liu Chengyou said, "Just reward them together."
"What reward does His Highness intend to reward?" Zhang Yanwei was a little curious.
"Yang Ye and his men, commanded by Murong, will prepare some meat to reward and commend me!"
After a pause in his tone, Liu Chengyou touched his bald chin and pondered for a while, then looked at Guo Rong: "As for Xue Qiong, you can take a copy of the preliminary Longqi Military Law and send it to him later!"
Following Liu Chengyou's arrangement, the three people in the tent couldn't help but glance at each other, and soon showed a slight smile.
"yes!"
