Upon receiving Liu Chengyou's "gift", Xue Shijun showed a little surprise, then he pondered, slowly understood something, and finally smiled coldly. In addition to having bad personal ethics, this is a smart man. A fool cannot achieve the political achievements of Liaozhou.
Just in the evening, Xue Qiong took the initiative to see Liu Chengyou again, said goodbye and went back, with a smile on his face and said nothing about the conflict, as if it had been completely revealed.
However, with this person's magnanimity, he probably kept the grudge in his heart, otherwise, why would he have returned to Liaozhou overnight. Judging from his attitude, it sounds like a "silent protest". As for who the object of his hatred is, that's not necessarily the case.
Liu Chengyou didn't care too much about Xue Qiong's affairs. Even if he was a governor, he was still a small figure to Liu Chengyou today. Moreover, his attention is still on Luzhou and the general trend of the world.
The moonlight on the spring night was still a little cold, quietly falling on the quiet military camp. The Chinese army camped on a high hill in the southeast of Huiting Town. In the tent, a few candles flickered, illuminating the space inside the tent.
Liu Chengyou stood with his hands behind his back, silently staring at the map hanging in front of him. The map is not very complete. Except for Hedong and its surrounding prefectures and counties, which are more detailed, the rest of Daozhou Jiedu only briefly indicates the geographical location.
Liu Chengyou's eyes fell on Kaifeng, Tokyo, and he was lost in thought, and his hazy vision seemed a little blurry. Since Kaifeng, Liu Chengyou could not help but simulate in his mind the route of the Khitans' northward retreat, from Huazhou, Chanzhou, Xiangzhou, Cizhou, Mingzhou, Xingzhou, Zhaozhou, all the way to Zhenzhou (today's Shijiazhuang).
He couldn't help but take two steps forward and take a closer look. Liu Chengyou pointed his index finger at Zhenzhou and gently drew circles around the area. His eyes gradually deepened: Where is Luan City? Kill Hu Lin, where is it?
As soon as his thoughts changed, Liu Chengyou came to Luzhou again. His eyes were like those of an eagle, full of fierceness, staring straight at Shangdang. After dragging on for a long time, the matter in Luzhou should be over.
"Your Highness! Xiang Xun is back!" The guard's report came from outside.
"Please!" Liu Chengyou ordered immediately after coming back to his senses.
Not long after, Xiang Xun strode into the tent and bowed with his hands: "Greetings to Your Highness!"
"No courtesy, sit down."
Xiang Xun straightened up but did not sit down because Liu Chengyou was still standing.
Liu Chengyou's eyes were cold and cold as usual, he looked at Xiang Xun. He was tired from all the travel, his face was tired, and he was still breathing slightly. From Shangdang to Huiting, it's a hundred miles, so it's not an easy trip back and forth.
Previously, Liu Chengyou sent Xiang Xun to Luzhou for investigation. After stationed in Huiting, he returned once and reported the situation to Shangdang. Later, he went south again with the mission of Liu Chengyou...
He poured a bowl of water himself, walked up to Xiang Xun and handed it to him. Taking it with both hands, Xiang Xun's eyes showed a little surprise and emotion: "Thank you, Your Highness."
Seeing that he was still standing with water in his hands, Liu Chengyou turned around and sat down behind the case, and then Xiang Xun sat down.
After he drank some water and calmed down his breathing, Liu Chengyou asked: "What was the result?"
Faced with Liu Chengyou's inquiry, Xiang Xun obviously had something in mind and answered almost without thinking: "We have already contacted him. Judge Gao Fang, inspector Wang Shouen, and commander Li Wanchao of Su Rui all care about the interests of the country and are willing to do whatever it takes. To welcome the king’s army! General Li has given me his humble position to report to His Highness. As long as our army goes south, the city will open its doors to welcome us!”
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou thought for a moment and asked, "Where is Zhao Xingqian after Jiedu stayed?"
"He is stubborn and has no intention of looking back," Xiang Xun said.
"Can you alarm him?" Liu Chengyou frowned slightly.
"This man oppressed the Luzhou general, suppressed the army and the people, and resisted the king's army. He was trapped in the commander's mansion, waiting for reinforcements from the Khitans." Xiang Xun shook his head with disdain on his face: ""
"Khitan reinforcements?" Liu Chengyou immediately asked: "The time is not short. Is there any news about Geng Chongmei?"
Mentioning this, Xiang Xun couldn't help but show a trace of solemnity on his face, and said in a deep voice: "Just as I was about to report to Your Highness, news came from Jiedu Mansion that Geng Chongmei led the puppet Liao troops to the north, entered Zezhou, and was approaching Luzhou. "
After receiving this news, Liu Chengyou's expression became much more serious. He stood up and walked slowly thinking.
Xiang Xun stood up and continued to report: "When I first heard the news, I was afraid that something unexpected would happen, so I came north quickly. Your Highness, if the Hu soldiers enter Luzhou, the situation may be out of our army's control, and we have to guard against it!"
"Do you know how many troops Geng Chongmei led and how far it is from Luzhou?" Liu Chengyou lowered his head and looked at Xiang Xun, wanting to confirm.
Xiang Xun shook his head and gave a rather disappointing answer: "The humble post only found out that his army has passed Zezhou, but I can't guarantee the rest."
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou frowned even more tightly, and seemed to be in a bad mood. He took a deep breath, and suddenly sighed leisurely: "The other party probably won't march overnight!"
Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Xiang Xun was a little stunned and didn't understand what he meant. Just as he was about to think deeply, Liu Chengyou had already solved his doubts and said to him: "It seems that you will have to work hard again!"
Xiang Xun was thoughtful and immediately clasped his fists: "Please give me your orders, Your Highness!"
Liu Chengyou did not reply directly to him, but shouted outside: "Come here, call me from Madu School! Then call Han Tong!"
After saying that, he turned around and sat down at the handsome desk, waiting quietly.
After a while, Ma Quanyi walked in with capable steps, followed by Han Tong. Without waiting for him to salute, Liu Chengyou went straight to the point and ordered directly: "Quanyi, you immediately lead the soldiers of the First Army, travel lightly and simply, go south quickly, and go straight to the party at night. I will send Xiang Xun to assist you, and then contact the righteous people in the city. Cooperate between the inside and the outside, let me control the Shangdang as quickly as possible, and I will lead the follow-up."
"Well..." After saying that, Liu Chengyou glanced at Xiang Xun again: "Although we have contacted Shangdang City, we still must not be careless. You must be careful and don't be careless. Xiang Xun will inform you of the specific situation!"
"Yes!" Ma Quanyi was surprised at first, but after understanding, he decisively accepted the order.
"Han Tong!" Liu Chengyou turned to Han Tong.
Upon hearing the call, Han Tong glared excitedly and stood up to answer the call: "Here he is!"
"Later, you and your cavalry will set off with Xiang Xun first to go to the party. Then, go around the city to the south to check the enemy's situation and figure out for me the movements of Geng Chong's American troops. Remember, if you find the whereabouts of the Hu soldiers, you must not alert them. Get his attention!"
After hearing the order, Han Tong roared in a rough voice: "Yes!"
After the order was given, Liu Chengyou slowly relaxed his body and waved his hand: "Go!"
Following an urgent order from Liu Chengyou, the officers and soldiers of the Longqi Army in Huiting began to move again. Not only the first army, but the entire army was preparing to break out of camp. The garrison camp, which had been peaceful for a long time, soon became busy.
The First Army was very efficient. It quickly assembled, abandoned all heavy weapons, and only had half a day's food. With torches, it headed south along the Huiting Road in disgrace.
Liu Chengyou, on the other hand, spent more than an hour finishing everything.
After the three armies were assembled, following Liu Chengyou's order, the Longqi army began to march towards the Shangdang!
