Liu Chengyou naturally thought of the "Battle of Gaoping", a famous battle that played a decisive role in the history of the "Five Dynasties" wars, was of great significance, and even affected the course of history.
When his eyes fell on the ordinary-looking and serious-looking Guo Rong in front of him, Liu Chengyou's thoughts couldn't help but drift away.
At that time, the "Zhou Shizong" in front of us had just ascended the throne. The government was unstable and the people were not attached to it. Liu Chong of the Northern Han Dynasty united with the Khitan army. The two sides' 100,000 coalition troops went south with a fierce momentum and wanted to destroy the later Zhou Dynasty.
It can be said that due to internal and external troubles, Guo Rong decided to fight against all odds and decided to go north to fight in person. Just in Gaoping, he was willing to take the risk and supervise the battle in person. He lost first and then won, and achieved a great victory in Gaoping.
In that battle of Gaoping, Guo Rong almost took a risk by raising the fate of the Zhou Dynasty. Failure would inevitably lead to the danger of national subjugation. As a result, Guo Rong won the bet. A hearty victory opened the "prosperity of virtue" in the later Zhou Dynasty. Guo Rong began his great cause of "thirty years of peace", and Zhao Kuangyin also rose to the rank of the imperial army in front of the palace.
Of course, that battle was not a pure military adventure. Guo Rong considered many factors. However, that kind of situation, that kind of pressure, that kind of decisiveness, that kind of generosity and pride, that kind of determination to win in the face of difficulties... Compared with Guo Rong's bold and brave strategy, my hesitation at this time , look forward and backward, inferior people are more than one step ahead.
Looking at Guo Rong in front of him, Liu Chengyou seemed to be able to feel his strong character and firm and fearless will under his ordinary appearance.
Withdrawing his gaze and taking a deep breath, Liu Chengyou turned to Han Tong, who was still standing in the hall: "What do you think?"
Han Tong obviously did not expect that Liu Chengyou would ask for the opinion of such a small person like himself. He was stunned for a moment and clasped his fists decisively: "If His Highness orders an attack, the general will be willing to charge for His Highness!"
After hearing Han Tong's statement, Liu Chengyou's expression returned to normal, feeling vaguely relieved. He realized that he could not fight, but there were many talents under his command who could. Zhang Yanwei, Ma Quanyi, Murong Yanzhao, even the two commanders of the Second and Third Armies, plus Li Wanchao, there is really no need to worry to this extent.
With this thought, Liu Chengyou's thoughts were clarified. He couldn't help but be moved when he thought about the prospect of defeating the Khitan army in one battle. But even if he had that impulse, Liu Chengyou still didn't get carried away and directly ordered the march south.
Again, war is no child's play. Although now we know ourselves and the enemy a little, the winning rate should be higher, but it is not yet to the point of sure victory.
After only thinking for a moment, Liu Chengyou added some obvious boldness to his tone, and ordered to Han Tong: "Han Tong, you rest in the city for a while, and then lead the cavalry south to kill the enemy scouts and explore the enemy's situation for me! "
After hearing the order, Han Tong was slightly shaken, his eyes widened, and he said directly: "Your Highness, there is no need to rest, the general will take people there immediately!"
Liu Chengyou was satisfied with his fighting spirit and said: "After running around for days and nights, the soldiers are exhausted. Even if you can bear it, you must consider the soldiers below. Once you have refreshed your spirit and regained your strength, it will be convenient for you. Kill the enemy!"
Liu Chengyou spoke calmly, but Han Tong felt some emotion in his heart. He bowed respectfully and left.
"What is your highness's plan?" At this time, Zhang Yanwei asked tentatively.
"Know yourself and the enemy, and you will never be in danger of fighting a hundred battles. Now that I know the enemy, but the enemy does not know me, there is no reason to lose the battle, so why not fight it!" After making the decision, Liu Chengyou put aside all the hesitations in his heart and said calmly: "But, how to fight this battle? , we need to discuss it carefully!"
Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Guo Rong suddenly became energetic. Thinking about Liu Chengyou's arrangements just now, he raised his eyebrows and asked, "What are your plans?"
Liu Chengyou said directly: "Isn't Geng Chongmei coming to Luzhou to take office? We are waiting for him at Shangdang. Now, the front of the Longqi Army has arrived, and Shangdang is 'in danger'. Jiedu stayed behind and Zhao Xingqian and Khitan Kuo Money envoys should quickly seek help from the Khitan people..."
Liu Chengyou's words were full of cunning. Zhang Yanwei couldn't react for a moment, and asked a little confused: "Aren't Zhao Xingqian and the others already killed? How can we ask for help? Why do we ask for help?"
"Your Highness, do you want to lure Geng Chong's American troops to Shangdang and then annihilate them?" Guo Rong asked.
Liu Chengyou said calmly: "Gaoping is hundreds of miles away from Shangdang. Our army is going south. It is better to let it go north, wait for work in leisure, and attack it with a sure victory."
"Fortunately, after the party was captured, the whole city was under martial law. We moved very quickly, and the news should not have spread yet, and Geng Chongmei would not have known about it!" Xiang Xun took the initiative to say something at this time, and the key point was explained in one sentence.
Liu Chengyou nodded: "Immediately send someone south to ask for help from Geng Chongmei! By then, Han Tong will lead people to alert the snake to prove it. I want to see what choice Geng Chongmei will make!"
"I'm afraid this is a difficult task for ordinary people. Your Highness, I humbly ask you to be the messenger this time!" Xiang Xun took the initiative to ask for Liu Chengyou's orders.
Liu Chengyou shook his head: "You can't!"
"Why?"
Seeing that Xiang Xun was not convinced, Liu Chengyou said: "You Xiang Xun, you are no ordinary person at first sight! You have to find a loyal and reliable ordinary person to deal with this matter! Besides, the enemy camp is not as good as the upper party, and I can't bear to risk you to Xingmin." risk."
After saying this, Liu Chengyou summoned a personal guard and gave some instructions. In terms of loyalty and reliability, there is no one more trustworthy than Liu Chengyou's personal guards.
"Now, it's time for us to inspire the soldiers to fight!" Standing up and letting out a sigh of relief, Liu Chengyou turned to look at Guo Rong: "Has the list been calculated clearly?"
How could such a trivial matter stump Guo Rong? He even gave Liu Chengyou a satisfactory answer.
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In Su Rui Military Camp, thousands of people from the entire army were gathered in the school grounds and lined up neatly under the leadership of officers at all levels. There was an orderly appearance, and just by looking at the appearance of the troops, one could see that Li Wanchao had trained the troops very well.
In the school grounds, everyone from the officers to the soldiers were all staring at the general platform. There were several large boxes there, and under the opened lids, there were bundles of copper coins.
Li Wanchao stood behind him, waving his hands, and loudly preached: "Soldiers, His Royal Highness takes pity on our hard work, and specially distributes money from the treasury to reward the three armies..."
After Li Wanchao finished speaking, seeing the reward before his eyes, the soldiers suddenly burst into cheers. Soon, in the school grounds, rewards were distributed according to levels according to the list. After the money came in, they slaughtered pigs and sheep again, and enjoyed delicious food and drinks as a reward.
While the sergeant in Su Rui was happily enjoying Liu Chengyou's reward, the same was true for other Luzhou soldiers in Shangdang City. Money and food were basically distributed to everyone, without any "middlemen". Of course, as the direct lineage of the Longqi Army, it is of course indispensable. A large reward army consumed the Luzhou government treasury.
However, the effect is very good. Even for no other reason than money and food, the soldiers' favorable impression of Liu Chengyou doubled. And this reward, in a sense, can also be regarded as a "departure fee."
"Sir, this is sent by Inspector Guo, saying it is a reward from His Highness!" In the Shangdang Prince's Mansion, a servant carried a small box and diligently walked to Wang Shou'en to report. The portion was not light and the servant seemed to be struggling.
But when Wang Shou'en saw it, he became furious and knocked over the cash box with one hand, scattering the money on the floor. Wang Shouen paced back and forth and said angrily: "This is unreasonable! This is unreasonable!"
According to the reward amount set by Liu Chengyou, ordinary soldiers have one min, three min for the captain, five min for the captain, ten min for the head, twenty min for the battalion commander, fifty for the army commander, and hundreds of min for them. However, in comparison, the officers and soldiers of the Longqi Army have to be raised a bit.
According to Wang Shouen's level, he can get a hundred coins. Of course, one hundred coins is no longer a small amount, but how can it satisfy his gluttonous heart.
According to his opinion, if Liu Chengyou has a reward, it needs to be distributed to him out of the treasury, and then he can make a profit during this period. It's a pity that Liu Chengyou's approach was so "disappointing" to him.
Inspector Wang is very unhappy now. However, he will be even more unhappy next, as his right to command has been taken away by Liu Chengyou...
