On the Luancheng side, with Liu Chengyou's continuous invitations to win over people's hearts, the atmosphere in the camp became much more harmonious, and the morale of the military and the people gradually became peaceful.
The expansion of the Longqi Army is progressing smoothly. In addition to the fact that the generals under his command are efficient and the Jin army is willing to reorganize, treatment and rewards are also very important. It is not difficult to buy soldiers in this era.
As the surrendered soldiers of the Jin army were absorbed and digested, the hidden danger of too many Yan soldiers immediately dropped a lot. It was so obvious that it could be felt that some of the Yan soldiers had disappeared a lot.
Through his bribed spies among the Yan soldiers, Liu Chengyou had heard that before the expansion of the army and the reorganization of the army, many of the generals and colonels of the Yan army had secretly instigated rebellion because of their wealth. However, Liu Chengyou was very guarded and never gave them a chance. . If the Jin soldiers completely surrender, they will have no chance!
By the way, Liu Chengyou organized people to clean up the corpses scattered along the Lianshui River. It was too laborious to bury them, so they were burned directly. The weather is already very hot and we must prevent the occurrence of epidemics.
The surrounding forts were tightly guarded, and at the entrance of the spacious military tent, a middle-aged scribe stood with his hands behind his back, leaning slightly, and looking out carefully. Looking at the sergeants who were patrolling regularly outside, he couldn't help but raise his hand to hold the thick mustache on his lips and sighed: "This Hedong army horse is really powerful. With such a powerful army, the world deserves Liu's!"
The middle-aged scribe is thin and has a Confucian air about him. Judging from the color of his eyebrows, he seems to be a little anxious at this time. His name was Tao Gu, and he was a scholar in the late Jin Dynasty. He had also held office before, but his official career was not too satisfactory. Among the rebels, he was lucky enough to survive. He was placed with a group of Jin officials, put on clean clothes, and was no longer in the same embarrassment as before.
"This son of the Liu family, at a young age, can be considered majestic. With only 8,000 men, he defeated hundreds of thousands of Khitan troops. Since ancient times, those who can accomplish this are all very courageous and bold people. This son is a great figure." It's extraordinary!" Tao Gu turned around and walked a few steps in the tent, marveling.
In the past two days, the situation about the Battle of Luancheng has spread among the soldiers and civilians, and it has spread rapidly with the help of secret promotion. Naturally, these Jin ministers have heard about it. Literati are always accustomed to commenting on current affairs.
There were three or four people in the tent, all of whom were also court officials of the later Jin Dynasty. They were a bit idle, so they joined Tao Gu in discussing something.
"It's just -" Tao Gu sighed, glanced at him, paused, swallowed some of the unflattering words that came to his throat, and changed his words: "We are also considered important officials of the imperial court, and these two Even though the day was over, they didn’t even meet us, so they just left us here..."
After hearing Tao Gu's words, an official responded: "I heard that Feng Gong and Li Gong are quite treated with courtesy by the second prince!"
"Haha..." Tao Gu pursed his lips, covering up his embarrassment with self-mockery: "It seems that I am still in a low position and am not taken seriously, which is reasonable."
There was a bit of sourness in his tone.
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a movement outside, and the sound of the friction of scales was very clear. An officer came in and raised his hand casually: "Who is Tao Gu, from Tao She?"
At first glance, the person who came was a martial artist, a junior officer, a bit arrogant, not very polite, and his gaze was suggestive. Seeing this, several people in the tent looked at Tao Gu subconsciously.
Looking at the ferocious look on the officer's face, Tao Gu felt a little bit in his heart. However, he had a good psychological quality and quickly adjusted himself. He asked cautiously: "This is Tao Gu. General, what do you want from me?"
The officer's eyes widened, he looked around Tao Gu, and said directly: "Your Highness has summoned me, come with me now!"
"Ah?" Tao Gu was slightly startled and was about to ask a question, but the officer didn't give him the chance and turned away.
Upon seeing this, Tao Gu came back to his senses. A trace of joy flashed in his eyes. He quickly straightened his robes, straightened his head, and followed quickly with small steps. His solemn look was different from his previous words. "anger" that expresses complaints.
On the way, Tao Gu carefully handed over a piece of jade, and Tao Gu found out the identity of the officer, Liu Chengyou's personal captain.
After some flattering words, Tao Gu asked carefully and tentatively: "My official position is humble and low-ranking. I wonder how the prince, your highness, knew about me?"
The captain didn't take it seriously and replied directly: "It seems that he was recommended by the former prime minister named Li Song!"
Hearing this, Tao Gu relaxed completely and silently praised Li Song in his heart. In fact, Li Song has always been Tao Gu's benefactor in his official career. He was discovered by Li Song before he was able to serve in the Later Jin Dynasty.
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"Your Highness, this is the list of officers above the head of each army after the training adjustment!" In the Chinese military tent, Zhang Yanwei and Guo Rong, now the first and second leaders of the Longqi Army, jointly reported to Liu Chengyou.
Taking over the list, Liu Chengyou directly ignored the generals above the military level. Those were basically appointed directly by him and were of little interest. He focused on the officers at the battalion and capital levels. The construction of officers at this level was particularly important.
After Guo Rong's narration, Liu Chengyou gradually understood. In the Battle of Luancheng, there were too many casualties among middle and lower-level officers, so they were basically promoted based on their military merit. After some adjustments, most of the former Longqi officers and soldiers were promoted.
In addition, some officers of the Jin army were retained in their posts after being promoted. This was also a measure to appease the morale of the army. After all, they had to pay attention to their appearance and maintain harmony and stability.
Liu Chengyou paid special attention to the name of Yang Ye, the commander of Ma Jun Zuoying. With so many war horses captured, it would be a shame to not expand the size of the cavalry. However, there were many people in the army who could ride horses, but too few who could fight on horseback. After careful selection, they only formed a horse army of 2,000 riders, divided into four battalions on the left and right.
And Yang Ye, relying on his accumulated military exploits in a short period of time and the opportunity of army expansion, finally made a breakthrough and became a mid-level officer. The speed of upgrading was really not slow. It was rumored in the military that Liu Chengyou paid special attention to him, and he did not attract too many jealous eyes.
Because there were people who rose faster than him, such as Yang Ye's Shangguan Han Tong, Guo Rong who was standing in front of Liu Chengyou at this time, and Murong Yanzhao who had become the commander of the right wing of the Longqi Army. These three people either have rich resumes or are destined to have a high starting point because of their background, but they all have one thing in common, they are capable.
"Is this Li Jun?" Liu Chengyou looked at the two of them with some confusion when he saw the word "pending" written behind Li Jun's name.
This time, Zhang Yanwei took the initiative and said: "Your Highness, regarding Li Jun, I think that a newly surrendered general can be assigned the command of a battalion. However, Marquis Guo Yu believes that he should be given the command of an army."
Liu Chengyou looked at Guo Rong, who showed a kind of vigor in his expression, and said: "The general thought that the Jin troops were newly incorporated into our army, promoted and demoted, but none of them were above the military level command. Even if it is difficult to do so, It must be absolutely fair, but it also needs to be as convincing as possible.”
"Li Jun served in the Tang and Jin Dynasties. He has a rich experience in the Forbidden Army. He is also good at riding and shooting, and is brave and good at fighting. Your Highness might as well take him as an example, treat him kindly, and show your sincerity. Besides, Your Highness, He was sent to recruit the Jin soldiers, and the Jin soldiers surrendered, and he also had meritorious service!"
After listening to Guo Rong's explanation, Liu Chengyou thought for a moment and waved his hand: "Since Li Jun is good at riding and shooting, he made him the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the cavalry army, and partnered with Han Tong!"
After hearing this, Guo Rong thought for a moment and then praised him: "Your Highness is wise."
Seeing that Liu Chengyou accepted Guo Rong's opinion and rejected his own idea, Zhang Yanwei felt a little embarrassed, his face changed, and he slowly lowered his eyelids. With the corner of his eye, he glanced back and forth between Liu Chengyou and Guo Rong, sighing silently in his heart, this army is really dominated by young people.
He picked up the pen, signed the list of instructions, opened the seal box on the handsome case, took out his capital seal, sealed it, took it up, blew on it, ordered an official next to him to give it to Zhang Yanwei, and ordered : "Just follow this list, I have no objection."
After pondering for a moment, his eyes flashed, Liu Chengyou added: "The above officers, I want to meet them in person!"
This statement made Guo Rong hesitate for a moment, frowning and thinking for a moment. He seemed to have gained something and bowed respectfully: "Yes. I will make arrangements for this later."
"There is one more thing that needs to be reported to His Highness!" Guo Rong said again before retreating.
"What's the matter?"
"Just now, Commander Li Chongju ordered General Fangcai to seek the crime..." Guo Rong said.
Liu Chengyou suddenly understood, as if it was an accident, but also as if he was expecting it. Li Chongju didn't seem to have forgotten his casual mention that night.
Touching his chin which had been cleaned very smoothly, Liu Chengyou asked curiously: "How did you deal with it?"
"The final general will sum up his merits and demerits, and the staff will be twenty. Once His Highness confirms it, it can be executed!" Guo Rong calmly asked Liu Chengyou for instructions.
After all, Li Chongju is Liu Chengyou's bodyguard officer, and Guo Rong seems to be quite measured.
"Yes!" Liu Chengyou said directly.
After Guo Rong retreated, Liu Chengyou lowered his head to study the map again. He stared at Zhending for a while, and then asked the civil servant next to him: "Mr. Wei, what do you think Zhending's Liao army will do next?" What choice to make, how to act?”
Mr. Wei refers to Wei Renpu. Xiang Xun was sent by Liu Chengyou to lead the army, and he needed a staff officer. When he met with Feng Dao and Li Song last time, Liu Chengyou asked. Feng Dao recommended Wei Renpu, and Li Song recommended Tao Gu.
Wei Renpu left a good impression on Liu Chengyou when he gathered the people to join him. During the exchanges, he also felt that this person was extraordinary. No matter what Liu Chengyou said or asked, he could always answer fluently and put forward suggestions. own opinions. Feeling good about him, Liu Chengyou directly accepted him as his assistant and granted him the rank of joining the army.
Wei Renpu was sorting some documents nearby. After hearing the question, he stopped what he was doing and responded: "If the Liao army is calm enough, they will withdraw from China as soon as possible!"
"Why?"
I thought that Wei Renpu would make an in-depth analysis of the situation in the Central Plains and Hebei and the situation of the two armies. However, Wei Renpu simply answered: "The Lord of Liao died in Luan City. How can there be no owner in the country?" Focus on the nation’s warriors.”
Liu Chengyou understood, nodded, and said with amusement in his tone: "Before, I was still a little worried that the Liao army would attack southward at all costs. Now, I hope that it can come south!"
"Your Highness, the Khitan still has a lot of troops in various states. If you want to try your best to weaken its strength, you can focus on these enemy forces!" Wei Renpu suggested on his own initiative.
"Gu, that's exactly what I meant!" Liu Chengyou replied.
During the conversation, someone came to the tent and reported: "Tao Gu has brought it!"
"please!"
Regarding Tao Gu, Liu Chengyou finally evoked the vague memory in his mind. Wasn't this king the one who took the initiative to write the Zen edict and dedicate it to Zhao Kuangyin when he usurped the Zhou Dynasty, which added to the drama of Zhao Da's "Chenqiao Mutiny" person.
Tao Gu was summoned, and in front of Liu Chengyou, he behaved very cautiously. Apart from being too submissive, there was nothing particularly uncomfortable about him.
Wei Renpu accompanied him and had a casual chat with him. Liu Chengyou gave Tao Gu a task: "I heard from Mr. Li that Tao She is well versed in classics and history, good at writing articles, and has great literary talent."
"Li Gongmi praised me!" Tao Gu pretended to be humble when he was praised, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, clearly showing a bit of pride.
"Since the founding of the Jin Dynasty, China has been deeply suppressed by the Khitan. Under the emperor's order, all the troops in Hebei were united to fight against the Liao Dynasty. In the battle of Luancheng, the soldiers fought bravely. It was a rare victory in decades and greatly boosted morale. We should publicize it well. I would like to ask people from Taoshe to write a message and send it to Hebei to summon the soldiers and civilians of various states to drive out the barbarians!"
When Liu Chengyou made the request, he never thought that Tao Gu would refuse, but he also didn't expect that he would get pen and paper, and after only a little thinking, he started writing in front of Liu Chengyou, and it was done almost overnight.
Tao Gu still has a good pen.
