Liu Chengyou's speeches were basically words of praise for these young generals, and they also showed his wise king's style of loving generals and talents. Although Liu Chengyou was not familiar with many of the young generals present and even looked unfamiliar to them, he had done enough homework before summoning them.
Each person's military position, resume, achievements, and contributions in this battle are all mentioned one by one. Moreover, he did not waste too much time on the close relatives of generals such as Ma, Li, Fu and Gao, but focused on communicating with Li Chongjin, Zhang Yongde and others.
This performance was very popular. Even though it was a moment of excitement, Liu Chengyou still gained the favor of this young officer.
Liu Chengyou has always paid special attention to the military. When he was still in charge of the Longqi Army, he always won over officers at all levels. Whenever there was a vacancy in the army, he would not forget to meet with the generals.
Since he ascended the throne, he has not forgotten to win over and appease the generals, commanders, and military chiefs of the upper echelons of the Forbidden Army, calling him into the palace from time to time for a few words. Every month, there is also a "Military Symposium". In comparison, these middle and lower-level military academies, which are the backbone of the Forbidden Army, are somewhat relaxed.
This time, Liu Chengyou took advantage of the complete suppression of the rebellion and the great power to exert influence on the middle and lower-level Forbidden Army officers to win over people's hearts. The national conditions and customs of the Wufu Kingdom are a chronic disease caused by repeated local wars and wars over the years. The roots can even be traced back to the disasters of vassal towns since the middle Tang Dynasty.
As for the older generation of generals and military leaders, most of them grew up in the chaos and bloodshed of this era. At least they served for the second or third generation. Many of them have even risen since the late Tang Dynasty and have witnessed more than 40 years of history from the Later Liang Dynasty to the present. Years of dynasty change.
For those people, Liu Chengyou has basically given up the idea of changing. Human thoughts are often the most difficult to change.
But the new generation of young people in the military is different. Young people are always easier to be influenced, bewitched, bribed, and easier to control.
Among the veteran generals, Liu Chengyou still planned to select and appoint the most capable ones. After all, regardless of military and political affairs, the Han Dynasty can be said to have inherited the legacy of the Tang, Jin and even Zhu Liang. However, the old ministers and veteran generals are still the core of the Han Dynasty's rule, and it is impossible to eliminate them all at once. However, for those who are stubborn and unyielding, it is appropriate to gradually replace them.
The army is being updated and replaced all the time. The veterans represent the present, and the young men represent the future. And these people who were called up are a very representative group of people in the army. As long as they develop normally and don't die halfway, they will definitely have a place in the Han army in the future.
Although this era was also an era of grassroots rise, countless warriors fought their way to the top through their martial prowess. But the Forbidden Army is also about inheritance, and these officers in the hall, based on their origins and connections, can start and rise much faster than ordinary people.
As Liu Chengyou said at the beginning, they will be the backbone of the Han Dynasty's imperial army in the future.
After spending some saliva, he picked up the cup and took a sip of tea. Liu Chengyou called softly: "Zhao Kuangyin."
Zhao Kuangyin, who was listening to the emperor's instructions below, was stunned. Under the strange looks of the generals in the hall, he quickly calmed down and got out of the queue. Now he did not dare to look at the emperor secretly. He bowed politely: "Little people at!"
"Don't be restrained, hold your head up!"
Perhaps it was because Liu Chengyou had a milder attitude, or because Zhao Kuangyin had a strong psychological quality. He stood upright, without squinting, and his eyelids were slightly drooped, showing a calm expression.
Liu Chengyou looked at Zhao Kuangyin, wanting to see what kind of legendary figure "Taizu of the Song Dynasty" was. After staring for a while, there was not much surprise at all. He is not short, has a strong build, has a decent appearance, is a bit older than himself, and has a slightly more mature temperament. As for the rest, there is nothing special about him.
Just like the first time he met Guo Rong, Liu Chengyou would never have looked down upon him based on his first impression alone, had it not been for the influence of the inherent impression from another time and space. In comparison, Guo Rong left a deeper impression on him. After all, Guo Rong's appearance was "incredible".
As Liu Chengyou looked at it, his thoughts were wandering, causing the atmosphere in the hall to change slightly. Others were surprised that the emperor looked at the boy named Zhao so differently, and Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but murmur in his heart under Liu Chengyou's gaze.
"When the city was broken, all the troops poured in, hoping to make a contribution. And I heard that the independent East and West Ban Army went north to intercept Li Chongxun who was leading the breakout. It was because of your suggestion. Could it be that you had expected that the rebels would do this? Movement?" Finally, Liu Chengyou asked.
After hearing the question, Zhao Kuangyin felt relieved, organized his words a little, and replied: "Your Majesty, Yongji City is adjacent to the river to the west. Your Majesty surrounds the east and south but lacks the north entrance. The villain is just thinking. When the city is broken, all the troops surge in. Enter, once the thieves are gone, the rebels will disperse like birds and beasts. The armies on the southeast and southeast sides. If there are thieves who want to flee north, the chance of survival is greater only on the north side. If you save it yourself, the consequences will be natural. But the villain is too smart. Your Majesty has already arranged for Wang Shijun and other generals..."
Zhao Kuangyin seemed quite modest, but from his answers we could tell that he was obviously a man of his wits and had a strong ability to seize opportunities. When the city was destroyed, most people wanted to enter the city to earn merit, but there were so many forbidden soldiers, so how many could they divide among them? On the contrary, the East and West squads formed a separate group and cooperated with Wang Yan to annihilate the small group of rebels who fled north.
You must know that in this case, those who do not surrender but choose to break out and flee north are definitely the die-hard elements in the rebel army. They need to be eliminated more than those rebel soldiers who surrender decisively. The merits of these rebel soldiers are of higher value. Moreover, the achievement of capturing Li Shouzhen's family is even more tangible.
Thinking of this, with this vision, Liu Chengyou would look high at Zhao Kuangyin. Facts have also proved that being able to make such a big name in history and founding a dynasty and a country is absolutely extraordinary. Even in his humble beginnings, he is still extraordinary.
"If you have this vision, you can become a general!" Liu Chengyou commented lightly.
Zhao Kuangyin was surprised by Liu Chengyou's words and felt honored: "Your Majesty is so complimentary. It's hard to be a villain!"
Compared with the envious or surprised looks of others, Yang Ye was a little strange, because the emperor also said similar words to him...
After hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou said: "You have joined the army this time, so you haven't signed up yet..."
"yes."
"With your achievements, you should be given the command. In this way, after returning to Beijing, you can be transferred to the scattered army!" Liu Chengyou thought for a while and said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The emperor personally approved the appointment. Zhao Kuangyin was slightly happy and quickly prostrated himself, looking grateful.
When the interview was over and these officers resigned, they couldn't help but talk about it, and most of them looked happy. In the army, there were hundreds of officers with similar qualifications and positions to them, but they were the only ones to be personally received by the emperor. This was all in the emperor's heart, how could he not be happy.
Liu Chengyou's purpose this time was to win over people's hearts, but winning over people's hearts could not be achieved by just speaking, even if he was the emperor.
Therefore, in the communication with these "young men", there are more or less hints, such as awards and promotions. Anyone with a little bit of brain can feel it.
