After hearing this, everyone present looked at Li Hao with strange eyes, especially Ling Buyi.
After all, Ling Buyi was sincere in his intention to protect the country, but he also wanted to take this opportunity to implicate the mastermind behind the theft and sale of arms in Gucheng.
If Li Hao acted cheaply, what would he do if the mastermind behind the scenes was solved? After all, Ling Buyi still believed in Li Hao's ability.
Emperor Wen naturally didn't know what these subordinates were thinking, nor did he know that those in Shu would be rebelling against his own confidants.
Therefore, when faced with Li Hao's question, Emperor Wen said calmly: "Rebellious ministers and traitors will naturally be punished by everyone. If you have conclusive evidence, I will allow you to act easily."
Li Hao replied: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I think we don't need to bring many troops to Shu this time. Three hundred people are enough. This can make the rebels relax their vigilance."
But now the situation in Shu is unclear. I am worried that if the county troops are mobilized, the rebels will be alerted. Therefore, I ask your majesty to allow me to return some of my old troops to the camp after arriving in Shu and bury them in the dark. This may have a miraculous effect. "
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wen remembered the various military reports he had handed over during the battle to regain Shuzhong.
After all, Emperor Wen was also an emperor immediately, and he had always been concerned about military affairs, so even though he had not personally participated in the Battle of Shuzhong, he had studied all the military reports sent back from the front line.
Among these military reports, Li Hao's ability to recruit surrenders and rebels occupies a large space. Basically, every time he fights a battle, Li Hao will have more soldiers and horses.
So he asked curiously: "Those old troops of yours in Shu should be the soldiers and horses that you recruited when you conquered the Gongsun clan.
They have only stayed under your command for less than a year, and they are not your private soldiers of the Yuan family. Now that you have been away for such a long time, you are so confident that you can recruit them into your command when you return now. "
Li Hao is naturally confident about this. After all, this group of people has gained so much money from Li Hao. After returning to his hometown to buy land and real estate, their spending power is still very good.
Therefore, Li Hao ordered the caravans affiliated with the Yuan family to provide precise services directly to their doorsteps and do business with these people with cheap and high-quality goods. Not only did he earn a lot of money, but the Yuan family's caravans also established a foundation in Shu. And kept in touch to a certain extent.
It's just that these words were not suitable to be said to Emperor Wen, so Li Hao simply gave Emperor Wen a high hat. Who wouldn't want to hear good things anyway.
"I am not confident in myself, but I believe in Your Majesty. Since Your Majesty regained Shu, you have been frivolous in doing small taxes and resting with the people. Now the people of Shu have settled down.
As a result, someone wants to destroy their stable life now, and that is naturally their enemy. When the time comes, I will follow His Majesty's orders, and based on my past kindness, I think they will naturally gather in the crowd to serve Your Majesty. "
After hearing this, Emperor Wen was really happy and said with a smile: "What you said makes sense, so I will give you an edict, allowing you to summon your old troops at a critical moment to put down the rebels.
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In the list of the Western Inspection, if the cavalry general is asked to come just to command the East Palace Guards, I am afraid that His Majesty will never agree.
How about transferring Commander Sun over and letting him lead the East Palace Guards? What do you think, Your Highness? "
The prince was quite embarrassed at this time and replied: "Zi Yang, please stop joking with me. You should tell me who is the most suitable person to do it, right?"
Seeing the prince like this, Li Hao was about to get straight to the point, but before Li Hao could express his thoughts, he heard the prince suddenly say: "Why are you here, Zicheng? Do you have anything to do with me?"
When Li Hao heard this, he turned around and saw that it was Ling Buyi who had walked in. He said, "I'm here to see Ziyang. I have something to discuss with him. But since the prince and Ziyang have something to talk about, then I will I'll avoid it now and come back later."
"Zicheng, please stay. It's not a big deal. I just want to ask Ziyang who should take over the leadership of the East Palace Guards." The prince replied.
As soon as these words came out, Ling Buyi was really polite and didn't go out anymore, but this was right, because at this period, the relationship between Ling Buyi and the prince was still very good.
After all, Ling Buyi was raised in the Changqiu Palace since childhood, and the prince had a so-called life-saving favor to Ling Buyi. Of course, this so-called life-saving favor was a bit misunderstood.
That was when Ling Buyi was about eight years old. Ling Buyi had just learned to swim. Seeing the warmth of the water in the mountain pool, he practiced holding his breath in the water. As a result, the prince thought he was drowning and rescued him involuntarily.
Emperor Wen was naturally very happy when he saw this scene, and it became a good story among the people. They all praised the prince for appearing to be weak, but in fact he was courageous.
In this case, of course Ling Buyi would not refute, so he accepted the matter as he was wrong.
But the real situation is that it was not the prince but the third prince who was responsible for saving Ling Buyi's life. It was he who rescued Ling Buyi in the lake where there were still floating ice in Dongbai Cemetery. For this reason, he also ordered the third prince to The water in the pool is still filled with ice and the wind is cold and the fever is high.
It's just that no outsiders except Ling Buyi and the third prince knew about this matter. In addition, the third prince and Ling Buyi deliberately kept a distance from each other, which made it appear that Ling Buyi was closer to the prince.
It is precisely because of this that the prince has great trust in Ling Buyi, at least more than he trusts Li Hao, which is for sure.
As for Li Hao, he has no plans to change the prince's idea for the time being. Firstly, because there is no substantial evidence, the prince will not believe it. Instead, he will think that he has bad intentions. Secondly, Li Hao also wants to use Ling. With unsuspecting hands, clear out those unreliable people in the East Palace.
So when Li Hao saw that the prince kept Ling Buyi, he did not object, but was very happy, because the person Li Hao wanted to recommend was Ling Buyi, and dragged him to the chess game in the East Palace: "I do have something in my heart. There is a suitable candidate, and this person is close at hand.”
When Ling Buyi heard this, he immediately reacted and looked straight at Li Hao with unclear meaning.
The prince's reaction was a little slower, but he also responded. He looked at Ling Buyi and said: "Zicheng wants to stay by his father's side to serve, how can he be allowed to help manage the East Palace Guards?" As for the rate, this isn’t appropriate.”
Li Hao explained: "But your Royal Highness, you are also accompanying His Majesty. The East Palace Guards cannot stay away. It is most appropriate to let Zicheng take charge of them together. And I think Your Majesty will agree to it."
Otherwise, who else in the East Palace can come? Do you really want to invite Sun Sheng to come? If that is the case, then I will also be happy to see it happen. "
"Well, I think this method is also feasible." After the prince smiled awkwardly, he agreed, but later asked Ling Buyi for his opinion: "Zicheng, what do you think of Ziyang's proposal? If you don't If you have any opinions, I will go and ask Father for instructions later."
Ling Buyi was silent for a while, and then agreed, so the prince planned to go to Emperor Wen to explain the situation.
As for Ling Buyi, the prince asked him to stay and talk to Li Hao first. After all, Ling Buyi just came over and said that he had something to see Li Hao. After talking, he went to Emperor Wen's place.
Because Emperor Wen would definitely ask Ling Buyu's opinion on this matter, which was also one of the special treatments that Ling Buyi enjoyed.
After the prince left, Ling Buyi spoke up
Asked: "The reason why you asked me to lead the East Palace Guards on your behalf is really that simple."
Li Hao replied: "Otherwise, you don't know the situation of the East Palace Guards. Although I have strictly managed and adjusted the East Palace Guards since I became the crown prince.
But this is limited to Su Wei and Lang Guan. As for the generals above, the prince is unwilling to punish them. I can't do anything about them. They are really useless people.
But don't worry, the ones I selected this time are all elites that I have carefully trained. Not to mention that they can't keep up with your black-armored guards, but they are definitely not weak compared to Huben and Yu Lin. "
"Well, then I will see your training methods." Ling Buyi finally believed Li Hao's words. After all, Li Hao had no reason to harm him now.
Then Ling Buyi went on to explain the purpose of his visit this time: "By the way, I'm here to tell you about your business in Shu this time.
I have been investigating the theft and sale of arms this time. During the investigation, I discovered that the theft and sale of arms did not just happen recently.
It's just that the clues in the capital have been cut off, and now we have to trace it from the buyers in Shu.
Therefore, I hope you will try your best to capture the traitors alive so that you can use this as a breakthrough point later and follow the clues to catch all the prisoners involved in arms theft and selling. "
Li Hao replied: "He even dares to steal or sell weapons. He is so audacious and does not put the lives of soldiers in his eyes. Shuo Shu will not let him go.
Don't worry, Zicheng. If possible, I will try my best to capture the relevant people alive and bring them to you. "
"Thank you for being here, Zicheng." After speaking, Ling Buyi said goodbye to Li Hao and returned to Emperor Wen's camp.
Since there was nothing to do with Li Hao here, Li Hao simply went to Wu Han to establish friendship and let him be more powerful when picking people.
After all, they are the same three hundred people, but the difference in combat power between different people is huge.
By the time Li Hao arrived, everyone in Wu Han's camp had dispersed, and only he and Gai Yan were handling official business here.
It seems that Emperor Wen's order has been passed on. These people no longer need to recommend others, so they dispersed.
Gai Yan heard Li Hao's footsteps first, looked up, and said with a smile, "Oh, it's Zi Yang who's coming over. He's here to ask for someone, right?"
Li Hao replied: "Yes, your majesty only allows me to lead 300 troops, so don't I ask the two generals for a favor, hoping to mobilize some capable people?"
Hearing this, Wu Han interjected: "Don't worry, we two will definitely not make it difficult for you. This time, the men and horses given to you will be drawn from the Tun Cavalry School Lieutenant Department.
But it's just to let you enter Shu, arrange the pick-up arrangements in advance, and it's not to participate in any war, so these three hundred people are enough for you. "
Seeing that these two people didn't know the situation in Shuzhong, Li Hao didn't explain much.
Moreover, Li Hao was satisfied with the ability of the Cavalry School Lieutenants, but they were all cavalry and had strong mobility, so he said: "Thank you two generals for your help. I will transport some for you after we return to the capital." The altar of Jiaodong’s aged wine has passed.”
Hearing this, Wu Han's face burst into laughter: "That's good. You can give more this time. The last time I gave you just that little. After two sips, it was gone. I couldn't bear to invite anyone."
After hearing this, Gai Yan also agreed: "Yes, you have to be more generous this time, don't be so stingy."
"The two generals clearly see that all my wines are aged for ten years. There is only so much that can be produced every year. If you drink a jar, you will lose one jar. Even my father can't drink it often.
How about I change it to another one for you? In fact, Xiaoyao Brewing is also good, with a slightly larger output. "
After hearing this, the two people said in succession: "No, let's do it as it is, less is less."
Li Hao smiled inwardly after hearing this. In fact, there is not much difference between the two kinds of wine. After all, the techniques used are similar, and it is impossible to make them for such a long time.
It's just that compared to the former one, Li Hao used some legends to boost his reputation, and with old gimmicks, he felt that it was extraordinary due to the psychological effect.
Of course, this is mainly just a comparison between the two selves.
Already, compared to the winemaking technology of the Han Dynasty, the wine made by Li Hao using the improved winemaking technology of the Song Dynasty naturally tastes much better.
In addition, this is not for sale to the outside world. After all, making a large amount of wine consumes too much food and goes against the national policy formulated by Emperor Wen.
Therefore, Li Hao only brewed a small amount and only gave it to his close family members. This naturally became more special as it was passed down through word of mouth.
After receiving Li Hao's promise, the two men were happy and gave Li Hao more luggage. In particular, Li Hao asked for some more crossbows and armor, saying it was to prevent them from encountering bandits on the road.
After everything was prepared, Li Hao set off with a group of people after handing over to Ling Buyi.
Li Hao's first destination was Hua County, which was where Emperor Wen was scheduled to pass and where Fan Chang focused his attack in the plot.
In addition, Cheng Zhi was also the magistrate of Hua County, so this was also the purpose of Cheng Zhi, his wife and Cheng Shaoshang this time. Naturally, Li Hao had to make some arrangements first.
We can't let this place be conquered by Fan Chang again and let hundreds of tombs appear outside Hua County.
