Han Shizu

Chapter 261
Liu Chengyou's speeches were basically words of praise for these young generals, and also showed his demeanor of a wise gentleman who loves generals and talents.Although Liu Chengyou was not familiar with many of the young generals present at the scene, and even looked unfamiliar, he had done enough homework before being summoned.

For each person's military position, resume, what they have done, and how many achievements they have made in this battle, they all mentioned one by one.Moreover, they did not spend too much time talking about Ma, Li, Fu, and Gao, who were closely related generals, but focused on communicating with Li Chongjin, Zhang Yongde and others.

This performance was very popular. Even though he was agitated for a while, Liu Chengyou still won the favor of this young officer.

Liu Chengyou has always attached great importance to the military.When he was still in charge of the Longqi Army, he always recruited officers at all levels, and whenever there was a vacancy in the army, he would not forget to meet with the generals.

Since ascension to the throne, he has not forgotten to win over and appease the upper-level generals, duzhi, and military leaders of the Forbidden Army, and has called them into the palace for a few words from time to time.There is also a "military symposium" every month.In contrast, these mid- and lower-level military academies, which are the backbone of the forbidden army, are somewhat relaxed.

This time, Liu Chengyou took advantage of the fact that Quanping had done his best to put down the rebellion and was in full swing, exerting influence on the middle and lower ranks of the Imperial Guard officers and inviting them to buy people's hearts.The national conditions and ethos of Wufu's country are a chronic disease caused by repeated localities and repeated wars over the years. The root cause can even be traced back to the scourge of the feudal towns since the middle Tang Dynasty.

As for the generals of the older generation, most of that generation grew up from the chaos and bloodshed of this era, and at least they served for the second or third generation. Many people even rose up since the end of the Tang Dynasty and witnessed more than 40 Years of dynasty change.

For those people, Yoo Seung-woo has basically given up on the idea of ​​changing.People's thoughts are often the most difficult to change.

But the new generation of young people in the army is different. After all, young people are more likely to be influenced, bewitched, bribed, and easier to be controlled.

For those old generals, Liu Chengyou still intends to select and appoint those who are capable.After all, regardless of the military and political affairs of the Han Dynasty, it can be said that they have inherited the legacy of Tang, Jin and even Zhu Liang, and the veteran ministers are still the core of the Han Dynasty's rule today, so it is impossible to eliminate them all at once.However, for those who have no virtue, no talent and stubbornness, gradually replacing them is the right thing to do.

The renewal and replacement of the army is carried out all the time. The veterans represent the present, and the young represent the future.And these people who were summoned are a very representative group of people in the army. As long as their generation develops normally and does not die halfway, there will definitely be a place for them in the future Han army.

Although this era is also the era of the rise of the grassroots, countless warriors rely on their bravery to fight for the upper ranks.But the forbidden army is also about inheritance, and these officers in the hall, based on their background, are much faster than ordinary people in terms of starting and rising channels.

As Liu Chengyou said at the beginning, they will be the backbone of the Han Imperial Army in the future.

After spending some saliva, he picked up a cup and took a sip of tea, Liu Chengyou called softly: "Zhao Kuangyin."

Zhao Kuangyin, who was listening to the emperor's instruction below, was taken aback for a moment. Under the strange eyes of the generals in the hall, he quickly stabilized his mind and came out. Now he dared not look at the emperor secretly, and bowed politely: people at!"

"Don't be restrained, hold your head up!"

Probably Liu Chengyou's attitude is relatively gentle, or Zhao Kuangyin's psychological quality is very strong, he stands upright, his eyes are not squinted, his eyelids are slightly drooping, and he looks calm.

Liu Chengyou looked at Zhao Kuangyin, wanting to see what kind of legendary figure "Song Taizu" was.After staring at it for a while, there was not much surprise at all.Not short, tall and strong, good-looking, a bit older than myself, and a little more mature in temperament, as for the others, I can't see anything special about it.

Just like when he met Guo Rong for the first time, if it wasn't for the influence of the inherent impression from another time and space, based on the first impression, Liu Chengyou would never look up to him.In comparison, Guo Rong left a deeper impression on him, after all, Guo Rong's appearance was "indigenous".

While Liu Chengyou was looking at it, his thoughts were wandering, which made the atmosphere in the hall change slightly.Others were amazed at why the emperor looked at this boy surnamed Zhao differently, and Zhao Kuangyin, under Liu Chengyou's gaze, couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

"When the city was broken, all the troops rushed in, wanting to make meritorious deeds. I heard that the East and West Squadrons went north to intercept Li Chongxun, who was leading people to break through, and I followed your suggestion. Could it be that you had expected that the rebels would do this? Trend?" Finally, Liu Chengyou asked.

Hearing the question, Zhao Kuangyin felt a little relieved, organized his words a little, and replied: "Your Majesty, Yongji City is bordered by a big river to the west, and your Majesty surrounds the east and south but lacks the north entrance. The villain is just thinking. When the city was broken, all the troops rushed in." Enter, once the bandits are gone, the rebels will disperse like birds and beasts. There are armies on both sides of the southeast. If there are bandits who want to flee to the north, the chances of surviving in the north are better. Save it by yourself, and it will come true afterwards. Your Majesty has already arranged Wang Shijun and other generals."

Zhao Kuangyin seemed quite modest, but from his answer, it can be seen that he is obviously a brain and has a strong ability to seize opportunities.When the city was broken, most people wanted to go to the city to earn merit, but there are so many forbidden soldiers, how many can be divided up.On the contrary, the east and west squads set up another team to cooperate with Wang Yan to annihilate the small part of the rebels who fled north.

You must know that under such circumstances, those who choose to break out of the encirclement and escape to the north instead of surrendering are definitely diehards in the rebel army, and they need to be wiped out more than those rebel soldiers who surrender decisively.These traitors are worth more credit.Moreover, the feat of capturing Li Shouzhen's family was even more substantial.

Thinking of these, Liu Chengyou would take a high look at Zhao Kuangyin just by virtue of this vision.Facts have also proved that it is absolutely extraordinary to achieve such a big name in history, establish a dynasty and establish a country.

"With this vision, you can be a general!" Liu Chengyou commented lightly.

Zhao Kuangyin was surprised by Liu Chengyou's words, and felt honored: "Your Majesty's absurd praise, it's hard to be a villain!"

Compared with other people's eyes of envy or astonishment, Yang Ye is a little different, because the emperor has also said similar words to him.
Listening to his claim, Liu Chengyou said: "You have joined the army this time, but you have not yet joined the army."

"Yes."

"With your achievements this time, you should be awarded a command envoy. In this way, after returning to Beijing, you can be transferred to the scattered army!" Liu Chengyou said after thinking about it.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The Son of Heaven personally made the appointment, and Zhao Kuangyin was overjoyed, and hurriedly prostrated himself with a look of gratitude.

When the interview was over and these officers resigned, they couldn't help talking, and most of them were happy.Among the army, there are hundreds of officers with similar qualifications and job vacancies, but they are the only ones who have been personally received by the emperor.

Liu Chengyou came here to win people's hearts this time, but winning people's hearts doesn't work just by talking, even if he is the emperor.

Therefore, in the communication with these "young men", there are more or less hints, such as rewards and promotions.Anyone with a little brain can feel it.

(End of this chapter)