Han Shizu

Chapter 29
At first glance, what Liu Chengyou said seemed to make sense, and Liu Zhiyuan also nodded subconsciously.However, he soon realized that something was wrong, and frowned:

"I know the importance of Luzhou, but at the moment, Lucheng is still in the hands of Han Chen. As for Geng Chongmei, I am afraid that he will not be able to reach Luzhou in a short time, let alone control the military and politics of the whole state to strangle me. Envoys have been sent to persuade them to surrender, but there is no news yet, if troops are sent to seize him at this time, it will cause criticism."

When Liu Zhiyuan finished speaking, Liu Chengyou immediately answered: "It's not to take it, but to help the military and civilians in Luzhou to resist the threat of the Khitans. I have already sent someone to inquire about the news in Luzhou. After the Jiedu envoy Zhang Cong'en went to Bianliang, Luzhou also There is money to make looting, and the army and the people suffer. My father sent the army to save the suffering and make it difficult, so what about the invasion?"

Liu Chengyou's expression was numb and his tone was steady, but his words were clearly cunning: "As for your messenger, I don't think you can make it all over the state with just a few words. The necessary deterrence by force is still advisable."

"Furthermore, Zhang Cong'en went to Bian to subdue the Khitan in person, and his subordinates who stayed in Luzhou were named Khitan. If he refused to accept the new dynasty, we sent troops to take it, which was also a crusade against the Khitan and cut off its 'accomplices'."

Having said that, Liu Chengyou's meaning has been clearly expressed.

Liu Zhiyuan looked at him calmly, thought for a while, and said faintly, "You propose to take Luzhou, do you want to lead the army to the south in person?"

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou's eyes widened a bit, as if a little surprised. Facing Liu Zhiyuan's scrutiny, he stood up and bowed: "My son's thoughts cannot escape his father's eyes."

This answer is regarded as an admission and a formal request.

Liu Zhiyuan was a little hesitant. Although Erzi's performance for a long time has been outstanding enough, it is still not enough to reassure him.After thinking about it, he hesitated: "The battle is dangerous, beyond your imagination. You have never had the experience of leading troops in battle, let alone leading a division to the enemy to take the city alone!"

Liu Zhiyuan's words are very reasonable, and this is what Liu Chengyou lacks.However, Liu Zhiyuan's remarks obviously tended to accept Liu Chengyou's suggestion and use troops to take Luzhou.

Liu Chengyou had long thought about this matter in his heart, looked at Liu Zhiyuan, and his calm voice was full of confidence: "Luzhou, at this time, the government is chaotic and the people are tired, so what is the difficulty of taking it. Although he is not talented, he is confident. It's okay to send an admiral."

After Liu Chengyou finished speaking, he quietly waited for Liu Zhiyuan's response, looking very indifferent.

Liu Zhiyuan stared at Liu Chengyou for a long time, heaved a sigh of relief, and asked lightly, "How many soldiers and horses do you need?"

His expression was indifferent, but he had been observing Liu Zhiyuan's expression all the time. Seeing his wink, Liu Chengyou relaxed and replied softly, "Long Qijun is enough."

"Long Qijun alone can win Luzhou?" Liu Zhiyuan frowned slightly, probably thinking that Liu Chengyou was a little too confident: "Although you are usually taciturn, I know you are arrogant and arrogant, but don't underestimate it. People of the world!"

Liu Chengyou's back straightened up again, as if he had a correct attitude, and said solemnly, "Remember father's teachings!"

After taking a few more glances at Liu Chengyou, Liu Zhiyuan pondered for a while before slowly saying, "It's okay to take Luzhou first."

"You step back!"

"I retire!"

Liu Chengyou respectfully retired and left the palace, the dull expression reappeared on his face, as if he had restrained everyone's spirits, and he did not have the demeanor of talking eloquently and pointing the country in front of Liu Zhiyuan.

He walked slowly and steadily, and his dark pupils were full of confidence.Although Liu Zhiyuan did not directly agree, Liu Chengyou knew that he had agreed.

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On the [-]th, according to the scheduled dispatch time, Liu Zhiyuan personally led the army and marched east again.This time, the entire Xingjie army brought by Liu Zhiyuan and the annexed Tuyuhun army went smoothly without any accident.

At the same time, Shi Hongzhao also led more than [-] men from the ten battalions in the left wing of Wujie, and rushed north to attack Daizhou.

The Longqi Barracks under the sun looked very lively.

In front of the camp gate, the huge recruiting sign was very conspicuous, and there was a long queue below, and there were not many applicants.On the side, the Chinese military officials patiently inquired about the identities of the strong men who came to apply for the recruitment, and at the same time wrote down records.

The open space beside the camp was even more lively. The officers in the camp were orderly testing and screening the men who had joined the army.

Since Liu Zhiyuan became emperor, there have been significantly more people of all kinds who came to Jinyang to defect. All the armies in Jinyang have more or less recruited and expanded their armies, and Longqi Army is no exception.

Upstairs in the Zhailou next to the camp gate, Liu Chengyou supported the thick and hard wood and quietly watched the recruitment situation in front of him.His attention was placed on the young officer - Yang Ye.

Liu Chengyou granted him a position in the capital. Instead of directly letting him occupy the pits under the Longqi Army's camps, he used the opportunity of recruiting troops to let him choose by himself to supplement his subordinates.

Liu Chengyou found that Yang Ye's selection of graduates was not like other capitals. He chose those who looked brave and Confucian, and focused on those who were honest and honest, and had a clean background.In fact, with only a slight movement of the mind, it becomes clear what it is thinking. "Yang Wudi" obviously uses his brain.

Zhang Yanwei and Ma Quanyi stood beside Liu Chengyou, looking high-spirited, and their brows were full of joy.

"His Royal Highness!" Seeing Liu Chengyou's fascination with the recruiting situation, Zhang Yanwei couldn't help but speak: "You seem to value that Yang Ye very much, and even let him choose his own soldiers. The other brothers are very envious."

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou withdrew his gaze on Yang Ye and said lightly, "I like him!"

After speaking, ignoring Zhang Yanwei, Liu Chengyou looked at Ma Quanyi: "How is the recruitment situation?"

"Go back to His Highness!" Ma Quanyi still looked capable, and answered succinctly: "As of today, our army has recruited more than [-] people. Army. In particular, there are two outstanding people, both of which can be made!"

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou suddenly became interested: "Tell me about it."

In fact, with so many people who joined the army, Liu Chengyou also looked forward to picking up a few talents.He knew Ma Quanyi well, if it weren't for the real hammer, he would not have said such words easily.

"One is named Han Tong, a native of Taiyuan. He has experience in the army. He is strong and brave. He used to be a cavalry captain because of his merits.

Listening to his introduction, Liu Chengyou's eyes brightened. This Han Tong is famous in history, and his reputation is not small. Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Qiao were the only senior generals of the Forbidden Army killed after the mutiny.

"The other person is named Xiang Xun, a native of Huaizhou. He is bold, generous, informal, and quite chivalrous. I have talked to him at the end of the day, and this person is quite talented. His experience in joining the army in Taiyuan is also interesting. , Some thieves saw that he was majestic and different from ordinary people, regarded him as a rich man, followed him and wanted to rob him, and he was keenly aware of it. When passing through the Shihui Pass, he killed the local hero of the donkey market drinking party and told him why The local heroes were all convinced by him, and there were many people who escorted him north, so that he could be safe all the way, and the thieves did not dare to disturb it lightly.”

(End of this chapter)