Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 187

As the court meeting ended, Luo Youdu naturally accepted the congratulations from the civil and military generals.

At this time, the benefits of tolerating Shi Shouxin and subduing Shi Shouxin are fully revealed.

Luo Youdu was born as a literati, and when he first joined the army, he was often looked down upon.

Even Li Chongjin, who was optimistic about him, had Han Lingkun beat him up secretly.

When he went to the Western Shu, Luo Youdu didn't dare to leave the barracks at all.

Step by step, many people sneered at him, and even intentionally or unintentionally formed an alliance hostile to Luo Youdu.

but now!

Luo Youdu was established on 24th and won the highest honor of a military commander. He holds one of the three divisions of the imperial camp division, and is also the deputy envoy of the Privy Council. He is in charge of the country's military affairs and has become the actual third person in the military.

Neither military merit nor the power in his hands can be taken lightly by any general.

If Luo Youdu had been extremely stingy before, he would be punished.

At this moment, all the guards in the army were trembling, panicking secretly, worried that he would avenge himself publicly.

Even if they are not members of the Imperial Army Division, they are not under Luo Youdu's direct jurisdiction.The role of deputy envoy of the Privy Council is a mountain they cannot avoid.

If things go on like this, it will be very unfavorable for Luo Youdu's working environment in the Privy Council, and he will easily lose the morale of the army.

The reality is just the opposite. Luo Youdu is tolerant and magnanimous. Even Shi Shouxin, who is an enemy of him everywhere, can be tolerated by him, and other people are naturally no problem.

The courageous military officer immediately came up to say congratulations.

Luo Youdu never refuses anyone who comes, regardless of the status of the person who is celebrating, anyone can have a chat.

Or to brag about the other party's achievements, or to appease uneasy emotions, a few words can dispel the scruples in the other party's heart.

Luo Youdu did not go directly to the Imperial Camp, but found Xiang Xun.

He has always been in charge of the source of soldiers for the Great Zhou.

In order to weaken the power of Jiedushi, Guo Rong sent brave men from all towns and states to Bianjing to be incorporated into the imperial army and receive training.

Xiang Xun is responsible for taking over these brave men and conducting the first step of screening.

When Luo Youdu first took charge of the imperial camp, Shi Shouxin asked Xiang Xun to give him some old, weak, sick and disabled.

Luo Youdu had no intention of begging for soldiers from Xiang Xun at all.

Now he came directly to the door.

"Xiang Taiwei!"

Luo Youdu smiled and stepped forward to bow.

Xiang Xun was already an old man, and he made a lot of achievements in the battle of Huainan this time, and he was awarded the title of Taiwei to Guo Rong.

The real power has not changed, but the false position has increased a bit.

Xiang Xun hurriedly said: "Luo Tongjun is too far-fetched."

Luo Youdu said: "This is not to show respect, but to respect the elders. The Taiwei is a minister who followed the Taizu's Yuan Cong. In front of you, the younger generation really has to see others."

Xiang Xun felt comfortable, and dragged Luo Youdu into the room and took his seat.

Xiang Xun is different from ordinary bosses. He is also good at managing contacts. When others still insisted on being warriors first, he established a good relationship with Fan Zhi and other civil servants.

Luo Youdu gave him enough face today, before Luo Youdu could open his mouth, Xiang Xun said boldly: "The Luo Tongjun came to replenish soldiers for the Imperial Battalion Division."

Luo Youdu hurriedly said: "Master Taiwei."

Xiang Xun sighed: "The current supply of troops is tight. In the battle of Huainan, our army won a complete victory, but many soldiers were lost. Especially the loss of the two-month bloody battle against Shouzhou and Zijin Mountain, They are not small numbers. The front of the palace and the guards are all begging for strong soldiers from XX."

"It's not that there are no people. But there are so many strong soldiers, how can there be enough points!"

"However, compared to the summons from the Palace Commander and Guards Commander, Luo Tongjun came in person, that's enough for a certain face. That's it, whoever lacks a strong soldier can't lack the Imperial Guard Commander."

Xiang Xun said something decisively.

Luo Youdu was touched and said: "Taiwei Xiang, no, Brother Xiang. I don't want to say anything more. I will write down this kindness, brother. Tonight, the official family will hold a banquet in Jinxiang Hall. You and my brother, have a good drink .”

After bidding farewell to Xiang Xun, Luo Youdu went to Zuofeilongyuan and Taipu Temple again.

The left and right Feilongyuan is the institution in charge of horse herding, and the Taipu Temple manages the horse administration of Dazhou.

Da Zhou also had war horses in these two places.

In the era of cold weapons, cavalry is always king.

In fact, infantry is not weaker than cavalry. On the contrary, in a head-to-head confrontation, well-trained infantry rely on the variety of arms and tactical coordination to fight head-to-head, but they are more dominant.

But winning is easy, winning is hard.

The cavalry has a high fault tolerance rate, and they can retreat in time to stop losses when they see something wrong.

Without cavalry to cooperate with the pursuit to expand the results of the battle, even if the local battlefield wins ten times, it is better for the opponent to seize the opportunity to win once.

In Feilongyuan and Taipusi, Luo Youdu spent two hours with shamelessness, and got [-] war horses from Feilongshi and Taipusiqing.

As for the Military Weapons Supervision and Jiafang Department, it is no exception.

Luo Youduquan pretends to be his own company and visits to sell products.

He did a lot of this kind of thing in the early years, and he was willing to put down his face, so he could peel off a layer of skin on the opposite side no matter what.

At night, when the military generals with outstanding meritorious service gathered together, even Li Chongjin, who had always looked at Luo Youdu differently, was unwilling to talk to him anymore.

Luo Youdu didn't take it seriously, this kind of trivial matter would not affect the relationship between them.

After the heartache is over, it will be fine naturally.

With just a few horses, Luo Youdu couldn't bear to share them.

Shi Shouxin was as wronged as a little daughter-in-law, and he pulled Luo Youdu's sleeve and complained: "My good brother, you are going too far. You have to go all the horses, and my cavalry army can't make up for it. Brother, I can't do it." Give you less effort, no matter what you do, you have to even it out, give me three hundred? Just three hundred, not much."

Luo Youdu said: "The envoy ignored me just because of this?"

Shi Shoudao: "Isn't it? He was in a good mood at first, and said that he would not get drunk with us at night. When he learned that you went to Feilongshi and Taipu Temple, he felt bad. He sent someone to investigate the situation, and only then did he know that you, General Ma I asked for it all. But he was so angry..."

Luo Youdu sighed and said: "I didn't think carefully about this matter. I never thought that our army is so short of horses. I will explain the situation to him."

Said and left.

Shi Shouxin was stunned, and then realized: "Oh, Ma..."

Luo Youdu has long since disappeared.

With Guo Rong's arrival, the banquet also began.

As the emperor, Guo Rong couldn't help commending all the generals who participated in the celebration banquet generously, and had a drink with everyone first.

Then he drank with Luo Youdu, Li Chongjin, Zhang Yongde, and Zhao Kuangyin, the most outstanding generals, and left directly.

As the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, he knew that it would be more lively if he didn't show up on this kind of occasion.

Luo Youdu, as the number one in military exploits in this battle, is naturally the protagonist of the banquet.

Li Chongjin suddenly stood up and said loudly: "We have seen Luo Tongjun's intelligence, military strategy, and eloquence one by one, but we don't know how much he can drink? Soon it will be Luo Tongjun's happy day, and we have to help Tongjun test him. amount, so that he won't be too drunk to find a bride?"

This wine table is full of instigators who made a fuss.

There was an endless stream of applause in an instant.

Luo Youdu knew that he would be doomed if he offended the "public wrath", so he decided to go all out, put the wine glass on the table, and said proudly: "It's just average, I haven't met any opponent yet, I hope to lose."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was outraged instantly.

There was an endless stream of people coming up to toast.

Regardless of whether he knows him or not, Luo Youdu will drink it anyway.

But for everyone who came to toast, Luo Youdu would say a few words of greeting.

This is especially true for those who have not dealt with each other and left their names in history.

"I'm Li Chuyun, dare to respect the army."

A plain-looking general came in front of Luo Youdu.

Luo Youdu drank a lot, but when he heard Li Chuyun's words, he was shocked and said with a smile: "One cup is enough, at least three cups."

After drinking three cups of wine with Li Chuyun, Luo Youdu pulled him and said, "I will get married next month, so come and have a wedding wine. Don't forget..."

Luo Youdu didn't let him go until Li Chuyun agreed.

After a night of drinking, Luo Youdu drank five delusions and three dishes, and he didn't know how he got home in the end.

However, he also took advantage of this opportunity to recognize the core generals of the Great Zhou Royal City from top to bottom.

This drink is not bad at all.

Luo Youdu rubbed his hangover head, feeling his mouth was dry, took a pot of water, and took a few gulps to his mouth before he regained his breath.

My stomach growled with hunger.Luo Youdu walked out of the room.

When I met Lao Hu, before I opened my mouth, I heard Lao Hu say: "Little Xianggong, a man named Li Chuyun asked to see you, and when he learned that you were hungover, he waited in the living room and did not let the old slave report."

Luo Youdu also ignored his hunger, and walked quickly to the living room.

Li Chuyun was sitting quietly in the living room, when he heard footsteps, seeing Luo Youdu entering through a side door, he hurried forward to say hello.

"Meet Luo Tongjun!"

Li Chuyun bowed to say hello.

Luo Youdu helped him up with a smile, and jokingly said: "Why are you looking for me? Three cups were not enough yesterday, and you want to drink with someone again today?"

Li Chuyun said: "The last general is thanking the commander for everything he has done for Zheng Guogong. Please accept the last general's respect."

He said and saluted.

Luo Youdu asked: "How is Zheng Guogong doing now?"

Li Chuyun said: "In March of this year, he died of illness. Thanks to the command of the army, the Duke passed away very peacefully."

It turns out that Li Chuyun had followed Zhe Congruan to serve under him in the Later Han Dynasty.

Zhe Congruan later served as the governor of Deng, Hua, Shan, and Bin, and Li Chuyun followed him.

In Xinping, Zhe Congruan's nephew deliberately falsely accused Li Chuyun of guilt because he was jealous of Li Chuyun. Zhou Taizu Guo Wei listened to him and demoted him to Yilu town general.

After learning from Ruan, Zhe went to the table to avenge his grievances.

Li Chuyun followed Zhe Congruan for ten years, until Zhe Congruan retired, and then followed Li Jixun under Zhe Congruan's recommendation.

When Li Chuyun learned that Zhe Congruan was seriously ill, he went to Luoyang to visit, and learned what Luo Youdu had done from Zhe Yuxun and Zhe Saihua, and was greatly moved.So today I personally came to thank you.

Luo Youdu sighed lightly, and said: "There is one less hero in the world." Then he asked: "How are the brothers and sisters of the Zhe family doing now?"

"They want to transport Zheng Guogong's body back to Fugu for burial, so it should be back to Fugu now."

(End of this chapter)