Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 410 Cao Bin Takes Command
Han Lingkun and Shi Shouxin are Luo Youdu's most trusted old brothers.

The two also knew that for the future of the court, they really had to train newcomers.

Moreover, Cao Bin is their little brother, and they all know Luo Youdu's love for Cao Bin, so they have no intention of fighting with him.

However, the mood is unavoidably not high. Although Bianjing is good, but listening to the success of the generals, it is really a bit restless.

The two have formed a football team each out of boredom, and they are well-known in Bianjing.

Sometimes, I even play a few games by myself to pass the time.

Luo Youdu also felt that if Han Lingkun and Shi Shouxin stayed in Bianjing, something might happen, so he thought for a while and said, "Well, with Han Tong, you, the front of the palace and the guards, take turns to train the difficult army. Practice. It’s not good to be a soft-footed shrimp when you really encounter a strong enemy and stay in Bianjing, neglecting to fight.”

The Dingnan Army has now become a place where the generals of the Central Plains train soldiers and earn meritorious service.

The biggest advantage of the Dingnan Army is stability and harmony, no matter what the Central Plains looks like.

They focused on development, recruiting refugees and tyrants.

Therefore, whether it is the common people or the local gentry, they all have deep feelings for the Li family who is in charge of the Dingnan Army.

They believed in Mrs. Li from the bottom of their hearts.

Therefore, in history, when Zhao Guangyi used disgraceful means to seek Dingnan Wuzhou, he angered the local gentry and common people.

When Li Jiqian escaped from the control of the Song Dynasty, there were less than ten people, but relying on them, relying on the prestige of the Li family for many years, and with the support of the powerful people in the five prefectures of Dingnan, a large number of Qiang forces were gathered in the north of Xiazhou. In this way, he formed an anti-Song alliance with the Nanshan party Xiang Yeli and Liao, and gradually grew into a powerful force in the northwest, establishing Xixia, which has caused the Song Dynasty headaches for a hundred years.

It can be said that it is a problem left over from history that they cannot beat Liao. The Khitan and Liao Kingdom at this stage are indeed strong.

But for the rise of Xixia, Zhao Guangyi and Zhao Heng are 100% responsible for the wonderful father and son.

Luo Youdu learned from the past. He was not in a hurry to destroy the Dingnan Army, but instead dragged the Dingnan Five States into the quagmire of war.

Now it is difficult for the five states, because of the continuous wars, the people's livelihood is exhausted, and the local gentry are unable to support the continuous wars.

Many people have already fled to the Central Plains.

The local gentry now no longer trust Dingnan Li, but complain secretly.

If it weren't for Li Shi's ignorance, they would have made it difficult for the five states, how could they be so miserable?
The reality is so cruel.

Mrs. Li spent more than 60 years laying the foundation in Dingnan Wuzhou. Now, in just over two years, Mrs. Li's prestige has almost been exhausted.

Before long, Luo Youdu believes that it will be difficult for the wealthy gentry and common people in the five prefectures. They will only remember the disasters of war that the Li family brought to them, not the 60 years of stability.

Luo Youdu planned to recover Dingnan Wuzhou at that moment when the noble gentry of Dingnan Wuzhou couldn't hold on and began to welcome Master Wang.

Han Lingkun and Shi Shouxin also understood the situation of the Dingnan Army, and they smiled happily.

No matter how big or small the battle is, it's good to have fun.

Luo Youdu appeases Han Lingkun and Shi Shouxin, and is also thinking about changing a group of governors, so that Yao Neibin and the others who have experienced training in the surrounding areas of Dingnan will go to military frontier positions such as Jizhou, Taozhou, and Shibao City.

Especially for a place as important as Stone Castle City, a good general must be arranged to guard it.

As far as the terrain of Shibao City is concerned, as long as there is a good general, it can withstand an army of [-].

"His Majesty!"

Cao Bin strode into the hall, saluted and said hello.

Years of military career have given this famous general, who is not talkative and stable and reticent, a soldier's temperament in him.

"sit!"

Luo Youdu looked at the majestic and stern love general, and said with a smile: "Jiangnan wants to call on the south to form an anti-China alliance army, have you heard of it?"

Cao Bin said earnestly, "I've heard that, the clown is overestimated."

Luo Youdu calmly said: "Then how about I let you lead the army to destroy these clowns? You don't think you are overqualified, do you?"

Rao was calm and prudent, but after hearing this, Cao Bin's eyes still flashed with a blaze.

As the first general to follow Luo Youdu, Cao Bin performed extremely well, and his military exploits can be described as shining.

But so far, all the credits in his hands have been earned under Luo Youdu's command, and he has not had the opportunity to truly lead the army alone.

Among them, Li Chuyun was already one step ahead.

Cao Bin was also a proud and arrogant person, so he naturally didn't want to fall behind others, so he clasped his fists and said in a military salute: "The last general will never disappoint His Majesty's high expectations, and take the land in the south of the Yangtze River as an offering."

Luo Youdu nodded and said: "I believe in my own vision, there is one key point in this battle, you need to pay attention to it. The Wuyue Qian family has made good friends with me, and the Wuyue Qian family will also send troops to support this battle. I don't want to add troops to Wu Yue, but The Qian family has been based in Wuyue for decades and has gone through three generations. They must have deep feelings for Wuyue and the Qian family's ancestral temple. It is not easy for them to take the initiative to accept the land and surrender."

"For the Qian family in this battle, we need to show them the power to make them aware of the gap between us and the Central Plains. I understand Qian Hongchu, he is benevolent, he loves the people like a son, and he doesn't like military affairs. As long as he understands, the matter Don’t do anything, there is a high possibility that they will accept the land and surrender. This will also save the two countries from the military disaster..."

In history, it was Zhao Guangyi who first invited Qian Hongchu to Bianjing to return the soil to the Song Dynasty, and then detained him, coercing and luring him, and then offered himself to the Song Dynasty.

Luo Youdu didn't want to do this, and planned to use military power to make Qian Hongchu submit.

After all, as a later generation, I still have a great impression of the Qian family.

But if Qian Hongchu insists on not giving up the Qian family's foundation, then consider whether to follow the example of Zhao Guangyi...

Cao Bin cupped his fists again and said, "I understand!"

Luo Youdu said: "Go down and prepare! If you need anything, tell me directly, this battle must be fought with our army's power!"

Cao Bin took the order and left.

Luo Youdu then met with Pan Mei.

The purpose of meeting Pan Mei is mainly to appease.

As a group of Luo Youdu's confidantes, Pan Meiru was in the imperial camp earlier than Cao Bin, and had a higher status than Cao Bin.

Luo Youdu chose Pan Mei and Cao Bin as the handsome candidate for this expedition to the south of the Yangtze River.

In the end he chose Cao Bin, not because Pan Mei was incompetent, but because he thought Cao Bin was more suitable.

Cao Bin is strict in running the army and good at fighting the enemy.

But Pan Mei is resourceful and flexible in her use of troops.

The two are upright and strange, and it can be said that there is a long way to go.

This expedition to the south of the Yangtze River, mobilizing troops to fight against injustice, not only needs to exert the power of the Central Plains, but also convinces Jiangnan and Wu Yue, so as to become a reliable rear of the Central Plains.

Cao Bin's style is obviously more suitable.

Therefore, it was finally decided to let Cao Bin take charge.

As for Pan Mei, Luo Youdu planned to let him lead the army to attack Bashu or the Southern Han Dynasty.

The terrain of these two places is steep, with many mountains and swamps, and Pan Mei, who is flexible in using troops, is even more useful.

But that's all for now.

No one is perfect, and Pan Mei does have some flaws in her personality, so Luo Youdu had to appease her in advance, so as not to cause a estrangement between her subordinates due to her scheduling problems.

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