Great Sui Dynasty

Once the mobilization for the war was issued, the whole country responded. If Yang Hao did not issue a conscription order, otherwise many people would want to sign up to join the army.What's more important is that Yang Hao's army is not the unorganized and undisciplined army of the past. It is a real king's teacher, a king's teacher who does nothing to the people.

Of course, the reason why the people respond is that this war is for the unification of the country. Although the unification of the country has nothing to do with the desperate people, but at least it is a just war, and the people did not ask for food. This is what the people support. reason.

With Yang Hao's order, the war machine of the whole country began to operate, and soldiers and horses from all over the country began to gather in Luoyang. The official road leading to Luoyang was bustling again. The officials who took office everywhere and the people who returned home.

The troops deployed this time mainly include the army of Yang Yichen from Hebei Province and the army of Zhang Xutuo from Henan Province.

A few days later, troops from all over the country finally gathered in Luoyang City. In order not to cause trouble to the people in Luoyang City, the troops were prohibited from entering the city.In the past few days, Tu Qutong finally took down Wuwei, and at the same time controlled the entire Hexi, Li Yuan could concentrate on dealing with Yang Hao's attack without any worries.Li Gui understood the meaning of Yang Hao's letter after reading it, and simply led people to flee to the Western Regions.

"I didn't expect Luoyang to be so prosperous. I thought I would never see it again in my lifetime!" Yang Yichen walked on the streets of Luoyang, looking at the bustling crowds, some hawkers, some jugglers, and the most important thing was people's faces. There is no sign of worry, and it is even worse than the nine years of the great cause. Compared with the desolation of people's livelihood seen along the way, Luoyang is simply a paradise on earth, and it is not an exaggeration to call it a paradise.War kills people. Basically, after every big turmoil, there are ten rooms and nine empty spaces. Fortunately, the turmoil this time is not so serious, but it has almost reached the point where ten rooms are empty. Policies that are beneficial to people's livelihood, but they are not so quick to bear fruit.

When Yang Yichen sighed, the guards around him also felt the same way. They followed Yang Yichen to conquer Korea and went to the south of the Yangtze River to fight against the Turks. The place can allow the people to live in such a stable way. Although Hebei has not experienced warlord melee, there were also rebels during Wang Bo's rebellion. Although they were suppressed in the end, they still caused quite a lot of turmoil.In particular, Hebei is a place of hard labor, with heavy taxes and miscellaneous taxes, making the people miserable, and many people have long since become refugees.

"General Zhang!" Just as Yang Yichen was looking around, a familiar figure suddenly came into view. It turned out that Zhang Xutuo was also in Luoyang.

"So it's Duke Qinghe!" Zhang Xutuo turned his head when he heard someone calling him, and it turned out that it was Yang Yichen who had met him several times, so he walked over.

"The general is out of touch. If the general thinks I can call him Lao Yang, haha!" Although Yang Yichen is a second-rank county prince in terms of lordship, his real job is a third-rank general of the right guard, and Yang Yichen is the governor of Yanzhou. , is the governor of Shangzhou, the official residence is the third rank, and he also serves as the general of the right guard and the doctor of Yinqing Guanglu. In this way, the official positions of the two are almost equal, and they belong to the right guard camp, so Yang Yichen is so enthusiastic.

Although Yang Yichen and Zhang Xutuo's friendship is not considered deep, they are both the new emperor's courtiers, not to mention Zhang Xutuo's ability Yang Yichen knows, military generals are not intriguing like literati, military generals are basically in a group What's more, the two of them are not the original team that Yang Wei started with, and they can be regarded as halfway to work, so Yang Yichen will be more sympathetic to each other.

"Since this is the case, Nasutuo will be disrespectful and call General Yang." Zhang Xutuo is much younger than Yang Yichen. It is a bit strange to call Yang Yichen Lao Yang. Lao Luo, that's just a title limited to those of similar age.

"When did General Zhang arrive in Luoyang? Why didn't you see the army?" Yang Yichen asked.

"I just arrived today. I'm about to meet His Majesty. His Majesty has ordered the army not to disturb the people, so he is stationed outside the east gate. When did General Yang arrive? Have you seen Your Majesty?" When the army came, one was stationed outside the north gate of Luoyang, and the other was stationed outside the east gate, so they didn't know.

"Never, I also arrived today. I was going to see His Majesty, but I couldn't help staying a little longer seeing how prosperous Luoyang is. How about going to meet His Majesty together?" Yang Yichen suggested.

"That's exactly what I mean!" Zhang Xutuo has a strong and upright personality and is not good at talking, so he doesn't have many friends. Now it's a wish for someone who is willing to communicate.The two went to see Yang Hao hand in hand, but Yang Hao was busy with the expedition and reviewing various documents, so he just encouraged them a few words and asked them to manage the soldiers under their accounts before sending them away. After all, there would be some arrangements at that time.

"Seeing His Majesty working so hard is really a blessing to the people!" Yang Yichen sighed, he has been by Yang Guang's side for a long time, knowing that Yang Guang has never worked so hard for the world.It is no wonder that Yang Hao was able to basically reunify the Sui Dynasty in just two years.

"That's right. Speaking of which, I was determined to follow after seeing Licheng under His Majesty's rule. Unexpectedly, it has been almost two years now." Zhang Xutuo is also glad that he chose to follow Yang Hao at that time, otherwise he would either be wiped out now or Leisurely at home. "I wonder if the general knows which restaurant in Luoyang is better, let's go and sit down together." Zhang Xutuo asked, he was not familiar with Luoyang.

"In the past, there were still a few places. Now, I don't think there are any better restaurants!" Yang Yichen's words are right. Luoyang has gone through several wars, and Luoyang today is not the same as it used to be, and he can't guarantee it. Can the former restaurant be preserved?

"Since this is the case, then I have to find an acquaintance. Go, take this to the Ministry of War to see if Cheng Yaojin is there, and tell him that I, Zhang Xutuo, am not familiar with the place of my life in Luoyang and ask him to show me the way! "Zhang Xutuo took out his token and asked the guards to go to the Ministry of War to find Cheng Yaojin. Li Jing is now the Generalissimo of the Army and Horses. Although he had some exchanges before, he dared not invite someone to lead the way. Cheng Yaojin was different. Well, no matter what, they also cooperated in attacking Xu Yuanlang, so they are old acquaintances.

"It seems that Xu Tuo still has some connections, and even the beloved generals around His Majesty have some friendship." Yang Yichen said, not to him, apart from being able to say a few words with Pei Ju, an old minister, Yang Hao's group of newcomers He has no friendship with civil servants and military generals.

"It's just a few times of cooperation. In fact, these young generals around Your Majesty are very easy to get along with and love to learn. The general's experience in many battles is definitely a huge guarantee for them. , I dare say that as long as the generals are willing to communicate with them, they will definitely respect them." What Zhang Xutuo said is true, these love generals of Yang Yan are not from famous families, but Yang Yan has spared no effort to cultivate them. I also know the gap between myself and others, so I usually work hard to learn, especially the veterans of the previous generation are a shortcut for them to learn.

"Haha, I said it was General Zhang who came to the Ministry of War to find my Lao Cheng to lead the way. It turned out to be Lao Zhang, let's go, Xianfulou, I am a treat for Lao Cheng." Cheng Yaojin smiled when he saw Zhang Xutuo from afar When I got up, although I was considered a big member, my personality still didn't change. I called myself Lao Cheng, and even Zhang Xutuo also called Lao Zhang, but Zhang Xutuo knew Cheng Yaojin, so he didn't know who Cheng Yaojin was. I don't care, but I feel quite kind.

"I don't know who this is?!" Seeing a veteran in his fifties and sixties next to Zhang Xutuo, he looked like the kind of person who had experienced many battles, and he was standing side by side with Zhang Xutuo. The hand on Zhang Xutuo's shoulder stopped.

"This is Duke Qinghe, General Youwei." Zhang Xutuo introduced.

"But Yang Yichen, Old General Yang? Disrespect, disrespect!" Cheng Yaojin changed his ruthless nature just now, cupped his fists and bowed at Yang Yichen. Yang Yichen was an older general, and Cheng Jin had to respect him.

"Since the two generals found me, Lao Cheng, as soon as they came to Luoyang, that's my good fortune. Today, I, Lao Cheng, will invite the two generals to taste the delicious food of Luoyang. But call Pei Xingyan and others together. Make it more lively, the two generals have no objections!" Cheng Yaojin asked, although he seemed very forthright, but these two can be his father or grandpa, and it is estimated that they will not be able to let go , why not call a few more people together.

"It's okay, let Yaojin make the decision, and the guests are up to you!" Since I can get to know more people, why not do it.

Cheng Yaojin took Zhang Xutuo and Yang Yichen to the largest restaurant in Luoyang, Xianfulou, and asked for a private room. Seeing the boss's careful look, he knew that Cheng Yaojin came here often, and he probably had trouble, otherwise the boss I wouldn't be so afraid of him. Of course, there are also reasons for Zhang Xutuo and Yang Yichen. Both of them went to meet Yang Hao in the armor. Before they had time to change into casual clothes, they followed Cheng Yaojin to the restaurant. Who is the boss? He has met many dignitaries and dignitaries, and he has a good eye. He can tell that he is a high-ranking general just by looking at the two armored generals. What's more, there is someone who can't be offended, so he can't help but accidentally scout.

After a while, Pei Xingyan came over, accompanied by brothers Xue Wanche and Xue Wanjun, and Wang Junke.

"I've seen General Yang and General Zhang!" The four hurriedly saluted General Zhang and Yang when they saw General Zhang and Yang. These two were regarded as star-level figures in the hearts of the soldiers, and they were people they needed to worship.

"You're welcome, everyone sit down. We're going to treat you today, we have to make him bleed!" Zhang Xutuo casually greeted these people, so that they don't have to restrain themselves.

"That's a good thing, old Cheng pretends to be drunk every time, so he must be slaughtered today!" When Pei Xingyan said this, the other three nodded. It seemed that Cheng Yaojin really had a habit of cheating.

"By the way, my father and General Li said they would come over later!" Pei Xingyan's words shocked everyone, and it was rare for him to drink tea, eat wine and ask military advice with these two military leaders. It was such a blessing to be able to listen to the words and deeds of the four big men in the army, which surprised the Xue family brothers and Wang Junke, and Zhang Yang felt the same way.

Sure enough, Li Jing and Pei Renji both came later, their arrival brought the atmosphere to the highest level, but Cheng Yaojin put away his rascality in front of Li Jing, but it didn't affect the atmosphere, several young people kept asking Watching the four seniors, occasionally listening to the seniors' opinions and teachings on military affairs.

"I don't know how Your Majesty will use his troops this time?" Seeing that the sky was getting dark, Yang Yichen felt that it was time to return to the army, otherwise the gang of soldiers and ruffians might cause some trouble if they were not calmed down, but he had to ask before leaving Understand the situation of this troop dispatch.

"This time is His Majesty's personal conquest. General Pei and I will fight Li Yuan and Xiao Xian for the final battle. If nothing else, the two generals will follow His Majesty to conquer Li Yuan. After all, the troops of the two generals are all People in the north are not familiar with the terrain in the south." What Li Jing said was basically Yang Yan's plan, and Xiao Mian would not last long. There were even fewer soldiers fighting against Xu Shiji and Zhou Faxing's tents, so Yang Yichen and Zhang Xutuo were used to deal with Li Yuan.

"This time, Your Majesty has made a great determination to deploy all the top ten troops in the country to deal with Li Yuan and Xiao Xian. It is to complete their efforts in one battle. The pace of unification is unstoppable." Hearing Li Jing's words, everyone knew Yang Hao's determination this time made Pei Xingyan and the others even more active. Since it was the last battle, that is to say, if they were not allowed to participate in the battle this time, they would not know when they would have a chance in the future.

"Father, my child wants to fight!" Pei Xingyan finally stood up and said.The rest of the people also looked at Pei Renji and Li Jing, waiting for their answer.

"Don't worry, you will all have a chance. There has never been such a large-scale expedition this time, except for the late emperor's Mienan Chen and the conquest of Korea. You will all have the opportunity to go to the battlefield this time, so you have to seize it. In the future, you will The world belongs to you young people, we are all old!" Pei Renji sighed, from Yang Hao's words, he could clearly hear that Yang Hao was not satisfied with the original territory of the Sui Dynasty at all, and there would be many opportunities to fight in the future, but that Maybe they are out of luck, and when they are old, they should let their young people go galloping.

Yang Yichen empathized with Pei Renji's words. He is close to sixty years old and his health is deteriorating. If this is not the final battle to unify the world, he probably will not lead the army to Luoyang. , There is no need to stare at such a little combat achievement anymore.In contrast, Luo Yi and Su Dingfang are more suitable for the battle, and they need this credit even more.