Became a feudal lord in the late Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 25 The general strengthens his troops

After staying in the capital for several days, Pharmacist Guo was summoned to the palace every morning for a secret discussion. It is said that a Taiwanese admonishment official had already impeached him for this matter. Following the story of An Lushan's entry into the court, Pharmacist Guo was also a member of this generation. .

Fortunately, Zhao Guan's family was big-hearted and didn't bother to talk to these civil servants. When Medicine Master Guo came back, Liu Ling casually asked him what they talked about in the palace, and the other party said solemnly:

"Today, I am afraid that there are plans for the Northern Expedition."

In general stories, emperors who ignore government affairs are stupid emperors, but for some emperors, if they want to handle government affairs, they will be more destructive than if they ignore government affairs.

When the emperor gets into trouble, all the people in the world will take the blame for him.

During the Northern Expedition of the Song Dynasty, these four words can cheer people up at any time, at least among the people.

What about soldiers and horses?

We had just defeated one hundred thousand and two hundred thousand "elites". Even if it was the Forbidden Army, it would be a bit of a stretch to organize so many more people.

What about money and food?

Let’s conquer again.

To whom?
  Pharmacist Guo said: Let’s.

In the small courtyard, the two brothers laughed like fools. Medical Master Guo said that he was going to Yanjing to guard, and he could help Liu Ling securely occupy Zhuozhou.

But he quickly pressed Liu Ling's shoulders again, using a slight force on his hands.

"We are brothers. From now on, if I help you, you have to help me."

Liu Ling reached out and grabbed his shoulder, with a little force, and said affectionately: "Brother Guo!"

The two grabbed each other's shoulders, and the scene was a little awkward for a while.

Pharmacist Guo first threw away his hand, coughed, and said:
  "Brother, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

"Brother, walk slowly."

Liu Ling felt that there was a strange expression on Yaoshi Guo's face. Just as he turned to leave, Wan Niang came out and said in surprise: "Why are you leaving? I'm going to prepare some wine and food for you."

Meals and vegetables will be provided in the post house, and you can also send people to the city to buy them.

"Since he accepts you as his younger brother, we have to accept it so that he can take care of you in the future."

Liu Ling waved his hand, took the wife's shoulders and walked towards the house, whispering in her ear: "The officials or the court must be planning to re-appoint me. There is a rumor that Guo Yaoshi always makes his way according to the situation. This Saying a few kind words every now and then is a favor and a free thing for him.

After I go back, he has to hand Zhuozhou into my hands.

Your brother-in-law, I have been promoted again. "

"What Megumin?"

The late wife was confused when she heard it. She caught the key point of the last sentence and asked.

"It's okay, let's eat."

In June, Yaoshi Guo, Liu Ling and his party received an urgent order to return north immediately.

It's not that they lost their holy family, but that the Liao general Xiao Qian had been defeated because of the attack of Jin soldiers and horses, and then the fall of Yanjing. He could only retreat with the remaining soldiers and horses.

Later, because there was no master in the country, he claimed to be the Holy Emperor of Daxi Kingdom, changed his name to Tianfu, and went south from Lulongling to conquer Jingzhou. Now the victorious army generals Zhang Linghui and Liu Shunren have stationed their troops in Shimen Town, which is Jizhou. portal, trying to block Xiao Qian here.

Xiao Qian couldn't defeat the Jin people, so he thought of bullying and had become the victorious army of the Song people.

And things did not go as he expected, and it turned out to be overwhelming.

This is an urgent report from the north.

On the day they left the capital, the "angels", that is, several eunuchs in the palace, held royal wine to bid them farewell.

In Tokyo, many people came out to see him off, because they would still have to fight with the Liao people when they returned.

Prince Yun Zhao Kai was actually among the farewell guests. He poured a glass of wine with his own hands and handed it to Liu Ling. Watching him drink it down, he suddenly came over and laughed in a low voice: "General Liu, please work hard when you are here.
  It is said that the official family intends to marry Xiao Wang's sister to you, if you know the choice."

"The mausoleum is lowly and not worthy of an emperor. From now on, we should watch the scenery together with Zhuojing hand in hand."

Liu Ling smiled and patted his shoulder, looking past the stiff-looking King Yun, he found Chen Dong in the crowd.

Unlike the others, he seemed to be cursing.

"General, I'll say goodbye and leave."

Liu Ling never saw Yang Keshi again until he left, but he thought that he had spoken for him and settled the previous debt. The two of them no longer owed each other, so they no longer thought about it.

Liu Ling and his party crossed the roaring Yellow River and then headed north. Even though it was late spring, the gentle spring breeze would become extremely chilling when they walked around the north.

When they returned to the border of Zhuozhou, troops were everywhere. Guo Yaoshi went straight to Zhuozhou City to gather troops there, while Liu Ling packed up his belongings in Rongcheng and prepared to go to Zhuozhou City to take office.

Accompanying him were a group of civil servants, who were nominally the main ones responsible for guarding various cities. Liu Ling arranged the best reception for them, and he called Zhang Wu. Chen Liang also came over with a shy face. After Liu Ling and Zhang Wu finished talking, he came over and said with a smile: "Congratulations, little man." The general is promoted!

The congratulatory gift of three thousand guan and a whole cart of gold and silver jewelry is my filial piety to General Liu. Please return it."

"I accepted it."

Liu Ling interrupted him and said directly: "Old Chen, please stop doing Rongcheng's business."

Chen Liang's heart immediately thumped, and his legs and feet felt weak. The smile on his face suddenly made him feel more uncomfortable than crying.

"General, I did something wrong."

Chen Liang also dared to kill people with a knife. In the past, he could kill many people in Rongcheng without any trouble. But now Liu Ling, with just a word from him, he can really destroy his own power!
  "I am going to Zhuozhou to take office. I am short of money and people.

To be honest, I'm attracted to you,
  When you go to Zhuozhou, you can hand over your business to someone you can trust.

You, help me take care of the accounts. "

When Zhang Wu reported, he also mentioned Chen Liang casually.

This man may not have a good character, but during Liu Ling's absence, he did not act like a monster. He honestly handed over all the money and food that was due on time, and his business seemed to have expanded a lot.

"You don't want to?" Liu Ling saw him stunned on the spot and thought Chen Liang didn't want to.

"Little man, of course I am willing!"

Chen Liang didn't expect that Liu Ling would take notice of him. For a moment, he felt so excited that he would die for his confidant.

But soon, he calmed down.

"Little man, when I came here today, I originally wanted to be shy and ask the general for a small favor. I didn't expect that the general would be so flattering to the little man."

"If anything happens, just tell me quickly."

Liu Ling originally thought that Chen Liang was unwilling, but he didn't expect that the other party was just excited.

Well, originally he thought he was Huang Shiren, who forced a good girl into prostitution, but he didn't expect that it was Ximen Qing and Pan Jinlian who were acting now.

Both parties are very happy.

"The villain has an eldest son at his knees. He also likes to wield swords and guns. The family fortune was given to the youngest son. The villain was wondering if he could find a way out for him with you, the general."

"eldest son?"

In ancient times, the eldest son passed down the family line. When Chen Liang came here, he probably wanted to show his loyalty?
  "Okay, I'm short of a soldier to help deliver documents. Tomorrow, I'm going to Zhuozhou to take up my post. You've handed over your family affairs today, so you can follow me tomorrow."

When they arrived outside the door, Zhang Wu was waiting there. Liu Ling took the roster of soldiers from his hand, looked at it for a while, and said with a smile:
  "All in the school grounds?"

"Two battalions, more than 900 infantrymen, including more than 100 cavalry troops, have been summoned to the school grounds."

"Take me to see it."

When Liu Ling rode his horse to the school grounds, there were already many people standing inside.
  The more than two to three hundred soldiers at the front were wearing armor, while only some of the hundreds of people behind them were wearing light armor. Most of them were just wearing uniform soldiers' clothes. Fortunately, the weapons in their hands were all held by regular officers and soldiers. Mode.

But what Liu Ling noticed most was that most of these soldiers still had Liao hairstyle, even though many of their faces were Han Chinese.

He rode up to the soldiers and said loudly without dismounting:
  “Everyone, you must have heard of my name.

I, General Liu Ling, will be your general from today on.

I won't tell you any lies either.
  Just a few words,

In the future, under my command, Liu Ling,

I will take you to grab the opportunity to get promoted and make a fortune.

I will take you to win the great achievement of becoming famous.

In the future, there will never be a shortage of food or pay in the army. If there is a shortage once, you can take my head, Liu Ling, to go out and ask for rewards!
  And I have only one request for you. "

Liu Ling slowly pulled out the knife, and the blade slid out of the sheath, making a sharp friction sound.

He raised the blade and pointed it at the sky.

"Those who are my enemies are also your enemies and should fight to the death with me!"

Zhang Wu and the soldiers around him immediately drew their swords and shouted loudly: "I am willing to die for the general!"

Behind him, more and more soldiers were infected, and when they looked at Liu Ling, they no longer looked like a stranger.

Everyone raised their weapons and shouted:

"I am willing to die for the general!"

(End of this chapter)