Horse on the World

Chapter 41 Undercurrent
Bayar convened all the ministries to gather in Longcheng, and announced that the Angu tribe was exterminated after a detailed investigation. A few slaves who escaped the massacre by chance, these slaves could even name the generals who attacked Dingzhou Army.
All the ministries in the grassland were furious and filled with righteous indignation. They all clamored to enter the customs again and killed the Dingzhou army without leaving any traces. Send troops to avenge An Gu.

Bayar is very satisfied with the current situation. Not only did he successfully resolve this crisis, but he also took this opportunity to unite the various ministries more closely. Looking at the leader of the Qing Department who was showing a look of hesitation below, he couldn't help but Showing a sneer, you want to fight with me, and you are a little tender.The Qingbu is the most powerful grassland tribe second only to the Baibu, and it has been tirelessly seeking the status of the Great Chanyu.

Standing up, Bayar announced loudly that next year he will once again join the various ministries and send troops to Dingzhou, hoping that the ministries will recharge their batteries for next year.At the same time, Wanyan Bulu was appointed as the left school king of the Baibu, and he will be equipped with [-] elites. Under the envious eyes of many small tribal leaders, Wanyan Bulu was so grateful that he fell to the ground and vowed loudly that he would go through fire and water for Bayar , without hesitation.

The people on the prairie are raging, and they mobilize their troops. They will go to Dingzhou next year when their horses are fat and strong, and then go to Dingzhou to plunder. After this year's battle, the big guys no longer pay attention to the Dingzhou army, but that's all. After many years The savings of Dingzhou veterans have almost been wiped out. How can some recruits stop the [-] cavalry on the grassland, the soldiers of tigers and wolves?
Dingzhou is calm on the surface, but it is turbulent in the dark. Xiao Yuanshan's military system reform plan has been leaked from different channels, and the entire Dingzhou army is panicked, especially Lu Dalin, a member of the right side, is even more angry, and the whole person is a little haggard. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the one who suffers the most from this restructuring is him who is now the most powerful.

Holding Xiao Yuanshan's military order to gather all the generals to Dingzhou, Li Qing laughed and said: "Eat for a while and gain wisdom, Xiao Yuanshan's move is also in line with the disadvantages of the times, and the general power has been concentrated in one person's hands from now on."

Shang Haibo sneered and said: "There are advantages and disadvantages. Although this will help him control the army, it will push some capable generals aside and open up the frontline army. People like Lu Dalin have fought against the barbarians for a long time. Rich, after such a restructuring, he will definitely be transferred to the military commander's mansion, and he may only be temporarily assigned to lead the army during wartime, and his control over the troops will be greatly reduced, and it is unknown how much power he can exert during wartime."

Li Qing said with a smile: "Anyway, Xiao Yuanshan's strategy is still effective. From then on, the Dingzhou Army can be renamed the Xiao Family Army. Hehe, I just wonder if this adjustment will involve our Changsheng Battalion?"
Shang Haibo shook his head and said: "No, Xiao Yuanshan's family fortune in the Changsheng Camp would not be in Xiao Yuanshan's eyes. He left us here to fend for ourselves. General, don't worry, just drink and go to the theater. Now in Dingzhou, only I'm afraid that some families are happy and some are sad!"
Xiao Yuanshan made a big move. The Dingzhou Army was subordinate to the Sanxie, and the generals of each battalion had a big transfer. The soldiers of each battalion were even transferred to other battalions. The Right Association, which was originally the most powerful, was demolished In Baluo, the old soldiers under his command were divided into battalions. In this way, the combat power of each battalion was basically the same.

Lu Dalin was transferred to the Military Commander's Mansion and served as Deputy General of Dingzhou. His official rank was promoted by one level, but he had no direct command over the army. He could only be temporarily assigned during the war. His mood was extremely depressed. The general was suddenly reduced to the most embarrassing role in the Dingzhou Army, and the depression in his heart can be imagined.Fortunately, the younger brother's selection camp did not have any major adjustments, and the old soldiers under his command were not transferred away, this was Xiao Yuanshan's compensation for himself.
The former general of the Central Association, Dai Che, was the happiest. He was assigned to the Zhenyuan Military Fortress. Not only did he directly command Zhenyuan's Panshi Battalion, but he also had the right to control the other three military fortresses.

The generals of the other battalions basically changed positions, only Li Qing of the Changsheng Battalion seemed to be selectively forgotten by Xiao Yuanshan, and he became a spectator during the entire military discussion.And his colleagues also turned a blind eye to him. Of course, a remnant camp with more than [-] people is still nesting in Chongxian County, where no birds can lay eggs. Who would be jealous of his little family background?

"Generals!" Xiao Yuanshan held up his wine glass with a smile, "After the adjustment of the military system, our army's combat effectiveness will be greatly enhanced, and our command will be more flexible. This will lay a solid foundation for us to wipe out the barbarians. Come, let's have a drink together. May my great Chu be prosperous forever."
All the generals stood up abruptly and raised their glasses solemnly, "May my Great Chu be prosperous forever."

After drinking the set cup, Xiao Yuanshan toasted again, "The New Year is approaching, but I called all the generals here to discuss business, and missed everyone's New Year's goods. I wish you all the best and success in the new year.”

"Thank you, Marshal, I wish the Marshal will wipe out the barbarians as soon as possible."
When the banquet was over, it was nightfall, and when he came out of the Marshal's Mansion and took a breath of cool air, Li Qing couldn't help but feel a little funny. Where are you going?
Just as he was thinking, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Lu Dalin staggering out with the support of Lu Dabing. This time, the most frustrated person was probably Lu Dalin who had just been promoted to lieutenant general.

"The last general wishes Master Lu a high promotion!" Li Qing smiled and cupped his fists, and said to Lu Dalin.

Lu Dalin stopped in his tracks, looked at Li Qing with his drunken eyes, a sharp light suddenly flashed in his eyes, and sneered, "General Li, are you mocking me?"
Li Qing shook his head, "Don't dare, Li Qing feels the same way the deputy general is feeling right now."

Lu Dalin laughed, thinking that Li Qingwo was in Chong County, he was living or dying, and his situation was similar to his own now.But in comparison, the other party is a descendant of an aristocratic family, and this family background is much stronger than that of his common people. Even if he can't survive here, he will still be a high-ranking figure when he returns to the Li family.As for himself, he lost his army and became an empty-headed lieutenant general. His lifelong ideals will be wasted. All the titles and worships will become flowers in the mirror, and he will be completely reduced to Xiao Yuanshan's follower in the future.
Slanting his eyes at Li Qing, Lu Dalin smiled and said: "That's not bad, the two of us really feel sorry for each other, that's all, it's not bad to do a leisurely job in Dingzhou, and enjoy the wind and snow every day. "
Li Qing smiled and said: "Since Deputy General Lu wants to have a romantic day, why not let my younger brother be the host today, and let's go to Taoranju to have a romantic visit."

Lu Dalin rolled his eyes: "Tao Ranju? We are rude warriors, but we will not be caught by Miss Mingyan, but we will be kicked out if we don't. If we don't want to go, how about we go to the Red House?"
Li Qing pulled Lu Dalin up, and said: "Vice-general Lu is promoted today, the place in the Red Mansion is not worthy of the status of a lieutenant. Let's go, let's go to Tao Ranju. With me here, where will the lieutenant be kicked out?"
Lu Dalin suddenly realized, "I remembered it, I remembered it, General Li Can used one word and one poem to praise the oiran, and the girl Mingyan had a good eye, well, let's take advantage of General Li Can's east wind, let's go see the girl Mingyan in the end What kind of person is it?"
A group of people talked and laughed happily and walked towards Tao Ranju.

Lu Dalin wasn't as drunk as he looked on the outside, but he was depressed in his heart, he didn't want to talk to others, so he borrowed alcohol to get away, but he was entangled by Li Qing, his face was full of drunkenness, but his heart was very clear, Li Qing Who is it, a member of the Li family, and the Xiao family has always been at odds, and he suffered a disadvantage from Xiao Yuanshan, so Li Qing immediately came up to him to win him over. Normally, he would avoid it, but now he doesn't have to avoid it ．

I can't afford to offend the Li family and the Xiao family. Although Xiao Yuanshan has treated him badly, Lu Dalin doesn't think so about Li Qing's wooing. Dingzhou is not Yizhou. Here, Li Qing has to coil up even if he is a dragon, and he has to lie down even if he is a tiger. He is not optimistic that the young Li Qing can win against the wily and calculating Xiao Yuanshan.

(End of this chapter)