Chapter 38 Rewards
When the small conflict in Beishao occurred, Liu Chengyou was talking to him in Murong Yanzhao's tent. Famous generals were famous generals. It took not long for long. The new Fourth Army of Longqi had been trained to be well-trained by him. Although it was not a strong soldier, it had begun to take shape.
When Liu Chengyou heard that the governor Xue Qiong personally escorted supplies to the camp, he was a little surprised. While sending someone to accept him, he personally met him in the military tent.
When Liu Chengyou went south at the beginning of that day, he had already met Xue Qiong. This person had a bad reputation among the people. He was irritable, domineering, harsh, greedy for money, and relatives also bullied and kind.
However, there are some things that even though there are various shortcomings, under the rule of Xue Qiong, the overall people's livelihood in Liaozhou is relatively stable and the people cannot be considered prosperous, but life can still be passed. In this era of war and years, for ordinary Qianshou, the days that can be passed are divided into expectations, so the rule of Liaozhou is still relatively peaceful.
During the years when Xue Qiong was in charge, the Liaozhou treasury gradually increased, and a lot of it was handed over to Jinyang, which was quite favored by Liu Zhiyuan. Liu Chengyou led his army to the south and relied on his logistics to provide more power. Such a practical talent was enough to make Liu Chengyou ignore those shortcomings.
Besides, those shortcomings are not a big problem. Compared with those generals who use public welfare to exploit private affairs and uncontrollably to squeeze and exploit people, Xue Qiong is still somewhat "bottom line". Therefore, Liu Chengyou's attitude towards Xue Qiong is quite kind.
"Your Highness, the emperor brings 12 cargoes of old grain, 3 cargoes of rice and flour, 5 cargoes of bedding, shoes, 3 cargoes of fodder, 2 cargoes of oil, wax and debris, and more than ten pigs and sheep... wine, because of Your Highness's military order, he did not dare to bring it." In the military tent, Xue Qiong personally reported to Liu Chengyou.
The added effect of identity is great. In front of Liu Chengyou, Xue Qiong was not arrogant at all, but was delighted. While speaking, her eyes were not secretly glanced at Liu Chengyou. Unfortunately, she only saw that overly calm face.
After listening to the narration, Liu Chengyou nodded, paused, and then said calmly: "It's a blessing to envoy Xue!"
"I dare not, it's all the things my subordinates should do." Xue Qiong responded quickly.
"About this, this is the fourth time I need to transport the baggage!" Liu Chengyou showed a thoughtful look, thought for a while, and asked, "It's already beyond the need for Jinyang to dispatch..."
"Your Highness is wise." Upon hearing this, Xue Qiong had a flattering smile on his face and explained: "This time, the Xiaguan invested and purchased from the Liaozhou Prefecture Treasury, and he also had the reputation of the state, business travelers, and donated money to help the army."
A slight fluctuation flashed in his calm eyes, and his judging eyes fell on him again. The cold test eyes easily caused discomfort. When Xue Qiong was so anxious that he looked, Liu Chengyou said slowly: "Eunuch Xue, I'm intent."
"Your Highness leads the Hedong Tiger Army to fight against the Khitan and save the people from water and fire. The lower officials should help each other to support the king's army!" Xue Qiong said these righteous words smoothly.
Liu Chengyou didn't want to listen to these nutritious remarks. Liu Chengyou also knew in his heart that the reputation of Liaozhou that donated money would not be voluntary. Perhaps Xue Qiong himself intercepted some of them. However, Liu Chengyou did not have the intention to investigate in depth.
After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou said, "Thank you for your hard work in the army! It's inconvenient for the army, so I'll rest in the town of Xuting."
"Yes!" Xue Qiong was very tactful: "The official has surrendered."
However, when he was leaving, his feet did not mean to move, but his face showed a hesitation expression.
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou casually said, "What else does the envoy have to do?"
"I wonder who is the commander of the Fourth Army of Longqi?" Xue Qiong asked.
Under Liu Chengyou's gaze, Murong Yanzhao stood up and bowed to Xue Qiong: "Last general Murong Yanzhao."
After looking up and down at Murong Yanzhao's eyes, Xue Qiong chuckled and said, "General Murong is good at governing the army, and his officers and soldiers are all loyal to their duties. In fact, he is deeply impressed by his subordinates."
Upon hearing this, Murong Yanzhao's face was a little surprised and praised him, and he was a little confused. He responded and said, "I am sorry for you, and I am so ashamed of you."
Liu Chengyou heard something meaningful and said, "There seems to be a subtle sound in Xue Jun's words, just say it bluntly."
Xue Qiong changed his face suddenly, bowed to Liu Chengyou, complained in anger, and told the story of the North Post Pre-Inspector.
After listening to his narration, Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, turned his head to Murong Yanzhao and ordered: "Go and check if it is as Xue Envoy said."
"Yes!" Murong Yanzhao glanced at Xue Qiong and left after his order.
Paying attention to Liu Chengyou's expression, there seemed to be a little harsh change. Xue Qiong was slightly happy and continued to say angrily: "Military rules and regulations can be understood by the subordinates. For foreign personnel, suspicious people should be investigated to prevent accidents. However, the people escorted in the state have not been intercepted once, so why should they be investigated again and again? Isn't this a waste of time and deliberate embarrassment? When the subordinates reveal their identity, Yang Ye and his subordinates still humiliated them and even spoke threatening words..."
"Before the troops move, food and grass will go first. It's nothing wrong for the officials to suffer a grievance. However, the transportation needs of the goods are related to military situations and wars. If the time is delayed, the officials will not be able to afford to be punished. Besides, if everyone is like this, the officials are afraid that they will destroy your reputation..."
Liu Chengyou listened to Xue Qiong's bitterness silently. After finishing the speech, he came to his senses. He pondered for a moment and raised his hand to comfort him: "The people below are indeed too much. The envoy Xue has been wronged. In this way, you can go to the town for a while to rest. If you investigate clearly, you must have an explanation!"
"Thank you!" After receiving a positive answer from Liu Chengyou, Xue Qiong took a leave this time with great tactfulness.
After he stepped down, Liu Chengyou blinked his eyes a few times and said lightly: "I only realized that I still have some reputation..."
"Your Highness has already praised Hedong and has his own reputation." Zhang Yanwei echoed.
Not long after, Murong Yanzhao returned, bowed and reported: "Your Highness, I will ask Yang Ye until I ask you, everything is as governor Xue said."
"This Yang Dutou is famous and has a lot of courage!" Liu Chengyou's tone was a little playful.
The fourth army had "innate shortcomings" and had only about 500 troops, so the four hundred people were directly under the command of the capital. Yang Ye was the most brave, and the first capital he led was also the strongest combat power. Yang Ye's reputation was already very famous in the Fourth Army.
He was a little unpredictable to Liu Chengyou's attitude, but Murong Yanzhao couldn't help but speak up for his words: "Your Highness, Yang Ye strictly obeyed military orders and was loyal to his duties. On the contrary, the governor Xue, who was arrogant at first but respectful at the time, almost forced himself to enter the military camp..."
Seeing Murong Yanzhao's tone was a little anxious, Liu Chengyou waved his hand to stop him, took a breath, turned his head to ask Guo Rong who was accompanying him: "What do you think about this?"
"Like Xue Qiong's words, like Longqi soldiers, everyone is like this, then... the world can be gone!" Guo Rong replied affirmatively, unable to hide his approval in his tone.
"How to deal with Yang Ye?"
"Why do you talk about disposal? Yang Ye and his subordinates should be rewarded!" Guo Rong continued Liu Chengyou's words and held his fists solemnly.
"Then reward!" Liu Chengyou decisively intervened at a faster speed.
At this time, Zhang Yanwei reminded Liu Chengyou: "Your Highness, you just agreed to Xue Qiong and give him an explanation."
"This matter is easy to handle!" Liu Chengyou said: "Just reward together."
"What is Your Highness going to reward?" Zhang Yanwei was a little curious.
"Yang Ye and his subordinates, commander Murong, prepare some meat and reward me!"
After a brief tone, Liu Chengyou touched his bare chin and thought for a while, and looked at Guo Rong: "As for Xue Qiong, you should take a copy of the first-determined Longqi Military Law and send it to him!"
After hearing Liu Chengyou's arrangement, the three of them in the tent couldn't help but look at each other, and soon, they smiled slightly.
"yes!"
Chapter completed!