Chapter 39
After receiving Liu Chengyou's "gift", Xue Enjun showed some surprise, then pondered, slowly understood something, and finally smiled coldly. Apart from the loss of personal morality, he was a smart person, and a fool could not achieve the political achievements of Liaozhou.
Just in the evening, Xue Qiong took the initiative to ask for Liu Chengyou again and bid farewell to him. He smiled and said nothing about the conflict, as if he had completely exposed it.
However, with this person's aura, he probably held grudges in his heart. Otherwise, why would he return to Liaozhou overnight? From his attitude, there was a bit of a "silent protest". As for who he held grudges in his heart, it might not be necessary.
Liu Chengyou didn't care too much about Xue Qiong's affairs. Even if he was the governor, he was still a small person for Liu Chengyou today. Moreover, his attention was still in Luzhou and the general trend of the world.
The moonlight on the spring night is still a little cold, quietly falling in the quiet military camp. The military camp is located on Gaogang in the southeast of Wuting Town. In the camp, a few candles flash lightly, illuminating the space in the tent.
Liu Chengyou stood with his hands behind his back and silently stared at the map hanging in front of him. The map was not very complete. Except for Hedong and its surrounding prefectures and counties, the other Daozhou Jiedushi only briefly marked the geographical location.
Liu Chengyou's eyes fell in Kaifeng, Tokyo, and his dim vision seemed a little blurred. Since Kaifeng, Liu Chengyou's mind has simulated the route of the Khitan retreating north, including Huazhou, Chanzhou, Xiangzhou, Cizhou, Mingzhou, Xingzhou, Zhaozhou, and all the way to Zhenzhou (now Shijiazhuang).
He couldn't help but take two steps forward and looked closer. Liu Chengyou pointed at Zhenzhou and gently drew circles around the area, his eyes getting deeper: Where is Luancheng? Where is Hu Lin?
After his thoughts changed, Liu Chengyou fell to Luzhou again, his eyes just like the eyes of an eagle and falcon, full of sharpness, staring straight at Shangdang. After delaying for a while, the matter in Luzhou should be over.
"Your Highness! Xiang Xun is back!" The personal guards' report came from outside.
"Please!" After coming back to his senses, Liu Chengyou immediately ordered.
Soon after, Xiang Xun stepped into the tent and bowed: "Greetings to Your Highness!"
"No gifts, sit."
Xiang Xun straightened up but didn't sit down because Liu Chengyou was still standing.
Liu Chengyou's eyes were as cold as usual, and he looked at Xiang Xun, with dusty faces, and his breath was still slightly breathing. From Shangdang to Xunting, there were about a hundred miles of miles, and it was not easy to respond.
Previously, Liu Chengyou sent Xiang Xun to Luzhou for investigation. After entering the pavilion, he returned once and reported the information about Shangdang. Later, he carried Liu Chengyou's mission to go south...
He poured a bowl of clear water in person, walked to Xiang Xun and handed it to him. He took it with both hands, and a little surprise and emotion appeared in Xiang Xun's eyes: "Thank you."
Seeing that he was still standing with water on his back, Liu Chengyou turned to the desk and sat down, Xiang Xun's butt before he sat down.
After he took a sip of water and calmed down his breath, Liu Chengyou asked: "What's the result?"
Faced with Liu Chengyou's inquiry, Xiang Xun obviously had a clue and answered without thinking: "We have already contacted the governor, the high defense officer, the inspector Wang Shouen, and the commander of Surui, Li Wanchao, all of whom are concerned about the national justice and are willing to welcome the king's army anyway! General Li asked his highness to report to His Highness that as long as our army goes south, the city of the state will be opened to welcome!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Chengyou thought for a moment and asked, "Where is the Jiedushi staying in Zhao's relocation?"
"He is stubborn and determined to surrender to the Khitans, and he has no intention of turning back." Xiang Xun said.
"Can you startle him?" Liu Chengyou's brows frowned slightly.
"This man oppressed the generals and schools in Luzhou, suppressed the military and civilians, and fought against the royal army. He was trapped in the general's mansion and was waiting for the reinforcements of the Khitans." Xiang Xun shook his head and showed disdain: "
"Khitan reinforcements?" Liu Chengyou immediately asked: "It's not too short, then Geng Chongmei, is there any news?"
Speaking of this, Xiang Xun couldn't help but show a trace of solemnity on his face and said in a deep voice: "Just just want to report to Your Highness, news came from the Jiedu Palace that Geng Chongmei led the pseudo-Liao troops to the north and had entered Zezhou and approached Luzhou."
After receiving this news, Liu Chengyou's expression seemed much more serious. He stood up and slowly paced and thought.
Xiang Xun then stood up and continued to report: "When I first heard this news, I was afraid that something would happen, so I came north quickly. Your Highness, if the Hu soldiers enter Luzhou, the situation may be out of control of our army, and I have to be careful!"
"Can we know how far Geng Chongmei leads his troops, how far is it from Luzhou?" Liu Chengyou looked up at Xiang Xun and wanted to confirm.
Xiang Xun shook his head and gave a disappointing answer: "I only found that his army had passed Zezhou, but I can't guarantee it."
Upon hearing this, Liu Chengyou's brows tighter, and he seemed to be in a bad mood. He took a deep breath and sighed leisurely: "The other party, probably won't march overnight!"
When Xiang Xun heard Liu Chengyou say this, he was a little stunned and confused. Just as he was about to think deeply, Liu Chengyou had already resolved his doubts and said to him: "It seems that you have to work harder!"
Xiang Xun was thinking about it and immediately clasped his fists: "Please give me the order!"
Liu Chengyou did not reply to him directly, but shouted to the outside world: "Come on, call Ma Dujiao for me! Call Han Tong again!"
After saying that, he turned around and sat in the handsome desk, waiting quietly.
After a while, Ma Quanyi walked in with capable steps and followed Han Tong behind him. Without waiting for his salute, Liu Chengyou made a direct order: "Quanyi, you will immediately lead the soldiers of the First Army, travel lightly and simplify the way, and go south quickly and go straight to Shangdang at night. I will help you. At that time, contact the righteous men in the city, cooperate with the inside and outside, and control Shangdang as quickly as possible, and I will lead the army to follow up."
"Um..." As he said that, Liu Chengyou looked at Xiang Xun again: "Although Shangdang City has contact, you must not be careless. Be careful, not careless. Xiang Xun will inform you of the specific situation!"
"Yes!" Ma Quanyi was surprised at the beginning, and after he understood, he responded decisively.
"Han Tong!" Liu Chengyou turned to Han Tong.
After hearing the call, Han Tong glared excitedly and stood up: "Here!"
"Later, you will lead the cavalry and Xiang Xun to go to Shangdang. Then, you will circle the city and investigate the enemy situation to find out the movements of Geng Chong's US military. Remember, if you find the whereabouts of Hu soldiers, you must not alert the snake and attract their attention!"
When Han Tong heard the word, he shouted in a thick voice: "Yes!"
After the order was issued, Liu Chengyou slowly relaxed his body and waved his hand: "Go!"
With Liu Chengyou's urgent order, the soldiers of Longqi Army in the Pavilion moved again. Not only the First Army, but the entire army was preparing to detach the camp. The camp, which had been quiet for a long time, soon fell into a busy state.
The First Army was very efficient, and quickly gathered together, abandoned all heavy equipment, and only lost half a day's food, took torches, followed the road of the Pavilion, and smeared the south.
Liu Chengyou spent more than an hour to finish everything.
Chapter completed!