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Chapter 99 Two Talents

 On Luancheng, with Liu Chengyou's continuous invitation to buy people's hearts, the atmosphere in the camp became much more harmonious, and the morale of the army and the people became more peaceful.

The expansion of the Longqi Army was progressing smoothly. In addition to the effective work of the generals and the willingness of the surrendered soldiers of the Jin army to reorganize, treatment and rewards were also very important. It was not difficult for the soldiers of this era to buy them.

As the surrendered soldiers of the Jin army were absorbed and digested, the hidden danger of excessive Yan soldiers immediately decreased a lot, so it was obvious that some of the Yan soldiers were silenced a lot.

Through the suspicion he bought among the Yan soldiers, Liu Chengyou heard that before the expansion and rectification, many of the generals and schools of the Yan army had made a secret move, but Liu Chengyou was very careful and did not give them a chance. The Jin soldiers completely surrendered, and even less chance!

By the way, Liu Chengyou organized people to clean up the corpses all over the banks of the Tengshui River. It was too difficult to bury them and burn them directly. The weather was already very hot, so we had to prevent the occurrence of epidemics.

The surrounding camps were tightly built and spacious military tents. A middle-aged scholar hunched his body behind his back, looked out carefully. Looking at the soldiers patrolling by outside regularly, the prefect couldn't help but hold the dense moustache on his lips and sighed: "The Hedong military horse is really strong. With such a strong army, the world is worth the Liu family!"

The middle-aged scholar was thin and had a Confucian spirit. Judging from his eyebrows, he seemed to have a little anxiety at this time. His name was Tao Gu, and he was a member of the Central Secretariat in the Later Jin Dynasty. He had also experienced official duties before, but his career was not too satisfactory. In the chaos, he was lucky and survived. He was placed with a group of Jin ministers, put on clean clothes, and no longer had the embarrassment that day.

"This Liu family is very powerful and powerful at a young age. It defeated hundreds of thousands of Khitan troops in just 8,000 people. Since ancient times, those who can accomplish this have all been very bold and bold. This person is extraordinary!" Tao Gu turned around and walked in the tent for a few steps, marveling at it.

In the past two days, the situation about the Battle of Luancheng has spread among the military and civilians, and under the secret promotion, it has spread rapidly. These Jin ministers naturally have heard of it, and literati are always used to commenting on current affairs.

There were three or four people in the tent, all of whom were court officials in the Later Jin Dynasty. They were so idle that they felt a little frustrated, so they agreed with Tao Gu and discussed a few things.

"Just--" Tao Gu sighed, glanced at him, and swallowed some rude words that surged into his throat, and changed his statement: "We are also considered important officials of the court. We have been there for two days, and we have not received one or two, so we will leave us here..."

Upon hearing Tao Gu's words, an official answered, "But I heard that Mr. Feng and Mr. Li were quite respected by the second prince!"

"Haha..." Tao Gu nodded and used his self-deprecating to hide his embarrassment: "It seems that it is reasonable that I am a low-ranking position and a low position and not valued."

In his tone, there was a little sourness.

As soon as he finished speaking, a movement came from outside, and the friction of the scales was very clear. An officer walked in and casually arched: "Who is Tao Gu, Taosheren?"

The visitor saw that he was a martial artist, a subordinate officer, a little arrogant, not very polite, and his eyes were slight. Seeing this, several people in the tent looked at Tao Gu subconsciously.

Looking at the officer's fierce look, Tao Gu's heart was also shocked, but his psychological quality was good. He quickly adjusted and asked carefully: "The lower official is Tao Gu. I don't know what the general is, what should I do if I look for?"

The officer's eyes widened, he looked around Tao Gu, and greeted him directly: "Your Highness summoned me, let's go with me!"

"Ah?" Tao Gu was slightly shocked and was about to ask a question, but the officer did not give him this opportunity and turned around and went.

Seeing this, Tao Gu came back to his senses, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, he quickly sorted out his robe, straightened his head, followed him quickly with small steps, and looked solemn, without the "anger" of his previous complaints.

On the way, he carefully handed over a piece of jade. Tao Gu found out the identity of the officer and Liu Chengyou's personal captain.

After a praising and flattering remark, Tao Gu asked carefully and tentatively: "The position of the prince is low and the position is low. I don't know how the prince knows me?"

The captain didn't take it seriously and replied directly: "It seems that it was recommended by the former prime minister named Li Song!"

Upon hearing this, Tao Gu completely relaxed and silently praised Li Song. In fact, Li Song has always been Tao Gu's benefactor in his career. He was able to discover the later Jin court before.

......

"Your Highness, this is a list of officers above the head of each army after the training and adjustment!" In the central army's tent, Zhang Yanwei and Guo Rong, the two current Longqi Army's first and second leaders, jointly reported to Liu Chengyou.

After taking over the list, Liu Chengyou skipped the generals at the army level and above. Those were basically appointed by him directly. There was no point in the focus. They were all on the battalions. They were all two levels of officers. The construction of officers at this level is particularly important.

After Guo Rong's narration, Liu Chengyou gradually realized that in his heart. In the battle of Luancheng, there were too many middle and lower-level officers who were killed or injured, and they were basically promoted according to their military merits. After some adjustments, the former Longqi Army officers and soldiers were basically promoted.

In addition, some officers from the Jin army were retained by Jian Ba, which is also a measure to appease the morale of the army. After all, we must pay attention to eating and maintain harmony and stability.

Liu Chengyou particularly noticed Yang Ye's name, commanded by the left camp of the horse army. It was a pity for him to not expand the scale of the cavalry. However, there were many people in the army who could ride horses and too few people who could fight. After trying to pick it up, he only formed a two thousand cavalry army, divided into four battalions on the left, front and back.

Yang Ye finally made a breakthrough with his military achievements accumulated over the short period of time and the opportunity of this expansion of the army. The speed of upgrading was really slow. In addition to the rumored Liu Chengyou in the army, he did not attract too many jealous eyes.

Because some people have been promoted faster than him, such as Yang Ye's Shangguan Han Tong, Guo Rong who stood in front of Liu Chengyou at this time, and Murong Yanzhao, who has become the commander of the right wing of the Longqi Army. These three are either rich in experience or have a high starting point, but they all have one thing in common and have enough abilities.

"This Li Yun?" Seeing that there was a note to be decided behind Li Yun's name, Liu Chengyou looked at the two of them in a little puzzled manner.

This time, Zhang Yanwei took the initiative to say: "Your Highness, regarding Li Yun, the last general thinks that a newly surrendered general can be ordered by a battalion. However, Guo Yuhou believes that he should be given the position of a military officer."

Liu Chengyou looked at Guo Rong, and Guo Rong showed a kind of sharpness in his expression, saying: "The last general thought that the Jin army had been newly incorporated into our army and promoted and surrendered, but no one was at the command level or above. Even if it was difficult to achieve absolute fairness, it still needed to be convinced as much as possible."

"Li Yun, a man from Tang and Jin, has a rich resume among the imperial guards, and is good at riding and shooting, and is brave and good at fighting. Your Highness might as well take it as a typical example, treats kindness and shows his sincere intentions. What's more, Your Highness sent him to recruit soldiers from Jin, and the soldiers from Jin will be able to succeed, and he will also make contributions!"

After hearing Guo Rong's explanation, Liu Chengyou thought for a while and waved his hand: "Since Li Yun is good at riding and shooting, he regards him as the Marquis of the Horse Army, and goes with Han Tong!"

Upon hearing this, Guo Rong thought for a while and then bowed and praised him: "Your Highness is wise."

Seeing that Liu Chengyou accepted Guo Rong's opinion again and denied his own thoughts, Zhang Yanwei was a little embarrassed, his face changed, and he slowly lowered his eyelids. Yu Guang swept back and forth between Liu Chengyou and Guo Rong, and sighed silently in his heart, this army is really the world of young people.

He picked up the pen, signed the instructions on the list, and then uncovered the seal box on the Shuai case, took out his seal of the commander, stamped it, picked it up and blew it, and ordered an official around him to hand it over to Zhang Yanwei, saying, "Just follow this list, I have no objection."

After pondering for a moment, his eyes flashed, Liu Chengyou added: "The above officers, I will meet them in person!"

This made Guo Rong feel slow, and he thought for a moment, as if he had gained something, and respectfully bowed: "Yes. Let's arrange this."

"There is another thing that needs to be reported to Your Highness!" Guo Rong said again before retreating.

"What's the matter?"

"Just just now, Commander Li Chongju and Li just found the last general to be punished..." Guo Rong said.

Liu Chengyou suddenly realized, as if he was unexpected, and as if he was expecting it, Li Chongju did not seem to have forgotten his casual mention that night.

After touching his chin that had been cleaned up very smoothly, Liu Chengyou asked curiously: "How did you deal with it?"

"I will be able to complete my merits and demerits and have twenty sticks. After your Highness confirms, you can execute it!" Guo Rong calmly asked Liu Chengyou for instructions.

After all, Li Chongju is Liu Chengyou's guard officer, and Guo Rong looks quite sensible.

"Accurate!" Liu Chengyou made a statement directly.

After Guo Rong retreated, Liu Chengyou lowered his head and studied the map again, stared at Zhending, and was stunned for a while before asking the civil servant beside him: "Mr. Wei, what choice will the Liao army in Zhending make next and how to act?"

Mr. Wei refers to Wei Renpu. Xiang Xun was sent by Liu Chengyou to command troops and needed a staff officer around him. When he met Feng Dao and Li Song before, Liu Chengyou asked. Feng Dao recommended Wei Renpu and Li Song recommended Tao Gu.

Wei Renpu left a good impression on Liu Chengyou when he gathered the people to serve. During the exchange, he also felt the extraordinaryness of this person. No matter what Liu Chengyou said or asked, he could always answer and put forward his own opinions. He had a good impression of him, so Liu Chengyou directly accepted him as a sergeant and was appointed as the military officer.

Wei Renpu was sorting out some documents, and when he heard the questions, he stopped his hands and answered with the situation: "If the Liao army is calm enough, he will withdraw from China as soon as possible!"

“Why?”

I thought Wei Renpu was involved in the Central Plains, Hebei and the situation of the two armies, and in-depth analysis was made. As a result, Wei Renpu answered simply: "The Liao lord collapsed in Luancheng, and there were no one in the country who focused on national warfare."

Liu Chengyou understood, nodded, and his tone was amused: "Before, I had some concerns that the Liao army would come to attack the south regardless of everything. Now, I hope that it can come to the south!"

"Your Highness, the Khitan is still in various states. If you want to try your best to weaken its strength, you can focus on this part of the enemy!" Wei Renpu suggested on his own initiative.

"I am the only one who wants to do this!" Liu Chengyou replied.

During the conversation, the person from the tent reported: "Tao Gu brought it!"

"please!"

Regarding Tao Gu, Liu Chengyou finally evoked the vague memory in his mind. Isn’t this man who took the initiative to write abdication edict when Zhao Kuangyin usurped Zhou and gave it to Zhao Da’s “Chenqiao Mutiny”?

When Tao Gu was summoned, in front of Liu Chengyou, the person was very cautious and there was no special discomfort except for being too respectful.

Wei Renpu accompanied him and chatted casually. Liu Chengyou gave Tao Gu a task: "I heard from Mr. Li that Tao Sheren is well-versed in classics and history, good at writing articles, and has a brilliant literary talent."

"Mr. Li praised it!" After being praised, Tao Gu pretended to be modest, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, clearly with a little smugness.

"Since the founding of Jin, China has been deeply suppressed by the Khitan. Gu was ordered by the emperor to command the army of Hebei to fight against Liao. In the battle of Luancheng, the soldiers fought bravely, which was a rare victory in decades, and the morale was greatly increased. Gu wanted to ask Tao Sheren to write a manifesto, spread it to Hebei, summon the soldiers and civilians of the states, and kill the captives!"

Liu Chengyou made a request, but he never thought that Tao Gu would refuse, but he did not expect that he had asked for pen and paper, and only brewed a little, and then wrote and wrote in front of Liu Chengyou, which almost made it overnight.

Taogu still has a good pen holder.
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