As soon as the sky turned gray and bright, Liu Hongtao had already gotten up and stood in the military school grounds.
On the school field, his soldiers are practicing. Everyone knows that suppressing bandits is inevitable. At this time, if you pay close attention to practicing, you can shed less blood on the real battlefield.
As the commander of the capital, seven or eight months of the year are spent in the military camp.
After spending so many years in the army, Liu Hongtao has become one with this place.[
If you don't hear the loud bugle sound in the early morning, you will feel uncomfortable all over.
Compared to here, he longed for the army of border guards in the southeast, where at least there were battles fought every day.
After inspecting the military camp for a while, he went to the Chinese army's main tent to raise the tent at Mao after half time.
It is the rule of the military camp to raise the account number at Mao. It is said that the day's plan begins in the morning. Important issues of the army must be decided by him at this time, and then new orders are issued.
As usual, Liu Hongtao entered the Chinese army's tent, but the generals in the tent waited solemnly.
However, apart from the generals he brought, the other generals seemed a bit sparse, and many of them were temporarily on standby. This was thanks to Liu Xia, who killed the generals outside Qiu County that day.
A clean one.
A group of middle-ranking soldiers were beheaded, and chaos almost broke out.
Liu Hongtao thought that he should promote a group of people as substitutes.
Afterwards, various generals began to report what happened yesterday. After all, Liu Hongtao had been in office for many years and handled these chores very quickly.
In less than half an hour, many generals took orders and left.
At this time, Liu Hongtao took out a list from the desk and looked through it carefully.
This list is the group of generals who were vacated after Liu Xia was beheaded. From guerrillas and defenders to hundreds of households, nearly 300 people were needed as temporary substitutes.
Many of these positions are important and require careful consideration.
The so-called rights mean life and death.
To appoint or remove someone is to take it away. This is the right in his hands.
This list was the result of initial discussions between him and Song Qingming. After all, it involved many things and involved the interests of many aristocratic families. Liu Hongtao had to worry about Song Qingming's intentions.
In officialdom, one person never has the final say; power determines everything.
Of course, this list is just a list. In the end, it will be reported to the Ministry of War on a weekly basis, and appointments will need to be issued by the Ministry of War.
However, young generals like Baihu are just going through the motions at most. Even if they are guerrillas, commanders, and the Ministry of War will most of the time refer to the lists they give.[
After all, the commander-in-chief is the general guarding this place, and the actual operations are completed by him.
Come on, this list will be rushed three thousand miles away today and sent directly to the Longdu War Department for immediate appointment.
After all, it seems that it is imperative to suppress the bandits. How can we fight the war now that the local garrison is not fully organized?
However, after last night, Liu Hongtao hesitated.
Most of the important generals in Pingzhou this time were appointed by Song Qingming. If it were normal times, this list should look very fair.
Firstly, it is based on their military achievements, and secondly, it balances the various forces, so the problem is not big.
However, Liu Hongtao felt at this moment that there were too many people from Song Qingming on this list.
In recent years, Song Qingming had placed many of his confidants in the Wuzhou army and had some control over the Wuzhou army.
If this list is reported, at the very least, most of Pingyuan State's rights will probably fall into the hands of Song Qingming.
In Liu Hongtao's eyes, this is a huge threat and a dangerous signal.
At this time, Liu Hongtao put the list on the table, got up a little irritably, and walked around in the big tent.
Since he arrived here, he has maintained a quite friendly relationship with Song Qingming and the Song family.
The Song family has also given him great help for a long time, otherwise, he would not have stayed here for so long.
Therefore, Liu Hongtao often followed the Song family's advice.
Because, he felt that he and the Song family were on the same front. After all, he was born in a poor family and had no backers. With the support of the Song family, he would firmly occupy the position of a feudal official.
The Song family can also get more benefits and use each other, which is normal.
But at this time, Liu Hongtao couldn't help but wonder, if he went against the Song family's wishes, or to be precise, against Song Qingming's wishes, would Song Qingming deal with him the same way he dealt with Fang Datong.
Liu Hongtao knew in his heart that he was just a chess piece, but if like Fang Datong, he was a disposable chess piece that could be discarded at any time, his current situation would be very dangerous.
He also had to find a new way out to protect himself.
Naturally, Liu Xia was the best choice.
Therefore, he now wants to test Song Qingming's attitude.
If Song Qingming really regarded him as a crucial chess piece, it might still be too late for him to seek refuge with Liu Xia now.[
If Song Qingming thinks that he is very important and has value, then he is still safe for the time being.
After making the decision, Liu Hongtao returned to the desk, tore up the list and started to draw up a new list, using this list to test Song Qingming's reaction.
The Qiu County government office is also very busy now.
Song Qingming, as the chief envoy of Wuzhou, was not free from official duties. Fang Datong died, and now he is even busier.
Although he is in Qiu County, official duties are coming one after another, especially when payment is imminent, and he needs to plan food, grass and baggage, and he is already busy playing games.
However, Song Qingming today was obviously absent-minded.
After reading a few weekly newspapers, I threw them on the table.
At the moment, what worries him the most is Fang Datong.
As long as Fang Datong lives, he is a major threat to him.
Liu Xia has no right to deal with him now, so he is not worried about Liu Xia, but what he is worried about is that once Liu Xia reports to the court, unpredictable things will happen.
Therefore, Fang Datong must die. As long as Fang Datong dies, there will be many ways to resolve this matter.
Moreover, he still doesn't understand Liu Xia's attitude. This is what makes him most confused.
After much deliberation, I can only take the risk and get rid of Fang Datong first.
Now that Fang Datong is dead, let's test Liu Xia's attitude and we will know the outcome together.
Although Fang Datong is now less than 500 meters away from him, it is already surrounded by the Royal Forest Army and the mysterious army.
Putting aside the masters of the Royal Forest Army and the mysterious troops, Liu Xia is a Tianwen-level Onmyoji, and he also has a master-level eminent monk from the Cihang Yin Sect.
The only way to kill Fang Datong is to lure the tiger away from the mountain.
Thinking of this, Song Qingming hesitated for a moment, then shouted out the door: "Song Fu."
At this time, a middle-aged man with a strong body and a strong body entered the room, respectfully clasped his fists and said: "Master, what are your orders?"
"Go back and inform the head of the family that I need some experts. In addition, let the head of the house entertain the prince for a banquet. You can give this letter to the head of the house when you go back. The head of the house will understand after reading it."
Song Qingming said.
"As commanded."
At that moment, Song Fu put the letter in his arms, retreated outside the door, closed the door and left.
Having made the decision, Song Qingming felt a little more relaxed.
At this time, someone outside the door reported: "Sir, Song Xiuwu wants to see you."
Song Qingming was stunned. Song Xiuwudu and he were members of the Song family. However, they were both born from other branches and were not reused in the Song family.
Song Qingming took him as a confidant. He previously served as the commander of a local guard in Wuzhou with the rank of general.
After coming to Qiu County this time, he planned to take over the post of the former Pingzhou commander who was beheaded.
The commander-in-chief is the highest military general in the state capital, second only to the commander-in-chief of the capital.
In a military province, the commander-in-chief is the highest general, with positions such as commander-in-chief, deputy general, and staff general.
This promotion will allow Song Xiuwu to take another big step forward.
It was mainly the result of discussions between Song Qingming and Liu Hongtao.
After all, Song Xiuwu belongs to the Song family, and he can be picky in terms of military achievements and background. It is reasonable to replace Yuan Ping as the commander-in-chief.
"Let him in."
Song Qingming smiled faintly, presumably, this boy came to express his gratitude.
After all, Song Xiuwu should know in his heart that if it weren't for Song Qingming, he wouldn't be able to become the commander-in-chief.
At that moment, Song Qingming sat on the chair. At this time, the door opened, and a strong young man in his mid-thirties entered the room.
Although he was not wearing a military uniform, he looked instantly majestic with his sharp eyebrows and tiger eyes.
Song Qingming liked this young man very much. He was ambitious, able to endure hardships, and worked hard, just like him back then.
"Xiao Wu, why are you here today?"
When Song Qingming saw him, he smiled and said "Yin".
"Uncle, I'm here to say goodbye to you."
Song Wuxiu said.
"What? Farewell?"
Song Qingming couldn't help being stunned, and immediately asked: "Aren't you already acting as the commander-in-chief? Where are you going again?"
"Well, uncle may not know yet. I received an order an hour ago to continue to return to Wuzhou to garrison. My former boss, Vice General Zhao, took my place as acting commander-in-chief."
Song Wuxiu said angrily.
"Oh? There is such a thing."
Song Qingming's expression changed, and he secretly wondered, what is Liu Hongtao planning to do?
If it’s not already decided, why did it change again?
If it were anyone else, he would not argue with Liu Hongtao, but this Song Wuxiu is his direct descendant. This time the position of the commander-in-chief was finally vacant. How could he let someone else sit in this position?
This is an important chess piece in his hand.
"Xiao Wu, don't be anxious. I think there is a reason for this. So, you can leave later. Stay for now, and I will ask you questions. You can go back first."
Song Qingming smiled lightly.
"Okay, uncle, I'll take my leave now. Please pay more attention to your health."
Song Wuxiu cupped his fists and said.
"Then I won't send it to you."
Song Qingming smiled.
After Song Wuxiu left, Song Qingming frowned.
Liu Hongtao could not be unaware of the relationship between Song Wuxiu and him. Moreover, he said this in person. Liu Hongtao had promised it, so how could he change his mind?
Thinking of this, Song Qingming felt a little uneasy.
"Come here, prepare a car, I want to go out of the city."