Faced with Liu Ruyi's almost harsh questioning, both He Renlong and Zuo Mengeng were a little embarrassed.
But the situation is stronger than the people!
The so-called Hedong in thirty years, Hexi in thirty years.
Today's Liu Ruyi is no longer the young officer who still needed the care of Zuo and his son to survive a few years ago. The defense of Jinan City, the Battle of Pinggu, the Battle of Songjin, and the Battle of Luoyang, including this
After the Battle of Xiangyang, Liu Ruyi and the Caishi Army gradually became stronger step by step after being baptized by these tragic wars!
At this time, there were more than 50,000 soldiers in the Caishi Army, with sharp weapons and high fighting spirit. They captured the thieves, occupied the court's righteousness, and won the support of the people of Xiangyang. On the other hand, He Renlong and Zuo Menggeng had nothing.
He has strong soldiers, but he only knows how to fight among himself!
Which one is higher and which one is lower is naturally clear at a glance!
"Liu... no~! Qi, Duke of Qi, this time, it is all my fault that I, Old He, have lost his mind. Alas! I, Old He, have let down Brother Liu's love. I am really, really ashamed..."
He Renlong was also in his early forties, but at this moment, he was like a child, covering his face with his big hands, feeling indescribable shame and annoyance.
In the military, strength is always respected!
As early as the Battle of Pinggu, He Renlong had expressed his admiration for Liu Ruyi. This time, he failed to complete the task assigned by Liu Ruyi and wasted Liu Ruyi's 200,000 troops. If this matter spread,
I'm afraid that he, Lao He, really has no face to see anyone!
Liu Ruyi glanced at He Renlong and exhaled slightly, "Brother He, you are indeed reckless in this matter! However, it is also my fault for not making the matter clear to you! But I don't want such a thing to happen.
See you next time!”
When He Renlong heard Liu Ruyi's words, he couldn't help but be overjoyed and even knelt down on the ground, "Thank you so much, Duke Qi! Thank you so much, Duke Qi! With this lesson learned, I, Mr. He, must keep his eyes open!"
"
As He Renlong said this, he did not forget to cast a cold glance at Zuo Mengeng.
Zuo Mengeng couldn't help but secretly scold He Renlong for being spineless. In front of his father and son, he was as stubborn as a mad cow, but in front of Liu Ruyi, he was docile than a kitten!
This guy is still a bitch!
But seeing that Liu Ruyi seemed to have exposed the matter of congratulations to Renlong, Zuo Mengeng had no choice but to stand up and respectfully said to Liu Ruyi: "Dong Qi, General He's intention is exactly what my father and son meant. With this
Having learned a lesson once, my father and I will never make the same mistake again!"
Liu Ruyi nodded, "If the young marshal can say this, Ruyi knows it in his heart! You and I are both from Shandong. To be honest, I don't want Marshal Zuo and the young marshal to be harshly criticized by the court. As a result, I, the people of Shandong,
My face is also very dull!”
Zuo Liangyu and his son were from Linqing, Shandong Province. At this time, Linqing was under the rule of Liu Ruyi and was run like an iron barrel by the Caishi Army.
What Liu Ruyi said is actually a hidden secret!
Zuo Mengeng's face turned green and white, and he was obviously a little worried, but he had to endure it and said respectfully: "What the Duke of Qi said is true! After I go back, I will definitely tell my father what the Duke of Qi means!"
Liu Ruyi smiled slightly, nodded unequivocally, but changed the subject and said: "Young Marshal, the Xian bandits have been wiped out at this time, and most of the bandits in the south have been eliminated. I wonder what Commander Zuo has planned? Where are he planning to go in the future?
side?"
Zuo Mengeng was startled, but he instantly understood what Liu Ruyi meant. He thought for a moment and then said: "Qi Guogong, my father is the general who quells thieves. Naturally, he must first focus on robbing thieves! Although Qi Guogong pacified the thieves, but
In the Central Plains, Li Chuang has not yet been wiped out! My father’s intention is to invade the Central Plains and eliminate the banditry in the Central Plains as soon as possible!"
"Haha! Ruyi admires Zuo Shuai for his righteousness!" Liu Ruyi smiled, cupped her hands, and said, "It's getting late, and the young marshal has come all the way, why don't we stop by for a quick meal?"
Zuo Mengeng still couldn't see Liu Ruyi's intention to see off the guests, so he hurriedly raised his hands and said with a smile: "Thank you very much, Lord Qi, for your kindness. However, my father is still waiting in Yicheng, so I must convey Duke Qi's intention to my father as soon as possible!"
So, Meng Geng will take his leave first!"
Liu Ruyi did not get up to say goodbye, but waved lightly to Zuo Mengeng.
Watching Zuo Mengeng go away, He Renlong couldn't help but cursed in a low voice: "What a stupid little fox!"
He turned to look at Liu Ruyi, hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Brother Liu, you don't know! This, these Zuo family masters are really bullying people! Otherwise, I, I wouldn't be so angry that I would faint.
,Fight with them to death!"
Liu Ruyi's face had already returned to a calm expression, "Brother He, you are too anxious about this matter! You are right to want to develop financial resources! However, Zuo's father and son have been operating in Huguang for many years, and you are so
How could Ranran be their opponent? Fortunately, I got the news in time this time! Otherwise, if there is really any problem in Xiangyang City, it will only be the censure of the imperial court, which will be enough to peel off your skin!"
Hearing what Liu Ruyi said, cold sweat started to fall on He Renlong's head, and he hurriedly said: "Brother Liu is right! It's all my fault for being too reckless, otherwise, I'm afraid I will really suffer such a big loss!"
Unlike Liu Ruyi, He Renlong has a pure military background. Although he is the commander-in-chief of Shaanxi, in recent years, due to natural disasters and economic depression in Shaanxi, He Renlong has not had much success.
industry!
In all likelihood, the supplies for his subordinates in the Qin army depend on the imperial court. This puts a tight squeeze on their necks!
Even Wang Pu of Datong, although he is a wealthy merchant family, the military supplies to support more than ten thousand soldiers are definitely not something that a business family can afford. If he had not made a fortune following Liu Ruyi in the Battle of Songjin, Wang Pu would not have
There is so much confidence to expand the army!
At present, all the armies of the Ming Dynasty, except for Liu Ruyi's Caishi Army, rely entirely on themselves to provide food and pay for the army. The only ones left with this ability are Zuo Liangyu and his son!
However, Liu Ruyi obtained real money and silver by killing bandits and Tatars, by ruling the land and expanding overseas trade, but the methods of Zuo and his son were much simpler and cruder. They only relied on one word, that is
'Rob!'
They also robbed the refugees and common people, they also robbed the powerful and powerful rulers, and they also robbed the government officials. As long as they had money, there was nothing that their father and son did not dare to do!
However, Ping Xibo and Wu Sangui, the leader of the Guan Ning Army, are a little special.
The land of Liaodong was a very bitter and cold place at this time, far from the prosperity of later generations. Moreover, it did not have the strength for overseas trade. The military supply of Wu Sangui's Guan Ning Army basically relied on imperial funding. Even if Wu Sangui
The father and son have some family business, but it is extremely unrealistic to support more than 50,000 Guan Ningjun!
But even if the court didn't want to give him money, it had to give him money!
Starting from the Year of Tianqi, most of the Ming Dynasty's annual income had to be filled into the huge bottomless pit of Liaodong. The reason was for no other reason than the Manchus!
At this time, looking at He Renlong's appearance, Liu Ruyi sighed slightly.
A general like He Renlong is just a pure soldier!
Although he also has some peasant-like cunning, he cannot escape his own shackles!
It is basically unrealistic to rely on his own ability to create a military supply for his subordinates!
It is destined that he can only reach this height in his life.
However, this is also a good thing for Liu Ruyi.
As the saying goes, ‘No one is perfect’.
Only people with shortcomings can control themselves!
If everyone is a saint, then where can Liu Ruyi find his own pawns?
He Renlong's ability to lead troops is quite good.
Although the Qin army was small in number, less than 10,000, its combat power was quite good. Over the years, it had been on the front line of various wars to exterminate the refugee armies, and had experienced several battles with the Manchus.
At this time, Hong Chengchou was in Liaodong, Sun Chuanting was no longer rootless, and the Qin army lost its greatest support.
And Liu Ruyi himself has become He Renlong's biggest expectation at this time!
Faced with this kind of opportunity, Liu Ruyi naturally refused to miss it easily!
After pondering for a moment, Liu Ruyi smiled and her tone became much softer, "Come on, Brother He, sit down!"
Liu Ruyi smiled and patted He Renlong on the shoulder, then waved his hand to order the soldiers to bring over two jugs of wine, and said with a smile: "Brother He, don't blame me for being too harsh on this matter! The situation in Huguang is of great importance.
I don’t need to tell you the truth, you understand it! Brother, you just got angry, don’t take it to heart!”
Seeing Liu Ruyi's appearance, He Renlong knew that Liu Ruyi had calmed down, and his mood immediately improved. He laughed and said, "Brother Liu, what are you talking about! If it weren't for me, He Funhun, why would you be so tired?
, and you have to personally lead the army to Huguang! However, Brother Liu is Brother Liu, and with this move of yours, you will wipe out the whole den of Xian thieves! It can be regarded as solving the serious problem of my Ming Dynasty!"
Liu Ruyi smiled, picked up the wine bottle, gestured to He Renlong, took a sip, and then said: "Brother He, let's not talk about the past for now! However, the Xian Thief has been destroyed at this time.
, what are your future plans?”
He Renlong took a big sip of the wine and said a little tiredly: "Brother Liu, when things are like this, what else can I, Lao He, do to plan? At the moment, there is no decree from the court, so I will just go back to Shaanxi with my son-in-law!"
It’s been half a year since we came out, and the men are exhausted! However, I, Lao He, have never thought about the future! No wonder I just continue to lead the army in battle! By the way, Brother Liu!"
He Renlong slapped his forehead, then suddenly remembered, and said hurriedly: "Brother Liu, during the battle in Luoyang, I heard that you captured Liu Zongmin, a confidant of Li Zicheng's subordinates? I know this guy, he can be regarded as Li Zicheng's right-hand man.
!Since you broke Li Zicheng’s arm, his strength must be seriously damaged now, right? This is an opportunity for us, why not, let’s find a reason to kill him completely..."
He Renlong made a fierce motion of wiping his neck!
Liu Ruyi shook her head, "It's nothing to worry about breaking into the camp! What I'm worried about now is the Manchus! It's..."
Liu Ruyi took a deep breath, looked into He Renlong's eyes and said, "They are the officers and soldiers of our Ming Dynasty!"
He Renlong couldn't help but gasped, and trembled: "Brother Liu, you, you mean Wu..."