Liu Ziqiu said in surprise: "General, are you saying that you shouldn't train troops?"
"No. Soldiers definitely need to be trained, but you are not doing it right." Liu Yu shook his head and said, "When the imperial court assembles a large army, the direction of its troops must be in the north. The barbarians in the north are all good at riding and archery. You can practice it."
It's hard to achieve anything by assassinating, you still need to form a formation."
Liu Ziqiu did not hide anything, he raised his hand and said: "I have just joined the army, and I am not accustomed to the formation. I have no choice but to make this decision."
"I see." Liu Yu laughed and said, "Actually, the army soldiers are not as bad as you think. Many veterans have been trained in military formations. It's just a pity... alas..."
Having said this, Liu Yu shook his head and said nothing. In fact, even if he didn't say anything, Liu Ziqiu understood what he meant. Yang Guang was suspicious by nature, and every time he recruited soldiers from various places, he would disrupt the organization and reorganize it.
Soldiers from the same place train together in their spare time. Some of them are neighbors in life. They know each other well and have a tacit understanding of each other, so that they can maximize the strength of the team on the battlefield. And if Yang Guang does this, the same regiment even
Soldiers in the same team are strangers to each other, and no one knows the temperament and temperament of other comrades. Such an army is not much better than a ragtag group of people.
If Yang Guang could endure his temper and gather the troops to train for three to five months, it might be a big difference. But Yang Guang is so happy about success and eager for success, how can he wait for so many days? So the combat effectiveness of this army is only
worry.
Liu Yu didn't stay in the military camp for long. He just told Liu Ziqiu not to cause trouble and went home to celebrate the New Year. After Liu Yu left, Liu Ziqiu called everyone in his camp over and asked: "
Which of you has practiced military formation?"
Hua Yun shook his head and said, "I just joined the army for my father and have never practiced."
Gui Haiqiu chuckled and said, "Brother, you can ask me about this. Gui has been in the army for more than ten years and has fought dozens of times. This military formation is very familiar to him."
Liu Ziqiu was secretly happy in his heart, but remained calm on the surface and said: "Tomorrow I will go to the city at Han Lang's invitation, and I don't know when I will be back. Lao Gui, you will have to work hard here, starting from the second day of the new year
Organize everyone to practice military formations."
Gui Haiqiu hesitated and said, "Brother, if you're not here, I'm afraid everyone won't obey me."
Liu Ziqiu smiled and said: "There is meat in the meal. Look at the groups of people nearby. Who is not so greedy that his mouth is watering? Who would be in trouble with his mouth? Just be careful. If anyone is disobedient, he will not even drink the soup."
I didn’t even give him anything to drink.”
…
Early the next morning, Liu Ziqiu left the military camp and rode straight to Luoyang. It was almost noon, and inside the east gate of Luoyang, three or five soldiers were lazily leaning on the city wall. When they saw Liu Ziqiu passing in front of them, they didn't even raise their eyelids.
one time.
Dongmen Street has long lost the bustle and prosperity of the past. Except for the occasional "cracking" firecrackers, reminding that the New Year is approaching, there is no one left. At this time, there are already firecrackers stuffed with paper rolls.
But only wealthy people can afford it, and most people just find a bamboo joint to light it. The sound of the bamboo joint bursting is not very loud, and there is a fragrance when it burns, which is more comfortable than the deafening and smoke-filled firecrackers of later generations.
Much more.
Gunpowder was invented by the Chinese, but it was only used to make fireworks and firecrackers. Later, foreigners learned it and made guns and cannons to attack the Chinese. This can not but be said to be a kind of sadness. Liu Ziqiu couldn't help but shook his head and secretly thought
Determined to use gunpowder for "the right path" if given the opportunity in the future.
Unknowingly, Liu Ziqiu had arrived at the alley where Li Jing's house was.
Li Jing received the gold and silver presented by Liu Ziqiu, but without making any publicity, he just quietly bought the houses in his neighbors, and went to the market to buy a few domestic slaves and maids. His only big move was to spend a lot of money
Bought two fine horses from the Western Regions.
Although these houses are next to each other, Li Jing did not open them up and still remained relatively independent. Naturally, outsiders had no way of knowing that Li Jing, who was once poor, had become rich overnight.
Before Liu Ziqiu could knock on the door, he saw several more riders appearing at the entrance of the alley, led by none other than Han Shi'e.
"Brother Liu is indeed a man of his word!" Han Shier also saw Liu Ziqiu and said hello, but there was not much joy, but he seemed a little worried.
Han Shi'e is the queen of the generals and has a distinguished background. The few followers behind him are all generals of the Han family. The man next to Han Shi'e is about fifty years old, with a sinking face and bright eyes. He is obviously a master.
New Year's Eve was supposed to be spent at his own home, but Han Shi'er didn't get married, his parents were dead, and he had no brothers or sisters, so it would be the same wherever he went. And today, he went to Li Jing's home to spend New Year's Eve because he had made an appointment with Liu Ziqiu.
Before Liu Ziqiu could answer, the courtyard door opened. It turned out that Zhang Chuchen was in the courtyard when he heard Han Shi'e's voice, and Li Jing also heard the sound and ran out. The couple were extremely excited when they saw Liu Ziqiu, and they felt very excited.
After asking for help, it wasn't until Han Shi'er came closer that he finally came to his senses and hurriedly ushered everyone into the courtyard.
Liu Ziqiu saw that Zhang Chuchen always subconsciously protected his abdomen, and couldn't help but feel moved. He raised his hands and asked, "Brother, is your wife pregnant?"
Li Jing just giggled, but couldn't hide the joy in his heart.
Zhang Chuchen has a bold temperament, but he is not comparable to ordinary women. He said openly and openly: "I have to thank my sister-in-law for this matter. I have made an agreement with her to be the in-laws of my children in the future. You are not allowed to go back on it."
When Hong Fu ran into the night and caused uproar in the city, although the Li family was unhappy, they didn't say anything. However, a year after Zhang Chuchen married into the Li family, there was still no movement in his stomach. Now Li Jing finally couldn't stand at home.
He had no choice but to live alone. Since ancient times, there were three types of unfilial piety, and the worst was not having an heir. Now that Zhang Chuchen was pregnant, Li Jing was finally able to feel proud and proud. His return to the Li family was just around the corner, so how could he be unhappy.
Li Jing chuckled and said, "Don't just stand in the yard, come in and talk slowly."
Liu Ziqiu didn't know the inside story, let alone why Zhang Chuchen wanted to thank Gao Xiuer, but it involved other people's affairs, so he couldn't ask more questions. He turned around and saw Han Shi'er still there in a daze, and couldn't help but said: "General Han, please
!”
"You and I are brothers. Don't talk so much about etiquette when we are not in the military camp." Han Shi'er came to his senses and suddenly sighed, "Brother Liu, Han has something to ask you."
The three of them entered the main room. The maid had already served tea and retreated.
Liu Ziqiu cupped his fists and said, "Brother Han, what advice do you have?"
Han Shi'er's face became solemn and asked: "Brother Liu, Han asked you a question, and I hope you will tell the truth. When did you offend someone from the Yang family?"
"Brother Han is talking about the Yang family of the Duke of Yue?" Liu Ziqiu was stunned, then smiled and said: "To be honest with my two brothers, the Yang family runs a salt farm in Yuhang, and I did have some unpleasantness with you, but that is a thing of the past.
I don’t know why Brother Han is asking so much?”
Han Shi'er said: "The Han and Yang families are family friends. Han even had a good relationship with Youwuwei General Yang Xuangan, and they planned a major event together. Han always knew what his brothers were capable of. After seeing his brothers in the military camp that day, Han
I wanted to recommend my brother to Yang Xuangan. Unexpectedly, Han just mentioned his brother’s name. Yang Wanxiang, the fifth eldest son of the Yang family, and Yang Jishan, the seventh eldest son of the Yang family, all jumped up and asked Han to find an opportunity to kill his brother.”
Liu Ziqiu didn't expect that it had been so long, but the Yang family still refused to give up. His expression suddenly changed and he said: "What are Brother Han's plans? If Brother Han wants to take Liu's life, Liu will never let Brother Han
Difficult!"
Having said that, Liu Ziqiu was secretly on guard and would never sit back and wait for death.
Li Jing sneered and said, "Shi'e, how dare you!"
Han Shi'er smiled bitterly and said: "Cousin, Brother Liu, is Han such a person? Han just wants to remind Brother Liu that the Yang family is powerful. Although Han will not agree, there is no guarantee that they will not find other ways."
After a pause, Han Shi'er said again: "It's easy to make enemies but not easy to make enemies. Han has already advised them, and General Yang Xuangan is also willing to put aside the past grudges. All it takes is a brother's word."
Liu Ziqiu was silent for a moment, then suddenly raised his head and said, "Brother Han, can you tell Liu that you and Yang Xuangan have conspired to destroy Yang Guang?"
A cold light flashed in Han Shi'er's eyes, he nodded and said: "That's right! After the death of Duke Yue, the Yang family has lost its former glory. Brother Yang Xuangan wants to support King Yang Hao of Qin to become a great treasure. Brother Liu should know what Han is planning.
."
This is a top secret, and it might implicate the nine clans. Since Han Shi'er raised this topic today, he has considered the consequences. Li Jing is his cousin, there is no reason to betray him. Liu Ziqiu broke into the forbidden palace many times and died many times.
It was enough, and he would not turn against Yang Guang. Moreover, Han Shier also had a plan to help the Yang family recruit Liu Ziqiu! But just to be prepared, he still brought over some of the most powerful generals.
Li Jing was taken aback and said, "Shi'e, how come I haven't heard from you about such a big thing?"
As early as when he was in Yanguan, Wei Zheng deduced that the Yang family had an intention to rebel, and Liu Ziqiu knew that in history, Han Shi'er did rebel with Yang Xuangan, so he was not surprised at all, and just said lightly: "If Liu's guess is correct,
, the Yang family wants to take advantage of this opportunity for the imperial court to go on an expedition. I wonder if Brother Han knows what the imperial court’s target is for this time."
Han Shi'er was shocked. He stared at Liu Ziqiu for a long time, but could not tell what he was thinking in his heart. He could only mutter: "As far as Han knows, the imperial court is going to use troops against Tuyuhun."
Although he was just a general and had no access to the core secrets, Yang Xuangan knew everything about it and did not hide it from him, so he could know it.
Liu Ziqiu couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. Although he didn't know where Tuyuhun was, Yang Guang won this battle in history, and it became one of Yang Guang's most important "martial arts" battles.
But winning the war does not mean that all the soldiers will survive, but the chance of survival is greater. Liu Ziqiu was still considering the precious lives of himself and thousands of soldiers at this time, and he couldn't help but ask
: "As a general, Brother Han, I don't know what preparations he has for our troops."
But Han Shi'er shook his head and said: "Han will not go to this battle."