Liu Yu's expression became solemn. He put down the wine bowl in his hand and looked at the excited Meng Longfu: "Xile really told you that he will be useful soon?"
Tan Pingzhi realized that something was wrong in the atmosphere, and put away his smile, and said seriously: "Jinu, Long Fu, this kid didn't lie to you. Xile and Yanda (Meng Chang's nickname) did say so, just a few days ago.
At that time, we heard that you might come back, and we were all very happy. Now that the Beifu Army has become like this, there is no future even if it is not disbanded. Everyone wants to discuss letting you take the lead. Let's go to Luoyang to join Zhu Xu, the governor.
, there is a war going on over there, and maybe we can make some achievements."
Wei Yongzhi said: "But Xile said that there is no future in Luoyang, and Zhu Xu was a member of the Huan family before, and he surrendered to the Hulu, so there is no future in following him. He heard Wang Guobao say that the Jin Dynasty will soon be
There will be big moves. As the most powerful force in the world, our Beifu Army has no shortage of opportunities to make contributions. We need to be patient for a while longer. Regardless of whether you come back or not, as long as there is something wrong with the country, we can directly go into battle."
Liu Yu sighed: "In that case, why didn't Marshal Xuan tell you, and why didn't Wang Gong and Wang Zhenjun tell you? Have you ever thought about Xile's current identity, whether he is a soldier of the Beifu Army or a deputy of the Diao family?
No?"
Xiang Jing opened his eyes wide: "Brother Xinu, you don't think there is anything wrong with Xile, do you? Although you have never dealt with each other very well, after all, it is a life-and-death friendship on the battlefield. Besides, except for Brother Xile now,
In addition to being the deputy of the Diao brothers, Sima Nanxuzhou, Brother Wuji also went to the East China Sea Palace as a lieutenant, and had a relationship with the King of Kuaiji. These are considered to be good people and high achievements, but they are not just indifferent.
Our brotherhood."
Liu Yu said calmly: "Okay, now that we have drunk wine and talked about brotherhood, now I should also ask about my absence in the past few years. I just said that I have been in the grassland these years.
, helped Tuoba Gui unify the various tribes, and escaped Murong Chui's persecution. I was able to return to the Jin Dynasty because I was trapped in the enemy's country and had no choice. But you are in the Jin Dynasty, why don't you think of a way to start the Northern Expedition again? If you can fight here,
, I will find a way to leave the grassland and join you no matter what."
Yu Qiujin sighed: "Xie Xianggong and Xuan Shuai originally swore to us after they returned from Yecheng, saying that they would raise their troops again in the coming year, march by land and water, and conquer Hebei again. But they didn't expect that they would soon become seriously ill.
There is no way to mention the Northern Expedition. After all, we are not generals or commanders, but just middle-level officers. It is impossible for us to mutiny and fight the war on our own."
Liu Yu curled his lips: "You can jointly submit a letter to the court and ask the court to choose another general. Even if Zhu Xu is to lead the army, even if it cannot be fought back to Hebei, at least as long as the Beifu army does not withdraw to Guangling, Qingzhou and Henan, it will not be possible.
It will just be thrown away. This withdrawal is equivalent to telling the world that the Jin Dynasty has no intention of passing through the north. The powerful people in those places will be disappointed with the Jin Dynasty, and the ambitious traitors will take the opportunity to stand on their own, just like now!"
Wei Yongzhi sighed: "It's not that we haven't thought about this kind of thing. At that time, we also wanted to unite to find the generals and ask them to jointly submit a letter to the court. At least it would make the court see that our soldiers were willing to avenge their shame.
, but Xile said, Liu Yingyang and the others can't protect themselves at this time. The Xie family has lost power, and our Beifu Army will also be liquidated. At this time, stepping forward is seeking death, and may even be charged with mutiny. Our family members are all in Beijing.
You can't just ignore it like before. The best policy is to be patient for the time being and wait for the situation to change."
Liu Yu said coldly: "So he switched to King Kuaiji, Wang Guobao and the others, and gave it back to Wuji, Yanda and the others. They also arranged these ways out? Are you allowed to stay in the Beifu Army?"
Tan Pingzhi nodded: "King Kuaiji also values the Beifu Army, and hopes that rising stars in the army can help him control the army in the future. After all, he has no one who can fight. If Brother Jinu is not around, Xile will naturally be our Beifu Army."
He is the leading figure among the new generation of military officers. It is reasonable for others to win over him. However, Xile has also been interceding with our Beifu army to prevent the imperial court from using the guards from the capital to flood Beifu in large numbers. He said that only we Jingkou people
, can we produce the best warriors, and it can be regarded as saving the blood of our Beifu Army after Liu Yingyang and the others were dismissed. Ji Nu, you may have a little misunderstanding about Xile."
Liu Yu shook his head: "Then how did he become a Sima in the past few years? I remember clearly that because of our previous military exploits, we people don't have to pay taxes and our whole family is exempted from military service. Why did he follow me when I just came back today?
Together with Diao Xie, we are going back to our hometown to collect taxes and levy taxes? Even my third brother is among those who have been levied."
Liu Daogui sighed: "Brother, this is a new order from the court recently. It says that the country is about to go to war and is preparing for the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains, so it needs to increase taxes again. In the past, meritorious soldiers could only be exempted from tax and service for three years, and Ye
The battle for the city is not considered a meritorious service. Therefore, here in Jingkou, we have to pay taxes according to the law."
Liu Yu sneered and said: "Even a war of annihilation like the Battle of Feishui did not raise taxes at Jingkou. Now the imperial court has no intention of Expedition to the Central Plains. If it does, it must be like the Xie family did in the past to form the Beifu Army first and let the soldiers retire.
The veterans returned to the army instead of being disbanded like now. This excuse is just to bully you for not understanding government affairs. Liu Xile is both civil and military and is familiar with laws and regulations. How could he believe this?"
Everyone's expressions changed. The youngest one, only eighteen or nineteen years old, still a little childish, looked thinner than the other strong men, but his eyes were exceptionally bright, and he said in surprise: "
No way, so Brother Xile is lying to us?"
Liu Yu looked at the speaker and said with a smile: "You are Ping Ping's nephew, your name is Tan Daoji, right? I saw you when you first came to Jingkou when you were a child. Why, you also joined the Beifu Army?"
Tan Daoji smiled sheepishly: "I didn't expect that Brother Jinu would still remember me as a kid. I'm really ashamed. I joined the Beifu Army just to make up for the numbers. I'm not as good as all the big brothers."
Tan Pingzhi laughed: "Don't be humble, kid. You may not be outstanding in terms of martial arts, but in terms of military tactics and strategy, none of the younger generations here can compare to you. Even Liu Yingyang has praised you many times.
Woolen cloth."
As he spoke, he smiled and said to Liu Yu: "This little nephew of mine has loved reading military books since he was a child. When it comes to military use, even I can't speak to him. When you have time, you have to show him your hands and let him know.
He knows what it means to be a master of the art of war, so as not to know the heights of the world."
Liu Yu nodded and looked at Tan Daoji: "Well, brother Daoji, since you are familiar with the art of war, let's analyze what wars are currently going on in the Jin Dynasty that will require our Beifu army?".m.