After the court meeting was over, Luo Youdu naturally had to accept the congratulations from the civil and military officers.
At this time, the benefits of tolerating Shi Shouxin and subduing Shi Shouxin were fully revealed.
Luo Youdu was born as a scholar. When he first joined the army, he often received cold looks.
Even Li Chongjin, who was optimistic about him, once asked Han Lingkun to beat him secretly.
When he went to conquer Western Shu, Luo Youdu did not dare to leave the military camp at all.
Step by step, many people sneered at him, and even intentionally or unintentionally formed an alliance hostile to Luo Youdu.
but now!
Luo Youdu held the 24th Jianjie Festival and won the highest honor as a military commander. He held the Royal Camp Division, one of the three divisions, and also served as deputy envoy to the Privy Council. He was in charge of national military affairs secrets and had become the actual number three figure in the military.
Whether it is military merit or the power in his hands, it is not something that any general can take lightly.
If Luo Youdu behaved extremely stingy before, Yaju will definitely retaliate.
At this time, everyone in the army was guarding it with trepidation, secretly panicking, fearing that he would avenge him publicly and privately.
Even if they are not members of the Royal Camp Department and are not under the direct jurisdiction of Luo Youdu, the status of deputy envoy of the Privy Council is a big obstacle they cannot avoid.
If things continue like this, it will be very unfavorable for Luo Youdu's working environment in the Privy Council, and he will easily lose his military morale.
The reality is just the opposite. Luo Youdu is tolerant and generous, and even people like Shi Shouxin, who are his enemies everywhere, can be tolerated by him, and others are naturally not a problem.
The courageous military attaché came directly to congratulate him.
Luo Youdu welcomes everyone who comes, and can chat with anyone regardless of the status of the person congratulating him.
Either bragging about the other party's achievements, or soothing the uneasy mood, and dispelling the worries in the other party's heart with just a few words.
Luo Youdu did not go directly to the Yuying Division, but found Xiang Xun.
He has always been responsible for the military resources of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
In order to weaken the power of the Jiedushi, Guo Rongcong asked the towns and state governments to send brave men to Bianjing to be incorporated into the Forbidden Army and receive training.
Xiang Xun is responsible for taking over these heroes and conducting the first step of screening.
When Luo Youdu first took charge of the Royal Camp Division, Shi Shouxin asked Xiang Xun to give him some old, weak, sick and disabled people.
Luo Youdu had no intention of asking for troops from Xiang Xun.
Now he came directly to the door.
"Lieutenant Xiang!"
Luo Youdu had a smile on his face and stepped forward to bow.
Xiang Xun was already senior, and he had made considerable military exploits in the Huainan battle, so he gave Guo Rong the title of Lieutenant Commander.
The actual power has not changed, but the virtual position has increased.
Xiang Xun said hurriedly: "Luo Tongjun is too outsider."
Luo Youdu said: "This is not to show respect, but to respect the elders. Taiwei is a minister of Yuan Cong who follows Taizu. This junior should really show respect to you in front of you."
Xiang Xun felt relieved and pulled Luo Youdu into the house and took a seat.
Xiang Xun is different from ordinary bosses. He is also good at managing connections. When others still put military men first, he established relationships with civil servants such as Fan Zhi.
Luo Youdu gave him enough face today. Before Luo Youdu could speak, Xiang Xun took the lead and said boldly: "Luo Tongjun is here to recruit soldiers for the Imperial Camp Division."
Luo Youdu hurriedly said: "Let the Taiwei know clearly."
Xiang Xun sighed: "The current supply of troops is tight. Our army won a complete victory in the Huainan battle, but we also lost a lot of soldiers. Especially the losses in the two months of bloody battles in the attack on Shouzhou and at the foot of Zijin Mountain.
These are not small numbers. The Palace Front Division and the Guards and Military Division are all asking for strong soldiers."
"It's not that there are no people. But there are not so many strong soldiers. How can we divide them enough!"
"However, compared to the summons from the Palace Front Division and the Guards Division, Luo Tongjun comes in person, which is enough to give Xiang a certain face. Let's just say that if there is no one who lacks strong soldiers, the Royal Camp Division cannot be lacking."
Xiang Xun's words were decisive.
Luo Youdu was moved and said: "Xiang Taiwei, no, brother Xiang. I won't say anything more. I will remember this kindness, brother. The official family is hosting a banquet in Jinxiang Hall tonight. You and I, brothers, have a good time.
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After bidding farewell to Xiang Xun, Luo Youdu went to Zuofeilongyuan and Taipu Temple.
Feilongyuan is the institution responsible for herding horses, while Taipu Temple manages the horse administration of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
These are the only two places where there are war horses in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
In the age of cold weapons, cavalry is always king.
In fact, infantry is not weaker than cavalry. On the contrary, in a head-on confrontation, well-trained infantry relies on the variety of arms and tactical coordination to fight head-on, but has an advantage.
But it is easy to win, but difficult to win.
The cavalry has a high error tolerance and can retreat in time to stop losses when things go wrong.
Without the cavalry to cooperate with the pursuit and expand the results, even if the local battlefield is won ten times, it is not as good as the opponent seizing the opportunity to win once.
In the left and right Feilongyuan and Taipusi Temple, Luo Youdu shamelessly spent two hours and plucked out two thousand war horses from the hands of the Feilong Envoy and Taipusi Temple.
As for the Ordnance Supervision, the Jiafang Department, etc., they are no exception.
Luo Youduquan thought of starting his own company and selling products door-to-door.
He had done this kind of thing a lot in his early years, and he was willing to put down his face and peel off the other person's skin no matter what.
In the evening, when the military generals with outstanding achievements gathered together, even Li Chongjin, who had always looked at Luo Youdu with special eyes, was unwilling to talk to him.
Luo Youdu didn't take it seriously. Such trivial matters would not affect their relationship.
After the heartache is over, things will naturally get better.
There were just a few horses, and Luo Youdu was reluctant to share them.
Shi Shouxin was as aggrieved as his daughter-in-law. He pulled Luo Youdu's sleeve and complained: "Good brother, you are going too far. If you take all the horses, our cavalry army will not be able to replace them. Brother, I can't."
I’ll give you less effort, but I’ll do it evenly no matter what. Give me 300? Just 300, not much.”
Luo Youdu said: "Is this why the prime minister ignored me?"
Shi Shouxin said: "Isn't that right? He was in a good mood and said that he would stay with us until he got drunk at night. When he learned that you had gone to Feilongshi, Taipu Temple felt something was not good. He sent someone to inquire about the situation, and then they found out that your general was horse
I asked for them all, but he was so angry..."
Luo Youdu sighed and said: "I didn't consider this matter carefully. I never thought that our army is so short of war horses. I will explain the situation to him."
With that said, he left.
Shi Shouxin was stunned and then reacted: "Oh, Ma..."
Luo Youdu has long disappeared.
With the arrival of Guo Rong, the banquet also started.
As the emperor, Guo Rong could not help but commend all the generals who participated in the celebration banquet with a generous speech, and drank a cup with everyone first.
Then he drank with Luo Youdu, Li Chongjin, Zhang Yongde, and Zhao Kuangyin, the most outstanding generals, and left directly first.
As the emperor of Zhou Dynasty, he knew that such occasions would be more lively if he did not appear.
Luo Youdu, as the leader in military achievements in this battle, was naturally the protagonist of the banquet.
Li Chongjin suddenly stood up and said loudly: "We have seen Luo Tongjun's intelligence, military strategy, and eloquence one by one, but we don't know how he drinks. Not long after, Luo Tongjun will be happy, and we have to help Tongjun test him.
Just enough to prevent him from being so drunk that he can’t find his bride?”
The wine table is full of instigators of nonsense.
There was an endless stream of applause in an instant.
Luo Youdu knew that he had provoked "public anger" and was afraid that he would be doomed, so he simply took the risk, put the wine glass on the table, and said boldly: "It's just average. I haven't met an opponent yet, but I hope I will be defeated."
As soon as these words came out, they instantly aroused public outrage.
There was an endless stream of people coming up to toast.
Regardless of whether he knew him or not, Luo Youdu drank the same.
However, Luo Youdu would say a few words to everyone who came to toast.
This is especially true for those who have never interacted with each other and left their names in history.
"I, Li Chuyun, dare to show my respect to the army."
A plain-looking general came to Luo Youdu.
Luo Youdu drank a lot, but when he heard the words Li Chuyun, he was shocked and said with a smile: "One cup is not enough, at least three cups."
After drinking three cups of wine with Li Chuyun, Luo Youdu pulled him and said: "I will get married next month, so come and have a wedding drink then. Don't forget..."
It was not until Li Chuyun agreed that Luo Youdu let him go.
After a drinking session, Luo Youdu drank so much that he didn't even know how he got home in the end.
However, he also took this opportunity to recognize all the core generals of the Great Zhou Royal City.
This wine is not bad at all.
Luo Youdu rubbed his hangover head and felt his mouth was dry. He took a pot of water and drank several mouthfuls of it before he could breathe again.
His stomach growled with hunger. Luo Youdu walked out of the room.
When I met Lao Hu, before I opened my mouth, I heard Lao Hu say: "My dear husband, a man named Li Chuyun asked to see you. He learned that you were still drunk, so he waited in the living room without letting me inform you."
Luo Youdu didn't care about being hungry and walked quickly to the living room.
Li Chuyun was sitting quietly in the living room. He heard footsteps and saw Luo Youdu entering from the side door. He hurriedly stepped forward to say hello.
"I've met Luo Tongjun!"
Li Chuyun bowed and said hello.
Luo Youdu smiled and helped him up, jokingly saying: "Why are you looking for me? Yesterday, three cups were not enough. Today, you want to drink with me again?"
Li Chuyun said: "The last general is here to express his gratitude to the commander-in-chief. He thanks the commander-in-chief for everything he has done for Zheng Guogong. Please accept my bow from the commander-in-chief."
He said and bowed.
Luo Youdu asked: "How is Zheng Guogong doing now?"
Li Chuyun said: "In March this year, he passed away from illness. It was all thanks to the guidance of the army that the Duke passed away peacefully."
It turns out that Li Chuyun followed Zhe Congruan and served under him during the Later Han Dynasty.
He followed Ruan and later served as the governor of Deng, Hua, Shaan and Ping prefectures, and Li Chuyun all followed him.
In the Xinping Dynasty, Zhe Congruan's nephew was jealous of Li Chuyun and specifically falsely accused Li Chuyun of being guilty. Zhou Taizu Guo Wei listened and demoted him to Yilu Town General.
When Zhe learned about it from Ruan, he went to the court to avenge his grievances.
Li Chuyun followed Zhe Congruan for ten years, until Zhe Congruan retired, and then he followed Li Jixun on the recommendation of Zhe Congruan.
Li Chuyun learned that Zhe Congruan was seriously ill and went to Luoyang to visit him. He learned from Zhe Yuxun and Zhe Saihua what Luo Youdu had done and was deeply moved. Therefore, he went to the door in person today to express his gratitude.
Luo Youdu sighed softly and said: "The world has lost a hero." Then he asked: "How are the brothers and sisters of the Zhe family doing now?"
"They want to transport Zheng Guogong's body back to Fugu for burial. It's time to return to Fugu now."