Cai Yan was surprised and happy. In addition to being excited, he couldn't help but look at Liu Xie more.
The young man in front of him is not tall, there is not even soft fur on his lips, and his speech and behavior are not graceful, but the sincerity in his eyes has a rare warmth that makes people want to get close to him.
She suddenly understood why the arrogant Yang Xiu always talked endlessly when talking about the emperor.
This is an emperor who is easy to be fond of, but there is a courage in his eyes that no one dares to violate.
Gentle but sharp, powerful but not fierce, respectful but peaceful, this should be it.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I am so virtuous and capable that I dare to live with Mrs. Hongnong Wang."
Liu Xie waved his hand. "We are both from the end of the world, so there is no need to be polite. You are also tired, go and rest. I and Dezu have some things to discuss, so I won't leave you here. I will ask Cai again when I have time.
Mr.’s business.”
Cai Yan bowed and saluted knowingly, then turned around and left the tent. Someone took her to see Tang Ji.
Inside the tent, Liu Xie took Yang Xiu to his seat and asked about Yang Ding's reaction these days.
He had received the news that Yang Ding led his troops to join the battle, but he moved slowly, missed the best opportunity to fight, and gained almost nothing.
Liu Xie suspected that he did it intentionally and did not want to break up with Li Jue.
But that's just suspicion.
Yang Xiu calculated the time and could not determine what Yang Ding was thinking. Logically speaking, if Yang Ding intended to intercept and kill Li Shi and Hu Feng, nothing would be gained.
"Your Majesty, it doesn't really matter what Yang Ding thinks." Yang Xiu consoled him, "Your Majesty will practice what he says. In order to deliver food to Yang Ding, he did not hesitate to use his body as bait to lure the flying bear army and achieve a complete victory.
Duan Xuan's subordinates have personally experienced what happened, and it will definitely reach Duan Xuan's ears. As for Guo Si, when he understands the truth and knows His Majesty's sincerity towards the people of Xiliang, he must also know how to choose."
Yang Xiu took a sip of water and added, "If they still persist in their obsession, they will destroy themselves and have no one to blame."
Liu Xie smiled bitterly.
These are all moral things, and cannot be said wrong, but he is still not sure whether they can be implemented into actions and finally form a joint force against Li Jue.
After a miserable victory, he still doesn't have many cards in his hand.
"Having said that, there are still many difficulties ahead. Both the Northern and Southern armies have been crippled and have no strength to fight anymore." Liu Xie let out a long sigh. "If Taiwei can bring 10,000 elite troops from Hedong to help, I will
Maybe I can feel more at ease now."
Yang Xiu rolled his eyes, thought for a while, and suddenly said: "Your Majesty, have the guards and the fifth captain ever boasted in front of your majesty?"
Liu Xie recalled it carefully. "No. This victory was a fluke. How can I still feel like boasting?"
"So, it means we really can't fight anymore." Yang Xiu thought thoughtfully, then raised his eyebrows slightly. "Your Majesty, this is a good opportunity."
"Good... opportunity?" Liu Xie looked at Yang Xiu in surprise, wondering if he heard wrongly.
Yang Xiu chuckled, with a hint of slyness. "Why don't Your Majesty recruit General Anji's soldiers to join the Northern and Southern Army?"
Liu Xie's heart moved, as if he was waking up from a dream.
He looked at Yang Xiu and chuckled: "Dezu, are you not afraid of Taiwei's family law?"
Yang Xiu's eyes flashed slightly, with a look of confusion on his face. "I am loyal to Your Majesty and do my best for the rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty. Why should I worry about family law? Your Majesty, I am stupid and I really don't understand."
Liu Xie laughed loudly, stretched out his hand and patted the table.
"I think it will work."
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Liu Xie immediately summoned Dong Cheng and expressed his decision to merge his unit with the Northern and Southern Army to supplement the casualties of the Weiwei Battalion and the Five Schools.
Dong Cheng was a little reluctant to let go at first, and he wouldn't let go.
When Liu Xie offered him the title of General of the Guard and retained 300 cavalry as his bodyguard, he readily agreed.
"Everything I have is a gift from Your Majesty." Dong Cheng patted his chest and said impassionedly. "Even if it means my life, as long as it benefits the country and Your Majesty, I will not hesitate."
Liu Xie was too lazy to listen to his bragging, so he immediately summoned the generals above Qu Junhou to discuss the matter.
Liu Xie stayed in Dong Cheng's camp for more than ten days, spending time with these Qujunhou day and night, listening to their past experiences and discussing tactics, and he had already become familiar with them. In the hearts of these people, Liu Xie had long been their chief general, and Dong Cheng was one
furnishings.
They heard that they had the opportunity to join the Northern and Southern Army and become the emperor's personal army, which they dreamed of.
On the other hand, the military prince who was left to follow Dong Cheng was a little unhappy. However, he was Dong Cheng's confidant and could not tell him his troubles.
Liu Xie immediately made specific arrangements.
He merged Dong Cheng's men into the Weiwei Camp and the Fifth School Camp, not only to prepare for the battle with Li Jue, but also to turn the Northern and Southern armies into real pro-armies and prepare to personally command the troops in the future.
Why is Shi Sunrui working so hard?
Why are Wei Jie, Ju Jun and others so cooperative?
They have a common wish, that the general Sun Rui be promoted to the position of Taiwei, and the reality of Taiwei commanding the army becomes reality.
They may not have discussed it, but this is what they have always expected.
Once an opportunity arises, they will work together tacitly.
Winning this battle was originally a rare opportunity, but the loss was too great. At this time, the promotion of Sun Rui, the official, would not only arouse his resentment, but also force Sun Rui to face the desperate situation of facing Li Jue.
Integrating Dong Cheng's men into the Northern and Southern Army was the only way to solve the problem of insufficient troops.
But in this way, it is no longer up to them to decide who the replenished North and South armies will listen to.
Shi Sunrui and others may have thought of this method, but for various reasons, they tacitly kept silent. Instead, Yang Xiu, who knew Liu Xie's thoughts well, took the initiative to propose this suggestion.
The opportunity was presented to him, and Liu Xie had no reason not to seize it.
Although it is unrealistic for him to directly command the army to fight against Li Jue, it is always good to make progress with one soldier every day.
Before that, he had to clarify the relationship between monarch and minister with these generals so that they would not forget who to listen to in the future.
"Guo Wu and Yang Xiu not only got the baggage from Li Shi's camp, but also got some prisoners. They are all women from the big clans in Guandong, who are knowledgeable and polite." Liu Xie said while looking at the generals. "They are also the same.
These poor people, since we have rescued them, we must make proper arrangements for them. I remember that many of you are not married yet, do any of you plan to marry a wife or take a concubine, get married and start a career?"
When the generals heard this, they immediately became energetic.
Most of them are from Luoyang, but their backgrounds are all ordinary. They have always looked up to women from rich families. Now that they have the opportunity to marry such a woman, they are naturally not willing to let it go.
As for what they experienced in the Xiliang army, not many people paid attention to it.
Living in troubled times, people are not as good as dogs, and it is not easy to survive. Who has the time to care about that?
"Your Majesty, can you choose?" A captain raised his hand timidly. "What if I get sick and cannot be cured, or become disabled, I don't want it. Is she going to serve on you when I marry you, or is it?
Will you serve her?"
Liu Xie was slightly startled, then said: "Of course you can choose. After defeating Li Jue, rewards will be given based on merit, and the one with the highest merit will be chosen first."