In Luancheng, with Liu Chengyou's continuous invitations to win over people's hearts, the atmosphere in the camp became much more harmonious, and the morale of the military and the people gradually became peaceful.
The expansion of the Longqi Army is progressing smoothly. In addition to the fact that the generals under his command are efficient and the Jin army is willing to reorganize, treatment and rewards are also very important. It is not difficult to bribe the generals of this era.
And as the surrendered soldiers of the Jin army were absorbed and digested, the hidden danger of too many Yan soldiers immediately dropped a lot, and it was obvious that some of the Yan soldiers had subsided a lot.
Through his bribed spies among the Yan soldiers, Liu Chengyou had heard that before the expansion of the army and the reorganization of the army, many of the generals and colonels of the Yan army had secretly instigated rebellions because of their wealth. However, Liu Chengyou was very guarded and never gave them a chance. .If the Jin soldiers completely surrender, they will have no chance!
By the way, Liu Chengyou organized people to clean up the corpses scattered along the Lianshui River. It was too laborious to bury them, so they were burned directly. The weather was already very hot, so we had to prevent the occurrence of epidemics.
In the spacious military tent with strict surroundings, a middle-aged scribe stood with his hands behind his back, leaning slightly, and looking out carefully. Looking at the sergeants patrolling regularly outside, the prefect could not help but lift the thick mustache on his lips. Xu sighed and said: "The Hedong army and horses are really powerful. With such a strong army, the world deserves the Liu family!"
The middle-aged scribe is thin and has a Confucian air about him. Judging from the color of his eyebrows, he seems to be a little anxious at this time. His name is Tao Gu. He was a scholar in the middle of the later Jin Dynasty. He has also been in the ministry before, but his official career is not counted. It was so satisfying. Among the chaotic troops, he was lucky enough to survive. He was placed with a group of Jin ministers, put on clean clothes, and was no longer in the same embarrassment as before.
"This son of the Liu family, at a young age, can be considered majestic and heroic. With only 8,000 men, he defeated hundreds of thousands of Khitan troops. Since ancient times, those who can accomplish this have been extremely courageous and bold. This son is the first person to succeed." It's extraordinary!" Tao Gu turned around and walked a few steps in the tent, marveling.
In the past two days, the situation about the Battle of Luancheng has spread among the soldiers and civilians, and it has spread rapidly with the promotion of secrets. Naturally, these Jin ministers have also heard about it, and literati always I am used to commenting on current affairs.
There were three or four people in the tent, all of whom were also court officials of the later Jin Dynasty. They were a bit idle, so they joined Tao Gu in discussing something.
"It's just -" Tao Gu sighed, glanced at him, paused, swallowed some of the unflattering words that came to his throat, and changed his words: "We are also considered important ministers of the imperial court, and these are both Even though the day was over, they didn’t even meet us once or twice, so they just left us here..."
After hearing Tao Gu's words, an official responded: "I heard that Duke Feng and Duke Li are well received by the second prince!"
"Haha..." Tao Gu pursed his lips, covering up his embarrassment with self-mockery: "It seems that I am still in a humble position and am not taken seriously, which is reasonable."
There was a bit of sourness in his tone.
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a commotion outside, and the sound of the friction of scales was very clear. An officer walked in and raised his hand casually: "Who is Tao Gu, from Tao She?"
At first glance, the person who came was a martial artist, a junior officer, a bit arrogant, not very polite, and his eyes were condescending. Seeing this, several people in the tent looked at Tao Gu subconsciously.
Looking at the ferocious look on the officer's face, Tao Gu felt a little nervous in his heart. However, he had a good psychological quality and quickly adjusted himself. He asked cautiously: "This is Tao Gu. General, what do you want from me?"
The officer's eyes widened, he looked around Tao Gu, and said directly: "Your Highness has summoned me, come with me now!"
"Ah?" Tao Gu was slightly startled and was about to ask a question, but the officer didn't give him the chance and turned away.
Upon seeing this, Tao Gu came back to his senses. A trace of joy flashed in his eyes. He quickly straightened his robes, straightened his head, and followed quickly with small steps. His solemn look was different from what he had said before. "anger" that expresses complaints.
On the way, Tao Gu carefully handed over a piece of jade, and found out the officer's identity, Liu Chengyou's personal captain.
After some flattering words, Tao Gu asked carefully and tentatively: "My official position is humble and low-ranking. I wonder how the prince, your highness, knew about me?"
The captain didn't take it seriously and replied directly: "It seems that he was recommended by the former prime minister named Li Song!"
Hearing this, Tao Gu relaxed completely and silently praised Li Song in his heart. In fact, Li Song had always been Tao Gu's benefactor in his official career. He was discovered by Li Song before he was able to serve in the Later Jin Dynasty.
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"Your Highness, this is the list of officers above the head of each army after the training adjustment!" In the Chinese military tent, Zhang Yanwei and Guo Rong, now the first and second in command of the Longqi Army, jointly reported to Liu Chengyou.
Taking over the list book, Liu Chengyou directly ignored the generals above the military level. Those were basically appointed by him directly and were not worth mentioning. The focus was on the battalions, which are the two levels of officers. The construction of officers at this level is particularly important.
After Guo Rong's narration, Liu Chengyou gradually understood. In the Battle of Luancheng, there were too many casualties among middle and lower-level officers. They were basically promoted based on their military merit. After some adjustments, all the former Longqi officers and soldiers were basically promoted.
In addition, some officers of the Jin army were promoted and retained in their posts. This was also a measure to appease the morale of the army. After all, they had to pay attention to their appearance and maintain harmony and stability.
Liu Chengyou paid special attention to the name of Yang Ye, the commander of the cavalry army Zuoying. With so many horses captured, it would be a shame not to expand the size of the cavalry. However, there are many people in the army who can ride horses, but there are too few who can ride and fight. After painstaking selection, only a horse army of two thousand riders was formed, divided into four battalions on the left, right and front.
And Yang Ye, relying on his accumulated military exploits in a short period of time and the opportunity of army expansion, finally made a breakthrough and became a mid-level officer. The speed of upgrading is really not slow. There are rumors in the army that Liu Chengyou is very fond of him. Except for the special attention, it didn't attract too many jealous eyes.
Because there are people who have risen faster than him, such as Yang Ye's Shangguan Han Tong, such as Guo Rong who was standing in front of Liu Chengyou at this time, such as Murong Yanzhao who has become the commander of the right wing of the Longqi Army. These three, Either their resumes are rich enough, or their background is destined to have a high starting point, but they all have one thing in common, they are capable enough.
"Is this Li Jun?" Liu Chengyou looked at the two of them with some confusion when he saw the word "to be determined" written behind Li Jun's name.
This time, Zhang Yanwei took the initiative and said: "Your Highness, regarding Li Jun, I think that a newly surrendered general can be assigned the command of a battalion. However, Marquis Guo Yu believes that he should be given the command of an army."
Liu Chengyou looked at Guo Rong, who showed a kind of vigor in his expression, and said: "The general thought that the Jin troops were newly incorporated into our army, promoted and demoted, but none of them were above the military level command. Even though it is difficult to do so, To be absolutely fair, we also need to try our best to be convincing.”
"Li Jun served in the Tang and Jin Dynasties. He has a rich experience in the Forbidden Army. He is also good at riding and shooting, and is brave and good at fighting. Your Highness might as well take him as a model and treat him kindly to show your sincerity. What's more, Your Highness He was sent to recruit the Jin soldiers, and the Jin soldiers surrendered, and he also had meritorious service!"
After listening to Guo Rong's explanation, Liu Chengyou thought for a moment and waved his hand: "Since Li Jun is good at riding and shooting, he made him the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the cavalry army, and partnered with Han Tong!"
After hearing this, Guo Rong thought for a moment and then praised him: "Your Highness is wise."
Seeing that Liu Chengyou accepted Guo Rong's opinion and rejected his own idea, Zhang Yanwei felt a little embarrassed, his face changed, and he slowly lowered his eyelids. He glanced back and forth between Liu Chengyou and Guo Rong, silently thinking in his heart. Sigh, this army is really dominated by young people.
He picked up a pen, signed the list of instructions, opened the seal box on the commander's case, took out his capital seal, sealed it, took it, blew on it, and ordered an official next to him to give it to Zhang Yanwei, giving instructions. : "Just follow this list, I have no objections."
After pondering for a moment, Liu Chengyou's eyes flashed, and he added: "The above officers, I want to meet them in person!"
This statement made Guo Rong hesitate for a moment, frowning and thinking for a moment. He seemed to have gained something, and he bowed respectfully: "Yes. I will make arrangements for this later."
"There is one more thing that needs to be reported to His Highness!" Guo Rong said again before retreating.
"What's the matter?"
"Just now, Commander Li Chongju ordered Fang Cai to seek the crime of General Fang Mo..." Guo Rong said.
Liu Chengyou suddenly realized, as if it was an accident, but also as if he expected it. Li Chongju seemed to have not forgotten his casual mention that night.
Touching his chin which had been cleaned very smoothly, Liu Chengyou asked curiously: "How did you deal with it?"
"The final general will sum up his merits and demerits and give him twenty sticks. Once confirmed by His Highness, it can be executed!" Guo Rong calmly asked Liu Chengyou for instructions.
After all, Li Chongju is Liu Chengyou's bodyguard officer, and Guo Rong seems to be quite measured.
"Yes!" Liu Chengyou said directly.
After Guo Rong retreated, Liu Chengyou lowered his head to study the map again, stared at Zhending, and was stunned for a while. Then he asked the civil servant next to him: "Mr. Wei, what do you think Zhending's Liao army will do next?" What choice to make and how to act?”
Mr. Wei refers to Wei Renpu. Xiang Xun was sent by Liu Chengyou to command the army, and he needed a staff officer. When he met with Feng Dao and Li Song, Liu Chengyou asked about it. Feng Dao recommended Wei Renpu, and Li Song recommended him. To Tao Valley.
Wei Renpu left a good impression on Liu Chengyou when he gathered the people to join him. During the exchange, he also felt that this person was extraordinary. No matter what Liu Chengyou said or asked, he could always answer fluently and put forward the questions. Because of his own opinions and favorable impressions, Liu Chengyou directly accepted him as his assistant and granted him the rank of joining the army.
Wei Renpu was sorting out some documents nearby. After hearing the question, he stopped what he was doing and responded: "If the Liao army is calm enough, they will withdraw from China as soon as possible!"
"Why?"
Wei Renpu originally thought that Wei Renpu would conduct an in-depth analysis of the situation in the Central Plains and Hebei and the situation of the two armies. However, Wei Renpu simply answered: "The Lord of Liao died in Luan City. How can there be no owner in the country?" Focus on the nation’s warriors.”
Liu Chengyou understood, nodded, and said with amusement in his tone: "Before, I was still a little worried that the Liao army would attack southward at all costs. Now, I hope that it can come south!"
"Your Highness, the Khitan still has a lot of troops in various states. If you want to try your best to weaken its strength, you can focus on these enemy forces!" Wei Renpu suggested on his own initiative.
"That's exactly what I meant!" Liu Chengyou replied.
During the conversation, someone came to the tent and reported: "Tao Gu has brought it!"
"please!"
Regarding Tao Gu, Liu Chengyou finally recalled the vague memories in his mind. Wasn't this the man who took the initiative to write the edict for the Zen throne when Zhao Kuangyin usurped the Zhou Dynasty, and added to the drama of Zhao Da's "Chenqiao Mutiny" person.
When Tao Gu was summoned, he behaved very cautiously in front of Liu Chengyou. Apart from being too submissive, there was nothing particularly uncomfortable about him.
Wei Renpu accompanied him and chatted casually with him. Liu Chengyou gave Tao Gu a task: "I heard from Mr. Li that Tao She is well versed in classics and history, good at writing articles, and has great literary talent."
"Li Gongmi praised it!" Tao Gu pretended to be humble when he was praised, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, clearly showing a bit of pride.
"Since the founding of the Jin Dynasty, China has been deeply suppressed by the Khitan. Under the emperor's order, all the troops in Hebei were unified to fight against the Liao Dynasty. In the battle of Luancheng, the soldiers fought bravely. It was a rare victory in decades, which greatly boosted morale. We should publicize it well. I would like to ask people from Taoshe to write a propaganda article and send it to Hebei Province to summon the soldiers and civilians of various states to drive out the barbarians!"
When Liu Chengyou made the request, he never thought that Tao Gu would refuse, but he also didn't expect that he would get pen and paper. After just a little thinking, he started writing in front of Liu Chengyou, and it was done almost overnight.