Entering the inner hall, Li Yu asked his servants to serve him tea and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Young Master Zhao could have such martial arts at such a young age. It's amazing! It's amazing!"
Zhao Xun said calmly: "Master Li is so complimentary. This is also the reason why Brother Luo kept his hand."
"Looking at Mr. Zhao's strength, can this silver dragon bow be opened?" Li Yu asked, pointing to the silver dragon bow.
Zhao Xun nodded and said: "Fortunately, I have been practicing martial arts at home since I was a child. I have worked hard to draw this silver dragon bow. Besides, I love martial arts in the family, so it is passed down in the family.
My art of war is in charge of the family's private army."
"I see, let me tell you, how could Mr. Zhao's bodyguards be so capable! What kind of generals, what kind of soldiers?" Li Yu looked at the two men standing behind Zhao Xun, motionless.
The guard couldn't help but sigh.
Later, Zhao Xun met some of Li Yu's family members under the warm reception of Li Yuhe. Li Yu had a wife and a concubine. He originally had two sons, but one died in battle when the Mohe army invaded, and the other was with the black men not long ago.
During the battle of the Snake Army, he was killed by an arrow.
. Therefore, Li Yu was extremely resentful towards the Mohe Army and the Black Snake Army. From the words of the conversation, it can be seen that Li Yu is still a relatively decent person, not the kind of person who is only for personal gain and not for the people. Of course, if you want to know
If there are more, then you need to understand in more detail.
After the banquet, Zhao Xun was placed in the left wing of the Duwei Mansion. Over the wall from the left wing was the camp of Li Yu's personal guards. In order to prevent accidents, Zhao Xun stayed between the wing and the martial arts training ground for three consecutive days.
He has been around from time to time and has never done anything outrageous. Even so, the reputation of Zhao Yan, a young master from a Qingzhou family, has had some influence on the upper echelons of the Shunzhou Army. One is that Zhao Xun has obtained two weapons that many people are eyeing.
Magic weapon; secondly, it is said that Zhao Yan is a descendant of the Zhao family in Beihai. Although the current family is far less powerful than during the Jin Dynasty, it still represents a vast network of contacts and endless wealth; thirdly, this person has a great background.
The son of the aristocratic family seemed to have established a connection with the Huolin Army and was involved in the grain business. Now he has become the jealous object of the young talents of the Shunzhou Army. Who asked him to pick the most beautiful flowers in the Shunzhou Army?
Because Zhao Xun first defeated Luo Yi, a representative figure among young heroes, and then easily opened the silver dragon bow in full view of everyone and shot a fine iron arrow as thick as a thumb, which penetrated several targets and passed through the wall.
No one dares to underestimate this young man anymore.
What surprised Zhao Xun was that Luo Yi gave up to Zhao Xun simply but somewhat sadly, thinking that he was inferior to Zhao Xun. This made Zhao Xun have a good impression of this upright young man, and then the two of them practiced martial arts together and communicated with each other.
.It is said to be communication, but in fact it is more
It was Zhao Xun who explained some close combat combat. Under the influence of Luo Yi, Xin Ming and others, Zhao Xun gradually developed good friendships with the younger generation of masters and officers under Li Yu. During the casual conversation, Zhao Xun also
Gradually I got to know more about Li Yu.
After getting to know each other intermittently, Zhao Xun felt that Li Yu was still a good leader, but he was good only for the common people. But for the army, he was not ruthless and decisive enough, and was too benevolent and righteous to succeed.
For important matters, Zhao Xun commented that this person could be a general or an official, but he was not suitable to be the leader of a party. But in Li Yu's territory, the people lived the best and were the most popular.
"You're saying that Li Lingfeng came here to discuss the establishment of a march, but he hasn't made a decision yet?" Zhao Xun said with a frown.
Wei Dong nodded and said: "That's true. It seems that Li Yu and the other two did not reach an agreement because of the issue of military sources, military pay and food and grass."
"I do know about the money and food issue. The Shunzhou Army is indeed out of money, but the issue of troop sources should not be entangled."
Wei Dong said: "Captain Li Lingfeng wants to train 3,000 soldiers for the Shunzhou Army. Among the three captains and six assistant captains, except for three who are assistant captains of our army, the other six are all
Li Yu's people. Therefore, the other two people were unwilling to draw their men, nor were they willing to provide money and food. Li Yu promised to give up half of his positions, but the other two people shook their heads. I don't know if they didn't believe Li Yu.
I still don’t believe in Huoziying.”
Zhao Xun frowned and muttered: "It should be that Du Yuan and Gongsun Yang are not willing to give up the rights in their hands now. For them, the rights they hold are far more important than the stronger rights in the future. In this way
Well, you ask Li Lingfeng to give Li Yu an indirect reminder. If there is no action yet, Huo Ziying will withdraw. There is no point in staying here.
In addition, give Su Ziyan a secret reminder and ask him to suggest to Li Yu that Huo Ziying recruit soldiers from among the common people and provide them with more generous treatment. I don't believe it and can't recruit people. But in this way
Come on, anything will happen to us, so these three thousand soldiers must be from the Shunzhou Army on the surface, but in fact they are obeying the orders of the Huolin Army."
The reason why Zhao Xun was eager to attack the Shunzhou Army was not because he was eager to capture Shunzhou Prefecture, but because Su Yun contacted the officials in Youzhou and did not receive a clear answer. This made Zhao Xun a little wary and he must step up his efforts now.
Your own chips.
As Zhao Xun interacted with Xin Ming, Xie Tong, Yang Qiu, Zhu Lei, Luo Yi and others, the relationship between the six people became more and more friendly. Xin Ming and the four did not break their promise and revealed the news that Zhao Yan was Zhao Xun
To anyone else, and they also learned about the policies of the Huolin Army and the lives of the people under the rule of the Huolin Army from Zhao Xun, the five of them all yearned for the powerful army of the Huolin Army. Half a month passed.
, these five people were indirectly influenced by Zhao Xun and changed many views. Zhao Xun also met the fathers of Xin Ming, Xie Tong, and Yang Qiu. The three fathers were all veterans of the Shunzhou Army and also Shunzhou Prefecture Army.
Among the junior officers, unfortunately, Xin Ming and Yang Qiu's fathers were physically injured due to the war, and now they basically no longer participate in the military. In addition, the Shunzhou Army is now much weaker than before.
"Master Zhao, Luo Yi, Xin Ming, you guys are here too. It just so happens that your Excellency has asked you to go to the inner hall with Master Zhao to discuss matters." While communicating with Luo Yi and Xin Ming, Li
Li Li, the captain of Yu's personal guard, came and said.
"Meeting matters? Should I go too? I'm an outsider, so it's not convenient!" Zhao Xun's heart moved, and he knew that his plan should start, but he didn't know why he would be dragged into it, so he said hesitantly.
Li Li smiled and said: "You are not an outsider now. Before, your subordinates also killed a lot of Black Snake Army with us. In addition, you are also my niece...ahem...you are not an outsider. My Lord said,
I’ll also let you go in and discuss it.”
Seeing this, Luo Yi, Xin Ming and the others laughed to themselves, but Luo Yi's smile was slightly bitter, while Xin Ming, who knew the truth, smiled gloatingly.
Zhao Xun no longer refused, and together with Luo Yi and others, followed Li Li to the inner hall to discuss an unknown important matter.
"I've met Mr. Li! Mr. Du! Mr. Gongsun!"
Zhao Xun had already met Du Yuan and Gongsun Yang, the two commanders of the Shunzhou Army, who held real power. In addition, there were several officers in the hall. It seemed that they were those who were attached to the Shunzhou Army.
Some small forces below have now united together to become a powerful force.
"Sir, I, the Shunzhou Army, are discussing matters, why would I let him appear here?" Gongsun Yang, who was nearly forty years old, had a scar on his face, and a sinister expression, pointed at Zhao Xun and said.
Li Yu's face stiffened, and there was a look of dissatisfaction in his eyes, but then he passed away and said with a smile: "He is not an outsider now. Let's not talk about his relationship with my niece. He was the horse thief who defeated the Black Snake Army five days ago.
Thanks to his great contribution, he is qualified to participate in the discussion. What? Brother Gongsun is dissatisfied with this?"
"I also think Zhao Yan and Mr. Zhao are qualified to discuss matters. Our Huolin Army only cares about the results of the battle and nothing else. Mr. Zhao's bodyguards with 300 men killed 400 horse thieves on the way here. Five days ago, they killed them again.
Five hundred horse thieves, can't such a young hero become a member of our defense against the Black Snake Army?" Li Lingfeng, the captain of Huolin Army Camp, also said calmly.
When Gongsun Yang saw Li Lingfeng talking, he had no choice but to sit down sadly, but Zhao Xun noticed that the look of anger in Du Yuan's eyes flashed away.
What does this mean? Is it because Du Yuan doesn't want me to participate in this matter? Du Yuan and Gongsun Yang have joined forces? It seems that it will take a lot of effort to take the Shunzhou Army into his hands. Zhao Xun thought secretly.
Li Yu was at the main seat, with several important figures on both sides. Luo Yi and Xin Ming were at the end. Seeing these situations, Zhao Xun also guessed that it was time to form a new army. Five days ago, the Black Snake Army
Repeated intrusions on Li Yu's territory on the west side made Li Yu feel a little bad.
Li Yu glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Okay, since everyone has nothing to say, let's start the discussion now. Everyone must know that our army is in decline, whether it is the Black Snake Army in the north or the Mohe Army in the south.
The army wants to destroy us first and then quickly. Who is the Mohe army?
Everyone knows that they are invaders and foreign enemies. We, the Shunzhou Army, would rather die in battle than surrender to them. Otherwise, they will be infamy for thousands of years. As for the Black Snake Army, everyone knows better that they are worse than even the Mohe Army and have many subordinates.
He is a horse thief, not to mention colluding with the Khitans, I don’t know what he is planning.”
After a pause, Li Yu continued: "Now our army is in a pincer attack from the north and south, and our troops are insufficient. Therefore, we are specifically asking for help from the Huolin Army. Mr. Zhao Xun, the commander of the Huolin Army, has sent a battalion of cavalry and is willing to train for us.
soldiers, with
Resist the invasion of foreign enemies. I believe you all know how good the Huolin Army in the west is, winning consecutive battles, while the Mohe Army has suffered repeated defeats. Therefore, I will train three thousand soldiers to resist foreign enemies. Regarding this
, what do you think?"
"I have no objection, but I don't have soldiers, money or food in my hands. Therefore, sir, I apologize that I am powerless and cannot provide help to you." Gongsun Yang waited for Li Yu to finish speaking and then refused bluntly.
After hearing this, Li Yu's eyes dimmed a lot, and he was in a daze for a while, not knowing what he was thinking. After a while, he asked Du Yuan again: "What do you think, Brother Du?"
Du Yuan looked more like a profiteer than a general. He had a round face and a small belly. Du Yuan said with a smile: "Your Excellency, your idea is very good, but now is an emergency, and the enemies in the north and south are
The army will invade at any time, and if we train soldiers now, it will affect the normal mobilization and defense. I would like to support it, but I think there is really nothing we can do to help now."
Li Yu's face darkened a lot, and he smiled bitterly: "What about the others?"
Du Yuan and Gongsun Yang did not support it. Naturally, these fourth-party forces would not agree. If they handed over military power, they would not have the current treatment, so they all declined politely.
Li Yu let out a long breath and said: "In that case, I, Li, will be personally responsible for this matter. I want to entrust Lieutenant Li of the Fire Army to train three thousand soldiers for me. I wonder if Captain Li is willing to help?"
Li Lingfeng smiled and said: "We are here under orders to assist you. If Master Li has anything to ask for, Li will do his best to assist you. But these personnel, soldiers, food, grass, wages..."
"I have thought about this. The personnel will be selected from the people under my rule. Three thousand people are not a problem. As for the soldiers, food, grass, and wages, Li will find a way. Even if he sells everything, he will let them
Officially formed an army." Li Yu said with heavy breath.
"Don't worry, Mr. Li, I can help you with this matter." Zhao Xun said with a smile. Everyone around him immediately looked at Zhao Xun, guessing his purpose.
"My Qingzhou Zhao family, although I dare not say much about how wealthy it is, does not have enough supplies to support three thousand soldiers. Years ago, I reached an agreement with the Huolin Army to buy and sell food with the Huolin Army. I can provide you with soldiers.
armor, food, grass and pay. Of course, this soldier armor may be
If the Huolin Army captures the Beihai Navy, I will exchange it with the Huolin Army for food and transport it to this place. As for the three thousand soldiers, I will also provide them. I should contribute to the people of Shunzhou Prefecture. The Han people are in the country.
, how can we allow outsiders to harass us!" Zhao Xun said proudly.
"Okay! Okay! Okay! Zi Yan really saw the right person." Li Yu said with great joy.
Du Yuan rolled his eyes and said loudly: "Master Zhao is very righteous, but Master Zhao is so selfless, surely he has no purpose, right? Master Zhao and Zhao Xun of the Huolin Army are both surnamed Zhao, and you can get the capture of the Huolin Army."
, do you have any connection?"
When others heard this, they couldn't help but doubt Zhao Xun's purpose. Some even suspected that Zhao Yan was the person sent by Zhao Xun. As for suspecting that Zhao Yan was Zhao Xun, they couldn't do it because they didn't believe that the commander of the Huolin Army would.
Appearing on the other side's territory with 300 people.
Zhao Xun said with a smile: "Of course I have a purpose. I followed Ziyan from Yanzhou Prefecture. Along the way, I was repeatedly attacked by horse thieves. I think it will be a pity for Mr. Li's new army to wipe out the horse thieves in the future, and even help my Zhao family's merchants."
As for the escort fees I paid, the money can be regarded as the escort fees I paid. Under the rule of Huo Linjun, this is what the Huolin Army did. Don’t you know? As for me and the Huolin Army
The relationship is just a normal trade between merchants and the army. The Huolin Army defeated the navy and seized countless weapons. However, the scimitar of the Northern Navy is not the standard weapon of the Huolin Army, so part of it will be sold. As we all know, the Huolin Army
The New Deal implemented under the military rule is of great benefit to businessmen. I, the Qingzhou Zhao family, also want to meet. What? Mr. Du is dissatisfied with my Qingzhou family? "
The smile on Du Yuan's face froze, a trace of anger flashed in his eyes, but he said with a smile: "How dare you, it turns out that this is a policy of the Huolin Army, using the army to protect the caravan and earn commissions from it. It was Du's negligence
I'm sorry, Mr. Zhao." Du Yuan is not afraid of Li Yu, nor is he afraid of Zhao Yan, but he still doesn't want to provoke the aristocratic family.
"In that case, it's settled! Lieutenant Li, I'll leave the training to you. According to your proposal, three thousand people, three captains, and six assistant captains will train the soldiers of the Huolin Army.
, three assistant captain positions are needed, and the remaining six people are Zhao Yan, Luo Yi, Xin Ming, Xie Tong, Yang Qiu, and Zhu Lei."
"What? Wait, Mr. Li, I'm afraid this is inappropriate. I am an outsider and not suitable for..." Zhao Xun shook his head and said hurriedly.
Li Yu smiled and said: "From the battle five days ago, it can be seen that Mr. Zhao has extraordinary martial arts skills. This time he helped me train troops, and he is qualified for this task." After that, it was decided.
Du Yuan had a faint smile on his face, but Zhao Xun knew that this fat guy was difficult to deal with. When Gongsun Yang arrived, he looked indifferent, while the leaders of the rebels and bandits showed a trace of envy. Some even led
With a hint of regret, if he also joins the training of the new army, he can not only get pay and silver for his subordinates, but also have soldiers and armor, and can also get in touch with Zhao Yan, a son of the aristocratic family. But since he refused, there is no