Chapter 307 General Lao Ma deserves the important task
"Liaodong must be restored and consolidated. There is no doubt that it requires collective efforts and the support of the court. But more importantly, the Liaodong government must make a difference. This heavy responsibility needs to be shouldered by Song Gong!" Before the meeting ended,
Liu Yang said to Song Xiong solemnly, and offered a bowl of goat's milk instead of wine in toast.
Song Xiong was also very serious, drank down the hot milk in the bowl, and responded: "The imperial court will not use ministers because they are old, but they will lead the Liaodong staff to work together to build Liaodong and live up to the entrustment of His Majesty and His Highness!"
Liu Yang expressed great appreciation for Song Xiong's statement, but at the same time he felt a little strange in his heart. He had many pictures of similar scenes in his mind, but they were all the situations when some ministers faced Emperor Liu. To him, this
It's the first time.
Song Xiong resigned and left with satisfaction. Liu Yang picked up his memorial and studied it carefully before putting it into a box. The box was not big, but it was very conspicuous. There were some important official documents and his
Some summary and discussion in Liaodong.
Without resting for a moment, Ma Huaiyu came to report again, and Ma Renyu was ordered to come to see him. So the chamberlain once again packed up and changed the lamps so that the prince could entertain guests.
In the recent wave of the Northern Expedition, a large number of trendsetters emerged from all over the Han army, including those who had fought bravely in hundreds of battles, some who were veterans on the battlefield, and some who were leaders in the army.
For example, Wang Yanchao, who galloped across Shanyang Ertian in the north of the Great Wall, was as steady as an old dog, and rising stars such as Hou Yanguang, Li Jilong, etc. But to say that the one with the most outstanding performance and the most convincing credit for his hard work must be Ma Renyu.
Liaodong is the main battlefield of the Northern Expedition, and on this main battlefield, Ma Renyu's performance can be said to be throughout. From the vanguard's eastward march to the fierce battle in Jinzhou, from the sweep of Liaodong to the Liaohe River battle, and then to the northern capture of Tongzhou, Ma Renyu
An indispensable role in Yudu.
And Ma Renyu also showed his strong style and excellent commanding ability in this series of battles. He was proactive, brave and brave, and overcame difficulties.
In this process, he also progressed from a pioneer general to a commander-in-chief, winning the trust of the prince and the camp generals, and living up to Emperor Liu's years of training and expectations. Although the Northern Expedition has not yet been narrated and rewarded, Ma
Renyu is not far away from becoming famous.
And this time, after the army withdrew southward, the person in charge of the Liaodong garrison finally chose Ma Renyu after many considerations. He was about to leave Liaodong, and Ma Renyu was also the most important civil and military officer summoned by Liu Yang.
For Ma Renyu, this was also years of hard work before he achieved success. He began to work hard in the army when he was a teenager. Although there was no lack of promotion by Chai Rong in the process, it also took a full twenty years of training by Emperor Liu.
It took him two years to become the commander-in-chief of one party.
Twenty-two years later, the original pony general should now be called the old general Ma. Ma Renyu has also reached middle age and is approaching his forties. Of course, from the perspective of a big man as a whole, the thirty-seven-year-old Ma Xun
The Inspector is still young and powerful and is the central pillar of the country.
In the study, looking at Ma Renyu, who has a capable style and a heroic face, Liu Yang raised a smile on his lips and his attitude became gentler: "General Ma, please sit down!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Ma Renyu, still wearing his military uniform, was not polite. He sat down upright, with a solemn expression and neat movements, waiting for the prince to speak.
Liu Yang turned around, took two things from the desk, a document and a gold seal, and walked to Ma Renyu. Seeing this, Ma Renyu stood up immediately, confused in his heart, but subconsciously became cautious.
"General, take a look first!" Liu Yang handed him the document and was very accommodating.
Ma Renyu took it and glanced at it for a moment, his expression moved. He looked at Liu Yang: "Your Highness, this..."
"General Ma, after the army evacuates, the management of the garrison and the safety of Liaodong will be entrusted to you!" Liu Yang chuckled.
"Ma Renyu listens to the order!" As he said this, Liu Yang looked solemn and said loudly.
Upon hearing this, Ma Renyu immediately knelt down, holding the document in both hands. Liu Yang said solemnly: "Under the control, Ma Renyu will be appointed as the inspection envoy to Liaodong to lead the military forces in Liaodong!"
Not much to say, but very important. This can be regarded as handing over the Liaodong defense and 60,000 troops to Ma Renyu. Not to mention anything else, as far as the moment is concerned, among the border generals, he can hold 60,000 troops.
I am afraid that the only generals in Liaodong are Ma Renyu.
Although it is due to the situation, it can be seen that its status is high and its power is heavy. Nowadays, temporary dispatches such as governor envoys, pacification envoys, and inspection envoys, etc., once established, often mean high positions and power, and Ma Renyu also understands this.
A little bit.
Seeing the solemn look on Ma Renyu's face, Liu Yang held up the gold seal again, handed it to him, and said to him: "General Ma, you, the inspector, were personally ordered by His Majesty. Your Majesty said, Ma Ren
Yu is loyal and brave, upright and magnanimous. He has served the country for twenty-two years. He has worked conscientiously and never complained. Now he has experienced it and can shoulder heavy responsibilities, becoming a model for a general!"
Ma Renyu took the golden seal, and the square and handsome seal seemed to be of great weight. Hearing Liu Yang's words again, the iron-clad man couldn't help but burst into tears at this moment, and responded with red eyes:
"General, thank you Your Majesty!"
"General, no courtesy, please get up quickly!" Liu Yang helped Ma Renyu up.
The two sat down, and after Ma Renyu's excitement subsided, Liu Yang said: "The general should be the first to recover Liaodong!"
"Your Highness, I really don't dare to be the last general! If it weren't for the commander-in-chief of His Highness, the command of Duke Rong, the soldiers of the three armies, and the full support of the imperial court, how would we be today? Although the last general has some merits, it is insignificant!" Ma Renyu said modestly.
After hearing what he said, Liu Yang said: "The general is correcting his military affairs, as expected!"
Looking at him, Liu Yang began to give instructions: "Liaodong has always been the land of China, the homeland of China. Although it has fallen into the hands of the barbarians for many years, it is still an inseparable part of the Han Dynasty. If Liaodong is recovered, Jin Ou will be complete!"
These mountains, rivers, cities and lands are all the fruits of the soldiers' snow-stained battlefields and hundreds of battles. The battle of recovery is very hard, but defense is the most important thing.
Today, the Northeast is still unsettled, with different ethnic groups and the remnants of the Liao army lingering on. Therefore, the situation is not optimistic! I have just discussed with the envoy of the Song Dynasty to strive for the rapid recovery of Liaodong and its return to Han rule. This requires a stable and stable
environment of.
And this is what the general needs to do! Defeat the Khitan in the north and reject Goryeo in the south. This task is not easy!"
After listening to Liu Yang's words, Ma Renyu's resolute face was very firm. He also spoke louder and made an oath. He just handed over his hand and solemnly said: "The general will do his best and live up to his trust!"
"The general has been on the battlefield for a long time and has guarded Guanshan for more than ten years. He must be worthy of his duties. Your Majesty's vision is unmistakable!" Liu Yang chuckled.
Speaking of which, Ma Renyu had not seen Emperor Liu for many years. In the ten years he was stationed in Yanshan, he only returned to Beijing twice to serve as a garrison. After such a long time, Emperor Liu still missed him and still trusted him so much.
He was very moved by the promotion.
"The day after tomorrow, I am about to leave. I have specially ordered a banquet to be prepared. It can be regarded as a farewell banquet. The generals in the camp and the generals staying in the garrison will be invited to the banquet. At that time, I will also announce my appointment and congratulate the general on his assumption of office.
!" Liu Yang said to Ma Renyu with a smile.
In response, Ma Renyu showed gratitude and bowed: "Thank you, Your Highness!"