In fact, Xiang Xun agreed without any hesitation. He was an attendant and did not even have a specific official position, but Xiang Xun did not show any disappointment. As a smart man, Xiang Xun naturally knew how to take a long-term view. Is it unusual for an attendant of the second son of the imperial court to be an attendant?
He originally intended to meet Liu Zhiyuan in Taiyuan, Beitou, and show his feelings to him. However, Liu Zhiyuan ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. He was busy with everything and had no one to recommend him. How could he, a commoner, have the opportunity to meet him.
After two days of observation in Jinyang, it happened that Liu Zhiyuan issued an edict to summon the brave men of the world, and the armies expanded, so Xiang Xun took advantage of the situation and surrendered to the army. As for surrendering to the Longqi Army, it was also a choice he made after some consideration. No matter what, Liu Chengyou's actions over the past few months, including the drastic reforms, promotions and appointments of the Longqi Army, still created a certain reputation in Jinyang.
As for Xiang Xun, I am still somewhat curious about this rumored "Jun Yan Luo". Until today, apart from being too young, he does have a certain bearing, is silent, serious, and quite majestic. He seems to be someone who is doing great things. Based on the material and attitude, it doesn't matter if it is used as a temporary shelter.
Compared to Xiang Xun, Liu Chengyou doesn't think too much. He has only one attitude from beginning to end towards the talents that have emerged around him in the past few days, sitting back and watching what happens. What his talents are is left to be investigated. Liu Chengyou Just give them an opportunity to display their talents.
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Accompanied by Zhang Yanwei, Liu Chengyou walked around the battalions with a cold face, looking at the new recruits emphatically, and made a sense of presence in front of them, allowing them to feel the influence of Commander Longqi. majesty.
At noon, when the sun was setting in the west and was about to fall, Liu Chengyou beat the drum and gathered the generals for a military meeting. Officers above the command level in each military camp arrived, more than ten people of all sizes, almost filling the small military tent.
Behind the handsome case, Liu Chengyou straightened his back and looked at the generals in the tent quietly. In addition to the original old man, there were two new faces, Chai Rong and Murong Yanzhao.
Many people glanced at the two of them, but forget it about Chai Rong. Everyone has heard about his origins. The adopted son of Kong Muguan in Guodu was appointed by His Highness to inspect the Chinese army and participate in military discussions. Who is this Murong Yanzhao? Before he joined the army, he was just a common man from the countryside, and now he has no official or position. Why is he here with them?
Murong Yanzhao is a handsome man in his thirties, standing there, especially tall and straight. Standing at the back, facing the strange gazes of everyone, he looks very calm and calm, and the rhythm of blinking his eyes is not affected by anything. Influence.
Murong Yanzhao was summoned by someone sent by Liu Chengyou and had a conversation with him. He did not disappoint him. He indeed had a strategy.
Liu Chengyou was silent at the beginning, and the atmosphere in the tent was slightly stiffened by him. After a while, Zhang Yanwei, who had the highest military rank, came out and asked: "Your Highness has gathered the generals to raise the tent, what is the important matter?"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou first looked out of the wide-open curtain door with a solemn expression. He lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "It's getting late. Let me tell you two things!"
"Please give me your orders, Your Highness!" Seeing this, Zhang Yanwei immediately took the lead and made a gesture of obeying the order.
"First, the recruitment of troops is temporarily suspended. In addition to supplementing the vacancies in each battalion, the remaining several hundred people will be newly established as the Longqi Fourth Army. As for the army commander, Murong Yanzhao!"
As soon as the words fell, the generals below were in an uproar, and they all turned their attention to Murong Yanzhao. At this moment, they all understood why Murong Yanzhao was included in the military meeting.
"Your Highness, what is the function of Murong Yanzhao who has just entered the military camp and is able to lead an army on his own and be on the same level as me?" Commander Sun of the Second Army could not hold back, and said with a cupped hand, his tone was a bit harsh.
Liu Chengyou ignored him, but looked at Murong Yanzhao, calling him surprisingly affectionately: "Brother Murong, you have come here since you were called. I have not made any arrangements before. This time, I entrust you with the task of Dian Yijun, but If you wish, do you dare to accept the order?"
Murong Yanzhao's handsome face was also a little surprised at this time. His eyes only glanced around, and then he calmly handed over his hands: "I... I will take your orders, general!"
Liu Chengyou then turned his head and looked at Sun, his eyes flat and cold: "Commander Sun seems to be dissatisfied with Gu's arrangement?"
Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Commander Sun stiffened his neck and said, "Your Highness, I am a rough man and I can't hold back some words. I naturally don't dare to be dissatisfied with Your Highness, I just refuse to accept it! We have followed His Majesty and have been fighting and licking blood for many years. With his current status, why should Murong Yanzhao, an unknown person, be worthy of this?"
After listening to Commander Sun venting his anger, Liu Chengyou subconsciously narrowed his eyes and stared at him, thinking for a moment. He did not get angry, but said calmly: "So, you are still dissatisfied?"
"Sun Li, shut up, General. Do you dare to question His Highness's order? You don't know the military order?" Zhang Yanwei suddenly shouted and glared at Commander Sun fiercely, but quietly winked at him.
"I..." Commander Sun opened his mouth, as if he wanted to defend himself, but in the face of Liu Chengyou's cold gaze, he suppressed his dissatisfaction and said calmly: "I don't dare!"
Looking away from Commander Sun, Liu Chengyou's tone was still calm and he continued to give instructions: "Secondly, after the accounts are dismissed, you each return to your own camp, lead your subordinates and sergeants to prepare, and tomorrow morning, have breakfast and break camp to go south! "
Compared with the small incident of Murong Yanzhao's appointment, Liu Chengyou's second order contained a lot of information, and all the generals and commanders in the tent were in high spirits. Ma Quanyi looked at Liu Chengyou and asked for everyone: "Your Highness, what do you want?" Where to march?”
"I have requested an order from His Majesty, and the Longqi Army will go south first to attack the Khitans!"
"Just our Longqi Army?" After listening to Liu Chengyou's explanation, someone said weakly, looking a little guilty.
Liu Chengyou said calmly: "After training for so long, it's time to go to the battlefield. Don't you usually pride yourself on having a strong army? This time, let's try the Khitan sword! You guys, don't be afraid anymore! "
As soon as these words came out, no matter whether they felt guilty or not, all the military schools expressed their attitude. Khitan thieves have nothing to fear.
"Go down and get ready!" He waved his hand and signaled the generals to retreat.
"General Murong, the Fourth Army has not yet been formed, and when the war situation arises, we can only march and train at the same time..." At this time, Liu Chengyou called Murong Yanzhao and reminded him quietly.
Murong Yanzhao paused for a moment, turned around and saluted Liu Chengyou solemnly: "I will understand!"
Murong Yanzhao really understood that the newly established Fourth Army was handed over to him as a test given to him by Liu Chengyou.
The generals dispersed, leaving only three or four people in the tent, Zhang Yanwei, Chai Rong, and attendant Xiang Xun. Liu Chengyou tapped his fingers on the commander's desk, thinking silently.
"Your Highness, I will know whether you are too eager to promote talented people, but are you too impatient? Forget it about Han Tong. Murong Yanzhao is a newbie here, and he is directly responsible for the army. It is really hard to convince people. ...." There was a little hesitation on his face, and Zhang Yanwei couldn't help but remind Liu Chengyou again.
Liu Chengyou was also thinking about this matter. He glanced up at him, thought for a moment, and said softly: "No matter how anxious you are, can you be more anxious than when I first took charge of the army?"
"This..." Zhang Yanwei was speechless.
Raising his hand, Liu Chengyou said calmly: "It's the same thing, let's just wait and see!"
In fact, Liu Chengyou can understand the dissatisfaction with Sun's command of these people. If he puts himself in someone else's shoes and judges others by himself, he will be dissatisfied. Why!
However, Liu Chengyou will not change his decision because of this. There is no absolute fairness in this world. Liu Chengyou wants to promote some "lucky" people.
At the same time, understanding is understanding, but like Commander Sun, who could not control the negative emotions in his heart, relying on the seniority of an old man in the army to dare to question his decision in person, this was something Liu Chengyou could not tolerate.
Such people are already on Liu Chengyou's blacklist.
Intermediate officers like this, who have no general talents or ability to lead troops, and only work hard to survive and die with rough courage, can be said to be caught in large numbers in this era, and are not worthy of Liu Chengyou's attention.
