When the little conflict at the North Post occurred, Liu Chengyou was talking to Murong Yanzhao in his tent. Famous generals are famous generals, and it didn’t take long for the newly formed Fourth Army of Longqi to be well-trained by him. , although it is not yet a strong force, it is beginning to take shape.
Liu Chengyou was a little surprised when he heard that Xue Qiong, the governor, personally escorted supplies to the camp. While sending someone to receive them, he personally met him in the military tent.
When he went south at the beginning of that day, Liu Chengyou had already met Xue Qiong. This person's official reputation among the people was not good. He had a bad temper, was domineering, harsh on his subordinates, greedy for money, and many of his relatives bullied good people. Behavior.
However, there is a saying that even with all the shortcomings, under Xue Qiong's governance, the overall people's livelihood in Liaozhou was relatively safe. The people were not prosperous, but their lives were still manageable. In this era of continuous war, for ordinary people from Qianzhou It can be said that the days that can be lived have been divided into Qiqiu, so it is still peaceful under the rule of Liaozhou.
In the past few years under Xue Qiong's rule, Liaozhou's treasury has gradually increased, and a lot has been turned over to Jinyang, which is quite popular with Liu Zhiyuan. Liu Chengyou led the army south, and relied heavily on him for logistics transportation. Such hard work His talents are enough for Liu Chengyou to ignore those shortcomings.
Besides, those shortcomings are not a big problem. Compared with those officials and generals who blindly exploit the public and exploit the people without restraint, Xue Qiong still has some "bottom line". Therefore, Liu Chengyou's attitude towards Xue Qiong , quite kind.
"Your Highness, I am bringing along twelve carts of grain, three carts of rice and flour, five carts of clothing and shoes, three carts of fodder, two carts of oil, wax and sundries, and more than ten pigs and sheep... ..Due to the military order of His Highness, we dare not bring the wine." In the military tent, Xue Qiong personally reported to Liu Chengyou.
The bonus effect of status is great. In front of Liu Chengyou, Xue Qiong is not arrogant at all. She lowers her eyebrows and looks at Liu Chengyou secretly while speaking. Unfortunately, all she sees is that overly calm face.
After listening to his narration, Liu Chengyou nodded, paused, and then said calmly: "Thank you, Ambassador Xue!"
"I don't dare, it's all what lower officials should do." Xue Qiong responded quickly.
"After all, this is the fourth time that supplies have been delivered!" Liu Chengyou showed a thoughtful expression, pondered for a while, and asked: "It has exceeded Jinyang's dispatch needs, right..."
"Your Highness is wise." Hearing this, Xue Qiong put on a flattering smile on his face and explained: "This time, the official financed the purchase from the Liaozhou treasury. He also has the reputation of the state, business travelers, and donated money to help the army. .”
There was a flash of fluctuation in the calm eyes, and the scrutinizing gaze fell on him again. That cold and testing look could easily cause discomfort. When Xue Qiong became embarrassed, Liu Chengyou said slowly: "Xue Shijun , I am determined.”
"Your Highness is leading the Tiger Army from Hedong to defeat the Khitans and save all the people from fire and water. The officials and others should give their full support to the king's army!" Xue Qiong said these righteous and awe-inspiring words quite smoothly.
Liu Chengyou had no intention of listening to these unhelpful remarks. Liu Chengyou also knew in his heart that the Liaozhou celebrities who donated funds were probably not voluntary. Perhaps Xue Qiong himself had withheld part of it. However, Liu Chengyou did not delve into this. mean.
After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou said: "Thank you for your hard work, Commander Xue! It is inconvenient for the army to rest in Huiting Town."
"Yes!" Xue Qiong said very wisely, "I have resigned."
However, when he was leaving, his feet showed no intention of moving, but his face showed a slightly deliberate expression of hesitation.
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou said casually: "What else does your Majesty have to do?"
"I wonder who the commander of the Longqi Fourth Army is?" Xue Qiong asked.
Under Liu Chengyou's gaze, Murong Yanzhao stood up and raised his hand to Xue Qiong: "The last general Murong Yanzhao."
After looking Murong Yanzhao up and down, Xue Qiong chuckled and said: "General Murong manages the army well, and all the officers and soldiers under his command are loyal to their duties. I am really impressed by him."
Hearing this, Murong Yanzhao had some surprise on his face. He praised him, but he didn't understand why. He responded by saying, "If you praise me too much, you will be ashamed to deserve it."
However, Liu Chengyou heard something meaningful and said, "There seems to be an overtone in Xue Shijun's words, so just speak frankly."
Xue Qiong suddenly changed his face, bowed his head to Liu Chengyou, complained in an angry tone, and told the story of the inspection at Beisuo.
After listening to his narration, Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, tilted his head and ordered Murong Yanzhao: "Go and check to see if it is as Xue Shijun said."
"Yes!" Murong Yanzhao glanced at Xue Qiong and left as ordered.
Noting that Liu Chengyou's expression seemed to have changed slightly, Xue Qiong felt slightly happy and continued to say angrily: "Military rules and disciplines can be understood even by lower-ranking officials. Foreigners and suspicious persons should be carefully investigated. Just in case something unexpected happens. But the people under escort in the state come and go more than once, so why do they need to check again and again? Isn't this unnecessary and deliberately embarrassing. And when the subordinates revealed their identities, Na Dutou Yang Ye and his subordinates still humiliated them. And he uttered threatening words..."
"The soldiers and horses have not moved yet, and the food and fodder have gone first. It is okay for the subordinate to suffer a little injustice, but the transportation of supplies is related to the military situation and war. Due to the delay, the time is delayed, and the subordinate cannot afford to suffer. Moreover, if Sergeant Long Qi, people If you are like this, I am afraid that you will ruin your reputation..."
Liu Chengyou listened silently to Xue Qiong's grievances. After he finished speaking, he seemed to come back to his senses. After a brief pause, he raised his hand to comfort: "The people below have indeed gone too far. Xue Shijun has been wronged. In this way, you can go to hell for the time being. Let’s take a rest in Tingzhen, I will investigate clearly, and I will definitely give an explanation!”
"Thank you, Your Highness!" After receiving Liu Chengyou's affirmative reply, Xue Qiong resigned this time.
After he retreated, Liu Chengyou blinked a few times quickly and said calmly: "I just realized that I still have some reputation..."
"Your Highness has already made a name for himself in Hedong, and he has a great reputation." Zhang Yanwei agreed.
Not long after, Murong Yanzhao returned, bowed and reported: "Your Highness, I will ask Yang Ye for questioning. Everything is as Governor Xue said."
"This Yang Dutou is well-known and very courageous!" Liu Chengyou said with a hint of amusement in his tone.
The Fourth Army was "innately deficient" and had only about 500 troops, so it directly administered four hundred-person capitals. Among the four capital leaders, Yang Ye was the most courageous, and the first capital he led was also the most powerful. Yang Ye's reputation is already very loud among the Fourth Army.
A little unsure of Liu Chengyou's attitude, Murong Yanzhao couldn't help but defend himself: "Your Highness, Yang Ye strictly obeyed military orders and was loyal to his duties. On the contrary, Governor Xue was arrogant at first and respectful at the end, and he almost broke into the military camp... ..."
Seeing that Murong Yanzhao's tone was a little urgent, Liu Chengyou waved his hand to stop him, took a breath, turned to ask Guo Rong who was accompanying him: "What do you think of this?"
"As Xue Qiong said, if Sergeant Longqi and everyone are like this, then... the world can be conquered!" Guo Rong replied affirmatively, unable to conceal his approval in his tone.
"What to do with Yang Ye?"
"What about disposal? Yang Ye and his men should be rewarded by Your Highness!" Guo Rong followed Liu Chengyou's words and solemnly clasped his fists.
"Then reward!" Liu Chengyou said decisively at a faster speed.
At this time, Zhang Yanwei reminded Liu Chengyou: "Your Highness, you just promised Xue Qiong to give him an explanation."
"This matter is easy to handle!" Liu Chengyou said, "Just reward them together."
"What reward does His Highness intend to reward?" Zhang Yanwei was a little curious.
"Yang Ye and his men, commanded by Murong, will prepare some meat to reward and encourage me!"
After a pause in his tone, Liu Chengyou touched his bald chin and pondered for a while, then looked at Guo Rong: "As for Xue Qiong, you can take a copy of the preliminary Longqi Military Law and send it to him later!"
Following Liu Chengyou's arrangement, the three people in the tent couldn't help but glance at each other, and soon showed a slight smile.
