Chapter 232: A companion (2)

In layman's cavalry, the general of the Central Army, is the cavalry guard officer, and the cavalry officer in charge of the lieutenant army.

The rank of the rank is naturally not as good as that of Liu Kan's original Sishui Commander, but looking at Guanzhong, there are countless people who want to be the General of the Central Army.

The reason is nothing else: the Lieutenant Army was the Imperial Guard of the First Emperor and the Xianyang Palace Guard. Everyone knows that the Qin Dynasty has millions of powerful troops, but in terms of its most elite and combative power, the Lieutenant Army is the first to be recommended. Whether it is equipment or treatment, even the garrison army is incomparable.

The cavalry general of the Central Army is also the emperor's guard officer, and he is not a confidant, and cannot be taken responsibility.

Not only must one be loyal, but also have real talent and knowledge. It is almost impossible to join the lieutenant army by virtue of its relationship. Because the military position in the lieutenant army skips the General's Mansion and is directly appointed by the First Emperor. Even an ordinary soldier in the lieutenant army must meet three conditions. First, it is the old Qin people, the old Qin people in Xichui (now southeastern Gansu Province) who should be the most preferred.

Xichui is a general term for the west during the Shang Dynasty.

It is also a place where the old Qinlong prospers.

At the earliest, the old Qin people settled in Xichui because they were good at raising horses. King Xiao of Zhou appointed Ying Feizi as a vassal, and since then the old Qin tribe was found.

In 770 BC, Duke Xiang of Qin escorted King Ping of Zhou to move eastward, and was awarded the reward for his merits and founded the Qin State.

Later, the territory of the former Zhou Dynasty in Shaanxi, occupied by the Rong people and Di people, began to expand the Qin Dynasty. In 677 BC, Qin established its capital in Yong land. Three hundred years later, the capital was changed many times, and the territory became increasingly vast.

Starting from the first step when Lao Qin walked out of Xiching, the capital was replaced eight times.

From Qinyi (now the former Qincheng of Tianshui, Gansu), to Xianyi (now southeast of Long County, Shanxi). Then the meeting of Weiwei (now northeast of Meixian, Shanxi), Pingyang (now west of Meixian, Shaanxi), Yongcheng (now Fengxiang County, Shaanxi), Jingyang, Liyang (now north of Lintong County, Shaanxi), and later Xianyang.

After five hundred years of rise and fall, the old Qin people finally stood tall in Guanzhong.

During this process, the people of Xichui fought bloody battles, and there were countless casualties. They worked hard and stood firmly by the Ying clan in the most difficult times. To this day, there are only tens of thousands of people in Xichui, but they are always waiting for the call of Xianyang Palace. Therefore, since Emperor Shi took power, they have formed a lieutenant army with Xichui as the foundation. However, they have never allowed the lieutenant army to participate in the war.

No one can summon this group of people except the Emperor Ying.

The second condition for joining the lieutenant army is to have high martial arts skills. On this basis, you also need to have sufficient tactical qualities and proficient in the military formation methods. Since the Sima Cup period, Old Qin had an Iron Eagle Sharp. However, it was too difficult to become an Iron Eagle Sharp. Only by choosing one from a thousand or one from a thousand can you become an Iron Eagle Sharp. How can the Qin warriors who were defeated be placed?

So Sima Cuo selected elite soldiers from these warriors, forming the predecessor of the lieutenant army.

When Emperor Qin Shi ascended the throne, there was a saying that Zou Yan proposed the five elements of Yin and Yang. Based on the theory of the five elements of Yin and Yang, the State Weiwei and Wei Liao also deduced the five cone formation, which was specially used for the lieutenant army to practice. The five cone formations of infantry and the three cone formations of cavalry can be divided into small formations and can also gather into large formations. It is said that they are extremely powerful.

However, the combat effectiveness of the Lieutenant Army has never been seen.

It is just widely circulated from the outside world, the lieutenant army is the number one in Guanzhong and the world is the best.

How could such a soldier be led by someone who is not the emperor's confidant? So when Liu Kan took over the command of the cavalry general, he was stunned.

This glory came too quickly!

It's so fast that Liu Kan is a little hard to accept...

That night, an eunuch sent the armor and equipment of the Central Army General, and a military book imprinted by the fire lacquer of the inner palace. It was a military book that commanded the battle of the three-cone formation. Liu Kan held the armor of the military book, a little amused. In the eyes of others, this was honor, but to him, it was pressure!

The night is dark.

At the time of Xu, strong winds rise and the temperature drops sharply.

In the Luoyang Palace, it was as warm as spring. More than a dozen fire barns were placed at the ceremony. The First Emperor was sitting on the throne and was reading the official documents of the instructions.

All these official documents were sent to Xianyang over a rush of 600 miles.

Although Emperor Shi was no longer in Xianyang, he was still tireless in political affairs. Feng Jie and Feng Quji and his son would deliver the daily official documents to the hands of Emperor Shi. If it were in the past, when Cheng Gongpai had not invented the memorials, it would be very troublesome to carry them.

However, now, with the delivery of official documents, it is much more convenient to deliver them.

The First Emperor reviewed the memorial very seriously. His Highness and the eunuch Zhao Gao stood quietly with a solemn hand, and he had to exhale in several breaths.

After being with the First Emperor for a long time, Zhao Gao naturally knew the nature of the First Emperor.

That was a workaholic. Once he started working, he would not be able to rest without finishing the matter at hand. Moreover, when Emperor Qin Shing-Emperor reviewed the memorial, he hated people to disturb him the most. Even a cough or even a louder breathing sound would arouse his thunderous anger. For this, Xianyang Palace did not know how many people died. How could Zhao Gao repeat the same mistake as the lessons of the past?

Outside the hall, the north wind is howling.

Emperor First Emperor finished reviewing the last memorial, put down his brush, and stretched his waist vigorously.

"Zhao Gao, let's stop these memorials sent by Xianyang."

Stop these?

Although he was copied on paper, these memorials weighed more than ten pounds. Sometimes, Zhao Gao really admired His Majesty's energy. If someone else had changed, even if he was more than ten years younger than His Majesty, he would probably not be able to withstand such busy work day and night.

"Your Majesty, let's stop this!"

Zhao Gaobeiqian said: "The snow has arrived in Guanzhong. The right prime minister sent someone to say that the subsequent memorials may be a little later. Please forgive your crimes."

"oh……"

The First Emperor nodded to show that he knew.

He stood up and prepared to walk to the back hall. But after walking two steps, he suddenly stopped and turned his head to Zhao Gao who followed him and said, "I've been holding it in my arms for a night. What's the point? Let's take it a little more."

The First Emperor spoke in Xianyang dialect, which means: Let’s talk about it now.

Ying Geng, in Xianyang dialect, means what it means now; briefly, it means just casually chatting.

Zhao Gao smiled awkwardly, "Then your Majesty will go to Xingyang to summon all officials, and then you will go to the east to visit. Why is the Liu son who is the Central Guard cavalry general today? Liu son is still young and has not experienced the Lantian camp experience, it seems to be a little..."

"I'm very fond of it. I say he is suitable, that's appropriate!"

Emperor Qin Shi interrupted Zhao Gao's words, "Since the appearance of Liu's son in the northern border, I have been paying attention to him. This boy is brave and brave, and he is not an exaggeration to say that he is the number one warrior of the old Qin, but he is actually a man of the old Qin. In Lou Cang, he did not do badly, and he was quite concerned about the Santian Rebellion. He had a good background, had military achievements, and was also the son-in-law of Zhenmu, very good, very good!"

Speaking of this, what else can Zhao Gao say?

The First Emperor continued: "The first few people asked him to be ordered outside the palace. The little guy was also very patient and extremely alert. I arranged more than a dozen Iron Eagle Soldiers to observe in the dark, and the little guy actually noticed it. Although he didn't take much action, it can be seen that he was already alert. Such a person is the most suitable for serving as a cavalry general of the vanguard army... Lao An is old and it's time to enjoy his happiness!"

Lao An was the cavalry general of the former Lieutenant Army, and the troops taken over by Liu Kan were originally commanded by Lao An.

"I plan to take advantage of this tour and observe that little guy. If possible, let him practice in the lieutenant's army for a while. When he gets older, he can stand alone for me, Lao Qin... Ha, that boy Fusu, has a good vision."

This seemingly unintentional sentence of Emperor First Emperor caused a storm in Zhao Gao's heart.

Liu Kan is from Fusu!

Now, looking at the meaning of the First Emperor, it is clearly that he wants to cultivate Liu Kan well. In other words, His Majesty is cultivating talents for the eldest son.

If we look at it this way, does that mean that Your Majesty already intends to make the eldest prince the crown prince?

Otherwise, there were many young talents in the court, but why did they fall in love with Liu Kan? Feng Jing and others, which one of them was not of noble origin?

Thinking of this, Zhao Gao couldn't help feeling a little lonely.

Previously, Your Majesty did not establish a crown prince, and he also favored his youngest son Ying Hu Hai. Zhao Gao was Hu Hai's teacher. Although he was an eunuch, he had other concerns in his heart. No matter what, if he called for the throne, he could be considered half an imperial teacher... At that time, he would be in a high position and powerful position and wealth. But if the eldest son Fusu ascended the throne, what would he be considered? In the end, he would be in vain!

As soon as these thoughts come, all kinds of thoughts flock to you.

Fortunately, Zhao Gao served the First Emperor for many years, and he almost died earlier, and his mind had been tempered as solid as a rock.

Although his heart was full of twists and turns, his face was very calm. He followed the First Emperor silently, his eyes rolling around.

The Lieutenant Army was only loyal to the emperor.

Therefore, there was not much resistance to the change of Zhonglang cavalry.

The day after receiving the imperial edict, Liu Kan officially became the Central Army General. Liu Xin and the twenty followers were included in the lieutenant army, but only subordinate to Liu Kan. Liu Xin was a cavalry general and followed Liu Kan. In the lieutenant army, the cavalry general was equivalent to the leader of the village, and could manage fifty people. However, Liu Xin, the cavalry general, actually had no soldiers under his command.

I was familiar with the lieutenant's army for two days.

On the third day, Emperor First Emperor set off for Xingyang.

The cavalry was the vanguard, and Liu Kan led two thousand cavalrymen and set out in advance.

When he arrived in Xingyang, Ying Zhuang and others were waiting outside the city. Seeing Liu Kan, Ying Zhuang couldn't help but be stunned. However, Liu Kan could only smile bitterly at him, then lead the troops and lined up to guard the environment outside Xingyang City, and set up a large camp tent.

The First Emperor is not going to enter the city!

He will meet officials in the military tent outside Xingyang City.

One day later, the First Emperor set off again and officially began his journey to the east. Liu Kan was unable to even say a word to Ying Zhuang. He spent the whole day inspecting the outside of the camp until dark, and he was able to rest. He couldn't speak with Ying Zhuang, let alone meet Jia Shao and the others. As the Central Army General, everything was mainly about the safety of the First Emperor, and the rest were all trivial matters.

However, Jia Shao is very smart.

When Liu Kan was patrolling outside the camp, he met Liu Kan from a distance.

There was no verbal conversation between the two. Jia Shao nodded to Liu Kan, which meant: I have returned from Daliang, but I didn't succeed. What should I do next?

And Liu Kan could only respond and nodded.

It means telling Jia Shao: After Your Majesty leaves Xingyang, you will lead your troops back to Lou Cang. You can wait for me to come back before making any decisions.

So Jia Shao bowed his hand and left immediately.

Liu Kan doesn’t know what happened next!

As the chief general of the vanguard army, he followed the First Emperor's chariot and headed south to Yunmeng. Along the way, he would not repeat the hard work of working every moment.

In mid-November, the car arrived in Yunmeng.

Emperor Shin-Emperor was in Yunmeng Daze and worshipped Emperor Shun from afar. He abandoned the car and took a boat to go down the river.

At this time, the north was already cold and covered with snow. The water of the river was frozen, and many sections of the river were frozen.

However, there is another scene above the river. The river water rolls eastward, and the fleet of ships that stretch for more than ten miles is moving on the river. Since the Mount Li has entered the key point, it requires a large amount of wood. Therefore, there are many large trees floating on the river surface, following the river water.

It is very troublesome to go to the north if the trees in the south are in the south.

The most difficult thing is the problem with this path.

Although Emperor First Emperor built many roads, transportation problems still exist. Especially the rivers in Jiangnan are crisscrossing, which is even more difficult.
To be continued...