Qu Tutong saw the two of them flirting with each other, and he sighed a little in his heart, and slowly said, "Since you are under His Highness' command, you can do whatever His Highness asks you to do.
Are you going to disobey His Highness’s order?”
During the expedition, all orders given by superior officers are military orders.
Military orders are like a mountain, and anyone who refuses to obey will be killed.
Qu Tutong's tone was very strong, and Han Liang immediately understood that Li Ji had definitely made up his mind and could not change it.
Although he still couldn't figure out what Li Ji was thinking, he knew that Qu Tutong would never go towards Li Ji.
Since Qu Tutong said he could agree, he could only agree temporarily.
"I obey."
Han Liang bowed respectfully to Li Ji.
Li Ji nodded with satisfaction and said, "I've left it to you to supervise the transportation of grain and fodder, but there are some things I need to make clear to you."
Han Liang's eyes instantly widened, alarm bells ringing in his heart.
Is there really a conspiracy?
Just listen to Li Ji continue: "Since I have decided to leave the matter of supervising the transportation of grain and grass to you, then I will not interfere with the matter of supervising the transportation of grain and grass, nor will I interfere with the trivial matters of supervising the transportation of grain and grass.
You are solely responsible for this matter. If something goes wrong, you will be responsible for it.
With credit, each person gets half the credit."
Han Liang looked at Li Ji in shock.
That's it?
Li Ji added: "Don't look at me like that. I don't take your credit for nothing. If you make any mistake, my father will chop off the heads of your whole family. I can protect your wife and one child."
Li Ji is very fair in his work and does not take other people's things for free.
Han Liang was completely shocked and speechless.
He thought Li Ji had some conspiracy, but it turned out that he was making trouble for a long time. It was because he judged the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain.
Li Ji not only had no conspiracy, but also gave him a reassurance.
Even when Li Yuan ordered his entire family to be killed, Li Shimin might not be able to say that he was so calm and composed when he took action to save his wife and one child.
Yin Qiao stared at Li Ji in disbelief.
Qu Tutong also looked stunned.
Qu Tutong knew Li Ji fairly well, but what Li Ji did at this moment far exceeded his knowledge of Li Ji.
Li Ji said in the Tai Chi Hall that he suddenly woke up after being struck by lightning.
He was doubtful before, but now he believes it.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
Han Liang didn't care whether Li Ji was sincere or fake.
Since Li Ji said he could help him, he had to thank him.
"Okay, you go and do your work. You don't have to follow me."
Li Ji waved to Han Liang.
There is a saying that before the soldiers and horses are moved, food and grass go first.
During Liu Heita's expedition this time, all the food was raised by himself, so the people responsible for raising food and supervising the transportation of food and grass moved faster than others.
Han Liang is also a straightforward person.
He immediately bowed to Li Ji and rode out of Mingde Gate.
Li Ji greeted Qu Tutong and Yin Qiao, and led his subordinates out of Mingde Gate.
Arriving all the way to the official road outside the city, they saw Xie Shufang leading more than 1,400 cavalry, waiting quietly at the edge of the official road.
The big flag with the character "李" in the middle of the team was two feet high and whistled in the wind.
Qu Tutong and Yin Qiao looked at the cavalry of more than 1,400 people with envy on their faces.
They have been in the military for half their lives, and they have a deep love for soldiers in their hearts.
But their titles are limited, their identities are limited, and the subordinates they can have are also limited.
Just over two hundred people.
Unlike Li Ji, who can mobilize thousands of subordinates with a wave of his hand.
If Li Ji is willing, he can be like Li Shimin and form an army of three on the left and three on the right, commanding 18,000 people.
Li Ji's command was not limited by the fact that he had few troops.
It was purely due to his bad reputation that no warriors were loyal to him, and no warriors were willing to tie their life and death to his chariot.
If Li Ji had to command 18,000 people, it would be easy.
He can arbitrarily deploy the soldiers from Bingzhou, and he can also arbitrarily deploy the soldiers from Xiangzhou Road (Shannan Road).
Li Ji was not only the governor of Bingzhou, but also the minister of Daxingtai of Xiangzhou Road.
Li Ji's status in Xiangzhou Province is the same as Li Shimin's in Shaanxi Province.
"Whoosh!"
One thousand four hundred cavalrymen all dismounted and knelt down on one knee.
"See Your Highness!"
Li Ji was very excited when he saw the 1,400 cavalry saluting.
Although he has no utilitarian motives, he can only calm down if he has soldiers in hand.
Li Ji raised his hand and said, "No need to be polite."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Xie Shufang and a group of cavalry thanked him, stood up together, and mounted their horses.
Li Ji carefully observed the cavalry under his command and found that their faces were more calm and their eyes were more determined.
This is different from what Li Yuanji remembers.
In Li Yuanji's memory, these cavalrymen, when they went out to fight on weekdays, had complex expressions, twinkling eyes, and sometimes their faces were ashen.
This should be Li Sixing's fulfillment of his mission. They saw that he treated the families of the soldiers who died in battle favorably, and was not afraid that after they died on the battlefield, the women and children at home would be left unattended.
Li Ji silently praised Li Sixing in his heart, then rode his horse forward and walked in front of the cavalry.
"Is there a blacksmith in the army?"
Li Ji asked.
Xie Shufang immediately clasped his fists and said, "There are six people from the military craftsman family."
Li Ji nodded and ordered: "Order the craftsmen to start immediately and forge an iron plate two inches long and one inch wide. The official positions of the officers and soldiers will be engraved on the front, and the names, place of birth, and ancestral land of the officers and soldiers will be engraved on the back, so that the officers and soldiers can wear them personally.
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Once the blood of the soldiers is stained on the battlefield, and I can't bring back the people, I have to bring the iron cards back to me.
In the future, if women and children holding iron cards call for help, they can meet me directly.
I will personally seek justice for him."
Li Ji did not make any wish to the cavalrymen, saying that if he followed him, he would be promoted and make a fortune.
Considering the bad reputation of Prince Qi's Palace and the credibility of Prince Qi's Palace, if he made a wish to the cavalrymen, the cavalrymen would not believe it.
On the contrary, doing this will make it easier for the cavalry to believe and win their hearts.
When the cavalry heard what Li Ji said, they stared at Li Ji blankly, with expressions of disbelief on their faces.
After a while, his eyes became complicated.
Some people's eyes were full of regret, feeling sorry for the brothers who had died in the previous battle; some people's eyes were full of excitement, feeling excited that Li Ji could be so considerate of them.
Qu Tutong and Yin Qiao looked at each other, with a touch of shock in their eyes.
Li Ji didn't do anything earth-shattering. He just did a trivial thing, but it firmly captured the hearts of the soldiers.
The words "Women and children holding iron plaques can ask me directly" were enough to make many of these cavalrymen risk their lives for Li Ji.
"Here!"
Xie Shufang responded loudly and loudly as never before.
All the cavalrymen gritted their teeth and wished they could shout together with Xie Shufang.
Li Ji didn't promise them any glory or wealth, but what Li Ji promised was, in their eyes, much more reliable than glory and wealth.
"Now order people to hang a halberd in front of the farm outside the city. The soldiers are out on the battlefield, and anyone who dares to cross the halberd and commit an offense will be punished by everyone in the Qi Palace!"
Li Ji ordered again.
"Here!"
Uncle Xie agreed even louder.
The cavalry couldn't bear it anymore and agreed in unison, their moods were unprecedentedly high.
Li Ji glared at the cavalry and said, "Don't be too happy too soon. You must protect me when you go out with me this time. If I want to survive, you must die together."
"I am humble enough to protect His Highness to the death!"
"..."
a group of cavalrymen shouted.
Li Ji nodded with satisfaction. With the momentum of the cavalry, they would definitely be able to protect him.
After Xie Shufang ordered the good people, Li Ji waved his hand and said, "Go to war!"
Li Ji took the lead with a horse on his back, and two thousand cavalry roared out.
"Our King Qi is really different."
Yin Qiao sighed sincerely as he watched Li Ji charge out with a group of menacing cavalry.
What Li Ji did today gave him some insights and made him realize that His Highness King Qi had really changed.
Qu Tutong glanced at Yin Qiao, curled his lips and said, "If he makes any mistake, we will also die. Do you still have the heart to express your feelings here?"
After Qu Tutong said this, he rode out and chased after him.
Yin Qiao was stunned for a moment, then he galloped after him, shouting as he chased back, "Brother Qu Tu, wait for me..."
The horse galloped all the way, and when we arrived at Tongguan, the sky was completely dark.
In the past, Tongguan only had a few defenders, but tonight it turned into a military camp with mixed personnel.
Li Ji, Wang Junlang, Li Shou, and Fan Shixing entered Tongguan one after another with their subordinates.
Luo Shixin and Guo Zihe were going to Jiangzhou and Yunzhou to mobilize the troops and horses of the general manager's office under their jurisdiction, so they left Tongguan overnight.
Li Shimin and his subordinates had to lead the 3,000 Xuanjia Army, as well as the soldiers and horses from the three left, right and three unified armies of the Prince of Qin's Mansion, on their way together.
Since there were so many soldiers and horses, the speed was definitely not as fast as Li Ji and his party.
When Li Ji arrived at Tongguan, he naturally stayed in the largest barracks in Tongguan.
The Tongguan guard not only gave up his barracks to Li Ji, but also moved all his personal belongings to a small barracks.
When the night is as thick as ink.
Li Ji was sitting behind the captain in the barracks, admiring an iron plate.
The craftsmen who accompanied the army in Prince Qi's palace were very skilled and efficient.
Within an hour after entering Tongguan, an iron plate was cast.
Two inches long, one inch wide, and half an inch thick.
There are words engraved on both sides.
"Is it too thick?"
Li Ji stared at Xie Shufang, who was standing in front of him with a bow, waiting for his feedback.
Xie Shufang hurriedly said: "Time is tight, and the military craftsman has tried his best."
Li Ji fumbled with the iron plate, which was a bit prickly, and said, "I'd better polish it at least."
Xie Shufang smiled bitterly and said: "Time is running out..."
Li Ji waved his hand and said: "Let the military craftsman find a way to reduce the thickness of the iron plate to two cents. As for the polishing issue, there is no need to worry. Once they have cast the iron plate, I will teach them how to polish it."
The work of winning people's hearts must be done to the best of their ability.
Otherwise, who would risk their lives to protect him?!
"Here!"
Xie Shufang took the iron plate and left the barracks.
Not long after, the guard guarding the door reported, "Your Highness, General Fan, General Wang, and General Li would like to see you."
Li Ji was stunned for a moment, looking suspicious.
Why do they come to me instead of going to sleep?
"Invite them in!"
After Li Jilue thought about it, he asked the guards to invite Wang Junlang, Fan Shixing and Li Shou to the barracks.
