Taking a slight breath, Liu Chengyou raised his eyes and looked at Guo Rong, who was standing by the side with his hands hanging down and a serious expression.
Chai Rong wears military armor, and his heroic spirit cannot be concealed. Some people do not have outstanding appearance or strong body. They may seem ordinary at first glance, but after working together, you will definitely find something extraordinary about them.
"Sit down!" Seeing Zhang Yanwei and Guo Rong still standing, Liu Chengyou stretched out his hand to signal.
After pondering for a moment, his peaceful eyes fell on Guo Rong, and Liu Chengyou asked: "Inspector Guo, how do you feel now that you have joined the Longqi Army?"
When asked, Guo Rong cupped his hands and responded: "The reputation is well-deserved. As far as I can tell, the Longqi Army is truly a powerful army east of Hedong and a great army in the world!"
Liu Chengyou shook his head directly: "The great army in the world is still far from enough!"
Guo Rong couldn't help but glance at Liu Chengyou in surprise. He complimented cautiously, but Liu Chengyou obviously didn't care much.
Putting his hands together and thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou said: "From your perspective, are there any problems in the army that need to be rectified and improved to improve combat effectiveness?"
He frowned and glanced at Liu Chengyou's calm face. After a moment of hesitation, Guo Rong said: "General, I have just entered the military camp for the first time. I am not familiar with everything yet, so don't worry about lies."
"This is a prudent statement." Liu Chengyou's face was very calm: "Then... Guo will be inspected and walk more in the army!"
"yes!"
After chatting for a few words with Guo Rong, Liu Chengyou's attention fell on Xiang Xun who was standing by the side. There seemed to be something in his eyes, but there was a hint of hesitation and no words.
"What are your orders from His Highness?" Xiang Xun asked tactfully.
"Well...I'll give you a mission. Take a few capable soldiers and go south to Luzhou first to explore the situation!" Liu Chengyou ordered.
Xiang Xun was slightly shaken after hearing the order, and looked at Liu Chengyou: "Your Highness plans to invade Luzhou?"
"The key pass to the south of Luzhou Danhe River, with your eyes and knowledge, wouldn't you be able to guess it?" Liu Chengyou glanced at Guo Rong, and then looked at Xiang Xun with a calm face: "What you have to do is to lurk. Enter Luzhou, especially Shangdang City, to find out its city defense, troop deployment, and everything else. The risk of this matter is not small, going deep into the enemy's cave is full of dangers..."
"My subordinates are willing to go!" Xiang Xun requested firmly.
"Not long after you came north, you hurried south again. You have to work hard to travel around!" Liu Chengyou consoled him.
Xiang Xun had a slight expression of emotion on his face, raised his hand and replied, "I don't dare!"
"General Zhang, select a few capable and alert people from my bodyguard and arrange for them to be trained by Xiang Xiang!" Seeing this, Liu Chengyou leisurely raised his hand and gestured to Zhang Yanwei.
"yes!"
When Xiang Xun came out of the tent, Zhang Yanwei couldn't help but look at Xiang Xun sideways, and couldn't help but murmur in his heart. It seems that this person is also the one who is favored by His Highness. As his mind turned, a smile appeared on Zhang Yanwei's rough face. , said with a friendly face: "Brother Xiang, please come with me..."
Liu Chengyou and Guo Rong were the only ones left in the tent. Liu Chengyou was sitting and Guo Rong was standing. Both of them were men of few words, so the scene was a bit awkward. They were not very familiar with each other, and Liu Chengyou had no intention of having a "heart-to-heart" relationship with them. , right now is not the time to talk about ideals and great causes...
"Your Highness, if there is nothing else to do, I will retire at the end!" Guo Rong took the initiative and said with lowered head.
Liu Chengyou originally wanted to talk to him about Luzhou, but after thinking about it, he forgot about it. He behaved very naturally and waved his hand: "You go ahead!"
After Guo Rong retreated, Liu Chengyou raised his hand and rubbed his eyes. He lowered his head and pondered. He didn't know what he was thinking about, but his stern face was extremely calm, a little too calm.
...
The cockcrow started, and the whole Jinyang City was still shrouded in pre-dawn gloom. Liu Chengyou, already dressed in military uniform, entered the Taiyuan Palace and bid farewell to Liu's mother, Mrs. Li.
"Hey, you child, the generals and soldiers will handle the war. Why do you, a child, have to go into battle in person? You can't control the dangers of the battlefield. You are worrying me as a mother..." Looking at Liu Chengyou, who was kneeling in front of him, was thinking in a rare moment. There was some anger on Yongrong's face, but he couldn't hide the worry in his eyes.
Liu Chengyou lowered his head and said: "When it comes to defeating the enemy in battle, the generals of the army must be vigorous and march forward. If you are among thousands of troops and protected by strong men, what should you be afraid of?"
Looking at Liu Chengyou who responded calmly, Mrs. Li sighed: "I know that you have always had your own opinions and do not agree with each other. Since the official family has edicts, it is not convenient for me to stop you. As a mother, I can only help you in the palace. Praying with all the soldiers!"
"Thank you, mother!" Hearing this, Liu Chengyou kowtowed: "The troops are about to be sent out to camp. I need to rush back to the army. Let's say goodbye!"
"I'll see off Erlang!" Liu Chengxun was also nearby and said proactively when he saw this.
A group of dozens of riders, taking advantage of the hazy fog, hurried out of the city and galloped for ten miles before reining in their horses. Beside the green grass road, the two brothers held their saddles and looked at each other. Liu Chengxun spoke earnestly: "Erlang, I sent you here as a brother. The war is fierce." It’s a dangerous situation and everything needs to be taken care of! I wish you can go here and defeat thieves and occupy the city, and be invincible!"
At this time, Liu Chengxun's handsome face was filled with care. Facing his eldest brother's expectant gaze, Liu Chengyou's eyes flashed and he responded softly: "Serve my mother, say hello morning and evening, there is Brother Lao. !”
"Don't worry, Erlang!"
Liu Chengyou led his soldiers and galloped away on horseback, quickly getting into the faint morning mist. Beside the road, Liu Chengxun was still holding the reins with both hands, looking at Liu Chengyou's back that was gradually blurring, his brows slightly furrowed.
"Your Highness, the second prince has gone far!" After waiting for a long time, a chamberlain beside him couldn't help but remind him.
Hearing this, he breathed a heavy sigh of relief. Liu Chengxun put away the "complicated" look on his face, showed a gentle smile, and turned his horse's head: "Go back..."
At dawn, Longqi's entire army, nearly 4,000 strong, had an early dinner, and under the command of Liu Chengyou, headed south towards Luzhou.
This place in Luzhou, known as Shangdang in ancient times, is located on the backbone of the world and has a dangerous terrain. The importance of the terrain cannot be overemphasized. In short, it is very important. It has always been a battleground for military strategists.
In fact, Luzhou is not far from Taiyuan Prefecture, and is separated by Liaozhou, which can be regarded as the side of the bed. If the enemy takes it, it will immediately pose a huge threat to Hedong. This is also after Liu Chengyou proposed to seize it. The reason why Liu Zhiyuan agreed without any hesitation.
Before Yelu Deguang appointed Geng Chongmei, Luzhou Jiedu (Zhaoyi Jiedu) was originally named Zhang Congen. This person was a noble relative of the later Jin Dynasty, but he was frightened by the Khitan forces and wanted to surrender. Last month, this person also sent an envoy to the Jin Dynasty Yang, invited Liu Zhiyuan to go to Bianliang to pay homage, and received Liu Zhiyuan's affirmative reply, saying, "You will go first, and you will follow me later."
Then, Zhang Con'en went to Bianliang in person. After that, he was tied to Daliang. Now, he has even lost his position as Jiedushi.
Nowadays, the people in charge of Luzhou are still several of Zhang Congen's subordinates, who were arranged before he left. The main ones are Zhao Xingqian, who stayed in Luzhou, supplemented by the inspection envoy Wang Shouen, who is engaged in high defense.
Liaozhou was originally a branch county under Hedong rule. Liu Chengyou led the army all the way to Luzhou and stopped at Huiting Town.
Huiting Town is less than a hundred miles away from Shangdang City in the prefecture.
The news that troops from Hedong were sent to the south spread all over Luzhou at once, and spread to surrounding prefectures and counties.