Chapter 7: The Golden Age (No. 11) The old general Luo Yi finally did not take the long spear that was said to be from the tiger's iron cavalry as his own. After standing in the mountain wind for half an hour, he carefully turned around and walked down the mountain to leave.
He carefully inspected the soil near the pole, as if he was afraid that the soldiers who planted the pole would be lazy and one day the mountain wind would blow the pole down. From that moment on, he seemed to be a different person, with the blood that filled his body
He could no longer find any trace of arrogance and no longer pointed out the surrounding affairs as a senior in the army. He silently walked down the Great Wall, hobbled towards the war horse and carefully recognized the stirrups several times before reluctantly climbing on the horse's back to kiss him.
The soldiers ran to hold the reins for him. At first, Luo Yi raised his eyebrows instinctively. But in an instant, he acquiesced to this kind of care and allowed the guards to surround him, escorting him down as if protecting an old and weak person.
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Luo Yi was old, indeed old. Walking beside him, Li Jiancheng could clearly see the other person's gray hair and slightly hunched back. He didn't know what to say to make the old general feel better, so he had to follow him silently.
The Hedong guards around him could also feel the changes in Luo Yi, but no one could explain the specific reasons, nor could they guess what the long pole towering on the top of the Great Wall reminded Luo Yi.
"Let's go find General Li." It was Luo Yi himself who was the first to break the silence. After the horse's hooves stepped on the ground again, his demeanor slowly returned to normal. "How to fight next, all depends on his arrangements!"
Li Jiancheng was overjoyed when he saw Luo Yi suddenly changed his temper and was actually willing to obey Li Xu's command. He quickly smiled and humbly said: "On military matters, please let me make up my mind. After all, Zhong Jian and I are inexperienced. Unlike
My eldest brother has dealt with the Turks for more than 20 years!"
"As I get older, my knowledge and magnanimity are far inferior to those of you juniors." Luo Yi smiled and shook his head, "Zhongjian was able to use his newly defeated troops to force me to the point of being unable to fight again. His ability to strategize is far superior to mine, so for this position of coach,
I will never dare to argue with him."
Without waiting for Li Jiancheng to be more modest, he raised his face again and quickly added, "But if you really want to meet Shibi Khan in the future, I hope that the prince can talk to Zhongjian and let these five men under my command
The five thousand tiger warriors leading the battle with a thousand heavy armors are specially designed for the Turks, I can't forget their mission!"
"The younger brother will definitely try his best to help the elder brother to win. When the time comes, the younger brother will also hand over all his subordinates to Zhong Jian, and he will be the right guard of the elder brother!" Li Jiancheng felt excited and agreed without hesitation.
After sworn sworn vows with Luo Yi that day, he had been unable to find a suitable opportunity to continue to close the relationship with him. But now, the opportunity actually came to his door. From Luo Yi's words just now, Li Jiancheng could infer that the old general was indeed preparing to withdraw from the championship.
If this matter is arranged smoothly, Li Jiancheng can be sure that his position in the family will become more stable and even irreplaceable.
Just when he was feeling dizzy with joy, Luo Yi's words came to his ears again with a little bit of unwillingness, but he said resolutely, "If you are willing to fight side by side with me, I will be honored. This will be my last battle in armor."
After that, I am going to hand over the Tiger and Ben Iron Cavalry, but I hope that the Crown Prince can guarantee that they will be used on the right path and not let the blood of our brothers be shed unexplainedly!"
"My little brother is willing to pledge his wealth and life to ensure that the tiger and the strong cavalry will stay at the fort forever and will never go south easily!" Li Jiancheng was so overwhelmed with happiness that he swayed twice on his horse. He pointed to the sky and solemnly swore an oath.
"I hope you will always remember today's words! Otherwise, otherwise I..." Luo Yi sighed and continued to shake his head. If before seeing the giant tree towering on the top of the Great Wall, Luo Yi still had no idea about his future.
If he was worried about gains and losses, now, he has completely let go of his worries. The Tiger and Ben Iron Cavalry is not Luo Yi's private army. At the beginning of the establishment of this army, its mission has been written in the soul of the army. The Tiger and Ben Iron Cavalry cannot be fed by just a few counties in Youzhou.
If he can afford it, in the hands of Luo Yi, this unparalleled force will only gradually collapse. Is it too rash to just hand over the tiger and horse cavalry to the Li family? He is not sure, but earnestly hopes that today he will
made a right choice
"As for the future of the Luo family, I can rest assured that as long as the younger brother is here for a day, I will ensure that Youzhou will always be under the rule of the eldest brother and his descendants will continue to be rich and prosperous!" Li Jiancheng obviously misunderstood Luo Yi's hesitation, and raised his right hand again, making a solemn promise.
"Would you like to seal the grass and crack the soil for me? That's a good idea!" Luo Yi didn't expect Li Jiancheng to answer so cheerfully. He narrowed his eyes and asked with a smile. Before deciding to hand over the tiger and beni cavalry, he had already made a judgment on the current situation based on his
According to my own judgment, if Youzhou is merged into Hedong, the Li family will definitely let themselves take control of Youzhou in a short period of time, threatening Dou Jiande's back. But after the world is unified, it is inevitable to cut off the Tibetan family. This is the case for any dynasty.
The story that has been rehearsed repeatedly since its establishment will never be an exception because of Luo Yi.
Li Jiancheng felt guilty because of the laughter. He thought about it and lowered his voice slightly, but his face was extremely solemn, "I know that I don't care about this, but if I don't do this, it will be difficult to repay my achievements today. Don't worry, I, Li Jiancheng, although I am not a good scholar."
, I am not good at martial arts, and I am a bit procrastinating in doing things, but I have a conscience as a human being, and I will never let down the kindness that my elder brother has shown me today!"
"What I did today was not to make you grateful!" Luo Yi smiled and continued to shake his head.
"The promise I made today is not just for my eldest brother!" Li Jiancheng quickly took over Luo Yi's words and responded loudly.
The two brothers looked at each other, and both saw warmth and frankness in each other's eyes. Luo Yi finally understood that the prince of Tang Gong in front of him was a rare kind man, so he stopped calling himself an old man and nodded, smiling and said: "My dear brother, what you said today is
Because, he doesn’t look like a prince, let alone a future prince. If you want to be a king, you must not be impulsive, let alone make promises easily!"
"Isn't that boring?" Li Jiancheng stretched out his hand and scratched his neck, complaining in a low voice, "Brother, it's better not to talk about me. We brothers should just wait and see what kind of prince I have become, and then you can teach me."
It’s not too late for this!”
"I'm afraid that my dear brother won't have time to listen to my ramblings at that time!" Luo Yi shrugged his shoulders, and then tapped the saddle with his whip.
Under his crotch is a black dragon pony, with excellent spiritual roots and bones. After receiving the hint from the master, with a little force on his four hooves, he flew out like a cloud and mist.
The two brothers came up and galloped together, leaving the guards far behind. The mountain wind roared in their ears, and the horses' hooves beat fast, with the rhythm of spring in every sound.
It wasn't until they saw Li Xu's military tent that the two of them tightened the reins gently. Luo Yi's face was red as he ran. While wiping sweat with the cuffs of his uniform, he laughed and said, "It's been a long time since I ran past grandma so easily."
Yes, I have almost forgotten what it’s like to ride a horse without any purpose. Let me tell you, some things may seem valuable, but if used improperly, they will become a burden. I am relieved today. You took it, hehe, you can take care of yourself!”
"The younger brother must remember the elder brother's words!" Li Jiancheng replied breathlessly. No matter whether he had other purposes for befriending Luo Yi that day, now, he indeed regards Luo Yi as an older brother he can rely on. He does not compete with him for credit and position, but
A brother who is willing to think about himself in every aspect
"This Li Zhongjian, this Li Zhongjian's inner camp is so neat and tidy!" His eyes turned to Li Xu's Chinese army tent, and words of praise blurted out from Luo Yi's mouth. Although the distance between the three armies was very close, the outer edge of the Hedong Army's camp was very close to that of the Boling Army.
The camps are almost closely connected, but both Li Jiancheng and Luo Yi have felt slack after the war in the past two days. The Chinese army rarely goes to the main camp, and there are no strict requirements on military discipline. Only Li Xu, civil and military
Officials were coming in and out, and soldiers on duty were patrolling in formation. Everything seemed orderly, no different from wartime.
"Zhong Jian has always been very cautious when doing things and leading troops." He quickly glanced at the Chinese army, and Li Jiancheng said with a bit of admiration. Although he was the commander-in-chief of the Hedong Army, he did not dare to trust the Chinese army under Li Xu.
Nei continued to ride the horse, swinging the stirrup off the saddle cleanly, slowly leading the mount towards the main gate of the inner camp.
Luo Yi also quickly jumped off the horse, nodded in praise, lowered his voice, and asked in a voice that only two people could hear: "After this battle, how will the prince plan to arrange Zhongjian? The Hedong and Boling families merged.
Have the details been arranged? What are your plans, sir?"
"To be honest, brother, I don't even care about it these days! It's hard for Zhongjian to be a civil and military officer in the Six Counties of Boling. The civil and military officers of the Six Counties of Boling don't seem to like Hedong very much!" Li Jiancheng said with a grimace on his face.
If Luo Yi knew the answer in advance, he couldn't guarantee that the other party would be able to merge Youzhou into Hedong so happily. But since the two parties have become close friends, Li Jiancheng no longer wants to hide these secrets from Luo Yi.
A wry smile quickly appeared on Luo Yi's brow. He didn't expect that the merger of the two and Li, which seemed to be a foregone conclusion in the outside world, was actually just an illusion. But he didn't want to regret the decision he made today. After thinking about it,
He said in a low voice: "Isn't Tang Gong unwilling to agree to split the soil and seal the thatch for the time being, and then be rewarded based on merit in the future? Or is Zhong Jian not satisfied with this and hoping to take a step further?"
It stands to reason that these are core secrets related to the future of the Li family. Luo Yi should not have asked Li Jiancheng nor should he have answered him, and there was no need to answer him truthfully. But now that Luo Yi asked, Li Jiancheng was unwilling to offend his sworn brother.
, organized his words, and whispered: "Zhongjian has never had much ambition. What he wants is to protect one side. But the system of the six counties of Boling is very different from the old system of the Sui Dynasty. If the two counties are combined into one, in terms of government orders,
, there are a lot of troubles to deal with! In the past two years, my father also followed Boling's system and changed the old systems in Guanzhong, Gyeonggi and Hedong a lot, but there are also many difficulties, and my father is helpless!"
"Oh!" Luo Yi nodded lightly. He knew that what Li Jiancheng said was true. In fact, many knowledgeable people in Youzhou also believe that the three systems of equalizing land, recruiting scholars, and rewarding merit in the six counties of Boling can restore local vitality. However, these three systems all touch the interests of local high-level officials. With his authority in Youzhou, he dare not accept them all easily. What's more, Li Yuan has just established a foothold in the capital, and there are countless famous people around him! On Dou Jiande's side, because When he was a bandit, he had killed all the wealthy families. Now he copied the system of the six counties of Boling and copied it smoothly. The people of Hebei finally had hope of living. They couldn't help but forget the evil deeds of Dou Jiande and others who committed murder and looting. Instead, they praised Dou for his kindness.
The government orders cannot be unified, and Boling stands out. The six counties did not suffer major wars in the first two years. In the past two years, they have experienced the nourishment of the New Deal. Of course, they are far more prosperous than other places in the Sui Dynasty. Li Zhongjian is also famous for being good at fighting, and all the elite Boling under his command are also Based on the above situation, Luo Yi understood that even if Li Yuan did not doubt Li Xu's sincerity for the merger, Hedong Wenwu might not be at ease, so the strategy of breaking up the soil and sealing the grass, and then slowly integrating it was only suitable for Youzhou. But it may not be suitable for the six counties of Boling. With the current prosperity of the six counties, given time, it will not be difficult to develop the Boling Army into a fierce tiger.
When it came to such an important decision, Luo Yi couldn't talk anymore and shook his head gently, smiling and said: "This Li Zhongjian is really a good knife. It depends on the skill of the person holding the knife. Without mentioning these, let's deal with it first. Let’s talk about it after we get through the current difficulties!”
"When the Turkic threat is completely resolved, I want to have a frank talk with Zhongjian. To be honest, I would rather let him control the six counties forever than face him on the battlefield." Li Jiancheng sighed softly and said
Since moving to the fortress, Li Xu has never taken the initiative to tell him about the merger of the two companies. At the Hero Building he opened, no civil servants or military generals from Boling have come to visit. This makes Jiancheng feel a little frustrated. He still firmly believed that with his and his father's sincerity, he could impress Li Xu and bring him into the Li family's tent in Hedong. But compared to Luo Yi's straightforwardness, Li Xu seemed a little too cautious.
The feeling before there was a reference object was very different from that after having one. As he thought about it, Li Jiancheng unknowingly felt that the orderly Boling Army inner camp was a bit too heavily defended. There were no enemy troops nearby, so there was no need to be like this. Are you being cautious? Is it not just out of habit that Xuzi is so prepared, but she is guarding against her big brother?
That year in Liaodong, he also left without looking back. Suddenly, a tick bit Li Jiancheng's heart, making him itchy all over his body and making him feel indescribably uncomfortable.
