Luzhou has a long history. It belonged to Liangzhou during the Xia and Shang Dynasties, and belonged to the Ba Kingdom during the Zhou Dynasty.
King Huiwen of Qin destroyed Ba and Shu and established Ba County here. When Emperor Jing of Han Dynasty established Jiangyang County here.
During the reign of Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty, Jiangyang was renamed Luzhou.
The Minjiang River runs through the entire territory of Luzhou, and has also nurtured the fertile soil of the entire Bashu land! Coupled with the blending of many local tribes and ethnic groups, it not only has beautiful scenery, but also has diverse cultures.
The Minjiang River in this era was one of the most powerful transportation capacities throughout the Song Dynasty. Therefore, the dock outside Luzhou City has always been extremely prosperous! Many passenger ships or merchant ships coming and going stopped here.
However, this supposedly bustling pier seemed a little quiet today! Many ships that wanted to stay were shouted by the soldiers on the shore and rushed aside to wait!
On the pier, there are more than a dozen sedan chairs of various kinds, and officials wearing various official robes are also scattered at the pier waiting.
One of the two leaders looked a little old, but his eyes were dark and tenacious, and the other was a middle-aged man with a strong build.
One of these two people is Yu Yunwen, the governor of Luzhou who just took office not long ago, and the other is Geng Hongyun, the commander-in-chief of the Changning Army! The reason why these two came here is naturally to wait for Shen Tang, who is about to arrive.
Originally, although Shen Tang's status was higher than the two of them, with Yu Yunwen's qualifications, he would not wait here! However, Shen Tang had already sent a greeting card in advance, and he even regarded himself as a junior in his words.
Although Yu Yunwen is pedantic, he is not an ignorant person. Therefore, he came directly to wait in advance to give Shen Tang a face.
As for Geng Hongyun of the Changning Army, he naturally had his reasons.
As the commander-in-chief of the Changning Army, he is naturally arrogant.
However, in his heart he was extremely envious of the soldiers and horses of the Chengdu Prefecture.
Although they are not close together, Tongchuanfu Road and Chengdufu Road are adjacent to each other, so they naturally know some news about each other! The soldiers and horses in Chengdu Prefecture are strong and strong, and each of them has a much higher status than him.
Not to mention Xin Qiji, because he suppressed the Tibetan invasion with Shen Tang and was even awarded a title. It is said that Shi Ying, who went after him, is now one step ahead of him by recovering the Southern Barbarians! If he has any more merits, he will not be able to tell in the future.
Will be canonized as a Lord.
He and Shiying are also old friends. How can he not be envious of his old friend's current situation?
As for Shen Tang, he was even more admiring!
Changning is located in the southwest of Luzhou, and most of its border is bordered by the Wumeng Mountain tribes.
So, of course he knew how powerful these tribesmen were.
However, Shen Tang easily suppressed these tribes, which was enough to become his idol, Geng Hongyun!
Furthermore, there are naturally many corrupt people among these military commanders, but as a soldier, who doesn't want to keep his wife and son?
Who doesn’t want to leave a name in history! No matter what happens, he has to make a name for himself! He knows very well that it is impossible to rely on his own ability or background. If he wants to take a step forward, the best chance is to rely on Shen Tang
This big tree.
One is that Shen Tang's current status is extraordinary, and he also has a lot of face in front of officials.
Secondly, if there is another chance, and Shen Tang helps him, at least he will not be worse than his old brother Shiying! Besides, if he comes here for nothing, he will seem too attached, but now there are other soldiers.
He was transferred here, and as the general, he came to greet him personally. Even if everyone knew what was going on, there was still an explanation.
After waiting for an unknown amount of time, several huge treasure ships finally appeared in their sight.
Immediately, a small official shouted to get on the boat and personally went to guide it.
The big ship gradually docked and anchored, and the sampan was steadily set up. Then when they saw the big ship, at first hundreds of soldiers were lined up in rows.
Geng Hongyun's eyes lit up. Although the soldiers in front of him did not wear armor or assume an attacking posture, he could tell just by looking at their stature and the evil look in their eyes that they were an elite soldier who had fought many battles! The soldiers were arranged under the sampan, and Shen Tang, escorted by Shen Chou and Lei Zheng, slowly got off the boat.
"But in front of Marquis Zhongwu?"
Yu Yunwen looked at this young and outrageous Lord Marquis, and was in a daze for a moment! Is such an elegant-looking person even more powerful than his old buddy Wu Lin?
Even the Jin soldiers who had been fighting for many years were no match for him?
"It is this prince!"
Shen Tang nodded slightly at first, and then returned the greeting, "Although we have not met, I have heard many rumors about Master Yu! The two groups of soldiers in Lizhou are capable, which can be said to be the result of Master Yu and Commander Wu! Moreover, although Master Yu is in charge of the Privy Council for a long time, The days are not long, but he is loyal to the country, and he is not afraid of death to clean up the rats in the army. This is a great achievement! I am lucky to meet you now."
Yu Yunwen felt sad and bitter in his heart. He thought he was loyal to the Song Dynasty, but his plan failed. He was unworthy of Shen Tang's achievements! Moreover, although Shen Tang was young, his merits were not much greater than his. Even more so.
"I don't dare to be praised by the Marquis! The Marquis decided to rule the northwest, and even avenged Tang Qing. I am grateful but ashamed!"
"Master Yu, why are you doing this?"
Shen Tang smiled and helped Yu Yunwen up. These people may have different ideas or directions from him, but their actions deserve everyone's respect.
"Your Excellency has been conducting business in the northwest for many years, running civil affairs, and organizing troops. I will definitely ask you for advice later!"
"Don't dare!"
After the two exchanged a few words, Geng Hongyun stepped forward and said, "Geng Hongyun, the last general of Changning Army, pays homage to the commander-in-chief!"
"I am not responsible for commanding the troops now. General Geng is so polite!"
"The commander-in-chief has settled in Chengdu, conquered southern Xinjiang, and controlled the Kingdom of Jin. I, the tens of thousands of brothers in the Changning Army, only regret not having the chance to fight side by side with the commander-in-chief!"
Geng Hongyun said excitedly. Judging from his expression, he was even more impulsive than the fans of later generations.
Shen Tang smiled slightly, "What's the regret?
As ministers, we have the duty to respect the emperor's orders and protect the people! Moreover, I have also heard from Shiying that General Geng is a fierce general, and when the opportunity arises, we will have the honor of honoring him."
Geng Hongyun was excited and nodded vigorously.
At this time, Youfu, who was following Shen Tang, also came forward. First he saluted Yu Yunwen, and then he saluted respectfully to Geng Hongyun and said, "General Shao Youfu, the former commander of the Sizhou Army, please see the general!"
"Hahaha!"
Geng Hongyun laughed and pulled Youfu up, "I have received orders from the court a long time ago and have been waiting for Brother Shao to arrive! Brother Shao has made great achievements in quelling the Bailian rebellion, but he didn't expect to be able to come to Changning's army! With Brother Shao, , our Changning army should be stronger!"
"The station of our Changning Army is only a few dozen miles away from here. When we return to camp, I will pick you up!"