When Liu Zhongwu saw that the black-faced man was very disrespectful to him, he felt resentful in his heart and secretly said: This Niu Gao is too reckless and straightforward. I can also punish you for neglecting the superior. I also know this.
You have a deep relationship with Xiao Tang. If I are really willing to obey Captain Gao and find an opportunity to eliminate all the generals who are close to Xiao Tang one by one, how can I still allow you to act recklessly with me here?
Liu Zhongwu's ability to take over the military power of the Jingnan Army was indeed related to Gao Qiu's advice to Zhao Ji. Before Liu Zhongwu came to Bianting to take office, Gao Qiu also hinted to Liu Zhongwu that he expected him when he hosted a banquet for him.
He can make great achievements many times, but one general's achievements will cause thousands of bones to wither. I'm afraid many people will also need to die on the battlefield in the side court.
Of course Liu Zhongwu understood the meaning of Gao Qiu's words, but his foundation as a veteran of the Western Army was in the northwest side court, not in the former division of Bianliang Palace in Tokyo controlled by Gao Qiu. Although he tended to be Gao Qiu's faction in officialdom,
It does not mean that Liu Zhongwu will obey all Gao Qiu's plans, because Liu Zhongwu only believes that the official career is subject to change, and he must have a good relationship with Gao Qiu and other close ministers around the emperor in the court, but he also
He did not regard himself as a lackey and lackey raised by Gao Qiu.
On the one hand, there was Gao Qiu's verbal coercion, which originally made Liu Zhongwu feel very embarrassed. However, the generals such as Niu Gao in the Jingnan Army also knew that he was the general, but they were closer to Gao Qiu, who was fighting openly and secretly with Xiao Tang, so he also
It is believed that Gao Qiu and Liu Zhongwu were the ones who got in the way and wrested the military power of the Jingnan Army from Xiao Tang. Although generals such as Wang Wenbin, Li Yongqi, Dang Shiying, and Dang Shixiong treated Liu Zhongwu very politely, Liu Zhongwu could also feel it.
Their attitude towards themselves was a little strange, and a straightforward man like Niu Gao would not make excuses with him, and showed their anger on their faces, which made Liu Zhongwu feel a little bit dumbfounded.
Niu Gao, who was quarreling with Liu Zhongwu here, suddenly heard a light cough. When he turned around, he saw Wang Jin glared at him. When Niu Gao saw this, he casually raised his hand to Liu Zhongwu and said
He said angrily: "Four days ago, some rangers invaded the border. I led my troops to break them up and killed fifty or sixty people. However, these days, the Xia army's rangers have caused frequent disturbances, and it seems that they are going to make some big move.
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Liu Zhongwu nodded with a gloomy face, and then waved his hand to order the generals of the Jingnan Army to go down and inspect the troops and horses. When Wang Jin, Niu Gao, Wang Wenbin and others took orders to leave the festival hall, Liu Zhongwu breathed a sigh of relief and immediately
I sat on the handsome chair a little tired.
"Dad, although Niu Gao is very disrespectful to Xie, he is brave in battle and has good skills in leading troops. He is also the most obedient to Wang Tuanlian, and he will not disobey military orders and neglect military aircraft. We must teach that kind of temperament.
It will take some time for people to respect you, so don't take it to heart."
At this time, Liu Qi, who had been silently hugging his arms, suddenly spoke to his father and said, although there are eight brothers above Liu Qi, including Liu Zhen, Liu Rui, Liu E, Liu Qian, and Liu Xi, Liu Zhongwu
Among the nine sons, Liu Qi is the most profound and decisive, and indeed has the appearance of a general. Therefore, Liu Zhongwu was ordered to lead the Jingnan Army as a partial division out of Hedong and stationed at Zhenbian Village. He was also awarded the title by the imperial court due to Gao Qiu's recommendation.
Liu Qi, who was waiting at the pavilion gate, rushed to the side court with him, hoping that he could experience more training in battle formations.
Liu Zhongwu sneered, and then said: "I know very well what Niu Gao is, but he complained that I took away Xiao Tang's military power. The other lieutenant generals of the Jingnan Army did not say anything, and I am afraid they are all like Niu Gao.
Idiots have ordinary thoughts. We are generals and soldiers who want to make achievements on the battlefield. Who is willing to pay attention to the gossips between the powerful officials in the DPRK and China?
It turns out that Lieutenant Gao has been feuding with Xiao Tang for a long time. When I was ordered to go on the expedition this time, I was indeed given secret instructions to use my authority to cut off Xiao Tang's wings. If I really followed Lieutenant Gao's wishes, I would have to be delayed.
The reputation of the lieutenant general of the captured army was mentioned above. But unfortunately, my Liu family has indeed been recommended and cared for by Captain Gao. If I violate his wishes, how can I teach my father how to explain to Captain Gao?"
Liu Qi hesitated for a moment when he heard this, and then said in a profound tone: "Dad, back then Gao Qiu was favored by the officials and ordered him to serve as a supervisor of the army to accumulate side skills, and it is true that he and his father developed a relationship. But that Gao Qiu
How he was promoted to the rank of Taiwei of the Third Yamen, how he behaved in Bianjing and how he was judged by the court were all clear. On the other hand, Xiao Tang was also trusted by the officials. Although he was appointed by the court under special circumstances, his accumulated military exploits were also all over.
It's based on his ability. They say that one moment is the same as another, do we, the Liu family, really have to rely on Gao Qiu's influence now, and do we still have to act based on his looks?"
After listening to Liu Qi's words, Liu Zhongwu's expression suddenly changed. He immediately looked towards Liu Qi, who looked calm, and was silent for a while, thoughtful...
"Instructor Wang, you also know that Liu Zhongwu's servant is the henchman of the old thief Gao Qiu who forced him to leave Bianjing back then! Although I don't have any scheming, I am also very aware of the Jingnan that Brother Xiao Tang has pulled together.
Army, but he was taken over by that guy and got the benefits in vain. It was the old thief Gao Qiu who was secretly obstructing it. You want me to obey his military orders, but I just don't accept it!"
At this time, outside the festival hall, Niu Gao was also talking angrily to Wang Jin, but before he finished speaking, he heard Wang Jin say angrily: "You are so confused! Military law is strict, how can you tolerate your whims!"
?Even if Liu Zhongwu really had some evil intentions after being ordered by Gao Qiu, and you repeatedly clashed with him, wouldn't this give him more excuse to punish you according to military law? What's more, so far, Liu Jieshuai has not planned his troops.
What's wrong, why do you have to be so flirtatious with him? You must know that now you are also a member of the military, and you can no longer be tolerated like you were acting like you were in the Xiao family gathering!"
"But!......"
Niu Gao was still dissatisfied after hearing Wang Jin's reprimand, but although he was angry in his heart, he didn't know where to start. Dang Shiying, Dang Shixiong, Wang Wenbin and other generals were also speechless. As for Li Yongqi, he didn't know very well about Xiao.
The reason why Tang and Gao Qiu had been feuding with each other for a long time when they were in Bianjing, and it is not known what the relationship between Liu Zhongwu, who now took over the military power of the Jingnan Army, was and Gao Qiu, so apart from his words to persuade Niu Gao to calm down, he did not know what else to do.
Say something.
At this moment, Wang Jin, Niu Gao and others seemed to hear the faint sound of a horn coming from the northwest. They were all startled, and immediately fell silent for fear that they had heard something wrong. Then they heard a dull sound of a horn.
Continuously, it really reaches everyone’s ears.
The noise in the village at the edge of the town became louder and louder. Liu Zhongwu and Liu Qi heard the movement outside the festival hall and immediately led their soldiers to rush out. At this time, a capital official from the Jingnan Army also hurriedly came to Wang Jin, Niu Gao and others.
In front of the crowd, he hurriedly said to everyone present: "Report! Generals, Xia Gou has raised his troops to attack!"
