In the military tent, the staff generals and commanding generals all raised their heads and looked at Su Lu, their faces a little pale.
Being in Xiting, at the forefront of the war with the Qin State, most of these staff generals have seen or heard of Li Chengfeng, especially after being in the center of Xiting and seeing many battle reports, they know Li Chengfeng even more clearly.
Very powerful.
Now that they were fighting against the Tang army, everyone saw the gap between the two armies, and they became even more worried about Li Chengfeng.
Su Lu asked casually: "Where is Qian Buzhou?"
Ma Cheng flipped through the military affairs brochure and found the military intelligence brochure of Buqian. When he was about to speak, Luo Xuan had already pointed at the edge of Tongde on the defense map.
"One day ago, Qian Buzhou's army arrived outside Tongde City, and now it should be close to Shuangmiao."
Su Lu nodded.
"Send the order and order Qian Buzhou, Li Erbu, and Zhao Tingbu to move closer to the Shuangmiao."
"Lao Luo, come with me and go to Shuangmiao. I see that the Tang army has been defeated and the Qin army will counterattack soon. If you want to keep Shuangmiao, you have to fight with the Qin army."
Ma Cheng glanced at Luo Xuan resentfully. This guy was so indecisive, how could he still attract the prince's favor? It's really unfair! How come I'm so good, but the prince doesn't see me and doesn't take me with him wherever he goes.
Su Lu glanced at Ma Cheng, then turned to Tan Wen next to him:
"Old Tan, after Luo Xuan and I leave, you will temporarily take charge of the affairs of the Governor's Mansion. If there are any unresolved matters, just transfer to the Shuang Temple."
Tan Wen, who had gray hair and beard, was stunned for a moment, but immediately responded: "The general understands, the commander-in-chief can rest assured."
Su Lu nodded, stood up and walked out. Luo Xuan hurriedly followed him. Most of the soldiers in the tent left with a shout, leaving only a group of staff generals who stayed behind.
Tan Wen glanced at Ma Cheng and said:
"Everyone has been working hard these days, and pay more attention to any military affairs books. Old Ma, I know you are arrogant, but this is the prince's order, and you cannot shirk it. I will treat you to a drink later, and we will discuss it later."
Ma Cheng nodded. He was just angry, not stupid. He knew that Tan Wen was reminding him that this was a military order.
"Don't worry, Lao Tan, my target is Luo Xuan, there's no point in fighting with you."
Tan Wen patted Ma Cheng on the shoulder, laughed and said, "That's good, you guys don't make trouble, they all know the general situation, so I won't worry."
The surrounding staff generals burst out laughing. Ma Cheng blushed and glared at Tan Wen: "You old Tan, you're here to hurt me again."
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When Su Lu arrived at Shuangmiao County, it was already dark. The county was under military control and there was a curfew on the streets. Everything was dark, except for the occasional yellowish light from one or two door cracks.
The sound of horses' hooves trampling on the stone road spread in the dark night, causing intermittent barking of dogs in the nearby streets.
In front of the gate of the military mansion, there were four burning torches next to the stone lions. Seven or eight guards stood at the door with guns in hand, talking boredly. Occasionally, patrolling guards came out of the door. Only a few of them cheered up.
Say something.
Su Lu got off his horse and asked the guard at the door: "Are Su Ping and Li Kun here?"
The guard at the door was stunned and didn't speak for a while.
Luo Xuan got off his horse and reprimanded, "Why are you dumb when the prince asks you a question?"
Tudun'er grabbed a guard who wanted to run into the military mansion and scolded him:
"Why, there is something shameful happening in the house, and you want to report it?"
The captured guard turned pale and muttered: "Captain Colonel, how is this possible? The prince is here. I just want to call the generals to greet the prince."
Su Lu walked non-stop towards the house: "Okay, I'll go see what kind of trouble Su Ping and the others are up to."
It was pitch dark inside the military mansion, except for the direction of the backyard, where a few excited shouts could be heard from time to time.
Su Lu's face turned a little dark. These voices were all familiar to him. Needless to say, they were all brought by him from the North.
The main hall in the backyard was brightly lit. Several square tables in the hall were put together to form a large table. Pine torches were stuck high on the wall. Guards were everywhere, and there was a crackling sound on the table.
Luo Xuan gritted his teeth: "Pai Gow!"
Su Lu's face darkened. Pai Gow was not prohibited, but if people like Su Ping and Li Kun gathered people to gamble, it would be a big deal. If the Qin army attacked the city at night and both temples were lost, they might not know it.
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Scout Lao He grabbed a handful of silver in his hand and squeezed out of the crowd, muttering.
"Get out of the way, I have to go out tomorrow to spy on the enemy, so I can't gamble anymore."
"Damn it, Lao Sun, you have cramps in your calves and you won't give in."
Cursing and pushing, Lao He walked to the door of the central hall and saw the Governor's soldiers surrounding the door, Su Lu and Luo Xuan being guarded.
"Wang, your lord!"
The money in Lao He's hand was scattered all over the floor, and he was stunned.
The prince is here, Damn, it’s over, the prince caught people gathering for gambling, and they’re dead this time.
Su Lu bent down, picked up the silver, put it in Lao He's hand, and said with a smile: "It's hard to win, take it."
Lao He stood up suddenly, saluted with his fists clasped in front of his chest, and raised his voice: "Yes, Your Majesty."
The thunder-like sound overwhelmed the noise in the central hall, and the original shouting voice disappeared instantly. All the guards sitting in the middle raised their heads and looked at the door in shock.
"Your Majesty!"
"Commander Commander!"
"Commander Commander!"
"Second brother!"
A group of people looked at Su Lu in confusion.
Su Lu waved his hand: "Take your money and get out of here."
"Boom"
There was chaos in the middle hall. A few captains were quick-sighted and grabbed a handful on the table. No matter if it was their own or not, they took it and ran away.
"Mom, that belongs to me."
Su Ping screamed strangely, but Su Lu glared at him and immediately silenced him.
Li Kun huddled aside obediently, not saying anything, but just holding the money in his hands.
Soon, the voices of the captains disappeared in the middle hall, and only Su Ping, Zhao Wu, the governors and the captains were left.
Su Lu took a step forward and kicked over the table full of Pai Gow.
"Why, I defeated Tang Jun and I feel like I have accomplished something. I stayed up late at night and gathered people here to play Pai Gow. Is it because my control was too loose and I didn't let you suffer?"
Su Ping lowered his head and didn't dare to say a word. He didn't even dare to move when the tilted stool pressed against his feet.
Wang Si carefully stuffed the money into his pocket, grabbed the pocket tightly with one hand, and shouted.
"Your Majesty, this is all the fault of He Congzhi, he was the one who brought out Pai Gow."
He Congzhi, who was cowering at the side, looked confused. Damn it, he was sitting in the corner and the pot came from the sky. This bitch came up and bit him.
"boom"
Before He Congzhi could speak, he saw Su Lu knocking over another table, and Pai Gow fell on Wang Si's head.
The prince is in a state of anger, and whoever speaks out gets hammered.
He Congzhi immediately shut up and said nothing.
"Has the Tang army been defeated? Where is the Qin army?"
Su Lu sat down on the chair set out by Niba and asked the generals and captains present.
Su Ping drooped his head and said nothing. Li Kun was silently calculating something in his mind. How could he look at his nose and heart without letting out a fart?
For a moment, the nave was filled with eerie silence.
Luo Xuan asked Lao He, the scout captain standing at the door: "Old He, do you think Li Chengfeng is here?"
Lao He stood upright and agreed loudly: "The Tang army has been defeated. The Qin army ambushed the Shanyin area. Most of the 70,000 Tang army was lost. After that, it withdrew with less than 20,000 troops."
