Jiuxi

Chapter 260 258 [The light of the sword behind]

Through this sincere and direct heart-to-heart conversation, Lu Chen and Li Bingxue got along more naturally.

In fact, for this young man and woman, the topic of love and love is not the most important. There are many topics they can talk about, such as their views on the next phase of the war, their respective experiences in training, and even their views on the world. Analysis and judgment of general trends.

In other words, they are the trendsetters who are truly standing on the wave, and their vision is much higher than that of their peers.

Li Bingxue comes from a family background and has profound attainments in commanding cavalry and making decisive decisions on the battlefield. Although Lu Chen became a monk halfway, he has outstanding talents in overall view and strategic planning. The two of them can complement each other. At least in this field, they are a match made in heaven. .

In the next few days, Lu Chen observed and studied the daily drills of Feiyu Camp, and Li Bingxue also asked him to review the details of the Battle of Leize. It can be said that everyone gained something, and they were constantly laughing and joking.

On the fifth day of the first lunar month, thanks to the unremitting efforts of officials at all levels in the Dudu Mansion, the aftermath of the Battle of Leize was largely completed. Lu Chen and Li Bingxue received Xiao Wangzhi's general order and rushed to the temporary headquarters of the Dudu Mansion to participate in the military meeting.

The two of them walked into the lobby hand in hand. Song Shifei, the commander of the Feiyun Army, smiled and said: "Brother Lu, I'm afraid I will have to change my name to you as uncle after a while."

In the Qi Dynasty's noble system, the lowest rank is the founding county male, which is Lu Chen's current Shanyang County male title, and the higher ones are the founding viscount, the founding earl, the founding marquis, the founding county duke, the founding duke, the county prince and the prince.

As the planner of the specific strategy of the Northern Expedition, Lu Chen also made many meritorious deeds on the battlefield. Even if the war stalled, it would be more than enough for him to be awarded the title of earl.

Song Shifei's words were naturally meant as a joke, and the other generals in the hall also laughed and said nothing, without any discordant sounds.

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Brother Song is wrong. No matter what rewards the court gives, I will always be Brother Lu in front of you brothers."

Everyone laughed. Song Shifei touched his forehead and said, "Your words are enough."

Although they were brave warriors on the battlefield, they were not stupid either. Of course, they knew that once Lu Chen rose to prominence, he would still have to follow the rules, but at least his statement made everyone feel at ease.

No one likes a person who becomes domineering as soon as he becomes powerful.

Li Bingxue felt a little emotional. Lu Chen's status in the Huaizhou Army was no longer what it used to be. This was of course a reward for his own efforts. It also proved from another perspective that Xiao Wangzhi indeed regarded him as his successor. nourish.

The two of them saluted Xiao Wangzhi, who was sitting in command, and then sat down next to each other.

Xiao Wangzhi didn't pay much attention to the little episode just now.

It was not easy to win the Battle of Leize, and in the end we achieved a great victory that had not been seen in decades. This was a victory that all the generals and every soldier in the hall paid for with their lives. Therefore, as long as there was no violation of military discipline, Xiao Wangzhi allowed the people below to Relax a little.

His eyes swept over Lu Chen and Li Bingxue, and he coughed lightly and said: "Everyone, the main force of Jing's army has been wiped out. Next, they will not send out the remaining troops in Heluo City, which means that the other side will fully transfer into Passive defense. For our army, this is a critical period that cannot be missed. Whether we can regain the territory on Dongyang Road depends on this."

When it comes to business, all the generals calm down and sit upright.

Xiao Wangzhi continued: "Before the Battle of Leize, our army had cleared the area east of Gushu City. After this battle, the road from Ningling to Gaoyuan in the north was smooth. Now I am announcing the advance arrangements for the third phase of the Northern Expedition. .Song Shifei, your department is responsible for guarding Pingli City and Ningling City, and will not participate in the subsequent war for the time being."

Although Song Shifei was extremely eager to fight, he also knew that he and the Feiyun Army had made a lot of contributions. Just opening the passage from Panlong Pass to Pingli City was a great achievement, and his subsequent performance in the Leize Victory was also very important. After standing out, he said respectfully: "I will obey the orders of the Grand Governor!"

Pingli and Ningling are located in the southwest of Dongyang Road. They can not only block the enemies from the direction of Moyang Road in Yan State, but also block the reinforcements sent by Heluo City. Although there may not be Yan reinforcements in these two directions, there is no guarantee that the enemy will continue to make wrong decisions, and the Feiyun Army may still gain some military exploits.

Xiao Wangzhi looked at Kang Yanxiao again and said: "You will lead the Taixing Army back and exchange with the Pingshan Army. Your troops will guard Tongshan, Qingtian and Yongquan Pass. You must protect our army's logistics line."

Kang Yanxiao said loudly: "Follow the order!"

Xiao Wangzhi nodded slightly and continued: "The Zhenbei and Lai'an armies continue to rest and regroup. After the Pingshan army arrives, you will set off north to join the Guangling army. The third stage of the Northern Expedition is to recover the entire Dongyang Road, so as to Dongyang Road serves as the northern barrier of Huaizhou. In the future, whether it is sending troops to the west to directly attack Heluo, or dealing with the counterattack of Yanjing's army, Dongyang Road will be the top priority. You must remember one thing, our army represents the Qi court, Strict military discipline is the most basic requirement."

"The last general takes command!"

Everyone responded in unison.

Xiao Wangzhi looked at Lu Chen and said, "Do you have anything to add?"

Lu Chen nodded and said calmly: "Generals, I would like to say a few words according to the Governor's words. In the previous battles, the Yan army was defeated in consecutive battles. In addition to their own lack of strength, there is another point. They cannot get the support of the people in the North, and in many cases it is difficult to collect intelligence. As our army goes all the way to the Northern Expedition, victory on the battlefield can only be considered half the battle. If our army cannot win the hearts and minds of the people without committing any crime, it will also be difficult to do so in the future. Repeat the mistakes of the Yan army."

All the generals nodded.

Lu Chen said: "Those who win the hearts of the people win the world. If our army wants to take root on Dongyang Road, we must treat the people of the north well. We must not be merciful when it comes to killing those corrupt officials, gentry and powerful people who exploit the poor. Now Jing Dynasty's Our energy is tied up with Zhao State and we have no time to look south in a short time. This is our best opportunity. Our army wants to transform Dongyang Road into the second Huaizhou. War is only a means rather than an end. I hope all generals can think about this. question."

Li Bingxue turned her head and looked at the young man chatting beside her, and couldn't help but smile knowingly.

"What Lu Chen said is my opinion. Rui Shi Battalion still has the power to supervise military law. Regardless of the soldiers below or you yourself, if you violate military discipline and fall into his hands, don't come to me to plead for mercy."

Xiao Wangzhi emphasized this point, then looked at Li Bingxue and said: "Li Duwei, I have already told your father that Feiyu Camp will stay here temporarily to assist our army in regaining Dongyang Road."

Li Bingxue nodded and said: "Please don't worry, Governor Xiao, but if there is an assignment, General Mo and Fei Yuying will go all out."

Xiao Wangzhi said with a gentle expression: "Very good."

He looked around at the generals and said: "I have sent people to the capital for the memorials for the previous wars. In addition, the Governor's Office will distribute the rewards and pensions to the officers and soldiers of each army one after another in the next few days. Don't make a fortune from them, otherwise ..." Pei Sui then smiled and said, "Grand Governor, how could there be such a fool."

Xiao Wangzhi nodded and said, "That's it for today. You go do your own thing. Lu Chen and Li Bingxue will stay here for now."

The generals stood up and left, and the meeting hall quickly became quiet.

Li Bingxue turned to look at Lu Chen, with a questioning look in her eyes. Lu Chen shook his head slightly, saying that he didn't know what Xiao Wangzhi had planned.

"There's nothing important about keeping you here. The main thing is to talk about the upcoming war."

Just as Xiao Wangzhi opened his mouth, a soldier suddenly walked in and said, "Grand Governor, Inspector Su of the Sutra Weaving Department would like to see you."

The three people in the hall had different expressions. Xiao Wangzhi nodded and said, "Invite him in."

After a while, Su Yunqing, the Huaizhou inspector of the Warp Weaving Department, stepped in. His eyes did not look at Xiao Wangzhi immediately, but fell on Lu Chen.

After the ceremony, Xiao Wangzhi asked: "Why is Su Jianxiao here?"

Su Yunqing's impression on Lu Chen has always been that of being calm and decisive, but today he appeared hesitant and said hesitantly: "Grand Governor, my subordinates have just received a secret report from Taixing Yamen, and the content is related to Captain Lu, so I dare not delay. Come over quickly and report."

Xiao Wang was startled.

Lu Chen said in confusion: "Taixing Yamen? Is it related to me? Master Su, can you explain it in more detail?"

Su Yunqing already knew the details of Lei Ze's victory, and knew that Lu Chen's rise was unstoppable. As long as the court received Xiao Wangzhi's report, the young man would definitely be promoted to a higher position because of the emperor's appreciation.

At this juncture, he suddenly learned of the strange movement in the south and couldn't help but feel a headache, because this incident might touch Lu Chen's negative side.

Thinking of this, he said bravely: "It's like this. Captain Lu's father was running a business in Taixing Mansion some time ago. For some reason, he was invited to the Governor's Mansion by the Governor, and he never came out. The specific reason is unknown. .The inspector of the Taixing Yamen of the Weaving Division knew about Lu Duwei's identity as an official, so he went to the governor's office to inquire in person. Under the arrangement of the governor Yao, he met Lu Duwei's father and confirmed that he was only accepting some simple questions. I was not treated harshly in any way.”

Lu Chen's right hand unconsciously clenched the tea cup tightly, and said in a deep voice: "Su Jianxiao, what happened next?"

Su Yunqing's heart tightened slightly. In just two years, this young man was able to give him a huge sense of oppression, and he quickly said: "Yao Governor personally said that he only consulted with his father on some minor matters, but Taixing Inspector later learned that the warp weaver Master Siti Dianji brought his people to Taixing and went directly to the Governor's Mansion. He was worried that this matter was related to your father, so he sent a flying pigeon to pass a message to me."

Lu Chen stood up suddenly, with a cold look in his eyes.

"calm."

Xiao Wangzhi's voice reached his ears.

Lu Chen turned around and saw a middle-aged man with a resolute face. He said slowly: "Yao Chong will not act recklessly, and he does not dare to act recklessly. The people in the Weaving Department also dare not act rashly. This is Huaizhou, not the capital." . I know you can't let go. In this case, you should go back and I'll ask Huang Xianfeng to accompany you."

"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief, for taking care of me."

Lu Chen saluted, and then said to Su Yunqing: "Please also ask Su Inspector to tell me all the details."

Su Yunqing nodded in agreement.

Lu Chen looked at Li Bingxue, and she said without hesitation: "I'll accompany you. Feiyu camp is led by a deputy general. Everything will follow the arrangements of the governor. There will be no mistakes."

"Okay, thank you."

Lu Chen nodded slightly, and the two of them looked at each other, saying nothing.

Before leaving, Xiao Wangzhi told Lu Chen again: "No matter what happens, you must trust your father's own decision. Of course, if someone wants to cause trouble behind your back, remember that the Huaizhou Governor's Mansion will always be yours." The most solid backing.”

Lu Chen stared into the middle-aged man's eyes and bowed solemnly.

Su Yunqing tasted the murderous spirit in these words, and her expression became more solemn.

At this moment, there was only one question in his mind: How could the warp weaver Ti Dian cause trouble for Lu Tong?

Could it be that the emperor and Master Tiju didn't know about it?

What happened in the capital?

In fact, when Su Yunqing received the urgent report from Taixing Yamen, he realized that there was a lot of strangeness in it, and it might lead to a terrifying storm.

Now he just hopes that Ji Ximing's fellow will not act recklessly. Even if Lu Tong loses just a hair in the Huaizhou Governor's Mansion, the murderous young man next to him may cause chaos.

Following Lu Chen and Li Bingxue out of the temporary governor's mansion, Su Yunqing couldn't help but sigh secretly.

　There are also nights.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)