In the past three or two days when he became the emperor, Liu Zhiyuan was very busy, busy meeting with the civil and military ministers below, busy giving orders, and busy inviting people to buy people's hearts. At the same time, he was thinking about the staffing of the central organs of the new DPRK. The easier way is to directly upgrade the original team of Hedong Jiedu, but it is impossible to really operate it so simply.

When everyone was looking forward to it, Liu Zhiyuan didn't show his tone at all, but just took the topic of "eastward expansion" to divert his attention for the time being.

After Liu Chengyou was busy with the selection of the Crane Control Army, he had a little time to spare, but it was limited. The huge Beiping palace has been completely deserted, Liu Chengxun was summoned into the palace, and a side hall was given to assist in handling government affairs nearby, and in a short time, only Liu Chengyou was still living in the palace temporarily.

For some reason, after two days of delay, Guo Rong, who had been mentioned by Liu Chengyou, finally came to report.

In the study room of the side courtyard, he took time out to meet with his people.

"Guo Rong greets His Highness!"

Quietly looking at the young man standing in front of him, Guo Rong at this time looked very ordinary, less than thirty years old, not tall, and his appearance was also "Yingqi", looking like a taciturn person.

However, in the face of Liu Chengyou's scrutinizing gaze, Guo Rong did not mean to be nervous at all except for his eyes slightly lowered, but just calmly waited for Liu Chengyou to ask. After staring at it for a long time, Liu Chengyou retracted his gaze, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, at this moment, I am afraid that no one would have thought that this ordinary young man has the potential to become the "first emperor of the five generations".

"You are Guo Rong?" The atmosphere in the study was quiet and a little depressing, and after a long time, Liu Chengyou finally spoke calmly.

"Back to Your Highness, it's the villain." Guo Rong replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Sure enough, it's not extraordinary!" Liu Chengyou said quietly, and his tone seemed to be unkind: "I was recruited the day before yesterday, why did I postpone it to this day?" ”

Hearing this, Guo Rong's face did not change at all, but he raised his eyelids and glanced at Liu Chengyou, and replied calmly: "The villain has been handling the affairs of the house for his father, and he needs to explain it properly." ”

Liu Chengyou nodded, as if accepting this explanation, and gestured to him: "Sit!" ”

"Your Highness!" Maintaining the same serious face as Liu Chengyou, Guo Rong arched his hand.

"What is the official residence?" After he was seated, Liu Chengyou continued to ask questions.

Hearing this, a trace of doubt finally flashed in Guo Rong's calm eyes. According to his thoughts, Liu Chengyou recruited him by name before, and he should know his situation.

After a pause, Guo Rong slowly replied: "The villain only helps with the general affairs at home, and has no official position. ”

"That's a waste of talent!" Liu Chengyou said, pondered for a while, and continued: "I think you are serious and honest, which is very much in line with me. Hmm, for the time being, I wronged you as the Longqi Military Law Colonel and inspected military discipline! ”

Liu Chengyou wants Guo Rong to be a "military judge".

"Your Highness!" Guo Rong didn't say anything, just got up steadily and gave up his hand to thank him.

......

Liu Chengyou's meeting with Guo Rong was not very "earth-shattering", Guo Rong was cautious and solemn, and Liu Chengyou did not treat him as "Zhou Shizong", did not show any inexplicable excitement, and ended so calmly.

After retiring, Guo Rong's expression finally changed, and his eyes were uncertain. In fact, when he learned from Guo Wei that Liu Chengyou was going to recruit him to serve under his command, he was very surprised.

Liu Zhiyuan is called the emperor, Liu Chengyou is already the second prince of the new empire, and his status is noble, why is he interested in him, the adopted son of the Guo family who has never met and is penniless. discussed with Guo Wei, no matter how you look at it, there is only one reason: to win over Guo Wei.

Guo Wei also sighed in front of Guo Rong at that time: "Maybe there will be a battle for succession in this new dynasty!" ”

However, no matter what Liu Chengyou had in mind, Guo Rong decided to answer the call decisively. One Guo Wei has already agreed, and it is not good to refuse to lose the face of the second prince; Both, Guo Rong himself is also unwilling to "do nothing" in Guo Mansion anymore.

As an adopted son, Guo Rong has been in charge of the affairs of the Guo Mansion for some years, and the matter is handled in an orderly manner. In this process, I read books, learn to ride and shoot, and broaden my knowledge. After years of accumulation, Guo Rong can't hold back the desire in his heart to make contributions.

Guo Wei analyzed with him that when the new dynasty was established, the Khitan still occupied China, and then Hedong would inevitably send troops to advance into the Central Plains. If this is the case, it is a good time for heroes to rise up and create a meritorious career.

In fact, even without Liu Chengyou's recruitment, Guo Wei would no longer let Guo Rong stay in the mansion and be involved in trivial matters. I have long seen that Liu Chengyou will not be a lonely lord, and it is not a good place to let Guo Rong under his command.

"Military Justice!" He muttered silently in his heart, and when he left, Guo Rong couldn't help but look back.

The first meeting with Yoo Seung-woo......

Guo Wei's advice couldn't help but come to mind: You need to be cautious when doing things under the second prince.

As an aside, Guo Rong has always been surnamed Guo since he was adopted by Guo Wei as his adopted son!

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A little later, a junior officer was brought to Liu Chengyou. A low-level officer's costume can't hide the vigorous heroic spirit, handsome, burly and straight, as soon as he looks at his face, Liu Chengyou has a good impression.

This person was the squad leader who prevented Zhang Yanwei from entering the city in the first place, and he was busy with Liu Zhiyuan's claim to be emperor during this time, so he forgot about it. It wasn't until the reorganization of the Crane Army that he remembered his person again and asked Zhang Yanwei.

If it is an ordinary person, it is not necessary for Liu Chengyou to pay such attention, just because Zhang Yanwei reported that the captain of the squad is named Yang Ye, and Liu Chengyou was immediately interested.

Yang Ye, the word is expensive, and he is a native of Linzhou. His father, Yang Hongxin, dominated the state by force and was the head snake in the local area. At the beginning, Liu Zhiyuan was in Hedong at the beginning, and his younger brother Liu Chong was the assassin of Linzhou, and recruited troops locally. At that time, Yang Ye was still young, but he had already shown good martial arts, and Yang Hongxin probably saw the good prospects of the Liu family, so he let the outstanding eldest son follow Liu Chong.

Later, Liu Chong was recalled to Taiyuan, and Yang Ye followed him to Jinyang, Liu Chong was the commander of the Mabu Army in Beijing, and he was also arranged in the army. Five years have passed, and he is only a squad leader.

Obviously, at this time, Yang Ye was still in the early days of development, and he had not yet broken out of the name of "Yang Invincible".

Yang Ye's age should be no more than two years older than Liu Chengyou, but his years of military career have given him a murderous temperament. When he saw Liu Chengyou, he saluted with a glance: "Humble Yang Ye, meet Your Highness!" ”

Liu Chengyou was eating, raised his eyes and looked at Yang Ye, picked up the chopsticks and waved: "No courtesy!" ”

"Come on, add a pair of chopsticks!" Turning his head and commanding, Liu Chengyou said to Yang Ye, "Sit down and eat together." ”

Yang Ye was stunned by Liu Chengyou's actions, he was called in doubt, and he was so "warmly entertained" by the second prince, obviously a little flattered, and hurriedly said: "Don't dare to be humble." ”

"It's okay!" Liu Chengyou still said lightly: "I can't finish eating alone!" ”

Under Liu Chengyou's gaze, Yang Yefang sat down with a little hesitation, looking at Liu Chengyou's simple food on the table, he couldn't help but be a little surprised, and couldn't help but look at Liu Chengyou with a calm expression, Yang Ye's body slowly relaxed.

The dishes and chopsticks were added, Liu Chengyou didn't speak again for a while, and Yang Ye didn't dare to speak rashly. Probably hungry in his stomach, Yang Ye was not a person who cowered, so he simply picked up the dishes and chopsticks, and the sound of two people chewing soon sounded in the room.

Three plates of dishes, although there is not much meat, it is oily but quite enough, and the cooking techniques are not good, but Liu Chengyou and Yang Ye look quite fragrant. Until the plate was dry, Liu Chengyou put down the chopsticks and personally handed Yang Ye a wet wipe.

After all the meals were eaten, Yang Ye didn't show any more hypocrisy, and took it and wrapped it around his mouth.

"Yang Ye." Liu Chengyou slowly wiped the corners of his mouth and called out lightly.

"In!" Hearing this, Yang Ye's strong body suddenly tensed, looked at Liu Chengyou, and solemnly responded: "What does Your Highness command!" ”

The servant who was waiting carefully went inside to clean up the mess, and Liu Chengyou simply got up and beckoned Yang Ye to accompany him towards the outside of the house. His expression was as rigorous as ever, but Liu Chengyou's whole person seemed a lot more casual: "At this moment, I'm afraid you're very curious, what am I looking for you?" ”

Glancing at Liu Chengyou, Yang Ye nodded and said, "What His Highness said is good. The humble position is only a small captain in the army, and he has the duty of waiting, and he is a humble person, but I really don't know why His Royal Highness summoned him? ”

"What you say, it's not like that sharp Yang Chonggui!" Yang Ye was obviously still a little restrained, and his words were not ostentatious, but Liu Chengyou waved his hand: "In today's troubled times, there are many heroes, although you only have a captain now, you don't know that you can be a general in a few years?" You Yang Chonggui, don't you even have this bit of heart? ”

Hearing Liu Chengyou say this, Yang Ye felt more and more surprised in his heart, and he could feel that Liu Chengyou had a lot of intimacy between his words.

Subconsciously looked at Liu Chengyou, only to hear him continue to speak: "I heard that you are good at riding and shooting, good at hunting, and the prey you catch is often twice that of others. Taste: I will use the soldiers in the future, and I will also use the eagle dog to chase the pheasant and the rabbit......"

"The young and frivolous words made His Highness smile." Yang Ye was still a little confused, and couldn't help but reply modestly.

"You're only a weak crown now!" Liu Chengyou said.

Yang Ye stopped talking, but he felt a little panicked in his heart, his eyes fell on Liu Chengyou's calm face, and the confusion in his eyes became even stronger. These two princes know themselves very well, and they even know that they were crazy when they were young, and they don't know where to find out.

"Okay, I'm not going around in circles!" Noticing Yang Ye's puzzled face, Liu Chengyou stopped and looked at him calmly: "I have heard your deeds and think that you are a manufacturable material, and I plan to transfer you to your command!" ”

Hearing this, Yang Ye opened his mouth, Liu Chengyou waved his hand to stop, and continued: "I know that you came to Jinyang with your uncle, uncle's side, I'll go and say it myself." I think he'll give my nephew some thin noodles! ”

Yang Ye wanted to say something, but Liu Chengyou didn't give him a chance, and his tone was even stronger: "For your arrangement, I will give you two choices now." First, to control the Crane Army, which is the newly established forbidden army, guarding the palace city, and gathering the elite of the three armies to form an army; Both, go to the Longqi Army, give you a promotion, and be the head! ”

As soon as the point stopped, Liu Chengyou waited for his answer after speaking.

And Yang Ye was obviously stunned by Liu Chengyou's words, and after a while, he reacted. A serious expression appeared on Junlang's face, and he slowly began to think about it seriously.

Standing calmly to the side, after waiting for a while, Liu Chengyou leaned forward slightly, stared at Yang Ye and asked lightly: "How about it, have you thought about it, how to choose?" ”

Gently relieved, Yang Ye returned to normal, did not avoid Liu Chengyou's gaze, and affirmed: "Humble choice, go to Longqi Army!" ”

"Good!" Liu Chengyou seemed to be very satisfied with Yang Ye's choice, and waved his hand: "That's it." You go back first, pack up, and the order is coming! ”

In this way, the young Yang Ye was included in Liu Chengyou's command in a daze. When I got out of the palace, I still didn't know why, I was the second prince?