Chapter 39: Heading South Overnight
Receiving Liu Chengyou's "gift", Xue Yuanjun showed a little surprise, followed by contemplation, slowly understood something, and finally smiled coldly. In addition to the loss of personal morality, this is a smart person, and a fool can't do Liaozhou's political achievements.
In the evening, Xue Qiong took the initiative to see Liu Chengyou again, said goodbye and returned, with a smile on her face, without mentioning anything about the conflict, as if she had completely exposed.
However, with this person's strength, he probably holds a grudge in his heart, otherwise, why would he return to Liaozhou overnight. Judging from its attitude, it means a bit of "silent protest". As for who the object of his hatred is, it is not necessarily.
Liu Chengyou doesn't care too much about Xue Qiong's affairs, even if it is a stabbing history, for Liu Chengyou today, he is still a small person. Moreover, his attention is still in Luzhou, and the general trend in the world.
The moonlight of the spring night, still a little cold, quietly sprinkled in the quiet barracks. The Chinese military camp is set up on a high hill in the southeast of Yuting Town, and in the camp tent, a few candles flicker lightly, illuminating the space in the tent.
Liu Chengyou stood with his hands behind his back and silently stared at the map hanging in front of him. The map is not very complete, except for Hedong and its surrounding states and counties, which are more detailed, the rest of the Daozhou festivals are only briefly marked with geographical locations.
Liu Chengyou's gaze fell on Kaifeng, Tokyo, and his dim vision seemed a little blurred. Since the beginning of Kaifeng, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but simulate the route of the Khitan people's northward retreat, Huazhou, Shanzhou, Xiangzhou, Cizhou, Weizhou, Xingzhou, Zhaozhou, and all the way to Zhenzhou (now Shijiazhuang).
couldn't help but take two steps forward and look closer, Liu Chengyou's index finger pointed at Zhenzhou, gently drawing circles around the area, and his eyes gradually deepened: Where is Luancheng? Kill Hulin, where is it?
As soon as his thoughts turned, Liu Chengyou fell back to Luzhou's side, his eyes were just like the eyes of an eagle falcon, full of fierce meaning, staring directly at Shangdang. After delaying these days, the matter in Luzhou should also be over.
"Your Highness! Xiang Xun is back! "There was a report from the guards outside.
"Please!" After coming back to his senses, Liu Chengyou immediately commanded.
Before long, Xiang Xun strode into the account and saluted: "Meet Your Highness!" ”
"Excuse me, sit."
Xiang Xun straightened up, but didn't sit down, because Liu Chengyou was still standing.
Liu Chengyou's eyes were cold as usual, looking at Xiang Xun, dusty, tired, and breathing slightly. From Shangdang to Yuting, no matter how you count it, there are hundreds of miles, and it is not easy to go back and forth.
Previously, Liu Chengyou sent Xiang Xun into Luzhou to investigate, and after being stationed in Yuting, he returned once and reported the situation of the party. After that, he went south with Liu Chengyou's mission......
personally poured a bowl of water, walked up to Xiang Xun and handed it to him. Taking it with both hands, a little surprise and emotion appeared in Xiang Xun's eyes: "Your Highness Xie." ”
Seeing that he was still standing with water, Liu Chengyou turned around and sat down behind the case, and sat down with Xiang Xun's buttocks.
After he drank a sip of water and calmed down his breath, Liu Chengyou asked, "What is the result?" ”
In the face of Liu Chengyou's inquiry, Xiang Xun obviously had a draft, and replied almost without thinking: "I have already been contacted, the judge of Jiedu Gao Fang, the inspection envoy Wang Shouen, and the Su Rui commander Li Wanchao all take care of the country's righteousness and are willing to go anyway to welcome the king!" General Li asked His Highness to humble his position, as long as our army goes south, he will make the state city open to welcome! ”
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou thought about it for a while and asked, "What about Zhao Xingqian after the festival stays?" ”
"His people are stubborn and unwilling, and they are bent on taking refuge in the Khitans, and they have no intention of turning back." Xiang Xun said.
"Can it alarm them?" Liu Chengyou frowned slightly.
"This person oppressed the generals of Luzhou and suppressed the army and civilians to resist the king's division. Sitting in the Shuaifu, waiting for reinforcements from the Khitans. Xiang Xun shook his head with disdain: ""
"Khitan reinforcements?" Liu Chengyou immediately asked: "Time is not short, then Geng Chongmei, is there any news?" ”
At the mention of this, Xiang Xun couldn't help but show a trace of solemnity on his face, and said in a deep voice: "I was about to report to His Highness, and the news came out from Jiedu Mansion that Geng Chongmei led the pseudo-Liao soldiers and horses to the north, and had entered Zezhou, approaching Luzhou. ”
After getting this news, Liu Chengyou's expression became much more serious, got up, and slowly paced and thought.
Xiang Xun then stood up and continued: "When I first heard the news, I was afraid that something would happen to me, so I came north quickly. Your Highness, if Hu Bing enters Luzhou, the situation may be out of the control of our army, and we have to guard against it! ”
"Do you know how far Geng Chongmei led his troops, how far is it from Luzhou?" Lowering his head, Liu Chengyou looked at Xiang Xun and wanted to confirm.
Xiang Xun shook his head and gave a rather disappointing answer: "The humble post only found out that his army had passed through Zezhou, and the rest did not dare to guarantee it." ”
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou's brows tightened, and he seemed to be in a bad mood, took a deep breath, and suddenly sighed leisurely: "The other party, it shouldn't be an overnight march!" ”
Hearing Liu Chengyou say this, Xiang Xun was a little stunned and didn't understand what he meant. Just as he was about to think deeply, Liu Chengyou had already solved his doubts and said to him: "It seems that I have to work hard for you again!" ”
Xiang Xun was thoughtful, and immediately clenched his fists: "Please command, Your Highness!" ”
Liu Chengyou didn't reply to him directly, but shouted outward: "Come on, call me Ma Duxiao!" Call Hancom again! ”
After speaking, he turned around and sat down on the handsome case and waited.
After a while, Ma Quanyi walked in with capable steps, followed by Han Tong. Without waiting for him to salute, Liu Chengyou went straight to the point and ordered directly: "Quanyi, you immediately lead the officers and men of the First Army, travel lightly, go south quickly, and go straight to the party at night." I will send Xiang Xun to assist you, and at that time I will contact the righteous people in the city, and I will cooperate with the outside to control the party as quickly as possible, and I will lead the follow-up of the army. ”
"Well......" said, Liu Chengyou glanced at Xiang Xun again: "Although there is contact in Shangdang City, you must not be careless, you must be careful, you must not be careless." The specific situation will be informed to you by Xiang Xun! ”
"Yes!" Ma Quanyi was still surprised at first, but after hearing and understanding, he decisively responded to the order.
"Hantong!" Yoo Seung-woo turned to Hantong.
Hearing the call, Han Tong glared excitedly and stepped forward to respond: "Here!" ”
"Later, you will lead the cavalry to set off with Xiang Xun first and go to the party. After that, he went around the city to the south to check the enemy's situation, and found out the movements of Geng Chong's American troops. Remember, if you find Hu Bing's whereabouts, don't startle the snake and attract his attention! ”
Hearing the order, Han Tong roared in a rough voice: "Yes!" ”
When the order was given, Liu Chengyou's body slowly relaxed again, and waved his hand: "Go!" ”
With Liu Chengyou's urgent order, the officers and soldiers of the Longqi Army in Yuting moved again, not only the first army, but the whole army was preparing to pull out the camp, and the camp that had been calm for a long time soon fell into a busy situation.
The efficiency of the First Army was very high, and it quickly assembled, discarded all heavy weapons, only half a day's food, carried torches, and went south along the road to the pavilion.
And Liu Chengyou spent more than an hour to clean everything up.
After the three armies were assembled, with Liu Chengyou's order, the whole army of Longqi began to march to the party!