Liu Chengyou's words, at first glance, seemed to make sense, and Liu Zhiyuan also nodded subconsciously. However, he soon realized that something was wrong, and frowned:

"I know the importance of Luzhou, but at the moment, Lucheng is still in the hands of Hanchen. As for that Geng Chongmei, I'm afraid I won't be able to reach Luzhou in a short time, let alone control the military and politics of the whole state to strangle me. I have sent an envoy to persuade him to submit, but there is no news yet, and if I send troops to take him at this time, I am afraid that people will criticize him. ”

Liu Zhiyuan's voice fell, and Liu Chengyou immediately answered: "It's not to take it, but to assist the military and people of Luzhou to resist the threat of the Khitans." I have sent someone to inquire about the news of Luzhou, and after Jie Du sent Zhang Congen to Bianliang, Luzhou also had money to plunder, and the army and the people suffered. My father sent the army to save the suffering, so how can I talk about invasion? ”

Liu Chengyou's expression was numb, and his tone was steady, but there was a clear cunning between his words: "As for your envoy, I don't think that it is still advisable to make the whole state surrender with just a few words, and the necessary force to deter is still desirable." ”

Moreover, Zhang Congen personally went to Bian to surrender to the Khitan, and his subordinates who stayed in Luzhou were named Khitan. If we do not accept the new dynasty, we will send troops to take it, which is also to crusade against the Khitan and cut off its 'accomplice'......"

Speaking of which, Liu Chengyou's meaning has been very clear.

Liu Zhiyuan looked at him calmly, thought for a while, and said quietly: "You are discussing Luzhou, do you want to personally lead the army to the south?" ”

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou's eyes widened, as if he was a little surprised, and in the face of Liu Zhiyuan's scrutiny, he got up and bowed: "My son's thoughts can't escape his father's eyes." ”

This answer is considered to be an acknowledgement, and a formal request for life.

Liu Zhiyuan was a little hesitant, although the second son's performance over a long period of time was outstanding enough, it was still not enough to reassure him. After thinking about it, he hesitated: "The battle array is dangerous, beyond what you can imagine. You've never had the experience of leading an army into battle, let alone leading a division to take a city alone! ”

Liu Zhiyuan's words are very reasonable, which is also what Liu Chengyou lacks, no matter how much he says, it is only on paper. However, Liu Zhiyuan's words were obviously inclined to accept Liu Chengyou's suggestion and move troops to take Luzhou.

Liu Chengyou had already thought deeply about this matter in his heart, looked at Liu Zhiyuan, and his flat voice was full of confidence: "Luzhou, at this time, the government is chaotic and the people are tired, what is the difficulty of taking it." Although he is not talented, he has confidence. For the matter of commanding the troops in battle, a general can be sent to ......"

After Liu Chengyou finished speaking, he quietly waited for Liu Zhiyuan's response, looking very indifferent.

Liu Zhiyuan stared at Liu Chengyou for a long time, breathed a sigh of relief, and asked lightly, "How many soldiers and horses do you need?" ”

The expression was indifferent, but in fact, he had been observing Liu Zhiyuan's expression, looking at his eyes, Liu Chengyou's body relaxed, and he responded softly: "The Longqi Army is enough." ”

"Can the Longqi Army alone take Luzhou?" Liu Zhiyuan frowned slightly, probably thinking that Liu Chengyou was a little overconfident: "Although you are quiet on weekdays, I know that you are arrogant, but don't underestimate the world!" ”

Liu Chengyou's back straightened again, as if he had straightened his attitude, and said solemnly: "Son, remember my father's teachings!" ”

After looking at Liu Chengyou a few more times, Liu Zhiyuan pondered for a while, and then said slowly: "Take Luzhou first, there is nothing to ......."

"Stand down!"

"Retire!"

Liu Chengyou respectfully retreated, and when he left the palace, his dull expression reappeared on his face, as if everyone's sharpness had been reined in, and he didn't talk about it in front of Liu Zhiyuan at all.

He walked slowly, his steps were steady, and his dark pupils were full of confident colors. Although Liu Zhiyuan did not directly agree, Liu Chengyou knew that he had agreed.

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On the 18th, according to the scheduled time for sending troops, Liu Zhiyuan personally led the army and marched eastward again. This time, the entire Xingjie army led by Liu Zhiyuan and the annexed Tuguhun army went smoothly without any accidents.

At the same time, Shi Hongzhao also led more than 5,000 people from the 10th battalion of the left wing of Wujie to rush north to attack Daizhou.

......

The Longqi military camp under the sun is very lively.

In front of the camp gate, the huge recruitment sign was very conspicuous, and there was a long queue below, and there were not many recruits. On the side, the military Chinese officer patiently inquired about the identity of the strong soldiers who came to apply, and at the same time wrote down the records.

The open space next to the camp was even more lively, and the officers in the camp were orderly examining and screening the men who had joined the army.

Since Liu Zhiyuan became emperor, there have been significantly more people of all kinds who have come to Jinyang to defect, and the armies of Jinyang have more or less recruited and expanded their troops, and the Longqi Army is no exception.

On the walled tower by the barracks, Liu Chengyou held on to the thick hardwood and quietly watched the recruitment in front of him. His attention was on the young officer, Yang Ye.

Liu Chengyou allowed him a position as the head of the capital, and did not directly let him occupy the pit under the camps of the Longqi Army, but took the opportunity of recruiting troops to let him choose and supplement his subordinates.

Liu Chengyou found that Yang Ye's selection of pawns was not like other capital schools, choosing more those who looked brave and martial, and focusing on those who were honest and honest and innocent. In fact, it only took a slight turn of the mind to understand his thoughts. "Yang is invincible", obviously using his brain.

Zhang Yanwei and Ma Quanyi stood beside Liu Chengyou, looking high-spirited, and there was joy between their eyebrows.

"Your Highness!" Seeing Liu Chengyou fascinated by the recruitment situation, Zhang Yanwei couldn't help but speak: "You seem to value that Yang Ye very much, and even let him choose his own soldiers, but the other brothers are very envious." ”

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou withdrew his gaze on Yang Ye and said lightly: "I like him!" ”

After that, ignoring Zhang Yanwei, Liu Chengyou looked at Ma Quanyi: "How is the recruitment situation?" ”

"Back to Your Highness!" Ma Quanyi still looked capable, and his answer was very concise: "To this day, our army has recruited more than 800 people, and after deletion, they are all elite soldiers, and they can become an army with only a little training." In particular, there are two outstanding ones, both of whom can be made! ”

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou suddenly became interested: "Let's talk about it." ”

In fact, so many people who have joined the army, Liu Chengyou is also looking forward to picking up a few talents. He knew Ma Quanyi, and if it weren't for the real hammer, he wouldn't have said such things easily.

"A person named Han Tong, a native of Taiyuan, has experience in the army, is strong, very brave, once served as a cavalry captain for meritorious service, and is especially good at riding battles. On horseback, the last general may not be his opponent! ”

Listening to his introduction, Liu Chengyou's eyes lit up, this Han Tong is famous in history, and his fame is not small, Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Qiao were the only senior generals of the Later Zhou Forbidden Army who were killed after the mutiny.

"Another person named Xiang Xun, a native of Huaizhou, is heroic and generous, informal, and quite chivalrous. The last general talked to him, and he was quite talented. His experience of coming to Taiyuan to join the army is also interesting. On the way, some thieves saw that he was majestic and different from ordinary people, and regarded him as a rich man, and followed him to rob him, and was keenly noticed by him. When passing through Shihui Pass, he killed the local heroes of the donkey city drinking party he was riding on, and told him about it. The local heroes were all impressed by it, and more people escorted him north, so that he could be safe all the way, and the thieves did not dare to disturb him......."