At the end of February, after making sure that Li Zicheng had retreated and there would be no danger, Li Yan gathered all the eleven border soldiers brought by Li Mu.

Fortunately, in several battles, these border soldiers did not encounter any danger, at most they suffered minor injuries. Now these eleven people, the youngest of them is also Bai Zong, like Huang Desheng and Qian Er, who are about to be promoted to thousands of generals.

Li Yan entered the lobby of the barracks, and these veterans immediately stood up and saluted Li Yan with their fists neatly: "Subordinates see the general!" ”

Li Yan stood behind the public case, nodded, and said, "Okay, sit down, everyone." ”

"General Xie!" Eleven people all said in unison. After that, they sat down in their respective chairs.

Li Yan also sat down and said, "Let's gossip less, let's go straight to the point." You all know about Shi Jincai. Last time I didn't talk to you personally, it was my negligence. Today, let's talk about it face-to-face. Don't have any scruples, just say whatever you want, I, Li Yan, am not a person with a small belly. ”

Everyone looked at Li Yan, and no one spoke.

Li Yan said by name: "Yang Erwa, Li Futian, the two of you are only 100 presidents now, and your positions are lower than those of other brothers, so let's talk about the two of you first." ”

The two people sitting at the bottom of the table glanced at each other. After that, Yang Erwa stood up first, hugged her fists and said, "General, I have nothing to say." When I see Shi Jincai in the future, don't talk about killing! Against Li Zicheng, he will definitely not be soft! ”

Li Futian also stood up, hugged his fists and said: "It's because I don't fight for myself, and I shouldn't have a high position." The humble post has already agreed with Wang Dejiang that he will marry his cousin niece on the twelfth of next month, and he will ask the general to appreciate the light when the time comes. ”

Li Yan said with a smile: "You don't have to find a random woman to marry just to show loyalty to me." I've seen that lady of the Wang family, with big shoulders and a round waist, are you sincere? ”

Li Futian nodded and said, "The humble position is sincere. Be strong and have good births, that's our trick there. My mother has been looking forward to reporting her grandson earlier, but she has been fighting all these years and has not taken care of it. came to Qixian and followed the general to settle down. I just don't know if I'll ever see my wife again. By the end of his speech, his voice was a little stumbling.

"Okay, as long as you want, I'll definitely go when the time comes." Li Yan nodded and said, "As long as your family is still alive, I promise you that I will take you back to your hometown and let your family live a good life!" ”

"I am willing to follow the general to the death and create a peaceful and prosperous world!" Everyone stood up, clenched their fists, and said loudly.

Li Yan nodded, waved his hand and said, "Sit down." ”

After everyone sat down, Li Yan looked over one by one and said, "Since everyone is willing to stay, follow me." Then I said my ugly words in front, out of the barracks, if anyone repents, then I'm welcome! ”

"Please rest assured, General. If we have two hearts, we are willing to strike five thunders in the sky, and we will never be able to live forever! And they all stood up again, and swore in unison.

Li Yan also stood up and said, "Okay! People are willing to follow me, and I will definitely not disappoint you. Have a seat. ”

After all the generals sat down, Li Yan said: "Everyone should also know that our territory is about to expand, no longer Qixian County, but the entire Guide Mansion." Then our troops will be expanded, and your positions will be promoted. However, there are still the original soldiers in Guide Prefecture, and there are bandits everywhere, which we have to deal with. Therefore, I ask you to work hard to train your troops after you go back, and do not slack off! The time for you to make a contribution is coming soon! ”

"Humble duty and follow the general's teachings!" All the generals stood up and answered with their fists clenched.

Li Yan nodded with satisfaction, waved his hand, and asked Sun Sifu to take his own soldiers and bring up two trays, on which were a pair of chain mail all over the body.

Li Yan personally handed over the tray to Yang Erwa and Li Futian, and said: "The output is limited, and it was originally necessary to give the total amount to this chain mail." But you're my brother, and I'll make an exception for you two to get a collar as well. There are no eyes on the battlefield, you," he said, and looked around at the others, and said loudly, "and you, all of you must be safe." But don't be afraid! If you don't think the chain mail is complete, then add a pair of leather armor, but then you have to buy it yourself, and I won't send it to you. ”

Yang Erwa and Li Futian took the tray and said movingly: "Thank you for your concern." ”

The other generals also hugged their fists and said: "Thank you for the general's concern, the last general and others will definitely fight bravely to kill the enemy and live up to the general's expectations." ”

Li Yan smiled: "Okay, let's disperse." Taking advantage of the fact that there are no warning signs now, I will give you half a day off. ”

The generals happily clasped their fists and said, "General Xie!" Then they left together. They all belong to different teams, and there are not many opportunities to meet, so they just take this opportunity to get together. And Li Mu is their official and their old brother, so they will naturally go to find it.

And Li Mu will once again strengthen their determination to stay.

Night, barracks, back hall.

Li Yan asked Li Mou, "How is the situation this time?" Have you figured it all out? ”

Li Mu replied: "Fourth brother, don't worry, these are all people who really want to stay." ”

Li Yan nodded, and then asked Huang Desheng on the side, "How is the situation in Suizhou?" ”

"It's fine to the west, there are very few thieves." Huang Desheng reported: "But the east side is not very good. Since the fall of Luoyang and the news of King Fu's murder came over, thieves have been rampant again. Now there are still some scruples about us, and there are many new thieves and bandits. ”

Li Yan instructed: "You have to keep the troops on guard, and if you encounter someone who is not long-sighted, you will beat it hard!" ”

"Obedience!" Huang Desheng agreed. After that, he asked: "General, there are a lot of displaced people who have come here recently, shall we resettle them?" ”

Li Yan had asked Huang Desheng not to expand the scope of the enclosure, but he did not expect that the thieves would become larger because of the fall of Luoyang. He asked, "Have you chosen a good place?" ”

"If you choose it, you can just go there in Jiangang Village. As long as the general allowed it, the lowly post sent someone to guide and build the wall of the stockade for the displaced people first. Huang Desheng said.

Li Yan clapped his hands and said, "You arrange it, I agree." ”

Huang Desheng said again: "That's right, General. The Yuan family, the Ye family and other big clans in Suizhou City sent people to ask me to send troops to protect their grange outside the city. They said that you are already a guerrilla in Guide, and we should go and ensure the safety of Guide. ”

"You don't have to worry about them." Li Yan ordered: "Don't take what they give, I don't have time to talk to them!" ”

"The lowly ones understand, and they don't take anything from the lowly duties." Huang Desheng immediately reported.

Li Yan ordered: "You rush back early tomorrow and don't delay." ”

"Obedience!"

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