Seeing Cheng Wuting away, Xue Shao did not stay in the yamen for long. He took a group of scouts such as Wu Ming, Niu Ben and Guo An with him, led by Dugu Yizhi and Sha Zha Zhongyi, and went to the 200,000 field army camp on the bank of the Luoshui River.

The imperial court moved the capital, and the two saints brought more than 10,000 Beiya forbidden troops and more than 50,000 government soldiers from Chang'an. After arriving in Luoyang, in order to consolidate the new capital, the imperial court once ordered the military government near the eastern capital to send troops to come to the battle, but few responded. It just so happened that at this time, Pei Xingjian died, and the Western Expedition was forced to stop, and the Western Expeditionary Army was pulled to Luoyang, and took on the mission of Gongwei Dongdu.

In fact, according to the usual practice of the Tang Dynasty, soldiers will only be recruited when there is an important war and the government soldiers are not enough to deal with it. When Taizong conquered Goguryeo, he set this precedent, and Xue Rengui became famous by enlisting in the army in white clothes, and he was the first batch of "mercenaries" of the Tang Dynasty.

Since then, Datang has launched many conscription to deal with wars, but every time the war ends, the "contract" for recruiting soldiers expires, and the army will be disbanded. For example, the last time Pei Xingjian led the Northern Expedition, the day of the return of the Wang division was the time of disbandment, the generals returned to the Chaoban Mansion and the soldiers were scattered in the military government, and the recruits who spent money to hire them were unemployed.

But this time, the 200,000 Western Expeditionary Army was still not disbanded without fighting, which was something that had never been done before. 200,000 soldiers eat horses and chew and get military salaries, and the court of the Tang Dynasty needs to pay an incomparably huge military expenditure. Fortunately, in Luoyang, the money and food are very sufficient. If it stays in Chang'an, where there is a famine, I am afraid that this army will only have the fate of disbanding.

Xue Shao thought to himself, now that the emperor is critically ill, the court needs to maintain stability, and the frontier of the Tang Dynasty is not peaceful, and the central government may need to send troops to expedition or rush to aid at any time, which makes the last expeditionary force that Pei Gong brought during his lifetime have been preserved to this day. However, Xue Shao believed that this Western Expeditionary Army was destined to belong to the border fortress and the battlefield. Luoyang is just a temporary resting place for them!

Luoshui camp, arrived.

The huge camp is a tiger on the dragon plate, and the momentum is imposing as far as the eye can see.

"Young Marshal, General Li Duozuo and General Xue Chuyu have never slackened. From the first day they arrived in Luoyang, they practiced every day. Dugu Yizhi told Xue Shao, "It's ashamed...... Compared with the two generals Li and Xue, our people really seem to be wasted! ”

Xue Shao smiled indifferently, "It's not too late to make amends." ”

"Now that the young marshal is back, needless to say, we all know what to do!" Sha Zha Zhongyi took over and shouted loudly, "I want to make up all the wasted time before!" ”

"Then I'll see." Xue Shao was very satisfied with their spirit, and raised his hand to point to the camp, "General Dugu, you go and report!" ”

"The last general obeys!"

A moment later, an earth-shattering sound of drums and horns sounded in the Luoshui camp, and soon the flags rolled into the sky with smoke and dust, and countless cavalry let out loud shouts and whistles, lined up to greet them!

A horse rushed towards him, and the red horse and white armor were like wind and lightning.

When Xue Shao saw him, he showed a heartfelt smile.

The person who came ran to Xue Shao and stopped twenty steps away, and quickly and even some hurriedly rolled the saddle and ran in front of Xue Shao, kneeling on one knee and bowing his head to worship, "The last general, Xue Chuyu, the general of the right guard's pro-mansion, led the generals of the jumping army under his command, and greeted ...... General! ”

Everyone heard it, and Xue Chuyu's voice was a little choked.

The cavalry officers and soldiers of the Jumping Army behind him all turned over and dismounted one after another and stepped forward to greet Xue Shao together.

"General Xue, excuse me, please get up!" Xue Shao rode on his horse and raised his hands, "Brothers, please excuse me!" ”

"The last general...... Don't dare to get up! Xue Chuyu lowered his head, not only did he not get up, but he even refused to raise his head.

Xue Shao frowned and whispered, "The military salute can be counted." Why do you and my brother see each other like this? ”

"The last general is ashamed...... failed to bring the young marshal's hard work elite thousand cavalry troops! But it was stolen by the villain! Xue Chuyu lowered his head and said, "The last general is guilty, and the last general has no face to see the young marshal!" ”

Xue Shao smiled, "Stupid words! The change of official positions in the imperial court is not something you can decide, so why are you guilty? Besides, Qianqi is not mine, it is the emperor's majesty. Do you mean to harm me when you say that? ”

Xue Chuyu was stunned for a moment, and then raised his head and looked at Xue Shao.

Xue Shao smiled: "Okay, get up!" Don't act like a, hypocritical! ”

Dugu Yizhi and the others all laughed.

Xue Chuyu suddenly felt a little embarrassed, so he stood up, his expression full of joy was indescribable, and his expression was very excited.

At this time, Li Duozuo also brought a large group of generals out to greet him. He saw that Xue Shao's passion and happiness were no less than Xue Chuyu, and the first thing after the salute, Li Duozuo breathed a long sigh of relief, "Finally the thing returned to its original owner - I can finally end up relaxed!" ”

"You want to be beautiful!" Xue Shao said with a smile, "You have to be in charge of the affairs of the army. This general was only responsible for trivial matters such as holding meetings of the upper court, discussing the affairs of the yamen, and issuing orders. ”

"Anyway, as soon as you come back, young marshal, I really feel like I've put down a big stone here." Li Duozuo poked his breastplate with his fingers with ease, and said with a smile, "No matter how busy and tired I am in the future, I can sleep peacefully every day!" ——In these three months, Li really doesn't know how to survive! With Li's ability and virtue, he can only carry tea and pour water by Pei Gong's side, and be a guard. Therefore, in the future, if Li is killed, he will definitely no longer lead troops alone, especially an army like the right guard! ”

"General Li, you are too modest." Xue Shao smiled, "You followed your father to lead the army to fight at the age of thirteen, and I was still playing with mud at that time!" ”

"That's right! I didn't have time to play with mud when I was a teenager, but now that I follow the command of the young marshal, I finally have time to play with mud! Li Duozuo also said quite proudly, "I must have enough fun, and I will ask the young marshal to give me advice when the time comes!" ”

Everyone laughed together.

The robes that once treated each other with heart and soul are now reunited again. For Xue Shao and others, there seems to be nothing more exciting and joyful in the world.

That night, Xue Shao stayed in the Luoshui camp and met with all the generals and lieutenants above the fifth grade, which was regarded as announcing his official appointment.

In terms of the traditional structure of the 12 guards of the Southern Ya, each guard has a general with the highest command of the third rank, and the deputies are two generals from the third rank. There are "three inner and five mansions" under it, and each of the five mansions has a four-grade middle lang general and a five-grade left and right lang general.

In this way, there are eighteen generals in each guard, and the others such as Changshi and Joiners are civilian adjutants.

However, this is the usual establishment.

At present, this "right guard" army was originally the Western Expeditionary Army, which belonged to the pre-war establishment of the marching road, and the actual number of men and horses already had a normal establishment of eight armies (25,000 men each).

Therefore, Xue Shao's subordinates should have eight times the number of lieutenants. However, the actual number of people did not reach this number. Even the most important deputy, the "Right Guard General", is only Li Duozuo for the time being, and Xue Chuyu has always served as a general and is very busy.

Xue Shao felt that such a large family business needed to be managed, so now it is necessary to "dig into the corners" and "promote henchmen".

Not to mention anything else, Guo Yuanzhen, who was wearing small shoes in Jin Wuwei, was definitely going to dig it up, how could he let him keep patrolling the streets of Luoyang City, like a city manager?

Since Cheng Qizhi's matter has been agreed, as long as Cheng Wuting can open up the joints, people will also be accepted.

Guo An and Wu Ming no longer need to be named in Beiya. As the most important scout commander under the commander-in-chief, this time they are unwilling, at least they have to be a captain, otherwise they will not be able to enter and leave the barracks justifiably. There is also Niu Ben, Li Jinxing's righteous son can't be mixed in the army, and he doesn't even have a name.

In addition, there are Lu Siyi, Tang Zhen and Pan Yi, who have been following Xue Shao since Zuo Fengchenwei, and now they have left Qianqi like Guo Yuanzhen and become adrift. They have all made great and small military exploits, and now it is time to promote them. Otherwise, what is the one who is struggling to follow the picture?

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Xue Shao now understands why there is a saying that "one person has attained the Tao and the chicken dog ascends to heaven". It turns out that when I got to this job, it is inevitable that I will be vulgar. Is there any real "selflessness" in the world? Since you need to use people when you sit in a high position, how can you use people as easy and reassuring as using acquaintances?

The next day, Xue Shao paraded.

Li Duozuo and Xue Chuyu trained in the Luoshui camp every day, and they did their homework conscientiously every day. But no matter how they practiced, they always felt that the soldiers of the Western Expeditionary Army were coping with things, and they were even listless. But today, the weather in the Luoshui camp and the right guard yamen is the same - because of Xue Shao's return, the spirit of the Western Expedition army has undergone earth-shaking changes, just like a sick person suddenly and completely recovered!

"Amazing! It's so amazing! Li Duozuo was amazed, "It seems that Pei Gong was right at the beginning, the general is the soul of an army!" ”

Xue Shao said with a smile: "General Li, the soldiers of the Western Expeditionary Army originally came to Pei Gong, to gallop across the battlefield, kill the enemy and serve the country. Even if Pei Gong is no longer there, the nature of the country is difficult to change, and the original intention and true colors of the soldiers of the Western Expeditionary Army still cannot be changed. Some time ago, they were just a little confused. Now, they've all woken up! ”

"That's right!" Li Duozuo said excitedly, "The Western Expeditionary Army is the last army that Pei Gong brought before his death. It was born with a bloody and heroic spirit, full of fighting spirit and wildness, and possessed extremely strict military discipline. They are like a group of bloodthirsty lone wolves who should be galloping in the Western Regions, with the terrifying power to tear apart an enemy. But not long ago, they were dragged back to Luoyang for no reason, and someone put an iron ring around their necks and tied them to the fence, hoping to turn them into a group of dogs who care for the house. But by nature, they are still wolves who eat meat and drink blood! ”

"Wolves?" Xue Shao's eyes lit up, I like this title! - Once, my code name seemed to be Blood Wolf!

"That's right, the Western Expeditionary Army is like a pack of wolves!" Li Duozuo said, "Some time ago, they just lost the wolf king, so they became listless and careless! Now that the young marshal is back, they have a new wolf king! - Look at the way they look today, it is clear that they are looking forward to the new wolf king, leading them to gallop on the battlefield again, to drink blood and eat meat! ”

Xue Shao smiled slightly, "I'm here for this!" ”