Entering the inner hall, Li Yu asked his subordinates to serve fragrant tea, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Zhao Gongzi is so young and has such martial arts, amazing!" Awesome! ”

Zhao Xun said indifferently: "Lord Li praised it falsely, which is also the reason why Brother Luo kept his hand." ”

"Guan Zhao Gongzi is so powerful, then this silver Jiao bow can also be opened?" Li Yu pointed to the silver bow and asked.

Zhao Xun nodded and said: "Fortunately, the kid has been practicing martial arts at home since he was a child, and he has been able to pull it apart with this silver bow." Besides, the kid is in the family and loves martial arts, so the family passes on the art of war and is in charge of the family's private soldiers. ”

"I see, I'll just say, how can Zhao Gongzi's personal guards be so strong! What kind of generals, what kind of soldiers. Li Yu looked at the two guards standing like a pine behind Zhao Xun, not moving at all, and couldn't help but sigh.

Later, Zhao Xun was warmly received by Li Yuhe and met some of Li Yu's family members. Li Yu had a wife and a concubine, and originally had two sons, but one was killed in battle during the invasion of the Yan Army, and the other was killed by an arrow in the battle with the Black Snake Army not long ago. Therefore, Li Yu was extremely resentful of the Yan Army and the Black Snake Army. From the words of the conversation, it can be seen that Li Yu is still a relatively decent person, not the kind of person who is only for personal interests and not for the people. Of course, if you want to know more, you need to know in more detail.

After the banquet, Zhao Xun was placed in the left wing of the Governor's Mansion. Climbing over the house wall from the left wing is the camp of Li Yu's personal guards. In order to prevent accidents, for three days in a row, Zhao Xun honestly haunted between the wing room and the martial arts training ground, and never did anything out of the ordinary. Despite this, it also made Zhao Yan, the son of the Qingzhou family, have some influence in the upper echelons of the Shunzhou army. One is that Zhao Xun has obtained two magic weapons that many people are hot at; Second, it is rumored that Zhao Yan is a son of the Zhao family in Beihai, although the current family is far less powerful than the two Jin Dynasty, but it still represents a vast number of contacts and endless wealth; Third, this child of a family with a small background seems to have been connected with the Huolin Army and sat on the grain business. Now he has become the object of envy of the young talents of the Shunzhou Army, who let him pick the most beautiful flowers in the Shunzhou Army?

Because Zhao Xun first defeated Luo Yi, the representative of the young heroes, in one move, and then lightly pulled out the silver bow in front of everyone, shot a long iron arrow with the thickness of his thumb, pierced through several targets and then passed through the wall, no one dared to underestimate this young man.

To Zhao Xun's surprise, Luo Yi simply but sadly admitted defeat to Zhao Xun, admitting that he was inferior to Zhao Xun. made Zhao Xun have a good impression of this upright young man, and then the two practiced martial arts together and communicated with each other. said that it was an exchange, but in fact, it was more Zhao Xun explaining some melee combat, and under the influence of Luo Yi and Xin Ming and others, Zhao Xun gradually had a good relationship with the young generation of good players and officers under Li Yu. In the casual conversation, Zhao Xun gradually learned more about Li Yu.

After intermittent understanding, Zhao Xun felt that Li Yu was still a good leader, but this was only good for the people. But standing in the army, it is not ruthless and decisive enough, too benevolent and righteous, and it is difficult to achieve great things, Zhao Xun commented, this person can be a general, but he can be an official, but he is not suitable for a party leader. But in Li Yu's territory, the people live the best and are the most popular.

"You mean, Li Lingfeng came here to discuss the establishment of the march, and he hasn't decided yet?" Zhao Xun said with a frown.

Wei Dong nodded and said: "That's true, it seems that because of the problem of soldiers, salaries, and food and grass, Li Yu and the other two did not reach an agreement. ”

"I know about money and food, the Shunzhou army is indeed out of money, but the problem of the source of soldiers should not be entangled."

Wei Dongdao: "Captain Li Lingfeng wants to train 3,000 soldiers for the Shunzhou Army, among the three lieutenants and the six lieutenants, except for the three lieutenants who are assisted in the training of our army, the remaining six are Li Yu's people. Therefore, the other two were reluctant to draw their own men, nor were they willing to provide money and food. Li Yu promised to give up half of his position, but the other two shook their heads. I don't know if I believe in Li Yu or if I don't believe in Huozi Camp. ”

Zhao Xun frowned, and said in a deep voice: "It should be that Du Yuan and Gongsun Yang are not willing to give up the rights in their hands at all now, for them, the rights in their hands are far more important than the stronger rights in the future." In this way, you let Li Lingfeng give Li Yu an indirect hint, if you haven't made any moves, the Fire Word Battalion will be withdrawn, and staying here will have no effect. In addition, I secretly mentioned to Su Ziyan that he would ask Li Yujian to let the Huozi Battalion recruit soldiers from among the people, and he could give him more generous treatment, I don't believe it, I can't recruit people. But in this way, everything will press on us, so these 3,000 soldiers must be from the Shunzhou Army on the surface, and in fact, they will obey the orders of the Huolin Army. ”

The reason why Zhao Xun was in a hurry to attack the Shunzhou army was not that he was in a hurry to take the Shunzhou Mansion, but that Su Yun contacted the officials of Youzhou and did not get a clear answer, which made Zhao Xun a little vigilant, and now he must increase his bargaining chips.

With the interaction between Zhao Xun and Xin Ming, Xie Tong, Yang Qiu, Zhu Tear, Luo Yi and others, the relationship between the six became more and more friendly, and the four of Xin Ming did not lose their trust, and revealed the news that Zhao Yan was Zhao Xun to anyone else, and they also learned from Zhao Xun's mouth about the policies of the Huolin Army and the life of the people under the rule of the Huolin Army, and the five of them all yearned for the strong army of the Huolin Army. Half a month has passed, and these five people have been indirectly affected by Zhao Xun and have changed many views. Zhao Xun also met the fathers of Xin Ming, Xie Tong, and Yang Qiu, all three of whom were veterans of the Shunzhou Army and minor officers in the Shunzhou Prefecture Army, but unfortunately, Xin Ming and Yang Qiu's fathers were physically injured because of the war, and now they basically no longer participate too much in the military, in addition, the Shunzhou Army is much weaker than it was at the beginning.

"Zhao Gongzi, Luo Yi, Xin Ming, a few of you are also here. It just so happens that the adults also let you go to the inner hall with Zhao Gongzi to discuss matters. When he was communicating with Luo Yi and Xin Ming, Li Yu's personal guard captain Li Li came to say.

"Deliberations? Am I going to this too? I'm an outsider, so it's not convenient! Zhao Xun's heart moved, knowing that his plan should have started, but he didn't know why he was also pulled in, and said hesitantly.

Li Li said with a smile: "You are not an outsider now, before, your subordinates also killed a lot of Black Snake Army with us, plus you are also an adult niece...... Cough...... It's not an outsider, and the adults said it, and let you go in to discuss it. ”

Seeing this, Luo Yi and Xin Ming were secretly laughing on the side, but Luo Yi's smile was a little bitter, while Xin Ming, who knew the truth, had a gloating smile.

Zhao Xun no longer shirked, and together with Luo Yi and others, followed Li Li to the inner hall to discuss a major matter that I didn't know what it was.

"I've seen Master Li! Lord Du! Lord Gongsun! ”

Zhao Xun had already met Du Yuan and Gongsun Yang, two people with real power in the Shunzhou army, and in addition, there were several officers in the hall, and it seemed that some small forces that were attached to the Shunzhou army were now united and became independent forces.

"My lord, I'm in Shunzhou's military affairs, how could I let him appear here?" Nearly forty years old, with a scar on his face and a gloomy face, Gongsun Yang pointed at Zhao Xun and said.

Li Yu's face stiffened, and his eyes showed dissatisfaction, but then he passed away, and said with a smile: "He is not an outsider now, not to mention his relationship with my niece, even five days ago, the horse thief who defeated the Black Snake Army was also indispensable, and he is qualified to participate in the proceedings." How? Brother Gongsun is dissatisfied with this? ”

"I also think that Zhao Yan and Zhao Gongzi are qualified to discuss matters, and my Huolin Army only looks at the results of the battle, not anything else. Zhao Gongzi's guards killed 400 horse thieves on the way here with 300 people, and five days ago, they killed 500 horse thieves again, can't such a young hero become a member of our defense against the Black Snake Army? Li Lingfeng, the captain of the Huolin Military Fire Word Battalion, also said lightly.

Gongsun Yang saw Li Lingfeng speak, so he had to sit down, but Zhao Xun found that the look of anger in Du Yuan's eyes flashed.

What does that mean? Could it be that Du Yuan doesn't want me to get involved in this matter? Du Yuan and Gongsun Yang teamed up? It seems that it will take a lot of effort to bring the Shunzhou Army into your hands. Zhao Xun thought secretly.

Li Yu is located in the main seat, several important figures are lined up on both sides, Luo Yi and Xin Ming are at the end, seeing these situations, Zhao Xun also guessed that it should be time to form a new army. Five days ago, the Black Snake Army repeatedly invaded Li Yu's territory on the west side, which made Li Yu feel a little bad.

Li Yu glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Okay, since everyone has nothing to say, let's start the discussion now." Presumably everyone also knows that our army is in decline, whether it is the Black Snake Army in the north or the Evil Army in the south, they all want to destroy us first and then quickly. Who are the Yan Army, everyone must know that they are invaders and foreign enemies, and my Shunzhou Army would rather die in battle, and I must not give in to them, otherwise, it will be stinking for 10,000 years. As for the Black Snake Army, everyone knows better that the Lian Yan Army is not as good as it, and there are many border horse thieves under its subordinates, not to mention that they are still hooking up with the Khitans, and they don't know what they are plotting. ”

After a pause, Li Yu continued: "Now our army is in the middle of a north-south attack, and the strength is insufficient, so I specially ask for help from the Huolin army. Zhao Xun, the commander of the Huolin army, sent a battalion of cavalry, willing to train soldiers for us to resist the invasion of foreign enemies. Presumably, you also know how the Huolin army in the west is so good, winning consecutive battles, while the Yan army is repeatedly defeated. Therefore, I will train 3,000 soldiers to defend against foreign enemies, what do you think about this? ”

"I have no opinion, but I have no soldiers, no money, and no food in my hands, so, my lord, I can't do anything to help my lord." Gongsun Yang waited for Li Yu to finish speaking, and then bluntly refused.

When Li Yu heard this, his eyes dimmed a lot, and at the same time, he was stunned for a while, not knowing what he was thinking. After a while, he asked Du Yuan again, "What does Brother Du think?" ”

Du Yuan looked more like a profiteer than a general. He has a round face and a small belly. Du Yuan said with a smile: "Your Excellency's idea is very good, but now is an emergency, the enemy forces in the north and south will invade at any time, and we are training soldiers now, which will affect the normal mobilization and defense, the younger brother wants to support, but the younger brother thinks that it really can't help now." ”

Li Yu's face darkened a lot, and he smiled bitterly: "What about the others? ”

Du Yuan and Gongsun Yang didn't support it, these fourth-party forces naturally wouldn't agree, and if they handed over the military power, they wouldn't have the current treatment, and they all politely refused one by one.

Li Yu let out a sigh of relief and said, "Since this is the case, then I, Li, am personally responsible for this matter." I want to entrust Captain Li of the Huolin Army to train 3,000 soldiers for me, I wonder if Captain Li is willing to help? ”

Li Lingfeng said with a smile: "We are here under orders to assist adults, Lord Li has something to ask, and Li will definitely do his best to help." But this man, and the armor, and the grain, and the money, ......."

"I have thought about this, and the personnel are selected from among the people under my rule, three thousand, no problem. As for the armor, grain and grass, and salary, Li should think of a way, even if he sells everything, he will let them officially become an army. Li Yu gasped and said.

"Don't worry, Lord Li, the kid can help with this." Zhao Xun said with a smile. Everyone around immediately looked at Zhao Xun, and they all guessed Zhao Xun's purpose.

"My Zhao family in Qingzhou, although I dare not say how rich it is, but the materials to support the three thousand soldiers are not a problem. A few years ago, I made an agreement with the Huolin Army to buy and sell food with the Huolin Army. I can provide the adults with armor, food, and silver. Of course, this armor may have been captured by the Huolin Army in the Northern Navy, and I will exchange it with food for the Huolin Army and transport it here. As for the needs of the 3,000 soldiers, I also gave them out, and I had the right to contribute to the people of Shunzhou Mansion. How can the Han people be harassed by outsiders! Zhao Xun said proudly.

"Good! Good! Good! Ziyan really didn't see the wrong person. Li Yu said happily.

Du Yuan rolled his eyes and said loudly: "Zhao Gongzi is noble, but Zhao Gongzi is so selfless, he must not have no purpose, right?" Zhao Gongzi and Zhao Xun of the Huolin Army are both surnamed Zhao, and you can get the capture of the Huolin Army, do you have any connection? ”

When others heard this, they couldn't help but doubt Zhao Xun's purpose. Some people even suspect that Zhao Yan is the person sent by Zhao Xun. As for suspecting that Zhao Yan is Zhao Xun, they can't do it, because they don't believe that the commander of the Huolin Army will appear on the territory of the other side with three hundred people.

Zhao Xun said with a smile: "Of course there is a purpose, I came with Ziyan from Yanzhou Mansion, and along the way, I was repeatedly attacked by horse thieves. I think that in the future, Lord Li's new army will unfortunately eliminate the horse thieves, and even escort my Zhao family's caravan, as for the money, it will be the escort fee I pay. Under the rule of the Fire Lin Army, the Fire Lin Army did just that, don't you know? As for my relationship with the Fire Lin Army, it was just a normal trade between merchants and the army, the Fire Lin Army defeated the Northern Navy and captured countless weapons, but the Northern Navy's scimitar is not the standard weapon of the Fire Lin Army, so some of it will be sold. As we all know, the implementation of the new policy under the rule of the Huolin Army is very beneficial to businessmen, and my Zhao family in Qingzhou also wants to see it. How? Lord Du is dissatisfied with my Qingzhou family? ”

The smile on Du Yuan's face froze, a trace of anger flashed in his eyes, but he said with a smile on his face: "How dare you, it turns out that this is a policy of the Huolin Army, using the army to escort the caravan and earn commissions from it." It was Du who was negligent, and Zhao Gongzi forgave me. For Li Yu, Du Yuan is not afraid, and he is not afraid of Zhao Yan, but for the family, he still doesn't want to provoke.

"In that case, then it's decided! Lieutenant Li, the matter of military training will be handed over to you. According to your men, three thousand, three lieutenants, six lieutenants. The Huolin Army needs three lieutenants to train non-commissioned officers, and the remaining six people are Zhao Yan, Luo Yi, Xin Ming, Xie Tong, Yang Qiu, and Zhu Tear. ”

"What? Wait, Master Li, I'm afraid this is not appropriate, I am an outsider, not suitable for ......" Zhao Xunlian shook his head and said hurriedly.

Li Yu said with a smile: "In the battle five days ago, it can be seen that Zhao Gongzi's martial arts are extraordinary, and this time he helped me train the army, which is enough for this position." "After that, it was decided.

Du Yuan had a faint smile on his face, but Zhao Xun knew that this slightly chubby guy was not easy to deal with, Gongsun Yang didn't care when he arrived, and those rebel army and mountain bandit leaders had a trace of envy. There are even some people with a faint sense of regret, if they also join the training of the new army, they can not only let their subordinates have a salary and silver, but also have armor to obtain, and they can also get in touch with Zhao Yan, a child of the family. But since he refused, there was no chance of repentance.