Yang Ye was ashamed, and said in a low voice: "Don't hide it from the commander, the last general did not surrender on his own initiative, but was captured by a woman. She called herself Bai Hong, saying that she was a friend of the Commander. repeatedly said that the commander's appreciation of the last general, and asked the last general to return to the Great Song Dynasty. The last general resolutely refused. However, this Bai Hong's martial arts are extremely strong, and he has taken several of my sons captive. Because there was no commander in the city, the king of the Northern Han surrendered. ”

Leng Yi thought to himself, this Bai Hong is really capable, and he actually captured the dignified Yang family one by one. However, the ability of the Yang family general is not this kind of short-handed encounter, but to lead the troops to fight and command thousands of troops to fight. This ability is not something that Bai Hong can have. It's called each having its own strengths.

Leng Yi said again: "Has Yang Lao Linggong ever seen the official family?" ”

Yang Ye hesitated for a moment, his expression was a little gloomy, and he said in a low voice: "I see, Miss Baihong invited the official family, and the official family said that the commander appreciated the last general......

Leng Yi hesitated slightly, and said in a low voice: "Looking at Yang Lao Linggong's expression, could it be that the official family is snub to Yang Lao Linggong?" ”

"No, no, the official family is very polite to the general. Just ......"

"What's wrong? Yang Lao Linggong is a military general, how can he talk about his mother-in-law? ”

Yang Ye raised his eyebrows, sighed, and said: "After the official family broke through Taiyuan, they ordered the people in the city to move to Xijing and other places, and then burned Taiyuan City, as a result, many people did not have time to move away, and they were engulfed in fire, thousands of people were killed and injured, Yang Ye, as the general who defended the city, failed to protect the people on this side, and his heart was uneasy......

Leng Yi's heart sank, Song Taizong still has this bad behavior? After breaking the city, he set fire to the city and burned thousands of people to death? It's outrageous. Relieved: "Old Yang Linggong has done his best, don't think about it." ”

Yang Ye nodded.

Leng Yi said in a low voice: "The official family has conquered the Northern Han, what are the next plans?" Did you know? ”

Yang Yedao: "The official family has already said that he will take advantage of the victory to lead the army to crusade against the Liao State." The last general dissuaded, saying that the Liao [***] force was strong, no less than the Great Song Dynasty, if the strength of the country went to war, there might be a few chances of victory, and there was no possibility of victory just by relying on 200,000 Xiang troops. Moreover, the official family drove the expedition in person, and it was too dangerous to be in a dangerous place. But the official family did not listen, however, judging from the words of the official family, he seemed to be eager to establish outstanding military exploits, and he may have other plans to enter the palace Liao Dynasty, and the last general will not have more dissuasion. ”

Leng Yi nodded and said to Yang Ye: "The general is wise and martial, very good at using soldiers, and it is a great joy to have a general to help me." It just so happened that Shi Shouxin, the deputy commander of our forbidden army, was removed from his post and brought to justice for his crimes. His position will be replaced by General Yang! ”

Yang Ye was surprised and delighted, he was a general, and saw that the emperor Zhao Guangyi who took refuge turned out to be a tyrant who didn't care about the lives of the people, he was full of frustration, and he didn't expect to be taken seriously, but he didn't expect Leng Yi to entrust him with a heavy task and let him serve as the deputy commander of the forbidden army, which is equivalent to the vice chairman of the Military Commission. bit high weight. I couldn't help but feel that the great student was in trouble, and bowed down and said: "The last general thanks the lord for his trust, and he will definitely assist the lord to lead the forbidden army well." ”

Leng Yi looked at Yang Ye's sixth son Yang Yanzhao, who was the most famous of Yang Ye's six sons, and after Yang Ye died, he was the one who took the lead and made many miraculous achievements in the war against Liao. At the moment, he said: "The guards of the forbidden army, Ma Jun Tianwei, and the left wing have all commanded the party to enter the rebellion, and they have been removed from their posts and executed. His vacancy will be replaced by you. ”

Yang Yanzhao was also surprised and delighted, and hurriedly got up and bowed to salute: "The last general will thank you for your cultivation." We must live up to the expectations of adults and bring the soldiers well. ”

Leng Yi nodded, and said to Yang Dalang: "The forbidden army's guard Ma Jun was commanded by the left chamber to make Wu Peixiang die because he was disrespectful to the first emperor and was struck by thunder in the Taimiao. His position is up to you. ”

Yang Dalang was also very grateful, and got up and bowed to thank him.

These two men held positions equivalent to the commanders of cavalry units. Moreover, they are the two commanders of the most elite upper four armies of the forbidden army, because the Song Dynasty did not set up the highest commander of each of the three ya, so the owner of each compartment (army), that is, the commander (army commander) is the supreme general. They are directly accountable to Leng Yi. It can be said that it is a heavy responsibility.

Leng Yi also appointed Erlang Yang Yanpu to replace the post of Du Yuhou of Ma Jun Tianwei, the guard of Zhang Chuan, who was killed in the rebellion, and Yang Yanxun, the third lang, served as the commander of the Jinmingchi Supervision Battalion and was responsible for supervising the work. The other Jilang temporarily served as instructors and was responsible for the next step of the forbidden army's training.

After the arrangements were made, Yang Ye led several sons to bow down and thank Leng Yi.

Leng Yi returned the salute with a smile and said, "To be honest, I really have high hopes for you. I am very dissatisfied with the military discipline of the forbidden army, and the officials are also very dissatisfied. Instructed me to put things in order. However, I am indeed a very amateur in how to command the army. You have to rely on a few people. ”

"Your Excellency is too modest." Yang Ye bowed and said: "After coming to the capital, the last general has already heard that the commander has made drastic adjustments to the generals below the forbidden military camp, and reappointed them according to military merits and competition results. This move of the adult is very bold. When the last general and all the dogs heard this, they were very impressed. If you are not good at leading troops, how can you do this? Hey hey"

Leng Yi was also a little proud, and said: "This is approved by the official family, so I have this courage." But that's where my power ends. I don't know exactly how to train soldiers. It's really up to a few of you. In addition, the forbidden army is currently working in Jinmingchi, this is only temporary, and now the people from all over the country have arrived one after another, you have to help me let these people change into the clothes of the forbidden army, gradually replace the original forbidden army, transfer the forbidden army out, and conduct training. Ma Jun, in particular, must increase the intensity of training, and I will probably need it immediately. ”

Yang Ye was so smart that he immediately knew that Leng Yi's move must be related to the official Zhao Guangyi's battle against the Liao State. Maybe it was Zhao Guangyi who buried the killing, and now let himself be responsible for this move, Yang Ye immediately felt the heavy responsibility on his shoulders. I also have to be grateful for Leng Yi's trust.

Leng Yi said again: "The general is now temporarily wronged to live with me, and when I report to the Empress Hua Rui, who listens to the government, I will prepare a suitable residence for the general." ”

Yang Ye was busy and expressed his gratitude.

After talking, Leng Yi said goodbye and returned to the inner house. He called Zhuo Qiaoniang and Xiao Zhouhou to the study and said that he had made a three-year appointment with Xiao Zhouhou. Zhuo Qiaoniang had already seen that Leng Yi's relationship with Xiao Zhouhou was extraordinary, and this result did not surprise her. Although I feel a little sad in my heart, the official's official has reached a point where the three wives and four concubines are certain, and I don't think there is anything wrong. Besides, I am already pregnant, and when I have a child in the future, I will have more to rely on.

Hearing Leng Yi say this matter to his face, Xiao Zhouhou's heart was completely relieved. I waited for the three-year filial piety period to pass with peace of mind.

The next day, Leng Yi took Yang Ye and his seven sons to Sanya, held a meeting of senior generals of the forbidden army, and officially announced his appointment to the Yang generals.

After listening to the appointment, Zhao Yuanzuo, another deputy commander, said to Leng Yi in front of many generals: "Du Yuhou and the commander of the overseer battalion are also forgotten, but the appointment of this deputy commander and the head of the upper four armies should be appointed by my father, and Commander Leng is a bit overstepping, right?" ”

There was a sudden silence in the field, and even a pin could be heard falling on the ground. The eyes of all the generals fell on Leng Yi's face, if Leng Yi's appointment could not take effect, it would be too big a blow to his face. It is also a great blow to his prestige in the army in the future. Some are gloating, others are sympathetic, and of course they are nervous.

Leng Yi glanced at the lieutenant general, saw everyone's eyes clearly, smiled slightly, and said to Zhao Yuanzuo: "Your Royal Highness, as the commander of the forbidden army, if Weichen does not have the power to appoint subordinate generals, he will never dare to make appointments at will." When His Royal Highness first came, he may not know that before the official family set out on the expedition, he had appointed Weichen to lead the forbidden army to build Jinmingchi, and authorized Weichen to have the power to appoint and remove all the generals of the forbidden army. When Wechen was the commander of Li Jilong's Ma Army, the official family had once again expressed their approval of Wechen's decision. And in public to give Weichen Shangfang the sword, for those who disobey the order, you can kill without mercy. Therefore, the appointment of Wechen is a decision within the scope of his authority and is valid. There is no need to consult the official again. ”

Zhao Yuanzuo sneered: "So, if this prince doesn't listen to you, you can also use that Shang Fang sword to kill Weichen?" ”

Leng Yi smiled and said, "Shang Fang's sword was given by the official family, and it represents the prestige of the official family. ”

The implication is that you, the prince, will kill you as long as you violate the rules. Hearing Leng Yi's words, Zhao Yuanzuo's face changed color, he couldn't imagine that Leng Yi actually confronted him in person. He had the intention to fight back, but his father's edict had already made it clear that he was only monitoring Leng Yi when he went to the forbidden army. If there is any situation, please report it to the official family at any time. In other words, he only has the power to monitor, not the power to dismantle the stage, at least for now, the official Zhao Guangyi still trusts and reuses Leng Yi very much.

Therefore, Zhao Yuanzuo smiled dryly and said, "Since you have carried my father out of the emperor, what else do I have to say." ”

Leng Yi arched his hand and did not speak.

Zhao Yuanzuo said again: "By the way, Lord Leng, you have removed all the generals below the battalion level, I think it is very inappropriate, because those generals were appointed by my father." You seem to be disrespectful in doing so. I hope you will reverse your decision and reinstate my father's original appointment. ”

With these words, the atmosphere that had been slightly eased immediately became solemn again, and all the generals looked at Leng Yi again to see how he would respond to the prince's greeting.

Leng Yi naturally can't back down in the slightest, otherwise, there would be no need for him as a commander. I was not in a hurry at the moment, and still smiled: "The replacement of generals below the battalion level is also approved by the officials. There is no question of great disrespect to the officials. His Highness spoke seriously. (To be continued.) )