Chapter 8: Lao Cheng's son

The wind of war rose strongly, and the day when various military orders were issued.

Datang, a war organization, has risen at the fastest speed!

After all, the expedition of the farming people was not as convenient as that of the nomads, and thousands of grains and high-quality horses and grass were transported to the front line under the escort of soldiers and civilians.

The so-called war means fighting money and fighting the economy, and this is not true at all.

This is especially true of the Labor Expedition.

The Tang Dynasty made great efforts to develop the economy, gathered strength, and constantly used conspiracy and conspiracy to deal with the Turks, because the Tang Dynasty was in chaos and was in ruins, and it could not afford to toss and toss, and it was considered economically.

Before the innumerable amount of material reached the front line, the appointment was passed to Shuofang first.

“…… Turkic barbarians, perennial invasion of my country, destruction of my homeland, killing my people, now the time is ripe, special Xiazhou Governor Zhen Army General Luo Shixin as the general of the Datongdao march, led Xiazhou, Suizhou, Yanzhou troops to the north, hope that the general will destroy the enemy, and then get miraculous feats. ”

Xiao Yu personally handed over the holy decree to Luo Shixin, and said with a smile: "Yu congratulates the general on his success and triumphant. ”

"Xie Xiao Xiangjiyan!"

Xiao Yu was the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, and Li Yuan personally appointed Xiao Yu as the person who passed the decree, which shows how much attention is paid to this battle, and I believe that Li Jing and Li Shiji are similar. As he thought, there are now five prime ministers in the Tang Dynasty, namely Pei Lian, Yu Wenshiji, Chen Shuda, Yang Gongren and Xiao Yu. Except for Pei Lin and Yu Wenshi, the remaining three were ordered by Li Yuan to go to Luo Shixin, Li Jing, and Li Shiji to preach the decree here to show prudence.

Luo Shixin joined the Qin Dynasty in the early stage of the Yang Wengan Incident. But because of Pingyang's relationship, he has not publicly sided with him, and he has always been known as the first general of the imperial party.

As an important member of the imperial party, Xiao Yu certainly has little connection with Luo Shixin. It's still okay to meet each other and say hello. The relationship is not good, and it is not an exaggeration to call it a friend.

Seeing Xiao Yu's warm wishes, Luo Shixin also responded happily.

Xiao Yu pulled Luo Shixin and chatted a few words, and suddenly said with some embarrassment: "This ...... Can the general take a step to speak? ”

Luo Shixin felt that Xiao Yu was a little too enthusiastic at the beginning, and only then did he understand that he had something to look for him.

One more friend in the officialdom means one less enemy, Xiao Yu is the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. He is also an important member of the imperial party, and it is still extremely beneficial to have a good relationship with him.

Luo Shixin nodded and let the soldiers retreat. There were only two of them left in the tent.

Xiao Yu said: "Xiao Yu is a little difficult to talk about this matter, and I don't know how to speak. ”

Luo Shixin said: "Xiao Xiang said it directly, I am a rough person and I don't like to beat around the bush." No matter what Xiao Xiang said. I can help. Do your best. If you can't help, you will refuse, and Xiao Xiang shouldn't take it to heart. ”

Xiao Yu's heart was inexplicably wide, and Luo Shixin's frankness and directness made him feel good, and he said: "The general is quick to talk, and Yu will say it bluntly here." Yu has a sister, who is the queen of the former dynasty. Under the care of Princess Yicheng, he is now in the Turkic king's tent. If possible, the opportunity. I hope that the general can treat his sister well, and it is best to welcome her back to Chang'an. My sister treats me like a mother, and she is gentle and intelligent, knowledgeable and courteous, and the turmoil of the Sui Dynasty has nothing to do with her. On the contrary, he persuaded Yang Guang many times, but Yang Guang was mediocre and did not listen to good words, so he reaped the consequences of his own evil and hoped that the general would learn ......"

This Xiao Yu is really rich and handsome, the seventh son of Emperor Xiao Yu of Liang Ming in the Southern Dynasty, the half-brother of Emperor Xiao Cong of the late Liang Dynasty, and the queen of the royal family.

Because Yang Sui and Xiao Liang had an extremely close relationship, Yang Jian and Yang Guang both allowed Liang to exist. Xiao Yu as a prince grew up in the imperial city of Jiangling, where his parents were extremely superior under the care of his parents, and when he was nine years old, he was named the king of Xin'an County, and in the seventh year of the emperor's reign, Xiao Yu entered Sui with his brother Xiao Cong, and then settled in Chang'an. Xiao Yu was often invited by her sister to live in Yang Guang's Jin Palace, where she was well taken care of.

In addition to the prince, Yang Guang's brother-in-law, Xiao Yu also has a subordinate identity, the uncle of the Tang Dynasty.

Xiao Yu has been famous for his filial piety since he was a child, and he is good at learning and writing, talented, and talented, Yang Jian's wife Queen Dugu likes him very much, so she married a girl from her mother's brother to Xiao Yu. Xiao Yu's wife is Queen Dugu's maiden niece. Li Yuan is the nephew of Queen Dugu, and Li Yuan and Xiao Yu's wife are uncles and cousins, who are veritable uncles and uncles, and their identities are extremely complicated.

Luo Shixin also remembered Xiao Yu's birth, and his heart was suddenly in his heart. However, he soon read a wild history, and his mind occupied that wild history: in his memory, he saw an article titled "The Strange Woman Who Fascinated the Six Sovereigns", in which the strange woman was talking about Empress Xiao, and I don't know if it was true or not.

Whether it is true or not, although this Empress Xiao is the queen of the previous dynasty, she has a high status, and it is true that she is courteous to Li Shimin, and Luo Shixin has no reason to be unhappy with a woman with a good reputation, so he replied: "I have also heard of the good name of the former dynasty and the queen Xiao." If she can really meet her, she will be treated well and welcome her back to Chang'an. ”

Xiao Yu said deeply: "Thank you, General!" ”

"Xiao Xiang doesn't have to be like this."

Sending Xiao Yu away, a familiar person came closer.

"I've seen the general, Xue Wanjun is here to report!" The person who came was of medium stature, with a white face and a slight beard, and prayed.

"It turned out to be General Xue, I haven't seen him for many years, and I can't recognize it." Only then did Luo Shixin remember who the person was, and it turned out to be Xue Wanjun, the deputy general arranged for him by the court. When he sent troops to Dingzhou to resist the Turks, he invited Xue Wanjun to fight the Turks together. Xue Wanjun was a powerful general under Luo Yi, and was specially instructed by Luo Yi to prohibit him from helping Luo Shixin. But because of the righteousness, Xue Wanjun resolutely decided to send troops. With Luo Shixin, he attacked back and forth, and broke the Turks in Yizhou. Xue Wanjun offended Luo Yi with this move, but he got Luo Shixin's friendship.

Xue Wanjun smiled: "It's because of the hair that grows!" ”

At that time, Liu Heimin rose in Hebei, and he was as powerful as a rainbow. At that time, Su Dingfang, who was working under Liu Heimin, used a trick to break Luo Yi, so that the two brothers Xue Wanche and Xue Wanjun were captured, and Liu Heimin shaved their hair in order to humiliate the two. This incident is a great humiliation for the two brothers, and what is even more rare is that the two brothers are not mortals, and they face this shame calmly, showing their bald heads, never covering it up, and working hard.

At this time, over the years, both brothers' hair grew back.

After Luo Shixin and Xue Wanjun got acquainted with him and his head was shaved, he didn't recognize Xue Wanjun who grew hair.

Xue Wanjun was rejected by Luo Yi because he helped Luo Shixin, but he was also helped by Pingyang because of Luo Shixin's friendship and was transferred to Chang'an. Xue Wan was fortunate to be valued by Li Shimin, and he gained a good status by virtue of his strategy. In this campaign, he was transferred to Luo Shixin as a deputy general to assist him in breaking the enemy.

"You're here at the right time so I don't have to wait for you. Hurry up and prepare, and we'll leave for the north tonight. Luo Shixin didn't intend to wait for Xue Wanjun, let him catch up later. This soldier is very fast, and he has no reason to delay the speed of the army because of one person. Xue Wanjun came to report so quickly, and he had a very military demeanor, which made him extremely satisfied.

Xue Wanjun was surprised: "Don't wait for the grain and grass to arrive? He originally planned to arrive with the grain team, but he felt that this time he cooperated with Luo Shixin, had a good relationship with the coach and broke the enemy, so he took the first step to catch up, and did not want to be directly appointed to enter the army.

At this time, the grain and grass transported by Datang for Luo Shixin's army had not yet arrived, and there should not be much grain and grass stored in Shuofang. This goes deep into the Turkic hinterland, without first consolidating logistics, what kind of play is this?

"When the grain and grass arrive, where will it be too late? If you want to fight, you can fight quickly, and the military is fast! Luo Shixin said categorically.

Xue Wanjun knew that Luo Shixin was a soldier, and when he saw him so resolute, he didn't say a word, and nodded solemnly.

Xue Wanjun also saw the recent situation of the border soldiers, and when Luo Shixin's order to go to battle was issued, the 30,000 border soldiers who had been waiting for him were ready in a short period of time and could set off anytime and anywhere.

The efficiency of military discipline and military appearance cannot be the same as in the past.

"This?" Xue Wanjun was shocked and speechless after only saying a word, and after a long time, he sighed with emotion: "The border soldiers are weak, everyone knows that the general has been reborn in just over a year, and this ability to train soldiers is really amazing." Xue admires ......"

"Haha!" Luo Shixin smiled proudly: "I didn't dare to say it, but now I can say that I can use my soldiers." ”

It's not about pride, it's about acknowledging your achievements. The efforts of the past two years have not been in vain, and these soldiers are his achievements and the root of his pride.

Luo Shixin gave an order and shouted: "Distribute the war horses and go!" ”

As soon as he gave this order, Xue Wanjun realized that each soldier under Luo Shixin's command could get a military horse, and some of the cavalry had two to three horsemen for one person.

In just half a day, he was amazed.

When Luo Shixin's army drove into the Shuobei grassland, a horse followed.

"Uncle, uncle!"

Luo Shixin pulled the reins, and when he looked back, the person who came was carrying a big axe on his shoulder, and his appearance was eight points similar to Cheng Yanjin, eight feet tall, and the leopard's head and eyes were a little fierce.

Luo Shixin tugged at the corners of his mouth and shouted, "Chu Mo, why are you here." ”

The person who came was Cheng Zhimo, the eldest son of Cheng Yanjin, Cheng Yanjin, who was a beast, and at the age of fifteen, he scourged his former wife, the daughter of the local county commander, and gave birth to Cheng Chumo.

In other words, Cheng Chumo is one or two years older than Luo Shixin, but in terms of intersecting generations.

Cheng Chumo wants to call him uncle!

The ancients attached great importance to etiquette, and although Cheng Chumo was unwilling, he had to call it, but he also had to call it. So when he saw Luo Shixin, he often walked around and hid. The son of the old Cheng family is arrogant, how can he call someone younger than himself an uncle?

Now he is so happy, there must be something strange.

Luo Shi couldn't help but chuckle in his confidence. (To be continued......)

PS: The first shift, the second shift before twelve o'clock!