Late Tang Dynasty: I

Chapter 59 Soldiers Out of Tongguan Jingzhao Mansion Yin
The Youlongwu army gave priority to replenishing the Sandu troops. Although the commander, Wu Zhan, was not very experienced, he had seen the world.

Against Li Maozhen's troops, Wu Zhan only led five troops, blocking half of Li Maozhen's cavalry from charging.

Even after Li Maozhen Mingjin withdrew his troops, he took the lead in encircling more than a thousand cavalry, with great military exploits.

For such an army, Li Ye naturally attached great importance to it, and gave priority to supplementing soldiers, horses and equipment.

After the Battle of Fengxiang, the Youlongwu Army gave priority to supplementing the strong and strong from Fengxiang's surrendered army and Wang Xingyu's Pingning army.

In addition to making up for its own losses, in addition to the original five capitals, the two capitals were newly established, and this time the three capitals were supplemented in the Huazhou Army.

The configuration of the Youlongwu Army can be described as luxurious, each team has 11 people, there are two carts, each cart has two naive horses, each has a school cavalry team, and the armor and equipment are given priority by the Ministry of War.

The generals and schools are all dressed in bright armor, and the commander also directly controls the scout cavalry of a school. The entire army has more than [-] people, including more than [-] mounted infantry and more than [-] horses.

Li Ye wanted to use this method to show all the armies that the emperor would notice those who fought bravely, and the veterans of the Youlongwu army were paid more than other armies.

For this expedition, more than [-] reserve officers were transferred from the rest of the armies, pulling up the airs of the two armies, temporarily serving as Wu's commander and making them directly under the guard.

If these 500 people open their posture to recruit troops, they can still recruit 2 horses.

Considering the inconvenience of logistics supplies in Luzhou, the number of people will be determined according to the situation at that time.

Huazhou, Tongguan

Li Ye watched the Youlongwu army leaving the customs one after another, and he was also moved with emotion. Half of the Youlongwu army was the foundation of the original Shence army. It is also hopeful that as long as he can stop the army and take him to Luzhou to settle down, he will be half successful.

Before leaving, Li Ye said to Du Rangneng: "If something unexpected happens, Aiqing must not go alone, but return quickly. I have already given you a Yushan bodyguard. They are all cavalry, and they will definitely protect you."

When Du Rang heard the words, he hurriedly bowed three times and wept: "Although the old minister died, he could not report to His Majesty!"

Li Ye held Du Rangneng's hand and said, "I don't want you to die, come back alive!"

This remark is half heartfelt, half factual, if the prime minister dies, it will be a huge blow to the court and have far-reaching influence. Li Ye would rather not have this soldier, but also want Du Rang to return safely.

As for Wu Zhan, the commander of the Youlongwu Army, Liheng, the deputy commander, Li Ye, the commander of each, and the deputy commander, summoned him to comfort him.

"Are you Cao Guangping, the commander of one capital and three schools?"

"His Majesty!"

Cao Guangping performed the military salute excitedly, and His Majesty actually called out his name, and an indescribable feeling rushed into his head.

Wu Zhan naturally knew why. When fighting against Li Maozhen's cavalry, it was Cao Guangping, the commander of the One Capital and Three Schools, who made a decisive decision and quickly blocked the gap with the troops in his headquarters.

At that time, His Majesty the Emperor had specially summoned him to inquire about this person. It seemed that this boy was in the Emperor's heart, and Wu Zhan was also very envious.

"Your Majesty, Commander Cao is now the Commander of the Eight Capitals."

The promotion of officers in wartime is much faster. As long as you don’t die in the war, there is no problem with the individual, and basically everyone will be promoted, especially since half of the spare staff of the Imperial Army has not yet been used.After the Battle of Fengxiang, Cao Guangping was promoted to the deputy commander of the first capital because of his meritorious service. Now the eighth, ninth, and ten capitals have been expanded. After the assessment, Cao Guangping was promoted to the commander of the eighth capital.

Li Ye said with a smile: "Then I can see that Commander Cao Du has made new achievements for the Tang Dynasty!"

Cao Guangping excitedly said: "The final general is willing to die for His Majesty."

Li Ye patted Cao Guangping on the shoulder, and said to the soldiers: "If you have any difficulties at home, you can tell me. You are all loyal and brave men of the Tang Dynasty, and I will not let the soldiers down."

All the soldiers shouted: "The last general is willing to die for His Majesty!"

Li Ye seemed to be back in the army, and said to Wu Zhan with some emotion: "Commander Wu, I want you to bring all of You Wuwei to Luzhou with good quality, and bring back one with good quality, can you?"

"promise!"

"promise……"

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Li Ye sent the dissatisfied Youyulin army to guard Tongguan. Han Jian originally sent 3000 troops here. As the gateway to the northeast of Chang'an, Li Ye felt that 3000 troops were too few, and the original plan of 1 troops was too much.

Right now, there are only seven capitals of Youbain Guard, with nearly [-] people guarding here.

After arranging everything, return to Huazhou.

The territory of the three counties in Huazhou is not large, and it is close to Chang'an. Li Ye thought it would be better to remove the state capital and put it under the jurisdiction of Jingzhao Prefecture, and Tongguan should be included in the defense of the capital.

This matter needs to be discussed with all the ministers, but the officials and family members of Huazhou should be brought back to Chang'an first. There are quite a few vacancies for officials, and the places in Fengxiang and Pingning can be properly accommodated.

As for the governor of Huazhou, there is no need to appoint him again.

Thinking that there are good and bad officials under the current imperial court, Li Ye wondered whether to hold the imperial examination this year, train a group of reserve officials, drive good money out of bad money, and improve the administration of officials.

The Tang Dynasty has a vast territory, and the farthest city, Guangzhou, would take three or four months to arrive at Chang'an. It seems that preparations should be made as soon as possible.

Everything was properly arranged, and when Li Ye ordered to return to Beijing, it was already the end of the month.

In the dragon chariot, Li Ye summoned Han Jian again.

During this period of time, Han Jian can be described as living like a year. The emperor has never summoned him, and he does not know how the emperor will deal with him.

Seeing that the Imperial Guards of the Tang Dynasty were not the mob he had seen before, Han Jian was also grateful that he did not go to death.

After entering Huazhou, His Majesty the Emperor acted vigorously and resolutely. It only took half a day to firmly reorganize the Huazhou Army into the Forbidden Army.

It was only then that Han Jian saw the emperor's methods. Even if it was him, it would take a lot of time to digest more than ten thousand soldiers and horses. In half a day, he might have to cook a pot of raw rice.

The next time is to wait for His Majesty the Emperor to summon.

Li Ye put the summoning of Han Jian at the end, naturally it was not intentional, and Li Ye should be quite cautious about Han Jian's whereabouts.

At this time, Han Jian did not turn against the court, nor did he imprison the emperor, disband the imperial army, or kill princes and ministers. He knew the current affairs and made great achievements in governing Huazhou.

Naturally, the military power will not be granted again, and Han Jian is not a general to lead the army, and it is impossible to go out to guard one side, so he has to be under the nose to rest assured.

As for confessing like Wang Xingyu, Li Ye felt it was a waste, since there were only a few capable ministers under his command, so it would be a waste of money to leave it unused.

After thinking about it, Li Ye thought of a position, which he felt was quite suitable.

"Aiqing has made great contributions to the court this time, and I will never disappoint Aiqing. I will grant you the title of Duke of Shunguo, with thousands of households in the city (false, indicating the quality of the Duke of the country), and the post of Yin of the Jingzhao Mansion."

Jingzhao Prefecture governs 21 counties in Chang'an, plus the three newly attached counties in Huazhou, making a total of 24 counties. Since Han Jian is good at farming, he will help me to plant the land around Chang'an in the future!
(End of this chapter)