Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 85 Li Gu in the front, Luo Youdu in the back
In the council hall, Wang Pu, Fan Zhi, and Li Gu were talking about Luo Youdu, so they listened to Luo Youdu's request to see him.

Wang Pu couldn't help joking: "If you talk about Luo Youdu, Luo Youdu will come. If you don't let some blood this time, I'm afraid it won't satisfy his appetite."

Li Gu tapped on the table with his fingers and said with a smile: "Don't say it's bloodletting, what's the point of cutting the flesh? Let him in!"

Luo Youdu stepped into the council hall, saw three people sitting at the head of the council hall, and greeted them one by one: "I have met Wang Xiang, Li Xiang, and Fan Xiang."

Wang Pu and Fan Zhiluo Youdu met each other, but Li Gu didn't know each other.

When he emerged, Li Gu was ordered by Guo Rong to go to the front line to lead migrant workers from dozens of states to rush to the front line and organize disaster relief when the Yellow River burst its banks.After the expedition, the opponent returned to Kaifeng.

There were only five prime ministers in Guo Rongxian's reign.

Among them, Feng Dao, the most famous, died of illness shortly after the Battle of Gaoping.The remaining four are Wang Pu, Fan Zhi, Li Gu, and Li Chongjin.

Originally, Wei Renpu could make up for Feng Dao's position, but he was not a Jinshi, and was affected to a certain extent, so he was not included in the list of prime ministers for the time being.

Li Chongjin became prime minister with military merits and did not participate in administration.

Li Gu is the only one who can sit on an equal footing with Wang Pu and Fan Zhi.

Even if we have never met, it does not prevent Luo Youdu from saying hello.

Li Gu got up from his seat and came closer, sizing up the person in front of him who had done great things in his weak years and was famous in Jinghua.

"I've been listening to Wen Su and Qi Wu talking about my young and promising young friends. I finally see you today, and it will be awesome in the future!"

His voice is like a bell, and he is over half a hundred years old, like a man in his prime, not showing his age at all.

A flash of surprise flashed in front of Luo Youdu's eyes, he slightly raised his head to look at the prime minister, and secretly called out: "Good guy."

He himself is about 1.8 meters tall, which is considered tall in this era.But the Da Zhou Fuzai in front of him is at least 1.9 meters five, and he may even run two meters. He is almost a head taller than him, and his body is also very strong. He doesn't look like a literati at all, but more like a general.

In fact, he didn't feel bad. Li Gu was a chivalrous man when he was young. He was very brave and good at riding and shooting. But because he felt that his personal bravery could not serve the country, he gave up martial arts and Wen, and then became a scholar in high school.Relying on his outstanding courage and wisdom, he served in the Later Tang, Later Jin, Later Han, and Great Zhou dynasties, and gradually sat on the position of assistant minister, which can be described as both civil and military.

Luo Youdu said in admiration: "Xie Xianggong praised him. When he was young, he heard that Xianggong has both civil and military skills. From now on, he will be assigned by Xianggong. I hope he can give me advice."

Li Gu said in high spirits: "You and I will have a great chance to get along in the future, there is no need to be so polite." He said and returned to his seat.

Luo Youdu was puzzled for a moment, a little surprised.

Wang Pu went straight to the point: "What do you think about the establishment of the Imperial Army Division?"

Luo Youdu said: "The first is the source of soldiers. The subordinates do not plan to recruit soldiers through conventional means, but recruit from the people. The preliminary plan is to focus on porters on the pier, supplemented by hunters who are proficient in bows and arrows. Recruiting them requires the support of the Ministry of Household Affairs , People like them are precarious, what they need is a stable home, and the household registration is settled, which is security. As long as they meet this point, it will not be a problem even if the staff of the Imperial Army is full."

"However, the soldiers are good but not many, and there are no experienced school officers under their command. Too many inexperienced recruits are difficult to control, and the number is initially set at 500."

Wang Pu, Fan Zhi, and Li Gu looked at each other, there was a sense of appreciation in their eyes, and the most troublesome problem they could think of was solved just like this.

"The imperial battalion department has no roots and no foundation, and needs the military supervisor to obtain equipment and equipment. After a calculation, [-] sets of leather armor, [-] sets of weapons, spears and knives are considered as one set, and bows and crossbows are [-] sets. Well, they are all brand new. Also, do we have to give us some war horses? I don’t want to pick this one, I want as many as I have, and..."

Seeing Luo Youdu, I will continue to talk.

"Stop, stop..."

Fan Zhi couldn't stand it anymore.

Among the six ministries, Wang Pu was mainly in charge of the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Households, Li Gu was in charge of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Rites, and Fan Zhi was in charge of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Punishment.

The Military Weapons Supervision is under the Ministry of Industry, which happens to be in charge of Fan Zhi.

"I know that you came today with no good intentions. Are you really treating the treasury as your own home?"

Fan Zhi put his hands on his forehead and said: "I want everything, but I still hate the old ones and want brand new ones. The army in front of the official palace doesn't get this kind of treatment... Give back the horses. Do you know how scarce war horses are?"

Luo Youdu smiled all over his face, bowed and said: "Fan Xianggong, can this be the same? The six departments belong to the Council, and the Imperial Army Division also belongs to the Council, in the same line. The Palace Division and the Guards Division are not included. Son, there must be a little difference in treatment, right! I won’t talk about being angry with them. You can’t be wronged at home too! You can’t make it through this day!”

Li Gu slapped the table and laughed: "My little friend is right. Wen Su, I think you will admit it. You have captured a lot of things in this expedition, and your Ministry of Industry has benefited a lot. Put those repaired and refurbished items into use. Leave it to the other side, and let the newly built ones be given to Xiaoyou. 500 people, the quantity can’t match, and don’t even compare the quality in the end.”

Fan Zhi was so angry that he didn't speak, which was a tacit agreement.

Wang Pu smiled and said: "The household registration issue is here for the old man, and I will discuss it with the servant of the household department in detail later. If you have any needs, you can directly talk to him, and the process will be simple."

Luo Youdu made a bow and said, "Thank you three gentlemen for your support."

Fan Zhiqing said with a straight face: "The ugly words are the first, the three of us have given you such great support, but you have to see the results. Otherwise..." He hummed twice.

Luo Youdu thought to himself: "Hey red face, I accept it."

"Never disappoint the expectations of the three ministers."

Luo Youdu bowed again: "Then my subordinate will take my leave!"

Wang Pu nodded and said, "Go!"

Seeing Luo Youdu back away, Fan Zhi smiled suddenly: "This kid is quite good at talking, but he can entrust his funeral."

The analogy between his own son and his godson and his own family has entered his mind.

As the prime minister of the current dynasty, it is really uncomfortable to not be able to move a soldier in his hands.

Now that there is an imperial battalion secretary, he has to be taken care of carefully.

Li Gu said: "It's up to him in the future, but now it's up to the old man. No matter what, I've lived half my life longer, this time I can't let the younger generation compare."

He has already received the unofficial news today.

Guo Rong decided to send troops to the Southern Tang Dynasty at the end of November, preparing for the imperial conquest.

However, he did not come directly in person. First, he was the commander in chief. Zhongwu Jiedu envoy Wang Yanchao served as his deputy, and he cooperated with twelve generals to march south to open up the situation.

During this Southern Expedition, the troops and materials dispatched by the Great Zhou even surpassed the previous duel with the Northern Han Dynasty, which shows that it attaches great importance to it.

In this crucial battle, Guo Rong took Li Gu as the commander, which shows his determination and attitude to suppress the arrogant soldiers of this era.

Seeing the grand occasion in front of him, Wang Pu smiled in relief.

He had suffered a lot. The current situation two years ago was like a dream.

There is Li Gu in the front and Luo Youdu in the back.

It is just around the corner to restore Tang Dynasty's civil and military development.

　Thanks to book friend Zhou in Nanning, Poetic Qianxun Waterfall 123 for the [-] rewards, and book friend Xiyue Peng for the [-] rewards, thank you for your support!

　　
　
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