The portable magic tower of the Three Kingdoms

Not the emperor's brother?Liu Tao was also looking forward to hearing this title. After all, Liu Xie also publicly called him "Uncle Emperor" after hearing Liu Bei's genealogy.

It's not surprising just thinking about it, and Liu Hong is not so downcast that he has to rely on anyone.

It can be admitted that a family member who has never been a filial and honest official since his grandfather's generation is already a sign of closeness.Otherwise, if anyone could meet anyone, with so many descendants of Prince Jing of Zhongshan, Liu Hong would definitely be bored to death.

"Then, I'm overstepping a little bit." Liu Tao liked Liu Hong's casualness very much, even if it wasn't really casual, it made him feel a lot more relaxed.

"You are very interesting." Liu Hong looked at Liu Tao and smiled at him, "I don't see awe in your eyes... you are very nervous, but it is just because you are afraid that I will blame you, not for me. awe."

"I am His Majesty's younger brother. Knowing this, I am very excited. I only want to be close to him, so there is no time to be in awe." Liu Tao replied, in order to say this, he deliberately showed that expression just now.

It's mainly flattery, and more of a test. Liu Hong's behavior has already been reserved for himself.

"You are very clever, it seems that you are not purely a martial artist." Liu Hong nodded, "And you also know about soldiers. You compiled the "Summary of Military Training", right?"

"Zou Jing recommended me to be the Sima of the other army. I originally promised to help him train soldiers. But at that time, I heard that my mentor was fighting in Jizhou, and I wanted to go south to support, so I compiled this military book and gave it to him as a thank you gift." Liu Tao hurriedly explain.

Emphasis on righteousness, this is a good character, Liu Hong nodded, a person may not necessarily be a gentleman, loyalty is indispensable.The point is, he is fed up with the kind of courtiers who appear to be gentlemen but are only loyal to their own family and class.

"Come here, have a drink with me." Liu Hong beckoned to Liu Tao, worried that he would be cautious, and added, "As a clan brother."

"This..." The feeling of happiness came so suddenly, Liu Tao was a little flattered, "Then...that minister... is overstepping."

Chapter 156

The attendant, Huang Men, was the first time he saw a brave man, and he just sat beside Liu Hong openly and aboveboard.

The key is Huang Men, who is the attendant, in this case, he can only come forward and pour Liu Tao a glass of wine.This glass of wine was the most difficult time in his life.I am afraid that His Majesty will suddenly blame him, maybe Liu Tao will be unlucky, but he will also be unlucky.

Fortunately, Liu Hong didn't blame him, he just raised his wine glass to pay tribute to Liu Tao.

The latter raised his wine glass, covered it with his sleeve after Liu Hong drank it, and drank it carefully... As expected, it was the batch of Jiu Xian Niang he brought over. In October, the taste was indeed much softer.

You know, during this journey, in order to avoid changes in the composition of the wine due to bumps, the two hundred bottles of wine were covered with straw and transported carefully.Judging from the current taste, this effort was not in vain.

Liu Hong put down his wine glass and pointed to the jug next to him, "One or two months ago, a merchant sold this Immortal Jiu Nian in Luoyang. There were only a few bottles, and the highest bid was fifty guan. Know that this wine exists."

"Earlier, I actually planned to send someone to deliver it, but because of my status at that time, I had no way to send wine to the palace. So I just asked the Zuohuangmen to deliver it recently. Please don't take offense." Liu Tao hastily apologized. .

"I'm even more curious. Since you are carrying these two carts of wine with the army, how can you guarantee that they will be delivered to Luoyang?" Liu Hong asked. Sure enough, generally speaking, this matter would really make people very concerned.

"At first, I thought that if we win all the battles, we will finally be able to pacify the Yellow Turbans in Jizhou, and then we will naturally come to Luoyang with the army. But I didn't expect to meet Zuo Huangmen in Guangzong..." Liu Tao replied.

"So you entrusted him to help bring it over?" Liu Hong probably understood.

"After all, the weather was getting hotter and hotter. The difference in strength between the enemy and ours was six times, and the opponent had the convenience of defending the city. No way, we have to wait until autumn before we can start attacking the city. At this time, the Zuohuangmen came, so I simply stopped by... " Liu Tao nodded.

"But as far as I know, you discovered the method of condensing water into ice." Liu Hong asked further.

"I also heard it mentioned by Taoist alchemists, but I don't know if the ice water condensed with saltpeter is poisonous. If there is a problem with drinking, then the minister will be a sinner." Liu Tao said with a lingering fear.

"Haven't you ever thought about putting clay pots in the middle of the pool and relying on the frozen water to cool the water in the pots?" Liu Hong didn't intend to let Liu Tao go so easily.

"During the march, more than [-] soldiers participated in the battle. There were too many pottery pots needed, and they couldn't get them all together. The teacher simply asked everyone to drink water with saltpeter. When autumn comes, it is estimated that there will be no more attacks, and no more scruples." Liu Tao replied.

"Is there any health problem with the soldiers after the war?" Liu Hong asked.

"No, the soldiers are in good health, probably because of the low amount of saltpeter added." Liu Tao replied truthfully.

"Well, this discovery is very useful. Whether it was the Banchu Man's rebellion two years ago or the Jiangxia Man's rebellion earlier, to a large extent, the hot summer weather caused the crusade army to fail in combat." Liu Hong nodded upon hearing this.

The biggest problem in the Yangtze River Basin and the Jiangnan area is the heat.Secondly, miasma, poison and acclimatization can always find a solution.Now there is a method of condensing water into ice, and fighting in summer can also reduce a lot of scruples.

"I should have presented this method earlier..." Liu Tao felt that it was right to take the initiative to apologize at this time.

"You are right to be worried. It is not good to offer something that has not been verified." Liu Hong shook his head, "To be honest, I sent Zuo Feng to inspect it. When he came back, he said that Lu Zhi was hurrying to prepare. Guangzong will be defeated as soon as possible."

After a pause, he continued: "In the end, within a few days, the news of Guangzong's defeat came. I once wondered whether Lu Zhi deliberately did not fight in the siege of Guangzong, wasting food and grass, until I sent someone over, knowing that he would not fight. No, Guangzong was defeated."

"When a benefactor governs the army, it is best to be cautious. At that time, the summer solstice had arrived and the weather was hot..." Liu Tao quickly explained.

"That is to say, in the victory report, there is a method of condensing water into ice, and I ordered people to try it. I found that it was indeed feasible, so I believed it a little bit. The only doubts you have just answered for me." Liu Hong laughed.

Then he looked at Liu Tao and said with a smile, "Assist Zou Jing in defeating [-] yellow turban bandits, improve riding gear, improve siege equipment, regain Zhongshan County, defeat Zhang Bao's troops in the Battle of Quyang, and finally offer the method of freezing ice. Make the first move..."

In fact, on Chaoge's side, thousands of thieves from Chu Yan's department were repelled... But Liu Hong didn't mention it, and he couldn't take the initiative to mention it.

"Such a great contribution is no less than that of Lu Zhi. I am in a bit of a dilemma. How should I reward you?" Liu Hong looked interested, "Do you want to stay in Luoyang, or go somewhere else?"

"My minister worshiped Lu Zhi's family in the early years, but in the years when I returned to Zhuo County, I was quite stubborn and used to being wild..." Liu Tao was a little embarrassed. He didn't want to stay. No matter how good Luoyang is, it's just passing by. There is no real land to recruit soldiers and horses. powerful.

"Think about the place..." Liu Hong said slowly, "Then I can only give you a county magistrate at most."

"...Thunder, rain and dew are all the grace of the emperor..." Liu Tao looked submissive, but he was already scolding in his heart.

"I am enlightened, but if you don't listen to me, what position will I give you if you stay in Luoyang?" Liu Hong laughed, which was rather submissive, but he knew very well that Liu Tao must be complaining in his heart.

Without waiting for him to say anything, he directly solved the mystery: "I was thinking about it, and the Habayashi Army has not been rectified and rebuilt for a while... With your credit, I plan to designate you as Habayashi Zhonglang. In addition, now I will Give you a chance to choose again."

On one side is the county magistrate, and on the other is General Habayashi.

The county magistrate ranges from six hundred to one thousand shi, and the key is the county. I don’t know the exact county; Habayashi Zhonglang, the rank ratio is two thousand shi, which is the same as Lu Zhi’s current Beizhong Langjiang’s salary...

In the Eastern Han Dynasty, General Habayashi Zhonglang was set up, with a rank ratio of two thousand stones.Under the jurisdiction of Yulin Zuojian is one person, six hundred stones.Master Yubayashi Zuoqi, one Cheng; Yubayashi right supervisor, one person, six hundred stones.Master Habayashi rides on the right, and the prime minister is alone.

Look at this establishment, he served as Yubayashi Zhonglang general, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu served as Yulin left and right supervisors, and Lu Yan and Jian Yong served as left and right supervisors.Suddenly, there is a feeling that I have been arranged.

Understood, Liu Hong wanted him to stay in Luoyang as an official and command the guards, that is, the troops directly under him.

At the same time, there are Weiwei who is in charge of the imperial guards in the palace, and Zhijinwu (lieutenant) who is in charge of the northern army and is responsible for the tasks of patrolling, suppressing violence, and supervising rape in the capital. The three positions constitute the final defense system of Luoyang.

"I am your majesty's minister, and even more so, your majesty's brother. If your majesty needs it, I will go through fire and water, and I will not hesitate to do so." Liu Tao said solemnly.

"Which one should you choose?" Liu Hong didn't intend to let him go like this.

"General Yubayashi..." Liu Tao could only answer truthfully, it was too embarrassing to be a county magistrate with such credit.

"I like your sincerity." After Liu Hong finished speaking, he laughed immediately.

Chapter 157 Liu Hong's Illness

Liu Tao has seen Liu Hong's scoundrel.He said he was given a choice, but in fact he didn't intend to give him a choice at all. It is estimated that he heard that he planned to release it, so the county magistrate added the choice by the way.

From the beginning, Liu Hong only planned to designate himself as Habayashi Zhonglang, and did not intend to give him other choices.

"It is said that Habayashi Zhonglang will command 120 and eight Habayashi Langs. The left supervisor will command [-] riders, and the right supervisor will command [-] riders." Liu Hong immediately looked at Liu Tao, "The number of Habayashi Langs remains the same, and I will give you an extra The establishment of one thousand forest guards. The number of left and right prisons remains unchanged."

To put it simply, Liu Tao's existing soldiers can be incorporated into the Habayashi Army system.There are more than 2000 people in itself. According to the current establishment, some can be added to the supply troops.