Han Shizu

Chapter 1672 Opportunities in the middle and lower classes
In Huangyangping's mayor's house, the mayor Zhang Yan personally accompanied him and held a reception banquet.Strong soldiers and strong horses are the greatest confidence. With a thousand elite frontier troops stationed, there will be no fear of ghosts and monsters.

In today's Northwest, [-]% of the officers and soldiers of the establishment are already very powerful. They can go out to fight independently and retreat to protect themselves. Even if they encounter extremely bad situations, the distance from Huangyangping to Xiazhou is enough to drag them to rescue.

It is precisely because of understanding this that Zhang Yan is smiling, and the flesh on his face is much softer. He warmly received the leading military academies, flattered him in every possible way, and kept complimenting him.

The leader of the Han Army Military Academy is Wang Meng, a battalion-level cavalry commander, more than 30 years old in the Xiazhou Frontier Army. He was a member of the Han Cavalry expedition in Mobei, and died in his hands There are no less than [-] people and Hu people outside the Great Wall. Although they don't have great military exploits, they are also elites selected by the cruel war in Mobei.

In fact, the expeditionary soldiers who were able to follow Wang Yansheng and Yang Ye back to the Han Dynasty alive had good results, and the court also made proper arrangements. During the reform of the military system, unless their age and health did not meet the requirements, most of them stayed in the army and were assigned internal and external positions. The armies exist as the backbone force.

Wang Meng's luck was good. After the triumphant expedition, he was promoted to two ranks in a row, and was promoted from a small chief to a hundred generals, stepping into the ranks of junior officers.

In the follow-up reform of the military system, due to solid combat experience and outstanding martial arts, coupled with the fact that he was in his prime, the military position was retained and transferred to Xiazhou.Later, he performed well in the martial arts performance in Xiazhou, and was promoted from battalion deputy to battalion commander, leading a battalion of cavalry.

For a martial artist of ordinary background, it is already rare to be able to become the head of the first battalion in ten years. After all, this is not the beginning of the country. The big man has been established for more than 30 years, and it is getting more and more difficult to promote civil servants. , Generals are no different.

Even this Wang Meng, behind his leap, was also admired by the Duke of Yan, otherwise his future would also be uncertain, perhaps even more likely, he would retire from the army and return to his hometown after exceeding the age.

It's not like now, there is a future, a rich future, a land and a house in Xiazhou, and there is no shortage of beautiful wives and concubines.Therefore, those with vested interests like Wang Meng are very loyal to the rule of the Han Dynasty, and they also hold a firm attitude of suppressing those rebels.

"Commander Wang, everyone, Huangyangping is located in a remote place, and there is nothing good to buy. The only thing that can be sold is these jars of Qin wine, and some beef and mutton. If you wait too long, look at Haihan!" During the banquet, Zhang Yan smiled and said to several officers headed by Wang Meng.

"Wine and meat are enough!" Wang Meng said with a smile, raising his glass in response: "Brother Zhang's hospitality, I am very grateful!"

Hearing this, Zhang Yan immediately became overjoyed, and his attitude became more attentive.Of course, both of them were promoted by Wang Yu, and with this relationship, they are naturally very close.

The drunkenness was getting stronger, his face was full of red, and the conversation was completely opened.Wang Meng stuck a piece of meat into his mouth with a dagger, looked at Zhang Yan, and said meaningfully: "Brother Zhang, when I entered the town today, I saw this man from Huangyangping, with an angry face and a fierce look in his eyes. The meaning of hatred. It seems that the party members here are really restless!"

Hearing what Wang Meng said, Zhang Yan had a sympathetic expression, and he also called his brother to get up, and sighed: "I am dissatisfied with Brother Wang. I have been worried about this for the past few months. If the Duke hadn't sent troops to station, I was really afraid that I would not be able to Bullets suppress these Khitans.

Li Jiqian's rebellion has had such a bad influence that many party members have been bewitched by it, and my Huang Yangping has naturally become a place of right and wrong.

However, with Brother Wang leading the army, I can let go of my hanging heart! "

In Zhang Yan's words, Wang Meng was still holding Wang Meng without a trace. Wang Meng was naturally satisfied when he heard it. Huang Yangping is stable!"

"So good!"

"That thief Li Jiqian is so bold and reckless that he dared to openly rebel against the imperial court. It is a crime that cannot be punished!" Wang Meng cursed: "Because he escaped from pursuit twice, even the Duke was reprimanded by the imperial court, saying that our The bandits are weak, and the Duke is in a bad mood.

How did the imperial court know that although Li Jiqian had few people, he was cunning and fickle. When he saw the situation was not good, he decided to flee.It's not that I didn't do my best to suppress the bandits, but the bandit leader is too cunning!

This time, the Duke has made up his mind to send out soldiers to encircle and suppress this scourge! "Wang Meng said with emotion.
"Li Jiqian went against the trend, tried in vain to act like a chariot with his arms, and rebelled against the imperial court. He will surely die without a place to bury him!" Zhang Yan echoed.

After drinking a glass of wine, Wang Meng said again: "Brother Zhang is one of his own people, and I will not hide it. This time the garrison Huang Yangping has other orders besides suppressing the place. Li Jiqian's bandits are now active in the quicksand in the north. Yangping is the gathering place of the party that he can directly contact. The Duke intends to build this place into an outpost for suppressing bandits, and there will be soldiers, horses, ordnance, and food and grass coming in later. Brother Zhang must be prepared to cooperate with the army! "

"There is no shirkable responsibility!" Upon hearing this, Zhang Yan responded immediately, and even showed joy: "The state government once ordered to clean up and investigate the party members and people under its jurisdiction, and eliminate those who harbor disobedience. It's just that there is not enough manpower in hand. , Insufficient strength, even if we know that some party members are rebellious, or even colluded with them, we can't carry out effective rectification, since Brother Wang is here, please help me!"

Naturally, Wang Meng didn't say anything else, nodded and said: "This is what it should be. The Duke will visit Huangyangping in person. The situation here also needs to be changed. It can't be so messy. In my opinion, let's first clean the inside and outside of the town. Let the party members around clean it up!"

"According to Brother Wang's words!" Zhang Yan agreed very much.

"In addition, I think this town is not big, and the capacity is limited. Our thousand-step ride is easy to say, but to accommodate the army, Brother Zhang still needs to think of a way!" Wang Meng reminded.

"Brother Wang, don't worry!" Zhang Yan said with a smile: "Tomorrow, I will arrange manpower to build a fortress outside the town. Those party members can control their use, so as not to give them a chance to defect to Li Jiqian!"

"So good!"

Wang Meng was more satisfied with Zhang Yan's performance, and there were more smiles on his face.Pushing a cup and changing a cup is a great joy. When the wine is full, the two of Wang and Zhang have changed from calling each other brothers to hooking shoulders.

After clinking a glass with Wang Meng again, Zhang Yan smiled and said: "Brother Wang, please forgive me for telling the truth!"

Wang Meng's drinking capacity is good, but compared with Zhang Yan, a veteran of the liquor store, he is still a lot worse, so he is already a little drunk. Hearing this, he also became interested, and said casually: "Say it!"

Zhang Yan: "Although Li Jiqian's rebellion is hateful and bad for the imperial court, it may not be so for a military genius like Brother Wang.

It should be noted that it is getting more and more difficult to be promoted and promoted. If there is no such opportunity in ordinary times, it is not a waste of time.

Now, Li Jiqian has rebelled, and Brother Wang can use this to reap the merits of suppressing the rebellion and suppressing the bandits. You are valued by the Duke of the state. As long as you make achievements in suppressing the rebellion, you will naturally have a bright future. If you can get the first rank of Li Jiqian, you will be promoted three times in a row Level, it may not be impossible.

Such an opportunity cannot be compared with hard work experience or the suppression of horse bandits!Therefore, Brother Wang should not be resentful, but should be happy! "

After Zhang Yan finished speaking, Wang Meng's eyes lit up, and he felt a sense of enlightenment. He became sober, looked at Zhang Yan curiously, and said, "I never thought that Brother Zhang would have such insight. Alright! According to this theory, do I still have to thank Li Jiqian for giving me the opportunity to make contributions?"

"I hope that Li Jiqian will not fall into the hands of others. I will fight for his head!" Wang Meng laughed, and then patted Zhang Yan's shoulder vigorously: "The army is advancing and suppressing, and Huang Yangping will be chosen as the leader!" Outpost, this is also Brother Zhang's opportunity! Promotion is just around the corner!"

"Auspicious words from brother Wang!" Zhang Yan laughed with him, and replied: "It is enough for Zhang to serve the court and the Duke of the country, and do his duty. How can he not expect extravagant expectations?"

"Brother Zhang is really a loyal minister!"

"Brother Wang has the talent of a general!"

In the 21st year of Kaibao (983), Xia Siyue, under the pressure of the court, Yan Guogong and Yulin Dao both commanded Wang Yu, who changed his previous passive attitude and took the initiative to march. Chen Bing, Huang Yangping, divided into three groups Soldiers and horses marched north into the quicksand, intending to wipe out the traitor Li Jiqian in one fell swoop by sweeping the hole in Liting.

(End of this chapter)