Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 142 Xinyang Army

After breaking Yang Tiansong's stomach, Zhang Jun wanted to drink with his heart.Remembering that Wang Xiaolie strictly prohibited this matter in the army, he reluctantly held back.He took Yang Tiansong's head with a knife, held it in his hand, and strode into the yamen.

Liu Man knew that he would not be able to resist the enemy today, so he took a few people in the yamen to pack up the accumulated wealth in a hurry and wanted to escape out of the city.I don't want Zhang Jun to barge in just in the blink of an eye.A few men ran away like the wind, leaving Liu Man alone.

Zhang Jundao: "You have lived happily for many days, and this life is not in vain. Come here quickly, I will kill you with one blow!"

After killing Liu Man, Zhang Jun looked around.As soon as he walked to the back yamen, he saw his mother coming out of it.Seeing her son, Pan Sanniang said happily: "My son, you are indeed here! These days, I miss you so much! Put down the knife quickly! You are covered in blood and look scary!"

Seeing that his mother was neatly dressed, wearing silk and satin, rouge and powder, and looking flushed, Zhang Jun couldn't help but secretly sighed.It's really hard to tell her own mother.

The soldiers opened the city gate, and Shao Ling led the army into the city.Yang Tiansong and Liu Man were killed, and the remaining dozens of soldiers scattered around and had nowhere to find them.Shao Ling had no choice but to send people to appease the people, and thus occupied the Xinyang Army.

Jinzhou Yamen took their seats, Zhang Jun said: "When I killed Liu Man just now, I saw him packing up his treasures and preparing to run away. These two thieves have stolen a lot of treasures. The control should send people quickly to count them carefully."

Shao Ling nodded: "During this period of time, the army has spent a lot of money, and Zhizhou is really short of money. In our army, we are not allowed to keep the seized goods privately, and all of them must be handed over. With these treasures, we can last for a long time."

Zhang Jun said with a smile: "From the time I arrived in Ruzhou, I didn't have any income during the whole winter. Zhizhou has done so many things, why is it because of the supplies handed in from Yang Jin? Killing a few more thieves will make life easier. "

Shao Ling said: "You can't say that. Zhizhou made it clear that no one offends me, and I won't offend others. In the days to come, I have to immerse myself in training my internal strength. The common people work hard to cultivate the land, the army practice hard killing skills, and the merchants do business in a down-to-earth manner." , is the way out."

Zhang Jundao: "Zhizhou is a kind-hearted person. To be honest, sometimes I feel that Zhizhou is too soft-hearted!"

Shao Ling shook his head, and said earnestly: "My own brother, let me tell you the truth. Zhizhou has its own reasons for knowing the state. Those of us who are subordinates, don't talk about it casually. Zhizhou woke up in April and took our brothers to fight for many times. , Have you ever suffered a loss? If you just follow your own will, how can you have the situation today? Now there are several states, and if you train your soldiers well, you will definitely have great achievements in the future!"

Zhang Jun nodded in agreement.In my heart, I felt a little uneasy.In his own opinion, Wang Xiaolie is too conservative.With three thousand soldiers and horses in hand, they passed Lushan Pass without a single opponent around.Taking advantage of this opportunity, it is only right to take down all the surrounding states and counties.Even if you can't keep it, isn't it better to grab all the wealth from all over the place and take it into your own hands?

Shao Ling wrote a letter and sent a fast horse to deliver it to Wang Xiaolie.Six days later, Wang Xiaolie's letter arrived.Let Shao Ling temporarily guard the Xinyang Army, and Zhang Jun returns to Xinye immediately.The specific arrangements will be discussed later.

Zhang Jun took his mother along and hurried all the way, and finally arrived in Xinye.

After nearly a month of construction, the roads around Xinye have been cleared.There are also a large number of migrant workers here, building canals, paths, and military residences, and everywhere is in full swing.

Entering Xinye City, I saw that it was empty inside, and there was not even a pedestrian on the road.Pan Sanniang frowned and said: "The city is so deserted! I was captured by that thief Yang Tiansong, and I lived a hard life for many days. If I live here, what should I do?"

Zhang Jun said angrily: "Living here at least has a peaceful life! In troubled times, being alive is more important than anything else!"

Pan Sanniang sighed for a long time, looked sad, and stopped talking.

After setting up his mother, Zhang Jun entered the yamen to meet Wang Xiaolie.

Letting Zhang Jun take a seat, Wang Xiaolie said: "I didn't expect to break the Xinyang Army so quickly. You have made great achievements this time! By the way, Shao Ling said that you have the merit of being the first to ascend this time. When you arrive at the city, it will take an hour or two It broke the city."

Zhang Jundao: "Yang Tiansong took my mother captive when he was in Ruzhou. How can I tolerate him?"

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "Indeed, this thief cannot be kept. By the way, what happened to the rebellious Yang Tiansong and Liu Man?"

Zhang Jun said: "I killed him with a single knife!" After finishing speaking, he felt a little unwilling.He said again: "Kill Yang Tiansong, I was going to take his heart and liver to drink. It's just that Zhizhou has always forbidden the army to do so, so let's forget it!"

Wang Xiaolie was taken aback.Looking at Zhang Jun, it took a while to realize that people's thoughts are different from their own.From the late Tang and Five Dynasties, in fact, it can be traced back to earlier times, the Chinese army has the habit of cannibalism.In the Song Dynasty, this trend gradually declined.But in the army, this habit has always been there.

When I think of my previous life, watching "Water Margin", there are often people who drink people's hearts.At that time, I couldn't feel anything when I read the text, but I was shocked when I actually encountered it today.In fact, it was not only at this time, until the Republic of China, this trend did not stop.

After sorting out his thoughts, Wang Xiaoli said: "Confucius once said that you can't get tired of fine food, and you can't get tired of fine meat. When we eat food, we say that it tastes good and is good for the body. We can't drink blood like animals. You have an enmity with Yang Tiansong. , It is enough to take his life. What is the use of eating his heart and liver? This is the work of uncivilized barbarians, and we cannot do it."

Zhang Jun nodded.But judging from what he meant, he obviously didn't agree with Wang Xiaolie's opinion.

Wang Xiaolie could do nothing about it.Changing an era does not happen overnight, it can be done by saying a few words.Instead, moisten things silently, and slowly change over time.Now I can only force the rules, and it is very difficult to convince my subordinates.

Wang Xiaolie said: "I called you back this time because I have an order. The Xinyang Army is not big, but its geographical location is very important and should not be underestimated. After passing Xinyang, you can go straight to Ezhou. There is no danger to defend. It is the gate of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River—"

Hearing this, Zhang Jun couldn't bear it.Interjected: "Zhizhou, there are many roads to Ezhou, how many people go to the Xinyang Army? To be honest, it's in the mountains, it's not an important place to go."

Wang Xiaolie was stunned for a moment.I know that Xinyang is Ezhou, which is the gate of Wuhan for later generations, not because of the knowledge of this era.It was mentioned in the materials introduced during the Wuhan Battle of the Anti-Japanese War.However, there have been too many changes from ancient to modern times. At this time, Ezhou is far from being as important as Wuhan in later generations.The north-south traffic arteries still go to Xiangyang to Jiangling Mansion.Later, the road moved eastward and Wuhan's status improved. Of course, the strategic value of the Xinyang Army was not comparable to what it is now.

Waving his hands, Wang Xiaolie said, "Don't guess wildly, just listen to me. Now the Xinyang Army is inconspicuous, but its geographical location must not be underestimated. I want to send you there to take care of this place."

After hearing this, Zhang Jun was overjoyed.Going south from Ruzhou and annihilating Yang Jin, the rest of the generals became the magistrates of a state, and only myself was left. ——Of course Shao Ling can't be counted, he is now a general in the army. ——Zhang Jun is too hungry.Hearing that Wang Xiaolie wanted to defend the Xinyang Army by himself, he couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Wang Xiaolie said: "One more thing, tea is produced in Xinyang. If you want to make money, the fastest way is nothing more than salt, wine and tea—"

Zhang Jun couldn't bear it, and said: "Zhizhou, Xinyang doesn't produce much tea. The one that produces a lot of tea is Gwangju in the south."

Wang Xiaolie was a little annoyed, and said in a more emphatic voice: "Why doesn't Xinyang produce tea? According to Lu Yu tea, Huainan tea farm, Xinyang tea is only second to Guangzhou tea! , can only rely on the Xinyang Army to produce tea. After you get there, make a list of all the tea farms in the Xinyang Army, and find out the places where tea can be grown one by one. I will go there in a few days.”

In the memory of the previous life, Xinyang Maojian is the best tea.Now that he has occupied Xinyang, Wang Xiaolie never forgets about it.In this era, tea is a source of income, and it is impossible to let it go.When the tea is ready, there will be a lot of money coming in.

In fact, in this era, as Zhang Jun said, the Xinyang Army is far from having the status of future generations.Instead of Xinyang, it was Guangzhou, that is, Huangchuan County that later belonged to Xinyang City.At this time, the north-south passages and the tea farms for harvesting tea are all in Gwangju.So Wang Xiaolie refused to let Zhang Yong pass through Tangzhou, so he went to Guangzhou very resolutely.Occupying Gwangju is much better than Tangzhou.

This is the difference between ancient and modern times, Wang Xiaolie's memory is not very useful.At this time, the development of the Jianghan Plain had not yet been completed, and there were large swamps in the Hubei area, and the north-south traffic arteries avoided the Wuhan area.The Jiangling Mansion in the west is much more important because it is the passage from the Shu land.

Seeing that Zhang Jun stopped interjecting, Wang Xiaolie said: "A military general is the magistrate, mainly to prevent bandits from outside the city from spying on the city. Don't worry too much about daily government affairs. I will send officials to manage local affairs. Except for major local affairs , usually don't disturb them—"

Zhang Jun couldn't help being stunned.Said: "So, what's the use of my knowledge of the state?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "How old are you? Given you a state, can you manage it well? As long as you control the army, guard the city, and at the same time subdue the officials, you are very competent! Let me tell you, recently all the states are cleaning up local tyrants. , Removing the blanket and blocking the head, there must be a lot of things. If someone makes trouble under the rule, you have to be ruthless and arrest them immediately! Don't be afraid of them making trouble, and don't be afraid of their large number, just start!"

Zhang Jun said with a smile: "I can do this! If it is a strike, it suits my temper best!"

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "You just need to know that things must be done in strict accordance with the state and county regulations, and don't be angry. As long as the public officials under the rule don't commit crimes, don't interfere too much. We lead soldiers to fight, don't Energy wasted on this."

Compared with others, Zhang Jun is the youngest and the most vigorous.Therefore, Wang Xiaolie specially called him back and gave special instructions, lest something might happen to him.Of course, Wang Xiaolie said that Zhang Jun was young, but he forgot that he was not very old.

(End of this chapter)