Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 871 The Death-Calling Army!
Xuzhou, formerly known as Pengcheng, is located at the intersection of Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan and Anhui. It is the key to the north, the gateway to the south, a battleground for military strategists and a center for merchants. It is known as the "thoroughfare of five provinces."

Zhu Youxiao, who was far away in the capital, personally wrote the two words "Tianxiong" as the situation in the southeast continued to change, and allowed Lu Xiangsheng to recruit disaster victims in Xuhuai to build this army.

the reason is simple.

Lu Xiangsheng, who was ordered to go south, waited in Suqian before crossing the river to the south. At the request of Yang Lian, he went to Xu to deter the chaos in Xu and Huai. He accidentally discovered that the Cao army was corrupt and there were even many unknown forces surging in the Xu and Huai areas.

When Lu Xiangsheng urgently delivered the memorial to the capital, it immediately attracted Zhu Youxiao's attention.

This frightened Zhu Youxiao so much that he broke out in a cold sweat!
If there is any chaos in the Xuhuai area, especially since the river affairs there are still under rectification, if a dam bursts, a catastrophe will be waiting for the Ming Dynasty!
For this reason, Zhu Youxiao made a prompt decision and decided to let Lu Xiangsheng stay in Xu Huai, to build the Tianxiong Army, and still control the Huang Mingzong Army, but Zhu Youxiao sent someone to the south urgently!
This person is none other than Shen Tingyang, who is responsible for coordinating the three fleets!
Xu Huai must indeed be vigilant, but the renovation of the South Grand Canal must be pushed forward. The key is that under such circumstances, the situation in the southeast will inevitably become more and more turbulent. Who can shoulder the responsibility of Lu Xiangsheng going south? After much deliberation, Zhu Youxiao decided that Shen Tingyang was the most suitable person.

In times of turmoil, some people always stand out.

……

Xuzhou.

The military station of Emperor Mingzong.

"The Tianxiong Army will be established in Xu Huai, and I believe you all know the reason." Lu Xiangsheng's eyes were sharp, and he sat firmly on the commander's chair, glancing at the generals in front of him, and said in a low voice.

"We were ordered to go south to solve the rebellion in the South Grand Canal, but when we came to Xuzhou, the mess that had not been noticed by the court in the past was accidentally discovered by Emperor Mingzong's army."

"The imperial army has become some people's private army!"

"Some of them even wanted to take advantage of the chaos in the southeast to stir up chaos in Xuhuai. Some of the treacherous officials who were found out were related to Yuan Yanxian's implementation of salt reform in Shandong and Lianghuai. Some of the remnants have not been caught!"

The atmosphere in the tent changed.

Throughout the dynasties, whenever new policies and reforms were involved, fierce clashes were bound to occur. In particular, the vested interest groups that were investigated and arrested would bring immeasurable harm to the dynasty if they could not be uprooted and completely wiped out.

"You are members of the royal family of the Ming Dynasty. You are the ones who accompanied me south this time and performed the best in commanding troops in Xuzhou and other places." Under the gaze of the generals, Lu Xiangsheng slowly stood up.

"The Tianxiong Army is about to be established, but the situation in the Xuhuai area is turbulent. I don't have that much time to order the Tianxiong Army to reorganize and reform in various places."

"So in this dangerous situation, some responsibilities and burdens must be shouldered by someone, and you are the lieutenant generals of the Six Towns of the Tianxiong Army! The Six Towns are under the jurisdiction of the various guerrilla generals and the various captains!"

When the generals in the tent heard this, they were all shocked. They looked at Lu Xiangsheng in disbelief, and even their breathing became a little rapid.

You know, the highest rank among them in Emperor Mingzong's army was only a thousand commander, but now they have all been promoted. The key point is that they are all very young.

"I will give you one month."

Facing the gazes from all directions, Lu Xiangsheng stretched out his hand and said, "While the troops of Emperor Mingzong are sent to Andong, Sizhou, and Linhuai to eradicate the treacherous villains in various places, you should go to Pizhou, Suqian, Qinghe, Huai'an and other places to recruit brave men from the gathered disaster victims. Remember, we should focus on one family, one surname, one place, and one village. Select the people who are convincing and give them positions such as small flag, general flag, centurion, and general."

"Within one month, the six garrisons must recruit enough new soldiers and bring their families back to Xuzhou. If anyone fails to return by then, I will not need to reiterate the military regulations of Emperor Mingzong's army!" "I obey your orders!!"

The generals in the tent responded loudly.

Looking at the officers in front of him, Lu Xiangsheng actually had worries and concerns in his heart. He was afraid that these young officers would not be able to do their jobs well.

But for now, Lu Xiangsheng can only do this.

At this moment, Lu Xiangsheng was only certain about one thing: the rebellion on the South Grand Canal was a conspiracy. One of the reasons for this situation might be closely related to Yuan Shizhen's salt reform!
It might be difficult for him to go south and cross the river in a short period of time. Fortunately, the emperor sent Shen Tingyang. He must hurry up and stabilize the situation in Xuhuai area so that he will not be too passive.

"Brother, is it really a good idea for you to send this group of royal family members to Pizhou, Suqian and other places?" After the generals left, Lu Xiangheng came over with a worried look and said to the tired Lu Xiangsheng.

"The people in the Xuhuai area have always been tough. The key is that the current situation is volatile. If we ask them to gather the victims, even if they really bring them to Xuzhou, after resolving some issues, these royal family members will get familiar with the people under their command. If someone has thoughts that they shouldn't have, or is bewitched by others, then..."

"Don't worry, I won't let this happen."

Lu Xiangsheng said with a sharp look in his eyes: "The families of the brave men selected to join the Tianxiong Army will be relocated in batches and settled in Shandong and Henan."

“What’s more, after the Tianxiong Army has experienced war and has been truly honed, these officers and soldiers from the royal family will be promoted in batches to the Huangmingzong Army, provided that they can still survive.”

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This……

Lu Xiangheng was shocked. At this moment, he felt that his elder brother looked very strange.

"The situation in the Xuhuai area is no better than in the southeast."

Lu Xiangsheng frowned and said, "The control of the imperial court over this area has been continuously weakened by some people with ulterior motives. Some people have long lost their respect for the imperial court."

"Once the arrests in Sizhou, Andong and other places begin, I'm afraid some places will be in chaos. Some pus sores are hidden too deep, and we have to make them jump out on their own."

"The Tianxiong Army is a life-seeking army. Anyone who dares to have evil intentions towards the Ming Dynasty must be eradicated. However, this requires someone to fight to the death. Since I was the one who discovered Xu Huai's affairs and the Cao Army's affairs, I am willing to set an example. No matter what, the Tianxiong Army must be trained!"

When he said this, Lu Xiangsheng's demeanor changed.

Seeing Lu Xiangsheng like this, Lu Xiangheng understood that his elder brother was determined to die and was going to stir up trouble in the Xuhuai area.

But what kind of opponent could make his elder brother like this? He had clearly followed his elder brother all the way, but from beginning to end, Lu Xiangheng didn't notice anything.

"Your Majesty, all I can do is to serve the country with my life!" At this time, Lu Xiangsheng secretly said in his heart: "If the mess of the Cao Army cannot be solved, the country will never have peace!"

(End of this chapter)