Win the Ding 1617

"Later, Ning Yu pointed his nose in front of the refugees and reprimanded the face of that red-haired barbarian fake monk. He said that we are a team that protects the people and kills Ming thieves, and at the same time told everyone that we kill Ming thieves, It is to give everyone a peaceful world. In the future, rent and interest will be reduced, officials and gentry will pay for food, children will go to private schools for two years to learn to read, and those who are promising can become officials. Anyone who doesn't believe it can look at the rice bowl and the porridge in the bowl And pickles are not fake."

Yingcheng Junwang Garden outside Kaifeng City is the old camp of Chuangying at this time.Of course, the official name is Fengtian Advocacy, Civil and Military Marshal's Mansion Xingyuan.

In the garden, the important generals of Chuangying and Caoying within a hundred miles gathered together to welcome the two brothers Zhang Kewang and Zhang Dingguo.At the banquet, it is inevitable for the two brothers to tell about the situation after the breakup in Kaifeng, and some anecdotes and anecdotes about the battle are good materials for drinking.

Zhang Kewang told the story of Long Huamin's capture outside Jining city to the Chuangcao family members present at the banquet. Immediately, the shouts continued, and Hao Yaoqi and Yang Shengzu drank three cups in a row.

Because today is a special day, and there are Luo Rucai, Ji Gui, Wang Long, Yang Shengzu and others from Cao Ying, Li Zicheng specially ordered Wu Ruyi, the commander in chief of the Chinese army, to arrange a very rich banquet.Fortunately, the material conditions for camping are not what they used to be, and it is not difficult to prepare a feast.

At that moment, Li Zicheng took a sip of the Fen wine produced in Sheqi Town with a smile, and raised his glass to Zhang Dingguo: "Nephew Ning Yu said well. We are the team that kills Ming thieves and stabilizes the world." Li Zicheng waved his hand to signal Zhang Dingguo to sit down, " I would like to know, how did you deal with that red-haired barbarian?"

"Marshal, what else can we do? Maotang and Ning Yu are both good men who kill without batting an eyelid. They must have killed them with one blow." Hao Yaoqi grinned.Wiping the wine from his beard with his hand, he laughed.

"Uncle Waqi laughed, but we didn't kill him."

"Although it didn't kill him, it made him very uncomfortable."

Hearing the words of the two younger nephews, Cao Cao's interest was also attracted.

"What kind of uncomfortable method?"

"In Jining City, some big leaders of the Cao Gang invited me and my fourth brother to drink. At the reception banquet. The fourth brother talked about this, and those leaders immediately congratulated us after hearing it. They kept saying that we picked it up. Treasure."

"Huh? Why? I heard that these red-haired barbarians know astronomy and geography, know the past and the future, and are good at forging guns. Could it be that this guy is also good at this?" Cao Cao's small eyes immediately released a strange brilliance.

"No, Cao Shuai. He is worth money because of this." Zhang Kewang drank a glass of wine, his face was also very excited. "He used to preach everywhere in Shandong. He didn't get the approval license from the Li family and his son, so it was considered illegal. Later, he openly wrote an article accusing the Li family and his son of supporting a sect that conflicted with the righteous way they believed in. A family of evil spirits heretics. It is precisely because of this that this guy changed his robes and hid among the refugees, planning to escape from Shandong. He fled to the capital to join his party."

"For this reason, Li Huayu, the eldest son of Li Huayu, who is stationed in the military affairs of Shandong and Denglai, the governor of Jinan Prefecture, is furious. Although he did not issue a document to arrest this person because of his feelings, he has something to say and ordered Governments, squires, Cao gangs, etc. all over the country will arrest this person together. Once captured, there will be a heavy reward!"

"Oh! Mr. Li always counts what he says. Once this uncle's son gets angry, he never cares about money. He said that it is a heavy reward, and this reward is definitely not light!"

Cao Cao's attacking side.Wang Long, who was familiar with Li Huayu, looked at Zhang Kewang enviously, "Brother Mao, tell me, what good things did you get?!"

"Wang Long. Shut up for me and listen to Maotang first."

"Since Li Huayu is the eldest son of the Li family, and now he is in charge of such important places as Shandong and Denglai for Li Shouhan, he is naturally a person who knows the pros and cons. Although he has been rich and well-clothed since he was a child, he can be regarded as a dandy. He won't release his enemies from the death row in order to gain a shitty reputation of benevolence and justice, let them be officials, and then keep scolding himself everywhere, ready to bite himself to death at any time, this kind of thing, only that kind of Only a stupid ass with the number one character in the sky will do it."

Li Yan, who was sitting next to Li Zicheng, also had a thoughtful expression on his face, and shared his views on Li Huayu with everyone.

"Lin Quan's words are right. The students have always paid attention to collecting and observing the situation of the Southern Guangdong Army. Since the beginning of the army, this generation has practiced the laws of the Qin State in the area under its jurisdiction. Every action, every word and deed is governed by the law. Officials are sent to the villages and towns. It is more effective than Qin’s setting up pavilion chiefs to manage ten miles. Collecting food and grass, mobilizing soldiers and horses, and tens of millions can be raised right away. Now it is even more important to bring temples, Taoist temples, etc. into the jurisdiction, and rule This kind of method is really amazing!" Niu Jinxing, the head of Li Zicheng's staff, also nodded slightly in agreement, expressing his admiration for the methods of the Li family and his son.

"Mr. Niu and Mr. Li are right. He really sees the same thing!" Zhang Kewang stood up and saluted the two gentlemen respectfully.He also lived in the camp for a few days, and he was also aware of the delicate and meticulous relationship between Li Zicheng's staff and generals who joined in Henan. Why not do something beneficial to conquer the world in the future?

"At the banquet that day, the leaders of the Cao Gang also said the same thing. They said that we have traveled the rivers and lakes for a long time, and we have seen a lot of people and things. Generally speaking, the tiger father must have dogs, but this Mr. Li But it’s different from other princes, who usually speaks kindly like Maitreya Buddha, but who is an enemy and who is a friend is very clear. When it comes to doing things, the methods are even more spicy! Then another leader said: Indeed, ordinary people They all regard the squire as the guest of honor, and they don't see the bitterness like us at all, and even regard the poor as the enemy, but Mr. Li is different. Whether it is an enemy or a friend depends on actions and performance, unlike some people, who can't wait to lick their ass when they see the squire Not only did they not make decisions for the people, but they also sold the people who supported the government at a price, and dipped the blood of the poor into steamed buns to eat."

Hearing this, Niu Jinxing was a little displeased.No respect for scholars, only those who are miserable and poor.What is this?However, when he turned his head, he was beaming with joy. "The more Li's father and son disrespect scholars, the more opportunities they have to become kings. We must persuade King Chuang and show respect to scholars."

"I'm talking about Ning Yu boy, you two little brothers have done such a big favor to Mr. Li. What kind of benefits did he give you?" Liu Zongmin, who was bold and generous, couldn't hold back his curiosity, and stared at him with tiger eyes. The two brothers stayed, eager to know the answer.

"Uncle Jiexuan, the four twelve-pound cannons that our West Camp presented to the Generalissimo and the General outside were those that Mr. Li selected from his artillery team and sold them to us at a [-]% discount."

Of course, Liu Zongmin had seen those four heavy artillery, although he had used them several times.However, the maintenance is extremely fine, and compared with the brand-new artillery, there is not much difference in performance.He has also used this artillery several times in various places in Henan, and it is indeed a sharp weapon for attacking cities and breaking formations.It's a pity that several times he sent people to Jinan with a lot of money to buy it, but Long Shengxing refused politely on the grounds that he could not get such a sharp weapon because he didn't have an approval document.

I didn't want Zhang Kewang and Zhang Dingguo to get four doors inadvertently!Although it is certain that Li Zi became the Cao Ying soldier who appeases Luo Rucai, at least half of it should be distributed to Cao Ying, but.With these two heavy artillery, the firepower of the camp is bound to be strengthened a lot!

"In addition. In addition to these four cannons, there are six carts of iodine, gauze, wound medicine, and a young doctor who was sent to teach the brothers how to carry out self-rescue and mutual rescue for emergency treatment of wounds. The Nanyue Army called them nurses. Among the six young men, they will stay under the command of the Generalissimo for three months, and after teaching the soldiers of the battalion, I hope King Chuang will send someone to escort them back to Jinan."

And such a good thing?Break into the Cao family, from the commanders Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai to the generals of Wang Long Luohu.Immediately it was scratched.The current battle is no longer a problem. Zuo Liangyu was beaten and fled back to his hometown in Xiangyang. Now he is dying. The opponent of the peasant army is Sun Chuanting who is training in Shaanxi.As long as Sun Chuanting is defeated, no one in the entire Central Plains is an opponent of the Peasant Army.

The more it is at this time.The commander-in-chief and generals paid more attention to casualties.Those soldiers who were injured on the battlefield, if they can recover from their injuries and return to the team, they are naturally elite.However, although the two families have military medics to treat wounded soldiers, they are weak after all.Even iodine, gauze gold sore medicine and other first-aid medicines called life-saving kits by soldiers and officers are not available to everyone.

Now that there are six carts of iodine gauze, knife wound medicine, and more importantly, the six young men who taught everyone how to save themselves and each other, the generals began to think in their hearts, with these people, their subordinates should be less dead, injured and disabled. how much.

Xiying was able to send such an important gift to the Chuangcao family. It is conceivable how many good things Zhang Kewang and Zhang Dingguo got for their father, the Eighth King Zhang Xianzhong, during their trip to the north!

"Generalissimo, Generalissimo. When my father was waiting for me to go north, I specially ordered the two of us to ask the Generalissimo and the General. Next, I plan to go south to Huguang and southern Jiangxi in the west camp. It is easy to raise food and grass there. Second, it will be the season of spring famine soon, and it will be easier to expand the army. Third, if the land connection with the Southern Guangdong Army is established, it will be easier for the Generalissimo to purchase some heavy artillery!"

Naturally, such a strategic move would not be declared a foregone conclusion at the banquet, but Li Zicheng also knew that Zhang Xianzhong sent two capable adopted sons over to give gifts and say hello, which was enough to give him face.Otherwise, Zhang Xianzhong, who was entrenched in the territory of Nanzhili at this time, really went south with his whole army without saying hello. Would his camp still go south to pursue him?

"Jingxuan intends to go south to contain Huguang's officers and troops. Naturally, it is the best thing to do. However, this matter will have to wait for a while. After I discuss it with General Luo, I will inform you two brothers. Zhang Nai, Luo Tiger!" Li Zicheng smiled and summoned two young generals who broke into the camp.

"Chuang Wang!"

"Chuang Wang!"

"You guys will be on vacation for the next few days, so you don't have to do the lessons. I will accompany the two little brothers around and stroll around. Rucai, Wang Long in your camp will not send any errands these few days, then How about letting these kids play together for a few days?"

Luo Rucai blinked his small eyes, his face was full of joy, "It's natural! Jingxuan sent two nephews from a long distance to inform us about the situation of the battle, and sent such an important thing. We should also. Wang Long , you don’t have to do anything else from tomorrow. Go to the old camp secretary to get more money, and be sure to accompany Maotang and Ning Yu to eat, drink and have fun!”

With the orders of the two family members, the young generals of Chuangcao's family naturally acted like Feng Lunyin.From the second day onwards, Zhang Nai, Wang Long, and Luo Hu took turns as hosts, hosting a banquet for Zhang Kewang and Zhang Dingguo brothers.

But Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai called the senior generals of the two families together to discuss matters.Discuss how Zhang Xianzhong should cooperate when he goes south to Huguang.

At the beginning of the discussion.Li Zicheng took out the receipt of the gold and silver goods sent by Zhang Xianzhong and Zhang Kewang for everyone to watch.

"Zhang Jingxuan's work is beautiful, and he ordered Zhang Kewang to store these properties in Longshenghang in Jinan and Jining. If we want to buy something, we can just pay for it. Jingxuan's work is like this, why don't we let him go south?"

Li Zicheng set the tone for the discussion, so it was natural for everyone not to talk about anything else.

"The generalissimo is right! I will report the details of the investigation. After the defeat of Zhuxian Town, Lao Zuo fled back to Xiangyang in one breath. He is currently arresting strong men everywhere, recruiting Xiangyong, recruiting and accepting rebels. Now it is said that there is another There are 20 people, and the public is known as 30 people. Once he relieves this breath, it will still be a big trouble for us! My old Cao has been thinking these days, why not let Jingxuan come from the east, and we will come from the east. North. Let's attack from two directions, and we must kill Zuo Liangyu."

Luo Rucai pointed on the map and outlined a two-prong attack plan for everyone.

And there is another allure to this scheme.That is to expand the space and strengthen the material foundation for the peasant army more strategically.Right now, the main ones that can fight against the peasant army are the Shaanxi Trilateral Army led by Sun Chuanting and the Zuo Liangyu Department stationed in Xiangyang, Hubei.If the rebel army entered Tongguan to attack Sun Chuanting's department, Zuo Liangyu's department, which was close at hand, would inevitably take the opportunity to go north to Henan, posing a serious threat to the rear of the peasant army.When attacking Huguang in the south, first attack Zuo Liangyu's department.The Shaanxi government army under the command of Sun Chuanting had just returned from Jiaxian County, Henan Province, and was devastated.It takes a period of rest to replenish soldiers, horses, equipment, and food and salaries. It is impossible to send troops to Henan to chase the rebels in a short period of time.The second reason is that there have been years of famine in Henan, and the food and other material resources cannot meet the needs of the huge troops of Li Zicheng, Luo Rucai, Ge, and Zuo Wuying.Huguang is a place rich in grain. At that time, there was a proverb that "cooking in Huguang makes the world full".Seizing Huguang as a base is obviously more advantageous than Shaanxi.What's more, in terms of geographical environment, Huguang is the same as Henan.It's all well connected.Taking Huguang first is of great significance to the development of the peasant army in the future.

"The general's words make sense." Li Yan also nodded in agreement. "Although we occupy Henan at the moment, it is easier to obtain food, grass and luggage through the Yellow River water conservancy transfer. However, people who have no foresight must have near-term worries. If there is a day when Li Shouhan and his son compete with King Chuang for the world, he will still sell food. Give us the luggage? Therefore, seize the four prefectures of Jingzhou, Chengtian, De'an, and Xiangyang that Zuo Liangyu is currently entrenched to obtain a stable source of food and grass. The large tracts of fertile land occupied were distributed to the common people for cultivation, and it only takes a few years of recuperation to reproduce the scene of thousands of miles of wheat waves in those days."

"That's right! And Liu Hongqi and Shen Wandeng, who built a stronghold in Funiu Mountain to protect themselves, must be eliminated as soon as possible! Otherwise, we will send troops to beat Zuo Liangyu, and they will stab us in the back. Then our joke will be Go big!" Liu Zongmin also admired the strategy of sending troops to Huguang to capture the Four Mansions of Chengtian and Xiangyang in Jingzhou, De'an.

"Lin Quan is right. The common people know that it is better to have one's own than to have one's parents. After we cleared Funiu Mountain, we can use the coal and iron stored in the mountain to make armor and weapons by ourselves. If the army can make it, so can our rebel army!" Song Xiance also hurriedly jumped out to follow Liu Zongmin's topic to brush up his sense of existence.

So, a general plan was settled.Discussions on details soon followed.

"Zongdi, you lead Bai Wang, Bai Minghe, and Lan Yingcheng to lead tens of thousands of soldiers from the right battalion, starting from Deng County, Tang County and other places, going north along the foot of Funiu Mountain, and taking Liu Hongqi and Shen Wandeng, the two thieves, along the way. The 48 villages in Funiu Mountain will be cleaned up for me, and as many people who know how to mine and smelt as possible will be gathered in the camp. In the future, we will also open kilns to dig coal and mine iron. , The road from Shangluo to Shaanxi is halfway through!"

"Follow the command of the Generalissimo!" Li Zicheng's general Yuan Zongdi stepped in to salute and take the order.

"Yufeng, you are a mature and compassionate person. I will give you full power to gather refugees from all over Henan, reclaim wasteland, and encourage farming and mulberry. Lin Quan, please ask your younger brother Li Mo to assist Yufeng in handling this matter." As his deputy, what do you think?" Li Zicheng dispatched his general Tian Jianxiu to preside over the resumption of production in Henan, and also sent Li Yan's younger brother Li Mou to assist him, making them a perfect pair of partners.

With Liu Zongmin, Yang Shengzu, Hao Yaoqi, Liu Tichun and others as the vanguard, they planned to go south from Nanyang to Huguang and take Xiangyang directly.

The rest of the people, except for guarding the defense areas and guarding against any changes, all went south with the army.

"General Marshal, General, can I use the banner of Longhuying when I go south this time? Last time Zuo Liangyu was beaten to death by Little Huzi and the others. I'm afraid I will run away when I see this flag. Yes!" Hao Yaoqi grinned and made fun of Zuo Liangyu who was far away in Xiangyang.

"Yes! The new army of Xiao Huzi and Wang Long will naturally follow the Chinese army, but if you use their banner to act, then that's fine!" (To be continued...)