Tiantang

Chapter 237 Building a New Army

Chapter 245 Building a New Army
In the Longshuo Army, General Zhong Lang could be regarded as a respectable middle-level general.

Especially Zheng Xiong, who has been in the army under Guo Ziyi for many years, is quite courageous and strategic, and has won Guo Ziyi's trust.It's just that this person has been in the army for a long time, and he has become a prostitute. Driven by profit, the human trafficking business has also been done.

When the incident came to light, Zheng Xiong was already mentally prepared to be dismissed from his post and even imprisoned for several years.Unexpectedly, when Zhang Xuan opened his mouth, he said a ruthless "cut", which directly defeated the only trace of psychological defense in Zheng Xiong's heart.

His face changed suddenly, and he fell on the ground and cried, "Guo Shuai, Guo Shuai, help me! The general is wronged!"

Zheng Xiong let out such a voice, the officials and generals present all gasped, thinking that if you didn't shout such a voice, maybe there is still a glimmer of life, but if you shout like this, you will definitely die!
Guo Ziyi's heart skipped a beat, and she bowed her head to the ground in fear, her shoulders trembling slightly.

Sure enough, Zhang Xuan's face became more gloomy, and he said sharply, "Are you still calling for injustice? So it's my commander who wronged you..."

"For many years, you have ordered your soldiers to rob two people and sell them as slaves. The evidence is overwhelming. You have violated the criminal laws of the Tang Dynasty and the military discipline of Longshuo. How dare you still call for injustice? For a moth in the army like you, I will kill as many as I can find out. No matter how much, we will never condone adultery!"

Zhang Xuan yelled, "Push this guy out and behead him! The leader ordered the three armies, and then hung it on the city gate tower, and announced his crimes!"

Zhang Xun waved his hand, and a few tough soldiers stepped forward fiercely and kicked Zheng Xiong to the ground. Amidst the fearful generals and Zheng Xiong's desperate and mournful cries, they dragged on. There was an even more shrill scream, and everyone sighed inwardly, Zheng Xiong is over!

Zhang Xuan's face sank like water, and the corners of his mouth were raised with a cold arc.

He stared at Guo Ziyi and waved his hand decisively.

Several soldiers stepped forward and began to beat Guo Ziyi in public.

In front of a group of silent people in Lingzhou, Guo Ziyi lay down on the street and let the soldiers be blamed. The scene was very astonishing.

Although the soldiers who were executing the execution were only bluffing after receiving Zhang Xun's suggestion, Guo Ziyi couldn't hold on after 20 sticks, and finally gritted his teeth and fainted. The blood on his back was shocking!

Many people wanted to sneak away, but they didn't dare to move, so they could only stand on the spot with trembling legs and watch.

Zhang Xuan stood there murderously, except for Zhang Xun and a few others, no one dared to look him in the eye.

"Zhang Xun, set up a list to calm the people, and inform the soldiers and civilians in Lingzhou and Longshuo. If you find any officials and soldiers who are trafficking people, you can anonymously report to the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion. Once verified, the commander will reward you with a hundred taels of gold!"

"Decree to the three armies that those who have committed this crime will surrender within three days, and the commander will punish them lightly and let the past go. After three days, if they are investigated and dealt with, the light ones will be exiled for three thousand miles, and the serious ones will be killed without pardon!"

After speaking, Zhang Xuan walked away in a huff.

Xiao Shisanlang and Hua Nuer hurriedly led a group of guard soldiers to follow.

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For half a month, there was an air of tension and chill in Lingzhou and even the entire prefecture and county under the jurisdiction of the Longshuo Metropolitan Government. Zhang Xuan used thunderous means to attack the officers and soldiers who trafficked people, which shocked the whole Longshuo. area.

There were not many lieutenant soldiers who surrendered to the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion within three days, and most of them were lucky.But three days later, driven by Zhang Xuan's iron fist, Zhang Xun led the "special case team" to go deep into the military camp to investigate the case, and Zhang Xuan's attitude also aroused enthusiastic responses from Tuyuhun people outside the city, and there were many whistleblowers and complainants.

In fact, the case has no technical content.Zhang Xunlue made further investigations and found out a long list of soldiers and low-level generals who committed crimes.

More than [-] people were exiled, and more than ten people who committed serious crimes were exposed to the public. There was a big reshuffle in the Lingzhou Guards.

As a result, Zhang Xuan's authority as the governor was truly established in the Lingzhou Guards.

His thunderous methods and his ruthlessness entered the hearts of every soldier with a different attitude.

Immediately, Zhang Xuan asked Zhang Xun to revoke the decree prohibiting the Tuyuhun people from entering the city to trade in the name of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, and informed the prefectures of Longshuo to open the market and allow the Tuyuhun people to freely enter the city to trade and open shops.

As soon as the decree came out, the people of Tuyuhun were very grateful and thankful. The nobles of Tuyuhun, large and small, went to Lingzhou City and the Governor's Mansion to meet Zhang Xuan. Tuyuhun Khan Gruber even came three times, but Zhang Xuan always used the excuse of busy military affairs. , did not meet him.

Although he is called Khan, he is actually just a tribal leader, so he is nothing in Zhang Xuan's eyes.The current Tuyuhun people have become subjugated slaves. In addition to those scattered in various parts of the Western Regions, there are only 10 people who live in Lingzhou concentratedly, and they are gradually assimilated by the Han people.

Therefore, there is an essential difference between Tuyuhun and Huihe people.Although Huihe belonged to the Tang Dynasty, it still became its own country after all, while the Tuyuhun people were a foreign tribe under the governance of the Tang Dynasty, which is quite different.

morning.

The weather gradually became very hot. Zhang Xuan lived in the inner hall and only wore short underwear. If it wasn't for maintaining the prestige and dignity of the governor, he might be shirtless.

Zhang Xun hurried into the inner hall. He was used to Zhang Xuan's casual attire, so he was not too surprised. He rubbed his hands and cupped his hands to Zhang Xuan, "Governor, Tuyuhun Khan Gruber is here again." Please, will the governor find time to meet him once?"

Zhang Xuan smiled lightly, "He came to see me just because he wanted to gain benefits for the Tuyuhun people. I don't want to see him, so he should understand. Isn't it a bit ignorant to ask to see him again and again?"

"My lord Zhang, what I mean is that in the long run, to completely assimilate the 10 people in Tuyuhun into the people of our Tang Dynasty, we just need to treat them as the people of the Tang Dynasty as equals. There is no need to give extra favors and implement special measures. Policy." Zhang Xuan glanced at Zhang Xun with a smile, "Sit down and have a cup of herbal tea."

Zhang Xun thanked him for taking his seat, and said softly, "Governor, it will take time to assimilate the Tuyuhun people, maybe ten years, or maybe a hundred years. Judging from the current situation, the Tuyuhun people can't make any waves, so don't worry."

"Currently the life of the Tuyuhun people is indeed a little difficult, mainly because of the lack of food. Every month, many Tuyuhun people are abandoned to the mountains... It's actually quite pitiful."

"It's easy to eat. Mr. Zhang, I have a preliminary idea. I want to recruit more than ten thousand strong men from Tuyuhun to form a new army, which can solve their food shortage problem. The Metropolitan Governor's Mansion will support them. The salary is for my use... This way I can get the best of both worlds. If our army goes to war with Tubo in the future, the Tuyuhun people will also be a help."

"The governor's words are true. The officials have already prepared. Recently, the officials have contacted Mr. Pei..." Zhang Xun said in a low voice, "It's just that it will cost a lot of money and food. If the court refuses to recognize it in the future, Mr. Pei's loss will be huge." big."

"There is no need to worry about this. If the imperial court refuses to grant it, I will take it on my own." Zhang Xuan smiled lightly, "The new army will be prepared first, and then I will unify the Ministry of War in the future. I have a hunch that our army The decisive battle with the Tubo people is imminent, and now the Longshuo army is less than [-] horses, so it cannot be dispatched."

"Yes, the officer obeys."

"Besides, where did Feng Changqing's men go? Counting the time, they should have reached the outskirts of Lingzhou."

Zhang Xun smiled, "Lord Feng's army has already entered Shuofang, and after a short rest, they can go straight to Lingzhou. It's just—"

Zhang Xun stopped talking.

Zhang Xuan understood what Zhang Xun meant.Lingzhou currently has more than 2 people stationed in the Lingzhou Guard under Guo Ziyi's bid. If the 2000 people of the original Chang'an Yulin Guard led by Feng Changqing are added, Zhang Xuan will also form a new army of Tuyuhun. The capacity of soldiers and horses is too saturated.

Zhang Xuan smiled without saying a word, but suddenly asked, "Is there any movement on Chiling?"

"Your official received a secret report that a group of Tubo soldiers and horses are gathering in Chiling, intending to cross Chiling and attack our front line in Qinghai. The governor..." Zhang Xun reported the report with some concern, quietly looking at Zhang Xuan's face, I tried to find some clues from his expression, but unfortunately Zhang Xuan's face was very calm, and nothing could be seen.

"How is Guo Ziyi doing recently?"

"General Guo stays behind closed doors, one is to reflect on his mistakes, and the other is to heal his wounds." Zhang Xun said softly and respectfully.

"Forget it, I will go to see him later. As for this Gruber, Mr. Zhang, come and talk to him about the formation of the new Tuyuhun army. You can recruit, and you can also accept the free registration of Tuyuhun people. Tell him, this new army The army can be commanded by the Tuyuhun people themselves, but they must be directly dispatched by the Metropolitan Government."

"I'm going to visit our General Guo." Zhang Xuan laughed, got up and waved his hands, "Come here, help me change my clothes."

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When Zhang Xuan went to Guo Ziyi's mansion, Huihe Khan Guli Pei Luo Qingche Jiancong also rushed to the outside of Lingzhou City with dozens of entourages, and was about to enter the city.

Gu Li Pei Luo stayed his guard of honor outside the border between Huihe and Datang, and only brought a small number of congregants to Lingzhou, which can be regarded as a kind of respect for Zhang Xuan and the Tang court.

Along with Guli Pei Luo came Prince Gele and Huihe Princess Su Hudong.

Gu Li Pei Luo sat on the horse and glanced at Guo Yan behind him, and smiled lightly, "General Guo, you have arrived in Lingzhou, General Guo can go back to the mansion on his own, and I will give you a good word from the governor."

On the way, Guli Pei Luo and his party met Guo Min who escorted Guo Min into Huihe to plead guilty. Just as Zhang Xuan and most people expected, Gu Li Pei Luo didn't really do anything to Guo Min, since the Tang court had such a gesture , everything is smoothed out.

Although Ge Le and Su Hudong were still somewhat indignant, but for the overall benefit of the Huihe people, they had no choice but to swallow their anger.

Guo Min got off his horse and suddenly knelt down on one knee in front of Guli Pei Luo with a complex expression, saying in a low voice, "Thank you for your life, Guo Min is really ashamed. If Guo Min made progress in his years, he would never forget the kindness of returning to Hehe today." !"

After finishing speaking, Guo Xi stood up and cupped his hands to Ge Le and Su Hudong, "Guo Xi apologizes!"

In embarrassment, Guo Min would not stay, and rode his horse into the city.

Gu Li Pei Luo looked at the wide gate of Lingzhou City, and heaved a sigh of relief, "Go, follow Ben Khan into the city!"

(End of this chapter)