"Bring it up!"

Hao Yaoqi said and waved his hand violently back.

"This is the ironclad evidence that the Xu family joined forces with the dog officials in Nanyang Mansion to embezzle people's wealth!"

In the eyes of the two people who were surprised and delighted, several elite riders worked in pairs and moved several large boxes into the lobby of the state government office.

Gu Junen stood up and walked around the box with a smile on his face.

"King Xiao Chuang, these gold and silver treasures must have been collected by the Xu family and the prefect Xu Zhenshi in Dengzhou!"

"This is also Dengzhou's last wealth, what should we do with it?"

Li Zijing came to the box and was immediately fascinated by the various gold and silver treasures in the box.

But soon, I recalled the scenes I saw in Neixiang and Dengzhou along the way.

"In the area from Dengzhou to Nanyang, nine out of ten houses are empty, and the people are scattered. There are only so few people left. Where did they forcefully collect them and tax them?"

Thinking of this person, Li Zijing's eyes moved slightly.

"Hmph, how can these officials, gentry and landlords care about the lives of ordinary people?"

Li Zicheng's old path in history cannot be followed again.

After entering the city, the former battalion was busy in Dengzhou City. There were not many people in the lobby, and there was only one commander in command.

Li Zijing closed the box, and at the same time covered the golden light that emanated from it that was captivating and alluring, and his eyes became more determined.

"These gold and silver treasures cannot be divided. If they are divided, they will become harmful weapons and will kill these people."

As for Wu Zhaosheng, he really knew in his heart that he was the most suitable person to stay here. The reason why he remained silent was because he knew the special nature of his identity.

He thought about it for a while, with a troubled look on his face.

After waiting for a while, the department manager was called over. After Gu Junen gave the instructions again, he quickly left.

Being forced by the officials and gentry was a common experience for the first batch of Dashun old people who rebelled. The memory in their mind also made Li Zijing hate the officials and gentry of this era.

Li Zijing said, gazing slightly.

"What Xiaochuang Wang said is right. In troubled times, no matter how much gold and silver you give to the people, it won't buy them food and drink. It's better to keep their bellies full."

Moreover, Wu Zhaosheng is also the most effective person in the front camp at present. When we arrive in Xiangyang, his assistance will be indispensable for everything.

"Zhang Xian, who holds a humble position and is currently the commander-in-chief, is also a general!"

Li Zijing was later promoted to the rank of general, and Zhang Xian was naturally promoted to the commander-in-chief of the original department.

From the commander-in-chief to the captain, this can be said to be two promotions in a row.

But now that he was leading the army alone in Dengzhou, Li Zijing was still a little worried that Wu Zhaosheng and the green battalions under him would be sent home.

To be honest, although Li Zijing showed trust in Wu Zhaosheng, there was still a barrier in his heart.

"go!"

"The humble position is here!"

"Listen to orders."

After all, that was his old master.

Gu Junen turned to look outside the hall and shouted loudly.

"Call Zhang Xian, the former battalion chief, to come to the government office lobby!"

Li Zijing had a troubled look on his face and sighed.

Li Zijing looked at the rice wine produced in Dengzhou that was brought to the table. He raised his eyes and looked around.

There is no need to mention Hao Yaoqi. This guy has a hot-tempered character. If he leaves him, he might cause some trouble again, and he is not suitable for long-term stationing.

Gu Junen sighed, and the light in his eyes dimmed.

"Do you have any recommendations for candidates to garrison Dengzhou?"

At this time, stepping forward and volunteering for military service was, in the eyes of others, tantamount to wanting to defect to Duduo who was garrisoned in Huaiqing.

"If I can see this clearly, I believe that King Xiao Chuang will be able to live up to His Majesty's great trust and open up a second world for Dashun in Xiangjing."

After thinking for a moment, Li Zijing put the two of them down and gave instructions.

"Inform the local people of Dengzhou about King Xiaochuang's oath today, so that if they are willing to follow the army to retreat south, they can go to Xiangyang together."

In his heart, Li Zijing didn't want to keep these gold and silver treasures for himself, but now that Xiangyang has not yet arrived, the situation is dark and unclear. What's the use of not talking about these heavy treasures?

Once unable to establish a foothold in Xiangyang, all these gold and silver treasures would eventually be used as wedding dresses for the officials and gentry and the Qing army. It would be an empty dream if they died and the army was destroyed.

Each of these gold and silver treasures must be reserved for the reconstruction of Xiangyang and the restoration of people's livelihood. The rewards will be far richer than these boxes of gold and silver treasures.

Zhang Xian was stunned and didn't know what to do, but he didn't say anything.

Li Zijing closed the box, his eyes moved slightly, but quickly turned around.

"General, Dengzhou is now full of ruins. If you want to hold on, you need to have strong walls and clear the country. Besides, 1,200 troops are too few."

After waiting for a while, a department manager came quickly and saluted with clasped fists.

"yes!"

The formation of troops must be adapted to local conditions, and the selection of generals must also depend on the situation.

When no one spoke to him, Li Zijing was mentally considering the candidate.

"The army is coming all the way, and the local people have plenty to eat. Some of them are so hungry that they haven't eaten for an unknown amount of time."

"Since the officials and gentry forced the common people to obtain these gold and silver treasures, then I, Li Zijing, hereby swear an oath: Take them from the people and return them to the people!"

Zhang Xian was stunned. He and everyone in the front camp thought they would rest for a few days before heading south, but they never thought that there was a sudden change in strategy.

"The frontline defense in Dengzhou's inner township is very heavy. We need to pay attention to the movements of Duduo in Huaiqing day and night and report to the general at any time."

Which one is more important, Li Zijing knows very well.

"These gold and silver treasures can be brought back to Xiangyang to help King Xiaochuang start a business in Xiangyang, or distributed to the people, all at King Xiaochuang's command!"

"Now my front camp is short of soldiers and generals. You are considered an old man in the front camp. You have fought many battles and the brothers all obey you. I will now comply with the people's sentiments and promote you as a fifth-grade captain!"

This task is relatively easy, and even ordinary generals can do it competently.

In the past, it was under Li Zijing's nose, and with a large army guarding him, he could safely let Wu Zhaosheng handle it alone.

Where is Wu Zhaosheng?

"I remember correctly, you are from northern Shaanxi. Before the rebellion, you made a living by selling salt. You have a father and a sister who are still alive in the old camp, right?"

Although Li Zijing had never lived in such troubled times, he also learned in his memory the sufferings he experienced before following Li Zicheng in the rebellion.

Looking at Li Zijing's eyes, Gu Junen knew deeply that he was not with the wrong person. This Xiaochuang King had a mind that ordinary people could not match.

This man named Zhang Xian was the only eighth-grade sentry commander in his department when Li Zijing was the commander-in-chief of the former battalion.

On the Dengzhou front line, Li Zijing's idea was to set up defenses and transport local resources to Xiangyang via waterways to assist in construction. He did not plan to build anything here.

Li Zijing stood up and ordered someone to bring a glass of rice wine on the table in front of him.

"In order to prevent the Huaiqing Qing army from attacking Xiangyang, and also to stabilize the people of Jingxiang, I will leave you with a thousand troops and an original capital of 200 to station in Dengzhou and set up defenses."

"Those who are not willing to follow the retreat south can quietly leave some gold and silver so that they can do their own thing."

Li Zijing nodded slightly and raised his hand to signal.

Wu Zhaosheng never forgot that he was a demoted general and could do anything in the army, but he could not leave the main force.

Zhang Xian shivered all over and quickly knelt down on the ground.

As for who among the current front camp Li Zijing thinks is most suitable to stay in Dengzhou to set up defenses, there is no one else besides Zhang Xian.

Zhang Xian's expression was obviously overjoyed and even more respectful.

A truly far-sighted person will not let a few boxes of gold and silver treasures stumbling over his feet or blocking his path.

Gu Junen was not familiar with the regulations of the front camp, so he did not speak this time.

"With just these manpower, we can temporarily defend Dengzhou, but we won't be able to take care of too many people."

Li Zijing nodded and drank the rice wine in one gulp.

"These generals have their own considerations. After our army leaves, if any people return, we will send people to escort them to Xiangyang by water."

"When I arrive in Xiangyang, I will send you more manpower as soon as possible."
Chapter completed!