The military operation launched by the Deposed Dragon Gang on the night of the 23rd lunar month and the execution-style killing on the morning of the 24th lunar month actually had far greater impact and effect than imagined. At the very least, Zhang Xing was caught off guard.

It can only be said that when it comes to the issue of imperial power and the so-called legitimacy of the Wei Dynasty, even within the Guanlong clan, I am afraid that no one is as unscrupulous and magnanimous as Zhang Laosan, let alone others.

The officials of Liang County were like monkeys who fell into an ice cave and climbed back out in winter. They wanted to be more lively, more lively, more urgent, and more urgent. Messengers kept coming and going between the camp and Gushu. The negotiations went smoothly and frighteningly, and the bottom line was also

They were more open-minded than anyone else. At the same time, the remaining defeated generals in Jing'antai fell into complete silence and completely lost their ability to act. There was even news that they were already gathering the wounded and uninvolved concubines and princesses.

I am ready to retreat to a city in the west for a while to recover.

And the officials of Liang County must return to the northern county to govern Songcheng.

This is parting ways.

However, what makes Zhang Xing most emotional is the reaction from the gang members.

I don’t know if it was an illusion, but Zhang Xing just felt that his prestige in the gang had been greatly improved after this incident. Xiong Bonan and Xu Shiying were all vaguely strict with him and respected him a lot. Many of the leaders below him, regardless of their origins or strength.

, age, and even had a somewhat respectful attitude. It seemed that he led them to rob a queen, and worked hard to establish the rear system of the Deposed Dragon Gang. They released grain, burned debts, saved the treasury, mobilized the reserve army, and drove out

After leaving Jijun’s army, it’s still worth it.

Taoist Wei, who was the only one who kept a little calmness, didn't fare much better. He wrote letters from Yucheng and was much more polite. So Zhang Xing once wondered whether the other party was taking the opportunity to stir up trouble and instigate things from the beginning.

Do it yourself, promote yourself, attract the attention of the court and the gang, and become this world's version of Zheng Bo and Duan Yuyan.

However, as the envoys came and went, Zhang Xing realized that he was overthinking it, because Taoist Wei was in Yucheng and was advocating this matter to the Meng brothers who had abandoned their official duties and came back to rebel. He said that he was the one who initiated this matter.

Keeping silent was the plan he and Mr. Zhang made together... and it worked extremely well. After the Meng brothers quickly verified the news ahead, they began to panic, so much so that Meng Shanggong came to the valley in person on the morning of the next day.

Familiar and humble, he directly expressed his attitude of wanting to join the gang.

This is completely different from their previous attitude of relying on their own strength, not wanting to be inferior to others, and being concerned about everything.

But to be honest, the more these people cooperated and the more they succumbed to the influence of this operation, the more Zhang Xing felt a sense of panic... because he felt deep down that the two sides were asymmetrical.

The side is too weak.

Of course, this may also be a kind of prejudice, but he just can't detect it himself.

In short, under uneasiness and panic, although he had fully thought about and made proper arrangements for the follow-up of the whole matter, he still decided to make a quick decision.

In a wing in the backyard of the Gushu County Government Office, Zhang Xing did not hold a meeting, but instead convened seven or eight people in his private capacity for an impromptu small meeting.

Among the participants, in addition to the indispensable powerful leaders such as Xiong Bonan, Xu Shiying, and Niu Da, there are also some of his confidants such as Zhou Xingfan, Yan Qing, and Jia Yue, as well as those who died just a day ago and are now

Zhang Shizhao and Zhang Xianggong, who had not yet decided on a new name, were still lying on the couch.

All I can say is that things happened too fast, and it felt like I was chasing someone.

"Be quick, don't be blinded by the smoothness of this matter." As soon as he sat down, before others could take their eyes away from Zhang Shizhao on the couch, Zhang Xing got straight to the point and put forward his own opinion. "What are we going to do next?

Several companies do these few things...

First of all, we need to get money, grain, and ordnance from Liang County officials, and at the same time ask them to distribute grain throughout the county, at a ratio of half of the autumn grain... If there are really difficulties, we can not ask for grain, but we must distribute it in the name of the Deposed Dragon Gang

Grain, let the people of Liang County know that we captured the prefect and forced them to release grain... It must be done before the year, or even distribute grain first... Niuda, you and Xiao Zhou will take the lead in this matter, along with some leaders

Go talk and do it, and bring people to me when you need a guarantee."

Niu Da and Zhou Xingfan immediately stood up and agreed. The former was even a little impatient.

"Secondly, we need to monitor those people in Jing'antai in Luo Fang." Zhang Xingfu looked at Xiong Bonan again. "Although those people are few, they stand firm, and there is still a Chengdan master, who is the only one who can do it in the current situation.

The group of people who caused the situation to escalate, King Xiongtian, go and capture them yourself. As long as they dare to move, you dare to kill them. At this point, if Luo Fang and Xue Liang are really killed, there will be only benefits and no harm."

"Of course it's my turn to do it." Xiong Bonan responded immediately and made a request. "But I want twenty brothers with good skills to support me."

"King Xiongtian will only take care of the practitioners below the leader." Zhang Xing agreed immediately and looked at Xu Shiying again. "I estimate that the traveling team will begin to collapse in the next two days. Around Tuyuan, whether it is the surveillance of the garrison or the

When the servants are dispersed, I need you, Xu Dalang, to take charge of the overall situation and pay attention to support. Once they are dispersed, send troops to fetch those vehicles... Those servants and palace people who are willing to follow will also be taken in."

Xu Dalang nodded, just writing down the notes as fast as he could.

However, Xiong Bonan frowned and asked seriously: "Zhang Longtou, I'm not saying no, but do you really want to accept those servants? How can these people do business with heroes like us?"

"Collect them first, so as not to freeze them to death in the snow... The Dragon Gang raised the troops, originally for the common people, but now our treasury is sufficient, and we have done such a large amount of business, we won't turn to death without saving them." No.

When Zhang Xing opened his mouth, Xu Dalang blurted out without raising his head. "Then take them back and take those who are capable to work as writers and officials. Those with good character can also be sweepers in the government offices. Those who are incompetent or have poor character can be

, at worst, we can just wait until the queen redeems it and then deliver it together with the queen."

Xiong Bonan thought for a moment, nodded slowly, and said no more.

Zhang Xing also nodded with satisfaction, but reminded him again: "Be careful to contact Wang Zhen properly. When dividing the money, don't be too discriminatory about Dangshan."

"It's natural."

"That's how it should be."

In addition to Xu Shiying, there was also Xiong Bonan who responded.

"We also need to contact the Huaiyou Alliance." Zhang Xingfu turned to look at the silent Yan Qing again. "Yan Qing went to do the paperwork... To emphasize, unless the two major alliance leaders Du and Fu come in person or the Ma family and his daughter come, there will be no

Talking to the Huaiyou League... This is just like no matter which government we talk to, we must emphasize that no one will be released unless the Huaiyou League acts as the middleman for the handover."

Yan Qing responded immediately, and Niu Da also nodded.

"Finally." Zhang Xing thought for a while and looked around. "There is one more thing. I want to hear what you think. How do you think we should deal with the Meng brothers? Meng Shanggong just came over and said he is willing to join our Dragon Slayer Gang.

, listen to my orders and ask for a position as a big leader..."

Everyone was silent for a moment.

And Zhang Xing also quickly added: "The big boss should have discussed this matter with those on the front line, but this matter involves our strategy in the west, and they had a gentleman's agreement with us before the Eastern Expedition. It's nothing.

It can’t be said…”

"I think it's feasible." Xiong Bonan finally became impatient. "Brothers Meng are willing to bend down, and Cao Wang is in our hands. What if we can directly take down Liang County? We can also join forces with Dangshan and Huaiyou Alliance.

Into one piece.”

"That way the power would be too scattered." When Xiong Bonan spoke, Xu Shiying also raised his head and responded. "In my opinion, after this incident, even here, we will start to prepare for war after the spring plowing... Now let's go to the heart of the imperial court.

If we want to expand our territory, especially since Liang County is only separated from Dongdu by Xingyang, and Qiao County is on the other side of Xuzhou, we will inevitably encounter disasters... It is better to concentrate our efforts and stick to the Jishui line."

Xiong Bonan wanted to speak for a moment... He instinctively felt that there was a loophole in it, but for some reason, facing Xu Shiying, he always felt that whatever he said would be controlled by others, so he simply hesitated and looked at what others said first.

.

This is obviously a learned lesson, but there is no doubt about his attitude.

"Now that we have even robbed the queen, the officers and soldiers will not let us go no matter what, right?" Sure enough, someone actually spoke to refute, and Niu Da raised his head and asked seriously. "Instead of being conservative, it is better to take advantage of the opportunity to use offense as defense and take advantage of it.

How about Xia Liang County?”

"Of course it is possible to do this from a military perspective." Zhang Xing finally said. "But I am worried that if we advance towards Liang County, we will get into battle early; secondly, it is raining and snowing now, and spring plowing will be next year. I am afraid that we will not have time to attack Liang County."

The county has carried out various measures similar to Jiyin and Dongjun; third, as Xu Dalang said, the power will be dispersed, because in order to control the situation, trustworthy leaders must be dispersed, and this may not be beneficial to the war; fourth, also

It will affect the deal we are going to do now; finally, we can actually let the Meng brothers act as a buffer...Gushu and Xiayi will be handed over, and Yucheng will be left to the Meng brothers. It depends on how much territory they can take, and it doesn't concern us.

It’s about that.”

Niu Da also said nothing because Zhang Xing had already expressed his personal attitude.

Zhang Xing looked around and responded seriously: "This is my personal idea. The basic idea is actually the second one... that is to take down Liangjun at this time, and there is no time to establish our own system to effectively control Liangjun.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to let Liang County go to the Meng brothers, and let them rely on the local people's favor to quickly expand and act as a buffer for us... If there is anything inappropriate, please speak up."

"Even so, this doesn't delay whether we can accept their brothers into the gang, right?" Xiong Bonan came back to his senses and asked immediately.

But almost at the same time, everyone else present, including Mr. Zhang who had remained silent, all looked over, which made King Xiongtian couldn't help but feel furious.

"Since we need to use him as a buffer, it's hard to join the gang." After a while, Zhang Xing explained word for word. "Otherwise, whether we save him or not when necessary, or whether we care about him or not when he does bad things, is all a matter of course.

The difficulty... On the contrary, once you join a gang, you have to talk about rules and prohibitions, share life and death, share joys and sorrows..."

Xiong Bonan quickly understood and felt embarrassed.

"Actually, after I go back, I plan to do two more things before the officers and soldiers arrive." Zhang Xing said in a relaxed tone. "One is to extend the rudder downwards and screen the officials and officers below.

The good and bad ones, those who are capable and have good character, should join the gang; the other thing is to go to the local areas and look for those who have cultivation and virtue in the local areas, and let them be guardians, and those who are willing to do things can be made deacons.

, take orders directly from me.”

With that said, Zhang Xing pointed to Yan Qing again: "I am going to leave it to Yan Qing to do the latter... Of course, the former requires everyone to cooperate and let each branch and the leader hand over the list as soon as possible, but I am going to let Xiao Zhou

At that time, we will lead people to conduct an inspection, with spring plowing as the main inspection and inspection, and we will conduct an inspection and inspection of the list... What do you think?"

"I think it's good." Xiong Bonan felt a little relieved. "Invite the good people in to be brothers, drive out the bad people, and get everyone together to do loyalty, do righteousness, and do great things. This is what should be done.

"

The other people were obviously a few steps slower, especially Xu Shiying and Niu Da. This time it was their turn to be stared at by everyone else, especially Mr. Zhang. After he came back to his senses, there was no joking look in his eyes.

Too obvious.

However, Xu and Niu did not keep others waiting.

Soon Niuda raised his voice and responded: "This is a good thing, it should have been like this a long time ago."

"I think it's pretty good too." Xu Dalang laughed dryly, held the pen and paper in his hand, and looked at Yan Qing with a smile. "It's just that...it goes without saying that Leader Zhou's qualifications, abilities, and achievements need not be said.

Don't you want to give this little brother Yan Qing a leader so that he can do things more easily?"
To be continued...