After Zhang Guodong led the soldiers of the three battalions in front, left and right to set off, the people marching for him had different expressions and thoughts in their hearts, while the gentry and common people in the city who were watching around them all exclaimed in surprise.
In their eyes, the officers and soldiers were all lazy and wearing shabby clothes. Even after Zhang Cheng came to Yongning, this impression has changed a lot, and the troops sent to Henan Province to aid and suppress the bandits in October last year also started here.
But today is different from the past. Last time, there were only three battalions of infantry, cavalry and chariots with less than 10,000 soldiers and horses. But this time, more than 20,000 troops were assembled, with fierce armor and mighty chariots, especially that one
The horses and heavy horses shocked everyone even more, and they were astonished.
"This deputy commander today is very different from the deputy commander Zhang before..."
"It's just...it's just...look at those war horses wearing iron armor..."
"... How can you afford to raise so many soldiers and horses... Where can Deputy Commander Zhang... get the money and food..."
"Why do you care so much...Deputy Commander Zhang has a strong army and a strong horse...and he doesn't want our money and food...can't he still protect us..."
"I'm talking about Lao Hetou... What you said is wrong... Raising an army requires money and food... Sooner or later, it will be on us..."
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After Qian Mushi, the commander-in-chief of the central part of the Yongning Camp, led his officers and soldiers back to the barracks in the north of the city, he suddenly felt a sense of loss. He stopped the camp drills for the day, arranged the guarding of the camp gate, and ordered all the sergeants to go back to the barracks to rest.
He came alone to the camp of Mr. Qian Lei Kejun on the right, and saw that he was oiling, maintaining and wiping his long knife. Qian Mushi walked up to him and said, "Mr. Lei, why are you wiping him? I don't want you to go there."
Fight the Tartars in Liaodong!"
Lei Kejun raised his head and glanced at him, and said angrily: "After all, we are still raised by our stepfather. When we went to Henan before, we joined Riqian, which is not trustworthy, so it's okay. But why now?"
When he said this, he just finished wiping the long knife, held it in his hand and said: "Why can't Zhang Shuai trust me? Even the thieves he just recruited can go with the army to fight!"
Qian Mushi smiled at first and said, "What are you thinking? You think the Tatars are good at football. Is Mr. Lei greedy after looking at the rewards he received from the bandits in Henan?"
Lei Kejun put away his long knife, turned back and ran to his barracks, saying: "You are not envious of me, Qiuzi. Damn, if you go out for a walk, everyone will have a reward. This guy is so handsome."
Deputy Commander Zhang is so strong."
Their Qianzong officers all have independent barracks, and they are also suites. The outer room is for personal work and reception, and the inner room is the place to stay. Apart from the lack of a small kitchen, it is no different from home, and is better than the Datong bunkhouse of ordinary sergeants.
much better.
The two bodyguards had just finished cleaning up the bathroom for him. When they saw the two Mr. Qian coming in, they rushed forward to say hello and began to boil water and make tea for them.
After Qian Mushi sat down, he smiled and said to Lei Kejun: "Brother, you need to change your bad temper. Although our commander is broad-minded and will not argue with you, the same cannot be said for the other generals.
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He tapped the table gently with his hand and continued: "Don't mention Zhang Guowei again in the future. Although we are both old men under his command, the commander-in-chief treats you and me very well now.
Not only do we not treat you and I as outsiders, but we still command you and me to lead troops and horses, and we are also given armor and cannons, and even the food and pay are the same as those of the veteran troops under the general's command. It is indeed rare to treat everyone equally."
Lei Kejun raised his head, looked at Qian Mushi and said, "Hey, we all understand this. We just need to be more straight-tempered. We rough guys don't have so many twists and turns. Just be careful in the future."
He went on to say: "Zhang Shuai is indeed worth following. Even if the training is a bit hard on weekdays, the salary is sufficient. He is better than our previous servants, and he never defaults on arrears. We are all soldiers."
What, you just got your salary and went home to support your wife and children."
Valley owl
Qian Mushi then said: "It's done. The two of us under the commander-in-chief are the former deputy general Zhang's old subordinates. Now we can only obey General Wu's orders and practice strictly. When we have the opportunity to go to war, we will go to war again."
Behave well and show your loyalty."
As he spoke, he stood up from his chair and said, "How about we two go on time tonight?"
Lei Kejun also smiled and said: "Okay. I'll arrange for someone to go to Zuixianju in the city to have a look. It doesn't matter if it's pork, mutton or beef. Just bring back some."
Qian Mushi licked his lips and said, "It's best to get some dog meat, it will taste better!"
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"Commander, I look at Mr. Futai as if he is not very happy." Zhang Guangda said gruffly in the side hall of the deputy general's office.
Wu Zhizhong held a tea cup in his left hand and said: "Actually, Liu Futai is pretty good to us, but this time Zhencheng's decision to cut things off beforehand really made him lose face."
He Biao had a livid face and just drank tea without saying a word.
Wei Zhice put down his tea cup and said, "Although Liu Futai appears angry in front of everyone, he may not really be angry in his heart."
After hearing Wei Zhice's words, Yan Qingrong had a smile on his face, raised his hand to stroke the beard on his chin, and took a sip of tea.
Zhang Guangda didn't understand what he meant and asked: "Scholar, what do you mean by this?"
Wei Zhice glared at him and scolded him with a smile: "You are a blind man. You have one missing eyeball and a funny head. Don't you think the leader of the group of soldiers in Zhencheng is deeply rooted? He and others have been working in Xuanzhen for a long time, and they are very interested in Liu."
Futai only respects him on the surface, but secretly there are a few people who really take him seriously."
He took a sip of tea and continued: "This time we made a big fuss in the town, and we only offended the old dog Wen Hui. Furthermore, we also offended Lin Dengyou, the deputy commander-in-chief who stayed behind.
As for Liu Futai, I'm afraid he is secretly happy at this moment. If it is run properly, he can use this to beat the heads of the group of soldiers in the town, lest they only care about profit and no one cares about national affairs and strives for the country's strength."
After hearing what Wei Zhice said, He Biao fell into thinking and nodded secretly involuntarily.
Zhang Cheng put down his tea cup at this time and said: "Since I dare to do things to protect the city, I have nothing to fear from others. No matter how they react, I will just show off my tactics. If I am pushed to the point of being anxious, then I will do it."
Just wipe them out!"
There was silence in the official hall. Everyone stopped talking and just looked at Zhang Cheng silently.
Just listen to him continue: "Old Wu, after Liu Quan's troops arrive in Yongning, you can just organize another troops and horses for them on the east road.
I had previously responded to Lord Qin's request to send a battalion of soldiers and horses to accompany Lord Qin to take up his post. Although the specific time has not yet been set, after much thought, Liu Quan is the most suitable."
"Here!"
Suddenly, Zhang Jintai's voice came from outside the official hall: "Father, Commander Zhang, I have something to report."
Zhang Cheng turned back and glanced at Zhang Chengfang, who was standing aside, and saw him walking quickly to the door. After a while, he came back and said: "Commander Father, Yongning Guardsman Tong Shouxin is outside asking for an audience."