According to Zheng Zhilong's strength, if Liu Ruyi offended him so blatantly, it would be really difficult for him to do maritime trade again!
But Liu Ruyi didn't expect that the Zheng family would be so overbearing and unreasonable, and they would make a big noise when they came up. It seems that their pirate habits have not changed!
However, Liu Ruyi may not be afraid of the Zheng family!
After all, the Zheng family's strength is all along the southeastern coast. If they want to extend their hands into the inland, they are not so capable. But according to Zheng Zhilong's temperament, he definitely wants to develop towards the central government and clear his name.
Identity, glorious lintel!
Moreover, their biggest guard of honor in the court right now is Xiong Wencan, who once served as governor of Fujian!
Thinking of this, Liu Ruyi couldn't help but sneer at the corner of her mouth, 'Xiong Wencan? His good days are probably coming to an end!'
More than a year has passed since Zhang Xianzhong surrendered to the imperial court!
The various units of the refugee army were recuperating and secretly recruiting troops, and they were already approaching a hundred thousand people!
In fact, as early as when Zhang Xianzhong surrendered to the imperial court, Lin Mingqiu, the censor of the Huguang Patrol, and Wang Ruiyi, the deputy patrol officer, conspired with Zuo Liangyu, hoping to secretly kill Zhang Xianzhong on his way to Gucheng to avoid future troubles!
However, this plan was strongly opposed by Xiong Wencan. What Xiong Wencan wanted was Zhang Xianzhong's surrender ceremony so that he could explain to the court, but as for what happened after the surrender, he didn't care at all!
Facts have also proved that Zhang Xianzhong had no intention of surrender at all. How could he sincerely surrender to the imperial court if he even dared to dig up the ancestral graves of the great ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang?
At first, Xiong Wencan only gave him a military salary of 20,000 men, and the remaining troops had to be dismissed. However, Zhang Xianzhong refused to accept it and said that he would defend Xiangyang and Jingzhou for the imperial court. Xiong Wencan was really fooled by the lard and believed it.
, immediately issued military pay to 100,000 men for six months!
This makes Zhang Xianzhong even more powerful!
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In the eastern suburbs of Gucheng County, in Zhang Xianzhong's Chinese army tent!
"A Wall" Sun Kewang, Liu Wenxiu, Ai Nengqi, Li Dingguo, Lao Huihui Ma Shouying, Ge Liyan He Yilong, Hun Shiwan, Sweeper King and other dozens of refugee army generals gathered together.
Zhang Xianzhong sat on the main seat, high-spirited. After these days of recuperation, the refugee army under his command not only made up for the losses in the Battle of Nanyang, but also grew a lot!
What's more important is that during these days, Zhang Xianzhong needed someone to explain to him "Sun Tzu's Art of War" every day, and he himself was reflecting on and summarizing his life's battle experiences and lessons day and night!
At this time, it was midsummer, the weather was hot, and Zhang Xianzhong had strong troops and horses, so his heart began to become restless again!
"Commander Father, what are you waiting for? Give the order! Let's do this! None of these dog officials are good!" Sun Kewang's injury has long since recovered. These days, he has been practicing martial arts hard every day.
One day, he can personally avenge himself for being captured alive that day!
"Father, my son is willing to be the vanguard for my father!" Li Dingguo also came out to join the battle and said.
"Father, handsome father..." Liu Wenxiu and Ai Nengqi were not far behind and stood up one after another!
Zhang Xianzhong nodded with satisfaction. These godsons of his were all capable in both civil and military affairs. They were all generals who could withstand one side!
Especially the youngest Li Dingguo, after these days of training, he has improved a lot. The two thousand recruits he personally trained also have high hopes for Zhang Xianzhong!
"Haha! Children, please step aside for now!" Zhang Xianzhong smiled and waved to a few people, turned to look at Lao Huihui Ma Shou aside and said, "Brother Ma, what do you mean?"
Lao Huihui Ma Shouying was very senior and had a high ranking in the refugee army. In addition, he was the leader of the fifth Gezuo battalion. Even Zhang Xianzhong had to pay attention to his opinions!
"Haha! Eight Great Kings, you have a clever plan and helped the brothers overcome the difficulties! You should be the one to take the decision on this big matter! What do you say! We will just do it!" Ma Shouying smiled and clasped his fists, his attitude looking respectful.
Incomparable!
Zhang Xianzhong was stunned and didn't react for a long time. You must know that Lao Hui Hui Ma Shouying is a good person. Although he is as honest and honest as an old farmer, his thoughts are even Zhang Xianzhong's, it is difficult to play with him!
Normally, Ma Shouying is usually the first to object, but now he is the first to show his support. Zhang Xianzhong can't help but feel a little doubt in his heart! 'Is it possible that this old guy wants to go it alone?'
However, Ma Shouying is not an ordinary person. He still has about 5,000 veterans under his command. Zhang Xianzhong did not dare to attack him blatantly. He hurriedly smiled and said: "Thank you for your support, Brother Ma! Mr. He, what do you think?"
He Yilong, the "Gel Eye", also belonged to one of the tribes of Ge Zuo. He was close to the old Huihui Ma Shouying. At this time, when he saw Ma Shouying, he all came down. He hurriedly smiled and said: "Everything is decided by the eight kings!"
Seeing that these two 'great gods' had all come down, Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but be overjoyed. He turned to ask the other generals of the civilian army: "Gentlemen, do you have any other opinions?"
"Everything depends on the Eight Kings!"
"I am willing to serve under the Eight Kings!"
Ma Shouying and He Yilong were the two most powerful groups in the refugee army. Their reputation and appeal were even higher than Zhang Xianzhong's. Seeing that they both stood down, the other little bosses, how could they?
He dared to talk too much and everyone agreed!
Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but be overjoyed, "That's great! This matter has been settled! Brothers, please go back and reorganize your departments. Tonight is the time for us to take action!"
At night, Ruan Zhidian, the magistrate of Gucheng County, received an invitation from Zhang Xianzhong, saying that to express his gratitude for spending these days in Gucheng, he would be invited to have a banquet in his tent!
Ruan Zhidian could not help but frown!
He is not someone like Xiong Wencan who only cares about killing and not burying!
As early as when he came to Gucheng to take office, Xiong Wencan settled Zhang Xianzhong's tribes in Gucheng!
Through these days of contact with Zhang Xianzhong, Ruan Zhidian has deeply understood that Zhang Xianzhong is actually a hawk looking at a wolf, with the heart of a tiger and a wolf, and he is by no means a person who can be cared for with peace of mind!
He also gave a secret report to Emperor Chongzhen, stating the pros and cons, but Emperor Chongzhen did not pay attention to these at all. He only wanted to calm down the matter, and finally let it go!
"Hey! Is it possible that I really want to be the minister who lost my land?" Ruan Zhidian sighed and shed two lines of tears that couldn't help but flow down!
He is a literati, but he did not obtain his official position through the imperial examination, but "bought" his official position through "official donation" similar to the Manchu Qing Dynasty!
His family is well off, and although his abilities are not outstanding, he has read the books of sages since he was a child, and he wants to serve the country!
But the ruthlessness of reality struck him to pieces. Faced with this situation, he was completely powerless!
"Master, let's, let's not go to that banquet for thieves! Why bother, why bother yourself like this?" Beside, an old servant knelt on the ground and begged plaintively.
Since arriving in Gucheng, Ruan Zhidian has discovered that this is a place of right and wrong. Therefore, he did not take his wife and children to take office, but only brought an old servant to take care of his daily life!
"Hey! If you eat the king's salary, I should share your worries for you! Now that I've reached this point, I, Ruan, must start well and end well! Come, uncle, help me change my clothes!" Ruan Zhidian sighed and stretched out his arms. arms.
The old servant had no choice but to help Ruan Zhidian put on his official robe with tears in his eyes!
"Hahaha! I, Lao Zhang, are deeply honored that Ruan Zhixian can come to Humble House!" Outside the big tent, Zhang Xianzhong came out happily, with an eager face.
"Hmph! I wonder why General Zhang recruited this county? Just say it! This county doesn't dare to eat your food!" Ruan Zhidian kept a distance from Zhang Xianzhong coldly, without even looking at Zhang Xianzhong. !
"Dog officer! Kneel down! How can you be so arrogant!" Sun Kewang was furious and raised his foot to kick Ruan Zhidian's legs and wrists!
"Kewang, step back!" Zhang Xianzhong hurriedly stopped Sun Kewang and apologized with a smile: "Master magistrate, why are you doing this? It's convenient for others and it's convenient for yourself! Why do you have to imitate the cooked duck? "
"Huh! We have different ways and we don't want to conspire against each other! Xian thief, you are also a person who has been greatly favored by the emperor. Why don't you think hard about how to repay the imperial court? Instead, you only want to deceive the emperor and cause chaos! You~~~, aren't you afraid of retribution? Huh?" Ruan Zhidian was already determined to die, but when he saw Sun Kewang and others being so arrogant, he could no longer hold back and cursed.
"You~~!" Zhang Xianzhong's face also turned cold. Suddenly, he sneered and pointed at Gucheng County not far away: "Master County Magistrate, look over there! After tonight, in Gucheng County, It will belong to someone like me!"
Ruan Zhidian looked back and was horrified. He saw flames bursting out in the direction of Gucheng County, and countless figures running towards it with their teeth and claws bared. Apparently, Zhang Xianzhong had already taken action!
"Xian thief, you, you are not going to die well!" Ruan Zhidian couldn't help but cry with his head in his arms!
Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but sneer, "Master County Magistrate, if you are wise and hand over the official seal honestly, I will spare your life! Otherwise, hum..."
"Bah! Thief, stop dreaming! Even if I'm a ghost, I won't let you get what you want!" Ruan Zhidian couldn't help but curse!
"Come here, take the magistrate to his house to search! Oh, by the way, don't hurt the magistrate! Hahaha!" Zhang Xianzhong ignored Ruan Zhidian's attitude and laughed.
"Xian thief, you..." Ruan Zhidian wanted to curse loudly, but he was dragged towards the city by more than a dozen wolf-like refugee soldiers!
Sun Kewang asked in confusion: "Father, why don't you kill this dog official?"
Zhang Xianzhong suddenly smiled and said, "Sages are all benevolent. If I kill him, who in all the counties in Huguang will dare to submit to me, Mr. Zhang?"
Sun Kewang was stunned, but Meng knelt down and kowtowed: "My father is wise, my father is wise!"
Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but burst into laughter!
At this time, in the backyard of the Gucheng County Yamen, a dozen or so refugee soldiers searched seven or eight times, but still could not find Ruan Zhidian's official seal!
They simply didn't bother to look for it anymore. After a few threats, they began to search for the valuable belongings in Ruan Zhidian's courtyard!
Ruan Zhidian also gave up completely. He hung a white silk ribbon on the beam of the house, preparing to end his young life with this!
But at this time, a young voice came from the darkness in the room, "Ruan Zhixian, are you at ease when you die like this without seeing the thief being executed?"
Ruan Zhidian was stunned, and quickly turned around to look, only to see a thin and wretched figure approaching. This man's appearance was simply indescribable. He was so ugly that people dared not look directly at him!
Ruan Zhidian was startled and asked quickly: "Who are you? How come you are here?"
The man chuckled, "Ruan Zhixian, it doesn't matter who I am! What's important is that someone doesn't want you to die! If you are still willing to see the day when the traitor is executed, then come with me!"