Zhang Long is the earliest veteran who followed Zhou Zhiyu. I think back when Marshal Liu Rengong was still a border general of the Lu Long Army, the two met in Liu Rengong's army. At that time, Zhang Long has followed Zhou Zhiyu until now.
Afterwards, Liu Rengong ascended to the position of Jiedushi and reached a tacit understanding with Zhao Yuande, the envoy of the Lutai Army. Zhao Yuande retreated behind the scenes, and the Badu Cavalry he controlled received great care from Liu Rengong. Liu Rengong also expanded the Badu Cavalry into it.
After many people were packed up one after another, Zhou Zhiyu was transferred from Yameni Army to Badu Cavalry to take charge of the first capital.
Years ago, the Jiedu government planned to conquer Weibo in the south. In order to strengthen the army going south, it recruited more than 10,000 new soldiers. Zhou Zhiyu was promoted again and was transferred from the Badu cavalry to the Jianzu camp. He was ordered to build the Jianzu front camp.
After the First World War, due to his great success in destroying the city, the commander of the fifth battalion of Jianzu was moved to Jianzhou.
Later, the Lulong Army carried out a large-scale reorganization. Zhou Zhiyu asked himself to guard the border and served as the military envoy of Pingzhou and the guard of Yuguan, and finally became the leader of the newly emerged Lulong Army.
Throughout Zhou Zhiyu's military career, Zhang Long always followed him. Although he was of average intelligence, under Zhou Zhiyu's care, he gradually improved, and his rank changed from a big-headed soldier who was nothing to a benevolent and brave soldier.
School Captain, Ninth Grade.
Zhang Long can be regarded as a veteran who has gone through many battles. He has fought countless battles with Zhou Zhiyu in his life. When he was guarding the border, he fought against the barbarians outside the pass. During the crusade against Li Kuangchou, who had stayed behind during the Lulong Festival, he clashed with Li Kuangchou's Yajun.
Later, he resisted the invasion of the Hedong Army, plundered the three states of Yichang, surrendered to the German army, and conquered Weibo in the south... In countless battles, Zhang Long participated directly or indirectly in them, and he was considered to be rich in experience and seniority.
Zhou Zhiyu handed over the recruitment of Pingzhou Army to Zhang Long. Zhang Long naturally understood what he meant. This was a sign that Zhou Zhiyu would make great use of him. Zhang Long is now thirty-six years old and has experienced countless wars.
At this age, he no longer has the frivolity and excitement of young people who suddenly reach a high position. Instead, he is more cautious and cautious, walking on thin ice in all his actions.
Although he has never served as an officer above a team officer and has never actually commanded soldiers in combat, he has experienced so many wars and has been by Zhou Zhiyu's side. Under the influence of his ears and eyes, he has gained some experience. Therefore, the entire recruitment matter has progressed extremely quickly.
It went smoothly, and the number of soldiers was completed within the time limit set by Zhou Zhiyu. Recruiting soldiers is not a simple matter. This matter involves all aspects: recruiting young refugees, distributing recruitment fees, preparing military equipment, assigning and placing new soldiers, and managing
The recruits were fed, drank, pooped, and slept, and preliminary military law education was carried out to the recruits...
But Zhang Long knew very well that planning to recruit troops and commanding operations were two different things. He was still uneasy about whether he could actually command operations in the future. He was not jealous of the man who had just joined the army when he went to Weibo in the southern expedition. After more than half a year, he had become famous in the Pingzhou army.
Li Chengzhong jumped several ranks in just ten months, from being a deputy lieutenant to accompanying the army to being a deputy lieutenant to guard against insults. His official position also included team leader and captain, and from captain to captain. Now he is on his own; he does not
He was jealous of Zhao Zaili, who was also a member of the bodyguard, but had far less qualifications than him, and was now leading the army alone to guard Yuguan. Instead, he was very happy to see the gradual growth of his general, Zhou Zhiyu, and the growth of young officers. Zhang
Long is the old man next to Zhou Zhiyu, and he cares about this group no less than Zhou Zhiyu does.
Li Chengzhong was able to win successive battles against the Khitans at Yuguan and Bailang Mountain with his newly recruited troops that had not undergone any training. This ability was far beyond Zhang Long's own. Although Zhao Zaili was a commoner in his family,
His illustrious family background is not comparable to that of Zhang Long, a third-generation farmer. What's more, Zhao Zaili is very good at reading books. Zhang Long has always admired him for this. How far will these two young people grow in the future?
Zhang Long couldn't figure it out, he could only roughly feel that it shouldn't be low.
Based on the above reasons, Zhang Long was very panicked when he received the commission from Zhou Zhiyu. In this petition, Zhang Long was appointed as the Pingzhou Army Horse Bu Yuhou, with the rank of imperial captain, from the eighth grade.
, in addition to officially conferring on him the actual official title, it raised his rank by two levels.
Zhou Zhiyu saw that Zhang Long seemed a little distracted when he took over the commission and presented himself. He couldn't help but wonder: "Quanhe, you seem to have something on your mind?" Zhang Long's nickname was Quanhe, which was the most heartfelt name for his subordinates when Zhou Zhiyu was learning to read.
This is the most direct manifestation of the close relationship between the two.
Zhang Long thought for a while and asked in a low voice: "I wonder if Li Chengzhong and Brother Qianchen..." He didn't go on. He really didn't know what to say.
Zhou Zhiyu laughed when he heard this. He was very familiar with Zhang Long's temperament and knew that the other party was not trying to say goodbye to Li Chengzhong and Zhao Zaili, but was uneasy about his sudden promotion. At that moment, he said warmly: "Quanhe, you have been following someone for many years...
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Zhang Long said: "Twelve years and three months." He was talking about what happened in the second year of Guangqi's reign. At that time, Liu Rengong was guarding Longmen in Guizhou, and Zhou Zhiyu served as the leader of Liu Rengong's subordinates. Zhang Long was Zhou Zhiyu at that time.
An old brother in Yuhuo. Later, Zhou Zhiyu was favored by Liu Rengong and transferred to the personal guard. Through a series of efforts, Zhang Long was promoted to corps leader. From that time on, a deep friendship developed between the two.
Friendship, this kind of friendship includes not only the love of comrades-in-arms, but also the friendship of brothers, and the kindness of teachers and teachers.
Zhou Zhiyu sighed: "For twelve years, you have fought countless battles with a certain person, big and small. You have saved a certain person's life three times, and a certain person has saved your life twice. This life-and-death feeling is still present in Pingzhou today.
You are the only one in the army. I have made some achievements over the years, and now I am the leader of the Pingzhou Army, but you are still my personal guard... Speaking of which, I really feel a little sorry..."
Zhang Long said hurriedly: "What did the old team leader say? He knows his own affairs, and with his talents, he is not suitable to lead the army. My biggest wish is to follow the old team leader and watch over our Pingzhou
The army is gradually growing, and it will be able to speak for itself in Youzhou in the future."
"The day is not far away..." Zhou Zhiyu looked towards the direction of Youzhou, smiled slightly, and said: "Since Quanhe knows about his family affairs, I have made it clear that Li Chengzhong will be of great use. This person can fight and is responsible.
In the future, he will be a sharp blade for our Pingzhou Army; Zhao Qianchen cannot be left aside. You also know his family background. He will also be of great use to our Pingzhou Army in the future. As for Quanhe... don't belittle yourself.
Not to mention that you have been with me for so many years, and you have worked hard without any credit. You have also made great contributions to our Pingzhou Army from nothing to the beginning of today. Your temperament is steady, patient, diligent, and your talents are not on the battlefield.
, but it lies in taking care of military affairs. My intention is that you will be the warden of the entire Pingzhou Army in the future. Help me take good care of this home and don't let the world we have worked so hard to conquer fall apart. This is
Your greatest responsibility."
Zhang Long's heart felt hot and he was so moved that he didn't know what to say.
Then Zhou Zhiyu took two petitions from the desk and handed them to Zhang Long: "We are going to Bailang Mountain to escort the military supplies. The road is dangerous, so Quanhe must be careful. In addition, these two commissions are for Qian.
From the minister and Li Chengzhong, you will read it out on behalf of someone when the time comes."
Zhang Long took it and unfolded it. He finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the official positions and ranks of the two men.
Zhou Zhiyu handed over another stack of petitions: "This is the commissioned petition of other officers in Yuguan and Bailangshan. Quanhe should also read it out. When we get to Bailangshan, if Li Chengzhong needs anything else, you can read it."
Let's do it, those who can make the decision will make the decision on the spot, and those who can't will come back and talk to someone."
Zhang Long agreed, turned around and left. He had already practiced the car formation and was about to set off for Bailang Mountain when Zhou Zhiyu gave the order.
Before leaving, Zhang Long was stopped by Zhou Zhiyu again: "Li Chengzhong has been following a certain person for more than half a year. I still don't know his cousin. Now he is also the number one figure in our Pingzhou Army..."
Zhang Long nodded, and he understood what Zhou Zhiyu meant. Everyone has always called Li Chengzhong by his official position and rank, and he has never heard of him having any nickname. Although Zhou Zhiyu has not finished speaking, the meaning is already there.
It was clear that he wanted to give Li Chengzhong a nickname.
Bongzi is not only a simple name for each other, but also represents your origin, background and dependence. When a man comes of age, the elders in the family will always ask an elder they know to pick a Bongzi for their child. This elder should
He is the most respectable person you have met in your family, or in other words, the most important person, and the elder will not agree easily. But any agreement means that the elder recognizes you or your family. And in
In the army, many top soldiers have no nicknames, and superior officers will give them to their proud subordinates.
This kind of gifting of cousin names from superiors to subordinates, or from seniors to underachievers, has become a deep-rooted habit. To put it bluntly, it is the best way to win over people. Whoever gives you a cousin name, then this gift will be given to you.
The person who gave you the nickname will be considered your elder, and he and the forces behind him will also become your background and support. In the future, if you are bullied or treated unfairly, the person who gave you the nickname and the forces behind him will
, you have the obligation to stand up for you; on the contrary, it is your unshirkable responsibility to respect and obey the instructions of the person who gave you the name, and treat him as your teacher. This relationship is like Liu Rengong and Zhou Zhiyu, Zhou Zhiyu and Zhang
dragon.
When Li Chengzhong was still a leading soldier, it was fine if he didn't have a nickname. Now that he has grown into a stand-alone general, having a nickname has become a top priority. Otherwise, it means that he is still a "lonely person". The question of his origin
He will always have his head high, and sooner or later he will be despised by others throughout Youzhou, and it will also become an invisible obstacle to his future promotion.
Zhou Zhiyu wanted to choose a nickname for Li Chengzhong, which showed that he valued Li Chengzhong to a very high level and urgently needed to win over Li Chengzhong in this way. However, as a superior and an elder, he could not say it explicitly and could only let Li Chengzhong take the initiative.
This request comes. Once Li Chengzhong takes the initiative to make this request, it is equivalent to expressing his allegiance to Zhou Zhiyu and officially entering Zhou Zhiyu's system openly, and it is also the core system.
For Zhang Long, he also hoped to see this. When Zhou Zhiyu gave Li Chengzhong his cousin's name, he and Li Chengzhong also established a solid internal connection.