The arrival of the officers and soldiers made everyone in Pingyang Mansion feel relieved. However, it was only a sigh of relief. Bandits were still plundering everywhere, and Pingyang Mansion was still not safe. No one could rest assured.
Come down.
Nanhaiwei seemed determined to be unwilling to take over the city defense. Even after their large group of troops arrived, the commander of Nanhaiwei did not mention this topic again. Naturally, the prefect Chen Yuan would not bring up this topic again.
Mention, in fact, after the traitors and soldiers outside the city disappeared, the most important issue before him was not to invite the officers and soldiers into the city, but to prevent the officers and soldiers from entering the city.
In particular, this group of officers and soldiers are not local officers and soldiers.
If the officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were better from their own hometown, although they would also ask for money and food from the local garrison government, at least they would not send troops to plunder the wealthy people. But the officers and soldiers from other places are hard to say. The so-called "military disaster"
It doesn't just mean that thieves and soldiers cause trouble. When officers and soldiers cause trouble, it also makes people change their colors.
Therefore, Chen Yuan was very careful in serving the large groups of officers and soldiers outside the city. Not only did they eat and drink every day, but all kinds of food and meat were delivered to the military camp by the truckload. Even drinks and the like were not given.
Being stingy might give the officers and soldiers a reason to loot.
As for Commander Jiang, he was even more careful in his service. Although he seemed to be a bit embarrassed in front of him, his colleague Han Li did everything for him with great consideration, including food and drink.
, asking for help, without stopping for a moment.
Even as for their residence, Han Li found several large houses for the other party and his servants from rich families, fearing that the other party would say they were neglectful.
It is a pity that these vacated large houses were not put to use. When the second group of officers and soldiers appeared outside the city of Pingyang Mansion, the commander of Nanhai Guard led his soldiers directly in.
The camp outside the city was gone, and no matter how Han Li tried to persuade him to stay, only a handful of Jinyi Guards were left, while none of the Nanhai Guards were left behind.
"Don't worry, Mr. Chen. Mr. Jiang definitely doesn't have any opinion against you. It's just that Nanhaiwei was originally an army appointed by His Majesty to suppress thieves. Now he has been entrusted by my Shanxi Dusi to come to Pingyang Mansion to suppress thieves. Let's do whatever you want.
A group of thieves are plundering everywhere in Pingyang Mansion, and Lord Jiang feels shameless..." Qin Xie comforted Chen Yuan: "Master Jiang is a person who dares to do anything!"
"But isn't it the same as sitting in my Pingyang Mansion and commanding the suppression of bandits?" Chen Yuan smiled bitterly: "Commander Jiang is not a military commander, right? Does he have to go into battle in person?"
"I don't know about that!" Qin Xie shook his head irresponsibly: "For him, finding the traces of the bandits and then annihilating them is what he needs to do urgently. In the city, right?
If you are sitting in command, how can you get as much credit as going into battle in person?"
Chen Yuan has recently received news of several bandits plundering the prefectures and counties under his rule. Hearing this, he still smiled bitterly and shook his head. This group of bandits was sometimes in front and sometimes behind, and its whereabouts were always mysterious.
Very well, the only thing that was certain was that they seemed to have no signs of leaving Pingyang Mansion.
This made Chen Yuan very confused. What is there in Pingyang that makes these thieves want to stay? When it comes to robbing money and food, in large prefectures and counties, this group of thieves has robbed twice.
There were countless gold, silver, treasures and food stolen. Why didn't they leave?
Gao Yingxiang also asked Zhang Xianzhong the same question: "...Why do we keep wandering around Pingyang Mansion? Can't we find a place to rest for a while?"
"Because we have no way to go, brother!" Zhang Xianzhong could ignore the complaints of the leaders below, but he still had to try his best to explain Zhang Xianzhong's doubts clearly.
"Officers and soldiers have gathered in Fucheng, Pingyang Prefecture. Moreover, these officers and soldiers are from our Yan'an Prefecture in Shaanxi Province. I think my eldest brother definitely doesn't want us to go head-to-head with them!"
"Yes!" Gao Yingxiang nodded. The officers and soldiers of Yan'an Mansion, whether it was Wang Er or Wang Jiayin, had already risked their lives to test the strength of the opponent. He did not want to confront the opponent head-on unless it was absolutely necessary.
"Then, our way to the east is blocked by officers and soldiers. If Pingyang Prefecture cannot be defeated, we can't even think of going to Taiyuan Prefecture!"
Zhang Xianzhong said: "Going north is Datong. Although the border troops in Datong Town are currently guarding against the Tatars outside the border wall, if our rebel army gets together and they beat us, they will not be polite at all.
Yes, they may not be willing to take the initiative to talk to us, but if we break into their defense zone, we are seeking death!"
Zhang Xianzhong was born in the border army. When he said this, Gao Yingxiang took it for granted that he could fight no one but the border army. With just a few thousand of his men, at least half of them could still make up the number. If he fought against the border army, he would have to fight all of them in one day.
After the fight, the gain outweighs the loss.
"We can't go to the north, west, or east. The only way to go is to the south!"
Zhang Xianzhong said: "Only if we go to Henan will we have a way to survive!"
"But we are heading north now!" Zhang Xianzhong frowned: "Trying the tiger to leave the mountain?"
"Look, we have made such a big noise along the way, and the officers and soldiers of Pingyang Mansion should catch up. When they catch up, we will kill them with carbine, then circle back to Pingyang Mansion, and then keep going south!"
Zhang Xianzhong stated his intention: "If Wu Sangui is not stupid, at this time, Yan'an Mansion is empty, he will not have no idea at all. If he takes the opportunity to launch an attack, we will go south to Henan, and he will grow in Shaanxi. The entire trend of our rebel army will be
It’s done!”
"So, is this why you insist on sending people to Luochuan?" Gao Yingxiang seemed to understand: "Do you want to persuade him to take action against Yan'an Mansion?"
"Brother Gao really has a bright eye!" Zhang Xianzhong gave a thumbs up: "That's just a casual move to give Wu Sangui a warning. However, since he has the momentum he has now, there must be people around him who understand and can clearly see the situation in front of him.
If he fails to seize such a good opportunity, then he will just rest in Luochuan for a while, and when the officers and soldiers are free, he will also end up in ruins!"
"Good insight and good scheming!" Gao Yingxiang looked at Zhang Xianzhong with some relief: "You are really unworthy of your talent by staying by my side!"
"Brother is joking!" Zhang Xianzhong said solemnly: "Without the prestige of eldest brother, how can brothers gather around eldest brother? Zhang Xianzhong, I am just a little clever. Moreover, eldest brother can trust me. If it were a narrow-minded person, I, Zhang Xianzhong, would be afraid
The bones have already become cold!"
"Wolves travel thousands of miles to eat meat!" Gao Yingxiang patted him on the shoulder, "A capable person will always be capable wherever he comes. Don't worry, Brother Gao has no other abilities, but he still has a heart of tolerance, as long as
You and your brothers will become stronger as they fight, and the entire team can be led by you!"