"Pang Yu, deputy commander-in-chief of Anqing Qi Barracks, has met General Chen."
"I am Chen Hongfan, the commander-in-chief of Xia Dengzhou Town, whose pseudonym is Jiuchou." Pang Yu quickly looked at him. Mr. Chen was tall and must be in his forties, but his face had rough skin and a lot of wrinkles.
It is probably because of the long journey from Dengzhou and the fatigue of the journey. Although the five major
He is a rough guy, but he is very polite to others, even a little bit flattering. He calls himself a subordinate to a lieutenant like Pang Yu. Today is the first time Xiong Wencan has been to the court after arriving in Xiangyang. The level of participation is very high, including both civil and military officials.
At this time, all the military attachés arrived first. The troops directly led by Xiong Wencan were mainly three generals plus Pang Yu, a deputy general. This was the largest force he could muster to build momentum for taking office. All the participating generals stood in the second row.
, Pang Yu brought Yang Xueshi, Wang Zenglu, Chen Rulie and Yao Dongshan to the left-behind camp. Among other tourists, Pang Yu heard the name of Luo
Dai, Xu Mingchen of the Yunnan Army who intercepted the Tang newspaper on the road was also among them. Among these foreign military attachés, Pang Yu only met Zuo Liangyu.
There are many people in Zuo Liangyu, but those who can be considered as combat strength cannot exceed the number of soldiers. All the generals here only have more than 10,000 soldiers. Of course, the actual number of soldiers is even less. They are basically Xiong Wencan’s 30,000 soldiers.
The number of troops has been directly led. It is similar to Pang Yu's estimate. The old soldiers and generals are still in place. Zhang Renxue, the Henan commander-in-chief, is newly established, but the troops are transferred from Xu Dingguo, the former commander-in-chief of the town.
It seems that Zhang Renxue is the commander-in-chief, but Pang Yu sees that
In the past, it felt like a civil servant was still leading a general, and the general he led was Luo Dai, who was also an existing battalion. With the addition of 120,000 soldiers, it was hard to say how much the increase would be in the end. Pang Yu thought before that
He is the smartest one. A special battalion accounts for two troops. Now it seems that everyone is not stupid. Most of them are like Pang Yu.
One share, and then Xiong Wencan took another share of the direct military quota, and the military quota and pay finally turned into a mess. The chaos involved also involves the layer-by-layer distribution of military quotas. Local officials like Xiong Wencan and Zhang Guowei must know
Yes, the Ministry of War also knows about it, but they won’t reveal it. Even if someone jumps out and speaks out, it won’t be solved in the end.
We can only hope that it will have some effect. The only benefit is that the general officer will have more money, and he will definitely have more servants. It is somewhat effective, but if compared with the cost of collecting, distributing, and using the salary, Pang Yu
It is estimated that the investment efficiency can reach
It was a good achievement. Several military attachés were the first to arrive. They stood on the left side. Pang Yu's status was lower than that of the general soldiers. Chen Hongfan was probably not familiar with Pang Yu and did not understand his achievements.
After exchanging a few words about the hardships on the road, they turned around
Pang Yu also wanted to get close to Zhang Renxue. After all, he was a person assigned a special position by the emperor. He was both a Jinshi and a censor. His status was higher than these military attaches. If he had some achievements, he might be promoted.
Governor or governor.
However, Chen Hongfan refused to leave and Zhang Renxue looked cold. Upon seeing this, Pang Yu gave up the plan and saw Zuo Liangyu standing aside after chatting with Xu Mingchen for a few words, so he walked over.
"I've met Zuo Shuai." This was the second time the two met, and they felt somewhat close to each other. Zuo Liangyu had a gentle expression on his red face and said politely to Pang Yu, "I heard that General Pang defeated a group of thieves some time ago.
, I am also really happy, Mr. Lu looks at people
Always accurate."
"It was a fluke that I was sent to the official position, and I was waiting for work in Anqing. I couldn't compare to General Zuo who chased thieves thousands of miles away."
Zuo Liangyu waved his hand, looked at the lobby, and then lowered his voice and said, "Chasing a thief for thousands of miles is useless. You have chased him for 990 miles. With just one greeting, the thief has become an officer like you and me."
Pang Yu listened to his tone and couldn't help but test, "General Zuo has been fighting against the Eight Thieves for several years. He knows these thieves best. I wonder if the recruitment this time will go smoothly."
"For such giant thieves, it will never be easy to recruit them anytime. If you don't believe it, you can ask Mr. Xiong. Since the eight thieves want to be recruited, they will be the army. At that time, an order will be issued from the Ministry of War, asking him to go to Liaodong to fight the Tatars.
You will know if he goes or not." Listening to what Zuo Liangyu said, there was an intention to encourage Pang Yu to oppose him. Pang Yu had come with Xiong Wencan before and was fully aware of this adult's motivation and determination to recruit him.
I will never come forward to object, and I will just smile and deal with it now.
He said, "The eight thieves will definitely not go, so there is no need to try." "I came from Liaodong and don't want to go back. However, General Pang is a young and talented man. The soldiers and horses of Anqing have been heard by the emperor. There is a lot of hope.
They may be transferred to Liaodong, and eventually those of us who suppress thieves will have to go through life and death. These thieves
On the contrary, I am at ease."
Pang Yu also remained calm, "I wonder what the situation is like in Liaodong?"
Zuo Liangyu glanced at Chen Hongfan and said, "As he becomes more and more corrupt, how did he get here?" Pang Yu shook his head. In the past year, his main goals have been on suppressing bandits and economic layout, and he has paid little attention to the situation in the north. This time
After arriving in Xiangyang, I learned that the Dengzhou general had arrived. I had heard about the Dengzhou mutiny a few years ago.
It was also a matter of dealing with the military towns in Liaodong. Logically speaking, they should not be transferred to the interior to fight the rogue bandits. "Pi Dao was defeated by Jiannu, and he did not fire a single soldier or artillery. Without Dongjiang Town, it would be useless for him to stay in Dengzhou.
They are just here to suppress thieves. Now that Jiannu has no control, it will be even harder to deal with him next time he enters the border wall. I am afraid that the world
Even if all the troops and horses are mobilized, we may not be able to cope with it." Pang Yu said, he could not figure out the specific location of Pi Island. Zan Painting Room summarized some situations in Liaodong. Later Jin Dynasty had changed the country's name to Qing Dynasty and completely conquered North Korea last year.
, North Korea stopped paying tribute to the Ming Dynasty, and then captured Pidao where Dongjiang Town was located. Some of the Dongjiang Army died, and most of the rest surrendered. Pang Yu also saw a name that had some impression, that is Shang Kexi, where can I see it specifically?
I had forgotten about it, but now I know that I was once a general in Dongjiang Town.
The official, has surrendered to Jiannu. The situation is that North Korea has surrendered, Dongjiang Town has completely fallen apart, and the Qing army has no control in the east. Mongolia in the west has long been an ally of the Qing army. Now the only enemies Huang Taiji needs to face are in the south.
of the Ming Dynasty. Zuo Liangyu said that it was true that the situation was ruined, and that the strategic initiative rested entirely with the Manchu and Qing Dynasties. But after all, Pang Yu had never fought against the Manchu and Qing Dynasties. What Zuo Liangyu meant was that among the many soldiers and horses in the Ming Dynasty, not a single one
Being able to fight against the Manchus, Pang Yu felt it was a bit exaggerated
At this time, a drum sounded, and several more civil servants entered the hall. The first one looked solemn, glanced at the military attachés, and walked to the right without making any expression. The second civil servant Pang Yu saw them and then
He used to follow Zuo Liangyu
Dai Dongmin, the supervisor who came to Tongcheng.
Zuo Liangyu turned his head and said to Pang Yu, "The governor of Huguang is Yu Junmen, and the governor of Yunyang is Dai Junmen." Pang Yu then knew that Dai Dongmin had been promoted to the governor of Yunyang, and Xiangyang was under the rule of the governor of Yunyang. Except for Xiangyang, Yunyang
In addition, there are Nanyang and other six prefectures under the rule of Governor Yunyang. The jurisdiction is located at the junction of the four provinces of Sichuan, Henan, Shaanxi, and Huguang. It is the hub of the heart of China and the only place where rogue camps must pass through. Although it is very large,
Some areas are barren mountainous areas, but in terms of suppressing bandits, the Yunyang governor's jurisdiction is the key to whether the bandits can be suppressed. If the mobility of the bandits can be effectively controlled here, the bandits' biggest advantage can be eliminated. Therefore, Yang Sichang's earliest ten
In the plan to expand the network, the governor of Yunyang is cancelled, and the prime ministers of the five provinces are directly stationed in Yunyang, which can further highlight the importance of this place.
Yes. And that Yu Junmen was Yu Yinggui, the governor of Huguang. He looked old, but he was in good spirits. If Pang Yu wanted to establish himself in Huguang, he had to deal with this military gate. He followed Zuo Liangyu and went up to talk to several civil servants.
Greetings.
Dai Dongmin was quite polite when he met Pang Yu. He exchanged a few words with him and asked about Shi Kefa's current situation. What was rare was that he still remembered Yang Erming, a small magistrate of the county, probably because of his age.
Yu Yinggui sat down on his own. He stared at Zuo Liangyu and said, "Commander Zuo has been fighting with the eight thieves for many years. These thieves are no different from animals. Promoting them is like seeking the skin of a tiger. You must speak out in the hall."
Zuo Liangyu chuckled twice and said, "I heard from Yu Junmen, but I only speak softly. I'm afraid it will be useless even if I say it."
Yu Yinggui snorted and turned to Zhang Ren to learn Taoism, "Fuju, you are from a scientific background. If Commander Zuo doesn't dare to say it, you should always dare to say it."
Before Zhang Renxue could reply, a drum sounded in the hall, and two lines of pacesetters came in outside the door. Everyone stopped talking and everyone returned to where they were before. After a while, Xiong Wencan slowly walked into the hall from the right.
In two years, Pang Yu went from the lobby of the county government to the lobby of the minister, but the overall process and mode were similar, that is, the pacesetters were more majestic than the government officials, and the atmosphere was more solemn.
After kneeling down in accordance with the procedure, Xiong Wencan sat high in the hall. He first spoke politely to the two governors, saying nothing more than that the two governors had worked hard from afar, and then went straight to the topic.
"Liu Guoneng and Zhang Xianzhong came forward to appease the emperor. This matter is of great importance and involves a major plan to quell the bandits. All of you, both civil and military, are important officials of the country. We should discuss the strategy together."
Pang Yu stood under Chen Hongfan. He knew the rules of the meeting. He had to follow the order of status, so naturally he would not speak first. Yu Yinggui was not polite. He stepped forward and said, "Thieves are always cunning, please."
Fu can never be trusted. When I came from Wuchang, my bones were exposed in the wild. There were no roosters in the villages. These giant bandits were offering thieves. They had been killing people for ten years without any calculation. If I say a word
I just asked for help and it was revealed, but instead I got an official position and enjoyed the blood of the common people. We are the parents of the common people in vain, how can we face those bones in the wilderness!" Pang Yu couldn't help but raised his eyes and looked at Yu Yinggui. The old man's face was red and he was obviously angry.
, what he said is the same as what Pang Yu saw. From Huangmei to Macheng and then to Xiangyang, both sides of the official road are almost like ghost lands, and it is true that there is no human habitation along the way.
, but the news from Caobang said that the situation in Wuchang towards the Han River is better, and some fields are still being cultivated. Yu Yinggui may be exaggerating a little, bullying Xiong Wencan for not having been to Wuchang. Xiong Wencan was not angry at all, he looked at Yu Yinggui's calm tone.
He said, "The dead are gone, but there are countless living ones. Previously, Bai and Gao, the second general, also came from among thieves. Now they have repeatedly performed extraordinary feats to kill thieves, but have saved many people.
It means appeasement. Yu Junmen can say frankly whether he agrees with the appeasement of Zhang and Liu." Yu Yinggui said expressionlessly, "Since you are asking for appeasement, you should express your feelings. You can't just ask for appeasement in empty words. Since he claims
Willing to destroy the thieves and redeem themselves, he led his troops to kill Li Zicheng, Ma Shouying and others, and obtained the heads of one or two giant thieves, following his example.
Only when Bai Guangen, an outstanding person, breaks away from the gang of thieves can he be called a slave."
"Yu Junmen believes that thieves should be killed and redeemed before they can be appeased. This has no bearing on today's discussion of whether to appease or not." Xiong Wencan looked at Dai Dongmin again, "Then Dai Junmen thinks how should we deal with thieves who seek to be appeased."
Yu Yinggui wanted to say more, but Xiong Wencan had already pointed at Dai Dongmin, so he had to hold back his anger and retreat, but he seemed to be ready to speak again. Dai Dongwen took a step forward and said firmly, "These thieves have killed countless people in the past ten years and have always been unchecked. In fact,
He is a person with a vicious nature. As long as he has a sharp knife in his hand, his murderous intention will arise. If he wants to truly appease him, he must first remove his wings. I think the official thinks
Regardless of whether his request for appeasement is genuine or not, he can be appeased if he disbands the party, but cannot be appeased if he claims to support the people with military force. Please think twice, Prime Minister."
Two local officials objected, but Xiong Wencan was not in a hurry. He just stopped the two from continuing to speak, and then he nodded to Zhang Renxue. Pang Yu tilted his head and looked at it. Zhang Renxue looked about fifty years old and was quite tall. When he spoke, his voice
Hong Liang said, "It is up to Mr. Xiong to decide whether to caress him or not. If not, Zhang Xianzhong is not far from here. We and other powerful soldiers have gathered together to find you."
One day, he pretended to inspect the troops and make a register, and asked him to gather his troops in Gucheng. There were no sentinels outside. We and other armies surrounded him on all sides and destroyed this imperial edict in one fell swoop." Pang Yu looked at Yu Yinggui, who frowned slightly, as if
Pang Yu was a little disappointed with Zhang Renxue's statement. He also found it a bit funny. Zhang Renxue was actually opposed to it, and his opinion was to wipe it out. However, along with the two governors,
In this way, he would not directly say the word "objection". After thinking for a moment, Pang Yu could roughly think of the opinions of the officials in the hall. The emperor's goal was to pacify the thieves in March. He did not say whether it was to suppress or pacify, but the person who handled the errands
We all know that it is impossible to completely wipe out the bandits, but the first person responsible for pacifying the bandits is Xiong Wencan. When the punishment comes, Xiong Wencan will definitely bear the punishment. But it is different after the bandits are appeased. The rogue bandits are placed in the same place, and the time for rebellion has probably passed.
During the March period, the primary responsibility becomes the local officials, and the governor naturally hopes to do his best to
Instead of placing time bombs in one's own jurisdiction. However, if Xiong Wencan clearly expresses his opposition to appeasement at this time, it will be written into the memorial. If the thieves are not eliminated in three months, Xiong Wencan will first blame these people, so everyone
They didn't object directly, but thought of ways to deal with the conditions for recruitment. They had to be as strict as possible about the conditions for recruitment, because they were concerned that these thieves had bad character and might be more likely to rebel in the future. Now that they have said it, it will be recorded.
It will also be convenient for them to blame Xiong Wencan. Especially Dai Dongmin.
As mentioned above, if the bandits are asked to disperse, the bandit leader will have no power to protect himself, and no bandit leader will agree. However, when the rebellion resumes in the future, Dai Dongmin can say that he has put forward preventive measures at that time, but Xiong Wencan
It was not adopted. Xiong Wencan is the Prime Minister. He could have reported it directly to appeasement. Today's meeting is also to share responsibilities. Whether he opposes or agrees, there will be a written record, so no one present will clearly say whether he agrees or disagrees, so as not to
Increase your own risk.
The name of the meeting was called discussion, but everyone involved had their own plans. They were wary of each other for fear of exposing their flaws, and tried to be flexible in their words. But Pang Yu could see that Yu Yinggui and Dai Dongmin really didn't want to appease each other.
"Mr. Zhang has thought carefully. If Zhang Xianzhong pretends to be the one to care for him, this plan will be very feasible." No one in the lobby agreed to the care, so Xiong Wencan then ordered Chen Hongfan.
Chen Hongfan saluted several civil servants one by one, but Yu Yinggui seemed to have a bad impression of him and did not respond at all. Chen Hongfan was a little embarrassed, coughed and said, "I think I might as well give it a try, but if I have been a thief before, I will just keep it."
Kill them all. How can you kill the thieves without restraint when they have no way to retreat? The trapped beasts will still fight, and not only will the soldiers be killed or injured,
After all, how many innocent people died during the conquest, so appeasement is not only to quell the thieves, but also to protect the people."
At this time, Yu Yinggui's voice interrupted, "What a good policy to protect the people. Mianchi, the carriage has been appeased twice. It is unclear whether it is to protect the people or to kill the people. If the traitor is appeased again and rebels, Mr. Chen will be willing to die."
Are you responsible for this?" Chen Hongfan raised his eyes to look at Yu Yinggui and said in a lower voice, "Yu Junmen should calm down. I don't think that I must appease or kill all the thieves. What I mean is that not all thieves are stubborn.
Spirits, if they can be properly screened, can be cured after caressing them
There will be less thieves and more soldiers. The one will be eliminated and the other will be stronger to destroy those stubborn people. Only in this way can we hope to defeat the thieves."
Yu Yinggui raised his hand to refute, but Xiong Wencan interrupted him in time to prevent him from controlling the direction of the meeting. He immediately asked Zuo Liangyu to speak. Zuo Liangyu did not speak immediately. He waited for a moment before saying, "These thieves are not allowed to
Since he is asking for support, the imperial court should be the main one to designate where he should be stationed to be treated. Our officers and soldiers all have a place of trust, so how could he choose Gucheng?
So he stayed here, thinking it was his own land." Pang Yu bowed his head at him, Zuo Liangyu spoke like a bell, and his expression was calm and composed, not at all Xu Ziqiang's cautiousness when facing civil servants, but instead
It's like giving orders to his subordinates in his own tent. To Xiong Wencan, the Minister of War,
This is the case, no wonder Zhang Guowei can't command him.
Yu Yinggui's face softened slightly at this time, and he nodded slightly to Zuo Liangyu in agreement. Zuo Liangyu then said loudly, "What the two military sects just said makes sense. Thief Zhang must prove his true intentions. He should have killed Li Zicheng and Ma Shouying."
The leader of the thieves, but I couldn't find the two thieves in a hurry. It would be too time-consuming to pursue them. I think I should try another way.
, Zhang Thief has asked for a favor, so let him come to Xiangyang to express his gratitude. Whether he is sincere in asking for a favor, you will know in one try." Over there, Yu Yinggui loudly agreed, and the visiting generals behind him were also talking in low voices, and they should all agree.
Zuo Liangyu's Xiangyang government and soldiers gathered together, and there were countless people who had grudges against Zhang Xianzhong. If he was really allowed to come to Xiangyang to report, he would be a sheep.
It's like entering a tiger's mouth. Ninety-nine percent of the time, Xiying will not dare to come because of the blood debt it has owed over the years.
Pang Yu observed Xiong Wencan and found that everyone in the room except Chen Hongfan was opposed to it. They just didn't dare to speak out for fear of being held accountable. He didn't know what happened to Xiong Wencan in the end.
"Deputy Town Pang, you have defeated thieves twice. I think you have to consider the matter of pacifying thieves. How should you deal with this matter?" Pang Yu came back to his senses. He knew that Xiong Wencan would probably point to him. Now
Pang Yu wanted something from him, and there were many exchanges of interests between the two parties. Xiong Wencan must have wanted Pang Yu's support, but Yu Yinggui and Dai Dongmin were local officials.
One governs Wuchang, and the other governs Xiangyang. If the offense is serious, Xiong Wencan can also obey and disobey his orders, causing Pang Yu a lot of trouble. This kind of dilemma can only be solved with a handful of mud. He first bowed to several civil servants and the commander-in-chief.
, and then respectfully said to Xiong Wencan, "As Mr. Chen said, when the bandits ask for care, they have a heart of repentance and should not just refuse. The bandits have been suppressed for many years, not because of their strength and their ruthlessness."
, there are no less than a hundred thief camps today, and the thief atmosphere of ten years may not be eradicated within three months. This time, the two people in front of me are giant thieves, especially Zhang Xianzhong, who is the leader of the group of thieves. The official learned that after many battles with him
, summoning a group of thieves to join forces and flee, mostly from
If Zhang Xianzhong appeases this person, the rest of the group will follow suit. The appeasement of these two people is not only the appeasement of two people, but also the appeasement of thieves in the world. It is really the key to defeating thieves. If the plan is really successful,
Peace can be expected in the world."
Zuo Liangyu next to him moved slightly, obviously he did not expect that the instigation just now had no effect at all. "However, the worries of the two military sects and the two generals are not unreasonable. Such giant thieves will just ignore their bad deeds."
Only with the power to suppress the spots can there be a chance to heal them. Regardless of whether their intention to heal is genuine or not, they should be on guard. Therefore, the army still needs to be stationed nearby, and the power of Mount Tai will overwhelm Xiaoxiao, and the adults will send troops to ensure it.
Check the troops and horses, and designate the place to be stationed. When the pacification is completed, it will be used to pacify the captives or suppress the bandits, so that the pacification will be fully effective. If there is any change, the army will thunder.
Even if I hit it, it would be flat."
Yu Yinggui over there didn't get up to refute this time. He probably had already finished his explanation just now and there was no need to argue with a deputy commander.
Now, all the prestigious civil and military officials have expressed their opinions. No one agrees with the recruitment. All they raised are difficulties. Pang Yu wants to see how Xiong Wencan ends up. "What Deputy Town Pang said is quite insightful." Xiong Wencan glanced around calmly.
At a glance in the hall, "We are discussing here. Everyone has different opinions on the terms of recruitment, but there is no one who opposes the terms of recruitment. If you have any opinions on the terms, please submit a separate copy to the Ministry of War."
I know." Pang Yu almost opened his mouth in surprise. So many people in the hall meant to disagree. Xiong Wencan actually grasped the key point that everyone did not dare to express their stance clearly, and classified them all as not opposing. This is not considered Tai Chi, but
The world has changed a lot. Now the main part is the appeasement, and the rest is just the details of the appeasement terms. Moreover, he has also made it clear that he will not report everyone's objections, and everyone will submit their own version. I'm afraid most people here will not take the risk.
The risk of offending the premiers of five provinces
Go and read the book alone.
To Pang Yu's expectation, Yu Yinggui and Dai Dongmin were very calm at this time, as if they had known this for a long time. Xiong Wencan sat up straight and changed his previous gentle tone, "Zhang Xianzhong, Liu Guoneng has formally petitioned for support, and I will discuss it as such."
Decided to accept the two people's request to appease. Kou is a citizen. He was forced to make a living and went astray for a while. Since he has a heart of regret, he should be allowed to repent and redeem himself. The pacification of thieves is a matter for the people of the world. It is not something we can decide.
No, I will report to the Ministry of War and the Emperor to make a decision. It is crucial to defeat the thieves in the period. From today on, I have not received my order. I will respond immediately.
Soldiers and horses are not allowed to attack the camps to be fussed, nor are they allowed to provoke and cause trouble. Violators will be punished as destroying the fussing bureau." Now Xiong Wencan had a unanimous decision and reported it to the Ministry of War. The final decision was made by the emperor, who became a second-in-command.
Regardless of whether the emperor agrees to recruit him or not, if he fails to pacify the thieves in three months, there is still a reason to evade the crime.
, if the rebel rebellion is suppressed within three months, he will be a great contributor to the dynasty. The responsibility for future rebellions will be on the local governor, and everything seems to be stable.
The hall was quiet, everyone had different expressions, but no one stood up to speak again.
After Xiong Wencan glanced around majestically, he announced the end of the meeting and left the hall directly through the side door. Yu Yinggui and Dai Dongmin waited for Xiong Wencan to leave, and immediately left the hall without talking to the military attaches.
A group of military attaches walked last, and Pang Yu asked the three general soldiers to go ahead. When they arrived outside the gate, the servants brought the horses one after another, and the generals rode at the horse-mounting stone in turn. Pang Ding was there with his soldiers. When it was Zuo Liangyu's turn,
, he stopped before the horse-mounting stone and turned to look at Pang Yu, "Brother Pang, if the emperor just nods, the eight thieves will receive wages and food like us. On the contrary, we may go to fight with Jiannu to death."
, this principle
Where can I tell you?"
After he said that, he got on his horse and left with a smile. Pang Ding heard it from the side and came over and asked in a low voice, "Master, what does Zuo Liangyu mean?" Pang Yu smiled and said, "It's just his guess, but today he
What I said about Liaodong’s corruption is probably true. Maybe Jiannu will enter the border soon. Time is running out. We have to hurry up. Make a note of it and let Anqing Yinzhuang know it before April.
Open Yinzhuang in Wuchang and Xiangyang, send urgent messages to Jiang Fan and Liu Ruogu, and go to the capital for deployment as soon as possible. No matter what means are used, all the docks in Yangzhou must be captured before March."
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Gucheng Baishazhou is where the Han River turns a corner and flows from east to south, running through the northern part of Huguang and then merging into the main river.
Baishazhou is the impact plain of the Han River. It used to be fertile land, and the villages located in it have long been dilapidated. However, with the arrival of Xiying, Baishazhou became lively again, and the fields were full of people camping.
"Master, the pain is severe."
The woman's head was covered with sweat and she kept whining in pain. Wang Dashan stayed in front of her helplessly, touching the woman's belly with one hand.
"The Wang family is about to give birth. Go get some water." The woman who spoke was the woman from Xu Zhu's family. She came over in a hurry and seemed to be more experienced.
Wang Dashan seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw. He agreed and ran out to find water.
Just after running two steps, I heard Xu Zhu shouting, "Come here and listen to the second master's orders!"
Wang Dashan stopped anxiously. When he saw the little boy there, he immediately said to him, "Master, I know that my wife is going to give birth to a baby."
The little boy said coldly, "The second chief told me to come here and listen to the instructions. The woman is not allowed to scream, otherwise her head will be chopped off." Xu Zhu's wife whispered a few words, and the woman's voice was indeed soft. The two locusts walked away from behind.
Come, he is in charge. His management team and servants from various households gathered around him. There were dozens of them. When Wang Dashan saw the two locusts, he didn’t even say a word.
He didn't dare to say anything, so he could only stay where he was with great anxiety. "The Eighth Master ordered that we will be stationed here from today on. Once we are recruited, we will be the army. We must follow the rules in the future." Er Locust tilted his head and said, "No matter what.
The five families of the team signed a guarantee, and if they did not get the master plate to go with them, the elders of each family were not allowed to leave the camp, and looting, burning, and killing were strictly prohibited. The rice and beans needed by each family were bought and sold by each sentry treasure banner, and each family paid for the purchases and raised them together.
Only the head of the family must be with him before he is allowed to leave the camp. Every ten households of each family must pay bail. Whether collecting firewood or fetching water, three people must go together. Whoever runs away
Everyone in the other families will be beheaded. If the head of the family conceals anything and fails to report, he will be caught elsewhere and the head of the family will sit together. The servants of different families are not allowed to speak in private. If the head of the family sees them, they will all be sent to the master for questioning, and they will be investigated by the master.
See, the elders are sitting together..." The woman groaned in low and painful voice, and Wang Dashan's hands trembled. They had become officers and soldiers, and they were no longer afraid of officers and soldiers coming to kill them in the future. The terms behind them were very harsh and not good news.
But it’s nothing compared to recruitment, Wang
Dashan was anxious in his heart, and he didn't hear what the second eldest family member said. After a while, the second eldest family member's voice finally stopped, the servant next to him began to leave, and the woman's voice began to become shrill again. Wang Dashan came back to his senses.
Come on, I know that the second master has finished speaking. When I was going to fetch water, I was suddenly pulled by someone.
, Wang Dashan turned around and saw that it was Old Man Li.
"The surname is Wang." Old Man Li whispered, "I saw all the children of the Xu family you killed."
Wang Dashan's face was pale, and his whole body was trembling. Amidst the woman's miserable screams, Old Man Li continued in a low and cold voice, "If you still want to run home, that's a loose place. Don't even think about running away, old man."
I will keep an eye on you. Give me half of your food from now on, otherwise I will tell Master Xu Zhu and Xiaowazi to see how you two die. I am not afraid of you.
Killing, killing is clean, as long as I live, I will have enough to eat."
Old Man Li said in a hoarse voice, stared at Wang Dashan for a moment and turned away. Wang Dashan stood there blankly, almost unable to move his body, and even had difficulty moving his eyes.
At this moment, a baby's cry came. Wang Dashan's stiff body shook, and he slowly raised his head, his pale face gradually distorting.