"Sir, just now, some wealthy businessmen from the county government came over and said they wanted to entertain you to a banquet to celebrate the success of repelling the bandit army. At the same time, they also sent so much silver to pay for the army."
"I have already declined the banquet on behalf of your lord, but these silver coins will not be accepted unless you accept them."
"I just made my own decision and accepted it for you."
Huang Chenzhi said to Zhang Bao.
This time.
Zhang Bao and others not only repelled the rebels, but also almost wiped them out.
For the wealthy businessmen in these counties.
That's quite satisfying.
Without the trouble caused by the rebels, they would no longer be a security threat.
Many businesses that were previously put on hold can be resumed.
And in their opinion.
Zhang Bao is quite a person worth fawning over.
With only 800 troops, they almost wiped out all the rebels. You know, when those people were there, hundreds of people died, and they were almost invaded by the rebels.
Which one is better and which one is worse will be judged!
Naturally, their attitude towards Zhang Bao will not be the same as before.
And after what happened this time.
They finally understood the temper of Zhang Bao, the new county magistrate.
Previously, he killed the previous county magistrate in front of the county guard.
Now they set fire to the mountain and massacred thousands of rebels in one night!
This is a real ruthless person!
But when they were forced by Huang Chenzhi to send people to find Zhang Bao, they were very reluctant.
Worried that Zhang Baoqiu will settle the score later.
After discussion, it was decided to entertain Zhang Bao.
It's also a good way to get closer.
"You did the right thing about this!"
"Take most of this money and distribute it to the fallen soldiers!"
"Local soldiers allocate part of the official land near the county capital to their families."
"Soldiers from other places who have more silver should ask someone to send them back. They must send the money to their relatives."
"If you really can't find your relatives, forget it..."
Zhang Bao hesitated for a while and said to Huang Chenzhi.
Huang Chenzhi glanced at Zhang Bao with admiration.
According to Huang Chenzhi, this should be the case.
"Yes, sir!"
"I'll make arrangements now!"
"All soldiers have a list and will not be missed."
Huang Chenzhi nodded.
"Besides, the position of county magistrate should be left to you for the time being. You can just take care of these matters."
"When I have the opportunity to meet Governor Chen, I will explain it to him personally."
Zhang Bao said slowly.
After this battle.
Zhang Bao felt very bored!
Regarding these matters in the imperial court, although there were people like Ma Yuanming and Chen Dadao, the darkness and inaction at the top made it difficult for Zhang Bao to continue to stand on the opposite side of ordinary people.
"ah?"
"grown ups!"
"This is impossible!"
When Huang Chen heard this, he was immediately stunned.
"What's this?"
"You are already more familiar with these things than I am. Although I hold the title of county magistrate, you handle the matter."
"None of this matters."
"Besides, the county magistrate is too young for me!"
"If it's not enough, don't refuse. The war is about to end, and there are still many things to deal with, so I'll thank you for the hard work."
Zhang Bao said with a smile.
"this……"
Huang Chenzhi didn't know how to answer the call.
"Well, there are some things we have to go back and do now. One is to check the list of fallen soldiers. This matter cannot be postponed."
"Furthermore, the matter of military recruitment needs to be expanded as soon as possible to the entire Sanhe County."
"Expand the number of people as soon as possible."
Zhang Bao took Huang Chenzhi and walked outside.
"conscription?"
"Sir, now that the rebel army has been wiped out, is this number already..."
Huang Chenzhi was a little puzzled.
The previous conscription was only to defend against the rebels.
Now the hidden dangers of the rebels are gone.
What's the point of recruiting troops again?
The more soldiers there are, the more food and grass will be consumed.
This time.
Originally, there was a lot of food and grass accumulated on Erlong Mountain.
But they were all burned down by this fire.
"Being prepared for danger in times of peace is a sign of a mature general. Taking precautions will prevent you from panicking in the face of battle."
"In today's world, if there are no soldiers, there will be no right to speak."
"You heard me right!"
Zhang Bao said calmly.
The two of them walked all the way towards the Yamen.
…
at the same time.
At Ge Hong's place in Beihai County.
Ge Hongzheng was horrified as he listened to the spies' report.
"What did you say?"
"Say it again?"
"Set the mountain on fire?"
"Can this still happen?"
After Ge Hong heard that Zhang Bao and others burned Erlong Mountain and almost wiped out all the rebels.
Shocked beyond measure.
In Ge Hong's view.
These more than 10,000 rebels are no joke.
Even if the combat effectiveness is not good, there are still more than 10,000 people!
Not to mention in Sanhe County, even in Heyang County, it is a military force that cannot be underestimated.
Say it again.
There are so many people, if they are beaten down.
Not only will there be a lot more prisoners, but there will also be a lot more weapons and food.
If the fire is set, none of these things will be left.
What's more important.
Wildfires are not that easy to deal with.
Once you can't control it.
If it ignites the surrounding mountains and forests, it will be a devastating disaster.
What's more, this is actively setting fire.
If the fire spreads, the entire Heyang County will be in trouble.
Let alone a small county magistrate like him, even Chen Dadao would lose his head!
So bold!
Ge Hong also hoped that these rebels could contain Chen Dadao's energy.
I didn't expect it to be wiped out so easily.
It wasn't just the rebels who were killed.
Most of the refugees he sent to Heyang County were shot dead by this county magistrate, and the rest fled in all directions.
Gradually there was no news.
It was probably handled secretly by Chen Dadao.
Completely ignoring the reputation of killing refugees.
Where is the county magistrate here?
Clearly more of a bandit than a bandit!
This new county magistrate is so bold. What is his origin?!
Is he from Chen Dadao?
It shouldn’t be, Chen Dadao definitely doesn’t have such a person under his command!
If any.
Heyang County must have woken up early.
"What is the background of this county magistrate?"
"What's the backer behind you?"
Ge Hong asked with a frown.
"I don't know the details!"
"My subordinates have already checked. This person seems to have appeared suddenly. I heard that he had a very close relationship with a military prince under Chen Dadao."
"When it comes to having a backer, I don't have one!"
"But I have many masters under my command!"
"I heard that the assassins sent by the Governor failed because of these masters."
The visitor said to Ge Hong.
"In this case, I have underestimated this person!"
"But it's nothing to be afraid of."
"Now in Hezhou, only Heyang County is left. This is our opportunity!"
"It's time to take action..."
Ge Hong waved his hand and told the man to step back.
Before he came to the desk, he wrote a few letters and sent someone to send them out overnight.