The things that had to be done after taking the city, including appeasing the people, restoring order, etc., all went smoothly after the civil servants and staff accompanying the army took over. What the army had to do was to frighten the residents of Kaifeng and show its military might.
For this reason, Ding Haijun joined the troops fighting today and entered the city overnight from east, west, north and south.
Since Guo Ning suddenly launched his army to attack, most of the soldiers have experienced high-intensity marching operations for half a month. Liu Ran's troops went south from Jizhou. They first marched in hot weather, then boarded boats and crossed the sea to Shandong and entered
After Nanjing Road, although he did not serve as a vanguard, he continuously raided the Jin army in various places, fought endlessly, and beheaded more than 500 people.
Needless to say, when it came to the battle in front of Caiguan, Zhang Pingliang killed no less than twenty enemies with his own hands during this day, and led his troops to behead two of the famous Jin army's thousands of households.
A familiar officer came to tell Zhang Pingliang that his performance in blocking the enemy was personally praised by Duke Zhou. If nothing else happens, he is expected to be promoted soon, at least to the rank of lieutenant. Considering this battle
After that, the ministries under the command of Zhou Guogong will definitely expand significantly. Maybe they will all be generals, and the position of Qian's jurisdiction is not unexpectable.
This is very enviable, and Zhang Pingliang is also very satisfied with himself. Because he is in a good mood, he is not harsh on the residents of the city and maintains good military discipline along the way.
It took him five years to go from an ignorant refugee who was forced to sign for the army to a veteran soldier who kills without blinking an eye. From an ordinary soldier to an officer who can tightly control his subordinates and at the same time plan to marry his wife, he only needs
Used it for less than a year.
Not only Zhang Pingliang, but also the fate of all the soldiers in the entire team marching along the side street had changed drastically in this year. Some went from refugees to soldiers, some from soldiers to officers, and everyone felt that they had something.
The opportunity to go further is nothing more than speed and sequence.
Of course, the further prerequisite is to undergo rigorous training and go to a military academy. Of course, the most important thing is to survive each battle.
These things are not easy.
The selection of the Jin army has always been lax, and the training is in vain. Many of the guards and soldiers in Zhongdu are unable to hold a bow; let alone the local defense troops, those with better skills will never act out of regularity.
Training is the result of soldiers competing with each other.
In comparison, the navy's training procedures and training of grassroots officers are at least a hundred times better.
Zhang Pingliang remembered that he had wavered several times under that kind of training. When he received the officer's training and was forced to read and recite military regulations, he was pointed at the nose and scolded by the instructor several times until he burst into tears.
He also seriously thought that it would be better to disband and return to the fields and become a farmer.
However, when he thought about leaving the army, he was always reluctant to do so.
Because in the army, the partners around me are all fierce and ambitious, and they all want to make great achievements on the battlefield, to stand out through military exploits, and to fight for the wealth and honor that will be passed down from generation to generation for their wives and elders at home. These people's
The idea is actually exactly the same as Zhang Pingliang's.
But the reason goes beyond that.
What he cared more about was the pride that filled the army. At this moment, ordinary soldiers like Tuyan and Shanji also felt that Ding Haijun was one of Zhou Guogong Guo Ning's own. Under Zhou Guogong's rule, they enjoyed
With special economic benefits and political status, they are all proud of being a part of it and will never look down upon the Jurchens they used to look up to.
But if anyone cannot withstand the rigorous training, he will immediately lose his status as a military household, and at the same time, he will also lose the benefits granted by the Marshal's Palace. What is even more frightening is that he will no longer be a member of this powerful group.
Zhang Pingliang couldn't bear this kind of result, so he persisted and soon became a qualified officer and a reliable person who was regarded by his superiors as the mainstay in difficult and dangerous battles.
Of course, this is inseparable from a little good luck.
During today's fierce battle, Liu Ran's troops were at the forefront. After the war, more than 300 people were reduced from more than 1,000 people, of which nearly 200 were killed in battle, and many of the remaining ones were seriously injured. For example, Liu Ran's soldier leader Sun
Beard, after being hit by an arrow in the thigh, he still persisted in fighting at first, but half an hour later he had a high fever and fell into coma. Now his body is convulsing, and he is afraid that he will not survive the night.
The three masters around Zhang Pingliang are all veterans who have survived many robberies. When they suppressed bandits on Beijing Road, they were all like wolves and tigers, killing people like hemp. But today's fighting was too fierce, and Tuyan died early in the morning.
Yes. Both the pheasant and the monkey also suffered injuries of varying severity.
Although the two of them were very energetic at this moment, they were obviously unable to relax after being extremely nervous, and their actions were excessively exciting.
For example, the behavior of monkeys digging fields and pheasants nibbling on cabbage is very abnormal.
Zhang Pingliang estimated that even if they secretly discussed the thing in their crotches, after tonight, both of them would be seriously ill, let alone the fifth leg. They might not be able to get out of bed for more than ten days, and they would have to
Please trouble yourself to prepare meals for these two people.
In fact, including Zhang Pingliang himself, everyone can only rely on their unrelenting murderous intent to bluff others, and it is really impossible to do anything else.
In the early years under the rule of the Kingdom of Jin, those who signed military orders were used to squeeze their lives. When people arrived at the border, hunger and fatigue were commonplace. From time to time, they had to go to the fortress to fight for their lives. Every year, there were forcibly recruited soldiers from Hebei and the Central Plains.
The strong man, whose vitality was overdrawn in the continuous hard labor, died immediately.
The soldiers, including Zhang Pingliang, survived in this way.
It’s strange to say, why could I endure it back then, but now I can’t? Isn’t it possible that the food and drinks provided by Duke Zhou were all fed to the dogs?
Zhang Pingliang thought with some sadness that it seemed that the good times had gone too long, so much so that his family was exhausted from dealing with the desperate counterattacks of the Jurchens.
Zhou Guogong's ambition will never be limited to controlling the territory of Daijin. There will definitely be opportunities to fight in the future. What would it be like if every battle was fought so hard? I have to be more attentive during training. On weekdays,
He beat his subordinates hard, making them more skilled in martial arts, more skillful in cooperation, and more tenacious in battle.
In the words of Zhou Guogong, a warrior is like iron. He must be constantly forged and tempered to become steel. Otherwise, it will rust into powder and eventually be unable to follow Zhou Guogong's progress.
However, now that everyone is running out of energy, there are benefits.
The group of people looked majestic from a distance, but when they looked closer, they all looked tired, and there were many injured soldiers riding horses or lying on stretchers between the two horses.
If everyone is exhausted, nothing messy can happen. Even if the anger and anger in the heart cannot be suppressed, they will not burn, kill, and loot. No matter how brave you are, you can steal only two vegetables at most, which will help to maintain the king.
The image of the army. The Duke of Zhou took this factor into consideration when he mobilized the army that had been fighting for a long time and settled in Kaifeng.
Thinking of this, Zhang Pingliang paid special attention to military discipline. Before the pheasant and the monkey had gone far, they wanted to climb over the wall and go to a courtyard to have a look, but he immediately stopped them.
"Ha ha……"
At the main entrance of the military camp they were about to enter, Guo Zhongyuan couldn't help but laugh.
He said to Liu Ran: "Zhang Pingliang is able to control the people under his command. Your unit does have strict military discipline."
Liu Ran couldn't help but smile bitterly, knowing that he had protected his old friend a little too much earlier, and finally fell into the eyes of his boss.
Fortunately, at this moment, Guo Zhongyuan was too lazy to dwell on trivial matters. He said: "The Duke of Guo previously ordered that after entering the city, no killing, no arson, no looting, no capture of prisoners or taking supplies without permission. Five things, roughly speaking.
You are the only one who can do it all."
Liu Ran shook his head and thanked him: "There are many old men among my soldiers. Although they are honest now, it is because they are tired and can't be happy. Tomorrow, something might happen. I have prepared all the military sticks.
Okay, I have to beat a few of them tomorrow to suppress their bad temper."
"Even if something happens tomorrow, it will not be easy to be like this today. You don't know that more than a dozen groups of Zhang Shao's troops who entered the city from the north of the city sneaked into the city to rob and kill people. Now Zhao Jue is watching in person. Tonight, we have to
Beheading is strictly enforced by military law."
"Ahem... Zhang Shao's subordinates, there are too many Hu Di people, it is really difficult to manage them."
"Then there is Li Jieshuai's command... He is responsible for the south, west and inner city of the city. Normally..."
Guo Zhongyuan couldn't help but sigh.
He turned around and pointed at the dancing red light in the sky: "Did you see it? Here, there is a new fire set by Li Ting's troops. It is said that it has also spread to the residences of many important officials in the inner city, and many of them were burned to death.
Man! Just now, a messenger from the Chinese army arrived, saying that the Duke was furious and had gone to Li Ting's camp to suppress him..."
Before he finished speaking, on the road on the other side of the military camp gate, the sound of hooves sounded like thunder, and more than a dozen knights galloped towards him.
These more than ten cavalrymen were all dressed in the uniforms of the Military Justice Department. They each held their flags high and crossed the position of Guo Zhongyuan without stopping, shouting: "The Duke of Guo has strictly ordered that all troops entering the city are not allowed to kill without permission, are not allowed to set fire, and are not allowed to plunder.
You are not allowed to capture prisoners or take supplies without authorization! If there are any further offenders, there will be no need to interrogate them and they will be executed immediately without mercy!"
After more than ten riders, dozens more riders arrived. These dozens of riders were all personal guards of Zhou Guogong. Each of them was holding a straight sword and patrolling along the street, watching eagerly, as if they were ready to behead someone at any time.
Fortunately, Liu Ran's military discipline was really good. On both sides of the street, those kneeling and waiting were trembling, but they were obviously not disturbed.
Guo Zhongyuan patted Liu Ran's arm: "Okay, you've made me look good!"
"Don't dare to take it seriously."
The two of them were quiet for a moment, watching Zhang Pingliang's troops slowly enter the military camp. Hundreds of Alixi who had arrived earlier came up to follow them.
"In the next few days, the Duke will appoint civil and military officials on Nanjing Road. If you stay in Nanjing, I will be the governor of Kaifeng, and I will also be in charge of the military and horse capital. The transfer envoy on this road will be strict. In addition, the deputy left behind
This is Yin Chang. The Xuanwu Army in Guide Prefecture will be handed over to Guo Alin. The Wu Army in Caizhou is the military governor of Yanning, Zhennan, Wusheng and other armies. There will be veteran generals in charge. You have very little qualifications, but you can manage the army.
, I will recommend you to the Duke of the State to be the judge of the Nanjing Road Military and Horse Capital, and you will be in charge of all the affairs of the General Palace for me, and will be responsible for the military affairs."
Liu Ran was taken aback and said hurriedly: "I'm afraid my talent and virtue are not enough..."
"Don't be modest." Guo Zhongyuan laughed twice: "How talented and moral you are is a matter of public opinion. You don't need to worry about it. There is another key point for me to use you. Maybe you can think of it?"
Liu Ran concentrated for a moment and then replied: "I think it's because I was a deserter from Beijing Road, with little qualifications, mediocre talents, and no military foundation, but I was favored by my superiors and promoted repeatedly... Since I can have a future, Nanjing
Lu's old officials and the remaining members of the Thirteenth Captain also have hope."
"That's the truth. There's no need to speak so badly of yourself..." Guo Zhongyuan said with a smile: "You're not the only one. Look, Guo Alin and I were both born in the middle capital; Yan Shi, Yan Ning, and Yin Chang are both
The heroes who surrendered in Shandong Province, you are the new converts on Beijing Road. None of us can be regarded as the Duke's old subordinates or direct relatives, but we can be trusted by the Duke so much and granted such great power, which shows that the Duke is generous and employs people.
No doubt."
Liu Ran responded repeatedly.
Guo Zhongyuan continued: "However, now that the influence of the Duke will spread throughout the territory of Daijin, in the eyes of the new people, we are all old people and the cronies of the Duke. In this case, our own family must do a decent job.
It doesn’t disgrace the Duke’s view of promoting me as a humble person, right?”
"Jie Shuai, oh no, don't worry if you stay behind, I will do my best." Liu Ran bowed his head in agreement.
