Mrs. Ding snorted coldly: "Zhang Changshi is really eloquent. However, no matter how nice a lie is, it is still a lie. Sooner or later, he will not be able to hide it. Today, people from all major families are...
Here, in front of the Ninety-Nine Curved River, and in front of Dr. Qu Yuan’s heroic soul, are you really okay telling lies like this?"
This man named Zhang Changshi was Zhang Shao's brother, the eldest son of the Zhang family in Wuxing, Zhang Yu, the prefect of Jin'an, and a young scholar who Liu Yu and Liu Muzhi had high hopes for. When the demon bandits attacked Jiangzhou, he
He once organized the entire city's army and civilians to resist, but after all, he was alone. Soon the city fell and he was captured. He had no choice but to join the demon thieves. He was given the official position of Nankang's chief historian and was sent here to be Bao Haozi.
In the past year, in order to survive, they have been flattering and flattering everyone. Of course Bao Haozi is very useful, but in the eyes of other families and the people of Nankang, he is extremely disdainful.
Hearing these words, Zhang Yu lowered his head in shame. He also knew that his insincere words were really too much, but in order to protect himself, he could only say these words. He didn't expect Mrs. Ding to be so disrespectful.
He was ashamed of himself.
Bao Haozi gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Ding, I don't know where you heard this news. Since the Divine Religion raised its troops, it has been invincible and invincible. Otherwise, how could we be here?
How could we meet and watch this dragon boat race together? As for the land of Wu, it was extremely difficult to govern. When Huan Xuandu entered Jiankang City and became emperor, wasn't he kicked out? Liu Yu still had some problems after all.
With the ability to fight and fight to the death, the God's Cult cannot break the city for a while, and it cannot be said to be a defeat. It is precisely because it is difficult to determine the outcome of this war at once, so we have to divide our troops and manage them in various places to replenish our troops, horses, and food. Now most of the world is
In the hands of our divine religion, even if Liu Yu can defend himself once, how long can he delay it?"
Speaking of this, he curled up his lips: "During the Yongjia Rebellion in the Western Jin Dynasty, Liu Yuan of the Xiongnu, Han and Zhao Dynasties did not capture Luoyang in one go. He did not capture the first two attacks, but the surrounding areas of Luoyang experienced wars.
, became completely broken, and the last attack was taken smoothly. The same is true for our divine religion. My elder brother said that this time he led troops back to Nankang, firstly so that the soldiers in the army who had been away from the local area for a long time could
Come back and reunite with your family. Secondly, please take a look at our strength. When I left Nankang, my eldest brother only brought 3,000 people. When I came back this time, there were a full 6,000 people. If it really looks like something like this
As the rumors say, we failed, so why did Big Brother’s army increase in number as we fought?"
Mrs. Ding curled up her lips and said: "It's not difficult to understand. Many people joined the Tianshi Dao army along the way, so it followed them in large numbers. Just like when they left Nankang, they had 40,000 to 50,000 people, but when they hit
By the time Jiankang arrived, there were more than 200,000 heavenly soldiers and generals. Based on this calculation, your elder brother should have brought back tens of thousands of horses this time."
Bao Haozi laughed: "Now the Shen Cult still has to consider the decisive battle with Liu Yu and Liu Daogui. They will not send all the troops out. The eldest brother brought 6,000 troops back to Jiangzhou to eliminate the forces in various places that were still loyal to the Jin Dynasty.
, for example, the Hu Fan family, and the others, are to replenish a group of troops and food for the divine religion to prepare for the decisive battle in the future. Mrs. Ding, your son may also go out with the army to fight for wealth. "
Mrs. Ding said calmly: "Since we have all joined the divine sect, we dare not disobey the leader's orders. However, there are now four thousand soldiers and horses in Nankang City, and Governor Bao has recently recruited one more from Lingnan."
There are thousands of barbarian mercenaries, but with these five thousand capable men, do we still need the two hundred or so old and weak soldiers guarding Lotus Village?"
Bao Haozi smiled and waved his hand: "It's different, Mrs. Ding, of our four thousand troops, nearly two thousand are from the original Young Master's old troops. It's just that since I took office as the Nankang prefect, I have temporarily left him."
They are just here to manage, but they are still willing to follow Brother Ding, especially since they have to go on an expedition this time and leave their families. If I just give the order, I am afraid they will all flee on the road. They will only be willing to leave if Brother Ding personally leads them on the expedition.
"
Mrs. Ding sneered and said: "I understand, this turns out to be Taishou Bao's real intention. Today is not for us to watch the dragon boat race, but for us to persuade the heads of our respective families to summon all the members."
My old troops are accompanying the army to fight north."
An unnatural smile flashed across Bao Haozi's face and he said: "This is to share the wealth. The Divine Religion will always think of everyone when something happens, and the Divine Religion also needs everyone's efforts. This time if
After receiving the benefits and occupying the land, the land of Jingzhou will become the new fiefdoms of our major families, and it will also be a time to test the loyalty of our families. And..."
At this point, the corners of his mouth curled up, the wrinkles on both sides of his nose flashed, and his voice became cold and threatening: "Old Mrs. Ding, your two grandchildren are going to Chengding."
At your age, you would have gone out to serve as a soldier, but seeing how your family has contributed to the religion in the past few years, I, the eldest brother, have recommended that your eldest grandson, Ding Minzhi, follow his father in the military expedition, while your second grandson, Ding Minjun, will stay in Nankang.
, be the Sima of Nankang. After the war is over and everything goes well, the Nankang prefect will be Brother Ding, and Minzhi can also be the Nankang chief historian. From now on, Nankang will be named Ding. Isn’t this what you always wanted?
Of?"
Mrs. Ding frowned, looked at Zhang Yu, and said, "What are Zhang Changshi going to do? Zhang Changshi has been so loyal to the religion in the past two years, how are you going to promote him and reward him?"
Bao Haozi glanced at Zhang Yu with disdain: "Zhang Changshi, naturally he will be responsible for raising food, fodder and weapons for the army after the expedition, and selecting civilian men to accompany the army. After the work is completed, the divine religion will definitely reward them based on their merits. Of course, these
It’s not something I can control anymore.”
Mrs. Ding smiled slightly: "In that case, my family is willing to take the lead in donating some grain and grass. Uncle Bao, please take Zhang Changshi to several rice stores in our family to donate 50,000 shi of military grain."
Bao Haozi laughed: "Old Mrs. Ding is really happy. I will personally send someone to escort you. If someone comes, why don't you..."
Mrs. Ding waved her hand: "No need to go to such trouble, Uncle Bao, you can just bring a few guards with Zhang Changshi to deliver the goods. For the transportation of grain, just ask the guys from the rice store to handle it."
As she spoke, she winked at a middle-aged steward behind her who had been standing respectfully with his hands lowered. The man bowed his head in response, made eye contact with Mrs. Ding, and smiled meaningfully. (End of Chapter)
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