Chapter 238 Since ancient times, to deal with foreign affairs, one must first settle the domestic affairs.
Zhang Baiqi had four bodyguard commanders. The most loyal one was wiped out by Ma Xiu, and Zhang Youcai was the first to follow him.
The rules in the military are based on seniority, so after Zhang Baiqi's death, Zhang Youcai took over the financial power.
Zhang Gaoshou and Zhang Laifu didn't want to be killed by Zhang Youcai, and they were wary of the other party's elite spearmen, so they had no choice but to cooperate with Zhang Daji.
The three of them reached an agreement to join forces to kill Zhang Youcai and divide his soldiers and money.
The problem is that Zhang Youcai has learned the lessons of Zhang Baiqi, Zhang Jinli and Zhang Dahu. He defends with heavy troops and no longer travels alone. There is almost no chance of plotting against him.
"Otherwise, just get up and have a fight with him!"
Zhang Daji shook his head and rejected Zhang Laifu's proposal.
Paying attention to what is right and proper in doing things, insisting on taking advantage of Zhang Youcai without any basis or evidence will not only hurt your muscles and bones, but also cause chaos in the camp.
"Let me think about it again, there must be a way to fish him out."
While they were talking, a sentry hurried in and reported: "Big boss, someone came into the city late at night with a tricky idea and has already killed three brothers."
There were more than ten mountain bandits on guard at the four city gates. They found that the other party was a fierce man and decisively asked for help from the camp.
Only then did Zhang Daji and others realize that it was getting very late.
Zhang Gaoshou asked: "How many people are there?"
"A man rides alone, is skilled in bow and horse, and has firearms."
When it comes to firearms, everyone thinks of the group of fierce men who annihilated half of the cavalry squad yesterday.
Taking someone's life a hundred steps away is really terrifying. No wonder the bandits on alert are unwilling to smear the pursuit.
Zhang Jinli didn't take it seriously: "It's just one person, what are you afraid of?"
"No, they have a lot of background, and they may plan to join forces with the city to deal with us."
Zhang Daji sees things very clearly. Normal business travelers will almost always take a detour, but now that the other party has ventured into the city, he definitely has something up his sleeve.
He made a decision and beat the drum to gather the generals.
"Dong dong dong!"
Anyone who fails to beat the drum for a moment will be regarded as disobedient.
It was late at night, and the bosses were enjoying the captured girls. Suddenly they heard the gathering drum, and they suddenly started to curse.
After scolding and being angry, he finally had to push the woman away, put on his clothes, and rush to Zhang Daji's tent with his bodyguards.
When the drumming stopped, Zhang Daji looked around at the more than 20 leaders, big and small, and sure enough he didn't see Zhang Youcai.
Some people in the crowd were already asking impatiently why.
So Zhang Daji pretended to be surprised and said: "There is an emergency military situation. Hey, where is Brother Cai? How can we not come to discuss it with him? Go and invite him quickly!"
The camp was not very big, so when the soldiers left and returned, they told Zhang Youcai to take sick leave and that the big boss alone would make all the decisions.
Damn, this old fox is pretending to be dead.
Zhang Daji chuckled, "You have Zhang Liangji, I have a wall ladder, let me make the decision, right? Then ask for mercy and you will be benevolent.
"Brother Cai, please mobilize fifty cavalry to pursue the army scouts!"
Soon, the messenger returned. Zhang Youcai made various excuses but was only willing to give him twenty cavalry.
Everyone looked very excited, waiting for the big boss to get angry.
Zhang Daji directly sent twenty cavalry to attack, and then in the name of guarding against night attacks by the government troops in the city, he sent fifty cavalry and one hundred infantry to Zhang Youcai.
This time, Zhang Youcai realized the danger and refused to send troops.
What Zhang Daji was waiting for was his refusal. Without saying a word, he led all the leaders to Zhang Youcai's camp.
"Brother Cai can't gather the generals, and he doesn't obey military orders, which makes it difficult for me. How about you take over as the big boss?"
Zhang Youcai was fully armed and led the spearmen out of the tent and said: "Big leader, don't open your eyes and tell lies. I am not feeling well. Besides, the twenty cavalrymen are not human beings. As for the big leader, he has a nice name. Whoever wants to be who?"
When."
"Brother Youcai, dealing with the officers and soldiers is everyone's business. You have many soldiers and generals, but you don't have anyone to spare. What do you want the brothers to think?"
"You can think whatever you like, but my men won't be out again tonight."
Zhang Daji raised his voice and asked, "So, Brother Youcai is going to disobey the military order?"
Zhang Youcai immediately retorted and said, "Zhang Daji, don't bully others too much?"
At this time, Zhang Jinli came forward to smooth things over and said: "Hey, we are all our own people. If you have anything to say, please talk to me. Brother Cai, the government and the army are contacting the city. We have to guard against it. Everyone has contributed their efforts, and you are also responsible. In order to take care of everyone,
For the overall situation, let’s deploy some troops.”
In full view of everyone, Zhang Youcai reluctantly dispatched five cavalrymen and twenty old, weak, sick and disabled infantrymen.
This makes everyone unable to stand it. Zhang Youcai is too stingy and has no regard for the overall situation.
Zhang Daji snorted and walked away, but Zhang Youcai returned to the tent proudly.
You, a poor hunter, still want to fight me?
But, he soon regretted it.
Zhang Daji returned to his tent and said to the big and small leaders: "The enemy is in front of us, but Zhang Youcai is thinking about self-protection and ignores military orders. This person cannot be retained!"
Zhang Gaoshou and Zhang Laifu also echoed, and even Zhang Jinli cursed angrily: "He is fooling us into thinking we are fools, so fuck us!"
Zhang Daji said: "Since ancient times, when fighting against foreigners, we must first pacify the domestic situation. Now Zhang Youcai is a traitor among us. I didn't say anything, let's fight him together!"
After saying that, he issued a military order, and all the key personnel were dispatched to quickly separate Zhang Youcai. His core of more than a hundred spearmen was handed over to Zhang Gaoshou and Zhang Laifu to deal with it.
Zhang Daji, Zhang Jinli, Li Yang and Zhou Ping each led several leaders and launched raids from three directions, dividing Zhang Youcai's camp into four parts.
Zhang Gaoshou and Zhang Laifu each led 150 swords, shields, bows and crossbows, and successfully surrounded Zhang Youcai's tent.
Faced with the siege of superior troops, Zhang Youcai's low-ranking sergeants realized that Zhang Youcai might not survive the night, so they did not dare to resist.
Zhang Youcai originally only had a little over 300 men, but after being divided by 50 men, he now only has about 267 men. As a result, more than 150 men were divided, and he only had a hundred spearmen.
Zhang Gaoshou and Zhang Laifu's crossbowmen, under the cover of the sword and shield men, set their bows and arrows and locked the spearmen.
Zhang Yicai didn't expect that Zhang Daji would really dare to show off his face, and that so many people would listen to him, and they were shocked and angry.
But at the same time, he was also aware of the danger. Depending on his posture, he definitely wouldn't be able to carry it head on.
"If the Montenegrin Army doesn't fight the Montenegrin Army, has the leader forgotten?"
Zhang Daji said "Hey" and said with a smile: "You damn girl, you still know that you are a member of the Montenegrin Army? If I give you another chance, will you send troops?"
"Come out, I'll come out!"
When his life was at stake, Zhang Youcai relented.
However, Zhang Daji obviously would not give the opponent another chance, so he ordered the spearmen to disarm, and were escorted by Zhang Gaoshou and Zhang Laifu to Yuanshi County.
"Brother Cai, the big boss wants to atone for his sins. If he can capture the south gate, he will live!"
After saying that, Zhang Gaoshou threw down two sets of ladders, pointed at the South Gate Tower and said: "Attack the city!"
A hundred people, with bare hands and two ladders, trying to conquer the city is simply a fool's errand.
But Zhang Youcai had no choice but to bite the bullet and command his men to attack the city, otherwise the crossbowmen would shoot them into hedgehogs.
Come on, what if it works?
At the rear, Zhang Jinli saw spear soldiers falling down one after another in the rain of arrows at the city head, and struggled to set up a ladder to climb up. Two quarters of an hour later, more than a hundred bandits, including Zhang Youcai, except for a few who were not killed by arrows and screamed in agony,
No one is standing.
"What? Can't you stand it?"
Zhang Daji saw Zhang Jinli's intolerance.
"These spearmen are all good hands!"
Zhang Daji also sighed, but then asked: "Can you use them with peace of mind?"
Chapter completed!