Yu Tonghai looks to be in his thirties this year. He has dark skin, thick bones, and a light layer of water mist on his cheeks. It looks like he has been living in the water for a long time.
Liao Yongzhong is the opposite of Yu Tonghai. He is very fair and handsome, and he looks a bit like a prostitute.
In other words, a "Li Kui" and a "Zhang Shun" came to seek refuge.
Zhang Ximeng met them with a smile, and after greeting them, they were served tea.
Zhang Ximeng looked at the two people and suddenly smiled and said: "Chief Yu, have you read a book?"
As soon as he said these words, Yu Tonghai was stunned.
I am a leader of water thieves, and you ask me if I have studied? I am here to ask for help, not to take the exam for the top prize?
But Yu Tonghai has actually read the book, "Looking back from experience, I followed my father and knew a few words."
Zhang Ximeng smiled and nodded, "Then do you know Mr. Zhong?"
Yu Tonghai was stunned and said: "I seem to have heard that this man was a giant bandit in the Song Dynasty who occupied Dongting Lake and was very powerful!"
"No!" Zhang Ximeng shook his head, "Zhong Xiang is also a man who has read books and knows some principles. He advocates mutual help among the people in the countryside. Each household should pay some money and food. After joining the society, they can help each other and tide over the difficulties together.
He also has a set of opinions, saying, "The law divides the rich and the poor, which is not a good law. I practice the law and treat the rich and the poor equally." It can be seen that Zhong Xiang is no longer an ordinary bandit. He advocates the equalization of poverty.
The rich should wait for the noble and the humble, this is a great idea and very well-structured!"
Sure enough, Yu Tonghai had read books and was very familiar with the deeds of his colleague Zhong Xiang. When he saw Zhang Ximeng commenting like this, he felt a joy from the bottom of his heart. He suddenly had a good impression of Zhang Ximeng. He must be able to comment on Zhong Xiang like this.
It won't be bad for us, right?
Thinking of this, Yu Tonghai followed Zhang Ximeng's words and said: "Experience brings wisdom. Speaking of which, although we are thieves, but we can survive, who wants to be thieves? Watching Xiao gather together, divide the gold on a big scale, and eat from a big bowl
Meat is very satisfying, but in fact it is difficult and painful, and only you know that. We are just leading a group of poor folks to survive."
Zhang Ximeng nodded, "Actually, who doesn't have to struggle to survive? You must have heard about my master's situation. Who is willing to risk his life if he can survive? It's not because of the world, so we can only bite the bullet and move forward.
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When Yu Tonghai heard this, he felt even more cordial. It is strange to say that a bandit leader should pay more attention to actual interests. Only what can be given to him and what benefits can be obtained will he be willing to join him.
But the situation is just the opposite. Yu Tonghai is particularly willing to listen to Zhang Ximeng talk about these things... In the final analysis, the more something is lacking, the more he cares about it, just like Song Jiang who fell into a trap and turned into a bandit. He did not want to rebel and conquer the country, but his biggest injustice was
Accept the imperial edict.
Before he went up the mountain, he was an unworthy official, but after Zhao'an, he was able to put on a crimson robe and became a high-ranking official who once had to look up to him. At that moment, Song Jiang felt extremely happy and reached the pinnacle of his life.
, death is worth it.
Zhang Ximengye thought about it carefully, and he felt that what people like Yu Tonghai wanted most was to get rid of their thieves' skin and gain respect. This should be more important than any actual interests.
If Monk Peng had such a big heart and accepted them all under his sect and bestowed them with the title "Pu", the Chaohu Navy would have been doomed long ago.
Of course, there are also problems here. If Monk Peng did this, maybe her early disciples would not be willing to do it.
Therefore, the organizational form of the Peng Party is fundamentally backward and undesirable. The failure of Monk Peng has already laid the root of the disaster.
"Experience is putting it mildly. Nowadays in the land of Huaixi, everyone knows General Zhu... You killed the powerful and equalized the land. The common people praised you, and everyone respected the heroes. It really makes people fall in love with you!"
Zhang Ximeng smiled again, "Leader Yu praised me so highly, I would like to ask, do you admire my lord?"
"This is natural!"
Zhang Ximeng added: "If that's the case, then Leader Yu is willing to take the lead in giving up his family's land and distribute it equally to the fishermen so that the villagers can benefit?"
Yu Tonghai was stunned, and Liao Yongzhong next to him was also stunned. There is something wrong with this rhythm. Although they took the initiative to defect, you Zhu Jiajun also had to give some benefits. The result was good, no price was paid, but let us first
What does it mean to hand over land?
Can't you just play your cards according to the routine?
Zhang Ximeng smiled slightly, "Leader Yu, Leader Liao, you may not know that there is something special about our team. From the beginning of the army, my lord has set his ambition to bring peace and save the people. Since he wants to save the people from the fire, he must
We want to give the people the capital to survive, so we advocate equalizing land, abolishing excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and saving the people from misery. If you agree with these ideas, no matter who you are, you will be a like-minded friend; if not, you will be our enemy."
As Zhang Ximeng spoke, he handed a pamphlet to Yu Tonghai and said with a smile: "This is our land allocation outline. You can take a look."
Yu Tonghai took it and glanced at Liao Yongzhong. The two got together and read together.
From the outset, the purpose is to have land for the tiller. In the universe, every acre of land should be owned by every common person. A reasonable and fair land system is the foundation of a country!
He didn't say much, but he spoke from a high position and pointed out the starting point of the land system.
Then there are the methods of land distribution, how to distribute grain fields, transfer fields, mulberry fields, and then how to collect land taxes. After the population thrives and reproduces, how to redistribute the land...
Yu Tonghai looked at it for a long time, then gradually showed a horrified look, and couldn't help but said: "Experience, you guys, do you really follow this?"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "When Leader Yu came here, what he saw and heard along the way can't be wrong, right? The people's support for us is clear and clear. If Leader Yu still has questions, I can arrange for you to go there."
Look, if you find something unreasonable, you are welcome to point it out and we will make improvements as appropriate."
Yu Tonghai was greatly shocked and couldn't help but sigh: "If the whole world could be like this, who would be willing to fall into the trap of being a bandit?"
Liao Yongzhong pondered: "Experience, I can't figure it out. You talk about land throughout the article. So, what about Chaohu? What to do with the water?"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Good advice! Really good advice! Rivers and lakes are indeed our loopholes, and we only have some preliminary ideas at the moment. Because rivers and lakes need flood control and irrigation, a lot of money is invested every year, so we cannot just leave it to the people around us.
Ordinary people cannot afford it. Therefore, the ownership of rivers and lakes still belongs to the imperial court. The surrounding people can enjoy the right to fish. We approve the number of fishing boats, register them, and levy appropriate taxes on the harvest every year. As for how much this tax is
Gao, how should we manage it? When the time comes, we can talk to fishermen from all over the country, openly and honestly, and get suggestions. Only when we get the support of the majority of people, will we officially enact it!"
Liao Yongzhong's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but said to Yu Tonghai: "Brother Yu, my eyes have been opened today. Zhu Jiajun is indeed extraordinary. I am convinced!"
Yu Tonghai sighed even more, "I'm not just convinced, I'm totally surrendered. We've done the right thing by coming here to join the Zhu Jiajun!"
After saying that, Yu Tonghai stood up and bowed: "I know from experience that our two families have 1,500 large and small ships and more than 20,000 naval officers. We are willing to surrender. Please give me your permission."
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Zhang Ximeng looked as usual, without much surprise.
"Two leaders, I can't promise anything right now. It's just that we don't have a navy establishment. According to the current situation, we may have a navy camp, but we have to wait for the Lord's permission, and we must have merit to convince the public."
Yu Tonghai nodded vigorously, "I know this well. The state has national laws and families have family rules. If we agree hastily, we will be on tenterhooks."
Liao Yongzhong nodded vigorously, "Yes, Brother Yu can still speak, and so can I!"
Zhang Ximeng added: "In that case, let's talk about what difficulties you have now and how you can return smoothly?"
Zhang Ximeng acted with ease, and even without promising too much, he obtained more than a thousand ships, which is definitely worthy of being called a master. But after careful analysis, Zhang Ximeng gave them respect and understanding, and treated them normally without looking down on them.
But he wasn't overly enthusiastic either.
In the final analysis, this is where their confidence lies. Yu Tonghai and Liao Yongzhong want to find a way out for their men, and a very important point is fairness.
It is true that they are bandits, but what maintains their gang is simple local friendship.
Although these things are always intertwined with clan traditions and local mountains, and are not considered good things, it is undeniable that the Yu family and the Liao family must consider the future of their fellow villagers and meet their expectations.
This is where the conflict between Zhao Pusheng and others and the Yu family and Liao family lies.
They thought that after being given official positions and benefits, they should work hard for them... However, the Yu family and the Liao family always wanted to take care of their subordinates and take care of their relatives and neighbors, so they had conflicts with Tianwan.
On the contrary, people like Zhang Ximeng took care of all their subordinates, and the two of them could explain themselves to the villagers, so it was natural for them to surrender.
"Experience, to be honest, it was my father who asked me to come here this time. Our Yu family has long been determined to join General Zhu."
Zhang Ximeng nodded with a smile and looked at Liao Yongzhong again.
Now it was Liao Yongzhong's turn to feel a little embarrassed, "Looking back, my brother and I both advocated following General Zhu, but I have a cousin who plans to join Tianwan and get very close to Zhao Pusheng and others.
No matter how much I try to persuade him, he doesn't listen...but please don't worry, I will take him back when I turn around!"
"No need!"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and waved his hand, "Everyone has his own ambitions. After all, you are relatives and the same clan. If he wants to leave, let him go. Just don't take too many soldiers and horses with him. From now on, you are each your own master. In front of the army,
Don't collude with each other and affect the overall situation, this is intentional."
"Ouch!" Liao Yongzhong was greatly moved, "The experience officer is so reasonable, I really don't know what to say!"
The split issue of the Liao family was actually resolved by Zhang Ximeng in a few words, which made the two of them fall in love.
There aren't many questions left now.
"Zuo Junbi of Luzhou may send troops, and we will select dead soldiers to stop them."
Zhang Ximeng nodded, "You can rest assured. I know Zuo Junbi's situation very well. He has secretly surrendered to Yuan Ting."
"Really?" Yu Tonghai was shocked. He had long heard rumors that Zuo Junbi was hooking up with Yuan Ting, but there was no evidence. Zhang Ximeng actually knew about it. Isn't this strange?
Zhang Ximeng smiled calmly, "I have Gong Bosui, the counselor of the Yuan Dynasty, and I also have the letter Zuo Junbi wrote to Tuotuo!"
Yu Tonghai was dumbfounded by a single word.
Darling, you really have all your hands and eyes!
We are convinced!
Liao Yongzhong said to Zhang Ximeng: "Our ships are in Chaohu and need to pass through the river before they can enter the Yangtze River. Now at Yuxikou, there are blocks of ships from Hague, a barbarian of the Yuan army. It is difficult to break through. Zhao Pusheng also stationed troops in Huangdun with a fierce momentum.
It’s not easy to deal with.”
Yu Tonghai also said: "Indeed, besides that, it hasn't rained for days and the rivers have dried up, so our boats can't get out."
At this point, Zhang Ximeng was speechless. No matter how talented he was, he couldn't interfere with God!
"You go back and make arrangements first. Prepare carefully. Once it rains and the water level rises, leave Chaohu Lake and enter the Yangtze River immediately. I will go all out to help you!"
The two men nodded immediately and stood up to return.
Just as Yu Tonghai and Liao Yongzhong were galloping on horseback, dark clouds rolled in the sky and heavy rain... The two looked at each other, Oh my God!
Isn’t it true that Lord Dragon wants to help Zhu Yuanzhang?
Just when they returned to Lao's Village in Chaohu, there was a heavy rain, and the Tianhe River was pouring out. Seeing the lake water rising...Yu Tonghai was speechless.
This is God's will. Is there any other choice besides joining Zhu Jiajun?