This set of military regulations drawn up by Zhang Ximeng looks very complicated, but it is actually very simple. As long as they are distinguished, it is easy to understand... For example, there are regulations for military appearance, requiring neat clothing and hats, regular bathing, paying attention to personal hygiene, and not being allowed to take off clothes anywhere.
Just wait.
There are also issues related to military finances, such as military pay must be distributed to every soldier, no deductions are allowed, military supplies must be purchased, shoddy goods are not allowed, shortfalls are not allowed, and expenditures must be disclosed regularly and accepted for review.
Then there are the personal behaviors of soldiers. They are not allowed to gamble, drink alcohol, visit brothels, etc.
The rest, such as obeying military orders, returning captured people to the public, keeping secrets, etc., are regulations for combat... So after some sorting, you will find that these regulations can be called reasonable and not too complicated.
But the problem is that in the eyes of some newly attached generals, this is too unforgivable.
How come food, clothing, housing, transportation, food, drink, diarrhea, everything is taken care of.
Are you going to give them some power?
I would like to ask which army does not control its own soldiers?
Then how can we command soldiers to fight in the future? What if they are not afraid of us and do not obey military orders?
There were random sounds everywhere, but it was obvious that this group of people did not dare to directly target Zhang Ximeng. And since they had just joined, there was no one around Lao Zhu who they could talk to, so they could only complain.
Of course, they have another option, which is to leave on their own initiative and find another way out.
Isn’t it enough for me to invest yuan?
Some Yuan troops in Chizhou prepared to jump horizontally repeatedly.
But before they could take action, a batch of military rations was sent from the direction of Hezhou.
This is a very surprising thing. As we all know, Hezhou has just experienced a war. One hundred thousand soldiers made a fierce fuss, and crops in many places were destroyed.
No matter how you look at it, it will only reduce production and cause heavy losses.
Even so, does Hezhou have food delivered?
Facts have proved that not only there are, but also quite a few!
The devastation of war is obvious, but another thing cannot be ignored.
That is, after the militias were widely formed in various places, it would be difficult for the Yuan army to enter the countryside wantonly, burn, kill and loot. Moreover, Lao Zhu left Hezhou City to the Yuan army.
As a result, according to comprehensive estimates, Hezhou's summer grain loss was only about 15%.
In addition, since a large number of prisoners were captured, Li Shanchang directly ordered the prisoners to participate in the summer harvest. In this way, the labor force would be sufficient and the food would not have to rot in the fields. It would definitely be a bumper harvest for the people of Hezhou.
The summer harvest that Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Ximeng had longed for finally had hope. The first batch of 50,000 shi of grain was delivered to Jiangnan, and more would follow.
Facing the fragrant Japonica rice, the soldiers below finally had nothing to say, especially the soldiers of the Chaohu Navy. Luzhou was not far from Hezhou, and it was obvious to all them how the people in Hezhou were living.
Many family members wrote letters to the soldiers, telling their children to follow the superiors and strive to get the land as soon as possible, get the land one day earlier, and cultivate it one day earlier. During the autumn harvest, our family will be able to eat white rice.
On one side are the earnest expectations of the family and on the other are the complaints of the generals. Which side should we listen to?
Most of the soldiers still made smart choices. The superiors sincerely treat us well. Don't be stupid. Over the years, who has sincerely allocated land to us?
At the moment, the Zhu Jiajun in the south of the Yangtze River is in a very strange state... Some generals above are reluctant. They feel that there are too many restrictions, too little power, and too poor treatment. We are not allowed to deduct military pay, and even let people live.
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But ordinary soldiers feel that the superiors are good people and should follow them. However, they also lack leaders and cannot express what they feel in their hearts.
In the final analysis, it is still a problem. No matter how talented and brilliant the people are, and how many brilliant methods there are, it still needs people to implement it. Only by doing a good job in propaganda can we gain the support of soldiers.
Zhang Ximeng had no better way. He could only try his best to transfer veterans from Jiangbei, and then select a group of veterans who were well-literate, good-tempered, and able to reason, and sent them to the new recruits to reason with them and do what they wanted to do.
Work.
Zhang Ximeng also took the time to talk to ordinary soldiers, understand their situation, and guide them to express their grievances... In short, the effect was pretty good, but it was still not very efficient.
It seems that the shortcomings are those that are flexible and vivid, and can move people's hearts the fastest... While Zhang Ximeng was thinking, Timur came first. Not only did he come, he also brought two young people.
"Thank you for saving your life! It's a great kindness that I will never forget!"
First, Timur knelt on the ground and cried from the bottom of his heart.
The two young men were a little awkward and then knelt down.
The eldest of these two brothers is called Harazhang, and the younger is called Sanbaonu.
They are brothers, and their father is the famous Prime Minister Tuotuo of the Yuan Dynasty who was deposed not long ago!
Yes, Timur also begged to rescue his two nephews some time ago, and Zhu Jiajun did it.
When uncle and nephew met, they burst into tears and burst into tears of gratitude.
Tuotuo was sent to Yunnan, and news had come that Tuotuo had been assassinated and was dead.
The struggle in the Yuan Dynasty has always been like this, eradicating the roots without mercy.
As Tuotuo's two sons, Harazhang and Sanbaonu will definitely not end well. It can be said that their lives hang on a thread. Zhu Jiajun can save them, how can Timur not be grateful first!
But, in fact, he thought the matter was too bad, because in history, the two Harazhang brothers were only assigned. After all, there were too many people who sympathized with Tuotuo, and everyone tried their best to save them, and the two children still survived.
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And a few years later, when the Yuan Dynasty was really at the end of its rope, he thought of Tuotuo again and vindicated him. Harazhang was also transferred back to Dadu and served as Pingzhang political affairs. Later, he put aside his past grievances and loyal to Emperor Shun of the Yuan Dynasty.
It wasn't until Lan Yu went to the north of the Great Wall that he defeated Harazhang. His descendants surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, but this guy still insisted on harassing the border and was a die-hard die-hard.
But in this time and space, things have changed a bit.
Zhang Ximeng's transformation of the prisoners of the Yuan Dynasty actually produced unexpected results. Timur also begged Zhu Jiajun to take action to rescue his two nephews, and this was indeed the case.
He was rescued. As the eldest son of Tuotuo, Harazhang grew up with the crown prince when he was a child. The two of them even slept on the same bed. They were considered besties.
谷/span> Now they have fallen to Zhu Jiajun's side, which makes these two young people extremely uncomfortable. They know that their uncle will not harm them, but their uncle's actions are really incomprehensible.
"We are Mongols and officials of the Yuan Dynasty, how can we be thieves?"
Faced with the stubbornness of his two nephews, Timur was so angry that he fell down.
"Confused, really confused! Isn't your father loyal enough to the Yuan Dynasty? What happened? He was framed and ended up miserable! Is it worthy of your service to kill your father and a court like this?"
Harazhang was short of breath when he was asked. He was also dissatisfied with his father's fate, but after all, they were also Mongolian nobles. If they came to the Red Turban Army, their fate would be even worse, right?
"His Majesty was deceived for a while. Sooner or later, Your Majesty will think clearly, vindicate his father, and let us return to the past..."
"Pooh!"
First, Timur spat hard on Harazhang.
"Asshole, stupid bastard! Without the will of the Dog Emperor, who can kill your father? It's already been revealed, so why are you still deceiving yourself? Even if your father is rehabilitated in the future, it will only be to calm people's hearts and survive... But I tell you
You two, ever since you deposed your father, the Yuan Dynasty is over and completely hopeless. From top to bottom, from the inside out, everything is rotten and hopeless! Sooner or later, they will be overthrown. Zhu Jiajun is brave enough.
He is big and has a big heart, and he is not bad to us Mongolians. You don’t need to be frightened and just act like ordinary people. Isn’t that good?”
These two brothers, you look at me, I look at you, let us act like ordinary people, we can’t!
How can you be willing to endure hardships if you come from the heap of wealth and wealth?
First, Tamerlane was helpless when faced with this situation.
"Mr. Zhang, I plan to lead them to work, farm and eat by themselves, and let them learn to make a living on their own and become ordinary people. Please be kind to me."
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Bringing them here has no other meaning. When Yuan Ting did bad things, we have to put things right and correct them forcefully. But they are two young people who are nostalgic for the past and don't have the unforgettable pain. They want to be short-term."
It is not easy to repent. You have to be patient and let them correct their problems bit by bit. If you have any difficulties, just tell me and I will definitely help solve them."
Timur nodded again and again, thanking him very much.
But at this moment, someone suddenly ran in again, and it was Guo Ying!
"Oh no!"
Guo Ying immediately said to Zhang Ximeng: "Sir, according to the news sent, Wu Datou was arrested in Handan!"
"What?"
Zhang Ximeng was shocked, "What's going on? He didn't rescue people, so why did something happen?"
Harazhang and Sanbaonu's eyes also widened. They were taken to a theater troupe after seeing their uncle's letter, and then taken out of Dadu.
Later they found out that the troupe turned out to be members of the Zhu Jiajun. The leader was named Wu and was known as Leader Wu. Why, he was arrested in order to save himself?
Guo Yingdao: "Wu Datou was worried that the large number of people would lead to a big target, so he sent someone to send them to the southeast of Shandong, and then went to Hebei by himself. As a result, they fell into the hands of Yuan Ting in Handan!"
When Zhang Ximeng heard this, his brows were furrowed and he was quite disappointed.
In fact, Zhang Ximeng has gradually realized the value of Wu Datou. He and the propaganda power he represents are Zhu Jiajun's trump card.
If he could go back to the beginning, he might not agree with Wu Datou going north.
Now such an important person has fallen into the hands of the Yuan army. It is really abominable!
"Can you think of a way to save people?"
Guo Ying was startled, "Sir, I'm afraid it's difficult to handle. We don't have that much power after all."
"Then, can you hand it back? We have many prisoners here... Tu Jian, Naha came out, and there are so many soldiers and horses. As long as Yuan Ting agrees, we will send them over. We must ensure Wu Datou's safety.
!This man must be brought back to me!”
Guo Ying grinned, he also knew that this matter was not easy, but after Zhang Ximeng said it, he had to do it, and Wu Datou was indeed not an ordinary opera singer. He was a member of the army and his brother.
As soon as the news spread, more and more soldiers became alarmed, especially those who had watched Wu Datou's performance. They all came over. No matter what, they couldn't let anything happen to the leader of the group!
The dark crowd and hundreds of soldiers all came to speak for Wu Datou.
Faced with this situation, Timur was shocked. How could a mere Wu Datou have such prestige? I wonder if there were so many ordinary soldiers willing to stand up when his brother was deposed?
"Don't worry, everyone. No matter what, I will do my best. I will not abandon or give up. As long as the conditions are acceptable, I will definitely try my best to rescue Wu Datou!"
Zhang Ximeng expressed his stance to everyone here, and at this time, another loud voice came, "Prepare a hundred prisoners, if one hundred is not enough, just a thousand! Even if there are ten thousand, Wu Datou must be replaced!"
The person who spoke was none other than Zhu Yuanzhang. With Lao Zhu expressing his stance, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. If nothing unexpected happens, Wu Datou should be able to come back smoothly!
Just when I was extremely anxious about Wu Datou, Wu Datou was in the cell in Handan, changing cups and drinking with the cell leader.
"You know why I'm not afraid? Because I have a clean mind in my heart. Life and death are important, but you can't be a coward in this life. Believe it or not, if I die, hundreds or even thousands of people will come forward to pay my funeral.
"
The prison boss sighed and suddenly said: "Master Wu, needless to say, I am also a Han. I have been in prison for a long time and I have seen too many things. The Mongols killing Han people is just like killing an animal. You are going against the imperial court.
Yes, if I didn't want to lose my head to eat, I would have saved you!"
Wu Datou smiled and waved his hands, "Don't think so... I am also a Mongolian. I admit that there are many Mongolians who do evil, but those high-ranking Han officials, including Li Siqi and Chen Yexian, killed the rebels for the Yuan Dynasty.
Are the Han people good people? After all, we are all poor people. Zhu Yuanzhang’s butt is sitting on the poor people’s side. I, Wu Datou, obey him and am willing to do things for him. Even if I lose my head, it is worth it!"
Wu Datou paused again, patted the prison chief on the shoulder and said: "My case is too big, Yuan Ting will not let me go, and don't think about it. But from now on, if you encounter any grievances, you can do whatever you want."
If you can do your part, even if you let them eat a little fuller, drink some clean water, and suffer less, this is accumulating virtue and doing good. If nothing else, you may be able to survive when we come to kill you!"
The prison head nodded vigorously, "Master Wu, I remember it and I will never forget it until I die."
After drinking two more drinks, the prison guard sighed and asked: "Master Wu, can you tell me again why Zhu Yuanzhang is worth your life?"
Wu Datou smiled and said, "Okay! Let me tell you... the greatest virtue of our leadership is to equalize land. Every household, regardless of men, women, old or young, is given land for grain rations to keep people alive, and taxes are fair. Do you know that? Ours
There is no need for officials to go down to collect taxes. The people themselves elect the grain chief and send the tax grains..."
It wasn't the first time the cell leader heard this, but he was still dumbfounded. Is there such a place? Gradually, several jailers came over, and the prisoners who were borrowing cells around them also pricked up their ears, listened carefully, and yearned for it.