"If I had known that Ding Pulang had rebellious intentions, I should have taken him down and shown him to the public!" Zhang Bixian gritted his teeth, filled with righteous indignation.
Zhang Dingbian was also sitting next to him, but he had other ideas. After all, Xu Shouhui had been the Tianwan Emperor for several years and was suddenly killed. The end was so miserable that he didn't even get a complete corpse. It's natural for people to be upset.
, the key is to win over people’s hearts.
"Your Highness the King of Han, Ding Pulang is not important. The key is Grand Master Zhao Pusheng, but we cannot take him lightly."
"Zhao Pusheng!" Chen Youliang was slightly startled. Not only was this man very famous among the Peng Party, he was also the Grand Master Tianwan. In terms of status, he was even higher than Chen Youliang's boss Ni Wenjun.
Now that Chen Youliang is devouring his master one after another, people's hearts are floating. If Zhao Pusheng also takes the opportunity to rebel or submits to Zhu Yuanzhang, then Chen Youliang's situation will be even more embarrassing.
"Your reminder makes sense... What do you think we should do?"
Zhang Dingbian thought for a while and said: "I think it is better to invite the Grand Master here, explain our interests to him, and let him assist His Highness the King of Han for the overall situation, and work together with one heart and one mind. It is more important to deal with Zhu Yuanzhang first."
Chen Youliang thought about it for a while, then nodded and said: "This is what an old man said to seek the country. It's just that others have passed by, and they are afraid that the grand master will not believe it, so it is up to you to go and persuade him... I still respect him as the grand master, and everything remains as usual. Please don't have any doubts."
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Zhang Dingbian had a sullen face, and after a long while, he nodded and said: "I am willing to go to see the Grand Master, but I also ask the King of Han to restrain me, not to be arrogant and arrogant, and not to hurt others with words, so as not to chill the Grand Master."
When saying this, Zhang Dingbian also looked at Zhang Bixian, and his intention was self-evident.
Chen Youliang's choice of such a drastic method to devour his master has nothing to do with his subordinates. Wherever there is a master, there are also subordinates. In other words, the subordinates will intensify their efforts. If they are jealous of Zhao Pusheng and attack this old man of the Peng Party,
Then the consequences would be really unimaginable.
Faced with Zhang Dingbian's warning, Zhang Bixian could not help but sneer, "I have always listened to His Highness the King of Han's orders. If that old guy Zhao Pusheng is willing to serve the King of Han, I will not embarrass him."
Zhang Dingbian hesitated again and again, but finally did not continue, but left to see Zhao Pusheng.
After he left, Zhang Bixian ridiculed: "This guy is indecisive and doesn't know the kindness of women he has learned. That old guy Zhao Pusheng, relying on his seniority, bosses around, but when it comes to it, he
No matter how much credit you have, even the Chaohu Navy didn’t pay attention to it, you’re still an old loser!”
Mentioning the Chaohu Navy, Chen Youliang's face instantly turned ugly.
Since Tian Wan raised his troops early and fought repeatedly with the Yuan army in the Yangtze River Basin, they gathered a powerful navy early. By the time Lao Zhu crossed the river south, the ships they got were far inferior to those of Tian Wan.
Coupled with the development efforts in the past two years, Tianwan's fleet is huge and the ships are as big as a hill, which gives it great advantages.
Chen Youliang sent Ding Pulang to guard Xiaogu Mountain, intending to capture Yingtian from land and water and destroy Zhu Yuanzhang.
But after the loss of Xiaogushan, if you want to continue downstream, you must be prepared for your retreat... The entire battlefield situation has become increasingly unfavorable to Chen Youliang.
There is not much room for him to exert his efforts. Either he starts from Anqing, seizes cities and territories along the north of the Yangtze River, and gradually approaches Yingtian. Or he goes south to Hongdu, captures everything west of Poyang Lake, and then confronts Zhu Yuanzhang across Poyang Lake.
The possibility of a quick victory is getting smaller and smaller, but the people's hearts are unstable, and they urgently need to win a few battles to appease their subordinates... Chen Youliang suddenly discovered that although the throne of the King of Han was good, it was embedded with diamonds and had no steel buttocks. It was really hard to sit on it. stable……
In contrast, the situation on the Zhu Jiajun side was much better. Zhang Ximeng rushed to Chizhou in person and accepted the uprising of Ding Pulang and Fu Youde.
"This is Prime Minister Zhang, the person whom King Wu trusts most."
Wang Guangyang introduced the two people.
Both of them had heard of Zhang Ximeng, but when they met for the first time, they were really surprised. Could this young scholar be twenty years old?
Even though he is young, he is so famous!
Although no one else said it, Fu Youde knew very well that when Lu Jin mentioned this person, it was as if he had heard about a saint, and he fell into admiration.
Is he really that powerful?
The two of them didn't know, so they could only come over and salute.
"I've met Zhang Xiang."
Zhang Ximeng smiled. Both Ding Pulang and Fu Youde were both fierce generals, and among a group of fierce men, it was really rare for them to stand out.
The only problem is that neither of them seem to have a good ending.
I don’t know if there is a chance to help them... Zhang Ximeng thought for a moment and smiled: "Two generals, you are welcome to abandon the dark side and join the bright side, and officially join the King of Wu. I have written some conditions clearly in the letter, and you still have Do you have any questions? Or something that feels inappropriate? Just ask it and I will find a way to solve it."
After Zhang Ximeng finished speaking, he looked at the two people with a smile.
Fu Youde pondered for a few times and just said: "I listen to Prime Minister Zhang."
Ding Pulang frowned and said in a deep voice: "Prime Minister Zhang, I have only one request. This thing Chen Youliang bit the master twice and turned a good country into a mess. All the hard work of us people was destroyed in his hands." Go. No matter what, I have to settle accounts with him, and I won’t be willing to kill him!"
Zhang Ximeng could feel that Ding Pulang had a strong hatred for Chen Youliang.
"General Ding, all the battle arrangements are still up to my lord. I will convey your request to my lord. You are willing to take the lead, which is worthy of encouragement. But our soldiers and horses have rules and need to be retrained, registered and implemented. Military rules and disciplines. In addition, there are many issues related to the treatment of soldiers, which must be implemented as soon as possible."
Ding Pulang nodded, "I understand this...Xiang Zhang, I also heard that your military pay is very generous. Is this true?"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "First of all, let me correct you. It's not you, it's us...Secondly, military pay is set according to officials. Our lowest-level government servants have thirty shilumi and twenty guan of treasure notes every year. The military rations for soldiers are Two stones per month, a banknote, one hundred and twenty coins for vegetables, one piece of winter cloth and summer cloth every year, and one pound of cotton, and some seasonal vegetables and meat subsidies for other holidays."
Ding Pulang's eyes widened and he couldn't help but exclaimed: "So many?"
Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "These are just for peacetime. When there is a war, Cai Jin will mention 300 Wen, and beheading will be rewarded with 80 guan. The rest are divided into different levels according to the merit. And all the soldiers, in the process of equalizing the land, , everyone can get an extra piece of land. If someone dies in battle, we will raise the offspring, arrange labor, help the family farm, and provide monthly compensation..."
Zhang Ximeng patiently introduced it, took out a detailed charter, and handed it to the two people.
Ding Pulang blushed when he saw the dense handwriting. He couldn't read at all. Fortunately, Fu Youde's education level was not bad, at least literacy was not a problem.
He took it and looked at it carefully. He was completely convinced.
"The king of Wu treated his soldiers favorably, and his reputation is well-deserved! Who can resist this kind of training of soldiers!" Fu Youde admired sincerely.
Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "These are all for ordinary soldiers. For generals and even generals, although there will be more, I'm afraid there won't be that many."
Ding Pulang wondered: "The general is the soul of the soldier. How can we win the battle without the general making the decision? Why can't the general take more?"
Zhang Ximeng remained unhurried, "Regarding the issue of salary, we had a discussion not long ago. What I mean is that the commander-in-chief is compared to the prime minister, and the commander-in-chief is compared to the minister. In the future, the title needs to be calculated separately. In other words, the commander-in-chief is compared to the minister.
It’s about the same as what I got, five hundred guan of treasure notes, two hundred shi of rice, and some other miscellaneous things, I really haven’t calculated them myself.”
Zhang Ximeng didn't lie, he was not interested in money. Although he had long stopped Zhu Ying from claiming it, the housekeeper was still responsible for the money, and Zhang Ximeng didn't bother to ask.
However, when Ding Pulang and Fu Youde heard this, they immediately understood. With Zhang Ximeng's status, the total sum of Lumi and Baobao was less than one thousand, so what could others complain about?
Ding Pulang said hurriedly: "I was confused for a moment, please don't take offense to Mr. Zhang."
Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "It doesn't matter. We just joined here. We have different habits and we really need to adapt. As long as we communicate openly and honestly, there is no problem that cannot be solved."
Ding Pulang and Fu Youde both agreed.
The two people were arranged to rest in the military camp, and their subordinates were also sent to the nearby military camp for temporary settlement.
Zhang Ximeng took the time to call Zheng Yuchun over. This man was quite experienced in dealing with returning soldiers and was almost the strongest trainer in the army.
Zhang Ximeng specifically asked Zheng Yuchun to come over by name.
"Prime Minister Zhang, Fu Youde and Ding Pulang are all hot-blooded men. However, whether it is Tianwan's troops or the soldiers of Han and Song Dynasties, they can't escape the gangster spirit and have all kinds of bad habits that are hard to describe. They must be thoroughly rectified.
, to join the battle, otherwise, there will only be endless troubles."
Zhang Ximeng also nodded and said: "I am also worried about this matter... Things that should be corrected must be corrected. But you must also pay attention to the method and not be too rough. They took the initiative to revolt. Some things can be corrected slowly, and some are really serious problems.
, you must report it to me."
Zheng Yuchun agreed to take note of it, and then headed to the military camp with a few people.
Zhang Ximeng thought the problem was not serious, so he planned to eat something first and rest early. In fact, when he arrived at the military camp, he had more food than at home.
A large bowl of rice with a layer of thin bacon slices on top. The rice is soaked in oil and has a strong aroma. The side dishes in the military kitchen are very distinctive. Zhang Ximeng made a plate of radishes and a plate of cabbage, served with rice.
Absolutely amazing.
In addition, there was a bowl of stewed pumpkin and a bowl of soup. This soup was a bargain. There was actually a large piece of bone with meat in it. It was like winning a lottery.
Zhang Ximeng had eaten and drank enough, but before he had time to rest, news suddenly came that Zheng Yuchun and his subordinates had been beaten, their foreheads were broken, and blood flowed all over their faces.
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but have a headache. He was really afraid of what might happen... He hurried over, and news kept coming along the way. It was said that Zheng Yuchun and the others found a female family member in the military camp, so they went to inquire. As a result, some of Ding Pulang's men came
He said they were teasing his wife, so he beat them up.
Zhang Ximeng frowned at first. Are there any female relatives in the army?
Or wife?
Is this appropriate?
When Zhang Ximeng arrived, Zheng Yuchun and others were bandaging him. He was still in good condition, but another young trainer had broken an arm. Military doctors were setting the bones, and the sound of wailing continued.
At this time, Ding Pulang and Fu Youde also rushed over.
At the same time, the guys who beat people were also brought over.
"General Ding, there are women in your army, why didn't you tell me in advance? Our military camp has rules and we cannot live together."
Zhang Ximeng's voice was cold. Ding Pulang was startled at first, then his expression changed again and again, and finally he couldn't stand it any longer... Suddenly he roared at the group of people, "Which beast is he? Stand up for me! I'm going to chop him alive."
He! Didn’t I tell you? He released all the women he snatched, but who told you to still take them with you?"
Now everyone understood that Daqing was stolen!
Facing Ding Pulang's angry questioning, a middle-aged man finally walked out of the crowd. He gritted his teeth and said: "Master Ding, don't say anything... I hid the person. If they come to rob him, I will beat him."
...After fighting for so many years, I don’t even have a wife, I’m not willing to accept it!”
"You fart! Are you a mother-in-law? Do you regard her as your wife?" Ding Pulang pulled out his saber and said with red eyes, "Xiang Zhang, I will kill this beast now, and you will be punished!"