"What do you two mean?" Zhang Xing thought for a moment and asked the two "reporters" first.
"Leading Willow"
Liu Zhouchen carefully said, "My subordinates are just military judges. According to the law, if the leader has made a mistake, it needs the leader and chief to make a decision, and the leader to handle it. I need to report it in time and obey the order..."
"Yes." Zhang Xing nodded immediately. Instead of mocking the other party for shying away from trouble, he actually acknowledged it. "If you can report this matter in time, you will be a first-class military judge. Thank you for your hard work... The war is coming, and there are still many things to do.
You are busy, go ahead and be busy... I will send someone to report to you once this matter comes to an end."
Liu Zhouchen quickly handed over his hands and hurried away.
"This person is naughty." Yan Qing watched his colleague go out, seeming a little angry. "Just ignore the people below and ignore the people above. He is not as good as Zhang Jinshu. He just asked him and dodges."
"It's not his responsibility to worry about it." Zhang Xing said calmly. "What do you think?"
"Of course, it all depends on Third Brother's orders, but one thing is that it must be dealt with quickly.
." Yan Qing was more straightforward. "It's definitely not possible to hang him up. It will make no one uneasy, and it will easily lead to disaster."
"Indeed... go and invite Chief Wei and King Xiongtian." Zhang Xing thought for a moment and was noncommittal.
Yan Qing was naturally speechless.
After a while, Wei Xuanding and Xiongbo arrived at Nanbi. After listening to the narrative, Taoist Wei almost lost his composure instantly:
"Why can't he control that hand? He's good at fighting, and he's obedient on weekdays, but he gets stupid when it comes to gold and silver... If you say he lives a luxurious life and is used to enjoying it, it's okay to bake a cake ten feet wide at every turn.
Admit it, but he only loves gold and silver, and hides it without spending it... What are you trying to do?"
"Have you tried to persuade me?" Xiong Bonan was also speechless.
"Of course I have persuaded him. I and Longtou have told him many times. Longtou told him that only by not coveting small profits can we achieve great things. After crossing the river, I also told him that now that we have returned to our hometown, we must set an example.
He nodded every time..." Wei Xuanding was completely helpless. "I am still used to being poor. I have been a rogue who has not been productive since I was a child. After selling horses, I was more black than white."
"The question is how to deal with it now. The war has begun." Zhang Xing waited quietly for the other party to calm down before continuing to ask.
"Pretending not to know may make the whole army a little dissatisfied. Guo Jingke thinks in his heart
"Wei Xuanding sat down and analyzed it carefully. "Guo Jingke is happy to be dealt with leniently, but it will inevitably destroy the hard-earned discipline, and we will lose our prestige. Those who have worked hard to maintain military discipline will
The morale of the battalion leader will also be affected. He may have an argument with the soldiers and horses of his battalion, and I don’t know if he dares to use it next... Maybe some leaders think that we are too harsh on the meritorious leaders."
"The trouble comes when it happens... But according to the saying, if it is not a war, you may not know about it." Xiong Bonan, who was so arrogant as he had calmly attacked the grandmaster in the morning, also sighed. "It's a serious matter.
Disaster"
Zhang Xing nodded, that's what happened.
When you face a major event or test and are well prepared and think that you will unite and face the difficulties, all kinds of accidents, disharmony, and even almost ridiculous mistakes will always appear.
But in fact, generally speaking, this is a certain kind of normality, and it is also part of the difficulties that must be faced.
Back to the present, the matter of Guo Jingke, in other times, would have been nothing. He took the stolen goods, went to the position of leader, and served in the army. It just showed a wave of large-scale law enforcement with clear rewards and punishments.
The personnel structure is ten times healthier than that of the Wei Dynasty.
However, it was before the war, and it was the first night after the actual battle. At night, I was still thinking about whether to launch a night attack, and it was designated that a large-scale fighting would start tomorrow. Everything seemed to have other explanations.
"Can we let him take the opportunity to pretend to surrender as a cruel trick?" Taoist Wei thought for a while and suddenly asked.
"No..." Xiong Bonan shook his head and said. "Last time, Dou Lide faked a surrender and made a profit from Zhang Shiyu. The officers and soldiers were very worried about it. If they surrender again, most of them would be ignored and dealt with directly."
"Not only that, the key point is that we have no military plan to surrender.
"Go ahead." Zhang Xing also spread his hands. "Judging from this morning's test, Xue Changxiong is not a real master like Niu Dugong. He can withstand it first, wait for him to tire, and then counterattack... You can't pretend to surrender.
"That's fine." Zhang Xing thought for a while and continued. "What I mean is that it must be dealt with and dealt with quickly. As for how to deal with it, it depends on how other battalions enforced military discipline when I went to Dawu Fort a year ago.
To the extent...if everyone hides their own secrets like him, then we should be lenient, so as not to fight a single battle, and half of them defected. If there are many people and they can still persist, he is in the minority, so he took the position of leader and confiscated it.
Dirt, let him take his position in the team and make meritorious deeds."
"That means you have done meritorious service by removing the leader's position." Wei Xuanding forced a smile.
"Yes." Zhang Xing answered simply. "But Mr. Wei must work harder and explain it clearly to each camp... Guo Jingke is from Hebei and was a senior leader when he first launched the uprising. I'm afraid many leaders will think too much.
...and Duke Wei should be familiar with such people."
"I'll try my best to tell you." Wei Xuanding nodded and asked again. "What to do with the soldiers in his camp? Who should he put them there? Should he withdraw them and put them in the back camp?"
"It's too wasteful." Xiong Bonan objected clearly. "And it's too deliberate. It will actually affect the morale of the soldiers in the camp."
"Wei Gong went to get it." Zhang Xing thought for a while and gave an unexpected answer.
Wei Xuanding was startled at that time, then became happy, but then smiled bitterly, "I'm afraid I don't have that ability."
"I still let Guo Jingke be appointed in the base camp and let him command and dispatch... I am using his identity as Wei Gong to suppress him." Zhang Xing added a little. "Tell him, even if there is no miraculous feat, if he has experienced the war normally,
He just properly assisted in the battle, and he can also redeem himself with military service, and let him be the helmsman or deputy helmsman afterwards, and return to the Eastern Territory to do his work."
The other two people thought about it and it seemed feasible, so they simply agreed.
Immediately, Zhang Dalongtou wrote the warrant himself, and then Xiong Bonan went to call Liu Zhouchen, and went to Guo Jingke's camp with Wei Xuanding. After a while, Guo Jingke came with the three of them to plead guilty. Zhang Xing didn't bother to put on a good face, and just listened perfunctorily.
, and let the other party go.
After dealing with this matter, Zhang Xing couldn't help but sigh.
In fact, how can things be smooth sailing and everything be in order?
Just like the matter of Guo Jingke, it was obvious that it had to be dealt with. There was another matter at the moment, but he could only turn a blind eye... Yes, Wei Xuanding had been overactive since he returned to Hebei.
Wanting to show off, he even made small moves to win over leaders from Hebei. Yan Qing expressed his dissatisfaction several times, and many leaders also came to Zhang Xing privately to express their opinions and reactions.
But what can Zhang Xing do?
On the one hand, Taoist Wei has always been very firm in his position. He is considered one of his own, and his position also has a reputation. It is difficult to stop him. Secondly, even if he has to use some means to suppress him, it is not possible now, because there is a war!
Thinking about this, after hesitating for a moment, Zhang Xingfu ordered a few more leaders to come over, and asked Wang Shuyong and Hao Yide to join forces to attack the official camp at night and try to harass the official army, and Zhang Shan responded.
After handling it, I didn't care about anything else and just lay down and went to sleep.
In the meantime, Jia Runshi came to report once and told him about the "great victory". After asking again, he took back forty or fifty heads, then nodded and continued to turn over and sleep.
Early the next morning, I got up, washed up, had a meal, and went straight to beat the drums to gather the generals. When the generals were neatly dressed, they gathered in the Chinese army camp. Zhang Dalong, who was dressed in cloth and without a hat, sat down on the main seat, but there was nothing.
I was very cautious last night, but I was actually very happy.
Get up:
"Everyone, last night Wang Wulang and Leader Hao attacked the enemy camp at night. There were 200,000 enemies. However, each of them only led a few hundred cavalry to rush in. They beheaded fifty and returned. They frightened the enemy camp and left them exhausted all night. They were really brave.
Astonishing, this is the first achievement in this battle."
Everyone was stunned for a moment, then realized and congratulated one after another.
Even though Wang Wulang and Hao Yide received instructions from the Chinese army last night, they couldn't help but be startled for a moment, and then they tried their best to thank them, saying they were ashamed, but on their faces
Looking very ashamed.
The few other people who knew about it had nothing to say, because they had not exaggerated the beheading, so they could only pretend that the few thousand soldiers who had not been captured yesterday had escaped with them.
Seeing the two men's faces, Zhang Xing stopped and laughed again, "But there is something wrong. Yesterday, a commander came to report that Guo Jingke, leader Guo, violated military discipline and hid property when he attacked Wubao. I have told Wei
Chief, King Xiongtian decided to remove him from his position as leader and demote him to the rank of general... However, the war is dangerous and the battalion led by Guo Jingke needs someone to lead it, so we can only trouble Chief Wei to supervise it personally."
Everyone looked around, and sure enough they didn't see Guo Jingke. Even those who had previously been confused about the Hundred Horsemen's robbery of the camp, they all looked awe-inspiring and then became solemn and silent.
"There must be a battle today." Zhang Dalongtou continued, not giving everyone a chance to think too much. "And the first few days must be the most difficult to endure. You must abide by military orders and advance and retreat in a controlled manner... In a word, the great army In battle, discipline must be strict, and no one should feel that they are
There is nothing to rely on, let alone hope that in this situation in Hebei, there will be any good fruits to eat if the army is defeated. If the army is really defeated, the river will be full of ice floes, and there is no way to go back. Moreover, there are hundreds of thousands of people, and Douzigang can provide them. Let’s filter it again. It goes without saying how the Hebei officers and soldiers dealt with the Hebei rebels before. Of course, don’t think that the thieves can be bullied or feared. In this battle, we will wait for the hard work and the fortifications are strong. As long as we don’t make mistakes, we have a chance of winning. , just fight with peace of mind."
Xu Dalang was not there, Cheng Dalang took the lead, and everyone said yes.
After Zhang Xing said this, the barracks was quiet for a while. After thinking about it, the big leader said seriously again, "I know that some people say too much and will inevitably be disliked by others, but I still want to say... I often say... It is said that our gang upholds the righteousness of the world, while the officers and soldiers go against heaven. There are always some people who secretly think that this is a cliche, and it is nothing more than a different stance. When it comes to us, it is natural that we are in compliance and they are in rebellion. Looking at it from their side, naturally they are going along and we are going against it...but that’s not the case.
At this point, Zhang Xing's tone suddenly became solemn, his tone became higher, and he even faintly used his true energy:
"In the eyes of the officers and soldiers, they only see the people of Guanlong. There is no eastern border. The people of Jiangdong, Hebei, only have masters of Ningdan or above and powerful families. There are no traffickers and lackeys, just all living beings...
"But we have, we all have... In our gang, there are people from Hebei, Dongjing, Jianghuai, Jiangnan, and even Bashu, and there are also so-called Guanlong nobles. We free official slaves, buy back private slaves, and use farmers, Use traders, use landlords,
We also use surrendered county magistrates and county magistrates. Even if the county guards and generals sincerely surrender, we can accept them. Even when we grant land and collect taxes according to the law, we also use the laws of the Wei Dynasty.
"The imperial court pointed at us and said that we were not honest and were waiting for death at home, which was a violation of the laws and regulations. However, they did not know that it was them who ruined the overall situation. We were just changing things back to the way they should have been!
"What is meant by what it should be? A person has worked hard for a year, so he should have enough to eat, a person has worked hard to weave cloth for half a year, so he should put on new clothes, and a person should try his best to survive. , he should live, and no one should look down on anyone. At the very least, he should not humiliate other people for no reason, and infringe on other people's dignity. Give people a way to live, and give those who are right the dignity to choose a way."
At this point, Zhang Xing looked around. He didn't care how many people listened, how many people were perfunctory, and how many people were excited. He just waved his hands, "I know, there are people in this world who suspect me of having any shocking ambitions. In fact, I am such a person." As for these prospects... these words, I also asked people to copy them into leaflets, which will be available in every battalion later. Take them to the front line and read them. I don't care how many people believe them or not. I am making the decision every day. The purpose of reciting the sun is to tell the people of the world that we are the righteousness, and the Wei Dynasty is the thief who defies heaven! There is no conflict between fighting and understanding the truth!"
After saying this, without waiting for Cheng Dalang to continue to take the lead, and without waiting for Zhou Xingfan, Dou Lide and others, their eyes were wide open. Zhang Xing stood up first, put on the white short cloak that represented the status of the chief or above, and then held the handle
The unsheathed long sword wrapped in cloth and the compass hanging from his waist came out first, followed by dozens of people.
The leaders, led by Wei Xuanding and Xiong Bonan, followed one after another and filed out.
After a while, Zhang Xing and the other half of the leaders turned to the high platform that had been built and raised the red bottom
The other leaders returned to each camp one after another, each raising the flag of their own camp... This camp not only means the leader of the camp, but also means an independent camp... The army prepared before
The fortifications are layered on top of each other, arranged like a chessboard, but are not coherent. They are wavy lines with concave and convex lines. The concave places in front where there is no stronghold are connected to the convex places where there are strongholds in the rear. Every three
Self-contained positive and negative fonts.
Then, each leader led a battalion and occupied a stronghold.
Facing the general platform where Zhang Xing lives, there are fifteen military villages on three floors, fifteen battalions of thirty thousand soldiers, craftsmen on the left and right, logistical arrangements and preparations, and countless auxiliary soldiers, and similar ones behind him
Several layers of military strongholds.
In addition, on the left side, there is a general county seat that acts as a flank.
That is to say, Li Ding is not here, otherwise he would definitely laugh and say - "If you stick to the stronghold, you will fight stupidly."
Of course, Zhang Xing would definitely enjoy it without any shame.
Nowadays, the complete collapse of the Wei Dynasty has become more and more obvious. There is no need to fight to the death against the reactionary forces' mass counterattack. If they can preserve their strength and succeed, then even if they cannot, the officers and soldiers will inevitably be worse than the last time. The rebel army
It is bound to be stronger every time.
Therefore, Zhang San wants to dominate the world with his third trick, that is, speeches, fortifications and logistics.
He didn't believe that there would be no reward for doing these things well.
We just sat down here and saw the troops preaching and cleaning up in the stronghold. After a while, we could see in the distance that the official and military camps, which were only ten miles apart, had also begun to open their camp doors, and then countless officials and soldiers came to see them.
The army surged out, as terrifying as a flood in the plains.
The officers and soldiers only made some preparations in front of the camp, and then slowly came towards the army position under the cover of the cavalry on both sides.
Moreover, the camps of both sides were very close to each other. In the morning, they quickly reached the fighting distance. However, except for the more peripheral sentry battles, unexpectedly no violent conflicts or large-scale battles occurred.
Because Xue Changxiong was observing, just like Zhang Xing was observing across the Ma Mian River yesterday.
"Where do you think there is a flaw?" The breeze carried the smell of earth. On the temporary slopes and debris piles, Xue Changxiong stood up under his banner and looked at it for a long time, seriously coming to consult.
Everyone looked at each other, and the sons wanted to express themselves, but they were afraid of saying something wrong.
In the end, Chen Bin, his confidant, had no choice but to make an introduction: "For my subordinates, the northeast should be the weak point... There is still a long distance between the two cities of Ban County and Pingchang County."
It's too far, maybe we can break through from Pingchang County... But it's also possible that it's just a bait, a ploy to attract us to divide our troops. They just use Pingchang County as a special corner, and have no intention of defending across the board, or even
Pingchang County can also be abandoned at any time."
"That's right." Xue Changxiong nodded. "We have limited time. If we divide our forces to capture Pingchang County, but fall into his plan, and win it, we will eventually have to turn around and gnaw on the bone in front of us... We should try hard and soft.
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"The son is willing to be the vanguard of his father." Xue Wanbi, the fourth child who had come up early, couldn't help but take the lead in expressing his stance.
"No need." Xue Changxiong waved his hand. "In this formation, the victory of an army or a battalion is of no use. Even if you get one by chance, it will be taken back quickly... You have to capture the entire front in one fell swoop to be considered a winner.
, and to capture the entire front, the fifth battalion must take the three battalions and then use a massive force to suppress the top..."
At this point, Xue Changxiong obviously paused, because he thought of another thing, that is, the arrangement of the opponent's camp barriers is not only conducive to defense, but also convenient for retreat. A direct retreat will be covered by the left and right wings of the rear front.
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It seems that the other party has made up its mind to survive the ice melt period of only ten days and then gain the initiative.
"No matter what, we must fight head-on." After coming to his senses, Xue Changxiong made up his mind instead. "There is no room for opportunism in this battle. It just depends on how much strength the Wei Dynasty still has and how much ability the rebel army has. Pass the order and follow Xue Wanbi.
, Wang Fubei, Wang Yu, Murong Zhengyan, and General Feng Duanwu came over in person.
The military order was issued, and the five lieutenant generals, two of whom were beside the commander, and three of whom were in front of each department, quickly gathered together, dismounted from their horses, and bowed before the flag to obey the order.
"I've never been willing to talk empty words." Seeing this, Xue Changxiong said
He didn't let anyone get up. He just reined up his horse under the flag and spoke slowly and condescendingly. "But Zhang Xing and the thieves are really not ordinary thieves. Firstly, they are indeed strong soldiers and horses. Secondly, they are used to using words and documents to deceive people's hearts...
...Only when I saw him today did I realize that this man is cunning and can't be underestimated in terms of military strategy. In the two battles between Pingyuan and Leling, he clearly had a rapid attack like fire, but now he can pay attention to the construction of civil engineering and fortifications.
It is already the qualifications of a famous general to remain as motionless as a mountain. But the more this happens, the more this person and the thieves will become a serious nuisance to Hebei, as well as to you and me, and they must be eliminated."
At this point, General Xue's tone suddenly rose, just like Zhang Xing did before, and he used Qi to drum up.
"The five of you will each lead three thousand people from your headquarters, and go with me to attack the rear to support the rear. You will make your own arrangements for the follow-up. No matter who it is, whoever breaks out the stronghold first will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of silver, and a sage will be invited to promote the prefecture and county.
Who dares to keep commanding and retreat without permission? Don't blame our ruthless military law." After saying this, Xue Changxiong pulled out his straight sword, pointed it far ahead, roared with all his strength, and at the same time a dazzling light burst out from his body. "Start the war."
The thunderous war drums suddenly shook the entire early spring wilderness.
On a high platform several miles away, Zhang Xing, who had already had a similar experience, ignored it and just turned his head to look at a group of crows flying in the sky in the distance. It must have been encouraged.
The sound alarmed the fleeing crows... so that when spring came, they flew from north to south.