In the evening of the first day of April, when it was almost dark, Wuyang County Governor Yuan Baocun, led by his old friend Wei Xuanding, chose to leave the city in white clothes and took the initiative to visit the left-wing dragon leader Zhang Xing, the commander-in-chief of Hebei military and political affairs, in the camp in the west of the city.
Of course, this is just a formalism, even a formalism that is deliberately concealed, but Yuan Baocun's gesture still satisfies many well-informed leaders.
Immediately, Zhang Xing summoned the other party in the Chinese army's tent.
At this time, the only people in the tent accompanying him were Wei Xuanding, Xiong Bonan, Wang Shuyong, Xu Shiren, Chen Bin, Niu Da and a few others. They were all leaders and people who had handled matters in Wuyang County before...
…One is to keep it secret, and the other is to save face for the other party.
Of course, probably because Wei Xuanding had already reversed the opponent's position, the communication in the tent was actually very smooth.
The two parties started discussing the most direct issue at hand, and then made an agreement:
All the prisoners of the army were divided into two categories. The soldiers of Wuyang County were returned unconditionally, and the soldiers of Liaocheng were returned unconditionally. The remaining soldiers of Wei County, Yecheng Xinggong, Ji County, and Dongdu were returned in exchange for Chen Mi. Lu Daobin could also be returned.
, but it is a bit more expensive... After Yuan Baocun returns, he will assist in handling related matters, and Yuan Baocun should try his best to facilitate the safe return of Guan Xu, the leader of the gang who is still detained;
Then he took this incident as a link and later gave full support to Yuan Baocun in taking office in Wuyang County;
Wuyang County and the gang's jurisdiction shall not conduct hostile attacks and protect each other;
People-to-people exchanges between the two sides continue as normal without any restrictions on each other;
Mutual assistance in public security, civil consultation, and military intelligence communication between the two sides;
On the basis of fairness, both sides actively carry out bulk commodity transactions, including sensitive materials such as ordnance, food, ships and so on, using civilian cover as cover;
On the basis of the above, both sides try their best to assist each other in dealing with possible political and military threats.
"Is there anything else you want to add?" Zhang Xing thought for a moment and looked around.
"Yes." Different from the other big leaders who were just pretending, Chen Bin seemed to have already thought about it, so he couldn't wait to say it. "The last one should add an internal threat. This matter is more sensitive and needs to be said in advance. We only recognize Yuan Gong.
Duke Yuan can only recognize Zhang Longtou..."
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then everyone thought about it.
Wei Xuanding, on the other hand, nodded without hesitation: "Yes, although Yuan Gong has been in Wuyang for a long time and has deep roots, he was born in troubled times after all. Once Wuyang actually becomes semi-independent, there may be some ambitious people who want to take his place... This is to be on guard.
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Chen Bin smiled and said nothing.
Yuan Baocun was thoughtful, twitching his beard and nodding: "It's feasible."
"I also think it's feasible, but why not add one more thing." Zhang Xing also thought about it and continued. "It's okay for today. After all, I'm just under the city. It's not inappropriate. If possible, we should use Wei Gong as our military commander."
The only effective person in charge of liaison between Yang County and the Gang... From what I can tell, all Wuyang County affairs come from Wei Gong, and Yuan Gong should only listen to the gang's words from Wei Gong."
Yuan Baocun and Wei Xuanding were refreshed at the same time. They were both naturally happy to do this. For the former, it was an alliance on the surface, but in fact it was a vassal. It was naturally more comfortable to deal with acquaintances. For the latter, as Zhang Xing's status became more and more
It is highlighted that his position as the chief executive is gradually weakening, and he needs to have concrete achievements, responsible direction and team to prove it.
Of course, the others had no reason to object. Chen Bin also took a long breath and felt that Zhang Longtou did have some methods. Using Wei Xuanding to bind the opponent might be more effective, so he nodded and quickly passed this one.
"Then the matter in Wuyang County has been settled?" At this point, seeing that no one in the gang had anything to add, Wei Xuanding asked tentatively.
"Do you want to add a deadline?" At this moment, Yuan Baocun suddenly took the initiative to ask.
Everyone was surprised for a moment, but their expressions were different.
Still Zhang Xing laughed and asked: "If we want to increase the time limit, how long does Mr. Yuanfu think is appropriate?"
"Three years!" Yuan Baocun sighed. "Three years is the upper limit, not the lower limit... If things change, we can make changes at any time, but if things remain unchanged, or I can't make anything in Wuyang in three years,
If things come to change your thoughts, there is no point in continuing to stay. It is better to go home and retire."
"Yuan Gong is so young and old, how can we take care of him in old age?" Zhang Xing couldn't help but continue to laugh, but then became solemn again. "Well, let's make an appointment for three years... I hope our gang can endure it for three years.
, lay a solid foundation, and then make calculations.”
Yuan Baocun nodded without comment.
The other leaders were also thoughtful.
Now that the serious discussion has been completed, it is not easy for both parties to hold a banquet and compose poems, so Zhang Dalongtou personally holds the Yuanbao Cun's hand, holding it tightly all the way, and leads a few big leaders who participated in the discussion.
In addition, a group of personal guards protected him, and he sent the opponent out of the camp, and then headed back to the intersection on the west and south side of the river... There should have been a group of Wuyang County soldiers waiting there.
Those who were caught along the way listened to some gossips and false lies. They knew how much Yuanbaocun was, and how Wei Xuanding contracted many diseases after only two or three years apart.
When we reached the intersection, the sun was setting on the river on the first day of summer. Zhang Xing had just put the other party on the horse and said goodbye, but before he said goodbye for the last time, suddenly, everyone heard a commotion on the river embankment hundreds of steps away to the south.
I was also surprised when I saw many soldiers running away.
At first, everyone thought it was reinforcements coming from the other side of the river to help the eastern border. However, Xiong Bonan and Zhang Xing just stopped at the beginning, as if they were listening carefully, and for a moment, they said something over there.
The sound gradually became clearer, and everyone suddenly realized that someone was actually roaring wildly on the river embankment. The true energy was endless, like waves and roaring.
Obviously, someone had an unexpected encounter, or their mind was enlightened, and they suddenly had access to the Ren and Du meridians, and it was no longer a matter of condensing the elixir.
"The last person to watch the setting sun roar on the river and become the governor of the second line should be General Youhou Wei, Moyun Golden Winged Dapeng Zhao Guang!" Yuan Baocun's expression changed slightly, no matter what, Ningdan is still the same.
It is an important watershed that determines the combat power, and it will definitely be used when it comes to Ningdan. "The gang is really full of talents."
"Who is it?" Zhang Xing actually didn't recognize the person's voice and felt it was a bit ridiculous.
After a while, Jia Runshi hurriedly turned back and informed clearly: "Reporting to the dragon head, it is Liu Heifu. Leader Liu led his cavalry to wash horses in the river. Suddenly he saw the setting sun sinking into the river, and he was naked and howling."
Several members of the gang had different reactions, but they all felt somewhat enlightened. Only Yuan Baocun was still puzzled and a little uneasy: "Which hero is this? Why do I seem to have heard the name but can't remember it?"
Zhang Xing and Wei Xuanding wanted to introduce it, but they didn't know where to start.
"He was a rogue thief from Qinghe in the past." Chen Bin suddenly stepped forward and said with a smile. "This man has always been a rogue, addicted to alcohol and gambling. After the chaos broke out, he only walked along the river, sometimes to Henan, sometimes to Hebei, sometimes to the west,
From time to time, we have gone eastward and experienced the eastern border again and again. At the beginning of this year, more than a dozen rebels in Hebei decided to stay with our gang due to fate. Then, they accomplished many extraordinary feats in a short period of time and became the leader. Now they are even serving as governors.
, Ningdan is in front... Duke Yuan should have seen his previous reward, right?"
Yuan Baocun was stunned for a moment, as if he was remembering something, but he could only sigh, and then formally handed him away.
But at this time, the howling did not stop.
When the rest of the gang heard Chen Bin's words, some of them obviously felt uncomfortable, but after Yuan Baocun left, they didn't know how to refute... because that's what the situation was like.
"Chief Chen is not looking down on Liu Heifu's background and past, but he is using this contrast to intimidate Lord Yuanfu and gain power!" Wei Xuanding, however, took the initiative to explain at this time.
Everyone's expressions softened slightly.
At this time, Chen Bin did not follow Wei Xuanding's explanation and further agree. Instead, he bowed respectfully to Zhang Xing and then congratulated him solemnly:
"Zhang Longtou, the Lord of the Yuan Dynasty has settled the matter, the matter is settled!"
Everyone else was startled, and then Wei Xuanding and Xiong Bonan were the first to wake up. They also suppressed their superfluous thoughts and congratulated them with serious expressions. Wang Shuyong, Niu Da, and Xu Shiren hurriedly followed.
Of course, the matter of Yuanbaocun and Wuyang County has come to an end, which means that this spring expedition has achieved complete victory.
Any victory is worthy of celebration, even if there is no symmetrical military obstacle to this expedition.
What's more, as the gang gained control of three rich and vast counties of Bohai, Pingyuan, and Qinghe, and gained an active buffer zone in Wuyang, it has roughly controlled the Hebei area south of the Qingzhang River.
The southeast block. This means that the phased strategy planned by the gang has been further completed. With this block and the seven counties and one state in the east, the gang has actually gained control of the lower reaches of the river - the Jishui Basin.
As early as the late stage of the Contest of Hundreds of Races in ancient times, this area gave birth to the hegemony of the Human Race-Monster Alliance, which can be called the second dynasty in the world. Until the aftermath of the White Emperor's ascension to the throne, the so-called "The Legend of the Heroine Li Yue"
"The revival of the demon tribe in Eastern Chu also relies on these places plus the Jianghuai area.
Of course, as the map becomes larger and larger, this place is no longer the foundation of the imperial hegemony, but it is still rich enough, broad enough, and able to accommodate people's ambitions and ideals.
Otherwise, why would Liu Heifu have been roaring in several counties within three months, with a bright future?
Next, we should be able to temporarily control the pace of expansion. While refining internal affairs, we can sit back and watch as the Wei Dynasty fails to support itself. Then when the time comes, we can go north to raid and seize the hegemony of Hebei.
Zhang Xing must have made this topic clear to Wei and Xiong more than once, and also reminded many people in the gang openly and secretly, so the two of them understood it instantly, and the others also reacted.
And I know that compared to others, Chen Bin still seems a little impatient... But it seems understandable that he was in a desperate situation that day and was forced to board a pirate ship that he originally didn't like. Although he had expectations
In his heart, there will still be surprises when things come to pass. What's more, whether it is Hebei hegemony or "intensive internal affairs", he seems to have the position and room for war.
This is also the reason why he took the throne many times today.
In this state, even Zhang Xing couldn't say anything. Due to the status of the others, although some people guessed Chen Bin's mentality, it was even harder to say, and it was not even ruled out that some people had the same mentality.
In this way, everyone sent Yuan Baocun away, and Zhang Xing reluctantly accepted the congratulations, but he was not in a hurry to go back, but still stood where he was. After a while, as Liu Heifu's breath gradually became weak, he summoned Uncle Xiong again.
Nan and Xu Shiren roared in response together, gave a little warning, and waited until the sun set completely before leaving.
Back in the camp, Zhang Dalongtou still did not enter the city. He just picked a weapon himself, and then found some silk and satin. He prepared a gift and asked someone to send it to Liu Heifu, so he also entered it early.
I'm going to write a notice of discharge for the dead and disabled.
Because the cavalry fought fiercely in this battle, there were actually many casualties. It was not stopped until the third update.
The next day, the army was packed up and Wei Xuanding was assigned. Xiong Bonan and several leaders on the western front were stationed in Liaocheng to deal with relevant follow-up matters. The rest of the troops split up and returned early.
Among them, a few battalions went north to set up defenses along the Qingzhang River, and then the rest of the main force marched to Chiping together and stayed here for a day or two, with the intention of dividing into three and then marching... part
We are going to Changhe County, which has the largest number of field camps and will be the center point of the northern defense line in the future. It is naturally suitable for setting up a camp. The other part is the Banxian camp. It is backed by Douzigang and can continue up the river to Dengzhou.
The traffic in Qi County is also convenient, and there are craftsmen's camps and many permanent barracks there; there are also some camp heads directly under Zhang Xing, who are preparing to go with Zhang Xing to the general's tomb.
However, it is no longer Zhang Xing's turn to worry about the details of these matters. He usually just looks at the plan and nods.
Here in Chiping, in addition to continuing to write the disability and death notices in the newspaper, he also wanted to meet Cui Suchen and Qinghe County Prime Minister Wanshou.
The meeting place was a high-rise building in the south of the city... It is conceivable that after this war, these high-rise buildings will become lively again due to the accessibility from the north to the south.
As soon as Cui Suchen came up the stairs, Zhang Xing, who was sitting there, only took one look and asked: "Cui Erlang, are you going to be the queen of Qinghe, or are you going to be my grammar assistant?"
Cui Suchen was stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered and said, "I want to be a grammar assistant."
"Is it because Qinghe Liuhou is too conspicuous?" Zhang Xing stopped the form in his hand and asked seriously.
"That's the reason." Cui Suchen also replied seriously. "But more importantly, he wants to participate in the revision of criminal laws..."
Zhang Xing was finally surprised.
"I'll tell you the truth from Zhang Longtou." Cui Erlang replied with a sigh. "I was attracted by Zhang Longtou's article... I saw several articles in it that relaxed the criminal law, and also said that officials should be abolished and private slaves should be replaced by employment...
To be honest, I was tempted at that time and wanted to sign the article."
Zhang Xing nodded slowly, but stood up again: "So, you have always had this ambition?"
"Yes." Cui Suchen answered simply. "The criminal law of the Great Wei Dynasty inherited the Western Wei Dynasty, inherited from the Great Zhou Dynasty, and originated from the Tang law... The Tang law was too far-fetched and somewhat out of date, but the Great Zhou legal system drew on the strengths of others and implemented good laws, while the Great Wei Dynasty could not
It has been carried forward, but there are many carelessness, and even retrogression, and the destruction of good laws. In this regard, it is not as good as the Eastern Qi..."
"So, the laws of Wei are not as good as the laws of Qi, and the laws of Qi are not as good as the laws of Zhou. Your distant ancestor of the Cui family was the one who formulated the laws of Zhou. Do you want to make things public and private and inherit the ancestral system?" Zhang Xing asked out of curiosity, but was not stupid enough to ask why.
The laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty were the best, but they split into the Western Wei Dynasty and the Eastern Qi Dynasty. The laws of the Eastern Qi Dynasty were better, but they were defeated by the Western Wei Dynasty.
With these four words, "Everything depends on people", he still uses people to teach him?
"It's not a matter of public and private matters." Cui Suchen answered sincerely. "I only became interested in the law because of the stories of our distant ancestors. In fact, the laws of Zhou are indeed far better than the laws of Qi, and the laws of Qi are far better than the laws of Wei... I will give just one example below.
Zhang Longtou clearly advocated the imperial examination to recruit literary and legal officials. Everyone thought that he was imitating the late Wei Dynasty. However, as far as I know, in terms of the examination system, scale, and rigor, the Eastern Qi was superior... It's just that the Eastern Qi was superior.
After Emperor Wu, the family's moral integrity was irregular, and its leadership was absurd. It also relied heavily on military leaders from Youshan and Shanxi. The system below was ruined. Although there were thousands of people sitting in front of the palace and taking the same examination, it could not cover up the neglect of personnel, so it was useless and there was no one.
Just remember. The laws related to Qi Lv are copied from Zhou Lv. This law was enacted by Zhou Lv, which actually originated from Tang law. However, in the Tang Dynasty, this law was enacted to restrain the rampant clans, but when the law came out, the clans regarded it as nothing, so it was abandoned.
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Zhang Xing nodded, he also believed that this was actually the case.
Because among other things, Juntian, the magic weapon that left him speechless no matter what, was actually formulated by the Great Zhou Dynasty, a dynasty that arose from a small mixed tribe in northern Shanxi and once showed great vitality.
On the other side, Cui Suchen hesitated for a moment and said seriously: "Actually, this is another reason why I am willing to serve... Everything depends on human beings. No matter how good the law is, it also depends on whether it can be implemented and adhered to. All systems, no matter how good they are,
The bad ones all came from the Tang Dynasty, but the Tang Dynasty was subject to the culture of literary cultivation and the difficulty of controlling the aristocracy, so that it was forced to go south, and all laws were just playthings for the private purposes of the family. Looking back, Zhou was in northern Shanxi, Wei
In Kansai, the land is small and the people are poor, but because of the clear and strict politics, they can advocate fairness and strictly enforce it. Only then can the laws of the two families be implemented regardless of good or bad. Now that the world is falling apart again, and it is falling apart, we want to respect the law.
The law also needs to find a place of sincerity. Zhang Longtou abandoned the tyranny of the Eastern Territory and came to Hebei to reopen the world. Although it is only a place of two or three counties, it happens to be the best place to verify the law and implement it...
I am unwilling to give up this opportunity."
"Well said." Zhang Xing sighed with emotion, knowing in his heart that a technicalist like the other party was definitely a useful person, so he just waited for the other party to finish speaking, then stepped forward and took the other party's hand without hesitation. "It's a matter of law and order.
, I will have to work hard, sir."
Cui Erlang came to him confidently: "It is as solid as your wish, and it is as sweet as sugar."
Zhang Xing laughed instead.
In this way, after the great victory, Zhang Sanlang easily accepted Cui Erlang's surrender and acted even more relaxedly. He only appointed the Qinghe County Prime Minister Wanshouxing to stay in charge of the general affairs of Qinghe temporarily. As the troops further advanced, three more days passed.
On the same day, they also arrived at Jiangling City.
At this point, there are naturally countless military, political, personnel, laws and regulations, merit measurement, sergeant recruitment and other things to work hard on.
Among them, one person's request and request seemed particularly absurd.
"Longtou, please tell your fortune!" Xie Minghe's words were particularly sincere. "I know you are busy now, but Lu Daobin will be redeemed soon, and let him tell you your fortune. It is a rare opportunity... You will be free in a few days.
Come down and look for him, but he’s not here?”
This was already the third request. After Zhang Xing signed a document drafted by Cui Erlang to replenish the troops with idle men and prisoners to farm along the Zhang River, he couldn't help but sigh:
"Where will the test be taken and when?"
Xie Minghe was overjoyed and said excitedly under the gaze of many civil servants including Cui Twenty-six, Twenty-seven and more, as well as more staff officers: "Anytime, anywhere! The beauty of this man's hexagram is anytime, anywhere!"
Zhang Xing nodded, then lowered his head to read another document about veterans and local Changxiang's transfer. He looked at the many lists attached at the back and signed while unable to speak: "In this case, let him leave in a few days."
Just came here for dinner one night.”
PS: Happy New Year everyone, may you make a fortune!
