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Chapter 1020 Fake military ticket?
On the fifth day of the first lunar month in the 15th year of Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty, in Ruiyun Temple a few miles southwest of Chicheng Castle, Yongning Bo Zhang Chengzheng and his core officials will drink tea and discuss matters.

After the New Year's Eve, Zhang Cheng will set off for Xuanfu Town to take over the post of commander-in-chief. In addition to making some arrangements for the North Road and East Road, there are also arrangements for the Sixth Battalion's soldiers and horses to be stationed in the flood season. .

The imperial court ordered Yongningbo to lead a large army into Henan to aid Cao Cao's army after the beginning of the spring. It is impossible for the sixth battalion to go to battle. There must be large troops staying on both sides of the East Road and the town. After all, Xuanzhen belongs to Zhang Cheng. Where the foundation lies, nothing can be lost.

At present, although Zhang Cheng has not yet fully controlled the land and military household resources of the entire Xuan Town, he has no rivals in the Xuan Mansion, and the rest is just to spend some time to integrate.

As far as the North Road and East Road that he has firmly controlled now are nearly half of the land in Xuanfu, the rest are Middle Road, Nanshan Road, Shangxi Road, and Xiaxi Road.

In Xuanfu, there were originally seven generals who guarded the guards, namely Dushi Maying General of the North Road, Beilai Yongning General of the East Road, Wanquan Right Guard General of the Shangxi Road, Shunsheng Weiguang General of the South Road, and Ge Ge of the Middle Road. The general of Yubao, the general of Chaigoubao of Xiaxi Road, and the general of Nanshan.

Now, both North Road and East Road are under the jurisdiction of Admiral Zhang Cheng. Although he has been promoted to the post of Chief Soldier, the candidates to succeed him in these two places have not yet been determined, and they are still under his jurisdiction for the time being.

As for the remaining guarding generals, he did not plan to replace them all. After all, that would not only make too many enemies, but also greatly increase their resistance, which might cause a series of unnecessary chain reactions.

Anyway, there is still a lot of money in hand now, Zhang Cheng decided to rely on his current strength, first destroy a small number of diehards, then buy a group of speculators, and finally replace some middle-of-the-road people who don't know the current affairs batch.

In this way, there is no longer any local faction in Xuanfu Town that can stop him, and he can use the strength of Xuanfu to further control Datong and Shanxi Second Town.

"The North Road and the East Road are the fundamental places of our brave army, so we should leave a general to guard them."

Yongning Bo Zhang Cheng then continued: "Kuang, this year we have to re-measure the land in Yanqing and Bao'an prefectures according to the records in the fish scale book, and the resistance must be not small.

Therefore, the East Road is more important, and the people left behind should be determined and decisive, otherwise it will be difficult to deter the wealthy gentry, officials and rascals in these two states. "

He didn't say which one to stay on the East Road, but he turned his eyes around Jin Xinpeng, Yan Qingrong, Wang Yuanjing, Wei Zhice, Zhang Guangda, Chen Zheng and others, signaling them to actively offer advice and suggestions.

At this moment, only people close to Zhang Cheng can enter the meditation room of Ruiyun Temple, such as Jin Xinpeng, Yan Qingrong, He Biao, Wang Yuanjing, Liu Zhi, Cao Jinwang, Liu Minshen and other civil servants on the left.

Among them, only Liu Minshen joined Yongningbo's command recently, and everyone else had a long-standing foundation built up by Zhang Cheng before and after he left Zhenbei Road.

Seated on the right are the chief generals of the six battalions including Wu Zhizhong, Wei Zhice, Zhang Guangda, Zhang Guodong, Chen Zheng, and Li Jiyu, as well as individual lieutenants such as Lin Fangping, Jin Yong, Kuang Yongzhong, and Tang Xiancheng. He Zhenxiong and He Zhenxiong, the guerrillas of Biaozuoying, were also present.

It is obvious that Zhang Cheng's military is strong and the culture is weak, but it is no wonder, which emerging armed force is not like this?
Powerful force is the guarantee for them to create the future. Regardless of money, food, population and land, they can be captured and protected by force. As for management and production, they are not so important in the early stage of entrepreneurship.

After all, most of these things happened at the end of the dynasty, and human life was too cheap. As long as those with a stutter could survive, they would become the most industrious production machines in the world!
But even so, Zhang Cheng still took precautions to recruit literati, and at the same time cultivated a large number of his own scholars in the area controlled by the brave army.

Places such as military affairs halls, workshops, and literacy halls all over the forts are all cultivating practical scholars for him, but the time is still young, and the role they play is not so obvious.

Now, Yongning Bo Zhang Cheng has a lot of scholars who can use him, but those who really entered his core circle are only those present.

At this time, Yan Qingrong, the commander of Yongning Guard, said: "Weiyuan and Tengshe battalions will follow the general to the town. The remaining general will choose from the remaining four battalions."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and looked at Zhang Guangda, Zhang Guodong, Chen Zheng, and Li Jiyu one after another, as if they were selecting the left-behind personnel among them.

Jin Xinpeng, Commander of the Kaiping Guard, looked at Yan Qingrong, and asked him, "I think it would be more appropriate for the Xuanwu battalion of the general to stay on the east road. What does Commander Yan think?"

After hearing what he said, Zhang Guangda, the leader of the Suzaku camp, seemed a little unconvinced. He was about to stand up and ask himself to stay on the east road, but when he turned around, he suddenly saw Wu Zhizhong glaring at him with a pair of big eyes. Looking at himself, he couldn't help shrinking back.

Among the few, Wu Zhizhong was the oldest and the most composed and capable, so even though he lost an arm during the Battle of Julu, Zhang Cheng still did not give up on him, but entrusted him with the heavy responsibility of recruiting and training soldiers.

And he also lived up to expectations, not only did a good job in recruiting and training soldiers, but also continued the style of the big brother. Zhang Guangda, Chen Zheng and others hold a lot of weight and are respected.

Here, how could Yan Qingrong not understand what he meant? The generals staying on the East Road will inevitably preside over the inspection of the fields, and most of the fields on the East Road are in the hands of those local tyrants, and the forces behind them are also intertwined and complicated. very.

Therefore, in the process of checking the fields, some inevitable bloody conflicts will inevitably occur. If the forces behind these gentry are too strong, then those who stay on the east road may have to take the blame for Zhang Cheng.

From this point of view, Zhang Guangda, Zhang Guodong, Chen Zheng, etc. are all Zhang Cheng's confidantes and his favorite generals, while Li Jiyu was born as a bandit who was recruited when he aided and suppressed Henan Province, so he is not close in terms of closeness. .

Secondly, because of his background as a bandit, no matter what extraordinary things he did while staying on the East Road, it is easy to rely on him when he has to.

After all, as a thief, is there anything he can't do?
Sure enough, Yan Qingrong knew everything. He nodded his head while stroking his cheek with his hand, and said softly, "Li Guerzilla is the best candidate."

Zhang Cheng also nodded when he heard the words, but he didn't say anything, as if he was waiting for something?
Seeing this, Lin Fangping, who was sitting next to Li Jiyu, quickly reached out his hand and gave him a slap. Seeing Li Jiyu turning his head in a daze, he gave him a hint with a wink.

Li Jiyu joined Zhang Cheng's command for some time, and now he has become one of the six battalion commanders who founded the brave army, and he is also a very important figure in the brave army.

But after he returned from the Liaodong War, he was no longer as active as before. He was often in a state of contemplation, as if he had become more calm after this battle.

Now reminded by Lin Fangping, he first responded with a smile to express his gratitude, and then stood up and clasped his fists and said in a loud voice: "To the general, I am willing to guard the east road for the general, overcome all obstacles, clean up the garrison, and deter the local dignitaries."

Seeing that he took the initiative to invite Ying, Zhang Cheng was very satisfied. He nodded and asked him, "Li Jiyu, I am very pleased that you are brave enough to take on this important task."

He stared at Li Jiyu with both eyes, and then continued with a heavy tone: "However, Yanqing and Baoan prefectures on the East Road are no more than other places. They are real soil guards. There are mainly civilian households and other officials and gentry. Military households.

Therefore, if you want to re-measure the land according to the fish scale book in this two states, the resistance must be greater than that of the North Road.
If this matter gets out of hand, I'm afraid Benbo won't be able to keep you safe. You have to think carefully about this matter, and it must not be decided at a moment's notice! "

There was some exaggeration in Yongningbo's words, which was intended to remind Li Jiyu of his responsibility to stay on the East Road and the possible serious consequences, and at the same time, he wanted to test whether his will was firm.

After Li Jiyu heard the words, there was no trace of timidity on his face. He got up and left the table and walked quickly to the center of the nunnery. He bent down and knelt down. He replied in a loud voice: "General, I met a first-class thief in Dengfeng County. At that time, the village was in trouble, and I completely forgot the word loyalty.

I was fortunate enough to meet a general who went to Henan Province to suppress bandits. When I was defeated and lost, I was able to stand up and never give up. I was entrusted by the general in front of the horse, and I was appointed as a guerrilla, which was enough to comfort my parents and adults who died.

This kind encounter is unforgettable, dare not repay the general's kindness with death! "

When he said this, he turned his head and glanced at Wei Zhice, and then continued: "Furthermore, every time I listen to Mr. Wei's lectures, there is a saying that 'a scholar dies for his confidant', although I am no better than Jing Ke, Hou Ying, Yu Rang, etc. Ancient righteous man.

But I am also touched by their loyalty, in this life, I, Li Jiyu, only recognize the great general, and I am willing to give my life to the general, to fight for the general, and I will not hesitate to die. "

"it is good!"

It was his attitude that Uncle Yongning and Zhang Cheng were waiting for, and he continued: "Li Jiyu, I knew you were a good man who valued love and righteousness, as expected."

At this time, Zhang Cheng turned his head to look at the Commander of Yongning Guard Yan Qingrong, and said to him: "Commander Yan, let the Xuanwu Camp stay on the east road for Ben Bo, and help you check the acres of land in Erzhou and rebuild the 'Fish Scale Book'."

When Yan Qingrong heard the words, he also got up and replied: "Please rest assured, General, Qingrong will never disgrace his life."

At this time, Zhang Cheng turned his head to look at Li Jiyu again, and said to him with a smile, "Li Jiyu, you must listen to Commander Yan's orders on the East Road and fully cooperate with him to clean up the farmland. , must not be soft.

You must let those scum who stand in the way of my brave army know how powerful my brave army is, and don't be afraid to cause trouble for Ben Bo. Even if the sky falls, you will have Ben to support you. "

"Major General, please rest assured that everything will be handled under strict command, and the matter will be settled."

"it is good."

Zhang Cheng nodded to express his satisfaction, and then said: "You lead the middle army of the Xuanwu Battalion to station in Huailai, and use the time after the next year to recruit a group of soldiers on the East Road to make up for the number of troops in the Xuanwu Battalion.

As for the position of Qian Zong, Zhou Ruli, a Chinese military officer, can temporarily hold it concurrently. "

"Here."

"Liu Shizun, the deputy general of your battalion, led the front and left troops and stationed in Baoan Prefecture; Deputy General Gou Changsheng led the rear and right troops and stationed in Yanqing Prefecture; Zhenfu Liu Zhi was in charge of the township of the troops stationed everywhere. , and asked him to go to various places to inspect and try the criminals who obstructed Qingzhang's fields."

Li Jiyu responded loudly: "Here!"

Then, some other matters were discussed, such as the recruitment of strong soldiers to fill up the vacancies of each battalion, and the places where the battalions of the brave army were stationed during the flood season.

It was finally determined that the soldiers from the Zhenbiao Battalion and the Weiyuan, Tengshe, and Baihu Battalions would follow Zhang Cheng to station in the town, while the Suzaku Battalion and the Qinglong Battalion would temporarily stay at the North Road until Zhang Cheng arrived in the town to take over the post of commander-in-chief. , and then arrange the flood season.

Zhang Cheng's Zhenbiao Battalion is still commanded by the old general Guo Yingxian, but the troops of the former Zhenbiao Zuoying He Zhenxiong have now been merged into the standard camp, and he also serves as the deputy general of the standard camp.

Yang Guozhu, the former general of the Xuanfu, left Zhang Cheng with more than [-] sergeants. However, by the end of the Liaodong War, there were nearly a thousand casualties, leaving only around [-] troops.

Taking advantage of the expansion of the Sixth Battalion, Zhang Cheng directly merged half of them into his own Sixth Battalion, and the remaining Biaozuoying was merged into the Biaoying.

In this way, there are actually seven battalions under Zhang Cheng's command. The famous battalion alone has [-] troops. Soldiers and soldiers.

In addition, there are scattered forces in the name of bandits in various fortresses outside. Of course, Chen Zhong's troops stationed in Yanhe Town, north of the Yellow River, are the largest force Zhang Cheng has inserted outside Xuan Town.

However, to feed such a large army, the cost of money and food is huge. Rao Zhang Cheng used military tickets and silver dollars to offset most of his money and food expenses, but he still felt stretched.

But this time the army expansion still has gaps in a large number of armor weapons, artillery guns and other equipment, and I don't know how much money it will cost, but it still happens that "the house leaks and it rains all night."

Jin Xinpeng, who has been in charge of the money and food receipts and payments, said: "General, there is one more important matter, which is related to the stability of our North Road and East Road. It is indeed a top priority!"

Although Zhang Cheng also knew that his money and supplies had always been relatively tight, although he hadn't cut off the army's food and salary expenses because of this, he still tried his best to support it. It was indeed a hardship for Jin Xinpeng, Yan Qingrong and others.

At this time, he heard Jin Xinpeng speak so seriously, so naturally he didn't dare to be vague, so he immediately asked: "What is so urgent? Just tell me."

Jin Xinpeng's face suddenly became serious, and he only heard him report: "General, do you remember that when he led the army to aid Liao last time, Xinpeng had already reported that there were counterfeit Xuanbei military tickets in Zhencheng and Datong? thing."

Zhang Cheng nodded with some doubts and said, "It's true."

I only heard Jin Xinpeng say: "At that time, there were only fake military tickets in Zhencheng and Datong, but recently they were found in South Road, West Road, and even in North Road and East Road. circulation.

Although it was discovered recently in the North and East Roads that the amount of circulation should not be large, but Zhencheng and Datong have a tendency to be lazy, which is a great blow to the reputation of our Xuanfu military ticket.

If they draw money, food, cloth and silk by check at the same time, I am afraid that my inventory will be difficult to deal with! "

(End of this chapter)