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Chapter 1071 No chance

"Brother, what's the matter? It's okay to talk about it. Why can't we ask for it? With our friendship, what else can't be said directly?"

"It's really hard to say this."

There was a slightly embarrassed look on the face of the veteran general Liu Guangwu. After hesitating for a moment, he continued: "Zhongchen, to tell you the truth, although I am only over half a hundred years old, I know my own body best. I have been with you for many years." The military career has long been overwhelmed.

Although I have the intention of quitting, there are many capable soldiers in the camp, and they still want to make achievements in front of the formation in order to shine the lintel of the family. For the sake of the future of my sons, I want to select hundreds of capable soldiers from the Qi Army Camp. The horses, especially the two hundred servants, are the most powerful and brave.

It is unknown whether they can be incorporated into the loyal and courageous army, so that they can continue to serve the country, the Xuanfu, and Yongning Bo, so that they will not die at home. "

"How difficult is this."

Zhang Cheng agreed without hesitation, and continued: "Since the old brother's old department can be incorporated into the Xuanwu Battalion of my Yongyi Army, let him continue to follow under the command of the World-Honored Brother and continue to fight for me.

It's also a coincidence that the floodplain of Xuanwu Camp is on the East Road. Brother can choose the sharp soldiers now. After the incident in Zhangjiakou is over, he can go to the East Road and join the Xuanwu Camp. "

"Good...good...good..."

Liu Guangwu said "good" three times in a row, and then said with a smile on his face: "Liu Hu, the general in my camp, is a nephew of the family. He has not yet reached the age of [-]. He has been practicing in the military since he was a child, and he is very good at it." He has great skills, and I think if he stays with Zhongchen, he will definitely be a big help."

"Oh."

Zhang Cheng didn't have time to think about it and said: "If you have this talent, you should stay by your side to cultivate experience. In the future, you will be responsible for me. Brother, let him report to the commander's mansion tomorrow."

"it is good."

The expression on Liu Guangwu's face suddenly relaxed. He stepped forward and filled Zhang Cheng's cup with tea, and said: "Zhongchen, the second outstanding person in my family is also 19 years old. He was also a leader in the government school for a while, but recently he has always been in trouble. Grind me, I want to experience and grow in the military."

He looked at Zhang Cheng affectionately, and then said: "My original idea was to let his two brothers, one civil and one military, avoid joining the army and eventually cut off the incense of my Liu family.

But I really can't win over this kid. After much deliberation with your sister-in-law, I decided that the only option was to let Shijie come to your army as a staff member and gain experience for a few years before considering persuading him to take the imperial examination. "

When Zhang Cheng first went to North Road to take over the post of sub-guard general, he fell in love with Liu Guangwu very much, and they treated each other like brothers at every banquet. Later, Liu Guangwu's wife took Zhang Cheng's concubine Liu Ying and Liu Yan as adopted daughters, and they became their adopted daughters from then on. It’s kiss upon kiss.

Therefore, there was some confusion in the titles between them. Zhang Cheng and Liu Guangwu were still treated as brothers, and in order to win over the younger generation of generals, he also asked Liu Shizun to treat him as brothers.

This was already known to everyone in the town, and it spread out that Yongning Bo had a reputation for loving and cherishing talents. Many princes of the Xuan Dajun clan came to visit him in search of referrals.

Now, seeing Liu Guangwu's whole family supporting him, he couldn't help but feel moved in his heart. He quickly stood up from his chair, grabbed Liu Guangwu's thick, calloused hands, and said, "Brother supports Zhang Cheng so much. You really taught me how to express my gratitude." .”

Although Liu Guangwu only sent his three sons and nephews into Zhang Cheng's army, plus hundreds of capable soldiers, although the number was not large, its impact was extremely far-reaching.

You must know that Liu Guangwu represents a local military family in Xuanfu, which represents the local military leader of a faction. His attitude of support for Zhang Cheng can set a certain example.

What's more, unlike Guo Yingxian, Liu Guangwu came from a hereditary family of thousands, and he led a battalion of troops to guard the place. After many years of operation, he is quite powerful.

Unlike Guo Yingxian, who has been serving as a general in Yang Guozhu's main barracks, he has not had his own territory, nor has he developed his own sphere of influence. Once he leaves the main barracks, even if he has nowhere to go, he is useless. The land of martial arts.

At this time, Liu Guangwu saw that Zhang Cheng had fully understood his intention, so he smiled and said: "Zhongchen, it is no accident that you have achieved what you have today. Every step you take is very dangerous.

Especially this time, the generals, military households, wealthy gentry families, and those wealthy merchants in the three towns of Xuanda are afraid that they will make a big move. Such a replacement, with its large scale and far-reaching impact, is afraid that the establishment of the dynasty will It's never happened before. "

"Brother, there is no need to worry about this, and Zhang Cheng has no intention of shoveling away General Xuan."

Zhang Cheng continued in a gentle tone: "In Zhang Cheng's opinion, most of the children of hereditary military households in Xuanda Three Towns are very good. I am also preparing a 'martial arts' school to recruit children of Xuanda military households." , to cultivate qualified officers, generals and sergeants for our Ming Dynasty.

However, those who have forgotten their roots, do not know loyalty, and are only interested in making money, even at the expense of the interests of the country, are the ones I want to eradicate this time.

On this point, old brother, you can rest assured that I will never expand indefinitely, putting the children of military families in the three areas of Xuanda in danger. This is not what I want! "

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One by one, the big men in costumes galloped away from Xuanfu Township. They either went east or south, and individual knights went west or north.

Naturally, they have the same approach to the outside world. To the east, they urge the Yunzhou Workshop to speed up the production of ordnance; to the north and west, they urge the arrears of money and grain; and to the south, they have an even more important mission. They have to urge Shanxi and Datong. The town commander cooperated in sending troops to aid Henan, and also urged the prefectures and counties along the way to prepare the money and food needed for the army in advance.

Of course, these are all superficial things, and there is naturally a lot more to it in private. Zhang Cheng's intensive dispatch of messengers was a signal for him to mobilize his troops and generals to prepare for action.

However, the court and the emperor ordered Zhang Cheng to lead his troops out of Henan Province to aid and suppress the bandits, which became an excellent cover for his actions. Even if some people noticed the abnormal performance of the Yongyi Army battalions, they did not pay special attention to it.

The number of merchants coming and going in Xuanfu Town has also increased significantly during these days, especially the merchants on the North Road and the East Road. They escort a large amount of money, food, and military supplies, and naturally they are followed by many bodyguards.

At the same time, many poor people with no fixed homes in the town were also driven out of the city. There were many strong and healthy people among them. For some reason, they did not work and spent the whole day eating as if waiting for death.

Thousands of unemployed poor people, in order to make a living, moved to the north and west after leaving the city. They supported the old and the young, pushing wheelbarrows, and walked in the cold wind of early spring.

Although some people have some objections to Yong Ningbo's move, after the cleaning campaign, the streets and alleys of the town are very neat and clean. Compared with before Zhang Cheng arrived, they are completely different.

Nowadays, all the unemployed homeless people begging along the streets have been driven out of the city. The noisy and bustling atmosphere has not changed, but there are no homeless people who occasionally gather around and forcibly beg for alms. The happiness of the gentry, soldiers and civilians in the city has increased.

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That day, after nightfall.

Outside Xuanfu Town, black shadows could be vaguely seen, moving slowly in the dim moonlight.Looking at the direction they were going, most of them were heading north. Some had more than a dozen troops, while others had dozens or even hundreds of them. They were like ghosts and ghosts on the wide official road.

Looking up at the towering and majestic city walls of Xuanfu Town, red lanterns hang high in the night sky, and their halos change constantly with the wind.

Under the halo on the side of the tall gate tower in the north of the city, several generals wearing bright armor stood impressively, and some of them did not wear armor. The man in the middle was actually wearing an imperial python robe with a dark purple coat cloak.

"Commander, the town is only [-] miles away from Zhangjiakou. The soldiers line up on foot and horse, with the cavalry at the front and the infantry at the rear. They will march out at night with light clothes. They will definitely be able to reach the outside of Zhangjiakou Fort before the hour of tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng first glanced at Wu Zhizhong, then at Guo Yingxian beside him, and said in a deep voice: "There are insiders over at Zhangjiakou who can help break down the door. The army can directly enter the city and capture the traitor.

In Youweicheng and Geyubao, there is no need to attack the city by force. It only requires a few elite soldiers to ambush in advance on the key road to Zhangjiakou.

Once the Zhangjiakou side breaks the city, in addition to resisting with all their strength, they will definitely send fast horses and flying cavalry to ask for help from Youwei City, Geyu Fort and other places. They can let them pass without blocking them.

After the two reinforcements enter my preset ambush circle, they will first fire a volley of muskets and cannons, and then suddenly attack them. They will inevitably collapse immediately. Those ordinary soldiers can be allowed to escape, but their leading generals must be captured on the spot. Down. "

"Yes, we will obey the commander-in-chief's military orders."

After Wu Zhizhong took the order on behalf of the veteran general Guo Yingxian, he said with some concern: "It's just that I'm waiting for the main force to go. If there are changes in the town, I'm afraid the commander-in-chief may be in danger."

Zhang Cheng did not answer his words, but turned to look at Wei Zhice who was standing aside, and said with a smile: "Look, Old Wu treats your Soaring Snake Camp as a decoration."

Wei Zhice replied very calmly: "It's not that the last general underestimated them. In this big town, there really aren't many soldiers who can fight. I can stabilize the situation with a battalion of snakes."

"This statement is true."

Zhang Cheng continued with great certainty: "Liu Guangwu's Qibing Camp has completely moved closer to me. Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lin Dengyou has also made it clear that during this period, his associate battalion will close the camp door tightly and there will be no access to the inside and outside."

Wei Zhice continued confidently: "Based on Wen Hui and those guys, if they don't move, everything will be fine. If there is any change, he will never be allowed to see the sun of tomorrow again."

"Even if he doesn't move, I still want to see the head on his neck and put it on my handsome case when the sun rises tomorrow!"

As soon as Zhang Cheng said this, not only Wei Zhice was stunned when he heard it, but Wu Zhizhong and Guo Yingxian were also stunned.

Counselor Liu Minshen looked at Wang Yuanjing next to him and said hastily: "Uncle, after all, Wen Hui is a guerrilla general of the imperial court. To kill him without the judgment of the imperial military and criminal departments is probably inconsistent with the laws of the country..."

Before Zhang Cheng could express his position, Wei Zhice took over from the side and said, "Brother Minshen, this is wrong. In today's world, if you want everything to be in compliance with the law, wouldn't you accomplish nothing?"

He continued with a smile: "Brother Min Shen doesn't understand the principle of 'obeying authority in emergencies'. As the saying goes, 'giving a helping hand to a sister-in-law who is drowning' is called 'obeying authority'.

There is neither "quan" that must be "subjected to", nor is there any "quan" that must not be "subjected to". Big and small powers must be carefully weighed, which is called "weighing".

Today, our brave army is about to send troops to Henan Province to aid and suppress the intruders. The soldiers have narrowly escaped death and are working hard for the country. If there is a fire in the backyard, how can we be worthy of them?

For the sake of these brave soldiers who followed us and fought hard to be punished by the court, I will also take this opportunity to completely eradicate the old dog Wen Hui to prevent him from causing any trouble in the future. "

Zhang Cheng raised his hand and patted Wei Zhice's shoulder, expressing his approval for what he just said, and said: "You follow me and everything you do is in compliance with my military orders. How can I make you wait?" Be punished by the court."

He turned his gaze and looked at the black shadows outside the city that were moving into the distance, and then said: "Let us use the three-foot green peak in our hands to break through the haze of this world and restore a bright world to future generations.

If the killing is too heavy and I need to bear some responsibility for it, I am willing to bear all the consequences with my life, and I will never let the brave soldiers who follow me suffer on my behalf! "

"Master..."

"Sir..."

"Uncle..."

What followed was a "clatter" sound of armor leaves colliding, and people on the city wall fell to their knees in an instant.

Zhang Chengfang, a Chinese military officer, shouted anxiously: "Father commander, you saved Cheng Fang's life. If he hadn't met father commander in Mafang back then, Cheng Fang would have become a lonely grave in Liaodong by now. Not even a decent grave bag will be left behind.

Cheng Fang's life was given by you. No matter what happens in the future, Cheng Fang will stand in front of her father. Even if she is stabbed, she must chop off my head, Zhang Chengfang, first. Otherwise, no matter who he is, he can't hurt his father at all! "

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Mingyuan and other adopted sons around Zhang Cheng also knelt down and expressed their willingness to die for Zhang Cheng and block the knife for him.

"Get up!"

Looking at the officers and generals kneeling together, Zhang Cheng was very satisfied. He said loudly: "The people who can threaten me are still in his mother's belly and have not been born."

"Ha ha……"

After everyone laughed for a while, Zhang Cheng said to Wu Zhizhong and Guo Yingxian: "Hurry down to the city and catch up with the team. I will leave Zhangjiakou to you."

After receiving the order loudly, the two men retreated to Zhang Cheng, strode down the city wall, ran out of the city, and chased their respective teams.

As everyone was going down to the city, staff officer Wang Yuanjing said with concern: "Sir, will there be any accidents with Wang Pu and Li Fuming?"

"Are you afraid that the two of them have some scruples and are unwilling to do their best to cooperate with Uncle Ben's plan?"

Yongningbo Zhang Cheng sneered and continued: "They have no choice. Even if they don't try their best this time, as long as they don't send troops to stop my brave army from doing things, they will be tied to my brave army from now on. If you want to decouple, you have no chance."

(End of this chapter)