Chapter 476 Storm (16)

In the lobby of Zhang Shanxiang's house, Zhang Xing and Mrs. Huo were chatting and laughing. They talked about Liu Heifu's request for help before, the past events of the Eastern Qi Dynasty, the current situation, and Mrs. Huo's generation who fell from official ladies to smugglers.

wonderful story.

It can be seen that Zhang San is really interested in these stories, and Mrs. Huo is excited about Chief Zhang's visit.

However, compared to these two, the other three had different reactions.

Qin Bao was also a little curious. He listened attentively, but did not participate in the conversation excessively. Zhang Shanxiang, who rushed back after hearing the news, felt that he was sweating profusely, especially since his aunt often had to turn around with the chief to ask questions, asking herself to question herself.

To supplement the verification of his childish behavior back then; as for Zhuge Dewei, he only felt that he should not have stepped in. Now there are big people everywhere in Baima City. Since he has made an explanation with Chief Zhang, he has this time, so he might as well go find him.

Xu Shiying is alone in the sea, let's think about it... However, although he feels this way, he will not show it. Instead, he is the most enthusiastic one among the three.

After some conversation, people praised him, and he listened to stories. As he watched the sunset emerge after the rain stopped, Chief Zhang was ready to leave.

After hesitating for a while, Zhang Xing said something specifically before leaving: "I have an idea, and I would like to ask Mr. Huo for more details."

"Chief, just say it." After talking all afternoon, Mrs. Huo was still in high spirits.

"It's like this." Zhang Xing said seriously. "I've thought about it before. It's been four years since we started helping. We have experienced many wars and many people have made meritorious deeds. Some of them are in the right position and have enough merit.

, even if they are promoted and granted land, but these people are still a minority, and after many people have made great contributions, our rewards are not enough..."

"I've never heard of such a thing!" Mrs. Huo immediately interrupted the other party. "Everyone said that our gang's rewards and punishments for fighting are the most fair! There is no ranking for the officers and soldiers to record their merits!"

"That's not what I'm talking about." Zhang Xing spread his hands and said. "Those who died in battle were given pensions and some more permanent land in the fields. Although there was no other way, they still felt that there was something wrong.

It’s not enough, it should be given some titles..."

Mrs. Huo was stunned and nodded immediately.

"There are also some people who have participated in every battle and have accumulated a lot of merit, but because they are stuck at the team level, it is difficult to move up... Although it is difficult for some people to break into the house, but the parties involved will inevitably have some worries.

If you are angry, even some leaders will become a little uneasy after a long time, not knowing whether they are doing well or bad." Zhang Xing continued to speak sincerely. "These people also need to be comforted."

"That's true." After coming back to his senses, Manager Huo certainly wouldn't let Chief Zhang be left alone in his own hall.

"As for that, some of them are not from the army at all, or are not from our army, just like those reinforcements from the north who left... there are still those who have not fought on the front line but have made extraordinary achievements, or they have accumulated a lot in the rear.

Difficult... For example, this time you took Liu Heifu to Xingyang, which was a great achievement. There was also the military uniform workshop in Jiyin. Several major logistical preparations were made without making any mistakes. Military uniforms worth tens of thousands were made.

It's good and fast, really outstanding." Zhang Xing continued to explain. "In addition to the basic land grant and reward, shouldn't there be an explanation?"

"Compared with those soldiers who died in battle, the hard work of thousands of palace people overnight is incomparable, but this time I can urge Shan Longtou and the others to send troops, I feel like I have done something." Mrs. Huo was quite happy when she heard this.

Don't refuse. "I just don't know what the chief is going to give. If you really give more money, I won't use it."

"So we need to create something other than financial rewards, mainly to show off our reputation." Zhang Xing answered seriously. "I have been thinking about this for a long time, but the matter is really urgent. This time we have to deal with the imperial army in the south...

...As a result, today I saw everyone in the gang wearing forehead wipes, so I had a thought in my heart. When I came to your house, I had another thought...Do you think this will work, old lady? For example, someone who has beaten Lishan

, just create a special Lishan Xun Seal, just like the people in Jing'antai in the government used to wear black ribbons and white ribbons, they can be worn on the body; another example is like in your house, you can hang a vertical or horizontal sign.

, just like those members of the Guanlong clan, recording meritorious deeds in front of the door... is it possible?"

"How can we not do it?" Mr. Huo immediately answered, and he was even obviously excited. "In this life, when you have enough to eat and drink, it is nothing more than fame and wealth. Who doesn't want everyone in the family to have their dignity revealed?"

"Then your place and Mrs. Ding's place must have the same brand." Zhang Xing was extremely sincere.

"If I take it, I won't show it to him conspicuously. I will just hang it back in the village for the surrounding villagers to see, because this is what I, a widow, earned myself, and I am not next to my nephews or the like." Manager Huo

He said proudly, but took the initiative again. "But speaking of this, it is difficult to sit still this time anyway, Chief Zhang, but you must say half of what you want us to do, otherwise we will have to sit and wait."

The feat last time? This is too embarrassing."

Zhang Xing wanted to refuse or fool him, and he was already ready to leave, but his eyes glanced at Qin Bao beside him and Zhang Shanxiang who stood up awkwardly, but his heart moved slightly, and he continued to sit and talk: "There is really one thing.

I wonder if I can ask the old lady for help?"

"Come, Chief."

"This is Qin Erlang, my long-time brother." Zhang Xing pointed to Qin Bao with his finger. "He came to join us from Dongdu, but his mother and wife stayed there. Although Sima Zheng over there is a fastidious man, there are also people in Dongdu.

Friends who are officials take care of them, but the separation of mother and son as husband and wife will not last long after all..."

Qin Bao didn't react at first, but after hearing half of it, he quickly stood up and saluted.

Manager Huo also immediately woke up and jumped up from his seat: "Leave this matter to me! I am an old woman, I don't have any armor, I just come when I go, it is more appropriate."

Hearing this, Qin Bao knelt down and worshiped directly.

Mrs. Huo immediately stood up and helped her.

Seeing such a situation, Zhang Xing laughed instead: "Why don't we meet one more person, become a godmother, and have a place to live, but I don't know if you two are willing, or are there any taboos?"

Qin Bao did not hesitate, kowtowed again, and then raised his head: "The old lady will solve the problem with just one word. She not only claims that her loyalty is as great as the sea, but also that her kindness is as heavy as a mountain. Why can't Qin Er recognize her as her godmother as a sign of filial piety?"

Manager Huo also raised his eyebrows and said happily: "I just think that these local young people are ignorant and want to find someone who can stand out. You know who is on the right path. You give up your comfort to do great things, so you know you are a hero. How can I dislike it? Besides, you know who is right. You abandon your comfort to do great things. You know you are a hero.

, I have accepted my adopted son, and it will be easier to talk to my mother-in-law when I see her."

Qin Bao did not dare to neglect and kowtowed again.

When Zhang Shanxiang and Zhuge Dewei saw this, they naturally would not spoil the atmosphere... Zhuge Dewei even felt a little sour in his heart after looking at Zhang Shanxiang, whose face turned red. It's a pity that his mother died early, otherwise he would have wanted to be like Qin Er.

The Chief's confidants formed a sworn relationship... Of course, he also knew that the key to this kind of thing was Chief Zhang's approval. If someone really knew about it and tried to learn from it, he would end up like Cheng Dalang.

In short, things have progressed to this point. Although it was a temporary idea, everyone is happy in the end. Zhang Xing simply asked Zhang Shanxiang to pay for the treat and he would come again in the evening... Before that, he still had to go back and issue orders.

When we returned to the government office, a plan had been made. Not to mention the specific arrangements, the fifteen battalions on the front line were the first to launch the campaign. Their leaders were:

Shan Tonghai, Wang Shuyong, Wu Jingfeng, Liu Heifu, Li Zida, Fan Wang, Zuo Caixiang, Xia Hou Ningyuan, Guo Jingke, Han Erlang, Shang Huaien, Cao Chen, Wu Changzai, Chang Fu, Zhai Kuan.

This list seems random, but in fact there is a saying. It is based on a leading leader, and then a big leader as the general, and the corresponding two leaders as the standard general, divided into five combat groups... At the same time, try to

The mobile cavalry was concentrated, and the cavalry was mainly composed of people from Henan and Jianghuai. However, it was not completely elite. Instead, some new battalions and battalions with insufficient combat power were specially added in order to confuse the enemy.

After Zhang Xing examined it for a moment, he no longer hesitated and immediately signed the military order.

As the military order was issued, these fifteen battalions no longer wasted any time. Including Shan Tonghai, the leader, many soldiers and horses near Baima left almost overnight, and the rest will receive military orders tomorrow.

Then immediately headed south.

At this time, instead of seeing him off, Chief Zhang took Li Ding, Dou Lide, Xu Shiying and others back to attend the banquet where Mrs. Huo recognized her son.

It can only be said that this style of work feels like the soldiers are half dead in front of the battle line, and the chief officer is still having a good time before the case.

Of course, it may be that the excellent matching system played a role. On this day, a banquet was also held in Xuzhou City, and it was a big banquet during the day and a small banquet at night... Sima Huada entertained Xiong Bonan and Xie Minghe publicly during the day, and held a special banquet at night.

He took his younger brother, Zhao Xingmi, Linghu Xing, Zhang Qianda, Yu Changnan, Niu Fangsheng, Feng Chang and other confidants to entertain Xie Minghe privately.

Why didn't Xiong Bonan come at night?

Of course it's not because Sima Zuopushe is afraid of death... but it is said that Sima Zuopushe has always been a romantic figure. He has nothing to say to rough guys like Xiong Bonan, and only wants to associate with famous people like Xie Minghe.

In this way, a few people arranged the table and placed the wine. After three rounds of drinking, Sima Huada, who was holding the wine glass, winked at his brother on one side, who immediately handed over to the other side:

"Thank you sir!"

Xie Minghe, who was sitting across from him, said nothing, but raised his glass to express greetings.

Seeing this, Sima Jinda also lowered his head and drank the cup in one gulp, and then prepared to ask questions... However, when the words came to his mouth, he changed his straightforward plan and asked an interesting question: "Thank you.

Sir, if the gang and us fight decisively at this time, who will win and who will lose?"

"We should have won... a miserable victory." Xie Minghe thought for a while and gave his answer.

"Why?"

This answer seemed to be sincere, so Sima Jinda and the others were a little curious, but Sima Huada, who had taken over, just kept his head down and drank.

"If you ask me, the strength of the two families is actually similar, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. The current situation is complicated, and both families have their own pros and cons." Xie Minghe held up the empty cup and looked at it repeatedly under the light. Although his tone was casual, the content was not.

Seems sincere and serious. "For example, we have just finished a big battle and suffered heavy losses. You have moved in a hurry and have limited luggage. We are defending the homeland and you are returning to the army. We have several battalions of organized cavalry. You are practicing in the army.

There are more people than us; as for the upcoming rainy season, of course it will be beneficial to us, but you may also have reinforcements from Dongdu, and we will definitely have to divide our troops to prepare for it..."

These examples are indeed pertinent, and the few far-fetched ones are also human nature, so everyone nodded.

After Xie Minghe gave a few examples and saw that everyone agreed, he turned around and said: "But there is a place where the comparison between the two sides is not a simple matter of superiority or inferiority, but can directly determine life and death... For you, this is fate.

The door is also the reason why we must win."

At this point, he suddenly shut up and stopped talking. It seemed that he was showing off his words, but also seemed that he didn't want to say anything.

Sima Jinda didn't say anything when he heard this, but turned to look at his brother, because he was not sure whether to listen or not.

After all, as an envoy of the enemy, Xie Minghe's next words will obviously bring risks... They all still remember Zhang Shizhao's clever words and the collapse of the witch clan alliance with his words.

However, Sima Huada, who was sitting in the first place, did not express his position. Instead, he was minding his own business and slowly poured himself a drink. Not only that, even Xie Minghe was not in a hurry and also sat there and poured himself a drink.

Finally, after waiting for a while, before Sima Jinda could speak, Zhang Qianda in the seat couldn't help it anymore: "Manager Xie, what is the life gate you are talking about?"

"Although your army is powerful, it has left many sects without a leader, and its name is inconsistent with its name. Although our gang has experienced many twists and turns, we finally used the last incident to depose Li Shu and took the opportunity to establish Daxingtai.

The order comes from one." Xie Minghe said proudly. "Under this situation, if the two sides force a decisive battle and fight to the death, we will definitely be able to continuously gather strength under the command of the chief and strengthen our strategy to win, but you will inevitably have chaos.

, and then collapsed."

As soon as these words came out, the private banquet became slightly quiet, and Sima Huada stopped drinking.

After a while, no one refuted, but Sima Jinda came to laugh: "Manager Xie, your tactic of alienation is too straightforward."
To be continued...