Ming Zuo

Chapter 195 Preparation
The army didn't stop, and drove all the way back to Zuozhuang under the watchful eyes of the people.

Zuo Menggeng brought several chief officials to Qu Shixu and Zhang Jimeng.

"Mingfu, Bingxian, the last general has returned from the battle, and he is here to pay the order."

Qu Shixu stroked his beard and laughed loudly.

"Hahaha, dare not, dare not, we can't control you now. If you want to pay the order, go find the prefect of Dongchang."

Zhang Jimeng also laughed.

"Congratulations, my lord general."

It seems they got the news.

Zuo Menggeng pulled Huang Daozhou over, "It happens that the magistrate is here, and I will hand over the order on the spot."

When Qu Shixu and Zhang Jimeng saw Huang Daozhou, they were all overjoyed, and stepped forward to express their joy.

"Brother Youxuan has left Beijing?"

Zodiac Zhou is still aggrieved.

"It's useless to stay in the smoky and smoky place in the capital. But you two, you have such a good place, and you didn't tell me. You are really sons of men."

Zhang Jimeng looked around and smiled wryly.

"How can we talk casually about what we have done? But you, Huang Youxuan, if you don't hit the south wall this time, how can you turn your back on it?"

Huang Daozhou looked at the bustling scene around him and felt the different lively atmosphere, he really sighed.

"Yeah, people, if you don't hit the south wall, you won't turn back. Just three years ago, I thought he was a wise king. Now, what's the difference between Tianqi and Chongzhen?"

Qu Shixu sneered.

"There is a saying in Zhongheng, if the chair is touched by the buttocks, the emperor is always virtuous."

As he said that, Qu Shixu pointed his finger at Zuo Menggeng again.

"You will become the emperor in the future, won't you be like this?"

Zuo Menggeng waved his hands again and again, of course he did not admit it.

"Who knows what will happen in the future?"

Now that there is no unity of opinion internally, it is impossible to predict what will happen in the future.We can only take one step at a time and adjust according to the situation at all times.

After Zodiac Week, Dang Huanchun and Mao Yuanyi also came to give a speech.They are all their own people, even if they have never met, they are well-known for a long time.

Being able to come here at this moment is naturally a generation of fellows.

Huang Daozhou, Mao Yuanyi, and Dang Huanchun are still freshmen, but Qu Shixu and Zhang Jimeng know that this camp is getting bigger and bigger.

Zuo Menggeng also saw Zhou You who came to greet him, and there was another person beside him, and he was the most excited to see him.

"Meet the lord."

Geng Zhangguang was very neat, and directly came to pay respects.

Zuo Menggeng was in a panic and quickly pulled him up.

"What nonsense? We don't have any masters here, we are all comrades."

"Comrade?"

Zuo Menggeng nodded heavily.

"Those who are like-minded should be comrades."

This unique title made Geng Zhangguang very friendly, and he naturally blended into a group of people.

"Jiayan's injury is still intact, he can't get out of bed, and can't come to greet him, please forgive me. Jiayan has an explanation, and everything will be done according to Zhongheng's orders from now on."

Zuo Menggeng cupped his fists in the direction of the city to salute.

"The heart of Geng Zhongcheng's boxing is known all over the world. He is worthy of the court and the emperor, and he has a clear conscience. It is the court and the emperor who are sorry for him, and they leave him, as it should be."

Geng Zhangguang nodded heavily.

"It was only after I came back that I saw the big things you guys have done. Today's Linqing is thriving. In the last days when everything is dying, this place is a place of innovation and rebirth."

Since the Geng family decided to come here, Zuo Menggeng had no choice but to remind him: "Brother Geng needs to be careful in the future, and when dealing with that Wang Weiran, don't have heart-to-heart relationships."

"The Wang family is from a famous family, they..."

Before he could finish speaking, Liu Yiyuan talked about what happened in Dengzhou City and Zunhua City.For a moment, everyone's faces were ashen.

When Geng Zhangguang thought that Donglu, who almost killed his father, was actually mixed with the actions of Shanxi businessmen, he couldn't help being angry.

But then he put on a smile again.

"I'm afraid Zhongheng doesn't know yet, right? He is a Shanxi businessman who is shrewd in his calculations, but he can't steal chickens and lose money. Just as the Eastern captives were raging, the rebels from Shaanxi rushed across the Yellow River and broke through Puzhou. The Wang family fled. I lost all my belongings. Last month, Wang Weiran sent someone to deliver a letter, asking us to help rebuild the Fuyao branch."

The Wang family suffered.

This is really good news.

"Since Wang Weiran is in a hurry, as friends, we can't just watch. Forgive him for a while before we talk."

This [-]-degree turn really made the big guy's waist flash.

Qu Shixu looked at the young Zuo Menggeng, his expression was full of envy and jealousy.

"Zhongheng really won the battle this time, and the world knows it. From now on, all the famous generals in the world will use you as a benchmark."

Zuo Menggeng did not show any joy, but looked solemnly at the familiar weepers among the people.

"Where is the success of one battle known to the world? This is clearly the death of one general."

All the people in the rear battalion couldn't help but feel overshadowed when they thought of those comrades-in-arms who died.

Zhang Jimeng asked with concern: "The Dibao only said that you defeated the five thousand Tartar army and killed many Tartar generals. Are your casualties also serious?"

Huang Zongxi smiled wryly.

"More than [-] people died in battle, and more than half of them were killed or injured. Everyone in the whole army was injured."

Looking at his empty left arm, those who stayed behind burst into tears, and they didn't have much joy after the victory.

Fortunately, the soldiers of the rear battalion escorted the prisoners over, which distracted everyone.

Zuo Yong introduced: "On the way back, we encountered Bailian rebels. In the first battle, more than [-] enemies were killed, and more than [-] were captured. Only a few horsemen escaped. From then on, Dongchang Mansion has no more troubles."

When they heard that the thieves of the White Lotus Sect had been wiped out, everyone was overjoyed, and the last cloud in their hearts dissipated.

The hustle and bustle outside Linqing City was far behind the hustle and bustle of Zuozhuang.

In order to welcome the relatives back, the people of Zuozhuang made full preparations.

Zhuangzi, barracks, and factories were all decorated with lights and festoons, all places were closed, and grand welcome ceremonies were prepared.

Those who are happy to see their relatives come back well, but those who do not see their relatives are sad, are intertwined, and the joys and sorrows of the world are alive and well.

Zuo Menggeng and others cheered up, not only to accept the congratulations pouring in, but also to comfort the families of the sacrificed soldiers.

He was so dizzy that he couldn't even say a word to Zuo Xianmei in the crowd.

It wasn't until the next day that the aftermath of Houying's return dissipated, and Zuozhuang also returned to the old rhythm.

But Zuo Menggeng couldn't stop, and rushed back to the barracks to gather all the chief officers to discuss the reorganization.

"The imperial court gave us a big gift, but it also caused us a problem. We may not be able to form the two associations for a while."

As soon as he came up, Zuo Menggeng talked about difficulties.

Although the rear battalion has been tempered in actual combat, there are still too few chief officers who can support the framework.And even if all the more than [-] people currently available are used, it is still not enough for the number of officers.

Zhang Jimeng heard it.

"You mean to focus on something?"

Zuo Menggeng expressed his thoughts.

"Brother Zhisheng was appointed by the imperial court as a general of the Linqing Association. However, Brother Zhisheng has only joined our army for a short time, and he is not very familiar with the operation of our army. My idea is to first vacate the Linqing Association. As a training place for recruits. After the formation of the Dongchang Association, the two alliances will be re-deployed, so there is no need to worry about the shortage of officers."

Although Xu Yaqing, who caused troubles in Dongchang Mansion, was resolved, other places in Shandong were still being overwhelmed by the White Lotus Sect at this time, and it was only a matter of time before the Dongchang Association sent troops to quell the chaos.

And as long as there are battles, the growth of officers and soldiers will be rapid.

After the Dongchang Association has trained a certain number of officers, and then transferred to the Linqing Association, then the Linqing Association can quickly form combat effectiveness.

As for the Linqing Association, it can temporarily use this name to train recruits and act as a temporary training department.

Everyone thought for a moment, and finally looked at Mao Yuanyi.

He is a member of the Linqing Association, and this matter must depend on his thoughts.

Mao Yuanyi smiled calmly.

"I have already said in Dongjiakou, as long as you can calm Liaodong, everything else is up to you."

This is the approval of Zuo Menggeng's plan.

Zhang Jimeng raised an important hidden danger.

"You are a general of the Dongchang Association, and Zhisheng is a general of the Linqing Association. Although the two associations are one army, you are both generals. How should the two associations be controlled?"

A bird cannot fly without wings, and a snake cannot fly without a head.

As an army, there must be a single center, so that the whole army can have a clear mind and know whose command to follow.

Otherwise, both of them are generals, wouldn't they have two centers?
Huang Zongxi agreed very much, saying: "I think a higher command system should be established outside the two associations."

"I agree."

"I also agree."

Everyone present expressed their attitude and made this matter go smoothly.

(End of this chapter)