Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 25 Deterring the heroes
  "How can there be any fixed rules for this? Colleagues can donate money if they have money, or materials if they have it. Those who have gold melon seeds can also donate gold melon seeds. There is no fixed number. Everyone can just do what they can. The same goes for donations from the gentry. Donate as much as you can. The gentry and wealthy merchants who donated more donated a lot. As the ancients said, 'Officials are based on ability, and titles are rewarded for merit.' Granted a title, but I can also say a few good words in front of His Majesty to see if I can give him a free official, or if the donation of military funds can be converted into military merit, or I can give some other rewards, such as plaques and the like. , just like what I said yesterday." Zhang Xiao said.

"Then the official will understand." Shi Jifang said.

Shi Jifang hurriedly said goodbye and went straight to the governor's residence.

"What, did Zhang Xiao really say that? Did he really say something about the golden melon seeds?" Dang Xin asked in surprise after listening to Shi Jifang's report.

"Envoy Zhang Qin is indeed what he said." Shi Jifang said.

"Did someone throw letters into that mailbox?" Dang Xin asked next.

"The mailbox is sealed and guarded, so I didn't dare to get too close to look at it," Shi Jifang said.

"Since you have heard about the donation, just go and make arrangements." Dang Xin waved her hand and asked Shi Jifang to go down.

Dang Xin sat alone for a long time, then picked up the paper and started writing. After writing for a long time, she took it off again, crumpled it into a ball, picked up a new paper and started writing.

Inside the Baibai Mansion. Kuaibai was walking around in front of the hall, and Kuai Chengen was kneeling underneath.

"I say, Father, you've scolded me enough, I've knelt down enough, don't spin around here, I'm going to feel dizzy if you don't make me dizzy." Kuai Chengen yelled from below.

"How dare you blame your father for being dizzy now? If you continue to act like this, our whole family will be killed by you. We will lose our heads. Why do we need to be dizzy?" Kuaibai was already annoyed, but when he heard that his son These words made him even more angry.

"It's not that, it's not that. To the north of Ningxia City is the grassland. It doesn't matter where you came from." Kuai Chengen still didn't care.

"Do you really think that the grassland is a good place to stay? We, the Wulianghai tribe, helped Dayan Khan unify the grassland. But later, we did not listen to the descendants of Dayan Khan and were beaten by Dayan Khan's descendants and the whole clan was separated. And we Forget it, don’t think that the Golden Family can stay out of the matter. Emperor Yuan lost most of his capital, and after returning to the grassland, he was hunted down by the Ming Dynasty, and also by hostile tribes, and almost the entire clan was wiped out." Kuaibai said solemnly.

"Then we can't just be bullied by that thief Dang Xin. Previously, Dang Xin took advantage of it and accused me of forcibly marrying a civilian girl, and even wanted to whip me in public. Later, I found out that the imperial court wanted to send an imperial envoy down, so I gave up temporarily. No. I don’t care, if Dang Xin dares to mess around again, I will definitely kill him." Kuai Chengen shouted.

"You...hey, we are originally from the Huangmao tribe. If the Ming Dynasty hadn't accepted me back then, I would have died somewhere in the grassland, and you would not be the deputy commander-in-chief of the army now. Mr. Dang Xin You can't stay here forever, just bear with it. Besides, the imperial envoy is here now, so Dang Xin has to restrain himself. Moreover, Li Rusong came with elite troops. Li Rusong's father, Li Chengliang, brought all the descendants of Dayan Khan. We were repelled and even killed the grassland warrior Subahai, so we can’t take it lightly,” Kuai Bai said.

"Father, you are too ambitious for others. He, Li Rusong, wants to ask you for advice on riding and shooting. Our three thousand elite army is no weaker than his Li Chengliang. If Dang Xin hadn't pushed back and forth, we might have made the decision long ago. Great work, you have been granted the title of marquis and uncle, why do you still have to suffer such a bird-like attitude now." As he spoke, Kuai Chengen stood up, dusted himself off and left.

"You!" Kuai Bai shouted. Seeing that his son ignored him at all, he could only sigh to himself. At nightfall, Zhang Xiao drove straight into the Jingying military camp.

In the main tent, Li Rusong and three other brothers and Ma Gui were all there.

"Commander Ma, did your handover of the post of Commander-in-Chief go smoothly? How is the situation of the Ningxia Army now?" Zhang Xiao had no time to be polite and asked Ma Gui directly.

"The handover went smoothly. General Zhang handed over the handover very quickly. It seemed like a heavy burden was lifted off. I haven't had time to patrol the Ningxia Army. I just walked around the military camp in the city. It was generally okay, although I was a little restless. But they are all waiting for more money to be paid. It is Kuai Chengen, the son of Kuai Bai, who is making wanton remarks. General Li Rusong should have told you." Ma Gui replied.

"I know this. After all, Kuaibai is in Ningxia Town and has a deep foundation. Commander Ma, don't be upset if you say it. You have been his commander for so many years, so your confidence in speaking may not be as good as his." Zhang Xiao said.

"That's not the case. Kuaibai has three thousand servants. If he hadn't been born in Mongolia and didn't have the help of the elders in the court, he would have been promoted to the rank of commander a long time ago based on his record. How would it be my turn to control him? Him." Ma Gui also said bluntly.

"General Ma, I heard that most of your servants were dismissed because you left the field before. Can you get them back now? How many can you get back?" Zhang Xiao asked.

"I originally had a thousand servants, but after I went to the countryside, they were basically dismissed. Only fifty of them were willing to follow me to garrison the border fortress. After I came back, there were 500 people who defected from old to new along the way. In the days or two after returning to Ningxia City, there were also some They defected one after another, there are now a total of people, and there are probably reliable people." Ma Gui answered while counting on his fingers.

"Then General Ma will continue to recruit people. Governor Li, how are the conditions of the three thousand brothers we have brought here, and how is their morale?" Zhang Xiao looked at Li Rusong.

"The servants of the three of us brothers all obeyed orders and practiced on time. But the brothers in the Beijing camp have probably been away from the capital for a long time, and their military morale is a little slack. There are a few people who sneaked into the city. I found them and beat them with military sticks. Now Discipline in the military is fine." Li Rusong replied.

"Everyone, I have an idea here. Do you think it is suitable? The military pay and supplies to reward the Ningxia Army can be distributed in the next few days. Now the Ningxia Army is impetuous, and our army is also impetuous. It is better to block it than to open it up. It is better to create a military center The martial arts competition allows the soldiers to vent their emotions, and also to see how capable the soldiers are." Zhang Xiao thought for a while and said.

"This is a good idea, but what should we compare to?" Li Rubai asked curiously.

"Horse riding, archery, Cuju, and running. Let's do a few events first. If everyone is interested enough, you can add other events. General Zizhen, our army also brought cannons for this march," Zhang Xiao explained.

"Yes, but I didn't take the big cannons. They were all smaller cannons with more Folangs." Li Rubai replied.

"As long as you have artillery, you are responsible for making an agreement with the brothers in the Beijing Camp. We will practice diligently these days to show the Ningxia Army our capabilities in shooting and artillery in the Beijing Camp." Zhang Xiao ordered.

(End of this chapter)