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Seeing Zhang Guangwu's obvious contempt, Ouyang Deren suddenly panicked, for fear that Zhang Guangwu would have something to think of him, so he hurriedly explained: "It's not that I'm not willing to pay, but I really don't have that much money. ”

Ouyang Deren's statement didn't seem to have any loopholes, and when Zhang Guangwu heard this, he didn't answer immediately, but just stared at Ouyang Deren's innocent face with deep meaning, and didn't speak for a long time.

But Zhang Guangwu didn't speak, in fact, it was even more terrifying, Ouyang Deren would rather Zhang Guangwu continue to say something suspicious of him, and it was better than facing Zhang Guangwu now, which made him feel hairy in his heart. Finally, when Ouyang Deren's eyes began to flicker a little uncertainly, Zhang Guangwu flashed a weird smile, but finally slowly spoke: "You must know that if there is no money, I will not be able to organize more soldiers and strong men to fight, so if no one comes up with this money, then I will only be responsible for defending the city at that time, and I will not interfere in the rest of the things." Oh, by the way, I will tell you one thing, my duty is ultimately there, so I have to truthfully write the ins and outs of the matter and present it to the emperor. ”

Zhang Guangwu's words can be described as light-hearted, at first glance, they are just a few things with cause and effect, however, these words and sentences, in Ouyang Deren's ears, are like sharp swords, piercing straight into Ouyang Deren's heart.

Ouyang Deren knows very well that he is powerful!

Almost like biting off the root of his teeth, Ouyang Deren had no choice but to squeeze out a few words from between his teeth: "Okay, I agree." ”

I can't help but let him bow his head, Ouyang Deren hated it in his heart, but he also knew very well that he had to let his blood go this time. Otherwise, if this Zhang Guangwu really wants to make a big deal and make trouble to the emperor...... Ouyang Deren thought of this. I can't help but secretly feel stunned, the consequences are really unimaginable.

It was satisfying to see that Ouyang Deren had finally figured out his situation. Finally relented, Zhang Guangwu secretly smiled proudly, and then continued: "I have a second condition. As the saying goes, the so-called soldiers and horses do not move, and the grain and grass move first. Prepare first the food and grass of the army of thirty thousand. ”

has already cut a large piece of meat, grain and grass, these fur problems, for Ouyang Deren, naturally no problem. So. Ouyang Deren nodded and responded, "This is my duty." However, you also have to promise me one condition. ”

Hearing this, Zhang Guangwu raised his eyebrows, looked at Ouyang Deren with disdain, and had an idea of Ouyang Deren in his heart. This guy has a lot of eyes, and he is still unwilling to give in to this matter, and he actually has to exchange conditions. It's a little guy who doesn't have enough greed, but just listen to what he has to say and make a decision.

Ouyang Deren had obviously not recovered from the shock of having to give up a large piece of his fortune. At Zhang Guangwu's disdainful gaze, he didn't care at all, and said directly: "You want to write a joint letter with me." ”

I see. Zhang Guangwu immediately understood that Ouyang Deren was trying to tie himself to him. At that time, as long as the emperor pursues Ouyang Deren's unwarranted arrest, Zhang Guangwu must stand up and prove that Xinghua has premeditated and wants to invade Yunzhou.

This is not a difficult matter. When it really comes to being pursued by the emperor, Zhang Guangwu is just a matter of words. A few pieces of meat are missing. It's worth it.

"Good. Zhang Guangwu readily agreed.

After Ouyang Deren got Zhang Guangwu's promise. The look on his face was relieved, and the big stone in his heart fell. From beginning to end, Ouyang Deren was more unwilling to face than being robbed of some money in vain, of course, it was the pressure of the emperor, so as long as Zhang Guangwu could truthfully prove it to him at that time, he might be able to escape the emperor's punishment. This will, Ouyang Deren silently calculated in his heart, after he went back, he would write a good note, and then let Zhang Guangwu co-sign it, and then ask the emperor to review it, so as to reduce his guilt as much as possible.

However, at this time, Ouyang Deren, who was only concerned about rejoicing, would not have noticed that Zhang Guangwu had taken a heart to him.

In fact, Zhang Guangwu had the responsibility to defend the territory, so he gathered 10,000 soldiers early in the morning to prepare to go south, even if there was no deal with Ouyang Deren, it would not affect his original marching plan. However, since Ouyang Deren sent it to the door for nothing this time, he was able to knock him out, Zhang Guangwu felt good.

Outside Shucheng, in the camp of the Shu army of the Xia Kingdom, a team of sergeants are intensively carrying out military drills, changing battle formations from time to time and practicing various formations. Not only that, but this barracks is constantly being recruited with new recruits, and the combat strength of the barracks is constantly increasing......

Two more days passed.

Qin Zhengguo and Zhao Chang led the main force of the Xinghua Baomin Army and arrived in Guixi County. Since the army of the Xinghua Empire invaded, the Xia Imperial Court reacted very strangely, and it did not respond to the invasion of the Xinghua Kingdom for a long time, as if the Xinghua Empire occupied not the territory of the Xia State.

Qin Zhengguo did not act recklessly, and soon reported the situation of Xia to the Xinghua cabinet in real time, and then they received instructions from the cabinet: Xinghua Baomin Army continued to attack, occupy more cities, and fight until the Xia court had to react.

The Xinghua cabinet did not mean to increase troops and expand the results of the war. Within the empire, the main focus was on pacification, stabilizing the domestic situation, and strengthening unity. However, while giving clear instructions, the Imperial Cabinet did not forget the truth that "generals are outside, and military orders are not obeyed", and the actual situation on the battlefield may not necessarily meet their expectations in many cases, so the cabinet also gave Qin Zhengguo and others great autonomy while giving instructions, allowing Qin Zhengguo and other generals to act expediently according to the actual situation on the battlefield.

With this autonomy, Qin Zhengguo and them are naturally much calmer, whether they are attacking or defending, they will be ready to make a decision after careful study again and again. After careful observation of the enemy's situation and after careful consideration, Qin Zhengguo believed that the Xinghua People's Protector Army should at least accomplish the strategic goal of protecting the people -- protecting and rescuing the people.

Before the Xinghua merchants in Shucheng were freed, and before the loss of goods was recovered, the pace of the Xinghua army's advance should not be stopped. This is not only a moral struggle, but also a national dispute.

Therefore, Qin Zhengguo brought the main force over. This decision was made jointly by the two main leaders, and they agreed that the next step would be. They need to go all out, after all, the reaction of the Xia Kingdom. So far, it is unclear and there are too many unknowns. They can't afford to be sloppy.

"How far are we from Shucheng?" Qin Zhengguo asked.

"More than a hundred kilometers. Zhao Chang replied.

"It's not far away. Qin Zhengguo sighed.

"Yes, it's not far. However, most of them are rugged mountains, and it takes two more days to walk around the mountains. Moreover, there is a county seat in the middle - Xiangshan County. After Xiangshan County, it is an endless, relatively flat Yunzhou Basin. I think the Xia army will definitely deploy heavy troops in Xiangshan County. Prevent us from crossing Xiangshan County. Zhao Chang nodded.

Qin Zhengguo thought for a while and said, "Relatively speaking, the land in the Yunzhou Basin of the Xia Kingdom is more fertile than the land of our Xinghua Kingdom. In addition to Shucheng, there are many large counties with a total population of more than one million. If we invade the Yunzhou Basin, we will need more manpower to maintain the occupied area for each place we capture...... The number of Xinghua Baomin Army is too small. It is not possible to divide troops. If we don't increase the number of troops in the country, we might as well recruit them on the spot, what do you think?"

Zhao Chang heard this. After thinking about it, he said, "You have a point! I agree!"

"Then start from Guixi County, and first recruit a group of Xiemin Army to assist us in Xinghua Baomin Army and maintain order in the occupied areas. Qin Zhengguo said.

"Good idea!" Zhao Chang thought for a moment and continued: "The Xinghua Chamber of Commerce is doing a good job here, I will ask him for a list." ”

A quarter of an hour later, Che Enren greeted Qin Zhengguo and Zhao Chang and said, "Deacon Che Enren of the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce has seen Lord Qin and Lord Zhao. ”

"We're looking for you. There is something that needs your help. Zhao Chang said.

"Your Excellency, please instruct, Cha Eun-in will do his best to help. Cha Eun-ren said.

At this time. On the territory of the Xia Kingdom, the Xinghua Baomin Army and the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce were interdependent. Cha Enren understands this, and naturally he will not refuse to accept the requirements of the Xinghua Army.

"We want to form a people's army composed of people from Guixi County. This People's Army will become the military force in the occupied areas in the future, control the occupied areas, and provide services for our Xinghua People's Army. Zhao Chang said.

Cha Enren didn't agree immediately, thought for a moment, and said, "Two adults, I have a Jianyì." ”

Qin Zhengguo and Zhao Chang were stunned when they heard this, and glanced at each other, they wanted Cha Enren to cooperate at first, but they didn't ask him for his opinion.

However, with the eyes of a businessman, Cha Eun-in saw a glimmer of business opportunities.

"Dare to ask the two adults, does the empire have any intention of expanding?" Cha Eun-in asked.

"The empire has no intention of expansion, but the cabinet has given us great autonomy to decide on our own actions in the territory of Yunzhou in the Xia Kingdom. Zhao Chang looked at Qin Zhengguo, and seeing that he had no objection, he said to Che Enren.

"Well, in that case. On behalf of the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce, I want to do a business with the People's Liberation Army. Cha Eun-ren said.

"What business?" Zhao Chang asked.

"Why don't the People's Liberation Army contract the work of maintaining order in the occupied areas to our Chamber of Commerce. Our Chamber of Commerce will be responsible for forming the Allied People's Army, providing food and wages, and ensuring that the Allied People's Army obeys the orders of the Xinghua Conservative Army. The only condition is that the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce will take over the civil affairs of the occupied areas. Cha Eun-ren said.

"What?" Zhao Chang was taken aback, it was really Cha Eun-in's construction that was too unexpected and too amazing.

Seeing that Qin Zhengguo was about to refuse subconsciously, Che Enren said: "How can the empire want to nationalize these occupied areas, and the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce is willing to unconditionally contribute the territory and nationalize the civil affairs." ”

Qin Zhengguo was stunned for a moment, and interjected and asked, "What good do you have?"

"As long as the empire benefits, it is the greatest benefit to the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce. Cha Eun-ren said.

Qin Zhengguo thought that the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce had a royal background, so he didn't say anything more.

Zhao Chang said: "We need to ask the cabinet. ”

"Okay, that's it. Later, I will hand over the list of Guixi County. Cha Eun-in replied. Regardless of whether the Xinghua Baomin Army agreed to his plan or not, Cha Eun-in had to hand over the list to Qin Zhengguo and them. At present, the two cooperate with each other, and the purpose is to weaken the Xia Kingdom.

Che Eun-in took his leave, left the barracks, and immediately sent people back to Xuelian Pass on horseback, sent a telegram, and submitted his plan to contract the People's Army to the headquarters of the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce. After all, Cha Eun-in's idea is a temporary idea and needs the approval of his superiors.

Qin Zhengguo, who was in charge of the Xinghua People's Army, also sent a telegram to the cabinet and reported to the imperial cabinet.

The Imperial Cabinet received the telegram, and a few hours later, Sheehan brought it out and discussed it at a cabinet meeting.

At this time, the opinions of the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce were also sent to Yi Xingchen's palace study. With the establishment of the Xinghua Empire, the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce changed from a completely official to a semi-official nature, and the largest shareholder was the emperor.

Sheehan took the conclusion of the cabinet discussion and reported to Yi Xingchen.

Yi Xingchen preliminarily agreed to the cabinet's plan -- it was agreed that the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce would contract the formation of the Xiemin Army, and the emperor would give it the title of "Xinghua Xiemin Army" and enjoy the treatment of the imperial police force.

The cabinet issued an order that the Xinghua People's Army did not need to pay attention to the civil affairs of the occupied areas, but should concentrate on the military, dealing a heavy blow to the army of the Xia State and forcing the Xia court to sue for peace.

A day later, Che Enren received instructions from his superiors to lead hundreds of escorts armed with rifles and grenades from the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce to leave Guixi County and go to Wangjia Village.

Wangjia Village is the first village in Guixi County, with a population of more than 1,000 people.

The first family in Wangjia Village is the family of the village chief Wang Chuanshi. Wang Chuanshi's father was a civil official of Wupin in Shucheng, and most of his children served as small officials in Guixi County. Therefore, the Wang family has the greatest influence in Guixi County, occupying nearly half of the cultivated land, and is a local powerhouse.

At this time, Wang Chuanshi sat in the hall of his house, leisurely drinking tea with his friends.

"I really didn't expect that the Chamber of Commerce of Xinghua Kingdom would have such a bold person who would dare to sell us steel knives and iron swords. Wang Chuanshi said.

"Well, I didn't expect that. These steel knives and iron swords, I think they are a few points more sophisticated than the armament swords of the Xia army. Wang Chuanshi's friend replied.

In fact, Wang Chuanshi's friend was not a bystander, but the leader of a tribe in a nearby mountain. The reason why they met was that Wang Chuanshi took the initiative to spread the news and told his friends that he had a batch of weapons and wanted to sell them to him.

Wang Chuanshi's first reaction when he bought the weapons of the Xinghua Chamber of Commerce was not that he was afraid of the investigation of the Xia Imperial Court, but that he wanted to resell these weapons and make a fortune.

"I want these weapons! Twenty-two and one steel knives, what do you think?" the friend laughed.

"Okay, deal!" said Wang.

"If you have another weapon, you might as well sell it to me again, and I will definitely give you a good price. The friend laughed when he heard this