Zhang Dajing, the superintendent, led the local gentry of Gucheng to wait on the outskirts of the city for most of the day, waiting until his back was sore and his legs were numb, and he suffered until the evening, when he saw Lin Mingqiu sitting in a sedan chair and coming slowly.

Lin Mingqiu and his entourage were placed in the procuratorate separated by a wall from Zhang Xianzhong's mansion, and after a short rest, Zhang Xianzhong and Zhang Dajing led the generals and local gentry of Xiying to formally come to see them, and held a grand reception banquet for them in the procuratorate.

After the banquet ended, Zhang Xianzhong returned to the mansion drunk, and immediately asked Zhang Kewang and Zhang Dingguo to come over.

Zhang Kewang was holding Xinna's concubine Wen Cun in the house, and before the bed was hot, he was called by Zhang Xianzhong, and he complained a little in his heart.

Zhang Xianzhong's eyes were drunk and hazy, and he didn't notice the dissatisfaction on Zhang Kewang's face, but he kept cursing with the strength of the wine: "Damn, Lin Mingqiu, what kind of thing are you, you still want to blackmail Lao Tzu!" ”

Ding Guo hurriedly picked up the teapot from the table, filled the teacup, and then picked up the teacup and handed it to Zhang Xianzhong, and then asked curiously: "What did the dog official say?" ”

Zhang Xianzhong took the teacup from Dingguo's hand, smacked it on his lips, and then put the teacup back on the table, and said angrily: "The dog official inquired about Zicheng's whereabouts with Lao Tzu, and said that someone even reported to Xiong Wencan that King Chuang came to our valley city and hid in my old Zhang's mansion!" It's just a fart! Don't say that Zicheng didn't come, even if he really came, how could I do that unrighteous thing? Lao Tzu swore to the sky for a long time, and then fooled the past! What a fucking shit! ”

Listening to Zhang Xianzhong's words, Dingguo said worriedly: "Father, this Lin Mingqiu has never been a good thing, according to the child's humble opinion, we still have to beware of the imperial court, after all, those officials are not all the way, in case one day Chongzhen Lao Er turns his face and comes to a sudden attack, our Xiying will die without a place to be buried." ”

Zhang Kewang also echoed: "The second brother is extremely worried, the heart of guarding against people is indispensable, besides, our Xiying is a fraudulent surrender, if it is discovered by the imperial court, it will be dangerous!" According to the child's opinion, instead of being served in a pot in Gucheng, it is better to scatter the eggs in four baskets, divide the troops and station them in the suburbs, and defend the road, so that it can not only warn the enemy in advance, but also relieve the pressure of food and salary in Gucheng, which can be described as the best of both worlds. ”

Zhang Kewang said it soundingly, but he had his own little Jiujiu in his heart, after all, under Zhang Xianzhong's nose, many things were inconvenient to do, if he could leave Gucheng, the emperor would be far away, wouldn't it be more leisurely.

After hearing this, Zhang Xianzhong thought so, and when he sent Lin Mingqiu away, he immediately made a large-scale adjustment to the Gucheng garrison:

He first sent dozens of soldiers at each city gate, ostensibly to prevent theft, but in fact to monitor the actions of the gentry in the city.

Wangjiahe, ten miles east of the city, was changed to Taiping Town, and 10,000 troops led by Zhang Kewang were stationed, on the one hand, to prevent the official army from attacking Gucheng from Xianrendu, on the other hand, to set up checkpoints here, and collect the money of merchants along the way as military expenses; Zhang Dingguo was also sent to lead 10,000 troops to Liujiawan in the west of the city; Zhang Wenxiu led 10,000 troops to Bailonggang in the north of the city; Zhang Nengqi led 10,000 troops to Zhengjiawan in the south of the city.

In addition, in order to accumulate grass and grain, Zhang Xianzhong also built hundreds of houses in Baishazhou, fifteen miles outside the city, recruited displaced people to cultivate, and at the same time expanded the soldiers and horses of the Xiying to 100,000 people, and ordered the craftsmen in the army to build various weapons such as three-eyed guns, maces, and ambush crossbows day and night according to the map drawn by Pan Duao, and asked Xu Yixian to follow the schema in the military book, combined with Qi Jiguang's experience in military training, to train the soldiers of the Xiying every day, and wait for the opportunity to make a comeback.

Let's say that on this day, Shiping Tusi Long was in Tian under the command of Prime Minister Xiong Wencan, and together with the deputy general Xu Mingchen, he led 5,000 Yunnan troops into Huguang and was about to reach the territory of Gucheng.

After hearing the name of the dragon in the field for a long time, Zhang Xianzhong was overjoyed when he learned that the Yunnan army was about to enter, and immediately took the military advisor Xu Yixian, and Pegasus rushed to the Dingguo camp in Liujiawan, which was the only way for the Yunnan army to go north to Xiangyang.

When he came to Liujiawan, Dingguo was practicing soldiers on the school field, and seeing that the time was still early, Zhang Xianzhong did not let the guards in front of the village pass through, and dismounted with Xu Yixian, and quietly walked to the side of the school field to watch.

I saw that under the leadership of Dingguo, the soldiers of the Longxiang battalion were in good spirits, and they were divided into several teams to practice their own exercises, some were practicing galloping horses and archery, some were practicing hand-to-hand combat, and some were practicing offensive and defensive formations.

Zhang Xianzhong saw that he was up, and from time to time turned his head to exchange a few words with Xu Yixian on the side.

"Boss, look, it's Jing Shuai here!" Jin Tongwu still saw Zhang Xianzhong with sharp eyes, and hurriedly reminded Dingguo in a whisper.

Hearing Jin Tongwu say this, Dingguo suddenly looked up, only to find that Zhang Xianzhong and his military advisor Xu Yixian were standing next to the school yard looking at him.

Dingguo hurriedly threw the plum blossom gun in his hand to Jin Tongwu, trotted all the way to Zhang Xianzhong, hugged his fists and saluted: "Father, military advisor!" What is the wind that blows you? ”

Xu Yixian smiled slightly: "What? Is General Ning Yu welcoming us here? ”

"How is this possible? Strategist, don't wronged me! Dingguo said with a hippie smile.

Zhang Xianzhong immediately kindly hammered his fist on Dingguo's chest, and quipped: "Just now, Xu Junshi praised Lao Tzu for your boy's talent!" Don't say it, your training is really good, you deserve to be my old Zhang's son! ”

"This ...... It's nothing, Father, you complimented you. Seeing his righteous father praising himself, Dingguo couldn't help but scratch his head shyly.

Just as he was talking, he saw Ma Yuanli galloping into the camp, coming to Zhang Xianzhong, and dismounting to report: "Jing Shuai, General Long is almost at the border of Gucheng County!" ”

Zhang Xianzhong immediately patted Dingguo's shoulder and ordered: "Quick! Put on armor, gather 200 personal soldiers, and go with me to meet the old general! ”

"No!" Dingguo hurriedly agreed, turned around and ran to Jin Tongwu, asked him to gather his own soldiers, and then returned to the tent non-stop, changed into a gold lacquered mountain pattern armor, and then rode back to the school field on the "Erdoujin", at this time the team of two hundred personal soldiers had been assembled outside the gate.

Zhang Xianzhong looked at Dingguo, who was sitting on a horse, panting heavily, and couldn't help laughing and scolding: "Look at you like a bear!" Next time it's so slow, believe it or not, Lao Tzu will make your ass bloom! ”

"Strategist! Help me! Dingguo knew that Zhang Xianzhong was joking with himself, and hurriedly asked Xu Yixian on the side for help.

Xu Yixian touched the eight-character nonsense and smiled, turned his head to Zhang Xianzhong and said: "Okay, Jingshuai, don't tease our second general, without further ado, let's go quickly!" ”

Zhang Xianzhong also smiled heartily, then turned over on the black horse, raised the horsewhip, and yelled: "Go!" ”

Surrounded by all the relatives and soldiers, the group left the Liujiawan camp like a gallop.

Besides, as soon as Long Zaitian led the Yunnan army to the entrance of Liujiawan Village, a messenger sent by Zhang Xianzhong was waiting on the side of the road, inviting him to go to the tea shed not far ahead.

When I was in Yunnan, I often heard people talk about the murderous demon king Zhang Xianzhong, and Long Zaitian also wanted to see what this real person looked like with three heads and six arms, so he ordered the whole army to rest in place, and only brought two personal soldiers, and then turned to the tea shed under the guidance of the messenger.

Seeing that the dragon was riding a horse in Tian, Zhang Xianzhong hurriedly took Dingguo and Xu Yixian out of the tea shed. Zhang Xianzhong was in the front, and I saw him walk quickly to the dragon in front of the field horse, and bowed deeply to him respectfully.

Long Zaitian hurriedly jumped off the horse, stretched out his hand to pick up Zhang Xianzhong, and said in a loud voice: "Long Mou came from afar, I didn't want to disturb the place, who knew that the news leaked, let General Jingxuan welcome him here for a long time, I really dare not be ashamed." ”

Zhang Xianzhong waved his hand again and again and said: "General Long is ashamed to torture me!" The last general had heard of the name of General Long, and today he finally saw it, which is really the luck of the last general! It was windy outside, and the old general was invited to move to the tea shed to talk. ”

Under the guidance of Zhang Xianzhong, everyone walked into the tea shed together, Long Zaitian asked Zhang Xianzhong to sit first, but Zhang Xianzhong looked humble, bowed his body, brushed the dust on the wooden bench with his hand, and said politely: "General Long is here, how dare the younger generation sit first." ”

Long Zaitian repeatedly postponed, Zhang Xianzhong repeatedly humbled, seeing that he really couldn't resist Zhang Xianzhong, Long Zaitian reluctantly sat down on the main seat, Zhang Xianzhong also sat down in the guest seat on the side, and the owner of the tea shed immediately brought hot tea and put it in front of the two.

Zhang Xianzhong got up again, picked up the tea bowl, and said to Long Zaitian: "General Long, please." ”

Marching all the way, Long Zaitian was already dry-mouthed, so he was no longer polite, picked up the tea bowl, drank half a mouthful of tea, and then put the tea bowl back on the table, and said to Zhang Xianzhong with a gray beard: "Long was dispatched by the imperial court and led his troops to Huguang, which was controlled by Prime Minister Xiong. This time I came from afar, there are still many places that need to bother General Jingxuan, and if there is anything wrong in the future, please ask the general to do a lot of Haihan. ”

Hearing what Long Zaitian said, Zhang Xianzhong hurriedly bowed down and said: "Don't dare to be, as long as General Long is a place where the last general can be used, the last general must do his best and do not give up." ”

"General Jing Xuan, you are too polite!" Long Zaitian smiled and pressed Zhang Xianzhong's arm and motioned for him to sit down, "The general doesn't have to be formal, I heard that since he returned to the imperial court, the general recruited displaced people here to encourage farmers and mulberries, and the people congratulated each other, which is really a blessing for the country!" I don't know how many generals there are? ”

Seeing Long Zaitian asking, Zhang Xianzhong hesitated slightly, then leaned forward, and whispered in his ear: "I won't tell you, there are about 100,000 people." ”

Long Zaitian said thoughtfully: "100,000 people, it's really not a small number!" As today's turmoil, people's minds change. If the general can sincerely think about the world and stop fighting, he will definitely be famous in history in the future. ”

Zhang Xianzhong also said generously: "Although the last general is not very literate, he still understands the general truth, as long as the lord of the government is willing to allocate the food and salary required by 100,000 people, the last general is naturally willing to keep Yunyang, Xiangyang, and Jingzhou safe." ”

Long Zaitian immediately patted his chest and said: "Although the general can rest assured, this time I will go to Xiangyang to meet the lord of the palace, and Long will definitely tell the truth for the general." ”

"So there is an old general Laolong." Zhang Xianzhong got up again and bowed deeply towards Long Zaitian.

"The general understands the righteousness so well, it can be seen that all rumors outside the world are rumors, and they cannot be trusted." Zhang Xianzhong's words and deeds made Long Zaitian quite useful, and his good impression of him couldn't help but be a little more, when he learned that Zhang Xianzhong was only thirty-three years old this year, Long Zaitian couldn't help but sigh: "General Jingxuan is really young and promising!" ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Xianzhong suddenly made a temporary decision, and bowed to Long Zaitian very respectfully: "If the old general does not give up, I am willing to worship you as my father-in-law." ”

Long Zaitian didn't expect Zhang Xianzhong to be like this, seeing that he couldn't stand on the ground, he hurriedly got up and went to pick up, and said in a loud voice: "How can Long be virtuous?" General Jing Xuan, please get up, please get up. ”

Seeing that Long Zaitian was still hesitating, Xianzhong immediately resolutely said: "If General Long doesn't agree, Xianzhong will kneel and die here today." ”

"Well, thanks to the general's wrong love, Long agreed, hurry up." Long Zaitian had an intention in his heart, and after a little resignation, he agreed with the boat.

Zhang Xianzhong was ecstatic, and hurriedly turned around and called Dingguo: "Stinky boy, what are you doing there, come and meet your grandfather!" ”

Dingguo came back to his senses, immediately stepped forward, and knelt in front of Long Zaitian, and said loudly: "Grandpa is above, please accept the child's worship." ”

"Jing Xuan, who is this?" Long Zaitian looked at the handsome face of the young man in front of him, and he liked it very much in his heart, and hurriedly stretched out his hands and helped Zhang Xianzhong and Dingguo up from the ground together.

"This is the son of the loyal moth, and his name is Dingguo." Zhang Xianzhong got up and patted the dust on his body, stretched out his hand to Dingguo, and introduced Long Zaitian.

"Well, that's good! It's a good material to be a general! Long Zaitian carefully looked at Dingguo from head to toe, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it, and he couldn't help nodding his head again and again.