Chapter 9 Flattening and Rounding

Zhang Xuan opened a killing ring in Xiao County, killing hundreds of rebels with lightning speed, and more than ten leaders of Xuzhou bandits, and at the same time, he used his headquarters to control Xiao County, outside Yuan Shizhong Town, tens of thousands of thieves were controlled for a time, and no one dared to raise troops against each other.

Zhang Xuan is in the county government at the moment.

Xiao County is a new city. The old city is ten miles northwest of the county seat, too close to the Yellow River, and is disturbed by the river. Moved here in the fifth year of Wanli. It's less than a hundred years old.

But in the last season, even if it was broken by Cheng Jikong and others in the seventh year of Chongzhen, it was too late to repair, so it could only be hastily done.

Zhang Xuan walked into the county office, the blood stains on the hall had not dried, and a corpse in an official robe had just been dragged out. Zhang Xuan knew that he was the magistrate of Xiao County, and sighed slightly in his heart, he was not shocked, but he was used to seeing it. Zhang Xuan retreated left and right, and said, "Brother Cao, I intend to let you take charge of the Xuzhou Tukou, but I don't know what Brother Cao wants?" ”

Cao Zongyu was stunned for a moment and said, "What do you mean?" ”

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly and said, "If you speak in private, you don't need to be so careful, you can just rely on it." ”

Cao Zongyu didn't dare to say this, and said, "What does Brother Zhang mean? ”

Zhang Xuan sighed in his heart, it seems that the higher his status, the heavier his authority, and the more he doesn't tell the truth. Zhang Xuan said: "I intend to combine the Nanyang battalion and the Xuzhou battalion formed by Cheng Jikong's men and horses into one team, and Brother Cao is in charge. What does Brother Cao think? Can you grasp it? ”

Cao Zongyu listened to Zhang Xuan's words, and seemed to feel that he looked down on him, the corners of his mouth hooked slightly, and said, "The more the merrier." ”

Zhang Xuan was actually a little envious of Cao Zongyu.

Zhang Xuan had long known that Cao Zongyu's military talent was above him.

People influence each other. Zhang Xuan's shallow military knowledge in later generations, learning the art of war and strategy in this era, can be regarded as a little achievement, and it can be said that he is a qualified general. But Cao Zongyu and Zhang Xuan can be said to have studied together. Zhang Xuan's enlightenment of the art of war in this era was taught to him by Cao Zongyu. The two influence each other.

And the two people have different foundations.

Cao Zongyu was cultivated by his grandfather Cao Lin since he was a child, just to make Cao Zongyu a famous general who can support the Cao family. And Cao Zongyu also has talent in this. Therefore, Cao Zongyu's military literacy is quite high, whether it is commanding in battle or charging into battle.

And Zhang Xuan is not from a military background, his so-called military knowledge is probably thanks to some TV series and military training in schools. Other than that, there are only a few military concepts, such as firearms to end the era of cold weapons, the centralized use of artillery, the domination of the battlefield by musketeers, and so on.

But Zhang Xuan couldn't figure out what to do.

Even if Zhang Xuan studied this era

's art of war, but in fact, the foundation of Youshi determines Zhang Xuan's upper limit. Zhang Xuan is destined not to succeed, the kind of person who can defeat the strong with the weak, outnumbered the enemy, and unify a million divisions, and is also like a famous general.

Each one has its own ceiling.

Zhang Xuan could see that he was too far away to say. Zhang Xuan felt that among his subordinates, there were only two generals who were capable of putting more than 10,000 people, one was Cao Zongyu, and the other was Wang Jincai, a veteran soldier. As for the others, it's far from it.

The so-called thousands of troops are easy to get, and one general is hard to find. Just as it is.

However, Zhang Xuan was in such a hurry to promote Cao Zongyu, but it was not because he couldn't control four or five battalions. Instead, Zhang Xuan felt that he had to improve his voice in the right army.

Before, Zhang Xuan commanded the right army, and in case of trouble, several battalion officers and Yang Shenzu could discuss together. Even if he didn't speak, the people below would turn towards Zhang Xuan. But now that Zhang Xuan's subordinates have expanded, there are only three people left in the decision-making circle: Zhang Xuan, Yang Shenzu, and Yuan Shizhong.

If you include the Xuzhou thieves, you will be included in one person. That is, Cheng Jikong.

In this way, Zhang Xuan's right to speak is difficult to guarantee, after all, although Yuan Shizhong surrenders, but his qualifications are old, Zhang Xuan does not dare to slack off, Yang Shenzu is Luo Rucai's cronies, Zhang Xuan does not dare to slack off, as for Cheng Jikong, he is just a person who makes up a number.

If there is a disagreement between the three of them, Zhang Xuan feels that it may be difficult for him to suppress the two of them. Zhang Xuan can't argue with them about everything. It is best to put yourself in the position of a referee, and at this time, in the decision-making circle, it is very important to have someone who speaks on behalf of Zhang Xuan.

Finally, one more is introduced into the decision-making circle.

Zhang Xuan thought of Cao Zongyu. However, Zhang Xuan is not good at telling Cao Zongyu about these things, but thinking that Cao Zongyu is also from an official family, this kind of almost shallow scheming can't hide it from Cao Zongyu.

Zhang Xuan greeted Cao Zongyu, and then called outside and said, "Is the execution finished outside?" ”

"It's over." Qin Meng said.

Zhang Xuan said: "Bring Cheng Jikong and Wang Daoshan over." ”

"Yes." Qin Meng said.

In just a moment, Qin Meng brought the two back.

Zhang Xuan sat high in the lobby, and saw that the two of them said with a little understatement: "Can you be convicted?" ”

"Plop." Wang Daoshan knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Little confession." ”

Cheng Jikong also quickly knelt down and said, "Little confession." ”

Zhang Xuan looked over, Wang Daoshan was completely frightened, and after walking in the execution ground, he was like a frightened bird at this moment. Zhang Xuan was a little disappointed in Wang Daoshan's heart, knowing that this person was useless, but Cheng Jikong had a bit of bearing, looking at his appearance, although he claimed to be guilty. The attitude is sincere, but in the eyes, it is very calm.

Zhang Xuan suddenly smiled and said, "Just know the guilt." No one in the world makes mistakes, as long as he knows his mistakes, he will correct them. Come and take a seat. ”

Immediately, a personal soldier moved two chairs, and Cheng Jikong helped Wang Daoshan to sit down. After Cheng Jikong sat down, he said, "Master Xie." Wang Daoshan was like sleepwalking, and when he heard Cheng Jikong's voice, he reacted and said, "Master Xie." ”

Zhang Xuan said: "Actually, I also know that the crime of today's incident is not in the two, but the people below are used to doing their own thing, and they can change it if they say it." “

"Yes, yes, yes." Wang Daoshan said: "Your Excellency is wise. ”

Zhang Xuan nodded slightly, and said: "However, His Royal Highness King Wu wants to uphold the righteousness of the world, and he will definitely not allow his soldiers to have such an unbearable act. Otherwise, it will not be spared. ”

"Don't worry, my lord, those rabbit cubs won't dare anymore." Wang Daoshan said.

"Obey the general's orders." Cheng Jikong said.

Zhang Xuan nodded and said, "As for those scattered people, they will be separated from the two soldiers.

Wang Daoshan and Cheng Jikong couldn't help but glance at each other, and saw the joy in their hearts.

The Xuzhou thieves are led by Wang Daoshan, Cheng Jikong, and Zhang Fangzao, but it does not mean that there are no thieves outside the three major thieves. If the three of them had such a strong ability to control, they would not have been defeated so badly by just 10,000 officers and soldiers.

The three of them are nothing more than big bosses, and there are still fragmentary attachments of three people underneath, semi-independent, independent poles.

This time, Zhang Xuan made a big move, and it was these people who used it to establish his authority. In addition, the remnants of Zhang Fangzao were annexed by Zhang Xuan, and as a result, almost all of the Xuzhou bandits, hundreds of people, more than a thousand people, were annexed.

"Thank you, sir." The two said in unison.

Zhang Xuan slapped a sweet jujube, this sweet jujube is really not small.

Zhang Xuan said: "And there are many old and weak in the army, and there are no old and weak in our army, and military discipline and military law are also very unbearable." It must be put in order. This is General Cao. ”

Listening to Zhang Xuan's introduction, Cao Zongyu got up and saluted.

Wang Daoshan and Cheng Jikong immediately returned the salute.

Zhang Xuan said: "General Cao is proficient in the law in the army, and I specially sent someone to rectify the army for the two of them, but rest assured, I will definitely not get involved in the two battalions." As long as I learn well, I will also let General Cao come, and I can't do without General Cao for a while. ”

Wang Daoshan and Cheng Jikong didn't believe what Zhang Xuan said, but now they are under the eaves and have to bow their heads. Even if Zhang Xuan said that the sun came out of the west, they would definitely recognize it. Cheng Jikong said: "My subordinates have thanked the general, and I have also thanked General Cao. ”

Wang Daoshan reacted slowly, and said with a somewhat flattering smile: "Thank you, General Cao." ”

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