Dengzhou Tongzhi Prince Lin introduced a person for him, this person's name is Zhang Yuliu, the word seal is left, and he was born in Xintai County at the end of the Ming Dynasty. Zhang Yuliu has great ambitions since he was a child, witnessed the decline of the country and the turbulent situation, in order to protect his family and hometown, he initiated the formation of a civilian armed force in Xintai, and established a total of 13 battalions of the people's army. Zhang Yuliu funded the recruitment of more than 500 disciples in his hometown. Not only Zhang Yuliu himself can be literate and martial, but he also has a younger brother, named Zhang Zhiyan, who was born with a tiger's back and a bear's waist, excellent martial arts, and is especially good at riding and shooting. The two brothers are a battalion of their own, known as the "Zhifang Army", and their combat effectiveness is the strongest of the 13 battalions of the People's Army.

Wang Zilin and Zhang Yuliu are friends of Fa Xiao, and they have been recommended by Zhang Yuliu in many ways. But Zhang Yuliu is a square and upright person, and he is not good at acting on the spot, so he always hits a wall. Wang Zilin knew Song Youliang's personality and knew that he was in urgent need of staff, so he specially introduced Zhang Yuliu and Zhang Zhiyan to Song Youliang.

Song Youliang knew that Zhang Yuliu was a famous anti-Qing hero in Shandong at the end of the Ming Dynasty, so he authorized Zhang Yuliu to stay in the local area to raise village bravery, and a month later, Zhang Yuliu led 3,000 new Taiyong to Dengzhou to meet Song Youliang, and Song Youliang went out of the city for ten miles to meet. After entering the city, he was treated as a guest and worshiped as a military advisor. Zhang Zhiyan worshiped as a battalion officer, and the 3,000 new Taiyong were still called the Zhifang Army, and the first half of the military salary was still led by Zhang Zhiyan.

Zhang Yuliu was grateful, but he was very modest and said: "Zhang Yuliu is so virtuous, and he deserves the position of military advisor." "In order to repay the kindness of the encounter, Zhang Yuliu introduced another person to Song Youliang." This person's name is Yin Hongsheng, a native of Taiping County, Pingyang Prefecture, Shanxi Province, Chongzhen has been a scholar for four years, and he is virtuous and skilled, generous and righteous. When the villagers heard about his sage, they all bowed to his subordinates. His five major disciples: Cai Dezhong, a native of Pucheng County, the capital of Tongzhou, Shaanxi, Fang Dahong, a native of Huailai County, Xuanhua Prefecture, Zhili, Ma Chaoxing, a native of Zhuozhou, Shuntian Prefecture, Zhili, Hu Dedi and Li Shikai, a native of Jiangzhou, Shanxi, and Yang Cai, a native of Daizhou, Shanxi County, and Lin Ting, a native of Dalin, Zhili, etc., are all heroic people, and they all come to return. If you get this person to act as a military advisor, you will definitely be able to report to the country and reassure the people. ”

"Yin Hongsheng, the ancestor of Hongmen?" Song Youliang was overjoyed in his heart, if he joined, he could use his influence in the rivers and lakes to weave an intelligence network for himself. "It's just that I have never known this Mr. Yin in my life, so rash~"

Zhang Yuliu said with a smile: "Although Feng Liu's reputation has not been examined, he has often interacted with many seniors, such as the former right attendant of the military department, and now Mr. Bi Menghou, who has become a minister. ”

"Bi Menghou? Are you talking about Mr. Bi Mao Kangbi, the right attendant of the former military department? Song Youliang hurriedly asked

"Exactly." Zhang Yuliu replied

"Then have you read his old man's "Illustrated Weapons of Weapons"?" Song Youliang hurriedly asked

Zhang Yuliu said with a smile: "There is one hidden in the house, so I will order someone to take it and give it to adults!" ”

"That's not necessary, it's just that if Feng Liu's retention can invite Mr. Bi to Dengzhou, it will be a great achievement!"

Zhang Yuliu replied with a smile: "What's so difficult about that? I am friends with Mr. Meng Hou, and I have heard that a group of craftsmen who are good at making weapons have gathered under my lordship, and Mr. Meng Hou is also good at this, and Zhishi is at home, so he will be glad to come. ”

"If that's the case, then it couldn't be better, there is another erudite professor in Haiyang's school."

Half a month later, Bi Maokang, who was close to his sixtieth birthday, was really invited to Dengzhou Mansion. Song Youliang greeted Bi Maokang on the red carpet and replaced him with a teacher-student gift

However, Bi Maokang was not interested in serving as Song Youliang's military advisor, Bi Maokang said with a smile: "The old man is old, and he is already powerless to make suggestions, but he still has some heart for firearms and weapons." It's better for the old man to recommend a person for the general. ”

"Who?" Song Youliang hurriedly asked

"This person's name is Li Xin, a native of Qixian County, Henan, and a person from Ding Mao in the seventh year of tomorrow's enlightenment. Born in the official eunuch family, he is chivalrous and righteous, willing to be kind and charitable, and is known as Li Gongzi. Bi Maokang said with a smile: "This person is an old man's young friend, with infinite strategies in his chest, and he is simply in the prime of life, and he is the best use of his talents when he is a military advisor." ”

"Henan Li Xin? Isn't it Li Zicheng's military advisor Li Yan? Song Youliang secretly calculated in his heart, "Historically, Li Xin did not join Li Zicheng's peasant army until the end of this year, and Li Xin should still open a warehouse in his hometown to release grain to help the people." ”

"Can the gentleman fix a book, and the student will send someone to Henan to invite him?" Song Youliang saluted again

"What's not to do then? The four treasures of the study are waiting! Bi Mao rolled up his sleeves happily

Li Xin was born in the 44th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty and was raised in the 7th year of the Apocalypse. Chen Wangting of Chengou Village, whose name is Ting, is Li Xin's aunt and cousin, who married Jin Lan with Li Yan and Li Zhongyi in Qianzai Temple, and is determined to train civil and military all-rounders, serve the country, and make meritorious contributions. This year, Li Xin accompanied Chen Wangting to take the martial arts examination. Because Chen Wangting relied on his martial arts skills, he did not bribe the target officer. When taking the archery test, Chen Wangting shot a "phoenix nest", that is, the arrow passed through the hole of the arrow shot by the person in the center of the target. This is something that only happens to people who have a very high level of archery. The target officer deliberately reported a hit arrow as missing. Chen Wangting was angry from his heart, and in a fit of rage, he actually swung a knife and slashed the target officer. This caused a lawsuit for his life. Chen Wangting ran to Li Jichun's peasant rebel army to avoid trouble. Li Xin was affected by Zhulian and had to flee for his life, Li Xin went to his aunt's house in Qi County, Kaifeng to spread boxing for a living, and at the same time, Li Xin went to his father (stepfather) Li Chunyu to open the Jingbai Grain Store in Qi County to be in charge of accounting. If Li Xin hadn't been implicated in an emergency, he might have taken the Jinshi exam and taken the road of becoming an official. He was implicated, and we can also see the corruption of Ming Dynasty officialdom. If it weren't for corruption, things wouldn't have happened to Chen Wangting.

Since Wanli, the government has added the "three salaries", that is, (Liao, expropriation, and training) to expropriate and extort money, and the people's power has dried up. During the Chongzhen period, water, drought, locusts, and wind were wreaking havoc alternately, and the land of eastern Henan failed to harvest for many years. During this period, the superintendent Yang Sichang led troops to Qiqi again, demanding supplies, and disturbing the people, causing Qijing to starve all over the wilderness and fight for thousands of dollars. Qixian and Taikang in Henan are poor places, just because the fields are heavier, the local officials eat, and the fire is consumed, so the officials call it Jinqi County and Yintaikang. Under such a natural disaster, Song Mou, the magistrate of Qi County, still kept urging money and grain. Chongzhen ten years, eleven, twelve, thirteen years are locust drought concurrently, under the strict requirements of the superintendent Yang Sichang, the county Song urged the department endlessly, and the people were very painful.

Li Xin specially went to the government and persuaded the county government to temporarily stop the collection of grain and silver, and try to supply food to the common people.

Song Zhixian said: "Yang Sichang of the military department is raining, if I don't collect grain and silver taels, what will I use to supply them." How do I reply? As for the relief of the hungry, the county is short of money and food, and there is no distribution to the rich. ”

After Li Xin returned, he distributed more than 200 stones of rice from his father's rice to the victims. At the same time, he also composed "Song of Persuasion", teaching the victims to go to their homes to exhort them for relief. The lyrics of "Song of Persuasion" sing: "Over the years, locusts have been suffering frequently, and chewing and chewing seedlings have not climbed." The price of rice has risen several times, and Li Min is struggling to make a living. The grass roots and leaves are full of power, and the children are crying to each other. The kettle is dusty and smoky, and it is difficult to find a meal of porridge for several days. The government levied grain and the tiger was poor, and the wealthy family demanded debts like wolves. The poor remnants are still breathing, and the soul is buried in the spring first. Skeletons are piled up everywhere, and the karma is difficult to pass the hunger level. Can you not teach the number of people to cry, and the tears will become a little bloodstain? I advise the rich to give relief together, and there is no grace in Taicang. Dry bones are re-taught to regenerate, so that a good thought of heaven and earth can be felt. Heaven and earth are selfless and bless good people, and good people are virtuous and blessed. Helping the poor and saving the poor has great merits, and the virtue is rich and prosperous. ”

Some of the victims gathered dozens of people, sang the "Song of Persuasion" compiled by Li Yan, and went to various wealthy families, citing Li Gongzi as an example, and asked for food donations for disaster relief. If they don't, they snatch food from the granary and distribute it to the victims. As a result, the "Song of Persuasion" was circulated everywhere, and the victims sang Li Yan's "Song of Persuasion" and went to the homes of the rich to donate food. If they don't give it, they will look for food in their warehouses, and if there is more food, they will call the victims to move away.

The rich man who suffered the loss ran to the magistrate and asked the magistrate to come forward and prohibit it. Song Zhixian was originally unhappy, and Li Yan ran to the county government to persuade him to stop collecting money and grain, and asked the county to provide disaster relief. When he didn't listen, he distributed his food to the victims. Not only did he distribute his own food, but he also compiled a "Song of Persuasion" to teach the victims to sing it everywhere, asking the rich to donate food and relieve the victims. Song Zhixian asked someone to come out with a token to arrest people and issue an order. The messenger said: "The county magistrate has an order, and the gathered people must be disbanded immediately!" Each goes and does his own business. It is forbidden to ask for relief in the name of the public. If the ban is violated, it is a riot. It is necessary to arrest and bring to justice and investigate the crimes. "The ban of the county magistrate angered the hungry people. The hungry people smashed the tokens, ran to the gate of the county government together, and shouted: "If we are not allowed to persuade us, we will starve to death after all!" We are not allowed to persuade us, so we might as well go and grab it together. ”