In the midst of the mountains and fields with smoke and dust.

"Go, send the fastest messengers, two horses each in turn"

Zhou Huai'an, who was sitting in the carriage and watching the fish Li walk in the long procession, commanded left and right.

"Make sure to rush to Guangfu day and night without stopping." ，

"Bring more wealth and silk, and before entering the general's mansion, hire people to publicize it widely."

"Let's just say that Ding Hui secretly betrayed the rebel army, and colluded with the traitors in the army, wanting to use the Angry Wind Camp as a gift to defect to the official army."

"The Angry Wind Battalion has suffered heavy casualties and the force restricts the place, and it is necessary to ask the Yellow King to uphold justice."

"Even if you are charged with falsely reporting military information, you must prevent the other party from suing first."

"In this way, these people and evidence in our hands have a chance to come in handy."

Speaking of this, Zhou Huai paused and said.

"We also have to guard against the other party's backhand that can't be defeated, so we'll open it here."

"Those who remain will begin to expand their troops on the spot, at least from the garrison and baggage brigades, to make up for the lack of troops."

"It is possible to respond to the various evidence of right and wrong that comes to each other."

"Try to grasp the territory and household registration of the two states, as well as the corresponding land output and financial collection."

"This is the confidence that we have to respond to all changes with the same."

Of course, there are some things that cannot be directly singled out, such as the fait accompli that caused this rebel army to be divided on the spot.

Although the eastern Guangdong Plain, where Xunzhou is located, and the Chaoshan Plain, where Chaozhou is located, are not comparable with the essence of Lingdong represented by the Pearl River Delta, they cannot be compared in terms of development degree and population scale, and the terrain is relatively fragmented and has many water systems. But it is also one of the few coastal plains in Lingnan that is habitable and farmable.

In addition, there are many scattered mountains and hills as barriers, and without worrying about threats from the sea, there is only a land passage from the upper reaches of the Longchuan River and Meizhou, which can pass through a large number of people and horses; During the period, the mountains and forests are stacked, in fact, there are many places suitable for building walls and fortifications for closure.

Although it lacks long-term potential and upper limit for development compared to the Great Plain of the Pearl River Delta, where Guangzhou is located, the rebel forces represented by the Fury Camp will have more than enough to repair, regenerate, and grow in a period of time in the coming year.

In a sense, this is also an important bargaining chip and basis for playing with the General's Mansion on the Guangfu side when necessary to obtain the corresponding compensation conditions or costs.

By sending troops to Xunzhou this time to find the origin of Wang Pan, Zhou Huai'an also brought out most of the potential unstable factors in the army, or people who were not very trustworthy, and concentrated them in several teams;

Therefore, when necessary, it can also be said that a strong man's wrist or a gecko's tail can be cut to achieve the effect of pure interior. Of course, the direct physical elimination of opponents is undoubtedly the most stupid method; It will also divide and shake the internal army that it has easily stabilized, as well as the authority it has newly established.

The failure of the seizure of power and the danger to everyone is the best proof; And now the power and hearts of the Furious Wind Camp can no longer withstand a new purge and a slightly more intense upheaval. Therefore, in the absence of obvious evidence of guilt and deeds, it is best to gather them and then separate them and treat them coldly, and gradually marginalize them from the system.

For example, on the grounds of important tasks and duties, they are sent out or stationed in a certain place, but in fact they are isolated from the mainstream and influence within the army. From this point of view, modern people who have seen many workplace struggles and office politics undoubtedly have more say and experience.

Among the five battalions of the Longjiang Town Defense Army, most of the soldiers in the front and rear battalions have been taken out on business by themselves before; Therefore, the damage of civil strife was mainly concentrated in the remaining three battalions of men and horses and the larger number of garrisons;

Fortunately, the left and right battalions were okay, because some people spontaneously resisted and confronted, at least some of the structure was retained, so Zhou Huai'an directly let Lao Guan and Cheng bite and temporarily took over the corresponding reorganization and reorganization; However, the strongest and largest battalion under Wang Pan became the hardest hit area to be purged and slaughtered in this turmoil;

Except for a few who came to their senses and ran away, or fled to other camps for help; Many of the soldiers were burned and burned alive in the barracks, or cut down and shot in the canteens and barracks in unsuspected.

Their bodies were then filled directly into the nearest ditch, blocking a large section of the drain. So in the end, when Zhou Huai'an arranged for someone to bury him, many old rebels were gritting their teeth and cursing with their eyes; Therefore, after Zhou Huai'an's education of arranging this scene to appear, some people who still have objections or luck suddenly stopped and settled a lot.

At least when there is a common enemy (external threat) and goals, it is not at all a problem to maintain temporary internal unity and cohesion. After explaining this, Zhou Huai'an saw Zhong Yi, the former officer and military academy, come over, and stopped talking for a while before asking in a low voice:

"The current situation is not bad for the pipe head. Great opportunity. Why... ”

"Actually... You can leave it to me to handle it. ”

"Of course I know what you say."

Zhou Huai'an interrupted him without hesitation.

"But the most important thing is not to forget your roots. You can't be ungrateful casually. ”

"Especially when you want to inherit the great responsibility of the heavens, you can't get entangled with these selfishness and subtleties."

Seeing the hesitant expression on the other party's face, Zhou Huai'an sighed and said.

"Or to put it another way, what you're willing to follow is a leader who has no losses and has clear grievances."

"It's still a bottomless person who likes to take advantage of the moment, and wants to get everything by any means."

"There is no loss with me, but always kindness comes first; Even if I suffer now, I will not turn my back on it. ”

"I won't even try to rob him of the things he has worked so hard to run for half his life."

Speaking of this, Zhou Huai'an glanced at him warningly.

"So as long as he is there for a day, he will always be the master of the Fury Camp. Don't you think about anything else?"

"But it's the villain's stupid thinking."

Zhong Yi was a little panicked and hurriedly admitted his mistake, but his heart had already flashed a few times.

"If you say these rebellious words, please punish the head."

"Then punish you for being in charge of tidying up the camp..".

Zhou Huai'an immediately decided.

"And oversee the aftermath of the fundraising along the way."

"Yes."

Zhong Yi's face showed a more sincere and fearful look, but he was invisibly relieved in his heart; At least the other party is willing to continue to use himself, even if it is punitive, it means an attitude of closeness and favor.

Looking at the back of Zhong Yi leaving, Zhou Huai'an sighed again; Most of the words he had just said were heartfelt, at least from the bottom of his heart; Today's Camp of the Furious Wind is an important springboard and foundation for him to seek a foothold in this chaotic era, but the title of the Lord of the Camp of the Furious Wind is not necessarily what he needs; He just needs to have something that he can actually grasp.

And the highest level of language and discourse is nine truths and one falsehood, hiding one's own private goods and motives in lofty reasons to mislead others; Especially when there are surprise listeners. Thinking of this, Zhou Huai'an swept meaningfully in a certain direction with the corner of his eye.

And at the other end of the carriage, which was completely out of sight, because he was purely worried about Zhong Yi, a former official who was full of bad water, and what kind of ghost ideas and moths he had, Wu Xingchen, who spontaneously followed over to monitor, and Su Wuming, who was pulled over by him just in case; But it was a kind of complicated expression on his face, and then it turned into a kind of deep shame and guilt, obviously he was still too small-bellied and unwarranted suspicion.

In Xunzhou City, Wang Pan, the head of the general, who has become a little late to describe the witheredness, is also trying to open his puffy eye bags, and try his best to distinguish the vague figure in front of him; Who would have thought that such a heroic and sassy man would be put down by a glass of drugged wine at a banquet with ulterior motives, and in the next series of events, he became what he is now.

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