In Gangneung City, Zhu Zhen, who came as a messenger, was also wandering around the market, and he was amazed. After getting accustomed to the common desolation and withering in the Northland, as well as the flight and evasion of local people, he suddenly found himself in the downtown area that was particularly prosperous and crowded in the New Year, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

It's not just because of the bustling crowds on the market, and the dazzling abundance of goods, you can see the means of playing, juggling and performing arts everywhere that throw coins, shoot groups, guess flowers; There is also the relaxed and wanton attitude of the local people who do not avoid patrolling soldiers and sentinels at all, and take it for granted or turn a blind eye.

You must know that even in Chang'an City, where the Yellow King is located, the soldiers of the righteous army patrolling the road are trying to maintain the majesty and dignity of the new dynasty. And never easily let those filthy and dilapidated Shishu people come close, and they will use their eyes and expressions to drive them away majestically.

The two cities, the east and west, which are claimed to be the dynasties of hundreds of countries and thousands of feudal domains, are even more empty, and only some shops and markets that serve as facades are left, barely maintaining a basic livelihood. What's even more ridiculous is that most of the goods came from the Taiping Army, and were run by stakeholders of various rebel generals.

Speaking of which, he was a native of Fengcheng, Xuzhou (now Fengxian County, Jiangsu), and he saw a similar lively scene in his memory more than ten years ago during the Shangyuan Lantern Festival, when Xue Neng was able to hold a special polo match in Pengcheng. At that time, I didn't know how many shoes I had cut off, how many sweat towels and buns I had squeezed out.

How those frivolous prodigals raced to haunt the crowd, trying their best to squeeze around from the female relatives who were accompanied by their families, and then stirred up bursts of exclamations and screams, or scolding again and again, so that he from the township could not help but be amazed.

But here, there is only a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere in the streets and alleys, and the orderly flow of people staggered left and right; Although most people are not decent and glamorous,

Then, all that remained in his memory were endless years of famine and war, the unforgettable feeling of hunger and exhaustion, and the officials and large families who went to the countryside like locusts to collect money; In a rebellion against the failure to hand over the food, he accidentally killed the official, and he became one of the thieves who swarmed everywhere.

After many years of wandering, it was only in recent years that he followed the general Zhu San and landed rough near Dugi, Henan. But compared to the dilapidated Henan and Dugi local townships; The flourishing life under the rule of the Taiping Army who came from Luyang Pass was an eye-opener for him.

Although the land of Shannan is also the Taiping Army, the legend of the Taiping Army's governance and management is really worthy of its name.

In contrast, although the three generals tried to change the style of moving and eating everywhere in the past, and promoted the way of recuperation and recuperation in the newly collected areas, and recruited exiles and encouraged reclamation, it can be said that in a short period of time it can be said that they have achieved little success, and they have been sitting on the mountain and eating nothing.

Therefore, he certainly had the intention of expanding the trade between them and making up for the shortfall. It is also possible to buy and purchase a large number of farm tools, livestock and improved seeds that will be used to resume production after the beginning of spring.

For the same reason, before that, a group of dozens of military children had been sent to study and practice in the Taiping Army's large training center, and to acquire some skills similar to those of the Taiping Army in governing and running the region.

Because, the opportunities that have been transferred to the war over the years have made some people of insight and understanding in the righteous army know that it is still necessary to have a piece of land for rest and recuperation, which is the foundation of long-term survival. At this point, the Taiping Army, which grew up all the way in Liangling, Hunan, and Jingnan, is the best example.

It can be said that they have broken the disadvantages and problems of most of the rebel armies in the past, and it is difficult to settle and gain a foothold in one place for a long time, so they have to find other places to eat; It can be said that in today's Great Qi court, although everyone does not say it, they are not secretly imitating and copying some of its practices.

Of course, because of Brother Zhu's past relationship and the special importance of the Grand Governor, the three generals undoubtedly want to get more benefits and conveniences from the water; In this case, he couldn't hold his head at all, but could only humbly try to get the greatest conditions for himself.

"Brother Zhu, you taught me to wait for a while."

He thought so much that after looking through several city defenses, he saw someone come up to greet him. The people who had an appointment with him were old acquaintances and comrades in the former righteous army, but now they are Xu Tang, the brigade deputy who served in the Taiping Army with Zhu Ada.

"But it took me a little more effort to find my way, please forgive me."

Zhu Zhen hurriedly apologized. Because he realized that he was greedy for all kinds of scenery and people on the road, he spared a lot of distance.

After a few words of greeting, Xu Tang led Zhu Zhen to a nearby restaurant. It's just that in this large restaurant, there are many people with headscarves and shirts; A group of them passed through the hall, and not even many people paid attention to it.

And even if you climb to the third floor and lean against the street railing, and in an exclusive private room with a good view, you can still faintly hear the noise coming from downstairs. And on the top of the door and the case, it was Brother Zhu who was the host of the banquet, and he was also one of the few high-ranking military generals in the Dadu Governor's Mansion.

"I've seen Zuo Lang Jiang. Only please Jin'an. ”

Zhu Zhen saluted respectfully and said goodbye, this is the object of his special visit entrusted by this trip. But seeing this kind and pleasant description of Brother Zhu, he smiled at him and waved his hand to signal him to sit down, but did not continue to speak, but was listening to something.

And in the noisy crowd talking downstairs, Wei Zhuang, an inconspicuous wind collector, once again found a topic that was enough to interest him.

"This metropolitan governor has made it very clear at the propaganda meeting that what he wants is not a lucky person who only wants to be promoted and make a fortune, but what he wants is to be able to sink down his body and mind, and go to the bottom of the people to do things and be able to do things."

"Only in the cumbersome and tedious chores underneath can we endure the temperament to make corresponding achievements, and then we will consider giving a future and treatment."

"Nowadays, there are both grammar and system under the Metropolitan Governor's Office, and there are more righteousness and regulations that conform to the hearts of the people of the time, and all the cities and hukou, soldiers and horses, official offices, taxes, and scientific selections are almost all missing, and the real difference is just a well-deserved honorific title."

"At least compared to the Tang Dynasty Emperor who left the millions of subjects in the capital to avoid Shu, or the Great Qi Emperor who was crowned by the monkey in the two capitals, is there any other more far-sighted and far-sighted person in the world, or a good choice with a pattern of strength enough to make a new revolution?"

"It may be the reality of the ministry now, but once the general trend of swallowing the world has risen. It is not only the beginning and foundation of the herdsmen's state or the governance of a place? If you can ride the wind according to the times, even if it is the Fang Bo Mansion Road and the Gulie Court, you can't know it. ”

And in the governor's office in the inner city of Jiangling, Zhou Huaian also received an unexpected report:

"The messenger sent by Zhuge Shuang in Heyang? He also sent 500 healthy horses and 800 iron armor as a meeting gift, just for the opportunity to meet the petition? ”

This is a strange man. In other words, in this gloomy era when etiquette and music have collapsed and suppressed to the extreme, a generation of inspirational models with grassroots counterattacks has been prosperous and powerful.

According to Zhou Huai'an's knowledge, he worked as a servant in his early years, and he once lived on the street and sang for a living, and even defected to Pang Xun's command, and as the first righteousness of Sizhou in the imperial court anyway, he climbed all the way to the real power.

Therefore, as a rising star and younger generation in the tide of rebellion in the late Tang Dynasty, whether it was Wang Xianzhi, the general of the Heavens, or Huang Chao, the general of the Heavens, and even many people in the righteous army once cited him as an idol, and everyone wanted to follow him.

Not to mention the living Cao Cao who created the Later Liang, he also single-handedly recruited it back for the imperial court. It can be said that without him, the fate of many major events and characters in the five generations would be affected to a greater or lesser extent.

What's even more amazing is that he, a character who almost does not rely on the cracks, can still guard and maintain his own territory in the disputes between the heroes in the late Tang Dynasty, and finally end up with a rare good result in the army dying of illness.

Of course, the evaluation of later generations is that he is "a good ruler and a clear law". He has a very good vision, can always use the situation and opportunities in a timely manner, and is good at managing the army to envelop his subordinates, so although there are many later five generations of strong beams and careerists, almost no one deviates from him when he is alive.

Of course, what Zhou Huai'an didn't expect was that on the positive historical line, Zhuge Shuang, who was originally able to achieve fame by pursuing and encircling Huangchao, who occupied Chang'an. In this time and space, he will resolutely surrender the Huangchao army in transit, and become the first feudal town to surrender to the Great Qi court.

After Huang Chao ascended to the foundation of the Yuan, he sent his son Zhuge Zhongfang to Chang'an as an official (hostage), and sent the general Liu Jing to lead a group of men and horses to conquer the Great Qi army. It can be said that it is extremely decisive in exchange for a great deal of autonomy beyond the name.

And Li Hanzhi, who is under him, is an acquaintance of the Taiping Army in a sense. After the whole army that was beaten in the first battle of Tanzhou fled with his body, he was re-accepted and appointed by his old boss.

This time, it is said that he had just defeated Wei Bojiedu's envoy Han Jian's department in Hebei, and he couldn't wait to send a personal envoy to bring him over by virtue of Zhu Lao's relationship and origins.

"See, why not."

Zhou Huai'an immediately decided.

"But let's postpone it for a few days, take people to a specific place to visit, and then meet him when I come back."

- I'm the dividing line -

On a restaurant in Chang'an City. Liu Tang, the transfer envoy of the Guannei capital, who had just resumed part of his ministry, also complained loudly in front of Gao Yu, the special representative of the Taiping Army, with the intention of drinking.

"What are these people doing? I've been running back and forth with a lot of connections and infamy, isn't it for the food and clothing of people from all walks of life?"

"There are those who like to blush, and they change their ways to find fault with me and what I don't; It's good now, the original situation has made people a mess, and it can't be maintained in front of the emperor. ”

"Those who lead the troops are also cheap bones, and when I was condemned, I didn't have much to read and help, and I didn't think of my benefits until many people starved to death and froze to death under my command."

"But why should I give these guys who have no conscience and no ability to take over and clean up this mess."