Gossip news always spreads the fastest, Wang Kefan collided with Zhang Kuang, causing the handsome to lose his temper, and the news spread quickly like wings.

With false rumors and adding fuel to the fire, the rumors quickly deviated from the truth. It is said that Zhang Shuai was furious, and asked Shang Fang's sword to behead Wang Kefan, and the generals begged hard to spare his life, but the death penalty could not be escaped, and he still beat him with a hundred military sticks, and seven of the ten lives have gone, and it will not be a ......

After hearing these rumors, many people in Chongyang County couldn't sit still, the tooth merchants felt sorry for the merits, and some gentry couldn't get used to Wang Kefan's actions, so they came to the door one after another, shouting unjust complaints to Zhang Kuang, exposing Wang Kefan's various "crimes".

Hearing that Wang Kefan forced military salaries, killed prisoners without authorization, and recruited hundreds of auxiliaries without permission, Zhang Kuang couldn't help but be furious, and immediately called Niu Zhongxiao over, forced him to bow his head, and wanted to severely punish Wang Kefan.

Niu Zhongxiao accompanied the smiling face throughout the whole process, and his attitude was very respectful, but he just didn't let go, and repeatedly defended Wang Kefan. The so-called generals who are not subject to the orders of the monarch abroad, the so-called urgent and power-in-force, and the so-called big war is imminent, it is not appropriate to deal with the generals who lead the troops, so as not to shake the morale of the army......

He is the camp officer of the Gongyi Battalion, and he is Niu Zhongxiao's confidant and favorite general, although Zhang Kuang is the commander of the army, he can't really turn his face with him, considering that it was the time to employ people before the war, he finally suppressed this matter temporarily.

In the next few days, thousands of young men recruited from nearby prefectures and counties arrived one after another, and after Zhang Kuang was ready, he led the army to set off by boat and marched through the city from the Junshui River waterway.

Wang Kefan had to wait until the next day to leave, he went to the dock to see him off, under Zhang Kuang's cold gaze, he didn't say a few words to Niu Zhongxiao, and on the way back to the camp, he met Yu Sanlang and Su Hanzhang.

Because of being too close to Wang Kefan, Yu Sanlang, Su Hanzhang and other tooth merchants have become mortal enemies, and rumors have spread in the county in the past few days, Tongjiang Commercial Bank and "Jin Buchang" have been squeezed out everywhere, and life is very difficult.

"The villain has one thing to tell ......, Long Maochang took off the brand, does General Wang know?" Yu Saburo asked urgently.

"What did you say?" Wang Kefan's eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp edge.

Yu Saburo had never seen him like this, and he was so panicked that he couldn't answer.

Su Hanzhang took over the conversation, frowned tightly and said: "Hu Daguan took off the sign of 'for the rich and unkind', and also released a word, saying that General Wang was going to lose his official position and be convicted, and encouraged those tooth merchants to ask for merit and silver together......"

Although the delisting of Long Maochang is small, there is a shadow of Zhang Kuang behind it, which is very tricky.

The smell of interview exploration here is very strong, if you can't make a counterattack in time, those tooth dealers who hesitate to wait and see will fall to Long Maochang and make things bigger and bigger. However, if Wang Kefan fights back, Zhang Kuang will support Long Maochang, and the official will crush people to death, and there is no way to take Long Maochang.

Now everyone is a grasshopper on a rope, if Wang Kefan can't pass this level, Su Hanzhang and Yu Saburo don't want to mix in Chongyang.

The two of them were worried, but Wang Kefan didn't look worried.

"Got it, I'll take care of it." He responded lightly and sent the two of them away: "Go back, continue to open the door and do business, what you should do." ”

For Wang Kefan, this matter is very simple, since Long Maochang has broken the rules of the game, he must be punished, and he can't get used to this problem.

It's just that how to deal with it and how to choose the timing of the processing still need to be considered......

……

Back at the barracks, an unexpected guest was waiting for him.

Lu Renqing is currently the promotion officer of the Gongyi Battalion.

He had been waiting for half an hour, eating countless blank eyes from Jingliang and others, and he didn't even give a cup of tea, and after seeing Wang Kefan, his expression was still a little embarrassed.

"Brother Yuntai, Niu Xietai has something to bring to you. Zhang Shuai has already gone to the governor's yamen and listed the crimes of Brother Yuntai, it seems that he has made up his mind, he will attack you after he exterminates Song Jiang, if He Junmen sends a word, Niu Xietai will not be able to resist ......"

Zhang Kuang, as the fourth superintendent of the military road, was in charge of the army for the first time, and when he was about to establish his authority, he wanted to take Wang Kefan under the knife, but Niu Zhongxiao's attitude was extremely resolute, and he let him touch a soft nail several times.

Things have developed to this point, has evolved into a dispute between civilian officials and military attachés, Zhang Kuang is not willing to give up, although he temporarily withheld it, but secretly in the layout design, only after the extermination of Song Jiang suddenly attacked, disposed of Wang Kefan, suppressed Niu Zhongxiao, and completely controlled the military power of the Gongyi battalion.

Niu Zhongxiao is a rough old man, and when he starts this kind of political struggle, he is not Zhang Kuang's opponent at all, so he can only see the tricks and deal with them passively. Hearing that Zhang Kuang went to He Tengjiao to complain, he hurriedly sent a message to Wang Kefan and asked him to prepare early.

"Zhang Shuai was narrow, and he sued Brother Yuntai fiercely, and Niu Xietai repeatedly instructed him to be careful and think about how to defend himself." Lu Renqing said: "Also, the battle of Yanglou Cave is very important, if Brother Yuntai can make a meritorious service, even if He Junmen blames it, he can also make a contribution." ”

"Self-defense is certain, but self-defense alone is not ......, let's talk about it after this battle." Wang Kefan didn't care.

Now he is no longer the weak talent at the mercy of others, he has a strong army in his hands, but this army is low-key, rarely shows its fangs, and its strength is not known to outsiders. This army was created by Wang Kefan, most of the grassroots officers were born in the tenants of his family, and they have fellow villagers, regions, and blood ties as bonds, loyal and reliable, even if they really turn their faces with Zhang Kuang, there is nothing to fear.

Of course, even if he really turned his face with Zhang Kuang, Wang Kefan would not break away from the Ming army system, the Manchu Qing was too powerful, and if the traverser split again within the Southern Ming, he would only die faster.

A pig teammate is also a teammate, even if it is a pig who is keen on infighting, as long as he is willing to stay in the team, he cannot be pushed to the enemy's side.

"Brother Yuntai, do you want me to help you do something?" Lu Renqing asked suddenly.

"Thanks, I can handle it myself." Wang Kefan was very polite, but he obviously regarded him as an outsider.

"That, I, I ......" Lu Renqing hesitated again and again, and finally mustered up the courage to say: "I want to come back and follow Brother Yuntai, okay?" ”

Wang Kefan was stunned for a moment, stared at his eyes and asked, "Weishenme?" ”

"Brother Yuntai, I did a bad job in this matter, and now I regret it very ......much" Lu Renqing was full of shame.

A few days ago, he received an order, and went to Niu Zhongxiao to report to him excitedly, and was appointed as a promotion officer in the Gongyi Battalion.

The logistics supply of the promoted officers and the army, and the large sums of money, food, and materials that are handed over every day, have formed a complete chain of interests from top to bottom, so how can an outsider be allowed to intervene? Lu Renqing's immediate boss is a deputy battalion officer, and he joined forces with several other promotion officers to use both soft and hard measures, making difficulties everywhere, suppressing and squeezing out Lu Renqing.

This was nothing, and Lu Renqing would not be intimidated by this difficulty, but just as the war against Song Jiang broke out, and in the process of the mobilization of the Gongyi Battalion, the organization was chaotic, corruption was rampant, and all kinds of shortcomings accumulated were exposed. Unexpectedly, the Ming army was so rotten, Lu Renqing went from shock to anger, and had deep doubts about his choice.

The Ming army has rotted to the roots, except for the officers and soldiers who are greedy for life and afraid of death, there is shocking corruption and corruption.

On the contrary, Wang Kefan's troops were full of vitality, and although Lu Renqing's position was not high, his future prospects were brighter.

"I had a hot head at the time, and I thought about things too simply...... if Brother Yuntai was willing to forgive me, Lu Shan would not dare to lose his life!"

This is a clear indication of attitude. For scholars, in addition to being loyal to the emperor, there is also a problem of standing in line in the officialdom, the so-called choice of the lord is like choosing a wife, in the political struggle, after choosing a camp, you cannot easily betray, otherwise you will be spurned by the entire officialdom.

"Renqing's words are serious, the camp is the time to employ people, you are willing to come back to help me, of course both hands are welcome!" Wang Kefan is ambitious, everything looks forward, and he doesn't take the little unhappiness of the past to heart.

If you want to achieve great things, you have to show some courage, even if it is Huang Shu, Zhang Kuang and others, if they are willing to cooperate, Wang Kefan will not refuse, how can he not tolerate a Lu Renqing.

Of course, his words are still measured, what he says is better than what he does well, after this repetition, Lu Renqing belongs to a person with a "stain", and if he wants to gain everyone's trust, he has to look at his future performance.

"Well, when this battle is over, I will resign from Niu Xietai!" Lu Renqing was very happy.

"No, I'll ask Niu Xietai for someone to do it inside the Gongyi Battalion, don't offend He Junmen." Wang Kefan's arrangement was more secure, and he was very thoughtful for Lu Renqing, which made him more and more moved.

"Renqing, during this time, you check Long Maochang, there is evidence of their crimes outside the Jingguan of Wuchang Mansion, and send someone to get it." Wang Kefan directly assigned the task: "Also, the Meng family in Baini Town must also be investigated, not only the case of Yu Po's family, as long as it is an act of violating the law and discipline, we must try to find out as much as possible." ”

"Brother Yuntai, Long Maochang is enough, why bother to provoke the Meng family in Baini Town again?"

"What, are you familiar with the Meng family?"

"Jiaci is the native of Baini Town, and I have lived there for two years." Lu Renqing replied: "The Meng family has a solid foundation in the officialdom, and secretly colludes with the green forest thieves, and both black and white are calling for wind and rain, why should Brother Yuntai make such a strong enemy?" ”

"The Tao is different, not conspiring with each other, I have a foothold in Chongyang, sooner or later I will have a conflict with this kind of gentleman and wealthy family, now it's just a matter of taking precautions."

There was a hint of dissent in these words, and Lu Renqing's eyes couldn't help but light up.

"Understand, the humble post will do his best to find out what he does!"