Chapter 204: The Laborious and the Fat with a Wide Heart
Although it is not as prosperous as Qianmen Street, Xuanwu Street is also one of the most lively places in the capital, but on this day, Xuanwu Street is very deserted.
Because the checkpoint of the Five Cities Terracotta Division is located here, thousands of people are guarding one place, and it looks quite majestic from a distance. When the people saw the clothes of these people, they knew that they were the soldiers and horses of the five cities, and they didn't dare to approach, but just watched from a distance, so Xuanwu Street seemed deserted.
It's not that the people are timid and afraid, the people in the capital are very bold, even the last time the Jinyi guards beat each other thousands of times, such a big battle, didn't there be people to watch? What they are afraid of is not chaos, but the soldiers and horses.
The rights and responsibilities of this yamen are similar to those of the chengguan in later generations, and the style is also somewhat similar, at least in the middle and late Ming Dynasty.
The supreme commander of the Terracotta Division is also called the commander, but the gold content of this commander is much worse than that of Jinyiwei. Mu Bin is a second-rank official, but the commander of the Terracotta Division is just a sixth-rank petty official.
This commander Zhang's official position is not high, but his name is very dazzling, the big one is called Zhang Biaoyong, both strong and brave, it sounds like a brave general who crosses the battlefield, and his appearance is quite consistent with the name, with a horizontal face and a big belly, it is really both strong and bloated.
"Lord Sun, Nanzhen Fusi's fan has gone out, and the subordinates of the lower officials are clearly counted, and there are a total of five hundred people who have come out."
It was this Commander Zhang who spoke, and he had a flattering smile on his face, but his face was not very harmonious with such a smile. The Lord Sun in his mouth obviously thought the same thing, the man frowned, gave way to the side, and then said in a deep voice: "Since it came out, it will be easy to deal with, what I am afraid of is that he will shrink and not move." ”
"Master Sun, since they have divided their troops, do you want to simply give him a two-headed flower? Let the Dongcheng side also do it together, and directly take their lair? Liu Butang didn't really want to know what that annihilator was doing inside? Zhang Biaoyong proposed.
As a very self-motivated urban management captain...... No, it is the commander of the soldiers and horses, Zhang Biaoyong has long been dissatisfied with running rampant in the countryside and eating the people. Although the feeling of bullying people is very refreshing, but this is the capital, a place full of dignitaries and nobles, even if it is an ordinary family, it is possible to have something to do with the officials of the dynasty.
It's not so easy to run rampant here, before you start, you have to check your household registration, so as not to hit the big board, Lord Zhang is not like the stupid guy surnamed Miao in Xicheng, he is very cautious.
That Miao Xu is lustful, and he robbed the people's daughter, but he robbed the cousin of Zhang Xinliang, the imperial history of the dynasty! Is that worth it? Don't look at the commander is a six-grade, Zhang Yushi is only a seven-grade, but the civil and martial arts are very different, this gold content is too bad, not to mention the ability to supervise the imperial history and play the Son of Heaven.
As soon as the person grabbed home, before Miao Xu could make a move, the dismissal document of the military department and the arrest of the criminal department had already come to the door, and the end was miserable! dismissed, imprisoned, and finally exiled for 3,000 miles...... The general saved his life, which is still the role of dispersing the family wealth.
Therefore, the people of fish and meat also have to check the background, and it is useless to just look at the appearance. When it was said that Zhang Yushi's cousin was, the girl's family was called poor, and it was a bit of an exaggeration to say that she didn't have the next meal after eating, but it was not far off. But it's such a family, just looking at the appearance, who would have known that such a poor family would have such a hard backstage?
Zhang Yushi is Li Ge's protégé, although he has suffered a big loss in front of the emperor and the legendary Xie Hong, but for ordinary officials, Zhang Yushi is a god-like existence.
After that, Zhang Biaoyong was more careful, so what the commander did was even more tasteless, he couldn't be a prestige, how could he simply perform the duties of the Soldiers and Horses Division? Isn't it fun to fight fires and unclog sewers?
No taste is no taste, but the official still has to do it, otherwise it will be cleaned up. What's more, Zhang Biaoyong also has hopes, that is, to be promoted or released, even if he goes outside to be a commander or experience, it is better than being in the capital.
But it is easier said than done to achieve this goal, and the reason is very simple: Commander Zhang made no one above. There are people in the DPRK who are good officials, but there is no one above, so they can only cry out in vain.
Fortunately, God always leaves opportunities for those who are prepared and want to improve, just as a series of waves after the holy car returned to Beijing were gradually subsiding, a great opportunity fell in front of Commander Zhang: Lord Liu, the secretary of the military department, sent someone and ordered Zhang Biaoyong to gather people to listen to it...... He also said: If this mission is completed well, he will be reused afterwards!
For Zhang Biaoyong, this is a good thing to send pillows from sleep, and joy from the sky! was worried that there was no one above, Liu Butang descended in front of him like an angel, that is the sixth Shangqing! Moreover, the Terracotta Division is still a yamen under the Ministry of War, the boss of the boss!
So, although Zhang Biaoyong also knew that he was dealing with the legendary Xie Hong, and he might be able to go against those terrible fans of Nanzhen Fusi, there was a way: wealth and wealth are sought in danger, and Commander Zhang also thought so. He immediately ordered all the men in Zhongcheng and Xicheng, followed the chief named Sun Song sent by Liu Daxia, and set up a battle on Xuanwu Street.
Fanzi is very scary, and that Xie Hong is also very weird, but his own family is powerful, and Master Sun is serving Liu Butang's orders, not to mention the tricks given by Liu Butang as a killer feature. Commander Zhang pondered, this preparation should be perfect.
However, when he heard that Xie Hong and his party were coming straight to Xuanwu Street with a menacing attitude, he was also very worried, Xie Hong's reputation was too big after all, and Zhang Biaoyong was also cautious, so he couldn't help but be afraid. So on the surface, he actively proposed to Sun Song, but in fact, he just wanted Dongcheng to do it first and share some of the pressure.
"Commander Zhang, you won't be afraid, right?" Sun Song glanced at him contemptuously, and said lightly: "If you are afraid, let a few deputy commanders take the command on your behalf, and Lord Zhang will return to the official office first." ”
"How could the lower officials be afraid? Xia Guan is brave and loyal, and he is dedicated to Liu Butang! As soon as you arrived, didn't the lower officials come out with all the people without thinking about it? How can you hold back at this time? Just a suggestion. ”
Retreating at this time, it would be purely stupid, Zhang Biaoyong is not stupid, of course he will not retreat, but when he speaks, he is a little nervous, and he still can't forget the Dongcheng side.
"There are still five hundred people in Nanzhen Fusi, and there is a parapet to rely on, with the one or two thousand people in Dongcheng, can you take it?" Glaring at Zhang Biaoyong coldly, Sun Song said mockingly.
Chief Sun has always looked down on military attachés the most, such as the one in front of him, his name is very strong, and he looks very strong, but in fact, he is very timid, looking forward and backward like a quail.
The parapet wall of Nanzhen Fusi is three zhang high, and attacking there is not much different from attacking the city, and it is guarded by a fierce border army, not to mention the miscellaneous soldiers of the Soldiers and Horses Division, even if the soldiers and horses of the Beijing camp want to capture it, I am afraid that they will have to mobilize the army, and prepare enough equipment to have hope.
No wonder the sages said that commanding the army still has to be a meritorious literati, these Qiu Ba are only suitable for being driven forward to fight, compared to courage and strategy, how can they be compared with scholars?
Looking at the panicked Zhang Biaoyong, and then looking back at his own calmness, Sun Song sighed even more, his family has learned a lot of strategy, but he was born at the wrong time. Now he is mediocre, and he only favors some villains and ministers, and the courtiers are in a high position; And a gentleman like himself is a lowly position, which really makes people of insight sigh.
Fortunately, when thousands of horses in the court were gathered, Liu Butang stepped forward to turn the tide alone, at such a time, how could an upright gentleman like Sun Song not be driven forward?
After wanting to kill the annihilator, he was entrusted with a heavy task, a lupine scarf, talking and laughing, and the canopy was wiped out...... Sun Song couldn't help but pause with pride, his eyes shot with divine light, and he looked at Chang'an Avenue in the east with blazing eyes, eagerly looking forward to the arrival of the team. Occasionally, his gaze would fall on a restaurant called 'Fushou Lou' on the side of the street, the second floor of that restaurant was mostly private seats, and the doors and windows were closed at this time, but only one was half-hidden with windows, and there were faint figures shaking behind the windows.
The meritorious service is imminent, but Sun Song calmed down, and Liu Daxia explained to him very clearly: don't expect too much from the combat effectiveness of the Soldiers and Horses, it is best to defeat Fanzi and kill Xie Hong; But if you can't, then you have to think of some other way, let Xie Hong do it first, and it is also a good choice to accuse him of a crime, but how to provoke him to do it first?
Sun Song's mind was racing, and he quickly discovered the suspicion: Shuntian Mansion's blockade of Nanzhen Fusi had long been stopped, but as soon as he made a move on his side today, Xie Hong's side came out violently, what is the reason for this?
The more he thought about it, the more reasonable it became, no matter how arrogant Xie Hong was, but he was mostly fighting back before, and rarely took the initiative to make trouble, if he just wanted to open up the road, why did he rush straight to this side? It's not like he doesn't even know what the crime of taking the initiative to attack the Five Cities Terracotta Division is, right?
Thinking clearly, Sun Song immediately ordered: "Commander Zhang, you send some people who are familiar with the ground to explore the outer city to see if there is anything abnormal?" In particular, we should pay attention to the carriages and horses of the brigade, and if there is a discovery, let them report quickly. ”
"The subordinate obeys." Zhang Biao bowed bravely in response. Although he is of the same grade as Sun Song, Sun Song was sent by Liu Butang to preside, and aside from this relationship, the official position of the head of the military department is enough to overwhelm him as a commander. Therefore, although he was repeatedly reprimanded by Sun Song, Zhang Biaoyong was still respectful.
As soon as the spies were sent out, there was chaos in the east, and the curious onlookers retreated like a tide as if they had seen some beast. At the opening and closing of the crowd, a sentry did not stop, and a murderous rampage came.
Walking in front of such a god-like team is a handsome young man, with an elegant temperament and a handsome person, but he is a little out of place with others. Especially the two that followed him, a big black man and a bald head, both of them were extremely fierce, but they all set off the elegance of the young man even more.
The onlookers were all sighing, some admired the handsomeness of the young man, and some were amazed by the strength of the fans.
Sun Song also participated in the court meeting, of course he recognized Xie Hong, but he recognized the person after a little look, but he was a little strange in his heart: Why is this courtier a lot fatter than the day of the court meeting? Thinking of these words, his family is so busy that his shape is broken; But this courtier is enjoying happiness in the yamen, and he is even more resentful in his heart.
It's just this kung fu, he doesn't have time to pay attention to these details, since Xie Hong is here in person, today's matter must not be good, this is exactly what Master Sun meant, he is also full of fighting spirit, and shouted: "Under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War, the soldiers and horses of the five cities are on business here, and the idle people and miscellaneous people all stop, and then dare to step forward, and the king is ruthless!" ”
(To be continued)