In the face of Bai Diantang's blunt informant informing him that he wanted to confiscate his corrupt income, Zhou Dingbian was somewhat reluctant. That was the pension money he had accumulated over the years, and now it was confiscated by Xu Jiajun all of a sudden, and he felt a little bad in his heart. But he felt a little moved to join the Xu family army and be able to lead troops to fight again.

After all, the position of security chief over the years did make him feel a little boring. What he really likes and yearns for is the years of fighting on the battlefield. It's a pity that after the situation in Gannan calmed down, he offended the people close to the governor. He could have continued to serve as a senior military officer in the standing army, but he was sent to this Linzhou Mansion and became a small security chief.

To be honest, he was somewhat uncomfortable with this kind of resignation. In addition, this time, the Gannan Army, in this critical situation, resolutely abandoned the people on this side, which really made Zhou Dingbian a little ashamed. It's just that he was born in the military, which is different from Qin Nidao, who served as the prefect. When the other party saw that the situation was not good, he pretended to be sick and fled, he was shameless, but he couldn't do anything to escape. Because that is the greatest shame of being a soldier, especially the highest military commander in the region.

Zhou Dingbian, who was a little moved, also raised his spirit a little and said: "Commander Bai, your division commander is really willing to accept a general like me?" Isn't he worried that after I pretend to surrender, I will give him a counterattack on the battlefield in the future? ”

In this regard, Bai Diantang smiled and said, "Then it also depends on whether Brother Zhou has this ability?" In fact, I won't tell you the truth, the exact name of the regiment commander I serve as my brother should be the new second regiment. This means that there is a new mass above me. Then there are new ones and there are old ones, do you think that with the strength of less than one regiment under your control now, can you really cause us too much trouble?

Besides, as long as those soldiers under you know that the benefits you can get from joining the Xu family's army are far higher than they are now. Do you think that in the face of interests, they will choose to risk losing their heads and follow you against Xu Jiajun. Or are you willing to follow Xu Jiajun safely and steadily to earn more benefits? ”

Bai Diantang, who had not been in contact with Xu Jiajun before, had similar worries. But after he became the head of the new second regiment, he found the entire new second regiment. Not to mention those soldiers, they all voluntarily joined the Xu Jiajun in order to repay the preferential policies given to their families by the Xu Jiajun. As for those officers who served in various battalions and companies, they can be described as protégés trained by Xu Bin. They are infinitely loyal to Xu Bin.

There was no problem with what the White Palace Hall commanded them to fight. But if he rebelled against Xu Bin, I am afraid that even the old subordinates who were reorganized into the independent battalion of the new second regiment would have many people who would oppose it. Therefore, Zhou Dingbian did not understand Xu Bin's prestige in the Xu family's army, so he said this. In the final analysis, it is the soldiers who really charge into the battle, as long as the loyalty of the soldiers is encompassed. If they want to rebel casually, they also have to consider whether there will be soldiers willing to follow.

Seeing that Bai Diantang was so confident in Xu Jiajun, Zhou Dingbian was also very curious: "Then Bai Tuan, can you tell me, how much strength do you have now?" ”

Bai Diantang smiled at this question and said: "Brother Zhou, although you and I have brotherly affection, it involves the top secret of the Xu family, and it is inconvenient for me to disclose it to you, brother." Of course, if you are willing to join the Xu Jiajun, then we are colleagues, and it is still okay to discuss the problems of the army with each other. ”

If you want to see the hole cards and then decide whether to bet or not, Bai Diantang will not let Zhou Dingbian do this, so he must take Zhou Dingbian down before telling him how strong the current Xu Jiajun is. And he also believed that Zhou Dingbian was listening to these things that belonged to the Xu family's secrets.

Once he has heard about it, if he refuses to join, it is necessary to prevent the leakage of these military secrets. The White Palace could only kill him. After all, only a dead person can keep a secret from being leaked, and he doesn't need to explain this kind of thing, I believe Zhou Dingbian also knows it.

Seeing that Bai Diantang refused to reveal, Zhou Dingbian gritted his teeth and said: "Then let me ask my brother a question, if my brother joins the Xu family's army, I don't know what position he can hold?" In addition, will the officers and soldiers of my security regiment break them up? ”

These words undoubtedly expressed that he wanted to put forward conditions, and Bai Diantang said with a smile: "I can't be the master of this matter, but as far as I know, Senior Commander Xu is a great talent, and he has always judged military positions by talent. So, as long as the dude is willing to join, it proves that you will not make a promise of rebellion. Then I believe that a regimental commander should not be a problem.

You must know that although our integrated regiment does not have as many people as the security regiment, its weapons and equipment are far more good than yours. If you really want to fight, I'm afraid that a security regiment of my brother may not be able to beat an infantry regiment of the Xu family's army.

As for breaking up your old subordinates or not, I think it will still be. At least some officers and soldiers who are not suitable to join the Xu family army will be eliminated. Moreover, those who want to continue to serve as officers must attend one to two months of officer training, and after being evaluated by the advisory group, they will be given corresponding positions according to their results.

Even my younger brother, when I became the acting head of the regiment, studied hard for a month of military command knowledge at night, and finally got a passing grade. Of course, brother, you are a high-achieving student from a dignified military martial arts school, and unlike my brother, this kind of assessment should have no problem with you.

Therefore, as long as you are willing to join and make meritorious contributions in future battles, I believe that your improvement speed will be faster than mine, and it is not necessarily! You know, my son-in-law is still very clear about public and private affairs. Even I, the acting head of the regiment, if I fail to pass the three-month acting period, I will also be demoted! ”

The fact that an army leader who is so harsh on his father-in-law is enough to prove that this person's ambition and courage are beyond ordinary people. In addition, from Bai Diantang's words, Zhou Dingbian also heard that this Xu Jiajun already had a military academy to train grassroots officers.

There is also the assessment of this advisory group, this complete evaluation and promotion system, if it were not for people from the regular army, they would definitely not be able to make such a strict arrangement. But according to what he knew, the leader of the Xu family's army seemed to be a second-generation bandit from the green forest. How did he learn this set of governing the army and commanding the army?

People are always afraid of the unknown, and of course curious. Zhou Dingbian was also unwilling to sink down, and finally admitted very frankly: "I am willing to join the Xu family army, and I will ask Brother Bai to help me more in the future, Zhou is grateful." ”

Hearing that an officer with rich combat experience like Zhou Dingbian had finally been recruited, Bai Diantang was undoubtedly very excited. For him now, he may not be able to achieve much in terms of military exploits, but he hopes to use his own ability. Try to prove to Xu Bin as much as possible that he still has some strengths and is worth promoting.

Seeing that after spending a long time talking, he finally received a general from the regular army for Xu Jiajun, Bai Diantang immediately invited Zhou Dingbian to his side to deal with the relocation of Linzhou Mansion together. Like the other four cities, Xu Bin is not interested in the capital city of Linzhou. What he was really interested in was the military rations and war materials stored in the official warehouse inside.

Anyway, if you stay here, it will be confiscated by the revolutionary army, so it is better to take these as if they were already there before the other party came. At least with these materials looted from the state government's treasury, the people of Linzhou who continue to pour into the four cities do not have to worry about food and clothing during this time.

Relying on Xu Bin alone to supply these people, they will go bankrupt after a long time. Now taking these things that belonged to the Linzhou government to make up for the deficit he had appeased the people was also a matter of course in Xu Bin's opinion.

Originally, I thought that the Xu Jiajun would defend the city, but when I heard that the Xu Jiajun had no intention of resisting in Linzhou City, which was a bit like a lonely city. On the contrary, he was preparing to evacuate when he emptied things, and by building haode fortifications in advance to block the revolutionary army in the area of the four cities, Zhou Dingbian knew that the leader of the Xu family army who had not yet seen him. It seems that he is also a handsome talent who is willing to give up his immediate interests, but seeks greater interests.

When Xu Jiajun posted notices along the street, telling them that the revolutionary army would attack here in the near future, the Gannan army did not send another soldier, and Xu Jiajun had the intention to resist for them but lacked strength. Therefore, if the people were willing to temporarily move into the four cities under the control of the Xu Jiajun to avoid the war, then the Xu Jiajun would do everything in their power to take care of their daily life during the war. If they are unwilling to follow Xu Jiajun and choose to stay here, Xu Jiajun will not be able to guarantee the safety of their lives.

This kind of vernacular announcement that everyone understands once it is posted, many big families in Linzhou Mansion are a little unable to do it. If it is said that ordinary people are afraid of war, then they are undoubtedly even more afraid of the rich and powerful. If it is a local war in Gannan, the other side may be a little restrained in looting a little bit of their prestige here. But for the invasion of the army that is not Gannan, it's strange if I don't rob you of your essence!

The heads of the family, who were really unwilling to be robbed of their wealth, quickly decided to go to the temporary headquarters of the Xu Jiajun and talk to the officer who led the team to see if the other party could send troops to Linzhou City. As long as the other party is willing, they are willing to pay some money for military expenses.

After all, they can have this net worth, and most of their wealth is left in Linzhou City. If you give up here, you will undoubtedly cut their flesh, how can you give it up? But can they really convince Bai Diantang, who already knows the strategy of the Xu family's army?