Reading guide: One recruit for the eleventh battalion, one person leads 6,000 people, what a great way to "Little Lao Liang"!

"In the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, Wuchang is the most concise, if there is a slight sparseness, the whole Chu will be shaken. Luo Bingzhang and Zeng Guofan selected and sent troops bravely, and appropriated gunboats to send a powerful general to gallop downstream, and join forces with Wu Wenrong and others to suppress the office, and try to stop the thieves from rushing without delay. ”

This holy oracle was shocked when Luo Bingzhang read it.

"Zeng Guofan's regiment trained the village bravery, and it was very effective, and it was effective in suppressing bandits. With a drink and a practice of bravery, galloped to Hubei. The required military salaries and other items were allocated and paid by Luo Bingzhang. The two lakes are dependent on each other, and they should not be divided into regions, and they should be integrated as a whole. ”

How much hope did this oracle place on the Qing Emperor!

"The squire raised the flag and roared, and the heroes gathered in Hengyang Prefecture."

Heroes from all walks of life gathered in the official hall, but the commander Zeng Guofan did not show up for a long time......

What is Zeng Guofan doing?

As soon as Luo Bingzhang heard Wang Zhu's words, he knew Wang Zhu's intention to enter the province, and couldn't help but hit the railway while it was hot: "Pushan, Lord Zeng's evaluation of you has always been very high." Don't get him wrong. Now the Cantonese bandits are running to Wuchang and approaching Changsha. I'm in Hunan when I'm using troops, how can you just leave at this time? Pushan, there is a sentence that the Ministry has always wanted to ask you: If the Governor Yamen wants to recruit 2,000 Yong, how long do you think it will take to complete it? ”

Wang Ju secretly calculated and replied: "Futai Rongyu, the length of time to recruit bravery, mainly depends on whether the officials are effective. If the supervisor has a great prestige in the local area, he can recruit all of them in about a day or two; If the chief is a nameless rat, January is him, and a year is him. ”

Luo Bingzhang asked curiously: "Pushan, what is the reason for this?" ”

Wang Ju replied seriously: "Lord Futai, it is extremely simple to say, it depends on whether the locals trust the management and belt officials. Country slang: If you follow a cat you can go to the house, and if you follow a mouse, you can get into the wall. ”

Luo Bingzhang said with a smile: "Pushan, the plan of the headquarters has been decided, and it has been decided to entrust you to go back to Xiangxiang and Xiangyin to recruit a group of new warriors to cooperate with the green camp for the purpose of defending the city." What do you think? ”

Hearing this, Wang Ju was stunned for a moment, and said: "Lord Futai, Governor Yamen, how many new warriors are you going to recruit?" If it is one battalion or two battalions, according to the lower officials, it is okay not to recruit. Changsha had a thousand brave soldiers, but it could not form an army of its own, and it did not help much in defense. ”

Luo Bingzhang was stunned, he didn't expect that Wang Ju's appetite was so big: "Pushan, according to you, how much is the right recruitment?" ”

Wang Ju replied: "Lord Futai, if you want to form an army of your own, you must recruit ten battalions. Now there is a battalion in Xiaguan, and another eleven battalions are recruited, which is exactly twelve battalions, and the number is six thousand. In this way, whether it is drilling, defense, or going out of the province to suppress thieves, they can be mobilized freely and are not constrained by others. Only this army is the true descendant of your old age. Who has to get your old penny! With this army in hand, in Huguang, what do you always say, isn't it nothing? ”

After Ming'er and Xu Fantai met, Wang Zhu returned to Xiangxiang and Xiangyin to recruit the 11th battalion of Xinyong. All grain, grass and silver were supplied by the Hunan Domain.

Wang Zhu stayed in the provincial capital that night. Lying on the bed, Wang Ju was excited, tossing and turning, and didn't fall asleep in the middle of the night.

finally fell asleep in a daze, and actually had another dream that he will never forget: he became Zeng Guofan!

As soon as lunch passed the next day, Luo Bingzhang passed Wang Ju into the governor's yamen, and opened a committee to recruit Yong on the case, ordering Wang Ju to quickly return to Xiangxiang and Xiangyin, and urgently recruit the 11th battalion of new Yong.

When he arrived at the committee, Wang Zhu did not dare to delay, and the camp in Chenzhou did not return, so he went directly from the provincial capital to Xiangxiang overnight.

Wang Zhu left Changsha with his front feet, and the two holy edicts were stepped up, and he followed into the governor's yamen one after another.

The edict said: "According to Wu Wenrong, the governor of Huguang, Taiyong, the general of Jingzhou, and Chonglun, the governor of Hubei, etc., the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, Wuchang is the most concise, and if there is a slight negligence, the whole Chu will be shaken. Luo Bingzhang and Zeng Guofan selected and sent troops bravely, and appropriated gunboats to send a powerful general to gallop downstream, and join forces with Wu Wenrong and others to suppress the office, and try to stop the thieves from rushing without delay. ”

The second oracle was given to Zeng Guofan.

The edict said: "The regiment of Zeng Guo has been very effective in training the township bravery, and it has been effective in suppressing the bandits. With a drink and a practice of bravery, galloped to Hubei. The required military salaries and other items were allocated and paid by Luo Bingzhang. The two lakes are dependent on each other, and they should not be divided into regions, and they should be integrated as a whole. ”

Luo Bingzhang was shocked when he received it, and on the one hand, he sent a fast horse to transfer the holy decree to Zeng Guofan, and on the other hand, he passed Xu Youren and Bao Qibao to the governor's yamen to discuss matters. Luo Bingzhang never expected that the situation in Wuchang would become so fast! There are police in Hubei, which is bound to affect Hunan. Perhaps, the tycoons and wealthy businessmen in the prefectures and counties at the junction of the two lakes have begun to migrate and flee. Luo Bingzhang led Xu Youren to speed up the collection of food for Zeng Guofan's departure from the province and Wang Ju's recruitment. Luo Bingzhang asked Bao Qibao to do the urgent task, how to stabilize the situation, so that the Cantonese bandits have no opportunity to take advantage of it, and ensure the safety of the provincial capital.

As soon as Zeng Guofan, who was in Hengzhou, received the holy edict, although he was also panicked, he was not in chaos. He first sent three scouts to the Hubei boundary to find out the news. He also urgently summoned Luo Zenan, Bao Chao, Li Xubin, Yang Huchen, Kang Jinghui, Zeng Guobao, Zhou Fengshan, Chu Meibow, Zou Shouzhang, Xiao Fusi and others to Hengzhou, but only Wang Zhu did not arrive on the grounds of returning to visit relatives; Newly recruited land battalion officers Zhu Sunyi, Zou Jiqi, Lin Yuanen, and Yang Mingsheng; Peng Yulin, Xia Luan, Yang Zaifu, Hu Jiayuan, Hu Zuolin, Zhu Dianyuan, Zou Hanzhang, Long Xianchen, Cheng Mingbiao, etc., all the generals above the battalion officers of Xiangyongshui and Lu were summoned to Hengzhou to discuss the plan to aid Hubei. Liu Changyou, the minister of Hengzhou League Training, naturally wanted to participate. The president of the battalions of the naval division, Zhu Ruhang, and the land generals and pioneers, Taqib, also rushed over from their respective battalions.

Although the battalions of the Xiangyong waterway lacked guns and artillery, some of them had just recruited all the brave soldiers, but almost all the generals and officers who should have arrived, except for Wang Zhu and other individuals, had arrived. For a time, the streets and alleys of Hengyang were lined with sentry posts, flags were planted everywhere, and war horses neighed. It is actually a lively time since the establishment of Hengyang County. All the official and private inns in Hengyang are full. The people all raised their hands to celebrate, and there was such a neat team in the capital, and the long hair was really troublesome.

A local veteran Beijing official who has been in charge for many years once said these two sentences to describe the situation at that time: "The squire raised the flag and roared, and the heroes gathered in Hengyang Prefecture." ”

According to Zeng Guofan's original agreement with Luo Zenan, he wanted Peng Yulin to come to the battalions of the president's sailors. But Peng Yulin insisted on resigning. Peng Yulin's reason is: it is not enough to suppress the public, and it is difficult to lead the leader, and he will be appointed by Ruhang. After some thought, Zeng Guofan talked to Zhu Ruhang alone a few times before accepting Peng Yulin's recommendation.

After the generals arrived at the official hall, they drank tea and talked while waiting for the commander Zeng Guofan. Zeng Guofan was talking about things with Zhao Danian, the prefect of Hengzhou, and Wang Rui, the prefect of Hengyang County.

Zeng Guofan and Zhao Danian talked about the purchase of civilian ships, and talked about another matter with Wang Rui. Wang Rui has received the transfer of Ziwen to Yueyang, and has completed the handover with the official who came to take over the seal, and will leave Heng tomorrow to take up his post in Yueyang. Before leaving Yueyang, Wang Rui came to say goodbye to Zeng Guofan as usual.

Knowing that Wang Rui was dealing with Yueyang County, Zeng Guofan was overjoyed and decided to talk to Wang Rui about what happened in Yueyang.

After Zhao Danian finished talking about business, Zeng Guofan sent him out of the door, and then ordered his own soldiers to change a bowl of new tea for Wang Rui, and then said: "Helmet Hui, you go to Yueyang to do business, it's only a matter of one or two months." I and Luo Futai jointly gave you a secret guarantee, if it weren't for the urgency of Anhui, the holy decree would have arrived a long time ago. Liupin Dingzi, I am indeed a little wronged by you. ”

When Wang Rui heard this, he hurriedly stood up, gave a big salute to Zeng Guofan, and said, "Your Excellency, don't say this. In the season of employing soldiers, there are many officials and few points. There is a lack of points in the lower official ability, and he is already very content. The family can't go hungry! ”

Zeng Guofan motioned for Wang Rui to sit down and said: "Xiangyong went out of the province to suppress thieves and set up a general grain station. I will protect you with Luo Futai and serve as the general office of the prefect of Sipin. ”

Wang Rui got up again and said, "Xiaguan Xie, Lord lift!" ”

Zeng Guofan said: "Helmet Hui, don't get up at every turn. If you are so polite, I will not be able to speak. ”

Wang Rui had no choice but to sit down.

Zeng Guofan continued: "Helmet Hui, there is one thing that you must do well after you arrive in Yueyang. Last year, Xiang Yong had been stationed in Yueyang for a few days, and the feudal division was listed, and Lord Luo Zenan Luo was in charge of county affairs. At that time, the war was raging, and the local people fled from ten families and nine out of ten, and many fields were deserted. Within a few days of my arrival in Yueyang, I took Luo Ling, conducted an inventory of the land, and found many borderless lands. In order to raise money, I rented out these lands and collected 50,000 taels of silver, which relieved Xiangyong's urgent need. In order to keep the people, I promised that those who rented land would be exempted from paying grain for two years. I informed the governor of the yamen and the feudal division about this matter. But it was this incident that caused a big storm and caused a lot of harm to the people. When any of them arrive, not only will the grain be collected, but even those who are exempted from payment must be paid, otherwise they will be invoiced and taken from people. The people have no way to complain, so they have to flee if they can, and if they have nowhere to escape, they will naturally make up for their grievances. I have a lot of things to do now, and I can't take care of this matter anymore, so I have to let you do it for me, put this matter to an end, and give the people justice. What the government has promised cannot be easily reversed. Otherwise, who will believe the words of the government in the future? You know, the people are the food and clothing parents of the government, and what is the meaning of the existence of the government without the people? Helmet Hui, did you hear my words clearly? ”

Wang Rui nodded and replied, "My lord, but please rest assured." After the officials arrived in Yueyang, it was enough to give the people justice. My lord, I heard that Yueyang County was transferred to the barracks grain station by adults? Such an inferior person, you don't always join him, why do you think so highly of him? Xia Guan was a little puzzled. ”

Zeng Guofan smiled: "Helmet Hui, you are a smart person. You'll figure it out slowly. ”

Wang Rui saw Zeng Guofan pick up the tea bowl and knew that Zeng Guofan still had something to do, so he stood up and said, "If your Excellency has no other instructions, the lower official will leave." ”

Zeng Guofan got up and said: "Helmet Hui, my Qing official in the Qing Dynasty is not easy to be!" If there is anything, you can send me a letter in time. ”

At this time, the generals who were drinking tea in the official hall were talking about it.

After the generals gathered in the official hall, Luo Zenan took the lead and said: "The ship is not complete and brave and has not been trained, what are you going to do in the province at this time?" There are police officers in Wuchang, and they don't want to do anything, but they always want to use our Xiangyong as a shield! It is understandable that Wu Zhijun has just arrived, Tai Yong, Chonglun, Guan Wen, Qinglin, which of these four people does not have a few battalions of people? We fought for them, but they were watching us with guns and guns! What are they? ,, Taxietai, don't be careful, I'm talking about them. ”

Taqib hurriedly said, "What did Lord Luo say?" Who ruined the country of the Qing Dynasty like this? It's just us. Zeng Daren Mo Xuan was from Rong and devoted himself to the country, and after arriving in the provincial capital, how many grievances did he suffer? Most of you here have seen it with your own eyes. If he doesn't live in the provincial capital, why does he always come to Hengzhou? Isn't it to avoid some people? Someone wanted to kill him, but not only did he not participate, but he was also thinking about the emperor! It's hard to put into words! ”

As he spoke, Tazib's eyes suddenly turned red. He was afraid of losing his temper and hurriedly shut up.

After being silent for a while, seeing that Zeng Guofan had not yet walked out of the signing room, Peng Yulin said at this time: "Among the ships that have been made now, more than half of them are still lacking guns. Although Yong is recruited, the practice is quite time-consuming. There are no boats! What kind of sailor is a sailor without a ship? There are ships, and there is a lack of guns and artillery. I heard Master Zeng say that Lao Futai sent Zhang Jingxiu over, why hasn't he arrived yet! This Jingxiu, could it be that he came from the water by himself? ”

Peng Yulin's joking words caused everyone to laugh.

Bao Chao said: "My old Bao is strange, there are police in Jiangxi, and the court can't remember Bao Qibao, but it can think of Lord Zeng; Anhui and Hubei are in a hurry, and the emperor can't think of the green camp, but he can think of Xiangyong! ”

Taqi said: "Speaking of this, this association also has feelings. But then again, I am really angry when I go out of the province Xiangyong. Within a few days of leaving the province, the siege of Nanchang was really lifted! ”

Luo Zenan said gloomily: "In order to relieve the siege of Nanchang, my Xiangyong battalions have experienced several major battles, and there have been heavy casualties!" I recall now that the guns are not in order, there is a lack of guns, and there is a lack of Western fast guns; Second, he has little experience in fighting with regular longhair, and he will not fight skillfully by fighting hard alone. I have already reported these words to Lord Zeng. When the new brave is training, he must work hard in these places. This is the weakness of our Xiangyong. ”

"The training in the Green Camp has long been out of date. This association has mentioned it to Luo Futai and Bao Junmen many times. Futai didn't have much to do with the Green Battalion, but the military insisted on not allowing the Association to change the old rules. This association couldn't, so I had to say this to Lord Zeng. Mr. Zeng went to see the the next day. After that, he called the Association to the Yamen and agreed to the Association's proposal. Why are the people of the Green Camp hostile to Lord Zeng? It's because he's old that he dares to call the shots for his superiors! ”

The generals were talking lively, the door of the official hall was pushed open, and Zeng Guofan, accompanied by Liu Changyou and Yu Ruhang, walked into the hall with a smile.

When the generals saw this, they all stood up in unison. (End of chapter)