Chen Jiayu Security Team.

Tian Xiaoting was also very puzzled about how this recruitment could be carried out so smoothly and quickly, and she also heard that Zhang Tianhe had an ambiguous relationship with Li Sizhe's sister Li Sijie, but in front of everyone, she couldn't ask him, for the time being, she could only hold these words in her heart.

"Captain, the second question is, what if the bandits come to harass the local people again after we leave? Did we just take so much money from people and just walk away? Tang Dalong asked.

"You're right, we have to give an explanation to the local people, in fact, protecting the local people has always been the responsibility of the government, not our duty, and the reason why we want to set up a security team to protect the lives and property of the people is because of the government's inaction. We still protect the local people in the same way, and with the support of the court and the government, our protection will be more comprehensive and in place. Zhang Tianhe said.

"Captain, if you say that, it makes sense," said Tang Dalong, "and we can't let the people point at our backs and scold." ”

"They all say that you are a bodhisattva, and when I saw you today, it was really so." Zhang Tianhe said with a smile.

"And this third point, after we leave, what will happen to the base of the Chen Jiayu security team headquarters? We have spent so much money and put so much effort here, can we give up so easily? Tang Dalong said.

"Brother Tang, what's the matter, are you distressed? There are bigger and better places waiting for us in the future," Zhang Tianhe said, "We have to think about retreating before we think about it, and leave a few brothers here to guard here, maybe we will be able to use it in the future, and it is not known." ”

Everyone gossiped, spoke freely, and raised a lot of questions, Zhang Tianhe answered them one by one, everyone saw that Zhang Tianhe considered the problem thoroughly, thoughtful, whether it was for his brothers or for the local people, there were proper arrangements, and they couldn't help but secretly admire in their hearts.

After the meeting, Zhang Tianhe and Liu Bodu studied it carefully and felt that there was nothing wrong, so on the morning of three days later, Zhang Tianhe gathered 500 people and went to Pingquan Mansion.

Someone had already reported the news to Zhang Xiluan, the prefect of Pingyuan Mansion, who had already led his master Qian Wenbo, local celebrities and gentry and others to wait outside the East City Gate.

Sure enough, at noon, Zhang Tianhe led everyone to arrive.

Zhang Xiluan was also a general who could fight well when he was young, and he saw that Zhang Tianhe's team was neatly arranged, the military appearance was neat, and they were all strong and majestic, like a tiger coming down the mountain, and a dragon out of the water, which was much stronger than the soldiers of the government, and he couldn't help but secretly praise it in his heart.

"Lord Zhang, Zhang Tianhe is polite." Zhang Tianhe saw that the prefect led everyone to wait here, and hurriedly turned over and dismounted, and came over to salute, no matter what, he had to get by on the big side.

"Battalion Commander Zhang, it's been hard all the way!" Zhang Xiluan said and came over and took Zhang Tianhe's hand, "I have set up your government office at the east gate, and renovated it, and follow me into the city to watch it together." In addition, because you do not have too many temporary personnel, for the convenience of your office, I have set up your battalion headquarters not far from your office, and I have also ordered people to clean all your barracks, one room for every ten soldiers, and one bed for each person. In terms of salary: each soldier is paid ten taels of silver per month, and the sentry commander is doubled; Food: white buns, rice, meat and vegetarian soups, such as pork stewed vermicelli, Chinese cabbage roasted pork, radish roasted pork, beef vermicelli, chicken stewed mushrooms, potato fried green peppers, braised eggplant, tomato egg soup, seaweed egg soup, etc., everything. The horses, guns, ammunition, various equipment, uniforms, hats, etc., which are needed by your horse battalion, can then be sent to the stables and storehouses to collect them. ”

"Lord Zhang, thank you for your trouble." Zhang Tianhe didn't expect that Zhang Xiluan, as the prefect, Yuan Shikai's brother was so thoughtful for him, and this salary and food, if it was really as he said, would not be bad.

"Camp Commander Zhang, you don't have to be polite, in the future, everyone will be called a minister in the same hall and serve the court together, what else will they share with each other? I need a lot of support from you. Zhang Xiluan said with a smile.

"Master Zhang, you are polite, you are the commander, I am a subordinate, this order of respect and inferiority cannot be reversed." Zhang Tianhe said.

"Battalion Commander Zhang, there is no need to say that, everyone is a brother, our prefect's yamen is mainly responsible for literature, and your horse team battalion is mainly responsible for martial arts, as well as catching thieves and thieves, and maintaining local law and order. Zhang Xiluan said.

"Master Zhang, don't worry! No matter what it is, as long as you say a word, even if it is going up the sword mountain and going down to the sea of fire, I will never frown. Zhang Tianhe said.

"Camp Chief Zhang, really has a straightforward temperament and speaks quickly, I like this character! We supported each other, took care of each other, and joined hands to serve the imperial court. ”

"But by the orders of Lord Zhang." Zhang Tianhe said.

Subsequently, someone led Tang Dalong, Liu Bodu, Ma Longtan and their 500 brothers into the barracks.

Zhang Xiluan accompanied Zhang Tianhe to watch his government office, as well as the barracks, although the conditions were not too good, but it could barely be said, Zhang Tianhe expressed satisfaction.

At noon, Zhang Xiluan held a banquet to warmly entertain Zhang Tianhe.

During the banquet, Zhang Xiluan said: "Battalion Commander Zhang is really a hero, it is not easy to bring out this team at such a young age, I think when I was as young as you, I was just a big soldier." ”

"Lord Zhang, I have won the award, and I am just a brother who is just a brother and takes everyone to eat together," Zhang Tianhe said, "I heard that you are both civil and military, have both knowledge and knowledge, and you are brothers with Yuan Shikai, I don't know if there is such a thing?" ”

"Where can I talk about both civil and military? However, I have a good personal relationship with Yuan Shikai, it is his old brother, Wang Xiuzhi, Sun Baoqi, Pan Kejun, Yuan Shikai and I have formed an alliance and swore to live and die together. Zhang Xiluan said.

"I see," Zhang Tianhe said, "Since your backstage is so hard, why do you only be a prefect in Pingquan?" ”

"Battalion Commander Zhang, you have just entered the officialdom, you don't know the difficulties of this officialdom, it's hard to say." Zhang Xiluan said.