Chapter 42 Reform the military system and set an example

Next, Zhang Wuji discussed with everyone the adaptation of the soldiers and horses under his command.

Although Chen Youliang is dead now, all the generals are there, and they have absolute influence and control in the army. What's more, when Chen Youliang and Xu Shouhui expanded their army, they were also under the banner of Zhang Wuji.

Zhang Wuji's previous performance on the battlefield has carved the brand of "god" in everyone's hearts. Naturally, they were all willing to follow Mingzun.

However, at this time, Zhang Wuji mentioned a problem.

"Well, that's the last question of military discipline. I have encountered our soldiers and horses robbing the people's daughters before, this kind of matter is very serious, and it must be dealt with seriously. Zhang Wuji said coldly.

Zhang Dingbian stood up at this time, and he said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, this matter will be handled by the minister." ”

Zhang Wuji nodded and said, "I'll be verbose here." That is, we are raising volunteers, and we are doing the right thing for heaven. We are not hooligans and bandits, let alone brutal and unkind Yuan troops. Therefore, we have to strictly restrain our subordinates. Looting, killing, arson, raping women, this is strictly forbidden! ”

"As for the common people, whether they are Han Chinese, Mongolians, or even people of other nationalities. As long as he is an unarmed ordinary person, he will be treated equally. None of them should harm the people, and there should be no distinction between three, six, nine, and so on. Even if it is a stitch and a thread of theirs, they are not allowed to rob it. Our army must live up to the style of the Yuejia army in the past, 'freezing to death without demolishing houses, starving to death without plundering'. Only in this way can we be like Lord Yue, and go straight to Huanglong's recovery of the Central Plains. ”

"But with those who are full of evil, who run rampant in the countryside and the people who prey on the people, and the Mongol executioners, we will tell the people in detail about their crimes, and then punish them according to the law. Absolutely no mercy. ”

After Zhang Wuji finished speaking, all the generals nodded.

Zhao Pusheng stood up at this time and said, "These ministers have written it down. ”

Zhang Wuji nodded and said, "Very good." As for the rest, there is nothing. The rectification of these 600,000 soldiers and horses has four Aiqing. Now that we've talked about the generals, it's time to talk about the Wenchen. ”

At this time, Fu Youde stood up and said, "Back to Your Majesty, speaking of Wenchen, our Prime Minister Zhang Bixian has fled now. Shall we get him back? ”

Zhang Wuji looked at Zhang Dingbian on the side at this time, and after Zhang Dingbian thought about it, he knelt on the ground and said, "Please also ask Your Majesty to spare Brother Bixian." ”

Zhang Wuji waved his hand and said: "The words of the privy envoy are true, I am not a person without a heart. Since this Prime Minister Zhang Cheng is unwilling to serve me, then I am not reluctant. He also asked General Zhang to give him a sum of money after finding him. Just treat him according to the specifications of Zhishi's return to his hometown. ”

Zhang Dingbian thanked Zhang Wuji for his kindness.

In fact, Zhang Bixian is also a rare talent, but Zhang Wuji said before that the positions of the officials remain the same, but there are already two prime ministers under his command, and there is no need for another one.

Therefore, Zhang Wuji does not plan to adopt Zhang Bixian. After all, Wenchen is not a general.

Although the military generals have heavy troops in hand, the logistics of the army and the transportation of military supplies are all responsible for the civil ministers.

As long as the army is left without provisions, it will not be long before the trees fall and scatter.

And Zhang Bi is with Zhang Dingbian first, and Chen Youliang is a righteous brother. Zhang Wuji dared to use Zhang Dingbian, but Zhang Bixian did not dare to give him the position of prime minister at the head of a hundred officials.

For this kind of critical position, it is better to use your own people. Therefore, Zhang Wuji did not plan to recruit Zhang Bixian, but directly transferred Yang Xiao over, and then let him preside over the overall situation.

Next, Zhang Wuji discussed in detail with everyone, and then the appointment and dismissal of the ministers.

Most of the civil servants under Chen Youliang's command are from the Jiangnan clan, although these people are a huge hidden danger.

However, the great enemy is not yet the time to purge them, not to mention that the current situation is not to the extent of taking the imperial examination.

Therefore, Zhang Wuji planned to continue to appoint them, and when everything stabilized, he would replace them one by one with the people under the command of Mingjiao.

In this reorganization meeting, Zhang Wuji and everyone held it until midnight.

Eventually, the crowd settled the matter.

In the next few days, Zhang Wuji sat firmly in Hongdu City. And the army under Chen Youliang also completed the adaptation with the help of Zhang Dingbian and others.

At the behest of Zhang Wuji, Ding Pulang led a part of his army back to their respective stations.

There is also Chen Youliang's funeral, although Chen Youliang's funeral was buried with princely rites. But it was urgent, and there was not much preparation. This thick burial also ended hastily. It's just that he set up a monument with the words "Chen Youliang, King of the Ming Dynasty". After that, officials were sent to guard his grave.

And what gave Zhang Wuji a headache was the wives and concubines left behind by Chen Youliang.

Although Chen Youliang is not a womanizer, the number of people in his harem is not too small. There were twenty or thirty of them.

Although Zhang Wuji promised to treat Chen Youliang's family members well, how to treat them well is a big problem now.

If it is included in their own pockets, these people are not as high quality as Zhao Min and others in terms of appearance and conduct.

But if it is abandoned, it is a pity.

In the end, Zhang Wuji thought about it and divided Chen Youliang's wives and concubines into two categories, all those who were beautiful and magnificent and had not been used by Chen Youliang were included in his harem. It's just that the position will not be given very high. At most, it's just Jieyu, a talented person and something like that. But just like that, he also gathered more than 20 young girls who were not bad-looking.

And Chen Youliang has used it and has not given birth, Zhang Wuji allowed them to go home, or give them a marriage and remarry.

As for Chen Youliang, Zhang Wuji allocated a mansion in Wuchang City as promised to Zhang Dingbian and others before, and supported them for the second half of their lives with Chen Youliang's prince Yulu.

As for the knighthood of Chen Youliang's heirs, Zhang Wuji prevaricated and said that he would wait until the world was decided.

Although this is suspected of raising tigers, there is no way to do it at the moment.

First, he made a promise with Zhang Dingbian and others to treat Chen Youliang's family well. You can't break your word.

The second is to set an example for all the princes in the world, that is, as long as you surrender yourself, your reputation and status will have a "golden ticket".

If you can surrender the army without a fight and unite the forces of the Han princes as soon as possible, it will be beneficial to your future Northern Expedition.

And he can leave a good name for himself, and the most important thing is that he will not harm his family, and the princes will not fight to the end with him.

Soon, officials from all walks of life in Chen Youliang's territory also sent official letters, and they were all willing to accept the adaptation of the new dynasty and become the courtiers of the Ming Dynasty in the future.

This made Zhang Wuji very happy.

After doing all this, Zhang Wuji's eyes were on Jinling City in the east. Now Zhang Wuji is waiting for Liu Futong and Yang Xiao to arrive.

As long as they lead people to come and arrange everything properly, then they should go to Jinling City to beat Zhu Yuanzhang.

Although Zhang Wuji didn't want to tear his face this time, he still made two preparations to deal with Zhu Yuanzhang, the old fox.

(End of chapter)