First Minister of Ming Dynasty

"If I had known that Ding Pulang was against his will, we should take him down and show the crowd!" Zhang Bixian gritted his teeth, filled with righteous indignation.

Zhang Dingbian was also sitting next to him, but he had other ideas. Xu Shouhui had been the emperor of Tianwan for several years, but he was suddenly killed, and the end was so miserable that he didn't even get a complete corpse capital. It is natural for people's hearts to float, the key is to win over people's hearts.

"His Royal Highness the King of Han, Ding Pulang is irrelevant, the key is Zhao Pusheng, the master, but he can't take it lightly."

"Zhao Pusheng!" Chen Youliang was slightly taken aback. Not only is this person famous among the Peng Party, but he is also a master of Tianwan. In terms of status, he is even higher than Chen Youliang's boss, Ni Wenjun.

Now that Chen Youliang devoured the masters one after another, and his heart was floating, if Zhao Pusheng also took the opportunity to rebel, or submit to Zhu Yuanzhang, then Chen Youliang's situation would be even more embarrassing.

"What you reminded makes sense... What do you want to do?"

Zhang Ding thought for a while, and then said, "I think it's better to invite the Taishi over here, and let him know the interests and interests of him, and let him assist His Royal Highness the King of Han for the overall situation, with one heart and one mind, and it is important to deal with Zhu Yuanzhang first."

Chen Youliang thought for a while, then nodded and said: "This is the old saying to seek the country, it's just that other people go, afraid that the master will not believe it, so you can persuade... I still respect him as the master, business as usual, please don't hesitate. "

Zhang Dingbian frowned, and after a while, he nodded and said, "I am willing to see the Grand Master, but I also ask the King of Han to restrain his subjects, not to be arrogant or arrogant, and not to hurt people with words, so that the Grand Master will not be cold."

When he said this, Zhang Dingbian also looked at Zhang Bixian, his intention was self-evident.

Chen Youliang chose such a drastic means to devour the master, but it has nothing to do with his subordinates. If there is any master, there will be any subordinates. In other words, the subordinates will intensify their efforts. If they are jealous of Zhao Pusheng and attack this old Peng Dang senior, then the consequences will be really unimaginable.

Facing Zhang Dingbian's warning, Zhang Bixian couldn't help but sneer, "I have always listened to His Highness King Han's orders. If that old guy Zhao Pusheng is willing to serve King Han, I won't embarrass him."

Zhang Dingbian hesitated again and again, but in the end he did not continue talking, but left to see Zhao Pusheng.

After he left, Zhang Bixian sneered: "This guy is indecisive, and he doesn't know the kindness of the woman he learned, Zhao Pusheng, the old man, relying on his qualifications, he is bossy, but to say it, he What's the credit, even the Chaohu navigator didn't take care of it, he's also an old waste!"

Chen Youliang's expression suddenly became ugly when he mentioned the Chaohu Marine Master.

Since the end of the sky and the army started early, and they were repeatedly tug-of-war with the Yuan army in the Yangtze River Valley, they gathered a strong navy early, and when Lao Zhu crossed the river south, the ships they got were far inferior to those of the sky.

Coupled with the development of the past two years, Tianwan's fleet is huge, and the ships are like hills, which has great advantages.

Chen Youliang sent Ding Pulang to guard Xiaogushan, intending to take Yingtian from land and water, and destroy Zhu Yuanzhang.

But after the loss of Xiaogushan, if you want to continue downstream, you must be prepared for the back road... The entire battlefield situation has become more and more unfavorable for Chen Youliang.

There is not much room for him to play, either starting from Anqing, attacking the city along Jiangbei, and gradually approaching Yingtian. Either go south to Hongdu, take all the west of Poyang Lake, and then confront Zhu Yuanzhang across Poyang Lake.

The possibility of quick wins is getting smaller and smaller, but people are unstable, and he urgently needs to fight a few victories to appease his subordinates... Chen Youliang suddenly found that the throne of the King of Han is good, but this seat is embedded with diamonds and has no steel buttocks, so it is really unstable to sit. …

In contrast, the situation on Zhu Jiajun's side was much better. Zhang Ximeng personally rushed to Chizhou and accepted the uprising of Ding Pulang and Fu Youde.

"This is Zhang Xiang, the most trusted person by King Wu."

Wang Guangyang introduced them to the two.

Both of these two had heard of Zhang Ximeng, but when they met for the first time, they couldn't help but be surprised. Could this young scholar be twenty years old?

It's enough to be young, he is so famous!

Others don't say it, but Fu Youde knows it. When Lu Jin mentions this, it's like hearing about a saint.

Is he really that great?

The two of them didn't know either, so they could only come over to give a salute.

"I have seen Zhang Xiang."

Zhang Ximeng smiled. Whether it was Ding Pulang or Fu Youde, they were both fierce generals, and among a group of fierce people, it was really rare to stand out from the crowd.

The only problem is that neither of them seem to end so well.

I don't know if there is a chance to pull them... Zhang Ximeng thought for a moment, and smiled: "Two generals, you are welcome to abandon the darkness and surrender to the King of Wu, and officially belong to King Wu. I have already written some conditions in the letter, what else do you have? Do you have any questions? Or feel inappropriate? Just bring it up and I will find a way to solve it.”

After Zhang Ximeng finished speaking, he smiled and looked at the two of them.

Fu Youde pondered again and again, but said, "I listen to Zhang Xiang."

Ding Pulang frowned, and he said solemnly: "Zhang Xiang, I only have one request, Chen Youliang, this thing, devoured the master twice, and made a good country into a haze, and the hard work of those of us was ruined in his hands. Go. No matter what, I will settle accounts with him, and I will not be reconciled if I don't kill him!"

Zhang Ximeng could feel that Ding Pulang had a strong hatred for Chen Youliang.

"General Ding, everything is still up to the lord. I will convey your request to the lord. Your willingness to lead the way is naturally worthy of encouragement. But our troops and horses have rules and need to be retrained, register the soldiers, and implement them. Military regulations and military discipline. In addition, there are many issues related to the treatment of soldiers, which must be implemented as soon as possible.”

Ding Pulang nodded, "I understand this... Zhang Xiang, I also heard that your military pay is very generous, is this true?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "I'll correct a sentence first, it's not you, it's us... Secondly, the army's salaries are set according to the officials. Our lowest-level yamen has 30 Shi Lumi and 20 treasure notes every year. Soldiers' rations are per Two stones for the month, consistent treasure notes, one hundred and twenty cents of vegetable gold, one piece of each winter cloth and shabu each year, plus a pound of cotton, and some seasonal vegetables and meat subsidies for other festivals.”

Ding Pulang's eyes widened, and he couldn't help exclaiming, "So many?"

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "These are just normal times. In times of war, Cai Jin will mention 300 wen, in addition to beheading and rewarding 80 pieces, and the rest have different grades according to the size of the credit. And all the soldiers, in the process of equalizing the field. If anyone dies in battle, we will raise the offspring, arrange labor, help the family farm, and provide monthly compensation…”

Zhang Ximeng introduced it patiently, and took out a detailed charter and handed it to two people.

Ding Pulang blushed when he saw the dense handwriting. He couldn't read at all. Fortunately, Fu Youde's educational level was not bad, at least literacy was not a problem.

He took it and looked at it carefully. He was completely convinced.

"King Wu's preferential treatment of soldiers and soldiers is indeed well-deserved! Who can refuse to accept such military support!" Fu Youde sincerely praised.

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "These are all aimed at ordinary soldiers. For generals and even generals, although there will be more, I'm afraid there won't be that many."

Ding Pulang was puzzled and said, "A general is the soul of a soldier. How can you win a battle without a general? Why can't the general take more?"

Zhang Ximeng remained unhurried, "We had a discussion on the issue of salary not long ago. I mean that the envoys should be compared to the prime minister, and the envoys should be compared to the official books. In the future, the titles will be calculated separately. It's about the same as what I got, five hundred guan treasure notes, two hundred Shi Lumi, and some other miscellaneous things, I really haven't calculated it myself."

Zhang Ximeng didn't lie, he was not interested in money. Although he had not allowed Zhu Ying to take the lead for a long time, the housekeeper was still responsible for the money, and Zhang Ximeng didn't bother to ask.

It's just that when Ding Pulang and Fu Youde heard it, they suddenly understood. With Zhang Ximeng's status, the sum of Lumi and Baochao is less than 1,000. What else can others complain about?

Ding Pulang hurriedly said: "I was confused for a while, please don't take offense to Zhang Xiang."

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "It's okay, I just came here, and the two sides have different habits, so we really need to adapt. As long as we are open and honest and communicate frankly, there will be no problems that cannot be solved."

Both Ding Plang and Fu Youde agreed.

The two were arranged to rest in the barracks, and their subordinates were also sent to the barracks next to them for temporary resettlement.

Zhang Ximeng took the time to call Zheng Yuchun over. He was quite experienced in dealing with returning soldiers and was almost the strongest trainer in the army.

Zhang Ximeng called Zheng Yuchun over by name.

"Zhang Xiang, Fu Youde and Ding Pulang are both hot-blooded men. But whether it is the soldiers and horses of Tian Wan or the soldiers of Han Song, they are hard to get rid of the bandit, all kinds of bad habits, it is hard to say. It must be rectified thoroughly. , can only enter the battle, otherwise, there will only be endless troubles."

Zhang Ximeng also nodded and said, "I'm also worried about this... Things that should be corrected must be corrected. However, you must also pay attention to the method, and you must not be too rude. They took the initiative to revolt. Some things can be corrected slowly, and some are really serious problems. You must report it to me."

Zheng Yuchun promised to write it down, and then he took a few people and went to the barracks.

Zhang Ximeng thought it was not a big problem, so he prepared to eat something and rest early. In fact, when you arrive at the military camp, you eat more than you eat at home.

A large bowl of rice with a thin layer of bacon on top. The oil soaks the rice and has a strong aroma. The side dishes in the military kitchen are very distinctive. Zhang Ximeng made a plate of radish, a plate of cabbage, and served with rice. Absolutely.

In addition, there was a bowl of stewed pumpkin and a bowl of soup. This soup was a bargain. There was actually a large bone with meat in it. It was like winning a prize.

Zhang Ximeng was full of food and drink, and before he had time to rest, news came suddenly that Zheng Yuchun and his subordinates had been beaten, their foreheads were broken, and blood was all over his face.

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but have a headache, and he was really afraid of what was coming... He hurried over, and there were constant news along the way, saying that Zheng Yuchun and the others found a female relative in the military camp, so they went to ask. As a result, some of Din Plang's subordinates said that they were teasing their wife, so they beat them up.

Zhang Ximeng frowned at first. Are there any female relatives in the army?

Or wife?

Is this the right thing to do?

When Zhang Ximeng arrived, Zheng Yuchun and others were bandaging him. He was still fine. Another young trainer had already had an arm broken. A military doctor was repairing his bones, and the sound of mourning continued.

At this time, Ding Pulang and Fu Youde also rushed over.

At the same time, the guys who beat people were also brought over.

"General Ding, you have female relatives in your army, why didn't you tell me in advance? Our camp has rules and we can't live together."

Zhang Ximeng's voice was cold, Ding Pulang was stunned at first, then his face changed again and again, and finally he couldn't hold back... Suddenly he shouted at the group of people, "Which beast? Stand up for Lao Tzu! I'm going to hack him alive. Didn't Lao Tzu tell you? Let go of all the women who were snatched, who asked you to take them with you?"

All of a sudden, everyone understands that daring is robbed!

In the face of Ding Pulang's angry questioning, a middle-aged man finally emerged from the crowd. He gritted his teeth and said, "Master Ding, don't say anything... The person is hidden by me. When they come to rob him, I will beat him... After fighting for so many years, I don't even have a mother-in-law, I'm not reconciled!"

"You fart! Are you a mother-in-law? Do you think of her as a wife?" Ding Pulang pulled out his saber and blushed, "Zhang Xiang, I'm going to kill this beast now, and it will be punished!"