Water Margin official

After arranging some duties, Zhang Zhengdao ordered Wang Lun and Song Wan to organize the warehouses, repair the stockade gates, and forge weapons.

During the expedition to Tamluo, everything was complicated. Although the navy was the top priority, food, grass, and weapons were also indispensable.

Nowadays, there are more than 4,000 troops and horses in Liangshan, and more than 1,000 old and weak family members. There is an endless stream of people who come to the mountain with their families every day. Although the food is enough at the moment, it cannot support a big war.

After a brief discussion with Wen Huanzhang, Zhang Zhengdao decided to postpone dividing the silver into small scales and use the money to the cutting edge first.

All the 50,000 yuan of money obtained from Kushu Mountain was allocated to Wang Lun, and he was ordered to take people to the surrounding counties to buy food. He must ensure that the village has enough food to support three or five battles.

The affairs were messy and trivial, but fortunately Wen Huanzhang was there to help, and everything was arranged in an orderly manner.

When Zhang Zhengdao had arranged everything in the village and was about to give orders to the heroes at the banquet, he saw Zhu Fu hurriedly entering the Juyi Hall.

"Master, my little brother has found out that Jeju is deploying government troops and seizing civilian ships. There is quite a commotion." Zhu Fu's face was solemn.

The Xishan Hotel in Shouzhang County has been built and can be left to the minions below to take care of it. During this time, Zhu Fu went to Jeju City, bought a restaurant near the government office, and sent three or five people with their identities.

An innocent man, running a wine shop in the city while spying on the state capital's movements.

Recently, the Jeju government seems to be mobilizing troops and horses, and has also gathered some large and small boats from the surrounding areas, all of which are gathered on the water outside Jeju City.

After Zhu Fu got the news in the city, he went to Jeju to investigate in person. As the people said, the state government was mobilizing local troops and arranging equipment, but he didn't know what the purpose was, so he hurried back to Liangshan Dazhai.

Zhang Zhengdao and Wen Huanzhang looked at each other and asked in a deep voice: "What other news have you heard?"

Zhu Fu replied: "My younger brother is sending someone to inquire about the specific situation."

Wen Huanzhang said: "It is winter now. Although these eight hundred miles of water are not frozen, sending troops in winter is a taboo for military strategists. I don't think the governor of Jeju is such a stupid person."
Zhang Zhengdao nodded and said: "What the military advisor said is true. The water in Liangshan Mountain is under the jurisdiction of Jezhou. Now the mountain stronghold is in great prestige. With all these people gathered, the governor must not have had a good night's sleep."

Ruan Xiaoqi's injury was almost healed, so he stood up and shouted: "I don't care what the officers and soldiers are, as long as they go into the water, they will be like a bastard if they fall into the water, and they will eat my Xiaoqi's knife."

Ruan Xiaowu followed up and shouted: "Master of the village, military advisor, don't worry. The navy soldier has been practicing for a long time. If the army comes to suppress him, I'll make sure he doesn't come back."

Everyone in the hall stood up and asked to fight.

Zhang Zhengdao waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and said with a smile: "Although Liangshan was founded not long ago, with all the brothers here, even with ten thousand troops and horses, it is difficult to break through the stronghold."

"What's more, I have two naval forces, which have been trained for a long time, and they can withstand one or two. If the Jeju government really sends troops to suppress it, it will happen that our stronghold is preparing to go on an expedition to Tamna, and we lack armor and weapons." Zhang Zhengdao smiled.

, sighed: "The Governor of Jeju is a great kind man!"

Everyone laughed when they heard this!

Nowadays, the imperial troops in various state capitals in the Song Dynasty and what kind of virtue the Xiang army is, Zhang Zhengdao knows very well that it would be best if the Jeju army does not come to conquer. Liangshan develops in an orderly and step-by-step manner and plans to conquer Tamna Island.

If the Jeju army really comes to conquer, it will only delay the dispatch of troops for some time, but the armor, weapons and horses sent will be a timely help, resolving Liangshan's urgent need.

Zhang Zhengdao ordered: "Brother Zhu Fu, send more people to the city to investigate."

Zhu Fu said: "My younger brother will personally go to Jeju City to take charge of the situation later. If he finds out any information, he will definitely send someone to report back to the village in time."

"Hard work brother!"

After watching Zhu Fu leave, Zhang Zhengdao said loudly: "Although it is winter now, it is not a good season to use weapons, but we must be on guard. If the Jeju government really wants to take it by surprise and send troops to attack the stronghold, I will not be afraid.

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"The three heroes of the Ruan family listen to the order. Your two naval forces should hurry up and practice. They will arrange sentinels in various waterways. If the officers and soldiers really come to attack, they will be led into various deep and Hong Kong water branches and reeds and grass swamps.

Divide them and capture them." Zhang Zhengdao glanced at them and continued: "Young men of the navy, train day and night, don't slack off!"

The three men of the Ruan family all stood up and clasped their fists, shouting: "Obey the order!"

"Ling Guang, Suo Xian listened to the order, and the mountain attacking army immediately expanded to a thousand people. They will train day and night. They must obey the orders and prohibitions before going down the mountain to fight!"

The two leaders also stood up and took orders.

Zhang Zhengdao looked at Wen Zhongrong and Cui Ye and ordered: "Khanshan Army, continue to expand, and cooperate with the naval forces in training. All seasick men will be added to the mountain attacking army."

Wen Zhongrong knew in his heart that the leader of the village was deliberately preparing to go to sea, so he quickly replied: "My little brother, take the order!"

Finally, looking at the newly joined Bian Xiang, Lu Zhen, and Kou Chen, Zhang Zhengdao said: "Our village now only has 200 good horses. The three brothers will first select the elites who can ride and shoot from the two infantry armies.

Within two days, the cavalry army will be organized."

Although Bian Xiang was born as a farmer, he had a clear mind and had two brothers beside him to make suggestions. He stood up and shouted: "Don't worry, owner of the village, I will not miss any important events in the village."

After responding to the instructions, Zhang Zhengdao waved his hand to everyone to go down and get busy.

Nowadays, Jeju Prefecture is mobilizing its army. Although we don’t know its purpose, we cannot take it lightly.

After canceling the banquet and waiting for the leaders to disperse, Zhang Zhengdao and Wen Huanzhang sat in the Juyi Hall and discussed countermeasures.

"There is no need to worry, owner of the village. There are many branches and forks in these eight hundred miles of water, and the paths are very complicated. The water is swaying and the ponds are deep and shallow. With the three heroes of the Ruan family here, the officers and soldiers who come to attack will definitely come and never come back. Wen Huanzhang stroked his beard and said: "Jezhou officers and soldiers are nothing to worry about."

"What Wen is worried about right now is who will be used to govern Tamluo Island after we capture it?" Wen Huanzhang said seriously: "The leaders of my village are all reckless, illiterate, and do not know how to govern the people."

"As for leader Wang Lun, he has read a lot of poetry and books, but he has never been an official. He can manage villages and towns with no worries. If he manages a county, he may not be qualified for the job." Wen Huanzhang said bluntly.

Zhang Zhengdao frowned and thought, Tamluo Island is huge and can support 500,000 to 700,000 people. It is easy to capture, but difficult to govern.

The leaders of Liangshan went into battle and fought without blinking an eye. If they were asked to dance with pen and ink, it would be difficult to kill them.

Recruiting scholars to go up the mountain?

Zhang Zhengdao sighed secretly, how could the officials of the Zhao and Song Dynasties rule the world together with the scholar-bureaucrats, and the most important thing is scholars, these "treasures" in the eyes of the imperial court, so easily fall into trouble.

After thinking for a while and having no clue, Zhang Zhengdao said fiercely: "Inquire about the magistrates in nearby counties with good reputations, plunder a few of them, go up the mountain, and send them to Tamna Island."

Wen Huanzhang laughed and said: "Although the village leader's strategy is a bad one, it can solve an urgent need."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "In extraordinary times, extraordinary means should be used."

"What the military advisor doesn't know is that Tamna Island is so huge that it can have at least six counties that can accommodate 100,000 people. It can only develop with good herders who are proficient in governance."

Seeing Huanzhang's surprised look, Zhang Zhengdao introduced: "If we get this island, immigrate to farm, and manage it for three to five years, we can conquer Korea. All my brothers in Liangshan, as well as future generations, will have a good background." ."