When the news came that Xie Muguan, the key to the mountains, had changed hands, it was already noon on the third day.
However, it was a chasing force led by Wang Yanzhang, which made several points in the Jiuyi Mountain, and was able to attack the gates in one go. Chen Yanqian was defeated and the rest of the guards killed thousands of people, and only Chen Yanqian saw that the situation was not good. The few remnants who ran fast, once again collapsed along the mountain road in Hunan.
And the spread of this news in Guiyang City also means that Chen Yanqian and Chen Daguan, who used to be a majestic commander in the past, drove away from the government and the people for a long time, known as the underground governor. , It is basically no longer possible to have the prospect and expectation of returning to Guiyang.
Amidst the cheers and shouts one after another under the city wall, the mine owners, heads, and overseers who had been tried one by one under the correction of many suffering masters were cut off their heads or hung on the edge of the city wall and became stiff and erect, or It is a series of new and old scenery struggling hard.
There are many others who are yelled and screamed under the city wall. These are the accomplices and running dogs of the mine owners, bosses, and overseers. This is also the main mining area in the three counties in the past few days. The main results of the search and investigation work.
The person in charge of the public trial is Chai Ping, a deputy who seems to be shameless and brave; although due to the rush of time and limited manpower, some fallacies and omissions are inevitable, or simply overcorrection, or there has been false accusations. The result is too much involved.
But Zhou Huaian will not hesitate or regret it; this is after all what he has personally taken on this difficult road, destroying the corrupted old order and establishing a new order for his own use, he must pay. One of the costs.
Compared with the insults and criticisms of "a family crying" or "a few crying" that caused a few people to suffer and die, he is more concerned about letting more people no longer have to "cry all the way" and "cry all the way". The dignity that has survived is maintained for generations.
As for the mistakes and collateral damage that may occur in the pursuit of ideals and beliefs, to avoid the contradictions and oppositions used to escape the cruel struggle and the actual suffering of overthrowing an old class; and even leave endless troubles for one's own career and prospects. And hidden worries, it is just a hypocritical and weak subterfuge from the younger Bourgeois of later generations;
I'm sorry for those who can fight for and mobilize, and the vast number of poor people living in dire straits and oppression, but also for those who fought bloody battles and went on to succeed, and sacrificed countless volunteers and soldiers on the path of pursuit.
"Congratulations, Lord, it's a barrier, Lingnan has no worries since then..."
Ge Congzhou, who was accompanying him to patrol the city, also congratulated him loudly.
"Even if it is to make progress in Hunan in the future, it is still unknown..."
Because, this means that since ancient times, the Wuling Four Channels, three places have fallen under the control of the Taiping Army led by Zhou Huai'an. The remaining Yuechengling Road/Guling Channel is actually within the sphere of influence controlled by the Rebels; therefore, as long as a small amount of capable troops is used for guarding and alerting, the door can be closed for a period of time in the future. I spared no effort to sort out Lingnan's situation and internal affairs.
"It's just a long-term plan for the people to live, and it's just another small step..."
Zhou Huaian, who had such thoughts in his heart, also nodded slightly and pointedly.
"There are still many areas that require follow-up efforts from our generation... especially to continue to use the current good situation... so as to contribute to the cause of the rebels in Lingbiao..."
"What the Lord said is quite true..."
"This is what the leader said..."
"Regardless of the foresight, you always said that we should do it..."
The left and right will belong to the voice of agreement and cooperation.
On the other hand, there are tens of thousands of local miners in the three counties of Guiyang who have been mining for generations; they are now under the control of the Taiping Army; at least compared to those farmers under the small-scale peasant economic system, they are more collective and organized. The concept is also known for being hard-working, sturdy and brave. As long as they are properly mobilized and reformed, they can become a good source of potential troops and a basis for mobilization.
We must know that in the past, the powerful and powerful clans of Chen Yanqian and others used the natural geographical closure of the place to control the access points with private soldiers; and then further squeezed and differentiated them by monopolizing food, cloth, salt and other livelihood needs; Use thugs and supervisors to monitor and control their bodies, so that they can't stand up for generations.
Even if there is an occasional resistance, it can be suppressed through blockades and sieges, disintegration and disintegration; even if someone flees into the forest, there will also be Mo Yuman who is familiar with the forest as a helper who is caught back and processed; therefore, although there are some bandits in the area, But it is basically the activities of the rich and powerful households as their backers.
Anyway, lynchings and torture abound here, killing the whole family for signs of resistance; but according to the lower-level accomplices, supervisors, supervisors, and heads can do whatever they want; even if foreign merchants and travellers are robbed, they kill their bodies and leave them in abandoned mines. Once lost, there will be no audio. Not to mention that they are secret agents or pretending to be bandits. They go to the neighboring states and counties beyond the mountain to looting people and fill the mines with young men and women.
Therefore, just through the public complaints and trials these days, more than 3,000 local young men who were born in the miners and mountain people were recruited and gathered in this Guiyang territory; although most of them suffer from malnutrition to varying degrees, The overall quality of Jingqishen is still better than most of the refugees who cannot directly serve as soldiers, but need a period of training and recovery.
In this way, the structure of the four supplementary camps was built and filled.
In addition to the former volunteer soldiers rescued from the mine, there are also nearly two thousand people. Driven by the willingness to revenge, most of them actively asked to join the Taiping Army. Although most of them are in the same physical condition, they are a bit worrying. The situation they used to suppress and liquidate the locals is basically not a problem.
After the accumulation of such things, Chai Ping’s previous losses and damages in the Battle of Guiyang were suddenly replenished and there was still a lot of surplus; in addition, Zhou Huai’an brought the five-year-old with little loss. The battalion, the number of soldiers available under the Taiping Army in Guiyang, suddenly reached more than 12,000.
Therefore, Zhou Huaian still understands the basic truth of the saying that it is to gain a long distance and look to Shu. At this point, do you still have to save the New Year if you kill snakes
"In fact, there is no need to say that I will map Hunan in the future."
Therefore, thinking of this section, Zhou Huaian continued to speak to the generals under his command.
"Now there is an opportunity to talk about the watch. But I don't know who is willing to lead the department..."
"At least in Pingyang County on the other side of the mountain, there are also hundreds of large and small mines and a large number of miners;"
"It is a good thing if they can be successfully mobilized and occupied, or most of them can be moved back;"
"No matter how bad it is, you can't keep it for nothing, and become the help and evidence for the old thief of the Chen family to recuperate or make a comeback."
"Although a certain is not talented, I am willing to go there... in order to live up to the meaning of leading the cultivation..."
This time, it was Deputy Captain Huo Cun who was the first to stand out and ask for his orders.
"Okay, that's you..."
Then, in the eyes and expressions of a little annoyed and unwilling, sighing on the left and right, Zhou Huaian said in a final word.
"I will complete the two battalions and equip them with full mules and horsemen, plus five garrison regiments for follow-up cooperation... First bring a full three months of food and equipment for use..."
"Once you can stand firm outside the mountain, the grain, grass and materials for subsequent support will be forwarded through the Liangtai Yard of Xie Muguan..."
"For the sake of doing things cheaply, I will report to stay in the division later, and you will be promoted to the rank of captain in advance, and the power will lead Xie Muguan town general.
Zhou Huaian added
"In addition, the manpower of the exploratory team, the task force and the census may be your priority; in the worst case, you have to let the enemy rule chaos without having to rest and rest for a while..."
"Subordinates, I respect my teachings... I will live up to my orders."
Huo Cun held his fists more solemnly;
At this time, the expressions and eyes of the other generals turned into some kind of undisguised envy and more obvious regret in the sound of the sound; and Ge Congzhou, as a brother of righteousness, was also very pleased. After all, this is the sixth largest of the rebel army. The eleventh captain under the main book.
"Don't you feel envious of others..."
Zhou Huaian glanced around, until these voices subsided spontaneously.
"Risks and opportunities have always coexisted and shared misfortunes. Only those who have the ability and courage to seize..."
"If you want to kill the enemy and serve you, I don't know this. The situation in Lianzhou is also a promising place for you..."
"I wish I could work hard..."
Ge Congzhou shouted immediately.
"Sweep the demon atmosphere with the Lord, and clear the world..."
As the saying goes, morale and people’s hearts can be used; in the days following Huo Cunli’s departure, the territory of Lianzhou is still soaked in a kind of faint blood; but it is the act of liquidation and trial, starting from the denser population. Cities and towns gradually spread to the nearby villages.
This is also an attempt by Zhou Huaian to see how far and how far he can carry out the reform and liquidation of the locality under the catalysis of his all-out efforts. The sufficiently closed geographical nature and military advantage of the Fanzhen were also sufficient to ensure that he could block the flow of news and personnel, and avoid spreading and affecting the overall atmosphere of other places under the rule of the rebels.
For example, after being attacked by more than a dozen large and small village characters in one go. Mo Yuman, the few remaining leaders of Dazhai who have not yet been attacked, also sent people to beg for mercy and beg for peace; willing to hand over hundreds to thousands of young men and women half for labor, and surrendered those who fled to hiding. The price of the relationship between the people and the opening of the market was exchanged for the coexistence of the rebels and the mercy of their men.
In the somewhat quiet Guiyang City, Zhou Huaian also received a request for a visit, but he was a representative of the local businessmen who were stranded. In addition to mining and metallurgy-related businesses in Guiyang, there are also many other businesses and needs that have contributed to the flow of business travel.
What these people sell is mainly salted fish produced in the coastal areas, a special product with high quality and low price that is very marketable in the mountainous area; then they are bought or replaced with some mountain products and brought back to the plains or coastal areas;
This is actually a salt-trafficking behavior that evades inspections in a disguised form, but it is not within the scope of the rebels' severe crackdowns today. So Zhou Huaian didn't hesitate to see the last time, and asked about some news about the area beyond the mountain.
"For virtue in Xia Jin, see General...".
But it was a man with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and big hands, who spoke in Mandarin with a strong mountain accent. It is said that he is also one of the sufferers who have been harmed by Chen Yanqian.
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