In Jiangling City, Zhu Zhen, who came as a messenger, was also dangling in the street market and wondering at the same time. After getting accustomed to the common desolation and desolation of the Northland, and the escape and refuge of local people, he was suddenly in an especially prosperous and crowded downtown area during the Chinese New Year, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.
Not only because of the bustling crowds of people on the market, and the dazzling abundance of goods, you can see throwing, shooting groups, guessing flowers, juggling and performing arts activities everywhere; there is also the kind of local people who do not avoid patrolling soldiers and soldiers. Wandering around, and looking for the relaxed and wanton attitude of taking it for granted or ignoring it.
You must know that even in the city of Chang'an where King Huang was located, the rebel soldiers who patrolled the roads worked hard to maintain the majesty and respect of the new dynasty. And never let the dirty and worn-out people come close, and they will drive them far away with majestic eyes and expressions.
The East and West cities, which are claimed to be the arrival of hundreds of nations, thousands of states, and vassal vassals, are even more empty, with only a few shops and markets serving as facades, which are barely maintaining a basic business. What is even more ridiculous is that most of the goods are sourced from the Taiping Army, and are operated by stakeholders of various rebel generals.
Speaking of it, he was from Fengcheng, Xuzhou (now Fengxian, Jiangsu), and he saw a similar lively scene in his memory or at the Shangyuan Lantern Festival more than ten years ago. During the ball game. At that time, I didn't know how many shoes were cut, how many sweat towels and heads were squeezed out.
How those frivolous prodigal sons raced to appear in the crowd, trying their best to squeeze from the female relatives accompanied by their families to take advantage, and then disturbed a burst of exclamations, or another It was the scene called Chou Lianlian, which made him from the homeland amazed.
But here, there is only the relaxed and cheerful atmosphere in the streets and alleys, and the flow of people from the left and right branches under order; although most people are not decent and glamorous,
Then, in his memory, there are endless years of disasters and fires, the unforgettable feeling of starvation and exhaustion, as well as the government subordinates and big households who go to the countryside like locusts to collect; in a certain time, they can’t hand over the food reminders. In the rebellion, after he missed and killed the clerk, he became one of the thieves that swarmed all over the place.
Dianpei has been displaced for many years, and it was only in recent years that he followed that general Zhu San to settle down roughly near Duji, Henan. But compared to the dilapidated Henan and Duji local villages; the thriving life under the rule of the Taiping Army who came along the road from Luyang Pass was an eye-opener for him.
Although the land of Shannan is also the Taiping Army, this legend of the Taiping Army's governance and management in Shangyu is truly well-deserved.
In contrast, although the three generals worked hard to change the style of moving around and eating, and promoted recuperation and rejuvenation in the newly harvested areas, they also attracted exile and encouraged cultivating, but they can be said to have achieved great results in a short period of time. Wei, and has been sitting and eating.
Therefore, when he came here this time, he certainly planned to expand the mutual trade to continue to supplement the shortcomings; he also only bought and purchased a large number of agricultural tools, livestock and improved seeds to resume production after the beginning of spring.
For the same reason, there were already a group of dozens of military children who had been sent to the Taiping Army’s large workshops to learn and practice, farming, stocking, and clerk, in order to obtain similar Taiping Army governance. And part of the ability to operate the place.
Because, the experience that has been transferred over the years has already made some insightful and sensible people in the rebels know that there is still a place for recuperation and rest, which is the foundation of long-term survival. In this regard, the Taiping Army, which has grown up all the way in Liangling, Hunan, and Jingnan, is the best example.
It can be said that they have broken most of the rebel army in the past, and it is difficult to stay and stand in one place for a long time, so they have to look for the drawbacks and problems of taking advantage of other places; it can be said that in the current Daqi court, although the population is full Not to mention, but it may not be the behavior of imitating and copying some of its practices in secret.
Of course, the three generals, because of Brother Zhu’s past relationship, and the chief governor’s special importance, undoubtedly need to be closer to the water to get some benefits and conveniences; under this situation, he simply can’t hold his position. , And can only make humble efforts to find the best conditions for himself.
"Brother Zhu, you taught me to wait for a while"
He thought about it and watched and walked through several city defenses, only to see someone coming up to greet him. Those who had an appointment with him were old acquaintances and colleagues in the rebel army, but now it is Xu Tang, the brigade deputy who served in the Taiping army with Zhu Ada.
"It's because I took a little more time to find the way. Please forgive me..."
Zhu Zhen quickly apologized. It was because he realized that he had taken a long way because he was greedy for all kinds of customs and favors on the road.
After a few words of greeting, Xu Tang led Zhu Zhen to a nearby restaurant. It's just that in this large restaurant, there are many scholars with turbans and t-shirts; they walked through the hall without even noticed by many people.
And even if it was on the third floor, leaning on the street railing, and in an exclusive private room with a good view, you could still hear the noise from downstairs faintly. And in one of the seats and the case above the opposite door, it was Brother Zhu who was the host of the banquet, and he was also one of the few high-ranking generals in the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion.
"I have seen General Zuo Lang... Only Jin An..."
Zhu Zhen respectfully salutes and greets, this is the person he has been entrusted to visit during this trip. But when he saw this amiable and cheerful brother Zhu, he smiled at him and waved his hand to beckon him to sit down. He didn't continue to speak but he was listening to something.
In the noisy crowd downstairs, Wei Zhuang, the humble look collector, once again discovered a topic that was enough to interest him.
"The chief governor has already said very clearly in the presentation. What he wants is not a fortunate generation who only wants to be promoted and wealthy. What he wants is to sink his body and mind and go to the bottom. Among the people, there is a talent for doing things..."
"Only in the harsh and trivial tasks underneath, who can bear the temperament and make corresponding achievements, will we consider giving the choice of future and treatment..."
"Nowadays, there is both a grammar and a system under the Metropolitan Government, and there are more rules and regulations that conform to the hearts of the times. There is almost no shortage of soldiers and horses, government, taxes, and science elections in all cities and households. It’s just a well-deserved title."
"At least compared to the emperor of Tang, who had left the capital and a million of his subjects and escaped from the middle of Shu, or the emperor of Qi, who was rightly crowned among the two capitals, could there be other visionaries in the world, or Is it a good choice for the grandeur and reformation..."
"I may be doing practical work for the district officials, but once the general trend of swallowing the world rises... and it is more than the beginning and foundation of the herdsman state or the governance of a place... If it can adapt to the times and ride the wind. , Even Fang Bofu Road and Gu Lie Chaotang have not known..."
In the government office of Jiangling inner city, Zhou Huaian also received an unexpected report:
"The messenger sent by Zhuge Shuang Heyang? He also sent five hundred healthy horses and eight hundred iron armors as a meeting ceremony, just for a chance to meet and petition?"
This is a strange person. In other words, in this gloomy era where rituals and music have collapsed and are suppressed to the extreme, the grassroots counterattack has been able to flourish and prosper, and the powerful and powerful generation of inspirational models.
According to what Zhou Huai’an knows, he was a government official in his early years, he also lived on the streets to sell and sing for a living, and even went to Pang Xun’s subordinates, and as the court anyway, he gave the first righteousness of Sizhou, and he climbed to the real power festival. Degree make.
Therefore, as the rising star and younger generation in the wave of rebellion in the late Tang Dynasty, whether it is General Wang Xianzhi, General Huang Chao, or even the Rebel army, many people once cited him as an idol, and everyone almost wanted to imitate him.
Not to mention that the living Cao Cao who created the back beam was also brought back by him for the court. It can be said that without him, the fate of many major events and characters in the Five Dynasties would be more or less affected.
What's even more amazing is that he, a character who is hardly dependent on the cracks, can actually guard and maintain his own territory in the struggle between the heroes in the late Tang Dynasty, and ultimately end up with a rare good ending in the sick and dead army.
Of course, the evaluation of later generations is that he "is good at governance, and the laws are clear." He has a very good vision, always able to use the current situation and opportunities in time, and is good at ruling the army to win over his subordinates. Therefore, although there were many later five generations of strong men and careerists under his staff, almost no one deviated from him in his life.
Of course, what Zhou Huai'an didn't expect was Zhuge Shuang, who was on the line of positive history, who was able to achieve fame by pursuing and encircling the Yellow Nest in Chang'an. In this time and space, he surrendered the Huang Chao army that had passed through the border, and became the first feudal town to surrender the imperial court of the Qi Dynasty.
After Huang Chao ascended the foundation and founded the Yuan Dynasty, he sent his son Zhuge Zhongfang to Chang'an as an official (hostage), and sent General Liu Jing to lead a man and horse to the Great Qi Army. It can be said to be extremely decisive in exchange for a lot of autonomy beyond the name.
And Li Hanzhi under him was an acquaintance of the Taiping Army in a sense. After the entire army that had been beaten in the First World War in Tanzhou fled with nothing but his body, he was re-accepted and appointed by his old boss.
This time, it is said that he had just defeated Wei Bo Jiedu's envoy Han Jian in Hebei, and he couldn't wait to send a personal envoy to bring him over based on the relationship and origins of the three aspects of Zhu Lao.
"See, why not see..."
Zhou Huaian said decisively.
"But let's postpone it for a few days, and take people to a specific place to visit for a round before meeting him..."
—I am the dividing line —
In a restaurant in Chang'an City. Liu Tang, who had just resumed part of his ministry, also complained loudly, half-truth and half-truth, in front of Gao Yu, a special representative of the Taiping Army.
"What are these people doing... I've been tossing and going back and forth with my big connections and infamy. Isn't it just for the food and clothing of all walks of life?"
"There are those who like to jealous, who have changed their way to pick out my mistakes and wrongs; now it is good, the original situation has caused a lot of pollution, and the food emperor can't maintain it... "
"Those who lead the soldiers are also cheap bones. When I was criticized, I didn't have much thought and help. I had to wait for many people to starve to death and freeze to death before remembering my benefits..."
"But why should I give these guys who have no conscience and ability to take over and clean up this mess..." (End of this chapter)