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Huang Shunfu was thinking about how to chase the enemy, when Li Banghua suddenly led his troops out of the mountains, frightened him to stop the villagers from retreating.

Li Banghua chased Huang Shunfu far away, and Pang Chunlai chased Li Banghua far away.

Li Banghua ordered to fight back, and Pang Chunlai retreated immediately, the distance between the two sides was half a mile.

This battle was very funny, one was afraid of the other, and both were afraid of beating wolves with a stick.

The main reason is that everyone's troops are not enough, and Li Banghua can't divide his troops to guard the ship. At this moment, the ship is lost and he feels very panicked.

As for Pang Chunlai and Huang Shunfu, although the villagers they led were large, they didn't have the slightest degree of training to speak of.You can still be obedient half a mile away from the enemy, but if you are approached on flat ground, you will definitely collapse in an instant.

I want to thank Fei Yinggong a lot. The inexplicable night attack last night caused Li Banghua to lose 40 people, which is one-sixth of the officers and soldiers.

Moreover, most of them were not killed, but drowned when the boat hit the rocks in the dark.

Otherwise, if Li Banghua stayed in Forty Townships to guard the boat bravely, how could he be afraid of the villagers sneaking up on the boat?

After tossing for a long time, Li Banghua finally found his boat downstream and kept his food and grass.

"Oh, I still haven't kept it." Pang Chunlai could only sigh.

The villagers can only watch the officers and soldiers leave, and they dare not chase after them. A hand-to-hand fight will inevitably lead to defeat.

Li Banghua was also extremely depressed. He belonged to a surprise attack from behind, but the thieves had already prepared for it.Even more speechless, where did Xie Xuelong's main force go?

It was agreed at the beginning that even if the surprise attack fails, they can attack back and forth.

Now that his teammates have disappeared without a trace, how can he catch him with less than [-] troops?It's almost as if he was pinched!

In Wuxing Town, Lijiaguai, and Huangba Village on the opposite bank, thieves appeared everywhere, and there were even fishing boats dotting the river far away.

Li Banghua had no choice but to attack all the way, and also divided his troops to guard the ships and food. This battle was impossible to fight.

In desperation, Li Banghua chose to escape by boat and retreated to Yongyang Town before he dared to dock.

When I went ashore to inquire, I found out that Xie Xuelong had already withdrawn his troops.

Li Banghua could only look up to the sky and sigh, and then took a boat to Sanjiangkou, and finally got more detailed military information: Xie Xuelong first went to Lushui to Anfu County, and after defeating tens of thousands of bandits, he came back by boat to rescue Fucheng, because Fucheng had been captured by bandits.

Ji'an Fucheng fell?

Li Banghua was stunned, he couldn't figure out how Fucheng was captured by the rebels.

More nonsense is yet to come.

Li Banghua went to Fucheng by boat, wanting to join Xie Xuelong, passing through Shishan Town and got the news—the governor Xie Xuelong, the whole army was wiped out!

Chapter 115 [Army Expansion and Reorganization]

Ji'an Fucheng is not a good place for military training.

Because it was too prosperous, even the simple peasant soldiers were gradually corrupted by the desires in the city.

Zhao Han killed five soldiers in one go, one of them was a veteran from Wuxing Town, one was a soldier recruited on the way, and three were recruits recruited in Fucheng.

I originally wanted to let the veterans bring the recruits and send them to the south of the city to maintain order.

Unexpectedly, the three recruits who were born as vagrants told their tragic experiences, and the two veterans were filled with righteous indignation.The five people left the patrolling block without permission, broke into a profiteering business, killed the entire male family of the profiteer, and under the lure of the recruits, raped and humiliated the woman of the family, and then looted the property.

There are too many military orders violated, and no one can keep them.

"Execution!"

At the southern pier of the city, five soldiers lined up, kneeling on the ground waiting to be beheaded.

Countless residents of Fucheng came to watch the excitement, the splashed blood, and the rolling heads made the timid scream and the daring excited.

Zhao Han said loudly: "These five people disobeyed the military orders, left their posts without authorization, raped, murdered and robbed, and now they are being punished by the public!"

"it is good!"

Some people started to applaud, presumably they were bullied by Zhao Han's soldiers.

"Push up!"

Zhao Han gave an order, and more than ten people were brought to the pier.

Zhao Han said to the onlookers: "These people either don't pay for their meals, or force them to buy goods at low prices. They should be punished with military sticks!"

Originally, according to Zhao Han's intention, he planned to abolish corporal punishments such as military batons, and instead use confinement and punishment for running.But he gradually discovered that he couldn't suppress it without the baton, so he could only resume some corporal punishment.

"Clap clap clap clap!"

The executioner has shown mercy, otherwise dozens of army sticks would kill and maim people on the spot.

Even so, the soldiers who were hit by the board couldn't bear it.Pain is one aspect, and there are also psychological factors. In front of thousands of people, taking off their pants and spanking, it is really embarrassing to grandma's house.

After the punishment, Zhao Han immediately reorganized the army and promulgated more detailed military laws at the same time.

A total of nearly 4000 people were re-selected and trained according to the battalion post system during the Jiajing period.

There are five people in one team, two in one team, three in teams, three in teams, five in command, and five in battalions.

Zhao Han led the whole army himself and was the commander-in-chief.

Fei Ruhe was the deputy and general manager of the battalion. He assisted Zhao Han in commanding the entire army and personally led 500 people in the Chinese army.

Jiang Dashan, Huang Yao, Huang Shun, Li Zheng, and Jiang Liang are all commanders, each leading 500 people.

Li Xiangui, a military judge, led the French army of 50 people.

Chen Maosheng, a mission officer, led a mission group of 120 people, including prostitutes, turtles and actors.

He also selected domestic slaves and people from military households to form Zhao Han's "Nu'er Army", which currently has only 92 people.Zhang Tieniu is the captain of the soldiers, Liu Zhu is the deputy captain of the soldiers, and the banner is the word "slave" written in blood on the white cloth.

The remaining hundreds of people were organized into a supply team, and Xiao Huan was in charge of logistics.

In addition, Fei Chun actually supervised the money and food, and Huang Shunde served as the chief bookkeeper (Zhao Han's military secretary).

Each sentry (about 100 people) must be assigned a mission officer, who is responsible for propagating Datong thought, explaining military law and discipline to soldiers, and caring for the lives of ordinary soldiers.However, the officers must not interfere with the command of operations!

Except for the troops on duty, all the others returned to the city for drills, and the generals' office and the city guard battalion were designated as training grounds.

After several days of practice, the recruits could barely form an array, but unfortunately, a slight movement would cause chaos.

Why didn't Zhao Han rob money and food from big households outside the city?

Because the entire Ji'an Mansion, the autumn grain delivered by the counties one after another, the grain is all in the Xicheng warehouse, and the money is all in the inner courtyard of the magistrate.These money and food will not be shipped to the capital until February next year, and now they are all cheaper for Zhao Han.

The military pay is sufficient and the food is full. Even though the drills are hard and the military laws are strict, the soldiers are full of energy.

During the rest time, the missionary officers at each sentry began to ask for their health.After getting closer to the soldiers, the missionaries preached military law and various popular ideas of Datong.

In fact, these missionaries are also a little confused.

When the soldiers were training, they listened to Chen Maosheng's lectures.When the soldiers were resting, they learned what they learned and sold it now, and told the soldiers what they had just learned.

Sometimes, the mission officer was even confused by the soldiers, and ran to ask Chen Maosheng with a question mark, which made the soldiers at all posts laugh.

Just when the recruit training was on the right track, Zhao Han suddenly received news that the governor Xie Xuelong had brought the troops.

Zhao Han immediately stopped the training, ordered the soldiers to arm their defenses, and convened a meeting of the general sentinel (Ba Zong) and above.

Fei Ruhe is currently leading the 500 Chinese Army alone, and assisting Zhao Han in commanding the entire army.This guy was in high spirits, and he patted the table and said: "We should stick to the city. We have more than 3000 people now, and we are almost 4000. We have soldiers and food, so why are we afraid of the governor?"

Xiao Huan said: "I think we should abandon the city and leave the city to the eunuch. The eunuch must impeach the governor in order to evade the crime, and the imperial court will help us dismiss the governor. Now those officers and soldiers are actually Xiangyong, Xie Xuelong. Recruited. Once the governor is dismissed, those brave men will disperse automatically. If you can outsmart, there is no need to fight hard. We seem to have nearly 4000 people, most of them are recruits, and the military formation has not even been drilled yet .”

As soon as this remark came out, most of the officers agreed.

Whether they admit it or not, these mud-legged military officers have a hidden fear of the government in their hearts.

They are afraid of the governor, they are afraid of the officers and soldiers, and it is best not to fight if they can't fight.

Seeing that everyone was silent, it seemed that Xiao Huan had persuaded him. Fei Ruhe said angrily: "You bird people, you shrink your eggs when you see officers and soldiers, and why are you rebelling? Go home and farm!"

Including Chen Maosheng, they couldn't help bowing their heads. They were indeed afraid. The more officials came from the court, the more afraid they were.

Zhang Tieniu echoed, "Beat, just beat, but I'm not afraid."

Chen Maosheng said: "I think, Captain Xiao (the supply team) is right. Since the imperial court will clean up the governor, those brave men will be scattered automatically, so what are we going to fight for?"

Fei Ruhe sneered: "Then don't fight anymore, just wait for the emperor to help us, it's best to step aside yourself."

Everyone was silent and looked at Zhao Han.

Zhao Han smiled and said: "Captain Xiao's strategy is indeed the best strategy. Captain Xiao is unparalleled in resourcefulness, and he is Zhang Liang and Zhuge of our army."

Xiao Huan was very grateful in his heart, but he didn't show it, and accepted the worship of everyone with a calm expression.

"but!"

Zhao Han stood up abruptly: "Mr. Zhao Qian (Fei Ruhe) is not rude. He seems to be reckless and demented, but he has revealed the fatal weakness of our army. You are all afraid, and you dare not face the governor! A governor! , only bring a few thousand township warriors, which is comparable to our military strength, and we still have the prefectural city as our support, so what is there to be afraid of?"

Except for a few, the rest of the officers all lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at Zhao Han's anger.

"Originally, I listened to Captain Xiao's plan and planned to withdraw from Fucheng quickly," Zhao Han slapped the table and said, "But now, I have decided not to leave. I want to practice your courage! Hold on to the city! "

"it is good!"

Fei Ruhe was overjoyed.

"General Town (another name for Chief Soldier)," Xiao Huan said hastily, "Chief Town, please think twice, don't fight for a moment."

Zhao Han shook his head and said, "Captain Xiao, you don't understand. Sometimes, the best strategy may not be the best choice. We are rebelling, and we must show our military might, otherwise these officers in front of us will not know when they will be able to face the enemy directly." Officers!"

Xiao Huan said anxiously: "The military power can be fought slowly, are you afraid that there will be no battles in the future?"

"Retreat now, and won't you back down in the future?" Zhao Han said firmly, "The officers in the room right now, and the soldiers in the city right now are the seeds of our rebellion. Even if the seeds are not full, will the crops that grow in the future be strong? Fighting, it must be fought. It will make our seeds feel confident, and the Jiangxi government will be frightened."

"This..." Xiao Huan hesitated to speak.

Zhao Han said: "Captain Xiao, you are a smart person, and smart people often like to play tricks. But sometimes, we can't play tricks. We know that there are tigers in the mountains, and we prefer to go to the mountains of tigers!"

Xiao Huan sighed, and asked, "How does Zongzhen plan to fight?"

Zhao Han said with a smile: "We occupy Jiancheng, we have sufficient food and grass, most of the autumn grain collected by Ji'an Mansion this year is in our hands, except for those taken away by Xie Xuelong. So what are you afraid of? Xie Xuelong should be the one who is anxious. He didn’t dare to procrastinate after he arrived in Fucheng. Firstly, he was afraid of being punished by the court, secondly, the borrowed fleet would have to be returned to the gentry, and thirdly, he would have to worry about food and grass if he dragged on.”

"Indeed." Xiao Huan had to admit that Xie Xuelong was the one who was really anxious.

……

Xie Xuelong was already in a hurry. Ji'an Fucheng originated from the Tang Dynasty.

At that time, there were few people in the south, and the city was mainly military, but the city was high and the pool was deep but the area was not large.Moreover, except for the city gate that relies on the Ganjiang River, all other city gates are built with urn cities.Each tower also has arrow towers, and even a few turrets—there are no gunners or archers in Zhao Han's army.

More than 3000 rebels, as long as there is enough food and grass to occupy this kind of castle-like city, thousands of officers and soldiers will never even think about taking it down for ten years.

It doesn't even take much effort to maintain law and order, because more than 80% of the residents live in various markets outside the city.

Xie Xuelong also bullied Zhao Han that he didn't have a navy, and all the large merchant ships outside the city ran away, and Zhao Han only grabbed a few large ships.This guy blocked Fucheng with ships, stationed troops on Bailuzhou, and began to recruit laborers to make siege equipment.

Then he discovered that there was a shortage of blacksmiths and carpenters, and Zhao Han had brought them into the city to make weapons.

Then you can only go to the surrounding towns to recruit!

The craftsmen and common people were miserable, and each of them was full of resentment. Instead of being bullied by the rebels, they were oppressed by the government.

There is no money for the government to recruit laborers. They are all in the nature of service, and they have to bring their own dry food and tools.Moreover, Xie Xuelong has temporarily cut off the logistics and is sending ships to other state capitals to collect food, and there is currently no extra money and food to pay the laborers.

The laborers were full of anger, and they were naturally lazy at work, and the speed of manufacturing siege equipment was worrying.

Xie Xuelong was anxious, so he could only keep urging, and the officials below followed him to urge the work, beating and scolding as usual.

The gentry and merchants who were conscripted into merchant ships urged Xie Xuelong to return the ships quickly, and they had to go to other places to do business, and they would lose a lot of money if they were delayed for one more day.

The eunuch's impeachment memorial is already on its way to the capital.

These gentry and merchants should not be underestimated, because there are too many Jinshi in Jiangxi, and too many officials in the court.They started their relationship one after another, and the impeachment memorial floated to the capital like snowflakes.

In order to exterminate the rebels, Xie Xuelong conscripted food and conscripts, which also made the common people hate it.

This Governor Xie has already offended eunuchs, gentry, businessmen, and common people!

Regardless of whether he can regain Fucheng, his official career is definitely over.

Chapter 116 [Farming and Eating]

"Fu Shuai, demolish the house." Li Zongxue persuaded.

Xie Xuelong's face was full of distress: "The rebels didn't demolish the house, but the governor actually demolished the house. What kind of official am I?"

Generally speaking, the city defenders will take the initiative to demolish the houses outside the city, and even burn the woods near the city wall.This is to make it more difficult for the siege party to obtain materials for making siege equipment, and it also makes it more difficult for the siege party to set up ambushes.

But Zhao Han defended the city, but he didn't demolish the house, he wanted to leave it to Xie Xuelong!