Starting from the fifth day of the uprising, Zhang Xing and Li Shu were completely separated.

The latter took Xiong Bonan, who was equivalent to a reserve force, and a thousand soldiers left behind to go to Jishui, trying to organize military forces to capture the southern half of Jiyin County, while the former began to patrol the Dongjun area, participating in grain distribution and leadership

, the appointment arrangement for demotion, and at the same time the organization and expansion of the troops... The release of grain belongs to the fundamental political commitment of the Deposed Dragon Gang and is the core expression of winning over the people. The appointment arrangement belongs to organizational construction, not to mention military construction, which of course cannot be said

Not a big deal.

In fact, these tasks are not that simple.

For example, when Zhang Xing just left, but had just passed Weinan and not yet arrived at Baima, Niu Da was hit on the head with a stick because Chief Wei who stayed in Puyang publicly asked Niu Da to take the lead in gathering the big households in the county to gather together all the people on weekdays.

Take out the moneylending notes and burn them in public!

In the words of Chief Wei, if you release food without burning debts, wouldn't it be the same as taking off your pants and not farting?

Niuda's reaction was very interesting, and he didn't know who was instigating it. He expressed his position on the spot. As the local leader of the Deposed Dragon Gang and the largest local powerful man, he was willing to take the lead in burning debts... and he also said that he understood the truth behind this.

, it's nothing more than buying people's hearts... But he hopes to burn the debt in front of Zhang Longtou, not just because of Chief Wei's few words.

Wei Xuanding was furious to death, but found that he was helpless, and surprisingly restrained himself a lot.

In this way, I don't know whether it was the original plan or Chief Wei's impromptu idea. After releasing food in the seven counties of Dongjun, the Deposed Dragon Gang started a large-scale debt-burning operation in Dongjun.

And this move directly triggered spillover effects.

Specifically, spontaneous riots occurred in surrounding towns even though most of the military forces of the Deposed Dragon Gang moved south. However, it is worth mentioning that not all such riots brought good results:

For example, Wei Cheng, which was sandwiched between Dongjun and Jiyin, quickly surrendered, which was natural;

Chanyuan, Ji County, which is across the river from Puyang, had its city defenses breached and fell into the hands of local gangs. Immediately, the city, which did not have the force of the Deposed Dragon Gang, immediately took the initiative to send people across the river to contact and seek refuge. This was an accident.

It's... But it's hard not to take it, but the military risks that come with it are also frustrating;

At the same time, Fengqiu, which belonged to Dongjun but was close to Liangjun, failed in the uprising. Fengqiu ordered Lin Zhen to stop watching after the uprising, closed the city gates, and asked for reinforcements from Zhang Shizhao, the Xianggong who was in Xingyang.

When the news came, Zhang Xing immediately sent troops with Xu Dalang to seal Qiu and Niuda to take over Chanyuan.

Then the family continued to burn debts.

On the third day of October, I don’t know if it was a coincidence. Li Shu took Wang Wulang, Shan Dalang and Shang Huaizhi were on the southern front, Xu Dalang was on the western front, and Niu Da was on the northern front. They broke out with the army almost at the same time.

Head-on conflict.

At the same time, Zhang Xing, who had no idea about this, led Jia Yue, a fellow paralyzed fellow from the north, and two hundred soldiers to Lihu.

Lihu is the place where the Deposed Dragon Gang has arranged for a long time... This place is located in Shantonghai, surrounded by the sphere of influence of Wang Shuyong and Xu Shiying. There are many local gangs, powerful people, and officials who interact with the Deposed Dragon Gang, not just

In this way, Lihu County Magistrate Chai Xiaohe was born in Kansai, and was a close friend in his early years with Du Caigan, Li Shu's personal confidant who participated in Yang Shen's rebellion. Therefore, after Du Caigan returned to Li Shu, Magistrate Chai immediately

Being roped in... Because of this, the Deposed Dragon Gang did not allocate any extra strength during the uprising. They only sent Du Caigan and Chai Xiaohe to join forces, and they easily took over the city.

"I've seen Zhang Longtou."

"Zhang Longtou has been working hard for days. Please come in and rest first."

"You two have worked hard, and so have you."

It may be that one has experienced a long-term escape, and the other has a lower status (a mere county magistrate, not even a county magistrate), or it may be that it is simply realized that the people of Kansai should not cause trouble here, but Du Caiqian and Chai Xiaohe were unexpectedly

He doesn't have the arrogance of a famous family, but he has a proper attitude and is neither humble nor overbearing.

Zhang Xing had already visited this place once before to inspect the grain storage, so he was quite familiar with it.

One side brought two hundred soldiers, and the other side brought a group of local rebels. After greeting each other outside the city gate, they went straight inside.

After entering the city, he didn't have any revolutionary enthusiasm to take over the work regardless of everything. Instead, he honestly had a working meal with the accompanying soldiers and city defense troops... I had an experience, and the locals seemed to know this person's temper.

, no trouble came out... The main course was also very suitable, which was stir-fried bacon with pickled scallops, and it was paired with a big bowl of Autumn New Noodles.

The garlic is something similar to garlic, but it is more convenient for pickling, can be served on the countertop, and has a meaty taste, so no one will be embarrassed to eat it.

After finishing the meal, Zhang Xing asked Jia Yue to lead the soldiers to arrange the arrangements around the county government office, and then he got off the yellow gelding majesticly, carrying an unsheathed sword, went to the lobby of the county government office, and sat down in the seat of County Magistrate Chai, and then he started.

formal job.

"Is there any explanation for the last deficit in the account?"

"Yes, it should be that during the three previous expeditions to Dongyi, the saint... His Majesty sent a group of people from Jing'antai southward for no reason when he passed by from the north. It must be that a wealthy family here stole the royal horse. It's very strange.

There was a commotion, and that family was also ruined. That family had always been the key to helping the two local townships collect grain, but the official was newly appointed. Before the autumn harvest, they were thinking about getting together to reunite, so they didn't have much thought.

Above, that's why there was a big mistake in the accounts... I feel really ashamed."

"I understand...Xue Taibao, he cares about his head but not his body, and his methods are rough."

"..."

"And that matter, what do you two think?"

"Mr. Zhang, we thought about it... Lihu is surrounded by places where we have succeeded in our righteousness, and it is a small county. The next step to recruit troops is nothing more than to send out 1,500 troops, and 500 will be used to defend the city.

, Public security, an army of a thousand people, if necessary, it can be handed over to the big leader of the gang for unified use and dispatch, and there is no need to have any ability to lead troops... In this way, there is no need to appoint a leader, and there is no need to divide

There is a need to separate them... The two of us are in Lihu, there is really no need to separate for external transfer."

"Have you thought about it clearly? With your status in the gang and your merits for this act of justice, as long as the situation ahead opens up, you can each live in a county, be a safe leader, dominate one side, and stay.

Here, there is always someone who can be your deputy."

"We have thought it through and my subordinate is willing to serve as deputy."

"That's good, that's good, Du Weizheng and Chai Weizheng, you can discuss the matter and make sure you don't make any mistakes in name... In fact, in the future things will have to be handled by experienced and qualified officials like you.

...When a tide rises, it will be military men who want to conquer cities and territories. When the tide rises again, it may depend on your methods."

"Mr. Zhang...that's what he said."

"Thank you Zhang Gong Kuanhong."

After a conversation, the two matters that came up last time were settled in almost a moment. Zhang Xing did not delve into the so-called serious organizational issues, but actively recognized the two people's self-arrangement.

Come to think of it, can a group of gang thieves, even with a few educated people, really escape the category of a grassroots team? Who of the truly capable people would use the gang system to support local officials? And whose top leadership is so weak that they can’t help it?

Removing the leaders below?

In fact, what he, Zhang Sanlang, is doing at this time is just imitating a cat and trying to create some organizational structure, hoping to play a role in future storms. Whether it is good or bad, whether it is in line with the times, I have no idea.

But it doesn’t matter, if something goes wrong then fix it, and it’s better than nothing. It doesn’t matter what you do, just set up the stall first.

Similarly, there are things like releasing grain, burning debts, and preparing to conduct an inventory of the land afterwards... Zhang Xing's thinking is also very simple. Doing it is better than not doing it well, doing it right is better than doing it wrong, and it can win some people's hearts.

It's a piece of people's mind.

You can't burn debt and burn out people's hearts, right?

"Then you should know what happened this time, right?" After settling the old matters, Zhang Xing did not delay at all and continued to ask questions in the hall.

The local county magistrate Chai Xiaohe hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to say something.

But Du Caiqian responded directly:

"We have received the letter. Fifteen wealthy businessmen in the city, three gangs that have always been loan sharks, a Taoist temple, and ten powerful families. No one dares to violate the power of the rebels. Now they have gathered together with debts and are waiting at the cross street.

Come on, just wait for Mr. Zhang to deal with it... Leader Jia also led some soldiers to maintain order, so there will be no mistakes."

Zhang Xing nodded with satisfaction, but without any delay, he stood up with his unsheathed sword and headed outside.

Du and Chai also quickly followed.

After leaving the door, even though it was only two or three hundred steps away, Zhang Xing got on his yellow gelding, and then Du Chai and his two men followed on horseback. Surrounded by a group of rebels armed with swords and guns, they followed up holding a large banner with the word "deposed" on a red background.

He looked like he was out of touch with the masses...but there was really nothing he could do about it. This was Zhang Xing's experience gained from just ten days of touring the base area.

This scene is really useful when dealing with many petty tyrants within the rebel army, small gang leaders, and even many civilians.

Otherwise, they will really do some incredible things for you.

When we arrived at the intersection, the onlookers had already blocked the intersection. They were talking a lot and full of emotions. They seemed to have great enthusiasm for everything about the rebels, and they dared to point fingers and shout at anyone and anything.

It covers everything for a while... It is said that no matter how many faults there are, no matter how many mistakes are made by the Caotai team, the previous grain distribution was undoubtedly the mother's virtuous government. Good government is better than the Maoist saint and his father who only hold on to the warehouse and never let go.

If you can't get in but cannot get out, you will have to go up a few levels to kill people... Therefore, there is no doubt about the people's enthusiasm and identification with the rebels in the short term.

And Zhang Xing got off his horse, raised the big flag with the word "deposed", sat down behind the arranged table, cleared his throat a little, and then shouted politely to the group of people in front of him who were saluting him.

:

"Are you all here voluntarily to burn debts?"

"yes……"

"voluntary."

There was a feebleness below, and a few words were sparsely uttered, and then there was a burst of laughter from the people watching. Isn't this nonsense? Who dares to say that it is not voluntary? If it is not voluntary, then it will not be burned? Are the swords and guns you used as rebels fake?

"As long as it's voluntary." Zhang Xingci looked kindly and continued to speak seriously. "I also hope that all the wise men will not have any resentment. Since you can afford it, you have read some ancient novels, or at least you have read history books.

, everyone should know that since the rebels have started, this kind of thing is inevitable... Moreover, in troubled times, it is never a loss to give up money and change people's hearts... After today, some villagers will miss you more or less.

Because of your loyalty, I will give you a hand when the time comes to prevent your whole family from being overturned."

"Yes Yes Yes……"

"I know, I know..."

"Whatever the big dragon head says is whatever it is..."

There was another burst of shouting and agreement below, and Zhang Xing still felt vaguely resentful, but he was too lazy to care about it and nodded directly: "Then show me the debt!"

I don’t know if it was an illusion, but as soon as this statement came out, the onlookers were nothing more than the rich people who wanted to burn their debts, as well as the two famous leaders from Kansai behind them, plus a group of local rebel leaders, but they fell into a stagnation.

and in hesitation.

He seemed to be a little flustered.

"Bring it here?" Zhang Xing was impatient for a moment and urged him again and again.

"Zhang Dalongtou, shouldn't we burn it ourselves?" A man dressed as a wealthy businessman glanced at the red flag with the word "Deposed" on it and couldn't help but step forward.

"Yes, Da Longtou." A local rebel leader who seemed a bit familiar also stood up and spoke in a sincere tone. "A group of people who are causing harm to the people through loan sharking deserve to be killed. Why bother?"
To be continued...