Chapter 4694 Youjinwu Guard (Part 2)
Zhang Liang was so angry that he gritted his back teeth and wished he could chop the superb acting Wang Xuance in front of him in two pieces.
House slave Chang Dece immediately stepped forward and yelled: "How arrogant! The commander in chief is the general of Youjin Wuwei. How can the past rules be imposed on the commander in chief? You have ulterior motives and bad intentions. You are simply extremely arrogant!"
"The king worries about his ministers' labor, and the master humiliates his ministers to death." As Zhang Liang's personal soldier and domestic slave, he naturally felt Zhang Liang's embarrassing situation.
Wang Xuance was frightened, bowed slightly, and said with an innocent face: "This is the military rule set before, and you must abide by the humble position, otherwise the military law will not tolerate it! But as the general said, now you are the general of Youjin Wuwei, It is up to you to abolish or change some of the unique rules in the military. You can make the decision after you take up your duties.”
After a pause, Wang Xuance smiled again: "To be honest, these military regulations have indeed caused complaints in the army. Although His Majesty and the ministers of the Military Aircraft Department believe that such drills can unite the military's morale and improve their combat effectiveness, everyone in the army However, there are complaints due to overwork. If the general can depose him, he will be able to win back the morale of the army and everyone will be happy. "
Zhang Liang was choked.
If you want to show your majesty and convince people, you should naturally abolish this military rule as soon as possible and completely suppress the team left by Fang Jun in the past. But he has also led troops, so he naturally knows that this kind of training method is of great benefit in improving combat effectiveness, especially for the army that has just been reorganized into an army, the effect is even more obvious.
If you just want to demonstrate and exert pressure and depose such a "good military regulation", wouldn't it be called "narrow-minded" and "abolishing public service for private purposes"?
What would His Majesty think?
What would the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty think?
Of course, this can wait and be considered carefully before making a decision. The problem that needs to be solved now is: Should I go into the camp and sit in the central tent and wait for the generals to come to meet them after they have finished their drills, or should I simply turn around and leave? , wait until tomorrow?
The former option would mean that he would sit in the Chinese military tent and wait for his subordinates, thus losing all his majesty. The latter option would avoid this embarrassing situation, but what if the training continues tomorrow?
You can't come here in the middle of the night to perform your duties, right?
He glanced at Changde.
Changde received the look from the head of the family, and felt a little confused about the meaning of this look...
However, the reason why he gained the family master's trust was precisely because he had an exquisite mind. After thinking about the current situation for a while, he understood the family master's situation, and naturally also understood the family master's difficulties. So when he faced Wang Xuance, he looked at the family master sideways and asked: "Will the training continue tomorrow?"
Seeing that the master's expression did not change, he knew that he had asked the right question and breathed a sigh of relief...
Wang Xuance looked surprised and asked confusedly: "I don't know the name of the general? Does he hold any position?"
Chang De opened his mouth, not knowing how to answer. He was just a domestic slave. Who said he was a general?
Wang Xuance looked at Zhang Liang again and pointed at Changde: "Please forgive me for my humble eyesight and my inability to recognize this general. General, please give me some advice."
Zhang Liang was a little embarrassed. Even if Wang Xuance didn't know Chang De, he could still guess that he was one of his soldiers. Since he has asked this question, it means that I, the dignified Youjinwu Guards Chief Shi, am being criticized by this person. Do you think it's appropriate? ?
Soldiers and domestic slaves must be protected. Zhang Liang said calmly: "He is not a general, but a veteran soldier who has followed me for many years."
Wang Xuance asked again: "Are you in the military?"
Generally speaking, there are two types of personal soldiers. One is the "tribe", which is the general's private army, but all of them are in the military. The other is the "personal soldiers", which is composed of the general's family soldiers and domestic slaves. Not in the military.
Zhang Liang shook his head: "Of course he is not in the military."
As soon as he said this, Wang Xuance, who had previously been a bit groveling and trying to please, straightened his waist, his face changed, and he stood up with majesty and majesty. He pointed at Changde and yelled: "You are not in the military, why do you want to inquire about the military?" Got the news? Come here and capture these people who are spying on military intelligence. They will be punished."
The guards who were like little sheep suddenly became energetic, and more than ten people rushed towards Changde.
Chang De's expression changed greatly, and he quickly reined in his horse and retreated. His companions gathered around him to block him behind him, and they all drew their weapons to fight against the guards' arrest.
Wang Xuance waved his hand and said loudly: "It's true that the enemy is working carefully, and he actually dares to arrest him! Come here, gather the archers and crossbowmen to surround and shoot, no matter life or death!"
"Here!"
Then some guards rushed into the military camp to mobilize the crossbowmen and musketeers...
Zhang Liang looked at the confrontation between his own soldiers and guards, and was confused for a moment. These were his own soldiers. How could Wang Xuance, a handsome and thin young man, dare? !
He shouted sharply on horseback: "Wang Xuance! Who gave you the courage to attack my own soldiers? Do you want to rebel?"
Wang Xuance refused to give in: "The military regulations of the Tang Dynasty have long stipulated that those who spy on military intelligence for no reason will be imprisoned and examined. Once verified, they will be executed! General, please keep your eyes open and don't be deceived by such thieves and ignore military regulations to protect your own soldiers. This is a big sin!”
Zhang Liang was so angry that his hair almost stood on end. Are you thinking about me? Do I still have to thank you?
"This is my commander's personal soldier. He has been with me for many years. There is absolutely no way it is a secret work of the enemy!"
"These thieves are cunning and cunning. General, you have been deceived! Don't worry, hand him over to a lowly position. The lowly position will definitely expose his true face!"
Zhang Liang's eyes are wide with anger and fire is about to burst out of his nostrils. Will he hand this person over to you? Under the Three Trees, a person would be tortured to the point of going crazy. Let alone admit that he was a spy of the enemy country, even if he was asked to admit that his true identity as the commander-in-chief was the prince of the enemy country, it would not be impossible...
The riding whip pointed at Wang Xuance: "Stop messing around. I want to ask you, how long will this training last?"
Wang Xuance looked respectful: "It will take three days to report to the general."
"Okay, I will be here to take up my duties in three days. I would like to ask Chang Shi to assemble the officers above the lieutenant colonel of the army to greet you here! There is one less person, and I will only ask you!"
Wang Xuance looked embarrassed, rubbed his hands and said: "Ah... I can't guarantee my humble position. As you know, people who eat whole grains will inevitably be affected by diseases. Soldiers train all day long and are often injured. Whether they are sick or injured, , both are minor and serious. If it is serious and you cannot come to greet the general, should you blame the general for being too domineering and unreasonable? "
Zhang Liang stopped talking nonsense. This man is cunning, sharp-tongued, and bold. There will be no good results if you continue to entangle him: "Don't talk nonsense. As long as you are absent without a valid reason, I will only hold you accountable!"
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After saying that, he turned around and slapped the horse on the buttocks with a whip, and walked away with his own soldiers.
Wang Xuance stood at the gate of the camp and looked at the retreating figures of Zhang Liang and his entourage. He smiled disdainfully, turned to look at the guard whose cheek was scratched by the riding whip, and said with concern: "Quickly enter the camp to seek treatment from a doctor, and then return. Recuperate at home for a few days and then come back after the injury has healed.”
"Thank you, Chang Shi, for your concern."
The guard was very moved. Although he was whipped, everyone stood by his side to protect and care for him, and his heart felt warm.
Wang Xuance patted him on the shoulder, looked around, and said solemnly: "No matter who sits in the position of the commander, this army is still the commander's army. What we have to do is to protect the family fortune for the commander. , waiting for the commander to make a comeback.”
"Here!"
The guards, as well as the crossbowmen and musketeers who had just arrived, heard the words and agreed in unison. Everyone's eyes were gleaming, exuding heartfelt love and fanatical respect for Fang Jun.
Fang Jun led their troops out of Baidao, expedition to the Western Regions, overthrown Xue Yantuo, defeated the Dashi Kingdom, and even traveled thousands of miles to support Chang'an to thwart the rebel rebellion. They made countless meritorious deeds and made great achievements in battle. Naturally, they won the unreserved love of every soldier, and the entire army. He obeys orders and is willing to go through fire and water and be shrouded in horse leather under Fang Jun's orders.
In comparison, what is Zhang Liang?
How can he be compared to Fang Jun when he is just a "official beetle" who flatters people and takes refuge in civil servants and becomes prosperous and comes to pick peaches?
Such a person is not worthy of being the general of Youjinwu Guard. No one is willing to obey his orders, let alone be driven by him.
Everyone believes that as long as everyone holds on, Fang Jun will return one day...
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It was still dark when Zhang Liang left the city from Jingyao Gate, and he was galloping all the way in high spirits. When he returned to Jingyao Gate, it was already three o'clock in the morning, and the group entered through the city gate with their heads downcast and their morale low.
After entering the city, Zhang Liang did not return home, but directly rode his horse down the long street to Liu Ji's mansion...
Liu Jie had just returned home from the Zhongshu Provincial Government House in Gongcheng. He washed his hands and face, changed his clothes, and sat in the study drinking tea when he received the news that Zhang Liang had asked for an audience. He was a little stunned.
Confused, he asked his servants about the date and confirmed that it was the day when Zhang Liang went to the Youjinwu Guard to take up his post. However, for some reason, he did not go to the military camp outside Xuanwu Gate but came to his own house instead?
Soon, Zhang Liang was taken into the study by his servant. The servant served him fragrant tea and then left and closed the door.
Liu Ji looked at Zhang Liang who drank a cup of tea in one breath, and asked curiously: "Why did Duke Yu come to me if he didn't go to Youjinwu Guard to take up his post?"
Zhang Liang left the city early in the morning and returned to the city. He rode for dozens of miles. He was tired and thirsty. He drank a cup of tea and breathed a sigh of relief. But when he heard Liu Jie's inquiry, he suddenly felt depressed and angry. He slapped the coffee table with his palm and gritted his teeth and said, "Shuzi is going too far!"
He vaguely talked about the experience of going to Ujingo Guard to take up his post...
Liu Jie was stunned and speechless for a long time, and he said in surprise: "You, the majestic Duke of Yue, the honorable minister of Zhenguan, and the general of Youjin Wuwei, were actually stopped by a mere official at the gate of the camp, so you were unable to go to your post and returned to the city in embarrassment. ?”
Zhang Liang hid his face in shame, dying of shame and anger: "It's not that I'm incompetent, but that guy is too cunning, and the Youjinwu Guards are united in supporting Fang Jun. As an outsider, I will definitely be ostracized if I rush to take up the post!"
In the past, I only thought that by taking such an invincible and meritorious army under my command, I could also make achievements like Fang Jun, but I never thought that Fang Jun's prestige in this army was so high, and Wang Xuance was Fang Jun’s eagle and dog minions are so difficult to deal with...
Careless.
I was not fully prepared, so I suffered such humiliation...(End of Chapter)