In front of Shuangxi Village, the sound of killing shook the sky.

Liu Axi and Zhao Hanju were already so shocked that they could not speak.

Gui Chen Lianyong was densely packed outside the village, and the steel sword and spear with a shining cold light made a sound like a landslide and cracking. Liu Axi and Zhao Han were ashamed. The musketeers of the new master's family could stop them for a while, but they could not stop for a lifetime. Today, Shuangxi Village is probably doomed.

Looking at Ye Zhao who was calmly shaking the folding fan under the ancient willow, Liu Axi took a few steps and knelt down to Ye Zhao, "Master, Master, I'm so bad for you!" Dongdong kowtowed.

Ye Zhao shook the folding fan without saying anything.

There were green fields everywhere outside Shuangxi Village. In a green gauze tent, Wu Laosan looked at the firepower points in the village coldly, his face became more and more ferocious, "Bah", and he vomited fiercely, cursing: "Send the order, if you break this village, all the bandits will kill me!"

Tuan Yong, who was beside him, shivered. He knew what Wu Laosan meant and hesitated: "Sir, the government investigated..."

"What's wrong with the investigation? Who can protect yourself from a bunch of bandits?" Wu Lao San said viciously with his eyes rolling.

The coach did not dare to speak anymore, so he hurried to all places to spread the news. He heard that the village could be burned, killed and robbed at will. The group soldiers immediately turned red. The soldiers who were suppressed by the rifle and dared not look up, shouting, rushing forward from the green gauze tent and the mound behind the earthen mound.

"Sir, I think this new owner is not simple." The camp officer who accompanied Wu Laosan back to his hometown looked worried. He heard that there were many merchant groups in Guangzhou, but how could the owner be an ordinary person with such strong combat power?

Wu Laosan snorted: "That's right, let's catch him and knock him down with a fierce stroke."

As he was talking, he suddenly heard the sound of a horn behind him. Wu Laosan laughed: "The Wang family is coming quickly. The ghost old man has a sharp nose and can smell the meat and fish ten miles away. How did he know that he would slaughter a fat sheep today?"

He rode his horse out of the green gauze tent, waved his hand again, and there was a small soldier and pegasus facing the rolling dust in the distance.

"Old Zhao, aren't you afraid now? When did the old fox of the Wang family do a loss-making business?" Wu Laosan asked the battalion official with a smile.

Before he finished speaking, the camp officer suddenly changed his face and pointed to the distance and said, "Sir, look."

Wu Laosan looked back and saw the soldier riding a horse coming to the team and suddenly fell from the horse, not knowing his life or death.

But at this time, I gradually saw that the military uniforms of the brilliance of the men and women were neatly decorated, and the blue-haired brave men were red-talked hats, which were the armor of the Guangdong Army.

"Kill!" A sudden killing sound in the green gauze tent shook the sky. Seeing the green gauze tent falling down in one go, it was several armored soldiers who started to advance together, and the momentum was amazing.

"What's going on?" Wu Laosan was stunned and wanted to go up and say something. But the battalion officer saw the opportunity and grabbed the reins of his horse and shouted: "Sir, can't you still see it? Yue Yong came to support the Nan barbarian. Sir, go quickly!" Who would listen to reasoning with people at this time? Besides, he couldn't stand it.

In order to encircle a small village, the Hunan Army training brought by Wu Laosan did not set up a checkpoint at all. At this time, the attack was suddenly encountered behind the scenes and chaos was immediately caused.

"Bang bang" amid the gunfire, Wu Lao San was shot and fell down with a miserable hint. Before he could stand up, several bright steel knives were already installed on his neck.

In the village.

Liu Axi, Zhao Hanju and others were really very happy and sad. They were mourning in their hearts. When they could not escape the disaster today, they saw people who were fighting out of nowhere. The farmland in front of the farm was a melee. Without a cup of tea, the captured militia was defeated and fled.

"Master, you, you have made me more knowledgeable!" Zhao Han, who woke up first, raised a flattering smile on his face. What kind of master could someone call him?

Ye Zhao smiled, looked at Liu Axi, and said, "Axi, I am so easy to take care of my land. This is reasonable and travels all over the world. Can't you still stand firm in our Shuangxi Village?"

How could Liu Axi say anything except for being shocked and kowtowed repeatedly?

Ye Zhao said again: "Today, many crops have been lost. If you pass on the message, this year's land rent will only be 70%. Regardless of whether the crops are ruined, it is my new owner's reward for a festive celebration." Nowadays, land rents vary from good to poor land. For example, rice, there are people from three or four buckets to one stone per mu, which is about half of the yield per mu.

"My mercy!" Liu Axi kowtowed hard. The villagers who were close to each other cheered.

At this time, the guard next to him led the horse, Ye Zhao turned over the horse and smiled and said, "I'm going."

Zhao Han hu bowed repeatedly, but Liu Axi couldn't stand up.

Next to the green and oily farmland at the entrance of the village, Wu Laosan, who was slapped with a few big mouths, was still cursing.

Ye Zhao would not pay attention to him, so the patrol guard came to kowtow and greet him. Ye Zhao smiled and said, "I have rewindled my good soldiers." The guard immediately became two taels of bones.

The military organization of the patrol battalions now varies, but fifty rifles are required to be guaranteed. Of course, they are mostly slow guns eliminated by infantry regiments.

"Let's go to your village!" Ye Zhao's clear eyes were filled with smiles. If his opponent saw it, his heart would tremble. What kind of conspiracy was this guy thinking about?

...

In April 1858, General Wang Jingxiang was attacked near Yangming Village. The bandits fled to southern Hunan. Then the fourth town of the Guangdong Infantry Regiment entered Hunan.

In early May, with the assistance of King Xiaolian of Guiyang and his militia, they killed the evil bandits and gentry in Guiyang Wu Danxiong and Deng Yunhui of Chenzhou, and seized the land of two families. In the middle of the year, they defeated the bandits in Hengzhou, arrived in Hengzhou, and reorganized the green camp.

In the middle of the month, the empress dowagers of the two palaces issued an order, and the soldiers and brave soldiers of the generals of the Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangxi and Hunan were added with the word "Pingyuan" in front of the number of soldiers and brave soldiers in each unit, which was the first town of the Pingyuan Infantry Regiment, the second town of the Pingyuan Infantry Regiment, the third town of the Pingyuan Infantry Regiment, the fourth town of the Pingyuan Infantry Regiment, the Pingyuan Naval Division, the provincial security battalions called the Pingyuan Security Battalions, the patrol battalions called the Pingyuan Patrol Battalions, etc.

...

Shijia, a suburb of Hengzhou.

There were red lanterns hanging in front of the mansion, and the lanterns were decorated with joy. The whole mansion was full of distinguished guests today, and the gentry and masters gathered everywhere. Needless to say, it was so glorious that the Governor Wen of Huguang was visiting. The most amazing thing was General Pingyuan Jingkou and Prince Suzhi stepped into the threshold of the Shi family. This was a favor worthy of boasting for generations.

In the flower hall, Ye Zhao was smiling and tasting tea.

In the case of ebony, there are wide chairs with patterns carved on the backs of the chairs on both sides, which are considered as the main seat, but Ye Zhao sat down and felt a little uncomfortable.

On the other side of the table, Guan Wen looked worried, but it was not. The disaster caused Xiao Yun. The general Wang pulled his troops into Hunan without even calling him. Now he wanted to write a memorial to ask him to help him. What is this?

Guan Wen didn't know that Ye Zhao was a typical example of getting on the bus first and then replenishing the ticket.

But what are the solutions now? The Pingyuan Army not only entered the southern border of Hunan, but also reorganized the fifth battalion of the Pingyuan Hunan Southern Patrol Defense Battalion and the south of Hengzhou. There were countless officials withdrawn. What are you saying?

"Your Majesty, Master Making the Taiwan Master, the grass people's rough tea and cold soup. Please forgive me for your crime." The person sitting at the bottom was Mr. Shi who had just entered, who was over fifty years old, with a silk robe and brocade shirt, and a sense of elegance.

Ye Zhao smiled and said, "You don't have to be polite. I haven't tasted the authentic spicy food in a long time."

Now that the inland wants to expand its power, the most important thing is the support of the gentry and landlords. These landlords and gentry are far from the local tyrants and bullies described in later generations in the countryside. Many of them are kind and generous, respectful, and at least they cherish their reputation in their own acres of land. If they are not prepared to defeat them, it is necessary to get their support.

Ye Zhao also did it to fight and pull, chopped off the heads that were closest to the Hunan Army, shocking the gentry in Hunan, and then comforting them.

The first person to turn against Wu Laosan was the old fox, who was scolding Mr. Guiyang, who was so angry that he was the first to conquer the Wu family when he saw the wind.

Shi Xiaolian, the Hengzhou patrol family, is one of the most prominent family members in the southern part of Hunan. He has always had a grudge with the Zeng family. Ye Zhao has helped him with the reorganization of the patrol battalion, otherwise how could it be so easy? Among them, the Third Battalion of the Southern Hunan patrol is almost a family member formed by the Shi family and other thirteen gentry. He selected elite troops, changed his number, and started to pay military salaries.

"Prince, Master, Master of the Taiwan Affairs Bureau, you two talk, the grass-roots people will leave." Shi Xiaolian stood up and said goodbye, knowing that he was there, it was inconvenient for others to say a lot.

Ye Zhao smiled and said, "It's not busy, Mr. Shi (Shi Xiaolian is busy and dare not). The patrol battalion has just been built. After a few days, the King of Japan is preparing to mix it with Guangdong and Ganzhou patrol battalions. Veterans lead new soldiers to quickly improve their combat power. Breaking the regional and rural sentiments is the only way to train the army. What does Mr. Shi think?"

Shi Xiaolian was stunned. He knew that General Wang would definitely not allow such a situation of the whole battalion of troops to join forces, but he did not want to not only start to solve the problem with decisiveness, but also speak out in a blunt manner.

"How dare the people speak nonsense in the military journey?" Shi Xiaolian looked calm. It was a helpless move to help the general king. The general king came to the door himself and gave him a great deal of affection. He had to be polite, otherwise he would be afraid that the Shi family would be in trouble. As for other things, he could not be involved in it. It would be better to stay out of the matter. If the world changes really, these villagers, children, whether they are deserters or follow the general king to seek wealth and honor, have nothing to do with them. The road is all their choice.

Ye Zhao nodded slightly and smiled, "The railway from Shaozhou to Hengzhou is surveying the route. If Mr. Shi intends to raise funds, I can help you."

Shi Xiaolian showed joy on his face and bowed, "Thank you, Prince, how many days will you do, calculate the money you have."

Ye Zhao said in his heart that although Shi Xiaolian looked happy, he didn't see any of them in his eyes. He was obviously pretending to be a fake. In a few days, he would definitely tell him wherever he used money, and he really couldn't afford spare money.

That's right, not to mention that these mainland gentry mostly despise businessmen based on land. Even if they are more open-minded and know that this is an excellent business, but now they are too close to them, it is not a good thing, so they naturally stay away from them.

"So, Xiaolian is busy with your affairs." Ye Zhao's expression remained unmoved.

"Yes, yes, the people of the grass retreat!" Shi Xiaolian gave a deep gift to the two of them and slowly retreated.

Guan Wen looked at Ye Zhao with a wry smile and said, "Prince, I can't pay the taxes in the future. The emperor blames them. How can I live a life?"

I think it is not necessary to think about taxes in the southern part of Hunan, south of Hengzhou, where the southern border of Hunan is controlled by the general and the king.

Ye Zhao smiled and said, "What's wrong with placing back to Pingyuan Army to suppress the bandits?"

Guan Wen sighed and said, "Prince, let me say something that shouldn't be said. The prince is too aggressive." If it is understandable that Pingyuan's army enters the southern border of Fujian, it can be said that Sima Zhao's intention is known to everyone. If the person in Beijing still remains silent, it would be strange.

Ye Zhao smiled and picked up the teacup.

Guan Wen said again: "Why don't the prince listen to what the emperor said and slowly plan it?"

Ye Zhao smiled: "Picture it? What to do?" It's not that he didn't want to slowly plan it. The longer the time, the more powerful the Six Kings control the temple, and the more difficult the Fierce Bandits gradually fell into trouble. If another incident broke out, they were afraid that they would be wiped out soon. Others didn't know that they knew how irreconcilable the conflict between the Eastern King and the King of Heaven. If the Guangdong Army had not been under pressure on him, they would have been afraid that civil turmoil would have been long-term. Once the Fierce Bandits were wiped out, their foundation of rule would no longer exist. At that time, the Six Kings would retain power. How would they deal with it?

Now that we enter Hunan, we have even reorganized the Guangdong Army into the Pingyuan Army, breaking the regional concept and integrating the army, which is an important step.

After hearing Ye Zhao's retort, the official text stopped and smiled bitterly.

Ye Zhao said: "I have already submitted a memorial. Pingyuan's army entered Hunan. One is to suppress the bandits and the other is to suppress the fair bandits. When the bandits are destroyed, they will retreat to Ganzhou to conquer the bandits. Otherwise, the bandits will continue and the bandits will take advantage of the situation and go north. Hunan will be in danger. I will also fall into a desperate situation of being surrounded by enemies."

Listening to the analysis of the General Wang, it was really a matter of this, but the premise was that there were really powerful bandits in southern Hunan who needed Pingyuan's army to attack, but where did they come?

Speaking of this, it was also arrogance from Zeng Guofan's subordinates. They were still the same when they returned to their hometown. They took Tuan Yong to kill the villagers, but they suddenly hit the iron plate and were chopped up in the head, which made them even more troubled to their relatives and friends.

Guan Wen smiled bitterly and said, "Zeng Junmen wrote letters several times to keep Deng Yunhui of Chenzhou, but the emperor visited him many times but could not see the prince."

Ye Zhao smiled and tasted tea without saying a word.

...

Study in the South of the Forbidden City.

The yellow air is filled with mist and the pearls are shining.

The Six Kings sat behind the desk with golden light shining, as if there were flying dragons, and flipped the memorials, looking gloomy.

Under the desk, the father-in-law Gui Liang stood, full of anger, and said with resentment: "Your Majesty, you can't wait any longer. Jing Xiang's ambition is obvious. The ministers are angry and beg the emperor to punish this thief!"

Seeing that the Six Kings were silent, Gui Liang knelt down with his robe and kowtowed: "I have no choice but to give this thief away as soon as possible, and wait until his wings are full, it will be difficult for him to turn back, the emperor!"

Several ministers wrote to Jingxiang, most of whom were the center. The most intense words were Zeng Guofan, the governor of Liangjiang.

The Six Kings slowly raised their heads and said lightly: "I have my own score."

Gui Liang was stunned, then kowtowed harder and shouted: "Your Majesty is indecisive! Only a slave is dead!" Blood efferves from his forehead.

"Bold!" The Six Kings' face sank and slapped the table suddenly, but looking at the father of the beloved concubine, the old man who has always been very kind to him, his face gradually calmed down, "Get up, I'm waiting for a military plane. In two months, let's see how I dispatch this little thief!"

Military aircraft? Two months ago? Although Gui Liang didn't know what the emperor meant, he could hear that the emperor had made arrangements and was immediately happy. How wise the emperor was? He always acted as quiet as a mountain and moved like thunder. It seemed that he had already deployed how to deal with the little thief very early. He had not heard any of the rumors, which showed the secret of the matter and the careful planning.
Chapter completed!