Chapter Ninety-Eight: Cleaning Up the Mess

For a while, Zhang Xuan almost forgot to be angry.

Zheng Lian hurriedly stepped forward and said: "General, the new subordinates, I don't know the general's military law, so I have today's matter, and I ask the general to calm his anger." ”

When Zhang Xuan heard this, his heart moved, and he had to admit it. Although the victories of the Southern Expedition were one after another, the quality of the entire Southern Expeditionary Army was already at a point that Zhang Xuan could not tolerate, and there were still many hidden problems, such as the contradiction between the old soldier and the surrendered troops. The contradiction between the generals of the loyal battalion and the generals of the officers and soldiers.

With yes and so on.

It's already at the point where you can't do it if you don't dispose of it.

"After this battle, it will take a while to repair." Zhang Xuan secretly said in his heart: "Otherwise, the ghost knows what will happen." ”

It is true that recruiting and rebelling is the first way to expand power, but if it is not integrated after recruiting and rebelling. Internal contradictions may erupt at a critical time, and Zhang Xuan is unwilling to repeat Fu Jian's mistakes.

However, it is imperative to arrange the things now.

Zhang Xuan pondered for a while and said: "The order is to go down, all the departments will stop entering the city, except for the Xu Du Department, Wang Jincai Department, and Tang He Department are all withdrawing from Changsha City. ”

"Yes." Someone immediately said yes and turned to give the order.

At this moment, Zhang Xuan only trusted his old department, and he didn't believe too much in surrendering troops from all walks of life. Moreover, the Ming army has no ability to resist now, and Zhang Xuan can also see the flames burning in the direction of the palace. Rebuilding order in Changsha City became the most important thing.

"Send an order to Xu Du, Wang Jincai, and Tang He. Martial law was declared in the city, and those who dared to go out on the streets without permission. ”

"Those who ordered all the units of the Ming army to abandon their weapons and surrender should immediately leave the city and be handed over to the guards of the departments outside the city. Do not stay in the city, or be summarily executed. ”

"Xiao Yu people in the city, lock the doors and windows, stay at home and don't go to the street, so as not to be injured by mistake."

"And tell the three of them that my rules, they know that if they are found to have problems, they will be guilty."

The order was conveyed like flowing water, and Changsha City, which was already a little chaotic, became even more chaotic. A lot of problems erupted at this time.

The source of chaos in Changsha City is not only the Xia army, but also the Ming army.

How terrible it is when the army loses its organization. Needless to say, there are all kinds of precedents in history, some of them want to make a fortune and hide it, some of them are worried about their future and vent everywhere, and some of them are even just looking at the money and looking at the color.

The collapse of military discipline in the Ming army is not a day or two.

When Longwu is there, he can still suppress it.

The army was defeated, and even Longwu was killed. It seems that the counter-effect of Longwu suppression. Countless soldiers were happy to rejoice. Although they did not dare to fight with the Xia army, they did not kill the people at all

Hesitate.

And the soldiers who had just surrendered to the Xia army also had problems.

In order to enter the battle as soon as possible, Zhang Xuan often turned the army into the Xia army in an organized manner, almost changing the banner. He did not pay much attention to the organizational structure and other issues in the surrender of the army, but only greatly co-opted the generals and held the logistics in their hands.

The generals above may be afraid of Great Xia behind Zhang Xuan, but also in order to have a good future in Great Xia. can still self-restraint, maybe these generals can't look down on the little petty profits that the people below are respectful. But for the soldiers below, I didn't think about it so much.

Many soldiers didn't think about tomorrow.

After breaking through Changsha City, he naturally wanted to grab a big one.

And Zhang Xuan ordered them to retreat, which intensified the contradiction between the surrendered army and Zhang Xuan's headquarters.

Many soldiers and soldiers who surrendered to the army started to coax together, as if they wanted to make a law not to blame the public.

If Zhang Xuan dealt with it at that time, he might be able to suppress it, and Wang Jincai might behead him and threaten him. But for Xu Du, he doesn't have such a good temper. It's not that he doesn't know what might happen.

It's just that he is relentless in the entanglement of these ruffians.

After seeing that the order was given, he dared to resist the order.

As soon as Xu Du waved his hand, the Yiwu battalion was killed. These surrendered troops were taken aback, and they never thought that Xu Du would do it when he said that he would do it, and he would not leave any affection at all.

Moreover, these surrendered troops were all defeated generals under Zhang Xuan's subordinates, and the fear of Zhang Xuan's headquarters was almost deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. In addition, in addition to the great victory of the Xia army, he did not dare to fight in tandem, but in a moment, Xu Du killed hundreds of chaotic troops.

Heads are hung on both sides of the street, like lighthouses that don't shine. It's bloody and terrifying.

However, it also suppressed the rebel forces on all sides.

They didn't dare to say a word, and they didn't do a single step, just like a mouse seeing a cat, and obediently went out of the city.

Wang Jincai, Tang He and others also used their own methods to suppress these chaotic troops. Immediately, a team of 100 people began to patrol the streets. One street after another, the entire Changsha City has been passed. Anyone who is stranded in the streets, who has nowhere to hide, is to be captured on the spot. Depressed down and disposed of.

If there is a stubborn person in the corner, don't say a word, give him a knife.

These things are easier said than done. It's not very well executed.

Throughout the day, the noise of Changsha City did not stop, and from time to time there was a dense sound of fighting. It wasn't until late in the evening that he settled down.

At this time, Zhang Xuan was standing in the place of the palace, no, it should be the place where the palace ruins.

A fire spread quickly, sending the entire temporary palace to Zhurong. If it weren't for the timely control, it would have burned a few yards

。 Once the fire spreads, I'm afraid Changsha will be burned to the ground.

Zhang Xuan worked hard to get Changsha City, but he didn't want to burn Changsha City to the ground.

Zhang Xuan asked, "Where is Longwu?" ”

"General, the puppet emperor threw himself into the flames, and he was in the ruins, but now it is difficult to distinguish."

Zhang Xuan looked at the past, and the fire in many places had not been extinguished. And at this time, Zhang Xuan didn't have time to pay attention here. It's just that when he heard the news of Longwu's suicide, he was silent for a while, if Longwu was an emperor like Hongguang, Zhang Xuan was not interested in his life or death.

And although Longwu is Zhang Xuan's enemy, he makes every move. Zhang Xuan has studied it carefully. Although some of them are inexperienced, they can still be called an opponent. For such an opponent, Zhang Xuan still has some respect.

Zhang Xuan said: "After finding Longwu, find a place outside Changsha City and bury it." ”

"The general is magnanimous." People around him praised him.

Zhang Xuan sneered in his heart, knowing that he was all patting on the back. With the rise of Zhang Xuan's status, there are more and more people around him who are afraid of sycophants.

"Mr. Yao." Zhang Xuan said.

"The lower official is here." Yao Qisheng said.

Zhang Xuan said: "To appease the people in the city and take over the Changsha Treasury, these things are left to you." ”

"Please rest assured, the general will definitely make proper arrangements." Yao Qisheng said.

Zhang Xuan is also a little relieved of Yao Qisheng's ability, plus many times the people's will is represented, and it is enough to win over some gentry in Changsha City. And in Changsha City, there are large families with businesses, and they also know the priorities.

Since the Ming army is in a good position, they will definitely not refuse Zhang Xuan's kindness.

Zhang Xuan's face was slightly gloomy, thinking of what happened during the day today, he was very angry in his heart, and his tone suddenly lowered. He said: "Call all the generals of the army to come over." ”

"Yes."

After a while, generals of all sizes came, and Zhang Xuan stood on top of the open space burned by the fire. Since it was getting late, bonfires were lit all around, and it felt like the lights were bright for a while. Generals at all levels stood in a large area of black pressure.

Some people are calm and relaxed, and most of them are Zhang Xuan's old department.

They were very relieved, probably feeling that this time, no matter how much Zhang Xuan attacked, he would not be able to withdraw from them. There are also some who are just nervous, most of them are generals who have surrendered to the army, and most of the soldiers who are in rebellion are their subordinates. At this moment, it is like a death row prisoner, and his heart is anxious, waiting for the final verdict.

Zhang Xuan's face was a little cloudy under the swagger of the firelight. said: "Today, the monarchs broke through Changsha City, forced Emperor Longwu to death, and included Changsha in my Great Xia territory. Treat you first. ”