Chapter 637: Jinan City is going to turn the sky upside down?

It is not far from Qingzhou City to Jinan Mansion, but the speed of the army is of course a little sluggish. Zhang Zhun and the others walked for a day and a night, and in the early morning of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, they entered Jinan City. This day is the traditional Lantern Festival. However, in the case of the Tartar army, there will naturally not be any festive atmosphere.

Everyone outside Jinan City was in a hurry and looked frightened. Many refugees are dragging their families into the city of Jinan. In order to prevent spies from entering, there are a large number of defenders at all gates of Jinan City. In fact, they can't find anything at all, but they just take the opportunity to make money in the name of inventory. When they saw something good, they snatched it. In order to enter the city as soon as possible, the refugees certainly had no way to care.

Around each gate, a large number of notices were posted, on which, of course, a state of emergency was declared, declaring that during the war, any crime such as theft, robbery, rape, murder, etc., would be punished with particularly severe punishment. However, there are not many people who can read the announcement. Many refugees are arriving in a hurry from all directions, where is the time to find out about these announcements?

"Change the guard!"

Peng Bo shouted.

The soldiers of the Liezi Battalion of the Tiger Ben Army, in accordance with the plan discussed with the defenders in advance, replaced the city defense at the east gate of Jinan City. The surroundings of the east gate were all controlled by the soldiers of the Tiger Ben Army. On the tower of the east gate of Jinan City, the bright flag of the Tiger Ben Army is planted.

"It's the Tiger Army!"

"It's the Tiger Army!"

"It's the Tiger Army!"

Some sharp-eyed people immediately noticed that something unusual was there.

Those fleeing refugees, after finding that the soldiers defending the city had been replaced, did not need to be checked, they were overjoyed and hurriedly entered Jinan City. Soon, the entire Jinan city knew that the Tiger Ben army had entered the city. Many people also went to the east gate to watch, and they left satisfied, believing that it was the Tiger Ben Army.

Zhang Zhuncai would not be stupid and run to Jinan City with dozens of snipers, in case he was plotted by Zhu Dadian, he wouldn't even have time to cry. Therefore, he came to Jinan City with the Liezi Battalion commanded by Peng Bo and the Qizi Battalion commanded by Li Jiaxi. When they arrived in Jinan City, the Liezi Battalion took over the defense of the east gate of Jinan City, and the Qizi Battalion was stationed outside the city as a reserve, and Zhang Zhuncai entered the city slowly.

A large amount of silver taels were seized in Dengzhou City, and Zhang Zhun immediately set off a new round of army expansion. The scope of this expansion is mainly army infantry. He ordered all the battalions to be fleshed out according to the standard. After the enrichment, the Huben Army Army had a total of 14 battalions of infantry, each battalion was composed of five squadrons, 25 squads, and a total of 1,250 soldiers if the officers were not counted.

Fourteen battalions, that's 17,500 soldiers. Including the officers, more than 22,000 people. If you add the artillery that assisted in the operation, the number is close to twenty-five thousand. Among the 14 battalions, five battalions are in Hejian Province, five battalions are in Qingzhou City, one battalion is in Andongwei, one battalion is in Junan County, and two battalions are in Jinan City.

In addition to infantry, the Tiger Army also has cavalry. Of the five battalions of the cavalry of the Tiger Ben Army, two battalions were in Hejian Province, one battalion was in Qingzhou City, and two battalions were in Pingdu Prefecture. This is the basic military force that Zhang Zhun used to fight against the Tartars. Of course, the Navy and the Marine Corps can also play a role when necessary.

"Lord Governor!"

"Lord Governor!"

"Lord Governor!"

When Zhang Zhun came to Jinan City, he was warmly welcomed by the people.

Of course, these so-called people are all representatives selected by Zhu Dadian. There was not a single poor family, all of them were the gentry of Jinan City and the surrounding areas. The place where the two sides met, of course, was in the council chamber of the German Palace. As the political, economic and cultural center of Shandong Province, the history of Jinan City does not need to be described. Those who can appear in the Dewang Mansion are naturally characters with heads and faces. The representatives of the gentry of Jinan Prefecture gathered together, and there were quite a few people, more than 200 people.

King De and King Heng are both there, and they are still sitting in the top position. However, Zhang Zhun did not salute them at all, and did not even have a basic greeting. In fact, he did not salute anyone. Everyone knows that he is not on the right path with the court, and he is a thief that everyone knows about. Other officials in Shandong had to salute Zhang Zhun in a proper manner. There's no way, there's a request for someone! They want to live and save themselves, and Zhang Zhun is the only one to rely on.

The information from the imperial court was that Hong Chengchou and Lu Xiangsheng had led their troops north from the Central Plains and entered the west side of Baoding Mansion and Zhending Mansion in Beizhili, echoing with Xuanda, Liaodong, and Jingshi, and legend has it that it was possible to flank the Tartars. However, everyone knows that legends are legends and will never become true. The Tartars had gone south twice before, and the officers and soldiers had no courage to flank the Tartars, let alone this time.

Since the Tartars crossed the Great Wall and went south, the imperial court did not send any troops to Shandong. Even, King Lu of Yanzhou Mansion also used his power to detain a considerable number of troops in King Lu's Mansion. Reinforcements from Nanzhili also did not set off. Cao Ding retreated to Huai'an Mansion. Obviously, there will be no reinforcements coming to Shandong. Zhu Dadian was desperate, so he had to come to Zhang Zhun.

Zhu Dadian said loudly: "Lord Governor was specially invited by me to assist in the defense of Jinan City. The military situation is urgent, and I won't say anything superfluous. Now, please give us a few words. ”

Zhang Zhun glanced at everyone and said coldly, "I'm here to ask for silver taels." ”

The audience was silent for a moment, and there were all kinds of expressions.

No matter who wanted to say anything before, they were pressed back by Zhang Zhun's sudden words. I'm here to ask for two pieces of silver...... What does this mean? We all know that you are not free labor, you have to be charged, as long as you hold the city of Jinan, you will definitely be paid in the future. However, you don't have to say it so nakedly. Everyone is a civilized person, and it is embarrassing to mention Ah Duwu in public.

Zhu Dadian hurriedly played the round and said, "This ...... Ladies and gentlemen, we need to be in the same boat to tide over the difficulties. Please also ask all of you here to contribute with money and strength. The Tiger Army is here to kill the Tartars, and we should fully support it. ”

Hengwang Zhu Youqu was expelled twice by Zhang Zhun, and he was a little inexplicably afraid of Zhang Zhun, and just saw Zhang Zhun's gaze, which seemed to fall on him, and immediately said: "This king is willing to donate eight hundred taels of silver." ”

Zhang Zhun raised his eyebrows slightly.

Eight hundred taels of silver!

What a big deal!

Raised yourself to the level of a beggar leader.

However, Zhang Zhun didn't say anything, just listened expressionlessly.

Since King Heng spoke, King De had no choice but to speak, and he said with a solemn expression: "This king is willing to donate a thousand taels of silver." ”

Zhang Zhun raised his eyebrows slightly, but still did not speak.

The other gentry, seeing that the two princes had set an example, also actively pledged their donations. Looking at their expressions, one is more generous than the other, as if they are all for Zhang Zhun's face. The amount does seem like a lot. The most was seven hundred taels, and the least, fifty taels. In the end, all the calculations were about thirteen thousand three hundred taels.

Zhu Dadian's face was a little weird, he wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say. Subconsciously, he felt that something bad was going to happen. So many people donated more than 10,000 taels of silver, and they really regarded Zhang Zhun as a flower. It's strange that Zhang Zhun doesn't get mad for a while.

Who would have thought, Zhang Zhun just nodded thoughtfully, didn't say anything, got up, and then walked outside. The gentry in the back, you look at me, I look at you, I don't know why Zhang Zhun left silently like this.

Zhu Dadian suddenly became anxious. If Zhang Zhun leaves, who else can help with the defense of Jinan City? He had to take two quick steps, came to Zhang Zhun, and said euphemistically: "Zhang ...... Lord Governor, why did you leave? ”

Zhang Zhun said casually: "I'm sorry, I can't keep Jinan City, so I will leave." ”

Zhu Dadian hurriedly said: "This ......"

King Heng was really a little anxious, and he didn't care about his identity, so he stood up and said, "Zhang ...... Yulin, if you have something to say, you have something to say, since you are here, why do you have to leave so quickly? The king has already arranged a banquet and invited Zhang Dudu to take a seat. ”

Zhang Zhun scoffed, sneered and said, "I have to go!" All of you here are so generous. This one thousand taels, that several hundred taels, the amount is amazing, should it be called Hanako? I, Zhang Zhun, also have a lot of property, so I don't want this donation, let's leave it to those in need. ”

Zhu Dadian hurriedly said: "Then tell me...... What is the right amount? As long as we can afford it, we will all donate enthusiastically. You see, it's not like we have little contact and lack of understanding before! ”

Zhang Zhun raised his five fingers with an indifferent expression.

Zhu Dadian gasped and said uncertainly: "Five thousand taels per person?" ”

Zhang Zhun said coldly: "Fifty times! ”

Zhu Dadian didn't react for a while, and said a little dazedly: "What fifty times?" ”

Zhang Zhun swept his eyes and said coldly: "The amount of silver donated by each person has increased fifty times on the amount pledged just now. ”

Zhu Dadian suddenly gasped and was speechless.

Everyone else gasped and didn't say a word.

Fifty times!

Oh, my God! Dare to speak!

If everyone increases fifty times, that's six or seven hundred thousand silver!

Those present are all well-informed people, who hasn't seen them? I've seen shameless people reaching out for money, but I've never seen such shameless. Zhang Kou took out six or seven hundred thousand taels of silver from Jinan City, do you really think that Jinan City is a vault silver mine? None of your money fell from the sky, so why should you give it?

Sure enough, someone couldn't help but say, "You...... Zhang Zhun! It's not like you want money to ask for money! Fifty times, did you rob all our silver? ”

The other gentry were also excited, and they accused Zhang Zhun of not being the same. When it comes to the issue of silver, the king of heaven has nothing to say. Even if they knew that Zhang Zhun had some ability and a little viciousness, they couldn't stand Zhang Zhun's lion opening his mouth at this time.

Zhang Zhun didn't say a word, his face was expressionless, and he listened quietly.

King De had learned Zhang Zhun powerfully, and hurriedly gestured to make all the gentry quiet. After the gentry finished speaking, they began to feel a little afraid. Who is Zhang Zhun? This guy is not easy to mess with! Everyone said it so well just now, I'm afraid that the bane has been planted. Because of this, many people secretly regretted that they had talked too much and talked nonsense just now.

Zhang Zhun couldn't see any obvious look on his face, and slowly walked up to the rich businessman who spoke first, and said casually, "What's your name?" ”

The man was stared at by Zhang Zhun's eyes, trembled for no reason, took two steps back, and pretended to be calm: "I...... Villain Zhang Daquan. ”

Zhang Zhun said quietly: "Zhang Daquan? My family! ”

Zhang Daquan didn't understand what Zhang Zhun meant, his mouth opened, he wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say. He felt his calves tremble a little. He tried his best to calm himself down, but he didn't expect it, but he trembled even more. Eventually, cold sweat appeared on his forehead. The family opposite him is really terrifying.

Nonsense, can it not be scary? That's the Lord of the Thousands, Thousands, Harvesters, Tartars! There are at least 10,000 Tartar lives in your hands! Since Dajin openly launched a war with the Ming State, the sum of the Tartars destroyed by the Ming State seems to be less than half of what he eliminated, and even less than thirty percent. Even the fierce and vicious Tartar was chopped by him, let alone others?

Zhang Zhun said coldly: "Do you know what the consequences will be after the city is broken? ”

Zhang Daquan stammered: "I don't know." ”

Zhang Zhun sneered slightly, and said indifferently: "I don't know? That's fine. ”

Say no more.

Zhu Dadian said with a wry smile: "Lord Dudu, if you have something to say, as long as it is acceptable to us, we will accept it...... It's just that this fifty times ...... Is it debatable? ”

Zhang Zhun said disapprehrovingly: "There's nothing to say, wait until you see the power of the Tartar." Is a lot of hundreds of thousands of taels of silver? I don't think so! ”

With that, he patted his sleeve and turned to leave.

Zhu Dadian was really anxious this time, and hurriedly shouted to the back: "Everyone! Do you want to learn Dengzhou City? It's better to break the money than to lose both money and money, right? ”

The faces of everyone present suddenly darkened.

The city of Dengzhou was breached by the Tartars, and the Han people in the city were expelled to Liaodong and became slaves of the Tartars. Those large families who fled to Dengzhou City for refuge were all poisoned, and this is what they knew. If Jinan City was like that, none of them would be able to escape. There is still a way to live as a slave, and if you don't do it well, you will be killed by a Tartar, and there is no place to redress your grievances.

Everyone shuddered at the thought that they were very likely to suddenly become slaves from a human being, or even become an ownerless soul from now on. Especially the two princes, their faces changed drastically. They are the princes of the Ming Kingdom, if they fall into the hands of the Tartars, what fate awaits them, they can think of it with their butts. King Heng was expelled twice by Zhang Zhun and had a deep understanding. If you don't even have a small life, what do you need money for?

However, they were really unwilling to send out the silver taels of Baihuahua like this. Why should you take your own money out of your pocket and give it to others? The greed of the Ming Dynasty gentry, as well as the miser, which is famous all over the world, if you Zhang Zhun want to take money out of our pockets if you say a word, it will be easy. Even if the emperor asks us to donate, we will also have this amount - definitely not more than one thousand taels!

Zhang Zhun didn't speak, just sneered.

Want me to be a gunslinger? Keeping you safe? No money, no need to talk! You are not Lao Tzu's people at all! Lao Tzu still wants to kill people and raid his home!

It was like Dengzhou City was the best, and all the wealth was concentrated by the Tartars, and then as soon as it changed hands, it fell into the hands of the Tiger Ben Army. Zhang Zhun has enough confidence that if Jinan City is breached, the wealth of Jinan City will not be taken away by the Tartars.

Among all the people present, King De's identity was the most noble, and he was the most hesitant. Fifty thousand taels of silver, King De can naturally take it out. Compared with the ruin of the city and the destruction of the family, 50,000 taels of silver is nothing at all. The problem is that if he starts this way, he doesn't know how many people will be nagged behind his back. The virtues of those gentry, King De naturally knows a little.

The rest of the gentry basically had this in mind. Money, as long as you grit your teeth, everyone can take it out. However, no one is willing to give up. Even if they thought that their families might be ruined, they were still reluctant. People die for money, birds die for food, as long as the butcher's knife is not on the neck, they will not give in easily.

Zhang Daquan suddenly thought of something, his face was happy, and he said excitedly: "If you want to give, then the whole city will give it." ”

The others immediately seemed to have found a life-saving straw and immediately cried out, "Yes! Jinan City is not our own! If you want to give, give it to everyone! ”

Zhang Daquan continued to shout: "If you have money, you have the power to contribute!" Everyone has to contribute! ”

Zhang Zhun nodded indifferently and did not speak.

Zhu Dadian looked at Zhang Zhun hesitantly, looking forward to Zhang Zhun's decision.

Zhang Zhun said lightly: "Then let the people of the whole city have a vote!" ”

Zhu Dadian frowned and said, "How to vote?" ”

Zhang Zhun said casually: "It's simple! In my name, convene a mass meeting! The western arena is so big, gathering more than 100,000 people, there is no problem at all. Post the announcement now, and tomorrow morning we will have a meeting, and I will preside over it myself! ”

Zhu Dadian rumbled in his mind, and suddenly felt that something was wrong.

He wasn't stupid after all, and he immediately heard what Zhang Zhun really meant.

Worst!

Zhang Zhun didn't ask for money at all!

He wants to incite the people in Jinan City to rise up and make trouble!

The current city of Jinan is home to refugees from the surrounding counties, with a total of hundreds of thousands of people. Because of their displacement and displacement, these refugees are of course extremely aggrieved and are looking for an opportunity to vent. Once the people's emotions are instigated by Zhang Zhun, it will be strange if Jinan City does not turn the sky upside down. The anger of the people, coupled with the support of the Tiger Army, was enough to reduce anyone present to ashes!