Chenjiayu Security Team.
Tian Xiaoting was also very puzzled that the recruitment could be carried out so smoothly and quickly. Moreover, she also heard that Zhang Tianhe had an ambiguous relationship with Li Sizhe's sister Li Sijie. However, in front of everyone, she was not easy to ask questions. He, for the time being, could only keep these words in his heart.
"Captain, the second question is, after we leave, what will happen if the Mongolian bandits come back to harass the local people? Do we collect so much money from them and just leave like this?" Tang Dalong asked.
"You are right. We have to give an explanation to the local people. In fact, protecting the local people has always been the responsibility of the government, not ours. The reason why we have to set up a security team to protect the lives and property of the people Safety is due to the inaction of the government. Now, since the Governor-General has appointed us as the cavalry camp, protecting the local people is also within the scope of our responsibilities. Therefore, although our base has been moved from Chenjiayu to Pingquan Prefecture, We still provide the same protection to the local people, and with the support of the court and government, our protection will be more comprehensive and in place," Zhang Tianhe said.
"Captain, if you say that, it makes sense," Tang Dalong said, "We can't let the people point at our backs and scold us."
"They say you have a Bodhisattva heart. When I saw you today, it turned out to be so." Zhang Tianhe said with a smile.
"And the third point, after we leave, what will happen to the base area of the Chenjiayu Security Team? We have spent so much money and put so much effort here, are we going to give up so easily?" Tang Dalong explain.
"Brother Tang, what, are you feeling distressed? There will be bigger and better places waiting for us in the future," Zhang Tianhe said, "If we think about retreating before we advance, we will leave a few brothers here." Guard, maybe we can still use it in the future, we don’t know.”
Everyone spoke freely and asked many questions. Zhang Tianhe answered them one by one. Everyone saw that Zhang Tianhe had considered the issues thoroughly and thought deeply, whether it was for his brothers or the local people. They all had proper arrangements, and they couldn't help but admire them secretly in their hearts.
After the meeting, Zhang Tianhe and Liu Bodu studied it carefully and felt that there was nothing wrong with it. So, three days later in the morning, Zhang Tianhe gathered 500 people and marched to Pingquan Mansion.
Someone had already reported this news to Zhang Xiluan, the prefect of Pingyuan Prefecture. He had already led his master Qian Wenbo, and local celebrities, gentry and others were waiting outside the East City Gate.
Sure enough, at noon, Zhang Tianhe led everyone to arrive.
Zhang Xiluan was also a general who was good at fighting when he was young. When he saw Zhang Tianhe's troops were arranged neatly and neatly, each one was strong and majestic, like a tiger descending from the mountain or a dragon emerging from the water, they were stronger than the soldiers of the government. There are so many that I can’t help but praise secretly in my heart.
"Master Zhang, Zhang Tianhe is so polite." When Zhang Tianhe saw the prefect leading everyone waiting here, he quickly got off his horse and came over to salute. In any case, he looked good on the surface.
"Battle Commander Zhang, you have worked hard all the way!" Zhang Xiluan said, coming over and holding Zhang Tianhe's hand, "I have set up your office at the east gate and renovated it. Come with me to the city to see it. In addition, , because you don’t have too many temporary troops. For the convenience of your office, I have set up your battalion headquarters not far from your government office. I have also ordered people to clean all your barracks, one for every ten soldiers. Room, each person has a bed. In terms of salary: each soldier is paid 10 taels of silver per month, and the commander is doubled; in terms of food: steamed buns, rice, meat and vegetable soups for every meal, like some pork stewed vermicelli, Braised pork with Chinese cabbage, roasted pork with radish, beef vermicelli, chicken stewed with mushrooms, fried potatoes and green peppers, braised eggplant, tomato and egg soup, seaweed and egg soup, etc. Everything is available. The horses, guns and ammunition, and various equipment that your cavalry camp needs , military uniforms, military caps, etc., and then you can send people to the stables and warehouses to pick them up."
"Master Zhang, I'm very grateful for your trouble." Zhang Tianhe did not expect that as the prefect, Zhang Xiluan, Yuan Shikai's brother would consider him so thoughtfully. If the salary and food were what he said, Not bad.
"Captain Zhang, you're welcome. From now on, we all will be ministers of the same palace and serve the same court, so what's the difference between us? Many of my tasks depend on your strong support." Zhang Xiluan said with a smile.
"Master Zhang, you're welcome. You are the chief and I am the subordinate. The order of honor and inferiority cannot be reversed," Zhang Tianhe said.
"Captain Zhang, needless to say, we are all brothers. Our magistrate's office is mainly responsible for writing, and your cavalry battalion is mainly responsible for military affairs, catching thieves, and maintaining local security. We all perform our duties and work together. Manage Pingyuan Prefecture well and build it well," Zhang Xiluan said.
"Master Zhang, don't worry! No matter what it is, as long as you say a word, even if it means going up the mountain of swords or going down into the sea of fire, I will never frown." Zhang Tianhe said.
"Battle Commander Zhang, as expected, has a straightforward temperament and speaks quickly. I like this character! We support each other, take care of each other, and join hands in civil and military affairs to serve the court together."
"But according to Master Zhang's orders." Zhang Tianhe said.
Later, someone led Tang Dalong, Liu Bodu, Ma Longtan and their five hundred brothers into the barracks.
Zhang Xiluan accompanied Zhang Tianhe to see his government office and barracks. Although the conditions were not very good, they were still acceptable. Zhang Tianhe expressed satisfaction.
At noon, Zhang Xiluan hosted a banquet to warmly entertain Zhang Tianhe.
There were just the two of them at the table, and Zhang Xiluan said: "Captain Zhang is truly a hero from a young age. It is not easy to lead such a team at such a young age. I remember when I was as young as you, I was just a top soldier. "
"Master Zhang, I'm sorry, I'm just here to support my brothers and take everyone to have a meal together," Zhang Tianhe said, "I heard that you are both civil and military, knowledgeable, and you are a brother with Yuan Shikai. I don't know if you are. About this?"
"How can I say that I am both civil and military? However, I have a good personal relationship with Yuan Shikai. I am his old brother. Wang Xiuzhi, Sun Baoqi, Pan Kejun, Yuan Shikai and I have formed an alliance and vowed to live and die together." Zhang Xiluan explain.
"I see," Zhang Tianhe said, "Since your backstage is so strong, why do you only become a prefect in Pingquan?"
"Captain Zhang, you are new to officialdom. You don't know the difficulties of officialdom. It's hard to describe in words." Zhang Xiluan said.
