"Please rest assured, young master, the establishment is like this, because the cavalry battalion has the advantages of the cavalry battalion, and the infantry battalion has the use of the infantry battalion. The focus of normal training is different. Once a war breaks out, the cavalry battalion often has to charge forward. , after the cavalry battalion has finished charging, the infantry can move up again. In this way, the infantry is much safer than the cavalry. Moreover, Commander Zhang has also expressed his position. If you want to switch with the cavalry battalion, you can. In addition, if you have No matter how many war horses you want, he will find a way to get them for you. I remember when we were in Chenjiayu, we didn't have any war horses, but didn't we all have them later?" Ma Longtan said.
Du Lisi thought for a long time and felt that what he said made sense. He still felt that infantry was safer, not to mention that there were many war horses on their stronghold, so he stopped pursuing the issue of war horses.
"Once my brothers enter Pingquan Mansion, they are not allowed to reorganize it. These five hundred people must be under my control." Du Lisi said.
"That's natural. Young Master, we understand your thoughts. Don't worry, we can do as you say." Ma Longtan said.
"In that case, you go back and tell Zhang Tianhe that I am going to Pingquan Mansion tomorrow morning. There are some things that I need to explain clearly to Zhang Tianhe and Zhang Xiluan in person." Du Lisi said.
"Okay, I'll take my leave now. We'll be waiting for you at the Pingquan Mansion Office tomorrow." After Ma Longtan finished speaking, he bowed and saluted again, turned around and left the village gate.
After Ma Longtan left, Du Lisi and everyone discussed it until late at night before going back to their rooms to rest.
At about nine o'clock the next morning, Du Lisi and about a hundred of his men arrived at the boundary of Pingquan Mansion.
Zhang Tianhe led the crowd to welcome him twenty miles away.
I saw that Du Lisi was leading all cavalry. In addition to Hua Yao and Wu Sen, the generals under him also had the newly promoted four artillerymen, the life-seeking, iron-hand, cold-blooded and ruthless gunners. They were all full of energy and high spirits. .
"Brother, you are finally here. I have been waiting here for a long time." Zhang Tianhe got off his horse with a happy face, bowed and saluted.
Du Lisi looked around and saw Tang Dalong, Liu Bodu, Ma Longtan, Cai Yongzhen, Sun Baojin, Li Tieniu and others coming to greet them, and they all also dismounted.
Hua Yao and Wu Sen quickly got off their horses and returned the favor.
Du Lisi and the four gunners behind him did not dismount, but sat squarely on their horses. They did not return the salute and asked coldly: "Why isn't Zhang Xiluan here?"
When Tang Dalong saw how arrogant Du Lisi was, he immediately turned against him and reached for his gun. Zhang Tianhe signaled with his eyes to stop him, then smiled at Du Lisi and said, "Brother, maybe Ma Longtan didn't make it clear to you yesterday. The prefect is busy with the ceremony to welcome you and has to make arrangements, so I cannot get away and asked me to come here to welcome you on his behalf. Please forgive me, brother."
"It's not certain whether I'll accept the recruitment or not? Let's see what he says today. It's okay to do whatever he says. If he breaks the deal, I'll go back and make my beard." Du Lisi said.
"Brother, since you are already here, it means that you are sincere, so this matter can definitely be negotiated. There is no reason to say otherwise. From now on, we brothers will serve as officials in the same court and get along day and night. Wouldn't it be great? ?”
"We'll wait until we see Zhang Xiluan," Du Lisi said.
"Brother, please!" Zhang Tianhe and everyone else also got on their horses.
Zhang Tianhe and Du Lisi walked side by side.
Sure enough, when we arrived at Pingquan Mansion, about 500 meters away from the gate of the government office, we saw the magistrate's office decorated with lanterns, red carpet on the floor, two corridors filled with music, loud gongs and drums, and firecrackers blasting, making it very lively.
The prefect Zhang Xiluan was also very happy today and stood in front of the prefect gate waiting for everyone.
Du Lisi saw it from a distance and got off his horse. Some of his men came over and took his horse aside.
I don’t know who did it intentionally or unintentionally, but the red carpet was spread from the front of the prefect’s Yamen to here, which is 500 meters long, but the width is less than two feet. Two people cannot walk on it side by side, but can only walk in front of one.
It stands to reason that Zhang Tianhe is the orthodox leader of the third battalion and Du Lisi is the deputy commander of the third battalion. Zhang Tianhe should be in the front. However, Du Lisi does not think so. He feels that in front of everyone today, no matter what, he cannot lose. To save face, he couldn't let Zhang Tianhe steal the limelight. He had to walk in front of Zhang Tianhe.
So, Zhang Tianhe had just taken a few steps in front, when Du Lisi, a tall man with a strong back and a strong back, rushed forward. Zhang Tianhe was unprepared and was squeezed off the red carpet by him.
When Tang Dalong and others saw how rude Du Lisi was, they all eagerly tried to teach him a lesson, but Liu Bodu stopped him.
At this time, Zhang Tianhe was also a little angry. He stood up with his feet on the ground, jumped over Du Lisi's head, and walked in front of Du Lisi.
Du Lisi didn't show any weakness. He followed up and tried to pull Zhang Tianhe's clothes. The two of them fought on the red carpet. They raced and fought. They ran and fought for a while, both wanting to walk on the red carpet. Red felt front.
This is not the first time that Zhang Tianhe and Du Lisi have fought against each other. They have fought against each other in Heiyunzhai and Chenjiayu. Generally speaking, they have met their opponents and met talented people, so they are equally matched.
Du Lisi is tall and burly and has an advantage in strength, while Zhang Tianhe is more flexible and has advantages in speed and explosive power.
The two people suddenly got together and fought for several rounds, and then separated again. One moment Zhang Tianhe was running in front, and the next moment Du Lisi left him behind.
Everyone on both sides hopes that their leader will lead the way, because this is not a question of who comes first, but a matter of the honor of the entire team. If Zhang Tianhe is robbed of the limelight by Du Lisi, he will be asked to obey him in the future. Orders are even more difficult.
In the end, because Du Lisi was too fat and had been out of battle for a long time, the two of them competed with each other for less than 400 meters. He was already panting from exhaustion and out of breath. Looking at Zhang Tianhe again, his expression did not change. Without a beating heart, he ran faster and faster, leaving him far behind.
Du Lisi couldn't catch up with him and resigned himself to defeat.
Zhang Tianhe took the lead to come to Zhang Xiluan, clasped his hands in fists and said, "Report to Mr. Zhang that Du Lisi is here."
"Very good, you have done a good job in this matter. From now on, our territory in Pingquan Mansion will be at peace, and we will also strengthen our strength. These are all your contributions. I will definitely put in a good word for you in front of the Governor, so that The Governor-General commends you." Zhang Xiluan said.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhang."
"Commander Zhang, you don't have to be polite. Our surname is Zhang and we are a family. Besides, you have indeed made great contributions. I am just telling the truth," Zhang Xiluan said. "It's just that in the future, when Commander Zhang becomes famous, Don’t forget me.”
"Sir Zhang, I will never forget your support throughout my life." Zhang Tianhe said.
"That's good, that's good. It can be seen that you, Zhang Tianhe, are not the kind of person who burns bridges when crossing rivers." Zhang Xiluan laughed and said.
