After three days of wrangling with the New First Division in Huzhou, Li Xiucheng finally gave up this hard bone, gathered troops and horses and hurriedly marched to Yixing.It is also surprising that when Li Xiucheng's army marched to a place 20 miles away from Yixing City, before it met the face of the Qingzi army, there was a military news that the Qingzi army had withdrawn.Li Xiucheng smiled dumbly, and finally understood that he was just a pawn of Qiao Zhiqing and Li Hongzhang.Li Hongzhang did not encircle and annihilate the Taiping Army in Jiaxing, but hoped that the Taiping Army would go north and fight to the death with the Taiping Army.Qiao Zhiqing did not exert all his strength, but only relied on a new division to entangle with the Taiping army, making it clear that it was also to drive the Taiping army to continue north and enter the territory of Zeng Guofan.Chess pieces have the advantage of chess pieces, that is, they will not be eaten all at once, Li Xiucheng was speechless about his situation, and simply had no expectations, and quickly ran towards Nanjing with the pace of a rapid march.In this battle of Huzhou, the new first division became famous.The two major newspapers in Suzhou broadcast the Huzhou Battle live through various news.Countless people rushed to buy it, and even some vendors from other places waited at the door of the newspaper office every day, and as long as the newspaper was printed, they would immediately buy it in bulk, and they could make a lot of money by trafficking it back to the local area close to the meager price difference.Even the provincial capitals in Guangdong have Suzhou newspapers for sale, and the Qing character army with more than 10,000 people, the battle record of 300,000 long-haired thieves is widely spread among the people, and Qiao Zhiqing is also praised as a god of war.The news of Huzhou's victory soon spread in the area occupied by the Qing army, and the common people spontaneously took to the streets to dance the dragon and lion to celebrate, they just lived a stable life under the protection of the Qing army, and no longer had to worry about the problem of military disasters, compared to the people in other places, the people here seemed to live in paradise, so they were very supportive and grateful to the Qing army.Qiao Zhiqing left only Luo Sanyuan's left brigade in Huzhou City to defend, and after Zhang Zongyu landed at the Taihu port with the men and horses of the middle brigade and the right brigade, there were nearby people carrying their own vegetable baskets to welcome them, and stuffed the boiled eggs and fruits into the pockets of the soldiers of the new first division.All the soldiers are full of surprise and touch, when they used to be the twisting army, as soon as the common people heard that the twisting army was coming, it was like seeing bandits, it was too late to dodge, where would there be today's hospitality.The young men's hearts fluctuated for a while, and they all sang the soul of the military song composed by Qiao Zhiqing for the Qing character army, and strode forward.This military song is also the theme song of the bright sword of his era plagiarized by Qiao Zhiqing, "If the motherland is violated, hot-blooded men should be self-reliant; The strong man who drank this bowl of wine from his hometown is gone; The red flag fluttered, the military horn sounded, the sword was unsheathed, the thunder and lightning flashed; It has always been a narrow road where the brave wins; Move forward; Move forward; Move forward; Soul. ”This military song is magnificent, reverberating, and makes people's blood boil when they hear it, and it is Qiao Zhiqing's favorite song when he was in the army.In particular, the sentence "The brave wins when they meet on a narrow road" sings the momentum and courage of a soldier who is willing to show his sword in the face of a strong enemy, which is very inspiring.It was the first time for the soldiers to receive such a catchy military song, and they all liked it very much, so they hummed a few words when they had nothing to do.When seven or eight thousand men and horses from the Central Brigade and the Right Brigade sang together, the shocking scene can be imagined.Even the common people involuntarily raised their arms and shouted, "Qingzi Army, long live."
Qingzi Army, long live. ”Zhang Zongyu rushed back to the camp in the north of Suzhou in the morning.After settling down the soldiers, he entered the Suzhou Mansion non-stop to participate in the celebration banquet held by Qiao Zhiqing.However, when he arrived at the mansion, it was not as lively as he imagined, and it was as quiet as usual, and he did not see a table of banquets and a single guest.After the pro-soldier communication, Zhang Zongyu entered the study, Qiao Zhiqing was still immersed in reading the official documents, and when he saw Zhang Zongyu coming in, he chuckled and let him go to the couch, and was busy for a while, then put down the pen and paper, loosened his muscles and sat down opposite Zhang Zongyu.On the square coffee table lying on the couch, four local vegetarian dishes in Suzhou have already been placed, as well as a fresh fish soup and a pot of Shanxi Fenjiu."
Eat, what are you doing in a daze, Ben Shuai has been waiting for you for a long time."
Qiao Zhiqing picked up the chopsticks, picked up the rice bowl and ate the vegetables in a big gulp.Seeing Zhang Zongyu sitting opposite with his brows tightly locked, he urged with a smile."
Dashuai, this can't be the celebration banquet you prepared for me" Zhang Zongyu looked at the table of dishes with little soup and water on the coffee table, and finally couldn't help but ask, and said in his heart that this handsome man is too shabby, so he should fry two pieces of meat."
It's already very good, I know you're coming, Ben Shuai also specially asked the kitchen to add a dish, you look at this mushroom fried fungus, but all the villagers rode donkeys from fifty miles away to send them to the house, you kid is oral, ordinary people Ben Shuai is reluctant to let them eat it."
If you don't move the chopsticks anymore, Ben Shuai will eat them all. ”Qiao Zhiqing chuckled lightly and raised his hand to add a chopstick to Zhang Zongyu's rice bowl."
Dashuai, do you usually eat these things" Zhang Zongyu laughed dryly, shook his head and moved his chopsticks.Because of the hunger in his stomach, he solved a bowl of rice in three or two clicks, and put a bowl in the basin next to him."
That's right, eat more vegetarian dishes and less meat.You still think that I have big fish and meat every day, bird's nest shark fin.There is a shortage of cattle for the common people, and pork can't be bred all of a sudden. ”Qiao Zhiqing looked at him gobbling up, and happily sandwiched vegetables in the bowl he gave him on the side."
Dashuai, let's take a sip.I haven't smelled of alcohol in the past month, and I'm sick. ”Zhang Zongyu ate three bowls in a row, and finally filled his stomach, and after burping, he touched his mouth.Picked up the Fenjiu on the coffee table, took a deep sip, and happily poured a bowl for Qiao Zhiqing and himself."
Drink, this altar of Fenjiu is a celebration wine specially prepared for you.Ben Shuai hasn't smelled alcohol for a long time, and today I followed you to get rid of it. ”Qiao Zhiqing smiled, picked up the wine bowl and touched it with Zhang Zongyu, and drank it all.At this time, the Fenjiu wine is at most about 20 degrees, and Qiao Zhiqing has no problem drinking such a wine every time."
Come on, today I originally wanted to eat and drink here in Dashuai, and it seems that I have no hope in the future."
Zhang Zongyu drank a bowl happily, touched his mouth, and said a joke."
Hehe, it's good to know.Don't forget, Ben Shuai is an authentic Shanxi person, and he is very stingy. ”Qiao Zhiqing laughed and laughed at himself, and personally picked up the wine jar and filled a bowl for Zhang Zongyu."
The big handsome said with a smile, you have never been so critical to the people, good guy, just divide the land for free, and reduce taxes for three years.For this, my subordinates will give you a bowl and thank you for the people. ”Zhang Zongyu drank a few bowls in a row, the wine was strong, and his words were no longer so restrained."
If you think like this, Ben Shuai will be relieved.No matter what position you occupy in the future, Ben Shuai hopes that you can always put the people first. ”Qiao Zhiqing reminded Zhang Zongyu with a cold face."
Don't worry, Dashuai, I didn't bully the people when I was a twister, and I won't be in the future.If anyone can't get along with the people, I'll be anxious with them. ”Zhang Zongyu obviously drank a little higher, his speech was a little slurred, he spit out the smell of wine in his mouth, and waved his hand to pat Qiao Zhiqing's chest to reassure."
Okay, that's all for today, Ben Shuai still has something to go out.You drink some tea and sober up, just now your uncle came to me to talk about you, you will go over to see him later, you two haven't seen each other for a month. ”Qiao Zhiqing got up as he spoke, asked the soldiers outside the door to clean up the dishes and chopsticks, made a pot of hot tea, brought it up, and put it on the coffee table."
The handsome man walks slowly, and the subordinates remember."
Zhang Zongyu squinted and burped, nodded in response, and fell asleep on the couch with a shake of his body.He drove all the way, drank some wine, and naturally couldn't support it.Qiao Zhiqing shook his head and laughed, tidied up his clothes, and went out alone.Zhang Zongyu fell asleep for a while, and when he woke up, he was left alone in the study.Knowing that he must have been drinking in front of Qiao Zhiqing, he was already overwhelmed by alcohol, so he was secretly depressed, and he didn't know if he had said the wrong thing just now.He was actually very disappointed in his heart, thinking that Qiao Zhiqing's celebration banquet would have to be held with beautiful scenery, and everyone in the neighborhood knew it, but who knew that he used such a clear soup and little water.After getting up, he took a sip of tea to suppress the wine, and went out to his uncle's courtyard.Since the surrender of Zhenjiang, Zhang Lexing returned to Suzhou and lived in the military subordinate area of the government after Qiao Zhiqing's reorganization and disarmament, and took his wife Du Jinchan from his hometown in Henan.Reading and practicing calligraphy every day, I still plant flowers in the small yard in front of the door, raise birds, and live an extremely happy life.When Zhang Zongyu walked to the gate of the small courtyard, Zhang Lexing happened to be fiddling with his precious canary in the yard, and when he saw his nephew coming, he hurriedly laughed and went out to greet him."
You stinky boy, I finally remembered that your uncle was here, so sit in the house.""
Uncle, are you living a very leisurely life here, when I am also free, I can raise flowers and birds with you."
Zhang Zongyu followed his uncle into the house with a smile, and after the two sat down, Du Shi hurriedly came over with a teapot and made it for Zhang Zongyu with a smile."
What nonsense, when you are young, you are making great achievements, how can you compare with my old fellow."
Zhang Lexing glared at him fiercely, took a sip of tea, frowned his forehead and asked, "I heard that your kid defeated Li Xiucheng in Huzhou and cut hundreds of thousands" "Uncle, don't listen to the rumors outside, the total is only thirty or forty thousand, how can a child have such ability." ”Zhang Zongyu retorted with a chuckle, and then picked up the tea bowl and savored it, and his stomach was not as uncomfortable as before."
That's good, although the two armies are facing each other, either you die or I die, after all, it's always bad to kill too many evils.And my uncle was also the king of Wo who was personally crowned by the king of heaven back then, and they were all his own brothers, but he didn't expect to see each other now. ”Zhang Lexing sighed with emotion, and couldn't help but feel sad when he remembered the past.He was also a powerful generation of heroes back then, but he didn't expect that he would be no different from an ordinary old man when he was free."
Uncle, don't be sentimental, Li Xiucheng and I are also our own masters, there is nothing to regret.Besides, Qiao Dashuai has the grace of reinvention for me, and the child should be desperate to repay him. ”Zhang Zongyu didn't have any feelings for the Taiping Army, and he hated the Taiping Army commanders who didn't take the lives of the soldiers seriously."
Hey, it's my uncle, and you're not bad.Uncle wants to remind you that as the saying goes, a companion is like a tiger, Qiao Dashuai has the appearance of an emperor, and it is needless to say that you will follow him in the future, but you must be modest and cautious in everything, and do not be arrogant.I think Qiao Dashuai didn't move the crowd to pick up the wind and wash the dust for you this time, that is, I want to take the opportunity to beat you, you have to be self-aware, our old Zhang family can count on you to glorify your ancestors. ”Zhang Lexing's experience is naturally richer than Zhang Zongyu's, looking at this young and vigorous nephew, he can't help but patiently teach, his face is full of expectations."
So that's the case, I'll just say, the handsome man is really smart."
Zhang Zongyu nodded contemplatively, and instantly understood Qiao Zhiqing's intentions, and secretly glad in his heart that Fang Cai didn't say anything to complain
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