In a small room in Heishan Village, Mi Heng was reading at night.
Reading is a pleasure for intellectuals of this era.
This is a brand new book, made of fine paper.
Mi Heng couldn't put it down after reading it.
"Sir, General Zhang wants to see you."
The attendant knocked on the door and shouted.
When Mi Heng heard this, he immediately put away his book, stood up, and walked out of the room to greet him.
"General Zhang is here.
I'm sorry to welcome you from afar.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
Mi Heng lowered his stance.
This was the time when he was asking for help, and he didn't care about face issues.
Zhang Yan hurriedly bowed and clasped her fists and said, "I'm visiting late at night.
I'm so intrusive.
Please forgive me."
"Don't dare, don't dare, ask the general to come into the room to talk."
"My lord please" The two of them walked into the room one after another.
Mi Heng turned around and said to his entourage: "Stay outside the door and don't allow anyone to come near."
"As you command, my lord" The two sat down separately, and Zhang Yan said directly without any politeness: "Sir, today I summoned all the leaders of the Black Mountain Army to discuss the recruitment matter.
I believe you already know about it."
Mi Heng nodded and said, "I wonder what the outcome of your discussion will be, general."
Zhang Yan said with a look of bitterness and hatred: "Things are a bit complicated.
There are two main problems now: First, most of the leaders tend to want to accept the recruitment, but they have scruples and are not loyal to the court.
There is not enough confidence; secondly, there are a few leaders who do not want to accept the recruitment, and some even want to accept the recruitment of Yuan Shao or Gongsun Zan.
Regarding the second question, which ones do not agree to the recruitment?
Leader of An, you don’t have to worry.
I will find a way to solve this matter.
The first question is how to eliminate the doubts in the minds of these leaders, gain their trust, and make them believe that the court is sincere in recruiting them.
Your Excellency, we Now that we are one of our own, please tell me the truth.
Does the imperial court really want to recruit the Montenegrin Army, or is it just to solve this possible threat?"
Ni Heng immediately said: "General Zhang, rest assured.
The imperial court and the Protector are indeed sincere in recruiting the Black Mountain Army.
Although I, Ni Heng, am arrogant and unabashed in my words, I can guarantee this with my head." " Zhang Yan breathed a sigh of relief and said: "The general is relieved now.
I think since the imperial court really wants to recruit our Black Mountain Army, there must be a set of recruitment regulations that we can trust.
If your Excellency takes out this charter, the leaders of our Montenegrin Army will After reading this, you will lose all your doubts and wariness.”
Mi Heng pondered for a moment and then said: "General, originally this recruitment charter was not suitable to be brought out at this time.
In this case, all the trump cards of the imperial court will be exposed in front of you, and the imperial court will have no room for retreat.
If If you can accept it, then everyone will be happy.
If you can't accept it, there will be no discussion at all, because this is the bottom line of the court and it is impossible to give in.
Are you sure you still want to read this recruitment charter?"
Zhang Yan also realized that it was a bit reckless to make this request at this time.
After careful consideration, she said: "Sir, do you think this is feasible?
You can erase most of the details in the recruitment regulations drawn up by the court and keep only the general framework.
Let me reveal a little more details to dispel the doubts of the leaders."
Mi Heng thought for a while and nodded in agreement: "Okay, it seems that this is the only way to go.
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Those leaders who strongly oppose the recruitment, I don't know how General Zhang plans to get them to agree."
Zhang Yan shook her head, with a look of horror on her face: "Since they don't agree, even if they use force to force them to agree, they are afraid that even if they agree in person, they will make trouble behind their backs.
I know the character of these people very well, so instead of being on guard everywhere, Why don't we just deal with them completely?
Sir, please leave this matter alone and I will end things with them."
Mi Heng was worried that Zhang Yan would make too much noise, so he warned: "Since I leave this matter to the general, I will not get involved.
However, I would like to say one more thing, I will protect the country before leaving."
The public instructions, the recruitment must be smooth and moderate, and not cause too much trouble, so please take it easy, general."
Zhang Yan nodded in agreement: "The general will understand what the Lord Protector means, please rest assured."
Zhang Yan returned to her residence, thought for a long time, and quickly made up her mind, shouting: "Come here, go find Yu Du, Sun Qing, Wang Dang and Du Chang" "Brother, what are your orders for calling our brothers here so late?"
Yu Du asked with his fists clasped.
Zhang Yan looked at the four people and said solemnly: "I have made up my mind.
Zhang Baiqi, Huang Long, Sili, and Juzai must die, especially Zhang Baiqi.
With this person here, he will definitely die."
I will try my best to disrupt this recruitment.”
Yu Du said: "What the eldest brother said is true.
Zhang Baiqi is from a prominent family in Hedong.
When the Baibo army was raging in Hedong, he organized the villagers to resist.
When the imperial court defeated the Baibo army, they wanted to disband him."
When the troops came, the man refused, He fled to the Taihang Mountains with his troops and joined our team.
I heard that he raised a flag to rebel because the imperial court refused to return to their home fields.
It is impossible for a person like him to accept the imperial court's offer.
No wonder he said he would rather accept Yuan Shao.
Recruitment is complete”
Zhang Yan narrowed her eyes and said to Sun Qing: "Go and invite Zhang Baiqi, Huang Long, Sili, Juzai and other four people in person, and tell them that I have something to discuss with them, but you must remember not to miss anything.
The flaw was discovered by them” "Yes, brother, don't worry," Sun Qing agreed with her fists clasped.
Zhang Yan then ordered Wang Dang and Du Chang: "You two each prepare thirty swordsmen and axemen to ambush inside and outside the meeting hall.
You must hide your whereabouts and not be discovered by Zhang Baiqi and others.
I will throw a cup as a sign." , you two will lead people out and cut the four of them into pieces."
"Take orders" Zhang Yan watched the three people leave, holding the hilt of the sword and walking around in the lobby.
Yu Du said beside him: "Brother, now that you have made a decision, you can no longer hesitate.
It will be very difficult later."
Don’t be soft-hearted, otherwise you will miss the mark and it will be even more troublesome if things go wrong.”
Zhang Yan stopped when she heard this and nodded slowly.
Not long after, Wang Dang and Du Chang came back to report that everything was ready.
Wang Dang arranged thirty sword and axemen outside, while Du Chang led thirty swordsmen and axemen to ambush inside the house.
Sun Qing strode in and cupped his fists at Zhang Yan: "Brother, Zhang Baiqi and the other four leaders are here."
Zhang Yan thought about Yu Du and nodded, Yu Du clasped his fists and stepped back.
Zhang Yan immediately said to Sun Qing: "Please invite the four leaders in quickly."
"promise" Zhang Baiqi and other four people were introduced into the lobby, clasped their fists and asked: "I have seen the big leader, I don't know what the big leader ordered me to come here."
"I don't dare to tell you.
I just want to discuss the recruitment matter with a few brothers.
Come on, please sit down.
Let's sit down and talk about who is coming and serve food and drinks."
Zhang Yan ordered the servants and asked Zhang Baiqi and others to sit down.
Down.
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The food and wine were quickly served.
Zhang Yan, Zhang Baiqi and others bowed to each other for a few rounds, then put down their wine cups and said, "I know that several brothers have a lot of quarrels with the imperial court.
The reason for their unwillingness to accept the recruitment is also These quarrels" Zhang Baiqi interrupted before Zhang Yan could finish his words: "Big Chief, the rift between me, Zhang Baiqi, and the imperial court is more than just a simple matter.
I think back when the Baibo army entered Hedong and wreaked havoc on the land of Hedong, I, Zhang Baiqi, Qi Ke spent all his wealth to organize a rebel army to fight to the death.
After defeating the Baibo army, the court not only ignored the merits but also rewarded them.
They also distributed tens of thousands of acres of my Zhang family's land to the common people, and even wanted to disband the rebel army I had organized with all my family property.
When I refused, the government issued arrest warrants to hunt me down and arrest my entire family.
If it hadn't been for I am alert, I am afraid that I will be caught and beheaded long ago.
This is not just a feud, but a big feud that destroys the family and destroys the whole family."
The other three leaders spoke out one after another about their hateful relationship with the imperial court.
They were all filled with indignation when they spoke, and they all looked bitter and resentful.
Zhang Yan was also troubled.
He sighed: "I understand the mood and difficulties of several brothers, but now the recruitment of peace has become the general trend.
Our Montenegrin Army is surrounded by the imperial forces.
With our strength, we simply cannot Contend with the imperial court, blindly cooperate with the imperial court It will only lead to a dead end.
Now most of the leaders are inclined to recruit people.
If you four brothers do not accept the recruitment, it will be equivalent to cutting off the way out for all brothers.
Although I am the big leader, I am afraid that I cannot suppress it.
Hold back their anger towards you four brothers."
Huang Long said: "Chief, what you said makes no sense.
If you want to be recruited, just recruit them.
Why do you have to drag the four of us?
You can become high officials and generals on your own and go to the city to enjoy the blessings.
We We don’t want to stop us.
We just want to stay in the mountains and be happy.
It would be great if we all go to the same direction and complement each other.”
Zhang Yan sighed: "It would be nice if things could be so simple.
The imperial court wants all of us to accept the recruitment, and no tails can be left behind.
What will happen if you are left behind?
Not only can I not explain it to the imperial court, but the others Brother, I can’t explain it to you.
Back then, you When you took me as your great leader, you could have sworn an oath that we would all advance and retreat together, share blessings and share hardships.
Now that we have such a good opportunity for everyone to take the right path, how wonderful it is, but you just choose to follow everyone You guys are going against the grain, what do you want me, the big leader, to do?"
The four of them were silent, and finally Zhang Baiqi said: "Big leader, I also know that this matter is embarrassing for you.
The four of us don't want to drag down the other brothers.
Do you think this will work?
We will go down the mountain and leave tomorrow.
We will return."
After that, he immediately took his brothers and left the forces controlled by the imperial court.
In this way, the imperial court can't say anything, what do you think?"
Zhang Yan picked up the wine pot and filled the cup with wine.
He picked up the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp, and then said: "Brothers, you shouldn't do this.
You are doing this for your own selfish reasons regardless of the life and future of all brothers." , now in order for all other brothers and the people who follow us to have a good way out, I can only wrong a few of you."
After saying that, he threw the glass on the ground, and with a "pop" sound, the wine glass was smashed.
Under the leadership of Du Chang, the swordsmen and axemen who were ambushing in the lobby rushed out and slashed at Zhang Baiqi and others with their blades.
Zhang Baiqi and others were shocked and hurriedly arrived with their swords drawn.
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However, the space in the lobby was limited.
They were unable to display their martial arts skills.
They were surrounded by swordsmen and axe-wielders, and were attacked from all sides.
They managed to parry more than a dozen moves before they were knocked to the ground and chopped to pieces in the blink of an eye.
"Okay."
Zhang Yan, who had just exited the lobby, came out and shouted, giving the order: "Clean up this place and block the news.
Du Chang and Wang Dang, you two will take people over to pick up the entourage brought by Zhang Baiqi and others."
Arrest all the guards and kill them if they resist."
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