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"Zhang Yingchen, do you know your crime?" When these words came out of Yang Xiuqing's mouth, Zhang Yingchen's head buzzed and his whole body froze. Due to the excessive shock, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning and was rooted to the ground. There was a buzzing sound in his ears. Yang Xiuqing's voice seemed to come from an extremely distant place, and her voice was faint and faint.
However, Zhang Yingchen was, after all, a soldier who had gone through fire and water. This feeling of discomfort faded relatively quickly. After a while, he gradually returned to normal. But in such a short period of time, the person questioning Zhang Yingchen had changed to another guy. Zhang Yingchen didn't know this person, but from what he heard, it all revolved around what Zhang Yingchen had said about Yoshibuwon.
As early as the establishment of Yong 'an, it was clearly stipulated that "the nobility should be divided into upper and lower ranks, and the system must judge dignity." Therefore, Zhang Yingchen had offended his superior. In the Taiping Rebellion system, he would be beheaded. When Zhang Yingchen heard this, his heart calmed down. This wasn't a reason at all. In the Taiping army, there really wasn't anyone who had been punished for this reason. At least in Vézé's troops, this was never a reason to punish people.
Once his heart calmed down, Zhang Yingchen felt very wronged. It turned out that he had made so many meritorious services, including the contribution of destroying the Qing army's camp near Jiangxin Continent yesterday, it was not a big deal at all. On the contrary, speaking a few words of truth had become an unforgivable sin.
Zhang Yingchen's nose suddenly turned sour, and his eyes turned red. He shouted, "King Of The East, this subordinate has been wronged!"
His voice was filled with grievance, and the strong influence of his emotions caused everyone in the hall to be startled. Zhang Yingchen continued shouting, "King Of The East! I served under Prince Qi. Prince Qi often told me, King Of The East, that you are the number one person in the Taiping Rebellion! He was fair, strict, rewarded meritorious service, and punished mistakes! Moreover, he knew right from wrong, understood reason, and could understand everything. I'm not being disrespectful to Prime Minister Yoshibuwon. I'm just telling the truth in the memorial. I feel that in terms of contribution and capability, I am stronger than Yoshibuwon Prime Minister. If I want to fight Qing Yao, I don't think it's appropriate for Prime Minister Yoshibuwon to command me. That's why I told the King Of The East in the memorial. If I didn't want to serve under Prime Minister Yoshibuwon, I wouldn't have said that no matter what! "
These were Zhang Yingchen's heartfelt words. He said them so frankly. Be it Yang Xiuqing or the official from the King Of The East's residence who was in charge of questioning Zhang Yingchen, they were all stunned and didn't know what to say.
Especially Yang Xiuqing, he was furious when he saw the memorial. Yoshibuwon was one of Lin Fengxiang's important deputies. He was also an old brother of the Taiping Rebellion and an old subordinate of the West King. As the King Of The East, Yang Xiuqing, who was in alliance with the West King, needed to draw this group of people to his side as soon as possible. The failure of Yoshibuwon's Northern Expedition was indeed a problem. However, it was more of a problem with Yang Xiuqing's strategy. Therefore, Zhang Yingchen's criticism of Yoshibuwon was regarded by Yang Xiuqing as some kind of questioning of Yang Xiuqing. At least, it was likely that Vézé ordered Zhang Yingchen to launch a political attack on Yoshibuwon and others.
However, after meeting Zhang Yingchen, Yang Xiuqing sensitively sensed that Zhang Yingchen's worship and respect for Yang Xiuqing was not fake. That was to say, Zhang Yingchen probably did not have a problem with Yang Xiuqing. Moreover, Zhang Yingchen's cry after being wronged, his respect for Vézé and Yang Xiuqing, and Zhang Yingchen's view on the whole matter made Yang Xiuqing somewhat believe that Zhang Yingchen really did think Yoshibuwon was not suitable to command Zhang Yingchen, as stated in the memorial.
Simply thinking that Yoshibuwon was not suitable to command Zhang Yingchen and trying to attack Yoshibuwon were two completely different things. Yang Xiuqing was very clear about this. If it was the former, Yang Xiuqing would at most scold Zhang Yingchen, but he would definitely not punish Zhang Yingchen. If someone told the truth to Yoshibuwon, Yang Xiuqing would immediately jump out and punish that person. Between Yang Xiuqing and Yoshibuwon, who was the real power holder?
The official responsible for criticizing Zhang Yingchen looked at Yang Xiuqing's expression, and he already understood Yang Xiuqing's meaning. Therefore, he changed to a more gentle tone and said, "Yoshibuwon is the Prime Minister, and you are the General! Why do you speak like this? "
As soon as the General's identity was mentioned, Zhang Yingchen became even more displeased. In his agitated state, Zhang Yingchen replied, "Although I am the General, it is because Prince Qi has never given me an official title. Moreover, Prince Qi's army is a real General, and he is very different from those who dare to call themselves General when they lead five or six hundred people. According to our Taiping army's military system, five soldiers make up a brigade, with a Brigade Commander, and each brigade has 525 people. Five brigades make up a division, with a Division Commander, and each division has 2,630 people. Five divisions make up an army, and the entire army has 15,156 people. Prince Qi's army has at least ten brigades, with a total of 5,250 people. His army has four divisions, with a total of 11,000 people. The soldiers under the command of the other commanders were merely brigade commanders under the King of Qi. But they have the General, the Inspector, and the General. I don't think those people can compare to me! "
This accusation was too straightforward. It was the King Of The East's residence that was in charge of official titles. These days, the Taiping army didn't have any special rewards, so it was very common to confer a high official title. However, Vézé's strict adherence to the military system was very rare. Perhaps it could be said that this was the only one in the entire Taiping army.
At this moment, the hall fell silent again. Zhang Yingchen wasn't completely unreasonable. Moreover, after listening to Zhang Yingchen's words, Yang Xiuqing had already confirmed that Zhang Yingchen's reaction was completely personal. Suddenly, Yang Xiuqing had a thought. This matter wasn't going to be easy to resolve.
Not punishing Zhang Yingchen wouldn't be justifiable, and punishing Zhang Yingchen wouldn't necessarily be justifiable. For Yang Xiuqing, there was only one method, and that was to promote Zhang Yingchen and then transfer Zhang Yingchen to serve under Yang Xiuqing.
This was a political maneuver. The contents of Zhang Yingchen's words just now made Yang Xiuqing somewhat surprised. Admittedly, he knew about the power Vézé had established in Anhui, and he also knew about Vézé's strategic plan. But he discovered that he had still underestimated Vézé.
He had easily broken through the Six Encirclement in one day, and in one day, he had broken through a thousand-man camp of the Qing Army. This was a combat strength that surpassed that of the other Taiping army units. If Zhang Yingchen could accomplish this with only ten thousand soldiers, then the thirty to forty thousand elites under Vézé should be even more formidable. Although Yang Xiuqing knew that Vézé wouldn't hand over his true elites to Lin Fengxiang and the other two Prime Ministers, he didn't expect that the elites under Vézé's command would actually be elite to this extent.
Zhang Yingchen's sudden appearance gave Yang Xiuqing an enormous opportunity. Yang Xiuqing said with a stern expression: "Zhang Yingchen, since you think that you are stronger than Yoshibuwon, then I will give you a chance. For the time being, you will fight under my command. If you really are as capable as you say, then don't worry, I won't bury you! If you don't have the ability you say, then I will punish you for several crimes! I will definitely let you know how powerful I am! "
Hearing Yang Xiuqing's order, Zhang Yingchen was extremely excited. He said confidently: "I will definitely not disappoint the King Of The East!"
This news quickly spread to Vézé. The generals of the General Staff Headquarters all looked at each other. Vézé closed his eyes and rubbed his temples, remaining silent.
Of course, Vézé knew Zhang Yingchen's temperament, but Vézé never expected that Zhang Yingchen would be so meddlesome. In order to show off his ability, Zhang Yingchen did not hesitate to try to prove his ability to Yang Xiuqing.
Yang Xiuqing's play was quite good. Vézé suppressed the official ranks of his subordinates very low, which was considered unusual in the Taiping Rebellion, where officials were randomly appointed. In a country full of lunatics, the normal people were the lunatics. Logically speaking, this was already Vézé's fault, and not the others'.
Moreover, Vézé knew his own affairs, and he did this for selfish reasons. The more he trained his subordinates, the more Vézé was reluctant to give them to others. However, if the General Staff Headquarters was appointed as the Prime Minister, General, and Inspector, then this group of people's desire for utilitarian status would definitely increase.
In this day and age, the value of official positions was greatly reduced. The Prime Minister was still fine, the General had not been eroded, and the Inspector was as common as a dog. For example, the latest left inspection point had reached thirty-five, which meant that there were thirty-five left inspection points. This thirty-five was Zhang Yingchen.
At most, Vézé could recommend the Prime Minister, but if his subordinates had their own goals, then they would definitely not be satisfied with the Prime Minister. They also hoped to be appointed as King. The only person who could give them the title of King was Yang Xiuqing. Therefore, Vézé tried his best to prevent this from happening. Who would have thought that Zhang Yingchen would be the first to break this threshold?
It was impossible to retract this. Vézé sighed and said, "Let me make this clear. If any of you want to rely on the King Of The East, then say it now. If the King Of The East knows how good we brothers are at fighting, then he will definitely try his best to separate us and rope us in. "
This was the key point. Everyone's eyes flickered, and Wei Changrong immediately said, "I will say one thing. Everyone's abilities are indeed the result of hard work. But without my Fourth Uncle's teaching, how long do you think it will take you to learn these abilities? "
The brothers were silent. As a teacher, Vézé had indeed led the way for everyone.
This was the key point. Everyone's eyes flickered, and Wei Changrong immediately said, "I will say one thing. Everyone's abilities are indeed the result of hard work. But without my Fourth Uncle's teaching, how long do you think it will take you to learn these abilities? "
The brothers were silent. As a teacher, Vézé had indeed led the way for everyone.
He had indeed led the way for everyone.
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