"We are too weak now. We can only fight guerrilla warfare against the Jin army, but if we confront them head-on, it will be like an egg hitting a stone."
"Your Majesty, do you mean that we continue to accumulate strength?"
"The main focus is on accumulating strength. We can send small groups of troops forward to harass the Jin army in turns, and use this opportunity to train our troops."
"Dong Liu and his special... special operations company have been crying out in anxiety for a long time. Let's release them now."
"Split them into several small teams and infiltrate the prefectures and counties near Taiyuan. While harassing the Jin army, they will secretly mobilize the people... Remember, mobilizing the people and taking root among them is the key to the survival of the National Protection Army."
"Military commander, the people are unarmed. If you mobilize them to fight the Jin army, isn't that just sending them to their deaths?"
"Mobilizing the people did not mean to confront the Jin army head-on, but to let them do things within their capabilities, such as standing guard, scouting the enemy, deploying decoy troops, disrupting the Jin army's transportation lines, arresting traitors and spies, disrupting the enemy, etc."
Although Zhang Shixun explained it in detail, He Ji and the others still seemed to understand it vaguely.
"You must remember, whether now or in the future, the people are the water and we are the fish, and fish cannot live without water."
Zhang Shixun knew that it would take time to make them realize the power hidden among the people.
"Okay, we'll listen to you."
Zhang Shixun analyzed the current situation for them and concluded, "In six months at most, we will launch a vigorous campaign. We will not only drive the Jurchens away, but also pursue them and wipe out their lair... Anyone who openly offends the mighty Han will be punished, no matter how far away they are."
"Okay! Let's follow the commander to the end." He Ji and the other man were excited.
The three of them discussed the details of the development of the National Protection Army for a long time.
…
Wang Dong stayed in the shuttle for five days and finally came out.
When he came out, Zhang Shixun entered the shuttle training room and began the final round of intensive training, which would last for twenty days.
Like the first two times, Hei Wuchang was his coach and also his sparring partner.
This intensive training caused him great suffering, and he was on the verge of life and death several times.
Let’s skip this for now.
Let’s talk about Wang Dong.
This guy was so bored on the moon that he wanted to move around, so he started looking for trouble as soon as he came back.
He sent Bai Wuchang out and once again transformed himself into Shi Qian, the flea on the drum, and began to stir up trouble in the capital.
This time the target turned to royal relatives, princes and nobles, wealthy families and wealthy businessmen.
Now, the capital city suddenly became lively.
For several days in a row, every time late at night, Shi Qian would appear in the home of a wealthy man.
First find the warehouse. If there is enough gold and silver in it, become a porter.
Before leaving, he left his calligraphy at the host's house as usual:
Shi Qian, the flea on the drum, visited here.
If they couldn't find enough gold and silver in the warehouse, they would control the owner, then use empty threats and extort gold and silver.
If the master refuses to obey, that's easy. Just use a sharp knife to cut his neck a few times. Generally, the master will give him gold and silver.
The starting price is ten thousand taels of silver. If that is not enough, then continue to scare the owner until he gets enough.
As a result of his actions, the capital was in an uproar, and the ministers, princes, nobles and officials all rushed to the palace to complain to Zhao Huan.
Zhao Huan was extremely anxious and issued several edicts on this matter, strictly urging Kaifeng Prefecture to capture Shi Qian.
He called Zhang Shuye to the palace and gave him a severe scolding.
"I have high hopes for you and specially summoned you to the capital. I provided you with both manpower and money, but you, after spending so much manpower and resources, haven't even found the shadow of Shi Qian. I am truly disappointed."
Zhang Shuye knows his own sufferings.
During this period of time, he organized people to search for Shi Qian day and night, but in the end, Shi Qian disappeared as if he had never appeared.
Just when he was feeling discouraged and ready to apologize to the court, Shi Qian appeared again, which surprised and delighted him.
What is shocking is that Shi Qian is so bold that he dares to commit a crime during a city-wide manhunt.
The good news is that he finally has the chance to catch Shi Qian.
However, Shi Qian was too cunning. He committed a crime in East City today, ran to West City tomorrow, and moved to South City the day after tomorrow. He was so cunning that it was hard to tell which was which.
Fixed-point control is not an option either. Shi Qian seems to be able to detect the government's control in advance. He will never go to any place where there is control.
What is even more infuriating is that even the home of Wang Shiyong, the prefect of Kaifeng who participated in directing the search, was looted. Before leaving, they also shaved off the remaining half of Wang Shiyong's hair.
Now, Wang Fuyin has no hair on his head and has become completely bald.
He was too ashamed to face anyone, so he submitted his resignation to the court and stayed at home all day sulking.
Zhang Shuye tried his best but failed to bring Shi Qian to justice.
In desperation, he remembered Zhang Shixun's original promise.
It seems that the only option is to ask him to come out.
But there's a problem.
Zhang Shixun was a taboo in the imperial court. Whenever the question of his return was raised, the court officials would not agree.
Today, the emperor summoned him to the palace and gave him a lecture. Zhang Shuye had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "Your Majesty, I have an idea, but I don't know whether I should tell you or not."
"It's already this late, what's inappropriate to say?"
"If we want to catch Shi Qian, perhaps only one person can do it."
"who?"
"Zhang Shixun."
When Zhao Huan heard it was him, he shook his head repeatedly, "This person must not be used."
"Then...there is nothing I can do."
"you……!"
"Sir, I am incompetent. Please seek help from someone more capable."
I quit, please find someone else.
Zhao Huan was at his wit's end.
Substitution?
Who should we replace?
Wang Shiyong became a monk overnight and almost moved to a temple where no one was around.
There is no need to mention him.
Looking around the government and the country, there is no one who is particularly outstanding.
Zhao Huan slowed his tone and asked, "Mr. Zhang, is there no one in the world who can capture Shi Qian except Zhang Shixun?"
Zhang Shuye insisted: "Only Zhang Shixun can capture Shi Qian."
Zhao Huan hesitated for a long time, but finally compromised.
"Okay, I'll draft an edict, and you go and ask him."
Zhang Shuye asked, "What position does the emperor plan to give him?"
"The position of Director of the Imperial Music Bureau is still vacant, so let him be the Director of the Imperial Music Bureau."
Zhang Shuye secretly complained, what did the emperor think by letting the Imperial Music Bureau arrest criminals?
"Officials, if the name is not right, then the words will not flow. If you want Zhang Shixun to catch the criminal, you must give him a corresponding official position."
Zhao Huan thought it was right and asked, "What official position should I give him?"
"In my humble opinion, the Left and Right Military Patrol Offices are quite suitable, but there is a problem..."
"What's the problem?"
"The positions of the Left and Right Military Inspectors are slightly lower. If he is appointed as a Military Inspector, it would be equivalent to a demotion. I wonder if Zhang Shixun would agree to this."
Zhao Huan waved his hand. "This is easy to handle. The post of Director of the Imperial Music Bureau is still his. The posts of Left and Right Military Inspectors are only temporary assignments. What do you think?"
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