1085 Zhang Xianzhongs Ambition (1/2)

Chapter 1085 – Zhang Xianzhong's Ambition

Shaanxi, Xi An.

To protect the Great Xi country, before leaving, Zhang Xianzhong was even prepared to have an all-in battle. But after the north conquest began, the things progress totally differently from what he had expected.

Never in his dreams would he expect that the Great Xi army would take down Xi An in just five days. This was the old city that belonged to Great Shun.

Even when the Great Xi army moved into Xi An, Zhang Xianzhong was still a little stunned.

When he moved into the majestic palace of Xi An, Zhang Xianzhong finally came to his senses. He realized that a great chance was placed in front of Great Xi.

His ambition to rule China had once again risen up.

”Nothing is impossible.”

Zhan Xianzhong sat on the ice-cold throne and thought about it for an entire night before finally making a decision. The next morning, he ordered that apart from 30 thousand troops left to defend Xi An, the remaining would spread out.

”To claim territory!”

Zhang Xianzhong did not bother to hide his desire for territory. He directly told the generals, ”Go all out, take all the territory you can into Great Xi rule.”

”Yes!”

When the Great Xi generals got the order, they were really pumped up as they led their troops out.

Zhang Xianzhong took charge of Xi An, calming down the civilians while contacting his country to let the Imperial Court send officials over to help him run it.

He was already planning to move the capital of Great Xi over.

”Qing army backing off, the north does not have a ruler. It's the best time for Great Xi to rise up.” Zhang Xianzhong was filled with confidence.

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Henan, Kaifeng.

Two days after the west army took down Xi An, the middle army successfully moved into Kaifeng.

Li Jing did not lead the troops into the city. Instead, they camped outside of the city. The 60 thousand Guards Legion Corps troops were like the most loyal soldiers who guarded the middle army barracks.

Night fell.

However, the commander tent's light was still brightly lit, and under the flickering candle was Li Jing's freckled and old face.

Li Jing was facing a tough question.

Ever since the army entered Henan, signs had started to sprout out.

At the start, the Great Shun and South Ming soldiers only lacked punctuality or were lazy in their traveling speed. They did not dare to actually go against Li Jing.

As time went on, the soldiers became bolder and bolder.

Some did not return to camp at night and were drunk in the inns, and some were corrupt and accepted bribes from civilians or nobles.

There were even some who directly brought prostitutes into the camp.

Their discipline was really lax.

Li Jing took counter measures right away, using the Guards Legion Corps to form a military law unit. He captured a bunch of them, either caning them or executing them.

No chances were given to those who went against the rules.

As a general, Li Jing knew the importance of military discipline and would not go soft on that. If not, and this continued to develop, the entire army would collapse without fighting.

The moment the army became too relaxed, to gather them up and raise their spirits would be really difficult.

After killing and beating a few examples, the discipline did show some improvement, and the bad signs were actually suppressed.