As soon as the two Hongyi cannons were delivered to Songshan City, Yang Shen was filled with joy. He always thought that at least one of the two Hongyi cannons must be given to the artillery team, otherwise how could the artillery team be called an artillery team?

As for the other gate, he believed that it would definitely be deployed on the bastion near the east gate, otherwise what would be the point of building the bastion there?

The thoughts of Yang Shen, the chief officer of the artillery team and the main guard of the North Gate, were basically the thoughts of Li Lu, who was stationed in the East Gate area.

The terrain of the east gate is relatively steep, and there is a road with a steep slope outside the east gate. Moreover, there are deep ditches, high barriers, and dense trenches. The topography is also more favorable to the defenders.

But since a lot of manpower was spent on the left and right sides outside the east gate to build two more bastion forts protruding outside the city, why should a heavy artillery be deployed, right?

Originally, both of them were very sure that the flower would fall into their own family, but they didn't expect that when things happened, the flower would fall into someone else's family.

But as far as the public is concerned, Yang Zhen's decision is not wrong. Once the south gate or west gate is captured, what's the use of holding the north gate [Literature Hall www.wxguan.xyz] and the east gate?

Seeing Yang Zhen leave the seat, take a few steps forward, and pick up Xia Chengde and Lu Pinqi who were kneeling on the ground talking, one by one. The two of them sighed in their hearts, but didn't know what to say. They looked at each other and finally

Still no objection was raised in public.

In the past two days, both Yang Zhen and themselves were too busy. Before this meeting was held, they had no chance to go see Yang Zhen in private.

Now that Yang Zhen has publicly made the allocation, what can they say? The two heavy artillery pieces are important, but no matter how important they are, they cannot compare to Yang Zhen's prestige and the mutual trust between them and Yang Zhen.

Of course, the reason why Yang Zhen did this was also the result of careful consideration, and it was not that he did not take into account the defense issues of the North Gate and East Gate.

The terrain outside the north and east gates of Songshan is complex. Even if there are no heavy red cannons with long range and high power at the top of the city, the heavy artillery positions full of Tatars cannot be deployed in the best position.

For example, outside the north gate, not far away is the Xiaosha River. Not far to the north, the Xiaosha River is also the main channel of the Xiaoling River. There are also rivers, lakes and swamps throughout.

The Manchu Tatars' heavy artillery was copied from the Hongyi cannon, but their financial resources were limited and they were reluctant to use more copper. Therefore, compared with the original Hongyi cannon purchased from Xiangshan Ao in the Ming Dynasty, although the cannon body appeared thicker, its range was lower.

However, at the same time, its weight is much greater.

Especially the heavy artillery in the red cannons of Wuzhen Chaoha Camp, which the Manchu Tatars are proud of, can easily weigh six to seven thousand kilograms, eight or nine thousand kilograms, and some even weigh tens of thousands of kilograms.

The size of these so-called heavy artillery is indeed amazing, and it is indeed intimidating to see them. However, their biggest shortcoming is that they are too heavy, difficult to carry, and even difficult to move.

Not to mention the seasons of spring, summer and autumn, these heavy artillery cannot cross the area between Xiaoling River and Xiaosha River where there are rivers, lakes and swamps. Even in the coldest winter, these heavy artillery cannot easily cross the ice.

March, or deploy on the ice in the Xiaoling River and Xiaosha River area.

Because if the ice breaks accidentally, these heavy artillery will get stuck in the mud and become unable to move.

The topography of the northern gate of Songshan determines that the Manchu Tatar heavy artillery positions will not be easily deployed there.

As for outside the east gate, even if the Manchu Tatars deployed heavy artillery there, Yang Zhen was not worried.

First, the terrain there is complex, with steep terrain below the city and crisscrossing ravines outside the city, which is conducive to counterattack.

Secondly, I have already made the first move outside the east gate, not to mention the simple tunnel that Li Lu and the others dug before to lead to the Empress' Palace, which is in the direction of Xiaolinghekou Hand Camp and Zhimao Bay Peninsula Boat Camp.

It has its own troops stationed there.

If the Manchu Tatars placed their heavy artillery positions between the east gate of Songshan and the coast further east, they would be seeking death.

"Okay, this matter has been settled. As for the other general cannons, Franco machine guns, etc., they will be left to the artillery team to be under the unified control and use! In the future, once the Tatars come to attack Songshan City, the advance battalion artillery team will

It is the general reserve team of our gunner brothers from all departments in Songshan City!"

Having said this, Yang Zhen looked at Yang Shen and added: "Yang Shen, go to the east gate to take a look later, and then think about it with General Li Lu. Leave some of the general cannons and Folang machine guns for the east gate, and leave some for the east gate.

The ones that fall will be returned to the artillery team for unified deployment and use!"

"I understand! I obey my orders!"

Hearing this, Yang Shen and Li Lu realized that Yang Zhen had not forgotten about the east gate, north gate and artillery team. They felt relieved, and the two of them quickly stood up and clasped their fists at Yang Zhen to accept the order.

For Yang Zhen, it is not difficult to arrange these things according to his own intentions. What is really difficult is that he has to do a lot of ideological work during the process.

Those who should be cautious should continue to be cautious, those who should be appeased should not forget to appease, those who should be planned should be released in advance, especially the rules that should be set so that most people can understand and accept them.

If many things are done solely based on the arbitrary will of those in power, regardless of the subjective wishes of subordinates, there may not be any problems in the short term, but in the long run it will create hidden dangers.

It's not a critical moment right now, and the things we're dealing with aren't particularly extraordinary. Spending more time might save us a lot of trouble or hidden dangers in the future.

After arranging the distribution of supplies and artillery deployment, Yang Zhen continued: "The last thing I want to explain to you today is the issue of rewards for meritorious soldiers in each department.

"For the meritorious generals who were recommended by me to be promoted to military positions above the garrison level, yesterday Eunuch Yang clearly announced the will of the imperial court. God's grace is so great that you have been promoted!

"But——, the advance battalion and the Songshan ministries, General Qian, have not yet carried out the promotion and appointment of the generals! Now, all the officials below the deputy general and above the garrison have their orders. General Qian, it is natural for him to promote and appoint the generals.

This cannot be postponed any longer.”

"What the Commander-in-Chief means is that among the various troops in Songshan outside Zhengdong Camp, the Commander-in-Chief can promote and appoint those soldiers who have made meritorious deeds in battle to become General Officers, or even Chief Officers?"

Yang Zhen had expressed his thoughts in one breath before. As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Chengde, the veteran Songshan deputy general sitting first on his right, suddenly asked this question.

Because Yang Zhen had previously been ordered to establish a new advance battalion for the Eastern Expedition, the Ministry of War issued a batch of blank military attachés with the seal of the Ministry of War. All officers and assistants below the rank of General Qian of the advance battalion were directly appointed by Yang Zhen.

Yang Zhen took this opportunity to appoint a group of his cronies as General Officers Qian. The other generals in Songshan City knew this to some extent.

To them, the imperial court was too lenient with Yang Zhen. This was simply a great privilege, and Yang Zhen could promote his own private affairs completely unscrupulously.

This situation at that time made them very envious and jealous.

But now, when Yang Zhen got another group of vacant military attachés from the Ministry of War to report themselves, and began to reach out to their ranks, trying to win over their subordinates, Xia Chengde, who had always been a little "wary", immediately tentatively expressed his doubts.

"That's right. I have said before that those who have merit must be rewarded and those who have made mistakes must be punished. This is the principle that I, Yang, lead in running the army. If soldiers who have meritorious service are not rewarded, in the long run, morale will be damaged, and it will be detrimental to both public and private interests.

!”

Yang Zhen first answered Xia Chengde's question very definitely, and saw a slight change in his face. Then he looked at Lu Pinqi, and it was the same. He immediately understood what they were worried about, so he went on to say:

"However, you can rest assured. I ask you to select meritorious soldiers under my command and recommend them to me, but it is all based on your own volition! And even if you recommend them, if the situation is different from what I understand, they may not be promoted.

"Of course, even if the person you select and recommend is promoted and appointed as a thousand generals by the General Military Mansion, the general officers will still be appointed by your ministries in the future, and they will still be your own people. The General Military Mansion will never take away people's positions.

Love, and relax!”

Yang Zhen's words were so high-sounding and upright that Xia Chengde and Lu Pinqi knew that something was wrong, but they could not say another word.

Because, once they object to Yang Zhen doing this, the consequences will be serious.

If Yang Zhen is going to give some very rare promotion opportunities to the lower-level soldiers in Songshan's various ministries, but they refuse, think about the consequences.

It's not that Yang Zhen can do anything to them here, but their subordinates, especially the low-level veterans in their army who are brave and good at fighting but have not been promoted and are frustrated, will definitely be grateful to Yang Zhen for this, and at the same time

Hate them.

In this era where people are still judged by their origins and family status, there are a large number of low-level backbone soldiers in various armies, such as corps commanders, who cannot get formal official qualifications. There are also a large number of low-level military attachés, such as generals, who have been fighting for many years, but are not

Not as promoted as it should be.

Now Yang Zhen is willing to give these people a chance, and as the superior of these people, if you refuse, there is no need for Yang Zhen to do anything. The bottom four beams and eight pillars under your command will soon shake and collapse.

Therefore, they can only agree.

Moreover, even if they agree, the attitude of the generals who were directly appointed by Yang Zhen to conquer the East will definitely be very different in the future towards Yang Zhen. After all, they are the generals appointed by Yang Zhen.

"Well, this matter is all voluntary. If you think there is anything worth recommending, just recommend it to me. In addition to the newly recruited troops of Zhengdong Camp, I, as the commander-in-chief and the commander-in-chief, will completely delegate power to you. After all, you are your own subordinates.

, you yourself know best!"

Yang Zhen finished speaking with a smile, and the matter was settled.

Although Yang Zhen's words were very polite, this kind of politeness did not allow others to refuse at all. Anyone who refused would be tantamount to risking the disdain of the world - destroying others' futures, and also destroying the lives of their own soldiers.
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