(..b1 3kanwang/bread) Liaoyang, located by the Taizi River, this ancient city is one of the most important cities on the Liaohe Plain. Due to the fire that it had just experienced, the city was in a state of depression, with dilapidated houses everywhere. It originally belonged to Tens of thousands of people in this city are homeless and can only be concentrated in a few dozen houses that are not seriously damaged.
Zhao Quanjie regarded Liaoyang as the general headquarters of the Peiping Army's Eastern Expedition, leaving 4,000 troops to guard the city. The remaining 20,000 troops were divided into four teams, with Liaoyang as the main center, expanding the territory to the surrounding areas, and finally opening up territory in all directions. Quickly seize the cities that originally belonged to the King of Liao,
Due to the complete defeat of the Liao Army, people all over Liaodong almost turned away when they saw the Peiping Army. A few die-hards were instantly crushed into powder under the overwhelming offensive of the Peiping Army. In just ten days, Here, the Peiping Army occupied the Yalu River in the east, Guangning in the west, Kaiyuan in the north, and the entire Liaodong Peninsula in the south.
Although Liaodong is a large place, many places are undeveloped barren mountains and wilderness, and the population is even pitifully small. Many towns only have one or two thousand people. Therefore, according to statistics, the entire Liaodong has a population of only 210,000.
A large part of the 200,000 people are criminals who have been exiled to serve in the army. The security situation is not optimistic. Although the Peking Army has captured large and small towns, there are still countless thieves who have fallen prey to enemies. These thieves usually take advantage of It is also very troublesome to go into the barren mountains and old forests and rob someone when they are not paying attention.
In order to solve the problem of thieves, Wan Lei has instructed Zhao Quanjie to adopt a method of equal emphasis on suppression and appeasement. On the one hand, he posted notices to encourage thieves to be good. As long as they sincerely reform and do good, their past will not be punished. On the other hand, troops were sent to suppress the stubborn ones. For unruly thieves, we insist on the principle of punishing the culprits and never asking for threats. We will exterminate the thieves whenever we find them and will never tolerate them.
While suppressing the enemy, the most important thing is to speed up the development of Liaodong. As long as Liaodong is developed, towns are spread all over, and the barren mountains and wild ridges are developed and utilized, the thieves will have no room to live, and Liaodong will soon become a land like the Central Plains. paradise,
On April 24th, Liaoyang City welcomed a special team. Forty-five people entered the city under the protection of two hundred elite guards. These people were led by Zhao Quanzhong and came to Liaodong to survey geology and prospecting. The reason why he came so quickly was because he was sent by Wan Lei to list the distribution map of the mineral deposits in advance to lay the foundation for the establishment of a heavy industry base city in the future.
Although Zhao Quanzhong looks a bit ridiculous (with scarred eyes) and has not read many books, he is specialized in the art. In the past two years, he and his two brothers Quan Ren and Quanyi have been focusing on mineral prospecting, and they often get... Wan Lei's theoretical guidance made rapid progress, and he discovered many mining areas in Beipingxing Province.
"You've finally arrived. Let's go to the headquarters first." When Zhao Quanjie saw his people coming, he didn't hesitate and went directly to his headquarters to get them.
"Commander Zhao is still very powerful. He wiped out Liaodong in just ten days. Mr. Wan praised you a lot," the leader of the team, a Jingzhong Guard captain, said with a smile.
"Haha, it's Mr. Wan's good planning. I'm just a helper. However, Liaodong is different from Beiping City. The products are really pitiful. If you come all the way, I'm afraid you won't receive good hospitality." Zhao Quanjie smiled slightly. He signaled the guards to lead the others down to rest, and then asked the captain: "Did Mr. Wan ask you to take a message?"
"It's nothing important, just let me tell Commander Zhao that at this stage, the priority is to stabilize the situation as soon as possible so that the people can resume production as soon as possible. In addition, we will try our best to assist the civilian officials who are assigned to work and bring administrative justice, education, etc. as soon as possible. The system is established,"
"Understood, the political commissar is already working on these matters, and a stable situation in Liaodong will soon be restored." This is not the first time that they have attacked a city and captured territory. The Peiping Army is already very good at handling this kind of military and political handover.
"By the way, Mr. Wan also said that Liaodong will be classified as a province in the future, and the provincial leaders at all levels will be selected from the military and political committees. The commander is requested to pay attention to discovering and cultivating relevant talents, as long as they are capable of being put to great use and have proven achievements. After being elected and voted by the Standing Committee, you can take office directly,"
"Oh, for such a good thing, I have to thank Mr. Wan for his trust and respect on behalf of the political commissars at all levels." Zhao Quanjie was immediately overjoyed, because Wan Lei gave him a special power, that is, personnel power.
The reason why Wan Lei gave Zhao Quanjie some personnel selection rights was mainly because Liaodong was different from the Central Plains. It was still a wild land. If the military and political separation was carried out like in Beiping Province, it would be detrimental to stability. For this reason, Wan Lei could only delegate power appropriately. , integrating military and political affairs, making the relationship between various departments closer and having more autonomy.
Of course, it is possible to delegate power, but this does not mean letting things go. Wan Lei will not allow factions to appear in the Peking Army. The officers at all levels of the Peking Army stationed in Liaodong have only one leader, and that is the Military Commission headed by Wan Lei. , it is impossible to create a warlord separatist regime,
In addition, whether they are military or civilian officials, they all have the same identity. Zulong Party members will ultimately be led by the Zulong Party headquarters. Moreover, after the establishment of Liaodong Province, the personnel and financial power will ultimately be held by Wan Lei. In the hands of the Standing Committee,
"Mr. Wan also said that after a while, when he recovers from his injuries, he will come over personally to inspect the people's situation and express condolences to the officers and soldiers. At that time, Commander Zhao, you can tell him face to face if you have anything to do,"
"It's a good thing that Mr. Wan is coming to Liaodong. We must build Liaodong well and not let him down." Zhao Quanjie's face became more joyful. He was appointed as the commander of the Pingliao Army and will be in charge of Liaodong for at least a few years. , he is really afraid that he will be relegated to the "cold palace" this time,
But now it seems that Wan Lei really attaches great importance to Liaodong. He not only talks about it verbally, but also comes to conduct on-the-spot inspections. Zhao Quanjie also understands that as long as he does a good job and makes Wan Lei satisfied, he may be reused in other places. No need to stay in this corner anymore,
While the two sides were talking, a sentry entered the headquarters and said in Zhao Quanjie's ear: "Commander, the prisoners have been brought back."
When Zhao Quanjie heard the news, he was even more overjoyed. He laughed and said, "This happy event comes at the right time."
"A happy event, what happy event," Captain Jingzhong Guard asked,
"A happy event, a great event. King Zhu Gaoxu of Liao and the dead monk Daoyan were captured by the navy and have been sent to the city now."
"Oh, this is such a happy event. Not only Mr. Wan, but also all the soldiers of our Peking Army are eager to eat these enemies alive. The thieves have fallen into the hands of our army. They must show their heads to the public in order to avenge the bloody sea." The captain gritted his teeth and said, after all, too many soldiers of the Peking Army died at the hands of the Liao Army, and the hatred was too heavy.
"Let's go see those two drowned dogs," Zhao Quanjie said, taking the lead and leaving the headquarters.
Outside the east gate of Liaoyang City, a cavalry escorted two prison cars into the city slowly. Inside the prison car led by the leader was a man in a brocade robe. Although his true face was unclear due to his disheveled hair, judging from his clothing, he was none other than the King of Liao, Zhu Gaoxu. Undoubtedly, the bald old monk in the second prison car was none other than Dao Yan.
Wherever the prison car passed, the people standing on the street and watching screamed and cursed. Some people even picked up stones and threw them at the prison car. The reason why the people were so angry was because the Liao army set fire to the city before leaving the city, not only killing the people. Their homes were burned down, and many people were burned to death. If the Peking Army had not entered the city to put out the fire, the entire Liaoyang would have turned into a white field.
It is said that if the king treats his ministers like his hands and feet, then his ministers will regard him as their heart and soul; if the king regards his ministers as dogs and horses, then his ministers will regard him as a fellow countryman; if his ministers regard his ministers as dirt and mustard, then his ministers will regard him as a bandit. This is true. The King of Liao actually did this. He ordered the city to be set on fire and did something so unpopular with the people. No wonder the people regarded him as an enemy.
Zhao Quanjie saw Zhu Gaoxu and Dao Yan in such a mess, and was too lazy to step forward to ridicule them. He just waved his hand and signaled that they should be taken to the military prison and under strict supervision. While they were tortured and interrogated, they should also be prevented from committing suicide. For As far as the Peiping Army is concerned, it would be too easy for these two enemies to commit suicide.
"The people in the city are also very angry, which shows how unpopular the King of Liao is. In this case, we have to ask Mr. Wan for instructions on how to kill these two people and where to kill them," the captain said seriously, and he followed Wan Lei's time is not short, and like Wan Lei, he will consider the overall situation when considering problems.
"These two people are of great importance. We should ask Mr. Wan for instructions." Zhao Quanjie did not dare to make his own decision and immediately asked his subordinates to prepare a military report to report the matter. However, based on his understanding of Wan Lei, he executed these two people on the spot. The common people are most likely to be angry, because conquering the hearts and minds of the people in Liaodong is the first priority.
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When the Ping Liao Army was advancing vigorously in Liaodong, a mission was ushered in Beiping City. This mission was sent by Guilichi, the leader of the Tatar tribe. It was headed by an envoy named Yesu. The group brought many Gifts, but not doing business like before,
Under normal circumstances, Wan Lei would not receive the Mongolian envoys, but now the situation on the Mongolian plateau has changed drastically. The original situation of the Wara Tatars and the Duoyan Three Guards coexisting was broken. The Tatar tribe defeated the Duoyan Three Guards and occupied the fertile water and grassland. In the eastern plains, the strength of Mongolia has increased sharply. The Oara tribe living in the western desert has expressed its surrender. Guilichi has formally unified Mongolia.
With the unification of the Mongolian tribes, Gui Lichi's power was at its peak, which also doubled his ambition. This time he sent a mission south, one of the purposes was to persuade the Peiping Army to surrender. Of course, Gui Lichi also knew that the Peiping Army would not surrender so easily. Therefore, another purpose of the mission is to win over the Peking Army so that together we can launch an army to invade the south.
Taking advantage of the civil strife in the Ming Dynasty to raise troops to invade the south, Gui Lichi's plan came into play, but Wan Lei did not sell his account. Yesu proposed two so-called new alliances, but Wan Lei rejected them. He also clearly told the envoys: If the Tatars dare to cross the Great Wall and invade south, they will unilaterally tear up the peace agreement, and the Peking Army will definitely launch an attack.
Of course, the Great Wall not only refers to the section in the north of Beiping Province, but also includes the entire Ming Dynasty. In short, if the Tatar tribe dares to invade the Central Plains south, there is no need to say that the Peking Army will immediately fall to the side of the Ming Army and fight the invading foreign enemies. Fight to the end,
The reason why Wan Lei's attitude is so determined is that he does not want the Mongols to reap the benefits. As the saying goes, brothers are separated by the wall, and foreigners will regret it. No matter how bad the Ming Empire is, it is still the Han Dynasty. It is its own business and must not be allowed to be reaped by foreigners. , This is a matter of principle that cannot be compromised,
Yesu didn't expect that Wan Lei's attitude would be so resolute, and even the terms of dividing the world equally were rejected. Yesu was disappointed, left a few harsh words, and left angrily.
"Send an order to Commander Zhao in Liaodong, asking him to pay attention to the defense of western Liaoning and not to allow the Tatars to invade the east." After sending away the Tatar envoys, Wan Lei immediately issued new instructions to the Pingliao army, because he knew that the Tatars The leader of the Tartar tribe, Gui Lichi, has greedy ambitions. If the "peace negotiation" fails this time, he will definitely start an army and start a rebellion. As a newly established place, Liaodong is most likely to be attacked.
"The Mongols are so barbaric, so we should raise troops to bring them down in one fell swoop to avoid future troubles," Tie Xuan, who was attending the family talks together, also said angrily,
"Don't worry, the Peking Army has just begun to expand its army. It is not trained enough and is not strong enough to fight now." Wan Lei shook his head and said: "The Tatar tribe has only recently pacified the Mongolian Plateau, and the battle damage is also very serious. I understand that they are unable to make a large-scale attack." If we invade, at most we will send a small group of cavalry to test them. We only need to beat them up and they will be honest."
"Our troops in Peiping are strong and strong, so we are not afraid of the Tatars. However, the war will continue in the Ming Dynasty. I am afraid that some sides will lead wolves into the house. At that time, it will be the common people who suffer," Tie Xuan said with worry,
"This is definitely possible. They want to betray their country for glory. We can't stop them even if we want. But if the Tatar tribe really dares to go south, I will send the Peking Army north to take down their nest. Let's see who can be more ruthless than the other. Guili If Chi is smart, he can just stay and herd sheep on the Mongolian plateau, which will be beneficial to everyone," Wan Lei said calmly,
Although trade is peaceful, it must be based on equal strength. Wan Lei hopes for peaceful development, but he is never afraid of war. If the Mongols initiate a war, he will fight back. Maybe his current strength is not enough. Defeat the Mongols, but if there is a real fight, the Mongols will not even think about it.
"I hope so, but we must not relax our vigilance, especially the frontline defense of Shanhaiguan. It would be dangerous if the Tatars capture Shanhaiguan and cut off the return route to Liaodong," Tie Xuan still said. Said without worry,
"You can rest assured that our Peking Army is not easy to bully, and we have a navy. Even if the land passage is temporarily interrupted, the sea route can be kept open to protect Liaodong." Wan Lei shrugged and added: "On the contrary, I I am worried about the Oara tribe. The Oara tribe is located in the northwest and borders the Ming Dynasty. If we send our troops southward, we will not be able to save the fire near us."
"That's true," Tie Xuan frowned and sighed: "Oh, it was so hard to drive away the Mongols, and the people of the Central Plains have lived a peaceful life for decades, but now..."