Regardless of whether it is the Liao Town or the Dongjiang Army, if they are stationed in Ningyuan, they can only receive food and salary for 10,000 people. The words have been stated straightforwardly enough, and they are just about to mention the reduction of food and salary.
If you want to say that 10,000 people are too few to defend Ningyuan, then don't occupy the pit and do nothing. If you can't do it, the Dongjiang Army is marching!
He Kegang frowned. He knew that what Guo Dajing said was true. The imperial court was very concerned about food and salary. If it could save money, how could the emperor not allow it?
As long as there is an imperial edict, Liao Town will be placed in a passive position, and Dongjiang Town, as the leader, will continue to use both soft and hard tactics to force Liao Town to submit.
Moreover, the amount of food and salary for Ningyuan's 10,000 people also left Zu Dashou and others a final escape route.
The Zu family has become a prominent family, and now they all live in Ningyuan. Zu Dashou doesn't want to be controlled by others, so he should take the last people from Liao Town to nest in Ningyuan!
Guo Dajing leaned back in his chair, smiled indifferently, and said: "The soldiers and families in Liao Town will be well accommodated, not to mention that after Ping Liao, there will be thousands of miles of fertile land, and each household will be divided into one hundred and eighty.
Ten acres of land is even more relaxing.”
After waving his hand, the soldiers came forward and distributed the brochures to the generals in Liao Town. The preferential treatment policy of the Dongjiang Army was clearly stated in the brochure.
Zu Zerun didn't care about Dongjiang Town's preferential treatment policy. This was about winning people's hearts. He just browsed through it briefly and couldn't help but argue.
"I dare to ask Guo Shuai, since Dongjiang Town can pacify Liao Town in three years, why do you need to target Liao Town everywhere? Is it because you are looking for revenge for all the previous opportunities?"
Guo Dajing still had a lukewarm expression and said: "Ping Liao is not a matter for the Dongjiang Town family. As the army of the Ming Dynasty, shouldn't Liao Town contribute? Do you think it's appropriate to be trapped in Ningyuan and waste food and salary without achieving anything?"
Scanning the generals, Guo Dajing continued: "Everyone must be aware of the current situation of Liao Town. Dongjiang Town is giving the soldiers of Liao Town an opportunity to make contributions and eliminate the suspicion of the court."
"Standing in Ningyuan as a barrier to close the door, isn't it a credit?" Zu Zerun argued: "The great victory of Ningyuan and the great victory of Ningjin were both achieved by Liao Town's hard work. How can it be said that they were a waste of food and salary without any merit?"
The great victory of Ningyuan resulted in the beheading of 269 ranks, and tens of thousands of Juehua soldiers and civilians were massacred; the great victory of Ningjin saw the city huddled and defended, relying on fortified city artillery to repel the Jianlu attack.
These are the only two things that can be used. What exactly is going on? Don’t you have any clue in your mind? It’s just for the purpose of publicity for the court. Do you really think that the prisoners were beaten and fled in embarrassment?
Guo Dajing looked at Zu Zerun with eyes full of ridicule and disdain. He raised the corners of his mouth and sneered: "Liao Town is the army of the Ming Dynasty, not the ancestral army. When the capital was besieged by Jianlu, Liao Town ignored the safety of the emperor, ministers and people, and
How is it different from the rebels who broke out of the border?"
His eyes became cold and stern, and Guo Dajing glanced at the generals present again. Looking at their expressions, he could tell who still had a sense of shame.
"With this alone, what future does Liao Town have?" Guo Dajing said in a deep voice: "The imperial court wanted to cut off all food and salary, but Dongjiang Town took over the initiative for the sake of Pao Ze and tried its best to preserve the people of Liao Town."
"As long as the officers and soldiers of Liao Town have the heart to serve the country and be grateful, they should obey the imperial court's will, obey the arrangements of Dongjiang Town, and contribute in the battle to pacify Liaodong. If this can be done, the court will not punish them for what happened in the past, and the soldiers will be able to do their best.
Take what you need.”
"Either you can be promoted to a higher rank with military merit, or you can support your family in Hukou with money and food, or you can earn an inheritance for your relatives in the Liao people. I dare to ask you, isn't this the outcome that most of the soldiers in Liao Town hope for?"
"Of course, there is another option, which is to join Jianlu."
Guo Dajing's eyes flashed with coldness and contempt, and he said in a deep voice: "Dongjiang Town will never forgive traitors and traitors. They and their families will be liquidated. The whole family will be executed, and no one will be left behind, as a warning to future generations.
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"So that you all know." Guo Dajing raised his voice and said: "In the three years of Pingliao, Dongjiang Town made an analysis and judgment after taking into account various unfavorable factors. Mr. Sun, the governor, promised to build hundreds of gates every year.
Artillery will be supplied to Dongjiang Town; the imperial court will also provide full support."
Various unfavorable factors naturally include Liao Town surrendering to the enemy. Dongjiang Town has this confidence. If we don't beg you or invite you, we will fight together if you rebel and surrender to the enemy, and wipe out all of you on the battlefield.
Not only that, your relatives and family members will also be implicated.
After the Zunhua Battle, Guo Dajing had already issued a warning. Those civil servants and generals who surrendered to the rebels, including their families, were escorted to the capital and charged with traitors and traitors.
"Guo Shuai's words are serious." Seeing the tense atmosphere, He Kegang finally put down the pamphlet and said slowly: "The soldiers in Liao Town are all loyal to the emperor and patriotic. There is no doubt about this. There are various reasons for retreating from the capital without authorization, but it is true that
There is no greater sin."
"Commander Zu and the officers and soldiers of Liao Town all regretted this, and every time they thought about it, they wanted to take the blame and make meritorious deeds. As Commander Guo said, Liao Town is an army of the imperial court, and it acts according to the decree, so there is no problem."
This is the rightful name. Guo Dajing relied on the imperial court and the imperial edict. He Kegang also promised that any changes in Liao Town would be subject to the imperial edict.
"Vice Commander He understands the righteousness well, and Guo admires it." Guo Dajing cupped his hand, gave He Kegang some face, and said: "I also ask Vice Commander He to explain to Commander Zu after he returns, and to clarify it to the soldiers of Liao Town to dispel any doubts.
Don’t ruin great things with selfish motives.”
"To pacify Liaodong and enable the army and the people to live and work in peace and contentment is the duty of you soldiers and the responsibility of Liao people. If you complete the great cause one year earlier, you will enjoy peace one year earlier. This is also the wish of all soldiers."
A look of emotion appeared on He Kegang's face, and he chinned his head and said: "What Guo Shuai said is absolutely true. The war in Liaodong has lasted for more than ten years, with millions of soldiers and civilians killed and injured, and countless property losses. It is indeed time to end.
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Guo Dajing's face became solemn and he said: "If Liao Zhen joins us, we may be able to succeed in two years. The pacification of Liao and the destruction of the captives is a unique feat and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for soldiers. I hope you will not miss it and regret it for the rest of your life."
Zu Zerun remained silent. No matter how dissatisfied he was, he did not dare to fall out with Guo Dajing here. He just wanted to leave quickly and go back to discuss countermeasures with his uncle.
But he also felt sad in his heart. He really didn't have much leverage to bargain with the court and Dongjiang Town. As long as the food and salary were blocked, Liao Town's life could be killed.
It’s too late to be self-reliant. I’ll plow next year’s spring and harvest in the fall. How will I survive more than half a year?
Besides, there are fifty or sixty thousand soldiers and their families in Ningyuan City. There is no food and pay, popular sentiment is unstable, and the morale of the army is in chaos. It is very difficult to maintain stability.
Looking at the pamphlet at hand again, He Kegang couldn't help but smile bitterly.
When the generals took the pamphlet back, Zu Dashou might not let Xiao inform the officers and soldiers of Liao Town. Well, it's not necessarily, but definitely.
But the generals had different ideas, and they could remember most of it after reading it. After discussing it with those close to them, it would be difficult for the news not to be leaked.
Perhaps, this is the purpose of Guo Dajing's visit. Through the generals' meeting, he will spread the policies of Dongjiang Town and win the hearts and minds of the officers and soldiers of Liao Town.
"Since you are here, I have no reason not to entertain you."
Guo Dajing chuckled and said: "I brought some specialties from Dongjiang Town from southern Liaoning, just in time to entertain you. Guo will set off to return tomorrow. Juehua is far away from Ning but very close. Let's have a good drink and not return until we are drunk."
The tense atmosphere just now suddenly eased, and Guo Dajing no longer mentioned the merger of Liao Town, but instead ordered a banquet and started chatting with the generals.
"In the three states of southern Liaoning, plus the coastal areas, it is not a problem to place hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians." Guo Dajing smiled and introduced the current situation in Dongjiang Town, "The Jianlu have retreated to Liaoyang, and when they attack Liaoyang again, it will be
The two armies will fight decisively, and the victory will be determined in one battle."
He Kegang said: "I heard that the Jianlu established the Eight Banners of Mongolia and expanded the Han army, thus increasing their military strength. If we insist on defending Liaoyang, it may not be easy to attack."
Guo Dajing smiled and said: "With more than a hundred red cannons and hundreds of other artillery pieces, no fortified city can withstand it.
To the generals of Liao Town, this seemed to be a hidden threat.
Don't think that the fortified city of Ningyuan is indestructible. From the Dongjiang Army's point of view, there is no fortress that cannot be blasted by artillery. If one can't do it, then ten, or if it doesn't, there will be a hundred or eighty. The Dongjiang Army is not short of artillery.
Even if he felt unhappy, Zu Zerun had nothing to do. Dongjiang Town will develop and grow faster than before. This is a fact that he can see.
Three years of peace and stability in Liao Dynasty stimulated the court and inspired the emperor. The full support he gave to Yuan Chonghuan was now transferred to Dongjiang Town.
Sun Yuanhua, who came to governor, was a man who built and operated artillery. He was directly in charge of Dongjiang Town and did not fully assist him in order to win the victory of Liao Town. Why would he come to help Liao Town?
What's more, without the help of the imperial court and Deng Lai, and even in spite of Yuan Chonghuan's blockade, the development of Dongjiang Town has not stopped. People have this confidence.
It’s really a turn of events, thirty years to the east of Hedong, thirty years to the west of Hexi!
"I dare to ask Commander Guo. I heard that the military pay issued by Dongjiang Town and circulated among the people are all military notes issued by your ministry itself, which are the same as the Ming Dynasty treasure notes."
Zu Zerun's attitude softened somewhat, but the question was still very tricky. He smiled and said: "I will eventually be stupid. I wonder if this will last long?"
If you didn't say anything, it would turn into waste paper, which is still a good word. It can be seen that Zu Zerun has been shocked by Guo Dajing's speech just now, and he knows that Liao Zhen does not have much capital.
Guo Dajing smiled and said: "Military tickets are only circulated within Dongjiang Town, and they are not issued indiscriminately. You may not understand the deposit, so let's call it a mortgage!"
"Military stamps in Dongjiang Town are equivalent to grain. At any time, military stamps can buy basically the same amount of grain. People can use it with confidence and feel safe holding it in their hands."
"Similarly, military stamps can also be used to purchase all commodities on the market in Dongjiang Town. Most of these commodities are purchased by Dongjiang Town from outside, such as cattle, sheep, cloth, cotton, etc."
"Through this method, the military coupons will return to the hands of Dongjiang Town, and the cycle will repeat. If you want to go out to visit relatives or do business, you can exchange the military coupons into silver taels at the government office without any reduction."
He Kegang seemed to understand the reasoning, but he was still a little confused and asked: "Since there is such a wonderful strategy, can other places, or the imperial court, follow it?"
Guo Dajing shook his head slightly and said: "Either you have enough silver in your hand, or you have enough grain to ensure that the military coupons issued can be freely exchanged for silver or grain."
"Otherwise, it will be like waste paper and will inevitably cause panic among the people. Who would dare to accept military notes or use military notes? The Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes are a very profound lesson."
Who would give military stamps if you have money? Food is even more necessary for survival. If you can eat enough, people's hearts will naturally be stable, and it is equivalent to money.
Just these two points, if Liao Town wants to learn from it, it is nonsense, and the same is true in other places.
Moreover, Dongjiang Town has done a better job. The military tickets are in the hands of the military and civilians, ensuring that they can spend them. The goods purchased from outside cannot be sold at a loss, and profits can be made from the military and civilians, which also facilitates the lives of the military and civilians.
Zu Zerun finally showed a wry smile. Compared with Dongjiang Town, Liao Town is really nothing.
Regardless of military strength, combat power, management capabilities, etc., Dongjiang Town is already a behemoth. It is confident that it can suppress the Jianqi alone and win after three years of civil war.
As for Liao Town, they are still sitting in a well watching the sky, guarding their little family property, thinking they are great. Since they cannot defeat the Jianlu, they can only huddle in Ningyuan City. The court will not lay off you, but will spend money to support you?
There are also sensible people among the generals of Liao Town. Seeing that the Jianqi have suffered heavy losses in the past two years, they have retreated to Liaoyang to resist the offensive of Dongjiang Town. How can they still have the strength to attack western Liaoning and march a long distance to attack the strong city of Ningyuan?
Not to mention tens of thousands of people, 10,000 people are hiking in peace! This is just to be on the safe side, leaving a barrier for closing the door.
Moreover, there are still rumors in the imperial court that troops will be mobilized from Liao Town to go to the northwest to quell civil unrest.
Suppressing civil unrest may seem easier than pacifying Liao and exterminating the rebels, but being far away from their homeland is not what the officers and soldiers of Liao Town want.
Besides, the Dongjiang Army is already so powerful, and fighting with the Dongjiang Army will immediately reduce the risk a lot.
At this time, the banquet has been arranged. In the army, naturally it does not need to be too sumptuous. For military personnel, wine and meat are enough.
During this trip, Guo Dajing did bring some wine and food. The wine was homemade sorghum and potato wine from Liaonan, and the mutton, roast chicken, and smoked fish were also produced in Liaonan.
Wine is the key to happiness and the lubricant of interpersonal communication. Even if you are worried, after a few drinks, the atmosphere will gradually become lively.
"Both of these two kinds of wine are specialties of Dongjiang Town, and each has its own unique taste." Guo Dajing introduced with a smile: "The common point is that the wine is strong, which is suitable for the cold land of Liaodong and suitable for drinking by warriors like us."
After He Kegang drank the sorghum, he praised it and said with a smile: "There is enough grain in Dongjiang Town to make wine. It's really amazing."
Guo Dajing thought this was another test, so he replied: "People's families are reluctant to bear the grain to make wine, but there are military villages in Dongjiang Town and millions of acres of fields, which can still make people a lot more wealthy. Purchasing from outside is more expensive, but making wine by yourself You have to save a lot. In Liaonan, these two kinds of wine are the most common and the best-selling ones."
This is not bragging, there are indeed such a number of military villages in Dongjiang Town.
Potatoes, corn, and rye, which are mostly grown by ordinary people, may encounter abnormal weather and cause crop failure, affecting their ability to eat.
Military camps rarely have such concerns. They mainly serve the army and grow a variety of crops. For example, beans for war horses, alfalfa that can be used as feed, sorghum for brewing, vegetables for the army, etc.