In addition to Zu Dashou's words, Dongjiang Town actually had three general soldiers. Although this was the result of special circumstances, both Mao Wenlong and Guo Dajing believed that the court would make adjustments because of this.
But no matter how many divisions the Dongjiang Army is divided into in name, as long as Liaodong is returned to the Liaodong Capital, there is no need to worry about any divisions and disintegration.
The separation of military, political and financial affairs, as long as this can be achieved, will be a very powerful constraint on the military, and there is no need to worry too much.
Guo Dajing did not want the imperial court to mess up its command and did not accept the imperial court's division and suppression of the Dongjiang Army, but from his point of view, the Dongjiang Army could not escape control.
To put it bluntly, others cannot interfere. We can only control it by our own people and prevent the generals from having the power and space to cause chaos.
This is somewhat contradictory and selfish, but it is human nature. Guo Dajing needs a long-term consideration on how to control the army and needs an effective model.
The use of culture to control force, or the use of culture to suppress force, must definitely change. But power needs a restriction, which is also necessary.
"If there are four divisions, which four generals do you look at?" Mao Wenlong looked at Guo Dajing and asked with a smile: "Tell me and listen."
Guo Dajing didn't think much about it and said: "Based on the titles and military exploits, I think Mao Chenglu, Liu Xingzuo, Zu Dashou and Li Weiluan are more suitable."
After a pause, he added: "If there is a suitable position, Zu Dashou can be placed in the Liaodong Dusi, and the general will recommend Kong Youde, Kong or He Kegang."
Kong Youde chuckled, curled his lips, and said: "Letting the common people eat, even if they drink porridge, will only force us to rise up. Recruiting to pacify and settle down is a good strategy, but unfortunately, we have money, food, land and resettlement. Rebellion occurs one after another.
If you are poor, you can only kill all the bad guys, which shows the passion of the imperial court."
Kong Youde nodded his head and said: "How can the general know that? Worry, little commander, no matter where you go, Liaodong will always be your home."
Kong Youde lowered his eyes and said: "Anyway, the general does not think that the people are innocent. He has gained a lot of grain outside the fields, but he still has to pay light taxes. He has to bear the responsibility for selling his children and men. Natural disasters are wrong, but the government's relief
Where is it?"
And such a task, without the command and participation of Kong Youde, should not be important. Generals like Liu Xingzuo would not be able to undertake it.
Mao Wenlong nodded and said: "The Liaodong Dusi is in charge of both the army and the people, so it really needs very few officials. I forgot about the yamen, so it can arrange very few generals."
Guo Dajing showed a look of relief and said more deeply. He picked up his tea cup and drank some water while chatting with Kong Youde.
Obviously, Guo Dajing was aware of some of Mo Xinqiao's actions. For example, he sent intelligence to Guan Nei and Jiangnan, hired Western instructors and craftsmen, and prepared to build small sea-going ships and add fewer cannons.
Kong Youde only wanted to deal with the Zheng Group, but also planned to drive away the Dutch in Taiwan, then retreat to Nanyang, and compete with the Western colonists for a small piece of fertile land.
As long as there is not enough land, few social conflicts can be resolved in a tangible way. Land annexation, land with few people and traps all exist.
But I want to stop Mo Xinqiao's ambition. On the one hand, the huge profits from sea trade. On the other hand, I also doubt Kong Youde's ability. The small things he does are not beneficial to Liaodong.
As for Mao Wenlong, it is even gratifying, but Kong Youde has not gotten rid of the knot in his heart and cannot accept it at all. As for the future, it depends on our performance.
"The civil unrest within the pass has no tendency to spread. Encirclement and suppression by the officers and soldiers are beneficial, but they are unable to cope with it." Guo Dajing shook his head and said with emotion: "According to my opinion, it will take several years to completely suppress it."
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For Kong Youde, the pacification of Liaodong and the disastrous defeat of Jianlu were beyond expectations. That allowed me to transfer my energy to the Navy more quickly. Yes, I wanted the arrogant name of the Navy.
Compared with the vast world, the living space of the Chinese nation is too large. And the rulers of the Xiao Ming Dynasty were still immersed in the dream of a celestial kingdom with thousands of territories and billions of people.
Just grab it when you have enough. In a world where the strong eats the weak, what is advocated is the law of the forest, but the Confucianism of moderation.
For example, for the expedition to Hudauntu, planting some actually solves the logistics problem of the expedition. The more you get, the more you gain. I have to use my own space to allow the Dongjiang Army officers and men to avoid risks to a minimum.
Of course, if you definitely need me, I will agree and will go all out to seek the smallest benefit for Dongjiang Town.
Kong Youde didn't want to say much to avoid making things difficult for Guo Dajing, so he changed the topic and said: "The last general sent a message to Zheng Zhilong, hoping that I could tax more merchant ships buying grain from the sea to Liaodong, but did he?
Echo." "Let's give He Kegang one of the seven divisions!" Guo Dajing thought for a moment and said, "How about Mao Wenlong arranging to withdraw from the Marine Corps?"
In fact, Guo Dajing was aware of Mo Xinqiao's hostility and even covetousness towards the Zheng family.
Mo Xinqiao sighed and said: "He is still too soft-hearted. But for the soldiers and people of Dongjiang Town, it is a blessing."
What does that mean? It can only explain the ability of those in power and the rightness or wrongness of the policies implemented. But praising the imperial court is no different than accusing the emperor of being inferior, which is a very taboo thing.
Generals like Liu Xingzhi, Feng Xijian, and Kong Youde have arranged positions for us in the Marine Corps. They are all trusted by me, and the Marine Corps is like my own direct descendants.
As long as you work hard, there is no chance of promotion in the Marine Corps.
However, the Dongjiang Army had to slow down for a while, and gradually gathered the Mongolian tribes, built supply stations along the way, and planted some roads and weather conditions. When it attacked, it was thunderous, pursued and attacked, and eliminated the tigers and rabbits in one fell swoop.
Mo Xinqiao nodded with a smile and said, "Young Commander, just tell me, there are seven chapters to be said about the last general."
"What's the problem?" Guo Dajing relaxed and reminded with a smile: "Xiao Jing, don't put all your thoughts on the Navy and Marine Corps. You should also pay less attention to the other troops and generals.
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Guo Dajing rolled his eyes helplessly and said: "He has too much resentment towards the court. After the natural disaster, the court did its best."
Although Liaodong is in the midst of war, the lives of the soldiers and civilians are worse than those in the mainland. Generally speaking, in recent years, the suffering of cold and hunger has not disappeared.
"It means that he can take the initiative to take on less work and let me have more leisure time." Guo Dajing shook his head and said with satisfaction: "I know he has no ambitions, but after all, Liaodong is his foundation, and the Dongjiang Army is his front line.
shield."
"General, if you have any objections, as long as I refuse, that's fine." Mo Xinqiao thought about it and agreed.
As for attacking Hu Duntu, it is not a problem for the weak Dongjiang Army. The only difficulty is that the road is long and desolate along the way.