Chapter 134 Ning Nanbo (Chapter 3 is late, but it’s here)
The silver in Xiangyang's treasury exceeds three million taels, and other treasures are useless.
However, Zhu Yixi now maintains an army of 50,000 people, and the monthly salary, food, uniforms, weapons, etc. add up to about 100,000 taels.
Nowadays, we are in troubled times, and it is difficult for gold and silver to buy food. If our own food production is insufficient, food shortages will follow.
"Huguang is familiar with it, and the world is full of it."
Zhu Yixi shook his head: "Jiangnan, which was once rich in food, relied on the food from Huguang to make a living. In the past half a year, the price of food in Jiangnan has probably skyrocketed."
"You mean? Transport grain to the south of the Yangtze River to earn military expenses?"
Zhao Shu exclaimed: "In this way, within a few months, half of Huguang will be restored, and the people in Jiangnan will benefit from it. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone."
"Um, that's right!"
Zhu Yixi was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
What I want to say is that with the food from Huguang, we can threaten the small imperial court in Jiangnan in the future, and we can even use economic warfare to depress all industries in Jiangnan and even Beijing.
In feudal society, agriculture, especially food, was truly the mother of all industries.
There is no need to go into details about these, we will see the details later.
"The most urgent task is to calculate the land and divide the vassal fields, military camps, and wasteland into three parts."
Zhu Yixi once again wanted to thank Li Zicheng for freeing up a large amount of land resources for him to squander, which was much better than Hanzhong Mansion.
"Twenty percent, lease it to the people for farming, provide farm tools, seeds, cattle, etc., and divide the grain harvest 50-50."
"Why not share it for free?" Zhao Shu asked puzzledly: "Wouldn't it be easier to win over people's hearts?"
"Free? Fight for rice, rise for rice!"
Zhu Yixi traveled through more than half a year and inherited the memory of the former. He has a deep understanding of the bottom class. He sighed:
"In addition, even if we give them land without cattle, farm tools, seeds and other production materials, their food output cannot be guaranteed."
"Furthermore, if the land is given to them, it will probably be sold off for various reasons within a few years. Doesn't this encourage mergers?"
Zhao Shu was stunned. He had been a staff member for a long time and was condescending. He really didn't understand the situation at the bottom.
"From this point of view, rough distribution of land is indeed not feasible."
"Um!"
Zhu Yixi does not agree with the rough measures of land distribution by time travellers. Sometimes it is not a panacea.
"After three to five years, I can sell it to them at a low price. Let's talk about it then!"
Zhu Yixi shook his head and continued: "Half of the remaining 80% will be designated as military camps, and the other half will be given to the army as rewards, and those with meritorious service will be divided into fields."
"Thoroughly taking root in Huguang."
Having said this, Commander-in-Chief Zhu's eyes lit up, and the reward of land was much more affordable and attractive than gold and silver.
Zhao Shu was silent for a long time and then said: "My lord, this method may offend many gentry."
"Gentleman? What am I afraid of him doing?"
Zhu Yixi said disdainfully: "They can't provide me with taxes or food. They can only ask for it and win them over. That's the court's business."
"I have soldiers and horses in my hands, and they can only listen to me. Those who obey me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish."
Zhao Shu was shocked and then breathed a sigh of relief.
If Governor Sun had such courage at that time, why would he do this?
Sure enough, warriors and literati are different after all!
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After establishing the Military and Political Department, Zhu Yixi once again established the Staff Department, which consisted of six departments: examination, search, food and salary, medical, navy, and equipment.
Among them, such as searching Cao Xia, there are five branches: troops, cavalry, artillery, engineering teams, and institutions; the food and salary department is divided into three branches: revenue, munitions, and construction.
Departments, Cao, and units are promoted layer by layer, with clear hierarchies, more detailed, and more complete.
The previous baggage camp that took care of everything has become a thing of the past.
Along with the General Staff Department and the Military and Political Department, there is also the Military Law Department, which is a tripartite system that restricts each other.
Currently, Zhu Yixi is in charge of the General Staff Department personally, and there is no talent like Zhang Liang to control it for him.
Furthermore, during the initial stage, he did not trust others.
Once the three major divisions were established, there was an immediate stir. This meant that military power was concentrated again, and the generals were increasingly constrained.
This is also Zhu Yixi’s original intention.
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But it is said that Zhu Yixi defeated Bai Wang and captured Xiangyang City, and the Yangtze River waterway was finally open.
Thus, along the Yangtze River, this news spread throughout the south of the Yangtze River.
Zuo Liangyu, who is in Jiujiang, is obsessed with revenge and is ashamed of himself.
Although he drove Zhang Xianzhong out of Jiangxi, he was defeated again in the end, losing most of his elite troops and losing face.
However, years of running away made him increasingly uncomfortable, so he had no choice but to recuperate and was busy asking for military pay from Governor Lu Daqi.
"Father!" His son Zuo Mengeng ran over happily, holding the imperial edict and said: "The imperial court will confer you the title of Ningnan Bo!"
"Really?" Zuo Liangyu, who was heavy and bulky, took it over and looked at it. He frowned for a moment and said, "Your Majesty has always been mean and unkind, how could he be so generous? There must be some conditions!"
I saw that the higher-ups not only made him an earl, but also gave his son the seal of Zuo Menggengping, the thief general, and promised that after the great work was completed, they would let their father and son guard Wuchang for generations.
This condition is too generous.
"Your guess is correct." Zuo Mengeng said hurriedly: "The imperial court wants you to go to Beijing to serve the king, so that's why you gave up a count."
"Beijing?" Zuo Liangyu was shocked: "The intruder went to Beijing?"
As he spoke, he became nervous and sighed again: "How can we get these thousands of miles?"
Regarding Chuangjun, he really had a psychological shadow. The battle of Zhuxian Town left a deep impression on him.
Pacing around, Zuo Liangyu fell into a state of impatience.
"Father, let's forget it." Zuo Mengeng's eyes were sore from shaking, and he said hurriedly: "The Western bandits haven't been wiped out yet, and there are even more intruders. The court should be fine with Ning Tieqi."
"you're right."
Zuo Liangyu nodded and said with a serious face: "However, we can take advantage of King Qin to ask Governor Lu for military pay and departure expenses. This is also a good thing for us."
"Father is wise!"
Zuo Mengeng was stunned for a moment, then a smile spread across his face.
Just when father and son got to know each other, news suddenly came, announcing the great victory in the Battle of Xiangyang.
"Where did it come from?"
"It was handed over by Governor Lu."
Zuo Liangyu frowned and looked carefully.
For a long time, he said angrily: "The success stories fabricated by some little thieves are just sneak attacks. How can they compare with me?"
"Father, the Governor is urging you!"
"Urge?" Zuo Liangyu snorted coldly and said, "Go to him and ask for King Qin's departure fee."
"Ah?" Zuo Mengeng was shocked: "Are you asking for King Qin?"
"King Qin? Qin is a fart!"
Zuo Liangyu cursed: "I'm going to recapture Xiangyang, but I want to see how this little thief will become so powerful when he becomes my defeated general."
"How dare you, the resentful people, be so presumptuous in front of me."
"I want all the officials in Jiangnan to see what we are really capable of. Without me in Jiujiang, how could Jiangnan be as stable as it is today?"