Outside Nanchang City, the military camp of officers and soldiers.
Local officers and soldiers in Jiangxi Province have fled home one after another, and now there are more than 300 people left. Those who did not escape were all guardsmen with no worries, and they were also used by their superiors when they escaped.
In addition, there are more than 1,600 Guizhou Tengjia soldiers!
The number of pacesetters for the governor of Guizhou was actually only one thousand men. This quota was set in the 43rd year of Jiajing.
But from the time governors were allowed to have pacesetters, the quota was exceeded in various ways due to actual circumstances. For example, Weng Wanda's fight against Mongolia once had tens of thousands of pacesetters. They trained their troops first and then asked the court for instructions. Some governors simply didn't bother to ask for instructions.
Zhu Xieyuan organized and trained 2,000 pacesetters in Guizhou, which was a full 1,000 more than the quota. As long as he could win the battle, the court did not bother to take care of it.
These Guizhou vine armor soldiers were left in Nanchang by Zhu Xieyuan, mainly to defend Nanchang Fucheng.
However, after Xiong Wencan visited Jiangxi, the treatment of the Guizhou soldiers plummeted due to lack of money and food. At least they could be fed. After Xiong Wencan left, the Guizhou soldiers simply went hungry.
If this continues, within two or three months at most, more than a thousand Guizhou soldiers will definitely mutiny, or risk going outside the city to plunder.
"Stop...stop..."
The officers and soldiers guarding the military camp became weaker and weaker, retreating as they spoke.
Huang Yao smiled and said: "The guards are dividing the fields. I'm here to let you go home. From now on, there will be no military households. You can all be farmers, and no officers will dare to bully you. After you go home, everyone can divide the fields."
The officers and soldiers guarding the camp were startled, then they knelt down and cried: "Bodhisattva bless the general to live a long life!"
Huang Yao said with a smile: "Go back to camp and tell your colleagues to come and receive a bucket of rice. This is your severance pay."
Several officers and soldiers guarding the camp immediately ran and shouted: "Everyone has come out to collect the rice. After receiving the rice, go home and divide the fields!"
Faced with receiving rice and dividing farmland, these officers and soldiers were powerless and instantly transformed into Mr. Zhao's supporters.
Not to mention that they are in the military camp outside the city, not to mention that their number is only more than 300. Even if there are more than 3,000 people standing on the tower at this moment, they will open the city gate and actively join the rebels.
The area around Nanchang Prefecture was under control, and the Jiangxi government was unable to collect taxes. Naturally, these soldiers would go hungry.
Each of the more than three hundred guardsmen received a bag of rice, kowtowed to Huang Yao, and then went home happily.
Huang Yao continued to walk in, and Fei Chun led someone to push the cart behind him.
More than 1,600 Guizhou soldiers were already wearing rattan armor and standing guard with their weapons when the soldiers at the guard station were receiving rice.
These Guizhou soldiers were all slaves of the chieftain in the past, and it was Zhu Xieyuan who rescued them. They did not recognize the imperial court and only obeyed Zhu Xieyuan's orders.
They also distrusted the Jiangxi rebels and thought that Huang Yao was coming to kill them all. They were not familiar with the place. This was Jiangxi. No one of the more than 1,600 Guizhou soldiers escaped. They all formed formations and planned to fight to the death.
Looking at the Guizhou soldiers who were clearly starved but still brave enough to fight, Huang Yao's mood was extremely complicated.
He fought bloody battles at Lion Rock for several days, and the biggest casualty he suffered was due to the sudden attack by these Guizhou soldiers. He both hated the other party and admired the other party, and his emotions were very complicated.
Fei Chun pointed to a few small cars and said: "Take the food to make a fire for cooking, and fill your stomach first. Each person will receive five hundred copper coins. Anyone who is willing to continue to serve as a soldier can come and receive it. From now on, you will be Mr. Zhao's soldiers."
The Guizhou soldiers looked at each other and began to relax their vigilance.
Huang Yao shouted: "The leader stands up!"
A Guizhou soldier stepped forward.
"What's your name?" Huang Yao asked.
The man replied in Guizhou Mandarin: "I used to be called Chihei, but Governor Zhu gave me the name Chihuchen."
Chihei means "dog meat".
The slaves snatched or bought by the chieftains of the Yi ethnic group were collectively called Chihei. Gradually, Chihei even became a surname, and many of the descendants of the slaves were named Chihei.
The Chihuchen in front of him didn't even know which ethnic group he was from. He might be Han, Miao, Yi, or Zhong. Anyway, he was captured by the chieftain at a very young age, and then recruited as a soldier by Zhu Xieyuan.
"Zhu Xieyuan has died of illness. Are you willing to work for Mr. Zhao in the future?" Huang Yao said, "As long as you are obedient, the rations will be sufficient in the future and the military pay will be paid on time. Those who want to settle down will be given land to you. If you are able, you will be matched with the bride yourself.
Go up to your mother-in-law."
Chi Huchen ran back to discuss with the officers and made a decision quickly.
In fact, they have no other choice. Once Zhu Xieyuan dies, he will be like a child without a father and a mother. If it continues, he will inevitably rebel and fight for wages.
"I'm willing to serve as a soldier for Mr. Zhao!"
More than a thousand people all knelt down and spoke Guizhou Mandarin, which was very close to Ming Dynasty Mandarin.
On the same day, they received money and food, had a delicious meal, and followed Fei Chun to Ji'an Mansion the next day.
This time the army was expanded to 16,000 men, and the Military Academy made another reform.
Fei Ruhe took charge of the south courtyard and had 4,500 soldiers.
Huang Yao took charge of the north courtyard and had 4,500 soldiers.
Zhang Tieniu holds the central court and has four thousand soldiers.
The commander of the navy at Gujian Mountain has three thousand soldiers.
The defense areas of the counties in Ji'an Prefecture were changed to Zhang Tieniu's Intermediate Court. This guy only knows how to fight, and military affairs are actually left to his deputy Liu Zhu. Liu Zhu is working hard to read and read, and has long since escaped the category of illiterate. He is no longer the open-eyed person he used to be.
blind.
More than 1,600 Guizhou Tengjia soldiers were all organized as Zhao Han's personal soldiers and classified as regular soldiers of the Central Academy.
Outside Ji'an City, the school field.
Some of Zhao Han's personal soldiers, the Nu'er Army, were sent out to serve as officers, and the rest were organized with the Guizhou soldiers, making up just two thousand.
After more than a year of brewing rattan armor and rattan brand, Zhao Han also made some himself.
The two thousand people in front of me wore rattan helmets, rattan armor, held rattan medals, and used steel swords as weapons. Their armors were very light and highly defensive, making them extremely useful when attacking cities and mountains. Moreover, they were suitable for long distances.
It is very convenient to travel, climb mountains and cross rivers.
Zhao Han said: "You all have no family members for the time being. Next year, you will go to southern Hunan. It has been ravaged by bandits and the number of young men has dropped sharply, but there are many women left. There are also many women who have been robbed by bandits. You can go to southern Hunan to start a family."
There are also many ownerless fields there, and the owners have been killed by bandits. Drive away the bandits, and I will divide the fields for you, so that you can have wives, fields, and children in the future!"
"Long live the town!"
"Long live the town!"
Two thousand Tengjia troops shouted with all their strength, their faces filled with excitement and yearning.
They had no family members. After marrying a wife and dividing the land, they could rent it to other farmers for farming. Zhao Han did not prohibit tenants from renting land, but only prohibited tenants from subletting again.
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The state government of Funing Prefecture is in Xiapu, and Zheng Zhilong's mansion is in Jinjiang. It is quite difficult for Fei Yinghuan to meet Zheng Zhilong.
The two met for the first time last year and had no in-depth communication. Fei Yinghuan only expressed his admiration.
Jinjiang, Anhai Town.
The Zheng family mansion here took three years and two months to build. It is not only used for financial support, but also as a military and trade base. In case of war, it can be directly converted into a castle.
"Master, I have a guest to see you!"
Zheng Zhilong took the invitation and saw that it was the Governor of Funing who had arrived.
He had a good impression of the governor of Funing. He passed by there on a boat last year, and the other party offered him some food and grass, and even went to his boat to have a banquet and make friends.
Zheng Zhilong walked quickly to the courtyard and went to greet him in person. He cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Fei Zhizhou is here, and you may not be welcomed from afar, but you may not be welcomed from afar!"
"Brother Yiguan, I came here without warning and took the liberty of disturbing you." Fei Yinghuan also smiled.
The title "brother of an official" made Zheng Zhilong very happy. No civil servant had ever called him this before. He immediately laughed, dragged Fei Yinghuan inside, and ordered the slaves: "Hurry up and put the wine and meat on the table!"
They walked across the hall and sat down.
Zheng Zhilong asked: "Brother Fei left Funing, but was promoted again?"
Zheng Zhilong immediately waved his hand and said: "You all go down."
Wei Jianxiong left together with the Zheng family servants, closed the door, and stood quietly at the door.
Fei Yinghuan said in a low voice: "To be honest, my brother left with his seal this time."
"But he offended the treacherous officials in the court?" Zheng Zhilong asked.
"No," Fei Yinghuan shook his head and said, "it's my son-in-law who wants to offend the emperor."
Are you going to be offended?
So are you offended?
Zheng Zhilong was confused and asked: "Who is my brother's son-in-law?"
Fei Yinghuan asked: "Have you ever heard of the Zhao thief in Jiangxi?"
Zheng Zhilong said: "Of course I know. The governor of Fujian and the general soldier of Fujian were ordered to go to Jiangxi to suppress the bandits, but the Zhao thief defeated the whole army in one battle. The deputy general soldier of Fujian was also transferred to be the general soldier of Jiangxi, and he also learned from me
I bought twenty French cannons here."
"Zhao Thief from Jiangxi is my son-in-law." Fei Yinghuan said with a smile.
Zheng Zhilong thought there was something wrong with his ears. He blinked at Fei Yinghuan and asked again: "Is the one from Jiangxi my brother's son-in-law?"
Fei Yinghuan nodded and said: "This winter, my son-in-law will occupy all of Jiangxi, and next year he will send troops to southern Hunan and Guangdong. I definitely can't hide my identity, so I might as well leave with my seal and come here to see an official before leaving Fujian."
Zheng Zhilong's thoughts changed over and over again. If the Jiangxi Zhao thieves really took over Guangdong and Southern Hunan, wouldn't they be sitting on two and a half provinces?
Fei Yinghuan added: "After my son-in-law captures Guangdong and southern Hunan, he will send troops to capture Fujian."
Zheng Zhilong's expression became serious. The waters of Guangdong were his territory, and the waters of Fujian were his core. If the Jiangxi Zhao thieves could really occupy Fujian and Guangdong, they would have to deal with them frequently in the future.
"Brother, what advice can you give me?" Zheng Zhilong asked.
Fei Yinghuan handed over a letter: "This is a personal letter from my son-in-law to Yiguan."
Zheng Zhilong was also literate. He couldn't help but laugh when he saw the first sentence. He and Fei Yinghuan called him brothers, while Zhao Han called him "brother" in the letter. He didn't know what to say in this generation.
Zhao Han said in the letter that the ocean is very important. After he takes over the world, he plans to drive away the red barbarians in Luzon and Manchuria (Malacca). He also wants to fight against Tianzhu. Zheng Zhilong can be the commander-in-chief of the navy and the sea.
Can be granted the title of Duke.
Zhao Han directly asked Zheng Zhilong, Dinghaigong, Zhenhaigong, Jinghaigong, Kaihaigong... which of these titles did his brother prefer?
This question made Zheng Zhilong's heart beat wildly and his blood suddenly boiled.
Although Zheng Zhilong was recruited by the imperial court to dominate the South China Sea, his official position was only "coastal defense guerrilla".
That night, Zheng Zhilong tossed and turned, got up in the middle of the night and wrote a letter, which he asked Fei Yinghuan to deliver to Zhao Han the next day.