Chapter 710 Family affairs, state affairs and world affairs
News has come one after another from Gushan Fort and Liaoyang. There has been no movement from the Tartars this year. It seems that the expedition against Chahar this year has consumed too much of Houjin's national power. They need time to digest the results of their victory.
You need some time to rest your troops.
At least, all the intelligence is put together, if the Ming army does not take the initiative to attack Hou Jin this winter, both the Ming and Hou Jin will probably be able to live a good year.
The affairs of North Korea are not the top priority for Jiang Wan. With the help of people from the Military Intelligence Department, whether it is the military and civil affairs yamen, the two yamen will cooperate sincerely and will always put his strategy for North Korea into good use.
Carry it out.
Whether it is setting up a consolation mission or reducing the military force of North Korea, there is plenty of time for everyone to slowly plan and implement it this winter.
Catherine and Li Fuyao came to Zhenjiang Fort almost at the same time. They just arrived less than ten days later than Jiang Yanran, while Xu Caining came slightly later with Jiang Polu, mainly because the current stall of Sihai Trading Company was too big.
If big and many things are not arranged one by one, although there will not be too much trouble, it will always be a mess when the time comes. And if that happens, Xu Caining wants to come to Zhenjiang Fort to meet her husband.
If you have a festive reunion year, I'm afraid that when you go back, you'll see that there are all kinds of things that will cause trouble.
Xu Caining didn't like things to be out of his control, so it was understandable that he came a little later.
At the end of November, the sea near Pidao had begun to slowly freeze, and the main base for the entire Four Seas fleet was transferred to Xiaoshan City. At this time, Xu Caining needed not only luck but also courage to travel from Tianjin to Xiaoshan City.
If it were any later, even the port in the small mountain city would be closed, and she would have to take a detour to Busan and cross the entire North Korean country to Zhenjiang Fort.
And Jiang Wan would not let his wife and son take this kind of risk under any circumstances.
"Since I know that I am leaving late, it is okay to come directly from Jinzhou after leaving customs!"
The smiling family sat together, chatting about various topics from far and wide. The belated topic of Xu Caining was definitely the first one to be brought up.
"that is!"
Jiang Yanran said in front of her sister-in-law, as if to show her merit: "I just went through a lot of trouble in the royal city of North Korea. They are holding back their anger and don't know where to vent it. If something happens, they will be scared.
My sister-in-law and my nephew are together, so my eldest brother will be so angry that Mr. Jiang will bleed thousands of miles away!"
"If it really doesn't work, I'll have to go back the same way I came!" Xu Caining glanced at her husband: "Anyway, it doesn't matter if you see some people or not. Besides, with you by his side, I don't worry about him being raped by others again.
The wild woman was seduced and taken away!"
Jiang Wan smiled honestly. He would never talk to someone about this kind of topic.
"Otherwise, if Fuyao goes back and takes care of Sihai's affairs, I'll live here for a year and a half without ever going back. It's been more than half a month since I've been coming and going, and that's not enough time to waste on the road!
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"I can't do it!" Li Fuyao shook his head like a rattle: "I'm just barely familiar with the things here in Haojing'ao. I really can't figure out the main number in the capital and the semicolons in Shanxi and Shaanxi.
Now that you are smart, sister, you should work harder if you are able. If I were in charge, the world would definitely be in chaos in a few days!"
"Where are you, Catherine?" Xu Caining asked.
"I can't even help it!" Catherine smiled slightly. She was no longer the youthful look she had back then. Instead, she was dressed like a lady and looked radiant.
"There is going to be a war between France and the Netherlands soon. My master has been telling me to keep an eye on it and look for business opportunities. I'm afraid I will be involved in this matter next year and will not be able to escape!"
"Oh, sister-in-law, please stop being pretentious. You are the eldest sister, so of course you have to be in charge of the overall situation. With you in the middle, we can feel at ease. We are all doing things for the family, so why should we differentiate between each other?"
Jiang Yanran chuckled: "Brother, do you think so?"
"Yes, yes, everything you said is right!" Jiang Wan nodded honestly. Unlike Commander Jiang, who was so majestic outside this room, he clearly looked like a little man who was aggrieved at home.
Everyone laughed softly, and their hearts were as hot as the charcoal fire in the room.
They know that their husband-in-law is accommodating them. In the past few years, everyone has been traveling around the world, getting together less and leaving more, and each has its own risks and setbacks. At this time, the family can be reunited and live happily.
Sitting here talking and chatting peacefully is already a great happiness.
Not to mention that my own man is so caring.
"Okay, okay, I won't joke with you anymore!"
Xu Caining turned around with a smile: "Of course, our master must make the decision on big things at home. What should we do? You can't listen to his orders!"
"You are all doing very well, you are all very good, and you are all my good wives!"
The smile on Jiang Wan's face never broke. When they were chatting just now, he had been playing with his son who was teasing him. At this moment, Jiang Polu was tired and fell asleep in Xiaojiu's arms, and he could finally pull out.
The body has arrived.
"Xiaojiu, I will stay by your side. The two Korean women beside you are very evil and I don't like them. Xiaojiu needs to keep an eye on you!"
Seeing him handing the child to Xiaojiu, Li Fuyao said with a half-smile: "He has also learned a lot from me in the past few years. I can't help you with big things, but I can always help you with small things. I can help you with this boss."
Military Mansion, it shouldn’t be a big problem!”
"Xiaojiu, are you willing?"
"Of course I am willing, sir, will you think I'm clumsy?"
Xiao Jiu has now become a big girl. Standing next to Li Fuyao, she is slim and taller than Li Fuyao. And in front of everyone, she does not have the slightest restraint of a servant. Of course, this room
No one there has ever treated her as a servant.
"I've just come to talk about leaving!" Jiang Wan smiled at Xiaojiu and turned around: "This winter in Liaodong is very cold. There was a battle outside Zhenjiang Fort last winter. This bloody
It flowed to the ground, and even the next day it couldn't be cut clean with an axe. However, the Tartars probably won't bother with it this year. Let's spend the New Year here in peace and contentment before talking about other things!"
"Yes, yes, brother, tell everyone about your military use. You won every battle. Don't say that others don't believe it. Sometimes when we hear it, we have to wonder for a long time whether others are spreading rumors again."
Got it!"
Jiang Yanran jumped up and said: "The Tatars won't torment us anymore, so wait until next year, let's go and torment them!"
Everyone looked at Jiang Wan. This was also something that everyone was interested in. Jiang Wan's prestige and the structure of the Overseas Zhenfu Division were all created by Jiang Wan's battles, and everyone is now
Their life is also guaranteed by Jiang Wan's record here. In fact, no matter who is here, the Jiang Wan in front of them has far exceeded their original expectations for Jiang Wan.
Except Jiang Yanran.
"There is a counterattack plan against the Tartars, but we have to wait for the opportunity!" Jiang Wan said slowly: "The Tartars suffered a small loss here, and then they couldn't wait to attack Chahar to replenish their national strength. This shows that I have been in chaos.
Huang Taiji originally formulated the strategy against our Ming Dynasty. In fact, if we achieve this, we have already gained the upper hand. Now that the civil unrest in the country has gradually subsided and the Tartars do not disturb our Ming Dynasty, that is to give our Ming Dynasty time to recuperate.
How big their territory is and how many people they have. How big our territory is and how many people there are. As long as we are given enough time, then they will definitely be the ones who are destroyed!"
He smiled confidently: "Of course, I'm talking about the situation with my overseas support department!"
"They actually want to hear how you use your troops wisely, how you strategize, and how you stay calm in times of crisis!" Jiang Yanran chuckled: "Do you think your wives would be interested in your strategies for governing a country and bringing peace to the world?"
Everyone nodded in unison, even Xu Caining was no exception. They really wanted to know why they had always been almost crushed against the Ming Dynasty's elite Tartar soldiers, but after meeting Jiang Wan, they were defeated again and again. They knew that their
Men are very powerful, but to be so powerful is a bit outrageous!
"Cai Ning should know this!"
Jiang Wan shook his head: "Discipline, morale, and the best weapons. As long as I keep these three advantages, I will have the courage to fight against any opponent!"
"Discipline is what makes soldiers follow orders and prohibitions, forming the instinct to obey orders and fight. Even if they are close to death, as long as the order is given, they will dare to fight head on!"
"And morale is the source of ensuring that discipline is adequately enforced. The soldiers have enough military pay, generous treatment, and even generous pensions, so that they can avoid enough worries, and most importantly, let them know why they are fighting. This
One thing is particularly important!”
"I never preach to the soldiers the principle of fighting for the imperial court and the entire Ming Dynasty. The soldiers are very illiterate, so it is useless to talk to them about these principles. What I tell them is that they are fighting for themselves.
And if you fight for your family behind you, it will be easier for them to understand you!"
"If they don't fight to the death, everything they own will be taken away by the Tartars, and their families will be humiliated and killed by the Tartars!" Jiang Wan paused slightly: "This is a very simple truth. Anyone in the land of Liaodong
Everyone who lives in the world knows that the Overseas Zhenfu Division and Zhenjiang Fort gave these people and their families a place where they did not have to worry about dying of cold and hunger, and gave them a good life with fields and houses. If they themselves
If they don’t work hard to defend all this, then they will have to go back to the old days of letting the Tartars eat their meat!”
"So, when the officers and soldiers of our Overseas Defense Department fight, there is no such thing as low morale at all, and the generous military merit reward system ensures that their morale is worth every penny!"
"Finally, of course, it's good weapons!" Jiang Wan continued: "This is the foundation of our overseas defense department. From muskets to cannons, our overseas defense department has been sparing no effort in research and development. We It can even be said that now even the Manufacturing Bureau of the Ministry of Industry of the Ming Dynasty is inferior to our Overseas Pressure Division in terms of firearms development!"
"The future will definitely be an era of firearms. Whether on sea or land, cannons and muskets will definitely control all battlefields. I have brave enough soldiers and sharp enough weapons. How can I fight such a battle?" What if you don’t win?”
Li Fuyao's eyes widened in astonishment. She was the only one who had less contact with these military matters. Jiang Wan's statement made her feel a little unbelievable; "Is it that simple?"
"Yes, it's that simple!" Jiang Wan smiled and nodded: "The Tartars' replenishment of national strength is nothing more than the need for more war horses, more soldiers, more food and armaments. Likewise, I also need It takes time to create more firearms and train more soldiers with strong morale and skilled combat skills. The longer this time is delayed, the more beneficial it is to us!"
"The Tartars can't see this!" Xu Caining said thoughtfully: "If I were Huang Taiji, I would definitely replenish the national strength as soon as possible and launch an attack on the Ming Dynasty. If he is tough, he can attack from Jinzhou, or even detour through the grassland again and attack from Datong. So what if your Overseas Suppression and Control Division is great? I just won't face the enemy head-on with you!"
"They will definitely see this!" Jiang Wan said without hesitation: "Moreover, I am 70% to 80% sure that they will also attack the Ming Dynasty like you said!"
He looked at his wife: "But don't forget, your husband is just a commander of the Overseas Control Department, not the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. I can take care of my own affairs and do things well. Very good, I can’t do everything for you, including our great emperor’s affairs!”
"I know, I know!" Jiang Yanran rushed to speak: "I know this, this is what my brother often said, everyone performs his duties and keeps his duty. He did his duty well, but the Ming court also had to To fulfill the duty of the Ming Dynasty, my brother cannot handle all the good and bad things by himself!"
"That's right!" Xu Caining was stunned and then laughed: "The Ming Dynasty's million-strong army cannot all point at our master!"
She turned her head and looked at Jiang Yanran who jumped out: "And you, Fuyao and the master both praised you in the letter. The income your fleet brought back almost accounted for six months of our entire Sihai Trading Company." Chengyi, don’t you plan to tell your sister-in-law about your great achievements over the past year?"
"I don't have any great achievements, I'm just playing around, playing around!" Jiang Yanran scratched her head in embarrassment: "Compared to my brother, I'm just messing around!"
"You should talk about it!" Xu Caining smiled slightly: "I really want to know what kind of fuss is required to create three mercenary regiments and two fleets for my subordinates in such a short period of time. More than 6,000 soldiers and horses, as well as a Ryukyu Comfort Division Comfort Governor, are here?"