Since the Manchurian generals were mentally retarded, Zhu Yongxing did not hesitate to pour more barrels of oil on it to make the war in Yunnan Province burn more intensely. Since the opportunity was given to him, he could not let it go. Could he just wait for the Qing army to be ready?
, continue to work hard to defend? Is it chilling to ignore the help of the people and chieftains?
Yes, the Ming army has not been fully ready since its victory in Yuanjiang, whether it is the gathering of supplies or the training of soldiers, but the Qing army is not the same. It will take ten days and a half for the Guizhou Qing army to arrive in Kunming.
Raising food and wages cannot be completed in a short time. However, when the Ming army launched an offensive, it was able to get the support of the chieftains and common people who were squeezed and exploited to the point of "excruciating misery."
Having made up his mind, Zhu Yongxing picked up a pen and paper and wrote letters to the headquarters of the Western Yunnan Theater and the Southern Yunnan Theater, informing them of the rough battle plan and asking them to cooperate accordingly. Then, he stationed himself along the Red River to prepare for reinforcements.
The Ming army in Dian Province issued an order and immediately set up camp, moved up the river, entered Dian Province, and assembled at Guangnan Prefecture.
As the orders were issued one by one, Zhu Yongxing hesitated. After thinking for a long time, he decided to sit in Annan and do logistical work for the army. After all, he was alone and could not attend the battle in person every time. Besides, in addition to strategic vision, in
In terms of specific tactical command, those Ming army generals who have experienced battles for a long time may not be worse than themselves. In the future, the situation will become bigger, and it will be even less possible for me to run around and arrive at every battle.
Moreover, the battle in Guangnan is not very difficult. After the Annan Ming army entered Yunnan, it joined forces with Liu Zhen, King of Qingyang, Qi Sansheng, Duke of Lu, and Bo Gao Qilong of Yichuan, who were originally in Guangnan. The Ming army will have a strength of 10,000 people.
It has greatly surpassed the Qing army in Guangnan. The advantage in military strength is on the one hand, and more importantly, the chieftain of the Nong clan of the Zhuang ethnic group in Guangnan finally expressed his position under the pressure of the Manchu soldiers and secretly sent people to contact him. He was willing to lose troops to help.
Pay, return to the Ming Dynasty.
The Nong family chieftain in Guangnan has been hereditary for 28 generations for nearly 700 years, and controls 300 miles from Xilin County in Guangxi to the east, 300 miles from Antuzhou in Guangxi to the south, and 270 miles from Wucaojie of Zhili Prefecture in Guangxi to the west.
Ten miles, and a vast area of 300 miles to the Luoping boundary in the north. The local officials of the Nong family had complete governance regulations. They set up halls and prisons, allocated farmland, commanded hereditary standing troops, and implemented feudal lord rule over the areas under their jurisdiction.
According to the genealogy record of Nong Tusi, "Nong Yingzu, the 14th generation ancestor, inherited the post of Tongzhi. In the 11th year of Chongzhen's reign, he transferred Feng Ke to have meritorious service and was awarded the fourth grade of uniform. In the 12th year of Kangxi, Wu Sangui rebelled and ordered Nong Pengzheng to meritorious service. In the 20th year of Kangxi's reign, Wu Sangui
In that year, local official Nong Peng led his troops to capture Wu Sangui General Xia Guoxiang in Xibanqiao; the 20th ancestor Nong Maoxian was transferred to Vietnam from 1883 to 1885, and made meritorious service in the Sino-French War. He was rewarded with a flower feather and a fourth rank. From this
It can be seen that the Nong chieftain played a certain historical role in "holding the battlefield and fighting against insults" and was quite powerful.
"... Grant Nong Peng the post of magistrate, add third-grade clothes, and his wife will be a third-grade lady..." Zhu Yongxing carefully read the order written by the secretary, and stamped it with a big seal a little reluctantly. According to previous practice, that is, to Nong Peng
The clan's Tufu only sent inspectors and had another station, which was irrelevant. In order to win over the largest Zhuang chieftain in Yunnan Province, Zhu Yongxing could only give him temporary benefits. Not only did he add officials and titles, but he also tried not to touch the interests of the Nong clan's Tufu.
Although the chieftain system cannot be changed immediately, the Nong family can help in this campaign, which can save a lot of money and food. Moreover, the Ming army also extended a half-leg to Guangxi, relying on the Nong family's influence among the Zhuang people.
Influence. You can also get a lot of convenience.
The Han people were the ones who destroyed the Han Dynasty, but they had to rely on other ethnic groups to revive the Ming Dynasty, at least for now. Zhu Yongxing felt helpless and filled with emotions about this. This is really an extremely complicated issue. Every time he thinks about this, he feels
People are both angry and sad.
Don't keep thinking about troublesome things. The more you think about it, the more entangled it becomes. This is Zhu Yongxing's way of self-resolution. Moreover, there is always good news, which is exciting.
It was not only the army led by Ma Bao that exerted pressure on the Zheng family in Annan, but also the Annan capital commander's office. With the support of the Ming army, a group of military commanders used the Mengshan Ke clan, the Dao clan, the Na clan, and the Long clan to
, the Zuo family, the Mengmen clan were the most active, and jointly sent thousands of troops to capture Son La, Bama, and Dien Bien Phu; while the Ming army stationed in Annam also made a feint to gather troops in Yen Bai, threatening Thang Long's northern barrier.
Pool.
Annan Zheng really didn't expect that Zhu Yongxing would keep his word and resort to force for the benefit of some businessmen. The bargaining negotiations, which were still delayed at first, immediately became very smooth. Finally, as Zhu Yongxing wished, he got Halong, Haiphong, and Cam Phuc.
, Wangmi and other coastal places.
With the first unequal treaty, it would not be so painful to sign the second one. Moreover, the army led by Zheng Gen was still engaged in a tug-of-war with the Ruan family in the south, and the Ming army's several victories in Yunnan Province also made
Annan Zheng felt more and more frightened.
Of course, some face should be given to the Annan Zheng family. Zhu Yongxing promised to help the Annan Zheng family in the future and attack the Ruan family by sea. Well, this is a blank check, and the Annan Zheng family can only comfort themselves. As for when to attack the Ruan family, in the end
It also depends on whether it is beneficial to the Ming army, rather than just asking the Annan Zheng family.
As for the Annan Zheng family's request for the coalition forces of all ethnic groups to withdraw from the land they occupied, Zhu Yongxing pushed it to the Annan Governor's Office. They were all Annan Governors granted by the Ming Dynasty. If everyone wants peace, let's discuss it!
Haha, it is so easy to spit out what you have eaten.
The newly acquired coastal land was quickly occupied by Qianmengshan Croat soldiers and Qianmeng soldiers who followed Ma Bao's army. The newly established business groups also poured into Haiphong, recruiting laborers, allocating land to build houses, and widening the port.
.Although these cannot be completed in a short time, after getting rid of the exploitation and extortion of the Annan Zheng family and the royal family, and receiving relatively loose autonomy from the chamber of commerce, the businessmen who joined the merchant group and chamber of commerce still burst out with amazing enthusiasm.
Collusion between officials and businessmen is a malady that Zhu Yongxing deeply hates. Although it will be very difficult to completely eradicate it, this does not prevent Zhu Yongxing from using the chamber of commerce to manage businessmen, try to prevent officials from interfering, and try not to give officials and businessmen the opportunity to collude.
As businessmen traveled from north to south, Zhu Yongxing's decree to abolish the status of Danmin, downgraded people (lazy people), companions (servants of the world), beggar households, promote outstanding people, happy households, and fishermen with nine surnames also spread.
Come.
"...The good has been suppressed into the base. Since the Song Dynasty, there have been more than 600 years of bad government. We have transformed the people into customs and put propriety, justice and integrity first. At this time when humanity is clear, how can we allow such harsh orders to remain for a long time... This edict
After that, I will carry out the general order and follow it as one, and issue instructions to the soldiers and civilians to confirm my sincere intention to treat everyone equally."
Zhu Yongxing took drastic measures and cut off almost all the lowly status except servants. This not only showed his political courage and dared to get rid of the old evils, but also strengthened his momentum to compete with the Manchus. He was also able to win the hearts and minds of the people with a piece of edict and won the favor of the Qing Dynasty.
Manpower, expand their own strength, and recruit labor for the development of the Mekong Delta.
Of course, there are conditions for excluding humble status. This is Zhu Yongxing's long-term consideration. It is best not to implement preferential policies in one go, so as not to be unable to be kind and inspiring in the future.
Those who have made contributions to the country will immediately be exempted from their humble status and become good, and benefit the whole family; if one person joins the army, the whole family will be immediately exempted from their humble status, and will be granted a permanent tenant of twenty acres of farmland, and only pay 20% of the tax and grain; no one will join the army, but he can come to reclaim wasteland
If you are a settled person, you will be exempted from low status and will be classified as a good citizen. Only after you have paid taxes and grain (residency period) for three years can you be officially included in the national citizenship. You can enjoy the political rights of taking exams, becoming a scholar, etc. that come with the national citizenship.
The conditions for excluding low status are not harsh, and can be said to be quite relaxed. In troubled times, human life is as cheap as a dog. In the minds of people at that time, if you risked your own life to get a good status for your whole family, and have a land to live and settle down, it was
It's very worthwhile. As for turning one's humble self into a good one after three years, it's not difficult either. You don't have to pay taxes and food wherever you go. The amount of taxes and food paid in three years is a bit heavy, but it's not unbearable. After you become a citizen, you can pay taxes and food.
The proportion of taxes and grains has also been reduced.
As for meritorious service to the country, there are many options: leading the way for the Ming army, capturing and killing Qing soldiers and honest officials, donating food and money... Anyway, Zhu Yongxing had to eliminate the low-ranking people. These actions were helpful in fighting the Qing Dynasty, but
It is a benefit earned for nothing.
Most of these excluded lowly people are concentrated in the southeastern coast, such as lazy people in Zhejiang, fishermen with nine surnames, Dan people in Fujian, Guangdong and Guangxi, companions and servants in Anhui, and beggars in Jiangsu. There are some specific targets, but they are not.
This is not the main purpose of Zhu Yongxing. All people are born equal, and they are engaged in industry to support their families. How can they be despicable? In terms of despicableness, those traitors who have no shame and moral integrity are not even as good as prostitutes.
At this time, the edict was issued to remove the lowly status. First, because the way to the sea was open, and the navy was about to come to serve, and the development of the Mekong Delta was already on the agenda; the second reason was to make Mengzhu look good.
Taking Zhu Yongxing's acceptance of his concubine as an auspicious celebration meant that he would be amnesty to the whole world.
Yes, Zhu Yongxing got married. The news spread widely and he received a lot of gifts. However, the wedding was not extravagant. They only set up dozens of tables in An Bai to entertain guests from all over the world. There was nothing we could do about it.
Siam came to congratulate, the Li family of Annan, the Zheng family came to congratulate, the Mo family of Gaoping came to congratulate, a large group of Annan envoys, and the chieftains from various families in Yunnan Province all came with gold, silver and jewelry, so they had to pay attention.
As for the congratulatory gifts from his subordinates, Zhu Yongxing had already made it clear that he would not accept any gifts during extraordinary times. Everyone should perform their duties, do a good job, and fight well. This is the best congratulation. Even so, Li Dingguo, King of Jin in Western Yunnan, and Bai Wenxuan, King of Zhao,
They still sent someone to deliver the property.
Although Zhu Yongxing and Mengzhu had already slept together on the same bed, the wedding night was still extremely sweet. The red candles were gently swaying, they drank slowly and cuddled up to express their love. With the phoenix crown and Xiapei, the bright red wedding dress, the tipsy Mengzhu smiled happily.
, which made her more and more beautiful and charming. Zhu Yongxing never tired of it, changed several positions, and after galloping to his heart's content, Mengzhu gasped and moaned softly, and flattered her.
, hug each other and fall asleep.
But the next day, seeing the gold and silver treasures that had been brought in being taken away, Zhu Yongxing felt a little distressed and a little bit unhappy.
"Oh, that's fine if you haven't seen it. Now that you've seen it, you like it, but you can't keep it. It's really——" Zhu Yongxing sat in front of the desk, looking out the window from time to time at the Financial Secretary officials who were counting and moving, and couldn't help but sigh softly.
Mengzhu pursed her lips and smiled, and consoled her: "I and Long'er have picked a few things that they like, and that's enough. Besides, I didn't keep all of my dowry, so don't worry about these extraneous things, Your Highness!"
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"This is a comfort." Zhu Yongxing smiled bitterly and joked: "You have to pay for raising a daughter. The betrothal gift is not much, but you have to pay the dowry instead."
"Your Highness has given the Mengshan Ke clan a place to live, and also granted the official positions of my father and brother to me, isn't it enough?" Mengzhu smiled cheerfully, "I am so honorable, it can be said that the entire clan is favored by His Highness.
.As for the betrothal gift, something yellow and white seems tacky."
"Yeah, yeah." Zhu Yongxing nodded repeatedly and said teasingly: "Madam, you now know where to turn your elbows."
"I have known this for a long time." Mengzhu chuckled, her face suddenly turned a little red, and she approached Zhu Yongxing and asked in a low voice: "Your Highness doesn't like girls, right?"
Zhu Yongxing was stunned for a moment, and then he understood. Although he had had intimate sex before, the seeds were really sown last night, and Mengzhu also understood this. The girl he just said was a loser, which probably caused Mengzhu to misunderstand.
Then he asked tentatively.
"It's the same for boys and girls, as long as it's our child." Zhu Yongxing reached out and touched Mengzhu's face, and said with a smile: "In fact, it's better to have children later. I also promised to take you to see the sea!"
When the war subsides a little, I will take you to Halong Bay, it is such a beautiful place."
Mengzhu coquettishly rubbed her face against Zhu Yongxing's hand, smiled and nodded, but she didn't think so in her heart. What kind of sea? Haven't you seen Erhai? It's just a big lake! When you go out to play around, there will be no children around your knees.
Coming to happiness?
"Your Highness, the belongings have been inventoried and moved. I'm sorry to leave." An official from the Finance Department came to report. Seeing that Mengzhu was also present, he also greeted her with courtesy, "I have met Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine."
Although Zhu Yongxing was vague, he only said that he was a concubine, but did not specify whether it was the principal wife or the concubine. Although Han officials believed that Mengzhu could not become the principal concubine, there is only one concubine like Mengzhu now. Her status is still noble. Plus
Zhu Yongxing's favor towards Mengzhu has long been spread, so sensible officials are very respectful.
Mengzhu smiled and nodded. This kind of respect and respect was very useful to her. What woman doesn't have vanity?
"Leave it to the business group and let them buy grain and saltpeter." Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment and added: "As for the jewelry, let the Zheng family sell it overseas, maybe they can sell it at a high price. If the sweet potatoes overseas are cheap, buy them too.
Let’s accumulate some in Haiphong or Halong! Well, there’s nothing else to do. You can go down!”
"Yes, I will resign." The Financial Secretary bowed again and withdrew.
Food is also needed for resettlement and resettlement. If it is not enough, it must be temporarily replaced by sweet potatoes. Zhu Yongxing shook his head gently. He had been thinking very hard. He didn't know when this kind of life would become easier.
There was a sound of soft footsteps approaching from far away, and Long Er walked in holding a big bowl. He first gave a half-crouching salute to Zhu Yongxing, and addressed himself as His Highness. When he was about to salute Mengzhu, Mengzhu had already grabbed him.
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"Where do we sisters get so many false gifts?" Mengzhu smiled and took the big bowl from Long'er's hand, looked at it carefully, and praised: "Long'er's craftsmanship is even better. This ice fruit is really tempting.
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Long Er pursed his lips and smiled, but his eyes glanced at Zhu Yongxing, as if he wanted to hear Zhu Yongxing praise him a few words.
Ever since Zhu Yongxing showed the two girls how to make ice with saltpeter in their spare time, Mengzhu and Longer fell in love with homemade ice cream, and there are more and more varieties. Anyway, after the saltpeter is used to make ice, it can be recycled and reused, so it is not a waste.
, Zhu Yongxing also likes to see two women having fun and having some cold drinks from time to time, which is also a small enjoyment.
Fruits of various colors were cut into small pieces and mixed in small ice stubbles, as well as flower petals and honey. Zhu Yongxing smelled the fragrance mixed with the air conditioning and couldn't help but nodded and smiled: "It looks delicious. Thank you Long'er."
Long Er smiled happily and stared at Zhu Yongxing until Zhu Yongxing took a few spoonfuls and praised him a few times before he stood up and left.
"This little girl." Mengzhu watched Long Er's back disappear, and couldn't help laughing and said: "Maybe she was anxious, so she tried different ways to please you!"
"You're still young, wait a year or two!" Zhu Yongxing pushed the bowl in front of Mengzhu and reminded: "This cold thing is comfortable to eat, but you can't eat too much."
"His Highness has said it before." Mengzhu took a spoonful and suddenly smiled thoughtfully: "His Highness has been worrying about money recently, why not take Long'er as well! The Long family is so rich that a fortune
A generous dowry cannot escape."
Huh? Zhu Yongxing was surprised by Mengzhu's creativity, and immediately smiled teasingly: "It's a good idea, but Long Er's dowry is not enough. Why not issue an edict to anyone who can afford a dowry of one hundred thousand silver taels?"
Yes, I’ll accept them all. If you do the math, ten is one million, and one hundred is ten million. Well, it’s barely enough.”
"One hundred thousand silver taels is too little." Mengzhu knew that Zhu Yongxing was teasing her, so she said with a smile: "One million, maybe, how about building a lot of houses to hide the beauty?" After saying that, she filled her mouth with another spoonful.
Bing Guo raised her eyebrows at Zhu Yongxing.
"Let's not talk about building a house for now. Give me some ice fruit." Zhu Yongxing hugged Mengzhu, put his lips on his red lips, and sucked hard. The feeling of ice, warmth and fragrance was so good!
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Click, Duan Zhiying bit down half of the apple in one bite, the juice splashed out, and it tasted delicious.
Duan Wan'er looked at her younger brother distressedly. He was darker and thinner, but he looked more capable and strong, and his eyes became sharper.
"Oh, it's so good to be a civil servant, to be dignified and not to suffer." Duan Wan'er didn't know how many times she kept nagging about this matter, "Is it so easy to get fame immediately? Zhan
We are fighting in battle, with swords and guns without eyesight, can't you let me save some time?"
"It's time for our Bai people to have a hero and a famous general." Duan Zhiying swallowed the apple in his mouth and said resolutely: "Otherwise, how can we strengthen the weak power? Sister, you haven't seen that our people have become
A docile sheep cannot even organize the strength of thousands of people. Is it because there are few people? It is because of cowardice!" (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!