"Oh, if you dare to mess with my aunt, I'll slap you to death with a shovel."
Before Tang Ji noticed the strangeness of the body beneath him, a sharp scolding rang in his ears, and then a strong force pushed him away.
With a "boom" sound, the cannonball hit the ground in the trench, and dust flew everywhere, covering Tang Ji and the woman's faces.
Phew, bah, the two of them hurriedly stretched out their hands to brush it away, spitting out the dirt in their mouths. As soon as their vision cleared, Tang Ji recognized it.
"Is it you? Deng, Deng, Deng Xiu." Tang Ji was deeply impressed by this woman. She caused him trouble outside Guangzhou and stopped Deng Xiu from Prince Min to ask for justice.
Deng Xiu was stunned for a moment, her almond-shaped eyes widened, and she recognized it carefully, and then the anger on her face eased a little. The shell let her know that it was just a misunderstanding, and this familiar soldier did not come here by accident. However, he actually knew her.
name, which surprised her.
"You look so familiar!" Deng Xiu finally asked in confusion, obviously forgetting that Tang Ji had suffered a huge headache from his hard and soft tactics.
Tang Ji got up and tidied up, and said in confusion: "Weren't you crying and shouting to stop the sedan chair at the foot of Guangzhou City to express your grievances? Why did you come to Meizhou again?"
Deng Xiu blinked his big eyes and thought for a while, then laughed and pointed, "Ha, it's you, the bad guy who stopped me."
Cough, Tang Ji gave a helpless dry cough and said: "It is your duty. Prince Min has a noble status. How can you allow strangers to get close to you? You haven't said why you came here again."
"Come forward, volunteers." Deng Xiu answered briefly and smiled more heartily, "There are already thirty acres, which is enough for the whole family to live ashore."
The volunteer reward system was established under the city of Guangzhou and was quickly improved according to Zhu Yongxing's suggestions. The prototype of the volunteers in front of the support was formed. In other words, Zhu Yongxing hoped that the influence would become greater and greater and more and more people would be mobilized.
Get involved.
This is not Zhu Yongxing’s original creation, but he was inspired by the story of “A Little Bamboo Stick”. The Battle of Huaihai was pushed out with a small cart. This sentence allows people to take a peek at the scene before the support: tens of thousands of support
The team is not just a transport team. It is also a stretcher team, a health team, and a reserve force. They brave wind and snow, endure hunger and cold, travel over mountains and rivers, and run day and night. They eat the "Three Reds" (red sorghum, red carrots, and red peppers) by themselves to save money.
They would buy millet and flour to supply the troops. When it was windy or rainy, they would take off their coir raincoats and cotton-padded clothes and cover them with military rations. The owner of the small bamboo stick also traveled through 88 towns and villages in three provinces as the army moved to war.
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If hundreds of thousands of front-support migrant workers participate, this will not only bring pure material support to the combat troops, but also make the army more flexible. Back then, no matter what kind of march the troops in Huaye and Zhongye took
Migrant workers can keep up with any route or terrain they pass through.
The "Zhiqian Certificate" and "Yimin Certificate" came into being. The royal seal of Minfan was stamped on a piece of paper that could be filled in with a time form. Although it was simple, it showed recognition of the people who supported the Ming army. Rewards
Based on this, the army sent people to issue "work coupons" every day, and if they worked for three days, they would be rewarded with ten acres of land.
Such rewards are quite attractive to many people. The occupied area continues to expand, and more volunteers join in. There are also many people from Chaozhou who have followed the troops from Guangzhou to Meizhou. Deng Xiu is one of them.
member.
Understanding the awareness of national war does not happen overnight, and Zhu Yongxing used rewards to arouse the people. Although it has some meaning of "there are brave men under heavy rewards", it is still a feasible way.
"Is there anyone else in your family who is also following you?" Tang Ji knew it and asked casually.
"I'm the only one." A hint of sadness flashed across Deng Xiu's face, "I am weak and my two brothers are still young, so they can't come."
Tang Ji immediately sympathized and admired the woman's strength and courage. He was silent for a moment. He heard soldiers calling his name on the trench and knew that they were bringing food. He looked at Deng Xiu, who was wet with sweat.
Clothes, red face, big apricot-like eyes, tattered shoes. Suddenly there was an impulse in his heart. Looking around, no one noticed, he quickly took out a few "work tickets" from his body, and held them in a ball.
The child was stuffed into Deng Xiu's hands, then climbed up the trench without looking back, and ran away at the sound of coming.
"Ai, ai -" Deng Xiu didn't realize what was going on at first. Seeing this guy running away as if he was being driven away, she couldn't help but stretched out her hand and called out twice, but Tang Ji had disappeared. When she saw clearly in her hand
After finding out what the crumpled paper ball was, I couldn't help but be stunned.
The food seemed to have no taste in his mouth. Tang Ji looked at the ditch over there from time to time, longing to see that girl again. He didn't know what it felt like, but he always thought of the scene when he knocked down Deng Xiu, being ignored.
The feeling gradually came back to me. It was warm and soft, and the smell of sweat also came to mind, but it was not unpleasant... This guy who had never been in contact with women giggled and lost his mind.
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"After capturing Meizhou, we will temporarily stop the offensive, reorganize the army, hoard ammunition, and make a battle plan depending on the movements of the Eight Banners of Manchuria and Mongolia." Prince Ma Bao of Ruyang and the officers had finished their meal and were drinking tea and discussing Zhu Yongxing's recent letter.
, "The Eastern Front will maintain the strength of one corps. Well, one corps has three divisions, one division has three towns, one town has three battalions, one battalion has three general flags, one general flag has three small flags, and one small flag has three
plus the battalions, towns, divisions, army artillery, and heavy equipment, a town has about 3,000 people, a division has about 12,000 people, and an army has about 40,000 people."
"This is more detailed than before." Zhang Guoyong said thoughtfully: "And the name has changed. This will be the organization in the future. The largest combat unit is the army?"
"Forty thousand people should be enough to stand alone." Lei Chaosheng was very confident, "Our army should only be much larger now, right? Is Your Highness going to cut down our troops?"
"It's not about reducing troops, but about setting up a Guangzhou garrison." Chief of Staff Wu Sansheng explained: "His Royal Highness wants to move, and the government wants to move, but with all the troops outside, the defense force around Guangzhou City is still too weak."
"Only when we are safe can we go outside." Ma Bao then added: "Guangzhou has no worries, so our army can advance with confidence. Although our army is large in number at present, there are many new soldiers, and many of them still use swords and spears.
The combat effectiveness has not been greatly improved. With an army of soldiers, if they are equipped with muskets, artillery, sufficient ammunition, and the navy to assist, it is still possible to attack Fujian and Zhejiang."
"Meizhou is just around the corner. Wouldn't it be better if we take advantage of the Eight Banners from Manchuria and Mongolia to attack Fujian Province before they arrive?" Peng Yingbo asked tentatively.
Ma Bao hesitated for a moment, then said with a smile: "His Royal Highness is waiting for work with ease. Moreover, Your Highness also has a containment plan. If the Fujian Province is in emergency, the Eight Banners of Manchuria and Mongolia will probably ignore the containment and go to the rescue at the same time."
In fact, Ma Bao also had this idea, taking advantage of the victory to enter Fujian, fight a few more victorious battles and move the front as far as possible before the Qing reinforcements arrived. But Zhu Yongxing also made it clear in his letter that if the ammunition is not sufficient, the initial progress will be smooth.
In the later stage, we will face difficulties. But a tug-of-war will lead to the ruin of the place and the suffering of the people, which is not what Zhu Yongxing wants.
"His Highness has a kind heart and has always focused on stability. Without certainty of occupation and defense, he would rather not attack to avoid suffering for the people." Wu Sansheng added: "The Eight Banners of Manchuria and Mongolia, their strength should not be underestimated. Our army is not afraid.
We have rich experience in attacking and defending positions. If we can engage in a war of attrition under Meizhou City, it would be a very ideal result."
When it comes to the issue of Zhu Yongxing's command, the generals have only touched upon it. It cannot be said to be conservative, it is just safe. As long as it is not a mistake, no one wants to criticize it directly. After all, these people have just been promoted because of the victory in Guangzhou, so they are grateful.
On the one hand, it is not to be criticized in the future and affect the future, but on the other hand.
Uncles and marquises can be rewarded and promoted by Zhu Yongxing. For those who are dukes and above, Zhu Yongxing will make a list and apply for a seal, and then issue a seal. Ma Bao also entered the ranks of one-character kings because of his achievements in the Eastern Expedition, although it takes some time to repair the list and apply for a title.
But he and many others understand that this is just a procedure and there is absolutely no reason to change it.
To this day, Zhu Yongxing's actions have not only not been reprimanded or opposed by the court, but are in fact consistent with the rules. If this does not raise doubts among interested people, then it is a bit insulting to everyone's intelligence. The common guess is that Zhu Yongxing has controlled
In the small court in Myanmar, and with his wings already established, the cowardly Yongli was just as helpless to Ma Jixiang's dictatorship, and he did not dare to disobey Zhu Yongxing. But few people thought that Zhu Yongxing was so bold that he began to
Forgery of imperial edicts.
No matter how you speculate, it is an indisputable fact that you have received a reward. And the officials appointed by Zhu Yongxing also contradicted the style of many bureaucrats in the Yongli court who always regarded the former Dashun and the Daxi Army as "thieves" and constantly added obstacles.
.Zhu Yongxing was clear about rewards and punishments, without favoritism or discrimination, thus winning the loyalty of most generals. He also calmly accepted Zhu Yongxing's false offer of promotion to the imperial court.
Prince Ma Bao of Ruyang is one of them. As a military general, he has the literati's idea of "a scholar will die for his bosom friend". After identifying Zhu Yongxing as a wise master worthy of allegiance, he did his best. Of course,
The rewards are also huge.
Now it is a sure thing to become the king of one word. As the only three princes with different surnames in Nanming, he is naturally grateful for Zhu Yongxing's promotion. Making further achievements is naturally the best way to repay Zhu Yongxing. But at the same time, it is safe and safe.
He also had to consider that this was related to his benefactor Zhu Yongxing and his face.
Ma Bao was about to reach the pinnacle of his life, and Ma Bao's joy was self-evident. At this time, even if there were flaws in Zhu Yongxing's letter, he had to cover it up and make the best result.