Plans do not change quickly, especially changes on the battlefield, which do not depend on human will. Therefore, Zhu Yongxing only explained the strategy, and specific actions depended on the "camera decision" of the frontline generals.
Zheng's army landed and invaded southwestern Fujian, which was somewhat beyond the expectations of the Ming army. However, under this changing situation, Ma Bao and Wu Sansheng sent an urgent report to Zhu Yongxing and sent troops out of Meizhou to attack Longyan in Fujian Province. Zheng
Although the Qing army came here to seize land territory, the containment of the Qing army was obvious. Ma Bao and others certainly did not want to let go of this favorable opportunity.
They knew the reasons for Zhu Yongxing's caution. One was that the Eight Banners of Manchu and Mongolia were moving south, and the other was that ammunition was slightly insufficient. Since the Eastern Expedition, the ammunition consumption for sieges and fortifications had been much greater, but it did not turn the muskets into fire sticks.
If there is insufficient fixed ammunition, then use bulk ammunition. No matter how little artillery is used, it will be enough to support the continued fighting. Moreover, the Ming army's musket equipment rate is too high. Even if half of them can shoot and the other half use bayonets as cold weapons,
It still has to surpass the Zheng Army and the Qing Army, which currently use cold weapons. In other words, the equipment advantage still exists, but the problem of ammunition has reduced it a bit, and it can no longer shoot and fire without restraint as before.
Already.
Zhu Yongxing was also surprised when he received the latest news. In addition to being short-sighted, Zheng Jing seemed not very good at fighting. Why did it suddenly break out?
In fact, this is because Zhu Yongxing somewhat underestimated the combat effectiveness of Zheng Jun. During the Battle of Nanjing, Zheng Jun defeated the Eight Banners of Manchuria and besieged Nanjing for a long time; during the San Francisco Rebellion, Zheng Jun also fought with Geng Jingzhong's troops.
After many battles, important towns such as Zhangzhou, Quanzhou, Tong'an, and Haicheng were all captured by Zheng's army, which forced Geng Jingzhong to re-examine Zheng's strength. He sent people, warships, and gold and silver to make peace with Zheng Jing.
At this time, the Zheng family had not yet had internal strife, there were many fierce generals, and the troops and horses were not weakened. Taking advantage of the opportunity to launch an offensive, the Qing army in Fujian Province could not resist, which was reasonable.
Although it somewhat disrupted Zhu Yongxing's plan, seizing this opportunity, Zhu Yongxing did not object to the decision of Ma Bao and other generals. And being at the rear, he also changed the order of material deployment and postponed the Yangtze River Navy's
Dispatch time. Suspend the establishment of the Guangzhou garrison division, urge the arsenal to speed up production, and urge the Macao gun factory to deliver goods as soon as possible, so that ammunition and materials can be tilted towards Meizhou as much as possible.
Directly attacking Fujian Province may lead to better results. Zhu Yongxing did not dare to be too sure, but the outbreak of the Zheng family, an ally, enabled the Ming army to fight against the Qing side by side with them, which was what he had always hoped for.
"I'm afraid it's not enough to just rely on the arsenal and the Macao Gun Factory. We should learn from the experience of Yunnan and Guangxi provinces and immediately issue orders to the private sector, as well as purchase orders for sulfur, saltpeter, and charcoal." After taking a series of measures, Zhu Yongxing still felt that it was not complete.
, and mobilized the people in the newly restored Guangdong area.
The mode of war has undergone great changes under the guidance of Zhu Yongxing. In addition to weapons and equipment, strategies and tactics, mobilizing as many people as possible to participate is a unique feature and an ever-expanding advantage. Paper
The government continues to put forward demands for cartridge cases, bayonet making, military uniforms and uniforms, wound medicine, dry food production, material transportation, etc., which provides development opportunities for private industries and provides additional income for the people.
When he didn't have enough money, he would offset it with tax concessions or land. Zhu Yongxing rarely used empty promises to cheat, and always used tangible benefits to maintain the enthusiasm of the people to participate in the national war. As long as you want it, no matter you are male, female, old or young, there is always a job suitable for you.
And it's paid work.
War is a kind of destruction, but in some aspects, it also promotes productivity. Huge ships, submarines with torpedoes, and aircraft with ever-improving performance have even brought mankind into the nuclear age. If it were a peaceful era, there would be no
If there is such an urgent need as in the war, these things may not come out until quite some time later.
Of course, the views on war are different from the perspectives of all parties. It is obviously very difficult to discuss the absolute pros and cons. But the current wars of the Ming and Qing Dynasties are not limited to the battlefield. Zhu Yongxing is also using this to clean up
The corrosion and dirt of the Ming Empire diverted social development to a more progressive path in history.
At present, the one that benefits the most is Yunnan Province, which was the first to implement various policies. Under the strong demand of the military and after expanding orders to the private sector, the economy of Yunnan Province has developed greatly, and it is no longer a monotonous farming economy.
From families to workshops, and then to factories; from military uniforms and uniforms, to rolled cartridges, gold wound medicine, papermaking and printing... there are many smart people in all walks of life.
As for the characters and traditions of ethnic minorities, women at that time were more open, more generous, and less resistant to going out of the house than the Han people. Therefore, the people in Yunnan Province were the first to mobilize and had the largest number of people, and they were also moving to large-scale
.This may be the law of social development, and with good guidance, it will be a matter of course.
Although Guangdong recovered late, its population far exceeds that of Yunnan Province. Once launched, the help will be huge.
"Order: Confer a civilian title to Sun Yi'an of Wansong Cottage in Kunming, and grant a civilian title to the maritime merchant Chen Hongfa, and grant -" Zhu Yongxing suddenly paused, thought for a while, and then changed his words: "To reward the righteous people on Tuesday, Feng will be given four hundred acres of fertile land.
Plaque of Commendation.”
Wansong Cottage has become the main supplier of military medicines with Jiuji powder, elixirs, tinctures and ointments, and they provide medicines first and then pay for them at affordable prices. Sun Yi'an even presented the secret recipe to the government, and it was deserving of being awarded a civilian title; Chen Hongfa used his own merchant ship as a clear example
Transporting supplies to the army, running back and forth without asking for compensation, can be regarded as a patriotic and righteous businessman; as for this Tuesday, Feng Si fought hard outside Meizhou City to capture the Qing army commander who slipped through the net, demonstrating the bravery of the righteous people and can serve
Promote the role model.
Zhu Yongxing treated them differently, but he also had some considerations. As the war progresses, the Ming army will only get stronger and stronger. In the future, there will probably be many people like Feng Si on Tuesday who dare to fight. This reward is too heavy.
It is easy to overuse and depreciate the value. In Zhu Yongxing's view, this hundred acres of fertile land with a plaque awarded by the government is enough to be envied, and he has the desire to imitate it.
"Order: Zhang Guoyong is granted the title of Commander-in-Chief of Meizhou Town, Yan Weilong is granted the title of Commander-in-Chief of Chaozhou Town... He Hailong is granted the title of Chief of the Ministry of Industry, in charge of the construction of Conghua Gun Factory..."
A series of personnel appointments were made, both civil and military. The military generals had proven themselves with their achievements on the battlefield, while the civilian officials were transferred from Yunnan and Guangxi provinces. They had considerable experience and made no mistakes in their work. When they arrived in Guangdong, they were directly promoted to prefects and governors.
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After finally finishing his official duties, Zhu Yongxing leaned back in his chair looking a little tired. The ammunition problem is expected to be alleviated soon. The original artillery factory in Conghua, Guangdong is still in good condition. Although it is abandoned, it is expected to be rebuilt soon.
In the Ming Dynasty, most of the cannon-making technicians were skilled craftsmen from Cantonese, so it was not difficult to recruit them from the private sector.