Individuals look at problems from different angles and see things differently, and the conclusions they draw are also very different. ===== Compared with Yu Qi, Gao Dejie and others' success in Liaodong, and their
Although they were optimistic, Jin Wang Li Dingguo and his troops marching from the northwest were worried about what they saw. They were more concerned about the court's ability after regaining the north.
Cracked land can be seen everywhere, and the drought is still continuing. Although it is no longer serious, the problem in many places is not desolation, but the lack of water conservancy facilities, resulting in lack of water to the point where not even a blade of grass can grow. Moreover, a lot of land has been abandoned for a long time. Li Dingguo sees it
It looks like it has been uncultivated for at least several years.
Groups of refugees headed south, and war broke out again. The retreating Qing soldiers not only looted but also burned down their houses. Without their belongings and the last bit of food to survive, the people had no choice but to flee south.
Looking forward to Master Wang's rescue.
After the Zhenshuo Army and the Dou Shuo Army broke through Hanzhong, they entered Shaanxi and approached Xi'an. The Xi'an Qing Army fought a fierce battle with the Ming Army in Hu County. After being defeated, they immediately abandoned the city and retreated from northern Shaanxi to Shanxi. If the Xi'an Qing Army had
If the army held the city and defended it, it might not be able to hold on for a while, but in the face of the defeat in Shandong, the capital had no time to divide its troops to defend and was eager to mobilize troops to return to defense. Therefore, the Ming army did not encounter strong resistance in the occupation of Shaanxi.
According to the plan of the General Staff, the West Route Army will capture Shaanxi and Shanxi, completely isolating Zhili and isolating the capital. According to the Qing government's current mentality of eager to mobilize troops back to defense, the West Route Army is very sure to achieve this strategic goal. But realistically
However, the situation slowed down the actions of the West Route Army, which made Li Dingguo and other generals very worried.
Difficulties were ahead of us, because not only was it difficult to obtain material supplies in the places we passed, but military rations had to be pulled out to help a large number of refugees, and transportation from the rear was time-consuming and labor-intensive, making it difficult to meet the requirements of the General Staff in time.
Moreover, there are many cavalry in Zhenshuo's army, and the consumption is even greater. If you risk going north, you can only rely on the captured supplies and food, which is obviously a bit wishful thinking.
"The supplies have been transported by ship on the Han River, and then by land in Ankang." Chang Guo Gong Gao Wengui frowned and accompanied Jin Wang Li Dingguo on a stroll, "This is already the fastest transportation route. But the quantity is still not enough.
If it is not enough, our army will go straight into Shanxi and attack the capital from the west."
"The situation in Gansu and Shaanxi is obviously more difficult than the court expected." Jin King Li Dingguo gently stroked his belt and said with concern: "I have already reported to the court to state the difficulties. Please help me increase the supply of food and grass, or arrange for other arrangements.
The refugee strategy. But the plan to besiege the capital may have to be changed because of us."
"This plan of the Tartars is very vicious. The walls are strong and the country is clear, making it difficult for our army to advance quickly." Gao Wengui stamped his foot angrily. "It is also because Long live the benevolence, our army is also known as the King's Division, and will not ignore the refugees.
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Li Dingguo gave a helpless smile and said: "That's true! If Banzai carries out the Northern Expedition next year as originally planned, there will be a lot more supplies. Well, I guess Banzai didn't expect that the north would be so corrupt, and the Tartars would do such a vicious trick, right?"
"Isn't it difficult to capture the capital with just the army on the east route?" Gao Wengui said thoughtfully: "Without the mobile protection of cavalry, we have to march steadily and leave troops stationed everywhere to ensure that the food routes are open. In this way, the advantage in military strength will be difficult to maintain.
.And winter is approaching, so it will not be very advantageous for our army to fight!"
"Actually -" Li Dingguo hesitated and said in a low voice: "If the capital is liberated this year, I'm afraid the pressure on food and grass supplies will be even greater. Long live my kindness, I will do my best to help the refugees. In this case, it is better to leave the burden first.
Tartars, so as not to damage the heroic name."
Gao Wengui smiled bitterly and shook his head repeatedly. It was not that he disagreed with Li Ding's statement, but that he felt that the emperor would not be like this.
Li Dingguo's meaning is very simple, out of sight, out of mind. If you can't receive refugees, there will be no need to spend food and grass relief. If you rush to expel the Tartars from the North, the devastated North and countless refugees will inevitably become a heavy burden for the court.
The burden and logistical pressure may make it difficult for the Ming army to continue to carry out strategic operations. In this case, the Tartars may be able to take a breather and recuperate in Liaodong, but the Ming army currently attacking Liaodong may not receive strong support.
However, both Li Dingguo and Gao Wengui know Zhu Yongxing's temper and temperament better, and they are probably unlikely to accept such a cruel act of self-deception. In Li Dingguo's words, there was also some complaint that Zhu Yongxing launched the Northern Expedition too early. If according to the original plan
According to the plan, the Northern Expedition next year will not face such great difficulties.
"If our cavalry does not participate in the war, it will be difficult to conquer the capital, right?" Li Dingguo felt uneasy about not being able to advance the troops as scheduled, thus delaying the entire strategic operation. The cavalry is precious, and the horses are precious. It is not impossible to move in a hurry, but horses
His death would be extremely heartbreaking.
"Well, Jeju Island's cavalry is nearly a year behind us. Even if we don't take any detours, I'm afraid it won't be of great use until the spring of next year." Gao Wengui speculated, shook his head, and sighed softly, "If we
It would be a real pity that this powerful army could not show its brilliance in the battle to restore the capital."
The cavalry of Zhenshuo Army fought many times, especially in Hu County, and finally started a cavalry battle with the Eight Banners. As expected, the cavalry wall defeated the traditional cavalry of the Eight Banners. Although the Ming army had the numerical advantage, the Qing army in Xi'an
The Eight Banners did not try their best, but the power of the new tactics made Li Dingguo and others happy and excited, and their self-confidence greatly increased. Moreover, from the current point of view, the cavalry of the Zhenshuo Army was the earliest to be established, with the largest number of people, and the longest training. It should be
The most elite of the Ming army. Good steel is used on the blade. Of course, the generals hope to show their talents in such a historic battle as regaining the capital.
Li Dingguo didn't speak. He raised his eyes and looked at the dark crowd beside the porridge shed in the distance. The sounds of adults shouting and children crying came down the wind. He sighed helplessly and depressedly.
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"Am I impatient?" Zhu Yongxing waited for the cabinet ministers to read the memorial of Jin King Li Dingguo. He seemed to be talking to himself. After a long pause, his voice suddenly became excited again, "The clothes have turned into dogs and sheep, and the country has been ruined.
As for Rong Di, who is to blame for this? In the land of our ancestors, the Ming Dynasty's pure son, is it just that his ability to argue is insufficient, so he has to block his own ears and eyes and turn a blind eye? "
Chongzhen could face the memorial that "after years of severe drought in Gansu and Shaanxi, the people changed their sons to feed themselves" and just said "I understand", and then the tax that should be levied would be a lot; he could not issue a grain of food relief and ask for
His own people would sacrifice their lives for righteousness and starve to death to contribute to the country. But Zhu Yongxing couldn't do it. He had to find a way and completely eliminate this concept among his officials.
Sure enough, Zhu Yongxing's words basically set the tone. The war must be fought, and the refugees must be rescued. Nothing can be delayed. Originally, many ministers had already had the idea of slowing down, that is, temporarily maintaining the current situation.
We must not occupy the severely damaged lost territory before next spring. You must know that if we provide relief to refugees, it will not only be a matter of food, but also clothing and fuel to keep out the cold. This is a huge financial expenditure.
Although there were estimates in this regard in advance, in fact it will greatly exceed the supply capacity of the imperial court. In this regard, the ministers are also a little helpless. Who makes the emperor be kind-hearted, and who makes us the king's master!
"Long live the memorial." Wu Sangui stepped forward and said, "Wei Chen believes that on the basis of ensuring the supply of military supplies, it is the imperial court's responsibility to try its best to rescue refugees. However, if the gap is really too big, it is not a human crime.
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Zhu Yongxing nodded slightly and signaled Wu Sangui to stand down. His meaning was very clear, to protect the army with all his strength, and then, he would do his best to obey fate! Although it sounded reasonable, it was not the best answer Zhu Yongxing wanted.
Yicheng, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, stepped forward to share Zhu Yongxing's worries and said: "Now that sea trade is becoming more and more prosperous, I think we can increase the sea tax, and even restore the zhangfa method of the Wanli Dynasty. It's just that the tax money is easy to come by, but the materials are hard to come by.
Collection. For example, this cotton, even if we purchase large quantities from overseas, it may be difficult to get it together."
"Yi Qing explained the method of drawing in detail." Zhu Yongxing didn't know the specific number, so he asked.
The Wanli Emperor's customs tax standard is called the zhangcai method: if the ship is one foot six feet wide, five taels of silver will be collected for each foot, and for every additional foot it becomes wider, five taels of silver will be levied. Under this standard, the ship will be taxed one foot six feet.
A foot-foot boat is worth eighty taels of silver, a seven-foot-foot boat is ninety-three taels of silver, a foot-eight-foot boat is worth one hundred and eighty taels of silver... The largest two-foot-six-foot boat is worth ten taels and one foot, and each boat
It's time to draw two hundred and sixty taels of silver.
Hearing Yicheng's detailed explanation, Zhu Yongxing couldn't help but take a breath. This Wanli really costs money rather than life. Such heavy taxes can certainly increase the national fiscal revenue, and sea trade can also make some money, but for merchants, nearly half
The profits will be gone. Such crazy taxation will definitely make many people risk their lives for smuggling. Although this kind of smuggling group will also take great risks, the profit margin of honest businessmen is too low. In addition,
Shanghai trade may face risks such as shipwrecks, and serious businessmen simply cannot compete with smuggling groups.
If things go on like this, the number of serious businessmen will gradually decrease, while the number of smugglers will continue to increase. Eventually, profits from sea trade will still flow to the hands of smugglers. After a vicious circle is formed, the government will no longer be able to benefit from sea trade.
Well, in order to achieve short-term huge profits by killing the goose and seizing the eggs, Zhu Yongxing decided to improve customs and increase taxes, but the extent of the tax increase would never be so large.
"It's not necessary to use cotton to keep out the cold!" Zhu Yongxing said thoughtfully: "Didn't you anticipate this before and purchase wool and leather goods through Mongolia and Tibet? It shouldn't be enough? Then think of another way.
Well, all the ministers have put their heads together and gone back to find people to discuss and study, there will always be a solution."
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