As Zhu Cixuan's orders were issued one after another, the fledgling Chengdu administrative system immediately became busy. The sudden speedup did not overwhelm these rookies who had just stepped onto the job. In just a few days, they adapted to this rhythm. Zhu Cixuan's instructions
They refined, enriched, made it more feasible, and then implemented it in an orderly manner. The whole of Chengdu was like a huge yet precise machine, rumbling into action.
In this process, many ridiculous jokes inevitably appeared, but overall, the administrative system with distinctive later characteristics established by Zhu Cixuan exploded into an efficiency that surpassed this era, just like ants moving.
Concentrate the power accumulated in every corner of society little by little and transfer it to the current absolute core - the army.
Zhu Cixuan, who was a civil servant in his previous life, completely scorned the administrative structure of the Ming Dynasty. Compared with later generations, the administrative structure of the Ming Dynasty was quite complete at the central level. The Secretary of Ceremonies, the Cabinet, and the Six Ministries were sufficient to handle national political affairs. But in
At the local level, Emperor Taizu was worried about officials harming the people, which greatly restricted the power and establishment of local officials. Local officials had to share administrative power with the powerful gentry, and gradually formed the tradition of "imperial power not going to the countryside."
The government and the gentry co-ruled the world. Such local government naturally did not have the energy or ability to do more than collect taxes. In fact, even if it was tax collection, few local officials in the Ming Dynasty could complete it well.
Understand.
In view of this, Zhu Cixuan carried out drastic reforms when establishing Chengdu's administrative agencies. First, he used veterans to serve as pavilion chiefs to establish the most basic local administrative agencies, extending the government's reach to the most basic levels of Chengdu; then distributed fields and prohibited
Land sales prevented the birth of new powerful landlords; following the example of later generations, the establishment of agriculture, industry and commerce and other departments under the Governor's Office improved the local administrative system and enhanced the authority of local governments, which greatly enhanced the administrative efficiency and mobilization capabilities of the Chengdu government.
During the Chongzhen period, the Ming Dynasty, which had a population of nearly 200 million, and the Manchu Qing Dynasty fought against Songjin. The troops that could be mobilized were only over 100,000. In today's Chengdu, which has a population of only 500,000, when life and death were at stake, Zhu Cixuan could also mobilize more than 100,000 troops.
The difference between the two armies lies in their mobilization capabilities.
When Yang Jing received Zhu Cixuan's order and hurried back to Chengdu after a long journey, what he saw was exactly such a busy but not chaotic, tense and orderly scene. Hanging on the city wall were the words "Support Chongqing and fight against the Tartars.
"Everyone has the responsibility to protect our country and protect our country" banners; groups of soldiers marched out of the city and headed to the military camps outside the city; the pavilion chiefs took their officials and filled the streets to mobilize the people to join the civilian team; filled with various items
The carts of materials left deep marks on the ground and were delivered to various workshops; in the workshops, busy workers were sweating profusely, and the sound of jingling bells was endless...
"Very..." Yang Jing was deeply shocked by this scene. He tried hard to search through his limited ink, trying to find a suitable word to express his emotions. But he had no choice but to think about it for a long time and couldn't find a word.
I responded to the sentence "Looking at the beautiful scenery, I wanted to recite poems and send them to the world. But I am uneducated, so I just said shit to the world."
"Chengdu's accumulation in the past six months has been devoted to this war." After seeing Zhu Cixuan, Yang Jing immediately expressed his amazement, but Zhu Cixuan's words were full of worry, "The Tatars are coming fiercely, and we have to fight.
But this is a one-and-done deal, Brother Yang, if Chongqing cannot hold on, the consequences... Every time I think about this, I can't sleep at night, and we will never have a second chance."
Yang Jing also fell silent. He did not expect that His Highness the Crown Prince, who has always had the pearl of wisdom, would show such a fragile side. But then, he was swayed by the impulse of "mainly worrying about the humiliation of his ministers, and the main purpose of humiliating his ministers and dying." Hong
He closed his eyes and said hoarsely: "Your Highness, don't worry, even if the general is shattered to pieces, he will definitely defend Chongqing."
Zhu Cixuan was stunned, and for a moment he didn't understand why Yang Jing was so excited. He waved his hand and said speechlessly: "How can you defend the city if you are broken into pieces? If you really have something to do, I will naturally take you to find another way out. Nanyang, Australia
, even America, besides the Ming Dynasty, the world is still very big..."
Speaking of this, Zhu Cixuan's heart moved. When he first time traveled, he thought about escaping overseas, but it seemed that he never thought about going overseas to establish a country. In the late Ming Dynasty, the white-skinned people had already started overseas colonization, but the colonial empire in the West was still far away.
Compared with the late Manchu Qing Dynasty, which controlled the world, the great empire in the East was far beyond what they could control at will. Unfortunately, without a stable rear base, overseas colonization would end up being a flower in the mirror, a moon in the water, and a barbaric land.
There is a large amount of wealth, and it is not possible for him to take thousands of people to get everything. As for taking hundreds of thousands of people to sea? In this era, this is a science fiction story.
"Your Highness plans to flee overseas?" Yang Jing said blankly. The Chinese in this era attach great importance to returning to their roots. Even if they are forced to become pirates, as long as they are free from the pressure of survival, they will find ways to recruit people. This is the case with Zheng Chenggong's father. Now I heard that Zhu Cixuan
Even though Yang Jing had the idea of fleeing overseas, he could not help but feel a little disappointed even though he was loyal to Zhu Cixuan. Historically, after Yongli fled to Burma, the Nanming troops surrendered in an organized manner, which was also because they were completely disappointed with Yongli.
caused by.
"What are you thinking about?" Zhu Cixuan denied it flatly. He knew very well how much impact his words and deeds would have on his officials. What's more, he really didn't intend to run away. Sometimes, Zhu Cixuan couldn't help but miss himself.
In my life before time travel, although I was a little poorer, a little tired, and my status was a little lower, I wouldn't have a wild boar from Tunguska slashing my head with a big knife, and I wouldn't have to hide my fragility and worries.
"I'm just worried that the war situation is unfavorable and you will do something stupid, so I'm just joking to make you feel relieved." Zhu Cixuan said angrily, "Anyway, remember one thing, you can't do anything that is really important, and you must keep yourself useful.
I and the King of Jin and King Shu have already made a plan for the battle of Chongqing, and I didn’t ask you to come here just to die in the city.”
Yang Jing's eyes lit up: "Your Highness, do you have a plan to retreat from the enemy?"
Zhu Cixuan smiled bitterly and said: "It's just a small plan, not really a strategy to defeat the enemy. In addition to asking you to help form the second division, I'm calling you back this time to let you know about this."
"Your Highness, please speak."
"The King of Shu has been at war with Wu Sangui for many years, and he knows Wu Sangui very well. He was originally the best candidate to be stationed in Chongqing, but unfortunately he was ill and unable to go to battle. The King of Jin had to sit in Guizhou again, and he was unable to do anything at all. The other generals, including King Gongchang and King Qingyang
No matter what, even Wu Sangui feels that he is too weak." Zhu Cixuan briefly explained the current situation and continued, "The King of Jin and the King of Shu also had a big headache over this. After they discussed it, they came up with a solution that was not a solution. I
After thinking about it, I feel that this is the best response at the moment.”
Yang Jing listened to Zhu Cixuan's ramble for a long time before he got to the point. He scratched his head and head anxiously, but he did not dare to rush Zhu Cixuan. He was restless and fidgeted, which made Zhu Cixuan laugh for a while.
"Okay, we are all people who have been in battle, and they are still so impatient." He no longer pretended, "When the time is right, the King of Jin will go to Chongqing in person!"
"Prince Jin! Chongqing!" Yang Jing lost his voice and said, "What about Guizhou?"
"What's it called?" Zhu Cixuan scolded dissatisfiedly, and then said, "The King of Jin judged that once the Wu thieves went south, Sun Kewang would definitely attack Guizhou to contain them. The King of Jin would preside over the war in Guizhou, and while blocking Sun Kewang, let him determine that Jin
The king is in Guizhou. When the war in Guizhou calms down, the King of Jin will come to Chongqing secretly, and what you have to do is to ensure that Chongqing will not fall before the King of Jin comes to Chongqing."
Seeing that Yang Jing wanted to ask questions, Zhu Cixuan waved his hand to stop him: "After King Jin leaves, the King of Shu will take over the defense of Guizhou. As long as Sun Kewang is not suspicious, there will be no serious problems. If Sun Kewang really notices something, the King of Shu...
He said he can stop Sun Kewang." Zhu Cixuan's voice became lowered. He did not doubt Liu Wenxiu's ability, but when Liu Wenxiu said this, he was probably determined to fight to the death. His current body still has hope of recovery after resting.
Doing military duties with a sick body is really the same as courting death.
"King Shu, can you hold on?" Yang Jing murmured.
"This is not something you have to consider." Zhu Cixuan did not answer, but reminded, "I don't know when King Jin will arrive in Chongqing. You should first think about how to deal with Wu Sangui before King Jin arrives. If you are beaten by Wu Sangui
We have to abandon our armor and lose Chongqing long ago. Even the King of Jin will be unable to recover."
Yang Jing was not provoked this time. He thought calmly for a moment, then raised his head and said: "Your Highness, the general hopes to bring the artillery battalion and ten thousand civilians."
"allow."
"Your Highness, if the artillery in the artillery camp cannot be taken away, can it be destroyed?" Yang Jing hesitated for a moment, but still had the courage to ask.
"Huh?" Zhu Cixuan was stunned when he heard this. This guy can do it. Is he planning to do something big?
"If you run out of guns, you can recast them!" Zhu Cixuan waved his little hand, very boldly, "As long as we can defend Chongqing, everything is easy." But then he said in pain: "Forget the guns, you have to bring them back to me, gunner.
"
Yang Jing almost laughed out loud at the way Zhu Cixuan pretended to be grand but then revealed his secret in a flash. He coughed to cover it up and then said: "Your Highness, the general hopes to be transferred from Commander-in-Chief Du Zixiang immediately."
"Oh?" Zhu Cixuan blinked in surprise, "How is this person?"
"Well, how should I put it?" Yang Jing said thoughtfully, "The general thinks he is more suitable to be a civil servant."
"Okay, I'll do as you say." Zhu Cixuan wrote down a transfer order and threw it to Yang Jingdao, "Tune Du Zixiang to Supervisor Wen for orders."
"Your Highness is wise!" Yang Jing praised sincerely.
"Is there anything else you want me to arrange?" Zhu Cixuan ignored Yang Jing's flattery. He heard this sentence countless times every day and had long been immune to it.
"Your Highness, please dispatch a group of craftsmen to repair Hezhou City as soon as possible." Yang Jing replied.
Zhu Cixuan raised his eyebrows slightly, but he ignored that Hezhou was still in Nanming's hands, and immediately asked: "How is the situation in Hezhou?"
"It's better than Jianmen, but the improvement is limited. General Du didn't deploy too many troops in Hezhou. Fortunately, there is still time, and he will be able to rectify the situation in the future. The Wu thieves must pass through Hezhou when they go south, and the general intends to pass through Hezhou.
He began to snipe Wu thieves all the way to Chongqing." After Yang Jing arrived in Chongqing, he met Du Zixiang and then went to Hezhou to investigate. His soldiers also stayed in Hezhou. He originally planned to build the first army in Hezhou.
Now he is in charge of the entire Chongqing city defense, and it is even more impossible for him to ignore Hezhou.
"Okay, I will make arrangements immediately." Zhu Cixuan agreed.
"Chongqing's reserves of artillery shells, ammunition, grain, grass, ordnance are not abundant, and the general will still need..." Yang Jing kept talking, and reported a lot of figures at once, which made Zhu Cixuan's head hurt.
"Okay, everything you said is correct. The grain will be shipped to Chongqing as soon as Chengdu is harvested." After appraising Yang Jing's requirements and Chengdu's reserves, Zhu Cixuan felt relieved.
Yang Jing heard the words and said with a smile: "As long as Your Highness does not let the subordinates of the generals starve, I dare not say that there are too many generals. Relying on the Jialing River to stop them along the way, it will not be difficult to hold off the Wu thieves for two months." The task changed from repelling Wu Sangui to dragging him down.
Living in Wu Sangui, Yang Jing felt much more relaxed.
"Two months? The King of Jin only asked me to stop the Wu thieves for one month. Very good. As long as you keep Chongqing alive for two months, you will be the commander-in-chief of the second division!" Yang Jing's optimism made Zhu Cixuan also smile.
Get up and say, "When the time comes, I will personally confer a medal on you."