It was raining lightly on the Shangxin River Pier in late autumn. Pang Yu was sitting on a bench on the street waiting for his mount. At this time, the upstream sailing time was too long. Every time he returned from Nanjing, he could only ride a horse, from Jiangnan.
Take the land route to Anqing
shore, and then take a ferry across the river.
There are people coming and going at Shangxinhe Pier, and there is an endless stream of porters carrying grain bags and bamboos. Nanjing is as prosperous as ever, and there is no sign of the decline in Jiangbei across the river. The news that the bandits have left Hezhou has spread throughout Nanjing.
, Qingjiang’s order has been lifted, and more people are crossing the river than before. Pang Yu’s information is of course more detailed than that in the market. Pang Yu also did not expect that the rogue bandits were at the border of Hezhou and the garrison camp.
As soon as the sentries and cavalry had a confrontation, they immediately turned to the northwest. The captured rogue sentries and cavalry confessed that Ma Shouying and Xiying were already preparing to go to Henan and would not go to Yangzhou again. This year's bandit policemen should have made it through. Zhang Guowei also
Having judged in this way, Shi Kefa sent letters one after another and arranged for Pang Yu to
On the way back, the two divisions of the garrison battalion were still stationed at Puliu to prevent the bandits from making a false shot.
Pang Yu grinned and whispered, "The eight thieves saw me running away, humming."
"What were you talking about just now?"
Pang Yu turned to look at Zhou Yueru who was standing next to him and said with a smile, "I said there is still some trouble outside the city. Jiangning County has already told the police. You should go back to Yinzhuang to do business. Posting tickets is very important. In the city
It’s convenient to live in and safer.”
Zhou Yueru lowered her head and said, "When I return to the city, I won't live in the same dormitory with the woman from the bank gambling stall. I'll rent a house outside for a cleaner stay."
"Of course it's up to you. The Qinhuai River is still cleaner than the Shangxin River."
After Pang Yu found out about being accused of being a Westerner, he rented a house and probably didn't want to interact with his colleagues. He patted the bench and motioned for Zhou Yueru to sit down and talk, but Zhou Yueru ignored it.
Pang Yu was not angry either. Zhou Yueru was alone in the world and became more and more wary of others. After thinking about it, he said, "I heard that you have a relative in Fengyang?"
"There has been no news since the Kou rebellion. The people from Fengyang that year...can't be found even if they are alive."
"Do you want to go back to Tongcheng to pay homage during the Chinese New Year?" "If Shopkeeper Liu is given leave, he will come back. It's been a long time since he last went there, and some people are gossiping." Zhou Yueru looked up slightly and looked at the flowing river, "The homage is only temporary.
, I passed away a few years later, and no one remembered the grave where I was buried.
No matter who you are thinking about, no one will go to worship you. As long as you are thinking about him, you are worshiping him."
At this time, Guo Fengyou brought the horse over, and Pang Yu stood up and said to Zhou Yueru, "If you really want to go back, just write me a letter and I will explain it to Liu Ruogu."
Zhou Yueru nodded silently. When Guo Fengyou led the horse to him, Zhou Yueru raised his head and just stared at Pang Yu without any aversion in his eyes. Pang Yu was a little strange. Zhou Yueru rarely looked at people like this in the past.
Just as he was about to mount his horse, Zhou Yueru said softly, "I haven't congratulated you yet, sir."
Pang Yu was stunned for a moment, thinking he was talking about being promoted to deputy general, but then he realized what he was doing and waved to Zhou Yueru with a smile. Several people from the guard were sent out to clear the way, and Pang Yu set off back with his horse under his belly.
After walking for a while, Pang Yu looked back and saw Zhou Yueru's lonely figure still standing among the crowds at the pier.
…
On September 10, the tenth year of Chongzhen, Pang Yu walked off the gangplank in the rain and fog. There were many ships on the ferry in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, most of which were loading rice and beans to be transported to the Jiangnan area. In the original history, the Jiangnan officers and soldiers were destroyed after the Battle of Fengjiadian.
, Xiying and a large number of rogue bandits were entrenched in Taihu Lake and Qianshan. They tried to attack Tongcheng and Fucheng many times, and fought against the government troops in Fengyang direction, which caused the entire Anqing area to be desolate. However, with the arrival of Pang Yu, the fiasco of Fengjiadian became
The Susong victory saved Anqing's prosperous areas. A large number of people who fled to Fucheng in the early stage returned to their hometowns. Tongcheng and other major grain-producing areas were not affected, ensuring that this year's
Due to the defeat of the rogue bandits, the martial law on the river was immediately lifted, and logistics quickly resumed. In the Jiangbei region from Wuhan downwards, Anqing is almost the safest area due to the presence of garrison camps. A large number of wealthy people from various counties have moved to the capital.
, the business in Fucheng has regained some prosperity, and the refugees and beggars on the streets are no longer
There are few, most of them are people who fled from other areas. They still cannot return to their hometowns and can only stay here. After the opening of the river, there are more work opportunities in the market, and the lives of these people are slightly better. Everything in the garrison is as before. Pang Yu went to Zan first.
In the painting room, the chief officer Xie Zhaofa was not there. He said he was there to inspect the training of new recruits. Pang Yu went to the Chengfa room again. Since He Xianya went to Guangdong, the deputy was in charge of the Chengfa room. Today, too,
Went to the government office to discuss matters. People walking around in the government office saluted and greeted Pang Yu one after another. Mr. Hou, who heard the commotion, appeared in the lobby, followed by Yang Xueshi. Pang Yu waved to them and led the two of them to the back hall.
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The situation in Anqing during my departure.
Pang Yu asked the guards to leave the study and arranged for Pang Ding to make tea. After sitting down, Pang Yu asked Mr. Hou, "The military intelligence report sent by the Zan Painting Department did not include any policemen. Shi Daotai sent repeated letters to urge them. Is it because
What's the matter?" Mr. Hou stood respectfully in front of the desk and replied, "Prime Minister Xiong has sent someone to Ren Hongyu to confirm that he will be stationed in Anqing Fucheng and will take office in October. He specifically specified that Pang Yu, the chief officer of the garrison battalion, needs to vote.
In addition, my lord’s promotion to deputy general was announced quickly.
We have arrived in Anqing. It is best to receive the order in Anqing. Master Daotai was worried that you would not be able to return in time, so he urged you several times." Pang Yu's promotion was finally confirmed to be deputy general, and there was also a dismissal.
Rank, he didn't know what it was called. Lieutenant general was just a position and had no rank. Because Pang Yu was not a military household, he had no original position in the Dusi system. The rank could only be based on the San rank. But Pang Yu didn't care about the rank of the San rank.
, the only thing that is useful is the position of deputy general. This year Zuo Liangyu was impeached several times, and all his ranks were dismissed. In the end, he was still in charge of the matter, and the position of general soldier was no longer available.
No matter how much people can touch him, Zuo Liangyu is still living a good life, even more comfortable than Pang Yu. "Master Xiong is coming." Pang Yu did some calculations, and Master Xiong decided to set off in July, early August at the latest
It’s time to set off, and he’s walking slowly enough. He doesn’t seem to be enthusiastic about his job. “Has He Xianya got a message?”
To Anqing?"
"A letter arrived yesterday from Chengfa Fang. I read it with Zhou Dianli, the chief minister of Chengfa Fang. He Sili said that Mr. Xiong is going to Anqing from Jiangxi. He has troops and horses of his own and does not need to be escorted along the way."
Pang Yu didn't say anything after hearing this. He sent He Xianya to Guangdong to make a gesture. If he really wanted to lead troops to Jiangxi to meet him, it would actually be inconvenient. He Xianya sent a letter back and sent it to Anqing and Nanjing. He also considered it.
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Pang Yu may have returned and considered the matter very carefully. Mr. Hou went on to say, "The person who sent it to Ren Hongyu brought a message. Lord Xiong was accompanied by his family, friends, disciples, cooks, mothers-in-law and maids, a total of more than seventy people.
The meaning of Taotai is that Fucheng's Fenshou Road and Fenxun Road are too
It is small and usually only used for Shangguan's short-term inspections. Master Xiong is stationed here, so naturally such a small government office cannot be used. Master Xiong will be arriving in October, and it is too late to build a new government office. "
Pang Yu frowned and said, "Then Shi Daotai means you want me to give up the garrison mansion?"
"Just as Magistrate Pi was about to leave office, Shi Daotai gave the government office to Mr. Xiong to handle affairs. The government office moved to Huaining County Office, and the county government office moved to the Branch Shoudao Branch to handle affairs."
Pang Yu smiled and said, "It is indeed a misfortune. The county magistrate is attached to Guo. If I don't need to move, then why is he urging me to come back?" Mr. Hou said again, "It's Mr. Xiong who also has more than a thousand standard battalions recruited from Guangdong.
, there are both water camps and land camps, and it is necessary to set up a garrison. The master was not there that day. Shi Daotai convened a meeting at Fenshou Road. It was the villain and Yang Secretary who went there. Shi Daotai
Daotai said that Master Xiong’s standard camp... must be a camp in Fucheng."
Mr. Hou looked at Yang Xueshi. Yang Xueshi lowered his head and did not respond. It seemed that he did not intend to participate in this matter.
Pang Yu felt angry for a moment. He closed his eyes and took a sip before asking, "There is only this small camp next to the garrison in the city. You are asking us to let it out. Have you agreed?"
Mr. Hou said bravely, "What Shi Daotai means is that Mr. Xiong is the premier of the five provinces, so there must be a standard camp. Sooner or later, Anqing will need a garrison. It is too late to build a new one now."
Pang Yu looked at the two people in front of him, "If we let it go, the garrison camp will have time to build a new camp by itself? Will Shidaotai allocate the land, money and food for the new camp?"
Mr. Hou hesitated for a moment and shook his head nervously. Pang Yu's face was calm, but he did not continue to ask questions. There was an embarrassing silence in the hall. After a while, Pang Yu said, "It is a good thing that Premier Xiong is staying in Anqing during the festival. He will lead
The Biao camp naturally needs to be resettled, and it is also our duty as subordinates. If Mr. Hou has no other important matters, he can go and do his own business first, and I will ask you later.
Affairs in Yang Secretary's camp."
Mr. Hou quickly bowed and retreated. Pang Yu turned to Yang Xueshi, "Let's talk about the important things in the barracks." Yang Xueshi then said, "According to the new establishment set by your Excellency, each thousand infantry and artillery troops have completed nine
To replenish the reserves, all 2,300 people from the two thousand headquarters of the reserve force have been recruited. The infantry drill has been completed 70% in accordance with the drill. At present, the unfinished replenishment is still the personal soldiers and cavalry. The current total of the personal soldiers is 700 people, and the cavalry is 69
10. Since they cannot be recruited all at once, the training can only be done in one round. The progress of each round is different, and it is impossible to practice together with other departments or headquarters.
In addition, the new commander-in-chief of the land and sea battalions has not yet met with your Excellency."
"The list will be placed directly in my office. I will arrange a time to interview each one." Pang Yu raised his head and looked at Yang Xueshi, "Did Shi Daotai personally request that the camp be given up?" "It was Shi Daotai who said that," Hou Clerk Xu said.
I had no choice but to agree, but the lower official thought that there could have been a fight for it. Just like in the past, the officials in the left and right houses and stores had to use it for their own purposes, and the money and grain should be divided among the houses. The officials who were not allowed to use horses had to use them for their relatives.
All these can be given away, but we cannot give up the stables. After all, only the stables can have the inn, and only the inn can have these benefits. The Anqing defense and suppression campaign was all based on the garrison camp. If the barracks are gone, what can we use to train troops?
Let's let
It’s time to spend the money and food for the new barracks.”
Pang Yu smiled and said, "That's the truth."
"Have the new clerical officers from all the land and water divisions been in place? What is the current feedback from the military?" Yang Xueshi turned his head slightly and looked at it before saying, "Half of the clerical officers recruited this time are from the civilian population, and most of them are living in exile in the prefectures.
There are many scholars, and a small half of the soldiers who came from the captured bandits this time. There is a lot of correspondence between the army and Chinese, and it is indeed in need of scholars. However, the following officials heard that most of these people have never fought in the war and do not drill with the army. Naturally, the generals are not convinced.
, unable to speak in the army, he became a person who helped the chief officer write and calculate, like a secret agent in a government office.
friend."
Pang Yu nodded and asked some more questions about martial arts before sending Yang Xueshi to leave. When Yang Xueshi left, the rain outside was heavy and there was a banging sound on the tiles. Pang Yu originally planned to go to the competition field to review the drills, but gave up now.
When I came up with this plan, I saw a lot of paperwork on the table. I didn’t even take a break and started
When I first looked through it, it seemed that most of the documents were about the army and money and food. According to his request when he left, each room in the garrison department handled its own business. If it involved multiple departments, the reception room convened for discussion. The basic affairs of the army were not delayed, but
some documents
He still needed to review or re-sign. After half an hour, Pang Yu re-signed the expenditure petition for tens of thousands of taels of silver, then looked at the roster of new officers, then the organization and curriculum of martial arts, and finally got the
A book for reference on the placement of disabled soldiers, Zai
After checking it carefully, I found that Pang Ding was grinding ink aside, but after grinding for a long time, he didn't see Pang Yu's approval or writing.
Pang Yu read the book quickly. It contained the names of the soldiers, their original battalions, official positions, resettlement places and houses, etc. It was only when he reached the last two pages that Pang Yu stopped and said, "Wu Dacai, former 100th General of the Second Division,
My legs and feet are disabled, and I will be assigned to the Qianshan No. 2 Dunbao training camp. How come President Bai was assigned to the Dunbao? There is no need for this in the martial arts, barracks, and painting studios.
Officer?" Pang Ding stopped rubbing his ink and said, "Wu Dacai has offended a lot of people. Master, think about it. From the time he arrived in Anqing, Wu Dacai sued his superiors and colleagues, was transferred from the first division to the second division, and scolded and disciplined him.
Officer, indeed no Shangguan would
I like him. No one in the army is close to him. I don’t think Wang Zenglu likes him. After all, he has sued the superior. It’s just because Wu Dacai took the initiative to join him and he just wanted to show it to other officers. If there is really something wrong, he won’t help him."
Pang Yu smiled, Wu Dacai was forced to sue his superior, but what happened after that was all his own doing. He not only offended a few people, but also offended most of the group. Naturally, no one would speak for him when he was down and out. "In the military, he did it all by himself."
No one is close to him." Pang Yu's hand gently rubbed the table.