At the Shengtang Ferry in Anqing, hundreds of officers and soldiers of the First Marine Division stood straight along the pier. On the river were five waterships and three sentry ships from Shuiying, with flags flying on board.
A fleet of boats was coming from upstream, and the first one was carrying a large flag. However, the wind on the river was light, and the flag was partially rolled up on the flagpole, which was a bit lacking in momentum.
Pang Yu had good eyesight and could see the word "Qin Ming". Following Lu Xiangsheng's example, he guessed that the full name should be "Qin Ming Prime Minister Zhili, Henan, Shandong, Chuanhu and other places, the right deputy governor of the Military Affairs Inspectorate and the Minister of the Ministry of War." In the past,
Lu Xiangsheng was also the Minister of the Ministry of War. This time, the emperor was serious about spreading the net. He made Xiong Wencan also serve as the Minister of the Ministry of War. He raised the rank of the Prime Minister of the five provinces to the same level as the Minister of the Sixth Ministry of War. However, the power was still somewhat different from that of the actual Minister of the Ministry of War.
The difference is that in May Yang Sichang raised a net on ten sides, and then began to collect taxes from various places. Although the effect of the collection was not very satisfactory, it was still higher than the previous military expenditures. The recruitment of soldiers from various places gradually began, but Xiong Wencan did not take office.
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The 30,000 troops under the direct command were determined, and the local area had no way to increase the number of troops, so it was still on paper. It had been almost five months since the eight-sided net was proposed.
There were many soldiers on the decks of the ships behind the fleet, and artillery was vaguely visible. Whether there were a large number of muskets was unclear for the time being. The dock was full of Anqing officials, still headed by Shi Kefa, but this time they were to greet the Prime Minister's military affairs.
Xiong Wencan, headed by the military general, Pang Yu stood next to him, Xu Ziqiang was on the other side, and Cheng Long stood beside Xu Ziqiang.
Outside. Pang Yu glanced over there. Xu Ziqiang had no expression on his face. He had also shared Su Song's military exploits. He was now the actual commander-in-chief, and his rank had been promoted. However, Commander-in-Chief Xu was not too concerned about these.
I care about it and have been thinking about returning to Wusong, but in the battle with Susong, all the elite soldiers in Jiangnan were lost. Zhang Guowei only had these generals in his hands. Xu Ziqiang was still a veteran in hundreds of battles in name, and it was impossible to return to Wusong to take care of his old age. If not in Anqing, he would be in Anqing.
Pu Liu, Xu Ziqiang originally planned to go to Pu Liu, but after thinking about it carefully, Liuhe is far away and has no city. Once he is besieged, he will need rescue. There will be no garrison nearby. Commander Xu will not have the slightest confidence to face the eight kings alone.
So I still haven’t figured out where to fit in.
suitable.
Cheng Long had two more scars on his face. He had just recovered from his injuries. Zhang Guowei had not yet assigned him to work, so he was temporarily staying in Anqing. He was a little depressed. At this time, he kept looking at the marines in formation.
Seeing that the fleet still had some time to arrive, Pang Yu approached Shi Kefa slightly and whispered, "Master Daotai, the more than ten thousand captured bandits are still in Susong, which is really a big hidden danger. I thought it would be better to relocate them earlier."
Well done."
After hearing this, the black man Shi Kefa did not pretend to have forgotten the plan agreed upon at that time. He thought for a moment and said, "The situation in each county is different. Maybe I can't take it into consideration at the moment."
Pang Yu bowed and said, "Some generals in the lower official camp suggested that these bandits be taken into the mountains and killed en masse."
Shi Kefa was startled, and immediately turned to look at Pang Yu, "These people, who are held hostage by thieves, are good people since they have voted for the official. They are my emperor's innocent sons, how can we kill them like this?" "The official also replied in the same way.
, At that time, he scolded the proposer, "These people were taken captive by the bandits in the camp, and they have already been displaced and suffered a lot. Naturally, I, the benevolent and righteous division of Yingtian Bingma, can never do such a thing." Pang Yu looked serious.
After saying that, he softened his tone and said, "Just tens of thousands of people gathered in one place, but all parties are worried about whether they should still follow the previous plan and disperse it to various counties as soon as possible. This will avoid unnecessary complications and allow these suffering people to be earlier."
Ansheng." "This matter can be discussed again, but we must not kill them all at once." Shi Kefa earnestly advised, "Not to mention the hardships of the refugees, killing and surrendering is an unknown thing. Once the killing here is peaceful, the future will be peaceful.
When a traitor encounters an enemy, he will fight to the death and refuse to surrender.
, the soldiers needlessly caused casualties, and ultimately harmed their own lives. General Pang needs to explain this to the soldiers clearly."
"I understand, so I gave this person a good scolding at that time." Pang Yu said solemnly, "If word of this indiscriminate killing of innocent people spreads, it will make the world think of our Yingtian army." "General Pang has this knowledge.
That's right. If any lieutenant in the army thinks this way, he must try his best to suppress it." Shi Kefa thought for a moment and then said gently, "After all, the matter of child support is a matter for each county. I don't want to rush it too much. In the end,
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It's up to the counties to support each other, so General Pang can discuss it directly with each county and avoid the delay in the Taosi Yamen."
Seeing Shi Kefa kicking the ball again, Pang Yu was still waiting for further explanation. At this time, the fleet had arrived at the shore. Shi Kefa adjusted his official hat slightly and walked down the pier solemnly.
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After nightfall, Xiong Wencan's pacesetters were already on duty in the alley at the back gate of the Anqing Government Office, but the lantern on the door had not changed yet, with the words Anqing Government Office written on it. Pang Yu nodded to He Xianya, who took out the gift list and went to follow him.
When dealing with the disciple, I probably had already dealt with him in Guangdong. The disciple’s attitude was relatively mild, and he didn’t show off his face after accepting He Xianya’s money.
Several people immediately took the gift list and went to pass it on. He Xianya came back with Xiong Wencan. When he went to Guangdong, he gave a 5,000-tael silver note from Nanjing. This time Pang Yu paid a visit in person, so naturally he wanted
Another gift. In addition to the banknotes, there are also some treasures. Big
There was a crystal pen holder, a white jade double crane pen holder, a green jade auspicious animal paperweight, a jade knife, two big beads, and finally a pair of telescopic telescopes as usual. The choice of gifts was also very thoughtful, and Su Song seized a large number of them.
There are also some valuables mortgaged in the gambling stalls in Nanjing and Anqing. Pang Yu still has room to choose. Mr. Yu selected these for several days and finally selected these. Pang Yu reviewed them again. These treasures are made of high quality materials.
Excellent, valuable and slightly stylish, it meets the preferences of a civil servant like Mr. Xiong, and it is not big in size, making it convenient for gift giving and when Mr. Xiong moves in the future.
It didn't attract anyone's attention. Mr. Yu was also with him, and several people were waiting in the dark alley. Although he was going to meet the prime ministers of five provinces, Pang Yu was not nervous at all. He had given many gifts to various officials over the years.
We all come at night. Last year we used this door to
Pi Yingju has given gifts three times. The environment is already very familiar. After getting familiar with it, he can't be nervous even if he wants to. Xiong Wencan just arrived in Anqing today. He is not a local official. He has no work or documents to hand over, and he does not need to meet with local gentry and rural officials.
, but Mr. Xiong has no airs. Not only did he meet the gentry in Fucheng, he also
I went to visit Liu Ruozai's residence. In the afternoon, before the living arrangements were settled, a civil and military meeting was held at the government office to discuss matters. Pang Yu also participated. This Mr. Xiong at least showed a positive working attitude.
He Xianya was afraid that Pang Yu might think he had waited too long, which would make him seem ineffective, so he whispered to Pang Yu, "Master Xiong may have not settled down yet, please wait a moment."
Pang Yu shook his head, "It's just a small matter. Mr. Xiong is tired of traveling and traveling. He just arrived today and can meet with me that night. It shows that you are working hard." He Xianya felt relieved after hearing this. He waited for a moment and said, "Little man
When I received the urgent letter from Mr. Xiong, I had already set off with Mr. Xiong, so I asked Zhang Shuangwei to return to Guangzhou to contact the English Hongyi. On the way, I received his reply and found a place in Guangzhou.
The interpreter has already spoken. After reading your letter, Yingyi was very polite to Zhang Shuangwei and prepared to send someone to follow Zhang Shuangwei to pay homage to your Majesty."
"That Yingyi is still in Guangzhou?" "Has returned to Macau. The villain got acquainted with Lord Xiong's secret friend along the way. I heard him say that Yingyi originally bought goods from the Francois in Macau, and now the Emperor Yingyi wants to
If you earn more money, you have to buy our goods yourself. These ships are here to do this. The red barbarians in Macau are secretly causing trouble, so that the British barbarians cannot buy anything. The British barbarians traveled on the sea for a year before they arrived.
, naturally unwilling to be unable to buy goods, they started a fight with the Guangdong Navy, and then broke the
"The fort." "The fort was shot down by a ship doing business?" Pang Yu touched his chin, "The red barbarians in Macau have been entrenched for a long time. If they can gain a foothold on the seaside, they must have many interests entangled with the Guangdong officialdom. I'm afraid they have a monopoly.
Guangdong sea trade cargo transshipment
, the British barbarians are thousands of miles away, and if you come all the way around them and want to bypass them, you will naturally not get a good deal. These red barbarians still like to be reckless in doing things."
"This..." He Xianya asked carefully, "Thousands of miles away from Yingyi, how come you, second brother, can write red-haired Yi characters? Is there really a white-bearded god?"
Pang Yu snorted and smiled, "Of course it's true. I was enlightened by the gods. There is nothing I can't do."
He Xianya was stunned, and Pang Yu asked in a low voice, "It's just a good time to go to Macau. Did you tell Zhang Shuangwei to keep in touch with Fo Langjiren?" "It's all according to your instructions. Zhang Shuangwei has been doing business for many years.
Thinking about how to adapt to the situation, my subordinates only thought that the red barbarians were red barbarians before. This time they realized that the red barbarians are divided into many countries, and there are two or three countries coming from the sea outside Fujian alone.
, the sea outside Guangdong is Folangji, Nanyang is another country, and now the Yingyi are coming."
"The Hongyi kingdom is both large and small, and they also have dissatisfaction with each other. We can take advantage of it." At this time, the door page opened, and Pang Yu quickly stopped talking. The door led a few people in, and a friend of the curtain came to greet them.
Pang Yu, the two of them walked and talked. Although the curtain friend spoke Mandarin, his accent was different from that in Jiangnan. Pang Yu needed to be careful.
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Although it was already evening, the government office was noisy. Many people were busy moving their belongings, and there were various sundries placed in the open spaces. It was true that people had not yet settled down for their daily lives.
Xiong Wencan arranged to meet in the second hall. Pang Yu had already met him once today. He still knelt down as usual. Perhaps it was a good gift. Xiong Wencan said in a gentle voice, "Please get up and show General Pang his seat."
"Thank you, sir." Pang Yu bowed to his friend, then sat down on the corner of the chair and looked up at Xiong Wencan.
The prime minister of the five provinces is about fifty years old, and his beard and hair are all gray, but he is well maintained. After two months on the road, he does not show much signs of dust.
Xiong Wencan raised his head and glanced at the window and said, "I heard that this glass window was made by General Pang. It is not inferior to Hongyi in its exquisiteness. When I came back in the afternoon, the study room was filled with bright light. General Pang took the trouble." "General."
I am thinking that your Excellency has reviewed a lot of documents, and the light is good enough not to hurt your eyes. Your Excellency has worked tirelessly from the south to serve the country thousands of miles away. Anqing has been invaded for a long time, and I am looking forward to a capable minister like your Excellency to save the people from hanging upside down. In the end, I will do this.
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This matter is not worth mentioning compared with your noble demeanor, but it is just a brief expression of your thoughts on behalf of the people of Anqing."
Xiong Wencan nodded slightly, "When I came here, I learned that General Pang is from Tongcheng, Anqing, and he is from the same hometown as this officer."
"It's Mr. Zuo. He and your Excellency were Jinshi in the 35th year of Wanli."
Xiong Wencan was stunned for a moment and then laughed and said, "It's difficult for General Pang to know that I have always wanted to pay homage to Mr. Zuo, but I have never had the opportunity. In a few days, the Japanese officials will inspect various anti-suppression projects in Anqing, and Tongcheng will also go." Pang Yu said respectfully,
"In fact, the last general has always regarded people like Zuo Gong and Lord as his role models. He wanted to study and take the imperial examination. However, the current situation was turbulent. In the end, he had to give up his writing and join the army. Although it was a last resort, it was a regret in his life.
, so I always pay attention to the experiences of Mr. Zuo and your lord, and naturally I know about it. The last general is also from Tongcheng, and he is also fighting in various places this year. It is not time to pay homage to Zuo Gong and kowtow to go with your lord." Xiong Wencan laughed.
After making two noises, he stopped laughing and said, "General Pang gave up his writing and joined the army for the country, so there is no need to regret it. The so-called civil and military affairs are just different things. At this time of political instability, civil and military affairs must be integrated into the emperor's office."
thing
, The best thing to do is to relieve the emperor's worries." "I will always remember your teachings." Pang Yu heard this and knew that Xiong Wencan was about to turn to business. Zhang Guowei, the governor of the Donglin Party, was like a sullen little daughter-in-law to the emperor, causing his
Pang Yu has a lot of worries and wants to do a lot of things.
But it was rarely submitted to the court. Xiong Wencan was a minister of the Ministry of War, shouldering the heavy responsibility of exterminating thieves. He was also a new official, so he must be an expert in the emperor's business. His affairs should be much smoother than Zhang Guowei's.
He Xianya traveled to Guangdong first, and had many discussions with Xiong Wencan's secret friends on the way to understand each other's intentions for the transaction. Although Xiong Wencan was the Minister of the Ministry of War, with the rise of Jiannu and rogue bandits, the status of warriors was no longer what it was in the early years of Chongzhen. This
The next time Xiong Wencan came to serve as the generals who were asked by the Red Edict to come to Anqing to vote, there were also Zuo Liangyu, Luo Dai and Mou.
Wen Shou and Mou Wen Shou were in Lu'an Prefecture, and they finally responded with a letter saying that Ziweixing was active nearby and could not leave. Zuo Liangyu and Luo Dai neither came to Anqing nor had any news. Pang Yu sent people to greet them and gave them money.
Xiong Wencan is still the most capable fighter nearby. Xiong Wencan has brought thousands of people from Guangdong. But today Pang Yu saw the scene when he got off the ship. Although these Guangdong soldiers and firearms were many, they basically had no armor and only some of them.
The sub-officers had leather armor, and most of the soldiers were emaciated. They even wore southern singlets in October. They were all shivering when they landed in Anqing, which shows that the logistics situation was also very bad.
This southern army must have never been to the north, and they have never seen northern cavalry. Once they encounter cavalry like Cao Cao's on the Qingliu River, they will collapse before engaging in battle.
At the same time, Xiong Wencan of the Marine Division 1, who was standing at the dock, also saw it. Regardless of his previous record, a normal person could tell that it must not be comparable to the standard battalion.
Xiong Wencan has always dealt with pirates in the south. This time when he took office in the Central Plains where rogue pirates were raging, he had no confidence at all if he lacked a reliable army of confidants and had to rely on various military leaders to save his life.
The performance of Zuo Liangyu and Luo Dai, and the Guangdong standard battalion in the afternoon, Pang Yu increased his chips. Xiong Wencan adjusted his sitting position slightly, looked at Pang Yu and said, "General Pang led the Anqing garrison in April.
We defeated dozens of thieves' camps in Susong, which was the first great victory this year. Our army has decided to spread the net on all sides. At the time when the world is deploying troops, I think that such powerful generals and troops may not be limited to a corner of the sky. I don't know the general.