Da Ming started to ascend the throne

Chapter 588
After the patriarchs of the four major families in Luzon stepped down, they immediately began to work in accordance with the emperor's request.

Zhang Shantang and Liu Fengxiang are in charge of recruiting troops, the number of which is about [-]. Although it is said to be a security force, they will be trained as regular troops.

After the conscription is over, the Ming army will send instructors to train them.

These 2000 people not only maintain local security, but also cooperate with the navy and army to resist the invaders when foreign enemies invade.

Physical fitness and firearms training will be strengthened, marksmanship and artillery must be proficient in use, and even bayonet fighting must be proficient.

Their ring silver is four dragon coins per month, which is equivalent to four taels of silver. After retiring, they will be arranged to work on the farm.

This treatment is not low, mainly because they also bear relatively large risks.

Because the Dutch and Spaniards will come to attack Luzon at any time.

The enthusiasm of the Chinese for joining the army was very high, and more than 1 people interviewed on the first day.

Even more than 1000 indigenous people came. They were very envious of the treatment they received as soldiers, and they all expressed their willingness to be loyal to Ming Dynasty.

When Zhang Shantang and Liu Fengxiang saw so many people applying for the job, they were very happy from ear to ear.

There are so many people, there are more choices, and they can choose young people with better physical fitness to join the army.

The two discussed it and finally decided to recruit 1800 Chinese and 200 high-quality natives.

Recruiting some aborigines will not only make it easier to manage the aborigines, but also make more aborigines feel that their status has improved, which is conducive to assimilation.

Li Yu's task is to formulate commercial and agricultural taxes in accordance with Zhu Youjian's instructions.

Zhao Jin is in charge of counting the population and building schools.

He is not doing these things alone, there will be some Ming soldiers and Chinese to help him.

After the establishment of the Protectorate of Luzon, under the recommendation of the four major families, many talented Chinese joined the Protectorate. They were all civilian officials, and they were all managed by Shi Lang for the time being.

Whether it's recruiting troops, collecting taxes, counting population, or building schools.

Because of the change of status, these Chinese are doing their best to do things for Daming.

In the past, they could only do business to make money, but now it is different.

Now they have become the masters of Luzon, where their status is supreme and they must lead by example.

Driven by the four masters and the Chinese, all aspects of Luzon began to get on the right track.

The construction of coastal defense and bunkers is also proceeding in an orderly manner.

Especially in the construction of the bunker, the workers are mainly Chinese, and the aborigines have not been involved for the time being.

Zhu Youjian didn't want the natives to know the internal structure of the bunker, so as not to leak information.

For the sake of secrecy, the cement formula is in the hands of Shi Lang and his two absolute confidants, and outsiders cannot access it for the time being.

Zhu Youjian led the generals to inspect various places and construction sites in Luzon, and found nothing wrong, and returned to the Duhu Mansion to discuss the date of returning to Daming.

As soon as he sat down in the handsome mansion, Qinglong walked up to Zhu Youjian and whispered:

"Your Majesty, the capital is here, and they have just arrived at the naval base."

In fact, Qinglong just received a report that the capital sent people to Luzon.

Hearing the news, Zhu Youjian felt that something important had happened, and decided to summon someone from the capital immediately.

"Quick, let them come to see me right away."

"Yes"

Qinglong led the order and personally went to the naval base to pick him up.

After Qinglong left, Zhu Youjian began to feel a little uneasy. It has been a long time for him to go on a personal expedition, almost half a year.

Was there a turmoil in the capital during this period?
Thinking of this question, Zhu Youjian couldn't help shaking his head, it was almost impossible.

Sun Chuanting and Sun Chengzong are sitting in the capital. They were both summoned by Zhu Youjian, and there is no possibility of betrayal.

The two also have the Shenji Battalion and the New Army under their command, who can threaten them.

There is Yue Fei guarding the Northeast, and Li Cunxiao Xuanjia cavalry exists in Mongolia.

Li Yan's 30 troops guard the northwest, and Lu Aiguo in North Korea.

In the southwest, there is Mu Tianbo, the Duke of Guizhou, guarding, and there are Qin Liangyu white soldiers in Sichuan.

It is impossible for these people to rebel, no matter where they come from, there is no possibility of problems!

"Minister Zhang Shize, see Your Majesty!"

Just when Zhu Youjian was thinking about what was going on in the capital, a voice rang in his ear.

Zhu Youjian hurriedly raised his head to look at the person who came, only to find that it was Zhang Shize, Duke of Great Britain.

The Duke of England had a very prominent reputation and status in Ming Dynasty, and at the most glorious time, he had three titles in one family.

Of course, it was all obtained by them in exchange for their military exploits. Even Wei Zhongxian was afraid of their family.

This Zhang Shize was the last British Duke of Ming Dynasty, and he did not make any great contribution to Ming Dynasty.

But he didn't surrender to the enemy and seek glory when Ming Dynasty was at its most dangerous.

In less than a year in the hereditary British Duke, Li Zicheng broke through the capital and Zhang Shize died in battle, which can be regarded as a relatively unlucky British Duke.

I saw Zhang Shize was travel-stained, his face was dark, and even his clothes were a little disheveled. It seemed that he had suffered a lot along the way.

Zhu Youjian hurriedly got up and went forward to support Zhang Shize:
"Aiqing, get back on your feet quickly. You have worked hard all this way. Did something important happen to Daming?"

Zhang Shize is a landlubber. He boarded a boat from Fujian to Huangming Island, and then from Huangming Island to Luzon. He almost vomited to death during the journey.

Hearing the emperor's question, he suddenly forgot the hard work all the way, and said hastily:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, something happened in Daming, but it was not caused by human beings. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

It was not caused by man, that is to say, there was no turmoil that Zhu Youjian was worried about.

At this time, Zhu Youjian let go of his hanging heart, and immediately ordered Zhang Shize to be given a seat.

"Come here, give the British prince a seat."

"According to the purpose"

Jin Yiwei promised, and quickly brought a chair.

After Zhang Shize sat down, Zhu Youjian turned around and returned to the main seat and asked again:
British Duke, "What is it that made you travel all the way to Luzon?"

"Acts of God"

"Your Majesty, since you led your troops to the expedition, there hasn't been a drop of rain in the northwest of Daming, and the sweet potatoes, corn, and rice in the common people's fields have almost dried up.

The drought not only affects the food security in Northwest China, but also in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Henan and other places.

Mr. Sun Chuanting, the chief assistant of the cabinet, was at a loss and had already transferred a lot of food from the south of the Yangtze River to the north for disaster relief. "

"But the Han situation still hasn't eased, so I asked the minister to go to sea to find His Majesty, hoping that His Majesty can find a solution."

Zhu Youjian is a time traveler, of course he knows that this was caused by the Little Ice Age in the late Ming Dynasty.

drought?Is this God joking with Daming?
In winter, all rivers and lakes freeze, even the Yangtze River is rarely frozen, and the lowest temperature can reach minus 60 degrees.

Now that the cold has just ended, the severe drought has begun to wreak havoc in Daming again.

Fortunately, Daming has now captured Batavia and Luzon. The crops here are three times a year, and they can be sent to Daming for emergency.

Zhu Youjian thought for a while and said:
"Ai Qing, don't worry, there will always be a solution. I have decided to transfer food from Nanhai Province and Luzon back to the disaster relief."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shize hurriedly said:

"Your Majesty, we have a large population, how much food can this tiny place produce?"

Zhu Youjian knew that Zhang Shize had just arrived and didn't know much about places like Luzon Batavia, so he laughed loudly and said:
"Haha, don't underestimate this place. They cook three seasons a year. As long as they don't take out, they can eat for two years."

(End of this chapter)