Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 621: The Year of Great Change (3)

"The war bonds issued by the Military Academy were all used to raise funds for the rectification of Xuanfu and Datong towns."

Without thinking, Zhu Youxiao looked at Wang Xiangqian and said: "The Ministry of War wants to send an official letter to the Governor's Mansion of Beizhili, clarifying that Xuanfu and Datong towns will follow the system of abolition of guard posts in Beizhili and promote the abolition of the non-military nature of the guard posts under their jurisdiction. Retain the garrison attributes of the key pass and promote the training of the border troops in Xuanfu and Datong towns! "

"War bonds issued mainly by Shaofu will all raise funds to expand the military industry system under its jurisdiction to expand production to meet the needs of the war in Liaozuo, Western Liaoning, Sichuan, Guizhou, Korea, etc., so as to avoid the increase in the intensity of the war and the shortage of military supplies in the rear. Ensure that interruptions occur.”

It turns out that it is not directly allocated to various military expenditures.

Wang Xiangqian's eyes were slightly opened, with a look of surprise on his face. The most anxious battle situation right now is on the Liaodong front line, dominated by the Battle of Tieling, and then affected many areas, with more than 100,000 troops participating in the battle. The gunfire was golden. Ten thousand taels, the money spent before and after is like running water.

Since we choose to issue war bonds to foreign countries, the money raised should be invested in areas closest to the war.

"Your Majesty, should we push back the preparation and training of the border troops in Xuanfu and Datong towns?" Wang Xiangqian, thinking of this, frowned and bowed to the emperor.

"After all, the most urgent thing for the imperial court right now is to properly resolve the pre-Liao war. According to the memorials urgently sent to Beijing from the Liaodong Governor's Office, Liaodong Governor's Office and other departments, the battle situation surrounding the Liaodong front line is extremely anxious, and the consumption on all front lines is extremely high. , If the needs of various places in Liaodong cannot be ensured, it will not only affect Liaodong, but also the outbreak of war in North Korea. "

War is delayed.

At the level of the Ming Dynasty, the most eye-catching thing is the Battle of Tieling. However, in addition to the wars in Qian Liao, there are also wars in other areas.

The armies of the Liao garrison under the command of Xiong Tingbi started a fierce battle with Jianlu around the Tieling line, which attracted a lot of attention from far away in the center of the capital.

However, during this period, due to the changes in the war situation before Liao Dynasty, the various armies aiding Korea led by Sun Chengzong quietly launched landing operations around Ping'an Road and Huanghai Road! !
At the same time, the counter-rebellion chieftain army led by Zhu Xieyuan was still fighting the remnants of the She'an rebels in some dangerous areas of Sichuan and Guizhou. During this period, the bandit suppression deployment in Sichuan and Guizhou was also progressing step by step...

Wang Xiangqian's idea was actually very simple. Since Ming Dynasty could not choose to retreat under the influence of the above-mentioned war, it should end the war somewhere and then reduce the pressure on the court.

Maintaining a high-pressure state is not in line with the golden mean. If the court cannot support it, the loss will be too great for the country and the world!
"The matter of rectifying the border troops in Xuanfu and Datong towns cannot be postponed!"

But Zhu Youxiao's attitude is still tough, "If you don't have long-term worries, you will have immediate worries. It is precisely because wars were going on everywhere in the Ming Dynasty, which further highlights the importance of the center."

"The hinterland of the Ming Dynasty, headed by Beizhili, must not have any problems or hidden dangers. The adjustment of the garrison system in Beizhili has stabilized the border areas of Beizhili, but not enough has been done in the towns of Xuanfu and Datong. , this is obviously a shortcoming!”

"Due to the influence of some things in the past, I have chosen to postpone the rectification of Xuanfu and Datong towns. Now it is no longer possible to retreat!!" Different positions have different perspectives on the problem.

Zhu Youxiao was aware of what Wang Xiangqian and the others were thinking, but considering the current situation, this was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity.

Through the rise of wars and conflicts, the central government accelerated the control of local armies, squeezed the space for empty pay and blood soldiers, reshaped the tone of strict military regulations and discipline, and then gradually promoted the system, hierarchy, order, and order of the Ming Dynasty's standing army. The order was unified, and a new military structure was formed that was dominated by absolute loyalty to the Ming Emperor, clarified that civil and military matters were not involved, and made clear military decision-making and other aspects! !
In a simple sentence, Zhu Youxiao wants to rebuild the Ming Dynasty's army! ! !
"Your Majesty, where should the central government resolve the military expenditures involved in the Liaodong front line?" Wei Guangxu hesitated for a moment, but after looking around, he stepped forward and bowed and asked.

"In the past, the Liaodong Governor's Office raised various expenditures, but the frontline war situation continues to advance. It may be difficult to maintain the subsequent war expenditures only by relying on the past military salary raising and the special funds allocated from internal funds."

"I have thought about this matter."

Zhu Youxiao said with a calm expression: "The results of the abolition of the garrison in Beizhili are very significant. Since it is beneficial to reduce the burden on the court, we should continue to expand the scope of implementation. Shandong and Henan are adjacent to Beizhili, so with the Ministry of War In the name of Shandong and Henan, we sent a letter to the governors-general of Shandong and Henan, ordering the governors of the two provinces to take the lead in promoting the abolition and restructuring of the guard station! "

"Many of the issues identified during this period involved the seizure of stolen silver and stolen goods. After a company completed the registration, they were used as military expenditures for Liaodong."

"The Ministry of War must draft a charter to highlight the problems encountered during the dismantling of guard posts in Beizhili, so that Governor Yuan Keli of Shandong and Governor Li Changgeng of Henan should be alert to avoid disorder during the dismantling of guard posts under various autonomous regions. Chaos happens."

"In addition, Yuan and Li should fully consider the frontline war situation. Before promoting the abolition and reorganization of the guard station, they can first clarify the matter of the guard station's aid to the Liao Dynasty. I believe that the vast majority of people are not willing to leave their homes to aid the Liao Dynasty. This The scale must be grasped well. ”

"But Your Majesty, water from afar cannot quench your thirst from near!"

Wang Xiangqian understood what the emperor meant and said, "Even if we can move forward steadily by abolishing the guard posts in Henan and Shandong, but if we want to see results, it will take at least several months, even if everything If everything goes well, the first batch of money and grain will be delivered to Liaodong in a few months, but how to guarantee it in the meantime? "

I still underestimate Xiong Manzi too much.

Zhu Youxiao laughed after hearing this. As for the battle on the Tieling front line, it is impossible to maintain a stalemate for a year and a half. Xiong Manzi is now provoking the impatience of the Jianlu on the Tieling front line. I'm afraid it won't be long. Tieling The situation on the front line will become clear.

"The Qing family doesn't need to worry about this, I have my own way to solve it."

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao calmly said: "Involving the supply of Liaodong, since I dare to use the raised war bond money directly for Liaodong, it means that there are other alternatives, so we will not discuss this matter. , continue talking about other aspects!”

(End of this chapter)