The first assistant of the poor family

Chapter 474 Hami City Breakdown
Zhengde Emperor Zhu Houzhao watched the shooting practice of the Shenji Battalion, and went back to the Leopard Room contentedly.

Li Dongyang and Xie Qian also returned to the city one after another, but Xie Shen stayed alone and asked carefully how the soldiers who had used the flintlock felt.

In his view, any new thing has a process of adaptation.No one knew the pros and cons of the flintlock better than these soldiers.

After some questioning, Xie Shen found that the flintlock gun brought back by the Frang robot was indeed quite accurate, at least better than what he inherently knew.

But soldiers generally say they spend too little time with guns.There are only [-] guns in total, but they have to be practiced by [-] infantry, and it takes an average of seven days for each person to use them in one day. This is a terrible thing.

We must know that whether it is the era of cold weapons or the age of firearms, a good weapon is very important.In the language of martial arts, the combination of man and sword is a master.

And if you want to share a gun with six or seven people, what is the use of it?It would be nice not to forget how to use it.

It's not that Xie Shen hasn't thought about this issue, but with the current level and manpower of Ming craftsmen, it is impossible to mass-produce flintlock guns.So don't say it's popularized by the whole army, even the Shenji Battalion can't do it with one shot.

It is also unrealistic to buy in large quantities from Frangbot.Regardless of whether Frangji will be sold to Daming in large quantities, even if they sell, they will definitely open their mouths and raise prices.

So from the very beginning, Xie Shen made up his mind to take the imitation route.Although the imitation may not be as perfect as the original flintlock gun, but the technology is in our own hands, and we will not be hindered by others when we want to produce it.

After learning about this situation, Xie Shen returned to the city.

To be honest, Xie Shen was really exhausted after accompanying him on the northern tour.This doesn't mean physically, but mentally.

Emperor Zhengde's impromptu parade ended up attracting Tatars, which is really disturbing enough.

Although judging from the result, there was no danger, but Xie Shen still hoped that there would be no next time.

It was already evening when we returned to the mansion, Xie Shen had dinner with his wife and children, then he called Lu Zhongtian to prepare a sedan chair and go to another courtyard.

When he arrived at the other courtyard, Xie Shen didn't let the butler say anything, but walked to the backyard alone.

At this time, my mother was sitting in the pavilion next to the rockery in a daze, Xie Shen suddenly appeared from behind her, wrapped her in his arms, and said with a smile: "Why, are you thinking of me?"

"You, why did you come back?"

Xie Shen pretended to be displeased and said: "What are you talking about, this is my mansion, I can come back whenever I want."

Yao Niang shook her head and said, "That's not what I mean, I mean why did you return to Beijing early?"

Xie Shen let go of my mother, spread his hands and said, "Your Majesty will return to Beijing early after finishing his northern tour, so I will naturally come back with you."

"Oh."

My mother responded lightly, but lowered her head.

This subtle movement was noticed by Xie Shen, and he teased, "Why are you recovering from your illness? It's like a different person. I can't get used to you being so gentle."

"you!"

After hearing this, Yao Niang gave Xie Shen a hard look, and gritted her teeth.

"That's right, this is what a chivalrous woman should look like."

Xie Shen had to admit that Li Yanwen was indeed a miraculous doctor, and both my mother and elder brother's illnesses were cured after his diagnosis and treatment.Although there is still the possibility of recurrence in the future, at least there is no need to live in fear for now.

Xie Shen recalled the scene when he and My Niang met for the first time, and he felt a touch of nostalgia.

"Okay, I won't quarrel with you. What do you plan to do in the future?"

"I..." My mother who has always acted decisively hesitated, Xie Shen hurriedly said: "If you have any difficulties, you can tell me, even if no one in this world is willing to help you, I will help you to the end."

"I do not know either."

My mother sighed, her eyes full of confusion.

To be honest, she thought she would die from tuberculosis, so she came to the capital to do something for Xie Shen before she died, so she didn't have any regrets.

But who would have thought that Xie Shen found a doctor who did not know where, and he cured her illness.

Until now, My Lady still can't believe what happened.

She recovered from her illness, but she didn't know where to go or what to do.

"If you don't know, I suggest you stay in the capital."

Xie Shen shrugged and said: "Life in this capital is really boring, with you here, there is someone to relieve my boredom."

Seeing that Xie Shen was not in good shape, my mother slashed at Xie Shen with a knife when she was annoyed.

Xie Shen hurriedly dodges, sprinting away, "The heroine, please spare me, Xiaosheng made a mistake."

"puff!"

My mother was completely amused now.

"I really can't do anything to you."

"That's right, the most important thing for people is to live happily, don't fight and kill at every turn. Ahem, if I open an escort agency in the future, I will definitely ask you to be a female escort."

"Escort? What is this?"

My mother looked at Xie Shen blankly.

Xie Shen thought in his heart that he really didn't choose what to say.

There was no Escort in the Ming Dynasty. The Escort first appeared in Shanxi during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty.

Of course, there must have been a similar institution in the Ming Dynasty, but the term did not appear.

"Uh, this bodyguard agency actually gathered a group of thugs to guard the yard and help people escort money."

In desperation, Xie Shen had no choice but to explain as simply as possible.

"That's strange, can you really make money doing this business?"

It's no wonder that Yaoniang was puzzled. In fact, during the Zhengde period, silver hadn't flowed into Daming in large quantities, and Shanxi merchants hadn't risen yet. Without the private banks like the ticket number, there was no living space and market for the escort agency.

In other words, Escort and ticket office came into being as the times require, and the two are in a symbiotic relationship.

"You should take a long-term view. This is called long-term investment."

Xie Shen explained: "Believe me, this escort agency will definitely be the hottest business in the future."

After a short pause, Xie Shen continued: "In any business, the first to get involved is the meat. Wait until they become bigger and then follow suit. At best, they will drink some soup."

It is necessary to be famous as early as possible, especially to make money.

Xie Shen recalled his last life, when a few freshmen in the history department went to write online novels to become popular, and felt heartbroken.In terms of knowledge, he was no worse than those freshmen, but when he realized it and wanted to write about it, he found that the other party was already a master of wind and rain, but he was still a rookie on the street.

This kind of sadness is really incomprehensible to those who have not experienced it.

Therefore, in this life, he must not allow the same thing to happen.

The idea of ​​the Escort actually just came up suddenly, but since I thought of it, there is no reason not to do it.After all, now that Daming has lifted the sea ban, the influx of silver will speed up, and the Escort business is sure to make money without losing money.

"You already have so much money, isn't it enough?"

My mother looked at Xie Shen quietly, her voice was full of doubts.

Xie Shen almost vomited blood.

Is there too much money?

Although he is indeed rich now, he is still slightly inferior to those wealthy businessmen in Jiangnan.

To put it more noblely, what Xie Shen wants to do is all important things in the world, how can these things be done without money.Xie Shen doesn't know how to be greedy, and he directly declines the carbon and ice gifts from the local government.

To be selfish, making money and enjoying is what everyone wants, right?Who said that a cabinet scholar can't be rich and live a comfortable life?

Gentlemen love fortune, in a proper way.

As long as the money comes from the right path and has a conscience, Xie Shen can spend it however he wants.

Besides, making money and enjoying is also the driving force for hard work.If you don't want to make money, just eat and wait to die, so why be so tired.

Of course, he would not go into details with My Lady.

"Ahem, let's not talk about this, let's talk about your affairs."

Xie Shen changed the subject and said, "Would you like to stay in the capital?"

"kindness."

My mother replied softly.

Xie Shen nodded and said, "Since that's the case, I have a suitable position here, and you can do it first."

"It's not that escort agency?"

Xie Shen smiled and said: "I haven't opened this thing yet, even if you want to be a bodyguard, you can't do it."

"What I want you to do is the female treasurer of Xie's Bank."

Xie Shen said with a serious face: "Of course, I know this is not what you want to do the most, but people have to find something to do. It may not be very good, but it can't make people idle. Once a person has free time After a long time, you will be dazed."

Xie Shen's suggestion was really beyond my mother's expectation.

The female treasurer of the bank?In fact, she came from a wealthy family, so there was no problem with being able to read and write.It's just that he covered up his weak side for revenge.After all, she is actually a weak woman.

Xie Shen's arrangement naturally has his reasons.

The bank is now his main source of income, so naturally he will not be sloppy in employing people.

He has to deal with large loans.

The reason why Yao Niang, a layman with no previous experience, was allowed to be the shopkeeper was not because Xie Shen got mad, but to arrange a suitable position for Yao Niang.

As for the shopkeeper of the bank, it's not just my mother, it's impossible for her to make decisions about everything big and small.

Putting my mother in the bank is at most dealing with the accounts, and she can at least play some role.And if she is sent to the tea shop, then my mother will really lose her eyesight.

"Can I really do it?"

My mother naturally didn't know what Xie Shen was thinking, so she asked anxiously.

"I like you!"

Xie laughed and said, "Actually, you don't have to be pessimistic. If you don't understand anything, you can come and ask me. I will explain it to you patiently."

"you!"

Yao Niang clenched her fist again, but this time she couldn't shake her fist no matter what.

"Well, I'll go."

My mother sighed, and finally agreed to Xie Shen's arrangement.

Now she doesn't know what to do, since Xie Shen gave her a direction, let's do it and look forward to it.

"Then it's a deal. I'll give you a hundred guan a month, so you don't have to say I'm stingy."

With a big wave of his hand, Xie Shen offered Yao Niang a sky-high salary.

"It doesn't matter if you have more money or less money, but as you said, find something to do."

My mother gave a rare smile.

Xie Shen said in a good mood: "That's right, chivalrous women also have to eat fireworks in the world."

"Beat!"

My mother realized that 'good people are deceived', so she slashed at Xie Shen with a hand knife.

"Heroine, spare your life!"

Xie Shen jumped far away, begging for mercy with a laugh.

On February [-]th of the third year of Zhengde, an urgent report was sent from Hami, and Turpan aggressively attacked Hami.

The city of Hami was destroyed, Bai Yalang, a puppet supported by the Ming court, fled, and the Ming army lost control of Hami.

Suddenly the emperor was furious and prepared to send troops to attack Turpan.

In this regard, Xie Shen has no opinion.

The geographical location of Hami is so special that it is a place that military strategists must contend for. Whether it is Daming, Turpan, or Mongolian Wala, they all covet Hami.

There is no morality at all in this, and the strong are respected by soldiers.

Whoever has a hard fist can control Hami.

Compared with Mongolian Oala, Turpan paid more attention to Hami, and it attacked Hami several times in history.

Turpan is actually the Eastern Chagatai Khanate. In the late Ming Dynasty, the power in Hexi continued to shrink, and Hami was eventually controlled by Turpan.

Not to mention the distance, let's say that in recent years, Turpan has made a lot of moves.

In the first year of Zhengde, the Zhongshun King Shanba supported by the Ming Dynasty died, and his son Bai Yalang succeeded to the throne.But this Bai Yalang is a full-fledged dude who made a mess of Hami's internal affairs.

Correspondingly, the interior of Turpan was also killed in darkness.The monarch Ah Heima passed away, and his sons were all jealous of fighting for power, and they had no intention of attacking Hami.

In the end, Mansuer, the son of Aheima, won and became the new monarch of Turpan.He wrote to the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, requesting the return of the hostage Zhen Timur, but was rejected by Emperor Zhengde.

In a fit of rage, Mansuer sent troops to attack Hami, and fought back and forth with the Ming army.

It was not until February of the third year of Zhengde that Hami fell in a night attack on Turpan. Bai Yalang fled in a hurry, and the hostage held by the Ming Dynasty, the younger brother of the current Hami monarch Mansuer, Zhen Timur also took the opportunity abscond.

So far, this is the fourth time that Daming has lost Hami, which is a shame no matter how you look at it.With Emperor Zhengde's strong temperament, it would be strange not to send troops to fight Turpan.

But how to use troops is really a headache.

It is obviously unrealistic to fight a tug-of-war with Turpan, and Daming must suffer if it drags on. After all, the supply line is too long, and the food loss along the way alone cannot bear it.

As for the blitzkrieg, although it is feasible, it will face the same problem after winning Hami.

Bai Yalang is a dou who cannot be supported. If he continues to support him, without Turpan, he will make a lot of trouble.

And if the puppet Bai Yalang is not supported, it will be more difficult for the Ming Dynasty to directly send the general soldiers or governors to control this area, which is also contrary to the general policy of the Ming Dynasty to manage Hexi.

In Xie Shen's view, short-term pain is worse than long-term pain. It is better to simply adjust the strategic policy and directly focus on the west of Jiayuguan, instead of just confining to the three-acre land in Hexi, east of Jiayuguan.

After all, it is not my race, so its heart must be different.

Giving them a chance to breathe is too much kindness, it is better to push them to open up the Western Regions.

Although opening up the Western Regions was not as important to the Ming Dynasty as opening the sea ban, because the Land Silk Road was not as efficient as the Maritime Silk Road, it was a signal to the separatist forces in the Western Regions that those who offend me will be punished even if they are far away!

　ps: Hami will be a brand new plot, and Lao Kun will work hard to write it well. Students who are interested in this period of history can also read the corresponding history.Hami is like a stage. After you sing, I will appear on the stage~, two in one chapter, happy watching, happy weekend~
　　
　
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