Chapter 508 Don't mind killing ten thousand more

Johnson and Laudrup's judgments were consistent. They did not think that the Ming Empire, which had a strong naval force, would lack talents for long-distance sailing. ∴,w←ww..c★om What they lacked was the knowledge of the situation in Europe and the talents for routes. This explanation was reasonable no matter how you read it. In fact, the Ming Dynasty really lacked sailing talents, especially among the people, and it was difficult to find sailors and management members who were skilled in driving European sailing ships.

The opportunity must be seized. Since I knew that people in this place often died and threw it into the pit behind him, Johnson's attitude was very firm. After a physical examination, he signed a contract for selling his body. Uh, no, it was an employment contract. I don't know what Chen Xie thought, but this decision was made by Chen Xie, so Zhang Xun had to do it. In his opinion, what happened to be a slave to give these ghosts a way out and be a slave? Many people in the Ming Dynasty were willing to be slaves, but they were not willing to be free people. The burden on ordinary people was too heavy. Many people devoted themselves to slaves, but they could live better. To be honest, this contract

It is not much better than selling contracts. Because of their identity, Zhang Xun has to pay the ransom for them (just talk). Therefore, he has no personal value at all, and determines the length of work. Rewards are decided based on his performance, etc. Anyway, each set is set, according to this contract, if there is no accident at all, Johnson will have to work for the fleet for ten years. The time is a little longer, but there is a benefit, he can obtain the nationality of the Ming Dynasty and must bring his family. Many people didn’t know at first, but later they signed the contract and found that it was too late to bring their families.

After selecting more than 100 people, Zhang Xun finished the itinerary. He embarked on the journey back to Huating. Naturally, the ones who were accompanying him were the ghosts of about 100 people. There was nothing wrong with these people on the boat, so he started to learn the Ming Dynasty.

Many ships suddenly came from Xiaguan Wharf, crossing the river from Jiangpu opposite, and constantly docking on the wharf. Those who came off the boat were soldiers in dark green uniforms, all of whom were murderous intent, and they were obviously not close to the stranger.

Zhao Zhilong was shocked by this incident and took people to the near wharf to see what was going on. As a result, the people who came were all green soldiers from Dengzhou camp. After Chen Xie took office, the changes on the wharf could be said to be the biggest. The original wharf almost doubled. The Yangtze River Iron Factory in Jiangning was the Yangtze River Iron Factory around Nanjing. There were many iron ore around the Ming Dynasty. The best steel in the Ming Dynasty was Su Gang, which was produced in this area, and the Qing Dynasty became Foshan. Everyone knows who the backend boss of this Yangtze River Iron Factory was. The wharf that paid for repair was also used to transport steel. Now it suddenly became a military wharf. It immediately attracted the attention of Nanjing.

It would be fine if Zhao Zhilong didn't look at it. After seeing this, he was frightened. He was an old leader. He knew at first glance that these people were veterans of war. He carried a rifle and carried a luggage. When he got off the ship, he was in order and was not at all confused. Before, Chen Xie had brought eight thousand soldiers, which made the leading nobles in Nanjing City unable to sleep or eat. This time the scale of the visit was even larger.

Zhao Zhilong wanted to go up and ask clearly, and the general sent out was stopped by the soldiers. Instead, he told the general who went to inquire that the general Su Haochen of Dengzhou was ordered to lead his troops into the city and take over the city defense of Nanjing. He asked for documents from the Ministry of War? You go to Chen Ge's army to go. Zhao Zhilong's face turned pale, which was not a good thing. He had been worried that Chen Xie would attack the army in Jiangnan, but now he finally came.

"Marty, look!" A general shouted, and Zhao Zhilong looked at the place where he pointed. After a ship was docked, the booms on the dock lifted parts one by one off the boat and quickly assembled into cannons one by one. It is said that the Dengzhou camp has sharp firepower and excellent equipment, so it finally happened this time. The covered animal was led off the ship, put on the cannon and pulled it away. He counted casually. These were more than thirty big guys. Compared to the Nanjing army equipment, they didn't know whether they could fire or not, these were real killing weapons.

"Don't look at it anymore, go to the Governor's Office immediately." Zhao Zhilong's face turned from white to blue, from blue to white, gritted his teeth and stomped his feet away.

In the Governor's Office, all the staff were around Chen Xie to discuss military affairs. The army was reorganized and his majesty seemed to be what His Majesty meant, but there were still some statements. Nanjing is Liudu, and Nanzhili was under the jurisdiction of Jiangnan and Jiangbei. There was no Anhui Province in this year. This problem arises. If the army in Nanzhili was only considered military households, there were about 100,000 people, which was the army of the garrison. However, the garrison was basically all peasants, and the combat power could be regarded as if they did not exist. There were also Jingying, which was divided into Hechiying, Zhenwuying, Shenjiying, etc. Because there were troops and soldiers in the Ming Dynasty, it looked a bit messy.

"If there is a genocide, there will be trouble. It is better for the cabinet department to be cautious." Regarding how to rectify the military affairs in Nanjing, Chen Xie came up with a plan, which was to let the Dengzhou camp take over Nanjing first, and then clean up all the people from Nanjing. According to Chen Xie's plan, the garrison station should be abolished, turning the military households into farmers, and all the officers will be left, whether it is the local owner or going home to eat himself. Anyway, the existence of these people is not very meaningful. However, the several aides did not think so, Xia Yunyi opposed it, and Xu Fuyuan did not support it very much.

Overall, I am worried about riots in the local area due to the reorganization of the army.

Chen Xie listened to the opinions of these staff members patiently. In fact, it is indeed just a draft now and has not been concluded. The transfer of the ten A-character camps of Su Haochen's troops is mainly a deterrent effect. Another reason is that an official from the Ministry of War suggested that the Dengzhou camp in Henan should be transferred to Sichuan to help Hong Chengchou completely solve the problem of bandits.

To put it bluntly, these people were not kind-hearted and implied that Zhu Youjian had too much territory occupied by the Dengzhou camp and could not continue like this. In view of this, Chen Xie decided to transfer the Dengzhou camp to Nanjing. After the reorganization of the army was over, he would transfer it to the senior officials. After familiarizing himself with the life at sea, he would seek Southeast Asia next. It turned out that Su Haochen paid fees and helped the people in Henan, which caused complaints from the gentry in the area.

Why do you say that? Su Haochen's immigration efforts to Liaodong were too strong. Henan was tortured by bandits, and the population was much smaller. Now he immigrated in large quantities, and the landlords could not find anyone to farm for him. Another is relief. Dengzhou Camp controlled the relief grain, and local officials and gentry had no way to make money. They were very dissatisfied and naturally wanted to make trouble. Although Henan's geographical location is important, it was enough for Chen Xie to remove the population. There was really no oil and water in that place in Henan. Therefore, Chen Xie took the initiative to transfer Su Haochen to Nanjing, one to cut off other people's thoughts, and the other to prevent anyone from whining. Although it had no effect on Chen Xie, it was a bit annoying.

With the stability of the domestic situation, Chen Xie had no intention of expanding the size of the army. Dengzhouying guarding Jiangnan was also a temporary plan. For this matter, Chen Xie also specifically emphasized in his letter to Zhu Youjian that after Henan experienced the war, everything should be based on stability. The food used for relief should be strengthened with the departure of Dengzhouying.

Chen Xie had no hope for this regulation at all. This was the social structure of the Ming Dynasty. Before the new class grew largely, the country was roughly like this. In fact, when it was truly capitalism, you will find that this thing is even more vicious. To develop industry, you must shear wool and agricultural wool. Otherwise, where did she get the story of sheep eating people?

The purpose of rectifying the army is not to capture the military power in Jiangnan, but the emperor's intention. By reorganizing the army, reduce military expenditure. The problems in the army are too serious, and there is no less problem than civil servants. The army without combat effectiveness has to be raised. Zhu Youjian felt unjustly panicked. As for whether Chen Xie would rebel, the old tune was repeated, and he would have rebelled long ago. So when the court discussed this matter, the ministers opposed it. Even Lu Xiangsheng and Yang Tinglin felt that they were too hasty and should wait until the suppression of the thieves in Sichuan was over. Zhu Youjian was unwilling to wait, and trusted Chen Xie enough, so he came to the fore.

Zhao Zhilong came to the Governor's Office to see Chen Xie, but he came in quickly without waiting for much. Chen Xie said politely: "I came just right. Your Majesty has issued an explicit decree to me to rectify the military affairs of Jiangnan. I have drawn up a charter and discuss it together."

When Zhao Zhilong heard this, he became even more worried. Why did you transfer Dengzhou Camp to rectify the military affairs of Jiangnan? Thinking of this in your heart, you have to be in line with your mouth: "Okay, it should have been rectified long ago. You are not knowledgeable and can only help you beat the edge drum."

Chen Xie looked at him lightly and said, "If you want to rectify, you have to start with the Beijing Camp. I mean, there are not too many troops in Nanjing, but too few." Chen Xie said something, but Zhao Zhilong understood it, but pretended to be stupid: "I don't understand the humble position."

Chen Xie sneered and said, "You are also a marquis. The rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty is related to the future honor and disgrace of your family. Some people are in their positions and do not do their own politics, while others are not in their positions. Do you really know how many people are in the Jingying in Nanjing? Don't pretend to be a fool in front of me. Since I can kill all Zuo Liangyu's 20,000 people, I don't care about killing 10,000 more. To put it bluntly, Zuo Liangyu was killed and his military discipline was corrupted and he was ravaged. At least he could fight. In Nanjing, according to the list, is there 30% of the people? Even if there are 30% left.

How many people can go to battle with guns? When it comes to war, they will temporarily capture some auxiliary soldiers and collapse when they go to the battlefield. What should such an army do? Don’t think that if you have a title, I will do whatever you want. Do you believe it or not, I will kill you now, and Your Majesty will not do anything to me. Behave foolishly and you are looking for death!" The words were full of murderous aura and stern voices. Zhao Zhilong didn’t expect Chen Xie to come so directly. He was so scared that he was soft on the chair and stared at Chen Xie blankly. He was also an old corpse and had never seen anyone so disrespectful.

Seeing him like this, Chen Xie continued, "When you go back, I will restrain all the bad soldiers you are in charge of, stay in the military camp with peace of mind and don't move around. Tomorrow, Dengzhou Camp will go to the city to take over the city defense, and when I supplement the Beijing camp and finish the rectification, I will return it to you. I used to be too lazy to care about your empty salary and blood. But I will send all the salary to me. I will give you half a month to count the number of people. Finally, I would like to remind you, don't pretend to be a ghost for me, I will kill people. Get out!" Chen Xie roared, and Zhao Zhilong urinated and dripped away.

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