"The public not only entered Lianzhou, but also established Chenzhou; it was to dig out tycoons, to eliminate the disadvantages, to help the hardships, and to promote production; the local government was greatly governed...
The mountain people and the miners all think of kindness, and those who surrender will benefit the others, and get the first division. .
After more than a year, he has been able to smell the lingbiao with the more capable staff. . .
Despite many adversities, it is especially the crown of the states. "
"An Old Record of Nanling".
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When Zhou Huaian left Guiyang City, the last armed squad full of supplies and equipment had also been dispatched to a more remote place. As the saying goes, military conquest is the beginning, but economic means are the final follow-up.
Under the new order established by the Taiping Army regime, most of the miners and mountain villages directly outside the management of the army no longer need to pass through the shed leaders, chiefs, supervisors, and mine owners who are linked in the name of clan and township party. Layers are pressed, but through the connection function of the newly built roads, it can directly trade with the convoy dispatched by the Taiping Army on a regular basis.
Except for the quota of ore surrendered in accordance with the agreed ratio, other incomes are left to the disposal of small groups in their own villages, which can be described as the actual result of mining more and less mining; the leader among them is notarized and certified by the rebels. Presiding over the election once in the next year, and winning the election with the majority is a primitive democratic autonomy.
In this way, the Volunteers who have mastered the main logistics and foreign material channels, only need to play a seemingly fair arbitration role based on a suitable pricing and material supply category; and regularly deal with some breeding problems and group conflicts, and make gradual progress. Influence and transformation work.
Although it is also a means of exploitation, the method derived from capitalism is more concealed and more relaxed than the traditional feudal society; it is also a rare improvement and improvement in their situation.
As Zhou Huai'an tried, it came from the local flavors of Lianzhou, such as pickled sour radish, garlic sprouts and beef and mutton, cooked rice dumplings and rice cakes. Others include tamarind, pickled cabbage heart, and soaked beef hooves, which are quite distinctive; the energy bar in his vision has increased a bit.
On the way back, Zhou Huaian also received several other important news.
First of all, in Qingyuan County in the upper reaches of the Pearl River, the finished product of the first vehicle and ship has been manufactured, but an accident occurred during the trial voyage in the Xiaojiang waters and it was directly rushed to the shore and stranded. The specific loss is still being evaluated; however, Zhou Huaian has approved it. More specifications of manufacturing projects have been introduced.
It is mainly aimed at the relatively rich and abundant water system of Lingnan, and the size and specification test of different river depths in order to make full use of the relatively developed water transportation resources in the local area.
The newly established exchange named "Sihaihao" in Guangzhou has been in business for some days. It is mainly the early financial business of valuation, exchange, and storage of various kinds of wealth in foreign circulation, as well as gold, silver, and copper coins; it is also the only designated place for exchange with foreign fans in the Guangzhou market. At the same time, there are also redemption outlets in the cities and towns of the outer state and counties, and the rebels' post road system is used to communicate and adjust.
On the basis of the original inspection and confiscated many didian stores and cabinets, a little modification can come in handy. It can be said that in addition to the lack of specific personnel, other things are readily available and can be integrated in together.
Therefore, in accordance with his requirements and preliminary financial accounting system, the "Balance Sheet", "Profit Statement" and "Current Cash Statement" compiled for the first month have been delivered to him quickly.
Then, following the combination of shipping and maritime trade guilds, another group of merchants in the Lingnan region began to show their sincerity to the rebel forces represented by the left-behind division; that is, the newly established flying money federations under the rule of the rebels. Started to try to run under a simple internal negotiation mechanism.
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Outside the city of Jiangling, on the gray and white river surface, the sun hidden in the clouds is like hot iron juice, smudging the surrounding clouds and the river surface into blood-colored patches.
Shannan Jiedu Liu Jurong, who was wearing a black shimmering drape and a purple robe and a red cloak, also stood on the river bank and looked thoughtfully at the city full of smoke and fire in the distance. The red, black, white, blue, and purple flags under the city that belonged to the official military camps fluttered in the wind among the undulating and winding hills, appearing and disappearing from time to time, looking very spectacular.
The offense and defense surrounding this city has entered the seventh day; and the small groups of grass thieves attracted by the brigade are also constantly flowing, and the officers and soldiers who are on the outside are in constant conflict and fighting all day long.
And because there are many hills, hills, and forests outside Jiangling City, people can't see the real situation of the outer battlefield, and can only see the flag-tips of both sides flashing in the sun. The officers and soldiers and the grass thief banner will be intertwined from time to time. The sound of battle drums and shouts came from the battlefield, shaking the earth and the hearts of spectators.
It's just that he is still holding a whisk in his hand at this moment, which seems to be incompatible with the killing atmosphere surrounded by armored soldiers. However, this is a little legacy and miss left by the famous Taoist Taoist Xuanyuan Ji who was known as "Mr. Luofu" in his early years; according to the known practices of his relatives and other people familiar with him, as long as there are major indecisions, he can't help himself. The root flicked the whisk.
"I'm afraid it is not easy to explain from the Military Supervision Institute..."
One of them will have some concerns again to ask for advice.
"I don't know how the military supervising hospital thinks about it, don't I want to fall into the city as soon as possible to offer victory in order to serve the Holy Lord..."
Liu Jurong's big hand swung forcefully and said decisively.
"But the thieves in the city are especially fighting against the beasts. There is no such easy thing to take down Jiangling... It is better to let me wipe out more grass thieves who come to help, take advantage of the trend and use their wings to make plans..."
The Military Supervisory Yuan was a special dispatch that was gradually expanded after the rebellion of Qianyuan and Jianzhong. In order to strengthen the control and restraint of the military and horses of the world, the country sent out the military officials to serve as the eunuchs. It’s what Dezong said: “Take my heart’s life to the minions”,
Therefore, in the Military Supervisory Yuan or the Military Supervisory Yuan, it is also under the curtain of the same feudal commander, and there are other special establishments for deputy envoys, judges, support envoys, and other minor envoys, and they have corresponding elite armed forces as their direct guards; "Reward, play the investigation and violate the Miao", and even check and balance and contain the arrogant feudal commander, so that he can not monopolize the authority. Or, when there is chaos and change in the vassal town, it will promptly intervene and correct the chaos, or even temporarily replace its authority as a transition.
However, after the evolution of the past dynasties, the supervising military academies and military envoys all over the world have also evolved into a powerful group of mixed good and bad. Among them, there are the mediocre people who have become the masters of the feudal lords and the furnishings, and there are also strong people who are strong and even handsome but also obediently bow their heads and subdue their softness; for example, among many middle-class people, the Yang brothers are known as "two sheep in the big house" Yang Fuguang of No. 1 is a model of Weifu's self-study.
Because within him, the eunuch body is an anomaly that can both govern and use soldiers. Therefore, in the military town where his supervising army is located, there are all people who drove away from the command and did not dare to neglect; there were even those who condescended to walk under his door, and pretended to be nephews and nephews;
And it was Yang Quanxin, a junior of Yang Fuguang, who was assigned to the Shannan Eastern Jiedushi Envoy; therefore, Liu Jurong had to rely on his strength to communicate with the DPRK and eliminate the control system, but also to be afraid and tolerate his military affairs. put one's oar in.
Of course, this explanation to the Military Supervisory Yard is just a blatant reason. In the past six months, he has accumulated a lot of grievances and dissatisfaction in his heart, and he no longer works as hard as before when he fights.
You must know that the Jiangxi envoy Cao Quanluo, who was with him earlier, never listened to his lenient advice and pursued the grass thief with all his strength. However, after crossing the river, the court suddenly ordered Duan Yanmo to be the envoy of Taining. Cao Quanzhen heard the news. He was so angry that he stopped chasing and led the soldiers back; and he also received news that the court deliberately transferred him back to the court to replace others on the grounds of his merits. Among them, the unevenness of the court's appreciation is hard to say, and it is also the first reason why he is unwilling to give his all.
In addition, although Liu Jurong is a Jiedu Envoy of the Eastern Shannan Road, his subordinates have eliminated the unity, guards and soldiers gathered from the various states, as well as the local soldiers, as well as the two or three ways of relying on the imperial branch to give food and aid to the world. Outside the guest army; as his battalion and direct leadership, the loyal army (internal and external soldiers) has almost 5,000 posts. He believes that since he was the deterrent of Yongqiao Town, he has brought out the more than 5,000 soldiers with his own hands as his capital. If there are more serious casualties, he will not have the capital to obtain rewards from the court.
The third reason that made him reluctant to work hard was that the court owed too much. So far, Shandong has quite extensive jurisdiction, but many of the places are dilapidated. Except for his loyal army who can maintain basic support, the rest of the officers and soldiers have been in debt for months to half a year, and can only rely on plundering / persuading to donate places to maintain for a while; therefore, he understands that even though he himself If you want to work hard, the officers and soldiers under these subordinates may not be willing to give up their lives.
As the saying goes, when the time and place are favorable, and there is disagreement, why does he have to go against the trend? Therefore, even the army of the gangsters has almost broken the scope of Jiangxi recruiting envoys. , And Cao Quanlu still led his troops to sit on the north side of the Yangtze River and stayed still; and that Taining general Duan Yanmo had not come to his post for a long time, which well illustrates this treacherous situation of mutual control and fear.
And he was willing to personally lead the army to attack Jiangling in the south, in order to contain most of the grass thieves sweeping the Jianghuai eastward trend, has been regarded as a sincere confession and response to the court; but his subordinates are very eager to attack. I don't understand, if he really wipes out all the grass thieves in front of him or drives them away, then why should he continue to make meritorious work and consolidate his power
Therefore, whether Huang Ni has fallen into Mianzhou and Hanyang, it doesn’t matter if he has captured Jiangxia in Ezhou, he has broken Huangzhou and Jiangzhou, and it can also push Hongzhou and Raozhou; the more aggressive the grass thief attacked, the more aggressive he is here, the more aggressive he is to recover Hunan. The contribution of Jiangxi has become more obvious and important.
However, he was waiting for the results of the battles of several soldiers in the periphery, and suddenly saw a letter from the wind and dust sent an updated wooden clip line. Then Liu Jurong couldn't help being surprised, because the fire paint and imprints on the top came from the Huainan Jiedu Envoy and the Southern Traveling Envoy, the Jianghuai transfer envoy. He was also his brother and close friend in his early years, and he was just given the title of envoy. Where is the official document submitted by Gao Pian.
If it is the instructions and strategy from the court officials, he may still have reservations and disapproval; but this old brother who sits in the hands of the army and the wealthy land of the southeast, he must be very careful and maintain the bond. exist;
After that, he sighed heavily and opened his eyes, and said loudly, "Tell Zhou and Dong to attack with all their strength. If you don't get to the top of the city, you can raise your head and meet!"
After issuing this strict order, he also knew that it was not easy to seize the city from the grass thieves. He had to lead the soldiers to attack, so he shouted again: "Come on!...beaten the drum! Line up!"
The two soldiers brought over the wine jar that had been prepared, poured a large bowl for him, and brought a whole steaming, cooked leg of lamb. Amid the deafening drums of war, Liu Jurong tilted his head to look at his Yaqian soldiers and Ya soldiers and horses. They lined up quickly among the dust, drinking and eating meat.
He even drank five large bowls of wine and ate most of a whole leg of lamb. The elite soldiers who gathered afterwards had already lined up with their helmets and armor, waiting for their departure. He threw down the leg of the lamb, threw aside the cloak, brushed and pulled out the sword, and said, "Get on the horse!" A large group of soldiers and generals followed him on horseback, carrying thousands of cavalry with sparkling armour and carrying a flag like a cloud. And several times the swords and guns bright pawns rushed to the front of the Jiangling formation.
On the city’s head, a tall, skinny rebel general with bloodshot eyes was also looking at the placard cart under the city with unconcealed worries, regrouping the general trend of the powerful army. Cao Shixiong, who was nicknamed "Cao Shixiong" because of his turbulent hair, had not had a good rest for two days, and his two large eye sockets collapsed deeper than in recent days, and the bridge of his nose and brow bones also appeared taller. Up.
However, it was the several offensives launched by Liu Jurong from the Shannan East Road Jidu, one after another fierce; even once he even hit the city of Jiangling before being forced to retreat by the rushing navy. After going down so many times, his rebels suffered a lot of losses and their morale gradually declined.
Now, as the general and head of his army, the veteran general of the rebel army, Wang Chongyin, was also seriously injured by the guns fired by the officers. Therefore, the important task of leading the rebels in the city to persevere had to fall on his body. Therefore, in the case of no response from the eastward army, only some of the rebels who came in spontaneously but were defeated by the army, he placed more hope on Guangzhou's response and countermeasures.
"Brother monk, I can only count on you..."
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