Daming: Distribution of Lingnan, you develop the Pearl River Delta?

Chapter 6: Tolerate temporarily and win people's hearts

During the Ming Dynasty in the tenth year of Hongwu, the imperial court had no time to manage Lingnan.

Although the Guangdong and Guangxi areas have been recovered by the Ming Dynasty, the main army of the imperial court is still in the north.

Instead, Lingnan became the place Zhu Yuanzhang used to supplement his troops for the Northern Expedition.

Therefore, when Zhu Ping met He Gui, the commander of Guangzhou Weidu, he was numb.

The capital commander, He Gui, and the three cousins ​​He Run, He Bi, and He Jing who came to see Zhu Chong were all wearing coarse clothes, and even their boots were full of mud. Zhu Chong was puzzled. When he asked the four of them to get up, He asked: "Are you just doing farm work in the fields?"

"Back to King Qin, that's exactly what it is..." He Gui nodded.

"You are the Commander!"

Zhu Xi asked again: "Who asked you to do these things?"

"If we don't do these things, what will the soldiers eat?" He Gui's rhetorical question struck a chord with his soul.

In this day and age, if you are a soldier, do you have to grow your own food to eat?
That's too miserable!

Zhu Jing said: "Doesn't the imperial court give you military pay and food pay?"

At this time, He Jing, the youngest, said: "Back to Your Majesty the King of Qin, we have not received food and salary from the court for a year, and we even have to deal with the emperor's imperial edict every year to send troops to Jinling. Now everyone can only look forward to it. When you get to Jinling, you can get salary!"

Good guy.

This is taking wool-gathering to its extreme.

The entire court, including Zhu Yuanzhang, did not regard the people of Lingnan as human beings.

This is also normal.

After all, only criminals are sent here.

Therefore, in their eyes, Lingnan is a place where everything is broken.

Serving as a soldier here, you still want food and pay?
I'm afraid no one in the court has even thought about this issue.

Therefore, this matter can only be placed on He Gui.

"It is indeed a embarrassment for you. Even though you are still performing your duties and even working on your own fields, don't you have any other ideas?" Zhu Ping asked slightly tentatively.

He Gui said quickly: "What does His Highness King Qin mean by this? Although the general is a soldier, he is loyal to the Ming Dynasty. What's more, my father is highly regarded by the emperor in the court. I have a full family and are loyal to the court!"

Zhu Ping asked doubtfully: "Who is your lord?"

"How serious is it that Shandong Province is participating in politics?" He Gui responded.

It turned out to be the case.

Although Zhu Xiang was not familiar with this He Zhen, he was not unfamiliar either.

Because when Zhu Liangzu helped the Ming Dynasty pacify Lingnan, it was He Zhen who recruited peace. Originally, He Zhen was the largest warlord in Lingnan and had considerable influence in Lingnan. No wonder the He family can handle such a difficult task now.

The biggest reason is that the He family is a local snake in Lingnan.

Still a relatively big one.

"It's my fault that the king is disrespectful."

Zhu Xi immediately gave him a seat, then asked people to serve tea, and gave him 500 taels of silver. He said: "This money will be used to pay part of the soldiers' wages first. Now that the king has arrived in Lingnan, the imperial court will recruit soldiers from Lingnan." Maybe, everyone won’t have to leave their hometowns.”

Offering tea and giving money again.

Zhu Xi is obviously trying to win people's hearts.

However, he doesn't have to hide it.

Even his words almost made it clear that He Gui and others had already followed his orders.

The reason why he didn't say it clearly was because Zhu Xi deliberately left a message to see if Brother He Gui had such a discerning eye.

"Thank you, King Qin! I would like to ask you boldly. When King Qin left the capital, Lingnan was sealed. Is all the land in the south of Lingnan a fief, and officials at all levels were appointed by King Qin?" He Gui asked again.

"Didn't you receive the message?"

Zhu Xiang raised his head and said: "I am a prince and a prince. The fiefdom was given by the emperor. It is a fiefdom and a country. From now on, you will naturally obey my order!"

Hearing these words, He Gui and the four of them looked at each other, and then bowed to Zhu Ping together. "Get up!"

Zhu Ming drank tea by himself and said casually: "Although Lingnan will be my king's fiefdom from now on, I always only hire people based on their ability. If you want to climb up the ladder or get rich, under my Everything can be satisfied here. But first, you must be capable!"

When He Gui heard this, he understood that this prince was not a good person.

From the moment they met until now, Zhu Feng first treated him politely, then asked questions, and then offered money to win over him. Now Zhu Fang has completely gained the upper hand, confirmed his status as master, and started to show his edge.

"Please tell me, Your Highness, I will definitely obey His Highness's orders!" He Gui is He Zhen's son. He has seen these things in officialdom since he was a child. Later, he took charge of the Guangzhou Guard alone, so he naturally also understands some words.

Zhu Ping said it depends on his ability, then there must be something for him to do.

So He Gui directly stated his position.

But Zhu Ping said: "There is no hurry, let's go back first and give the soldiers some food and salary, about one hundred cents per person. I know that the money will definitely not be enough, but my money does not come from the strong wind. After you return, you can rectify the military style. I will give you half a month! After half a month, I will go to the guard station for inspection. If I am satisfied, the food and salary will be paid in one go."

"General, I will obey the order!" He Gui's face showed joy when he heard this.

Great.

The court finally had someone who could take charge.

Moreover, he is still a prince and a prince.

The point is that this prince is very courageous and will pay the owed food and salary as soon as he comes.

This is currently the most pressing problem in the military!
Next, I finally no longer have to farm.

He Gui immediately took his three cousins ​​to leave.

After seeing them off, Zhu Xi checked the system.

Another day passed.

The progress of road construction has also increased.

The road in front of the county government office has been built for more than ten meters.

His points also increased by about ten.

a bit less.

It is far from enough to light up new technologies.

Must speed up.

But Zhu Xi, there is no good solution now.

He had to get through this half month.

Because the strong men in the village would not let him go, he had no one to use.

So during this period of time, Zhu Fang simply stayed with Yuan Gong and Tangte and watched them engage in scientific research...

Not to mention, stunt talents are efficient.

Half a month later, Mr. Yuan had some research results.

Zhu Ping's points have also accumulated to two hundred.

Just enough to light up a basic technology.

But Zhu Xi was not in a hurry.

Because on this day, it was the day that Zhu Xi and Xiang Hai agreed to let those village heads meet.

Early in the morning, Zhu Xi met the new county magistrate, Daotong!
He came to report to Zhu Xi: "Your Highness, the county magistrate has asked his subordinates to come and report that the powerful people from Panyu and other countries are already staying in the city. Your Highness can summon them at any time."

"There's no rush now, we'll talk about it at noon... By the way, from now on you will stay with me for the time being." Zhu Fang knew that this Taoist fellow was an upright person and a man of integrity.

He just needs someone like this by his side.

Next, Zhu Xiang will formally meet these powerful people!

(End of this chapter)