Great Qing Dynasty talker

Chapter 142 Officials chase the governor in the snow

As a successful businessman,

Mr. Pan has a keen sense of smell and his family fortune is in danger.

The Fucheng is square and has such a large area.

If the city is full, it must occupy a corner, not less than 2%.

west,

There are many official offices and the most prosperous commercial district.

It is extremely unlikely that Mancheng will be located in the west.

There is a high probability that the site will be located on the east side.

And Pingjiang Road is the best choice.

Rich, but not expensive!
"My nephew, is it true?"

"It's true."

Li Yu sighed sympathetically and shook his head.

From his heart,
The Qing court established Mancheng, which was beneficial to the cause of rebellion.

This is easy to understand,
The people of Suzhou will definitely be angry and dissatisfied when this happens all over the city.

And once the war starts, he can destroy the entire city under his nose and shock Jiangnan.

In theory,
You can also get first-hand information and have a deeper understanding of the Eight Banners.

Just capture some prisoners and pry open their mouths.

Therefore,
From his personal point of view, he is even looking forward to it.

……

A fast horse galloped over, and the knight shouted:
"His Majesty ordered the Governor of Manchuria, Governor of Jiangsu, and Lord Fukang'an to arrive with a yellow flag."

In the distance, snow and fog rolled.

The sound of rumbling horseshoes, from far to near.

Fukangan, here we come.

The chief envoy Zhu Gui and the prefect Huang Wenyun took two steps forward and knelt on the snow:

"Welcome to Mr. Futai."

Behind him, 200 people knelt down in unison.

Fukang'an took off his lightning rod iron helmet, took off his mask, and dusted off the snow.

"Everyone, please get up and follow me into the city."

He didn't even dismount;

The 20 or so followers did not dismount.

Just saying a few polite words to the horse, he urged the horse forward.

All the officials and gentry were stunned and felt sorry.

Zhu Gui sighed, full of worries about the future.

Even if you have noble blood and an extraordinary background, you still have to be polite, right?

however,
More funny things are to come.

Fukang'an's group was too fast.

Most of the officials and gentry welcomed by Suzhou Prefecture came in sedan chairs.

Can't keep up.

……

Zhu Gui was sitting in a large green woolen sedan chair, feeling dizzy from being jolted.

Huang Wenyun is the same, his hat is all turned upside down.

"Stop the car."

Li Yu happened to be passing by.

He quickly gave up his horse and said, "Master Huang, hurry up and catch up."

"it is good."

Time was urgent, and Huang Wenyun didn't care about being polite.
The horse ran away in a hurry.

Li Yu was left laughing on the spot.

Tears of laughter came out,

Behind him, Li Ergou came over with several guards.

"See clearly?"

"Don't worry, adoptive father, we are seeing this for real."

"He is Fukangan, a sharp sword of the emperor. You must remember his face."

"Father, when are you going to get him?"

"Don't be anxious. Go back and practice your marksmanship."

Li Ergou smiled cruelly, showing his white teeth.

With one hand, he said:
"Don't worry, foster father. When the time comes, you give the order, and I promise to blow his head off with one shot."

Li Yu nodded,
He turned to the selected people and said:

"Raise soldiers for a thousand days, and use them for a while."

"In a few days, I will have someone specially build some extremely accurate muskets for you."

"Subordinates obey."

……

On the Changmen city wall, the soldiers were stunned.

Dozens of riders galloped in front, and hundreds of people followed behind.

Some were riding in sedan chairs, some were reluctantly riding horses, and some were running like yazi.

The ceremonial flag is crooked,
The whole team was sparse and crowded.

Many gentry and low-ranking officials did this in order not to make a fool of themselves in front of the governor.

Throwing away the sedan chair and tucking the robe around his waist,
Hold on to your hat and run wildly in the snow.

He shouted: "Master Futai, please wait for me."

Such a funny scene is probably something many people have never seen in their lives.

Daoqian Street,
At the gate of the governor's office,
Fukang'an and his party dismounted their horses and took off their helmets.

The doorman was almost dumbfounded and quickly knelt down to greet him.

After a while,
Huang Wenyun arrived on horseback and hurried in.

After a while, a large number of people arrived in a chaotic manner.

Zhu Gui got out of the sedan, vomited for a while, and then went in with the help of his servants.

Zhang Youdao, the magistrate of Yuanhe County,
As soon as I got out of the sedan chair, I fell over and went in awkwardly holding my warm hat on my back.

The magistrate of Zhenze County was even worse.

While running, they bumped into Chang Shuxian. The two of them had a bloody head, and they helped each other in.

Scholars won’t mention it.
Each one looked like a dog, panting and looking gray,
Sweat broke out on his forehead and his steps were sluggish.

Several weak people had fallen on the street.

He was taken to the hospital.

……

Inside the governor's yamen,
Fukangan just put on his cotton robe and wiped his face.

The same goes for the entourage, who don't show much fatigue from the journey.

These people were the elite Eight Banners who followed him to fight in several provinces of the empire.

He is one of the few bannermen in the Qing Dynasty who has not been contaminated by extravagant customs.

"Your Majesty, Huang Wenyun, pays homage to Mr. Futai."

"Please get up."

Fukangan was very arrogant and directly asked some questions that concerned him.

As for Zhu Gui, he was only a little polite.

Probably because of his age and seniority.

On the subject of superiority and inferiority,
It’s not that I, Uncle Fu, am arrogant.

None of you here deserve it.

……

At the Jingfeng Banquet, the food was not very enthusiastic.

Because Fukangan always lacks a smile and has an expressionless face.

Even when faced with compliments from colleagues and subordinates, he nodded lightly.

He looked down upon these mediocre bureaucrats extremely.
If you could eavesdrop on your heart, it would probably look like this:
Stop pretending, Uncle Fu just looks down on you. Everyone here is rubbish and the moths of our Qing Dynasty.

Apart from flattery, eating and drinking, what else do you do?
It depends on you, this Daqing takes jujube pills.

the banquet is over,

Everyone had their own secrets, so they left and went home.

Huang Wenyun sat in the sedan and sneered.

He could see the quality of the new governor.

It won't take more than 3 days.
All nine counties in Suzhou and even the whole of Jiangsu will know.

After Zhu Gui returned, he sighed:
"Fukangan is so arrogant, he will suffer a loss. The place is different from the military camp, and his method will not work."

The confidant said angrily:
"Don't worry about him, sir. We'll see if he makes a fool of himself."

"I don't care, as long as he doesn't delay his monthly refund and miss the province's money and food next year."

Before Zhu Gui left Beijing,
Qianlong had warned him that the battle at Jinchuan was too costly. After the victory, he rewarded meritorious soldiers lavishly, leaving the national treasury empty.

When you arrive in Jiangsu, you must supervise money and food.

Share my worries.

……

Zhu Gui understood Qianlong, and Qianlong also understood Zhu Gui.

Therefore, there are high hopes for placing him as the chief envoy of Jiangsu.

in private,

He Shen, the Minister of Hubu, also talked with Zhu Gui.
He had hinted to him that after rewarding Jinchuan's meritorious soldiers, the Treasury's treasury was about to bottom out.

Once there is any disaster relief and river embankment projects next year,

Or maybe the emperor is touring the south of the Yangtze River with his heart in mind,
The Gong Gong princes of the imperial court are about to join the Beggar Clan collectively.

Zhu Gui couldn't even think of it if he was killed.

The next day, in the governor's hall,
Fukang'an summoned officials above level 4 for the first time and released shocking news.

"When I take office, the first thing I do is to drive all over the city."

wow,
The prefect and Taoist priests present immediately exploded.

Especially the officials of Suzhou Prefecture were even more surprised and lost control of their expressions.

Fukangan looked at the reactions of these people with cold eyes and said impatiently:
"In Suzhou, the whole city is built. It is the emperor's wish, and it is also the wish of all the lords at the Military Aircraft Department."

"My lords, who objects?"

The air instantly dropped to freezing point,

Everyone had no expression on their faces and accepted the order.

"I would like to emphasize a few more requirements: the location must be good, the area must be large, the city walls must be strong, there must be many wells, and the houses must be new. After the beginning of spring, the Eight Banners garrison will be in place one after another."

Huang Wenyun raised his hand and asked:
"Sir Futai, Suzhou is garrisoning the Eight Banners. How many troops are there?"

"About 500 people. Including family members, it should be less than 2000 people."

"The officer understands."

……

Everyone left the governor's office with their own thoughts.

Fukangan's words were still echoing in his ears.

"Before New Year's Eve, the site should be selected. As soon as the Spring Festival is over, the house should be vacated immediately. The main body of the city wall must be completed by the first day of March at the latest."

"This officer likes the law of marching, and those who disobey and disobey will act according to the law of war."

The magistrate of Yangzhou whispered to Huang Wenyun before leaving:
"Old Huang, your good days are over."

Huang Wenyun smiled bitterly and had nothing to say.

Set it up all over the city,
His burden is the heaviest.

It can be expected that his official voice will be as smelly as the sewer.

Suzhou people whose houses were demolished,
He must be pricking his villain every day and cursing him.

……

"Get the news out quickly. Such a big thing cannot be hidden from the people."

"As ordered."

The government officials immediately transformed into human figures and walked around with loudspeakers.

It takes half a day to consume a bowl of tea.

The city was bombed, and everyone from Goulan Houses to teahouses and restaurants was discussing the matter.

In everyone’s eyes,

It's all fear, anger, dissatisfaction.

If it weren't for the intimidation of the previous two arrests of anti-Qing elements, someone would have cursed on the spot.

Today is unusual.

Even the ruthless police officers did not wait for an opportunity to arrest anyone.

Because, in this matter,

Everyone who lives in the city is a victim.

No matter how the court publicizes it, the common people know what Mancheng is about.

At this point,

Li Yu underestimated the people of the Qing Dynasty. Although they were confused about major events, they were extremely sensitive to matters involving themselves.

……

As early as half a month ago,
I got accurate information from Wang Shenxian and started to respond.

300 taels for an accurate letter, not expensive.

Today is free, Wang Shenxian also came to Lijiabao.

The two of them drank tea and chatted while admiring the snow.

"Are all the 2000 bannermen moved from the capital?"

"Half are from the Eight Banners in the capital, and the other half are drawn from the Eight Banners stationed in various places." "This Suzhou Prefecture is going to suffer."

"Who said it wasn't."

The relationship between the two has long been unusual.

So I still dare to say these complaints to my face.

"If your arms can't hold your thighs, it's useless no matter how much trouble you make."

"Hey."

Li Yu suddenly asked:

"Can you confirm when the emperor will tour the south?"

"The Sacred Heart is unpredictable."

Wang Shenxian suddenly looked around, and then whispered after confirming that no one was there:
"Master Li, please donate an official position."

"Official Zhima is not interested. The magistrate of Zhizhou is afraid that the court will be reluctant to part with him."

"Let me tell you seriously, the Ministry of Finance has been crazy about poverty recently. Supervisors and low-ranking officials will be sold for money."

"Aren't they sold every year?"

"This year is different from previous years, the sales are crazy. In Gansu, Jiansheng alone sold 2000 units."

What Wang Shenxian said reminded Li Yu.

Such a familiar passage,

The first case of the Qianlong Dynasty, the Gansu nest case? !
then,

He pretended to be nonchalant and said:

"I think I heard Yuan and the county magistrate Zhang Youdao mention that Gansu donated prisons and used the money to provide disaster relief."

Wang Shenxian chuckled with contempt in his eyes:

"The water is deep here. That Lord Wang from the Gansu feudal lord is very powerful."

Seeing that Li Yu was puzzled, he explained:
"Gansu Chief Minister, Wang Danwang, his father is the former governor of Jiangsu, and his family is well-off."

This name is very familiar to Li Yu.

So he pretended to be interested and listened to Wang Shenxian's bragging.

……

"This Lord Wang is so bold. Does the court know?"

"Master Li is showing his timidity when he says this. What is the imperial court? Who is the imperial court?"

Li Yu was speechless and laughed.

Wang Shenxian continued:
"The so-called court can be big or small. As small as one person, the emperor is the court. As big as the military minister plus six ministers, they are all included."

"Is it true that no one in the imperial court knows about Gansu's affairs? I don't think so."

"The princes in the imperial court all do things with one motive and one profit."

Li Yu stood in awe,

He nodded and said, "I understand."

"You're a smart guy, you can tell at a glance."

"Buy some prison students for me, but not for me, but for my subordinates."

Wang Shenxian had complicated eyes and gave a thumbs up:
"Master Li, you are really particular about what you do."

"People follow me just to get ahead. Being in the world is not a long-term thing. Being an official is more secure."

In one fell swoop, I bought 4 places for supervising students.

Wang Shenxian walked away with a smile.
Go back and have an explanation with his master.

Before leaving, he presented a piece of information.

Taihu Association will no longer belong to the green camp organization.

Instead, the deputy capital who returned to Suzhou to garrison the Eight Banners took control and broke the rules.

The bravery of the soldiers is equal to Manchu and Han.

Man soldiers, from Dagukou Division.

Han soldiers were recruited on the spot.

This piece of information was just sent by the Military Aircraft Department to the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry.

The Ministry of Industry is responsible for preparing to build 40 warships.
Qianlong, this is serious.

……

Li Yu felt,

The rope was getting closer and closer to his throat.

Qianlong didn't trust Green Camp and asked the Eight Banners to control the situation.

he thinks,
Some things need to be speeded up to prevent the black swan from coming and being caught off guard.

Xishan Island,
Everyone is watching the cement test.

Except for Li Yu, no one knew what the hell this was.

10 days ago,

Different proportions of cement, gravel, and sand were used to build a thick wall each.

The artillerymen brought in several 3-pound guns.

Everyone quickly retreated to avoid being hurt.

Li Yu smiled and said:

"Those who have been tested on the battlefield are reliable."

"Fire the gun."

Direct bombardment from 100 meters away.

Debris splattered on the wall, which was quite spectacular.

Yang Yunjiao flipped through the booklet,
It seems that the walls with small stones added are the strongest.

among them,

The wall with the least damage,

The weight ratio of cement, water, sand and gravel is approximately 2:1:3:7.

Similar to later Portland cement.

"Sir, this is it."

Li Yu kept his expression and squeezed out of the crowd.
Whisper said:

"The cement ratio must be kept strictly confidential."

"Understood, the slave family will divide the ingredients and the people building the wall into two waves."

"Find a group of people with obscure dialects to be responsible for the ingredients. For example, people from Wenzhou and Hu Jian."

Yang Yunjiao couldn't help but laugh and nodded frequently.

I have always been far ahead in terms of immorality.

……

"Build a pilot building in each of Changxing Coal Mine, Sanshan Island, and Dongshan League Training Camp Area." Li Yu unfolded a drawing.

The craftsmen were stunned.

A round building with a gun port and a cannon muzzle.

The pride of art students does not allow anyone to raise objections.

Li Yu waved his hand:
"That's it, third floor."

"Forget it, let's build one next to Xishan Pier."

This is an improved version of Xiaori Cannon Tower,
Built of bricks with a thick outer layer of cement.

The top layer can protect against 3 short-barreled artillery pieces.

When the cannon was fired, it was deafening.

There is also thick smoke billowing, and the living environment is very harsh.

Later, roof dormers were improved.

Added smoke exhaust design for better air circulation.

As for the noise, just put some cotton in it, there is nothing else you can do.

Considering that it is rainy in the Jiangnan area,
The top of the turret has a slope design.

and,

The eaves are extended forward to keep out the rain.

In theory,

Even on a rainy day, guns and cannons can still fire.

Cement takes longer to set,
After testing, it was found that it takes at least 10 days for the overall structure to be considered stable.

……

The temperature dropped sharply,

The small pond has completely frozen, although it is not strong enough to allow people to walk.

But it's also a dangerous signal.

The new Soviet Union may be most appropriately called the Soviet Union.

after all,

There is only one Cao Gang in Suzhou Prefecture.

All the Su Bang's canals and Caoding ships were dispatched, plus Lijiabao's own transport ships and temporarily hired civilian ships.

A coal transport operation of unprecedented scale was carried out.

The fleet stretched for more than 10 miles and sailed into Fucheng.

Go to Panmen Shuicheng Gate,

The people were amazed, but they didn't know what they would face next.

In just 3 days,
The temperature plummeted, and wells in the city froze.

Even the coastal areas of Taihu Lake have begun to freeze.

Li Yu stood on a high building on Xishan Island, thankful that he was one step early in playing chess.

The coal cakes and briquettes used in the winter in Fucheng,
This trip is enough.

The thousands of people under his command have enough supplies.

Needless to say, Xishan Island is the core.

Even in the Dongshan League Training Camp Area and Changxing Coal Mine, rice, noodles, meat and vegetables have been stocked for two months.

Cotton-padded clothes are also available for everyone.

In this era, cotton-padded clothes were an important asset for the family.

The price of a cotton-padded coat is equivalent to one month's food expenses for an average-sized family.

4000 cotton coats,
Li Yu felt a little distressed, it was too expensive.

Although, more than 1000 of them are not counted as his direct relatives.

They are just miners who dig coal for themselves with their own wages.

But he firmly believes that these people will be integrated soon.

……

"Aren, take charge of that stall in Changxing County."

"clear."

"It's frozen in winter and there are no generals guarding the sea. I'm worried. I'll give you four more musketry teams and one light artillery team."

Du Ren, dressed in a fox fur robe, agreed coolly.

Before the lake completely freezes over,

He wanted to take a boat to Changxing County to celebrate the New Year there.

Accompanying him was Zhao Erhu.

Du Ren sat in the cabin,
Chatted with the slightly reserved Zhao Erhu for a while.

This time, he took his wife with him.

Du Ren was well aware of this arrangement.

he is a wise man,

I immediately figured out the purpose of this arrangement.

Zhao Erhu has a certain appeal among miners.

If Wang Liu is here, he will be a little follower.

Without Wang Liu, the miners will support him.

Li Yu was afraid that if something happened in Changxing County, Du Ren would not be able to control the situation.

Therefore, he gave this person to himself.

in addition,

There are 150 armed people in the mining area, led by Liu Akun.

Coupled with the 200 musketeers he brought, it was enough to cope with the situation.

……

The twelfth lunar month is already halfway over,
However, Fucheng has a less peaceful atmosphere than in previous years and a bit more haze.

because,

The prefect's Yamen posted a relocation notice.

The northeastern corner of the city, accounting for about one-fifth of the city, was divided into a full city.

Among them, Pingjiang Road is also included.

The whole city was in an uproar, and the cries were loud.

Whether ordinary people or wealthy gentry, they are all pigs and dogs in front of this matter.

In the words of a subordinate:

"If other things are slowed down, let's talk about it. In the Qing Dynasty, everything depends on manpower."

"But Mancheng is a national policy."

"Even if 100 people die or 1000 people die, it will not be cancelled. Even if all the people in Suzhou die, we will still implement it."

Relocation notices are posted everywhere.

Huang Wenyun's face was twisted and upset.

Fukangan also came and rode around in a circle.

The officers looked at the gongs, shouted, and painted the entire city with paint.

All areas within the red line must be relocated before New Year's Eve.

……

(End of this chapter)