Great Qing Dynasty talker

Chapter 219 The Lord has an order, the fire has arrived, Danyang City will be destroyed today

Li Yu's last words were almost yelling.

The effect was astonishing, like a thunderbolt.

The tens of thousands of listeners had mixed expressions, including anger, reflection, hatred, and silence~

Seeing that the heat was coming, Li Yu decided to throw the people to the countryside quickly and strike while the iron was hot.

"In order, those from Fengxian County, Jinshan County, and Lou County will go over there to receive their official hats and weapons. They will return to the village now. They will be escorted by the army."

Hurrah, stand up, a group of people.

Li Jiajun discovered a warehouse in Suzhou City with 20,000 old red tassel hats gathering dust. Most of them were green camp hats, and a few were low-ranking official hats.

The main reason is that it takes up too much space, and I hate the black smoke that comes out when burning it.

Just in time to clear out inventory today!

This approach may seem absurd, but in fact it fully took into account the national conditions of the Qing Dynasty.

Wearing Li Jiajun's military cap?

The common people didn't know him, so they just thought he was an opera singer.

The red tassel hat is different. It looks very formal and has suppressed blood.

After wearing them, these people were obviously much more confident.

A sword was hung next to the body, and those who performed particularly well and actively were given an additional matchlock gun.

Each person received 5 soy sauce cold rice balls to eat on the way.

Li Yu is so meticulous in his work.

……

"Where should those from Changshu County, Zhaowen County, and Taicang Prefecture go?"

"Those from Wujiang County, Zhenze County, and Taihu Hall go here."

"From Jiangyin County, Wuxi County, Changzhou County~"

The dark crowd was getting smaller and smaller, being separated in waves.

The cavalry regiment of Wusimai was all sent out to escort this group of people back home.

The first is to lead the way, the second is to support, and the third is to implement the details.

Changshu County, Yushan Village.

Mr. Zhao took a nap in the recliner. He is old and lacks energy.

This kind of plum rainy weather is neither cold nor hot, and the rain is falling, which is perfect for sleeping.

There was also a maid holding a fan to help drive away mosquitoes.

Suddenly, the son rushed in angrily:

"Dad, it's not good."

"You bastard, you are so reckless, not like me at all. Our old Zhao family comes from a scholarly family, so you have to be calm."

"Sun Hanniu and Liu Youqian are back!"

"A deserter?"

"No, they are developed. They entered the village with soldiers."

……

Old Mrs. Zhao jumped up from the recliner.

"Quickly, all the women in the mansion are hiding and their faces are blackened."

"Bang the gong, go to the village entrance to meet the soldiers, and kill pigs and chickens."

After saying that, he ran out quickly, looking not calm at all.

At the entrance of the village, Sun Hanniu and Liu Youqian took off their bamboo hats and raincoats.

He took out his treasured red tassel hat, put it on his forehead, and showed his sword brightly, assuming the posture of returning home in rich clothes.

Turning to the cavalry captain, he asked respectfully:

"Shall we go into the village?"

"Well, as they say on the road, be bold."

"Yes Yes."

Dang Dang Dang, Mrs. Zhao personally struck the gong, and more and more people gathered at the entrance of the village.

They all looked at the two strange "folks" in surprise and confusion.

A woman whispered:

"Why are these two bachelors so excited? Are they becoming government servants?"

"Not like."

The most educated private school teacher in the village had a solemn expression.

He found that the style of Liu Youqian's red tassel hat was very unusual. Although it was old, the beads on the top of the hat were made of imitation gold, and it was a serious 8th grade hat.

……

Old Mrs. Zhao ran over quickly:

"I'm on duty, please come in and rest."

The cavalry captain didn't even bat an eyelid.

Sun Hanniu is stupid and Liu Youqian is sharp-tongued, so he talks.

He took off his hat, scratched his scalp, and put it on carefully.

"From now on, Yushan Village will have a village office, and I and Brother Hanniu will be the liaison officers of this village."

"Just think of yourself as the former commander of armor and grain. It means the same thing."

"There are some rules, and they will have to change in the future."

One of the cavalrymen dismounted and took out several notices wrapped in oil paper.

It was posted under the eaves of the Zhao family ancestral hall so it wouldn't get wet.

Old Mrs. Zhao opened his mouth, but in the end he did not dare to stop him.

The cavalry member was heard reading the notice loudly.

I felt dizzy all of a sudden, and the Yongzheng year's one-piece grain payment came again, and it got worse.

Liu Youqian was extremely happy, returning home in rich clothes, returning home in rich clothes.

He shouted sharply:

"This is a military order from the army. Anyone who dares to disobey will be beheaded. Including you, Xiao Zhao, do you hear that?"

"Yes Yes."

The villagers were stunned.

Old Mrs. Zhao has become Xiao Zhao.

The upper structure of Yushan Village is probably about to undergo a reshuffle.

……

Liu Youqian suddenly stretched out his arm and put it on Mr. Zhao's shoulders.

asked:

"How many acres of land does your family have?"

"200, no, 121 acres of land."

"Xiao Zhao, you are so dishonest. Then don't blame me for being arrogant. If you point out the 121 acres of land, I will confiscate the other land immediately. The unowned land will be distributed to the whole village as tenants. I will only take half of the previous land. Tenancy.”

Wow, Mr. Zhao is dripping with sweat, and the eyes of the villagers are shining brightly.

"Master Liu, Xiao Zhao, I am confused. I just thought about it and it seems that it is not the number. Let's take a walk and add it up when we get home?"

Seeing that the fire is almost done.

Liu Youqian pointed at the cavalry and said:

"Feed the horses and prepare dry food. The army is very busy and has no time to delay."

"Yes Yes."

The village office liaison officers of each village and hundreds of cavalry escorts left Yushan Village half an hour later.

The people in Yushan Village had their eyes opened and were full of awe at the words of Liu Youqian and Sun Hanniu.

A wooden sign was also hung at the door of the Liu family's dilapidated house.

There is a line of words on it: "Yushan Village Village Hall".

Once the sign is hung up, this is the Yamen.

It is said that Mrs. Zhao’s son was beaten that night.

Because he made rude remarks and was not used to being a grandson, he was punched to the ground by Sun Hanniu.

There were more than a dozen servants in the Zhao Mansion, but no one dared to step forward.

Because Sun Hanniu waved his sword and said harsh words:

"If the people in the village hall are injured, when the army comes, no chickens or dogs will be left in Yushan Village."

In short, the number of acres of land owned by the Zhao family has been calculated, and it is as high as more than 2200 acres, as well as 12 shops.

……

Within three days, the latest fish scale book for the entire Yushan Village was released.

Mr. Private School wrote it, and Sun and Liu supervised it.

Then, after being handed over to the county seat for sorting, a unified register was made and handed over to Suzhou Prefecture.

Most of the villages are progressing smoothly, and the few who encounter resistance naturally have to fulfill their promises.

Wusimai's cavalry battalion divided into multiple groups and directly uprooted the stubborn resistance.

For military law enforcement, only a list is needed.

The men were beheaded, the women were sent to the army, and their homes were confiscated.

The war is imminent and there must be no internal chaos. If you dare to make mistakes even before taxes and grains are collected, you will not be allowed to go to heaven in the future.

"Kill, kill hard."

Fan Jing looked at the list and felt very happy.

There were three people in the room.

Li Yu, the Fan clan leader, and himself.

A reasonable search of your home will go a long way in helping your current tight wallet.

"Killing must be within the rules. I want to leave a clear impression on Jiangnan that I, Li Yu, do not kill people casually. As long as everyone does not openly confront, it will be safe."

"Yes, my lord is wise."

……

"Clan Chief Fan, he who wins the hearts of the people wins the world, is this right?"

"Of course it's a bit of an exaggeration."

"It should be changed to, those who win the world win the hearts of the people." Li Yu said seriously, "Let's put it more clearly, the essence of the world is order. Those who win the world are those who have established a certain order, as long as this order is not special If it is bad and can stand firm, it will naturally gain the support of the people."

Looking at the stunned two people, Li Yu smiled proudly:

"The essence of the people's heart is obedience."

"So, my lord's understanding of whoever wins the hearts of the people wins the world is that a new order is accepted and obeyed by most people?"

"This is my understanding of the essence of Confucianism, but it does not mean that I personally endorse it."

Patriarch Fan looked surprised:

"May I ask, my lord, who did you study under?"

"If you fail, don't mention it."

"Hey, it's just that the examiner was blind."

Li Yu didn't want to get too entangled in this aspect and said:

"Clan Chief Fan is not an outsider. I hope your family can help me and establish a new order in Jiangnan as soon as possible. Clarifying the land is only the first step. If the war is not imminent, it can actually be done more perfectly."

"My lord, Fan is willing to be the pioneer of the emperor."

"Businessmen from other places are afraid to come, and local businessmen are afraid to open their doors. If this continues for a long time, there will indeed be many problems."

"Clan Chief Fan, you can spread the news. No matter which businessman you are from, it is safe to do business in our Li family's territory, even if the proprietors behind him are Li Shiyao and Wang Danwang. War will not affect business transactions in any way." Then, I’ll go all out and give it a try.”

"You can buy it at a premium and deliver the money on the spot. Don't break your trust. Over time, you will naturally prosper."

Li Yu is very confident,

Because there are people who do the business of beheading, but no one does the business of losing money.

As long as there are bold people who make high profits and go back, they will naturally attract more bloodthirsty sharks.

"Be open to businessmen and build reputation. It opened a gap in the rule of the Qing court. Over time, no matter how many people Hongli killed, he could not close it."

……

Changzhou City.

The news that Dong Changsheng, the former prefect, and his party were beheaded by the imperial court has spread.

The gentry in the city felt chills on their backs. They were afraid of the cruelty of the imperial court and the thieves occupying the city.

The former Changzhou magistrate's office was changed into the headquarters of the First Army Corps.

Lin Huaisheng sent someone to invite them to the banquet.

At the banquet, he suddenly told them that he was going to find someone to take over the properties of the officials and gentry who had left a few days ago.

At this moment, everyone's thoughts were very excited.

You know, the properties that cannot be moved are good things, such as fertile land, downtown shops, and private homes.

In peacetime, these are high-quality real estate properties that can be passed down to three generations.

Lin Huaisheng picked up the wine glass and said with a smile:

"This is the instruction of my lord. You are all gentry who have lived in this mansion for generations. Those properties will be given to you at a clearly marked price."

"May I ask, sir, do you want cash in cash?"

"No. Dajun has some projects that he plans to outsource, and he will use these industries to offset the debt."

"what?"

Everyone was dumbfounded, this turn was a bit complicated. I had no choice but to shirk it and go back to discuss it carefully.

In fact, they have concerns.

Now they are under enemy rule, but if one day the imperial court regains Changzhou Prefecture, will they be considered thieves?

……

But then again, if you don’t buy those properties, can you hide the money?

One day the thief chief ran out of money, so he got angry and stopped pretending.

They sent troops to raid the house, but Yin Donggua still didn't just move out obediently.

The gentlemen gathered together and argued for most of the night.

In the end, they decided to move forward and retreat together and comply with the thieves' demands.

Take it one step at a time, but there is no other way. Even if you go to the imperial court now, the imperial court will not appreciate it. The previous group of gentry who left the city are examples.

After deducing a lot, everyone reluctantly admitted.

The best way out at the moment, and the only way out, is to become a thief!

Obediently take over the next batch of so-called projects?

Although the thief chief did not pay wages, he was willing to give land deeds and house deeds. And everyone’s safety can be guaranteed.

At least during the period of thieves' occupation, the people present here are still powerful people in this house.

So the Jiangnan Three-Dimensional Defense Circle (Western Front) was divided into dozens of sections and left to these gentry lords.

Li Jiajun provided the drawings and a supervisor, but ignored everything else.

In the words of the Lord: I only want the results, not the process.

……

The quality of the project must not be cut short.

Otherwise, civil officer Fan Jing will tell you with a smile that the bill will not be paid because the quality is substandard.

"Does the Thief Chief want to build a Great Wall?"

"Not like."

"There are several small buildings built at intervals here, and occasionally some trenches are dug. What can we prevent?"

"It can defend against large groups of officers and soldiers, as well as horse and baggage teams."

"What about the small group of officers and soldiers sneaking in?"

"It's probably impossible to prevent it. But a small group of officers and soldiers won't be able to do anything. The most they can do is cause some damage."

"That's right."

A few gentry were holding umbrellas and standing under a thatched hut, chatting.

According to Party A's request, priority will be given to hiring poor people in the surrounding areas who have no livelihood. The coolie's wages are 30 cents a day, and the craftsman's wages are 50 cents.

Although the gentry thought it was too high, they reluctantly followed it.

Every day a thief on horseback wearing a red and black military uniform would come over to inspect, point out problems and ask for improvements.

It's impossible to pass the test perfunctorily. Fan Jing warned the supervisor that there is no room for fraud in the fort.

The walls must be as thick as the drawings specify.

If there is a layer of bricks missing, just fill it in yourself.

……

In less important sections, the turrets exist alone.

Brick, three stories.

10 troops can be stationed without affecting their lives. Coal, rice noodles, gunpowder, cannon and other supplies are usually stored.

There is a short-barreled Fran cannon, placed on the top floor.

If you are surrounded by a large group of enemy soldiers, you can quickly pour dense shotguns in all directions.

In the open area, the turrets do not exist alone, but are a group of forts.

It has a three-story turret made of bricks and cement as the core, which can garrison 100 troops, and is surrounded by multiple small two-story turrets.

The soil was soft during this season, so a circular trench was dug around it, and trenches were also dug between the forts.

Usually lay wooden planks for walking. When encountering an enemy, retreat and form an obstacle.

Even if thousands of Qing troops were to besieged and equipped with red cannons, it would still take a lot of trouble.

All turrets are round in shape, which can minimize the force when hit by cannonballs.

The turrets are not straight walls, but slightly tilted inwards.

This kind of building is the most stable!

The eaves on the top floor are uniformly extended outward by two feet to serve as rain eaves.

It is very practical in the rainy season in Jiangnan.

Taking into account the sense of long-term residence of the guards, the top floor is a flat-top terrace with a wide view and exposure to sunlight, rain and dew.

After all, it's quite frustrating to stay in a dark turret space for a long time during non-war times.

……

In short, the arrival of Li Jiajun brought a lot of fresh things to talk about to the local people.

They had forgotten their initial fears and began to observe these rebels curiously.

The most popular comment is that the uniforms of these soldiers are beautiful!

The cost of Li's military uniforms was five times that of the Qing army.

The biggest change is the fit.

The official robes of the Qing court were ugly. One of the biggest factors was that they were not girdled.

It's like a noodle bag. When you put it on your body, you'll lose all energy!

The second factor is color. I chose cyan and black that even designers can’t control.

In addition, the dyeing process is backward and the color fades seriously, making it even more ugly.

Well, the red tassel hat and the yin and yang head are also a very poor combination.

In short, the aesthetics of the Qing court was really low to the ground, and a fresh stream (art students) was needed to clean up this era of low aesthetics.

However, the temperature is getting higher. The original red and black top and black pants were too hot.

Not to mention the leather boots, that’s a sour feeling.

During the rainy season, foot diseases among soldiers increased rapidly.

So much so that the First Corps internally stipulated that soldiers must go barefoot during non-duty hours.

……

Summer single-piece military uniforms are being produced in a frenzy.

Abandoned black, it absorbs too much heat. Instead, a combination of white and red was chosen.

It’s still long sleeves and long pants, short sleeves are not considered.

Short sleeves are not recommended from the perspective of preventing mosquitoes, abrasions, and sunburn.

The cost of summer military uniforms is much lower.

However, Li Yu still disliked the matching of the bamboo hats for a long time.

In the end, I pinched my nose and accepted it, a combination of earth and foreign, Chinese and Western.

This thing provides sun protection, coolness, and rain protection. The price is very low, and it only costs a few dollars to equip all the members.

By the way, Li Jiajun's spring and autumn military uniforms are matched with a black big-brim hat with a white circle in the middle.

The soldier's hat is made of cloth and is the same except that it does not have a large brim.

The officer's hat is a large-brimmed hat made of wool, but it is not a saddle-style hat with two ends turned up, but a flat top, supported by a circle of bamboo strips, and the brim is piped with gold thread.

Officers above the captain level are eligible to wear big-brimmed hats.

But you have to buy the cap badge yourself!

The embroidery style is priced at 2 taels of silver.

The brass ones are much cheaper. They are cast in batches in molds and sell for only 500 Wen.

Appearance means fighting ability.

A former beggar gang member, Li Ergou strongly agreed with his adoptive father's views.

Everyone in the world wears robes. If you don’t believe me, why don’t you try wearing rags when you go out?

Not to mention people, dogs are chasing and biting me!

So he spent 4 taels and customized an obviously luxurious embroidered cap badge.

When I walked out, the sun shone brightly, and I was halfway to the rank of official.

……

Danyang City.

The warning horn sounded, and a large number of Qing troops swarmed onto the city wall.

The Eight Banners led Asifu and Danyang Zhouzhi County to observe the enemy's situation through the crenellations.

"The thieves are digging trenches?"

"Yes, do they want to besiege Danyang for a long time?"

Both of them were a little confused.

Two miles outside the city, the armed militiamen who had just arrived were frantically digging ditches together with the baggage train.

Lin Huaisheng said nothing, standing solemnly under the military flag, holding a telescope to observe the lineup of the Qing army in Danyang.

"Commander-in-Chief, do we really want a long-term siege?"

"We will destroy the city today!"

"what?"

"My lord has an order. Danyang City has become a military fortress. There are only a few civilians left. Kill and injure as many people as possible. Do not defeat them, but annihilate them all."

"What about digging trenches?"

"After the city is broken, the Eight Banners cavalry will definitely fight to the death to break out. Dig trenches and surround three towers."

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(End of this chapter)