Great Qing Dynasty talker

Chapter 71 I don’t know anything

When Lao Hu returned to the Golden Rooster Flood, the world was finally at peace.

He also began to think about something Li Yu had secretly discussed with him.

Operations asked him to be transferred to the position of Chief Controller of Hengtang Flood, or even Chief Qian.

Li Yu told him that the officers and soldiers were going to launch an encirclement and suppression campaign on Taihu Lake.

If he had accomplished military exploits, this would have been possible.

With military merit and willingness to spend money, it is not too difficult to transfer a low-level military attaché from the Green Battalion.

Lao Hu chuckled, took off his official robe, and went outside to sharpen his knife.

This Yanling knife has been with him for 6 years.

I drank blood in Jinchuan and chopped people into pieces in Taihu Lake.

When a group of subordinates saw it, they also gathered around.

"Boss, are we going to fight again?"

"Correct."

"Who?"

"Follow the army into Taihu Lake and suppress the bandits. Recommended by Brother Li."

Huh, all the subordinates suddenly smiled.

Since it was recommended by Li Caishen, it would be fine.

A small fortune cannot be escaped.

"One by one, go and sharpen your knives and clean your guns."

"Don't worry, boss."

A dozen Green Camp soldiers walked away smiling.

Sharpening knives and cleaning guns is something they wouldn't do even if they were asleep.

This is the last stubbornness of a green camp flood soldier.

But since there is a fat battle, it must be sharpened, and sharpened.

It was polished so brightly and sharply that when the knife was struck, it would bleed three feet.

It's exciting to think about!

On this summer night, by the Jinji Lake, I listened to the sharpening of knives.

The frightened frog croaked every day and did not dare to speak out for fear of being cruel.

……

Ma Zhongyi is also in high spirits recently.

Deploy troops and generals in the government office and raise food, grass and money in advance.

Huang Tongpan had already transported the grain and grass to the official warehouse in Zhenze County, near Taihu Lake, in advance.

Dozens of surgeons in the city were also requisitioned by the government, and they all arrived at the Taihu Marine Corps camp.

The excellent tradition of the Qing army, the opening of silver, naturally needs to be considered.

The Taihu Association, which has 1000 people, received 3000 taels of silver.

Of course, the Qing Dynasty has its own special national conditions.

We are not talking about mathematics here, but about respect and inferiority.

The deputy general Shi Linglun received 1000 taels, and the other officers and assistants at all levels received 500 taels.

Therefore, the Taihu Navy Division was brave and each received 1.5 taels of silver.

This treatment is not very good, but it is acceptable.

The Taihu soldiers and brave men took the kaibao silver and made a fierce meal.

Before the war started, they spent all their time in liquor stores and secret doors.

All the officials and subordinates knew it, but no one stopped them.

Turn a blind eye to this kind of thing.

If you are too strict, you may be shot in the back.

The naval division is no more prone to such things than the land division.

When the wind is high and the waves are rough, there is no chance that someone will appear next to you and push you into the water.

Taihu Lake is an evil place, and all the innocent souls in the water are gone.

Although the average water depth is only 3 meters, you won’t know it until you fall in.

There is no difference between 3 meters and 300 meters. They will both kill you.

……

The intelligence obtained by Zhenze County Magistrate was presented to Magistrate Ma Zhongyi and Deputy General Shi Linglun respectively.

The two have different views.

Ma Zhongyi preferred to encircle, attack the largest ones first, and divide his troops to block the rest of the smaller ones to prevent them from escaping.

Concentrate the main force and land to defeat the two largest groups of water bandits.

But Shi Linglun insisted on fighting one by one and clearing one by one.

This is called a tiger fighting a rabbit, and the main focus is a sure win!
We talked once and broke up unhappy.

Ma Zhongyi even asked him:
"What are you worried about? They're just a bunch of water bandits. Do you need to be so careful?"

Shi Linglun withstood the pressure and replied:

"The Green Battalion soldiers cannot fight. Only when they are gathered in one place can they be confident. If they fight separately, there is a risk of collapse."

In the end, Ma Zhongyi gave in.

Because Shi Linglun revealed some facts to him, which calmed him down.

The Taihu Association has 34 large and small warships, 61 artillery pieces, 10 muskets, 120 matchlocks, and 180 bows and arrows.

However, this is paper data.

In fact, the highest discount is 5% off, and the lowest discount is 7% off.

There is also a quota for soldiers, 2% of which is free food.

The most frightening thing is that we encountered a typhoon the year before last, which caused many warships to still have internal injuries after repairs.

……

"What do you Shi Linglun do for food? With such a big hole, you are not afraid that the court will chop off your head?"

"I only took office in April this year." The meaning of these words is already obvious.

"Who is your predecessor and who is your current position?"

"The former deputy general was exiled three thousand miles to serve in the Northwest Army because he used a warship to transport silk for smuggling. Oh, by the way, he died just after arriving in the Northwest. It is said that he encountered a small group of horse bandits."

Shi Linglun was very calm and Ma Zhongyi was very broken.

As a man with a high officialdom, he naturally understood the hidden meaning of Vice General Shi's words.

Silk smuggling across the sea was not a business that a deputy general could get involved in.

There must be a big shot behind the scenes, using the Taihu Association's warships for transportation.

After the incident, he was exiled and probably silenced.

You, the prefect, had better not touch this kind of slide.

Try and die!

So no one wants to track down these shortfalls.

Ma Zhongyi rubbed his temples with a headache:
"You wait until I think about it."

He is now sitting on the slide.

If you propose to make up for the shortage of ordnance now, brush it and slide it into the smelly ditch.

If we don't mention it, if the bandit suppression fails, the responsibility will be shifted to the shortage of ordnance, brush, and slip into the Pacific Ocean.

In the end, Ma Zhongyi made a compromise.

After Shi Linglun left, he began to think about how to remedy the situation.

……

800 green soldiers are definitely not enough.

Then we can only think of ways to get more heads, such as fast catchers, people strong, archers, and flood soldiers.In one word, summon all those who can hold a knife.

Anyway, the opponents are just a bunch of water bandits.

Finally, he even went to the governor's Yamen to ask for some reinforcements.

The Qing Dynasty's green camp military system was very complex.

The total strength is more than 60, but they are very scattered, like pepper noodles.

Most of the green battalion forces in a province are under the control of the admiral.

However, there are still some troops in the hands of governors and governors.It is called Fubiao and Dubiao.

Li Yu's understanding is that the position of the Green Camp Soldiers is not the National Defense Force.

It is similar to Citi's National Guard, and its purpose is internal.

Therefore, the green camp soldiers only need to be a little stronger than the bandits.

If it is too strong, Qianlong may not be able to sleep well.

From friends in the government office, I also got news that Ma Zhongyi was desperately trying to gather troops.

This is consistent with Li Yu's prediction.

So, he rode to Yuanhe County Yamen.

As expected, he went to the yamen with his sword and shoes, and walked all the way to the back hall.

……

"Speak of Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here!" Zhang Youdao looked very surprised.

Li Yu suddenly became wary.

Saying that you are Cao Cao is not a good metaphor.

In the end, he said that he was like that thief Cao, who used the emperor to plot the world.

Or there are other allusions, but they are actually slandering themselves.

"Come, I will introduce you to you. This is my little girl."

In the courtyard, a woman unexpectedly came out.

She is dressed like a married woman, with her hair full of pearls and jingling sounds when she walks.

The makeup is a bit thick and doesn't feel so pure.

However, Zhang Youdao's daughter still looks pretty.

Li Yu only took a few glances and had a general understanding of the woman's skeleton.

There is no way, this is an occupational disease for art students.

After failing the exam, the disease became more serious.

"Meet Sister Zhang."

After a short ceremony, the three of them took their seats.

In the hot summer, Li Yu rode all the way here again.

The sweat on his forehead didn't stop, and he looked a little embarrassed.

"I don't know if the county magistrate has a guest here. He came in a hurry, so I'm sorry to bother him."

"Hey, it doesn't matter. My daughter is just going back to her parents' house to stay for a few days."

Li Yu's brain twitched for a moment and he asked casually:

"But what happened at home?"

Zhang Youdao sighed and looked at his daughter.

With this sigh, Li Yu felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

I really want to slap myself a few times, but it’s okay for you to ask nonsense questions.

……

Sure enough, the woman showed a sad expression.

It seemed that big tears were about to come out in the next second.

Zhang Youdao let out another long sigh:

"My son-in-law has a hard life."

Li Yu forced out a smile:
"The county magistrate's son-in-law is naturally one of the best among men. Are you short of money? I have it."

"Hush, this dragon and phoenix can't talk nonsense." Zhang Youdao reacted quickly, "But don't worry, I will keep it a secret for you."

Li Yu regretted it, thinking that you had won this round.

Keep talking and see what you're up to.

"My son-in-law is very talented, but it's a pity that he has always been weak and sick. This year, for some reason, he contracted cold and fever. I'm afraid~"

Silence, heart-stopping silence.

Just as Li Yu was about to speak, Zhang Youdao beat him to it:
"I have seen 15 doctors, 8 mages, and 2 witches."

"It didn't work?"

"What I see is that Shen Ke is getting heavier day by day, eh."

……

Li Yu took a deep breath and immediately regained his usual calm.

"Don't worry, Lord County Lord, a person's life span is determined by heaven."

"Since we have exhausted all methods, let's do this."

Zhang Youdao was actually a little flustered:

"Yes, yes, I and my daughter think so too."

"My dear nephew, I was so busy talking about family matters that I forgot to ask you, why did you come to see me?"

Li Yu smiled, showing his big white teeth:

"Your Majesty, Lord Fu, is ordering troops. Uncle, do you want to show off your face?"

"The military situation is dangerous, how can you ensure that you show your face? But you don't show your face?" Zhang Youdao also regained his senses.

His daughter blushed.

Li Yu glanced at it and thought, "You have an unreliable father."

"I have a plan, kill three birds with one stone."

"Daughter, please go back to your room and rest first."

Zhang Youdao dismissed his daughter before continuing the secret conversation.

Because he knew that it was definitely not a serious plan.

"The county government and Jinjixun jointly sent troops to suppress the bandits."

"Good nephew, it's okay for people like the county government to bully the weak and fear the strong, but the water bandits? I'm afraid it's going to end."

Li Yu lowered his voice:

"My men wear the official clothes of your subordinates and pretend to be officials of Yuanhe County."

……

Zhang Youdao was stunned for a moment and then reacted.

One shot on the table:
"Great trick!"

"Does the County Lord also think this plan is feasible?"

"But the credit goes to me, so what benefits do you get?"

Zhang Youdao is not stupid. After all, he came from Dumuqiao in the imperial examination.

Killing three eagles with one stone. Now I see two eagles. Where is the other one?

"Take this opportunity to make a little fortune. The old bandit must have hidden a lot of gold, silver and jewelry."

"Any more?"

Zhang Youdao stood up, took two steps, suddenly turned around and asked:

"Do you want to shoot that person with a black gun?"

"That's all, stop talking. I won't ask any more questions. I don't know anything."

(End of this chapter)