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Chapter 422 Entering the Capital ()

There are many coal mines in Xishan, the capital. A few are open-pit mines, but most are mines. Mining there is not only dirty and tiring, but also involves considerable risks.

But in the Ming Dynasty, people in the capital basically used coal, but it did not go through coal washing and other processing procedures like later generations, and there was no briquettes.

Of course, most wealthy households still use firewood and charcoal.

Because the mountains and forests near the capital, except for the Royal Forbidden Garden, had long been cut down and bare, it was difficult to get firewood. Therefore, most of the firewood and charcoal in the capital were transported from distant places, which were relatively expensive and not within the reach of ordinary people.

Although the capital suffered two military disasters and the population dropped sharply, coal was still the most economical option in this harsh winter.

Therefore, after Liu Sheng learned about the living conditions of the people in the capital, he ordered the construction slave prisoners to be used as hard labor to dig coal. At the same time, he established an official coal factory near Xishan County, modeled on the coal factory near Queshan County, to produce briquettes and coal stoves to supply the capital. People use it for cooking and heating.

As for the technology of honeycomb briquettes and coal stoves, they are very simple. Many generals in the army who joined the Wei army earlier understand it, so there is no need for Liu Sheng to transfer relevant technical personnel from the south.

Ordinary workers in the coal mines were recruited from the capital from good families - that is, young and strong men who could pass the exam for three generations, have families and houses.

Because the coal yard is affiliated to Shuntian Prefecture, these people working there are equivalent to serving the iron rice bowl of the Da'ei government.

Some people became completely destitute during the military disaster and could not afford to buy briquettes and coal stoves, or were reluctant to buy them, so the Wei army allowed them to buy them on credit.

Such as clearing roads of snow and garbage, repairing houses, city walls, roads, collecting available materials, etc.

Zhou Yuji was not as educated as Zhang Fuzhen. Hearing this, he just nodded, sighed, and said, "Who says it's not the case?"

Therefore, with the contribution of Jiannu miners and coal field workers, within a few days, the people in the capital were using fresh briquettes and coal stoves.

Outside Zhengyang Gate in the outer city, the two of them saw some people repairing houses and some repairing roads. Although there were not many people compared to the huge city of Beijing, it gave them a feeling of prosperity.

After stopping to look at it for a while, Zhang Fuzhen couldn't help but sigh: "You and I have only been away from the capital for a few months, but now when we come back and look at it, we feel as if we are separated from another world. It's really disappointing."

As a result, the population of the capital began to increase at a steady pace, and the newly increased population gave the capital more labor force, and various production and construction work were also rapidly restored.

At the same time, whether they were prisoners in prison camps, victims in refugee camps, or ordinary people, they were all organized by the Yi army to rebuild the capital.

Because they had suffered from natural disasters, plagues, and repeated military disasters, many people really could not survive. Those who were able to flee had already fled south, while those who were unable could only hide in their hometowns and wait to die.

Now I heard that the Tai army was relieving the victims in the capital and was willing to help the people move there. Many people who could not survive came to the capital with their families and their families.

Zhang Fuzhen added, "But it's a bit beyond my expectation that Wei Jun was able to revive the capital so quickly. It's very possible that he has talented people who understand people's livelihood around him."

Zhang Fuzhen, the former governor of Baoding in the Ming Dynasty, and Zhou Yuji, the commander-in-chief of the Beijing camp, came to the capital at this time.

At the same time, the valiant cavalry guards were ordered to convey the news that Da'ei had taken over the capital, and to recruit disaster victims from Shuntian Prefecture, Yongping Prefecture and other places to come to the capital, which also had results.

During this process, the few people who hid because they did not trust the Yi army gradually came out.

"maybe."

Zhou Yuji was a little absent-minded.

Because he thought of Chongzhen. Originally from Jinzhou, he served in the army and became a guerrilla. Because he has no background, under normal circumstances, if he cannot ingratiate himself with anyone, guerrilla warfare will probably be the end of his military career.

But it happened that Chongzhen recruited elites from Jiubian to form the Yongwei Battalion, so he became the general of the Jingying camp from the border army. After that, he went through countless battles with Zhang Fengyi, Sun Yingyuan and others, and finally became the chief military officer of the Jingying camp.

Speaking of which, Chongzhen was kind enough to promote him - if he had remained in the Liaoxi Army, he would have been unable to get ahead no matter how great his achievements were. It is more likely that he was assigned a fatal mission in a certain battle and died in vain.

Therefore, Zhou Yuji was somewhat grateful to Chongzhen.

In later generations, he and his wife led all the soldiers to defend Ningwuguan. In addition to the difficulty of the emperor's life, he also had the idea of ​​​​repaying Chongzhen for his promotion.

However, in this time and space, Chongzhen committed suicide and died for his country. He lost his goal of repaying his kindness and naturally fell into decline.

Although Chongzhen had favored him for promoting him, he had never seen Liu Sheng, the founding emperor of Damei, but seeing the bustling work scene everywhere in the capital, and thinking about the slaves who were expelled, he had no choice but to Admittedly, in both military and political aspects, Liu Sheng had to leave Chongzhen by several blocks.

Zhang Fuzhen sighed and Zhou Yuji compared it in his mind. Unknowingly, the two of them arrived in front of the imperial city. After the announcement, they were quickly taken to Wuying Palace by the guards and met Liu Sheng.

"See you, Your Majesty!" The two of them glanced at Liu Sheng and saluted quickly.

"Flat body."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Liu Sheng first looked at Zhang Fuzhen and said: "I have read Mr. Zhang's resume. Mr. Zhang served as county magistrate for several times including Xingtang, and he has good governance. He must have some experience in local governance.

Nowadays, most of Northern Zhili has been taken over by our country. However, due to the continuous military rebellions of the Shun Army and the Qing Dynasty, it is in dire straits and needs someone who is familiar with Northern Zhili to restore the people's livelihood and economy. I wonder if you, sir, would like to serve as the governor of Beizhili? "

Logically speaking, Zhang Fuzhen took the initiative to be demoted, and should have been promoted to a higher rank on the basis of his original official position.

But Liu Sheng not only failed to promote Zhang Fuzhen, but instead made him a governor - according to Liu Sheng, the power of the governor of Damei seemed to have been castrated compared to that of the Ming Dynasty.

But Zhang Fuzhen was not a fan of officials. After hearing this, he didn't think there was anything wrong with it. He was even quite satisfied. He immediately raised his hands and said, "I accept the order and thank you for your kindness."

Liu Sheng then looked at Zhou Yuji and said: "Nowadays, the guards are responsible for the patrol work inside and outside the capital, and there is obviously a shortage of manpower. I want to form a guard division of the capital with the Ming army and Shun army that surrendered as the main soldiers.

Cui Lei (Zhou Yuji's courtesy name) was first temporarily appointed as the brigade commander of the first garrison brigade and concurrently as the deputy division commander of the capital garrison division. how? "

Zhou Yuji had already understood the military system of the Yi army before, and knew that the brigade commander was responsible for more than 10,000 people, which was equivalent to the ordinary general soldiers of the Ming Dynasty.

As for the deputy division commander, although he is not the chief general, he is still a deputy general with 30,000 to 40,000 people. For him, it is considered a promotion.

So he cupped his fists and said, "The general has given me the order to thank you!"

Later, Liu Sheng chatted with the two about the military and political situation of Baoding Mansion and Zhending Mansion, and then asked the two to retreat.

Not long after Zhang Fuzhen and Zhou Yuji left Wuying Hall, Ma Jinshui came in and reported: "Your Majesty, there is news about the former Ming prince!"

(End of this chapter)