My Ming Dynasty, I have the final say

Chapter 102 Xiong Tingbi governs the army

When the military rations entered the city, Xiong Tingbi also entered the south gate with his pacesetters.

Looking at the soldiers selling mountain products behind the temporary stalls in the market in the south of the city, Xiong Tingbi's face suddenly turned livid.

Riding on his horse, Xiong Tingbi looked at the south gate guard Li Cheng with an unkind look.

"I have just left Shenyang, and the soldiers are selling goods in the south of the city instead of training in the camp. Are you kidding me about the military discipline that I have repeatedly emphasized?"

"Looking back at the situation, there's nothing we can do about it, brothers."

With heavy dark circles on his eyes, Li Chengli reported in front of Xiong Tingbima.

"Liaodong is poor, and the brothers don't have enough to eat every day. After the supervisor arrived in Liaodong, the situation improved slightly, but some people are still hungry."

"Last month we sent troops to repel the Jiannu. We don't think we will come again in a short time. In order to supplement the army, the soldiers can only take advantage of their free time to go out of the city to hunt some animals, dig up some mountain treasures and sell them here to supplement the money. military."

Before breaking into Guandong, Liaodong had never been truly governed and had always been synonymous with poverty.

Fortunately, Liaodong is rich in products. The Ming Dynasty also opened a market in Liaodong, trading with Mongolian and Jurchen tribes, using iron, grain, cloth, salt, tea and other materials in exchange for the horses, cattle, sheep, furs, medicinal materials, and mountain goods that the Ming Dynasty needed. Waiting for supplies, both parties can be regarded as mutually beneficial.

This also gave the Ming army in Liaodong a tradition of doing business to subsidize their families.

Yang Hao also did this, but he made his soldiers cut trees to make money.

"Hmph, I am in Liaodong, so I can still make you hungry."

Hearing this, Xiong Tingbi snorted coldly, knowing that it was not easy to blame.

The generals above had taken away most of the profits from the mess that the guards had made.

Although he solved part of the problem by killing, he only treated the symptoms but not the root cause.

As the number of people in the guard station increased, even if the generals did not invade the guard field, the output of the guard field would no longer be able to support the guard army.

"Call the generals in the city to gather at the Jinglue Mansion. I have something to announce."

"Yes."

Hearing this, Li Cheng didn't dare to say anything. He cupped his hands and hurried towards the city.

As the drums of the general gathering sounded, the gatekeepers in Shenyang City handed over their matters to their deputies and headed towards the Imperial Palace.

The news that Xiong Tingbi was back in Shenyang had already spread throughout the city.

"After the summary, everyone is here."

Qi Jin placed the roster in front of Xiong Tingbi and reported.

"Let's go back to the list."

After waving his hand for Qi Jin to return to the team, Xiong Tingbi looked at the generals in the hall.

"Your Majesty has a decree. I am responsible for all the important military and political affairs in Liaodong. Although in the first ten days of the month, we repelled Jiannu and thwarted his plans for Liao and Shen."

"However, Jiannu has become powerful now and is still a threat to Liaodong. In order to prevent Jiannu from attacking Liaoshen again next year, I will personally be stationed in Shenyang from now on."

"This time I went to Shenyang and brought 20 stones of grain and grass from Liaoyang, which can supply the [-]-strong army for three months."

As he spoke, Xiong Tingbi changed his style and said loudly.

"Today, I once again emphasize that all ministries must abide by the military disciplines of our Ming Dynasty. The 54 bans and thirteen cuts must be strictly observed, and orders must not be violated."

"Did you hear everything?" "Yes!"

Hearing this, everyone in the hall quickly raised their hands to the officer.

After waving his hand again to signal that everyone would be exempt from courtesy, Xiong Tingbi took out the letter written by the emperor from his sleeve and handed it to everyone for circulation.

"When the late emperor passed away, he paid 100 million taels of silver from his internal funds to reward the host and guest troops in Liaodong. However, because of the high prices in Liaodong, His Majesty ordered grain to be transported from the capital as a reward, and each person was given one stone of grain and two taels of silver. And from now on, Regardless of host or guest, military pay will be distributed at the rate of one tael of silver to one stone of rice, and no more silver taels will be issued."

"I have ordered the Guangning Chinese Army guerrilla Zu Dashou to lead his troops to Beijing to deliver the reward. We expect to return in January next year. At that time, I will distribute the reward in public."

"Since he came to the throne, His Majesty has been very concerned about the war in Liaodong. He knew that Liaodong was bitterly cold, prices were high, and food and grass were scarce. Therefore, he ordered Sun Chengzong, the governor of Liaodong, to farm in Guangning, Haizhou, and Gaizhou, in order to obtain supplies needed for military use. They will all be shipped to Liaodong."

"I am a straight person and don't have so many twists and turns. If any of you don't want to lead troops to fight, just tell me directly. I will transfer you to Sun Chengzong's command to assist Governor Sun in farming. After that, I will go to the meeting and explain to Your Majesty the merits of your work in the field."

"As for the general's salary, His Majesty has already stated in his letter to me that it will be distributed according to His Majesty's new salary. When the time comes, there will be someone in the capital to supervise it."

Having said this, Xiong Tingbi's face turned serious.

"I think you all have heard about what has happened in the capital. His Majesty just executed two corrupt civil servants last month. If any of you dare to be corrupt and get caught, be careful that they will also be executed by Lingchi."

"The emperor has made clear orders for the fields under the jurisdiction of the various guards in Liaodong, whoever cultivates them will own them."

"As for landless military households, participation in new settlements is limited to five years. In the first two years, [-]% will be returned to the public, and in the next three years, [-]% will be returned to the public for military use. After the five-year period, the land deeds will be re-established, and the fields and settlement households will be dispersed."

"This time the imperial court organizes farming and no longer sets up guard posts. At the end of the five-year period, households will be established for all the people and military households will be abolished. After you return, you must explain your interests to your respective subordinates."

"In addition, the acres of land under the jurisdiction of each thousand-household guard station shall not be encroached upon."

With that said, Xiong Tingbi stood up.

"Do you understand everything?"

"I understand!"

Hearing this, a group of local Liaodong officers quickly raised their hands.

They are really afraid of this bear barbarian.

The Li family, represented by Li Chengliang, was in decline. The smuggling faction headed by Li Yongfang defected to Jiannu. The newly formed Liaodong officer system headed by Chen Lun made Xiong Tingbi pluck out his head.

It is now difficult for the local military towns in Liaodong to form a joint force.

"I got the news that the slave camp has been moved from the old camp to Saarhu. Moreover, their food and grass have begun to be scarce. I estimate that they will launch an attack after the year. Don't be careless. ."

As he spoke, Xiong Tingbi had a relaxed expression on his face and looked at the generals in the hall.

"I, Xiong Tingbi, don't have any other abilities, but I can still defend Liaoshen without losing anything."

"We have fought several battles with the Jiannu this year, and we also know something about us. It is estimated that the Jiannu now have about 30 bannermen and about [-] armored men, but their food and grass have always been a problem. I estimate that many people will starve to death. .”

"Everyone knows this truth. We have defeated two offensives by the slaves this year. It's them who should be anxious."

"Puhe, Fushun, Dongzhou Fort, Magendan Fort, and Qinghe Fort are our first line of defense. As long as we hold on next year, it will be difficult for Jiannu to launch a larger offensive in Liaodong."

"When the time comes, it will be our turn to counterattack."

"On the day when Liaodong is pacified, I, along with you and others, will go to Beijing to meet the emperor."

"Your Majesty has decreed that he will celebrate our victory in the Forbidden City!"

(End of this chapter)