Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 263 Destroying the Wolf
On the outskirts of Changsha, in the sparkling paddy fields, many women and children are planting green seedlings in the rice fields.

They bent their waists and worked hard under the hot summer sun.

At this time, Wang Yan led a group of officials and walked through the fields. Looking at the large rice fields, there was nothing but a blank area, and no seedlings had been planted. After preparing for the summer planting, the army was launched to attack the Qing Dynasty again, but Wu Sangui came to the south, so the governor had to conscript civilians in advance to prepare for the war. Farming and warfare are the foundation of the country. With this big war, there must be insufficient labor in the local area, but Farming is also the foundation of the country! For the summer planting, Zhao Futai still needs to think about it and help the people to complete it, so as to ensure that the autumn grain harvest will not be lost."

Zhao Wenkai, the prefect of Changsha, had a look of embarrassment on his face when he heard the words, "I would like to inform the Duke that all the old people and women have been mobilized to participate in the summer planting, but the manpower is still insufficient. I estimate that today's autumn grain will at least Reduce production by [-]%."

Wang Yan's face darkened when he heard the words, "Zhao Mansion, among the people, there are many fields and few fields. The government can encourage the people to help each other. For those who help others, they can appropriately reduce their land taxes to show encouragement. In addition, the government also needs to prepare some farm tools. , rent it to the common people for free, and minimize losses.”

After Zhao Wenkai heard it, his expression changed, and he hurriedly bowed and said: "The words of the Duke of the state, I will let the officials do it immediately!"

Wang Yanwen nodded his head and said: "Yeah~ Zhao Futai, the governor has made an agreement with you that this year's autumn grain will be [-] percent of the previous year's, and for every [-] percent lower, you will add one point for your crime of poor management. For every [-]% higher, the governor will reward you with one point more, how about it?"

When Zhao Wenkai heard the words, he couldn't help but look solemn, and then he cupped his hands and said, "Dare you not to die!"

Seeing this, Wang Yan nodded in satisfaction, and then led everyone back to Changsha City.

As the war approached, the army outside Changsha City had already moved out in batches and gathered at the predetermined place. The bustling outside Changsha City had already calmed down.

Tens of thousands of soldiers and horses marched north, and the city of Changsha cooled down because of the tens of thousands of troops, which brought up the economy.

To say that in the past Changsha people were most afraid of Qiu Ba, who was a soldier, it would definitely be a disaster if he came, but Wang Yan's army was different. They had strict military discipline and never disturbed the people. With money in hand, Changsha's economy has been revitalized, and there are even more brothels than before.

At this time, Wang Yan and his party returned to the city. As the army marched north, the restaurants and markets in the city became more and more depressed.

Wang Yan went all the way back to the mansion, but met Yu Taichu who was looking for him on the way.

The Tiandihui wanted to establish an intelligence network throughout the world, and Yu Taichu was in charge of establishing a sub-helm in Huguang.

"Master, the news from Beijing has arrived." Seeing Wang Yan coming back, Yu Taichu immediately greeted Wang Yan, saluted, and then said: "Dorgon agreed with Duoduo's suggestion and sent to Hanzhong to suppress He Zhen and Sun Shoufa. Azige and Wu Sangui have been transferred to Nanyang, and will go south soon."

Since Wang Xu returned to the south last time and informed the imperial court that the Qing government wanted to recruit Zheng Zhilong, Zhan Ba ​​and Wang Xu got in touch with the Tiandihui and created an information channel from Beijing to Jiangnan.

Now that the news from Beijing reached Jiangnan, it was immediately forwarded to Huguang.

After hearing the report, Wang Yan couldn't help stepping up his pace and walked towards the mansion. He asked as he walked, "The Qing court ordered Wu Sangui and Azige to enter Chu. How will the Qing court deal with the situation in Shaanxi?"

Yu Taichu hurriedly followed Wang Yan's footsteps, and hurriedly replied: "Dorgon has ordered Prince Su Haoge to go to Shanxi to pacify Hanzhong, and then go to Shu to destroy Zhang Xianzhong."

"Oh~" Wang Yan couldn't help but stop, "Dorgon's appetite is really great, he dared to start several battles at the same time."

Yu Taichu said: "Yes~Xianxiaguan, Ji'an, Wuchang, Xiangyang, Hanzhong, from southeast to northwest, there are wars everywhere~"

At this moment, Wang Yan couldn't help replaying the current situation in his mind, and after a while, he suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Zizhang, send someone quickly to chase after Yan Zhensheng, and let him persuade He Zhen and Sun Shoufa to abandon him." Hanzhong retreated from Shangyong to Chu."

When Yu Taichu heard the words, he couldn't help wondering: "Didn't the Duke ask Mr. Yan to assist He Zhen to invade Shaanxi? Why did you suddenly change your strategy?"

"Previously, the information was not clear. The governor thought that after Wu Sangui and Ajige came to attack Chu, Shaanxi would be empty, and the Hanzhong rebels could do something. But since Dorgon sent Hauge into Shaanxi, the rebels would have no chance." Wang Yan Explained: "Since this is the case, the governor might as well transfer them to Huguang to increase the winning rate of Chu."

When Yu Taichu heard the words, he was still a little puzzled, "But once the rebel army abandons Hanzhong, then the Qing army can go up to Yong and enter Huguang. At that time, the Duke will fight on three sides?"

"Did Zizhang forget Zhang Xianzhong from Shu?" Wang Yan asked with a mysterious smile.

"Zhang Xianzhong?" Yu Taichu was still very confused.

"Not bad~" Wang Yan nodded, and then said: "Zhang Xianzhong's Daxi regime is also very dangerous to our dynasty. If the governor lets He Zhen evacuate, he can give up all the land in Hanzhong to Zhang Xianzhong, and let the Daxi army come to fight for it. We guard Hanzhong, and at the same time, we can let Zhang Xianzhong fight the Qing soldiers and share the pressure for our Ming Dynasty."

"Your Majesty is wise, once this plan to drive away wolfs and tigers is implemented, my Ming Dynasty will have more than [-] helpers, and the Qing court will immediately have one more powerful enemy!" After hearing this, Yu Taichu's eyes lit up, but he just said After finishing, he couldn't help but said sadly: "But after all, Daxi is a traitor, a great enemy of our dynasty, the Duke contacted the traitor without authorization, the court may have some complaints~"

Yu Taichu had an accident in Jin Yiwei, and he has rich experience in political struggle and officialdom. His words immediately aroused Wang Yan's vigilance, but at this time, Wang Yan was not prepared to think so much. He narrowed his eyes and said in a solemn voice: "At an extraordinary time, if you do extraordinary things, Zizhang doesn't need to worry. The current battle situation is the most important thing. Just as I said, immediately send someone to chase after Yan Zhensheng, and let him immediately go to Sichuan to meet Zhang Xianzhong after he persuades He Zhen. , implement my strategy."

Yu Taichu saw that Wang Yan had made up his mind, so he clasped his fists in response: "Promise, I'll do it when I'm here."

After finishing speaking, Yu Taichu turned around and left. Seeing this, Wang Yan strode back to the mansion, summoned the officials, arranged affairs, and immediately went to catch up with the army.

Huguang is now facing threats from Wu Sangui and Azige in the north, and Tong Yanghe and Luck Dehun in the east. Wang Yan has already decided on a strategy of defending from the north and attacking from the east. It is necessary to take down Wuchang before the Qing soldiers take down Xiangyang.

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