The Great Bandit in Kangxi Year

Chapter 141 Developing Artillery
The spring is sultry, the willow smoke is in formation, the peach blossoms are blooming, and all things are blooming, but the people in the north and south of the river are living in fear and war.

However, after dinner and tea, whether it was the powerful landlords, the poor people, or the Tartars, the most talked about was the newly-emerged Black Tiger Army and the Third Prince Zhu.

The third prince of Zhu ordered: the black tiger army will come out, the world will change, the Tartars will be killed, the traitors will be wiped out, the Qing Dynasty will be reversed and the Ming Dynasty will be restored, everyone will have land, and every family will have food.

General Heihu even issued the killing order two months ago. Although no one believed it, he had made a prophecy at the time. He didn't want Wu Sangui to fall into Yuanzhou, Changde, Chenzhou, Changsha, and Yuezhou at the end of March. , Hengzhou and other strategic towns, is it true that there are ghosts and gods?

Even Wu Sangui, who has been laughing at this matter, is confused at this time. Is this king really the right man?Hahaha, hey, since the black tiger general didn't attack the prophet, why didn't he come to seek refuge with the king?

He suddenly had a bad premonition, and secretly said in his heart: "It's better to believe it than to believe it."

Busyly order the special envoy to meet with the Black Tiger General, and he will know when he asks.

And the people in the north and south of the river are also dubious, but most of them hold the attitude that it has nothing to do with them.

But gradually, many special envoys of the Third Prince Zhu appeared everywhere. Not only were they extraordinary in skill, but they also had a bodhisattva heart. Not only did they not hate the poor, but they took care of them.

Now the Black Tiger Army is even more powerful. Today I heard that a certain small county was captured by the Black Tiger Army, and tomorrow I heard that the Qing army’s food and wages were robbed. In his hands, there is only one way—beheading.

While the poor people were delighted, their hearts became active. They couldn't survive anyway, so they might as well give it a try. The elites sent by the Black Tiger Army were expanded. As long as one person joined the Black Tiger Army, everything would be fine.

Although many people scolded, saying that the third prince Zhu must be a fake, everyone can't take it seriously, but one of the killing orders issued by the Black Tiger Army is stamped with the seal of the Jade Seal of Chuanguo, and the other is in the face of iron facts, Everyone had to believe that as long as one person joins the Black Tiger Army, he can get twenty acres of fertile land, and even if he doesn't join the Black Tiger Army, he can get five acres of land without paying any money.

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In Hubei, Jiang Wuhui's subordinates have expanded to 3000 people, and dozens of small bases have been established.

In Anhui, Zhao Gui was in the Ming Dynasty, and Wang Dashan was in the dark. His subordinates had expanded to 6000 people. They robbed and killed the Qing army's food and pay many times, and captured eight small counties.

In Zhejiang, Jiang Dazhuang and Jiang Hu annexed many bandits, and then they came out of the mountains. The number of soldiers and horses has expanded to 2000, but their combat effectiveness cannot be underestimated.

The main battlefield is still in Jiangsu, Wang Junyi has more than a thousand elite soldiers from Master Yuankong to help him, the momentum is like a broken bamboo along the way, the people are vying to help, there are more than [-] elite troops under his command, and the four prefectures cannot stop him.

Seeing that the Black Tiger Army really owns the land for everyone, and the military discipline is strict, and it never harms the common people, they no longer hesitate in their hearts and flock to join the Black Tiger Army.

It can be said that the timing of the choice of the Black Tiger Army is too good. Now the green battalion soldiers stationed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hubei, Anhui and other provinces are all transferred to attack the San Francisco forces or the base of the Black Tiger Army, which is the weakest control of the Qing Army. At that time, and when hundreds of thousands of Qing troops passed through these provinces, military discipline was corrupt and they did all kinds of evil, and the common people hated it to the bone.

The governor of Liangjiang's hair was turning gray, and the powerful landlords were even more frightened. Where did these bandits come from?Only the tenants who had no land and no food to eat secretly cut bamboo sticks and waited eagerly.

The Black Tiger Army made waves in Anhui and Hubei, and even Mingzhu couldn't sit still. He waved off the state officials who were vying to give gifts, and thought hard about a good strategy.

The emperor is the most ruthless. Although he is a celebrity in front of the emperor now, if he makes a mistake, he may fall into a situation of eternal doom. He secretly murmured in his heart: "This black tiger army is really looking for trouble. It's good for everyone to confront each other like this. At least I am better than myself." That guy Zhou Peigong is much stronger, Grandma, if you insist on making a killing order, the Holy Majesty will be furious, but the garrisons in Anhui and Hubei may be recruited to the banks of the Yangtze River, or set up defenses around the Black Tiger Army's lair. , the thieves are bound to spread!"

No way, I can't do nothing like this, um, I immediately submitted a booklet to Long Live in order to protect myself, Mingzhu didn't dare to hesitate any longer, and drew [-] green battalion soldiers from his subordinates to kill the bandits in Anhui. If he can't kill the Black Tiger Army, he will leave the center of power forever.

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Some families were happy and some were sad. In the Forbidden City, in the imperial study, Kangxi threw the memorials heavily on the table and cursed: "Bastards, a bunch of useless dog slaves!"

The complexions of the University Scholars Suo'etu and Tuhai below both changed greatly, obviously knowing that the situation in the south is not good.

Kangxi was full of grievances, thinking that he succeeded to the throne at the age of eight, endured humiliation, punished Obai, lifted the sea ban, abolished land enclosures, relieved victims, and reduced taxes, but why is that old dog Wu Sangui still so powerful?Isn't he the wise king of the ages?
There are also thieves in the southern provinces springing up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, and they are gradually growing. Where is this black tiger army?Hasn't Zhong Sanlangxiang, the third prince of Zhu, been wiped out?
Kangxi couldn't calm down when he thought of the "killing order" of the Black Tiger Army. The Black Tiger Army was even more hateful than Wu Sangui. He shouted in a cold voice, "I want to personally conquer the Black Tiger thief!"

He also read Mingzhu's memorial. It was nothing more than training a new army, first defeating the rebel Wang Fuchen, so that the rebel army could not be connected from head to tail. Except for Wu Sangui, the other rebels were like chickens and dogs. The army is enough.

But the court had run out of money for a long time, but there were some insiders. Kangxi was still hesitating in his heart, suddenly thinking of the miserable situation of Emperor Chongzhen, and finally made up his mind to pay for the training of soldiers by himself.

Suo'etu hurriedly walked up a few steps, came to the emperor and kowtowed and said, "I think it's impossible! The capital is an important place, long live you must not stay away. Wu Sangui stopped at the Yangtze River, obviously he has no ambitions. The black tiger thieves were besieged, and some southern provinces Thieves, you can order the governors of Liangjiang and Guangdong to train [-] green battalions each, encircle and suppress them nearby, and the master will go out lightly. In case of a slight defeat, Wu Sangui will be activated to go north to the Central Plains instead. Isn't it—"

"With the Holy Majesty sitting in the rear, Prince Kang (Jieshu) and Prince An (Yue Le) can deal with the San Francisco forces without worry..."

"Shut up! I would rather be the emperor who died in battle than the lord of peace!"

Kangxi was even more unhappy when he saw him come to dissuade him, and even got angry, Tu Hai changed his normal, knelt on the ground and said earnestly: "Nowadays the south is in chaos, if the master leaves lightly, and the north continues to be in chaos, then... besides, a big war is definitely not The winner can be determined in a day or two, as long as there is no need to worry about the logistics, and Prince An and others are both civil and military, I will be unstoppable in Manchu Eight Banners, and I will definitely defeat the old Wu Sangui!"

Only then did Kangxi calm down, and what he said was true, that old bastard Wu Sangui is over sixty, let's see how long you can last.

As for the Black Tiger Army, these thieves are all handed over to Mingzhu, and the north can no longer transfer troops. Kangxi glanced at Suo'etu and waited, gritted his teeth and said coldly: "The Black Tiger Army in the four provinces of Jiangsu and Anhui will be handed over to Mingzhu." , order him to recruit [-] green battalion soldiers on the spot, and he must wipe out the black tiger bandits as soon as possible. The captured bandits will not be pardoned, but will be executed. Worry, Tu Hai, a scholar of the Hall of Central Harmony, has listened to the decree, temporarily taking over the Ministry of War, and reorganizing another [-] troops outside the Forbidden City, practice diligently, and be ready to send troops at any time!"

"But the household department is exhausted..." Tu Hai was stunned for a moment.

"Temporary transfer from Da Nei!" Kangxi said every word, he knew that this was a bottomless pit, but as long as Daqing was preserved, the whole world would belong to me.

"Zha, Your Majesty is wise!" Seeing the emperor's determination, Suo'etu and Tuhai knelt on the ground and sincerely said.

"Wait, then order the governors and governors of the northern provinces to strictly implement the Baojia system. However, if there are unfamiliar people or suspicious things, they will immediately report to the officials for investigation. Whether they hide or do not report, they will implement the law of joint sitting. From officials to civilians, no one will be spared." Kangxi added with a cold face, thinking of the importance of stability in the rear.

Thinking of Xiong Cilu's prestige among the Han people, he shouted again: "Let Xiong Cilu be the imperial envoy to patrol and inspect this matter. If you dare to perfunctory, you will be severely punished!"

"Master is wise, in this way, as long as the black tiger thieves enter the north, they will have nowhere to hide, let alone try to confuse the people!" Suo'etu flattered happily.

As long as there is no chaos in the north, no one can shake the rule of the Manchu Empire!

Kangxi breathed a sigh of relief, and said bitterly in his heart: "In troubled times, heavy codes should be used. Whoever rebels will have his head!"

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Jiang Tao, who was at the base, learned of the news in Anhui, Jiangsu and other provinces, and he was overjoyed. Thinking of the treatment he received in the small county town, it was simply not the same. He just wanted to command the army himself. Even now, I don't have three heads and six arms, and I can't take care of all directions at all, and the effect of going away is not much.

As long as our banner does not fall, the soldiers outside the base will not be discouraged, and the poor people will not give up the idea of ​​fighting against the Qing Dynasty.

Jiang Tao knew he couldn't wait foolishly, and ordered Jiang Wudao, the chief general of the recruit camp, to continue recruiting troops. Through the roster under his rule, he knew that there were more than [-] strong and strong people in Jinzhai County between eighteen and thirty, and he could recruit them together. .

At this time, the spring plowing is over, and there is absolutely no delay in farming.

In this way, the total strength of the Black Tiger Army in the base will reach more than [-].

The previous Bloody Guards, Iron Spear Battalion, Black Tiger Guards, etc. have been transferred a lot, and the establishment of hundreds of people can no longer keep up with the rhythm of the war, so it is time to change the military system.

Jiang Tao asked Wei Dong to come to the Black Tiger Hall to discuss the reform of the military system, and then he went to see Dai Cang and his son.

Now that the Black Tiger Army's artillery manufacturing technology is almost zero, Jiang Tao opened the door directly, and ordered the two to lead the craftsmen of the Shenjiang Camp to develop iron-body copper-core artillery, and it must be equipped with flowering ammunition and rifling.

"Follow the general's order, there will be flower bombs in the Ming Dynasty, and my subordinates will definitely develop them!" Dai Zi readily obeyed, and finally had a place to show his skills.

Dai Cang nodded, clasped his fists and said, "General, I heard that copper materials are not good enough, so I'm afraid it's difficult to manufacture them in large quantities."

"It's okay, just remove the cannons from the gunboat!" Jiang Tao had already thought about it a long time ago. The navy that defeated the Qing army in the past has a total of [-] cannons, most of which are bronze guns. Just as the bombing accident happened, Jiang Tao plans to recast it in batches to replace the original artillery.

Dai Cang and his son heard that they were not in charge of making Lianzhu firecrackers, so they went directly to summon the craftsmen, and recommended Xu Zhengming and others to Jiang Tao.Jiang Tao was overjoyed, and hurriedly ordered people to search for them with their autographed letters. Looking at the Lianzhu firecracker with 28 barrels, he lost his mind for a while, and thought to himself: "The Black Tiger Army still has too few talents and craftsmen, so we must find a way. "

(End of this chapter)