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Chapter 285 The Emperor's Hole

Yang Reform smiled and explained the use of one-third of the military salary, and everyone suddenly realized that they understood the emperor's painstaking efforts.

"When you go to Shaanxi, you will replenish food, grass, supplies, ordnance, gunpowder, etc. After thinking about it, I decided that the consumption of ordnance, gunpowder, and other supplies will be completely supplied by the palace to ensure the quality of your ordnance and firearms. You will report how much you need. Come up, I allocated from the palace, grain, grass, miscellaneous, etc., some of which were carried with the army, and some were purchased on the spot, or entrusted to the merchants to provide military supplies, and asked the merchants to transport certain materials to a certain place on a certain day of the month, and then issue a bill. Let the merchants go to the headquarters of the new army to pay, so that you will not be short of supplies." Yang Reform also arranged the specific details of his logistics.

Bi Zisu, Wu Sangui and other people on the platform did not understand what the emperor meant.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the local government has always been responsible for raising food and supplies for the army. This time, why did His Majesty take care of it all? According to His Majesty, it seems like the new army's food, supplies, etc. Do you not rely on the local government for supply? In this way, the consumption of the new army will be huge!" Bi Zisu asked in puzzlement, if all the money was paid for by the emperor, then the cost would be huge, and the cost would be frighteningly high. , The gunpowder is supplied by the palace to ensure the quality. He can understand this, but the grain and grass are also supplied directly by the emperor, so he doesn't understand. Why not follow the path of the local government?

"Hehe, I know that such expenses must be very expensive, but I can't bear to put these burdens on the people of Shaanxi! I also save the power of the local people! If thousands of people go to the local area, if they rely on the local people for food Supplementary supplies, this place must be full of complaints, and it must not be able to support it. My original intention is to relieve the disaster and counter the rebellion. If the supply of supplies for the new army causes more suffering and more rebellions in the place, how can it be? Is it what I think? Isn’t it the opposite of what I want? Therefore, even if the cost is high, I still pay for it myself, and it will really reduce the burden on the local area!” Yang Reform said, but there is actually one more thing that he didn’t say, that It is the treatment and supplies of the guest army in the Ming Dynasty, which has never been very good. The guest army refers to the collective name of the troops who left their own garrisons. For example, Zhejiang and Sichuan were transferred outside the pass to support the Jinning defense line. Belonging to the guest army, food and drink are all supported by the local government. The local government has limited capabilities, so how can it be completely satisfied?Therefore, the supplementary treatment of the guest army is very bad, which also leads to the low combat effectiveness of the guest army. The most famous thing is that when Chongzhen first ordered Qin Wang, many troops walked halfway because the local government could not afford it. The consumption of the guest army, which caused the guest army to collapse on a large scale, is really useless.Yang Reform now doesn't want to break up the team when he gets halfway, even if it is expensive, he has to grit his teeth and stand firm.

After listening to the emperor's explanation, everyone admired the emperor's "kindness", "fraternity" and "love for the people". They knew the emperor's heart, but they also gritted their teeth and supported it with painstaking efforts.

"Your Majesty understands, Your Majesty is wise, His Majesty's benevolent heart is as bright as the sun..." Bi Zisu liked the emperor's way of saving money and local food. He is the governor of Shaanxi, and he doesn't need to carry 5000 people for supplies. Of course, he likes the burden.

Regarding Bi Zisu's praise, Yang Reform smiled and let it go.

"Bi Aiqing, if you go here, I will give you [-] silver coins as your expenses for taking office. Those military guards who have made great achievements in combat and defended well, who are serious in their work, are willing to consider the common people, and cooperate with immigrants and disaster relief, you should reward them. I will reward you if I give you the one hundred thousand silver coins, and you will have plenty of money, so you won’t be stretched. I will be responsible for the expenses and salaries of the new army, so you don’t need to worry about it..." Yang Reform said almost, and began to finish Sprinkle money.

"I understand." Although Bi Zisu was a little dissatisfied with the emperor's practice of not passing the army's money through his hands, he did not say it out. This new army is the emperor's pro-military. It is understandable to send money by himself. Fortunately, he still has [-] silver coins in his hand, which is not a small gain. He has the confidence to be the governor of Shaanxi this time. If you have money, it will be much easier to do things. It is very effective in controlling local military and civil affairs.

"Wu Sangui, when your new army goes to Shaanxi, military pay, food, supplies, supplements, etc., what it was like in the new army before, and it is still the same when you arrive in Shaanxi. Military pay, food, supplies, and supplements do not go through others. Understand? When you get to the place, don’t disturb or disturb the place. If you need something, you can buy it with your own money. Don’t force it. The military discipline of the new army is what I value the most. Understand? If you break the military discipline, don’t blame me Don't forgive anyone." After all, it is the debut of the new army, and Yang Reform took the trouble to explain this and that, and repeatedly emphasized military discipline.

"Students understand." Several young boys agreed loudly

"Okay! My Ming's tomorrow and my hopes are all pinned on you. You are the representatives of the new army, representing the first battle of the new army. In this battle, only victory is allowed, and no defeat is allowed. If you win, you are If my new army loses, don't come back to see me, I can't afford to lose that person..." Yang Reform was furious again, and encouraged Wu Sangui and the others.After all, they are a group of underage children!Yang Reform has always been worried. Of course, Yang Reform himself has just completed.

"You are only allowed to win, not to lose, the students understand." Several young men happily promised the emperor that they would not fail.

"Okay..., what should be said, I have almost said it, you all go back and prepare, three days later, it will be the day to send troops, in these few days, you should discuss more, get in touch, and get acquainted with each other more. "

"I obey, Your Majesty!" Bi Zisu, Wu Sangui and several others responded in unison.

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Everyone left, Yang Reform left only Sun Chengzong.I am going to talk to Sun Chengzong about art and military matters.

"Master Sun, what do you think of my arrangement this time?" Yang Reform asked.

"Returning to Your Majesty, His Majesty's staff team is a unique one. This move can solve the embarrassment that I will lead the army to a certain literati, and the leader does not understand military politics! The new army will go here, as long as it is well-behaved, it will not come out. The big problem is to wipe out some rebel bandits and popular uprisings, it can be said to be as easy as pie." Sun Chengzong commented.

"Hehe, does Master Sun also think this staff system is good?" Yang Reform asked "modestly".

"Yes, Your Majesty, the disadvantage of my literati leading the army is that the literati don't know the soldiers. If there is a staff group that can provide advice, the disadvantages of the literati leading the army can be solved. This move will be good news for my dynasty! In the future, like Sa A big defeat like Erhu should be avoided." Sun Chengzong said with a smile.

"Hehe, Master Sun, Master Sun, please take more care of the staff group and select some outstanding students to serve as the staff group." Yang Reform took a little pride and smiled "happy".

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, there is no problem." Sun Chengzong agreed happily.

"I intend to make the General Staff Department bigger and stronger, and become a permanent department to assist the military and government of our dynasty. However, the staff system has no record yet, and there is no experience to follow. Therefore, I don't plan to launch it immediately. Wait until Wu Sangui They used the staff group in Shaanxi to gain experience and achievements, and it should be much easier to launch it. At that time, Master Sun, the head of the staff department, will be worthy of the name! I will fight in the future, even if it is a literati leading the army , It’s not going to be a mess.” Seeing no one, Yang Reform talked to Sun Chengzong about what was in his heart and what he planned in his heart, which he absolutely couldn’t talk to others. Many people talk about their thoughts, which can help relieve stress.

Sun Chengzong thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, if you want the General Staff Department to become a permanent yamen, as your Majesty said, before you have no achievements and experience, you really shouldn't make a big deal of it. In the future, all officials will see the benefits of the staff system. Needless to say, everyone will support it. I think there is nothing wrong with your Majesty's approach." Sun Chengzong gave the emperor an affirmative answer.

Yang Reform breathed a sigh of relief, Sun Chengzong did not raise any objections to his actions, and said, "What do you think about the logistics of the new army, Master Sun? The disadvantages of our imperial guest army are not small. If we rely entirely on the local government to support the army in the future Once the number of guest troops exceeds the upper limit of the local supply, the guest army will travel long distances without eating or drinking, and I am afraid that they will dissipate before they go to the battlefield!" Yang Reform also heard There is a lot of history. In history, due to the lack of logistics system, many guest troops broke up and disappeared halfway. The most typical one is the second year of Chongzhen. Good intentions can be described as punching, but unfortunately, no one told Chongzhen in advance that there should be a detailed plan and that materials should be allocated in advance.When Chongzhen ordered King Qin, there was no department in charge of coordinating. There was no certainty how much material and food would be prepared in which place. They came in a swarm. As a result, the local government had no food supply, and the army that came to King Qin collapsed on its own. It has to be said that it is a very serious institutional problem to stage a ridiculous picture and a tragic picture.

Sun Chengzong frowned, thought for a while, and said: "Your Majesty's words are not bad. This matter is indeed a tricky matter. The reason is still a money! Without money, the various treatment and supplies of this guest army are naturally It can't be so good! The local government is also limited in ability, and it is impossible to support the army without limit! The problem His Majesty mentioned is indeed terrible. If there is any major accident in the future, we have to prevent it!"

Both of them were silent for a while, and Yang Reform said again: "The logistics system I have implemented for the new army can avoid all kinds of troubles and disadvantages of the guest army, but the expenditure is really huge! I also feel that it is difficult...Sun The master said it well, just one word, money!" Yang Reform said with emotion, without money, nothing can be done!

Sun Chengzong was even more silent. He, Sun Chengzong, wanted to talk about military affairs, but he could say something. If he wanted to talk about making money, Sun Chengzong could only look up at the current emperor in front of His Majesty!He raised his head and straightened his neck to look at the emperor.The emperor said it was difficult to get money, so he didn't even need to ask.

"Hey... the logistics of the new army, Master Sun will take care of it first. If there is anything that needs to be improved, then it will be improved. Those that need to be added, will be added. We must first create a feasible system. In the future, we will go to the outside of the customs, and even North Korea, Japan. , there is only a feasible system to rely on, so that we will not be caught blind by then, and everything is based on ensuring the combat effectiveness of the new army. If I pay for it, I will pay for it..." A new logistics system must be introduced, and the Ming Dynasty This method of relying on the local government to support the army, in the country, the limited number is okay, if there is too much, it will inevitably lead to its own collapse. It is really a drawback that must be reformed. Yang Reform sighed, there is no other way, just one word, money .

"The minister takes orders." Sun Chengzong agreed.

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Sun Chengzong also left.

Yang Reform stood alone on the platform, staring at the huge sand table in a daze.

After a while, he said: "Big companion?"

"The servant is here." Wang Chengen hurried over to wait on him.

"How much money do I still have in my internal funds?" When Yang Reform deployed the Shaanxi military, he spent money very happily. As soon as he made a move, he gave Bi Zisu [-] silver coins, and the supply of the new army was even more open. It is a pleasure to need local supplies, but now that there is no one, it is painful.

Yang Reform has only one feeling, that is, he has spent a lot of money recently, like opening a sluice to release water. When the army moves, what it wants is money. A new army of 5000 people goes to war, and the monthly expenses will cost several dollars. Wan Liang, when Yang Reform thinks of all kinds of expenses that need to be paid by himself on a monthly basis, he feels a headache. Mao Wenlong needs to pay monthly. This is especially the case for the troops defending the capital, not to mention the secret service agencies like Jinyiwei, which are all holes in spending money. Now the new army that is fighting seems to be another big hole in monthly expenditures. Faced with these holes, Yang Reform Suddenly, I was a little terrified. Before I knew it, my monthly expenses had reached a terrifying level. The "things" I cut up to save my life are now also a thing that kills me. One day short of their money, these things are a bloodthirsty beast that will turn around and devour itself.

The emperor!Mortgage Emperor!From the bottom of his heart, Yang Reform sighed unconsciously, mortgage, mortgage, reveal the skin on time!That's right, the layer of skin on my body was really peeled off that day.

Where to get money?A big question mark was placed on Yang Reform's forehead.

"Return to Your Majesty, there are about one million silver in the inner treasury..." As the emperor's chief steward, Wang Chengen knows the emperor's money like the back of his hand, and now he dare not tell the emperor how much silver is in the inner treasury. To be honest, Wang Chengen was afraid that the emperor would not be able to sleep because of this, so he vaguely spent more than one million yuan.

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On the northern prairie.

Lin Dan Khan and the allied forces headed by wild boar skin were fighting fiercely. Lin Dan Khan suffered too much loss, so he asked his ally Ming Dynasty for help, asking for money and things. A few times ago, Ming Dynasty either refused directly or On the grounds that the court was still discussing, he was sent away, but this time it was different. The news came that a liaison envoy of the Ming emperor would be responsible for liaison with him in the future and would be stationed outside the customs. Things will be given to him through this person's hands.

Lin Danhan got the news that the Ming Dynasty will support him vigorously this time, but everything must be in the hands of that person, and that person even sent a message to himself, saying that he would meet him by the Xiaoling River outside Jinning City He, on behalf of the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, talked to him about some things. The news from over there said that some things can only be confirmed after talking with him personally. If Lin Dan Khan does not go in person, many things cannot be confirmed. Khan anything.Lin Danhan was not sure about Ming Chao's thoughts, and felt strange. He used to ask for things, and Ming Dynasty was very slow. This time, a liaison envoy suddenly came out to take charge of this matter. Lin Danhan thought about it all night, and the war was tight!He urgently needs to be supplemented. The only person who can supplement him now is Ming Dynasty. Ming Dynasty is willing to continue to cooperate with him. This is good news anyway. Besides, it is said that Ming Dynasty will be very generous this time. That person is said to be Representing the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, it is not too much to talk to him as the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and it is not too much to want him to go to Xiaolinghe.However, that is the site of the Ming Dynasty...

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Liaodong, Jinning City, by the Xiaoling River, Liu Jishan, the liaison envoy, opened up the scene and was waiting for someone.

He is waiting for Lin Danhan.

The emperor entrusted him with the task of contacting Lin Danhan. When he was in the capital, he planned it. First, he sent news to Lin Danhan through a fast horse.

Now, he is meeting Lin Dan Khan in Jinzhou according to the emperor's instructions, and he wants to join Lin Dan Khan to deal with the coalition forces of Donglu and Mongolia's right wing.

It was late today, and the sun was already past noon. Liu Jishan sat alone under the canopy, looking northwest, waiting for Lin Danhan.

I received news yesterday that Lin Danhan will be here today.However, today's sun is about to pass, and Lin Danhan is still there.

Liu Jishan drank tea in a leisurely manner.Behind him is the Xiaoling River. It is now June, and the river is high enough to be used by boats. He transported the supplies directly from the Xiaoling River. According to the emperor's instructions, the only way to go is by water.

There was a cloud of smoke in the distance.It seems that there are many people.

Liu Jishan put down the teacup in his hand.I stood up, looked around, didn't make a sound, sat down again, and continued to drink tea.

After a while, the smoke and dust in the distance arrived at hand.Far away, the Ming Dynasty officers and soldiers went to intercept them. The two sides talked with each other for a while and checked some things. Then, the team of smoke and dust led the troops to Liu Jishan.

It was the Mongolians who came, and it seemed that they were not young, and they were dressed luxuriously.

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