Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 230 Administration transfer
"February [-]nd, the dragon raises its head!"

As time passed, a large amount of snow continued to melt, soaking the ground, and a large number of corpses also turned into spring mud, which made the weeds grow stronger.

A large number of wild beasts roamed around without fear of humans, and intermittently, groups of wolves could be seen.

Riding on the horse, looking at the scene of the first thaw of winter snow, like a grassland, Zhu Yixi couldn't help sighing: "Zhongzhou, with its fertile land and thousands of miles, has become a land for raising horses."

Wild people retreat.

At this time, Zhu Yixi didn't feel the joy of the restoration of the environment, but felt absurd and sad.

In troubled times, the land of Henan is often the most seriously injured.

However, after a moment of feeling, he regained his composure.

In Xiangcheng, the army temporarily stopped, and the king of Yu personally ordered:
"Chen Yongfu is stationed in Ruzhou, condescending to monitor Luoyang, don't attack at will, and retreat to Xiangcheng if necessary."

"Obey!" Chen Yongfu hurriedly responded, and then said, "Your Highness is worried about Hong Chengchou?"

"That's right!"

Zhu Yixi responded immediately, and said with some concern: "The Hong thief is even more hateful than Jiannu. His supervisor has been in the Central Plains for many years, and he knows himself and the enemy."

"Our army must be cautious, don't attack rashly, and defending the current territory is the greatest credit."

"You Shiwei, you are stationed in Xiangcheng, Yuzhou (Fangcheng Xiadao) is the gateway to Nanyang, so don't be careless."

"Never act rashly in a humble position!" You Shiwei hurriedly responded: "Old thief Hong has always been treacherous, Chen Tongzhi has to be careful."

"It's natural!"

Chen Yongfu chuckled lightly and said, "The bandit Hong knows everything about us, so don't be careful. After all, his supervisor has been in Shaanxi for several years. Who in our army is not familiar with him?"

Zhu Yixi didn't care when he saw that the two were a bit different.

Chen Yongfu is cautious, but he is not lacking in courage. He has a tenacious personality and is good at defensive counterattacks.

You Shiwei, on the other hand, is bold, fearless, and can be described as a brave general. He has fought for decades, has rich experience in battles, and is sophisticated and cunning.

Among the generals under his command, he is outstanding.

"Ruzhou and Xiangcheng are like two sharp knives piercing into Henan. Cooperating with each other, we can't let the bandits take advantage of it."

King Yu said in a deep voice, looking at the two of them.

"Follow the king's order!" Chen and You turned their faces straight and hurriedly responded.

Seeing this, Zhu Yixi reluctantly let go of his thoughts, and immediately led the army, passed through the Fangcheng Xiadao, which was lined with bastions, and entered Nanyang Mansion.

Today's Nanyang has spent more than a year of peace, coupled with so many people who have been migrating from Henan for so many days, the household registration is gradually filling.

On both sides of the official road, every three to five miles, you can see a village. Although the population is sparsely populated, winter wheat has grown, weeds have been cleared, and children are walking birds with their buttocks bare.

The crowing of cocks continued, and the barking of dogs came from time to time. From time to time, you could see businessmen on their way, and farmers in short and brown clothes picking up the excrement of mules and horses.

The fruit trees on the side of the road, which were once full of fruit, were cut down from time to time and became the houses of farmers.

"Govern by doing nothing, and the people will enjoy themselves."

Seeing this, Zhu Yixi couldn't help feeling emotional.

The so-called inaction is to stop fussing about, reduce corvee, collect money, and the people will naturally be happy.

In all fairness, he occupied the Huguang area for only one year, and he implemented the army-first policy.

The so-called military first policy is not just talk.

First of all, most of the fiscal revenue is used to raise soldiers.

According to Zhu Yixi's understanding, the monthly business tax, salt, iron, tea, etc., about 600,000 taels of silver, [-]% were invested in the war.

For example, he went north to Luoyang this time, riding 300,000 steps, and the monthly cost was [-] taels.

In other words, Huguang bureaucrats, guards, and the 50,000 people will share the remaining 300,000 taels.

The Qin army did not fight almost without moon, and almost never involved in civil affairs such as repairing bridges and roads, and building dams.

Not to mention, the regular liquidation of the market is regulated.

Only Xiangyang Mansion has used its heart, but it is basically governing by doing nothing.

His military government is only more active in tax collection, after all, it has set up a special transshipment department.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yixi couldn't help laughing at himself: "If the army is defeated, no matter if it's a robber or a Manchu, as long as Qiu is innocent, the people in Huguang will obey!"

This is the people, obedient and obedient.

As long as it can give them peace, I don't really care about braids or anything, it's just another exploitative ruler anyway.

However, in this troubled world, it is necessary to win over the army. Whether it is sufficient military pay or land distribution rewards, it is indispensable for the army to form combat effectiveness.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yixi felt that even if Li Zicheng wanted to change, he had to pay more attention to civil matters.

When he arrived at Nanyang City, he seemed to have returned from the grassland to the prosperous Central Plains.

Pedestrians are like weaving, there are many mules and horses, the sound of hawking is endless, and the noise is full of popularity.

"Zhu Meng, from now on, you will be stationed in Nanyang and guard Wuguan."

Sitting in the government office, King Yu personally ordered: "Your main task is to provide sufficient logistics for Chen Yongfu and You Shiwei, and the military and government will take care of them."

"Yes!" Zhu Meng nodded, with a troubled face on his rough face: "Your Highness, why don't you let me go to Ruzhou, civil affairs and so on, so annoying."

"That's a matter for the prefect of Nanyang."

Zhu Yixi smiled and said: "You are just a supervisor, don't let them exploit the common people."

The army stayed in Nanyang for several days, and went south again after supplying supplies. After a while, they saw the Han River.

Xiangyang is just around the corner.

The galloping Han River is completely ice-free, and the water is as turbulent as ever.

"Your Highness, Ruzhou and Xiangcheng are the first line of defense, Fangcheng Xia Road is the second line, this Xiangyang is the third line!"

When Feng Xianzong saw the precipitous terrain of Xiangyang surrounded by water on three sides, he couldn't help being startled and said with emotion.

"That's right!"

Zhu Yixi nodded and said: "There is both the Han River and the moat. Even if Jiannu goes south, if there are no ships, even if there are red cannons, there is nothing to do."

In order to win Xiangyang, Zhu Yixi had spent a lot of effort, using himself to judge others, Man Qing wanted to win, but it was not so easy.

"This king set up the shogunate in Xiangyang instead of Wuchang, just to make it easier for troops to march and have both offensive and defensive capabilities."

After all the troops were stationed, Yu Wang entered Xiangyang.

Three months after leaving the city, Xiangyang became more and more prosperous.

Feng Xianzong also opened his eyes.

The streets are tidy, the buildings are neat, the people are leisurely, there is not much fear on their faces, there are few beggars, and everything seems to be in order.

"It's like the scene in the Wanli period!"

Feng Xianzong murmured, this and the legendary Wanli Year of Peace and Prosperity almost leaped from paper to reality.

"I never thought that His Highness's skills in governing the people are quite successful."

"It's just a fake hand!"

Zhu Yixi shook his head and said: "I fight every day, how can I come here in person."

"That's because His Highness is good at knowing people and making good use of them!" Feng Xianzong hurriedly praised.

(End of this chapter)