Ming Zuo

Chapter 416
"Master Zhang, there are still hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Liaodong and the islands on the sea. These are all nourished by Denglai to survive. Now that the Denglai Navy has withdrawn, these people can only join the enemy if they don't die."

Shen Shouyue tried his best to speak his words, and he was righteous, hoping to persuade Zhang Jimeng.

Zhang Jimeng was unmoved.

The arrangement of the Denglai Navy was the plan of the military.He is now a civilian and has no control over the military.

As early as a long time ago, Zuo Menggeng once publicly stated that the civil and military should be separated, and they cannot be like the Ming Dynasty.

Although this decision made many people hesitant, they were worried that the old incident of Han and Tang Wufu's chaos would happen again.But after actually seeing the construction of the new army, everyone's worries disappeared.

In Zuo Menggeng's words, the new army is a real professional regular army, and it is an army belonging to the regime.

No one can turn the new army into a private army and use force to do whatever they want.

The training of the new army is carried out according to a unified training program, and all soldiers have the same training mode.

In this way, the possibility of military generals monopolizing military training methods is avoided, and naturally the army will not become the military general's private soldiers.

Moreover, the officers of the new army are transferred very frequently, and almost no generals will stay in the same unit for three years.

In this way, there is no time to cultivate private armed forces.

What's more, although Zuo Menggeng completely separated the civil and military, the financial source of the army was still handed over to the government department.

Without the autonomy of the purse, the army has no capital if it wants to make trouble.

In particular, the training of new army generals, including soldiers, was also eye-opening for everyone.Even a company-level officer has enough knowledge to serve as a local magistrate.

Zhang Jimeng, Li Banghua, Hou Xun and others discussed in private, and they all joked that in such an army, warriors are no longer pure warriors, but more like the perfect embodiment of the six arts of a gentleman.

However, for the Ming army still in Liaodong and the Bohai Sea, the new army still has a plan.

Zhang Jimeng said to Shen Shouyue: "Regarding the disposal of the military and civilians in Liaodong, I would like to ask Mr. Shen to come and talk to Huanglong Zongzhen. As far as I know, Huang Zongzhen is a loyal and righteous person. When Dengzhou was broken, Huang Zongzhen also led the army to come to the rescue. You tell him, no matter what he chooses, our Shandong new army will not embarrass him. If he comes to join us, we welcome him wholeheartedly. He is loyal to the court, and we will not attack him. But from now on, he will have to figure out how to do it by himself."

This is what Zuo Menggeng meant.

Zuo Menggeng still appreciates Huang Long.

It can be said that Huanglong was the last loyal minister of the Ming Dynasty in Liaodong.

Therefore, Zuo Menggeng did not intend to embarrass Huanglong and the Ming army under his command, and let him choose by himself.

If Huanglong remained loyal to the court, from now on, he could only get supplies from Tianjin.Not to mention that the route is very long, the supplies are definitely not on a par with Denglai.

But this is already the greatest goodwill given by Zuo Menggeng.

Shen Shouyue's face was bitter, but he also knew that with Denglai falling into the hands of the new army, the military and civilian problems in Liaodong had to be solved.

The new army does not add force, it is already the greatest goodwill, and it is true that we cannot ask for more.

"Then...then Shen will take a trip."

On the same day, Shen Shouyue sailed north from Dengzhou and came all the way to Lushun.

When he got there, he realized that the situation here was very miserable.

After Dengzhou was lost, the Liaodong military and civilians had not been supplied for a long time.Only relying on the income from local farming and fishing in the sea is simply not enough.

Especially in May, in order to cooperate with other Ming armies, Huang Long also led his army to attack Dengzhou from the sea, and the result was a big defeat and a loss, and the last family was wiped out.

"This town has asked the imperial court for help several times, but all of them have fallen into the sea. If things go on like this, even if so many people don't starve to death, they won't be able to stop the attack of the Tartars."

Huang Long was a lot haggard, and his messy appearance did not show the demeanor of the chief soldier at all.

In the fourth year of Chongzhen, Geng Zhongming's younger brother Geng Zhongyu rebelled, and Huang Long was imprisoned, not only having his legs broken, but also having his ears and nose cut off.

This is also one of the reasons why Geng Zhongming rebelled and offered the city.

Since then, Huang Long has been plagued by stubborn diseases and bad behavior, but he still insists on the front line of anti-gold.

But without food and grass supplies, no matter how loyal he is, seeing the people below continue to starve to death, he is still exhausted.

Seeing Shen Shouyue coming now, the fire of hope ignited in my heart.

"I heard that the imperial court used Guan Ning's army to suppress the rebellion, but it was a big victory?"

Otherwise, how could Shen Shouyue, who was imprisoned by the rebels, appear in front of him intact?
Seeing that Huang Long's news was so delayed, Shen Shouyue felt sad for him.

"Don't know about Huang Zongzhen? In August, Guan Ning's army was defeated in Shahe. Now the court is no longer able to suppress the rebellion, let alone any countermeasures."

Huang Long's body swayed and he almost fell to the ground.

"How could this be? How could this be? Guan Ningjun is the best in the world, why did he lose to the rebels?"

Shen Shouyue couldn't answer because he didn't know the battle.

"That's the truth, and now the imperial court can't count on it."

Huang Long's body was icy cold, and he had never been so desperate before.

"Doesn't that mean that traitors are about to swept Shandong, and the damage will be worse? Even the capital will be forced by traitors?"

Shen Shouyue smiled bitterly.

"The original situation was indeed the case, but Zuo Menggeng, the constable of the Dongchang Association, used his troops like a god. He has already recovered Dengzhou City a few days ago, and defeated the rebels in Huang County. It won't take long to recover Laizhou. ."

Huang Long's face brightened instantly, applauding and laughing.

"Hahaha, I know the destiny of the imperial court, how can it be that a mere traitor can be rebellious? I also admired that General Zuo for a long time, and he really made an extraordinary move."

His joy made Shen Shouyue unbearable.But what should be said still has to be said, that is, I don't know how Huang Long will deal with himself after he finds out the truth.

"Mr. Huang, don't be too happy. Shen came here this time and brought a message from the General Zuo."

Huang Long didn't notice his expression and was still in high spirits.

"I never thought that General Zuo also knew Huang, it's really fortunate."

Shen Shouyue closed his eyes in pain, his heart was stunned, and he said everything.

"General Zuo has said that if Zongzhen Huang is willing to join forces, there will also be a place for Zongzhen in Shandong. If Zongzhen is still loyal to the court, he will not be embarrassed. It is just that from now on, for the supply of food and grass for the military and civilians in Liaodong, Zongzhen Huang will also be asked for help. In the imperial court, Shandong doesn't care at all."

Huang Long froze on the spot.

"What's the meaning of this...what do you mean?"

Shen Shouyue was stunned and said angrily: "Zongzhen Huang thinks that the rebels are only Dongjiang rebels?"

Huang Long understood, and a mouthful of old blood rushed to his throat.

"You mean...you mean...he Zuo Menggeng... Zuo Menggeng also plans to rebel?"

Before Shen Shouyue could answer, Huang Long was puzzled.

"No. Since Zuo Menggeng intends to rebel, why not join forces with the Dongjiang rebels? If so, wouldn't it be even more difficult to control?"

Shen Shouyue grinned miserably, and what he said made Huang Long even more desperate.

"What is his rebellion in Dongjiang? How could Zuo Menggeng see it in his eyes. You know, Zuo Menggeng has established government offices in various parts of Dengzhou, reformed the legislation, and became self-contained."

Huanglong's old blood finally spit out.

Of course, he understood that Zuo Menggeng's approach was actually more dangerous.

The rebels in Dongjiang Town swept across Shandong, seemingly formidable.It can be seen that it is no better than the rogues in the northwest.

Even if it succeeds temporarily, as long as the court responds with all its strength, it will only be time to quell the rebellion.

Only Zuo Menggeng's approach was the key to the Ming Dynasty.

Since the government has been established and the rules have been established, it means that the person who is planning is big, and what he is seeking is the foundation of the world.

But for Zuo Menggeng's actions, Huang Long couldn't help sneering after being frightened.

"It's a big joke in the world, he is a martial artist in Zuo Menggeng district, how strong is he, and he dares to seek the country? Does he have the ability?"

Shen Shouyue looked at him with pity.

"You know, under Zuo Menggeng's command, what kind of people have I seen?"

Huang Long looked stunned, and was completely overwhelmed by the news revealed by Shen Shouyue.

"The former Minister of War, Li Banghua and Li Mengan, the governor of Tianjin. In addition, the current Dengzhou chief is Zhang Jimeng, the provincial governor of Shandong, and Zhang Jimeng of Dongchang Bingbei Road. I also inquired about Hou Xun, Hou Ruogu, Liu Zongzhou, Liu Niantai, and many others. The ministers and talents are all under the command of Zuo Menggeng. Huang Zongzhen, you say, with the ability of these people, can the dynasty be changed?"

A monstrous chill instantly surrounded Huang Long, causing him to completely lose his footing.

I never thought that in Shandong, which is so close at hand, why would such a thief emerge from the country?

(End of this chapter)