Bury the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 66 Too Much Money?

Seeing Zhu Jinsong's mouth opening and closing to say so many requests, Liu Huaiwen suddenly felt that his life was like a coffee table full of cups and utensils.

Damn, I shouldn't know how to do blacksmithing and carpentry, and I shouldn't be fooled by the head of the family to be the logistics manager of this Meng Lianggu rebel group.

How many flintlocks were produced?How many of those things have been made, you, the head of Meng Lianggu, have no idea?

Also try to distribute [-] grenades to each peasant association. Why, you still plan to let the people from the peasant association stew potatoes with grenades?

Secretly slandering Zhu Jinsong, the head of the family, and all the leaders, big and small, Liu Huaiwen said with a nose that was not a nose and a face that was not a face: "We have been saving for almost a year. Only a thousand flintlocks were saved."

"If you count the flintlock guns without rifling and cut off the batch for Chen Tailai, we can produce about [-] at present, and the reserves of projectiles are sufficient, so we can open fire."

"The reserves of grenades and landmines can be said to be the most abundant weapons in Meng Lianggu's reserves. In addition to ensuring our own needs in Meng Lianggu, each peasant association can also distribute [-] grenades and five rounds of landmines."

"There are also artillery pieces. In addition to the forty pieces that have been equipped to the artillery battalion, there are still 1000 pieces of artillery pieces that can be dispatched, and there are still more than [-] shells."

Speaking of this, Liu Huaiwen looked at Zhu Jinsong, the first chairman of Meng Lianggu's rebel group: "The big boss, these can be regarded as our Meng Lianggu's family property for a whole year."

After Liu Huaiwen's voice fell, all the leaders in the room, big and small, turned their attention to Zhu Jinsong.

In addition to grenades and mines, there are about 1000 rifled flintlock guns, about [-] rifled flintlock guns, [-] artillery pieces and more than [-] shells. Such a solid family background...

But Zhu Jinsong knocked on the table with his fingers, looked at the excited-looking bearers and said, "Why, you all think that our family is quite solid, and we are sure to kill the Tartars?"

After all the leaders, big and small, calmed down, Zhu Jinsong turned his attention to Ke Zhiming again: "Tell me about the specific situation of the Tartars, so that we regimental commanders and battalion commanders can have an idea." Son."

Ke Zhiming clapped his hands and agreed: "According to reliable information, the Qingzhou Eight Banners and Shandong Green Camp that we are familiar with have been transferred to Shandong governor Fucha Mingxing's subordinates. Obviously, the Tartars don't trust the Qingzhou Eight Banners and Shandong Green Camp."

"The army of the Tartars to attack Menglianggu this time is mainly composed of the Eight Banners in Zhili, with a number of about [-]. The main equipment of this department is artillery, flintlock guns, and matchlock guns. The second is the Zhili Green Camp, with a number of about [-]. , The main equipment of this department is matchlock guns, spears, and broadswords.”

"Let's talk about the specific arrangements for the Tartar officers and soldiers."

"In this campaign, the vanguard of the Tartars was personally led by Fu Kang'an, the admiral of the nine gates, with 120 Zhili Armored Eight Banners and [-] Zhili Green Battalions, with a total force of [-], equipped with [-] artillery pieces and [-] flintlock guns. , five thousand matchlock guns, and the rest are spears and broadswords."

"The central army, led by Zi Zhangjia Agui, the imperial envoy of the Tartars, has a total strength of [-] troops, including [-] Zhili Eight Banners vests, [-] Zhili Eight Banners infantry, and [-] Zhili Green Battalions. Equipped with [-] pieces of artillery, [-] flintlock guns, [-] matchlock guns, and the rest are spears and broadswords."

"The rear army is led by Fu Huan, the father of the nine-door admiral Fu Kang'an, a Tartar scholar, with a total strength of 120 troops, all of which are composed of the Zhili green battalion. Similarly, [-] cannons, plus [-] matchlock guns, spears, and broadswords."

"This time the Tartars attacked, the distance between the front army, the middle army, and the rear army was no more than [-] miles, and the [-] Zhili Eight Banners vests led by Agui were back and forth."

"As for the specific combat strategy, it also adheres to the requirements of the locust emperor Qian Deaf and the old dog. Strictly suppress and kill. Once the people in various places are found to be involved with Meng Lianggu, they will exterminate the people in the place. Massacre as revenge."

"Everyone should pay attention to the fact that many troops in the Eight Banners of Zhili and the Green Camp of Zhili have fought against Burma and Jinchuan, and they belong to the elite of the Tatar army. completely different."

After Ke Zhiming's words fell, all the bearers in the room, big and small, gasped.

When it comes to equipment, Tartar officers and soldiers are equipped with more artillery and flintlocks than Meng Lianggu, but the Tartar flintlock guns are much worse than those equipped by Meng Lianggu in terms of shooting accuracy and range. And big knives, spears and the like are even less of a concern.

In terms of numbers, although the Tartars have an army of 13, in addition to the [-] troops on Meng Lianggu's side, there are also countless peasant militias who can help fight, and they may not necessarily be smaller than the Tartars.

What really worries these top brass is what Ke Zhiming mentioned, "the most important thing is to strictly suppress and kill."

To put it bluntly, Meng Lianggu's foundation is most of the people in Shandong. Once these people are massacred by the Tartars, it will definitely shake Meng Lianggu's foundation.

On the other hand, even if the entire Shandong was slaughtered, it was just a matter of sprinkling water for the Tartars. Anyway, the ancestors of the Tartars once slaughtered Sichuan, and later moved people from Huguang to fill Sichuan. Slaughtering the entire Shandong is nothing more than filling Shandong with Huguang again.

After looking at each other in blank dismay, the former Tai'an prefect Zeng Chengcai, who is now considered number one in Meng Lianggu, asked in a deep voice, "Boss Ke, is this information accurate?"

Ke Zhiming nodded, and replied: "Ke can use the head of the project to guarantee that the news is absolutely accurate. If the news is not accurate, then there will be no accurate news in the world. If you don't believe it, then Ke Zhiming I might as well tell you the source of these news."

Seeing a group of people, big and small, looking at him curiously, Ke Zhiming slowly spit out five words: "Jinyiwei, Dongchang."

Zeng Cheng was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head, and said: "Impossible, Ma Jixiang, the last commander of Jinyiwei in the previous dynasty, had died in Burma, and then Jinyiwei disappeared completely. Only some Yu Ding in the capital were incorporated into Luanyiwei by Shunzhi The situation in the East Factory is similar to that of Jin Yiwei, could Chief Ke be deceived by someone?"

Ke Zhiming laughed, and said: "As you know from the Zengfutai, Ke was originally from the Tiandihui? I can tell you clearly that Jinyiwei has never disappeared, and Dongchang has never disappeared, no matter whether it is Tiandihui. The chief rudder, as well as the commanders of Jinyiwei and the admirals of the East Factory, are always ready to fight against the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty."

Zeng Cheng and the other leaders were stunned again.

It's better to be like the other leaders of the army. After all, these people followed Zhu Jinsong to kill officials and rebel.

But a scholar like Zeng Cheng has many things on his mind.

After all, Jinyiwei is the emperor's pro-army, and Dongchang is the emperor's eagle dog. Both Jinyiwei and Dongchang were notorious existences in the pre-Ming Dynasty.

Now Ke Zhiming suddenly said that Jinyiwei still exists, and Dongchang also exists. What does this mean?
Ke Zhiming was born in the Tiandihui before, and it is well known in Meng Lianggu. Although he has been able to get all kinds of information, it is not an exaggeration to say that he has great powers, but he has never mentioned the source of the information. , everyone also regarded him as information obtained from various heaven and earth associations.

Why do you suddenly say that it was information sent by Jin Yiwei and Dongchang?
Especially Ke Zhiming's insinuation and insincerity, the surviving Jinyiwei and Dongchang are related to Meng Lianggu?There is even a vague meaning that Meng Lianggu is the leader?
Also, is there any sign of the master in this?What does the head of the family want to use this to express?
After thinking for a long time, he didn't come up with a reason, so Zeng Cheng could only bury these questions in his heart.

It's just that Zeng Cheng didn't express his opinion, but Zhu Jinsong didn't let go of Zeng Cheng's meaning at all: "This time, in response to the encirclement and suppression of the Tartars, all [-] troops will go out. Except for the arsenal under Uncle Huaiwen, there is only Zengfutai. Parents in these places are officials, and the burden on you is not light."

Zeng Cheng trembled in his heart, cupped his hands and said: "Don't worry, the head of the family, since you have voted for Meng Lianggu, we people will not have other messy thoughts."

Zhu Jinsong hummed, tapped the table in front of him again, and said in a deep voice: "This time the Tartars are attacking, we can't put them in Yizhou as before, we can only fight them Block within the territory of Jinan Prefecture, otherwise, the people of the peasant associations everywhere will suffer."

Having said that, Zhu Jinsong took another deep breath, looked at the group of bearers, big and small, and ordered: "Order! Liu Ergou led Meng Lianggu's third division to march to Qingshiguan, Geng Er led the fourth division and The headquarters of the Second Army rushed to Mount Tai"

"Send orders to Erdan and Geng Rui to lead the second division from Dengzhou back to Yidu, capture Yidu, and completely take down the entire Qingzhou!"

"The First Division and the Headquarters of the First Army followed me on an urgent march to Zichuan, and attacked Jinan Prefecture from Zichuan!"

"There is no specific battle plan for the encirclement and suppression of the Tartars this time. Each department decides its own battle plan according to the situation in its own jurisdiction. Officers at the division level are allowed to mobilize the guards of the peasant associations from all over the place to help in the battle. If the casualties are too large, they can absorb the guards of the peasant associations from all over the place. into the army."

"Anyway, you can't let a tartar out of Jinan Mansion!"

After all the leaders answered, Zhu Jinsong looked at Zeng Cheng and Liu Huaiwen again and said, "Uncle Huaiwen, Zengfutai, it will definitely not be easy to deal with the encirclement and suppression of the Tartars this time, whether it is the logistics or the rear. The people's livelihood depends on the two of you."

Even if Liu Huaiwen complied, Zeng Cheng's heart shuddered, and he vaguely guessed why Ke Zhiming would tell the intentions of Jinyiwei and Dongchang.

Zeng Cheng stood up, bowed his hands solemnly to Zhu Xiaosong, and said, "Don't worry, Master, Zeng Cheng will have a sigh of relief, and there will be no trouble in the rear!"

Zhu Jinsong nodded, as if he agreed, then he laughed again, and said to all the people in the room, big and small, "Take it easy, even if the Tartars who come this time are more powerful, it's okay." After all, we still have one nose and two hands, and if they are disabled, we can strive for two more years of stable life."

Zeng Cheng nodded, and took the lead in responding: "What the head of the family said is that I was an official in the Tartar government before, and I know what the Tartar government is like. Don't look at Agui, Fu Huan, and Fukang'an. Leading the army personally, but dogs can’t change their eating shit, it’s impossible for the Tartars not to harm the people, and the people of Jinan Prefecture will help us.”

Ke Zhiming suddenly interjected: "Zeng Futai's words are right. According to reliable information, Mingxing, the governor of Shandong, has ordered that the people in Jinan City are not allowed to go out of the city. Even if they want to buy food and vegetables, they must buy them." Vegetables and food from the merchants he designated, otherwise he will be punished as a bandit."

"The farmer Mingxing appointed, the food is common food, the food is common food, the name sounds nicer, a family of three needs for three days, and it sells 340 yuan. You know, the price of food and vegetables in Jinan prefecture It’s about the same as ours in Yizhou, and a fat chicken only costs [-] Wen.”

When Ke Zhiming said this, even Zeng Cheng, the former prefect of Tai'an, was stunned.

High, really high, why didn't I think of it before?

While regretting secretly, Zeng Cheng said: "Since Chief Ke is talking about money, I have some good news to share with the head of the family and the big guys."

Seeing Zhu Jinsong and others looking at him curiously, Zeng Cheng took a deep breath and said, "The autumn tax collected by our Yizhou government this year is a total of 100 million taels, which is less than the autumn tax collected by the whole of Shandong last year." There must be an extra 10,000+ taels!"

After Zeng Cheng's words fell, all the leaders in the room were stunned.

If Zeng Cheng only said 100 million taels or 300 million taels, these people might not have any idea, but if you compare the tax revenue of the entire Shandong at Qiande48, it will be easy to understand.

Zhu Jinsong's face also slowly became gloomy: "What's going on? How could there be so much extra money?"

Zeng Cheng cupped his hands and said, "Don't be angry, the head of the family, there is nothing wrong with the money, and no one oppresses the people!"

(End of this chapter)