East Factory Governor

Chapter 377
Outside the helm of the Jianghe Gang.

The flags are flying, and the horses are rustling.

Lai San'er and the [-] elite soldiers from Baihutang have assembled.

In addition, thousands of disciples stationed at the main rudder stood upright along both sides of the road to see them off!

A chill!

Although the people who came to watch knew that the Jianghe Gang never disturbed the people, they only dared to watch this mighty army from a distance at this moment!

"Look, the one at the front is Chief Qin!"

"Tsk tsk, you really are a young hero, this is called mighty!"

"I heard that they are going to fight the rebels."

"The leader of the Qin clan said that the world will be peaceful for Ming Dynasty! With him here, the world will soon be at peace. Just look at it!"

"Taiping is good! Taiping is good! There are bandits everywhere, how can this go on like this?"

"That's right, the emperor has announced that the tax will be light and the tax will be reduced. No, the two rates have been changed to one rate, so everyone should calm down."

A month ago, Chongzhen announced the reform of Liao pay and Lian pay. Now that the two rates are combined into one rate, the money that the people should pay is only about [-]% of previous years.

For Chongzhen, this will reduce tax silver by about 200 million taels a year.However, given that Qin Shuhuai had brought him 1000 million taels of silver in Jiangnan, he could bear this loss.Moreover, he had made up his mind a long time ago. If the money is no longer enough at that time, Qin Shuhuai will still ask for it. Who made him the idea of ​​reducing taxes?
In fact, Qin Shuhuai had already figured it out for him.In previous years, Chongzhen had to invest about 100 million taels in the Trilateral area to resettle the surrendered bandits, but it will not be needed in the future.

Because after the rogues surrendered, they would not be put back.

After saving the 100 million taels, wouldn't Chongzhen only lose 100 million taels?When the time comes to copy Donglin Party's house, he can get it back ten times and a hundred times.

For Chongzhen, this money is really nothing now.But for countless ordinary farmers, this gave them a way to survive.

Qin Shuhuai's 1000 million taels is equivalent to building a bridge, allowing Chongzhen to break the vicious cycle of heavy taxes—farmers overwhelmed and rebellion—more money—more taxes—farmers rebelling even more.

Chinese people have always been good at patience, as long as life is easy, they will not rebel easily.

The reduction of two rates alone gave Chongzhen many supporters.

Of course, the reduction of the two rates this time was met with fierce opposition from the Donglin Party.In the end, Chongzhen calmed down the public opinion by promising not to increase the taxes of rich businessmen and gentry in front of all his ministers.

When Qin Shuhuai came to the main helm, as usual, he didn't say anything bold before the expedition, but simply said two words with a wave of his hand.

"set off!"

With his current prestige, as long as he personally leads the troops, it will be the greatest boost to morale.

In the Jianghe Gang, there was almost an iron law, that is, to follow the leader of the Qin Gang to go to war, and he was bound to make great achievements!

So everyone in the hall is eager to go out with the leader!

On the horse, the corners of Lai San'er's mouth were raised high, not hiding his complacency at all.

How about it, at the critical moment, the lord should take our Baihutang to fight, right?
What does this mean?This represents the weight of our Baihutang in the heart of the leader!

Others also said that I got a big deal?Hehe, it's so easy to pick up, why don't you pick one up?
If you are jealous, you will be jealous!

When Lao Tzu comes back from three sides with great military exploits, not to mention being famous all over the world, at least half of the martial arts world will know me, right?
When the time comes, it will be so cool to marry Chunhua'er for a while!
The car squeaks, the horse slaps, the strong man goes on an expedition!

A team of more than 500 people, all riding high-headed war horses, set off from Tongzhou in a mighty way and went straight to Datong, Shanxi.

The reason why Qin Shuhuai went to Datong first was because Man Gui was there.Man Gui, as the commander-in-chief of Datong, has fought against bandits many times and has rich combat experience. It is most appropriate to go to him to inquire about the situation on the next three sides.In addition, you can also make friends with him.

After arriving in Datong, he went south again and went straight to Taiyuan Mansion, where the governor's mansion on three sides was located.

The team marched fast, and when they were about to leave Tongzhou, suddenly fifty or sixty riders came in front of them.

Qin Shuhuai took a closer look and saw that it was Li Jingting.

Li Jingting saw Qin Shuhuai and shouted from a distance, "Shaobao, I'm here to see you off!"

Qin Shuhuai ordered the brigade to stop, and said with a smile, "Hehe, Lao Li, you are well-informed, have you planted spies here?"

Li Jingting said with a smile, "You are my superior. Even if I had the guts of a bear, I wouldn't dare to place a spy here! It was Meng Wei who told me two days ago that you were going on an expedition. Let me come here when you are free." send you off."

Qin Shuhuai smiled apologetically, and said, "Lao Li, I came back in a hurry this time, and there were many things to do, so I didn't come to get together with you. Don't blame me."

The relationship between Qin Shuhuai, Li Jingting, Meng Wei, Meng Hu and others is no longer as simple as that of superior and subordinate.As the four people who crawled out of the dead in Ji Town, their friendship in private is comparable to brotherhood.

Li Jingting laughed, and said, "Where is the Shaobao? We all have heavy burdens on our shoulders, so it's our business. By the way, Shaobao is going to the three sides, so he will bring these people?"

"What's the matter, don't you think it's not enough?"

"Well... With Shaobao's ability, it is enough. However, since he has gone to the three sides, Shaobao must have to fight the rogues, right?"

Qin Shuhuai smiled slightly, squinted his eyes at Li Jingting and said, "It's possible, then what?"

"When the two armies are at war, scouts are indispensable, right? The brothers of the Jianghe gang are good at fighting, but it's not my fault to listen to all directions and see all directions. Our Jinyiwei's Ti Qi said that no one would dare Say first."

Seeing Li Jingting's serious expression, Qin Shuhuai couldn't help laughing.

The co-author didn't come to see him off, but wanted to go with him.

The well-behaved deputy of Jinyiwei Qianhu, who can obviously be a domineering, but wants to go to war with him, there is no one else.

"Lao Li, is your injury healed?"

"It's neat."

"It's a long way to go to the three sides. Have you made arrangements at home?"

"Don't worry, Shaobao, we've made arrangements."

"Brothers behind you, are you willing to go to the battlefield to fight to the death?"

Li Jingting said lightly, "Shaobao can ask them personally."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the Jinyi guards behind him yelled in unison, "This subordinate is willing to die for the emperor! I am willing to make contributions to my lord!"

It seems that it has been rehearsed before, or can you say so many words so neatly?

Qin Shuhuai pointed to the Jinyi guards behind Li Jingting, and said, "Chen Dachong, Wang Cheng, Qi Shen, Li Liancai, Zhang Mao...and Liu He, hehe, they are all old people! Why, didn't you enjoy killing in Ji Town last time?"

All the guards in Jin Yi laughed in unison.

They didn't expect that Qin Shuhuai could remember their names, and his heart warmed.

At this time, Qin Shuhuai put away his smile, and said solemnly, "Jin Yiwei listens to the order and joins the ranks! Let's go!"

When everyone heard this, they immediately shouted in unison, "Follow the order!"

The team moved on.

(End of this chapter)