The most powerful patriarch in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 156 Liu Ruolan's Generous Gift
Chapter 154

After solving the problem of weapon production, supply and upgrading, Lu Changle immediately focused on recruiting soldiers.

In one go, the size of the rural protection team was doubled, and the number reached 2000.

They are mainly selected from various militia groups, and those who perform well in the hard labor camps are also selected.
800 people were also selected among the refugees.

Every day, boats transporting refugees dock at various ports in Fuzhou, and some victims enter Fujian to seek refuge in various ways.

Lu Changle did not refuse anyone who came, and asked Lu Changfu to arrange them properly, and at the same time asked Lu Jinyuan to lead people to take over the defense of Funing Prefecture and Funing Mansion.
The reason is that Liu Dayang, the Huadilong who made a big fuss in Yanping Mansion and Fuzhou Mansion, once appeared in the two places.

As soon as he accepted the defense, Lu Changle immediately asked the local government for money and food to suppress the bandits.

How can the government get the money and food for thousands of people at every turn, most of them make up a little symbolically,
If the money and food are not in place, Lu Changle has a reason to expropriate official land, unowned land, and military hoarded land, and then rent them out to those in need.
Checkpoints set up at wharves, ferries, and key intersections will be fully taken over by personnel, and taxes and fees will be levied on passing goods.

The little tax on the land is just a drizzle, and the business is the big one, especially the maritime trade of Daming is concentrated in Fujian,

Make money by suppressing bandits, make money by selling goods, use your own money to subsidize the rural protection team,
It's okay to solve a temporary emergency, but it won't last for a long time.

There are several 10 taels of gold and silver equivalent in the warehouse, Lu Changle still tries to increase his income as much as possible,

Lu Changle didn't care at all whether those officials and squires were satisfied.
The memorial is posted casually, and I don't stop it, anyway, the court is beyond the reach now,

Songjin was defeated in the first battle. The Ming Dynasty had no money, no soldiers, and no ability to stop Jianlu from entering the pass.
Zhang Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are about to pierce the sky, so they don't have the energy to take care of themselves.

Control the land of half the province, the territory is bigger, the manpower is more, and the things have become more,

Look for Lu Changle for everything, Lu Changle is so annoyed by those things,
Gather Gan Hui, Lu Jinyuan, Yang Zhengbao, Yang Zhengpu, Yang Zhengshu, Lu Changgeng, Lu Changfu, Lu Jindong and other core members together,
After discussing for a long time, they finally decided to reorganize and set up four departments: military room, household room, commercial room and logistics room.
The Brigade is in charge of the military, Lu Changle is in charge of the military, Gan Hui is in charge of the rural protection team, Lu Jinyuan is in charge of the newly built navy, and Chen Qi is in charge of the intelligence team.
Lu Changwei, Lu Changhe, Lu Changsheng, Yang Qijun, Yang Qiyi, Liu Rufeng and others were also assigned to key positions;

Household owners are in charge of local finance, public security, manpower distribution, recruiting refugees, attracting talents, etc., Yang Zhengbao is in charge, and Fei Bo, Lu Jinqing, and Yang Zhengshu are assistants;
Commercial houses are in charge of commercial trade, including procurement and sales, the main purpose is to increase income, Zheng Zhengpu is in charge, and Lu Changgeng is his deputy;
There are also many things to be managed in the back room, such as the medical team, material reserves, emergency, etc., where they are needed, they can be put where they are needed, and Lu Changle will hand them over to Lu Changfu, who is performing better and better.

As for Second Uncle, Second Lord Qing, Yang Taisong and Yang Taimao of the Fuzhou Yang Clan and other prestigious clan elders, Lu Changle gave them the status of inspectors, and they could give their opinions on whoever did not do well.

After the reorganization, the core Lu and Yang families became the absolute winners.
Of course, for the sake of balance, the first refugee forces like the Min'an Wang family, Jiahe Wang family, and Lianjiang Lu family will also be given priority.

After the assignment was completed, everyone who participated in the meeting was happy,

Especially Yang Zhengbao, Second Uncle and the others,

Originally, he was just a small person playing tricks in the land of the clan, but he changed his body and took care of the land of half the province.

The power is greater than that of the prefect and prefect, it is like a dream.

Lu Changfu suddenly said: "Patriarch, I have a question, I don't know if I should say it."

"It's all my own people here, just say what you have, it's okay."

"Patriarch, we now control four state capitals and occupy half of the province of Fujian. The emperor has named you a general to suppress thieves. Now we want money and people. The size of the rural protection team exceeds [-] people. , is still called the team, do you want to change it?"

As soon as the words came out, everyone present nodded.

They all occupy half of the province, and they are still called the Township Protection Team, which is too low-key.

Lu Changle shook his head and said: "The trees are beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy them. It's just a name. There's no need to get entangled. It's easy to change the name. If it arouses the vigilance of interested people, it's asking for trouble. It's good to use the rural protection team. Can paralyze the enemy."

After the death of Chongzhen, Nanming still struggled for 18 years, so there is no need to provoke the nerves of those diehards at this time.

"The patriarch did the right thing, it's just that we killed Zheng Du, I'm afraid the Zheng family won't let it go," Second Uncle said worriedly.

The Zheng family is rich and powerful, and has accumulated a lot of power for a long time, and now it is completely embarrassing, and the second uncle is a little worried.

Lu Changle said with a firm expression: "There is no turning back when we start the bow. We will have a battle with the Zheng family sooner or later. We are gaining momentum and have the support of the people of Fujian. There is no need to be afraid of a Zheng family who has lost all hearts."

After a pause, Lu Changle said meaningfully: "When Cheng Liye came, I asked him to send two copies of the memorial to the capital. If there is nothing left to suppress the bandits, please the emperor to uphold justice, and another letter is to take the initiative to fight and attack the rear of Jianlu from the sea to relieve the court."

A crying child may not necessarily have milk to drink, but it will definitely attract attention,
Standing on the side of justice first, and then showing loyalty, will definitely make Chongzhen remember himself.

When something happened in Fujian, Zheng Zhilong ran away and stood up by himself;
Zheng Zhilong has a huge navy, which is only used for his own money. Not only did he not harass the Jianlu rear, but he also secretly colluded with Jianlu,
He was just starting out, and he took the initiative to apply to attack Jianlu by sea,

Lu Changle believed that even if Chongzhen did not help him, he would not favor Zheng Zhilong.

There is Zheng Zhilong, the commander-in-chief in Fujian, and he even named himself the general who suppressed the thieves. It is obvious that Chongzhen was disappointed in Zheng Zhilong.

Yang Zhengbao was taken aback, and quickly persuaded: "My son-in-law, don't do it. Our navy has just started, and many people have not even controlled the boat. It is not worth the loss to go so far to attack Jianlu."

Jianlu is a nation on horseback, many of them are landlubbers, and water warfare is his weakest link.
If it's a sea battle, maybe they can fight it, they definitely won't fight a sea battle,
If the navy were to attack Jianlu's territory, the odds of winning would be too low.
The famous Guanning iron cavalry could not take advantage of Jianlu's Eight Banners Army.

Lu Changle hurriedly comforted him and said, "Don't worry, my father-in-law, I'm just showing my loyalty in front of Chongzhen. We don't have a boat, and we don't have food and grass. The emperor doesn't send hungry soldiers. If we let us send troops, the imperial court will definitely have to pay for the boat, military pay, food and grass. Equipment, if they really give it, I’m too happy to be there.”

If Chongzhen really dared to give it, he really dared to take it.

After taking down the Zheng family, the next step is to settle the score with Jianlu.

Everyone nodded in satisfaction.

If there are jujubes but no jujubes, it will not be a disadvantage.

After the meeting, Lu Changle sent everyone out, and just sat down, Chang Fan, who was in charge of guarding the gate, suddenly walked in and reported: "Patriarch, there is a woman outside the gate who wants to see you, and I don't even ask her name, just leave it to the little one." A letter, saying that the patriarch will understand when he sees it."

As soon as the woman was mentioned, Yang Xuan who was sitting on the side immediately stared at Lu Changle with dissatisfaction.

Before Lu Changle opened the letter, she had already quietly walked to the back.

After opening the envelope, Lu Changle looked over with joy, and immediately said, "Changfan, please come in quickly, please be polite."

There was not a word on the paper, but two ships were simply drawn.

Needless to say, Liu Ruolan, who promised to kill Zheng Du and send her two big ships, came.

"Laughing so happily, why, when I heard the girl surnamed Liu came, I couldn't hold back?" Yang Xuan said a little sourly.

"Those are two big ships, can you be unhappy?" Lu Changle said with a serious face: "Xuan'er, don't be petty, Liu Ruolan is not only my ally, but also the savior of our Lu family. She reminded that the Lu family in Fuzhou is in the hands of Fan's firm."

Seeing that Lu Changle became serious, Yang Xuan didn't dare to refute, and answered yes weakly.

The last time I went home, my old lady told me again and again that now she is the general's wife, if you want to give Lu Changle face, you must not be jealous, so as not to give others a reason.

Soon, Lu Changle welcomed the dusty Liu Ruolan in.

After Liu Ruolan came in, she hesitated for a moment, and took off her veil: "Liu Ruolan, a civilian girl, met General Lu."

After killing Zheng Du, he was promoted to General Ping Ping and took control of half the province of Fujian, which is worthy of respect.

Seeing Liu Ruolan's real face for the first time, Lu Changle couldn't help but light up, and said with a smile: "Miss Liu, please, we are allies, so there is no need to be polite."

The Liu Ruolan in front of her has bright eyes and white teeth, and a very delicate appearance. There is a small beauty mole on the right corner of her mouth. She is an above-average beauty.

It's a pity that her skin is a little dark and her hair is a little yellow. She looks like a fisherman's girl.

It should be caused by long-term drifting at sea.

It's hard to believe that this delicate and delicate woman is the daughter of the great pirate Liu Xiang and the leader of the Xianghuo Sect.

Liu Ruolan looked at Yang Xuan, and said with a smile: "Madam is here too, she looks even better than the last time we met, she is indeed a natural beauty, General Lu is really lucky, to marry such a beautiful lady, no wonder General Lu has taken care of her." .”

"No way, Miss Liu, you really can talk." When Yang Xuan heard this, of course she had a better impression of Liu Ruolan, and a smile appeared on her face.

Compliments are more convincing when they come from a capable and beautiful girl.

Yang Xuan's hostility towards Liu Ruolan decreased significantly.

After Lu Changle asked someone to offer hot tea and snacks, he couldn't help asking: "I haven't seen Miss Liu for some days, what is Miss Liu busy with recently?"

Zheng Du is dead, and the big ship he promised has not yet been fulfilled.

"General Lu's big wedding and acquaintance, naturally he must prepare a generous gift, and the little girl is going to prepare a generous gift."

"Great gift? This is good, I like it. Where is the generous gift Miss Liu mentioned?"

Send yourself a few more ships?Or give yourself the legendary Liu Xiang secret treasure?

Liu Ruolan gently put down her teacup, and said calmly: "General Lu wants to take Fujian, and the Zheng family is a mountain that must be crossed. The little girl is not talented, so I used [-] elite Zheng family as a gift for the general's wedding. I don't know why? Is the gift generous enough?"

"What? Eighty thousand elites of the Zheng family?" Lu Changle couldn't help but cried out, looking at the calm Liu Ruolan in front of him, he said with a sense of comprehension: "Did Miss Zheng secretly go to Jilong Mountain, And brought the plague to Jilong Mountain?"

After the First World War off the coast of Guangdong, Liu Xiang was defeated and died, and almost all of his subordinates were killed or injured.
Liu Ruolan and Liu Xiang's old part who had escaped from birth appeared in the name of the Incense Sect, looking for opportunities to avenge Liu Xiang,
The Xianghuo Cult was hunted down by Zheng Zhilong. There were not many people, and they kept hiding in the dark. It was impossible to kill [-] Zheng's elites on the frontal battlefield.
The most likely way to eliminate so many enemies is to use the plague.

No wonder Mrs. Zheng didn't respond for a long time. It turned out that there was a big problem in Jilong Mountain.

Fan Chengyin was able to spread the plague in Fujian, and Liu Ruolan could naturally spread it in Jilongshan.
Liu Xiang was originally one of the Thirteen Zhi, and he was also popular among pirates. It is not surprising that Zheng Zhilong has his people under his command.
This Liu Ruolan is quite ruthless, she killed 8 people, how can I put it so lightly.

Yang Xuan, who was standing behind Lu Changle, was too surprised to speak.

"General Lu is indeed quick-witted, he guessed it so quickly." Liu Ruolan said with a look of regret, "So many people have died, but that old thief Zheng Zhilong is not dead. God is short-sighted."

Liu Ruolan wanted Zheng Zhilong to die the most. Zheng Zhilong escaped in Fujian, and escaped in Jilong Mountain.
This made Liu Ruolan very upset.

Lu Changle laughed: "Miss Liu, don't worry, Zheng Zhilong has lost all of his hearts, and he has lost so many elites. It can be said that he has no hands or feet. I will avenge this revenge for you."

When Zheng Zhilong retreated, he took away about 15 of his subordinates, losing [-] at once.

With more than half of the loss, the soldiers' numerical advantage suddenly weakened a lot.
Lu Changle won half of Fujian, won the support of the people, and had new weapons,
Even if Zheng Zhilong personally led the troops, Lu Changle would have the strength to fight.

This Liu Ruolan is simply her lucky star.

"With General Lu's words, whenever there is an assignment, the little girl will never delay." Liu Ruolan said grandly.

If you can't beat the enemy, and you can't avenge yourself, then go for revenge.

When Lu Changle was just the head trainer of the militia, Liu Ruolan didn't care too much, she just regarded it as a potential stock,

Now he has become a general who suppresses thieves and controls half of the province.
With the ability to challenge Zheng Zhilong, Liu Ruolan naturally recognized and valued her.

"Miss Liu is so straightforward, I won't turn the corner anymore. Now I am short of ships and experienced crew members. If you can help me in this regard, I will be very grateful."

To control Fujian, we must build a strong navy,
To completely win Zheng Zhilong, a battle at sea is unavoidable.

"I have left three large ships and [-] small boats of various types in Changle County. They can all be dedicated to the general. As for those who are familiar with naval warfare, if the general does not dislike them, there are hundreds of talents in this field in the church. As long as the general agrees I have two conditions, they are willing to serve the general."

"Miss Liu please speak"

"The first one, kill Zheng Zhilong and avenge my father"

"I agree, in Fujian, there is him without me, and there is me without him." Lu Changle agreed without thinking.

"The second rule, you can't treat my people differently. After taking revenge, they can stay as long as they want. If they want to leave, you can't stop them."

Lu Changle thought for a while, then quickly nodded and said: "You can leave if you want, but you can only walk by yourself, you can't kidnap my people."

As long as Zheng Zhilong is taken down, the others have nothing to fear, and it doesn't matter if they want to leave.

"Okay, it's a deal."

"It's a deal." After Lu Changle finished speaking, he asked anxiously: "Miss Liu, you said the ship is in Changle County, is it at Changle Wharf?"

Strange, three big ships, fifteen small ships, this is a large fleet,
Why didn't I have any news about this? Could it be that Chen Qi and Liu Rufeng were negligent?
(End of this chapter)