The Red House starts from Liaodong

Chapter 55
In the defeat of Sarhu, more than 5000 elite soldiers of the Ming army died in the battle alone. As for the wounded and captured soldiers, there were countless soldiers who were surrounded and finally surrendered.

In order to keep Shenyang, the internal funds were completely emptied, and 39 three taels of pensions were taken out, which was still far from enough.

In the past two years, Liaodong re-recruited 18 soldiers, 18 horses, and paid 3204 taels of silver per soldier year, totaling [-] million taels.

Five buckets of uncolored rice are given every month, totaling 180 million shi.

The horses were given three liters of beans a day, totaling 97 shi, and one bundle of grass a day, totaling 60 million bundles.

This book uses 500 million taels of silver in total every year.

This is the consequence of losing a battle.

The Liao pay has been increased three times, and the silver has been added to Jiuli. Last year, the silver was 520 million taels, which led to countless refugees in the interior.

How much money actually arrived in Liaodong?How much did you actually send out?

Tang Qing Anmen Qing.

Before Prince Teng came to Liaodong, he was not ignorant of the situation in Liaodong, but the person in front of him spoke decisively.

This firm attitude infected Wang Ziteng.

I am also more determined not to come to Liaodong, and to compete with Prince Zhongshun for Shaanxi, Shanxi, and the situation in Liaodong. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is a big pit.

Refugees can be suppressed and appeased, but Liaodong cannot be restrained.

"In the imperial court, there is a censor who suggested to abandon Liaodong and withdraw the defense of Shanhaiguan. It seems that there is some reason. The total expenditure of 800 million taels of silver is used in Liaodong every year. I am afraid that the country will not be a country."

Hearing Wang Ziteng's remarks, Tang Qing'an remained silent.

This matter, others speak lightly, even if they object, they are not qualified.

"You said using the sea to control barbarism, do you still think this strategy is feasible?"

"feasible."

Tang Qing'an was firm.

He didn't dare to show any hesitation, and answered Wang Ziteng with a firm attitude, he was full of confidence.

"The barbarians don't engage in production, and all the people are soldiers. They support wars by fighting, and they win successive battles, so they can be self-sufficient. After Shen Liao fell, although he occupied the land, he fell into trouble."

Tang Qing'an explained his views in detail.

Now that Liaozuo has lost Fushun and other important towns, it is impossible to rely on the terrain to resist the barbarians. The barbarians can attack everywhere at will, and it is impossible to defend against them.

Liaozuo is too big, and the territory it is defending now is still three times that of Liaoxi.

Defensive everywhere is passive everywhere.

When the barbarians occupied Liaozuo and the imperial army withdrew to Beizhen, after Guangning, they shrank their fists and relied on the terrain again, which was more beneficial.

Just like in the history of the previous life, after the remnants of the army shrunk to Guangning, the barbarians were unable to replicate the tactics of the eastern border of Liaodong to the narrow west of Liaodong.

It is possible to retreat, but it is definitely not a big step to directly withdraw to Shanhaiguan, so that the barbarians can digest Liaozuo smoothly.

"The front line guards the fortress, and I lead people to harass the barbarians behind. It is easier for us to supply food and wages, while the other side's situation is deteriorating, unable to organize production, and the situation changes. It only needs to stick to it for a few years, and the barbarians will naturally collapse."

Tang Qing'an was not talking nonsense.

If it weren't for Yuan Chonghuan's reckless behavior in history, and Chongzhen's subsequent coquettish operations, those few years were indeed the most dangerous time for the barbarians.

Yuan Chonghuan solved the worries of the barbarians and gave the barbarians confidence. They dared to detour thousands of miles from Mongolia to Daming, and regained their strength through war support and war.

Then Chongzhen solved Guangning, which the barbarians couldn't eat, and from then on, the barbarians could digest the entire Liaodong without interruption.

If Guangning is not lost, Dongjiang Town is not lost.

How dare the barbarians travel thousands of miles to fight, and dare to do so, the hometown doesn't want it anymore.

"You are indeed a first-class talent."

Wang Ziteng was finally relieved and willing to support this person.

"You rely on your own ability to be promoted to the defense in a few months. It seems that you are not only unique in vision, but also very capable. Do you have any difficulties at present?"

Tang Qing'an was overjoyed.

There are people in the court who are good at being officials and doing things well.

"I am short of armaments now, because the newly established camps, Liaodong Town sent all the second-hand goods eliminated by the army, and many of them were unusable.

I was in Jinling before, and I saw a bird gun that was more useful. I hope Tong Zhi can come forward and give me a thousand-shot bird gun. "

"Bird gun."

Wang Ziteng thought of this.

There is a censor in the south who said that this object can shoot far, accurately and powerfully. It is recommended to manufacture it on a large scale and promote it in the army.

However, they did not get the support of the generals of the Nine Borders. They all thought that this object was difficult to train, and the wind in the north was strong, so it was not suitable for this object.

Hearing Wang Ziteng's doubts, Tang Qing'an smiled.

Qi Jiguang promoted bird guns in the north for these reasons. Anyway, it tastes really good in the end.

It can only be said that people are the least willing to change.

If you want people to change, you can only force them.

Seeing Tang Qing'an's insistence, Wang Ziteng nodded, but it's just a thousand-shot bird gun, and the problem can be solved with one sentence.

"Is there any difficulty?"

Tang Qing'an was not surprised by Wang Ziteng's enthusiasm.

They are such nobles, and when they win over people, they will definitely make the most of their favor.

Just like Jia Zheng.

Since he wanted to help Jia Yucun, he gave him all the face.

As for the downfall of Jia's family in the end, Jia Yucun's kindness will be revenged, isn't this the normal state in officialdom, and everyone pushes against the wall.

You don't push, what do you mean?
"Not currently."

Tang Qing'an actually still wanted the Fran's cannon, but the fishing boats in Donghaibao, or the tank boats in Shandong, couldn't use cannons on board.

Once the gun went down, the ship fell apart before the enemy could hit it.

As for land.

In the short term, Tang Qing'an has no plan to go head-to-head with the barbarians on land.

"I see, you go back, do things with your heart, let go of things, make contributions as soon as possible, and make contributions to the country."

With Wang Ziteng's support, Tang Qing left contentedly and went to Zhenyuan Fort.

There are also 500 soldiers stationed at Zhenyuan Fort, but Ding Yuan is also in charge of several other forts, and his position is also higher than Tang Qing'an.

Seeing Tang Qing'an again, Ding Yuan couldn't help sighing.

This son is already a garrison, and he has been in the army for decades before he is just a garrison.

Sure enough, there are people in the court who are good at being officials, and there is no comparison between people.

He entertained Tang Qing'an even more enthusiastically, and he no longer regarded himself as an elder.

"Brother Li, do they have any news?"

"The few of them found acquaintances to lead the way, and they went to discuss business again. It shouldn't be a big problem. Since they want to benefit, they should take some risks."

Ding Yuan was not too worried. The two sides hadn't fought much for many years, and now the relationship was relatively relaxed, and the business they were talking about was beneficial to both parties, so there would be no danger to their lives.

The grassland tribes have always been generous to businessmen.

"In that case, I will go back and leave this matter to Uncle Ding. If there is any difficulty, please send someone to notify me."

"Well, don't worry."

When Ding Yuan heard Tang Qing'an's big tone, he didn't doubt it. Even the Nine Provincial Commanders met with this person alone. In addition to his local connections in Liaodong, this person in Liaodong can go sideways.

Tang Qing'an returned to Donghai Fort. Although the soldiers' hands were full of broken copper and iron, with gunpowder, they could arrange for people to practice and get familiar with it.

When the [-] bird guns promised by Wang Ziteng are delivered, everyone can get one and get used to firearms quickly. If the team expands in the future, there will also be plenty of spares.

Sure enough, less than a month after Wang Ziteng left Liaodong, he brought a thousand firearms from Jinling by water.

Along with the ship, two sandships were also sent to let the Donghai Camp defend against the pirates.

It was a pleasant surprise.

As for the pirates.

There haven't been any pirates here for years.

(End of this chapter)