Chongzhen Daming: Starting from Coal Mountain

Chapter 587 Military Heart Available
In Gaizhou City, the Ming army camp.

Although it was freezing outside the camp, the inside of the barracks was warmed like spring by the burning firewood. Xu Wuniu and the scouts of the same team were drinking shirtless.

Xu Wuniu and the others didn't drink Mingjiu this time.

It's the distilled liquor and the burning of miscellaneous grains.

This miscellaneous grain burning is the predecessor of Wuliangye.

"Here we go!" Xu Wuniu raised his glass and shouted.

After several years of military career, the humble, honest farmer had long since disappeared, and was replaced by a gritty, bold and generous veteran.

"It's done!" More than a dozen scouts raised their glasses one after another, and it was obvious that they were convinced by Xu Wuniu.

Li Yucheng, who was holding the wine jar beside him, hurriedly filled the wine glass for Xu Wuniu and others.

It took Li Yucheng a lot of effort to sneak into this scout team. Although he was only responsible for the duties of the scout team, as a small Korean officer, it was not easy.

After a few glasses of shochu, the topic shifted to the Northern Expedition.

"Finally the Northern Expedition, this time we can have a good kill."

"Who says it's not? There are not thousands or tens of thousands of Jiannu this time, but hundreds of thousands!"

"It's a pity that the new staff department set up by the Holy One has changed the rules and no longer rewards by head. Otherwise, 500 real slave heads would be worth 30 million yuan, and 500 heads would be worth [-] million yuan!"

"My god, fifteen million? I've never seen that much money in my life."

"I think the reform of the staff department is very good. Otherwise, I would cut off a few heads and tie them around my waist, which would be a hindrance to running. Moreover, the meritorious grades are evaluated according to merit, and bonuses are given. After retiring and returning home It is much better to give the post of head of the village or even the head of the township according to the level of merit than just giving money."

"Don't say anything, my rifle is hungry."

"I don't know when the Northern Expedition will start? I can't wait."

Seeing Xu Wuniu and his dozen or so scouts gearing up there, Li Yucheng's blood was also agitated.

"By the way, after the victory of the Northern Expedition, the Beizhi Township will be established." Xu Wuniu said, "The town soldiers will be selected first from the new troops who have made contributions in the Northern Expedition, so everyone has to work hard."

"Beizhi Township?" The eyes of a dozen scouts lit up immediately.

Today's Ming Dynasty has successively established Henan Township, Huguang Township, Yunnan Township, Sichuan Township, Nanzhi Township, and North Korea Township, and has sent [-] town troops there.

Everyone knows the benefits of town soldiers.

In addition to the 25 acres of rewarding land, there is no need to pay grain.

Immediately, a scout asked Xu Wuniu, "Chief post, how many soldiers are there in Beizhi Township?"

"This is not clear yet." Xu Wuniu shook his head, and continued, "But according to the previous practice, there must be 15 people, and 25 is also possible."

"Then what are we worried about." The scout who asked the question just now laughed and said, "It doesn't matter whether it is 15 or 25, with our skills, we can definitely be selected, right?"

The other scouts also echoed the words.

Xu Wuniu smiled, and suddenly said: "The town soldiers are all right, what about the Imperial College?"

"Guozijian?" A dozen or so scouts asked back blankly, "Isn't Guozijian the disciple of the emperor? What does it have to do with us, Qiuba?"

Xu Wuniu said with a smile: "I heard people say, and I heard it too. It's not necessarily accurate. I heard that veterans who performed outstandingly in this Northern Expedition have the opportunity to enter the Imperial College without taking the exam."

"Can I enter the Imperial College to study without taking the exam?" A dozen or so scouts were excited.

"Yes, you can enter the Imperial College without taking the exam." Xu Wuniu specially emphasized, "After the three-year period expires and graduates, you can still return to serve in the New Army, and the job is to start the general."

The barracks suddenly became quiet, and the dozen or so scouts stopped talking.

But from their expressions, you can guess their inner thoughts.

Such a good opportunity must not be missed, I must enter the Imperial College!

Even Li Yucheng, a North Korean, had fantasies and couldn't help asking: "Chief post, if our North Korean army has made meritorious service, will there be a chance to study in the Imperial College?"

"You Korean army?" Xu Wuniu patted Li Yucheng on the shoulder, and said nonsense, "Work hard, Daming will definitely not treat you badly, maybe you really have a chance to be selected."

Li Yucheng was overjoyed when he heard the words, and wished he could start the Northern Expedition tomorrow.

……

In Xuzhou, a certain village.

It was a rare sunny day, and Yang Ponu was lying in the yard basking in the sun, humming an unknown tune while glancing at the protruding belly of the lady.

This is Widow Wang's third child within four years.

Yang Ponu thought to himself happily, it seems that marrying the widow of the king is really the right thing to do, everyone says that she has a big butt to give birth to a son, this little girl has already given birth to two sons in succession, and the third child must be a son, hehe .

Wang Laoshi came to visit, seeing Yang Ponu's face, he really wanted to punch him in the face.

Wang Laoshi's daughter-in-law also gave birth to two, but both were daughters, which made Wang Laoshi angry.

"Yo, the father-in-law is here? Sit, come and sit." Yang Ponu grinned to the ear.

When he heard this, he even wanted to beat Yang Pu Nu. Who fucks climb your family with you?Beautiful you.

However, Wang Laoshi still held his nose and sat next to Yang Ponu, and said with a dark face, "Old Yang, have you heard? The Northern Expedition is coming soon, we must not miss it this time."

"What?" Yang Ponu joked, "Isn't it enough to have a peaceful life right now?"

To be honest, the small life of Henan Zhenbing is really good now, there is no shortage of food and clothing, and the wives and children are hot on the kang. If it goes back three to five years, they don't even dare to think that they can live like this Life, mother, this is a good life for rich people, when will it be their turn?
"Satisfied ass." Wang Laoshi said angrily, "That prodigal girl is so ignorant that I am so mad at me. I have to earn some more money, and then take a concubine. I will give birth to him. a son."

"With your small body, you still want to take a concubine? Can you bear it?"

"You don't need to worry about this, anyway, you have to mention it to Dubutang."

Wang Laoshi said disappointedly: "It has been a long time since our township has won a battle."

"Look at what you said." Yang Ponu said angrily, "Can Dubutang listen to me?"

Wang Laoshi snorted, "At least Dubutang recognizes you, I wouldn't even see him."

"I don't have time." Yang Ponu directly refused, well, he had actually approached Du Yinxi a long time ago, but Du Yinxi blocked him back with a single sentence: The Holy One has his own rules when he uses troops.

Yang Ponu dared to disrespect everyone, but he dared not disrespect His Majesty.

Since the sage has given the decree, there is no need to say anything.

……

In short, the morale of the Ming army is high. Whether it is the soldiers of the new army or the soldiers of the towns, they are basically eager to fight, because starting a war means that they have the opportunity to win battles and get rewards.

However, the situation on the side of the Qing army is a bit less optimistic.

Dorgon dragged his sick body by force, and was reviewing the Eight Banners Han Army and the Green Battalion against the wind and snow.

The nobles of the Eight Banners are conservative, and the Manchuria of the Eight Banners are arrogant. They are still immersed in the glory of the era of riding and archery, but Dorgon's mind is clear.

Dorgon knew better than anyone that in the next big battle, the Eight Banners Han Army's Green Battalion was the mainstay, and the Eight Banners Mongolia, Lian Yong and Eight Banners Manchuria were just auxiliary.

Because the Eight Banners Han Army and the Green Army are the most proficient in using firearms.

The nobles of the Eight Banners were full of complaints, and the Manchurian army of the Eight Banners was unstable, and Dorgon was not afraid.

But if there is a problem with the Eight Banners Han Army and the Green Camp, Dorgon will really be overwhelmed.

So even though it was freezing cold, even though he knew that his condition might get worse, Dorgon still insisted on inspecting the Eight Banners Han Army and the Green Camp in Fengtai Camp.

Duo ErGun wants to take this opportunity to win over the army.

What to use to win over the army?Nothing but fame and fortune.

After reviewing the Eight Banners Han Army and the Green Battalion enduring physical discomfort, Dorgon began to award rewards.

The 12 Eight Banner Han troops and the 4 Green Battalion soldiers each received 5 taels of silver, 5 pieces of cloth, and 50 acres of land, and these 50 acres of land did not need to pay any taxes.

It has to be said that this reward is really not light.

This can be seen from the reactions of the Eight Banners Han Army and the Green Battalion soldiers.

After the reward, the 12 Eight Banners Han troops and 4 Green Battalion soldiers shouted long live, and the sound went straight to the sky.

Looking at the Eight Banners Han Army and Green Camp with warm eyes and a rainbow of momentum, Dorgon finally showed a smile on his face. That's right, such Eight Banners Han Army and Green Camp have the opportunity to wrestle with the Ming Army.

It's just that it's not enough to have soldiers without generals, and you have to have generals who command troops.

Hong Chengchou is the most ideal candidate for the commander of the Qing army, but it is definitely not enough to rely on Hong Chengchou alone. There must be a few generals who are both prestige and loyal to the Qing Dynasty.

Wu Sangui and Jiang Tuan have abilities, but their loyalty is obviously not enough.

Military generals such as Wang Fuchen, Xia Longshan, and Wu Guogui have too little qualifications and doubts about their loyalty.

After thinking about it, Dorgon felt that it would be more appropriate for the Eight Banners Han Army and the Green Camp to be in the hands of King Sanshun, that is, to let King Sanshun take care of it when there is no war, and to hand it over to Hong Chengchou when there is a war.

Then send Hou Fangyu to supervise the army. Basically, there is no problem with this arrangement.

At that moment Dorgon said again: "Kong Youde, Geng Zhongming and Shang Kexi listen to the title."

Kong Youde, Geng Zhongming and Shang Kexi were taken aback for a moment, but after realizing it, they hurried out and knelt down.

After a pause, Dorgon went on to say: "I have granted Kong Youde the title of King of Pingnan, and Geng Zhongming is the king of Jingnan, who are in charge of both the left and right battalions of the Eight Banners Han Army. Shang Kexi is the king of Dingnan, who is in charge of the majority of the green battalion. .”

Hearing this, the Manchu, Han and Mongolian generals in Xingyuan were in an uproar and couldn't believe it.

Because Dorgon's appointment has broken the ancestral system of establishing slaves and not allowing Hanchen to lead the army alone.

For example, before Hong Chengchou commanded troops in Liaodong, he also used Manchu generals such as Gong Adai and Mang Tu.

But now, Dorgon directly handed over 12 Eight Banners Han troops and 4 Green Battalions to Kong Youde and the others.

[Some readers are getting impatient, but what should be paved must be paved. After all, this is a contest between two countries, and it is a political, economic, military and other systemic dispute]

(End of this chapter)