I really don't want to be emperor at the end of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 221 You will be the first day of junior high school and I will be the fifteenth day
Chapter 220

Unlike landing in Luzon, Luzon is an important nail, which is embedded in it without anyone noticing it, and slowly exerts force.

But the problem is, in terms of senior personnel, Ning Haijun dispatched Wang Zha.

As one of the senior generals of the Ning Navy, Chen Dayong, who has 53 concubines, really can't stand the squeeze of his 53 concubines. There is no way, as long as he is skilled, an iron pestle can be ground into embroidery needles.

After Cheng Shijie and Ke Lakui reached a strategic cooperation agreement, Chen Dayong asked Cheng Shijie for instructions, please transfer senior staff.The current situation in Liaodong is stable. Jiannu has changed from the original main attack to the main defense, and Cheng Shijie can also let go of the arrangement.

In this way, the capital of Shuangcheng was handed over to Li Deran, Chen Dayong's deputy, and Chen Dayong led [-] soldiers from the Ning Navy to land in Danshui Port.

After landing in Danshui Port, Chen Dayong did not launch a military offensive, but first learned about the real situation in Danshui.

Although it is said that the Spaniards in Tamsui City have retreated, but in the corner of the street, you can see some ragged figures. No matter where you are, there are poor people.

Shang Kexi, as Chen Dayong's deputy, was transferred from Jeju Island to a senior officer.

Shang Kexi looked at Chen Dayong and said, "Master Chen, what shall we do now?"

Chen Dayong thought for a while and said, "Let the poor brothers out of Zhuying, and let them have direct contact with the poor of the big officials, let the grassroots of the big officials know how we treat the poor, and let them know how we treat the poor. Our presence will only bring them benefits, and let them know that we are their hope. Let them know that following us, Ning Haijun, the only thing they may lose is poverty and chains, and what they can gain is the entire staff— —No! Get the whole world!"

Chen Dayong was deeply influenced by Cheng Shijie. There are only two ways to change wealth in this world, either through technology or wealth transfer.

When Ning Haijun was in Dengzhou, he adopted a strategy of wealth transfer, that is, he transferred the wealth accumulated by bandits and robbers in Ninghai Prefecture to Ning Haijun, so Ning Haijun realized part of the wealth in a short period of time. rich.

When in Liaodong, Ning Haijun adopted another method, which was to develop technology, use technology to improve productivity, and create wealth.Ning Haijun opened many factories in Liaodong, and also cultivated a large number of fields. Whether it is food production or wealth accumulation, he has achieved rapid breakthroughs.

Chen Dayong also understands that among the wealthy people in Dayuan, the mayors and village chiefs of the towns all follow Zheng Zhilong's management staff. They are the first to get rich. No matter what Chen Dayong does, they will definitely not follow Ning It is impossible for the navy to betray Zheng Zhilong.

Because Zheng Zhilong gave them more things than Ning Haijun, and people's hearts can actually be bought. This involves a question of price. As long as the money is in place, people's left hand can sell their right hand.

The point is, Ning Haijun is unwilling to pay the money.

The strategic approach adopted by Chen Dayong in Dayuan is to use special means to borrow the wealth from the rich to support the poor who are easier to return to their hearts and are in urgent need of help.

In extraordinary times, only extraordinary means can be used.

The sound of horseshoes sounded, and a Ning Navy cavalry came on horseback.

"Report to Lord Chen that something has happened!"

"what's up?"

"Zheng Zhilong knows that we have landed as a member!"

For Ning Haijun, Freshwater City is actually a tasteless one.The overall building of Tamsui City is made of Guanyinshan stones, with two gates in the east and west, and two small gates in the north and south, in a square pattern.It is suitable for defense. The foundation is deep, the walls are thick, and the "outer stone and inner brick" building method is used. In ancient times, it was not afraid of artillery attacks.

However, the problem is that Tamsui City is too small, with a total area of ​​only 150 mu, which is not as big as Cheng Shijie's Ning Navy General Mansion.

Once such a city is approached by the enemy, it will not have the ability to defend at all. Most of the artillery can bombard the city. Therefore, after Ning Haijun got Danshui City, he first dismantled the four gates in the east, west, north, south, and expanded it by more than [-] steps. Digging trenches and arranging barbed wire fences formed the defense system of the Ning Navy.

Chen Dayong smiled and said, "This is actually a good thing!"

"Good thing?"

Shang Kexi was a little puzzled: "Zheng Zhilong knew so quickly that we have come to Da Yuan, wouldn't he immediately send troops to attack us?"

"Isn't it good to attack us?"

Chen Dayong said with a smile: "Our Ning Navy's navy is far from the opponent of Zheng Zhilong's navy. There are few ships and people, so we can't fight them. If they want to fight us on land, how can we be afraid of them?"

When Chen Dayong came to Danshui City, he brought a large amount of supplies. These supplies were mainly weapons and equipment. Because the officials did not lack food, when the poor soldiers of the Ning Navy went to negotiate with the officials and the people, they brought weapons. equipment.

With more than 200 scouts, Hong Niangzi rushed all the way through the mountains and dense forests. The Dayuan area is surrounded by mountains, dense jungles, swamps, and rivers. For the Dutch and Spaniards, this ghostly place is similar to hell, but for According to Hong Niangzi and her subordinates, entering this kind of place is like going home.

When Hong Niangzi was a bandit, she was chased by the officers and soldiers like a rabbit and ran all over the mountains and plains. In fact, she was used to drilling forests and ravines. and activities in a grassy environment.

It can be said that the current Ning Navy scouts, like the special forces of later generations, have a strong ability to survive in the wild. When Chen Dayong arrived in Dayuan Danshui, Hong Niangzi arrived in Danshui City as the chief scout.

This ratio is very high. Hong Niangzi has a full staff of 55 people, more than 1000 troops, and more than [-] are scouts. This ratio is very scary.

From Hong Niangzi's point of view, the current Dayuan is really a good place. The climate here is not cold, and the prey is very rich. Everything that the scouts need to survive can be found in the jungle, and the jungle can also become their protector. They drilled into the jungle, regardless of whether you are a Spaniard or a Dutchman, try to chase them in?Guaranteed to die as many as come in!

The red lady smiled and said: "This battlefield is tailor-made for us. As long as we can get enough weapons and equipment, we don't even need to dispatch an army. Consumed!"

Hong Niangzi has enough confidence. These scouts are actually not much better than ordinary soldiers on the frontal battlefield. Since they don't have heavy weapons, in fact they can't beat ordinary soldiers when they really put up a battle.

Ning Haijun's commander-level establishment has four fire support posts, 32 thunderbolts, sixteen Franco-type artillery, and flying thunder cannons. It is also difficult to attack a small town.But the problem is, scouts don't have such equipment.When fighting with large-scale troops, it is very disadvantageous.

But in forests and mountains, it's different. They are good at off-roading and using terrain to fight. Fortunately, the Spaniards didn't play one thing on the surface and another on the back.When they gave up Freshwater City, they evacuated very cleanly, except for some abandoned slaves, all that could be moved were removed.

Anyway, there are only a few hundred people, which is really not enough for Hong Niangzi's scouts to clean up. If Cheng Shijie is willing, they can take Taipei and Keelung, and the other two Spanish strongholds at any time.

Cheng Shijie's real intention was to attack Zheng Zhilong in Dayuan's Tuntian area, forcing Zheng Zhilong to fight a land battle with Ning Haijun in Dayuan.

On the fifth day, Hong Niangzi found a Han village in a valley.

These Han people immigrated after Zheng Zhilong took power in Fujian. After so many years of hard work, they have reclaimed more than 600 mu of paddy fields in this valley, and there are seven to eight hundred mu of dry fields. Rice is planted in the paddy fields, and rice is planted in the dry fields. Red beans and soybeans were grown, jute, oranges, peaches and other crops were planted on some sloping fields, and chickens, ducks and pigs were raised, making this valley that was originally densely covered with thorns flourish.

However, now the Europeans are invading on a large scale, attacking towns that refused to submit to them everywhere, and the villages and towns were turned into scorched earth where the butcher knives were directed. The carrion crows are pecking at. Although this place is remote and has not been affected for a while, it has already panicked and spontaneously organized a small militia to defend their homeland to the death.

After learning that Hong Niangzi and the others were reconnaissance troops sent by the mainland, the villagers were so excited that they burst into tears and said repeatedly: "Thank God, the imperial court has not forgotten us, the imperial court has not forgotten us!"

These villagers, who have always lived frugally, took out the best wine and killed a pig to greet these guests.

"Village Chief Liu, how many people are there in your village?"

"There are 460 people in our village!"

"How's the harvest?"

"Let's do it!"

Village Chief Liu smiled wryly, "What good is the harvest!"

Zheng Zhilong's army is expanding more and more, and the demand for food is also increasing. At the beginning, his share with these immigrants was [-]% or [-]%. Cheng was taken away by Zheng Zhilong.

Now the situation is different again, Zheng Zhilong's tax collectors are like the officials of Ming Dynasty, Zheng Zhilong wants [-]%, they dare to collect [-]%, or [-]%.

These immigrants complained a lot. They worked hard for a year to farm, but they still didn't have enough to eat. If they didn't go hunting in the forest every year, or traded with the mountain people to get some supplements, they would even starve to death.

Moreover, they would face attacks from Spanish or Dutch expeditions, but the problem was that Zheng Zhilong only protested to the Dutch, and the Dutch fooled Zheng Zhilong casually, and the matter was easily exposed.Compared with the income of the big officials, the protection fee paid by the Dutch to Zheng Zhilong is the bulk.

Li Hu, the director next to the red lady, looked at Village Chief Liu and asked, "Have you ever thought about changing?"

"how to change?"

Li Hudao: "Our commander was ordered by the emperor to go south to wipe out the pirates. From now on, this place will no longer be a place of alienation. Do you still admit that you are a citizen of Ming Dynasty?"

Village head Liu exchanged glances with several elders in the village.Although these immigrants are not well-educated and knowledgeable, they are old and sophisticated, and they also know that these imperial troops may have a lot of plans.

The so-called loyalty is not enough chips for betrayal. When Li Hu told Village Chief Liu that as long as they become citizens of Daming and obey the jurisdiction of Danshui County, they will compile household records for all villagers. treatment.

After tax, it is on par with the two capitals and thirteen provinces.

Like most feudal dynasties in Chinese history, the national income of the Ming Dynasty mainly came from land tax.The basis of the land tax in the Ming Dynasty was the two-tax system. The summer tax was levied in the eighth month of the lunar calendar every year, and the autumn grain tax was levied in the second month after the autumn harvest.According to the ancestral system established by Zhu Yuanzhang, except for the Jiangnan area, the tax burden on farmers in other parts of the country is not heavy. Most of the tax rates are 5% to 10% of the estimated total harvest.

The reason why the Jiangnan region became an exception is that when Zhu Yuanzhang was fighting for the world, he fought to the death with Zhang Shicheng, a separatist force entrenched in the south of the Yangtze River.Later, when Zhang Shicheng was destroyed, Zhu Yuanzhang believed that Zhang Shicheng's tenacious resistance was due to the support of the people in the south of the Yangtze River, so he ordered a punitive tax rate of up to 20% in the south of the Yangtze River.

Even if Jiangnan's tax rate of 20.00% is adopted, it is far lower than Zheng Zhilong's [-]-[-]%.

"What about Zheng Zhilong's people coming to collect taxes?"

The red lady patted her chest and promised: "We will expel them. Of course, most of the time we need you yourself!"

The red lady persuaded Village Chief Liu again, and Village Chief Liu led a total of 160 young men and women in the village to Danshui City. They took out a batch of munitions, carried them on their shoulders, and carried them all to the village with a bullock cart. Take out a portion.

The Liujia village group was formally established. In the early stage, only 71 young and strong men in Liujia village were armed as militia groups.

Seeing so many excellent weapons, these villagers were even more excited and excited.

The red lady got off to a good start, and then began to take the same way, spreading around.

"Village Chief Liu, how is your relationship with the surrounding villages and the aborigines in the mountains?"

Village Chief Liu said: "It's okay. There are two Atayal tribes near us. They both rely on hunting for their livelihood. They also farm land, but their skills are very poor. Hunting is their main source of income. From time to time, conflicts broke out for hunting grounds, and cutting off heads is commonplace. But they didn't make it difficult for us. We are much better at tending crops than they are, and they often want to bring some precious medicinal materials and skins down the mountain with us. In exchange for rice, linen, and tea."

The red lady asked, "Are they allowing you to enter their village?"

Village Chief Liu said: "If you are visiting or exchanging things with them, it is no problem to enter their village, but you must not enter their hunting grounds, or they will turn their faces."

"How about this? Let's start with the surrounding Han villages. If we are willing to become the people under the administration of Danshui County, we will arm them to form a militia. Several villages will join together to build a town together!"

Ning Haijun's rapid development is like a spark starting a prairie fire among the generals.

Zheng Zhilong not only received the news that Heipi had landed as a senior officer, but also received the most critical question. The tax servants he sent to the senior officials were either killed or expelled. In just half a month, thousands of 4 or [-] households joined Ning Haijun.

Ning Haijun established fifteen towns in Danshui County, and the Guangmin regiment armed more than 6000 people.

The problem facing Zheng Zhilong is no longer a headache and a foot problem, but a serious problem in his heart. He can either turn around and return to Nanyang to clean up the main battleship of the Ning Navy Navy, or directly attack Liaodong.

But the problem is that there are no more ships from Liaodong on the surface of the East China Sea. These ships seem to have disappeared in an instant.

When Cheng Shijie was managing Wusongkou, Changxing Island, and Chongming Island, Liaodong had already entered a new round of spring plowing. Although the industry and commerce in Liaodong was developed, agriculture was equally important.At the current stage, Liaodong's industrial production is mainly to meet its own consumption.

This is why it is important for Cheng Shijie to establish a solid base.

"That is to say, Zheng Zhilong acted first, attacked Liaodong, and was beaten back?"

Zheng Zhilong did not attack Wusongkou immediately, but attacked Liaodong first. It was a pity that he encountered the fort of the Ning Navy. Although the five-inch rear-loading rifled gun was heavy and could not be loaded by wooden warships, the problem was that there was no problem in building the fort.

Especially the range is nearly 6000 meters. Although the effective range is only more than 600 meters, the problem is that the naval guns of Zheng's fleet can't hit that far. The Ning Navy's fort in Liaodong can bombard Zheng's fleet outside the range.

Zheng's fleet lingered on the Liaodong Peninsula for more than 40 days. Instead of attacking all the ports and wharves in Liaodong, they were bombarded by forts and sank more than 30 main warships, which are junk ships or black-tailed ships. Small pirate ships are not qualified at all. In this kind of battle, there is nothing to lose.

At least three or four thousand sailors were either captured or became the son-in-law of the Sea Dragon King.

Cheng Shijie said very happily: "That kid Zhou Ning, he is the worst at attacking anyone, and he will beat him to death as soon as he makes a move!"

"The prisoners of war all claimed that they were completely fooled by our army's cannons. They had never seen a cannon that fired so fast and so accurately."

Cheng Shijie said with a smile: "Rear-loading rifled guns, if you can't even compare with front-loading smoothbore guns, let's get out of it!"

Zheng Zhilong was very distressed at this time. In fact, Cheng Shijie was not afraid of a decisive battle with Zheng Zhilong, but was afraid that Zheng Zhilong would play guerrilla warfare with him at sea, just like Ning Haijun is playing now.

This is a double-edged sword. If Zheng Zhilong adopts this method, it will also cause Cheng Shijie a lot of headaches, but the problem is that both sides are afraid of guerrilla warfare at sea.

Zheng Zhilong was also afraid of a land battle. He didn't have the courage to fight a land battle with Ning Haijun, but the problem was that Cheng Shijie sent his main battleship to Nanyang and dropped an important chess piece on the big man.

Either attack the big officials and annihilate the Ning Navy, or attack Liaodong. However, it turns out that attacking Liaodong will not work.

"Master, those people are here again!"

Shen Boyun reported to Cheng Shijie.

Those people naturally refer to Jiangnan maritime merchants. During this time, they all knew that their ships had been robbed by Ning Haijun, and they all came to ask Cheng Shijie to see Cheng Shijie, hoping to get those ships back.

Cheng Shijie was not in the mood to meet these people. He said indifferently: "Since they are in the first grade of junior high school, I will be the fifteenth grader. I will pay you back. Is there any problem?"

Of course, Shen Boyun knew that when Zheng Zhilong robbed the transport ships of the Shachuan Gang and Ning Haijun, the people of Ning Haijun were better, at least as prisoners, but Zheng Zhilong threw all the sailors of the Shachuan Gang into the sea. Both the Shachuan Gang and Ning Haijun's goods were sold by Zheng Zhilong.

And it's [-]% off.

Now Cheng Shijie is still taking the way of his own person and giving back to him.

These Jiangnan merchants were very angry, but there was nothing they could do.

Seeking to see Cheng Shijie but unable, these Jiangnan merchants reported the news of Cheng Shijie in Chongming Island to Zheng Zhilong.

"What did you say? Cheng Shijie is in Chongming Island?"

"That's right, I have been to Chongming Island since December last year, and I have been here for nearly four months now!"

"Is the news reliable?"

"Reliable, I have an eyeliner to see that Cheng Shijie is boating and fishing on Chongming Island!"

Zheng Zhilong breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally found you!"

PS: Happy Friday everyone.Lao Cheng has been very anxious recently. Although the update has not been interrupted, he is also very embarrassed.

(End of this chapter)