A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 451 Expedition
Seeing that Wang Dou was silent, Ji Shiwei sighed: "You hold a powerful army in the world and you are also named an earl. It is impossible for the court to have no worries. For example...the intention of the Holy Majesty and the princes to support Yang Guozhu and others is very obvious... ..."
Seeing Wang Dou's expressionless face, Ji Shiwei said: "Fixing the troop quota is just one step. Of course, it's not aimed at you. The meaning of this..."
Wang Dou said: "Needless to say Mount Tai, my son-in-law understands."
Ji Shiwei sighed, and was quite distressed in his heart. Although his relationship with Wang Dou was not disclosed publicly, and the officials did not impeach him or ask him to use the relative avoidance regulations, he was a stable governor in Xuanzhen.But who doesn't know that Wang Dou is his son-in-law?How easy is it to be promoted one step higher and serve as governor of Xuanda?
He was supposed to be the governor of Xuanda back then, but he was snatched away by Zhang Fuzhen. Anyone with a discerning eye could see the imperial court's intention of check and balance.
Although this soldier has made a promise, even if Zhang Fuzhen resigns, I am afraid that if he wants to be the governor, it will be indefinitely.
Having Wang Dou as a son-in-law has advantages and disadvantages, but overall, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.Look at Zhang Fuzhen, even the governor of the three towns, how can he live comfortably?This is all because of having a good son-in-law.
Seeing that Wang Dou understood, Ji Shiwei was also relieved, and said: "It's good if you understand, but even if you have [-] soldiers, there are [-] cavalry troops in the middle, which is not bad compared to many general soldiers. I have made a good deal, and I will try my best to make up for it with you every year in the future."
Wang Dou thanked Lord Taishan, and when he talked about Wang Dou selling arms, Ji Shiwei was happy, his son-in-law has a lot of money, and this alone will make a lot of money in the future, no wonder his son-in-law can support a huge army even though he has traveled all the way.
Afterwards, the two chatted about some gossip, and when they talked about Zhang Guowei, Wang Dou's eyes shot a cold light, and he said: "This man is so courageous. In fact, the son-in-law only needs to turn his hand to deal with him. Next, deal with him later."
Ji Shiwei praised: "You just became the chief soldier, when Gao Feng Zhongyong came back, how many people looked at you. On the surface, Zhang Guowei did not make a big mistake, and Governor Zhang also punished him severely. Now when dealing with him, some people will inevitably gossip It's right to press it for the time being, and we can find an excuse later and deal with him later."
Ji Shiwei was also extremely dissatisfied with Zhang Guowei. He sang against him when he was in town, and often made him furious.However, Ji Shiwei has been an official for many years, and he is considered old and cunning. He understands that now is not the time, so that the people in the town will be sad and dissatisfied with their son-in-law.
In the end, Governor Ji said with concern: "Dou'er, I know you are brave, but the soldiers are fierce and dangerous, and the battlefield guns are ruthless. You must not be too desperate when you go to Liaodong. If you don't care about yourself, you have to take care of my daughter and your mother." Children are not?"
Wang Dou understood that Ji Shiwei had good intentions, and thanked him solemnly.
After leaving the study, Governor Ji was happy to see his daughter Ji Junjiao, and his grandson Queen Shame, father and daughter talking privately.
Seeing her father, Ji Junjiao was equally happy and shed tears: "Father."
Seeing Ji Junjiao, Ji Shiwei felt sour and almost shed tears, but as a father, he would not show his emotions like a mother. He looked at his daughter and saw her radiant face. It was obvious that she was doing well in the palace. He felt relieved and asked, "" How is my son?"
As the Ji family's favorite object, Ji Junjiao naturally has her own means, she took her father's hand and said coquettishly: "It's good, I just miss my father and mother all the time."
Seeing his daughter acting like a spoiled child, Ji Shiwei seemed to go back to the past, the situation where his daughter was still playing with his knees, he couldn't help stroking his beard with great joy, pointing at Ji Junjiao and saying: "You, you are already a mother, and you still look like you haven't grown up when you were young."
Looking at her granddaughter again, seeing her big round eyes, she was a replica of her daughter when she was a child, and she was very happy, but she sighed again: "It's a pity, it's a daughter."
Ji Junjiao was dissatisfied, picked up Xiao Wang and said in shame, "What's wrong with my daughter? My daughter's family is more considerate. Her father likes her very much."
Ji Shiwei pondered: "You'd better have an heir, so..."
Ji Junjiao shook her head and smiled: "Father, do you want me to compete for favor? It seems that my father does not have a daughter who understands my man. He is very smart."
Ji Junjiao said with a smile: "Do you know why Wang Dou dotes on me? It's because I know how to advance and retreat, and know how to measure. Although Xie Xiuniang is vulgar, it is Wang Dou who made his wife. They have come together through thick and thin. How can outsiders replace their relationship?"
"I understand my husband. He misses old love very much and is very unfeeling. It's okay for me to act coquettishly. If I do something provocative, it's over. Even if I'm still in the mansion, it's still a beautiful vase. Such a woman, How much does your husband want now, how can it be like a confidante who loves you in your heart? Besides, I love him and don't want to embarrass him."
Ji Shiwei was stunned for a long time, then looked at his daughter and laughed: "My son knows the matter, so I don't have to worry about it."
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On the second day, Zhang Ruoqi, the official secretary of the Ministry of War, and Ma Shaoyu, a member of the Ministry of War, approved the number of troops on the East Road, which was 1, including [-] cavalry.
In fact, the problem on the East Road is different from other places. It is not a shortage of soldiers, but too many elite soldiers.Zhang Ruoqi only took a quick look at the flowers, and was secretly startled, thinking that the bravery of the loyal and brave uncle is really not just talking about it.He has a little more confidence in completing the mission entrusted by Mr. Chen.
Fortunately, Uncle Zhongyong didn't care too much about the number of soldiers. He only asked the court to pay for the money and food as soon as possible, so that the soldiers could not fight hungry.
Regarding this problem, the imperial court had already made a decision, that is, the household department will solve part of it, and the town will solve part of it.If the imperial court begged Uncle Zhongyong to fight, it would be impossible not to give him food and grass, right?
In addition to the amount of troops, food and grass, there is also the issue of rewards for the generals of the Jingbian Army. In this regard, the court is very generous. I don't know, there are still a large number of people who are rewarded, and Wang Doubao's generals are all guaranteed.
In addition, on behalf of the imperial court, Zhang Ruoqi bought 15 rods of precision bird guns and [-] rounds of powerful medicine from Uncle Zhongyong.
Regarding the price of the bird gun ammunition, Zhang Ruoqi reported to the court that it was [-] taels per shot, with ten rounds of fixed-pack ammunition in paper tubes, and the rest would be calculated in extra money.
In fact, it was seven taels per stroke, and the remaining price difference was counted as kickbacks for Zhang Ruoqi and others.
Faced with the price of [-] taels per shot, Zhang Ruoqi will face inquiries from all parties in the future, and the censor will question the siege, which is justified.
Seiko bird blunderbusses were made in various places in Ming Dynasty, and they always cost three to five taels. Donglu firearms are famous all over the world, so it is naturally more difficult and costly to make.At that time, Xu Guangqi quoted a price of 16 liang for a pair of fine armor, and [-] liang for a bird gun, which may not be as sharp as the Donglu firearms.
And what age is Xu Guangqi, and what age is it now?To take into account rising prices, inflation ah.
Also, look at the muzzles of these guns, they are almost exactly the same, the same color, and the medicine from Dongluzi can be used in the future, without the need to make different lead. How much money was saved in the process?If you think the price is too high, you can discuss it yourself and see how much you pay per rod.
Zhang Ruolin has always been very eloquent, he eloquently refuted all parties speechless.
Chen Xinjia, Minister of the Ministry of War, reported his grievances. Even Emperor Chongzhen felt that the price of [-] taels per shot was reasonable, so he specially decreed: "Recently, the officials' discussions are too annoying, and it is difficult for ministers to spread. Even Zhang Ruolin, who has sparse ginseng and his greedy silk, hereby Also, how can people know what to do with its ingenious unloading?"
In the end Zhang Ruolin was victorious, and all parties died down, while Zhang Langzhong fought against the ten censors alone, and won the battle, which also impressed others and made him famous far and wide.
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This is nothing to say later, Yang Guozhu, Cao Bianjiao and others bought the bird blunderbuss medicine and hurried back to the station to prepare for the expedition. Governor Zhang Fuzhen of Xuanda and Governor Ji Shiwei of Xuanzhen also returned with satisfaction.
Before leaving, Zhang Fuzhen also confessed, please, Uncle Zhongyong must remember the purpose of serving the country wholeheartedly, and in Songshan, Jinzhou, play the prestige of the Ming Dynasty and the prestige of the Xuan Dajun.
Seeing the old man's sad face, expectant look, and even pleading, Wang Dou only agreed with a sigh.
After Yang Guozhu and others left, Zhang Ruolin and his party stayed in Yongning City for a few more days.
On this day, Zhang Ruolin visited Wang Dou. After some courtesies from the host and guest, Zhang Ruolin finally couldn't hold back his thoughts, and asked tentatively: "Uncle Zhongyong's army is unparalleled in the world, but slaves and thieves are powerful. What do you think of Master Wang's aid in Liaodong this time?" What are the chances of winning?"
Wang Dou pondered for a long time, met Zhang Ruolin's expectant gaze, and stretched out his finger: "Seventy percent!"
Zhang Ruolin showed joy, but he was very deep in the city, he just smiled and said: "I also ask Uncle Zhongyong to explain to the lower officials."
Wang Dou got up and paced, and said slowly: "In the situation in Liaodong, there are four people who can steal the meaning slaves, and I have five people who can take advantage of them."
"Oh."
Wang Dou said: "My rides are five, one. The slave came from the lair. After a long time, there is no looting in the four fields, and there is transportation. There is enough food for him. This is his hunger. Two, stupid slave Since the captives are scattered by farming, the rest of them are worthy of fighting against barbarians. If they want to change their shifts, they will be able to fight to the death.
Wang Dou said again: "Third, in the city of Yizhou, there are poles everywhere, and under the scorching sun and rain, the horn bows gradually unravel, and diseases and epidemics are easy to occur, which is why they are exhausted. Fourth, the Liao people and Liao soldiers were all captured by slaves. In other words, if the Yu family has a grudge against each other, then anger can be exploited..."
Zhang Ruolin stroked his unruly beard, sometimes closed his eyes and meditated, and sometimes nodded in approval.
He listened to Wang Dou's eloquent and eloquent talk, and he said everything, with a smile on his face, and a dark heart in his heart: "This Wang Dou has a gap in his chest, and everyone can't take it seriously."
After Wang Dou finished speaking one by one, Zhang Ruolin's eyes flickered, and he suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Wang Dou: "Bo Zhongyong's words are all true insights. With Zhongyong Bo in the country, there is nothing to worry about. This is the foundation of the country." Fortunately, for Liaodong, for the common people, please be honored by the officials."
He lay down on the ground, and saw Wang Dou's heart ticking, people in their forties acted like this.
On the surface, he quickly helped Zhang Ruolin up, and said repeatedly: "Mr. Zhang can't afford such a great gift, please get up quickly."
Zhang Ruolin insisted on worshiping, Wang Dou insisted on helping, the two gave way, and finally Zhang Ruolin got up after half pushing, with a choked and excited expression on his face.
The two sat down again, but Zhang Ruolin couldn't help coughing when he saw Wang Dou's sharp gaze.
He re-brewed his feelings, and said solemnly: "Hong Chengchou, governor of Jiliao, reported the strategy of Liaodong, advocating that it is appropriate to fight and defend, and not to divide the army, so as not to be defeated by the slaves. My soldier, Mr. Chen, has different opinions. I don't know how Uncle Zhongyong thinks about it." ?”
Wang Dou thought it was a good show, this is the main reason why Zhang Ruolin came to East Road!
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Wang Dou knew that Yang Sichang died of illness not long ago.
For this result, Chen Xinjia, Minister of the Ministry of War, was secretly happy. Once Yang Sichang left, he would have a chance to replace him in the emperor's heart.
Therefore, the battle of Jinzhou was Chen Xinjia's key performance opportunity, and he attached great importance to it.Thinking that the reinforcements hadn't arrived, especially Wang Dou, he sent a special report to Hong Chengchou at the front line, and confessed: "Before the loyal and brave soldiers arrive, don't fight in waves!"
On this point, Hong Chengchou of course understood that he had no disagreement with Chen Xinjia, but they clashed over the strategy after the reinforcements arrived.
Hong Chengchou believed that the Eastern Captives were old tricks of the Daling River. In order to avoid repeating the same mistakes, he decided to fight and defend.
Chen Xinjia, Minister of the Ministry of War, believed that the Liaodong soldiers had repeatedly intercepted the enemy before, and they could take advantage of it. In addition, most of the reinforcements had trained new troops, and their combat power was considerable.There is also the extremely powerful Jingbian Army, the situation is very different from previous years, so he summoned all his staff and formulated a new set of tactics.
Chen Xinjia's tactic was that after reinforcements arrived, the army would attack in four directions.
The first road, out of Tashan City, went to Dasheng Fort, and attacked the northwest of the Qing army.
The second way is to go out of Xingshan City, copy Jinchang Fort, and attack the north of the Qing army.
The third route is to go out of Songshan City, cross the Xiaoling River, and attack the east of the Qing army.
In the fourth route, the main force left Songshan City and attacked the south of the Qing army.
This tactical plan was categorically rejected by Hong Chengchou, and the two exchanged reports in Gongwentang, and made a fuss with the emperor.
Chen Xinjia was eager to make contributions. In addition to lobbying the emperor and other important officials, Wang Dou, a powerful general, was naturally his main target, so Zhang Ruolin and his party came together.
As the number one confidant of this soldier, Zhang Ruolin is naturally obliged to act as this lobbyist.
After listening to Zhang Ruolin's cause and effect, Wang Dou murmured, Hong Chengchou was right to be cautious in the face of the Qing soldiers who came all over the country, but it was wrong to be so cautious that 10,000+ people gathered together.
Chen Xinjia's strategy is somewhat aggressive, but it also has merits.
Hong Chengchou is conceited and has deep confidence in his own strategy, but his arrangement is wrong, he cannot follow his arrangement, and he is afraid of conflicting with it.
It is impossible for him to do it alone. No matter how confident Wang Dou is, he is not so confident that more than 1 people face the 10,000+ Qing soldiers, so he must unite all the forces that can be united.
This piece of Ruo Lin will serve as the supervisor of the army in the future, so he can be wooed.
Thinking of this, Wang Dou met Zhang Ruolin's expectant eyes, and slowly said: "Duke Hong is mature and experienced, and he is serious in doing things. It goes without saying that he leads troops to fight. But one person counts on the poor, and everyone counts on the strengths, so it is inevitable that there is something wrong with his thinking. Fang Lue, having the front power but no rear guard, is a big taboo for military strategists."
Zhang Ruolin was overjoyed, although Wang Dou didn't say anything explicitly, but he could clearly hear the meaning of supporting Mr. Chen in his words.
He smiled all over his face and said: "Okay, I will feel at ease when I have Uncle Zhongyong. Don't worry, Uncle Zhongyong, I will go to Liaodong in the coming day, and I will definitely support your army and your department with all my strength."
Afterwards, the two chatted about some gossip, regardless of Zhang Ruolin's selfishness and utilitarianism, he is proficient in the study of classics and history, and his knowledge is profound, listening to him chatting, Wang Dou is still very rewarding.
In fact, officials of the Ming Dynasty were able to emerge from thousands of troops, and all of them had excellent experience and articles.
The difference lies in each person, whose selfishness is greater than the public interest, or the public interest is greater than the selfishness.
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Satisfied, Zhang Ruolin led the officials of the capital to go, and when he returned, he would be presented with a generous package, which made everyone even more satisfied.
Since then, Wang Dou has devoted himself to all matters of training and expedition.
At the end of May, harvesting of wheat fields began on Donglu. Despite the drought, the harvest was bumper, and there was an atmosphere of joy everywhere.
Time quickly arrived in June of the 14th year of Chongzhen.
On the 21th, Wang Dou announced a big holiday for the whole army. All the soldiers went back to reunite with their families. Before the [-]th day, all of them had to rush back to the barracks. On the [-]st, the army went out!

(End of this chapter)