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

Chapter 671

After the discussion on the 21st, the Jingbian army entered the final preparations for the expedition, and various resources were continuously collected.

Among them, the three battalions of the Xuanwu Army of the Han Dynasty, the three battalions of the Sun Sanjie, the supply battalion of Sun Sanjie, those who transported food on the western front, and the White Tiger Army of Zhong Xiancai, and the two battalions that went out of the fortress. firearms.

Although the military production capacity of the Jingbian Army is strong, the manufacture of flintlock guns is more complicated than that of matchlock guns.

In particular, the piece of energy-storing copper has a lot of technical content, so Wang Dou's Jingbian army has not been able to equip all the flintlock guns. According to the estimate of the logistics department, the entire army will need to wait until early next year to equip the self-generating firearms.

Therefore, the priority is to equip the entire battalion with flintlock guns first for the few troops above.

For all kinds of official documents, Wang Dou communicated frequently with Wang Pu, with the governor of Datong, with his father-in-law Ji Shiwei, with Zhu Zhifeng, Du Xun and others, and asked them to find ways to produce some food and grass.

The Jingbian army went to war for the sake of the welfare of the people in the three towns of Xuanda. After sweeping away the dust, there will be no threat of Tartar invaders, and the people can live with peace of mind. Naturally, everyone needs to contribute, and the wealthy households are encouraged to donate food and materials.

In return, they can get merit points, as well as titles such as good people of various levels, sages from all walks of life, and model military supporters. Not only are they famous, but they also have practical benefits.

Just like Zheng Jinglun and Lai Mancheng, because they belonged to the first-class military support models, they were not only allowed to wear swords, but also awarded meritorious deeds. After exchanging land, Lai Mancheng discovered a gold mine, which can be described as a sensation.

Not only that, but they can also get close to the Marquis of Yongning from time to time, and have lunch, dinner, etc., and they can also give priority to participating in various industries that are in demand and make money.

In the past, people from all walks of life on East Road or Xuanfu Town, in order to increase their closeness to the shogunate, usually donated money and materials to the Charity Hall managed by the loving mother Xie Xiuniang.

The purpose of this charitable hall is to comfort the widows, widows, lonely, and sick. They often visit the widowed elderly, children in orphan camps, refugees in various shelters, or visit school children in various Tunpu schools, and give them eggs or something during lunch.

In the past, the function of the Ming Dynasty was to set up reserve warehouses to prepare for famines. Usually, rice and grain were donated by the people, and there were special rewards, such as those who accept grain from the people, or reward them as righteous people, You can see the official and not worship, or give the crown to the official, or act as an official, etc.

It's just that at the end of Ming Dynasty, how can anyone still donate?The preparatory warehouses in various cities are empty, and fewer and fewer people are opening porridge shops.

Orphan camps and shelters set up by the shogunate also come from donations from the Shanrentang. Therefore, Xie Xiuniang is on the East Road. In the current Xuanfu Town, she usually appears in the image of the merciful Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Compared with Wang Dou The evaluation of the film is polarized, but it is full of praise.

Even if they were in the hostile camp, they didn't dare to say much on the surface, for fear of going out and being pointed at their noses and scolded.

Because the money and food are donated to the Charity Hall, the donors are not suspected of inviting people to buy people's hearts, and they can get various ideal titles, famous and profitable, why not do it?
After arriving at the Xuan Mansion, many people sighed with emotion that there are many good deeds in Xuan Town, and there is quite an ancient style of sages and sages.

Of course, those who receive the best treatment are those who donate military rations and other items when the Jingbian Army goes to war, and they can have various titles of model supporters and receive meritorious service.

However, there are not many such opportunities, and a donation of [-] shi of grain and rice is still needed. Compared with the harvest in the future, smart donations, this account can still be calculated. Therefore, led by Sanjin merchants, all merchants and wealthy households , actively donate money and materials.

At the same time, the Shogunate News Department, and the Xuanzhen Times under its name, also promoted more closely.

"...Since Xuande, the northern captives have invaded and plundered the border one after another. The people on the border are miserable, tortured, and devastated. Father, son, and husband and wife cannot protect each other..."

"...In March of the second year of Jiajing, in Yisi, the captives made a big move, and [-] cavalry invaded Datong."

"Xin Chou, in October of the seventh year of Jiajing, captured [-] cavalry, and was sent to Xuanfu by Dabaiyang..."

"In the first month of Yiwei in the 20th year of Jiajing, [-] cavalry were captured, and they were captured from Datongping and entered Jingping to attack Lianhuayu. Meng County, Zhending, Zijing, Jingxing."

"...In the 24th year of Jiajing, the first month was ugly, tens of thousands of cavalry were captured, Datong was avant-garde, and in September Bingxu, tens of thousands of cavalry violated the middle road of Datong..."

"On the fourth day of the first lunar month in the 31st year of Jiajing, I first paid [-] horses as a tribute and exchanged [-] horses. At night, I led the crowd to recapture the horses, invaded Datong, and plundered people, animals and property... On the ninth day of February, again Invading Datong, plundering Dayong, and capturing all castles..."

"In August Yihai, the 33rd year of Jiajing, more than [-] cavalry were captured, and then divided into Datong Pingluwei and other places... In September of the first year of Longqing, in Yimao, I answered Beibei, and tens of thousands of cavalry entered Datong Jingping, Shanxi. Head Pass, Old Camp Fort, Donkey Skin Cellar..."

"...All kinds of invasions and plunders are outraged by heaven, earth, gods and men. The Jingbian army under the command of the Marquis of Yongning has no hesitation. It is time to gather troops to put an end to the evil, put an end to the barbarians, and calm the frontier!"

"A big river has wide waves, and the wind blows the fragrance of rice and flowers on both sides..."

The chorus of the children in the orphanage camps in each city and fort penetrated into people's hearts and made people's hearts tremble.

In Xuanfu Town, especially in the streets of East Road, many sword dancers and singers appeared. Wen Jinghe and Zhong Ding of Lingyun Club wrote blood books in tears.

"The severe wind blows the frost and the seaweed withers, the muscles are dry and strong, and the horse is arrogant. The Han family has 30 soldiers, and the general also leads Huo whoring Yao..."

Zhou Houren's face was flushed from drinking, he held up his cup, and slapped the table with his scabbard vigorously. In this restaurant in Baoanzhou City, there were densely packed people like him on the upper and lower floors.

Li Xiangqing has already found an accountant in Zhoucheng, Zhou Shixiong seems to be a different person today, the whole restaurant is also in a frenzy, he is a little scared, but also a little excited.

Listening to people singing again, the sound of scabbard and scabbard slapping loudly and neatly: "...Meteor white feathers are inserted at the waist, sword flowers and autumn lotuses come out of the box. Heavenly soldiers shine on the snow and go down to Yuguan, and captive arrows shoot at the golden armor like sand. Clouds, dragons, winds and tigers are all handed back, Taibai enters the moon and the enemy can be destroyed. The enemy can be destroyed, the head is destroyed, and the blood of the tiger is involved in the intestines of the tiger."

In the end, the whole restaurant roared and sang together.

"Hanging Hu Qingtian in the sky, buried Hu Zisai beside. Hu Wuren, Han Daochang."

"Are they still my Ming people?"

Many people stationed in Xuanfu from outside were secretly frightened, just like the secret spies of Jinyiwei in the town. People say that Hu'er is strong, and women, children, old and young can fight. , but several grades are greatly lower.

Whenever I see them, I think of Tyranny, happy to hear the war, holding a human head in one hand, and a sword in the other, with blood dripping on it, meritorious deeds are the goals they pursue.

"This is what the Marquis of Yongning said to open up the wisdom of the people? The desired result?"

Sun Chuanting looked at the boiling crowd downstairs, the cold light of the sword dazzled his eyes, compared to the insensitivity of the people in many places, this place is always boiling and passionate, and the density of scholars here is also the highest in Ming Dynasty, and young bachelors account for the majority .

Especially on East Road, every city, every pool, and every fort has a school, and all school-age children are required to go to school.

They exempt tuition fees, and provide clothing and meals. They learn the six arts of gentlemen: rites, music, archery, imperialism, calligraphy, mathematics, as well as debates between Hua and Yi, various knowledge, etc. Therefore, from outsiders, the people of Xuanfu Town There is always a special temperament, confident and high-spirited.

However, Sun Chuanting felt that if the people of Xuanfu town appeared in other cities of Daming, it would be difficult to govern the country, and it would be difficult for the government to govern.

Among other things, there are crowds of people with swords in front of them, all of whom have also learned martial arts, and the government officials from all over the country are brave, how can they be their opponents?If something happens casually, the two sides confront each other, and the only result is to flee in embarrassment.

But here, not to mention the army stationed in the city, the patrol department is also powerful. In addition to the waist knife and iron ruler, each patrol carries a bird gun and hand gun. The common people have a strong sense of discipline, so nothing happened.

However, the more people apply for a gun certificate, maybe in the future, most households in Xuanfu Town will own bird guns, so what about patrolling, carrying chariots, eagle guns, and hundred son guns?Frang machine, Hongyi cannon?This thought flashed through Sun Chuanting's mind.

"The Marquis of Yongning spent a lot of money to open up the wisdom of the people. Although the sage said that there is no distinction between teaching and learning, he doesn't know whether it is good or bad."

A staff member said.

"The same Han people, they are already different."

Sun Chuanting thought to himself.

Wang Dou is also paying attention to the cities. He feels that there is already a trend of thought in Xuanfu Town, a kind of simple nationalist thought. Looking at the whole world, maybe only Spain at this time has a little bit of the rudimentary form of a nation-state.

Observing history, only nation-states are qualified to enter the ranks of modern and modern times. When will nation-states appear in the East?

……

"Hehe God, my emperor's Ming, the great destiny is set, and the foundation is solid and prosperous. Jue Ben Yihe, Yude Spring Palace, Juezhi Yihe, and the vassal state is peaceful. Celebrating and prolonging a hundred generations, the Zebei group will live forever, forever Seeing Juecheng."

The chorus of tens of thousands of people resounded through the sky. On August 10, 15th year of Chongzhen, the sky was clear and slightly chilly. The large teaching ground in Xuanfu town was filled with black people, and one square after another seemed to spread to the horizon.

In the song of Tianjue Huangming, the sun, moon, waves and flags fluttering in the wind slowly rose into the sky. Everyone saluted, and each of them drew their swords in front of their chests, and the dense cold light shone. Wang Dou also saluted with his sword, raised his sword sing.

God, Haotian God, the beginning of all things, the Lord of the gods, endless mystery, endless majesty.The son of heaven, the king's right is granted by the gods, and he is ordered by the sky. He has a long life and a long life.

After careful consideration, Wang Dou still decided to designate "Song of the Emperor's Brightness" as the town anthem of Xuanfu Town.

In the third year of Hongwu, Daming set various movements and repertoires. Because there were too many outstanding pieces, "Song of the Emperor's Ming Dynasty" was only used as a movement for banquets. However, Wang Dou believed that this song was enough to be used as a song for Daming. National anthem.

"Walk wins wins wins wins..."

A grand military parade is being held, and the phalanxes are marching neatly. The sound of military boots, hunting waves and flags, is like a raging sea.

"Emperor Ming is imperial, far from Yu and Tang. Rivers are clear and seas are Yan, things are prosperous and people are healthy..."

In the grand Yanjing Kaiyun movement, one by one the phalanx passed the martial arts stage. Every time they passed by the audience, they drew out their sabers to pay tribute. Wang Dou and others on the stage also raised their swords in return from time to time.

On stage, Ji Shiwei, Zhu Zhifeng, Du Xun and others were eye-opening, and everyone was awed by the grand scene in front of them.

There was a flood of cheers, but it was the phalanx of military school students coming, divided into three formations according to age, and the one walking in the front was Wang Dou's son, Wang Zheng, holding a sun and moon flag with his own hands, and the flag was flying like Fiery red waves.

In the formation, the sons of the generals, Han Hou, Han Si, Gao Dexiang, etc., all with tense faces, walked in unison. This time, they will follow the army to observe.

The students of the Military Academy have always been mysterious, especially when there are major generals and nephews of the generals, and the people are not stingy with their cheers. Accompanied by their military boots, the roar is like a mountain roaring and a tsunami, desperately crowding and shouting .

Wang Dou was dressed in military uniform and rode his horse forward. He passed the phalanxes in front of him, the crowds were filled with darkness, and his countless eyes moved with the movement of his horse.

"Salute to the Great General!"

"Wan Sheng!"

"pay tribute!"

"Wan Sheng!"

"Salute to the Great General!"

"Wan Sheng! Wan Sheng! Wan Sheng!"

The Jingbian army on the teaching field, as well as countless people, shouted frantically, and raised their swords densely in the direction of Wang Dou.

The cheers were like a tsunami, and the frenzy spread like a virus. Countless people were mesmerized. Wang Dou just watched all this calmly and rode forward.

All the phalanxes of the Jingbian army moved forward neatly, crossed the teaching field, and went directly to the outside of the Great Wall.

On that day, the army set out to conquer the captives, and the banners of the armored vehicles and horses were in full bloom, shining brightly in Sichuan and land.

(End of this chapter)