The Rise of Ming Dynasty 1646

Chapter 18 Arriving in Longnan
Qiao Weili said: "Although the combat effectiveness of the Frangji mercenaries is not outstanding, I believe they should be able to find the people you need."

Zhu Linming thought for a while, and said one by one: "One, active or retired army officers, who are familiar with army drills and have commanded battles are the best.

"Second, proficient in hand-to-hand combat, able to use spears or heavy swords.

"Third, be able to ride a horse, and be able to practice cavalry formations.

"Fourth, be familiar with artillery shooting and operation, and be able to conduct artillery drills.

"Five, know how to sail, and be able to command naval training.

"Sixth, those who have participated in the Spanish-Dutch War or the Holy Roman War are preferred.

"...

"Among them, two, three, four, and five of these four items must meet one of them."

After listening patiently, Qiao Weili nodded and said, "It shouldn't be hard to find infantry and artillery. As for cavalry, I can only try it out. After all, there is no need for cavalry in Macau."

Zhu Linmi asked someone to fetch a pen and paper, and handed the requirements to Qiao Weili as a two-page list, "This is the requirement I just mentioned, and I also paid detailed notes later."

He thought for a while, and then said: "If you can find the talents I need, I can help you rebuild the church." If you want the donkey to run fast, you have to be willing to give carrots, and you can only be brave if you are rewarded. Zhu Linming naturally understands this reason.

Sure enough, surprise flashed across Qiao Weili's eyes, and he hurriedly bowed to salute, "You are really a generous and good man, may God bless you. I will leave for Macau now, and I will definitely find the best mercenaries for you back."

"Wait." Zhu Linmei stopped him, and asked people to find Ying Tianxiang, Huang Ge's disciple, and asked him to bring five guards to accompany Qiao Weili to Macau.If Daming at this time allowed a foreigner to go to Macau from Fujian by himself, he would definitely not be able to return within three to five months.

Zhu Linmi instructed Tianxiang again on the precautions, and finally said: "The monthly salary does not exceed 30 taels, and it will be determined by Qiao Weili. You bring more silver taels, and some gold, and Fu Langji will accept gold, which can be paid in advance." Part of the payment. The selection of horses with good feet must be done quickly."

In response to Tianxiang's request from Zhu Linming, he packed up and prepared, then took his bodyguards and Qiao Weili across southern Jiangxi to Guangdong.

Qingliu County has gradually restored order.The county magistrate, Dian envoy and other officials were all killed by the religious bandits, and it took a long time to find the county leader Bo who escaped from hiding in the cellar.

But Master Gou Bo did his duty, organized the gentry to secure the people and arrest the bandits, and distributed the food hoarded by the White Lotus Sect to the common people.

Zhu Linmi left all of the more than 6000 taels of silver that Shi Lin seized from the warehouse of the White Lotus Sect to Qingliu County.The people here are so poor that it would be difficult for them to survive without money.

The next day, Zhu Linmi's brigade finished repairing and was ready to head towards the ancient city.

There were more than 60 Zu Yong who were willing to join the army with Liu Guoxuan, and Zhu Linmi also accepted them all.The combat effectiveness of these people is still quite good.

After Zhu Linmi had just left the county office, she saw the bald watchmaker from yesterday holding a wooden box and trying to move towards him.

Zhu Linmi asked the guards to let him come, and the watchmaker immediately said with a bitter face: "My lord, I believe you should need a clock, a very well-made clock."

"Sell watches?"

"It's not a sale," Serio hurriedly said, "You just need to give me a little money to fix it, and it will be yours."

After careful questioning, Zhu Linmei found out that this Serio was an Italian. He heard that clocks and watches can be sold at a high price in the East, so she brought his apprentice to Daming at his own expense.So far his strategy has been correct, but then he decides to sell his timepiece to the Ming Emperor!

So he spent all his savings to build a watch with excellent performance and beautiful appearance, and presented it to Emperor Longwu.

The result must be a tragedy, Zhu Yujian didn't have any spare money to buy this thing, so he sent him away with a few words.

Serio was not reconciled, and found out that Qiao Weili knew Tang Ruowang from Beijing, so he wanted to follow his way to Beijing and dedicate the clock to another emperor, Shunzhi.Unexpectedly, it was another tragedy. He met the White Lotus Sect... Now even the travel expenses were taken away, and the clock was broken.

He asked around yesterday, and no one was willing to buy his broken clock.He was really at a loss, so he wanted to try his luck with Zhu Linmi, who seemed to be the most powerful person in Qingliu County.

"So you are desperate now?" Zhu Linmei looked at Serio with a smile on her face.

The watchmaker felt a chill on the back of his neck, and nodded reflexively.

It's good to be cornered, and watchmakers are senior technicians in this era.Zhu Linmei smiled unkindly, "What do you think of this? I will help you repair this clock and watch, and then build a watchmaking workshop for you, and all the profits will belong to you."

Serio almost dropped the clock in his hand to the ground again, his eyes widened, "You, are you serious? Then what should I do for you?"

"Just help me train some watchmakers."

Serio nodded immediately, "No problem. But whether they can learn it depends on their own wisdom."

"Then let's get on the road," Zhu Linmi pointed to the carriage behind her and signaled Serio to get on, "Your watchmaking workshop is in Longnan."

A group of chariots and horses arrived at the ancient town that day, and after burying the guards who died in Qingliu County this time, they continued to pass through Wuyi Mountain along the mountain road, and finally arrived at the southern Jiangxi border.

The level of communication in the Ming Dynasty was extremely poor, and the mobilization and deployment of the army was even slower.By the time Zheng Hongkui sent troops to Qingliu, nearly a month had passed since the White Lotus Sect rebelled here, and the people had already returned to normal life.

Seven days later, the chariots and horses finally arrived in Longnan County.Looking at the green mountains and green waters in front of her eyes, Zhu Linmi felt a sense of arrogance welling up in her chest.Here, will be the starting point for him to change history!
County magistrate Wang Keqian has received a notice from his teacher Huang Daozhou, asking him to do his best to cooperate with His Royal Highness Chenzhou Wang who is going to Longnan.Therefore, as soon as Zhu Linmi and his party entered Longnan, they saw Wang Zhixian and a group of officials waiting for him by the roadside.

Wang Keqian has prepared a reception banquet.Zhu Linmi did not refuse this, after all, dealing with these officials would be indispensable in the future, and it would be good to get acquainted with each other.

The next day, Zhu Linmi first went to Longnan's Baihu Office to have a look. It was originally planned to be a military training camp here.Unexpectedly, the scene in front of him made him frown greatly, this is not a barracks, it is simply a large farmhouse!
The barracks are full of crops.There are hoes in the arsenal, and a few firearms are placed symbolically at the door.This thing is a weapon that was equipped in the Hongwu Dynasty 200 years ago, and it is not enough for hunting now.

The school yard is the sun-drying yard, but the cultivated land in the guard is not abandoned.Seventy percent of the soldiers were transferred by Yang Tinglin to strengthen the defense of Ganzhou. The subordinate land had been handed over to the local farmers.

　I am very grateful to Fei & Ying for voting for my recommendation and rewarding me every day.For your votes, I will fight! (Running towards the sunset with tears~~~~~)

　　
　
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