The Rise of Ming Dynasty 1646

Chapter 260 Daming "CIA"

Yang Tinglin was a little worried about such a big adjustment of the tax system, but he turned to think about the situation of the victims in southern Fujian, and finally said: "Your Highness is concerned about the suffering of the people, and I will obey my orders."

"It is not enough to reduce the burden, but also to increase the grain harvest."

Zhu Linming is very clear that Daming is still a purely agricultural society at the moment, and only when the food problem is solved can the whole country have the possibility of stable development.

He also instructed Yang Tinglin: "Zhang Canghai, the governor of Jiangxi Province, and Wang Keqian, the magistrate of Longnan County, are very familiar with my production increase plan, and they have already made achievements before.

"The Yangge Department can arrange a suitable position for them in the household department, so that the two of them will be responsible for expanding the field and increasing production for a while. Don't hesitate to spend money on this matter. You don't need to ask for instructions for the amount below 3 taels. You just pay them cheaply."

What he said about expanding fields and increasing production was mainly the promotion of potatoes and sweet potatoes.These two crops can be planted on sloping land and sandy land where rice cannot grow, so a large amount of arable land can be opened up to grow only potatoes and sweet potatoes.

The increase in production is even more obvious. Just a little care of these two high-yielding crops can kill the production of rice and wheat in seconds.

And this time, the victims in southern Fujian tried to live on potatoes and sweet potatoes for a while, and it will be easier for them to accept these two things.Driven by them, coupled with the propaganda of the Mission Office, it is believed that potatoes and sweet potatoes will soon spread throughout Fujian.

"The subordinate obeys the order."

After Yang Tinglin left with the mission of agricultural reform, Shi Lin hurriedly reported to Zhu Linming again, "My lord, Mr. Gu and he have returned from Quzhou, and have been waiting in the side hall for a while."

"Let him in now."

Zhu Linmi had already prepared an extremely important task for Gu Yanwu, and she had long been looking forward to him handing over the defense of Quzhou to see her.

Gu Yanwu was still in military uniform, so it could be seen that after entering the gate of Tianxing Mansion, he came straight to the palace.

He gave a military salute, and said to Zhu Lin: "Your Majesty is late, please forgive me."

Zhu Linming knew that there must be a follow-up after hearing what he said, and sure enough, Gu Yanwu said again: "After General Zhen changed his defense, he first went to Shaoxing, Jinhua and other places.

"In the early years of Longwu's early years, although most of the rebel armies under his command in Zhejiang Province died down, they all responded immediately when they heard that there was an opportunity to help the court destroy the captives and make meritorious deeds.

"Before my subordinates entered Fujian, they had already set up seven secret offices in Zhejiang Province, with a total of 91 subordinates, all of whom were shrewd and knowledgeable. In addition to the available talents selected by the subordinates in the Polu camp, inside and outside There are nearly 200 people."

Zhu Linmei was a little surprised and said: "Master Gu's work is really effective! Only my secret letter ordered me to prop up this stall in less than a month."

Gu Yanwu hurriedly bowed and smiled and said: "Your Highness is absurd. This subordinate has been running the rebel army in Zhejiang, Nanzhili and other places for several years, and this is all there is to it. But after so many years, not even a decent rebel army has been brought out. , In the end, His Royal Highness should raise his arms and shout, only then can the barracks be broken and the army strengthened."

"Master Gu is too self-effacing." Zhu Linmi said again, "Now that this stall has taken shape, it should have an official name.

"Master Gu's affairs must be kept secret, but he must have sufficient authority to act cheaply, and he must be independent from the Ministry of War. I have thought twice, and I think it is better to enroll your people in the Jinyiwei.

"Of course, you and Dudu Zheng have no affiliation with each other, and you don't interfere with each other's affairs, so you have the right to be named under the same name.

"During the Longwu Dynasty, the Jinyiwei was very small, and there was only one. Now it can be divided into two towns, the south and the north according to the old rules. Mr. Gu was appointed as the commander of the Fusi of the North Town. intelligence gathering, assassination, sabotage and other missions.

"The Nanzhen Fusi is still under the command of Dudu Zheng, and concentrates on handling the internal affairs of the Ming Dynasty."

Gu Yanwu was promoted from the head of the sixth-rank military department to the commander of the third-rank Beizhen. He hurriedly saluted solemnly, "But according to His Highness's arrangement. This subordinate will definitely live up to His Highness's expectations!"

Zhu Linmin nodded, "There are a few urgent things that need to be done as soon as possible."

"Your Highness, please give me instructions."

"The first thing is to do a good job in the training and management of Jinyiwei North Town. What you guys do is to go deep into the enemy's rear, and the danger is self-evident. Therefore, you must practice everything you can at home. Lost a life while performing a mission.

"Oh, by the way, when Master Wang Zhengnan comes back, he will be transferred to your place as the chief boxing instructor."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhu Linming continued: "Secondly, there is the movement of Ding Kuichu in Guangxi. I plan to enter Guangxi in the near future and take Yunnan. You must first find out the situation there for me."

"Yes!"

"In addition, the rebels in Shaanxi, Shanxi and other places should continue to contact, especially the former generals of the Ming Dynasty who surrendered, and try to persuade them to go anyway, causing chaos in the hinterland of Jianlu.

"Of course, the most important thing is Jianlu. It is best to find opportunities to infiltrate Beijing or even Shenyang. Intelligence in the enemy's core area is always the most deadly."

"Yes! Subordinates, remember!"

"From now on, you will report all the affairs here to me directly." Zhu Lin said, "The required funds will also be reported directly to me. Intelligence work is of great significance. Don't be stingy about spending money. I will personally approve it."

"Yes!"

Zhu Linmei discussed in detail with Gu Yanwu the operation of the newly established "Central Intelligence Agency" of Ming Dynasty, Jinyiwei North Town Fusi, and the latter didn't leave until late at night.

The facts were exactly as Zhu Linming had expected, Jinyiwei North Town had just been established, and had done several things that had a great impact on the war situation of the Ming Dynasty...

The next day, another person who returned from Quzhou with Gu Yanwu came to the Fuzheng Palace to seek an audience. It was Dai Xiuyuan who had made great contributions to Guangxin and Quzhou before.

In the front hall of the palace, Zhu Lin saw that he was about to kneel down, she quickly supported him, and said with a smile, "Why didn't Ting Xuan come with Mr. Gu yesterday?"

Dai Xiuyuan clasped his hands and said, "His Royal Highness hastily dispatched General Zhen to Quzhou, and Mr. Gu returned to Tianxing Mansion. There must be something very important in it. If the last general came together yesterday, it must have disturbed His Highness and Mr. Gu to discuss important matters, so it was late I'll see you in a day."

Sure enough, he is a quick and thoughtful person.Zhu Linmei nodded, and recalled that last month when Fang Guoan invaded Quzhou, there were very few defenders in the city, but Dai Xiuyuan unexpectedly led an army to Quzhou to assist in the defense.

Later, Zhang Jiayu wrote to ask Dai Xiuyuan how he learned about the changes in Quzhou.He actually wrote back that he would know if the grain and grass near Quzhou had been requisitioned by scouts.

He considered that all the troops of His Royal Highness the Coordinating King brought their own food and grass. If there were soldiers and horses to requisition a large amount of food, or Jianlu would suddenly arrive, or the Zhejiang army would change.In order to be comprehensive, he rushed to Quzhou quickly, and entered the city two days before the arrival of the striker from the Fang Guoan Department.

"You have made great contributions in Guangxin and Quzhou." Zhu Linmi gestured for him to sit down, and said, "I originally considered keeping you to guard Quzhou, but there is a more important matter right now, and it is appropriate for you to do it."

(End of this chapter)