Ming Dynasty fake eunuch

Chapter 169
After the civil strife, what Nurhachi was most worried about happened.

Previously, Nurhachi led the Jurchen army to win almost every battle. After the victory, a large number of people and materials will inevitably be plundered.

If Jurchen kept on maintaining this invincible posture, maybe nothing would happen.

However, because of Ye Xun's birth, the people of the Ming Dynasty who were taken into captivity regained their confidence in the Ming army. In addition, in order to attract refugees, Ye Xun issued many policies to benefit the people, so that the people began to flock to Fleeing abroad, no longer being a slave to the Jurchens.

One or two may not attract the attention of Nurhachi and others, but as more and more people escaped and clashed with the captured Jurchen army, Nurhachi finally realized the seriousness of the problem.

Immediately Nurhachi passed down the decree, but if any slaves escaped, they would directly kill their entire family, and the slave owners who did not take good care of them would also be implicated.

Nurhachi and the Jurchen nobles hoped to use this high-pressure and bloody method to deter the people under their rule, but they didn't know that they also planted even greater hidden dangers.

Where there is oppression, there is resistance. This is an eternal truth, not to mention that the oppressed people have found hope.

Eunuch Ye, whom the people place high hopes on, has been very busy recently. In fact, he has been busy all the time. After returning from Yehe City, he went to the Six Forts of Kuandian non-stop to inspect.

After Cao Wenzhao's 1 troops recaptured Liubao with the force of thunder, [-] troops from Liaoyang also stationed here.

Ye Xun knew that it would not take a day or two for the Six Forts of Kuandian to restore their former prosperity. In this case, he simply turned this place into a military town, moved the soldiers' families here, and distributed the land to these military families.

Previously, Ye Xun allocated [-] mu of land to each household for refugees or returnees, and doubled for military family members, and doubled for family members who died in battle.

The land is the root of the people. Only when the people regard this place as their home can they live in peace. At the same time, with the support of the army, they will swear to defend their homeland.

The sun was scorching hot, and countless soldiers of the Ming army were working shirtless in the sun. Their work was to heighten and strengthen the wide city wall.

The original Jurchens here killed and ran away, and the rescued Han people could no longer force them to work, so under the leadership of Cao Wenzhao, the soldiers began to do it themselves.

In fact, in Daming's guardhouse, many military households had degenerated into peasant households. Although Ye Xun asked them to pick up swords and guns again, this small job was not serious to them at all.

Ye Xun didn't stay idle after arriving here. He took a few construction craftsmen who were temporarily found in Shenyang and began to inspect the city defense of Kuandian.

This place was originally called the Fort. As the name suggests, the Fort is still a long way from the city, so in terms of defense, it had to be re-planned.

Although Cao Wenzhao has already started work in this area, he himself knows that he is not an expert in this area, so after Ye Xun arrived, he followed Ye Xun and this group of experts to listen to suggestions. He will order his subordinates to work.

The busy morning passed quickly, and the soldiers also returned to the shade to rest and eat.

Ye Xun and Cao Wenzhao didn't do anything special either. They sat on the ground in a shady place on the city wall, with two large bowls in front of them and a large kettle next to them.

I don't know, I thought these were also two working soldiers.

"Elder-in-law, last time you told us not to drink unboiled water, but to drink cold boiled water. Not to mention, there are far fewer brothers with stomach problems. Now brothers all say that Eunuch is the reincarnation of a god!"

No need to pretend, Cao Wenzhao looked at Ye Xun with admiration in his eyes.

"You guy, when did you learn how to flatter them? This is not like your character"

Ye Xun said with a smile, and then continued: "I have asked His Majesty to build a guard station in the Six Forts of Kuandian, and you will be the commander of the guard. What do you think?"

"cough"

Cao Wenzhao was drinking water, and when he heard Ye Xun's words, he was so excited that he choked and coughed for a long time before he stopped.

The surprise attack on the Six Forts of Kuandian was successful. Although Cao Wenzhao knew that Ye Xun would reward him, he did not expect that Ye Xun would directly promote him to the position of commander.

With a blushing neck, he said thickly: "Eunuch, the last general's official position was too small in the past, if he rashly ascended to a high position, I'm afraid it would not conform to the rules of the court!"

Ye Xun knew what Cao Wenzhao was worried about. In fact, the generals he had promoted before had not yet received the commissions from the Ministry of War.

Although Ye Xun didn't care about these things, the generals definitely did. One day when he left Liaodong, the court could send a general with a seal to replace them at any time. Wouldn't their previous efforts be in vain?

This is a problem. Ye Xun doesn't know whether it is Zhang Heming's idea or Wanli's instruction, but this problem must be solved as soon as possible.

Ye Xun planned to stabilize the situation in Liaodong, so he went back to the capital to settle the matter thoroughly.

He patted Cao Wenzhao on the shoulder and said: "Don't belittle yourself. You have this ability. I am confident that I will not misunderstand the person. If my prediction is correct, Nurhachi will send troops to follow our example and lure you to fight with the main purpose of harassment. We are about to relocate here, so blindly defending is not an option, you have to change your strategy in a timely manner, and don’t give Jurchen an opportunity to take advantage of it.”

"Elder-in-law, don't worry, this kind of harassment tactics was created by you. The Jurchens are all leftovers from our games, and there will be a way to deal with them in the end."

Not arrogant in victory, not discouraged in defeat, what Ye Xun wants is a steady and quick-witted general like Cao Wenzhao, otherwise he would not push him to the position of commander in one step.

"The new guardhouse is newly built, the structure is built by you, and the officials and generals are all appointed by you. Are there any difficulties in other aspects?"

A simple sentence shows Ye Xun's absolute trust in Cao Wenzhao.

Cao Wenzhao was moved in his heart, but he didn't show it on the surface. He said in a deep voice, "The difficulties are temporary. As long as you have the trust of your father-in-law, you will have the confidence to overcome all difficulties in the end."

Ye Xun knew that what Cao Wenzhao said was just to comfort him. Among other things, food and grass were a big problem. Now the food in Liaodong has been planted, and there are still nearly three months before the autumn harvest.

Although they are still transporting grain from the south of the Yangtze River, they cannot quench their thirst far away, so they must find another channel to supply grain.

Ye Xun didn't say anything about it. He took out a booklet from his pocket and handed it over, saying, "This is something I wrote in my spare time. Take a look and promote it as soon as possible."

This is some common sense of first aid compiled by Ye Xun from memory, such as high-temperature disinfection, soldiers must maintain personal hygiene, do not drink raw water and eat raw food, etc. If there is not enough food, alcohol disinfection cannot be used for the time being.

It turned out to be written by Ye Xun himself, and Cao Wenzhao immediately felt like a treasure, and couldn't help saying: "Don't worry, father-in-law, I will send someone to handle it in the end."

While the two were talking, they saw a guard approaching quickly.

"Report to Eunuch, Lord Gwanghae of Joseon sent someone to see him".
(End of this chapter)