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In July of the ninth year of Wucheng in China, Zheng Kezhang returned to Wuchang from the inspection of western Sichuan and Yidong provinces, and only rested for more than a month, so he went north again to inspect Zhongzhou and Henan.

On September 21, Zheng Kezhang left Xuchang Mansion to inspect the front line of the Yellow River construction site. At this time, after more than a year of rushing construction, the Yellow River breach has been blocked, but the entire treatment project has only completed the initial part, and then the Xia army has to dig the flood diversion lake, divert the artificial canal and dredge the silted river, the whole project will take at least three to five years to complete, and the follow-up work such as planting embankments and connecting roads will even need to continue for ten years.

"Shengshang, now our army has collected nearly 20,000 households and 100,000 refugees along the Yellow River, and used the method of cash-for-work to implement relief. Lu Qingchun, the chief soldier of Zhongzhou, reported. "In addition, the minister and Lord Gu also recruited nearly 20,000 apprentices from coal mines in Huainan and other places on the lure of dividing land in the future."

Zheng Kezhang sighed: "It's just a matter of demolishing the east wall and making up the west wall, and there is no way to do it, it's hard for you." ”

Zheng Kezhang immediately changed his words: "Although all divisions want to assist the river workers, they must not be lightly trained, and the battle is not over yet." ”

"What the Holy Father taught is that the minister also thinks so, so half of the Zhongzhou garrison undertakes the defense of the north every year, and the other half assists the river workers." There are eleven divisions of the Zhongzhou garrison, plus the Zhongli army, the recruited people, and the refugees who have been taken in, there are 100,000 people fighting on the construction site along the Yellow River. "The minister has also communicated with the friends of Henan and Huainan, and once there is a police, the two places will be reinforced."

"Fortunately, Huainan's foundation is strong," Zheng Kezhang sighed again. "If it weren't for that, I'm afraid that the grain and grass of these hundreds of thousands of horses alone would crush you, not to mention such a huge expenditure of river workers."

Zheng Kezhang is right, if there is no Huainan side to continuously import grain and grass into all parts of Zhongzhou with flat-bottomed boats, not to mention the resumption of production and control of Huangpan, I am afraid that Lu Qingchun's department will eat itself down.

"Juntun and Mintun still have to be engaged." Zheng Kezhang instructed. "The population is insufficient, so you can go to Taiping to recruit if necessary."

Zheng Kezang's opening is very large, you must know that the Taiping Iron Mine is the most important source of refined iron and sulfur in the Chinese Dynasty, and the fault is not that Zhongzhou Tun is related to the success or failure of the Northern Expedition in the future, and Zheng Kezhang categorically may allow it to reduce production.

Lu Qingchun, who was already a member of the Zhengsanpin, understood the truth, so he promised: "The minister understands that the minister will definitely assist Lord Gu in controlling the yellow pan, so that the population of Zhongzhou will prosper again and the grains will be abundant again, so as to prepare the foundation for the Holy Northern Expedition to mix one China." ”

"That's very good." Zheng Kezhang nodded, and then asked. "What's going on up north?"

"After the Yellow River froze last winter, the Qing Dynasty often sent a small group of horses across the river to attack and harass, although each time they could not take advantage, but never stopped, for this reason, the minister also sent the Iron Cavalry, the Flying Cavalry and other troops to the other side of the river to rescue the people, both sides have their own losses and gains, it is a draw. However, after the Yellow River thawed, the Qing captives did not cross the river again. ”

"The boatmen along the Yellow River have been swept across the river by the Qing captives, and their inaction does not mean that they are not capable of crossing the river to harass." Zheng Kezhang reminded with some worry. "The defense along the line must be done steadily, and only when the gunboats of the inland water division are built to completely isolate the two armies, can you breathe a sigh of relief for the time being."

"I understand." Of course, Lu Qingchun had long thought that the Qing army's immobility might be a pride of the army, but in front of Zheng Kezang, he must not say that he was fully prepared, otherwise if there was a mistake in any small place, wouldn't he slap himself in the face. "The minister must arrange it in case of emergency."

Lu Qingchun is also a crow's mouth, just finished speaking, quickly Ma came to report that the Qing army crossed the river on the front line of Zhongmu and attacked the river worker camp.

Fortunately, this camp belonged to the first division of the Xia army's Tianwu army, although most of the division put down the work of the armed people to do the work, but the garrison force was still there, but the Qing army not only did not swallow the fat meat along with the army, but broke a few big teeth, and after nearly 100 casualties, it was forced to flee back to the north bank.

"Is this a signal for the Qing army to launch a large-scale attack or a ploy to contain our army?" Zheng Kezhang looked at Lu Qingchun. "Could it be that I knew I was coming, so I deliberately gave me a dismount."

Lu Qingchun's face suddenly changed: "Saint, this matter must not be guarded against, the so-called gentleman does not stand under the dangerous wall, not to mention the body of the saint with ten thousand gold, the minister implores the saint to move to Xuchang and Xinyang immediately." ”

"Lu Qing, I am also a killer in the sea of blood, and I will not let me escape."

Zheng Kezhang did not listen to persuasion, Lu Qingchun naturally had no choice but to take him as a last resort, Lu Qingchun raised his vigilance in an all-round way, and on the other hand, sent people to report to Wuchang urgently, trying to persuade the cabinet and Empress Chen Xianqiao to persuade Zheng Kezhang to return.

As the saying goes, there are only a thousand days to be a thief, there is no thousand days to prevent thieves, the Yellow River is long, Lu Qingchun can not be a drop of water, the result is still a small group of Qing troops infiltrated Zhengzhou, Chenzhou and other places, although it did not pose a fatal threat, but it made Lu Qingchun unable to sleep at night, in just a few days, people lost a lot of weight. Seeing Lu Qingchun's behavior, Zheng Kezhang sighed and knew that he had to leave, but he did not let Lu Qingchun get his wish, but went west to Henan.

Henan is Henan, as long as there is no accident in his own defense area, Lu Qingchun will be Amitabha.

Of course, I thought so, but Lu Qingchun still arranged the guards and notified the Yin Jianxing camp in Xijing Henan Prefecture to deploy Sun Yu. Sun Yu naturally did not dare to slack off, and personally went to Xuchang to greet him, so under the escort of the Janissaries, the Tiger Guards, and the Tiger Ben Army, Zheng Kezhang entered Henan along the Ru River Valley.

The scenery of Luoyang is worthy of praise, but the situation in Henan is as unpleasant as Zhongzhou, looking at the empty field, as if entering the dead realm Zheng Kezhang suddenly groaned: "The people are suffering in the future, and the people are suffering in death."

Sun Yu is a martial artist, so naturally he can't feel Zheng Kezang's feelings, but Bai Jingfu, the general judge of Henan Mansion on the side, has the courage to say to Zheng Kezang: "Holy Lord, this is a sin created by the Tartars, and the Tartars want to destroy my China and take away my Taoism."

Zheng Kezhang was actually very disgusted with Taoism, but at this moment, he couldn't be angry with a small official, so he had to listen patiently, and listened to Bai Jingfu's words: "The minister has the courage to implore the Holy Lord to grant permission, and in the future, all those who capture the Manchu and Han Eight Banners and other traitors will be punished, thinking that my Chinese people will take revenge." ”

Zheng Kezhang looked down coldly at the general judgment in front of him, and a cold smile appeared on his face: "Do you want to make me a fool?" ”

Just do this kind of thing in secret, and tell the world openly, isn't this forcing the Qing court and a group of traitors to resist to the death? came up with such an idea, either selling fame or being blinded by lard, but whether it is one or the other, this person can no longer be the general judgment of Xijing.

"Who is it, who is it that instigated you to talk such nonsense in front of me." Zheng Kezhang suddenly raised his voice, and the people around him knelt down in fright, leaving only Bai Jingfu, who was at a loss, still standing there stunned. "Take it!" Zheng Kezhang ordered. "The Grand Court will talk about it after it has been cleared." Seeing Bai Jingfu being dragged away with a dead face, Zheng Kezhang cursed in a low voice. "Do you still need you to teach me how to deal with the captives? Bastard, death is the easiest, life is better than death is the best revenge! ”

Sun Yu, who was shaken, didn't hear Zheng Kezang's words clearly for a while, and he didn't dare to ask Zheng Kezang, so he had to ask the people behind him in a daze: "What did the saint say just now?" ”

The people around him actually didn't hear what Zheng Kezhang said clearly, and they all looked ugly but could only shake their heads and say nothing.

Sun Yuyue became nervous, but fortunately, Zheng Kezhang saw his reaction and knew what he was thinking, so he spoke again: "Pass the decree, this dynasty will dispense with the death penalty of Ling Chi, beheading, Dapi, hanging, etc. from now on, and the original capital crimes will be changed to exile." As for those who should be beaten, they should not be beaten, and they will all be changed to hard labor. ”

Now Sun Yu understood, he took the lead in falling to the ground, and took the lead in praising him: "Holy benevolence, the blessing of all people"

Zheng Kezhang shook his head: "What kind of benevolence is I, it's just that manpower is needed inside and outside, and it's just a last resort." ”

Sun Yuxin said Boss, don't say it so bluntly, okay, but Zheng Kezang's words have already been exported, like the water that has been spilled can no longer be recovered, he can only continue to lick his face and joke: "The heart of benevolence of the saint is known to the minister, and the meaning of humility is also understood by the minister, but in any case, the virtue of the people will be praised by the world."

"You grandson, when will you say flattering sycophants." Zheng Kezhang suddenly laughed. "Don't be afraid, I'm not killing chickens and monkeys, you monkey, I'm still of great use."

Sun Yu's heart was relieved at this time, and his spirit came up again for a while: "The minister knows that the minister himself is still useful to the saint, but the minister is not willing to be the Yin of the Henan Mansion, so he still asks the saint to let the minister be a subordinate of Henan." ”

Zheng Kezhang thought that Sun Yu was still advancing by retreating, but looking at Sun Youlao's face, he was not ready to criticize the other party, so he waved his hand: "What can be handed over to Tongzhi and Tongzhi for civil affairs, you are mainly in military affairs, so if you wait for a few more years, and when the Northern Expedition is over, I will keep you the title of county prince and county marquis." ”

Sun Yu didn't dare to insist, so he had to make promises.

Zheng Kezhang swept a few people, and suddenly felt tired: "Let's step back, I know your thoughts, so let's go back to Wuchang in a few days."