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It is advisable to chase the poor bravely, and do not want to sell the name of the overlord. Zhu Yongxing did not plagiarize these two lines of poetry in the end, but he resolutely carried them out.

After the Dangshuo Army and the Yanshuo Army supplemented and recuperated for a while, they went south from Nanjing and attacked Changzhou, Wuxi, Suzhou, Jiaxing and other places all the way, and forced into Hangzhou; The other road recovered Liyang, Yixing, Changxing, Huzhou and other cities, and the soldiers pointed to Hangzhou.

The expeditionary army that went down by boat from the upstream was ordered to land in Anqing, and from Shitai, Qimen, Kaihua, Changshan and other places in the north of Jiangxi Province, from the west bread to the Qing army of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, etc.

The advance of the Ming army on the three routes was rapid and smooth, and the local people rushed to respond, and the green flag soldiers in the south were in an endless stream anyway, and the local officials of the Qing Dynasty surrendered the city one after another.

Nanjing, the shape has been tilted, the anti-Qing people are more determined, and the wait-and-see people can also make a choice. The Qing army in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Jiangsu had no way to retreat, the army was unstable, and it fell into the strategic encirclement of the Ming army, and it was only a matter of time before it was destroyed.

The good news was constantly sent to Nanjing, and Jiangnan Prefecture and County either recovered or surrendered, saying that it was a bit too much to pass on the tree, but the shape was very good, but it was certain.

The final battle should be in Hangzhou, which is the result of the analysis of Zhu Yongxing and the staff officers. From the Yangtze River to Fujian, Zhejiang, Ming and Qing armies, Hangzhou is the midpoint, and it is also one of the strongholds that the Qing army attaches the most importance to and defends.

And the four armies of Zhengshuo, Dangshuo, Shushuo, and Annihilation. In addition, the first part of the naval division also took Hangzhou as the center and squeezed it from all sides, striving to gather and annihilate the enemy army in World War I and completely end the war in the south of the Yangtze River.

Now in and around the city of Nanjing, except for Ma Zide's broken army. There is also the Wei Junzhong Department down the river, and the troops are also abundant. Coupled with the Jiangshang Naval Division, Nanjing is already impregnable, and there is no need to worry about the Qing army coming to attack.

The recovery of the south is not far away, but Zhu Yongxing did not relax immediately, he left the Yiguo Gong Ma Zide and Wei Junzhong around Nanjing, and transferred Gao Dejie, Jin Liangchen, and Li Yonggong, who were good at cavalry warfare, from the Dangshuo army, and had their more far-reaching plans.

"In a few months, the Poshuo army will enter Shandong by sea to fight." Newly renovated in the Minwang Mansion. Zhu Yongxing is explaining the future grand strategy with the generals, "Although it is part of the Northern Expedition plan, it is advisable to fight steadily after entering Shandong, and it is best to form a confrontation with the Qing army here in Jiaodong to contain a large number of Qing soldiers." ”

Zhu Yongxing's finger swiped on the map, and the Jiaodong Peninsula around the sea was within this range, he glanced up at Wei Junzhong, and continued: "Junzhong's department will cooperate. He will also participate in the Shandong War. But your unit is for expansion, recruiting a large number of Shandong soldiers. At least 50,000, and then reorganized into a suppression army, in preparation for the conquest of Liaodong. ”

"Your Highness, are all the Shuo troops Shandong?" Wei Junzhong asked.

"Your old troops are also among them, and you can also recruit northern soldiers from various armies." Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment and said, "Why do you want to recruit Shandong soldiers?" Mainly because of the climate in eastern Liaoning, Shandong Zhili people can better adapt to it. This should be clear to Mr. Gao. ”

"Your Highness is very knowledgeable." Gao Dejie replied: "The climate in Liaodong is bitter and cold, and the southern soldiers will not adapt to it." Nor can it exert its combat power. ”

"It's a short period of time when you can't get used to it." Zhu Yongxing emphasized with a smile, "Mr. Gao, Mr. Jin, Mr. Li Yongbing, when you first arrived in the south, you must have felt quite uncomfortable with this warm and humid environment, right?" Later, I got used to it. ”

"Your Highness is right, the last general was so hot that he couldn't sleep, and he couldn't eat well, and it took a long time to get used to it." Jin Liangchen replied respectfully.

"I'm afraid you're going to have to adapt to the Northland climate again." Zhu Yongxing smiled faintly, and said: "In the battle of Liaodong, cavalry is the most important. The three of them took a fancy to your riding ability and asked you to train a Liaodong Iron Cavalry for the Lone Group. ”

"The last general will be ordered." Gao Dejie and the others understood the reason for being transferred, but they were still confused about how to organize the training.

"Here-" Zhu Yongxing stretched out his hand and pointed, "Jeju Island, Gu has already contacted North Korea, and used this place to raise horses and train troops. The three of you will first take a boat to Chongqing, study with the King of Jin for two months, master the cavalry training and tactics there, and then go to Jeju Island. The war in Jiangnan is stable, and it is calculated that three or four thousand war horses can be obtained, and if there is procurement by North Korea, five or six thousand horses should be enough. The Jie Shi Gu will select good riders from various armies and go to Jeju Island to train the army. ”

"Back to Your Highness, I don't know how much time you can wait for the general?" Li Yonggong asked cautiously.

"At least half a year!" Zhu Yongxing replied without thinking: "Is it enough?" ”

"If you are a good rider, it should be enough." Gao Dejie's confidence is not sufficient, the musketeers can be completed in a month, and this cavalry has half a year, it is difficult to say.

"The training methods are different, the combat tactics are different, you will understand when you get to the King of Jin." Zhu Yongxing didn't explain much, and said with a smile: "Wang Fuchen and the others are there now, you old people from Liaodong won't be lonely." ”

"The Northwest Expedition also needs cavalry." Gao Dejie's mind was very sharp, and he immediately thought of this.

"Exactly." Zhu Yongxing glanced at Gao Dejie appreciatively and said: "People make the best use of their talents, and the arrangement of loneliness is not a matter of interest, but has some truth." ”

"Your Highness is wise." Jin Liangchen hurriedly praised it.

Zhu Yongxing smiled slightly, his eyes refocused on the map, paused for a long time, and said quietly: "Liaodong is a place where heroes fight a hundred battles, and it is also a place where the warriors who can conquer and fight can make meritorious contributions. On the day of success, the court will not hesitate to give the title of the prince, and the lonely will not hesitate to reward ten thousand gold. ”

"Fighting for the country is the duty of a warrior. To serve His Royal Highness, you should also do your best, how dare you expect a reward. Wei Junzhong bowed his hand and revealed.

"Isn't this an extravagant hope that the meritorious will be rewarded?" Zhu Yongxing laughed and said, "Look at King Lone, is it that stingy person?" ”

"That's not what the end will mean......," Wei Junzhong felt a little speechless. Busy trying to cover up.

Zhu Yongxing patted Wei Junzhong's arm, smiled and waved his hand, and motioned for everyone to sit down. After the generals sat down, Zhu Yongxing said: "Make meritorious contributions, pay homage to the prime minister, and people are also looking forward to it." No surprise. If you don't have an enterprising heart, Lone is really a bit despised. Warriors have their duty, which is to fight for the country and defend the frontier for the country; However, the country must also have a reward, so as not to have the heart of the Cambrian and not to make the latecomers timid. deserve it, be stingy, and don't treat the heroes badly; And do not be greedy for what you do not deserve. ”

"Your Highness has taught you a lesson." Wei Junzhong arched his hand and said: "Your Highness's benevolent name is passed on in the United States. The distinction between rewards and punishments is well known. ”

Zhu Yongxing nodded, not showing humility, but laughing and talking to everyone about Liaodong. What sticks beat roe deer, scoop fish, black soil is so fat that oil, and so on. The development of the rich and beautiful Saiwai Jiangnan gradually took shape in the hearts of everyone.

After the military gossip was over, Zhu Yongxing personally sent him out of the hall, and only turned around and went to the confidential room when the generals left.

The conquest of Liaodong will be next year's affair. But preparations are already in full swing. One after another, the encrypted edicts were sent to various places, and there were those in the Liberation Zone. There are also those who are still being charged by the Qing court.

"100,000 sets of cotton clothes and pants, well, at least that." Zhu Yongxing explained to the confidential official Pan Yongchang: "In one year's time, we must be fully prepared. ”

"Your Highness, whether to divide these 100,000 sets of cotton clothes and pants to provincial officials, and they will be responsible for procurement." Pan Yongchang pondered for a moment. I find it a little difficult, but it's not impossible to finish.

Zhu Yongxing thought for a while and said: "It can't be evenly distributed, some provinces don't produce cotton, and some provinces have just recovered." This population resource is different! Well, 50,000 sets will be procured by provincial officials, and the government will purchase the shortfall directly from the people, which can be regarded as a concession to the people. ”

Pan Yongchang did not object, and recorded Zhu Yongxing's decision bit by bit.

"Gloves, sheets, cotton, and cotton hats." Zhu Yongxing stroked his forehead, thinking about the equipment and materials needed to fight in the cold environment, "Cold-proof oil, cold-ward spirits, chili peppers, and medicine for frostbite should also be prepared." And ......"

Pan Yongchang raised his head and said: "Your Highness doesn't have to worry about this, your subordinates will find some Liaodong people, or those who have been to Liaodong, list the materials needed, and then ask Your Highness to read and see how to decide?" ”

"Okay, this will also make Lone less brainless." Zhu Yongxing nodded with a smile and said, "All the invitations to watch the ceremony have been sent?" How many people are estimated to come? ”

"This--it's hard for subordinates to speculate." Pan Yongchang replied with a wry smile: "There are a number of people who are invited, but what about spontaneous ones?" ”

Zhu Yongxing smiled when he heard this, and also felt that he was asking a little redundant, this spontaneity is really not easy to judge.

"If you want to raise the salary of officials, it is three, five, or ten times, you calculate, how much money is needed?" Zhu Yongxing touched his chin and asked: "If it is on the premise of ensuring the material preparation for the conquest of Liaodong, how much surplus can the government have this year?" ”

Seeing that Pan Yongchang was a little confused, Zhu Yongxing continued: "Taizu opened the country to cure corruption with the punishment of skinning, but it is still useless, why is it?" The official salary is too low! A magistrate of the county, the annual salary is only more than 20 taels, and he always has to hire a few secretaries, master, right? In addition, it costs a lot to be an official in a different place. Waiting for a leisure home, I'm afraid I can't afford it. is a person who is as clear as water, such as Hai Rui, whose old mother celebrates her birthday, and she can't even afford a pound of pork. When he died, he couldn't even prepare a coffin. This is not a unified system, and it also makes it difficult for officials to be corrupt. ”

"Back to His Royal Highness, although the official salary of the Ming Dynasty is low, it is already very different from the small people." Pan Yongchang thought about it and said: "Besides, now that the national war has not ended, it is not appropriate to raise the official salary. ”

"If the funds are really tight, Gu will not forcibly raise it." Zhu Yongxing explained: "But this matter has to be known to the officials. At the same time, let them know why the Lone King is like this? In the past, the official salary was low, and the officials wanted to collect the fire consumption to make up for it, which was understandable. It's just exploiting and sucking blood, but it's really hateful. ”

"Your Highness, there is no fire consumption now." Pan Yongchang tactfully reminded: "Now the government is unified in coinage, even if there is a loss in the process, the government will bear it, which is to cut off the way for officials to be corrupt." ”

"Is there only one way to embezzle?" Zhu Yongxing shook his head lightly and said, "The fire is gone, and if you want to be corrupt, you will think of other ways." Paying high salaries and maintaining honest officials is not an excuse or excuse for officials to be corrupt. Only by raising the official position to what level can the officials be able to support their families and avoid being hungry and poor. Lone feels that if he wants officials not to be greedy, one is to suppress them with national law and complete the law severely. Never forgive; Second, it is also necessary to ensure that officials and their dependents have no worries about food and clothing. A two-pronged approach is the only way to achieve practical results. ”

The south of the Great River, especially the Jiangnan area around Nanjing, was captured by the Ming army. The official treasury is still secondary, but it is a large number of copies copied from the homes of Qing Dynasty officials. This undoubtedly sounded the alarm for Zhu Yongxing, and he began to think deeply about the problems. And think about solving it with your hands.

For the time being, most of the people who were able to serve and serve as officials in the difficult times of the Nanming government were people with lofty ideals who were unwilling to be ruled by the Tatars. Under the premise of the national war, funds were already tight, and they could also fight for the ideal of restoring the Han family, and they had no time to take care of the wealth and enjoyment.

However, Nanjing was recovered, and all the south of the river was returned to Ming, at least it was already a peaceful situation. Once the tight strings are loosened. And in the rich land south of the Yangtze River, corruption will inevitably breed. Zhu Yongxing feels that taking precautions is not superfluous, but necessary.

Relying on ideological education to make officials consciously voluntary, that is Confucian self-cultivation, Zhu Yongxing does not feel that it has much effect. Those corrupt officials, which one of them is not reading the books of sages, and they also look dignified?

Pan Yongchang saw that Zhu Yongxing insisted on this. After pondering for a while, he carefully said, "Your Highness." How about doubling the official salary? After the restoration of Shenjing, the people also had a reward, so they also gave some encouragement to the officials. When the Northern Expedition is successful and the world is stable, it is not too late for His Highness to show mercy as appropriate. ”

Not much for double. Zhu Yongxing knows that money is coming quickly now. The preparation of the Northern Expedition also cost a lot of money, so he nodded in agreement, and said: "Although the finances are a little tight, the officials can be treated differently." Lone had an idea and named it Yang Lianyin. If the officials keep to themselves. Do not be greedy and derelict in their duties, and after their retirement, that is, after the officer, they will take it as they are. ”

The word retirement was first seen in the Tang and Song dynasties. Tang Dynasty essayist Han Yu's "Fuzhi Fu Preface": "Retired to the residence, composing "Fuzhi Fu". "In ancient times, it means to resign from the court, retire to the family, and retire in old age. It should be particularly pointed out that in ancient China, "retirement" was limited to officials, and the common titles were zhishi, zhishi, zhizheng, etc., which was an important part of the ancient Chinese bureaucratic system.

Another important element of the retirement system is the treatment after retirement, which has a bearing on the major issue of providing for and respecting retired officials. Although all dynasties have attached great importance to this, they have not formed a written law, and there are many inadequacies.

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, it was stipulated that officials above the third rank retired according to their current positions, and those below the fourth rank who had served in their current positions for three years and had no major faults could be promoted to one level to the next level. In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, those with outstanding performance can be promoted to two levels. In terms of pensions, at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, it was stipulated that the official food should be paid, but it was soon abolished. Later, it was stipulated that retired officials would not pay pensions under normal circumstances, but they would not let you drink the northwest wind.

To put it simply, if it were not for the high grade or the royal decree, ordinary officials would leave the officialdom or retire, and immediately become "without any privileges, no retirement salary, no medical insurance, and have to vacate public housing", referred to as "three nos and one retirement", not to mention those grassroots civil servants.

"Master" is a relatively common grass-roots civil servant, belonging to the category of officials, specifically referring to those who study but fail the imperial examination, and turn to study and become proficient in administrative affairs. Most of the county (city) chiefs appointed by the imperial court were from the imperial examinations, and although they could write well and memorize the four books and five classics, they had to deal with complex administrative affairs in an unfamiliar place, and there were many people who did not know anything. Therefore, in order to complete government affairs, magistrates must recruit masters who are familiar with local social conditions and public opinion to assist them in handling government affairs and affairs.

There is also a government servant, like the master, who does not account for the state establishment, and does not have a monthly salary allocated by the state treasury. Their food and clothing are all given by the officials who employ them, and those who have money are generously given a little more, and those who have no money are stingy and have no money.

It is precisely because there is no guarantee of life in the future that officials, masters, and officials will often embezzle and accept bribes when they are in power, and engage in gray income to prepare for their own future.

"Your Highness wants to make the officials have no worries and cut off their greedy thoughts, but it is also necessary to deliberate carefully and formulate a charter." Pan Yongchang said: "For example, the grade of this official, as well as the number of years in office, must be stipulated before they can be implemented." ”

"Fifteen years for those with quality, and twenty years for those without quality......" Zhu Yongxing already had a preliminary idea in his heart, but as he spoke, a thousand threads rushed together, which made him frown and think hard.

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the local governors on the surface were Confucian scholars from Jinshi, but in fact, most of them were small officials who had accumulated years to preside over political affairs. Those nerdy students have been reading books for decades, and finally have a future, to be a real lack of officials, but they are like blind people, and they don't know anything about government affairs, so they have to use the master hired by Guò and those skilled officials to do things.

Officials who do not understand government affairs are very easy to be deceived by these people, and they cannot be honest if they want to. There is also a solution, which is to make up for it with real materials. Those who are outstanding in writing are capable of writing, and those who are proficient in arithmetic are officials in accounting and auditing; Legal and integrity officials are generalists in general law and algorithms.

It has been a long-standing habit to judge scholars only by the imperial examination and to judge talents by literary talents. Zhu Yongxing wants to use his talents exclusively and confer official positions with his profession, which is bound to cause an uproar, especially in Jiangnan, a place with strong traditional concepts. Before the Northern Expedition, it was fundamental to stabilize the south of the Yangtze River, and it was absolutely not feasible at this time.

"Your Highness-" Pan Yongchang suddenly saw that Zhu Yongxing had fallen into a state of trance, his brows were furrowed, and he seemed to have a great difficulty that could not be solved, so he couldn't help but call in a low voice: "Why don't your subordinates convene people to discuss carefully, formulate a charter and hand it over to Your Highness to read and decide?" ”

Zhu Yongxing sighed a little dejectedly, there are too many things, and he always has to do them one by one. Some are in a hurry, some can be slowed down, and they are still too careful.

……………… (To be continued......)