……

Most of the officers and men of the Dajin Naval Division were composed of overseas Chinese, and except for a few areas, such as the rich and oily Jingao Hong Kong, which was composed of local natives, the rest of the divisions were all overseas Chinese.

These officers and men of the Navy Division say that they are soldiers at best, but in fact they are just a group of paid coolies.

But in the event of war, they have to carry grain and grass, provide logistical support, and fill ditches.

In addition, the treatment of the officers and men of the naval divisions in various localities is also extremely poor, with an average of 20 people divided into a pair of armor, and the so-called warships are no different from ordinary ships, and they cannot go out on ocean-going missions at all, and can only cruise in the coastal waters.

These circumstances were very clear to Honglin before he ascended the throne, but he did not change this status quo, the purpose was to prevent the officers and soldiers of the naval division composed of these expatriates from having different thoughts after they had advanced armaments.

I am even more afraid that when they have a new boat, they will cross the sea and run away.

This is a situation that Honglin will never allow to happen!

In the prosperous era created by himself, how can there be deserters? Shouldn't the monarch and the people share in this prosperous peace?

Now, in the face of Zhang Gui's questioning, Hong Lin just said: "Even if the Dajin Sailor is not as well equipped as Dongyi, but the so-called ants gnaw at the dead elephant, as long as they block the Dongyi Sailor halfway, it is impossible for them to sail the ship to the waters south of the Yangtze River." ”

Zhang Gui frowned: "Your Majesty, take precautions, the slave thinks that it is better to inform the officers and soldiers of the southern region to prepare early." ”

Honglin thought about it carefully, and felt that what Zhang Gui said was not wrong, so he said: "Well, what Zhang Gui said has some truth, I will order someone to go to the south to inform the officers and soldiers from all walks of life to strictly prevent Dongyi from going south." ”

Zhang Gui breathed a sigh of relief and retreated.

Then, Honglin looked at Li Shen: "Li Shen." ”

"The minions are here!" Li Shen immediately came out of the ranks.

Honglin said: "The matter of raising military salaries will be handed over to you." ”

Li Shen's pupils shrank slightly, and he suddenly complained in his heart.

This is the military salary and materials of hundreds of thousands of people, how can it be so easy to get together?

In fact, from the beginning of the deployment strategy of the Honglin Hall just now, Li Shen was calculating the required military salaries and materials in his heart.

According to preliminary calculations, the materials needed by more than 200,000 horses for a day were converted into silver, which was 40,000 taels.

That is to say, at least 12 million taels of silver must be raised to ensure that the army can be mobilized in the early stage.

In the later stages, as casualties and the wear and tear of weapons and horses increased, the burden only increased.

With Dajin's current tax of tens of millions of taels of silver a year, it simply cannot support such a high-intensity use of troops.

But Li Shen can't show any signs of unsolvability in front of Honglin, otherwise he will fall out of favor.

So he said loudly: "Please rest assured, the servants will do their best to get the salaries of the soldiers and soldiers." ”

Honglin nodded with satisfaction, this Li Shen still reassured him.

"How much silver is left in the treasury?"

"Back to the emperor, after deducting various expenses, there are still nine million and two hundred and twenty thousand taels of silver."

"Spend nine million taels first, and then transfer three million taels from the inner treasury and send them to the major battalions, and you will solve the rest."

"The slave must live up to the emperor's entrustment."

Honglin was finally relieved, as if he had seen the scene of Dongyi's defeat, and Shengshi could still operate in his own hands.

He glanced at Yun Yan, and then said, "Okay, let's disperse, I'll see you in the imperial study if you have something." ”

With that, he got up and left.

As the eunuch shouted at the top of his voice: "Scatter the dynasty." Officials at all levels immediately left the Jinluan Palace in a "Long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live".

It's just that the disposal of Yun Yan and Fukang is over.

Obviously, Honglin is still unwilling to deal with these two people in his heart.

……

On 20 September, after Yue Shaomu conquered Taoshan County, he received a secret report from the enemy's intelligence department.

After reading it, he immediately called Lu Ziming and the others.

"The intelligence department has sent a secret report that the enemy army in the north has poured out, and there are enough 200,000 troops to leave the Beijing division on the third day of the ninth month and come to encircle and suppress us, it seems that it is necessary to implement the plan to go south."

Lu Ziming took the secret report and glanced at it and said, "General Yue, what should I do next?" ”

Yue Shaomu slowly spit out two words: "Divide the troops." ”

"Huh? Division?! ”

Lu Ziming, Zhu Heng and Xu Sheng were puzzled by this.

Lu Ziming said: "General Yue, do you really want to divide the troops?" ”

Yue Shaomu looked at Lu Ziming and nodded heavily: "The elite of the Northern Army is exhausted, if there is a frontal battle, our army will inevitably suffer heavy casualties.

That's why I decided to let some of my troops stay in the north to contain the enemy, while the rest of my troops and horses rushed south to take the ......."

As he spoke, he pointed to the location of a river on the map of South Australia.

"It is necessary to control the grain passage of the Nanao Canal before the enemy reacts, so that the Beijing division will definitely be shaken, and the court will be eager to sue for peace with our army."

Zhu Heng immediately spoke: "In this case, my subordinates please leave the broken queen!" ”

Yue Shaomu shook his head: "No, Zhu Heng, you are more than brave, but you are not suitable for this important position." ”

Lu Ziming immediately said: "General Yue, my subordinates implore ......"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Yue Shaomu: "Don't say more, you and the other three of you will each lead 3,000 soldiers and horses to the south, and I will lead the elite of Beiwei to stay in the north to block the enemy." ”

"Never!"

The three of them said in unison.

A thousand people against a 200-fold enemy must be a game of nine deaths, and everyone doesn't want Yue Shaomu to take risks.

Yue Shaomu said: "I have made up my mind, and I can't persuade again!" ”

Then he said: "You and the other three will be dispatched by Ziming, Ziming, let the military and civilians of Nanao take a good look, the demeanor of our Han Iron Army, this battle will be famous!" ”

"But General, you have too few troops......"

"When Your Majesty uses soldiers, which time is not to win more with less? Don't worry, do what you are told! ”

When the three of them heard this, they couldn't help sighing, so they could only do it.

"Here's a specific tactical layout plan, you can take it and observe it, as for how to operate, it will test your ability, Ziming, the three of you don't want to disappoint General Ben!"

Lu Ziming took a black bag and couldn't help but hold it tightly.

……

...... in Xinzhou City

Fukang stood in front of Fuxiong, and at this time, he no longer had the previous rhetoric, but a depressed expression.

Fuxiong said: "Fukang, your father has said more than once that you are exaggerated, and you should be restrained, but unfortunately you just don't listen, so you have today's shame.

Alas, how do you let me say hello. ”

Fukang gave his hand, full of guilt: "Second uncle, it's all nephews, it's not right, I don't know how long live he ......is"

"Long live Lord doesn't mean to blame you, you have today's defeat, and it is because you listen to Cao Ying's slander that you are greedy for merit."

"Ah, this ......"

"Don't say much, you go back to Beijing with the headquarters, the prisoner car prepared for Cao Ying is also on the way, alas, ......"

Fukuo shook his head helplessly.

Someone has to bear the guilt of losing more than 30,000 people in the 40,000 army of the Beijing camp, and since Honglin is unwilling to deal with Fukang and Yunyan, he can only throw this pot on Cao Ying.

Poor Cao Ying is a general cultivated by Zhang Gui, and he has not had time to show his talents, so he ended his future and life.

Daikin dealt with expatriate officials far more heavily than the indigenous, in order to consolidate the aboriginal supremacy in South Australia.

Fukang thanked: "Thank you Uncle for your success." ”

Fuxiong: "After you go back, you have to reflect well, your temper will also change, and after you marry the princess, you must restrain your bad nature on weekdays, and don't cause trouble for my Fu family." ”

"Nephew, follow the uncle's teachings!"