The next day, Liu Yan and Miao Shao led their troops out of the Governor's Mansion, and also took away a batch of military supplies.
This batch of military equipment includes 300 bundles of large rockets, various large rockets such as Ten Thousand Arrows and Hundred Tigers Running, as well as 1,100 bundles of small rockets, all of which are ten or thirty rounds. small bundle of rockets.
This batch of rocket equipment provided effective fire support for Liu Yan's new army. After Liu Yan returned to Lingshan Guard, he gave this batch of rocket equipment to the artillery commander.
The artillery commander commanded by Qian Qian will not increase its troops for the time being. Fortunately, the use of these rockets does not require special manpower. It only needs to be temporarily set up on the battlefield, ignited and released.
At the same time, Liu Yan also selected three bundles of large rockets and ordered them to be quickly sent to Wangjiazhuang and handed over to Tan Xiaoda, the director of the Firearms Supervision and Manufacturing Department, so that they could be copied and mass-produced as soon as possible.
These rockets are actually primitive three-stage propulsion rockets. They do not need to be very sophisticated or have too high-end technology. Therefore, when Tan Xiaoda received three bundles of Hundred Tigers Rockets, he just summoned some people from the firearms workshop. Some craftsmen studied for a few days and made the sample.
At the same time, Tan Xiaoda also had a whim and borrowed the design concept of Folang's machine-running cannons to specially build gun carriages for these large rockets.
This kind of gun cart is similar to the Shenji gun cart equipped by the Shenji Battalion. It is a two-wheeled flat car with a wooden frame built on the body. There are one hundred independent cylinders in the frame. Each cylinder can Place a rocket, and the fuses of all the rockets are connected in series and extend to the buckle at one end of the frame. If the fuse on the buckle is lit, a hundred rockets can be fired at the same time to kill the enemy.
At the same time, the wooden frame on the vehicle body is movable and can be freely disassembled. Each artillery vehicle is equipped with ten wooden frames filled with one hundred rockets. This ensures that one artillery vehicle can bombard the enemy without interruption. Each "ammunition rack" can be replaced and fired in a very short time to provide fire coverage to the enemy.
Liu Yan was greatly surprised after hearing the news, and hurriedly took people to Wangjiazhuang for inspection. After seeing the real thing, he exclaimed: "Isn't this the Ming Dynasty version of Katyusha?"
Tan Xiaoda was slightly startled and asked: "What is this sand that your Excellency is talking about? Is it also one of the fine firearms of the capital?"
Liu Yan burst out laughing and said, "Don't worry about it for now. This time, Chief Tan has made a great contribution, and I have decided that Chief Tan will reward him with three hundred taels of silver, and the craftsmen who participated in the design and manufacture of the rocket launcher vehicle will each be rewarded with one hundred taels of silver." !”
Tan Xiaoda was overjoyed and thanked him immediately.
"This kind of rocket launcher vehicle must be mass-produced as soon as possible."
Tan Xiaoda said: "Now all the Tiger Guns required by the Artillery Directorate have been cast, and the Firearms Supervision and Manufacturing Office is rushing to produce the Folan cannon, so the mass production of this rocket launcher needs to be delayed."
Liu Yan thought for a while and said: "Then increase production as soon as possible. This time, the governor specially mobilized a group of craftsmen to use all the available craftsmen to produce the rocket launcher vehicle as soon as possible. I will give you the specific quantity. Someone will be sent to inform you.”
"As commanded."
After Liu Yan returned to Lingshan Acropolis, he called Qian Qian, the artillery director, and told him about the development of rocket launcher vehicles by the Firearms Supervision and Manufacturing Department. The number of artillery pieces is ten for each flag and two flags for each sentry, a total of 20. I decided to add another sentry to the artillery headquarters specifically to equip the rocket launcher vehicle, which is still 20."
Although Qian Qian has never seen the appearance and power of a rocket launcher truck, he knows that it is a good weapon. He said happily: "My lord, I will select and recruit gunners as soon as possible."
Liu Yan nodded and said: "I have already said hello to the Firearms Supervision Department. You should place an order with Director Tan as soon as possible, load all the rockets into the truck, and transport them to Wangjiazhuang as soon as possible. Director Tan will send these rockets to Wangjiazhuang as soon as possible. Transform it and use it as ammunition for rocket launcher vehicles."
"yes."
A few days later, Liu Yan inspected the reorganization situation of each battalion. This time, all 8,000 recruits have been deployed, and each battalion is undergoing integration training. Tian Huixu estimates that in one to two months, each battalion will be able to form combat capabilities. .
Liu Yan was convinced, so he started the next step of his plan. In the name of the Lingshan Guards Officer, he ordered to verify the actual number of pier troops in Qianhu Station, Baihu Station, and Huolu Dun. At the same time, he eliminated the old and weak soldiers and conducted strict inspections. Corrupt officials, cutting off generals' servants, etc.
Several pronged measures were taken to prepare for vigorous rectification of Lingshan Guards.
As soon as this command came out, the entire Lingshan Guard was like boiling water and exploded.
Liu Yan specially called for Wang Wenzhen, his commander and commander, and entrusted Wang Wenzhen with the responsibility of this matter.
"Wang Tongzhi, don't feel any pressure. Just let me go and do it. I only want one result, and that is that after this reorganization, our Lingshan Guard troops must have real troops and real pay, so all the cultivated land that the Dun troops should be allocated must be in place." , the old and weak Dunjun troops will all be abolished, and young and strong military households will be recruited to take up their posts."
"The new troops in each battalion of our Lingshan Guard are fighting soldiers, and the Dunjuns everywhere are soldiers and horses stationed in various places of Lingshan Guard. Although they don't have to be as powerful as the new troops, they must not be scattered sand that can collapse at the first touch!"
"The second point is that whenever officials in various places commit corruption or occupy military camps, they must return the stolen money, grain, and farmland to the commanding officer's office within a ten-day deadline. This way, they can forget about it and just downgrade them to the first class and still keep them. If he persists, Wang Tongzhi will lead his troops to carry out a comprehensive investigation in ten days, and soldiers and civilians everywhere will hear about it. Once found out, he will be severely punished."
"Last point, generals and armies everywhere are not allowed to support their own servants. There is also a ten-day deadline to disband all their servants. Anyone who exceeds the deadline will be dismissed from office and expelled from the Lingshan Guard!"
"I want these three results. As for the process, Wang Tongzhi just lets go and do it. I will make the decision for you!"
"In addition, the troops of Zhongqianhu Station Defense Officer Jia Hongyu are temporarily under the command of Wang Tongzhi. Anyone who resists can be killed directly as a last resort!"
At this time, Wang Wenzhen was sweating profusely with shock, and his heart was even more disturbed. He said, "Once your Lord's move is implemented, I am afraid that the Lingshan Guard will be shaken. Is this movement too big?"
"Too much movement?"
Liu Yan said with a smile: "It's better to make more noise. The louder the noise, the more rotten fish and shrimps under Lingshan Guard will come out, and I can catch them all in one go!"
"Under my administration, there is no need for those corrupt people and corrupt people who pervert the law!"
Wang Wenzhen understood that Liu Yan was planning to carry out a large-scale purge of Lingshan Guards once and for all, just like what thousands of households in front of Wangjiazhuang and Xiahe Village had done.
Is it really possible to just keep doing this?
Wang Wenzhen knew that there was someone behind Liu Yan. Shandong Governor Lu Xiangsheng and Shandong Governor Yan Jizu would fully support Liu Yan. Even Shandong Commander-in-Chief Liu Zeqing was very optimistic about Liu Yan.
Once things get out of hand and something goes wrong this time, Liu Yan will naturally have these superior officials to protect him, but what about Wang Wenzhen?
"When the time comes, Master Cheng won't throw me out and use me as a scapegoat, right?"
Such a question popped up in Wang Wenzhen's mind, but then he shook his head slightly: "No, although Master Cheng is ruthless towards the enemy, he will never abandon his own people. It's better to just obey orders. Master Cheng must have his own reasons. !”
Wang Wenzhen quickly made up his mind, clasped his fists and said, "In this case, I will go and discuss with Jia Hongyu, the defense officer of Zhongqianhu Station, and we will start taking action tonight!"
"very good!"
After seeing off Wang Wenzhen, Liu Yan went to the backyard. At this time, Wang Yunhe's belly was already very big, and it was difficult to move on weekdays. He needed Shang Shan and Ruoshui to serve him closely, so that no one gave Liu Yan any time at night. Go to bed.
At this time, the room was warm, the charcoal stove was already burning red, and Wang Yunhe was resting on the bed. Shang Shan sat aside and chatted with Wang Yunhe, while Ruoshui sat aside and embroidered patterns.
When the three of them saw Liu Yan coming in, they were all filled with joy and felt tender for a while. Then Wang Yunhe asked: "My husband is so free today, why did you come to our place?"
"I just finished my work and missed you, madam, so I came to take a look."
"Liar!"
Although Wang Yunhe said this, the corners of his mouth were still slightly raised.
Then Wang Yunhe said: "By the way, husband, tomorrow I want to go to the Waiyin Temple outside the city to burn incense and pray for the child in my belly. My husband can arrange for someone to give the three of us a ride."
Liu Yan said with a smile: "It's freezing today, so don't go. Let's wait until the weather warms up."
"Hmph, if the weather gets warmer, I'm going to go into labor!"
Shang Shan said with a smile: "My husband is worried about my sister's physical inconvenience, but don't worry, husband, Ruoshui and I will take good care of my sister and there will be no mistakes."
Liu Yan shook his head and said, "Forget it. If you really want to go, just wait for a while. And try not to go out recently. Let the servants buy whatever you need. Do you understand?"
Wang Yunhe, Shang Shan, and Ruoshui were all stunned. The three of them were not stupid, so they naturally heard the voiceover.
"Husband, is something wrong?"
Liu Yan looked at Wang Yunhe's worried look and said with a smile: "Your husband, I have tens of thousands of new army elites in my hands, and I have Lu Duchen, Yan Futai, and Liu Junmen behind me to support you. What can happen?"
"Then why..."
Liu Yan said with a smile: "It's just that these days, I am planning to clean up the Lingshan Guards' administration and investigate the actual status of the Dunjuns in various places, so there may be some noise in the city, so you should not go out and join in the fun."
Although Liu Yan didn't believe that under the current situation, the little shrimps of Lingshan Guard still had the courage to come out to make trouble. After all, he killed hundreds of people in Qianhu Village in front of Xiahe Village, which was enough to scare Xiao Xiao. When they arrived at Lingshan Acropolis, they also directly dealt with Shen Jiuwei and other gentry and officials. Naturally, a discerning person would not stumble into the muzzle of a gun.
But Liu Yan should be more cautious. What if someone doesn't open his eyes? Anyway, this purge won't last too long. Wang Yunhe is in a critical period now, so don't move if you can.
Although Liu Yan said it easily, Wang Yunhe knew Liu Yan's methods, so he nodded and said: "In that case, it's fine if we don't go out, so as not to embarrass your husband. But your husband should not be stubborn and can sit down. If you say it nicely, don't use knives or guns."
"Haha, don't worry, madam, I'm easy to talk to."
Liu Yan and Wang Yunhe were enjoying themselves here, while Wang Wenzhen and Jia Hongyu were frowning.
"Master Cheng has posed a problem for us!"
Wang Wenzhen glanced at Jia Hongyu and said: "This is also an opportunity. If we can handle this matter well, we will be Lord Cheng's absolute confidant in the future. Maybe, you can also lead a battalion of new troops in the future!"
Jia Hongyu was also excited by the comment, so he slapped his thigh and said, "Okay! Sir, tell me, what should we do?"
Wang Wenzhen said: "In fact, there is no need to investigate. Who among the Lingshan Guards is a corrupt official? How can we brothers still not know?"
"What do you mean, sir?"
"I have drawn up a list. You will lead the troops tonight and go door to door to notify them according to the list, asking them to report their crimes within three days. I will take people here to go to the Qianhu Station and Baihu Station to issue the notice. Order, we will try to complete this matter within three days!"
"Okay, it's all up to the adults to decide!"
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