The autumn weather in August is still scary. The ground is scalding hot from the sun. After taking a few steps, I fall into the heat wave and cannot extricate myself.
Along with the craze for army reorganization, Zhu Yixi was not idle and kept patrolling.
When it comes to reorganizing the army, whether it is reorganizing the army at Dasanguan or reorganizing the army at Xiangyang, the Qin army has quite a lot of experience.
Generally speaking, there are three don’ts.
First, those who are weak are not required; whether operating artillery, muskets, or running attacks, those who are weak will be a drag.
Second, there is no need for soldiers and oilmen; in modern times, that is, the age of firearms, obedience and seriousness have become the first choices, and personal force has been compressed.
Third, if you’re under 16, don’t do it if you’re over 40.
As soon as the three standard conditions were announced, most of the 100,000 Sichuan troops were immediately eliminated.
Especially the first item, be strong and strong.
The standard is to be able to run five kilometers without stopping, which is enough to screen out a large number of old, weak, sick and disabled people.
Forty thousand people is still too many.
Zhu Yixi came up with the fourth article - I don’t want the only son.
Unlike other provinces, soldiers in Sichuan basically have both parents, and their only son joins the army, so they have a mixed income.
Once lost, it is a disaster for the family.
At this point, after filtering the four conditions, only 20,000 people were left.
All belong to the soldiers.
Zhu Yixi did not disband the 80,000 people eliminated directly, but assigned them to various prefectures to become the second echelon - the guards.
The guards were rewarded with twenty taels of gold, and the soldiers were rewarded with ten taels of housing expenses. Zhu Yixi distributed them one by one.
For a time, Sichuan Province was filled with joy.
In fact, these 100,000 Sichuan soldiers were only part of the troops supporting the imperial court. There were also many chieftains, guards, and localities who were hesitant.
"Governor Wang, the most important thing now is to appease the local area, eliminate bandits, stabilize Sichuan as much as possible, and restore local vitality."
Zhu Yixi glanced at Wang Yingxiong, who was half reserved and half respectful, then looked at the military camp with loud slogans, and said in a deep voice.
The three elements of military training are slogans, formations, and sufficient food and pay.
The key is the latter one. As long as these three points are met, there is no need to worry about not having elite soldiers.
Before and after the Manchus entered the Pass, they deeply understood the importance of the army, so regardless of whether the surrendered soldiers were rich or poor, they would pay them and never default on them.
Therefore, when a weak famous soldier suddenly turns into a fierce tiger, psychological factors are only part of it, and the main reason is sufficient salary.
There is no way, soldiers are so simple.
"Your Highness, training troops is too expensive."
Wang Yingxiong frowned and gave a slight suggestion: "If the soldiers are paid too much, they will be hesitant and afraid of death. The former Western thieves gave out too many rewards, and the soldiers collapsed at the first touch."
"I know!"
Of course Zhu Yixi understands this truth.
At this time, the generals all adhered to the half-full theory, believing that if soldiers were too full, they would have no fighting spirit, so they starved the soldiers on weekdays, and then before the war, they would give out generous rewards to stimulate the morale of the soldiers.
Many generals even set up private casinos specifically to win all the soldiers' money before the war.
This is equivalent to a low base salary plus a high commission, which was very popular in the sales industry in later generations.
The effect is naturally not bad.
However, the disadvantages are serious.
If nothing else, it’s just like the sales industry, you can’t retain people.
Once defeated, there is a high probability of fleeing.
"If you don't have enough food and drink for your daily training, you will have to train to death."
Zhu Yixi said indifferently: "I want the horse to run, but I also want the horse not to eat grass. How can there be such a good thing in the world?"
Seeing the Hanyang King's neither salty nor cool tone, Wang Yingxiong naturally did not retort: "Your Highness's soldiers and horses are so majestic, I'm afraid that's just how it is?"
"It can be said like this."
Zhu Yixi chuckled.
Compared with the Western Army, the Chuang Army, and other Ming armies, the Qin Army under his command received the most generous treatment. It would be strange not to win the battle.
"Governor Wang, our army must rely on Sichuan for expenditure!"
"Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will live up to my expectations."
Wang Yingxiong responded hurriedly, his eyes full of energy.
Perhaps the King of Hanyang conquered Sichuan just to supply money and food.
This is the handle!
Thinking of this, he bent even lower, hiding the joy on his face.
Zhu Yixi nodded, noncommittal.
After all, Sichuan is different from Huguang.
There are too many people and too many officials, it’s too complicated.
It can only be used as a dairy cow and is not suitable for use as a base.
Therefore, in Zhu Yixi's mind, Wang Yingxiong was responsible for civil affairs and controlled the army himself.
Wait until the time is right to truly pick the fruit.
On a deeper level, Wang Yingxiong belongs to the Donglin Party. On the surface, Sichuan still belongs to the Nanjing court.
For the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, Nanming attracted the most attention and was the first to suppress it.
Zhu Yixi, on the other hand, was developing silently behind the scenes, trying to gain time.
"Report, Your Highness, six hundred miles urgent!"
Suddenly, the messenger came rushing.
"Huh?" Zhu Yixi opened the letter and was stunned.
When Wang Yingxiong heard this, he felt itchy, but he still held back and did not ask rashly.
His Highness King Hanyang smiled, took the letter and said disdainfully: "There are still conditions?"
"Your Highness?"
"Nothing." Zhu Yixi sneered: "The Nanjing court prepared to make me a prince, but they imposed conditions."
"Tell me, Governor Wang, should I let Zuo Mengeng go?"
After hearing the question from King Hanyang, Wang Yingxiong was startled and then started to think about it.
Zuo Mengeng is Zuo Liangyu's son, his only son, and he is the King of Hanyang's best tool to manipulate Zuo Zhen.
Once released, the consequences are unpredictable.
As a member of the Donglin Party, he was naturally willing to release Zuo Mengeng.
However, he is now semi-subordinate to King Hanyang and has been recommended as governor, so he cannot anger His Highness.
Wang Yingxiong said solemnly:
"Your Highness, Ma Shiying's family is now the dominant one in the imperial court, and the Donglin Party has been defeated. If this continues, it will be extremely detrimental to the Ming Dynasty."
Hearing this, Zhu Yixi's smile faded, with thoughtfulness in her eyebrows.
Although Ma Shiying's monopoly of power is detrimental to the Donglin Party members, it is also detrimental to local powerful factions like Zhu Yixi.
As long as the two parties are balanced, there will be opportunities for him to take advantage of.
Therefore, Wang Yingxiong's intention is to support the Donglin Party and Zuo Liangyu to support him, so that the court will be balanced again.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yixi couldn't help but cursed secretly: "The Donglin Party members are really useless."
Even Ma Shiying, who was good at party fighting, could not defeat Ma Shiying. No wonder the Manchus surrendered one after another as soon as the Qing army came.
If you are not good at practical work, what is the use of it?
Zhu Yixi is very practical. Whether he is Prince Gong or Prince Yi, to him, it doesn't matter what title he has.
Trying to blackmail him with a false name is simply a delusion.
Moreover, Zuo Menggeng is worth 100,000 Zuojun. If he is released, what will happen if he surrenders to the Qing Dynasty in the future like history?
"Whether it is Prince Gong or Prince Yi, thunder and rain are all due to your kindness. It is a blessing to be awarded the title of Prince."
Zhu Yixi said seriously.
Wang Yingxiong was speechless for a moment.
His lips moved, but in the end he didn't say anything.
"Sichuan will leave it to the governor."
Seeing his appearance, Zhu Yixi smiled: "I will keep Zhao Guangyuan and Qin Yiming to assist the governor in pacifying the place."
"Then thank you, Your Highness."
Wang Yingxiong sighed in his heart and could only say.
