The emperor was reviewing memorials in his study, and the imperial guard next to him was reading what happened in the capital yesterday. As well as important news from all over the country that have just arrived in the capital.
He sighed after hearing that Yang Fan and Zhang Shize had been patrolling around the capital for the past two days and that the capital had basically settled down. He still didn't estimate this accurately. I didn't consider that Zhang Shize was young after all, and young people are prone to impulsivity and can easily do irrational things.
At least the storm has finally subsided. His goal has basically been achieved.
After Yang Fan and Zhang Shize had made great achievements in the northwest battlefield, it was not suitable for them to continue to lead troops, as this would easily lead to the formation of personal power. Just take this opportunity to separate them from the army.
Among the veterans, Sun Chengzong was also the one who knew the military. He was still aware of the level of Emperor Sun's master. There is no problem in asking him to come forward to reorganize the Beijing camp.
Although Sun Chengzong is a senior from Donglin. However, the officers in the Beijing camp are all appointed internally, and all of them, from more than a hundred households, are the children of distinguished nobles and students of the Jingwei martial arts. These Jingwei martial arts students are all selected from the families of thousands of military attachés and above. Therefore, these people were all trained by Chongzhen himself.
Yang Fan and Zhang Shize do not have much influence on these people. They had followed the Western Expedition and had some field training.
Most of the low-level officers such as general banners, small banners, and corps commanders at and below 100 households were promoted by Yang Fan and Zhang Shize from soldiers in the Beijing camp. This mainly depends on military exploits and personal ability.
When Chongzhen reorganized the Beijing camp, he did not intend to replace these people. After all, he also knew that there must be some capable and capable people to support him. What if we all use the sons of nobles and military attachés to fight the war?
"What is the situation in the Nanyuan Military Camp now? After the reorganization of the Beijing Camp, the number of people has reached 150,000. Is it necessary to build additional barracks and other facilities?" Chongzhen asked.
Luo Yangxing was originally bowing his head and saying nothing. Silently listening to the reading of the captain in Jinyi who was responsible for reading out the information in the morning. At this time, he knew that the emperor was asking him.
He quickly stepped out and said: "Your Majesty, the military camp in Nanyuan was originally designed by Uncle Dingyuan. The construction team was also his family's construction team. The building materials were also purchased from their trading company. Only the money for the construction was allocated by Your Majesty from the internal funds. of."
"In general, the construction was carried out based on the standard of 100,000 people, with a surplus of 100,000 people. Because there were more than 80,000 people in the capital camp at that time, and some noble sons also had their own servants, servants, and even maids. These people The number of people varies. Among them, Zhang Shize brought 1,500 servants. Therefore, it was basically enough to live in at the beginning, and facilities such as eating, bathing, and hot water were also provided according to the standards of 100,000 people."
Chongzhen nodded, so to speak, the gap is not big.
Now that the Beijing camp has retired the disabled veterans, there are only 40,000 people left. The military camp still has a capacity of 100,000 people. Just build half the barracks and facilities. Moreover, part of the Beijing camp must be deployed in the city.
He thought about it and decided not to expand Nanyuan. Just settle 100,000 people. The additional military camp can be placed in the southern city. qδ.net
After all, there is still a lot of wasteland in the south of Nancheng. Fifty thousand people were left to garrison the city in case of emergencies. Without soldiers and horses in the city, things would be delayed easily.
As for who should build the new barracks, he wondered.
If it were left to the royal family and relatives, they would be too dark. Corruption is terrible.
As for the person who handed it over to Dong Lin, he must first float down to 30%.
He thought about it and finally thought of a candidate. This person would definitely not embezzle a penny. They will also do a good job with quality and quantity.
This person is the consort Gong Yonggu. This person is loyal, simple, and down-to-earth. By leaving it to him, you can rest assured and save money as much as possible.
"For the construction of the new barracks, let the consort Gong Yonggu be the construction ambassador. I will give the consort an order later." Chongzhen said.
At Zhao Yongtang's house, his wife Li Ping had just returned home from work at the woolen textile factory, and her daughter had already prepared dinner. The children of the poor become rich early. Although my daughter is only eleven years old, she is not much taller than a cooking pot, and she can already make a fire and cook.
The son is only nine years old and can chop firewood.
"Mom, hasn't Yongtang come back yet?" Li Ping asked.
"I came back in the afternoon and then left again. It was still the Ministry of War.
Mr. Lin's brother-in-law called him away. "The old lady said as she spun the thread again.
Li Ping sighed. She was a woman and didn't understand men's affairs.
I used to do well in the Beijing camp, and now I have become an officer of hundreds of families, but I don’t want to do it anymore. The Zhao family has been impoverished for generations, and has never produced a scholar or official.
The head of the family has accumulated meritorious service in the northwest battlefield and was promoted to the rank of Trial Hundred Households. That is an official from the sixth rank. For these poor people. You can't afford to offend even a yamen servant. What's more, he is a sixth-grade military attaché.
She was so happy that she couldn't sleep for several days. She was also an officer's wife.
Since my husband became an army officer. The surrounding neighbors also changed their previous contempt for the family and came over to say a few compliments when they met. It turns out that the mother-in-law in the eyes of the neighbors has also been upgraded from Mrs. Zhao to Mrs. Zhao.
It's not that young to be a sixth-rank official. They all know that the county magistrate is only a seventh-rank official.
But why does the head of the family have such a thing? He is a good officer of hundreds of households, and he doesn’t want to do it now. In the past few days, there were always people looking for him. Some people offered money to buy his identity and replace him as an official in the Beijing camp.
The more Li Ping thought about it, the sadder she became and she couldn't help but shed tears.
This family seems to be getting better and better.
But the head of the family didn't know what was wrong with him. A good military officer was not good enough, so he had to sell his job. The family moved to Beitangkou Industrial Zone, saying that he and some colleagues would pool money to open a logistics company. Do large-scale transportation and small-scale express delivery.
With great difficulty, I finally became the team leader of the wool washing workshop in the woolen mill.
One month, now the basic salary has been increased, and I can earn three cents and five cents. And if the team performs well, there will be commissions and bonuses. She really couldn't bear this job.
At this time, Zhao Yongtang opened the door and came in with a happy face. I saw my wife sitting on the edge of the kang crying. My mother was spinning in silence. He was stunned for a moment.
"Why, mother and daughter-in-law, you haven't eaten yet. What are you waiting for? Eat yours first. You must be hungry. Let's eat, let's eat."
Li Ping got up, moved the small kang table to the kang, and went to the kitchen to bring the food.
The family starts to eat. Today's meal is cornmeal pancakes and cabbage stewed with tofu. This is delicious food. Most people are reluctant to buy tofu.
This is Zhao Yongtang who followed the imperial camp to the west and came back with more than three hundred taels of silver. Only my family was willing to buy it.
Li Ping ate the tofu that she rarely had, but it was hard to swallow. Seeing that the head of the house was beaming with joy, he probably concluded the deal on selling his official position. She burst into tears sadly.
"My dear, why are you crying?" Zhao Yongtang asked in confusion.
"I ask you, have you sold your official position?" Li Ping put down her chopsticks and said.
Zhao Yongtang was stunned for a moment, but still nodded and said: "The negotiation was just concluded this afternoon. He is the nephew of a father-in-law of the Royal Horse Supervisor. He has never had a good background. He finally found an official position, but he had no military merit and was promoted. No. Your Majesty is very strict these days. All officials who are promoted must look at their resumes in person. If there is nothing, I am afraid that Your Majesty will not be able to pass the test."
"The negotiation was completed this afternoon. The previous few people offered too little money, and at most one of them was willing to pay five hundred taels. This person offered more money. One thousand five hundred taels! Buy my trial hundred-household official body and four real stars. ***'s head. I don't have to worry about other matters, they will handle it. This money is real money. Pay half first, transfer the household registration at the end, and pay the other half after completing the process. This matter is considered a done deal." Zhao Yongtang is happy. said.
Li Ping felt as uncomfortable as a cat scratching her. I cried out loudly.
