Yuan Chonghuan summoned the deputy commander Wang Zhu (Yinzhu) and said: "I will send troops immediately to occupy the commanding heights of Shuangdao Mountain, build simple fortifications, and control the roads up and down the mountain. The headquarters will reward the Dongjiang troops tomorrow, and arrange archery on the mountain the next day. Inspection, please come to Marshal Mao."
Wang Zhu knew that the governor had made up his mind and asked, "But we will detain Marshal Mao immediately."
Yuan Chonghuan shook his head and said: "No, you will let Commander Mao and more than a hundred officials pass by when the time comes, and then stop the following officers and soldiers. Just say that there is no room for so many people on the mountain, and let them wait at the bottom of the mountain."
Wang Zhu took the order and left.
Early on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Governor Yuan began to count the number and roster of Dongjiang officers and soldiers who followed Mao Wenlong this time. Mao Wenlong had doubts. He was worried that Yuan Chonghuan wanted to verify the fact that he had received empty wages, so he delayed for a long time and did not send the roster until noon.
Yuan Chonghuan's staff did not verify until the evening before they found out that the total number of officers and soldiers under Mao Wenlong who needed rewards was 3,575 Dongjiang soldiers.
Later, Mao Wenlong waited for the good news. Yuan Chonghuan finally bowed to him.
Soon the documents from the Superintendent's Office came down. This time it was very enjoyable. Mao Wenlong finally smiled after seeing the content.
Three thousand five hundred and seventy-five Dongjiang soldiers were given, with official rewards varying from 3 to 5 taels per soldier, and military rewards ranging from 3 to 5 taels per soldier. He will also bring one hundred thousand silver and hand it over to the Dongjiang officials, who will pass it on tomorrow. The deputy general of the King of Flags and Drums wrote to Mao Shuai; later from Lushun, Mao Shuai sealed his letter for the eastward trip and the governor's letter for the westward trip. He also wrote an edict to restore Zhenjiang and Lushun, and they all followed it.
Yuan Chonghuan finally recognized the reality. From now on, the east of Lushun will be under the command of Mao Wenlong, and the west of Lushun will be under the command of Yuan Chonghuan. In other words, Yuan Chonghuan gave up his plan to annex Dongjiang Town. From now on, everyone will not interfere with the river. And money and food were also distributed.
This is the best result Mao Wenlong hopes to achieve.
It seems that after these days of confrontation, Yuan Chonghuan finally recognized the reality. I gave up my unrealistic ideas.
Subsequently, another letter from Jiliao Governor's Yamen arrived. Because Mao Wenlong sent the roster too late, Governor Yuan, who was scheduled to return to Ningyuan today, had no time to leave. Because there is still one thing that has not been done.
This time Yuan Chonghuan came out to inspect the army with great fanfare. So we need to conduct another exercise. But obviously Yuan Chonghuan no longer has this intention. The military exercise is scheduled to organize an archery assessment on Shuangdao Mountain tomorrow morning. I just planned to make haste.
Seeing this, Mao Wenlong was truly sure that Governor Yuan was really going back.
Mao Wenlong was very happy and passed the document to the generals. Everyone in Dongjiang was very excited. He happily agreed to take the Dongjiang generals to participate in an archery drill tomorrow, and he personally observed the ceremony.
Early the next morning, Mao Wenlong led more than a hundred civil and military officials from Dongjiang Town and 700 powerful servants. Come to the foot of the mountain and prepare to go up the mountain together.
Yuan Chonghuan greeted him on the mountainside. After the two exchanged pleasantries, they walked up the mountain affectionately, arm in arm.
As the two walked up the mountain, Mao Wenlong confessed: "When I cleaned up the roster yesterday, I found that there were many mistakes and omissions. When the supervisor issued rewards, naturally no one should be left behind. In order to avoid chilling the hearts of the soldiers. The roster was delivered late and was delayed. The Governor is on his way back. I don’t know when the Governor will return to Ningyuan. Wenlong has prepared some gifts to send to the Governor’s ship.”
Yuan Chonghuan smiled and said, "Don't worry about it, Governor Zuo. It didn't delay anything. After today's drill, the headquarters will prepare to set sail and return to Ningyuan that day. From now on, Dongjiang Town will be supported by Governor Zuo. From now on, the food and salary will naturally be sent on time. .”
Mao Wenlong was overjoyed when he heard this. The negotiation did not go smoothly because Governor Yuan never gave up on annexing Dongjiang Town, made personnel arrangements, and integrated the more than 20,000 people in Dongjiang Town into his five-year Pingliao plan.
This time, not only did Yuan Chonghuan give up his original proposition, he also promised not to interfere in matters east of Lushun in the future. Food and salary are no longer withheld.
Officials of all sizes in Dongjiang Town were also beaming with joy. Everyone's excitement was palpable.
After more than a hundred officials passed by. Wang Zhu stopped the officers and soldiers of the private camp behind him.
"Everyone, the mountain is too small to hold too many people. If you all go up, you won't be able to shoot arrows. The adults from Dongjiang Town have already gone up to over a hundred people. Just wait at the bottom of the mountain."
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Wen and others looked at Governor Yuan and Marshal Mao who were having an intimate conversation in the front, as well as more than a hundred civil and military officials from the Guanning Army and more than a hundred civil and military officials from Dongjiang Town behind them. A large area of Wuyang Wuyang, the top of the mountain is indeed overcrowded.
So, they didn't insist and waited at the foot of the mountain. After the archery exercise was over, Marshal Mao came down the mountain and then returned to the military camp together.
Yuan Chonghuan led everyone to the top of the mountain. Here is a small platform surrounded by five hills. The trees have been shoveled away by the supervisor's soldiers overnight. The land was also leveled.
At this time, ten arrow targets were placed and lines were drawn with white ash. The civil and military officials of Dongjiang Town will shoot arrows in turn and reward the top three governors' Yamen.
This tour will end perfectly if we conduct a successful military exercise at the end.
When they arrived at the venue, Yuan Chonghuan turned to Mao Wenlong and said, "The generals in Dongjiang also asked Marshal Mao to report his name. It will be easier to record the results if he starts shooting soon."
Mao Wenlong reported the names and positions of civil and military officials to Governor Yuan in turn.
Inspector Yuan asked, "Why are so many people named Mao?"
Mao Wenlong replied: "This is probably our grandson."
In other words, these people are all regarded by Mao Wenlong as his godsons and godsons.
After Yuan Chonghuan heard this, he raised his hands to all the officials in Dongjiang Town and said: "There are many surnamed Mao in your place, but there are not many such good men who can be used by everyone. I am in Ningyuan. The officials have a lot of salary and the soldiers have a lot of food. It's not enough to keep you warm and full. Thinking of your hard work overseas, each of you only gets one dendrobium of rice. Even if there are several people in your family, they all eat this rice. It's really painful to think about this! You are honored by my headquarters! From now on, you must If you contribute to the country, you will never have to worry about having no pay."
With red eyes, Yuan Chonghuan bowed to the officials of Dongjiang Town.
This move frightened them. The most powerful local officials in the Ming Dynasty actually bowed down to these little people. It made them moved and proud.
Dongjiang Town is facing great difficulties. It is trapped on an isolated island and has nothing to offer. They worked hard and racked their brains to raise food, but there was no way to express their sadness and pain. This was the first time that an official from the imperial court sympathized with their suffering.
He apologized to them on behalf of the court and recognized their efforts over the years.
For a time, many people had red eyes, lowered their heads and started crying.
Although Mao Wenlong was displeased when he saw Inspector Yuan buying people's hearts, he still pretended to be moved and quickly pulled Yuan Chonghuan up. He said warmly: "Instructor, please get up quickly. Although it is harder to defend the island, but... We in Dongjiang Town have no complaints, we only regret that we are unable to rescue the people who fell into slavery."
The civil and military officials in Dongjiang already know that Governor Yuan has distributed one hundred thousand taels of silver, twenty ships of grain and grass, and rewards to the Dongjiang officials who came this time.
They all bowed down to Governor Yuan excitedly and returned the favor.
The group then entered the temporary school grounds.
Mao Da looked back. After discovering that everyone had entered the school grounds, the camp door was quietly closed.
He glanced around suspiciously. This terrain made him a little frightened.
The tops of the five hills are filled with soldiers and horses of the Guan Ning Army. Occupy the commanding heights. At this time, there were no officials from Guan Ningjun around Yuan Chonghuan, but instead there were some guards.
A trace of uneasiness arose in his heart.
