Chapter 48: Fear of Surrender
Zhang Ming said: "Okay, please speak quickly. The first thing is that I know that the hands and feet of your soldiers are not clean. They send troops to fight just to make a fortune. I also understand. But one tael of gold and silver is not allowed to be kept privately. All of them are turned over. . Let Nanjing know that fighting foreign wars is worth it. Only then can we take the next step."
Zhang Ming's words made them feel a little hurt.
This is also the difference between the new army and the old army.
Today, the core force of Ming Dynasty's rule is the thirty-sixth army of the New Army. These armies are controlled by generals who were born in Beijing, and the middle and lower-level generals are all generals who have experienced the Civil War.
The roots of the seedlings are in full bloom. Good treatment. The benefits are good and the discipline is very strict.
On the battlefield, it is inevitable to touch some trophies as souvenirs. But large-scale appropriation of loot is unthinkable. But the other two armies are different.
Generals were directly involved.
Zhang Ming also turned a blind eye. After all, his qualifications are too junior. Moreover, a considerable part of Fangguan's and Muchun's departments were their old departments.
To say they are their private soldiers is a bit too much. But the influence of their two families is deep and natural.
Zhang Ming's qualifications are shallow, so naturally he can't get involved.
But it's different now. If two people have what they want, they can do it.
Zhang Ming has followed He Xi for so many years and has been in and out of He Xi's home. He didn't get along with He Xi for a long time, but he spent a lot of time with other people in He Xi's family. Naturally, he knew what He Xi's biggest problem was?
Nothing else. It's money, it's a financial issue.
Although he does not understand the financial system that He Xi formulated, after all, not many people understand this financial system today. But Zhang Ming knew one thing very well, that is, He Xi needed heavy goods such as gold and silver.
There is enough gold and silver to play a powerful role in He Xi's hands.
Annan's other trophies were important to Ming Dynasty, but they were not as important as gold and silver. After all, because of He Xi's repeated looting, most of the gold and silver went into the hands of the bank. The total amount of gold and silver is equivalent to more than ninety million taels. Of course. This is passed down from generation to generation. The exact amount of gold and silver stored by the Ming Dynasty is a state secret.
But Zhang Ming knew that this gold and silver could please He Xi the most.
Fang Guan may not understand what Zhang Ming knows. But Muchun could figure it out. Of course he was reluctant to give up. But thinking that he could get a share of the conquering south, he would be able to establish himself on the top of the Mu family's mountain among the nobles in the future.
Compared to these things, mere gold and silver are nothing. It can be said that the Mu family itself does not lack this.
Muchun said: "Okay. One more thing."
Fang Guan didn't speak, they all nodded.
The two of them sat back and watched their soldiers share the spoils. In essence, it was not that they were short of money, but that they were trying to win people's hearts.
If you let people fight, you should always pay them. Second-line armies such as the Weisuo Army have low pay and poor weapons. The reward for going to battle is lower than that of the Forbidden Army. They don't take advantage of the battle to collect more spoils. What to live on?
And they are not short of money, but the officers below are not like this.
In the army, if the general doesn't take a share, who among the people below will dare to take it? But if the general does not take it, no one dares to take it, which will cut off everyone's financial path. Fortunately, this is the early Ming Dynasty, the country's system is sound, and the generals and soldiers at the bottom will not starve to death even if they take less. They can only dare to complain and dare not do anything else. It's not like in the apocalypse, someone really dares to shoot them with a black gun.
It only affects morale, but it is inevitable.
When fighting, it is the time to employ people. Normal generals will be more indulgent and turn a blind eye. It is better to do less than to do more, and the court does not lack that.
Therefore, this matter is essentially cutting off the flesh below. Although they find it difficult to handle, it is not impossible.
Zhang Ming said: "The other thing is about the new law. Some people in various places are already complaining. You two-----"
Muchun said: "Don't worry, I am 100% on the side of the chief minister. Please rest assured that nothing will happen to Yunnan."
Fang Guan said: "Of course I will also write letters to my family. No matter how I compare with the Duke of Guizhou, our Fang family is still a bit thin on the sea."
Zhang Ming said: "Okay, now we are all a family. Everything will be easier to handle. I will naturally find a way to persuade the adults, and you can just go through your own channels. I don't dare to vouch for the rest, but It’s just about doing your best and obeying destiny.”
Fang Guan was a little anxious and said: "There is no other way. Or is there anything else to do?"
Zhang Ming said: "One thing must be done. That is to fight slowly, and we must not end the war before Nanjing has accurate information."
It was okay that Zhang Ming didn't say anything. When he said that Muchun reacted, he said: "Yes, this matter is the first priority."
In fact, there have always been many people within the Ming Dynasty who opposed foreign wars. Soldiers are also deadly weapons, and saints must use them as a last resort. This sentence is highly praised by many people.
It is actually very difficult to fight a war.
Even though He Xi tied the interests of the upper class nobles and the royal family to the chariot of foreign war in terms of system, there was still a strong trend against the war.
Especially Champa, Siam, and Chenla.
The three countries wanted to be respectful to the Ming Dynasty. Of course, there are many small actions and thoughts. For example, Champa has always wanted to win over the Ming Dynasty to suppress Annan's invasion of them.
Showed to be a loyal minister and filial son of the Ming Dynasty. But the mainland actually wants to relieve its own national defense pressure.
And Siam kept occupying the land of Chenla. In fact, Chenla was a great power before, the famous Angkor dynasty, but it fell apart and was bullied by Siam.
When the Nanyang Governor's Palace was first established, Siam actually secretly opposed the Ming Dynasty, but it did not dare to come to the table. The Nanyang Governor-General's Office couldn't grasp the handle.
Although there are many things to say, there is no need for explanation.
It's like Hamas launched an attack on Israel. Although it didn't explain who was behind it, it goes without saying, because many things cannot be hidden. With such size, ability, and willingness, it is Those few people.
But anyway.
These three countries have always been respectful to Ming Dynasty.
The Ming Dynasty is determined not to attack without guilt.
This matter must also be dealt with.
The three of them had not figured out how to deal with it for a while, but almost at the same time they felt that it would be best to combine the war against the Three Kingdoms with the war against Annan.
Otherwise, once the troops are withdrawn, it is unlikely that they will be sent out again within a year or two. Even if they are sent out again now, they will not be the ones in charge.
After all, there were countless people watching from behind. Wait.
The three people immediately made a unified decision on this matter.
From the time they sent people to the capital for activities until the dust settled, it would take at least a few months. Until then, Annan must resist to the end.
It's just that they have just made a decision.
Someone came to report from outside, and an envoy from Shenglong City came.
The three of them looked at each other. They definitely came to the country to fight, and they couldn't go too far without killing the envoys. What's more, after He Xi carried out military reforms, almost all public orders in the military had to be archived.
What they did didn't matter at the time, but someone checked it out afterwards.
Although generally speaking, those who win the battle will not be punished. But don’t go too far or be too blatant.
Zhang Ming said: "Invite them in."
As soon as the envoy came in, without saying a word, he knelt on the ground and presented the letter in his hand.
After checking it left and right, it was delivered to Zhang Ming. Zhang Ming opened it and immediately frowned, thinking to himself: "This is troublesome." Then he gave the letter to Muchun and Fang Guan.
After seeing it, the two of them had the same expression as Zhang Ming.
Without him, the Hu family and his son were resigned.
Speaking of which, it's normal.
The Ming army arrived here in three months and was so powerful that it frightened everyone in Annan. Hu family father and son also
I know, I can't hold it anymore, so please surrender.
Because the Hu family and his son faced not only pressure from Daming, but also internal pressure.
The Hu family and his son usurped the Chen family's power, and they were also unpopular internally. Now his power has been smashed to pieces by the Ming Dynasty. Now if he doesn't surrender, he might be killed by the Annan people in the city first. Sent to the Ming army camp.
Historically, Zhang Fu destroyed a country in the seventh month, and there were actually reasons for this.
However, the Hu family's father and son were not without conditions. His condition was to preserve their glory and wealth and live in the Ming Dynasty. They were both disobedient and obedient.
As long as you can survive.
It stands to reason that this condition is already very low.
However, Zhang Ming naturally would not agree. He sternly scolded: "I am here under the orders of the imperial court to punish the people and punish the rebellious ministers and traitors. If the Hu family and his son are not beheaded, it will be impossible. Please come back, envoy."
Zhang Ming's excuse was also quite good.
Even if it were placed in Nanjing, no one would refute it. Although the view of destiny was shaken. However, the order between monarch and ministers still needs to be maintained. Especially for Zhu Xiongying.
As rebellious officials and traitors, the Hu family should not accept forgiveness. But in fact, things are not that complicated. The attack on Annan this time was partly for the land of Annan, and partly to bring order to the chaos and kill the rebellious officials and traitors.
Everyone who understands knows it.
It's just that Zhang Ming sent the messenger away, but he still wasn't happy.
Muchun said: "What is General Zhang worried about?"
Zhang Ming sighed and said, "I'm worried about the heads of the Hu family and his son. What should I do if I send them here?"
As soon as this was said, the other two people also frowned. This is a problem, and now it seems that the Hu family and his son can no longer hold on much longer. If someone in Shenglong City kills them. What should I do if I surrender to the Ming Dynasty?
This became a worry for the three of them.
Not to mention how the three of them solved this new trouble, their ideas came to Nanjing through many channels.
