For people in this era, just being alive is considered a good thing, but that may have too many requirements.
At least for them, it takes a lot of courage to ask questions to the Duke. If it's not something that you really care about, how can you ask the Duke about trivial matters.
Therefore, after Zhang Mingwei asked, no one asked any more questions.
After waiting for a while, Zhang Mingwei said to them, "I dare not say anything else, but for the Jingying camp, the Yongwei camp, and those of you who moved inland to guard the Great Wall, I will guarantee you your military pay; Your farmland will be implemented in accordance with the regulations of Taizu's time. Anyone who dares to occupy or embezzle will be severely punished..."
Hearing this, these middle and low-level officers couldn't help but be extremely happy. They looked at Zhang Mingwei one by one, and their eyes could really melt Zhang Mingwei. The longing for the future has become an incomparable desire.
However, Zhang Mingwei has not finished speaking, "...Also, in future wars, rewards and punishments must be clear, and there will be no deductions or arrears. If you don't comply with what I have said, no matter who it is, you can report it to the Jinyiwei Yamen." "
There was a very strange phenomenon in the late Ming Dynasty, which is also a regret for many future generations.
That is, the Ming army often suffered defeats, as if it had not fought at all, and it was the worst army. However, once they surrendered to the Jianqi, they often became extremely brave. The reason for this is not that they suddenly transformed into Gundams, but a problem with the system.
When they were soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, they had neither enough food nor clothing to keep them warm. They had to sell the weapons and armor they needed to survive, or even sold their wives and sons. How much combat power could such soldiers have in a war?
Even if they fight to the death for their military exploits, their generals will embezzle and claim them for themselves. No matter who they are, they can still be brave in such situations.
However, at least at this time, compared to the Ming army, Jianlu's rewards and punishments were much clearer, and this still needs to be admitted.
In particular, the slave chief Taiji and the regent Dorgon after him were very good at winning people's hearts, and they often reused the Ming army who had defected to the past. Although Jianlu had no money, the Ming Dynasty had money. The spoils of war stimulated the soldiers who surrendered to fight hard.
Comparing the two sides, it is surprising that the Ming army could not be defeated against Jianlu!
Of course, some outstanding people in Ming Dynasty are also aware of this situation. However, under the general trend, who can change it? Believe it or not, as long as someone dares to take the risk in the court, he will be attacked by other people, and eventually he will either be removed from office or his reputation will be ruined.
Only time-travelers like Zhang Mingwei, who are familiar with this period of history and have the greatest trust of Emperor Chongzhen, can create a ray of light in the dark court of the late Ming Dynasty and break it with force.
Otherwise, even if Zhang Mingwei told Emperor Chongzhen that he must first calm down the internal affairs of foreign countries, he would not be able to implement it.
Firstly, if you don’t have money, secondly, the generals of Liaodong will definitely object, and the officials who speak for the generals of Liaodong in the court will also object; thirdly, the local officials in the capital will also object, and their officials in the court will also object. ; Even those who originally sent military pay to Liaodong and were able to smooth out a layer of wool will object if they don't have the chance...
The party disputes in the late Ming Dynasty were quite famous. In the court, it was no longer about debating matters for the sake of official matters; it was about impeaching you today and impeaching me tomorrow for selfish interests. How many things can be accomplished under such nonsense?
But now, with Zhang Mingwei's identity and the strength he showed in the court, there is no problem in controlling Shanhaiguan both inside and outside.
After announcing that the national policy of fighting foreign forces must first be settled at home, and that these middle and low-level officers representing various guards were meaningless, Zhang Mingwei retreated to the stage to drink tea to soothe his throat.
Later, Yan Yingyuan, Jin Zhensun, Zhang Luofu and other generals standing behind Zhang Mingwei and Zhu Yushuo saluted Zhang Mingwei with clasped fists, then strode down from the general ordering platform, came to the front of the stage, and announced that these middle and low-level officers would come forward to collect their arrears.
There was no introduction to them, so basically no one knew them. However, someone who can stand behind the Duke and Princess and do such a thing must have a high status.
Therefore, when these middle and low-level officers in Liaodong came forward to collect their arrears, they also kept these generals in mind.
What they didn't expect was that they did not receive any money, but only some slips of paper with their names, the amount of money, and the seals of Zhang Mingwei and Princess Kunxing stamped on them.
When they were surprised, either Yan Yingyuan or the eunuchs who distributed them bluntly told them that they would take these notes back, and then when they moved inland and passed through Shanhaiguan, they would exchange these notes for money. This is to ensure that every soldier can get the military pay they deserve without being deducted from others.
Looking at the amount of silver poured on the table, thinking about the promise the Duke had just made, and looking at the bright red seal on the note, no one dared to cause trouble in the end.
Not to mention whether they had the courage to cause trouble under the supervision of the Yongwei battalion soldiers and the Jinyiwei captain, even the reasons given here could not be refuted by them?
Of course, the most important thing is that they have hope. Those who actively move inward are more likely to go to Beijing to camp.
So, when they received these notes, they all lined up obediently. At this time, there were still eunuchs nagging them.
"You guys are so lucky to have met the Duke!"
"Let me tell you, if anyone dares to break the law, no matter who it is, the Duke will make the decision for you. Have you heard about the refugees in the capital? For their sake, the Duke made an announcement... "
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In this era, no matter who they are, they all long for a blue sky.
When these eunuchs told these soldiers what Zhang Mingwei had done in the capital, the soldiers suddenly couldn't help but have a new understanding of Zhang Mingwei.
I don’t know if it was some incompetent general, or for some other reason, who actually muttered that the Duke also took money. This made the officers who heard it change their faces with fear. This kind of thing is so common, but you can't say it in person!
Unexpectedly, those eunuchs were not angry after hearing this, but sneered and replied, "All officials in the world may be greedy for money, but the Duke is not. Don't you know? When the Duke was serving as the refugee resettlement envoy in Gyeonggi, , many people gave him gifts, but the Duke took them all, but they were all used for refugee resettlement. Including the money the emperor rewarded the Duke, all was given to the refugees. And..."
As he spoke, he pointed to the money on the stage and said, "You military leaders are really rich and have given many gifts to the Duke. But the Duke has spent all the money on you. Let me tell you, when you meet the Duke This is your blessing!”
Hearing these things, these middle and low-level officers couldn't help but be very surprised. It was even hard to imagine that the Ming Dynasty would have such an upright official?
Of course, the reason why these eunuchs are nagging these things is naturally with permission. If Zhang Mingwei's image is not good, then what he says will be compromised. For example, if he is always considered by these people to be greedy for money, then his financial guarantee will be compromised.
However, in their impression now, Zhang Mingwei is a favored minister who has great trust from the emperor. He is not afraid of power and dares to attack people of any status. Moreover, he loves the people like his own son. In this way, what he said will have an impact on the upcoming people. Whatever needs to be done will be done.
Whether they believed it or not, in short, after these eunuchs introduced them, it was obvious that the emotions of these middle and low-level officers were much higher.
Zhang Mingwei and others, who were sitting and resting on the stage, could naturally see this clearly. Zhu Ayao saw him and looked at Zhang Mingwei with a smile on his face.
Zhang Mingwei discovered this while drinking tea, and said nonchalantly, "If we want to accomplish this big thing, we should finish it as early as possible so that we can be free to deal with Li Thief's attack on Kaifeng. All we have to do is You can learn from Grandma Wang and sell melons."
"Pfft", Zhu Nuao burst out laughing when she heard this. But he stopped immediately and apologized a little embarrassedly, "Sir, I'm rude."
Of course Zhang Mingwei didn't care, but took this opportunity to say to her, "Actually, this matter shows the importance of controlling public opinion. I was thinking that we would start on this matter after we return to Beijing. The imperial court Regarding major policies and other matters, the power of interpretation of public opinion must be in the hands of the court, not the hands of the scholar-bureaucrats. A good public opinion environment will often allow the court to get twice the result with half the effort, such as the current matter, which is an example."
Zhu Ailao couldn't understand some of the words, but she understood the general meaning. Unexpectedly, her smile would lead to such a truth. Zhu Aola immediately became serious and said sincerely, "Mr.'s words are very reasonable. I have been taught a lesson!"
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After that, Zhang Mingwei has been busy with this matter. After all, all the military households and so on in the more than 200 miles between Shanhaiguan and Ningyuan City must be resettled in the pass. It is definitely a big project and will not take a day. It can be done in two days.
There are still some Jianlu over there in Jinzhou, so we need to be on guard against that. There are many things going on.
Although these Liaodong military households do not want to put themselves and their families in precarious danger, this is the place where they have lived for several lifetimes. Now that they are leaving, they feel a little reluctant to leave, which slows down the progress of the relocation.
By the end of April in the 15th year of Chongzhen, all the troops and civilians of Liaodong, except those who stayed at the rear of Ningyuan City to guard against the rebels, withdrew to the inner side of Shanhaiguan. The camps were set up according to the original guard posts. There were camps everywhere within a radius of dozens of miles.
The next step is to select soldiers and place the rest in places within the pass. But before that, there are still a few things to do and some people to deal with.
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