Mid June.
A brigade of tens of thousands of people from the Ming Dynasty slowly advanced toward the northeast.
The postman Li Zicheng held up a big tin trumpet and shouted in a hoarse voice: "Young and old men, there are still 20 miles to go to Xuanfu! After arriving at Xuanfu, everyone can take a carriage instead of walking on foot."
Postman Li Zicheng, the future king of Chuang, the gravedigger of the Ming Dynasty.
This year, he was not forcibly laid off due to layoffs at the station, so naturally he would not revolt. Instead, he had a new position: relocation officer!
Li Zicheng was from Mizhi, and he had done a good job as a pawn in the post station.
Who would have known that Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty said in a weekly newspaper that there was going to be a great disaster in the world.
The emperor said that in order to avoid the coming disaster, 2 million people would migrate from Shanxi, Shaanxi and other places to Liaodong.
Because Li Zicheng was a pawn of the post station and was familiar with things like transportation. A few days ago, the people from Tianjin Yiwei cleaned up the officialdom of Shaanxi again. Among the shorter ones, he was taller, and he somehow became the responsible person for more than 10,000 relocated people.
people.
A short scholar with a big head came trotting over: "Sir, let us take a rest, we are very tired."
"You are a big-brained, dead-skinned, and cowardly person. You drank unboiled water and broke your stomach. We can't put it off any longer tonight. Seeing as the weather is changing, we must not sleep outside Xuanfu City. Hurry up and get on your way!"
"Sir, the young and strong can withstand it, but the old and weak folks can't! Today we have marched 50 miles, and they really can't hold it anymore." Nono, a big-headed scholar, replied.
This scholar is Song Xiance.
Song Xiance was originally from Henan Province. He traveled all his life and relied on divination to make a living. During his travels, he heard that the court was recruiting a large number of literate people to serve as deputy transfer officers.
When he saw that it was Huang Chai, he had some ink in his stomach, so he signed up directly.
Then he accidentally became Li Zicheng's deputy.
It's such an incredible fate that two guys from different ends of the world can form a team!
Seeing what the big head said, Li Zicheng looked around and found that pairs of eyes were looking at him, waiting for his order. He suddenly became confused.
Li Zicheng looked at a New Army soldier next to him: "Brother Li, what do you think we should do?"
The young man called Brother Li is the squad leader of the New Army.
The migrating troops like Li Zicheng were followed by a squad of new troops.
The soldiers were there to supervise the office of the relocation officer after handling the affairs at the guard station.
The new army mainly assists the border army in protecting the relocated people. It also ensures that the relocation officers implement the plan according to the "Tips for Relocation of the People" to prevent the relocation officials from being corrupt and harming the people!
Hearing Li Zicheng's words, he smiled constrainedly: "Sir, I am a supervisor. You are responsible for the specific matters!"
Li Zicheng laughed and thought to himself that he was stupid and could only find a solution on his own.
Li Zicheng is actually not a good bird either.
If the relocation troops were not followed by new troops, he might have taken action long ago.
After thinking for a while, Li Zicheng pretended to be confident.
"Okay, let's follow the method of [People's Migration Tips] and let everyone rest for two quarters of an hour before leaving."
This [Ingenious Tips for Relocating People] is really a divine book, it was specially issued by the imperial court.
The main purpose is to train officials and petty officials to help people move, settle, and collect water.
Li Zicheng and Song Xiance, who had received training for several days, relied on this clever trick to overcome many difficulties!
After confirming that he was acting in accordance with the instructions in the kit, Li Zicheng breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the new army next to him: "Brother Li, you said that we have arrived outside Xuan Mansion. Can we really drink hot soup and eat something delicious by then?"
"Don't worry, Commander, they must have made arrangements! We will definitely be able to rest when we get there!"
Li Zicheng smiled apologetically: "If I wait a few more days, I'll reach my destination. I don't know what that place in Liaodong is like!"
“Absolutely a great place!”
Li Zicheng scratched his head and looked towards the distant northeast with expectation!
Thinking about his destination, he also thought that he would lose his rights as a relocation officer after arriving in Liaodong, and he suddenly felt a little reluctant.
Li Zicheng was put on the shelf and became a relocation officer.
But power is really fascinating. After more than a month of training, Li Zicheng also grew up and adapted to this role.
"Brother Li, after arriving in Liaodong, will your new army join us?"
Squad leader Li smiled honestly: "I don't know, our mission is to escort you to Xuanfu, and we don't care about anything else!"
"Oh, I hope Brother Li can come with us..."
While they were chatting, the dull sound of horse hooves sounded in the distance.
Rumble~
It's the sound of a large number of horses galloping.
"Don't panic, we are friendly forces!"
The squad leader handed the monocular to Li Zicheng and motioned him to look at the smoke and dust in front of him.
Li Zicheng breathed a sigh of relief when he confirmed that the visitor was flying a bright sun and moon flag and wearing shining armor.
After a while, a cavalry force of 1,500 people arrived in front of their formation.
Cao Yunxiang, the commander of the cavalry regiment, looked at Li Zicheng who was wearing the red armband of "Immigration Officer", and then saluted and greeted the people in the new military class.
Cao Yunxiang looked at Li Zicheng and others: "Where did you move from?"
Li Zicheng glanced at Cao Yunxiang's horse with envy, nodded and bowed and said: "General, we are the people of Mizhi Lijiazhuang, Lijiazhai and other eight villages. We are the first batch to respond to Lord Chongzhen's call to develop towards Liaodong!"
After speaking, he handed his appointment letter and transfer order to Cao Yunxiang for viewing.
The people of the Ming Dynasty who went to Liaodong to open up land were very generous.
Not only can the relocated people get 50 acres of land, but they can also avoid paying taxes for 10 years.
The imperial court will even provide farming tools, food expenses, and food seeds!
Relying on the propaganda of the Ming Dynasty Weekly and countless stage troupes and storytellers, many people who could not survive naturally wanted to open up wasteland in Liaodong.
Cao Yunxiang carefully reviewed the letter and the seal, and after confirming that the information was correct, he nodded with a smile and said: "It's all true. We are still 20 miles away from Xuanfu Town. It is getting dark and you are too slow. Let us help you.
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Li Zicheng didn't even dare to say anything, and said that the people were very tired and could no longer travel at this moment!
"Hey, don't worry, we have war horses!"
Cao Yunxiang ordered the cavalry to dismount, and then let the people's burden be shared on the horses.
One by one, the New Army cavalry dismounted, put away their weapons, and helped the people haul supplies.
"Sir, your arms and legs look like you're not moving very well, so get on your horse and let's go!"
"Brother, your wife is pregnant and carries so many things with her. My war horse can help you carry some things! Your wife can take the bullock cart."
"Kid, ride on my neck, this will make you go faster."
The cavalry enthusiastically helped the people transport their belongings!
Countless people were frightened and said they didn't dare!
But these new soldiers explained patiently, and the people were infected by these amiable smiles, and they chose to believe in the goodwill of these big-headed soldiers.
Although Li Zicheng had seen many times from Squad Leader Li that the New Army soldiers were very close to the people and often helped the people with their work, this was the first time he saw so many New Army soldiers helping the people.
He couldn't help but have a thought in his mind: This army is really the great master of tomorrow!
Thanks to "Fireworks of the Year 1986" for the reward!
This chapter has been completed!