After that desperate battle to defend the city, Liu Ziguang's men only had 300 death battalion soldiers and 1,000 iron guards left. After these 1,300 people fought side by side, they were no longer as separated as before, at least in this regard.
In the eyes of the people of Jinan, these officers and soldiers in red and black clothes are like a family. They often visit the brothels together, gamble together, and fight side by side with the officers and soldiers of the Xuzhou Army. They are like real brothers.
The people of Jinan stubbornly believed that only Marshal Liu's troops who entered the city first were the most authentic official troops. On the contrary, those real Ming Dynasty official troops were considered to be second-class militia troops, which made the soldiers of the Xuzhou Army very depressed. It's no wonder.
Who made people have better armor and stronger bodies? Who made the advanced city of Jinan have so many people die defending the city? Seriously injured soldiers were raised at home by kind-hearted people and served with delicious food and drink.
Even those who are missing arms and legs have a large number of matchmakers coming to their door. This is not only because there is a shortage of men in Jinan, but more importantly, people are willing to marry their daughters to heroes, especially when these heroes have large pensions.
Nearly a thousand soldiers who died were buried in the Jinan Eight Hundred Martyrs Tomb that has not been officially completed at the strong suggestion of the people of Jinan. Most of these people did not have any ancestral graves to bury them in anyway, so they might as well be buried by the Daming Lake.
The funeral was held three days later. It was a sunny morning. Yuan Chonghuan, dressed in military uniform, led the Xuzhou army generals to bid farewell to the fallen soldiers in person. Twelve hundred martyrs who sacrificed their lives to defend Jinan were about to be buried here. Their deeds and
The eight hundred martyrs ten years ago were equally touching. Time was short and the tombstones were not prepared. However, there were many unknown wild flowers placed in front of each tomb. Looking from a distance, the green grass and wild flowers were blooming, which was quite spectacular.
The funeral was very grand, and the chief director was Liu Ziguang, so it was very sensational: tens of thousands of people came to see each other off, soldiers in armor carried the coffin, thousands of troops sang Man Jiang Hong, and everyone knelt down in front of the tomb to worship the martyrs. Many Jinan people whose relatives died in the battle took this opportunity
There was a loud cry of sorrow, and the atmosphere was very touching. The tough guys of the Xuzhou Army who had never seen this kind of routine were also made to have sore noses. I really didn’t know that being a soldier could get such glorious treatment. I would be willing to die.
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At the funeral, two thousand heads of Tatar soldiers were presented as tribute to commemorate the souls of the heroes in heaven. The heads were piled in the shape of a pyramid, with the head of Prince Qingrui on top. It was reported that Dorgon had been beheaded.
Traveling all over Jinan, there are more than a dozen versions of the inside story about how Marshal Liu captured Dorgon alone in the midst of thousands of troops and killed him in order to avenge the people. According to incomplete statistics, there are more than a dozen versions, and the trend is getting worse. In short,
The central idea is that the Ming Dynasty has a hero who can be compared with Guan Erye and Yue Shaobao, and the restoration of the Han family is just around the corner.
Yuan Chonghuan was a student of Sun Chengzong and took this opportunity to pay homage to his teacher. When he saw the tomb arranged by Liu Ziguang, he felt very satisfied. The green pines and cypresses and the simple white stone tomb were in line with the teacher's frugal style during his lifetime. At the same time, he also
I am very interested in the funeral arranged by Liu Ziguang. In the past, fallen soldiers were buried in large pits. Only generals were qualified to transport the corpses back to their hometowns. This unique collective funeral can not only boost morale, but also unite the people.
, the cost is not big, and it is worth learning from.
Successful reports came one after another. Zu Dashou fought all the way to the edge of the Yellow River before being blocked by the Qing navy. The prefectures and counties along the way were overwhelmed by the wind. Zhao led the Ministry of Education and was even more invincible. It took half a day to capture a major town like Qingzhou.
, the green battalion troops in Denglai Prefecture took the initiative to kill the Tatars who presented themselves to the city, and reached the seaside without spending a single soldier. Mao Wenlong's troops also captured Linyi and other places. Shandong was already barren and barren due to being plundered by the Manchus, and now it is again
The pressure to bear the provisions of the Ming army was huge. It was the spring plowing season, and there were not even enough manpower to farm the land, let alone the men who needed to transport supplies. In addition, the frightened Manchus towed all the ships on the Yellow River.
When we arrived at the north bank, there was a serious shortage of boats to cross the river, so the Northern Expedition had to come to an end. Yuan Chonghuan wrote a eloquent memorial to the court, stating Cui Chengxiu's crime of colluding with the Manchus and the news of the Ming army's victory. By the way, it also included Dorgon's memorial.
The heads were sent to the capital together, hoping that the imperial court would give justice to the Northern Expedition and send money and food as soon as possible so that they could regain Beijing in one go.
While waiting for the court's reply, Liu Ziguang reorganized his subordinates. The slightly injured personnel gradually returned to the team, and the seriously injured personnel were discharged and returned to their fields, settling down in Jinan. He spent a lot of money from the money plundered from Jinan's treasury.
To give these people a home, each of them has dozens of acres of land, a house worth three yuan, and thousands of taels of cash. The eyes of the Xuzhou Forbidden Army are so anxious that they are so anxious that they have such a glorious cemetery to die.
With such a generous pension, it would be even better to be active and active. Military pay is ridiculously high.
This time the distribution was based on the principle of equal treatment. The Iron Guard and the Death Battalion received the same treatment, so the subordinates were very satisfied, and their loyalty to Liu Ziguang also rose to the highest level. Almost every day, comrades with missing arms, legs, and blindness got married.
The banquet was always attended by everyone, and it was a grand banquet. Ordinary people basically didn't have enough to eat, but the wedding banquet for these wounded soldiers was indeed big fish and meat, fine rice and white noodles, and plenty of strong wine. This was all Liu Ziguang's fault.
He spent a lot of money to purchase it from Xuzhou Prefecture. Of course, he also helped Yuan Chonghuan's troops purchase a lot of food. In addition to the food for the army, he also provided free seeds for the common people to make spring plowing seeds. Of course, these were not free. In return, Liu Ziguang officially occupied them.
In addition to returning to the original owners the land originally occupied by the Manchus outside the city and the huge mansion of Songshou, the unowned fields also became the property of Liu Ziguang. A large number of poor people voluntarily sold themselves into slavery. Peng Jingrong helped Liu Ziguang find many people.
Young maids, servants, and housekeepers, all those who were selected were overjoyed, even happier than winning the imperial examination. It was a supreme honor to be a servant in Marshal Liu's house. In just one month, Liu Ziguang was in Jinan
Owning several large houses, dozens of shops on the street, and thousands of hectares of fine fertile land, he was like a nouveau riche landowner.
After Addison's skin injury healed, he hurried back to the iron factory. The radio was also taken away by him, saying that he would imitate it as soon as possible and there were countless new products waiting to be developed. The hot air balloon was left to Yuan Chonghuan and the others.
This kind of low-end product was suitable for their big boss. Yuan Chonghuan ordered ten more sets of hot air balloons and a steam crossbow system to equip Jinan City Defense. These were ordered privately, bypassing the Ministry of War, and the payment was paid with prisoners. Shandong
Most of the local Han prisoners were released to farm the fields, and those sold to the iron factories were mostly Han-Manchu Eight Banners personnel.
The death battalion had a huge attrition this time. More than 100 people died and more than 100 were injured. The remaining personnel Liu Ziguang really couldn't bear to use them to fight conventional wars. He planned to train these people into special forces, riding horses, firing cannons and driving.
All-round warriors who are proficient in parafoils, airships and chariots. As for the Iron Guards, it is better to be a regular army. No matter what kind of army it is, hand-to-hand combat effectiveness is the most important. These people practice on the school grounds every day, rain or shine, and discipline
Both sex and combat effectiveness are increasing day by day.
Stationing such a huge army in Shandong was a big expense. There was no response from the court for a long time, and there was no support from a grain of rice or a tael of silver. In desperation, Yuan Chonghuan had to temporarily take over the position of governor of Shandong, mount the horse and take charge of the army, and then dismount.
The people in charge of the people and the local gentry also responded accordingly and became civil servants in the yamen. Although they did not have formal status for the time being, now that this team has been established and done, the court will eventually recognize it. These people finally figured out what the so-called Marshal Liu actually was.
They were just white men with no grades. They lamented that the court had buried talents. After sighing, they went to the Liu Mansion less often. Only Lu Chengfeng, the former prefect appointed by Liu Ziguang and the current chief clerk, often came to visit. This old guy
He had a sharp eye, and he had already noticed that Liu Ziguang was by no means an ordinary person. With such meritorious service at a young age, he was not far away from becoming a marquis or prime minister.
Although the Shandong military government under the leadership of Yuan Chonghuan did not receive support from the imperial court, it received strong support from the major plutocrats in the south of the Yangtze River. The huge high-quality coal in Yanzhou is black gold buried underground, and there are many iron ores. Gold mines have been
After the children were driven away, they were all ownerless. Large tracts of ownerless wasteland could be bought with a small amount of money. Industrial products from Jiangnan were very popular here, and old grain in the past could be sold at the same price as new rice.
After adding transportation costs, Shandong's various industrial raw materials can still make a lot of profits when they arrive in Jiangnan. Shandong's strong labor force is very popular in various factories in Jiangnan.
All this has attracted a large amount of funds and personnel. I heard that the water bandits in Weishan Lake were wiped out by a joint force composed of merchants, the canal was unblocked, and the laying of railways was also being planned. In just one month,
, the weather in Shandong has undergone tremendous changes. The people who have restored the Han Dynasty clothes seem to be celebrating the New Year every day. Relatives who had fled to the south have come back one after another. This year's Spring Festival can also be attended openly.
The eldest lady happily managed her new home, smiling from ear to ear all day long. Songshou's house was full of the nomadic style of the Manchu people. She almost completely demolished it and rebuilt it. She designed a water garden with Baotu Spring as the center.
There are no less than ten well-known springs in Liguang, such as Baotu Spring, Shuyu Spring, Jinxian Spring, Mapao Spring, Woniu Spring, Huanghua Spring, Liuxu Spring, Xibo Spring, Screw Spring and Manjing Spring.
Spring, Wuyou Spring, Baiyun Spring, Wangshui Spring, Donggao Spring, Dengzhou Spring, Dukang Spring, etc. The creek formed by the spring water runs through the entire garden. Small bridges and pavilions are built on the water, and hundreds of koi are stocked in the water.
, and tens of thousands of bamboo poles were planted on the original martial arts field of Songshou. The rocks purchased from the south of the Yangtze River are already in transit. In the near future, there will be a tower here for viewing springs, appreciating fish, listening to bamboos, rocks, and culture.
It is characterized by a first-class garden that is small and exquisite, with different views as you move around, clean and quiet, simple and elegant.
Hundreds of craftsmen from Shandong came to Jinan to build a mansion for Marshal Liu. This huge project required a lot of time and a huge amount of money, but Marshal Liu approved it without blinking when he saw the huge budget made by Peng Jinrong.
Well, it's no wonder. Although it is said to be a huge amount, it is actually equivalent to the income from small robberies in Nanjing city.
The construction project was very long. Peng Jinrong first settled in an old house next to Shuyu Spring, and happily named the small courtyard Shuyuju. You must know that this is the former residence of Li Qingzhao, a female poet in the Song Dynasty. The girl's idol once lived there.
I’ve been to many places, and it’s really satisfying to be able to settle down in a place with such a beautiful scenery.
Liu Ziguang was also very proud. This time no one dared to say that he was a freeloader. All of this was done by himself. It was really cool to live in a place with springs everywhere. He was in Baotu Spring
I also bought a house nearby to live in, and spent the whole day thinking about how to import some seals, dolphins, etc. to keep in the spring.
Peng Jingrong spent every day with her future husband watching springs and watching fish. Their relationship developed by leaps and bounds, and they actually reached the point where they allowed Liu Ziguang to hold her hand tightly. Sisters in ancient times were conservative. Although Liu Ziguang was a little anxious, he still
Don’t dare to force yourself. You have to eat the rice one bite at a time, and you have to soak it step by step. Anyway, the duck is already cooked and can’t fly. You can get married when the new house is completed. Liu Ziguang, who is still a virgin, is actually as conservative as the ancients.
Otherwise, he would have gone to the brothel with his brothers long ago. He still cares about his precious virginity and wants to leave it to the person he truly loves.
The newly recruited maids and servants did not understand the relationship between the two, and called Peng Jinrong "grandma" according to the rules. This made the girl blush, but she felt sweet in her heart. The little days passed happily like this.
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That day, the two of them were watching fish by the Baotu Spring again. Suddenly, soldiers came to report: Marshal Yuan asked the general to come over to discuss matters. Liu Ziguang quickly changed his clothes and rushed to the Yamen. When he entered, he saw that the military leaders had already arrived.
It's almost done, and everyone is wearing serious gauze hats and patchwork clothes. There is an incense table in the yard. On both sides of the incense table are four gorgeously dressed warriors in golden armor. Next to the warriors sits a white, fat, middle-aged man without a beard.
Seeing Liu Ziguang arriving, the middle-aged man sat up from the soft chair, dusted off his gold and silver silk embroidered Feiyu suit, and asked Yuan Chonghuan in a masculine voice: "Marshal Yuan, when everyone is here, we will announce the decree."