When Wu Shigong heard the problem of the refugees, he became irritable again. He couldn't help but stand up and walked around the study. Seeing Wu Shigong's indecision, everyone in the room held their breath and did not dare to disturb Wu Shigong's thinking.
, just waiting for him to make the final decision.
After thinking for a long time, Wu Shigong finally made up his mind. He sat back in his seat and began to introduce to the people present how he failed to borrow money in Nanjing.
As for Wu Shigong's failure to borrow money, Deng Qifan, Xue Yongli and others already knew the result. At this time, they just wanted to listen to Wu Shigong's detailed account again. However, since Runing Army's current finances can still support it, Deng Qifan and others also
It doesn't feel like the sky is falling.
After finishing the story, Wu Shigong said: "Actually, the loan failed this time, but it gave me the biggest gain. That is to abandon all illusions. Everything we do in the Runing Army must be done by ourselves."
"The food and salaries from the imperial court are unreliable; the friendship between noble officials and their families is unreliable; even the government is unreliable; and the friendly forces are even less reliable. Our Runing Army, plus the militia and the Department of Internal Affairs, has secretly grown its armed forces to 25,000 people.
, and there are more than 800 local officials who are not recognized by the imperial court at all."
"To be honest, as long as the imperial court gives an order, if our Runing Army is obedient, our foundation will immediately disappear. Are you all willing to lose everything in your hands?"
"But we, the Runing Army, took such a big risk and did everything for what? In these troubled times, we encouraged students, fought disasters and encouraged farmers, stabilized the place, rescued the refugees, and sacrificed so many good men and Tatars.
We are fighting against the Shaanxi bandits. Why are we doing this? For the Ming Dynasty and for the Chinese clothes passed down by our ancestors!"
As he spoke, Wu Shigong's voice became high-pitched, and his expression was obviously excited. Wu Shigong banged the table and shouted: "Is there anyone who shares the joys and sorrows with us? Is there anyone who can even help us a little bit?
?No! Not one! They are just waiting for this building to fall down!"
"If not! Then we will do it ourselves! I admit that our Runing Army is still very weak, but even if we throw all our belongings into it, I have no regrets. Our Runing Army is the best of China
Sons and daughters, we here are the elites among the elites! This is the responsibility entrusted to us by God and the ancestors of all generations of China. Who else would you rather me!?"
"Starting from today, the borders of Runing Prefecture and Guide Prefecture will be opened to the public, and all refugees will begin to be screened. Scholars and officials whose families are children and above will all be properly resettled; craftsmen, those who can ride horses and use firearms, those who are literate and other useful personnel
All orphans under the age of fourteen and orphans over sixty will also be accepted, and their placement and living expenses will be borne by my inner house."
"In addition, all refugees will be accepted as long as they pay a resettlement fee of one tael per person. Those who cannot pay temporarily can be returned at a discount for our Runing army in the future. However, their resettlement must also follow the rules of our Runing army.
arrangement!”
"Sir!" Deng Qifan immediately left the table and stood up. He bowed his hands and said: "Your kindness has saved countless people! The students are not talented and have little family resources, but they are also willing to bear the cost of supporting orphans and the elderly. Moreover, what you have done
, it should be widely publicized, so that all the princes in the court and all the people in the world know about your benevolent deeds!"
After hearing Deng Qifan's words, everyone else here also stood up to express their opinions. Wu Shigong smiled and asked everyone to take their seats: "I understand your righteous deeds. But we should let our ladies do the work of donating food and clothing. Ladies.
It’s troublesome to stay idle in the inner house all the time. Let them keep busy and we can worry less!”
Wu Shigong's words caused laughter in the study room. Wu Shigong continued: "But what Mr. Deng said just now is very reasonable. It is to pay attention to propaganda. We, the Runing Army, have lost money, so why don't we be allowed to shout a few times? What about the imperial court?
Even if we go to the border, we can't find officials who are willing to shout for us. But in the schools opened by our Runing Army, in each army, as well as in the villages and major refugee gathering points, these contents must be publicized to everyone.
In human ears.”
"Also, Mr. Deng should find an official who is articulate and smart. First set up a Propaganda Bureau and let him be responsible for this matter. Then tell him that if this matter is done beautifully, then the Propaganda Bureau will be responsible for it in the future.
Upgraded to the Propaganda Department.”
Deng Qifan immediately saluted and promised!
Then the formal discussion began. Wu Shigong first threw out all the modern financial industry that he thought about. So many fantastic ideas made everyone present stunned.
However, they decided on the spot that the savings business of Sihai Bank would be implemented immediately. There would be no sequelae from the development of this business, and the worst result would be that no one would save. As for other financial industries, Yuan Xingshan would be in charge, convening Sihai Commercial Bank and Sihai Bank
The bank's senior shopkeepers jointly discussed and tried to come up with plans one by one in the short term, and then the senior officials of the Runing Army decided to implement them one by one.
After that, there were some trivial matters. Basically, there were no big problems. Wu Shigong just took care of things.
But when it came to military issues, Wu Shigong paid attention to it: "Uncle Yongli! Although it seems that the Shaanxi bandits are desperate now. But let's imagine what their next move will be if the Shaanxi bandits survive the desperate situation.
Where? I think we have a great possibility in Henan."
"The Nanyang Legion reported that there are a large number of rioters around Nanyang Fucheng. Now Nanyang Fucheng only dares to open the city gate for an hour every day. The Nanyang Prefect and Sun Shen will send several letters to the Nanyang Legion, requesting Nanyang
Legion rescues Fucheng."
"What I mean is that we have to stand still for the time being. We cannot move in that direction. If the Shaanxi bandits escape and enter Henan, and the Nanyang Army goes out to rescue in large numbers, isn't that going to face the Shaanxi bandits head-on? It is better to stay in Ye County to save this generation.
It's on the outskirts of our Runing Army."
"Rusong's Runing Army should also be deployed on the southwest front line of Runing Prefecture to prevent the Shaanxi bandits from escaping. You know, as long as the Shaanxi bandits enter Henan, Nanyang Prefecture or Henan Prefecture will be their first stop!"
"Our Runing Army Headquarters must also be prepared. We will stop taking vacations now and do a complete defensive work in our west direction. If we don't take the initiative, we will take a defensive position. The situation there is too complicated!" (To be continued!)