After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, they did not put Nanshan's swords and guns into storage, but continued their military conquests.
Because several southern provinces have not yet been brought under the rule of the Ming Dynasty.
On the Mongolian side, most of the people who received the surrender order from the last Yuan Emperor chose to obey the order, and only a handful of people chose to fight to the end.
The Military Aircraft Department issued an important order for this: To deal with the enemies who are still stubborn, we must be as ruthless as the cold winter.
Since then, the southeastern half has continued to be covered in gunpowder smoke.
In the second year of Hongwu, the Ming army achieved great results in the war, and the resistance in various places became sporadic.
However, there are many mountains in the south, dense water network and close proximity to the sea, which brought huge troubles to the Ming army's subsequent bandit suppression operations.
These rebels were few in number, and they fled if they could not be defeated, either through mountains or through water, rendering most of the Ming army's cavalry useless.
What is even more despicable is that some of the rebels actually had boats. When the Ming army chased them to the coast, they could only watch them show off their power on the boats and do everything they could to humiliate them.
Xin Ran, the commander-in-chief of the Southern Theater Command, received a reprimand from the Military Aircraft Department every three days on average, which gave him a headache.
Finally one day, he received a letter personally written by Prime Minister Li Jiang, in which he was scolded and finally threatened: If Fujian could not be pacified and he gave Hongwu a New Year's Day gift in the third year, he would be replaced immediately.
Xin Ran put down the letter, gritted his teeth and made a cruel decision.
On September 10, the second year of Hongwu's reign, Quanzhou was plunged into blood. The Ming army ignored the Central Committee's promise to protect the Mongols and the lives and property of the Semu people and went on a killing spree.
All Mongolian and Semu merchants were exterminated, and Han merchants were imprisoned. All the ships they acquired were confiscated, and the remaining property was used to supplement the military.
The official who passed the third recruitment examination of the Military Aircraft Department and was appointed to Quanzhou was shocked when he saw this and rushed to the military camp to see Xin Ran.
Xin Ran refused to do anything and simply ordered the guards to lock the official into the military camp to prevent him from getting in the way.
The magistrate of Quanzhou fell in front of the iron fence and wept bitterly. He angrily accused Xin Ran of disobeying the central government's orders. Not only did he ruin the situation that dozens of officials in Quanzhou had worked hard to maintain, but he also risked the disdain of the world. From now on, foreign businessmen would not dare to come.
If things can't get out, the Ming Dynasty's maritime trade will be at an end! He is the eternal sinner of the Ming Dynasty!
Yes! You don’t have to say whether he is a sinner or not. It depends on the Prime Minister’s wishes.
This is what Xin Ran said with a pout after hearing the guard's report.
After three days and three nights of brutal purges, Quanzhou was flooded with blood, and a fire broke out in Quanzhou Port.
The Ming army burned all the ships that could not be sailed away, and made sure that no pieces of Quanzhou were allowed to enter the sea.
At this time, the prefect of Quanzhou was released. He looked at the quiet and cold streets with blood red areas in front of him, and wanted to cry but had no tears.
He had no more tears to shed, they had all dried up while he was locked up in the barracks.
After trembling for a moment, the Quanzhou magistrate said angrily to his subordinates who came to pick him up: "Let's go back to the Yamen. I want to strictly join the great warlord and big bandit Xin Ran, do you dare to join us?"
"dare!"
"The big bandit Xin Ran ruined our hard work, we must let him apologize!"
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When Xin Ran heard the news coming from the gate of the camp, he couldn't help but sigh sadly and said: "Let them go..." Then he put aside his guilt and cheered up, shouting: "Send my military order, the army will break camp and go to Ludao!
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In fact, they were no longer needed in Ludao. The merchants were well-informed and had already heard the news about Quanzhou, so they all ran away, and they all ran away with their family members carrying a thin tongue.
This shows that they are really scared and will not dare to come back in a short time.
Although Xin Ran was a little regretful that Ludao did not get any oil or water, the Ming army's basic strategic goal had been achieved, which was to cut off the rebels' backup and escape routes.
From now on, the Ming army will no longer be afraid of them running away, so they will let them crawl into the mountains. The mountains of Fujian are barren and we will see how long they can hold out!
Xin Ran's brutal purges indeed brought results. Except for a few thousand people who fled into the mountains and forests, all other rebels were eliminated. Fujian finally came under the rule of the Ming Dynasty before the first day of the first year of Hongwu.
While the whole army was celebrating, the consequences of his continuous impeachment by Quanzhou officials came.
On December 20, the Military Aircraft Department sent a harshly worded order, first criticizing his behavior regardless of the world's expectations, and then removing him from his position as the governor of the southern theater. He was ordered to enter Beijing before the first day of the third year to be punished, otherwise he would be punished.
Add one more.
Seeing the content of this order, the generals below complained one after another, saying that the military department was blind. If the commander-in-chief had not made a decisive decision, would Fujian have been pacified so quickly?
Some people are even worried about the life safety of the governor after he enters Beijing. Throughout the ages, there should not be too many people who kill donkeys.
"Hahahaha" Xin Ran burst out laughing, and all the generals thought that the governor was crazy.
Unexpectedly, Xin Ran clapped the letter and said with a smile: "Didn't you notice? My qualifications as a member of the Central Committee are still there."
"What does this mean?" someone asked jokingly.
"It shows that the Military Aircraft Department has not given up on me. Removing me from the post of Commander-in-Chief this time is just a small punishment but a big warning. It won't be long before I, the Commander-in-Chief, will be a good man again!" Xin Ran stood up excitedly and scolded Fang Qiu.
"Congratulations to the Governor for surviving the catastrophe"
"The governor will be reused when he returns to Beijing."
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The compliments are endless.
In fact, there are several generals below who know that Xin Ran will be fine. Because they are also members of the central group and understand the preciousness of membership in the central group. Without this status, your foundation will be unstable for any official position, but with this status, then
I'm afraid you don't have any errands and you have roots in your heart.
However, their attitude of righteous indignation must be shown, otherwise others will despise them for not respecting their robes and honor. Has the tea gone cold before the governor leaves?
On December 29, Xin Ran rushed all the way, changing horses, and arrived in the capital in just nine days. He had no complaints about this, and he knew that this could be regarded as a physical punishment for him by the Military Aircraft Department.
Xin Ran entered at the Pingze Gate in the southwest of the imperial city. Along the way, he paid homage to the Wan'an Temple where the emperor and prime minister had fought before entering the west bank of Taiye Lake.
The Military Aircraft Department has been stationed in Nishisannomiya for two years.
The original Longfu Palace near the lake was converted into a dormitory for military aircraft officers, and they would rest here sometimes when it was too late.
The Prince's Palace on the west side of Longfu Palace was converted into a military aircraft office.
Xingshenggong Palace to the north of Longfu Palace is the residence of the Prime Minister.
It is now morning office hours, and Xin Ran walked into the military aircraft office in a dignified manner.
When a clerk from the Military Aircraft Office learned of his intention, he said unconcernedly: "Thank you for your hard work, Commander Xin. Please sit down and sit down. I'll report it. The Prime Minister will call you later."
Xin Ran had been away from the center for a few years, and he didn't even recognize Zhang Jing, who was busy coming and going in the military aircraft office. The scribes had no choice but to go into the reception room and wait patiently.
Time passed slowly, and it was already noon. There was a lot of noise outside the reception room. Xin Ran, who had been sitting there all morning, looked around in surprise. It turned out that the scribes were walking out of the military aircraft office one after another. Listening to their words,
It seems like we are discussing what to eat for lunch today?
"What to eat?" Isn't anyone taking care of themselves? Isn't the Prime Minister furious? Why doesn't he call me in immediately to cut it into pieces?
Xin Ran was puzzled, holding his shriveled belly and lost in thought.
After an unknown amount of time, he accidentally glanced at an acquaintance, so he quickly got up and left the reception room, shouting: "Tong Zhangjing, Tong Zhangjing..."
Tong Zhangjing turned around in response, and was stunned for a moment when he saw Xin Ran, and said: "Captain Xin, why are you still here? Didn't I ask Xiao Wang to inform you to go back?"
"Ah? Tell me to go back! Didn't the Prime Minister even give him a chance?" Xin Ran suddenly felt bitter in his heart.
Chapter completed!