Chapter 479 My name is Wang Xuan, an explorer of a 'new road'
Wang Xuan's expense of training these more than 60,000 soldiers, converted into the Ming Dynasty's frontier army, could feed an army of 200,000. On this point, Cao Wenzhao, who came all the way to Guangdong and came under Wang Xuan's command, had the most say.
Cao Wenzhao, a native of Datong, Shanxi, was brave and wise, and was known as the best general in the late Ming Dynasty. In the eighth year of Chongzhen's reign, he committed suicide due to being outnumbered in the battle of Qiutou Town.
If you eat well, you will naturally train more. Since ancient times, an army that can train every three days is considered an elite. Today's daimyo can't train once every seven days, and the equipment and other things are even less comparable to Wang Xuan's.
, looking at the set of iron armor, it would be good if the centurion of the frontier army could use it, but when it comes to Wang Xuan, everyone has it, not to mention steel swords and shields.
I still remember the first time I went to the training ground and saw this treatment, Cao Wenzhao cried at that time.
He was quite a big man, and he cried very sadly at the time. Later, I heard him say that if the frontier troops were treated like this and had such good equipment, how could so many people have died in all the wars.
Wang Xuan didn't see it that way. He said to Cao Wenzhao at that time, "It's useless to give the border troops so much money. I'll deduct it one by one and there won't be much left in my hands. What the hell?"
In battles, Shangguan took the lead and ran away. Unless it was a city defense battle, there would be an exception if there was no need to run. One general was incompetent and exhausted the three armies. No matter how good things were given to them, it would be useless. The entire military system of the Ming Dynasty had been transformed from top to bottom.
It's completely rotten. It has been like this since the last years of the dynasty. There is no need to change it. Only by smashing it all to pieces can it be maintained without destruction."
Now in Lianzhou Prefecture, all 60,000 troops are concentrated here. With the support of a large amount of materials transported by Wang Xuan's ships, and the construction of the old, weak, sick and disabled people who were eliminated before, the entire army has become a large military camp. The sound of training every day
, can be heard throughout Lianzhou City.
Now, even ordinary people have realized the problem. Those so-called Annan invaders have basically withdrawn.
It was impossible for Wang Xuan to leave these people idle. Just a few days ago, Wang Xuan gave an order and more than 10,000 people were divided into four groups. Under the leadership of Cao Wenzhao, Sun Chengzong and other four people, they began to go deep again.
In the north of Annan, there was no time or experience in occupying territory before, but now the responsibility is different.
The task given by Wang Xuan is to capture as many people as possible and transport them to Guangdong and Xiaoliuqiu respectively. The infrastructure construction and mine development in the two places require a large number of manpower. Since no one can be found for the time being, it is not bad to use slaves to work, at least.
There is no need to pay wages, as long as people are not exhausted to death, more work will save them from overthinking.
At this time, the remaining population in northern Annan was also eight to nine million, which was enough to last for a long time.
As for the resistance, Wang Xuan didn't care at all. Those who resisted were killed without mercy. With such bloody methods, after only three or four times, they basically surrendered unconditionally.
On the other side, Qi Hongliang sent out invitations one after another. Seven or eight households in each of the eleven prefectures in Guangzhou received the invitations. Although I don’t know why Governor Qi Hongliang invited him to meet in the prefecture.
But after all, this is the first time the governor has issued invitations after taking office for more than a year, so he still has to give some face.
In particular, Wang Xuan ordered the raids on so many big families before, and no one dared not to attack the murderous butcher's knife.
But before going, many people had already made a will. If anything was too much, they would ask for it. These guys would be willing to sacrifice for the sake of their family.
Half a month later, everyone arrived at the appointed time. The reason why they were so neat was not because Qi Hongliang had a lot of face, but because Wang Xuan's knife was too sharp.
The hall seemed a bit noisy. Eighty or ninety heads of families gathered together, especially those who had only heard their names but never met their faces before. Taking this opportunity, they naturally wanted to have a good exchange.
It's just that the communication stuff seems a little heavy.
After everyone had arrived, Qi Hongliang arrived belatedly, not because he was putting on airs, but to give everyone a time to get acquainted.
Accompanied by the sound of "The governor has arrived.", Qi Hongliang, who had gained more power and authority after controlling Guangdong for more than a year, walked out with a figure-footed step, accompanied by four guards.
"I have met the governor, I am the head of the Sun family in Shaozhou Prefecture."
"I have met the governor, I am the head of the Huang family in Chaozhou Prefecture."
For a moment, greetings came one after another in the hall.
Qi Hongliang had a smile on his face and chatted and laughed with the people around him, appearing very cordial, and the families in each government responded enthusiastically.
After following Wang Xuan for such a long time, Qi Hongliang also learned from Wang Xuan's style. This is called the superior who is good, and the inferior must be inferior. Everyone does things so neatly and neatly. Those boring politeness and red tape,
This would offend Wang Xuan, and gradually everyone changed this habit.
After a few simple greetings, Qi Hongliang invited today's protagonist Wang Xuan. Faced with such a fierce dragon crossing the river that suddenly caused a bloody rain in Guangdong, everyone looked over with burning eyes. Wang Xuan, everyone
I only heard his name but never saw him, so I was naturally curious.
Just the moment Wang Xuan walked into the hall, the bloody murderous aura immediately made the hall become depressed. Everyone held their breath subconsciously, but they still felt a vague smell of blood in their noses.
Wang Xuan stood in front of everyone, his voice resounding in everyone's ears, "Many of you here may not know me. Let me introduce myself. My name is Wang Xuan, an explorer of a 'new path'."
"Maybe you don't understand what I mean by this 'new path', so I'll explain it here." Wang Xuan paused and glanced at everyone, "I think the world is very big, and the Ming Dynasty is too big.
Small, the reason why the dynasties in the past dynasties have found it difficult to cross the three hundred year threshold is because there is too little land and the ability to withstand natural and man-made disasters is insufficient. When the population reaches the upper limit that the land can support, once a natural disaster occurs, the people will inevitably explode.
Revolt, thus causing the collapse of the dynasty."
"In the first step, I led the big and small families in Fujian to develop Xiaoliuqiu Island. At present, more than two million acres of land have been reclaimed. Because this is the first time, the land is free. This time, Xiaoliuqiu has been developed.
There are fifteen large families with land of more than 100,000 acres, and in the future, it is expected that there will be forty families!"
After Wang Xuan said these words, there was a burst of gasping sounds, "hiss", "hiss" and "hiss", as if all the air was being sucked out.
What is the concept of a big family with more than 100,000 acres of land? In any province, even Huguang, if there is 100,000 acres of land, it is considered a top wealthy family. After all, this is land and can be passed down forever. It is a
The foundation for the family to settle down and live its life.
Before the more than 80 family heads could finish being shocked, Wang Xuan added a few words, "Oh, I forgot to mention that due to the geographical location and climate, these lands are prime paddy fields that can be harvested three times a year."
"Wow!", maybe out of anger, there was a burst of exclamation at the scene. With three crops a year, these 100,000 acres can at least equal the 150,000 acres of land in Guangdong. It's exciting to think about it.
"Mr. Wuzhou, is this true?" Some people were so excited that they stood up. At this moment, what the hell is the murderous devil or the public enemy of the family? In everyone's heart, there is only land, one hundred thousand acres of land!
No one believed that Wang Xuan would say such words for no reason, which meant that everyone also had a chance!
"I, Wang Yiyan Jiuding Xuan, never lie to others, and what I hear is false and what I see is true. The day after tomorrow, a ship will return from Xiaoliuqiu carrying food to supply the 60,000-strong army. Governor Qi will be on board the ship.
I will take everyone to Xiaoliuqiu for an inspection and let everyone see it with their own eyes. Those who are willing to go can sign up."
For a moment, the voice of "I'm going" resounded throughout the whole place. As the atmosphere became more and more lively, the head of the family who had been hesitant before couldn't help shouting, "There's nothing to be afraid of. All the famous families in Guangdong are here."
Sorry, I really don’t believe what Wang Xuan will do to everyone.
Furthermore, only the head of the family went there. Even if he died, it would not have such a big impact on the family, and it would not be to the point of breaking the bones. However, if what Wang Xuan said is true, he could occupy Xiaoliuqiu and develop it.
If it succeeds and communication between the two places is convenient enough, then...the interests involved are enough to make a family crazy.
In the face of such great interests, death is no longer so terrible.
Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Wang Xuan suppressed it with his skills. After the scene calmed down, he continued: "After the ship returns from Xiaoliuqiu, it will set off again to Annan. I believe everyone is familiar with Annan. Now I can directly tell you that the northern part of Annan
It has been completely occupied. According to calculations, the land that can be developed is no less than 20 million acres. After the construction of water conservancy facilities is completed, it will all be paddy fields with three crops a year."
"This so-called Annan invasion was run by one hand. The purpose is to control GD Province and prevent irrelevant people from disturbing everyone's fortune."
"What?"
"As expected!"
Some people don't know, but many people have already guessed something in their hearts, but they just can't believe it.
"Mr. Wuzhou, what is the situation in Annan now? You must know that no one in the past dynasties has really conquered that land, including me, the Ming Dynasty. I wasted decades in Annan, and in the end the gains outweighed the losses. What can you do, sir..."
I didn’t say what I said later, but everyone understood what it meant. If you are not sure, you should think about it. After all, Annan is not another place. As a Cantonese, I know very well how difficult it is to conquer the people on that land.
"In fact, it is easy to completely conquer and occupy Annan, but too many emperors cherish their reputation and are unwilling to leave a cruel name."
After saying this sentence, everyone at the scene was confused. Is it easy? Are you kidding? Moreover, the expansion of territory is what the emperor cares about most. How could it possibly damage his reputation?
"Mr. Wuzhou, please forgive me for being stupid. I really don't understand what you mean, so please give me some advice." One person stood up and saluted respectfully.
"It's very simple." Wang Xuan glanced at the audience with half-smiling eyes, "All you need to do is kill all the Annan people!"
"..." The whole place was silent. No one had thought of such an answer. It was simple, direct and effective!
However, just the words "Kill them all" carry a boundless smell of blood, and everyone has a clear understanding in their hearts. No wonder, no wonder they feel that Wang Xuan has a strong murderous aura. We don't know how many people there are in Annan, but it's not as big as
There are few in Guangdong!
A few simple words can represent millions of lives, which is really hard for everyone to accept.
No wonder it is said that it was easy to conquer Annan, but the emperor cherished his reputation and did not dare to do it. If he did this and slaughtered millions of people, he would definitely leave a cruel reputation after his death.
However, everyone has to admit that this method is so effective. From now on, no one in Annan will rebel again. There are no people left, and there is still a gross rebellion!
As the beneficiaries, they don't care what name Wang Xuan will leave behind after his death, which has nothing to do with them. What they care about is the tens of millions of acres of land. It's exciting to think about it. How many aristocratic families are there in Guangdong?
Divided down, each family can occupy more than one million acres, which is simply unimaginable...