First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Zheng Yuchun spoke patiently, leading the sailors, walking on the ridge of the field, looking at the markings, it turned out that the land had been divided, and after the final confirmation, he could get his own land deed.As Zheng Yuchun said, such a piece of land cannot make you rich and powerful, but it can indeed provide you with no worries about food and clothing.

Moreover, Zhu Jiajun advocates fairness everywhere, and the reason is very simple, because everyone who gets the land will stand together.If someone wants to rely on power and occupy more land, others will also oppose the merger out of fear.

In other words, as long as the basic disk is large enough and reliable enough, it will be more difficult to change.

Of course, if the land-acre system is messed up, there are official land and private land, and some people can be exempted from tax and labor. No one can tell what's going on. It can't keep the result.

Zheng Yuchun led the big guys to look at the land, explain the policy, and went to the homes of the people who had divided the land to see their food, clothing and housing.

The neat courtyard, the adobe tile roof, the most surprising thing is the rice in the warehouse, and slowly a room, just looking at it makes people feel full.

And the farmers also told the big guys that next year, they will replace it with a brick house, and when the new house is built, they will tell their son a daughter-in-law. After a year or two, their family can still import people and live better !

After this day, the sailors were eye-opening and amazed.

This is the life they can enjoy, and they will be better off, because soldiers have twice as many acres as ordinary farmers.

Most importantly, these are not special rewards for a certain person, but for everyone, so there is no need to worry about being easily deprived of them. After all, no one dares to face thousands of sailors.

After the visit, more than 300 land deeds were issued the next day...Zhu Jiajun's efficiency surprised everyone.All the sailors who got the land deeds were overjoyed. Holding the land deeds, they haunted every ship, talking about what is going on with the land equalization, and how their life will be in the future... They also don't have a rich vocabulary , just repeating it over and over again, but even so, every time the story is told, the people around will listen to it, and when it comes to the key point, they will express their sincere admiration and joy.

I finally got through it, and I have something to look forward to in the future.

The granting of land also brought an unexpected benefit, that is, to thoroughly figure out how many people there are in the navy.

You must know that this is a super difficult problem that has not been clarified from the Yuan Dynasty to Zhang Shicheng.

Even the barbarian Hague didn't know how many people he had under his command.

"What's so difficult? All the soldiers are recorded on our roster. We only need to give an order to gather the soldiers, and then count them one by one according to the roster. How many people should there be, are there any vacancies, and are there any fake names? Instead, it is not clear at a glance whether there is a person who receives several military pay. Whoever does not want land, does not register his name, he will not get it. Investigate, disqualify for land allocation..." Zheng Yuchun laughed and said, "General Hague, the barbarian, this is how we check the vacancy. It's really not difficult, don't you think?"

Barbarian Hague cried, isn't that difficult?

Our Great Yuan Dynasty couldn't even take the first step!Of course, Zhang Shicheng was not much better.It can only be said that Zhu Jiajun is a wonderful creature. After mastering Juntian, his ability to control both the soldiers and the people has reached an unprecedented level.

In the local area, going out to work, building water conservancy, building bridges and roads, running schools, and controlling floods are all things in one sentence... After all, the land is your own, and the work is for yourself. If you don't even understand this principle, You will lose your footing in the countryside.Moreover, as the population increases, there will be a time when the land will be re-divided in the future. In case of losing the next distribution power due to their own problems, no one can afford it.

This is true among the people, and it is also true in the military.

With double shares of land, if you don't work hard in the war, can you be worthy of your superiors?

Many old people who have joined the army since the Yuan Dynasty are thinking that in the past, when they went to the battlefield and shot two arrows into the sky, they were worthy of the little food they were paid.

After all, just relying on the military pay and rotten military rations to make us work hard, our lives are too worthless!

It's different now, we've given everything that should be given, and if we don't work hard, then we have no conscience and are unworthy of being human.

Really, in just a few days, the soldiers of the navy were completely transformed. They were still the same people, but the big guys were more obedient. When they wore military uniforms and jackets, they all looked like bridegroom officials.

There are even some people who take the initiative to train, bow, arrow, knives and guns, gearing up to make meritorious deeds to kill the enemy.

This enthusiastic scene made Barbarian Hague feel his heart surging.

"I can't accept it! Zhu Jiajun is really powerful!"

After sighing, the barbarian Hague also took the initiative to ask for a fight.

"I think it's possible to go out as an army. Even if you don't really fight, you can still frighten Zhang Shicheng, tell him that the soldiers and horses in Huaidong are not safe, and make him worry and have no peace!"

Faced with his challenge, Chang Yuchun, Zheng Yuchun, including Wang Bi, all agreed with him, so let's do it!

After rapid rectification, including Liao Yongzhong's navy, a total of 150 large and small warships were assembled, under Chang Yuchun's personal command, barbarian Hague and Liao Yongzhong as deputy, set off from Jiangyin, and went out of the Yangtze River estuary!

When it was time to board the ship and set off, these soldiers opened their eyes again... Bacon and fish, various spicy flavors, live chicken and duck, radish and cabbage, red beans and mung beans, all were delivered.

It doesn't matter, there are special wooden barrels with rice wine sealed inside.

Although Lao Zhu strictly prohibits alcohol, there is one place that cannot be prohibited.

That's the sailor.

Ordinary clear water will quickly go bad if placed on a boat, and only wine can be preserved... This is the reason why almost all sailors are drunk on wine.

At least that was the case until the advent of desalination technology.

Looking at the wooden barrels that smelled like wine, Chang Yuchun's wine worms all woke up...Grandma, if I change careers and become a sailor, forget it.What a blessing it is to be able to drink every day!

These surrendered sailors were also dumbfounded in the face of such a rich supply of supplies. If they didn't work hard, they were simply unworthy of being human!

"The whole army... set sail!"

Accompanied by the bright red flag, flying on the mast.Zhu Jiajun sailed out from Jiangyin, mighty and mighty. Although Tongzhou in the north of the river was Zhang Shicheng's territory, there were less than fifty ships left, hiding in the port, trembling.

To the south is Fushan Port in Changshu. At this moment, the blessing is not there, and there is only trepidation.

Can anyone tell me what's going on?

It's obviously our fleet, it's been less than ten days, why is the surname Zhu?

In fact, since the surrender of the navy led by the barbarian Ha Hague, Zhang Shicheng has received an urgent report. Originally, he wanted to send his brother Zhang Shixin to assist Hangzhou, but he was interrupted.

"I knew it, I knew the barbarian Hague is unreliable! Zhu Yuanzhang, you are too ruthless! You took my navy away and beat me, I, I am at odds with you!"

Zhang Shicheng is now left with incompetence and rage.

Now his worries are not limited to Hangzhou, Suzhou is also unsafe, Huaidong still has [-] elite soldiers, and so many salt farms!It's going to kill me!

Everywhere is on fire, what should I do?

Just when Zhang Shicheng was about to go crazy, Chang Yuchun led the fleet not far from the mouth of the Yangtze River.

"Where is that place?" He pointed to the south bank of the river. It seemed that there was a river flowing into the Yangtze River, and there was a town on the bank.

Manzi Hague was very familiar with the situation of the Yangtze River, so he took the initiative to say: "There is Liujiagang, and there is a Tianfei Palace inside, which is said to be very effective."

"Tianfei?"

"It's Mazu! The magic power is profound, and the sun and the moon are shining. Specially bless the sailors of the ships at sea, Dayuan... Every time you transport grain from the south, you must go to the Tianfei Palace to worship and pray for protection, so that it can be safe and smooth."

Chang Yuchun was startled, "Is it really so effective?"

Barbarian Hague grinned, but it was hard to say, "I just want to be at ease! Anyway, everyone in the sea believes this!"

Chang Yuchun thought for a while, then nodded solemnly, "Since we all believe it, we can't neglect it! I'm going to pay a memorial service!"

This guy Chang Yuchun actually commanded the navy, first seized Liujiagang, then got off the boat with tribute gifts, and landed in Tianfei Palace.

He also dusted off his clothes, which was extraordinarily formal. After stepping into the lobby, he obediently knelt down.

"Disciple Chang Yuchun started a family of bandits. Fortunately, he met the Ming Lord, broke Jiangyin, and won the navy. Now I want to sail on the river and sea to destroy Zhang Jiusi, the running dog of Niyuan. The disciple raises troops, not for killing, but for saving the people! If the imperial concubine knows, please bless this disciple..."

While speaking, Chang Yuchun took out a hundred Tianyou Tongbao cast by Zhang Shicheng, and said in a deep voice: "If you accept the disciple's request, let all these hundred copper coins face up!"

After finishing speaking, Chang Yuchun tossed it as expected, and when the copper coins fell to the ground, there were no more than a hundred coins, all of which were facing upwards, and those who followed Chang Yuchun to offer incense were all in awe in awe.

"The general is really a god!"

Chapter 291 The crumbs of the world

Chang Yuchun stared at the copper coins in front of him, and suddenly burst out laughing, "Zhang Shicheng is ridiculous, self-defeating. He cast the Heaven Blessing Tongbao, but the sky didn't bless him! This is all because of Zhang Shicheng's failure of morality. We will win!"

All the copper coins were all positive, and Chang Yuchun's words quickly spread among the fleet. . .

The soldiers were immediately astonished, and they cast their eyes on Chang Yuchun, and they admired him so much.

After all, they had just returned to China not long ago. Although most people's hearts were tied by a piece of land deed, they always lacked a little bit of tenacity that can be tempered into steel.

In addition to facing his master not long ago, Chang Yuchun's confidence is not that great, so he ended up with such a move. It seems that some famous general used his old wisdom. He also heard Zhang Ximeng mention it occasionally. Know.

Chang Yuchun made such a big move because he actually got the news after chatting with the barbarian Hague that Zhang Shicheng was still sending grain to the Yuan court, and the annual amount was not too much, only 11 shi.

And the fleet of the barbarian Hague was responsible for protecting this batch of grain.

Hearing this news, Chang Yuchun was so angry that he laughed, what a shameless Zhang Shicheng, you are still filial!If you said that you surrendered to Yuan Ting, you would really send food to Yuan Ting. How could I let you give these people's fat and anointing to the stupid emperor in Dadu for nothing?

Chang Yuchun asked, where did the grain ship depart from?The barbarian Hague told him that the fleet was originally assembled from Jiangyin, but after considering that it was too close to Zhu's army, it was placed in Shanghai County of Songjiang Prefecture.

That's right, Shanghai at this time was just an inconspicuous small county.

Songjiang Prefecture was upgraded in the Yuan Dynasty. Originally, it only had Huating County. After the upgrade, Songjiang Prefecture still governed Huating County, and added Shanghai County at the same time.

Because it is located at the estuary of the Yangtze River, the water and heat conditions are superior, and the soil is fertile. It is an important grain-producing area...Although Zhang Shicheng needs to get grain from Zhu Yuanzhang, the grain that should be given to the Yuan court every year will still be sent in full.

Zhang Shicheng also had an ingenious logic for this: the Mongols would be able to feed themselves by transporting most of the grain, and then they could take drastic measures to wipe out Liu Futong of the Han and Song Dynasties.If Futong is destroyed, Zhu Chongba will be alone and helpless, and he will be defeated and decapitated.I am not sending grain for Dayuan, but actually eliminating a serious trouble for my family.

It probably means that the curve is anti-Zhu!

Of course, this set of words is only believed by Zhang Shicheng himself. After all, anyone with a little IQ understands that with Yuan Ting's greed, sending this little food is not enough for the people above to exploit, let alone use it to deal with Zhu Yuanzhang. It's hard to say how much it can be used on Liu Futong.

In the final analysis, cowardice is cowardice.

Facing Lao Zhu, what Zhang Shicheng needs to think about is not how to deal with Lao Zhu, but to make people believe that he can deal with Lao Zhu... Is it to make Zhu Yuanzhang believe?

Do not!

It is to let the people of Suzhou believe that Zhu Yuanzhang knew he did not!

It's such a way of deceiving oneself and others, but now it is in danger, Chang Yuchun is going to expose the deception, you think this person is so hateful!

"Brothers, these grains are the fat of the people and the anointing of the people. They should not be used to feed the faint king and treacherous ministers... Zhang Shicheng is shameless, let's help him get his face back! Pass my order and immediately dispatch two thousand elites to follow me to land and attack Shanghai County, take away the food!"

Concubine Tian will bless her if she can fight side by side with the generals.

For a while, countless people shouted to join, and finally Chang Yuchun selected 5000 people from more than 150 people. After Chang Yuchun landed, these people went straight to Shanghai without hesitation.

It has to be said that the barbarian Hague led the navy and turned to Zhu Yuanzhang in the establishment, which dealt a great blow to Zhang Shicheng.In the past, Zhang Shicheng had an advantage on the river. He didn't need to set up beacon towers and early warning systems along the river like Zhu Jiajun did.

But suddenly taking away the advantage of the navy, Zhang Shicheng's soldiers and horses were stretched.

He wants to garrison a large army in Changshu to prevent the Zhu family's army from Jiangyin and Wuxi. He also wants to deploy heavy troops in Suzhou to keep his nest. In addition, Hangzhou is still fighting and there are wars everywhere. What can you tell him to do?

As a result, Chang Yuchun drove straight in, as if entering the land of no one, and quickly rushed towards Shanghai County, almost without encountering any obstacles.

The person stationed in Shanghai County is not a general, but a civil servant, Yu Siqi, who joined the army of Zhang Shicheng, and is from Taizhou.In fact, Zhang Shicheng was unwilling to send food to Yuan Ting at first, but this one was very persistent.

He also said that he was a bandit in the past, but now he is a minister of the Yuan Dynasty, how could he not pay tribute to the emperor?Do you want to be compared with bandits like Zhu Yuanzhang?

When the word Zhu Yuanzhang was mentioned, Zhang Shicheng immediately jumped up.

That's right, we are loyal ministers of the Great Yuan, and behind us there is Yuan Ting, and there are so many loyal ministers and good generals, there is no need to be afraid of someone surnamed Zhu.This grain must be delivered!

In order to show his loyalty, Yu Siqi was specially asked to take charge of this matter.

Every year before the summer and autumn grains are harvested, Yu Siqi will supervise the handling of grains in Shanghai, give priority to shipment, and send them to Dadu.

When the grain was sent out, they felt much more at ease, and at this moment they were together with the Great Yuan Dynasty again.

This year is the time to supervise the summer grain, Yu Siqi came early.

He personally deployed and ordered the servants of the yamen to go to various villages in advance to inform those big households who helped collect grain in the past that they must complete the task on time this year, and anyone who dares to resist will be severely punished.

But not long after Yu Siqi gave the order, several big households came to complain.

"Joining the army, it's not that we are unwilling to contribute to the country. It is because of the severe floods this year. There was a peach blossom flood in April, and many fields were flooded. A lot of livestock, food, and people were swept away. Even our farm There is also a lot of loss, and I really can't afford more, please take pity on Mr. Joining the Army!"

Another big family also followed suit: "Yes, now there is no daily war, and there are many miscellaneous taxes and apportionments, and they are paid for by money and people. In addition, there are always rumors that Zhu Yuanzhang is giving the money. The land, the land tax is light, the people's hearts are unstable, we are afraid..."

"What are you afraid of?"

Yu Siqi suddenly slapped the table and roared angrily, "I ask you, what are you afraid of?"

Frightened by his stern voice, several wealthy households were dumbfounded and didn't know how to answer.

Yu Siqi, on the other hand, was furious, pointing at these wealthy households and berating them sharply.

"Are you all pigs? Don't you care about Zhu Yuanzhang's rumors? Waiting for those unscrupulous people to get up, behead each of you, and hang your heads on the city gate?"

"I told you a long time ago! You can't be too soft-hearted when dealing with those troublesome people. You have to let them half-dead, so that the place can be peaceful. What are you afraid of when there is a disaster? When there is a disaster, let them contribute more, and share the difficulties! It's not that they have not been caught Rush away? You should be grateful to Dade. Work honestly, plow the fields well, and don’t think about useless things.”

"You should have a calculation. The fields in Shanghai are good and produce more than other places. If the imperial court takes [-]% of an acre of land, and you take another [-]%, the remaining [-]% ​​is enough for the common people to eat and drink...they can't afford it. Dry ones can still drink thin ones, and at the worst, you can go down to the river to touch some fish and shrimps. In short, you can’t die of starvation. You want them to have nothing to think about other than work and food every day, and you can’t let them be idle. , understand?"

In the face of Yu Siqi's careful teaching, these wealthy households are all dumbfounded... We ask ourselves, we are not good people, but compared with you, we are still far behind.

What is the crumbs of the world!

Since the adults who joined the army said so, the wealthy households have nothing to say, except for obeying the order, there is nothing else.

Hurry up!

In fact, Yu Siqi also thought of things simply. He wanted [-]%, and the clerks and servants of the yamen also wanted a share.

After all, the harder the exploitation, the more thugs are needed to help.

Otherwise, it's just a rich household standing in the village, opening his mouth to tell the common people to ask for land rent, and see if you will be killed!

The result is that the locality is in chaos all of a sudden. In order to avoid taxes, grain and land rent, the common people simply throw grain on the ground. Anyway, they will be robbed if they take it back. It is better to flee to the sea and find a place to hide. Anyway, there is no way out. Why bother to give those people effort.