Chapter 167
Zhao Ming robbed a Dutch merchant ship, and Huang Binqing from Zhoushan must have known it.
When Zhao Ming learned from Qian Chengzhi that the dynasty had gone to Taiwan first, he knew it was broken.
Huang Binqing probably told the Dutch that he had robbed Dutch merchant ships and wanted to use the Dutch to deal with Jintang Island.
On the sea, the Zheng family ranks first, and the Dutch are firmly second. If the Dutch come to the door, Zhao Ming's navy will be unable to resist.
Zhao Ming didn't expect that Huang Binqing was so insidious and underestimated the ability and bottom line of this old otaku.
Now that Huang Binqing has not resolved, the Dutch are coming again, it can be said that there are many crises.
These two things almost restrained Zhao Ming's energy, leaving Zhao Ming no energy at all, so he would pay attention to things on the land.
The Dutch and Huang Binqing are stronger than Jintang Island, and Zhao Ming must deal with it with all his strength.
Zhao Ming originally wanted to deal with Huang Binqing before the Dutch arrived, but the old boy seemed to be guilty and was very cautious, making Zhao Ming unable to attack. When he faced head-on, Jintang Island was not as strong as Huang Binqing. He might suffer both losses and a long stalemate, and finally let the Dutch benefit.
At this moment, Zhao Ming could only prepare for war while collecting information and sending people to Taizhou to find Zhu Yihai and Li Chengdong, asking them to help monitor Taiwan and intercept Wang Chaoxian.
In the official hall, everyone stared at Wang Chaoxian with murderous intent. Old Li shouted: "What general? Now he is Pinglubo, the commander of Zhejiang, he must be called the Great Commander!"
Now Zhao Ming and Huang Binqing are on par.
Wang Chaoxian looked panicked, "Master, Master Zhao!"
Zhao Ming looked at him coldly, "Answer my handsome question, what are you doing when you are a senior official?"
The dynasty did not want to admit it at first. He knew in his heart that he had recruited Hongmaoyi, which could be said to have ruined Jintang Island. If he admitted this, he would probably die a bad death. However, Zhao Ming already knew that he had gone to the senior official, so he could not answer, "What am I doing when I went to the senior official?"
Li Zhongming and others pulled out the knife, looking angry, "The Grand Marshal asked you, don't you want to die!"
When the Dynasty saw this, he knew that he could not escape, so he could only honestly say: "Master General Huang sent a high-ranking official to contact Hongmaoyi and asked Hongmaoyi to attack Jintang Island. Beishi is just a errand. Please ask the Master General to atone for his sins!"
Zhao Ming turned his head to Qian Chengzhi beside him, and said, "Master Qian, you have to testify to me. It's Huang Binqing who is the one who is trying to warn me. Help me tell His Majesty the Emperor!"
Qian Chengzhi said in a deep voice: "This matter is very clear, it is Huang Binqing who wants to harm the loyal and kind!"
After hearing Qian Chengzhi's words, Zhao Ming looked at Wang Chaoxian again and said, "Red Mao Yi agreed to send troops?"
Since the explanation was made, the dynasty first answered questions and answered, "I agree. They are mobilizing gunships. It is estimated that they will reach Jintang Island at most two months!"
Jintang Island has just started to be on track, reclaiming land and farming, and building a fortress. As life gets better and better, when the Red Mavericks arrive, the good situation will definitely be destroyed.
Liu Si drew his sword and was furious, "Depending on the good things you did, Jiannu will not kill him, but will only harm his own people! The general, let Bei Yi kill him!"
When Wang Chaoxian heard the words, he felt a little scared. Zhao Ming waved his hand to stop Liu Shun, and then looked at Wang Chaoxian, "You are willing to serve me and help me kill Huang Binqing!"
Wang Chaoxian was confused and said nothing for a moment. Zhao Ming stood up, walked to him, and continued, "Why did you serve Huang Binqing? What you want is nothing but glory and wealth. What Huang Binqing can give you, and I can give you the same as the court. Moreover, if you follow me, you can still get something that Huang Binqing cannot give you, that is honor, so that you can enjoy glory and wealth, and you will have a clear conscience in your heart and be worthy of your conscience."
Zhao Ming's words made the heart of the dynasty move. Now Zhao Ming has been named Earl and is commanded by Zhejiang. It can be said that he is highly valued by the emperor and his future future is limitless. Moreover, if he can fight, he will definitely not be worse than Huang Binqing if he can follow him.
Furthermore, Zhao Ming's achievements in fighting against the Qing Dynasty were clear, and he really had a clear conscience when he enjoyed rewards and wealth.
Wang Chaoxian wanted to resist the Qing Dynasty, but just agreed to this, it didn't seem like that. Wang Chaoxian said: "General Huang also has the grace of knowing the humble position~"
Before Zhao Ming could finish his words, he waved his hand and Wang Dana immediately brought people in a box.
"Open!" Zhao Ming ordered.
The box was opened, and it was full of fifty taels of silver. Wang Chao looked at the silver box first, his eyes dulled.
After a while, the Dynasty bowed first and said, "I am willing to serve the general!"
Zhao Ming smiled, "Those who know the times are heroes!"
Wang Chaoxian said seriously: "It's not for money, it's mainly because Huang Binqing is really wrong!"
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In June of the second year of Longwu, on Jintang Island, Zhao Ming followed the steps to build forts, build equipment, and train soldiers.
The fortress was built in March. Now in the past three months, the fortress has taken shape, and most of the soldiers' weapons and armor have been restored. The first batch of three cannons were released in the firearm workshop, and more than 2,000 kilograms of gunpowder have been made.
In addition, after Zhao Ming obtained the title of Commander of Zhejiang, he set up the arsenal of Commander of Zhejiang, and organized all the people of Chongming and Jintang Island into military households, and set up a guard on Chongming and Jintang Island.
In terms of the army, Zhao Ming divided military households into two types. One was the garrison households, which were similar to the original garrison soldiers. The main responsibilities were to farm, land, seeds, and farm tools provided by the commander-in-chief. In order to prevent garrison officials from annexing the land of garrison soldiers, the garrison adopted a land contracting system, usually farming and delivering grain, and participate in training during slack farming.
The other type is war soldiers, which are full-time troops, and they are given seven cents of silver every month, as well as food rations. The family members also have preferential treatment and enjoy the privilege of exemption from taxes and service.
In order to prepare for war, the soldiers were fully trained in full. Ma Shiao, who was trained in management, urged the soldiers to practice fighting, train military formations and personal skills every day, and implemented the ninth-class assessment system of Qi Family Army in the army.
Zhao Ming divided the combat troops into three major levels: sharp soldiers, garrison soldiers, and baggage soldiers. Each level was divided into three levels: upper, middle and lower, with a total of nine levels.
The basic military pay for the warriors is only seven cents of silver, but each level is increased by one cent. In other words, the top-level Ruishi can actually get one tael and six cents of silver every month, while the lower-level baggage troops can only get a fixed seven cents of silver.
The assessment is once a month, and the method is cruel, which is to fight between the flag team and the soldiers.
If you win, you get one more cent of money, if you lose, you will be demoted to the level of small army sticks, you will be demoted to the level of large army, you will be demoted to the level of large army, and you will be given ten sticks. For three consecutive months, you will be given a substitute army, and you will be eliminated as a garrison army, and you will be returned to farm.
This system is very strict, so the treatment of war soldiers must be good. In addition to giving sufficient military pay, the soldiers must also be well fed.
Zhao Ming planned to let the Ruishi have a mouthful of meat every day, the garrison soldiers can eat twice as meat every three days, and the baggage soldiers can see twice as meat every month.
However, at present, there is a shortage of materials and it cannot be implemented yet.
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On Zhoushan Island, Huang Binqing has been sending people to monitor the movements of Jintang Island. In June, the weather was hot. Huang Binqing lay on a rattan chair to enjoy the cool air and asked casually: "What are the people named Zhao doing recently?"
"The Grand Marshal, he is still the same as he is running to Ryukyu to build a fortress. Recently, people have been collecting piglets, chickens and ducks everywhere, as if they are ready to raise livestock!" Lu Wei said with a smile.
Huang Binqing was also happy, "This Zhao Tiebang is really vulgar. He is a dignified uncle who actually goes to raise chickens and ducks, and is not afraid of people making jokes!"
Lu Wei said: "Yes, it's ridiculous that he is about to be destroyed and is still doing these useless things."
"Why didn't there?" Huang Binqing laughed, "Zhao Tiebang is all making wedding dresses for me!"
Lu Wei also laughed loudly, Huang Binqing laughed for a while, and suddenly asked, "Has Wang Chao not come back yet?"
Lu Wei said: "Maybe come here with Hong Maoyi!"
Huang Binqing nodded after hearing the words, "I have news to tell me that the time is coming!"
As he was talking, a general came in panic and hurriedly reported when he saw Huang Binqing, "Master, seven red-haired artillery ships are coming to Zhoushan."
Chapter completed!