Chapter 473 My name is Wang Xuan, an explorer of a new path
Wang Xuan's expenses for training these more than 60,000 soldiers were replaced by the Ming border army, which could support 200,000 troops. In this regard, Cao Wenzhao, who came in from Wang Xuan, had the most say.
Cao Wenzhao, a native of Datong, Shanxi, was brave and wise and strategic. He was known as the best general in the late Ming Dynasty. In the eighth year of Chongzhen, he committed suicide because he was outnumbered in the Battle of Qiutou Town.
If you eat well, you will naturally practice more. Since ancient times, even the army that can be trained every three days is elite. In Daming, it cannot be practiced once every seven days, and the equipment is even more incomparable to Wang Xuan's commander. Looking at the complete set of iron armor, it would be good to use the centurion of the border army, but when it comes to Wang Xuan, everyone has it, let alone the steel knife and steel shield.
I still remember the first time I went to the training ground. After seeing this treatment, Cao Wenzhao cried.
A very big man was crying and sad at that time. Later, he heard from him that if the border troops were treated like this and had such good equipment, how could so many people die in previous wars?
Wang Xuan didn't think so. He said to Cao Wenzhao at that time, "Even if you give so much money to the border army, it's useless. If you deduct it from the top and bottom, there are only a few left in your hands. When a war is fought, Shangguan will take the lead in running. Unless you are defending the city, you can get exceptions. A general is incompetent to exhaust the three armies. No matter how good things are, it is useless to give them. The entire military system of the Ming Dynasty has been rotten from top to bottom. In the end of the dynasty, it is like this. There is no need to change it. Only after all it is smashed can it be destroyed and established."
Now, the 60,000 troops of Lianzhou Prefecture are all concentrated here. With the support of a large number of supplies transported by Wang Xuan to the large ship, the elderly, weak, sick and disabled people who were eliminated before have become a large military camp. The sound of training every day can be heard in the entire Lianzhou Prefecture City.
Now, even ordinary people have seen the problem, and the so-called Annan invaders have basically withdrawn.
Wang Xuan could not let these people be idle. Just a few days ago, Wang Xuan gave an order, and more than 10,000 people divided into four groups. Under the leadership of Cao Wenzhao, Sun Chengzong and others, they began to go deeper into the north and south of An. They had no time before and had no experience in occupying territory, and now they have different responsibilities.
The task Wang Xuan gave was to catch people, and to transport them to Guangdong and Xiaoliuqiu respectively. The infrastructure and mining development of the two places required a large number of people. Since people cannot be found for the time being, it would be good to work with slaves. At least you don’t have to pay wages. As long as you don’t get tired, you can do more work and save them from thinking about things.
At this time, the remaining population in northern Annan was 800,000 or 900,000, which was enough for a long time.
As for the resistance power, Wang Xuan didn't care at all. The resistance was killed without mercy. After only three or four times, he basically surrendered unconditionally.
On the other hand, Qi Hongliang sent invitations one by one. There were seven or eight households in each of Guangzhou's eleven prefectures. Although I don't know why the Governor Qi Hongliang invited him to meet in the city, this was the first time the Governor sent an invitation more than a year after taking office, so he still had to give face.
Especially, Wang Xuan had ordered to sweep so many big families before, and no one dared not to go even for the butcher knife that killed people.
But before going, many people had already made a will. If there was any excessive demand, these guys were willing to sacrifice for the sake of their family.
Half a month later, everyone arrived at the agreed period. The reason why they were so neat was that Qi Hongliang had such a great deal of face, but that Wang Xuan's sword was too sharp.
In the hall, it seemed a bit noisy. The heads of eighty or ninety families gathered together, especially those who had only heard of their reputations before and had not met them. Taking this opportunity, they naturally had to have a good exchange.
It’s just that the communication seems a little heavy.
After everyone arrived for a stick of incense, Qi Hongliang came late. It was not that he put on airs, but that he gave everyone a familiar time.
With the voice of "Governor is here." Qi Hongliang, who has gained more power in the past year of controlling Guangdong, walked out with his eight-character step by step, accompanied by four guards beside him.
"I have met the governor, and I am the head of the Sun family in Shaozhou Prefecture."
"I have met the governor, and I am the head of the Huang family in Chaozhou Prefecture."
For a moment, there were a series of greetings in the hall.
Qi Hongliang talked and laughed with the people around him with a smile on his face, which seemed very friendly, and the families of various prefectures responded very enthusiastically.
After following Wang Xuan for so long, Qi Hongliang also learned Wang Xuan's style. This is called having something to do, but it must be even more important. Everyone has done too much. Those boring politeness and red tape will make Wang Xuan disgusted, and gradually everyone has changed this problem.
After a few simple greetings, Qi Hongliang invited today's protagonist Wang Xuan. Facing such a crossing dragon that suddenly caused bloody rain in Guangdong, everyone looked over with a bright look. Everyone only listened to Wang Xuan, but they didn't see him, so they were naturally curious.
But the moment Wang Xuan walked into the hall, the bloody murderous aura immediately became suppressed in the hall. Everyone subconsciously held their breath, but they still felt a faint smell of blood in their noses.
Wang Xuan stood in front of everyone, his voice resounding in everyone's ears, "There may be many people here who don't know me. Let me introduce myself. My name is Wang Xuan, an explorer of the 'new path'."
"Maybe everyone doesn't understand what the 'new road' means, so I'll explain it here." Wang Xuan paused and his eyes swept across everyone. "I think the world is big, and the Ming Dynasty is too small. The reason why dynasties have difficulty over the three hundred years of dynasties is because there is too little land and they are not able to resist natural disasters and man-made disasters. When the population reaches the line that the land can feed, once a natural disaster occurs, the people will inevitably rebel, which will cause the collapse of the dynasty."
"The first step is that I led families from all over Fujian to develop Xiaoliuqiu Island. At present, there are more than 2 million mu of land that have been reclaimed. Because it is the first time, the land is free. This time, this time, Xiaoliuqiu has 15 large families with more than 100,000 mu of land. In the future, it is expected to reach 40!"
After Wang Xuan finished speaking, there was a sound of air thrusting immediately at the scene, "hiss", "hiss", "hiss", as if he was about to pump all the air away.
What does this mean for a large family with more than 100,000 acres? In any province, even in Huguang, if there are 100,000 acres of land, it is considered a top wealthy family. After all, this is land and can be passed down forever and is the foundation for a family to settle down.
Before the eighty-odd heads were shocked, Wang Xuan added a few more words, "Oh, I forgot to explain that due to geographical location and climate, these lands are all good paddy fields, which can be cooked three times a year."
"Wow!", maybe it was full of anger, and a burst of exclamations sounded at the scene. Three ripe a year, then these 100,000 mu of land can reach at least 150,000 mu of land in Guangdong. It is exciting to think about it.
"Mr. Wuzhou, is this true?" Someone was so excited that he stood up. At this moment, what a murderous devil king, what a public enemy of aristocratic families, gossip, in everyone's heart, there is only land, 100,000 acres of land!
No one believes that Wang Xuan would say such words for no reason, which means that everyone has a chance!
"I, Wang Yiyan Jiuding Xuan, never lie, I hear it as false, and the eyes are true. The day after tomorrow, a ship that transports food from Xiao Liuqiu and supplies 60,000 troops to return. Governor Qi will take the boat to Xiao Liuqiu for inspection, so that everyone can see it with their own eyes. Those who are willing to go can sign up."
"I'll go!" "I'll go!" "I'll go!" "I'll go!"
For a moment, the sound of my departure resounded throughout the audience. As the atmosphere became more and more intense, the head of the family who had been hesitant before couldn't help but shout. There was nothing scary. The famous families in Guangdong were all here. I really don't believe that Wang Xuan would do anything to everyone.
Furthermore, the only one who went there was the head of the family. Even if he died, it would not have such a big impact on the family and would not be injuring him. However, if what Wang Xuan said was true, he could occupy Xiaoliuqiu and develop successfully, and communication between the two places was convenient enough, then... the benefits involved were enough to make a family crazy.
In the face of such a great benefit, death is no longer so terrible.
Seeing everyone excited, Wang Xuan pressed his skills. After the scene was quiet, he continued to say: "After the ship returned from Xiao Liuqiu, he will set off for Annan again. I believe everyone is familiar with Annan. Now I can tell you directly that the northern part of Annan has been completely occupied. According to calculations, the land developed can be no less than 20 million mu. After the construction of the water conservancy facilities, they are all paddy fields that are ripe for three a year."
"This so-called Annan invasion was operated by one hand, with the purpose of controlling Guangdong Province and preventing irrelevant people from disturbing everyone's wealth."
"What?"
"Sure enough!"
Some people don’t know, but many people have already guessed it 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 has really conquered that land in all dynasties, including my Ming Dynasty. I wasted decades in Annan, and the gains were not worth the money in the end. What can I do..."
I didn't say the following words, and everyone understood what it meant. If you are not sure, you have to consider it. After all, Annan is not another place. As a Guangdong native, I know very well how difficult it is for people on that land to conquer.
"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, everyone at the scene was confused. It was easy? Is it kidding? Moreover, expanding territory is what the emperor cares the most, how could it destroy its reputation?
"I would like to forgive my stupidity. I really don't understand what the teacher meant. I would like to ask for advice." A man stood up and bowed respectfully and said.
"It's very simple." Wang Xuan glanced at the audience with a smile, "Just kill all the Annan people!"
"..." The whole audience was silent, no one thought of such an answer, simple, direct, and effective!
However, just killing all of them is filled with an endless smell of blood. Everyone has a sense of enlightenment. No wonder, no wonder he feels that Wang Xuan has a strong murderous aura. Everyone is not sure how many people there are in Annan, but it is not smaller than Guangdong!
A few simple words represent millions of lives, which really makes everyone unable to accept.
No wonder it is easy to conquer Annan, but the emperor cherishes his reputation and dares not do it. If he does the slaughter of millions of people, he will definitely leave a cruel reputation after his death.
However, everyone has to admit that this method is too effective. From then on, there will be no one rebelling in Annan again. Even the people are gone, and they will still be rebellious!
Chapter completed!