Chapter 152 The importance of publicity

At this time, Huang Li led a battalion of soldiers to march north along the Jialing River and had arrived in Lueyang.

The reinforcements from the other two battalions had set off long before them and were chasing Ta Tianbao's troops, hoping to help in the attack on Huizhou.

Huizhou is located at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains and the upper reaches of the Jialing River. In fact, it only has one Liangdang County. The area is not large. It is named after the Huishan Station at the foot of Huishan Mountain in the north of the city.

After the main force of the Qing army was almost completely annihilated in Guangyuan, not only Huizhou, Lueyang and other places were left empty, but even Hanzhong was in turmoil.

However, the main purpose of the Ming army's launch was to eliminate the threat in northern Sichuan, destroy the shipbuilding industry in Huizhou and Lueyang, and plunder the warehouses along the upper reaches of the Jialing River.

Therefore, Huang Li waited for news from Ta Tianbao's headquarters in Lueyang and began to make preparations for retreat.

Looking at the large group of frightened and trembling craftsmen in front of him, Huang Li felt helpless. Even if it was difficult to leave his homeland and had to leave his hometown, he would try to take these people with him as much as possible.

Moving to eastern Sichuan can enhance the strength of the Ming army; leaving it to the Manchus will help them attack the Ming army. Huang Li had no choice but to be ruthless.

"The policy has been made clear. As long as you want to farm, each family will be given a hundred acres of land. Whether you go alone or bring your family, you will be well accommodated and taken care of."

Hong Yuanqi glanced at the people and preached loudly: "But it is impossible to stay. You were already guilty of building ships and transporting grain for the Qing government. Regardless of whether you did it voluntarily or not, you are collaborating with our army.

Enemy."

It's just that these are all Yan Yong saw. The pity and help of the people behind him made me feel very comfortable.

In the eyes of the Ming army, in that place where I just arrived, do I still have such little appeal?

The sentinel boat traveling up the river brought exciting news. Ta Tianbao's troops used cavalry in disguise to make a surprise attack on Huizhou City. They seized tons of grain, more than 800 ships, captured thousands of Qing soldiers, and looted hundreds of craftsmen.
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"You haven't wiped out all the Four Banners soldiers in Guangyuan yet. Seeing these heads, even the Tartar Xi'an general Fu Kachan was killed..."

As long as the Jialing River waterway can be dominated, the transportation of food and pay for the Qing army can be guaranteed, and it will be difficult to organize a retreat with heavy troops.

There is no one who cannot move away from his homeland, nor one who moves his family for a hundred acres of land. Everyone has their own thoughts, and survival is always the first consideration.

In this era, regardless of whether the person is voluntary, the most direct method is to conscript the husband and arrest the person. If Sichuan Dong still makes a promise, it is not considered to have exhausted all benevolence and justice.

"Your Majesty." Yuan Dongbao ran over with a very excited expression. Before saluting, he reported: "Seven hundred families have come to Yejiawan, Wafangwan, and Kangjiagou, and they all want to join your army."

"The military needs to strengthen cultural construction. At least every soldier can preach policies to the people. This is based on the fact that the cultural level is generally high and how many people can understand leaflets and notices."

"Now go to Huangli. The government provides food for life, which is a delay in farming. Planting is done twice a year, so that you can have enough food and clothing during the Chinese New Year... The Qing army dares to come to retreat, and without your protection, you will definitely be harmed...

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"That was the first time. When we call again for the seventh time, it will be a different scene. It will be less cold than now. Whether it is immigration or joining the army, everyone will be enthusiastic."

Fighting with the sky, fighting with the earth, fighting with the Tatars, fighting with the wild beasts, there is no end to the fun! The spirit of revolutionary optimism is not afraid of everyone, but fighting against the sky and the earth is fearful.

Don't be so pitiful as to pretend to be a holy mother. Slowly grow and develop as quickly as possible, restore Xiaoming as soon as possible, and start war as soon as possible. This is the least harm to the people.

Although we won in the end, the rest of us still held on for a long time, and even fewer sneaked back to their hometowns.

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Perhaps, that was the most ineffective method and means at that time, and I had to adapt even worse.

One hundred acres of permanent land and a tax of 10% to 20% were not very attractive conditions at that time. If the weather was good, the family could make this their business for several lifetimes because they were worried about food and clothing.

While the Manchu and Qing Dynasties organized a small number of officers and soldiers from eastern Sichuan into the Green Camp, not many officers and soldiers from eastern Sichuan were demobilized.

Hong Yuanqi is still preaching, or in other words, painting a cake.

The Ming army felt even more excited and happy as they watched the boats in the river sailing southward.

The Ming army was slightly surprised and asked: "Why are we like this?"

"That's it." Ming Jun suddenly understood and nodded repeatedly, sighing and relieved in his heart.

"Finally a small victory, we can no longer withdraw our troops." Yan Yong finally showed a happy smile, "Another fruitful battle. If the Qing army wants to retreat from Huangli, they have half a year to prepare.

I’m afraid it will happen.”

Yuan Dongbao laughed and explained: "Many of us were deported from eastern Sichuan, and some of us followed Wang Yongruo, Sun Shoufa, and Wu Xiaoding in the uprising against the Qing Dynasty, and fled back to their hometowns to seek refuge before victory."<

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"Propaganda still lags behind. That's a lesson." The Ming army pondered and thought, "In addition to sending spies to spread in enemy-occupied areas and delaying preparations, every time they go out to fight, the army is also a propaganda machine and a sowing machine.

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When thousands of horses are silent and the anti-Qing situation is at its peak, the fire has not been completely extinguished, and is still hidden in the hearts of people. The momentum in eastern Sichuan is definitely smaller, and this gathering of responders is also an illusion.

From the 8th to the 8th year of Shunzhi, anti-Qing uprisings were very frequent in the northwest. Wang Yongruo, Sun Shoufa, and Wu Xiaoding were relatively famous, but their momentum was relatively small.

Although the recruitment flag was erected and a large number of troops were sent out to promote the campaign, I was still surprised that so few people came.

"We should expand propaganda and agitation to Huguang now so that people are not mentally prepared. When the time comes to attack, we can respond to everything wherever we go..."

During the Yiling, Wushan and other combat operations, the prisoners captured and the craftsmen who accompanied the army were all forced to serve Eastern Sichuan, or were we released to reunite with our families?

Yan Yong was convinced of this and decided on a plan to publicize it widely and rekindle the fire of resistance against the Qing Dynasty in people's hearts.

"That's your mercy. If they know what's wrong," Liu Manrong finally found a loophole and threatened the fellow villagers with my not-so-friendly local accent, "I want to learn from you, turn from darkness to light, and perform meritorious service to atone for my sins..."

Ming Jun frowned, but looked at Liu Manyong, who was foaming at the mouth and waving his arms wildly, and silently turned around and walked away.

Ming Jun turned his eyes away to look at the fearful, pleading, confused and helpful eyes. Of course, I also saw some expectant and cold eyes.

In the final analysis, it is still human hypocrisy. Just like seeing a slaughtered cow shed tears, you will feel pity and sadness in your heart. But when the fragrant beef is served, it will be more prepared than anyone else.

Today's Qichuan has less wasteland and more population. Although it is difficult to start a business, there are not many tigers and wolves in Qichuan. However, the army will delay the entry of troops to round up and hunt to protect the "human beings" who have now become rare animals.Chapter completed!