Chapter Four Hundred and Fifty Three: The Little Money Missing
Zhang San was already ready, and dozens of large ships were waiting here.
These ships have already prepared supplies and fresh water.
So while the morning was dawn, the Donglin Army boarded the ship directly.
After rushing all night, it was equivalent to walking two hundred miles overnight.
Seeing this, Zhang San realized the terribleness of the Donglin Army. It was so terrible that he was left behind when he was on the night. He didn't even dare to think about other military horses.
At first he received the emperor's secret decree, but he still felt it was a bit incredible.
But now I realize that many so-called crazy ideas, to some extent, can be realized and implemented by raising such a military horse.
Otherwise, even if you have countless wonderful ideas and give you a Beijing camp, it can mess you up.
Of course, most people are light-fitted, because there will be a lot of supplies and gunpowder at the end, which will be sent to Dongjiang Town by money and grain sent to Dongjiang Town.
At this time, Zhang San's fleet was not advanced. Most of them were big-bellied ships, which could carry a lot of cargo, but it was not conducive to riding the wind and waves.
In addition, the emperor is here, they dare not take risks even more.
Fortunately, the sea area in this area is still peaceful, and the fleet is walking along the coast.
Along the way... many students were unwell and vomited to death.
After half a month, Pi Island was finally in sight.
The so-called Dongjiang Town has a large scope, including some islands in the North Korea, and many areas that are theoretically tug-of-war with the Jiannu people. Of course, the main core area is Pi Island, which is not big.
At this time... it was approaching cold winter, so there was a layer of floating ice on the sea.
Often at this time, it is the most dangerous time in Dongjiang Town, because once the land to the island that is across the sea is frozen, the Jiannu people may borrow troops from the sea and send troops to attack.
Therefore, before the sea boat approached, many people were seen digging ice nearby.
There are even people who are frying ice with gunpowder.
These people are all in rags.
In the cold winter, there seemed to be a layer of ice floating on its body.
From a distance on the island, you can see countless low wooden houses, which are connected together and occupy most of the space.
It's just such a small place.
Emperor Aoki could not imagine that there were 100,000 to 200,000 people here.
When the sea boat arrived at the dock and got off the boat.
But the people on the island have flocked to it.
Everyone looked at the huge fleet that had come this time with a look of slightest look, and their eyes were shining with expectations.
Some people even shouted in a Liaodong accent: "The fleet is here, the fleet is here, and the court has finally delivered food to us again."
Therefore, although Emperor Tianqi and Zhang Jingyi could not see clearly at the bow of the ship, they could vaguely feel that the atmosphere of the military and civilians on the dock was very festive.
At this time, a team of Dongjiang troops arrived.
The leader of the horse was Mao Wenlong.
Mao Wenlong is actually not burly, but is thin and sallow. He is very short and is very inconspicuous compared to the tall Liaodong people.
But even such an inconspicuous person has given up a path wherever he passes.
Someone is still saying: "The owed wages that the court has given us are finally here."
Mao Wenlong only looked at the appearance of these ships, but frowned. Obviously... this did not look like a grain ship.
Damn, won’t he be deceived by the Ministry of War again?
He pressed the knife forward and waited for teams of Donglin troops to get off the ship. When he saw this posture, Mao Wenlong was shocked.
Then someone said, "Your Majesty is here."
Mao Wenlong was shocked, so he immediately turned around and ordered: "Driving the person away, driving him away, this time, let those good dogs stay away, don't come to collect debts at this time, if you anger the emperor, you will kill him."
As he said that, he was a very smart person, but now he seemed to be obedient, with only a few personal guards waiting here.
The Dongjiang Army immediately began to drive people with a knife.
When these soldiers and civilians saw this situation, they immediately noticed something, and someone said to themselves: "It's bad, I'm afraid that the one who came was not a grain ship or a owed salary."
What people fear most is that they give hope, crush this hope, or smash it in front of you.
Suddenly, the military and civilians exploded, and everyone said, "It's been four months since we owe it. This year, we can't live. I don't know when the Tartars will come, and I'll let people live."
"The trade of North Korea has been cut off, and their ships are not coming anymore. General Mao, you have to let them give an explanation, the brothers will not agree."
After cursing, fortunately, the Dongjiang soldiers were still prestige and finally got rid of the person.
After Emperor Tianqi got off the ship, he led Zhang Jingyi forward.
Mao Wenlong had seen a chariot before, so he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "My minister Mao Wenlong, I have seen Your Majesty..."
Emperor Tianqi glanced at him, but frowned and said, "Why did you drive away all the soldiers and civilians? Am I so scary? I finally planned to be a wise ruler, how can I drive away the people?"
Mao Wenlong stumbled and refused to answer.
Emperor Aoki said, "Are you afraid of something?"
Mao Wenlong had no choice but to say, "Your Majesty... I'm afraid they will be rude, ignorant, and have no restraint."
Emperor Tianqi smiled and said, "Zhang Qing said that you are loyal and kind here, so why are you afraid of being unrestrained?"
Mao Wenlong couldn't help but look at Zhang Jingyi, who was one step away from the emperor behind him, and knew who this person was in his heart.
In fact, although Mao Wenlong made a lot of contributions in this Dongjiang, he had almost no power in the court.
He was promoted by Yuan Keli at the beginning, and Yuan Keli had been promoted openly and secretly, and was promoted to the Minister of Revenue in Nanjing by ministers in the court.
The Minister of Revenue is a very prominent position, but if the word Nanjing is added in front, then... it will be a little embarrassed.
So, Mao Wenlong, who had lost the backstage, was immediately passive. Qingliu looked down on him, and the Donglin Party of China certainly ignored him.
Poor, even when Wei Zhongxian was in great power, the world was building temples for Wei Zhongxian everywhere, and even Yuan Chonghuan was building them in a hurry, but Mao Wenlong had no movement. In this way, Wei Zhongxian's attitude towards Mao Wenlong can be imagined.
Nine thousand years old also wants to save face. If you are so ignorant, of course you will not be defeated.
In addition, the Liao generals in Dongjiang Town and Jinzhou were not dealt with, and Yuan Chonghuan and others followed the strategy of the Liao people defending Liao territory, and had long regarded Mao Wenlong, a Zhejiang man, as a thorn in his side.
There are many things that have been quarreled between each other.
Mao Wenlong was really miserable. He was alone overseas. In such a big place, he gathered the Liao people who had lost their homes everywhere and fought against the Jiannu people here, but the court's criticism of him never stopped.
In order to kill him, people even called him the emperor overseas in the capital.
In such a big island, even ghosts cannot be raised, and there are Jiannu people eyeing each other. The so-called overseas emperor has a vicious intention.
This is to kill the people and not give up until Mao Wenlong's family is killed.
Mao Wenlong was isolated and helpless. On the one hand, he wanted to support nearly 200,000 refugees on this barren island and organize the Dongjiang army. On the other hand, he had to deal with the impeachment from Jinzhou and the open and secret arrows in the court! What he did every day was begging everywhere and hoping that others would give him some food, otherwise... he would really not be able to survive if he was alone overseas.
Now that the emperor is here, Mao Wenlong's eyes suddenly become wet, not because he is moved by seeing the emperor.
But I didn't expect that my overseas emperor was criticized for this. Today I said that I was like an emperor in Dongjiang Town, and tomorrow I said that I colluded with the Jiannu people and secretly talked with the Jiannu people. I couldn't say when the imperial envoy would come to take his head.
Who knows how much trust the emperor has come?
He was not afraid that I, Mao Wenlong, would rebel, the overseas emperor.
Mao Wenlong couldn't help but look at Zhang Jing with gratitude. He had heard of this Duke of Liao. Of course, the two had no relatives and no reason, but Mao Wenlong never expected that there were still people in the court who were willing to speak for him, and the people who spoke were so heavy.
Zhang Jingyi was a little embarrassed by Mao Wenlong's eyes. It was not so much, it seemed like she was falling in love at first sight, or even like she fell in love at first sight.
Emperor Tianqi said for no reason: "Why didn't the Mao Qing family say reply?"
Mao Wenlong had no choice but to say, "Your Majesty, I... I am actually afraid. The soldiers and civilians are unrestrained and ask for money from Your Majesty."
Asking for salary...
Hearing these two words, Emperor Tianqi subconsciously skipped his heart, and another person came to ask for money.
Emperor Tianqi couldn't help but be furious: "In the past six months, I have paid all my owed wages in full. Why are I still here to pay? I have taken out all the money and food from the treasury."
Mao Wenlong had no choice but to dare to answer.
Zhang Jingyi said openly, "Your Majesty, I forgot to tell Your Majesty that your majesty's wages have been paid on the books of the Ministry of War."
Emperor Aoki seemed puzzled and said, "What does it mean?"
Zhang Jingyi said: "In terms of procedure, the money and food have been distributed."
"What about it?" Emperor Aoki looked surprised.
At this time, Mao Wenlong mustered up the courage and said, "In fact, this silver will have to be turned over for several months before it will be released."
"What does this mean?" Emperor Tianqi said angrily.
"Anyway, this has always been the rule. First, if the grain is on the road, you have to use old rice and mixed grains to replace the new rice distributed by the court. As for the silver, it will take several months to deduct it for merchants to turn over one or two times, and if you have interest, you will need to get it. Besides, there will be many people's hands along the way...so..."
Emperor Aoki took a breath and couldn't help but say, "Then how do you live?"
"Hard." Mao Wenlong said helplessly: "In the past, it was a little better. North Korea had not been defeated by the Jiannu people. He was humble and asked them for some money and food on the grounds of guarding against the Jiannu people for them. But now it is not possible. North Korea has passed away from the Jiannu people and now imposes a sea ban on Dongjiang."
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