Chapter 156                                                             

Datong Town was also full of disasters in Jiajing, and there were three rebellions. It even allowed the court to siege Datong for several months. In the specific situation, Zhou Mengchen had not done much homework. However, he knew that the battle to suppose the rebellion was very harmful to the local area.

Now that such a thing happened, it is no wonder that the people have complaints about the court. There are even many people in the White Lotus Sect, who are also Datong people.

If you think you are the court, you are the court. If you are the court, you are the enemy country.

This situation directly leads to the difficulty of restoring the strength of Datong Town. Without the support of local people, there is not enough military source. Not to mention expanding the army, even maintaining the current army is also a difficult problem. It can only bring greater consumption to the rear. Ma Fang wrote several letters for help because of this matter.

Zhou Mengchen also helped him run several times to the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue. But now the court treasury is not rich. What if it does?

The situation in Datong is no longer a mess to describe. It is simply a bottomless pit. It will be difficult for anyone to deal with it in the past.

Although Zhou Mengchen felt sorry for the people of Datong, he was unwilling to destroy his political life in Datong. No, he valued this political life higher than the life and death of the local people, but now Datong has no support from the rear and can do nothing at all.

Now the imperial treasury has no money. In this case, let alone let Zhou Mengchen go, even if he lets a god go, he will also drink the northwest wind.

Therefore, Zhou Mengchen secretly prayed in his heart: "Everywhere is OK, as long as it is not Datong."

However, many times, good and bad are not good. And how could Yan Song be so easy to talk to. He said: "Your Majesty, it's better to be complicated than to be complicated. How can you distinguish a sharp weapon? Now Master Zhou is a sword that can cut through the thorns for Your Majesty. The importance of the nine sides is Xuanda, which is the gateway to Beijing. Xuanda is the main focus of Datong. The disaster last year was that the rebels and Qiuluan used troops in Datong. If there were famous officials and good generals like Zhou Shangwen, even though Altan was cruel, he would not be able to enter. How regretful it would be that his last general would die. However, the talents of the Ming Dynasty were never inferior to those of the veteran general. With Master Zhou guarding Datong, Your Majesty could rest assured."

Jiajing's heart moved and he walked slowly. He pondered for a moment and said, "Zhou Qing, what do you think?"

Zhou Mengchen sighed in his heart, and he already understood very well. Jiajing was already moved.

Last year, the Tartar soldiers came to the city and sounded the alarm for Jiajing. Although Jiajing was still a little uneasy when the Tartars retreated just now. But after a long time, they slowly calmed down. They also became concerned about the candidates for the border general.

Even Zhou Mengchen's construction of the outer city wall was a reflection of Jiajing's sense of insecurity.

Jiajing felt that Zhou Mengchen could stay in the capital to manage his finances, which would be great. But since he didn't know how to be polite, then forget it. Putting it on the frontier and being a guard general in the side is considered to be a good use. So although Jiajing was talking about a question, Zhou Mengchen knew very well. He could not refuse.

Zhou Mengchen said: "Your Majesty has the intention, so I naturally dare not refuse. It's just that Datong is different from other border towns, and it is extremely declining. Your Majesty wants me to guard Datong, but it is nothing more than to prevent the Tartars from going south. It's just that this matter is not guaranteed. If Your Majesty really wants me to go, please allow me to do the three things."

Jiajing said, "Tell me."

Zhou Mengchen said, "First, long-term responsibilities. No matter what happens, please let me do it once every three years and then make a decision. Even if you cut it into pieces, I will never complain. But Your Majesty also knows that Datong is difficult to return, just like a patient is terminally ill. Even if the magic doctor is in a magical way, it is impossible to achieve immediate results. Please give me some time."

The thing Zhou Mengchen feared the most was that he had no time to do it when he came to Datong. He encountered a defeat and immediately lost his post. In this case, even if Zhou Mengchen had many magical strategies, he could not do anything.

Jiajing said, "Okay, I agree."

From last year to now, the governor of Datong has been replaced by two positions. No one can sit for a long time. After almost every governor of Datong takes office, the first thing is to find a way, find a way, and immediately transfer it from the governor of Datong. This official position is indeed difficult to handle.

Zhou Mengchen said: "Second, Your Majesty wants to bring an army from the Shenji Camp to Datong."

Jiajing said: "Shenjiying? Jingying? Are you sure you want to lead the Beijingying troops?"

Jiajing was very surprised. He knew very well what the Ming Jingying looked like. Especially after experiencing such a war, he even knew that they were all good things.

Zhou Mengchen said, "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Fengcheng is working hard to enter, and Shenji Camp is now a bit like this. I always need some direct troops to go to Datong, otherwise I will not be able to conquer the venue."

Jiajing said, "Isn't Ma Fang enough? OK. I'm sure."

Jiajing secretly remembered the information given by Zhou Mengchen. He thought to himself: "Is the Shenji Camp really useful?"

Zhou Mengchen also had doubts about the strength of the Shenji Camp. After all, the Ming Dynasty Jing Camp could not fight for a hundred years. The Marquis of Fengcheng was not a famous general. He could only use it after a rectification. In fact, Zhou Mengchen had planned to choose the Shenji Camp. He valued not the people of the Shenji Camp, but the cannons of the Shenji Camp.

The Marquis of Fengcheng also knew that the Ming Jing Camp was not worth fighting, so he was very concerned about adding the firepower of the Shenji Camp.

After the cement production increased, the military weapon supervisor did not focus on the production of steam engines. Instead, he restored his old business. The military weapon supervisor received the largest order, either, or the order of the Shenji Camp, with at least a thousand cannons.

This is a cannon. It is a simplified version of the cannon used by Zhou Mengchen's city.

Replace the copper with iron, remove the rifle and restore the casting. This also reduces the cost. Although it is accurate, don’t think too much about it. Within one mile, you can still have a little accuracy, and no matter how far you go, there will be nothing.

Zhou Mengchen still believed in Qi Jiguang's ability. Even if the Shenji Camp cannot be trained, it will be profitable to get these or artillery.

Zhou Mengchen said: "The third is to ask the Ministry of Revenue to allocate some money to rebuild Datong Town."

After hearing this, Jiajing said, "I'm sure. You can discuss this with the Ministry of Revenue."

After hearing this, Zhou Mengchen immediately knew that there was no difference between this accuracy and whether it was accurate or not.

After all, the Ministry of Revenue is empty now. The big hole has not been filled last year, so it is rare to maintain the salary of all officials. As for the rest, don’t even think about it. What Zhou Mengchen originally wanted was not the money from the Ministry of Revenue, but the money from the inner treasury.

Now Jiajing asked him to go to the Ministry of Revenue to discuss, isn’t it just that there is no need to discuss it? Isn’t it that the Minister of Revenue to be forced to death?

Zhou Mengchen said, "Your Majesty, after the army, it is deserted. I must never be without money if I want to revive Datong Town. If Your Majesty does not agree, I am really a clever wife who can cook without rice."

After hearing this, Jiajing said, "Zhou Qing is too humble. Are you doing a good job with no rice?" Jiajing said, stepping on the city tower under his feet.

This made Zhou Mengchen not know what to say for a moment. It was just that Beijing could compare with the same age as the year-on-year. Now the imperial court has no money anymore, but there is money in Beijing. At this moment, if you really want to learn from Li Zicheng, you will copy the Beijing city. Of course, there is no 70 million taels. But three or four thousand taels should be there.

But what is the situation in Datong? Datong has no money, it really has no money.

What methods does Zhou Mengchen have to use?

Seeing Zhou Mengchen's expression, Jiajing said, "Okay. OK. I promise you the right to act cheaply. Just let go of anything."

After hearing this, Zhou Mengchen didn't know if he lost or made a profit for a while.

When the governor is outside, he usually has the right to act cheaply. However, that is more military. The so-called killing first and then reporting.

However, Zhou Mengchen's right to act cheaply seems to be different, it is economical, and Jiajing obviously acquiesced to him to make money. As long as Zhou Mengchen does not cause public grievances, like the expansion of the Beijing city wall this time, Jiajing will not pursue it.

To be honest, what Zhou Mengchen did was borrowing money from the nobles in the name of Shuntian Mansion. The collective purchase of cotton cloth and cotton was also very detailed. They were different from the laws of the ancestors.

But you can only accomplish things, and Jiajing didn't care.
Chapter completed!