Chapter 974 The role of miscellaneous legions

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The military households in Xuanfu naturally believed Zhang Zhun's promise. If these words were said from others, they might be suspicious. However, these words came from Zhang Zhun's mouth, and they had no reason to doubt them anymore. To say that at this time, who has the most trustworthy credit must be Zhang Zhun.

In fact, what they were looking forward to day and night were Zhang Zhun’s three promises. They did not follow Emperor Chongzhen to the south just to wait for Zhang Zhun’s arrival. With these three promises from Zhang Zhun, they would have hope for the future. The hard days in the past can be considered over. Speaking of which, the days in the past are really unbearable to look back on!

The climate in the surrounding areas of Xuanfu is indeed a bit drought, with sparse precipitation, which is incomparable to the Central Plains. Coupled with the impact of the Little Ice Age, the drought situation seems to be even more serious. Some smaller rivers have basically stopped flowing. However, this does not mean that the surrounding areas of Xuanfu are completely unable to cultivate and have no grain production at all.

In fact, there are also a lot of fertile fields in Xuanfu, especially on both sides of the Sanggan River, where there are a large number of fertile fields. The only large area of ​​arable land is here. Although the yield is somewhat different from the mainland, and the yield per mu is generally only more than 200 kilograms, it is entirely possible to meet the needs of Xuanfu if you cultivate well. After all, there is also a small population around Xuanfu.

Soon, all the military households dispersed. Next, there will naturally be people who will guide them to implement the "Equal Field Order" of the Hu Ben Army, how to measure, how to allocate, and how to obtain their own land. Then, someone will also give them oxen and seeds, farm tools, food, cold-proof materials, etc. to help them survive this difficult winter. It seems that this winter should be difficult.

In the end, there was only one person left on the school ground. He was a young military householder, about 20 years old, tall and big, burly, and naked body, with many scars. People with rich combat experience can infer from a distance what kind of weapon the scars on his body were caused by.

For some reason, Zhang Zhun felt that this military household seemed a little strange. The other party looked a little dazed, but he didn't seem to be completely dazed. As for what he was thinking in his heart, Zhang Zhun couldn't figure it out. He raised his voice and said, "Why don't you leave?"

The young military householder's answer was also loud. He said loudly: "I want to say a few words to the adults. I wonder if he has time?"

Zhang Zhun said a little strangely: "What's your name? What are you going to say to me?"

The military household replied loudly: "My name is Wang Dou! I want to tell you something to the adults!"

Zhang Zhun frowned quietly. In his impression, he seemed to have vaguely heard of Wang Dou's name. However, Zhang Zhun really couldn't remember who Wang Dou was. The only thing that is certain is that this name was definitely heard in his previous life.

Looking at Wang Dou, he has a strong body, strong limbs and strong eyes, and his eyes are quite sharp. He is indeed a military material. In such a lack of food and clothing, it is indeed very rare for him to have such a burly figure. The military households he just saw were basically thin and could not go to the battlefield at all.

The scars on Wang Dou's body prove that he must be a brave and fierce person. A person who is obedient and disciplined cannot have so many scars on his body. Most of the scars on his body are knife wounds, and a small number of penetration injuries should have been shot by arrows. In addition, the face seems to have been burned by fire, which is a little disfigured.

If these scars were not caused by one's own people, they were left behind in the fight against the enemy. Judging from these scars, this guy named Wang Dou should have a lot of lives on his hands. He just doesn't know whether it was the lives of the Mongols, the Tartars, or the lives of the Han people themselves.

Zhang Zhun nodded and said calmly: "What do you want to say?"

Wang Dou said in a shocking voice and said loudly: "There is nothing great to defeat the Tartars. We can defeat them too. It's just that we don't have a chance."

Everyone around Zhang Zhun showed a dissatisfaction. Some even wanted to scold Wang Dou a few words. I really don’t know how high the world is! In front of Zhang Zhun, would he dare to say such words to save Zhang Zhun?

If you really have the ability to defeat the Tartars, the Tartars would not have successfully invaded repeatedly. Every time the Tartars invaded, why wouldn’t you fart a lot? Take the third invasion of the Tartars for example. The Xuanfu army rushed to the capital and never had a head-on collision with the Tartars. Such a rush to help is simply a joke!

Zhang Zhun still said calmly: "How old are you this year? How many years have you been in the army?"

Wang Dou raised his head and said, "I started to replace my father at the age of thirteen and served in the Wanquan Right Guard. Now it has been a full ten years."

Zhang Zhun nodded and said thoughtfully: "So, you were officially in service in the first year of Chongzhen. The Tartars invaded three times, and your Xuanfu seems to have no record of any battle!"

Of course, what he said was the most clear. Zhang Zhun did mean to question Wang Dou - if you really have the ability and the Tartars repeatedly invade, you should always show some performance. Don't tell me, you have never met the Tartars, so there is no way to talk about military achievements. If that is the case, the scars on your body will be obtained by killing your own people.

Judging from Wang Dou's appearance, he seemed not an officer in the border army. If an ordinary soldier really killed the Tartars, he would definitely be promoted! It is impossible to have no chance of promotion. On the border, the head of a Tartar is worth fifty taels of silver. Even if half of it is deducted, there is still twenty-five taels of taels!

Moreover, according to the court's convention, if one Tartar is killed, five must be reported. If Wang Dou really killed the Tartars, his superiors will definitely report it desperately. However, Zhang Zhun never heard of any military achievements in the Xuanfu army. There must be something wrong with it.

Wang Dou said with a frustrated expression: "If I come to the Dusi, I will definitely be able to build Xuanfu into the strongest fortress. It would be impossible for the Tartars to pass by Xuanfu. However, my superiors did not think so at all. They were afraid of angering the Tartars, and even the killing of the Tartars would have to cover up."

Zhang Zhun asked suspiciously: "Cover it?"

Wang Dou said angrily: "That's right! It's just a cover-up! It is said that both the superiors and the Tartars agreed that as long as we don't take the initiative to go out and provoke the Tartars, the Tartars will not provoke us! If we go to provoke the Tartars, the Tartars will come to cause trouble for us. I once killed three Tartars and four Mongols, but were scolded by my superiors! I almost ate military sticks!"

Zhang Zhun asked in surprise: "Why?"

Wang Dou said sadly and angrily: "How do I know? Anyway, everyone says so! As long as our Xuanfu army does not go out of the city to fight the Tartars, the Tartars will not come to cause trouble for us! Therefore, the superior ordered us not to leave the city! Even if we leave the city, we are not allowed to fight against the Tartars! Otherwise, military law is engaged! By the way! It seems that Fan Wanjie said!"

Jianmo couldn't help but say, "Wang Dou, don't talk nonsense! How could such a thing happen? The enemy has hit her nose, so you are not allowed to fight back?"

Wang Dou said with a sad and angry face: "Governor, do you think I am talking nonsense? I use my head to ensure that everything I say is true. If you don't believe it, you can ask other military households."

Zhang Zhun said lightly: "You have to come up with convincing evidence."

In fact, Zhang Zhun had already believed that the situation described by Wang Dou was true. In this chaotic era, no matter how absurd things were, they would happen. It is not surprising that the senior officials of the Xuanfu did not dare to fight with the Tartars, and even maintained a certain tacit understanding with the Tartars. In particular, Wang Dou actually mentioned the name Fan Wanjie.

This Fan Wanjie is the Shanxi merchant who traded the most actively with the Tatars in Huang Taiji's record. Through his relationship, the Tatars purchased a large number of iron tools to make arrowheads and horseshoes. This Fan family was also the leader of the Tatars every time they invaded. With the help of the Fan family's business network, Huang Taiji also had a good understanding of the situation in the mainland of Ming Dynasty.

If every time the Tartars invade, Huang Taiji would use Fan Wanjie to threaten the senior management of the Xuanfu, forcing the senior management of the Xuanfu to let go of fighting the Tartars. It would be really not difficult. The senior management of the Xuanfu, the military supervisor Wang Kun, the governor Liu Xiao, etc., are originally corrupt. As long as you save your life, how could you care about the arrival of the Tartars?

In fact, every time the Tatars invaded, they did adopt passive resistance, basically ignoring and ignoring them. If anyone actively resisted, the Tatars would attack desperately until they were wiped out. This was also the meaning of shooting the first bird. Zhao Lujiao of Zunhua and the governor of Bao'anzhou were both destroyed by the Tatars because of active resistance.

Wang Dou said helplessly: "I have no evidence. However, as long as you catch Fan Wanjie, there will definitely be evidence."

Zhang Zhun shook his head and said calmly: "I don't know where Fan Wanjie is. However, I want to ask you a few questions. If you were the commander of Wanquandushi and the Tartars invaded, what would you do?"

Wang Dou said without hesitation: "First, eliminate the weak and keep the strong, and kick out all the soldiers who are useless. Don't have military households, just pure combat soldiers. Second, reduce the amount of soldiers, eliminate the vacancy, and actively recruit soldiers with the courage to fight to supplement them. Third, actively cultivate fields, ensure your own supply of money and food, and don't expect your superiors to trust them. Fourth, forge a weapon of better quality by yourself."

Zhang Zhun stared at Wang Dou deeply, his eyes full of suspicion. This guy really had some thoughts. Could it be that he is also a time traveler? If he is also a time traveler, it would not be fun. With Zhang Zhun's personality, he would definitely shoot the other party in one go. He would never allow it. In this world, someone threatened his existence.

Zhang Zhun nodded and waved goodbye.

Wang Dou carried the Hu Ben Army's banner and turned around with great strides.

He looked at Zhang Zhun's behavior in confusion. After a long time, he said with some concern: "Sir, please let Wang Dou form a team by himself...in the future..."

Zhang Zhun smiled faintly and said calmly: "It's okay, I'm useful."

Why did Li Yan and Wang Dou be allowed to form a legion? The reason is very simple. These two legions are the basis for future colonial invasion. To put it more accurately, it is the prototype of the future colonial army. These people must be a little different from the regular Hu Ben Army.

The Hu Ben Army troops are good, but they are not good, and the cost is very high. The salary and benefits of the Hu Ben Army officers and soldiers are very good. Each soldier costs at least two taels of silver per month. With the expenses of the Hu Ben gun, each army soldier costs at least fifty taels of silver per year. If it is a cavalry or a navy, the cost will be even higher.

The treatment is too good and eating too much is actually a disadvantage, that is, the desire to fight will gradually fade. It is like an American soldier who does not have much desire to attack. It is okay to fight at home, but if you fight abroad, there may be a little problem with the fighting will. It is not very cost-effective to directly use the Hu Ben Army during colonial invasion.

However, Li Yan's army is different. Their psychology is already very unbalanced, and they are definitely a few different places from the real Hu Ben Army. Everything they have to rely on themselves to seize and plunder. Such troops are most suitable for fighting abroad. Wherever they pass, they are simply blank!

Suppose that if the Qinglong Legion and Li Yan Legion attacked the Mughal Dynasty (India). Zhang Zhun dared to conclude that the fastest one must be the soldiers of Li Yan Legion. Because if they want to become the owners of this land, all their wealth comes from this land. At the same time, even if they burn, kill, loot on this land, it will not have much impact on the image of the Hu Ben Army.

The Qinglong Legion will always be the commander of the Supreme Leader of the Hu Ben Army and is the Central Army. The wealth they plundered must be handed over and cannot be kept privately. At the same time, they must pay attention to the image of the Hu Ben Army and cannot do anything randomly.

Once the troops go abroad to fight, they will be completely unrelict. The three disciplines and eight points of attention are all lies. Different environments, the ban will naturally follow differently. A group of screaming prisoners will release them on other countries' territories, and the desire to fight is the strongest. Russia's eastward expansion is basically dominated by a group of prisoners and hooligans.

As for whether these miscellaneous legions will threaten the regime of the Hu Ben Army in the future, that is a joke. They don’t even have basic Hu Ben guns, so how can they threaten the Hu Ben Army? Moreover, Zhang Zhun will not let them come back after going abroad. They will always take root and sprout in foreign countries and spread the seeds of the Han people.
Chapter completed!