Chapter 1702: Heavy responsibilities on shoulders
"Master Shang is ridiculously praising Ping'an. He is not worthy of it. The few achievements are all supported by the people and the soldiers worked hard."
Zhu Ping'an was modest for a moment, then firmly "However, the Zhejiang Army and I will do our best to fight until every soldier is killed to protect the safety of Suzhou and live up to Shang Zhi's The government's support and trust in us."
"No need to be humble, Mr. Zhu, everyone sees your performance. As far as I can see today, your army has strict military discipline and high morale. It is beyond comparison with ordinary armies. It can be seen that Zhu Ping'an knows the soldiers and is exactly the kind of talent our Suzhou Prefecture lacks." Magistrate Shang said with a smile.
"Well, Ping'an, how dare you be called a handsome man? Mr. Shang's words are serious." Zhu Ping'an said with a bitter smile.
"I've always been outspoken, and I'm not afraid of your jokes. The local Arms and Preparations Department and the soldiers in the counties under it, alas... can't compare with your army. The commanders of the Department of Arms and Preparations and the counties under them deceive me into not knowing the troops. Things, one by one, the corpses were seated for a meal, and they Sai was engaged in military affairs, indulged in pleasure, intoxicated with fine wine and beautiful women, his soldiers behaved the same way, military discipline was lax, and the atmosphere was smoky. During this period, Japanese pirates often harassed southern Jiangsu, even if they were only a small group, there were more than 8,000 soldiers and horses. They also all tied up They were helpless and fearful of the enemy and allowed the people in our territory to be ravaged and humiliated by the Japanese pirates. After the Japanese pirates left the country, they pretended to send troops and shamelessly promoted that they had expelled the Japanese pirates and falsely reported their military exploits to receive rewards. "
< br>"At first, I was deceived by them. Later, after receiving reports from the villagers and citizens, I conducted an investigation and found out the truth. I was very angry. In anger, I dismissed several officers from their posts and sent them to prison for severe punishment. . The result is, ugh, poor. This triggered a mutiny. If there were Japanese pirates outside, it would be a disaster if there was another mutiny inside. In desperation, we had to compromise, release them from prison, restore them to their original posts, and let them serve for their crimes... As a result, it is hard to change a country's nature. or They say dogs can't change from eating shit, but they still have the same moral character and have not made any progress!"
"Master Zhu, before the expansion of the Zhejiang Army, there were less than a thousand people, but they also bravely rushed to Yingtian's aid, not only expelled the Japanese pirates, And wiped them all out The Japanese pirates are brave and resourceful, and can also train soldiers. Compared with the military preparations department, how can Lord Zhu not be called a handsome man? "
Zhifu Shang is really as straightforward as he said, Suzhou Prefecture The shameful old people in the Military Preparation Department and the subordinate county commanders all turned over. It was obvious that they were extremely disappointed with the local officers and soldiers; it could also be seen that the prefect Shang admired Zhu Pingan very much and was very fond of the Zhejiang army led by Zhu Pingan. Very satisfied too.
"Okay, Mr. Zhu no longer needs to be modest. In the future, Suzhou City will ask more of Mr. Zhu."
Magistrate Shang stood up and bowed to Zhu Ping'an.
"Please, Mr. Zhu."
The subordinate officials of Shang Zhifu also stood up and bowed to Zhu Ping'an for a long time.
"Master Shang, please get up quickly." Zhu Ping'an quickly stood up to help Magistrate Shang and others, and assured them, "Thank you Master Shang and all of you for your trust. Ping'an and the Zhejiang Army will definitely live up to their trust. The trust of Mr. Shang and all of you will ensure that the city of Suzhou is safe and sound. If the Japanese pirates want to get involved in Suzhou City, they must first pass through our Zhejiang army. As long as there are still one soldier, no Japanese pirates will threaten Suzhou City."
"Okay! If you say so, I'll be relieved." Magistrate Shang gave a high-five.
"Ten thousand stones of grain and grass have been deposited in the camp's granary. In the future, according to the supply of two stones per soldier, they will be supplied to the camp on time at the beginning of each month for your army to eat. The other two thousand taels of silver will be used to support your army's military needs. In the future, I Suzhou Prefecture will support your army with three thousand taels of silver for military supplies every month, so please don’t refuse.”
Shang Zhifu said, taking out a thick stack of silver notes from his sleeve, all worth one hundred dollars. Two denominations were handed over to Zhu Pingan.
It is indeed the most wealthy and romantic place in the world, and it is indeed the place where the richest man in the Ming Dynasty is located. Such a big deal!
Zhu Ping'an was immediately overwhelmed by Suzhou Prefecture's money-making ability.
"Thank you for your strong support, Prefect Shang. The war is currently underway and it is the time to use the silver, so I will not refuse." Zhu Pingan thanked him without refusing, and took the money, "The Zhejiang Army must The liver and brain are wiped out in return.”
A soldier eats 2 shi of grain and grass a month. The 10,000 shi of grain and grass supported by Suzhou Prefecture is enough to feed the Zhejiang Army's 2,000 men for two and a half months, saving the Zhejiang Army a lot of money. In addition, the 20,000 shi of grain and grass supported by Suzhou Prefecture are enough to feed the Zhejiang Army for two and a half months. The money was enough for the Zhejiang Army to build enough bayonets and small artillery. Now was the time to use money, so Zhu Pingan did not refuse.
"You're welcome, Mr. Zhu. Compared to the heavy responsibilities on your shoulders, our support is nothing. Besides, you are here to protect our safety. It is our duty to support you with some food, grass and silver. Something." Magistrate Shang said.
Speaking of the important tasks of the Zhejiang Army, Magistrate Shang explained to Zhu Pingan in detail.
Suhu is ripe and the world is full of it.
No wealth in the world is abundant in Suzhou, and no wealth in Suzhou is abundant in Changmen. Changmen is the most prosperous area in Suzhou.
Tang Yin, one of the "Four Talents in Wuzhong" who passed away thirty years ago, wrote a poem called "Changmen Jishi", in which he wrote: "The paradise of the world is Wuzhong, and there is a Changmen in it, which is more heroic. Cuixiu Three thousand floors up and down, gold and millions of water in the east and west. The market has never been so good, and the dialects in the four distant places are always different. If the painter is asked to paint, the painter will say that it is difficult to paint. "
The prosperity of Changmen can be seen from this. As the prefect of Suzhou Prefecture, Shang Zhifu has great influence on the city of Suzhou. The data is well understood.
Shang Zhifu said that nine-tenths of the wealth of Suzhou City is concentrated in the Changmen area, and other urban areas only account for one-tenth of the wealth of Suzhou City, and the prosperity outside Changmen is even more prosperous. In the city.
The ten-mile long street from Changmen City to Fengqiao, including Nanhao Street, Shangtang Street and Shantang Street, is backed by a river. The river transportation is developed and thousands of merchants gather. North and south boats and foreign merchants gather here. There are tens of thousands of shops of all kinds, covering all walks of life. It is more developed than the streets in Suzhou city.
Japanese pirates plunder, and those who do it are looking for money, and their targets must first be the area outside Changmen, the most prosperous area in Suzhou City. During this time, many people also saw Japanese pirates inquiring about the situation in the Changmen area.
In addition, Japanese pirates came across the sea, went up the river, and plundered along the Grand Canal and other water veins. The intersection of the Grand Canal and our Suzhou water vein is outside Changmen. If the Japanese pirates came from the waterway, they would be the first to arrive. The place is also the Gate of Chang.
Finally, Magistrate Shang concluded that if the Japanese pirates attacked Suzhou City, Changmenwai would definitely bear the brunt.
Fengqiao, where the Zhejiang Army is stationed, connects Shedu and Changdang to the north, and connects to Jutang and Taihu Lake in the south. It guards the waterways leading to Changmen. It is the only place where Japanese pirates can invade Changmen through waterways. Therefore, Magistrate Shang said that the Zhejiang Army has a heavy responsibility.
"Don't worry, Mr. Shang. Only with responsibility and pressure can you have motivation. With our Zhejiang Army stationed here, we will not let a single Japanese pirate pass through Fengqiao and ensure that the west gate of Suzhou City is safe." Zhu Ping'an looked determined. said.
"Very good. The west gate of Suzhou has been entrusted to your army." Magistrate Shang nodded vigorously. (End of chapter)