Chapter 1126 1217 Portuguese go to battle

Chapter 1126 1217 Portuguese go to battle

Yes, Wei Guangde deliberately used Zhang Juzheng to clear his father's land and rearrange the population of the Ming Dynasty.

The land and acres have all been re-registered, so why can’t the population be counted?

As for the yellow book, it can continue to exist, but it must not be in the hands of the government.

Just imagine, if Emperor Chongzhen had the real population data of Daming Tianmu, he might not have been forced into chaos in the north.

Overthrow the original things, bring out all the hidden things, and let them be revealed to the world.

This is what Wei Guangde wants to do. He has no interest in hidden fields and hidden houses. Even if it can bring him land rent and other income, he does not like it.

Can you make a lot of money by doing business if you dig it out of the soil?

"Mr. Wei Ge, this."

Liu Shouyou was frightened by Wei Guangde's order and was a little at a loss.

"Quietly, don't spread it, and nothing will happen."

Wei Guangde still spoke softly, "Counties, prefectures and provinces don't know each other. In the end, it's enough for you and me to get the final number. Just put the things away.

You may know some things about the imperial court, but you still don’t know many more. "

At this time, Liu Shouyou's face was uncertain, and he was obviously judging the pros and cons of this matter.

Can Jin Yiwei get the white book from various places without anyone noticing?

Of course you can, it’s not difficult at all.

He had no idea what this number would look like when aggregated, and it might be very shocking.

This could be the source of great turmoil, and Liu Shouyou was really afraid.

If this matter is revealed, it is possible that Wei Guangde will be overthrown.

It is impossible for people who are not in high positions to think of how powerful it is to criticize a person from top to bottom. If that storm breaks out, it will probably bury many people.

However, Liu Shouyou didn't know that Zhang Juzheng had a similar situation when he was clearing his land, but he was dealt with it. Counting the population, the resistance was not as big as the land.

After all, the interests of the fields are greater than the population.

Wei Guangde did not intend to do it himself, but asked Zhang Juzheng to come forward to bring order to the Ming Dynasty's fields and population.

Only in this way can a whip method be launched to truly achieve the goal.

Everyone knows about the problems that exist in Ming Dynasty, but no one is willing to change them.

Zhang Juzheng is the only person willing to do this in the past hundred years.

He accepted the political legacy of Xu Jie, Yang Bo and others. He was the biggest force in the court, but it was not comparable to Wei Guangde's small arms and legs.

Therefore, Zhang Juzheng can do what he cannot do and do it well.

Since Zhang Juzheng can solve it, it's better to let him do it all for him.

Anyway, he would also anger the gentry class once the issue of clearing his father's land comes out.

Because Zhang Juzheng was at the height of his power with the blessing of imperial power and inner court power, even those who were dissatisfied did not dare to break out while he was alive, so they could only choose to counterattack after his death.

In fact, when Emperor Wanli liquidated Zhang Juzheng, he felt the impact of pressure coming from below.

You must know that denying Zhang Juzheng is definitely not as simple as denying him personally. All the achievements made by Qingzhang Tianmu have been in vain.

This is all money.

How could Emperor Wanli disregard the interests of the country for his personal emotions?

Although some people may say that he was young and energetic at that time, but he might have been carried away.

But it was him who made the decree after all, and it was impossible for him not to know the consequences of the decree when he made it.

As for his choice to liquidate Zhang Juzheng, it is more likely that he believed that he lacked Zhang Juzheng's ability and could not overcome the rebound below.

Everything is just for stability.

Of course, no one knows the real reason, and everything can only be speculated by future generations.

"Mr. Wei Ge, this."

Liu Shouyou seemed to have made up his mind, but when he looked up at Wei Guangde, he choked again as soon as the words came out of his mouth.

Wei Guangde was very patient and did not interrupt him.

Liu Shouyou still had to make up his own mind about this kind of thing.

Finally, Liu Shouyou struggled to spit out those four words.

"I will obey my orders."

A smile appeared on Wei Guangde's lips, and he said calmly: "Commander Liu, only you and I know about this matter."

"You will finally understand."

Liu Shouyou whispered.

After watching Liu Shouyou say goodbye and leave, Wei Guangde saw him at the door.

It wasn't until Liu Shouyou's figure completely disappeared that Wei Guangde turned around and returned to the duty room.

Whether the little emperor was angry because of himself and blamed Zhang Juzheng, or because he had just taken power and was worried that he would not be able to suppress Xiao Xiao, Wei Guangde planned to get out of this troubled situation.

Yes.

If Emperor Wanli denies Zhang Juzheng for personal reasons, he will set up an ambush to persuade him.

If you are worried about the backlash of the gentry class, it would be a better solution.

As long as he, Wei Guangde, is here, who can turn the sky upside down?

The troops and horses are all ready. It doesn't matter who is in favor or who is against it.

"Next time my uncle brings up the issue of having a father-in-law, we can also mention the population issue and see how he reacts."

This kind of thing cannot be solved by Wei Guangde's wishful thinking.

Zhang Juzheng didn't know Wei Guangde's plan.

He knew it, but he didn't want to choose anything else, because maybe in his heart, that was already his mission.

As long as Wei Guangde can keep his posthumous affairs, then even if there are thousands of people, I will go.

"ruble."

Wei Guangde suddenly shouted to the door.

"master."

Ruble immediately appeared outside the check-in door, and then quickly came closer.

"Go and send a message to the Ministry of War, and ask them to report the situation of the Denglai Navy to me."

No matter what the end result is, Wei Guangde is determined to rebuild the Ming Dynasty's South and North Sea Navy and make them the main force to protect the Ming Dynasty's sea borders.

Wei Guangde's money bag now is maritime trade, and he also needs the Ming Dynasty Navy to escort.

"Yes, I'll find someone right away."

Lu Bu agreed and turned to go out.

"Wait, by the way, ask if there are any battle reports from the South China Sea Navy and the Southwest Navy. If there are, send them to me."

Wei Guangde called Lu Bu who was standing at the door and gave another order.

"Yes, sir."

Lu Bu hurriedly agreed, and stood there for a moment. Seeing that Wei Guangde had no other instructions, he turned around and asked someone to go to the Ministry of War to do his job.

And behind a bush not far from him, a pair of eyes watched the whole process, and then turned into the house behind him.

"You said Liu Shouyou went to see Shandai, and then he asked someone to go to the Ministry of War?"

In the Prime Minister's office, Zhang Juzheng was a little puzzled after listening to the clerk's report.

Liu Shouyou rarely appears in the cabinet, after all, his identity is sensitive.

"Yes, I have been watching you all the time. Liu Dudu has been in there for a long time, and soon he asked you to go to the Ministry of War."

The clerk replied in a low voice.

"I know, you go down first."

Zhang Juzheng waved his hand and asked people to leave the room. He continued to look through the memorials on the desk as if no one was around.     But only a moment later, the clerk who had just left came back again, with another memorial in his hand.

"Master, just now the Second Assistant's office sent a memorial from the Ministry of Works, asking you to take a look."

The clerk put the memorial on Zhang Juzheng's desk and then took two steps back.

"Oh, let me take a look."

It was sent from Wei Guangde, but he didn't come in person. It must be a big deal, but not urgent.

Zhang Juzheng put down the memorial he was reading, picked up the one and opened it, and then a smile appeared on his face.

The memorial was from the Ministry of Works, which actually said that Pan Jixun had received the order in his hometown and was rushing to Jining overnight to deal with the canal blockage.

Zhang Juzheng knew that Wei Guangde saw this memorial and gave it to him so that he would not worry too much.

"You go down."

Zhang Juzheng smiled and then ordered.

He put the memorial aside and read the previous one again.

"Bang bang bang bang bang bang."

On the banks of the Lujiang River in western Yunnan, Ming Dynasty, the sound of cannons and bird guns came one after another, and from time to time there were screams from injured soldiers.

The originally beautiful river view had become like hell at this time, with corpses piled up all over the ground and countless broken limbs.

A large number of Burmese soldiers crowded on the river bank, relying on more than ten dilapidated wooden boats to cross the river. Some impatient soldiers could not wait for the boats to dock, so they jumped into the water directly, just to get on the boats first when the boats approached.

Seeing the chaotic situation, the Burmese generals were all at a loss.

Mang Yinglong had no choice. He knew that the dock was attacked and burned by the Ming army before, but fortunately the boats were not damaged much.

But the last time they crossed the river, they relied on so many large and small boats to ferry, so it took several days just for the army to cross the river.

Therefore, when the Ming army was chasing behind, they had to send out elephant soldiers to block them for a while.

I thought that I could scare the timid Ming army from continuing to chase them, and buy them some time to retreat to the other side of the river.

But I didn't expect that defeating part of the Ming army did not stop the Ming army's pursuit at all.

Afterwards, the Burmese elephant soldiers attacked twice, but were hit by the overwhelming artillery shells of the Ming army.

Elephants are animals after all, and they don't have the patriotic sentiment of selflessness.

After being hit by artillery shells, they feel pain and don't obey the driver's command.

When they go crazy, they either turn around or run around, causing some losses to the Burmese army.

In fact, Mang Yinglong didn't care about the loss of soldiers. In his heart, war elephants are more valuable.

To train a war elephant, the daily diet alone is a big number, and it takes a lot of time to train.

The loss of more than ten war elephants made Mang Yinglong feel distressed.

But after feeling distressed, he was more worried about the current situation.

Yes, war elephants can't resist the Ming army, so what should we do.

"My king, the Ming army's offensive is fierce, and the Gari and Xingyan tribes can't stand it."

Just by the river, when the Burmese king Mang Yinglong was stunned by the scene in front of him, a subordinate came to report.

He had tried to get his men to restrain the soldiers, but at this point, the desire to survive was above all else, and many people were no longer willing to obey the leader's orders and act on their own.

And now, the tribe he sent out to cover the rear could not withstand the attack of the Ming army and sent a message for help.

But at this point, who would be willing to turn back and fight the Ming army.

You know that this order is to send them to die.

Facing the powerful long-range firepower of the Ming army, the Burmese army could not stop it at all.

The bows and arrows they used in the past were nothing in front of the Ming army's cannons and bird guns, and could not stop their attack at all.

"My king, if it doesn't work, let the Portuguese artillery team go up and fight the Ming army with the cannons we have captured."

At this time, Hanba walked to Mang Yinglong and gave advice.

The current situation is critical, and they cannot afford to make mistakes. Every step must be accurate.

"The Ming army relies on artillery. Although we don't have as many as them, the Portuguese are still experts at using artillery. With them firing back, they can delay a lot of time."

Hanba continued.

Mang Yinglong only thought for a moment and made up his mind.

Fortunately, at the beginning, he ordered the ferry to transfer only his elite cronies across the river, and then it was the turn of the chieftain troops who were loyal to him. Even the Portuguese mercenaries, he stayed on this side of the river first.

Now it seems that God's will is there, and the Portuguese are still useful.

"What you said makes sense. It's time to let Santos and the others take over at this time."

Mang Yinglong nodded and said, "Go and ask Santos to come over."

"Your Majesty the King of Myanmar, is it possible for us to cross the river?"

Santos was quickly taken to the riverside and came to Mang Yinglong. He asked directly.

"Santos, my friend, your artillery is now needed."

Mang Yinglong did not answer his question, but bluntly stated the purpose of calling him.

"What, you want me to take people back to resist at this time?

No, no, according to the agreement, we are only responsible for firing artillery to cover your siege, but we have no obligation to rear guard for you. "

Usually, indeed.

The Burmese army attacked others, and the opponents could only hide in the city walls to resist, so they needed the support of Portuguese artillery to help them attack the city.

"When I get back, I'll make up this number for you."

Mang Yinglong directly drew a number and communicated with the Portuguese. There was nothing simpler than using money directly.

Those people are all desperadoes, otherwise they wouldn’t have traveled thousands of miles to come here.

According to the mercenaries, as long as the money is given, they can go to hell.

"No, no."

This time, Santos still shook his head. Seeing Mang Yinglong's increasingly sharp gaze, he explained: "Your Majesty, the King of Burma, those are all cannons. You know how slow they move.

If my men fall behind, I will probably lose these cannons. "

Having said this, he pointed to the Burmese troops in the distance and said: "They will not give us cover and let us pull the artillery back.

Do you know how much a cannon like this is worth? "

"How much do you want?"

Mang Yinglong heard that Santos was still talking about business and the cannon business.

After all, if he went into battle, he might lose some of his artillery.

Santos was silent for a moment, then compared a number to Mang Yinglong, "The loss of a cannon is so much, I won't blackmail you, we are all old friends."

Indeed, Santos and the others sold cannons at this price before, but Mang Yinglong found them too expensive and was unwilling to buy them.

Unexpectedly, the current loss of the cannon is also at this price.

You know, if the Ming army attacks fiercely, these cannons may really be lost.

"Okay, I promise you."

Mang Yinglong did not hesitate and nodded directly.

"Okay, I trust your credibility."

Santos was not pretentious and immediately said: "Please send some people to help us drag the cannon."

"keep going."

After defeating a Burmese army formation, the Ming army began to advance with a Franco machine and a blunderbuss.

But soon, they stopped.

On the opposite side, a defense line composed of the Burmese army appeared.

What was slightly different from before was that more than a dozen cannons appeared in front of the Burmese army's formation.