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February [-]th in the new calendar, February [-]th in the old calendar.

Zhao Han took two thousand personal guards, some ten Cao officials, some female officials, and Zhongshu Sheren, and set off from Nanjing for the imperial conquest.

After Zheng Zhilong surrendered, the customs tax was greatly increased.The royal family's annual budget also increased directly from 10 taels of silver to 30 taels.

No one raised any objections. According to the current annual income, the bottom line for civil servants is to give the royal family 200 million taels.If it exceeds 200 million taels, there will be financial problems, and many officials will come to persuade them.

Zhao Han only needs 30 taels, which is enough for the civil servants, and he plans to raise it to 50 taels next year.

Step by step, each has its own room.

The fleet followed the Grand Canal to Huai'an and changed to the Huaihe River, all the way to Xuzhou City.

Fei Ruhe, the commander of the First Division of the Datong Army, and Chen Bangyan, the magistrate of Xuzhou, each led their men out of the city to meet Yujia.

Chen Bangyan is the head of the three loyalists in Lingnan. When Zhao Han first conquered Guangdong, this gentleman was still reluctant to be an official.However, he has always insisted on writing letters to local officials, proposing various feasible suggestions for governing Guangdong.

One year later, officials at all levels in Guangdong recommended Chen Bangyan to be an official, saying that he was a great talent in civil affairs.

The Ministry of Officials (also known as the Department of Official Selection at the time) sent special personnel to investigate, found that the situation was true, and finally reported it to Zhao Han.

Only the emperor can overpromote officials!

After reading various investigation materials, Zhao Han also felt that it was a pity that this person did not become an official.So he personally ordered the conquest, and Chen Bangyan was ordered to go out of the mountain happily. His first job was to be the county magistrate.

A friend from the same village asked: "If you want to be a loyal minister of the Ming Dynasty, why did you become the county magistrate of the new dynasty before the Ming Dynasty died?"

Chen Bangyan said: "During the period of the Ding Revolution, we should not stick to this, and the people of the Li people should be the most important. I made dozens of suggestions and suggestions, all of which were adopted by the new dynasty, and Guangdong is already thriving. Since the governor (Zhao Han) has conquered the land, why should he be stingy?" With an old body, how can I govern the world well?"

After entering the city, Zhao Han didn't ask about the military, but asked about people's livelihood: "What's the weather like in Xuzhou this year?"

Chen Bangyan looked happy: "It's only February, but there have been two spring rains. Last winter was not too cold, and there was auspicious snow. This year's wheat harvest in Xuzhou must be bumper!"

"That's good." Zhao Han was also very happy.

Chen Bangyan said: "The local people in Xuzhou all say that there has been a severe drought for several years, and that God is not beautiful. However, His Majesty has governed Xuzhou for less than two years. Last year, it was only a minor disaster. This year, there will be spring rain. This must be the destiny, and the sky is also happy." Your Majesty is Emperor."

Zhao Han couldn't help laughing and said, "Mr. has also learned to flatter."

Chen Bangyan smiled and said: "Every sentence is honest, it's not flattery, your majesty is really the master of destiny."

"Hahahaha!" Zhao Han laughed.

Zhao Han turned his head to look at Fei Ruhe again: "Has the front line moved?"

Fei Ruhe replied, "We have dispatched troops to Henan."

This time, Zhao Han did his best. If he didn't fight, he wouldn't fight.

Although it has been said that there is not enough food, there is always a squeeze.Zhao Han mobilized more than 20 troops and more than [-] civilians. Taking advantage of the unstable foothold of the Manchu Qing, he took the initiative to attack, at least to occupy Henan and Shandong!

The first division, Fei Ruhe.Stationed in Xuzhou, he can guard against Zuo Liangyu in Shandong, and can also enter Henan along the Huaihe River at critical times.

The second division, Zhang Tieniu.Stationed in Yizhou, it specializes in fighting Zuo Liangyu, and can also support Huang Fei in the Shandong Peninsula.When necessary, go straight to Tianjin by sea!

The third division, Li Zheng.Stationed in Dangshan, has attacked Henan, the goal is Yucheng of Guide Mansion.

The fourth division, Xiao Zongxian.Stationed in Bozhou, has attacked Henan, the target is Luyi of Guide Mansion.

The fifth division, Jiang Liang.Stationed in Yingzhou, they have already attacked Henan, targeting Shenqiu and Xiangcheng in Kaifeng Prefecture.

The sixth division, Jiang Dashan.Stationed in Xiping, has attacked Henan, the goal is the city of Kaifeng.

The seventh division, Huang Shun.Stationed in Yexian County, has attacked Henan, and the goal is Xiangcheng in Kaifeng Prefecture.

Eighth Division, Liu Zhu.Stationed in Nanzhao, he has already attacked Henan, and his target is Lushan County in Ruzhou (Luyang Pass is in the hands of Zhao Han, just go out to fight directly).

The Ninth Division, Huang Yao, is attacking Sichuan.

The Tenth Division, Liu Xinyu, was encroaching on Guangxi.

The No.11 division, Hu Dinggui, is raiding Liaodong.

There is also Lu Xiangsheng's cavalry brigade, with 3000 Xiao cavalry and 2000 dragoons.

Except for the Eighth and Ninth Divisions, each division has 2500 cavalry, which can be assigned to Lu Xiangsheng at the time of the decisive battle.

……

It is impossible to hide such a large-scale transfer from the Qing army.

Dorgon could only send troops in advance, and Hauge was thrown to Shaanxi to fight with Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai.Hong Chengchou, Duoduo, and soldiers marched into Shandong, trying to force Zuo Liangyu to surrender.

Dorgon himself led more than 20 troops, including a large number of surrendered soldiers and generals, and personally fought against the Datong Army in Henan.

Shandong, Texas.

Stationed here is Li Guoying, Zuo Liangyu's number one confidant general.

"General Li, as long as you surrender to the Qing Dynasty, you can be granted the hereditary 'Ashhani Hafan'." Feng Quan said.

Li Guoying asked: "What title is this?"

In fact, Feng Quan couldn't figure it out either. The Manchu Qing made it up temporarily in order to recruit surrender, and I still don't know how to translate it into a Chinese name.He only said: "The rank of this rank is higher than that of a second-rank senior official. In the Qing Dynasty, there are two types of titles: hereditary and descending. The general's title can be hereditary and passed down from generation to generation."

"With only a title, let me turn my back on the Lord and surrender to the enemy?" Li Guoying was a little dissatisfied.

Gotta pay more!

Feng Quan said: "General Li will enclose the 3000 mu of land in Shandong himself, and reward him with [-] taels of silver!"

If you can enclose [-] mu of land by yourself, that is [-] mu of land.

Li Guoying was already moved.

Feng Quan said again: "The general can enter the Xianghuang Banner, and he will be his own from now on!"

The owner of the bordered yellow flag is the Manchu emperor, which makes Li Guoying even more excited.

Feng Quan continued: "Shandong generals, either vote north or south. There are endless benefits to vote to the north, but what are the benefits to vote to the south? I heard that Zhang Xianzhong, who surrendered, was sent to a deserted island by the false emperor Zhao Hanfa. Does the general think Go to a deserted island to be company with Zhang Xianzhong?"

Li Guoying had already contacted Zhao Han's envoy and promised him various benefits, but the conditions were far less generous than those offered by Manqing.

Moreover, Li Guoying was stationed in the northernmost part of Shandong. Once the Manchu Qing army went south, he would definitely bear the brunt.At that time, it will be difficult for the Datong Army to rescue him in time, maybe he will be directly defeated and die.

Feng Quan also said: "Guantao Guard General Jin Shenghuan is willing to surrender to the Qing Dynasty."

Jin Shenghuan, who came from a bandit with the bandit nickname "Yidousu", also joined Zuo Liangyu four years ago.

"Okay, I surrender to the Qing Dynasty!" Li Guoying said through gritted teeth.

Feng Quan took off his hat, revealing his shiny forehead and a handful of whips on the back of his head. He said with a smile, "I have shaved my hair. General Li, please shave too."

Li Guoying called a soldier, took out the knife he usually used to trim beards, and shaved his hair until only the back of his head remained.

Feng Quan smiled and said, "General Li, we will be colleagues from now on."

This guy Feng Quan is more hateful than many traitors, because when Li Zicheng and the Manchus came to Beijing, he did not live in Beijing as an official.This man was a remnant of the eunuch party, and by currying favor with Wei Zhongxian, he became a minister and cabinet minister, and he was added to the crown prince and Taibao.

After Chongzhen ascended the throne, Feng Quan was expelled from his reputation and ran for more than ten years to return to office.

When Huang Taiji occupied Beijing, Feng Quan was recommended by the eunuch party, and the Qing court wrote a letter to enlist it.After receiving the letter of enlistment, Feng Quan sneaked into Beijing as a traitor, and shaved his hair on the way.

Now, he even goes to Shandong, where the plague is everywhere, to serve as an envoy to surrender.

In the middle of February in the new calendar, Li Guoying, Zuo Liangyu's number one general, descended to the Qing Dynasty.And personally acted as a pioneer, leading troops southward with Jin Shenghuan, Hong Chengchou and Duoduo also led troops into the border of Shandong.

A few days later, Linqing guard Hao Xiaozhong surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, and the three joined forces to capture Zuo Liangyu's lair, Dongchang Mansion.

Feng Quan went to the city again and said to surrender Zuo Liangyu: "Zuo Hou, if you surrender to my Qing Dynasty, you will be called Zuo Wang from now on. Pingnan King, hereditary and resigned, was incorporated into the Eight Banners of the Han Army, with [-] mu in Shandong. All the way to the south, the cities along the way are plundered by the emperor, and the money they rob is all their own, and they only need to hand over the grain to the Qing court. Can Nanjing afford such a price?"

Zuo Liangyu swallowed.

"Or, wait a few more days before the Qing Dynasty sends troops to persuade them to surrender?" Feng Quan threatened.

Zuo Liangyu said: "Okay, I surrender."

Feng Quan laughed and said, "Prince Pingnan please shave his hair."

Zuo Liangyu said: "It's cool at this time, and it's not too late to wait until the scorching heat to shave."

Feng Quan said with a smile: "Your lord still thinks about both ends?"

Zuo Liangyu really wanted to kill the villain in front of him, he sighed helplessly, and called his own soldiers to shave his hair.

While shaving his hair, Feng Quan asked, "Where is Governor Hou?"

"Put it in the Fuya Hotel." Zuo Liangyu replied.

Feng Quan sneered: "Please kill him."

Zuo Liangyu was unwilling to do anything: "Isn't Mr. Hou the governor of Shandong in the Qing Dynasty?"

Feng Quan said: "This person cheated the city to persuade him to surrender. He has been in Shandong for almost half a year, but he has not made any progress. He just wanted to take the opportunity to flee south. Fortunately, the regent is wise and sent people to monitor and guard day and night."

Zuo Liangyu still wants to be a fool, and surrendering to the Manchu Qing is just a stopgap measure.

The North-South War has broken out. If the Datong Army wins, he wants to turn against him at a critical moment.What about shaved hair and braids?Hair can still grow back!

Hou Xun's heart was obviously towards Nanjing, if he really killed Hou Xun, it would be tantamount to cutting off his retreat.

Zuo Liangyu said: "Mr. Hou is my former benefactor, and now he is the governor of the Qing Dynasty. I really dare not kill him. It is better to send him back to Beijing and hand him over to the regent."

Feng Quan thought for a while, then nodded and said, "Alright."

On February 25th of the new calendar, Zuo Liangyu announced his surrender to the Qing Dynasty, and was canonized as Pingnan King by Dorgon.

The news came out that Huang Fei, who occupied the Second Mansion of Denglai, announced that he would leave Zuo Liangyu, change his flag and join the Datong Army, and immediately sent troops to attack Qingzhou Mansion.Zhang Tieniu cooperated and fought one east and one south, sandwiching Qingzhou Mansion.

Ma Jinzhong, who was born as a bandit, also announced his separation from Zuo Liangyu, and led his troops south to join Fei Ruhe.

At the same time, Hong Chengchou and Duoduo moved to Shandong, and the frontier troops surrendered to do more looting.The plague in Shandong was serious, and it was exploited by Zuo Liangyu, and now the Manchu Qing came to loot again. For a while, the uprising army was everywhere, and they all unfurled the banner of the Datong Army.

Hong Chengchou and Duoduo went straight to Qufu, and the Kong family in Qufu knelt down.

Chapter 406 [Rebel Army]

Shandong, Liangshan.

Liangshan thief Li Qingshan, Wenshang thief Cai Naihan, Shouzhang thief Ding Mingwu, Cao thief Xue Zhenglu, and Ma Jinzhong who left Zuo Liangyu and went south gathered here.

There are also bandit leaders who came from Puzhou, Caozhou, Fanxian and other places, namely: Ren Qi, Zhang Qi, Liang Min, Huang Zhenshan, Wu Kanghua, Shi Kuiran, Zhang Cui and others.

Historically, they were collectively referred to as the "Em Garden Thieves".

First fought against the Ming Dynasty, and then fought against the Qing Dynasty. If they lost, they went to the mountains to hibernate, and they were active for more than ten years.It is claimed to have millions of people, and the total number is probably between 20 and 30.

The crowd listed more than ten high-ranking chairs and placed them in an open space on the hill. Li Qingshan said: "Today, there are two distinguished guests. One is the angel Mr. Zheng from Nanjing, and the other is General Ma who vowed not to surrender to the Qing Dynasty. Please invite Mr. Zheng to sit down." Main seat!"

Zheng Peiran is a scholar who fled from Shandong to the south. Now his family has divided the land in Anhui. He returned to Shandong half a year ago to work as a secret agent.

This gathering was also contacted by Zheng Peiran, otherwise it would be difficult for the peasant army scattered all over the place to gather together.

Zheng Peiran did not refuse, went straight to the main seat, turned around and cupped his hands and said, "Brothers, I am also from Shandong. Three years ago, I took my whole family to the south, and now I have been allocated fields in Baoying County. No matter men, women, old or young, I went to the south , Everyone can share the land. Men farm the land, women weave, children can read, girls can read, and those who can read can be officials. Those days are so good!"

Most of these leaders of the rebel army came from peasant backgrounds, and they couldn't help showing yearning when they heard this.

Zhang Qi asked: "Can girls also read?"

Zheng Peiran smiled and said, "Of course girls can study. When His Majesty was still in rebellion, his territory was only half a county, so he made a rule that children must study. Any parent who does not send their children to study will be fined by the government!"

"What should I do if my family has no money to study?" Cai Naihan asked.

Zheng Peiran explained: "You don't need to pay tuition fees when you study in the south. If the family has no money, the government will lend books to students. As long as they don't damage the books, they can return the books to the school after reading them. Brushes, you can use them yourself. What to do, you can also practice calligraphy by dipping in water. There are very few people practicing calligraphy by dipping in water, and life is getting better and better, and farmers can afford ink sticks."

Ding Mingwu was a military officer, so he was more knowledgeable. He sneered, "Mr. Zheng, don't try to coax us with these words. Since we are here today, we are all willing to fight the Tartars."

Zheng Peiran shook his head: "I didn't want to deceive anyone, it's really like this in the south."

Xue Zhenglu interrupted suddenly: "I used to be a Caomin, and I heard about it from the Cao Jun from the south. At that time, I even joked about it, saying that in Jiangxi, girls were forced to study, and if they didn't study, they would be fined."

All the leaders of the rebel army looked at each other in blank dismay, feeling incredible.

Zhang Qi was stunned and said, "Is there really such a thing? Isn't the Emperor Zhao of Nanjing a Bodhisattva?"

Zheng Peiran smiled and said: "Farmers in several provinces in the south, many of their homes are dedicated to His Majesty, and they have to worship once in the morning and evening. Why did I flee to the south and return to Shandong where the plague is everywhere? Because I am from Shandong, and I have lived a good life by myself. We must also let the elders in our hometown live a good life. As long as the Datong Army comes and kills the Tartars, everyone will be able to live a good life in the future!"

Ding Mingwu asked: "Chuang Wang didn't pay the food when he came, did Emperor Zhao pay the food?"

"How to raise soldiers without paying food?" Zheng Peiran said, "Don't worry, everyone, the tax is not heavy, and there is no corvee. Every family grows their own fields, so what is the land tax?"

All the leaders were a little disappointed, but they still felt that Li Zicheng was better.

Especially Ding Mingwu, when Li Zicheng attacked Beizhili, Ding Mingwu proclaimed himself the deputy commander of Shandong under King Chuang, and he was probably Li Zicheng's wild fan.

After chatting about southern policies for a while, Zheng Peiran said, "I have invited General Ma to tell you how the Tartars treat the common people."