Now that the Qing army is in northern Zhejiang, the Yangtze River is empty, Zhao Ming feels that he goes straight into the Yangtze River, and there is no need to attack the city, as long as he can appear outside Jinling City, the Qing army will not be able to stand it.Jinling is the southern capital of the Ming Dynasty, has a strong political significance, Dolgon changed Jinling to Jiangning, Yuyi Jiangnan was pacified by the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and now a Ming army swaggered outside Jinling City, the impact can be known naturally.In addition, if conditions permit, you can also cut off the Cao Yun, hit a dozen Zhenjiang and Yangzhou, and scare Duoduo.Chen Mingyu, Ma Shiao and others were stunned for a moment, and immediately understood that the influence of this would inevitably greatly shake the foundation of Manchu rule in Jiangnan."
General's plan is feasible!"
Ma Shiao couldn't help but admire, and he was very relieved in his heart.Zhao Ming saw that no one objected, so he asked: "How many soldiers are there on the island now, how are the equipment, and how much food and ships are available?"
”Ma Shiao said: "There are 2,000 soldiers in the Taiping Battalion!"
”There were fewer than 1,500 people, but now there are 500 people, but they are still not full.Chen Ming met Zhao Ming and asked, so he got up, took the island booklet, and arched his hand: "The island's Dingkou, the grain and grass in the warehouse, and the ordnance and silver money are all recorded in the book. ”Chen Mingyu was born as a county scrivener, and arranged all kinds of affairs on the island in an orderly manner.Zhao Ming has almost never managed the affairs on the island, and it can be said that a large part of the scale of Jintang Island can have its current scale and everyone can settle down, which is due to Chen Mingyu.Zhao Ming took a few booklets, and secretly thought that it was right to leave Chen Mingyu behind, and he must reuse it in the future, and then smiled: "Mr.
Hard." ”Zhao Ming asked everyone to sit down first, opened the booklet, and looked at the booklet carefully.According to the above statistics, on Jintang Island, there are 2,600 households attached to Zhao Ming, with a total population of 14,300 people, and 3,600 strong men, of which 60 are craftsmen, and 2,000 people are included in the Taiping camp.This also means that most of the strong men have been incorporated into the army, and most of the remaining strong men are sailors, and the island can be said to be a soldier.In terms of equipment, there were 32 horses, 1,000 spears, 1003 waist knives, 60 bows, 290 arrows, 130 pairs of cloth armor, 5 pairs of iron armor, 30 rattan cards, and a number of bamboo spears.Looking at the booklet, Zhao Ming's heart was cold, and half of his pride disappeared in an instant, he didn't expect the Taiping Camp equipment to be so cold.Zhao Ming continued to look at it, 30 pairs of Xiyi armor, 36 self-made fire guns, 20 bird guns, 3 Franc bombarders, 10 Xiyi first-class heavy guns, 10 Hongyi cannons, 22 copper cannons, 2,000 lead bullets in reserve, 600 large and small iron bullets, 300 catties of gunpowder in reserve, and 4,000 catties of iron.There is one Xiyi warship, five Fu boats, and 30 fishing boats.Most of these firearms were obtained from Dutch warships, and the equipment of one Dutch warship can be said to exceed that of the entire Taiping Battalion.Zhao Ming wanted to go straight into the Yangtze River, and the main reliance in his heart was this Dutch warship.The situation of the ordnance made Zhao Ming not very satisfied, and the lack of military equipment greatly surprised him.Zhao Ming continued to check, the island has 8,000 acres of cultivated land and three cattle, obviously unable to feed the people on the island, Zhao Ming directly turned over and checked the money and grain reserves.The booklet records that 57,000 taels of silver, 12,000 stones of grain, and some cloth, porcelain, and ironware were deposited.Zhao Ming closed the booklet, his expression was a little dignified, this strength, even if he entered the Yangtze River, it would be difficult to make a big move, and he would not be able to affect the war in eastern Zhejiang.Chen Mingyu has been watching Zhao Ming's expression, he has been on the island, so he naturally knows the situation on the island, that is, he is just standing firm, and his strength is actually very weak."
If it weren't for the capture of a Hongmaoyi warship and the seizure of the silver and supplies on board, the island's reserves would be even less!"
Chen Mingyu said.Zhao Ming pondered for a long time before raising his head, "With the things on the booklet, as well as the current strength of the Taiping Battalion, it is not possible to attack immediately." ”Saying that, Zhao Ming looked at everyone and began to order: "There are too few ships, weapons and equipment are too poor, at least four or five thousand people will be needed, and a hundred ships will accompany you!"
”Ma Shiao said: "Recruiting now, I'm afraid it will be difficult to have combat strength for a while, and it is difficult for Jintang Island to raise four or five thousand soldiers and a fleet!"
”Zhao Ming waved his hand and said: "A few lonely ships sailed over, it will definitely not scare the Qing army, but it will become a joke, no matter whether it can be fought or not, at least it must be a large area in order to shake Jiangnan!"
This doesn't have to be recruited, and it's too late to invite other rebels to join. ”Zhao Ming groaned: "Ma Yanshi, you immediately release the news, no matter what kind of ship, as long as you are willing to help in the war, you will give money and grain when you come, Dafu ship will give 1,000 taels, grain 100 stones, small boats will range from 100 taels to 10 taels, until you can get together 100 ships." ”Most of the rebels on the Zhoushan Islands have ships, and Zhao Ming is like a nomad on the grassland, inviting other tribes, forming an alliance, going to rob together, and then disbanding the tribal alliance after robbing.Chen Mingyu frowned and said, "If that's the case, what will the island do in the future?"
The general spends money and food like this, I'm afraid that Jintang Island won't be able to last the first month. ”There are still more than 10,000 people on the island to eat and drink, and the daily consumption is not a small amount, if Zhao Ming spends all the money and food, the people on the island will starve.Zhao Ming soothed: "Sir, don't worry, as long as you recruit manpower, are you afraid that you won't be able to get money and food?"
At that time, I will take advantage of the emptiness along the river to lay down one or two county seats, and the money and grain will be available. ”When Chen Mingyu and the others heard this, they no longer objected, and Ma Shiao immediately got up to receive the order, "Then I'll do it!"
”Zhao Ming bowed slightly, and then immediately ordered: "Wang Deshun, you let people go to Taihu Lake and contact Mr.
Wu and the Heaven and Earth Society."
I hope that when the time comes, the Taihu Rebels and Heaven and Earth will be able to cooperate with my actions!
”After the last resumption of Hangzhou, the Taihu Rebels suffered great losses, and the Jiangnan Rebels were either exterminated or went underground, and the activities of the Heaven and Earth Society also suffered a blow.Now that the main force of the Qing army has gone to Zhejiang, it is an opportunity to restore its strength for the Taihu Righteous Army, as well as the Heaven and Earth Society.If they cooperate, then Zhao Ming's certainty will be even greater.Wang Deshun hugged his fists and said: "Humble duty!"
”Zhao Ming looked at the others again, "Ruan Mei, Li Zhongming, Liu Si, you have stepped up the training of the Taiping Camp.Guo Zhong, I want you to get a thorough understanding of the Hongmaoyi warship, and you must be skilled before you set out on the expedition. ”"Yes!"
Everyone stood up and clasped their fists in salute.Zhao Ming nodded, and said to Chen Mingyu: "Sir, wait a while and accompany me to inspect all parts of Jintang Island!"
”At that moment, everyone left the lobby and went to do their own things, while Zhao Ming, accompanied by Chen Mingyu, inspected all parts of Jintang Island.Although Jintang Island is Zhao Ming's territory, Zhao Ming does not know much about the island.In fact, Zhao Ming did not control the entire Jintang Island, but only occupied the area around Jintang Mountain and Liegang in the northern part of Jintang Island, and there were four or five other rebel armies on the island.At this time, Zhao Ming and Chen Mingyu stood on the mountain, and Chen Mingyu pointed down and said, "Our people mainly live around Liegang, and make a living by trading and fishing.Outside the village, at the foot of Jintang Mountain is the station of the Taiping camp, the granary and the material warehouse, half of which are in Liegang, and half are built on the mountainside. ”Zhao Ming stood on the mountain, looking down at his territory, and suddenly saw black smoke coming from a house, which didn't look like cooking, so he asked, "What is there?"
”Chen Mingyu glanced at it, "That's the weapons workshop!"
”Zhao Ming asked, "Are all the Hongmaoyi detained there?"
”Chen Mingyu nodded, "According to the general's orders, they are being asked to build weapons." ”Zhao Ming smiled slightly, "Let's go, go to the workshop and have a look!"
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