Chapter 615 Don’t worry, I won’t dislike you...

(0615)

Today's fifth update is here!

How great would it be if this army belonged to the Ming Dynasty! Such a strong combat power would be to destroy anyone! If the Ming Dynasty had such a trumpet army, where would the Tatars turn and be arrogant? Nurhaci in Liaodong had the opportunity to build a country? As long as the Ming Dynasty stomped his feet gently, they would probably shake their feet involuntarily. Unfortunately, this army belonged to a man named Xu Xingxia. This person had an opposite relationship with the court. Strictly speaking, he was fundamentally the enemy of the court.

It’s a pity, it’s so regrettable. Why didn’t the Ming Dynasty have such an army? Thinking about it carefully, the Qi family army, the Yu family army, and later the Li Chengliang Liaodong cavalry were also quite powerful in combat! Why did these armies no longer exist? What was the problem? Is there a problem with the court? Why are the current army in the court so greedy for life and fearless and vulnerable?

...

"Huang Kezhang, our chairman invites you to come."

Suddenly, a cavalry hunting officer rode his horse to Huang Kezhang and said to Huang Kezhang. Before that, Huang Kezhang's armed servants had been disarmed and were concentrated in the supervision. There was no way, the defeated man was treated like this.

"Okay! I'll go with you!" Huang Kezhang took a deep breath and answered slowly. He decided to meet Xu Xingxia for a formal meeting and talk to him. Huang Kezhang was still very curious about this legendary figure who had stirred up the entire northwest region and attracted countless wind bos. He wanted to see for himself what Xu Xingxia had, who could have such a strong ability and bring out such a powerful white-clothed army.

Unfortunately, after the two officially met, Huang Kezhang was obviously disappointed. Because, from the outside, he could not tell at all that Xu Xingxia had anything special. He was just an ordinary young man. Perhaps, he could be described as a little delicate. If such a young man was placed in the crowd, no one would have noticed him particularly. If he had not known Xu Xingxia's identity, Huang Kezhang would have thought he had been deceived.

I guess those guys who were defeated by Xu Xingxia would be surprised when they first saw Xu Xingxia! I believe they would never dream of them, that they failed in the hands of such a young man. It was simply incredible. Huang Kezhang couldn't help but call for justice to Helejin, Morigen, Lin Danhan and others. They were really wronged. Especially Morigen, it was really wronged. He has lived for most of his life, but he was defeated in the hands of such a rude young man. It's so love-worthy!

Huang Kezhang said helplessly: "Xu Xingxia, what are you doing?"

Xu Xingxia tilted her head, said leisurely, "Governor, don't you see that I'm rebelling!"

Huang Kezhang was almost so angry that he vomited blood and died on the spot. He wanted to say something, but couldn't say it. There was no way, Xu Xingxia's tone of speaking was indeed serious. How could he be so righteous in rebellion? Are you rebelling? Why do you feel like playing house like a child? Have you really never thought about the serious consequences of rebellion?

Xu Xingxia didn't care about Huang Kezhang's god at all, and said slowly, "Governor General, you don't need to worry about me. What you should worry about is the court. In addition, you don't need to feel sad about the change of ownership in Xi'an City. In fact, what you should be sad is not why I rebel, but why all your subordinates ran away."

It would be fine if he didn't mention this matter, but Huang Kezhang was extremely depressed when he mentioned this matter. Xu Xingxia's gentle words hit his sore spot. Huang Kezhang really didn't know what to say for those subordinates who abandoned the city and fled. If possible, he hoped to capture them all and engage in military law. Unfortunately, he did not have such ability.

If you want to talk about the great truth, quote the classics, he, a second-rank official, could criticize Xu Xingxia and drowned him with saliva. But what's the use? The cruel reality is in sight. The senior officials of Xi'an Prefecture have all run away. The remaining ordinary people are welcoming Xu Xingxia's arrival. People's hearts are clearly visible.

Huang Kezhang said bitterly: "Xu Xingxia, you are making things worse and bigger, and you end up being out of control. Do you know what you are doing? You are afraid that the world will not be in chaos! You are making trouble around Ningxia Town, and the court may be able to open the Internet to you. However, if you have captured Xi'an City, the court will definitely not sit idly by."

Xu Xingxia said lightly: "I don't think...who is making trouble with me?"

Huang Kezhang said bitterly: "The court will not let you go. In a place as important as Xi'an City, it is impossible for the court to watch it fall into the hands of the thieves."

Xu Xingxia said lightly: "Why is the court planning not letting me go? Are you sending troops to deal with me? Where to send troops? How many soldiers are prepared to send? Can the court's soldiers fight more than Morigen's soldiers?"

Huang Kezhang was speechless.

This Xu Xingxia is really too arrogant.

The tone of his speech was that he did not take the imperial court seriously at all.

However, Xu Xingxia did hit the court's death. The current court is indeed unable to afford to be injured. There are two aspects that cannot be afforded to be injured. One is that it cannot be afforded to be injured in money and food, and the other is that it cannot be afforded to be injured in the army. Combining the two aspects together makes the court look particularly fragile. Xu Xingxia dares to be so arrogant because of the extreme weakness of the court.

Due to the high concentration of land, a large amount of land was concentrated in the names of bureaucrats and gentry, and there was no need to pay taxes, which led to the continuous reduction of taxes that the court could collect every year. In the 44th year of Wanli, the national tax revenue was less than 8 million taels. When the tax revenue in the early Wanli period was just implemented, the tax revenue of the court reached an astonishing 30 million taels. This was how the property of the early Wanli period accumulated.

If there were no such accumulation, how could there be any money and food to carry out the three major battles? Can you still win the battle? I am afraid that before the battle even ended, even the rats would starve to death in the Taikang warehouse of the court. Therefore, no matter how much Emperor Wanli hated Zhang Juzheng, after he died, the emperor would immediately rehabilitate Zhang Juzheng. There is no way, Zhang Juzheng's ability to make money for the court is too strong. If other officials had half of his ability, the emperor would be dying of laughter.

Obviously, the current tax revenue of the imperial court is not enough to pay the daily expenses of the imperial court, let alone pay special military expenses. Moreover, a large amount of tax revenue is consumed every year in the Liaodong region. Now, the Emperor Wanli uses his sifang money (the treasury) to continuously rescue him, so the court can barely maintain it. However, the emperor's sifang money is probably not enough to support a large-scale war.

Because the court lacks money, it is naturally very sensitive to war. Every time we discuss war, the most important issue is this battle. It is estimated that it will cost much money and food. If it consumes too much money and food, it will definitely not be able to support it. However, it is impossible to fight against the white-clothed army without spending a lot of money and food. No matter from any perspective, the combat effectiveness of the imperial army is not as good as that of Mo Rigen and Lin Danhan.

Xu Xingxia said slowly, "Governor Huang, go, I won't make things difficult for you. You can tell the court truthfully when you go back. I guess the court will dismiss you from your post and return home, and will not take your life. Of course, if you are not convinced of your defeat, you can also go back to raise money, organize your army, train elites, and counterattack Xi'an Prefecture. Our white-clothed army is waiting for you here."

Huang Kezhang shook his head and said, "Just! I am surrounded by the governor of Shaanxi, and I have the responsibility to defend the territory. How can I leave Xi'an City? It is my fault that the loss of Xi'an City. I don't need the court to ask for punishment. I will give the court an explanation. If you want to kill and cut it, you can do whatever you want!"

Xu Xingxia nodded thoughtfully and said casually: "Since that's the case, then you can stay in Hami Guard for a while! I think there is something suitable for you! I am isolated from the world and cultivate my mind and cultivate my mind! By the way, I forgot to tell you that Zhu Xieyuan has already gone to Jiayuguan. He will call you to stand in front. He also goes to Hami Guard."

Huang Kezhang was slightly stunned. Hami Guard? What is Xu Xingxia doing? As the governor of the three sides of Shaanxi, he is naturally familiar with Hami Guard. Hami Guard is outside Jiayuguan. However, it does not fall under his jurisdiction. In fact, it does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty in essence. What did Xu Xingxia want himself and Zhu Xieyuan to go to Hami Guard? Could it be that he wanted to use the Tatars to kill two of him?

Xu Xingxia said slowly: "Our army is about to launch troops against the Hami Guards and take back this area. There should be no problem. However, the local people's conditions are quite complicated. I don't have enough people to deal with it. I can only ask you to help..."

Huang Kezhang said flatly: "You rebel! Don't think I will serve you! Don't think!"

Xu Xingxia glanced at him inadvertently and said lightly: "You misunderstood. I didn't want you to serve me. In fact, even if you want to serve me, I'm not willing to accept it. You are my enemy, it doesn't matter. But my subordinates must be capable people. Let's put it this way, my subordinates never need to be useless. I can't just fill in the numbers. To be honest, your affairs are really not good. I'm also worried that you will mess up the matter."

Huang Kezhang couldn't stand it immediately. As the governor of the three borders of Shaanxi and a second-rank official, he was quite confident in his personal abilities. This is basically a common problem for civil servants, and no one would admit that his ability was not good. Now, Xu Xingxia actually said that he was worried that he would mess up the matter, how could Huang Kezhang stand it? He said in a deep voice: "I want to ask for advice. What errands do you want to go to Hami Guard? How could I mess up the matter?"

Xu Xingxia said slowly: "A lot of the Han slaves in Hamiwei were stolen by the Tatars during your term of office, right?"

Huang Kezhang frowned and said, "That's because the general of Gansu Town is incompetent."

Xu Xingxia looked at him with a glittering eyes and said coldly: "The General of Gansu Town is incompetent. Do you, the governor of the three sides of Shaanxi, have no responsibility at all? You know that the General of Gansu Town is incompetent, why don't you find a way to remove him? I remember, this is within your authority, right? Things within your responsibility cannot be done well. You said, how good can your ability to do things? I'm not worried that you will blame me if you mess up the matter."

Huang Kezhang was slightly stunned, not knowing how to respond. Xu Xingxia was right. Replacing the general officers of the four major military towns was indeed within his responsibilities. The general officers of Gansu Town were incompetent, so they should have been replaced long ago. But how could Xu Xingxia realize the pain of his position? Do you think there is no one behind those general officers? Do you think you can remove them by just saying that you can withdraw them?

He really wanted to say to Xu Xingxia that your ideas are too naive, too naive, and unrealistic. You don’t know the complexity and darkness of this society at all. However, when the words came to his mouth, he shrank back. Because he felt that such words could not be said at all. If Xu Xingxia believed his words, it would be strange. Xu Xingxia is not an ordinary person. If you say this to an ordinary person, it might be effective. But it will definitely not work against Xu Xingxia. Maybe, he will be looked down upon by Xu Xingxia even more.

Think about it, which one of the things Xu Xingxia did, is not supported by powerful power behind others? Behind the Tatars, people, and which one is not outrageously powerful? How many people have dreamed of defeating them over the years? But who has succeeded? At the beginning, who could have thought that Xu Xingxia could defeat the Tatars? Can defeat people? As a result, Xu Xingxia did things done? You can't do it yourself, it doesn't mean others can't do it. In the final analysis, it's still your own ability.

In desperation, Huang Kezhang had to say honestly: "What do you want?"

Xu Xingxia said bluntly: "Our army is responsible for fighting and expanding its territory all the way west. You are responsible for settling the local people and stabilizing the rear. How about it?"

Huang Kezhang was still a little unhappy in his heart, and took the opportunity to frown and said, "With my meager strength, such a heavy task is not easy to complete, right?"

Xu Xingxia smiled honestly and said in a big way: "I know you are not capable and have many shortcomings in many aspects. However, I am still willing to give you this opportunity. Don't worry, I won't dislike you. As long as you do it with your heart and do your best, even if you don't do it well, I won't blame you."
Chapter completed!