For Yang Zhen, it was extremely lucky that the Ministry of Revenue dispatched a rate supervisor to Liaodong, who happened to be in charge of the food allocation and transfer affairs in the grain cities such as "Juehua Island".

Therefore, a large number of transport ships on the island are currently under the supervision of Yuan Shu.

Yuan Shu, the governor's salaryman, expressed his support for Yang Zhen's plan, and the problem of transportation ships was easily solved.

Of course, grain transport ships from Tunliang City on the island do not go to and from the Ningyuan River Estuary on the Ningyuan coast every day. They usually only visit once every half a month or so.

However, coincidentally, the baby is two months old and the baby is three months old, which means there is a total difference of three days.

At the same time, March 3rd is the day to worship ancestors. This day is also the traditional Shangsi Festival. There are many taboos about starting work and sailing, so it is another day away.

Therefore, according to the usual practice, Tunliang City on the island will not transport the first batch of March wages to the mouth of the Ningyuan River until the fourth day of March.

Of course, "Juehua Island" is not far from the mouth of the Ningyuan River on the Ningyuan coast, only eighteen miles; and the mouth of the Ningyuan River is only eleven or twelve miles away from the east gate of Ningyuan City.

The ships on the island transported the food and wages to the mouth of the Ningyuan River, and then sent small boats, escorted by the Ningyuan defenders, along the Ningyuan River, and directly transported the food and wages in batches to the south gate of Ningyuan City.

The total distance between the two places is only about thirty miles. The fleet leaves in the morning and can arrive before noon, which can be said to be very convenient.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Liaodong army had almost become the private soldiers of the warlords. Storing food and wages on isolated islands overseas and regularly distributing them into the city was the only effective way for the court to restrain the Liaodong army.

"That means that if nothing else happens, the humble post must be ready to head north before noon on the fourth day of March?"

After listening to the introduction of Yuan Shu, the governor's doctor, Yang Zhen felt more confident, but at the same time, he immediately felt uneasy about the urgency of time.

However, he also knew that the Tatar army had been besieging Jinzhou and Songshan for more than a month. Since he had been ordered to go north for rescue, he really needed to set off as soon as possible.

Yuan Shu came to Liaodong according to the order. Although he was only responsible for supervising the distribution of food and wages, as Yuan Keli's son, he also wanted to make a difference.

As a civil servant like the Governor's Paymaster before, he didn't have many opportunities to take the initiative, but Yang Zhen's idea of ​​taking a boat to the north to rescue Songshan suddenly gave him a platform to act, so he was very enthusiastic.

After listening to Yang Zhen's words, he immediately said: "That's right! The grain transport fleet on Juehua Island should arrive before noon on the fourth day of March. On the afternoon of the fourth day of the lunar month, the food and wages on board should be unloaded. At dusk of that day, Yang Xie Town will arrive

As soon as the troops and horses go north, we can start!"

After Yuan Shu finished speaking, he turned to the governor Fang Yizao and clasped his fists and said: "Master Fuyuan! Yang Xiezhen's troops were ordered to go north with 600 men and horses to rescue Songshan and Jinzhou besieged by tens of thousands of Tatar troops.

, regarding the distribution of food and salary, in the opinion of the lower officials, priority should be given to the allocation, and should be reported to the court to give generous pay and rewards to boost morale!"

Yang Zhen originally wanted to raise this question, but he put it at the end.

But before he could raise it, Yuan Shu, who was in charge of food and salary issues, raised it first. Yang Zhen was overjoyed when he heard it and immediately said:

"Sir Governor! Since November of the 11th year of Chongzhen's reign, my subordinates have not received a penny of pay. I have fought hard for the country, but I only have a mouthful of food to satisfy my hunger. I am satisfied with my humble position.

"However, the risk of going north this time is extremely high. It can be said that there is a narrow escape from death. And the only people you can rely on for this humble position are the soldiers under your command! If the pay is insufficient, the morale will be low; if the pay is not continued, the morale will be depleted! Please be careful with your humble position!"

Governor Fang Yizao also knew the truth of "the emperor never lacks hungry soldiers". He pondered for a while and finally said: "This is the truth, but you also know the situation in the court. The shortage of food and pay is no longer a day or two.

Although Liaodong gives priority to supply, it cannot provide enough pay and food!

"Let's do this - since November of the 11th year of Chongzhen, the salary your department should have received but has not received. When your department returns victorious, this Fuyuan will definitely report it to the Ming Governor, Mr. Hong, to make up for it!

"As for this departure to the north, in order to reward loyalty and bravery and boost morale, our Fuyuan will discuss with Zuzong Town today and will definitely allocate it in a preferential manner! With the support of Dr. Yuan, you can relax and go all out to do a good job first.

Get ready to head north!"

Although Governor Fang Yizao did not agree to give much on the spot, he agreed after all.

Yang Zhen didn't want to get entangled in this issue. When he saw Governor Fang Yizao agreeing, he immediately saluted and expressed his gratitude.

Fang Yizao saw that he had said everything he needed to say, and all the problems raised by Yang Zhen had been solved. However, he had no intention of leaving at all, so he asked: "Nephew Yang Zhenxian, this Fuyuan agrees with the northward strategy you proposed!"

This Fuyuan also agreed to the selection of firearms! The problem of dispatching ships by Dr. Yuan was also solved today! Including the request for generous pay and morale boosting, this Fuyuan also made the decision first and agreed! You—

-Do you have any other questions?!"

When Fang Yizao said this, his face was already unhappy.

When Yang Zhen saw it, he couldn't say anything else. He clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to ask for! It doesn't cost me food and salary, it only costs pen and ink. Please give me your own handwriting and write a flag for me!"

After Yang Zhen finished speaking, he took out a ball of red silk from his arms, unfolded it, and spread it on the ground, which was four feet square.

Fang Yizao and Yuan Shu looked at it and were both confused and a little confused. They didn't know what Yang Zhen meant.

Sure enough, Yuan Shu, the governor's salaryman, pointed to the red silk on the ground and said: "Yang Xiezhen, what does this mean? What word do you want the governor to inscribe for you?"

Seeing this, Yang Zhen immediately said: "This time we are going north, there are 200 men from Beizhi's original command. Beizhi is confident that he can use his arms and fingers. However, in addition to Beizhi's command, there are also 300 Mongolian soldiers and a large number of soldiers."

A hundred troops in command! The three troops, who were not under each other before, are now handed over to the humble command, and the humble command is deeply embarrassed! Although there were orders from the governor and the general town yesterday to give the humble command and command, with full power of life and death, but after all, each has its own subordinate

, no status!

"Biji also knows that the imperial court has the strictest regulations on military and battalion duties, and cannot easily increase the number. The troops sent north this time by Beiji are just temporary posts, and I don't dare to expect the governor to set up another battalion with 600 troops.

but--

"The humble position is that if someone personally writes a flag - whether it is a temporary northbound rescue vanguard team or a temporary northbound rescue vanguard battalion, and is granted a humble position, the humble position means that it has a title, and it can be justified and ordered to command all 600 troops.

Got it!"

Fang Yizao and Yuan Shu were shocked when they heard this. They thought that this Yang Zhen was probably not a simple martial artist. He actually knew the importance of honor and wanted to take this opportunity to set up another battalion and send Zuke to his side.

Yong's subordinates, Xu Changyong's subordinates are truly under his command.

Fang Yizao stared at Yang Zhen with a serious face for a long time without saying anything, as if he wanted to see through this young general who was becoming more and more confused to him.

At this time, Yuan Shu, who had a good impression of Yang Zhen as soon as they met, spoke.

Yuan Shu was heard to say: "Master Fuyuan, have you ever heard of a fable?"

"What fable?"

Governor Fang Yizao looked away from Yang Zhen and looked at Yuan Shu with some confusion.

I saw Yuan Shu smiling, looking at Fang Yizao, and said: "When a rabbit goes away, a hundred people chase it. It's not just rabbits that can be divided into hundreds, because the names are not determined. The market is full of rabbit sellers, but there are no thieves."

If you dare to take it, it is determined by your status. This is the fable!"

"That's right! It's determined by Shang Jun's book! It's true that Dr. Yuan has a profound family background and is knowledgeable and knowledgeable!"

None of the literati in the Ming Dynasty could pass the Jinshi examination for free.

Although Shang Junshu is not a Confucian classic, but when you are an official at the level of governor, if you don't understand something about Legalism, then you don't understand it properly.

After listening to the so-called fable told by Yuan Shu, Fang Yizao first sighed, and then turned to Yang Zhen and said: "Very good! You know the importance of status, and it seems that you have also read books. This Fuyuan is very interested in

This time you lead the army to the north for rescue, and you are even more confident!"

After saying this, Fang Yizao ordered his attendants to get the pen and inkstone, and asked Yang Zhen to unfold the piece of red silk and put it on the desk.

Fang Yizao thought for a moment and first wrote two small words vertically.

Yang Zhen quickly lowered his head and took a closer look. It turned out to be the word "temporary compilation". He sighed in his heart: "It seems that Fang Yizao still doesn't have much courage!"

The meaning of temporary organization is that the wartime situation is relatively special and there is no time to report to the Ministry of War for instructions to determine the formal establishment. Several teams that are not affiliated with each other are temporarily organized together to perform a common task.

When the mission is over, we will tell at that time whether this temporary team will be disbanded, whether each will return to its own headquarters, or whether it will be formally organized together.

In Fang Yizao's mind, this is the safest arrangement he can make at present.

He neither changed nor established battalion positions without authorization, nor did he make any promises to Yang Zhen himself. Everything would have to wait until after the war.

In his opinion, if Yang Zhen succeeded in rescuing Songshan or Jinzhou, then everything would be easy. Even asking the Ministry of War to set up a new battalion with 600 men and horses as the backbone would not be difficult at all.

If Yang Zhen's rescue mission to the north fails, then all will be lost.

What's more, in the minds of Fang Yizao and others, Yang Zhen leading 600 people to the north for rescue this time is definitely in danger, and the possibility of returning successfully is extremely slim.

Just when Yang Zhen was sighing secretly in his heart and feeling depressed, Fang Yizao wrote down a few big characters again.

"Ningyuan advance camp!"

Yang Zhen saw these words again, and his mood suddenly improved a little. Although it was a temporary designation, it was still the title of an advance camp.

"Temporary - Ningyuan Advance Battalion! How about it?!"

After Fang Yizao finished writing these words, he asked his attendants to pick up the red silk, unfold it, point at the five big words, two small words, and seven words on it, and said loudly: "Although the temporary camp is not the head of the business, it is called the general."

It’s also quite loud! If you think it’s okay, then go north under this banner!

"As for the different shapes of chariots, horses, footwork, and bows in this temporary camp, it's hard to say at the moment! In short, it's all up to you, Yang Zhen, to decide!

"If you lead troops to rescue in the future and have meritorious service, even if Zu Keyong's troops and Xu Changyong's troops are returned to their own headquarters, your advance battalion will be retained by this Fuyuan for you!"
Chapter completed!