When dealing with daily affairs, Zhou Qingfeng would usually leave the less urgent but more troublesome matters at the end. Today's troublesome report only had a few pages of paper. On the paper, there were only a few crudely drawn drawings of the shape of a cannon, as well as a westerner with a high nose and deep eyes.
This was sent back from Liaodong by an intelligence officer from the security department. Upon receiving the report, this intelligence officer had already been sacrificed. Recently, Kennu's internal intelligence system had suffered devastating losses. There was a line that had lost more than ten intelligence officers in a few days.
The few pages in Zhou Qingfeng's hands were obtained by Ice Phoenix, who was suitable for the snowy weather in the north. When the loli returned, she said that there was a huge change in Kennu. The Han slaves were forced to believe in some Taixi religion. It was similar to the Catholicism in Goa, but there were some differences.
In the report, it clearly described the progress that Kennu had made in the past year. The most eye-catching thing was that they had many cannons, and they were all heavy cannons. The intelligence officer who sacrificed himself had drawn the shape of these cannons. This was definitely not an improvement that Kennu could have made on their own. There must have been external help.
"The higher ups of Kennu seem to have a common understanding. They are afraid of the rapid growth of our 'revolutionary army'. They intend to forcefully expand their army and launch a decisive battle to restrict our development." The intelligence officer's handwriting was messy, and it was obvious that he had written it in a hurry. Who knows, this nameless person might have died not long after writing the report.
On the second page of the report, "The Ming court is providing large amounts of metal to Kennu to help them manufacture cannons. With the participation of the Taixi craftsmen, they have produced hundreds of cannons in half a year. Furthermore, they have the help of the Taixi army to train them. Their military power cannot be underestimated. "
On the third page, there were even blackened bloodstains. The handwriting was the most difficult to read. "The Taixi priests have the power to brainwash people. My Han people are afraid that they will become obedient citizens. Last year, Kennu had a good harvest, and their military strength increased. This year … "
After that, the handwriting was completely indistinguishable. Zhou Qingfeng looked at it for a long time and could only guess that the informant wanted to write about the matter of Kennu receiving foreign aid. It was a pity that the details were not detailed, making it hard to deduce.
"Kennu, Mingting, and Taixi." Zhou Qingfeng looked at the map hanging on the wall of the office and frowned.
At present, Tangshan's Coal and Steel Complex was under construction and was developing rapidly. As long as this union started production, the annual steel output of the Revolutionary Army could quickly climb to 100,000 tons. In order to protect this protruding steel base, the Revolutionary Army began the fourth stage of expansion in the second half of last year, preparing to increase the number of troops to 100,000.
"A hundred thousand soldiers equipped with flintlock guns and new cannons, complete logistics and command system." Zhou Qingfeng rubbed his forehead and muttered to himself, "Too expensive."
Ever since they had the blessed enclave, the shortage of talents within the Revolutionary Army had been greatly alleviated. The commanders of the troops were also thrown in for further training. However, as the size of the Imperial Guard expanded like a balloon, the shortage of qualified officers was not alleviated but worsened.
The consumption of 100,000 troops was not the consumption of 10,000 troops multiplied by 10, but multiplied by 100!
When the scale was large, the consumption skyrocketed. Even with the speed at which the Revolutionary Army made money, the consumption of a powerful army was still unbearable. After all, their industrialization had just begun, and the price of industrial products was still too expensive. Although the output of agricultural products was skyrocketing, it was still insufficient.
"If I was given another year, I would need another year." Zhou Qingfeng muttered in his heart. He looked at the mottled paper sent back by the sacrificed intelligence officer. "But the enemy will not give me this time. Hwang Tae-gil has been to my hinterland. He may know that if he doesn't fight to the death, he will be wiped out by me. "
Nowadays, the territory of the Revolutionary Army was thriving.
Goa also had a temperature of more than 20 degrees in winter. Pyongyang and Seoul in North Korea had been captured. The King of India was very obedient, and Guang Haijun was also captured to Jinzhou to write his memoirs. Both places were providing food and minerals to the Revolutionary Army, as well as a huge external market.
After half a year of recuperation, the order in the Shandong area had been restored. After the land reform, the countryside was revitalized. The population of Shandong was more than that of Tianjin and Liaonan combined. The Revolutionary Army could easily obtain human resources from here. Most of the soldiers in the fourth phase of the army expansion came from Shandong.
But now, the people only went from not having enough to eat and not having clothes to cover their bodies to being able to eat and wear warm clothes. There was still a long way to go before they had enough food and clothing. After all, the foundation in the past was too poor. The Ming court's ability to manage society was too poor, and it was even severely damaged. And the enemy …
"Since he had the hatred of stealing his wife, Hwang Tae-gil will definitely not let it go. But even with the Ming court's help, his current development speed is too fast, right? "Zhou Qingfeng looked at the map again.
The Ming court was rotten. Although there were still some forces in Jiangnan, it was not enough to pose a threat to the Revolutionary Army. Zhou Qingfeng even sent troops north from Tangshan to block the communication between the capital and Shanhai Pass, cutting off the other party's ability to provide aid to Kennu. But from the looks of it, the blockade only created some trouble for Kennu, but it did not cut off all the ways for them to get aid.
"Those bastards from Jin, they must have gone to Mongolia to give blood to Hwang Tae-gil. Steel, salt, herbs, tea leaves, and maybe even food. " Whenever Zhou Qingfeng thought about how he provided food at a fair price for the people of the Northern Lands to survive, he would feel a burst of anger in his heart. However, these low-priced food might very well be sold to Jiannu at a high price by those unscrupulous merchants.
Zhou Qingfeng had promised Sun Chengzong that he would not attack the capital within a year. But this promise was like toilet paper. If it was useful, then use it. If it was not, then throw it away. He did not attack the capital previously because he did not want the war to disrupt the rapid development of his territory. He did not attack the capital now because the momentum of the rapid development was good. Rashly entering a state of war would cause damage to the economy and industry.
For example, the military trade was very good now. Large amounts of muskets and cannons were sold to Goa. Whether it was the Indian kings or the Europeans, they were all full of praise for the quality of the eastern weapons. If there was a war, the military industry would definitely be fully prepared for it, and the money would not be earned.
"No, no, I can't be so short-sighted." Zhou Qingfeng shook his head in distress. "I am not a businessman, I cannot be so short-sighted. There is endless business in the world, and I have to look at things from a strategic point of view. Even if I don't do business today, I can do it tomorrow. But there is never a war when you are fully prepared. "
Zhou Qingfeng had done a few strategic simulations in the Martial Arts Chessboard. Every time, he would say, "If only I had more time to develop, I would be able to do better." But every time he started a war with such a mindset, he would always be flustered by a weaker opponent.
As the saying goes, "The barefoot is not afraid of the shoe-wearing". In the past, he was a disruptor of order when he was barefoot, but now he was a keeper of order when he was wearing shoes. The mentality and situation were completely different, and the way to deal with it was also very different.
At present, the 'Revolutionary Army' had two brigades in Tianjin, and one each in Tangshan, Haizhou, Lushun, Baoding, Jinan, Pyongyang, Seoul, and Goa. The ten brigades here were 50,000 people, which was the preliminary result of the fourth phase of military expansion. And this expansion had not yet been completed, and there were still 50,000 new recruits in the training camp. The military factory was slowly producing weapons for the army.
Compared with other forces that could easily have hundreds of thousands of troops, the 'Revolutionary Army' had always been very limited. However, Zhou Qingfeng's men were all elites. In contrast, other forces often did not distinguish between soldiers and civilians, and the number of elites only accounted for one-tenth or even one-twentieth.
Now the 'Revolutionary Army' had a large territory, but the Imperial Guard almost became a local garrison. Zhou Qingfeng pondered for a while and then immediately wrote on his desk: "First, transfer 100,000 militias for intensive training, and organize them into lightly armed reserve forces responsible for guarding the major cities.
Second, reorganize the Imperial Guard into the 'National Defense Force.' Concentrate the main force and establish a military-level staff command system to deal with the upcoming strategic attack. Third, the 'Revolutionary Army' will switch to a wartime system, reduce the livelihood and foreign trade orders, and prioritize the completion of the army's equipment change and training. Fourth, prepare to take the capital and block Kennu's access to foreign aid. "
Zhou Qingfeng wrote a few memos, and then copied them along with the latest Liaodong intelligence to the other transmigrators. After an internal discussion, they basically agreed with Zhou Qingfeng's plan to use war to solve the Kennu problem. After all, with this group of savages around, everyone always felt uncomfortable and could not sleep well.
Just as Zhou Qingfeng made changes to the situation in Liaodong, Nurhachi was holding a mass in a newly built church in Shenyang. There was still a cross and a statue of Jesus in the church, but Boar Skin, who was holding a scepter, was wearing a gorgeous robe and shouting to the believers who came to pray, "I, Aisin Gioro Nurhachi, am God who descended to the earth to wash away the sins of the world and bring you to heaven."
Ai Jurius, who came from Tai Xi, stood at the side with his face twitching. He had never thought that he would come to this Savage Land to preach, but in the end, he would end up with this freak in front of him. The natives of other countries believed whatever they said, but the natives here liked to change. Especially after this barbaric slave owner combined with the Chinese scholar, it was even more groundbreaking to come up with new tricks.
"Praise the Lord, praise Nurhachi!" The believers below shouted.
Boar Skin on the stage radiated golden light and continued to shout, "No matter what you do, you must do it in my name; you must pray in my name, you must beg in my name …"
Giulio Alvarez couldn't listen anymore, but he couldn't leave. He came to preach with a very sincere heart, but after the slave owners learned his brainwashing trick, they immediately improved it. They originally believed in God, but now they believed in Boar Skin.
The Society of Jesus collected the wishes of believers to the God of Nothingness, and then distributed it by the clergy. Boar Skin was very straightforward — why give the wishes to God, just give it directly to me.
After the transformation, God's worship showed its powerful brainwashing effect. Through food and whips, a large number of Jurchens, Mongolians, and Han people joined the church. Because only by joining the church could they survive.
As long as they were brainwashed, the slaves under heavy pressure couldn't resist, and instead, they would have a deformed feeling for their masters. This management method was much better than blind pressure, and the slaves became obedient and willing to work. The organized prayers provided the wild boar skin with a powerful force of will, allowing him to perform even more shocking miracles, further strengthening his authority.
Nurhachi on the stage radiated golden light, and with the help of mass, gathered the wishes of millions of believers, his cultivation directly rushed to the tenth level of the transcendent realm. Under his boundless power, everyone in the church bowed their heads.
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