Chapter 2439 The Gui Scroll can be retracted and unfolded freely and handled in a wise manner.
Having been an official for so many years, Feng Ziying naturally understands the rules here. What's more, he is a martial artist from the border area, so he knows the outcome of this kind of battle.
When a large army goes out on an expedition, the generals will naturally have merit, but for the soldiers, it is of little significance. The most realistic thing is the reward.
This campaign can be regarded as a happy event for everyone.
The inspection of the Japanese pirates' lair was far beyond imagination. Even if Feng Ziying wanted to "engulf" part of it, it would still be a bowl full of fat, enough to make the Ministry of Revenue overjoyed.
Of course Feng Ziying is not willing to take advantage of this. Although it is "cheap", it is not cheap.
Feng Ziying thought for a moment, then pulled the two censors aside and said, "To be honest with you, I gained a lot in the attic."
The expressions of the two censors changed, and their eyes fell on Feng Ziying, but they said nothing.
"Seven hundred thousand taels of large silver notes." Feng Ziying opened the jewelry box and placed the silver notes in it. Both censors were shocked. The 700,000 taels of silver notes were all unsigned and could be exchanged with the seal. If Tongtong and Feng Ziying are going to be swallowed up, no one really knows.
"There are also seven to eighty thousand taels of scattered silver notes here, as well as some accounts and letters." Feng Ziying casually nodded, "They are all obtained from the attic before they were destroyed. In the past twenty years, Mao Jianda and Jiangnan officialdom have been closely intertwined. Hey, I'm afraid the Metropolitan Procuratorate will be busy for a long time from now on."
The censor surnamed Zhang exchanged glances with his colleagues, "Your Majesty..."
"It is a common practice in the army that soldiers should be rewarded in some way when they go on an expedition. This time, more than thirty soldiers were killed or disabled in battle, and they need to be compensated. I don't know when the imperial court will get the small amount of help, so as per My intention is that for this expedition, including the Liaodong Army and Navy officers and soldiers from Huating, each person will be rewarded with twenty taels of silver. In addition, the soldiers who landed on the island this time will be rewarded with another ten taels according to their merits. Those who have made meritorious deeds will receive an additional reward. …”
The two censors nodded like chickens pecking at rice.
Feng Ziying casually picked up two 10,000 taels and two 1,000 taels of silver notes and handed them to the two of them, "You have also taken a lot of risks this time. You take these more than 20,000 taels of silver. The rest, except for rewards, The soldiers’ belongings must be handed over to the imperial court..."
Seeing that the two of them were still hesitant, Feng Ziying laughed: "I believe the reputation of my surname Feng is still significant enough in Jiangnan, the capital, and I can afford twenty thousand taels of silver..."
The two of them were relieved. Indeed, Feng Ziying had an excellent reputation in Beijing. Those who followed him would basically have good results. Of course, those who were his enemies would never fare better.
The two men immediately took the banknotes, and the joy on their faces was beyond words.
Everyone knew that coming to Jiangnan this time would definitely yield something, but they estimated that the income would only be one or two thousand taels. They never thought that this little Feng Shilang was so generous, no wonder he could win the hearts and minds of the army.
They also understand the meaning of the eleven thousand taels. There is no need to tell the public about the eleven thousand taels. The one thousand taels can naturally be explained to the Shangguan, and it is reasonable.
If you take a trip without taking any money, it will make your superiors and colleagues suspicious.
Of course, one thousand taels is not a small amount. After cleaning up the mess in the future, Sun Dingxiang and Yang Lian will definitely have to fight for a "reward" for their own men, otherwise they will never be able to lead the team out in the future. Then another Don't talk about it.
After talking here, Feng Ziying clapped her hands and handed the jewelry box to the censor named Zhang, which was considered to have completed the delivery of the items in the attic.
Back at the cellar door, Qi Xianzong and other officers were already looking forward to it, knowing that the minister must have reached an agreement with the two censors.
After hard work, you must strive for some benefits for the brothers below, otherwise it will be difficult to unite the morale of the army in the future. It does not mean that the combat effectiveness will be weakened, but it will be difficult for you, a superior officer, to convince the crowd.
"After this hard work, I have discussed with the two royal censors. Each officer and soldier participating in the battle will be rewarded twenty taels of silver. Those who land on the island and fight will be rewarded an additional ten taels. Those who have made meritorious services will receive additional rewards. We will report after the war."
Feng Ziying’s few neat words made everyone’s hearts settle, and they all cheered and beamed with joy.
The officers don't worry about themselves, they just think about their sons. Naturally, their superiors will fight for their own share.
“Sir, if you and I...” Qi Xianzong approached and whispered in his ear, with a troubled look on his face.
Feng Ziying naturally knew the rules, walked to the wooden box, picked up two fifty-tael gold ingots, weighed them, and threw them to the two censors, "Old Zhang, Lao Zhan, you two should be more patient and share the same feelings with the people." Happy."
The two censors also pretended to have a bitter look on their faces, and nodded with a wry smile: "How dare I disobey your Majesty's orders?"
A handful of black pearls, a handful of East pearls, and by the way, I picked out a few hairpin rings and bracelets from the wooden box containing jewelry, and picked up two pieces of uncarved jadeite. Feng Ziying clapped her hands and said, "Almost Yes, by the way, Xianzong, add some ambergris and musk to me, and go back and enjoy yourself. You can also choose a few."
Everyone took it for granted. This time, Feng Ziying was the most respected person. If he didn't take it, and if he didn't take enough, no one would dare to take it. Even the two censors would have to murmur in their hearts.
Who doesn’t know that going to war means licking blood with a knife’s edge, and licking blood with a knife’s edge must be profitable, otherwise who will risk his life?
Several military attachés from the naval camp and two Longjing Lieutenants also had shy faces and rubbed their hands to select a few items. However, they still knew the rules and did not behave so evilly. However, the two censors only used the two items. I kept the gold ingot and refused to ask for it again.
The military attachés didn't care. The issue of censorship was naturally settled by the superior officer. If this matter couldn't be solved, then Feng Ziying, the minister of the Ministry of War, would really not be able to issue orders and prohibitions in the army in the future.
After everything was dealt with, Feng Ziying's face straightened, "Okay, let's stop here and start counting the belongings now. It's all the hard work for you guys. I've been up all night and I'm going to take a nap."
Everyone obeyed the orders one after another.
Chen Qian won a great victory on Shanxi Island, and Hou Chengzu was also unstoppable on Changshan Island.
It was already the second day when Feng Ziying arrived at Changshan Island.
Changshan Mouth is a supply point for Japanese pirates and a point for selling stolen bulk goods. The amount of money collected is not large, that is, more than 100,000 in cash and banknotes, but there are a lot of bulk goods that have not been disposed of, such as a large amount of sandalwood. Wood, rosewood, salt, copper, and medicinal materials were piled up in several warehouses, and they were estimated to be worth three to five million taels of silver.
There are also several civilian ships, which cost tens of thousands of taels of silver.
There are four or five merchants involved in selling stolen goods and purchasing daily necessities for the Japanese pirates. A few of them have been arrested now, and the others have been identified and are just waiting to be dealt with in the future.
All in all, it was a fruitful harvest.
Rushing from Changshan Island to Huating, when they landed at Nanhui Zuizhong, they got the news that they were resisted during the search of Jinshan Guard. After a fierce battle, more than 30 rebels at Jinshan Guard were killed. , and captured more than 20 people.
As for the Tang family, the Tangjiazhai has been breached and is now being counted and confiscated.
Feng Ziying did not go to Tangjiazhai, but went directly to Songjiang Mansion.
The people in Songjiang Mansion were all trembling with fear, but they were relieved at Feng Ziying's arrival.
The combination of Long Jinwei, the Imperial Censor, and the Liaodong Army's surprise attack was enough to frighten local officials from every angle.
No one can talk to anyone, not to mention Long Jinwei and the Liaodong Army, and the Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate is here to supervise and find trouble. The local government can't even find anyone to talk to.
Now Feng Ziying has finally arrived. Although the relationship between the Ministry of War and the local government is relatively small, he is still considered to be the Seventh Department of Yamen. He has always been able to build relationships and talk to him.
"Brother Yibo, you don't have to accompany me anymore. What is supposed to come will always come. With the Yushi and Long Jinwei here, as well as the Liaodong Army, who dares to rebel?" Feng Ziying said with a smile: "I'm here too. What? You are in charge of Songjiang Prefecture. If there is really a rebellion, you should target me first."
Feng Ziying was not familiar with the magistrate of Songjiang Prefecture, but she knew him. Less than a month after he took office, he encountered such a big event and was devastated. The magistrate had already been captured by the imperial censor and sent to Nanjing. The entire Songjiang officialdom was shocked.
“No, no, what time of day are you rebelling now? Are you really seeking death? But Ziying, tell me the truth, how many people are involved in Songjiang Mansion?”
Shi Jishi was from Weinan, Shaanxi, and could also be regarded as a scholar from the North.
However, he was a top three Jinshi in the 33rd year of Yuanxi, and had no personal connections, so he kept running around in the local area. He first served as the magistrate of Jiexiu County in Shanxi, then grew up in Shanxi, and later went to work in Henan.
A month ago, after the imperial court and Nanjing formally reached an agreement, he was among the first batch of officials to be adjusted, because the former Songjiang prefect was promoted to Zhejiang Chief Envoy Si Zuo to participate in politics.
It was a new arrival, and it was obviously a deliberate adjustment by the imperial court, so one can imagine Shi Jishi's situation in Songjiang.
Tongzhi, Tongpan, and Tuiguan, including the officials below, were not very fond of him, a northern scholar who came from Henan, so he was in a state of difficulty adapting after coming for a month.
However, he was raised as a local official after all, and he was also the prefect of a prefecture. With the changes in the court situation, there were naturally people willing to speculate on him, so it can be said that he had just started to get a taste of it, and he was suddenly caught by this sudden appearance. His big move was blinded.
He didn't have a problem with Tongzhi being taken away, and he didn't even have a problem with it being taken away by the official. But Tongpan had just moved closer to him. If he was also taken away, then the person he had managed to hold would collapse again. This would be too disappointing. People are depressed.
(End of this chapter)