Chongzhen and I became partners

Chapter 926 Conflict
The Volga River Basin is the nomadic place of the Torghut tribe. After the battle of Guihua City, the Ming army went all the way west, especially the Heshuot Khanate of Gushhan, which shocked Central Asia immediately.

There was originally a nomadic country called the Kazakh Khanate here, which has been fighting against the Heshuote Khanate, the Zhungeer Tribe, the Turghut Tribe, and the Yarkand Khanate.

At this time, the great khan of the Kazakh Khanate was named Yang Jier Khan. He was completely shocked when he heard that many powerful opponents were either destroyed by the Ming Empire or directly surrendered to the Ming Empire.

He couldn't even imagine how powerful that big eastern country must be to have such a result?

When Daming began to build Luntai, and the army began to gather on Luntai and prepare to continue westward, Yang Jier Khan couldn't sit still.The strength of the Kazakh Khanate is simply not comparable to those tribes or countries that have surrendered or been wiped out. When the Ming Empire's soldiers are heading west, how can they resist?

In the end, Yang Jier Khan chose to surrender to Daming.

In this way, the Ming Expeditionary Army easily reached the Volga River Basin, built a military base here, and prepared to use this as the starting point for the Western Expedition to the Russian Empire.

Zhang Huangyan, a civil servant of the younger generation, was appointed as the governor of the Western Regions to lead this place, which is located in the Volga River Basin.

According to the foreign policy of the imperial court, the Volga River Basin was governed in a similar way to reform the land and return it to the people.

The cement factory was built first, and then cement was used to build houses, water conservancy and so on. Less than two years after Zhang Huangyan arrived in the Volga River Basin, the place changed drastically.

Therefore, when the Cossack Ivan Bohon came to the Volga River Basin, he was immediately stunned by what he saw and heard.

The original Turghut tribe was actually similar to the Cossacks. Most of them lived as nomads. Their power was neither big nor small. They were able to occupy this area, but at the same time they were oppressed by Tsarist Russia.

But what Bohong sees now is that on the side of the Volga River Basin, almost a city has risen from the ground. It is the kind of house he has never seen before, and it is very solid at first glance.

On the outskirts of the city, there are endless farmlands planted with crops. I don't know how to do it. These fields are all in order.There are also canals diverted from the Volga River, covering the fields.

Even if Bo Hong doesn't know how to farm, but just by looking at it, he knows that when the crops here are mature, there will definitely be a bumper harvest.

One of the biggest disadvantages of nomadic animal husbandry is that they depend on the weather for food, and they have to pray that the livestock will not suffer from plague. When winter comes, it will be a difficult time. If the snowstorm is too heavy, the livestock will die too much, and it will be another natural disaster.

But now, the Turghut tribe in the Volga River Basin has so many farmlands. It can be predicted that they no longer have to worry about food, and their ability to resist natural disasters has increased many times!
The Turghut people who accompanied Bo Hong to the Governor's Mansion also proudly introduced to him the changes in the Turghut Department.Inside and outside the words, they are all proud of being a wise person.

"Look, this is a school, do you hear the sound of reading inside? It's all free, and the gentlemen from Daming teach our children knowledge of books and principles, so that we can become real Daming people faster!"

"These houses are all made of cement. They are very strong, and they can also be fireproof and waterproof. As long as they are ordinary people in Ming Dynasty, they can be allocated a house to live in. If they get credit later, they can belong to them!"

"And those, have you seen it? The endless fields are planted with potatoes, and there is nothing more delicious than this. If you can make military or other merits, you can get a piece of land."

"You don't know, the imperial court uses a kind of iron ox to cultivate, the efficiency is extremely high, and the taxes for our Ming people are very low. Today, life is much better than before!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for letting us never have to live in the past!"

"Did you see the conscription office over there? Those people who are queuing up want to join the army. The Ming Dynasty implements a compulsory military service system, and every citizen of the Ming Dynasty is obliged to do military service!"

"What? Draft dodger? Crazy? You see people who are depressed, they're depressed because they can't enlist, they're depressed, not because they're serving!"

"How is it possible? You probably don't know it. As long as you join the Ming army, not to mention the rich salary, you can even get those grain fields and houses after killing the enemy and doing meritorious service. They are all rushing to join the army. How could they refuse to accept it?" military service!"

"..."

Ivan Bohon was even more shocked when he heard these words.

If he was only shocked when he saw the houses and farmland, he was really shocked when he heard about the military service.

Because the Cossacks are actually not used to farming, and more, they are in the army to fight.They are in the territory of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, so they naturally want to fight for the nobles of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. After being registered, they are eligible to lead the army to fight.

One of the rights they are fighting for in this uprising is that more people can be registered, so that they have the right to lead the army.If you don't register, you are fighting in vain.

However, even so, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth owed them at least five years of unpaid military pay.This is similar to the early years of Chongzhen. The final result of arrears of military pay was rebellion.

In other words, what Cossacks are best at is fighting, not farming.When Bo Hong knew that joining the army in the Ming Empire was the most popular thing, not only was there a generous salary, but also many rewards for military achievements, and preferential treatment from other soldiers, how could he not be happy in his mind!
While he was thinking, he suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes coming from behind him. Based on his experience, he didn't even need to turn his head to look to know that a group of cavalry was coming.

So, he subconsciously turned his head to look.Sure enough, I saw a group of cavalry coming here.

At this time, he was getting closer, and he could see clearly.

This team of cavalry troops all had oriental faces, not to mention tall and burly, and they were also wearing red uniforms and a breastplate to reflect the sun's rays.Muskets, shields, sabers, etc. are all available.

Just by looking at it like this, Bohong can clearly feel that this is an elite cavalry army.Compared with the noble cavalry in the Polish-Lithuanian Union Army, they are more elite and aggressive.

While dodging to the side, he asked the Turghut who led the way: "How many such elite cavalry are there in the Ming army?"

While speaking, he actually had some expectations in his heart.If the Cossacks could get the recognition and support of the Ming Empire and have such equipment, they would definitely be no worse than this passing Ming army!
In that case, if the Ming Empire wants to conquer the Tsarist Empire, or even destroy the Tsarist Empire, it will rely heavily on the Cossack cavalry!

But who knows, I heard the Turghut reply: "The cavalry of the Ming Dynasty are all like this!"

"What?" Bo Hong was taken aback when he heard it, and asked in disbelief, "How is it possible?"

He could tell with just a glance that the riding skills of these Great Ming cavalry troops were also quite superb.

After hearing this, the Turghuts looked at him and felt that he was making a fuss, so they said to him: "The cavalry of the Ming Dynasty all came from the Mongolian grassland. Oh, by the way, I'm afraid you don't know. Including all the grasslands in the southeast and northwest belong to Ming Dynasty. All the original Mongols are working for Ming Dynasty. Including our former Wacha tribe, Kazakh Khanate, etc. Do you think Daming will lack cavalry?"

Another point, he didn't say anything, the Han cavalry army in the pass had been battle-hardened, and in some respects, they were better than the Mongolian cavalry army.

Bo Hong was dumbfounded when he heard this, and also a little bit disappointed, thinking in his heart, it turns out that there is no shortage of cavalry in the Ming Empire!

Thinking of this, his mood was obviously affected.All the way to the governor's office, he didn't say much.

But he was lucky, Zhang Huangyan was not in the governor's yamen, but went out to inspect the harvest in the field, just came back, and was bumped into by him at the door.

For Zhang Huangyan, one of his important responsibilities is to make the Volga River Basin the most important base.If the grain and grass here can be self-sufficient, then the grain and grass needed by the army will not need to be sent from the Western Regions. It is just such a thing, and I don’t know how much manpower and material resources it can save the court.

Therefore, he is very concerned about the people's livelihood here.

The inspection situation also made him very satisfied.With the sharp weapon of cement, and the tireless magic weapon of iron ox, coupled with the very favorable planting environment here in the Volga River Basin, in just the second year, we have already seen the hope of a good harvest.

When I came back from this inspection, I was in a good mood, and I ran into a Cossack envoy at the door saying that there was a Cossack messenger coming to see me.

So, he met directly.

In the lobby, Zhang Huangyan knew the purpose of the Cossacks' visit, so he didn't think much about it, and said to Bo Hong directly: "If you belong to my Ming Dynasty and become the people of Ming Dynasty, then the imperial court will naturally have the duty to protect you, and will definitely not let you oppressed by outsiders."

After a pause, he reminded again: "I might as well tell you, when I am employing people, if you Cossacks come to vote, you will be allowed to become citizens of Ming Dynasty. Otherwise, if you want to become citizens of Ming Dynasty, But it's not easy. My Ming won't be accepted by everyone, understand?"

Hearing this, Bo Hong was immediately embarrassed.Before he came, he got Khmelnytsky's explanation that he could make many conditions, but there is a bottom line, that is, their Cossacks want to establish an independent state in Ukraine.

However, as far as this bottom line is concerned, it conflicts with the Ming Empire.And Daming also said that it is not easy to become a citizen of Daming. After passing this village, there may be no such shop!

How to do?
　Ask for a monthly ticket, there will be more changes in the afternoon!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)