The so-called benevolent government is compared with the old slave, but the purpose has not changed. It is just that a special whip and a carrot in the other hand can exploit and squeeze better and longer.
"Be dedicated to Nanmu and focus on the main task" is now Huang Taiji's thought and the policy to be launched.
He clearly realized that only with greater development of agriculture, food could basically be self-sufficient, social conflicts would be alleviated, and there would be material support for foreign wars.
But Huang Taiji also knew that if it were to be implemented, there would be many obstacles.
The existence of internal aristocratic decentralization forces will inevitably conflict with his ideas. It is even more difficult to gradually establish a national governance structure and replace the Eight Banners system.
"Inform the King of Khan that Fan Wencheng has come to see you." The guards came in to report, so Huang Taiji had to put back his troubled thoughts.
It was not long before Fan Wencheng walked in. After seeing Shi Zhou, he was honored to be seated.
Without waiting for Huang Taiji to ask, Fan Wencheng bowed and handed over the document before respectfully signing at an angle and sitting down.
Huang Taiji reached out and took it, opened it and read it. While reading, he slightly nodded his head, showing praise.
This is a charter drafted by Fan Wencheng, Luo Xiujin, Ning Wanwo and others, in an attempt to stabilize social order and restrict the privileges of the nobility.
"The key to governing a country is to first settle the people. The opening sentence is very good, subtle and pointed to the key point." Huang Taiji said slowly: "We organize households for the people, and Manchu and Han are one without any similarities or differences. This is exactly what this Khan King said.
Original intention.”
"Registering households into civilian households" means taking the Han people out of their fields, "dividing them into separate villages, and organizing them into civilian households." The Han people were restored from serfs to civilian households, and the exploitation and oppression were reduced, and they also had a certain degree of freedom and private property.
Fan Wencheng bowed and said: "I am reporting to the Khan that the prerequisite for implementing this policy is to measure the land, return the remaining land to the public, and distribute it to households for farming. Banner owners and nobles are not allowed to establish farmland anymore."
Huang Taiji raised his eyes, looked at Fan Wencheng, and said with a little helplessness: "I will try my best to understand the interests and benefits, and strive to pass this new policy during the political discussion."
As the interests of the flag owners and nobles were touched, Huang Taiji knew clearly that it might not be so easy to roll out and implement the policy.
Fan Wencheng bowed again and said: "We have another plan, which is to organize every thirteen strong men into one village instead of every eight strong men into one village, and the remaining Han people will set up villages and villages and organize them into civilian households."
Huang Taiji's eyes flashed, he smiled, and said: "This is a very good strategy."
Choose one of the two strategies. As long as one of them is passed, Huang Taiji feels that he has achieved his goal. To weaken and restrict the banner owners and nobles, they cannot do it too hastily, but can only do it slowly.
The key is that strength and prestige are not enough, and Huang Taiji knows it very well.
Let’s talk about strength first. The two yellow flags are Huang Taiji’s core strength, and Daishan’s two red flags are considered supporting forces. But the two white flags of the Dorgon brothers, and the two blue flags of Amin and Mang Gurtai are hard to say.
Speaking of prestige, Huang Taiji was also a little embarrassed. Since he succeeded to the throne, his achievements in the conquest of North Korea were considerable, and the losses in the battle of Ningjin were almost equal.
In other words, if you want to be emperor now, the conditions are not mature at all, but it will force other flag owners to unite to oppose it.
"Next year, King Ben Khan is determined to conquer the Mongolian tribes." Huang Taiji put down the document and asked bluntly: "What do you think, Mr. Fan?"
Fan Wencheng just pondered for a moment, then bowed and said: "King Khan is wise. Attack North Korea first, then attack Mongolia, and cut off the two major sources of support from the Ming Dynasty."
This was just a strategic consideration. Huang Taiji also hoped to use a big victory to enhance his prestige. Fan Wencheng didn't say it all, but he understood in his heart.
In ancient times, for a major event such as proclaiming an emperor, there must be a reason for the honorific title. Some things like "people from far away surrender", "the country's power is growing", "an auspicious birth", etc.
In fact, it doesn't matter what the reason is, and it's not difficult to find. As long as you are strong and prestige is enough, it is not easy to make up a reason.
Moreover, Huang Taiji did not pay too much attention to the Mongolian tribes that did not surrender. He planned to send out the Four Banners, and he would be absolutely sure of victory.
The two yellow flags are necessary and do not necessarily require fighting, but they are the most trustworthy force to protect his safety. He also chose the other two flags, which are the two white flags of the Dorgon brothers.
Although the rumors are not worth refuting, who knows what kind of impact they will have on the Dorgon brothers?
I'm afraid it's impossible to be calm. Even ordinary people will have ideas when they hear others say that you have the aura of an emperor, or that your ancestral graves are smoking. Let alone Dole, who holds two white flags and is qualified to compete for the throne.
Gon?
Therefore, Huang Taiji believes that it is safest to keep it with you for observation and use. By the way, it can also weaken the strength of the two white flags.
Of course, these are not secrets that can be told to Fan Wencheng and others. If you think like this in your heart, you can only keep it in your heart.
Huang Taiji thought of something again, pulled out a document from the desk, and said to Fan Wencheng: "The Dongjiang Army's guerrilla attack on Guo Dajing should be taken seriously."
Fan Wencheng had heard of Guo Dajing's name, who was mentioned several times in the victory report of Mao Wenlong's victory report to the Ming court when he killed Baile Yuetuan in North Korea.
He stepped forward and bowed to receive the information. Fan Wencheng quickly read it over and said in a deep voice: "You are so courageous that you dare to go deep into the Xiuyan area to harass."
Huang Taiji said in a deep voice: "This person is good at sneaking in, and he was the one who attacked Anshan Fort. If it is just an individual, it is not a cause for concern. The key is that he can train stronger soldiers, which has to be a cause for concern."
Fan Wencheng thought for a while and said: "He is stationed on Guanglu Island. He can only carry out raids by landing on Guanglu Island. The threat is not great. In addition, Dongjiang Town has been cut off from food and wages, so it is even less likely that he can do anything."
Huang Taiji shook his head and said: "Choose some loyal and brave Han officials and generals and assign them to Xiuyan, Fengcheng, Zhenjiang and Haizhou to assist in the defense."
In Huang Taiji's view, Guo Dajing was not only good at sneak attacks, but also very cunning. The two ambushes at Anshanyi and Xiuyan clearly illustrated the problem. He believed that the generals of the Later Jin Army were arrogant and simple-minded, which he believed was a main reason.
After accepting the order, Fan Wencheng continued to ask for instructions: "While Dongjiang Town is in difficulty, sending people to persuade them to surrender may have some effect. Even if it fails, it will also have the effect of driving a wedge."
Huang Taiji pondered for a moment, put his hands on his hands and said with a smile: "Mr. Fan's plan is excellent, let's arrange for its implementation!"
Fan Wencheng stood up and saluted again, bowed and left.
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History has not changed. In Guo Dajing's view, what is about to happen will still happen within one or two years, just like he cannot prevent the sun from sleeping and the Little Ice Age from coming.
But many changes were happening around him, and he could see them clearly. The soldiers and civilians from Guanglu Island to Dongjiang Town were all benefiting from the changes.
Looking at Liaodong again, Jianlu's military losses this year were greater than in history. Although it was in a stage of quantitative change, the overall war situation remained the same.
The only thing that made Guo Dajing feel powerless was not the enemy, but the emperor of Ming Dynasty and the civil servant group in the court.
Don't help and don't make trouble. This is the minimum requirement, but even this, Guo Dajing feels is a luxury.
There were rebels in Liaodong and rebels in She'an in the southwest. Natural and man-made disasters forced the people to rebel.
But at the time of internal and external troubles, what were the emperor and the civil servants doing? They were worried about the generals' self-respect, were busy in party fights, and were busy pushing the Ming Dynasty into the abyss of destruction.
A gentleman who talks about benevolence, justice and morality is actually a sanctimonious beast!!
The world is going to be in chaos, and there will definitely be a lot of evil things happening.
At this time, Guo Dajing was watching the intelligence sent back from the spies sent in Shandong. There were court developments and market rumors.
"When the apocalypse comes, the people will be devastated and die of famine, the slaves will be in chaos, and the country will be safe and secure with bloodshed."
Guo Dajing narrowed his eyes and sneered at the so-called "Liu Bowen Monument" that appeared among the people and the four poems that looked like prophecies and prophecies.
The world was in chaos for sure, but this prophecy was of no use to Guo Dajing, and he did not believe that there was a prophet who was more powerful than himself.
If someone wants to do something, whether it can be accomplished or not, whether it will fail prematurely or cause some impact, it is none of their business.
But Guo Dajing put the information aside, suddenly thoughtfully, and reached out to take it.
In ancient times, prophecies were very lethal. This was especially true if it involved the change of imperial power and the rise and fall of the world.
Of course, stuffing strips of cloth into the belly of a fish and imitating a fox's bark are exceptions that have no technical content.
Guo Dajing clearly remembers the prophecies of the Sui Dynasty in history such as "Peach plums will conquer the world", and the Tang Dynasty's prophecies such as "the heroine will prosper" about Wu Zetian.
Whether it is fabricated beforehand or second-guessed after the fact, if the emperor hears rumors about the throne and imperial power, he will usually rather kill them than let them go.
Perhaps, this is also a way to change the court's policies and personnel changes.
Guo Dajing fell into deep thought and began to make imaginary arrangements along this line of thinking.
Obviously, Guo Dajing had thought about having his own ears, eyes and eyes in the capital, but he was not in a hurry to arrange it.
We already have a stronghold in Shandong, we need to have one in Tianjin, and we need one in the capital. In addition to asking for information and spreading rumors, it is best for the stronghold to have public signs, such as shops, grocery stores, inns, etc.
By the way, I don’t know how the old eunuch Zhao Guang and the two royal guards Jiang Chen are doing now. It would be even better if they could be used.
After thinking quietly for a long time, Guo Dajing made a decision. There is really no rush to make these arrangements. It would be most convenient and quick to use Lushun as the center and then radiate outwards after regaining Jinzhou.
If it could be arranged two years later, when Huang Taiji was plundering the capital, and rumors could be spread in advance so that the entire situation would develop in the direction most beneficial to Guo Dajing, he would be satisfied.
"Sir." The soldiers came in to report, and Guo Dajing put away his thoughts, sorted out the documents on the table, and strode out.
Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and officers such as Guo Dajing and Liu Xingzuo will go separately to express their condolences to the families of the martyrs. Whether it's just for show or not, this method of uniting people's hearts is very effective.
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Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and the matter of eating dumplings has finally been decided.
Han Zhong carried the meat and noodles to Shuzhen's house. Both of them were a little embarrassed, but they didn't really care too much.
All ethics and ethics have become less important in the face of survival.
During the Liao people's near-death escape, many men and women did not know each other or were not familiar with each other, but they came together in the process of supporting each other.
And during the war in Liaodong, how many people were displaced. The husband and wife were originally separated from each other, but when they met again, they had reorganized families.
What's more, the people on the island come from all over the place. Unlike the villages that have existed for a long time, they know the basics and are too familiar. The bad things that are gossiped and pointed behind the scenes are not absent, but they are very few.
Everyone is busy with life, how many people have the leisure and time to care about whether others are immoral?
Besides, both of them are single, so even if they are together, what does it matter?
"I've caused you trouble again." Han Zhong put down the meat noodles, rubbed his hands, and said a little awkwardly: "Do you need me to come early tomorrow night to help you chop vegetables and meat?"
Shuzhen originally wanted to say no, but she changed her words and said with a smile: "If you come early, it will be easier to prepare the stuffing. I don't know whether you are a light or heavy person. After taking so many things, don't eat to your taste."
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Han Zhong quickly nodded in agreement, looked at Xiaoying who came over on her calves and loved to eat her fingers, smiled and touched the little girl's head.
The little girl was wearing a new cotton coat and smiled at Han Zhong.
Shuzhen used the cloth and cotton from her hair to make clothes for her daughter. Fortunately, Han Shantong brought a piece of leather from home, so she could make clothes to keep out the cold.
But neither of them knew that Xiaoying was led by Han Shantong to see Han Zhong. According to Hanshan's instructions, Han Zhong was invited to come to his house to eat dumplings during the Chinese New Year in the name of Shuzhen, and Xiaoying was rewarded with barbecue.
Han Zhong thought it was Shuzhen's intention, and Han Shantong told Shuzhen that his father didn't know how to make dumplings and wanted to eat something for the New Year's Eve dinner.
Shuzhen usually owed favors, whether it was food or furs, but since they offered them, she was really embarrassed to refuse them.
So, under the arrangement of Han Shantong, the two families came together to celebrate the New Year, and it was settled amidst the misunderstanding.
And there are not a few people like them who get together to celebrate the New Year. Those who are familiar or acquainted with each other and are relatively lonely often make appointments to spend the New Year's Eve together for the sake of excitement.
For example, Zhao Qingshan was invited by Guo Dajing, but he declined and spent the New Year with Sun Liuyan and his wife.
There is also Zhang Bang, who takes the uncle home to make the atmosphere of reunion during the New Year even stronger.
People cannot forget the sadness of the death of their loved ones and the pain of the past. But keeping it in their hearts does not mean that they continue to live a sad life with these heavy burdens on their backs.
Guo Dajing expressed his condolences to the bereaved families of the martyrs, and patrolled the island with a few soldiers.
Several large-scale snow sculptures have been completed and are scattered at intersections and open spaces. Although they are rough, they are very novel and attract many children to watch and play.
On the roadside and in the courtyard, there is still a lot of snow piled up by the people themselves.
Or influenced by snow sculptures, even the simplest-shaped snow mounds piled up in one's own yard are decorated with brooms, branches, or eyes inlaid with stones, making them more lively.
It seems that a good year can make up for the hardships of a year. Most people have smiles on their faces, and they feel full and happy while they are busy.