Zhang Guangqi raised his eyebrows, obviously not expecting Liu Ruyi to give him this answer.
"Ruyi, why is this? But is it because you are dissatisfied with your father's arrangements?" Zhang Guangqi stood up, walked to Liu Ruyi, patted Liu Ruyi's shoulder gently, and said: "Ruyi, I
I have known your parents and you for more than ten years! Although your father was born as a warrior, he was decisive in killing and put justice first. He is truly a hero of Shandong! However, you have to understand one thing. The Ming Dynasty’s military is extremely cruel.
, once you step in, it will be difficult to get out! Have you thought clearly?"
Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty by Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, restrictions on military personnel have been particularly strict!
Zhu Yuanzhang was originally from the refugee army in the late Yuan Dynasty, so he naturally knew how terrifying the refugee army was. Therefore, in order to leave a stable world for future generations, Zhu Yuanzhang had extremely good intentions! And the military household system came into being. This is
Like a cruel yoke, it is firmly stuck on the necks of all soldiers.
According to the rules of the Ming Dynasty, if one person is a military household, the whole family will be a military household for generations and will never be able to stand up! It is even lower than the so-called business registration, music registration, and even prostitution status.
For example, if a family is a military household, but there is only one male in the family, and unfortunately he dies on the battlefield, this does not mean that the family’s military career is over. Instead, you must find a related relative.
For many men, there is no end to their career as a military household.
Moreover, the Ming Dynasty had many restrictions on military households, such as imperial examinations, marriages, etc., and they would be severely discriminated against. Ordinary women from civilian households would not marry children of military households, so there was a lot of competition between military households.
They had no choice but to intermarry with each other, which was very miserable. If the children of military households took part in the imperial examination, even if they passed the imperial examination, they could only get rid of the military status by reaching the level of cabinet bachelor. Otherwise, everything could only go on as usual.
From the first year of Hongwu to the ninth year of Chongzhen, the Ming Dynasty has gone through nearly three hundred years, and its interior has long been decayed. It depends on mountains and rivers, and on soldiers, it can only drink the blood of soldiers! Officers
They exploited each level and oppressed each level, which made the life of the military households at the bottom very miserable. However, the combat effectiveness of the Ming army composed of these children can be imagined.
The Battle of Xiaolinghe, the Battle of Sarhu, the Battle of Hunhe, and the Battle of Shenyang, each tragic defeat has sounded the death knell for the late Ming Empire!
Zhang Guangqi was able to say these words to Liu Ruyi at this time, and he already regarded Liu Ruyi as his confidant and nephew. Otherwise, he would never be so straightforward!
Liu Ruyi also felt Zhang Guangqi's sincerity and knelt down in front of Zhang Guangqi, "Mr. Yuan Ming, Ruyi is rude and I let you down!"
Zhang Guangqi looked at Liu Ruyi's young but stubborn face, and felt a little bitter in his heart. He waved his hand and said: "That's it! Even so, I can't force you to do it! But your mother is here now. Ruyi, can you
Tell me, why did you make such a choice? Did Zhang not learn enough?"
At the end of Zhang Guangqi's words, his face became a little more angry and his tone became serious.
"Mr. Yuan Ming, you have misunderstood me!" Liu Ruyi kowtowed three times to Zhang Guangqi respectfully, and then said: "Mr. Yuan Ming, Ruyi is so favored by him that he recruits him as his disciple. It is really a blessing from his previous life.
Points! But, I wonder what Mr. Yuan Ming thinks of the current situation in Ming Dynasty?"
Zhang Guangqi was startled, glanced at Liu Ruyi in surprise, and then sighed deeply, "It's been a bad year! It's been a bad year! Now in our Ming Dynasty, there are bandits making trouble inside, and there are Tartars looking at them outside. In Liaodong, there are already nearly ten
I haven’t heard any news of victory in the battle for years! Natural and man-made disasters, starving people everywhere, recalling the prosperous times of Emperor Xian, it’s true, it’s true..."
As Zhang Guangqi talked, he could no longer talk, and his mood dropped a lot. The seemingly ordinary life in the past could only be found in his memory now.
In his previous life, Liu Ruyi was involved in business, but when he calmed down, he also liked to read some historical novels. Although he was not proficient in it, he had a little understanding of this history.
The Wanli period can also be regarded as the prosperous period of the Ming Dynasty. Although there were three major Wanli campaigns, the world was generally peaceful, especially the commodity economy was highly developed and prices were low, so the people were able to live and work in peace and contentment!
But now, the price of firewood, rice, oil, salt, and many other foods has not increased more than ten times? Not to mention the wolf-like Manchu Tatars and those endless bandits and bandits, natural and man-made disasters,
How can the people live?
Zhang Guangqi is not like those scholar-bureaucrats who are still intoxicated in the dream of a heavenly kingdom. He can clearly see the current situation, which is enough to be admired.
"Mr. Yuan Ming, it is precisely because of this that Ruyi wants to join the army!" Liu Ruyi said.
Zhang Guangqi didn't speak, he just nodded to Liu Ruyi and motioned for Liu Ruyi to continue talking!
If he was born in a peaceful and prosperous age, studying, taking imperial examinations, taking meritorious service, recruiting three or two friends to recite poems and compose poems in his free time, and raising a few pretty little maids, enjoying flowers in front of the moon, wine and beautiful women, Liu Ruyi would naturally yearn for her very much.
! But it is a pity that it is already the ninth year of Chongzhen, and the Eight Banners Iron Horse of the Manchu Tatars is about to sweep across thousands of miles of rivers and mountains. Under the overturned nest, are there any intact eggs?
Wen may be able to stabilize the country, but in the face of the brutal, barbaric, cruel and bloody absolute force of the Manchu and Qing Tatars, everything seems so pale! What's more, Liu Ruyi comes from later generations, and the blood and tears of history have proven everything!
Taizu has a saying that goes, "Political power comes from the barrel of a gun!" Everything is fake. Only strong soldiers in hand and one's own destiny in one's own hands are the most reliable guarantees!
Taking a deep breath, Liu Ruyi tried to make her consciousness clearer and said slowly: "Mr. Yuan Ming, although Ruyi doesn't read much, she also knows that if the skin is not there, the hair will not be attached! Now!
The world is in chaos, the people are displaced, and they are miserable! Although Ruyi is still young and has little strength, he still wants to imitate the sages, pick up the sword and mount the horse, and do his best for the Ming Dynasty!"
Zhang Guangqi was slightly startled, but there was a slight change in his eyes when he looked at Liu Ruyi!
Liu Ruyi straightened her chest, with a hint of unruly look in her eyes, and said: "Sir, if you don't talk about other things, let's talk about our Shandong. Over the years, there have been fewer thieves and bandits? Our Liu family
The mansion has been attacked several times by bandits, but fortunately my father resisted them all! To say the least, if you have a gun and a knife in hand, even if a bad guy does come, at least you will have the courage to fight!"
Zhang Guangqi let out a long sigh and said with a wry smile: "Although the words are rough, the reasoning is not! Madam, the Liu family has a heir!"
"Well, then Mr. Yuan Ming, Ruyi, Ruyi, he..." Zou said tangledly.
"Haha, madam, don't worry! This boy is unusual! He will definitely not be a thing in the pond one day!" After saying that, Zhang Guangqi said to Liu Ruyi: "Ruyi, in your spare time, you would like to come to my small courtyard.
, listen to me talk about a few poems and classics?"
Before Liu Ruyi could answer, Mrs. Zou had already said first: "Ruyi, why don't you kowtow to Sir quickly?"
"Yes! Sir, please pay homage to your disciple Liu Ruyi!" Liu Ruyi also responded and respectfully kowtowed to Zhang Guangqi several times and performed the ceremony of becoming a disciple!
After the haze dissipated, Zhang Guangqi's mood improved a lot. He asked a boy to fetch a few books from his study and handed them to Liu Ruyi, "Ruyi, although you have lived here with me for more than two months,
But because you have physical differences, my teacher did not teach you any knowledge. Some of these books are some of my teacher's experiences in reading, and there are also some poems and essays. Although you intend to join the army, the teachings of the saints are not enough.
But you have to see it!”
After a pause, Zhang Guangqi said again: "Ruyi, my teacher can see that you are an ambitious child, and you must do your best in the future!"
Zhang Guangqi said it very sincerely, and Liu Ruyi was also very moved!
"Sir, Ruyi will definitely remember your teachings!"
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After dinner, it was already the first quarter of Xu, about seven or eight o'clock in the future. The night was already dark, but the patter of autumn rain had stopped.
Zou declined Zhang Guangqi's offer to stay overnight, took Liu Ruyi with her, boarded the carriage, and headed towards the Liu family's mansion more than ten miles away under the cover of night.
The space in the carriage was not large, only about six or seven square meters, and the light was very dim. Only an oil lamp was lit in the corner of the carriage.
The two maids sat at the front of the carriage, silently, while Liu Ruyi and her mother, Zou, sat in the middle of the slightly spacious carriage. Winter was about to enter, and the weather was already very cold, but the carriage was covered with several layers of soft
There was a sheepskin blanket and a silk quilt. Zou covered Liu Ruyi's body with the quilt, but there was a hint of worry in his eyes.
If it were the Liu Ruyi of the past, she would definitely not be able to appreciate the good intentions of her mother Zou, but now, Liu Ruyi understands it somewhat!
In this era, when the nobles are noble and the military is humble, studying, taking imperial examinations, and getting fame is the right way in people's eyes!
Zou also knew that Liu Hu might not be able to wake up. If he continued to fight for power with Qi and Liu Jianwu mother and son, he might really die without a burial place! Therefore, to prepare for a rainy day, Zou worked hard.
, let Liu Ruyi worship under Zhang Guangqi, the great scribe in Zhangqiu, leaving a way out for his mother and son!
After all, Zhang Guangqi is well-known in Qilu and has extensive contacts. If the Qi family Liu Jianwu and his mother really want to take action in the future, they may have to be wary and let Liu Ruyi live! As for the Zou family, as long as they can be saved
What else can’t you let go of your own son?
"Mom, are you worried?" Liu Ruyi shook Zou's hand and said softly.
Zou was startled for a moment, sighed softly, turned around and said to the two maids: "Xiu'er, Chuntao, did you go outside to see where you were?"
Although the two maids were extremely reluctant, they had to get out of the carriage, leaving space for Liu Ruyi, mother and son.
Seeing the two people leaving, Mrs. Zou pulled Liu Ruyi to the back of the carriage and whispered: "Ruyi, you have grown up, mother is really happy! It's just Ruyi, your father... So, Ruyi, our mother
Between the two of you and your aunt..."
"Mom, I saved it! It's something that belongs to my eldest brother. I won't worry about it, don't worry!" Liu Ruyi looked into Zou's eyes and said softly.
Ms. Zou breathed a sigh of relief, "Ruyi, as long as you understand, as long as you understand..."
Opening the curtain on one side of the carriage, Liu Ruyi took a deep breath of fresh air, but secretly thought in her heart: 'Things have reached this point, is it really useful to give up now?'