Walking out of the palace, Liu Ruyi's back was already wet with cold sweat!
The current situation of the Ming Dynasty is actually a dead end!
The royal family, officials, gentry, wealthy merchants, wealthy businessmen, these vested interests have almost monopolized all the lifeblood of the Ming Dynasty!
These people, with a population of less than ten thousand, accounted for more than 90% of the resources and wealth of the Ming Dynasty, but they paid no taxes, or only paid very little taxes!
At the bottom of the Ming Dynasty, there are thousands of poor people. They work hard and bear no complaints, but their income is still meager. It is difficult to even support their families. But even so, the expenditures and taxes of the Ming Dynasty are still
They have to foot the bill!
Although almost all dynasties could not escape this extremely deformed 'pyramid' social structure, the tragedy is that the Ming Dynasty is facing the most dangerous 'Little Ice Age' period in human history!
The weather is erratic and the crops are useless!
If we put it in the Tang and Song Dynasties, these crises might be able to survive with a little patience!
But now, this is no longer possible!
Although the Manchu Jurchens cannot compete with Genghis Khan's Mongolian cavalry and their ancestors, the Jurchens, in terms of combat power, even so, the Ming Dynasty can no longer afford it!
If you still want to break the situation at this level, you can only learn from the painful experience and ‘break and stand’!
Just like Mi and Ying in later generations, open your mind and go out! Shift the war target and nourish the people of the Ming Dynasty with external resources and wealth! Let those wealthy vested interests taste the sweetness of opening up overseas, and let them take the initiative to influence
The expansion of the economic tide enriches the people and strengthens the country!
But obviously, this is not realistic at all for Emperor Chongzhen!
At this time, facing the nearly 100,000 Manchu and Mongolian elites outside the city, Liu Ruyi didn't have a good strategy to defeat the enemy for a while!
After all, the Ming Dynasty’s military system was rotten to its core!
Even if the sergeants want to fight to the death, how many generals are willing to leave their huge family fortunes and fight with the desperate Manchu Tatars?
Although there are 300,000 troops in the capital, they are like a pile of scattered sand. Their real combat power is probably not as good as the 30,000 elite troops of the Qing Dynasty!
And if these "gangster soldiers", "master soldiers", "gongzi soldiers", "young master soldiers" and so on are mixed among them, if they are not eliminated ruthlessly, it will inevitably bring disastrous consequences! And the history of later generations,
It also proves this very well!
It’s not about having many soldiers, it’s about having the best!
Just like the three thousand Qi family troops who went to Liaodong back then, even though there were only three thousand people, there were tens of thousands of Manchu elites who suffered a lot!
However, although Liu Ruyi had already made clear his point of view to Emperor Chongzhen, that was to hold on to the city and prepare a new army after the Manchus retreated!
But according to Emperor Chongzhen’s eager for quick success and quick gain character, I’m afraid it would be difficult for him to accept it!
The most important thing is that the Ming Dynasty's finances are already running at a high deficit, and he does not have so much money on hand to last until the moment when the new army is trained!
Returning to the Caishi Army's camp, Liu Ruyi was still in a irritable mood!
Thinking of Emperor Chongzhen's expectant eyes, Liu Ruyi also felt a deep sense of powerlessness!
As everyone knows, 'You can't eat hot tofu if you're in a hurry!'
But if things really fall on oneself, how many people can actually do it?
After informing Xiao Liu'er and Huo Lang, they began to take advantage of their free time to train these strong men. Liu Ruyi himself lay on the soft bed in the big tent, sleeping soundly. During these days, his nerves had already
It’s too exhausting!
But when Liu Ruyi had just fallen asleep and was confused, she was woken up by the soldiers outside the tent. One of the soldiers handed a white jade bar to Liu Ruyi's hand, put it to Liu Ruyi's ear, and said in a low voice:
"General, that person over there is here!"
When Liu Ruyi looked at it, she couldn't help but smile, "Go, ask him to wait for me in the tent!"
"yes!"
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In the side tent, Luo Luohong was wearing a blue scholar's robe, carrying a small gray baggage, and was sitting aside drinking tea!
At a glance, Liu Ruyi saw that his outfit was no different from that of an ordinary Han man!
"Master Bei, it's been a long time!" Liu Ruyi stepped forward and cupped her hands, smiling.
"Haha, General Liu has been very proud of himself recently! I heard that you had breakfast with the current emperor this morning. I'm afraid you have long forgotten about my old friend!" Luo Luohong was very close and greeted him enthusiastically.
He gave Liu Ruyi a hug, but said with a smile and ridicule.
"Master Bei, you are really well-informed! Liu just stepped into the camp, and you got the news! I admire you, I admire you!" Liu Ruyi also smiled and patted Luo Luohong on the shoulder.
The two of them joked around for a while, acting like "old friends"!
Liu Ruyi personally poured a glass of fine wine for Luo Luohong, looked into his eyes and said with a smile: "Master Bei Zi, we Han people have an old saying, 'If you have nothing to do, don't go to the Three Treasures Palace!' I don't know, Master Bei Zi is here today.
But what good news did you bring me?"
Luo Luohong smiled, "General Liu, I will never hide anything between us brothers! Speaking of which, I do have news that I want to sell you to General Liu! It just depends on whether you will let go of General Liu.
I’m willing to pay this price!”
"Master Bei Zi is joking! I need Master Bei to tell me first if it's worth it, and Liu will listen! If it's appropriate, Liu will definitely not shortchange Master Bei Zi!" Liu Ruyi took out a bag from his arms.
Stack the banknotes and slowly place them on the table!
Luo Luohong glanced at the banknotes on the table, but shook his head and said with a smile: "General Liu, if you don't bring silver with you, you won't bring it with you even if you die! It's not interesting!"
"I don't know, Master Bei, what do you want?" Liu Ruyi's expression changed slightly, and her tone of voice became a little stiffer!
"Hahaha!" Luo Luohong laughed suddenly, "General Liu, you don't have to be so nervous! What I want will be beneficial to you without any harm! Let's see, General Liu, do you have the courage?
Got it!"
"Master Bei Zi, it's not fun to play tricks on our relationship! Liu is very tired, but he doesn't have time to play with you, Master Bei Zi!" For someone like Luo Luohong, Liu Ruyi has no intention of being with him.
Roundabout!
"Okay! I just like your cheerfulness, General Liu!"
Luo Luohong slammed the table hard and lowered his voice: "The two yellow flags are all in obeisance. Recently, they are looking for you, General Liu, to attack! Oh, by the way! There is one more thing, I almost forgot to tell you! General Liu,
You are so hot in our hearts right now! I heard that the emperor often talks about your name!"
After Luo Luohong finished speaking, he glanced at Liu Ruyi, but saw that Liu Ruyi's expression did not change, and she was still staring directly into his eyes, and said coldly: "Let's get to the point~~!"
"Okay~~~!" Luo Luohong smiled, "I can help you provide you with information about Ao Bai's subordinates! But you, General Liu, you need to create an opportunity for me..."
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Luo Luohong has gone far, but Liu Ruyi is thinking about his words and creating an opportunity? What kind of opportunity is this?
According to the agreement reached in Jinan, Liu Ruyi had helped him gain Duduo's trust, but now, he suddenly said this out of nowhere, this...
Is it possible that the conflict between the two white flags and the two yellow flags has worsened?
Liu Ruyi thought carefully, this, this is really possible!
According to familiar history, at this time, Huang Taiji had already ordered the withdrawal of troops and returned to rest outside the pass. However, it was almost April, but they still surrounded the north side of the capital and refused to leave. This in itself was a bit abnormal!
You know, at this time, the Ming army has nearly 300,000 troops. As long as they don't reveal too many flaws, the Qing army won't be able to take much advantage!
Or rather...
A terrible thought suddenly flashed through Liu Ruyi's mind!
Thinking of this, Liu Ruyi hurriedly summoned the old cat with nine lives and whispered: "Master Cat, you can quickly send out scouts near the Qing army camp. The more the better! It is best to catch one or two Qing army's tongues.
!You must find out what Huang Taiji is doing recently!"
"Yes!" The nine-lived old cat hurriedly left!
Liu Ruyi sighed, could it be that history has really changed and that damn fat man can't last so long?
Huang Taiji was obese and had always been in poor health. Almost since the first year of Chongde, his health had been deteriorating. If left to future generations, it would definitely be high blood pressure, diabetes, fatty liver, cardiovascular blockage, etc., etc., etc.
A disease of wealth!
At this time, it was freezing cold and the army was out on an expedition. His original living conditions were definitely not guaranteed. If something went wrong, it would be normal!
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Liu Ruyi's prediction was correct. At this time, in Huang Taiji's tent, Huang Taiji was really ill, and it was quite serious!
However, Huang Taiji's illness was not caused by the bad weather, but because he was so sad and angry that he couldn't take a breath and was blocked by a mouthful of black blood in his throat!
Because he had just received news that his and Concubine Chen Hailanzhu’s beloved son, the eighth son who was about to be established as the crown prince of the Qing Dynasty, unfortunately died~~!
Hailanzhu was already twenty-six years old when she married Huang Taiji, and she was already past her prime. However, she was beautiful, with jade-like skin, gentle and generous, and considerate. She had a mature beauty that no girl could find, and she was deeply loved by the emperor.
Tai Chi Pamper!
Huang Taiji even built a Guanju Palace for her to live in, as a sign of his love.
And when the eighth son of the emperor was born from Hailanzhu, Huang Taiji celebrated even more grandly. The leaders of various Mongolian ministries sent envoys to Shengjing to send a large number of expensive gifts! Huang Taiji even awarded the Qing Dynasty title for this.
An amnesty order!
But Huang Taiji's favorite son, who had been treated as a 'prince' since birth, died when he was less than two years old!
How could Huang Taiji accept this?
"Your Majesty, you must take care of your dragon body! We, the Qing Dynasty, cannot live without the Emperor! You, you must hold on!"
In the big tent, various princes, Baylor, and Beizi knelt down in a large area. The eldest son of the emperor, Prince Su Hauge, was kneeling in front of Huang Taiji, holding his head and crying!
The other princes, Baylor, and close ministers also cried loudly, as if Huang Taiji had passed away!
There were tears in the corners of Huang Taiji's eyes, but he couldn't say anything. After a while, he coughed several times with difficulty and spit out a large pool of blood!
Everyone was even more distraught, and their cries were as loud as a funeral!
But among the people kneeling down, Duduo's face was full of surprise. He squeezed out a few tears and pretended to howl a few times. He turned to his elder brother Dorgon in the corner and said, "Ah!
Brother, it seems that he is really in trouble this time! Our opportunity is about to come!"
Dorgon was not as optimistic as Duduo. He knew that his brother's fate was harder than a rock, and almost nothing in the world could knock him down!
"Fifteenth brother, be careful what you say!" Dorgon frowned slightly, winked at Duoduo, then fell into trance like an old monk and stopped talking!
However, Duduo didn't care. He approached Dorgon and said in a voice that could only be heard by the two of them: "Brother, what are you afraid of? When he goes, the throne will definitely belong to you! When the time comes, Zhezhe and Bu