Chapter 504 Rose in left hand, steel knife in right hand!
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The disagreement between He Renlonghui and Yang Sichang was something Liu Ruyi had expected!
Although Yang Sichang came from a well-known family, was highly respected and well-educated, in fact, the aloofness of a scholar was too strong in his heart, but he lacked very effective means of breaking out. How could he be so full of Saturn in the current situation?
Is the arrogant He Renlong convinced?
This is like a well-mannered university professor sitting among a bunch of migrant workers. You don't pay others wages, but you still expect others to work for you?
How can there be such a good thing in this world?
When a scholar encounters a soldier, he cannot explain why he is right!
What's more, with the current situation in Ming Dynasty, the literati group has actually lost the ability to control the overall situation!
Nowadays, among the high-ranking ministers in the imperial court, which one is not desperately trying to stuff their own pockets with benefits? Who would really care about the life and death of Ming Dynasty?
Those in high positions are extravagant and live in a state of poverty. After today, there is no tomorrow. The general trend and the people's hearts have collapsed!
Coupled with natural and man-made disasters...
Liu Ruyi's face was a little gloomy, and she gently played with the wine glass in her hand without saying a word.
Jia Dazhuang did not dare to say anything. He knelt down respectfully and did not dare to express his anger.
Although He Renlong's move was understandable from his point of view, it was understandable that he would stand still like this, but for Liu Ruyi, the collapse of the situation in Huguang and Sichuan would not be of any benefit to Ming Dynasty or Liu Ruyi himself!
Affected by the Little Glacier climate, the main grain-producing areas of the Ming Dynasty are now concentrated in Huguang and Jiangnan!
If Huguang is in chaos, food prices will be in danger!
At this time, trade was far less developed than in later generations. Even if Liu Ruyi had money, it would be difficult to buy food!
Although the grain-producing areas in the central and southern plains of Shandong have been firmly controlled by Liu Ruyi, it is somewhat difficult to produce grain from these lands to meet the needs of the Caishi Army and the people of Shandong, let alone the entire Ming Dynasty!
At this time, the situation in the Central Plains has completely collapsed, the land is dry, and the people are scattered. Even if Liu Ruyi sends troops, there will be no immediate results. But Huguang is different. The stability of the Ming Dynasty for three hundred years is still full of stability in that land.
Come to life!
After a long time, Liu Ruyi took a deep breath and said, "Is there any latest news from the Central Plains? Where is Li Zicheng now?"
Jia Dazhuang said hurriedly: "General, according to our latest information, Li Zicheng's nearly 400,000 men have already approached Luoyang City. It seems that they are going to attack Luoyang City!"
Liu Ruyi nodded and sneered slightly: "Very good! Very good!"
"Someone, go and call the fire man!"
"Yes!" The soldiers outside the tent just left in a hurry.
After a while, Huo Lang came to the big tent and said, "General, are you looking for me?"
Liu Ruyi nodded, "Send me a military order! The Great China Development Bank will allocate 200,000 taels of silver to support He Renlong's military supplies! Send him a batch of bird guns and mountain thunders as well! Bring a pen and paper,
The situation in Huguang cannot collapse, but Liu Ruyi is tired and has returned to the army at this time, and is somewhat beyond his reach. Zuo Liangyu definitely can't count on it. The only thing he can count on is He Renlong!
Liu Ruyi has given him enough benefits. Whether he is a friend or an enemy, it all depends on his own choice!
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The army rested in Wucheng for a day, and then followed the canal, bypassed Linqing City, and headed straight for Caishi Town!
It had been nearly half a year since the expedition, and Liu Ruyi was really feeling a little tired!
After passing Linqing, Liu Ruyi did not ride a horse again, but changed to a spacious and luxurious carriage!
This carriage belongs to Duke Yan Sheng, who is in Qufu. When he learned that Liu Ruyi was about to make a triumphal return, he specially sent someone to Linqing City!
The carriage is entirely gilded and covers an area of 17 or 8 square meters. It is divided into two rooms: an inner and an outer room! The outer room is about ten square meters and is luxuriously and beautifully decorated. It is used as a reception room and study room, while the inner room is a huge soft couch.
, occupying almost all the space. Obviously, this is a more advanced and mysterious place to enjoy!
Outside the carriage, it is pulled by eight pure black tall horses. Only the combined efforts of three coachmen can control this luxurious behemoth!
If it were in the past, Liu Ruyi would definitely not accept such a coveted and luxurious thing, but now, Huang Taiji's wife has become Liu Ruyi's roommate, what else can't be accepted?
At this point, Liu Ruyi no longer wants to hide her edge!
The large-scale expansion of the Caishi Army is a certainty, and Liu Ruyi must show enough ambition to let the brothers who follow him feel the golden road ahead!
Let the gentry and powerful class in Shandong, and even the whole of China, feel the true strength of Liu Ruyi!
During the Republic of China period, a giant once said: "The general trend of my era is overwhelming. Those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish!"
In Liu Ruyi's view, this is definitely a truth that combines countless realities and theories!
For five thousand years in China, it has been deeply ingrained in China to use ‘scholars’ to rule the world!
Even if it is a change between dynasties, it is no wonder that it is just one group of nobles replacing another group of nobles!
These gentry, powerful people, have money, land, and people, and their power is beyond imagination!
Why would Li Zicheng be defeated? Then ask Liu Zongmin about his five thousand bloody shackles!
Liu Ruyi will never do anything like ‘killing the chicken to obtain the egg’!
But these people can't just take advantage of it. Liu Ruyi must make them pay enough sincerity and price!
With the rose in her left hand and the steel knife in her right hand, Liu Ruyi has already mastered the game with ease!
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Fine snowflakes were floating outside, and the north wind was howling like a wolf, blowing by the window, but inside the carriage, the red charcoal fire in the brazier crackled, dispelling the deep cold of winter, and making it as warm as spring.
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Liu Ruyi leaned quietly on the soft cushion beside her, closing her eyes and relaxing.
Hai Lanzhu leaned against Liu Ruyi, but always felt a little uneasy.
In the room, Bumu Butai was quietly coaxing three-year-old Fulin to sleep.
The room was surprisingly quiet, with only the crackling sound of the charcoal fire on the side.
Although nothing happened to Liu Ruyi and Bumu Butai, because of Hai Lanzhu's plea, Liu Ruyi reluctantly agreed to give them a way out!
But the closer he got to Caishi Town, the more uneasy Hai Lanzhu felt!
She has known for a long time that she has lived in the palace for many years. In the courtyard of the deep house, it seems that she is well-dressed and well-fed, and she is extremely respected, but in fact, it is even more cruel than on the battlefield where swords penetrate flesh!
She really doesn't know what kind of life will be waiting for them in the future!
Feeling the tension in Hai Lanzhu's body, Liu Ruyi opened her eyes slightly, "What's the matter? Sister Chen Fei, you are so uneasy now that you are home?"
"Ruyi!" Hai Lanzhu glanced at Liu Ruyi, "I, I'm a little scared!"
"What are you afraid of?" Liu Ruyi smiled and held Hai Lanzhu's hand.
"Ruyi..." Hai Lanzhu tightly protected her lower abdomen, but tears flashed in her eyes.
Liu Ruyi smiled and said, "Sister Chen Fei, don't worry! Zi Xin and the others are actually very easy to get along with, don't put too much burden on them! All you need to do is treat each other with sincerity!"
Regarding the affairs of the back house, Liu Ruyi had already made plans in her mind!
The child in Hai Lanzhu's belly will never pose a threat to Xiao Zixin, Zhu Qingxu, Chunyu Nu and the others, because his fiefdom has already been destined!
Liu Ruyi also made it clear to Xiao Zi in advance in the letter!
As for Bumbutai's son Fulin, Liu Ruyi wants to play a huge game of chess!
Seeing Liu Ruyi so relaxed, Hai Lanzhu's nervousness eased a little, but she always held Liu Ruyi's hand tightly.
At this time, cheers like a mountain roar and a tsunami suddenly sounded outside the window, and the sound was almost as loud as the sky!
"General, the old lady and my wife are waiting outside the city gate to welcome you in triumph!" The soldiers outside the window shouted loudly to Liu Ruyi.
Liu Ruyi smiled slightly, patted Hai Lanzhu's back gently, turned around and walked out of the carriage!
At this time, outside the north gate of Caishi Town, the Zou family, Xiao Zixin, Zhu Qingxu and other Liu Ruyi's family members, as well as tens of thousands of Caishi Army soldiers and civilians, were on both sides of the battle to welcome Liu Ruyi and his army in triumph!
Flags were fluttering on both sides and people were moving around, but Liu Ruyi saw the most familiar figure in the middle of the crowd at a glance!
"The child is unfilial and makes the mother worried!" Liu Ruyi quickly walked into the figure, knelt on her knees, and kowtowed several times to Mrs. Zou respectfully.
"Ruyi, Ruyi, my son, it will be good to come back, it will be good to come back!" Zou's tears couldn't stop falling, and she hugged Liu Ruyi's head tightly.
Soon, Xiao Zixin, Zhu Qingxu, Chun Yunu, Qing'er, Dong Xiaowan and many other family members gathered around Liu Ruyi, weeping softly.
Liu Ruyi was a little helpless, but she had to comfort them one by one, finally calming their emotions!
At this time, Jiang Sanlang, the leader of the craftsmen's household, was holding a bowl of strong wine and respectfully knelt down in front of Liu Ruyi, "We welcome the general's triumphant return. Please drink this bowl to the full!"
"The general will make a triumphant return, please drink this bowl to the full!"
The soldiers and civilians around him fell to their knees one after another, and the momentum was overwhelming!
Liu Ruyi nodded, and there was a rush of blood in his heart. This is his Caishi Town, and this is his family business!
"Okay! Thank you folks, thank you all brothers and sisters! Ruyi has done it!" Liu Ruyi took the wine bowl, raised her neck, and drank all the strong liquor in the bowl with a big gulp!
"The general is mighty!"
"The general is mighty..."
Suddenly, the mood of the crowd reached its peak, and everyone cheered desperately!
Tears flashed from the corners of Liu Ruyi's eyes and she waved to them one by one!
The crowd suddenly became more excited. I don't know who was the first to shout "Long live the general!"
Soon, the momentum undulated among the rolling mountains!
From the outside of the town gate to the main street of the town, it was originally less than half a stick of incense, but Liu Ruyi walked for nearly more than an hour!
Just as she regained her breath, she saw Chun Yunu and Qing'er, each holding a small but exquisite little girl in their hands, walking towards Liu Ruyi with a smile on their face.
"Xin'er, call daddy!" Chunyunu gently held the little girl's hand and waved towards Liu Ruyi.
Xin'er glanced at Liu Ruyi with some fear, but she shouted obediently: "Daddy, daddy!"
On the side, Qing'er also gently held the little girl in her arms, "Yi'er, call daddy!"
Yi'er was a little more lively than Xin'er, and waved her little hand gently, "Daddy, can you bring me something delicious?"
Liu Ruyi turned to stone in an instant, and tears could not stop pouring out. He held the two babies tightly in his arms and pressed them tightly against his chest, "Yes! Yes! Xin'er and Yi'er want everything."
Yes! Even if you want dragon meat from the sky, daddy will definitely catch it for you!"