Chapter 225 The King of Jin expressed his position, the pattern is different
The Southern Ming Dynasty was in the same situation as the Southern Song Dynasty, but the Southern Song Dynasty still managed to survive for hundreds of years, while the Southern Ming Dynasty was quickly defeated. It is undeniable that Song Gaozong Zhao Gou still had some ideas. At least he knew how to recruit the northern Han people who fled south to form the Yuejia Army like a tiger and wolf division.
Fight against the enemy.
Many historical records attribute the demise of the Hongguang Dynasty to the cliques and chaos of Ma Shiying, Ruan Dacheng and other treacherous ministers, and the decent men and women left hand in hand. In fact, the civil and military ministers in power (including Shi Kefa) were all short-sighted political dwarfs.
This is the most fundamental cause of destruction.
During the Hongguang Dynasty, under the wishful thinking of "borrowing prisoners to defeat the bandits", the officials in power fought for power and profit around "determined policies", "countermeasures" and "accommodating decisions". For them, as long as they could keep the most fertile land in the south of the Yangtze River,
It was enough for the Rong family to settle down, and the vast territory of the Yellow River Basin and tens of millions of people were completely forgotten.
People are often influenced by traditional concepts and portray Shi Kefa and Ma Shiying as completely different. Facts have shown that the difference between Shi Kefa and Ma Shiying is much smaller than many later historians imagined. The two of them were of high quality.
Mainly in terms of personal ethics, there is not much difference in basic policies. They are all in favor of the policy of "uniting the invaders to defeat the invaders".
Loyal ministers also harm the country. For example, He Tengjiao was unyielding and maintained the integrity of the nation after being captured. Throughout his life, he failed to accomplish more than he accomplished. During the Hongguang period, he was controlled by Zuo Liangyu and did nothing. During the Longwu period, he collaborated with others
Hubei Governor Zhang Kuang squeezed out the remnants of the Dashun Army and recruited a group of stragglers to serve as his direct descendants. Emperor Longwu was killed. He bore an unshirkable responsibility. When the Ming Army's counterattack in Hunan was winning, He Tengjiao, the commander-in-chief of the entire army, was defeated.
He was selfish at every turn. He provoked the Ming army to kill each other and gave the Qing army a chance to breathe. He also blatantly transferred the Zhongzhen Battalion that besieged Changsha, single-handedly ruining the overall strategic plan of restoring Hunan and aiding Jiangxi.
Those who are loyal ministers are loyal to the country and the nation, loyal to the great cause of resisting the Qing Dynasty, and loyal to the restoration of China. If they hinder this, or even obstruct and destroy it, they will put the country in danger. Putting the emperor in danger and putting all the people in fire and water is a treacherous minister and traitor, and a human being
People get it and kill it.
Zhu Yongxing once said this to liberate the definition of loyal ministers from the narrow scope of only being loyal to the emperor. It belongs to the concept of adapting to the times and changing the situation. Of course, this is also true loyalty in his mind, not to a family.
A surname of foolish loyalty.
When King Jin Li Dingguo heard this, he was quite disapproving and even thought that Zhu Yongxing was quibbling and deliberately weakening the emperor's words. But now he saw a living example and started talking in front of him.
"...Although Min Fan was left behind, he monopolized the power, awarded famous weapons privately, abandoned the emperor in a foreign country, and sent his confidants to block the way to the audience, and issued the following edict. Being kind and powerful, he is actually deceiving the emperor and committing tyranny.
Treachery is the same as recklessness, fuck." Wang Xingguang cursed impassionedly, and looked at Li Dingguo with earnest eyes, "The prince has received great favor from the emperor, is loyal, and has accumulated great power and merit in the army, and is admired by everyone.
As long as the prince responds to the order to eliminate the country's troubles, has the support of the old troops inside, and the support of Crown Prince Yanping outside, it will be easy to punish the traitors. When the emperor is welcomed back, the Holy Emperor is on the throne, and the soldiers and ministers are at home, the Tartars can be driven out when they advance, and the Tartars can be retreated.
You can stand firm and wait for the enemy to defeat yourself, and you will have great achievements for a long time..."
"That's enough." Li Dingguo slammed the table, stood up, and angrily shouted: "That's a lot of nonsense. You keep saying that His Highness Min is the same as being reckless, but you don't say that being able to stand here today and talk nonsense is the fault of His Highness.
Well, if His Highness had not come out of Burma, if His Highness had not personally attended the battle, if His Highness had not directed the preparations, how would fools like you have a place to stand? Well, I am afraid that I will either surrender to the Tartars or die without a burial place."
Wang Xingguang was completely unprepared and was stunned when he was scolded.
"Using to punish traitors? Bullshit, I think it's a matter of provoking and provoking, helping the Qing Dynasty and destroying the Ming Dynasty, and hindering internal strife." Li Dingguo pointed at Wang Xingguang's nose and continued to curse: "Also linked to Zheng Fan, it's really
It's beyond stupid. Zheng Fan has been domineering for more than a day or two. How has he ever acted loyally? If you act like this, won't you create another Sun Ni and destroy the hard-won trend of ZTE?"
"When Gang Chang is gone and the imperial power falls by the wayside, how can we talk about the great cause of resurgence?" Wang Xingguang argued strongly: "Our Ming Dynasty has its own ancestral laws, and the national destiny for hundreds of years has depended on it. Min Fan has acted on its own without consulting the court or reporting to the Ming Sage.
He is actually the biggest traitor in ancient and modern times! If he is allowed to become a powerful person, he will surely covet the big position and act like a yellow robe..."
The door was suddenly knocked open, and Li Dingguo's close aide Gao Yinglei rushed in with several personal guards. He raised his hand and pointed at Wang Xingguang and shouted: "Tie him up and gag him."
Wang Xingguang was caught off guard. He was pushed to the ground by his guards and tied up. As soon as he opened his mouth and called out "Prince", something was stuffed into his mouth again, and the fishy smell went straight into his nostrils.
"You——" Jin King Li Dingguo was shocked and angry, staring at Gao Yinglei.
Gao Yinglei waved his hand and asked his guards to take Wang Xingguang out and imprison him. He closed the door, turned around and bowed to the ground, "Your Majesty, how about I wait until I have finished explaining my reasons before accepting the crime?"
Jin Wang Li Dingguo snorted and turned slightly, feeling very dissatisfied with Gao Yinglei's unauthorized actions.
"My lord, do you think His Highness Min didn't know that this person came to persuade and seduce?" Gao Yinglei said straight to the point: "Have you ever thought about the consequences of deceiving people in the dark room? You said that you have hid it from His Highness for the time being, but how long can you keep it a secret?
Such an idiot is so insane. Only two of them know whether the prince expresses his support or sternly rejects it. Wouldn't he use his words to make it difficult for the prince to defend himself? "
Jin Wang Li Dingguo slowly turned around, his brows furrowed into a knot, which showed that Gao Yinglei's words hit him mentally.
"His Royal Highness Min has aroused the hope of the Han people. Regardless of whether he has the idea of wearing a yellow robe or not, if he is touched at this time, it will be the target of a thousand enemies." Gao Yinglei continued: "Your Majesty, don't underestimate the power of the Intelligence Bureau -" He suddenly lowered his voice.
"Maybe there are people from the Intelligence Bureau around the prince."
"I have a clear conscience." Li Dingguo said this, but his voice was not so firm.
"Of course the prince has a clear conscience and has no secret conspiracy with Xiao Xiaoxing." Gao Yinglei sighed and said: "But if His Highness Min does not believe him, he must not let this man named Wang leave. The safest way is to put him away."
He was escorted to Guangzhou and handed over to His Highness Min. This way, one can prove his innocence, and the other can clarify his will. Didn't the prince often say that the great cause of recovery is the most important and we must not repeat the same mistakes? Now our army is advancing along the river towards Chongqing. The enemy is facing us.
The soldiers will be separated from their hearts!"
Gao Yinglei's words were cryptic, but Li Dingguo understood them clearly. Currently, the Ming Army in Western Sichuan is led by him, Gao Wengui, and Liu Zhen. From Gao Wengui and Liu Zhen's usual speech, it can be seen that they will obviously side with His Highness Min. If you are unclear about this matter, Gao and Liu may restrain you. If they have obtained the secret order, it would not be surprising to take action against you. In this way, internal strife will be inevitable and all military operations will be aborted. .As well as his son Li Sixing, the future is still within his own thoughts.
"Has His Highness Min fully understood his plan, but deliberately indulged it to see how others feel?" Li Dingguo asked with some difficulty.
Gao Yinglei thought for a while and nodded: "It is indeed possible."
Li Dingguo sighed softly, and after a long while he said helplessly: "As you said, let's escort Wang Xingguang to Guangzhou!"
"These people talk about the righteousness and kindness of the monarch, but they ignore the great cause of ZTE. They are really selfish. They are resourceful and careless, and they don't achieve enough. If they fail, the prince should not have mercy." Gao Yinglei couldn't help but feel that Li Dingguo had adopted his suggestion. He breathed a sigh of relief.
"With these people beside the emperor, it's no wonder that the imperial court was in a state of decline and found it difficult to cheer up." Li Dingguo smiled bitterly and shook his head repeatedly. "I have seen this loyal minister who has harmed the country. I have just realized that what His Highness Min said is true!"
Gao Yinglei sneered and said: "Your Majesty, please forgive your humble words. The current situation is under the control of His Highness Min. There is hope for ZTE, the army and the people will return to their hearts, and there is a saying that a saint will descend from heaven to save China. Who can shake it? Welcome? If the emperor returns to his throne, will the revitalization trend be continued or the victory be accelerated? Hehe, not to mention the current civil servants and military generals, even ordinary people, don't think so? Drive out the Tartars and regain China. Everyone knows this. This is the first priority. Anyone who obstructs or destroys it is helping the Qing Dynasty to rebel against the Ming Dynasty, betraying the country and seeking glory. With such a crime, such momentum, and such public opinion, what does His Highness Min have to fear?"
Jin King Li Dingguo nodded lightly. The common people didn't know much about it, but the atmosphere of admiration and admiration for His Highness Min in the army was getting stronger and stronger. The improvement of social status, generous treatment, placement and pension for the disabled and killed in battle, All of them are realized in the hands of His Highness Min. In addition, there are more and more middle- and lower-level officers who have graduated from Jiangwu Hall, and they are gradually taking control of the real power of the army. Senior generals are increasingly only left with military command power. If you want to join the army, How many followers can be drawn from the army to rebel?
From the soldiers to the middle and lower-level officers, everyone is thinking about the benefits of His Highness Min. Who cares about the "hunting" Yong Li? Looking at the senior generals leading the army, needless to say the navy, Deng Yao, Chen Shangchuan, and Yang Yandi are all Min. His Highness was promoted by His Majesty, and received great favor; and in the army, Zhao Wang Bai Wenxuan, Wei Wang Ma Bao, Xu Guo Gong Ma Weixing, Yi Guo Gong Ma Zide and others all surrendered to His Highness Min sooner or later. Even his own son Li Sixing, In the letters exchanged, I also praised and admired His Highness Min.
Jin King Li Dingguo had mixed emotions when he thought of this. Nanming had a core of leadership, all the armies were working together, and the situation was great. This was something worth gratifying and joyful. And what those frustrated officials said was not all slander, monopoly of power, and reform. Zhang, indeed, has exceeded the authority of the imperial court to stay behind. In fact, didn't he already see that the concession was not only for the sake of the overall situation, but also in exchange for the future change of the throne, can His Highness Min treat Yongli well?
"Your Majesty." Gao Yinglei called softly, and when Li Dingguo turned around, he said: "Your Majesty, you should write a letter to express your attitude to His Highness Min. This is not to show weakness and please, but to take the overall situation into consideration, and justice and truth are clear.
No one dares to criticize."
Li Dingguo nodded and moved his eyes to the large map on the wall. The small flags marking the movements of the Ming armies showed the current situation between the enemy and ourselves. Although the Qing court's ruling area was still vast, the strategic initiative of the Ming army could still be seen.
obvious.
"As long as the Yangtze River can be controlled, the recovery of Jiangnan will be just around the corner!" Li Dingguo exhaled a long breath and his eyes became firm. "There must be no chaos at this time. I will write a letter to ask His Majesty Min to rest assured so that he can focus on military affairs as soon as possible.
Complete the great cause of rejuvenation."
"Your Majesty understands the great righteousness, and I have humbled myself to polish the ink and lay the paper for you." Gao Yinglei breathed a sigh of relief silently and worked hard.
"Haha." Li Dingguo was amused by Gao Yinglei's impatient and hurried appearance, and said with a smile: "Why are you so anxious? The Intelligence Bureau and the Military Justice Department sent people to arrest him, but I'm afraid they won't be able to come so quickly."
Gao Yinglei smiled at himself and said: "How could His Highness Min be so stupid when he sent someone to arrest the Lord? Your Majesty has not seen the reform of the military system? His Highness Min wants to re-establish the Governor's Palace and oversee the navy and army to coordinate the actions of the various armies. Here we go.
At that time, His Highness Min appointed the prince the post of Grand Governor, which is a high and powerful position, and the prince is well-deserved. But - hehe."
"The powers of the Governor's Office are too great. Well, this mansion is not that mansion. If it is Xiao Gui and Cao Sui, then it is not His Highness Min." Li Dingguo came to his senses, nodded and smiled and said: "Forget it, Gu is not interested in the Governor, so he is still out there.
Fighting is more satisfying."
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Fuzhou was recovered, and Geng Ni drowned himself. When the urgent war report was placed on Zhu Yongxing's desk, he was signing and sealing the new round of war bond issuance report. There is no need to worry about debts. Zhu Yongxing seems to have been used to operating with debt. He has no psychology.
burden.
The Yangtze River Navy was dispatched and the sea route increased troops to the north, which required a large amount of money and supplies, which suddenly emptied the government's savings. Zhu Yongxing had to borrow money to maintain it, but the business group was very enthusiastic, and some donated money for free. Just to
The title of civilian nobility would make it easier to travel along the southeastern coast controlled by the Ming army in the future. However, Zhu Yongxing was still cautious about awarding civilian titles, and issuing public bonds to the people also had the intention of mobilizing the people.
Zhu Yongxing took a rough look at the battle, but concentrated on looking for the figures captured. Then he laughed happily, "This Geng Ni is a good money-maker. It's a pity that he has a reputation for being violent, and he has to give us a share in the end."
Big gift."
After Geng Jingzhong seized the title of king, he even ordered his subordinates to "severely send servants, extort money and rice", seize farmers and merchants' businesses, and "use taxes to increase the wealth of Fujian". Not only was the public outrage great, but he also accumulated huge wealth, but it left people
The Ming army not only gained a good reputation of eliminating harm for the people and relieving the people's dire straits, but also received no less than two million silver in property.
"It's all thanks to His Highness's great fortune that we can achieve this great victory." Yi Cheng smiled and complimented, pointed at the document issuing the public bond, and asked: "Can the issuance of this public bond be postponed?"
Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "No, let's issue it as planned, so that the people can contribute, have the money, and participate in this national war together. Well, Kunming will be liberated and taxes in Yunnan Province will be reduced for one year; Guangzhou will be liberated
, the same is true; in Fuzhou, it’s still the same as usual, don’t favor one over the other.”
Borrowing money while reducing or exempting money may seem contradictory, but the nature is different. If you borrow money and repay it, the people will not suffer losses and can earn some interest. But if the Ming army is defeated and the Qing army comes back, there will be no hope of recovery.
.Reductions and exemptions have the meaning of war dividends, allowing the people to feel the benefits brought by victory in the war and feel that their support is worthwhile.
"As soon as Fuzhou is reached, Fujian Province can be secured. Our army can directly take Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and then regain Jiangnan." Yicheng said, looking a little excited. After conquering Nanjing and paying homage to Xiaoling, Zhu Yongxing completed an important step in his climb to the throne.
"Jiangsu and Zhejiang are places where money, food and taxes are paid. I'm afraid it will take a hard battle, right?" Zhu Yongxing did not decide immediately, his expression calmed down, he lowered his head and began to read the battle report carefully again.
Others say that Zhu Yongxing is cautious in using troops, but in fact he is not comprehensive. After all, Zhu Yongxing is not a military professional and lacks the precise judgment of a real soldier. He has no idea how much advantage the Ming army equipped with flintlock guns and bayonets can have.
There are no numbers. Therefore, in every battle plan, he always tries to use more to defeat fewer. Only when the strength of the army is superior, he feels confident.
From a practical point of view, the Ming army now has great advantages. It has both the long-range range of firearms and the hand-to-hand combat of bayonets. Its tactics are becoming more and more perfect, and its food and salary are sufficient, and its morale has not declined. But Zhu Yongxing is still stuck in the past.
In his mind, he would not take risks unless the troops were fully equipped and the ammunition was sufficient.
With most of Fujian Province recovered, the most direct idea is to attack Jiangsu and Zhejiang as mentioned by Yi Cheng. With the help of the navy, although the Qing government will definitely increase its troops to protect the land of wealth, the probability of the Ming army's victory is still very high.
Of course, the Ming army still had two options. One was to use troops from Guangdong to enter Jiangxi, and the other was to forcefully land Sun Yanling and attack Hunan from Guilin. The focus of these two plans was to attack the Yangtze River and fight with the Yangtze River Navy and the Tushuo Army as soon as possible.
Reunion, so that they can be supplemented and strengthened by weapons and equipment, thus uniting the various Ming armies into one.
Relatively speaking, Zhu Yongxing was more inclined to the plan of entering Jiangxi. Because the Qing troops in Jiangxi were not strong in combat, and because Jiangxi was a porcelain producing area, it could export a large amount and earn considerable revenue from sea trade. Moreover, since Fujian Province was in decline, it would be difficult to attack Jiangxi.
Just along the Ganzhou route, the Ming army of Fujian Province can advance from northwest Fujian, which is closer to Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi Province, and easier to meet up with the Shuo army.
"The Mie Shuo Army has surrendered and captured more than 20,000 surrendered soldiers. Next, it will raid other prefectures and counties in Fujian Province, and this number will increase." Zhu Yongxing said thoughtfully while reading: "Including the new soldiers, there should be three
Thousands of troops can enter Jiangxi to fight. The conquering Shuo army marches from south to north, and the extermination Shuo army marches from east to west. How can the Jiangxi Qing army resist it?"
"Your Highness, compared with Jiangsu and Zhejiang, which one is more important than Gan Province?" Yicheng persuaded without giving up: "A land of wealth, if you get it, you will be invincible. And there is Nanjing. There is hope from China and abroad that once it is recovered,
His Highness has accomplished extraordinary feats, who can compete with him?"
Zhu Yongxing raised his head, glanced at Yi Cheng with a smile, then put away the battle report, pointed to the map on the table and said: "Looking at Yi Changshi, which one is faster from Jiangsu and Zhejiang to Nanjing, or from Nanchang and Jiujiang down the river?"
, is it more convenient? If the Qing army gathers in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, wouldn’t it be an opportunity to gather together and annihilate them, establishing a complete victory?”
"Your Highness, you——" Yicheng hesitated before speaking, and suddenly understood what Zhu Yongxing was thinking.