Chapter 237: The secret war in the capital, the meaning of cutting the Japanese
In order to prevent North Korea from recurring, starting from Huang Taiji, the proton strategy was used, which required the North Korean royal family to send princes as hostages to be held in Shenyang and Beijing every year. However, these princes who were held hostage were held in Beijing for many years, and their hearts were full of
After they returned to their country to inherit the throne, they attacked the forces of the Gongxi faction and encouraged the court and the people to actively prepare for war.
The Manchu rulers were very aware of the internal changes in North Korea. In order to gain North Korea's trust, during the Dorgon and Shunzhi periods, they successively returned the princes who had been taken hostage. They also inherited the Ming Dynasty's foreign policy and listed North Korea as a
The first country.
However, the Qing Dynasty's well-intentioned actions still failed to improve North Korea's attitude. The Han Party that supported the Qing Dynasty was attacked. Song Shilie, the leader of the Western Party, proposed the Northern Expedition theory, hoping to conquer the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty.
However, the Northern Expedition was known to the Qing Dynasty, and envoys were immediately sent to investigate. Xiaozong was forced to release Song Shilie and the Yili people back to the mountains and forests, and they did not dare to act rashly for the next few years. In the ninth year of Xiaozong (1658), Song Shilie was again used in important positions.
He took up the post of Praise for Goodness, and was promoted to the post of Li Cao Banshu. He raised the banner of respecting the Ming Dynasty and opposing the Qing Dynasty, and continued to plan the Northern Expedition with Xiaozong.
With the rise of the Ming army in the southwest, the North Korean royal family's attitude was still cautious and wait-and-see, but they already had the intention to take action secretly, and had plans to completely eliminate the pro-Qing faction internally.
Zhu Yongxing was not particularly clear about the forces of various factions in North Korea, but he believed that North Korea would readily agree to Nanming's request.
Historically, Yan Huayizhi, a scholar-official in the Korean Dynasty, regarded himself as Chinese orthodoxy after the Qing Dynasty destroyed the Ming Dynasty, and called himself "Little China". Out of contempt and hatred for the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the Li Dynasty carried out the Northern Expedition to restore the Ming Dynasty at home.
China's anti-Qing armed forces often placed unrealistic high hopes. The most exciting thing was the "San Francisco Rebellion". When the emperor and ministers of the Li Dynasty heard that Wu Sangui had raised troops, they were ecstatic and ready to take action, trying to take advantage of the opportunity to avenge their humiliation.
Just because Wu Sangui failed to live up to expectations and missed the opportunity, the Qing Dynasty quickly turned defeat into victory. When the situation improved, the Li Dynasty did not dare to act rashly.
In view of this, Zhu Yongxing sent envoys to contact North Korea to try to unite all parties and put the Manchus in an unprecedentedly isolated position.
For Yin, a "common man", Zhu Yongxing also talked cordially with Xihe, held a banquet for him, rewarded him with gifts, and finally sent someone to deliver them.
"Your Highness, if North Korea is sincere, how can it send a 'commoner'?" Yicheng did not know the history of North Korea's hostility to the Manchus like Zhu Yongxing did, but he only made doubts based on traditional etiquette.
"Although he is a 'Buyichen', he can represent the ideology of the Li Dynasty." Zhu Yongxing drank tea and explained patiently: "The leader of a country naturally needs to be cautious. If you act rashly, you will fall into trouble. Isn't it true?
The disaster of overthrow? Temporarily withhold secret help and not be controlled by the Qing Dynasty. In the future, when our army fights in Liaodong, we will have more help. I quite agree with this."
"I just don't know if North Korea's national power is really as strong as it says?" Yi Cheng's suspicion is correct. Those elite soldiers and powerful arrows that are known to the world are indeed bragging.
"Of course it's not as powerful as he said. Either he was bragging, or he didn't understand, or he was arrogant." Zhu Yongxing shook his head repeatedly and said with a worried look: "However, its geographical location is important and can provide a foothold for our army.
Ji. Well, in Liaodong, fighting is not easy, but it is unavoidable."
"Liaodong has been a place where heroes have fought hundreds of battles since ancient times. The so-called tiger steps forward and the dragon rides on the horse, and the superior is in the heart." Your Highness is wise and powerful.
I will definitely be able to recover Youyan and destroy the captive nest again, and my achievements will surpass those of Emperor Gao." Yi Cheng saw that Zhu Yongxing seemed to be in a bad mood, so he complimented him to make him feel at ease.
Zhu Yongxing smiled bitterly. It's easier said than done. How can it be so simple? After chatting for a few words, Yicheng left, leaving Zhu Yongxing thinking hard in front of the map.
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In domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and the Nanming government, under the leadership of Zhu Yongxing, launched an all-round confrontation with the Manchu Qing Dynasty. The chaos caused by the war became unstoppable in the land of China. The international situation, well, if the Qing government also
Knowing this, they would realize the dangers lurking and the difficulty of being completely isolated. But do they know?
Beijing was in chaos, and no one thought of foreign countries at all. Instead, they recruited flag slaves and servants, which caused an uproar.
Those flag slaves and servants either found ways to escape, or cried to their masters for mercy, or cursed the world and made excuses to cause trouble. In addition, wives and children were involved, the family property was difficult to part with, and life and death were uncertain, which made these guys lose their temper and act recklessly.
The capital was noisy, but in a small village brewery outside Xibianmen, four people took some quiet time in the chaos to discuss confidential matters.
The Qing court stipulated that gatherings of more than three people by Han people for no reason was considered a rebellion. Other provinces implemented this rule more or less loosely and could not strictly enforce it everywhere. But in Beijing, this rule was enforced unambiguously. Therefore, the rules in Beijing were not strictly enforced.
The business of teahouses and wine shops has been quite sluggish, but in this remote place, no one paid attention to it.
"Even the flag slaves and servants have been recruited to go south, and all the Qingqi is gone!" One of them was Wu Sangui's confidant Fang Guangchen. He sipped the wine gently and said with a sneer.
Gu Yinghui, the deputy director of the Beijing Intelligence Station, is a middle-aged man. He always has a professional smile on his face and looks like a philistine. He swallowed the shaomai in his mouth and said vaguely: "That's good, it's making a lot of noise."
, it’s time to take action at this time.”
"The Crown Prince——" Fang Guangchen shook his head and said with a wry smile: "How could I be far away from my father? How can I keep my honor as a minister and keep my position? It's really ridiculous."
"In the correspondence, I have repeatedly advised the prince to abide by his official duties and not act rashly. It is not surprising that he still says this now." Wu Sangui's confidant Li Shu said, "Anyway, I have been prepared for a long time. Now I will take advantage of it."
If you act with all your energy, things can be done easily. But I have to bring the Manchu princess with me, so I'm afraid it will cause trouble."
If possible, Wu Yingxiong's wife, the Princess Jianning in the novel, should also be kidnapped. This was Zhu Yongxing's intention, and Fang Guangchen did not reveal it at this time. Li Shu was Wu Sangui's confidant, and he was sent to go north together.
The intelligence agency conquered the sea, but the core secrets were still out of his reach.
"Bringing the princess along is also a sure-fire plan." Fang Guangchen explained from another aspect, "She is the wife of the prince, and we live together day and night. If her husband and son are missing, wouldn't she be the first to notice?"
"That's true." Li Shu thought for a while and looked timidly at Wu Gao, who was expressionless and silent, just drinking slowly. He was his subordinate outside, but in fact he was sent to him by the Intelligence Bureau.
The boss next to me said, "Master Wu, my subordinates have already contacted Zhang Biao and others in the mansion. It won't be a big deal if there is a princess."
Wu Gao nodded, looked at Gu Yinghui, and asked inquiringly: "How about the future?"
Gu Yinghui pondered for a moment and said: "Okay. Let's go as planned. We will start at the right time and rush out of the west gate before the city is closed. Someone will be there to help."
"Well. Shen Shi, if the arrangements in the mansion are proper, we won't find out that the prince has disappeared until dawn the next day." Fang Guangchen thought for a while and praised: "One night is enough."
"There is no problem in the house." Li Shu promised repeatedly, "I left a few false stories and fled in all directions at dawn, so there should be no serious problems. And I have been favored by the prince for many years. I dare to die if I don't obey."
Fang Guangchen's eyes flashed, and he felt that Li Shu kept talking about the prince. I'm afraid it would make this person unhappy, but it was not the time to remind him.
Gu Yinghui still had the same smile, but glanced at Wu Gao. There was no need to say it clearly, these people knew it in their hearts.
Although Li Shu was subdued, people are unpredictable. He still needs to be on guard. But when it comes to rescuing Wu Yingxiong, he probably won't obstruct it. After all, this is also the task assigned by Wu Sangui, although the final result is different.
, but in the end, Wu Yingxiong was freed from the hands of the Manchus. As for the future, it was the negotiation and mediation between Wu Sangui and Zhu Yongxing.
Several people discussed various details and then dispersed.
"Is Baiyun Temple nearby?" Fang Guangchen stood in front of the restaurant, looking around.
"It's right there, just a few steps away." Gu Yinghui pointed casually and said, "After the war, it's a ruins with nothing to play with."
"Everything is fine, I'll just take a walk." Fang Guangchen smiled slightly, said goodbye to everyone, took his servants with him, and walked away slowly.
Baiyun Temple was first built in the 26th year of Kaiyuan of the Tang Dynasty (739), and was originally named Tianchang Temple. In the long history of dynasty changes, it went through many wars and was rebuilt several times. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the temple was destroyed by fire.
Fang Guangchen came to Baiyun Temple with his servants in a short time, but saw piles of rubble and clumps of basil in the courtyard, which seemed very quiet and desolate. The only remaining worship hall after the fire and the clay sculptures under the east corridor gave people a sense of
A sense of eeriness and mystery.
After entering the mountain gate, Fang Guangchen stopped in front of a golden incense cauldron. He looked around the six-foot-tall cauldron with great interest. Then he tapped it with his hand and said with emotion: "I wonder who in the world has the ability to lift a cauldron from a mountain."
You can move it with force!"
The servant didn't know what he meant, so he stepped forward and pushed the incense cauldron, and said with a smile: "I am joking, this cauldron may weigh over a thousand kilograms, how can a mortal man move it?"
Fang Guangchen smiled faintly and did not share the profound meaning of his words with this person. He looked at the cauldron for a long time before moving to the corridor. There used to be clay sculptures of Tang Monk's journey to the Buddhist scriptures, but most of them are now destroyed.
"Buddha of Infinite Life!" A Taoist priest came out from the east wing of the Tai Chi Hall at the back and said with cupped hands: "Layers, I am blessed! It is rare to be so pious and come so early. The temple in front is deserted and the back is still clean. Please come in.
Have some tea!”
Fang Guangchen hurriedly turned around to greet him and said, "Master Taoist, please help yourself. We will pay our respects in front first, and we will go to the back later!"
The old Taoist turned around and left. Fang Guangchen smiled and said to the servants: "This is here to ask for alms for us. This place is so dilapidated that it is rare for pilgrims to come here on weekdays. Seeing us coming, how can this bull-nosed person let it go so easily! Be prepared.
Scatter some silver coins and donate some incense money later."
The servant agreed, pointed to the clay sculpture with some curiosity and asked: "Sir, how can this Taoist temple talk about monks? I can't understand it."
"It's really not interesting to praise a monk in a Taoist temple!" Fang Guangchen was amused and said: "The descendants pretended to have Qiu Changchun to write "Journey to the West", which makes you see the weirdness."
"Hehe." The servant laughed dryly and said, "Young man, I don't know what kind of pretense it is, and I don't know who this Qiu Changchun is. I just think that this Taoist priest praising the monk is a bit unfair."
Fang Guangchen was still smiling at first, but after hearing these words, he suddenly felt something in his heart. The Taoist priest praised the monk, which is neither fish nor fowl. How should the Han people help the Manchus? Don't look at the current scenery, I am afraid that you will not escape the eternal infamy in the future! Fortunately,
I, no, it was His Highness Min who set off a trend that made many people, including myself, begin to re-examine their future and re-evaluate what to do after the world changes.
The autumn wind rolled up the clouds gradually, and the yellow sun was eclipsed by the flying clouds. In the corridor, Fang Guangchen looked at the clay sculptures, but his mind had already flown to nowhere.
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The circumstances of life, or destiny, are really unpredictable. Fortune plays its tricks on people, and these four words are also appropriate to describe it.
Going back to the present, Jin Wang Li Dingguo, Zhao Wang Bai Wenxuan, etc. can include all the Ming army officers and soldiers who have changed their lives in the changing history. Now it is the turn of the Qing Dynasty's civil servants and military officers to switch sides and change their families.
The separatist forces came to seek refuge.
Zheng Zuanxu walked out of the palace, subconsciously stretched out his hand to block the sun, and then let out a long breath. He said he felt relaxed, but that was not entirely true. He said he felt lost, a little bit...
"Young Master——" Hearing the greeting, Zheng Zuanxu turned around to look, but his uncle Zheng Mingjun and two members of the Zheng clan were waving not far away, and he hurried over quickly.
It was the second day since I arrived in Guangzhou. On the first day, Zhu Yongxing received me. He gave me warm words of encouragement, hosted a banquet, and asked me about my plans, but he did not make a decision immediately.
Today, Zhu Yongxing summoned him alone. Zheng Zuanxu went there anxiously. Zheng Mingjun and others were not at ease either, so they waited outside the house.
"Your Highness——" Zheng Mingjun asked, hesitating to speak.
"Uncle, it's nothing. Let's talk about it when we go back." Zheng Zanxu knew that this was not the place to talk about things, so he smiled to show his comfort.
Zheng Mingjun understood, waved his hand, and the group led the horses and drove straight to the post house.
After entering the post house, Zheng Mingjun quickly gathered in a room with Zheng Zanxu and other close people, and asked about the details of this private summons.
"His Royal Highness Min wants to attack the Japanese country——"
"What?" Zheng Mingjun was shocked. After Zheng Tai's death, the channels for trade between the Zheng family and the Japanese country were in their hands. With this convenience, it would not be difficult to become rich in time.
"Uncle, please listen to what I have to say." Zheng Zuanxu smiled bitterly and said, "It's not the entire Japanese country, but the Satsuma clan of the Japanese country."
"Satsuma Domain?" Zheng Mingjun thought for a moment and guessed, "His Royal Highness Min wants to open another trade route to Japan?"
"It's not all because of this." Zheng Zuanxu explained in detail: "Ryukyu was invaded by the Satsuma clan, and a secret envoy came to plead with His Highness to fulfill his responsibilities as a suzerain and help Ryukyu regain its kingship. His Highness summoned him to inquire about the situation of Japan, and
You want to appoint me as the naval commander to defeat the Japanese, um, the Satsuma clan."
"When will we attack the Japanese? Have you agreed?" Zheng Mingjun asked anxiously.
"The date has not yet been determined, and it is estimated that it will not take too long. His Highness's decision to give the order is also a test. Is my nephew willing to accept it?" Zheng Zuanxu answered truthfully.
Zheng Mingjun nodded, thought for a long time, and said: "The officers, soldiers, ships and troops we have brought with us should be enough to attack the Satsuma clan. I think His Highness has had this intention for a long time, but has never freed up his hands. Well, that's fine. If
It’s really hard to pick someone who is familiar with the situation in Japan except us. Although it may have an impact on our business with Japan, your contribution to Japan is the most important.”
Japan entered the Edo period in 1603 (the 8th year of Keicho). For more than 260 years, the Tokugawa family ruled the country. After experiencing the Shimabara Rebellion, the Tokugawa shogunate expanded religious persecution into trade restrictions and completed the policy of seclusion. The Portuguese
First they were expelled, then the British, and finally Spanish ships were strictly prohibited from sailing in the first year of Kan'ei (1624). In addition to the red seal, Japanese ships must also obtain "Lao Zhong Feng Shu" before they are allowed to go to sea. Japanese living abroad
People are also strictly prohibited from returning to their country, and will be put to death upon return.
Japan basically cut off the Nanbarbar trade. The only exception was the Dutch. The Dutch East India Company set up a branch in Japan and promised the shogunate that it would never spread Christianity. At the same time, as soon as the Dutch merchant ship arrived in Japan, the director of the merchant office immediately submitted the "
"Dutch Storybook", reporting on overseas situations.
But even the Dutch are only allowed to build commercial buildings on Dejima Island in Nagasaki, and are not allowed to step into the mainland of Japan. Even Chinese ships are only allowed to berth in Nagasaki Port. It can be said that Nagasaki is the only place in Japan.
Semi-open to the outside world, the shogunate monopolized all foreign trade by directly ruling Nagasaki.
Because of Zheng Chenggong's close relationship with Japan, the Zheng family enjoyed certain privileges in maritime trade with Japan and received treatment similar to that of the Dutch. However, after Zheng Chenggong passed away and Zheng Taiyi was killed, it is unknown how the Tokugawa shogunate will react.
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"Perhaps the Japanese nation was angry with Zheng Jing because of the late king, and from now on we will only do business with our family." Zheng Zuanxu said with luck.
Zheng Mingjun shook his head and said: "Not necessarily. The Japanese are bullying the weak. The former king begged for troops several times, and the Japanese have completely different reactions. This is evident. If the Japanese country reorganizes trade, in my opinion, the imperial court will have an advantage."
"His Royal Highness Min also said the same thing about the Japanese." Zheng Zanxu was a little surprised. He recalled it carefully and said, "The words are not the same. The Japanese are cruel to the weak, but they surrender unconditionally to the strong. Helping Ryukyu recover is only one of them, and the other is
The second is to frighten the Japanese with a fierce and ferocious attack that makes it difficult for them to match."
"That's it." Zheng Mingjun shook his head in sudden realization and said, "His Royal Highness Min has long had the intention of war, so he does not send people to Japan to discuss business matters with the Tokugawa shogunate, which is a big goal!"
"Let's fight first and then talk. Your Highness Min is really——" Zheng Zuanxu stopped talking and shook his head repeatedly.
"In this case, we will not be able to monopolize the benefits of Japanese trade in the future." Zheng Mingjun stroked his beard thoughtfully, then patted the table and said decisively: "Then we will not have such extravagant hopes, and try our best to spy on Japanese intelligence and help His Highness.
Give me a helping hand to gain convenience in the future. In addition, join the business group and expand maritime trade business to overseas countries. With ships and funds, our Zheng family will not be weaker than others."
Zheng Zuanxu blinked and understood the reason why Zheng Mingjun was so generous. The business group was supported by His Highness Min. It competed with Xiyi's companies for profits and was an important channel for providing funds to the court. With the continuous victory of the Ming army,
, the land area is getting wider and wider, the products are getting more and more abundant, and the export goods are increasingly controlled by the imperial court. The Zheng family wants to monopolize the trade with Japan, but this will inevitably conflict with the merchant group. The imperial court favors trade.
Tuan is sure, as long as the supply of goods is restricted, the Zheng family will have no rice to cook.
Eating alone is not enough! Zheng Zuanxu and Zheng Mingjun know clearly that they can no longer do things with the old eyes and old methods. The court is no longer the original court, and the policies are no longer the original policies. If they cannot adapt, they will not be able to gain a foothold, let alone develop.