Chapter VIII Shun Shui Ferry to the West, Reserving Saifu
Zhu Zhiyu first went to Ryukyu with the Japanese envoy to understand the situation, and after a lull in the war, he took a Ming warship to the mainland.
In response to Weng Qiuduo's inquiry, Zhu Zhiyu immediately understood that in addition to demonstrating the responsibility of the suzerain, the Ming army's actions also had the purpose of opening up trade with Japan.
"The Japanese shogunate is still sympathetic and friendly to the Ming Dynasty, otherwise it would not send troops to help the war." Zhu Zhiyu said thoughtfully: "And its policy of seclusion is to prevent pirates and curb the spread of Western religion in the Japanese country. If trade can help the Ming Dynasty gain
Regarding military expenses, I think the Japanese shogunate can agree to it."
Weng Qiuduo nodded, sighed softly, and said, "Then the Zheng family in Taiwan will have a hard time in the future, right?"
"Zheng family? Is Zheng Jing that evil son?" Zhu Zhiyu felt that Zheng Jing was his father because he was so angry that he was very angry, and his words became angry. "In this visit, we must let the Japanese country only trade with the Ming Dynasty and no longer trade with the Zheng family.
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"After the death of the late king, will the Japanese shogunate change its attitude towards the Zheng family?" Weng Qiuduo blinked doubtfully, "It seems that nothing has changed?"
Zhu Zhiyu thought for a while and said: "The death of Mr. Guoxing is not an irreversible thing for the Japanese shogunate. Even Zheng Jing's seizure of the position of lord is not a big deal in their eyes. As long as the successor is better than his predecessors,
If you are better, your family is likely to be more prosperous. This is how the Japanese think, and things that seem unreasonable to us are actually normal."
After a pause, Zhu Zhiyu continued: "If this time it is because the surname of the country is stupid, it is not a big deal that the general supports Zheng Jing to seize the throne. This is also the reason why the Japanese people have not reacted for the time being. But if they know what happened
Knowing the whole story, Zheng Jing split the family for a woman, which is not in line with the ideas of the Japanese people."
"And -" Zhu Zhiyu emphasized his tone, "If the shogunate's envoy could see the rise of the Ming Dynasty this time, it would not be surprising to alienate the Zheng family."
"They will see it." Weng Qiuduo smiled slightly and said: "Although we are only half the country at present, the defeat of the Tartars has been determined. As long as the Holy One - well, the Holy One is wise and decisive, and the gods provide for the victory, we will definitely be able to compete for the full victory of ZTE.
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Zhu Zhiyu still lacked understanding of Zhu Yongxing. He thought that Weng Qiuduo was just singing praises on stage, so he casually asked: "General Weng, I wonder what your Majesty's temper is like? Can you tell me a few things, so that I can be prepared to avoid offending Long Yan during the audience.
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Weng Qiuduo blinked his eyes hard several times. He had only met Zhu Yongxing once in Guangzhou when he was surrendering. It was hard to say what he knew about him. But when he was asked, he had to say it. He looked very incompetent.
face.
Tolerant, wise, and wise... Weng Qiuduo's exaggerated description did not allow Zhu Zhiyu to get any useful information. Anyway, he has the image of a wise king. Well, even a faint king will probably not learn from Weng Qiuduo's words.
Say it.
"Is His Royal Highness King Lu also in Nanjing? Or is it Zhang Huangyan Zhang Shangshu?" Zhu Zhiyu felt that he should communicate with his old acquaintances first, as he would always get more and more reliable information than from Weng Qiuduo.
"Zhang Shangshu must be in Nanjing, His Royal Highness King Lu - I don't know," Weng Qiuduo answered honestly.
Zhu Zhiyu nodded. It's good that Brother Cang Shui is here. His moral character and cultivation are still trustworthy.
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In front of Wang Zhan, there is a majestic and peaceful, boundless blue sea. As far as the eye can see, it is connected to the light blue cloud sky. The ripples reflect the melting sun, showing scales of flames.
The small ripples whispered on the golden sand on the shore and slowly climbed up towards his feet.
Fresh and novel, but also with a kind of worry that is difficult to resolve. How much does the mother care about her in the distance? Is she shedding tears and scolding his unfilial son? My brother is only thirteen years old, can he replace him and become the backbone of the family?
?Spring plowing has ended. Have the fields that were rewarded for righteousness been planted with crops?
The heart of a young man, you want to open a small window, but he insists on opening the door wide. This is a little calf who doesn’t know the depth, and he wants to use his horns to enter the world. His heart is full of happiness and novelty, and he still wants to know the world.
With excitement and fear.
The whistle sounded, and Wang Zhan and his new comrades rushed to the sea together. Swimming is the new standard and requirement of the Ming army. Whether you are an army or a navy, you must swim if conditions and time permit.
train.
Wang Zhan is not a landlubber who doesn't know how to swim. Although he is not that skilled, he still can't drown in shallow water. Compared to him, many of his comrades around him act incorrectly or are in a panic.
, drank the bitter and salty sea water, choked and coughed.
The water was deeper, and there were fewer people around him. Wang Zhan was still struggling to move forward. It was simple. Getting the little red flag from the boat parked a hundred meters away meant that his results were qualified. A little bit of the bitter seawater entered his mouth.
inside, but he didn't care. He even saw the approaching boat and the comrades on board cheering for them, which made him even more excited.
Private, this is the first goal Wang Zhan wants to achieve. Then he becomes superior private, non-commissioned officer, lieutenant... Although Wang Zhan is full of martial arts skills, he knows very well that he must climb step by step to realize his dream.
Finally arriving, Wang Zhan grabbed the boat and took the little red flag. Some of his comrades smiled and patted his head, loudly encouraging and praising him. He grinned happily, rested for a while, turned around and swam back to the shore.
"Well done." Tang Ji, who was already a lieutenant, admired this new subordinate very much. Although in the army, personal bravery was becoming less and less important, the unique skill of hitting five hits with one shot still made Wang Zhan a little proud.
He became famous. From this recruit, Tang Ji seemed to see the shadow of himself in the past.
"Thank you, sir." Wang Zhanzhuang saluted, his eyes involuntarily scanning the shining medal on Tang Ji's chest.
The sense of honor is the key to stimulating fighting spirit, maintaining military morale, and enhancing combat effectiveness. Passionate soldiers can fight for honor and sacrifice themselves for honor. The sense of honor has always been an important way to inspire soldiers' sense of responsibility and mission and maintain military morale.
There is no exception for a strong army. Napoleon once said: As long as I have enough medals, I can conquer the world. The reason is to inspire the morale of the troops with a high sense of honor, thereby radiating unparalleled combat effectiveness.
After recovering half of the country, Zhu Yongxing was not stingy with rewards for his merits. The exquisitely crafted silver and gold-covered medals immediately became a dazzling presence in the military. Whoever wears the medal will immediately attract many envious and admiring looks.
, thus becoming a symbol to prove one's bravery.
"Loyal and fearless, brave and tenacious!" Behind the medals are without exception engraved these eight words personally inscribed by the Holy Emperor. If there is one like this, it is a treasure that can be passed down and treasured, or even enshrined. It will make future generations proud of it.
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"Keep working hard and strive to be promoted to a first-class private in three months, and then to a non-commissioned officer." Tang Ji looked at Wang Zhan's naked and strong body, unable to conceal his love and admiration, "You guys, it's a good time. I just joined the army.
, there is no such good food, and military pay is not as high as it is now."
"Sir -" Wang Zhan hesitated and asked tentatively: "I don't know when the war will start. That should make the promotion faster, right?"
There are two ways of promotion in the army, one is based on time and the other is based on military merit. If there is no war, it will take at least three months and you have to perform outstandingly to be promoted to the first level. But it is different on the battlefield. Not only
If you get promoted quickly, you still have a chance to get medals.
"Is it going to be soon?" Tang Ji was not very sure. But although this year's vacation has not been cancelled, he cannot stay away from the station. This means that military operations will not stop for too long.
"There's a letter, there's a letter..." The shout from afar made Tang Ji perk up, and he trotted over in a hurry.
Civilian relay mail is not yet perfect, but the military is trying to ensure it. This is also a major task of local officials and missionary departments. This system has been implemented since the Ming army invaded Yunnan Province. It also improves the status of soldiers.
, an important measure to stabilize military morale.
Wang Zhan was still hesitating whether to write a letter to his family, but Tang Ji had already received his letter and was reading it eagerly in a quiet place.
The letter was ghostwritten, so it couldn't express anything too intimate and disgusting. But Tang Ji was immersed in it. Savoring it carefully, savoring the somewhat nagging narrative, the trivial things that were not worth mentioning at all. Even in his eyes,
Through my nose, I could smell the faint familiar scent of the letter, although in fact there was no smell at all.
The village expanded, the fields increased, and some money was saved. Deng Xiuer wanted to tell Tang Ji everything she could think of; the army left, but she was still delivering food to the city because the washing was clean, so
The sale was very good; I wanted to buy a buffalo, but although I didn’t have enough money, the government said I could pay in installments or use the harvest from the land to offset it...
Tang Ji smiled a little silly, but he was happy. There were relatives far away, and a girl was waiting for him, thinking about him. The war would eventually end, but the lives of his relatives and Deng Xiuer had been restored.
Peace, and getting better and better. Whose credit is this? It belongs to himself, his comrades, and thousands of others. Tang Ji felt proud.
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The end of every large-scale war often means a large or small social change, the reorganization of the country, and the reclassification of classes. For the people and soldiers in the Guangfu Area, this change has already begun.
The traditional social form characteristics of scholars, peasants, industry and commerce, and the four-people society have unknowingly turned into scholars, peasants, soldiers, industry and commerce. Moreover, in official speech, these five major social groups are not ranked, that is to say, they are not class-based.
divide.
The status and treatment of soldiers are constantly improving. From being a soldier and eating food, it has already become a profession. One is enough to support the family, one is enough to honor the ancestors, and the other is enough to make people hold their heads high.
career.
This is not a temporary use because of the national crisis, but a long-term improvement and transformation. If there is a soldier in the family, you can enjoy special benefits. Not only will you get land and salary, but the local government will also provide it.
Proper care.
When these concepts and behaviors form habits, Zhu Yongxing's goal will be achieved. "A good man should not be a soldier, a good iron should not be injected." What kind of nonsense is this? Without soldiers, how can we protect our country, defend our country, resist foreign aggression, and expand our borders?
earth?
How can we implement the explosive strategy without letting the soldiers have no worries about food and pay? The equipment of muskets is one thing, because the training period is short; but the most important thing is to make people willing to be soldiers and join the army enthusiastically, not because of their status as soldiers.
Feel humbled.
"I have said that soldiers can pay homage with military salute." Zhu Yongxing was a little impatient, but he still suppressed his temper, "As for civil servants, they can just bow their hands and bow, and there is no need to kneel down."
"Your Majesty is merciful, but the etiquette cannot be discarded." When the Mekong came to Beijing to report on his duties, the governor of Ha Tien, Tsong Thuy Nguy, knelt down solemnly and kowtowed as a ritual.
Zhu Yongxing smiled bitterly. He originally wanted to be kind to this hero who worked hard to establish the foundation overseas, but he failed to achieve his goal.
"No gift required, seat given." Zhu Yongxing looked at Zong Shouyi carefully for a while, then said with a smile: "Mekong and Ha Tien provinces have developed very well. This is Long Hua's great contribution, and it has also made you suffer a lot.
Ah! I have become darker and thinner. But my bookishness is gone and my eyes are full of energy. It is a huge difference."
When Zong Shouyi saw his long-lost master, he saw Zhu Yongxing dressed in a dragon robe, with a crown on his head, looking like an emperor. He couldn't help but feel excited and frightened. Hearing the gentle words of comfort from his master, he couldn't help but be moved. He stood up and listened respectfully, and then
He bowed and saluted, and said humbly: "I have performed my duties faithfully for Long Live, and I dare not mention the hard work. I can't say enough about my contribution. All are due to Long Live's wiseness..."
Zhu Yongxing shook his head helplessly, pressed his hands, and motioned for Zong Shouyi to sit down and answer. After pondering for a while, he said: "Managing overseas places is no better than in our own country. You can assess the situation and govern flexibly, which is very valuable. Seeing the big from the small, it can be seen that
Your talents are sufficient. Is there anyone in the Mekong and Ha Tien provinces who can replace you and continue to firmly occupy them until they become our territory of the Ming Dynasty?"
Zong Shouyi was stunned for a moment, and immediately realized that the official position might be adjusted. Is it a big use, or--he did not dare to think too much, and hurriedly said: "The minister recommended Mo Haifa. He took up the post when Mekong Province was first established.
, diligent and loyal.”
"Mo Haifa? Well, I have an impression." Zhu Yongxing nodded. It is more appropriate to use experienced officials than to dispatch them from other places, but it seems to be a bit too hasty now. "There are signs of civil strife in Zhenla. According to you, it will be in
When will it break out?"
Chenla was weak, and it turned out to be a stage for Siam and Nan Nguyen to fight for supremacy. Around the throne, Chen La had many battles for the right to inherit the throne. Whenever there was civil strife in Chen La, Nan Nguyen and Siam always lost no time in getting involved and sent troops to help.
One party ascended to the throne. This situation changed greatly after the Ming army began to encroach and expand in Mekong and Ha Tien.
Siam was internally unstable and was unable to put pressure on Chenla. After Beizheng defeated Nanruan, it was busy stabilizing the territory it occupied and temporarily lacked the strength to use troops. In other words, if civil strife breaks out in Chenla in the short term, it will almost only be clear.
The army can influence the situation.
When Zong Shouyi described the current situation of Chenla in detail, Zhu Yongxing thought for a long time, shook his head slightly and said: "Swallowing Chenla in one gulp is still too worrying. Before the domestic war is over, as for the military strength of the Mekong and River provinces,
The imperial court is still unable to provide assistance and supplies. Well, I think we can break up the country first and then effectively occupy it in the future."
Control and occupation, this is a matter of intensity. Whether to control or occupy first, many factors must be taken into consideration. The strength of the military, the degree of resistance of the local people, the character and tendency of the upper class... But in Zong Shouyi's view, Zhu Yongxing's
The method seems to be more clever and more reliable, and can achieve greater results at a smaller cost.
"Don't Nie Fangqiu and Nie Fangnen compete for the throne? Then they are both kings. Let's support the weaker one." Zhu Yongxing was still describing his thoughts, "Cut Zhenla in two and support the puppet.
The government can minimize the resistance of the local people and then slowly digest it. In addition -" Zhu Yongxing thought for a while and smiled slightly, "the newly controlled areas encourage them to have a variety of cash crops, such as sugar cane, cotton, etc., that should
It’s very profitable. Food is supplied by the occupied territories.”
Zong Shouyi didn't understand at first. It was very profitable, so why not grow it yourself? But when he saw Zhu Yongxing's meaningful smile, he thought about it carefully and immediately realized it.
Cash crops are indeed very profitable, but can the money be eaten? Will rebellion succeed when food needs to be supplied from outside?
Why do famines occur in places with fertile land? Because of the greed of colonists, because of the massive planting of cash crops, and because too few food crops are planted.
Of course, Zong Shouyi did not know about these things that had happened in history. He only admired the Holy One for having such a brilliant and hidden insight.
"Civil strife in Zhenla is imminent, Longhua, you have to be the governor for another year or two." Zhu Yongxing thought clearly, and with the prompting, Zong Shouyi would handle the affairs of the Mekong and River provinces better, at least for the time being.
It's easy to replace someone, "The Northern Expedition will take place next year. After the success, the cabinet still lacks the first and second assistants. I will leave a place for you."
Zong Shouyi was really shocked now. He quickly knelt down and said humbly, "Long live, I am a humble minister with few talents and lack of qualifications. I don't dare to have such extravagant hopes. Long live, please think again."
In the Ming Dynasty, marked by the abolition of the prime minister system by Taizu, the imperial power expanded even more viciously, and then the academic system with Hanlin as the main candidate began to appear. After Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty came to the throne, Xie Jin, Hu Guang, Yang Rong and others were specially sent to the Meridian Gate to serve as scholars.
Yuan Pavilion, involved in machine affairs, was called the cabinet. During Renzong's reign, Yang Shiqi and Yang Rong were appointed as Huagai Palace and Jinshen Palace as bachelors, and their power was increased. During Ming Shizong's reign, Huagai Palace was changed to Zhongji Palace and Jinshen Palace to Jianji Palace.
, the ranking of the academicians was listed before the six ministers, which greatly improved their status. Although the academicians in the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty did not have the title of prime minister, they actually had the power of the prime minister.
With the continuous increase of power, the cabinet has become an important department. Therefore, from the middle and late Ming Dynasty, cabinet bachelors began to be served by ministers, and some of these ministers also served as Taibao, Taifu, Shaobao, Shaofu, etc.
, had a high political status, and the official rank was Zhengyipin, so the six ministers had to ask the cabinet bachelor for advice, which made them actually become subordinates of the cabinet, which was equivalent to restoring the old system of Zhongshu Sheng commanding the six ministries. Later, the cabinet bachelor
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