Chapter 10 Adjusting the Strategy, Reuniting with Old Friends
Yu Qi's manor is not too far from here, but Li Yingmei doesn't like the luxury there. Humph, Your Highness, no, the emperor is not like that, why do you, a landowner, have so much wealth? There are also people like Yu Jiu who speak vulgarly and behave in a vulgar way.
Jinglu looks like a bully.
Seeing Li Yingmei curling her lips, Yang Yanfeng didn't know the reason and didn't want to ask in detail, so he changed the topic, "The Tartars implemented a strategy of moving to the sea, leaving a large number of refugees homeless. Lord Gu meant to use this to resettle the people and expand their troops.
But food is a problem. We have to prepare for King Division’s landing and also feed the refugees, so it’s a bit difficult to have both.”
"Master Wang, will we have to wait for a month or two?" Li Yingmei has not come into contact with the core secrets, and is just relying on speculation.
Yang Yanfeng nodded and said: "Of course it's not absolute. Maybe we can report it to the court and ask Master Wang to take action in advance."
"With the kindness of the Holy Lord, he can not only conquer the east to save the people, but also land in Shandong because of the suffering of the people, right?" Li Yingmei pursed her lips, looked to the south, and said quietly: "If our strength can be stronger
That’ll be fine.”
After passing the group in the south, Yang Yanfeng also put away his arrogance. In the past, he thought that Yu Qi could make a big impact in Jiaodong if he just raised his arms and his disciples all over Jiaodong responded. But now that he knows that fighting in battle formations has nothing to do with the level of personal martial arts.
After a long relationship, he felt that those heroes who were accustomed to being undisciplined were not so reliable in real military battles.
The arrangement of the imperial court can be regarded as exploiting strengths and avoiding weaknesses. It took advantage of the strengths of the heroes who were scattered around the country, well-informed, and personally brave. Spying on intelligence was on the one hand, and infiltrating the government was on the other. Another important task was to gradually control the inn.
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The post station system in Shandong is mainly for north-south connection and water transportation services on the canal, and there is only one post road leading to the Jiaodong Peninsula, which is from Jinan to the east through Qingzhou Prefecture, Laizhou Prefecture and Dengzhou Prefecture. If it can be done before the Ming army lands,
Or destroying several key stations during the operation can block the newspaper, block the news, and buy time for the Ming army to launch operations.
"It's a pity that the Tartars' coastal strategy makes it very difficult for us to obtain more weapons. Alas, to die in exile in the mainland and have to be rescued? The common people will suffer a lot." Yang Yanfeng took a look and was sweating.
Trained recruits. Most of these are from good families, honest and easy to obey.
He just lamented that Yang Yanfeng might not be able to explain why he was willing to talk to the girl in front of him. Of course, he didn't expect Li Yingmei to come up with any good ideas.
Li Yingmei glanced at Yang Yanfeng and asked doubtfully: "I heard that you are very knowledgeable, why did you abandon literature and martial arts and go to the world of martial arts?"
Yang Yanfeng smiled bitterly and said: "Wen can't save the country. I'll look for other ways. But as for martial arts, I can't learn it well. I can't be considered a loser who can't do both civil and military arts!"
"If you are a waste, then who am I?" Li Yingmei shook off her pigtails in distress, "I don't know a lot of Chinese characters, I play with guns and sticks, and I am not taken seriously by other people's army, it's really——"
With a straight nose and long eyelashes fluttering up and down, Yang Yanfeng looked at Li Yingmei's profile and couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
"Why are you so dazed?" Li Yingmei turned her head and glanced at Yang Yanfeng, her eyes widening involuntarily.
"Ah, ah -" Yang Yanfeng quickly turned his face and said somewhat nonchalantly: "You, if you want to read, I can teach you."
"Aren't you leaving?" Li Yingmei asked.
"I want to learn how to fight in the military formation." Yang Yanfeng pointed to the recruits who were returning to the camp. He said: "Why don't you take Wu Gou and collect the fifty states in Guanshan?"
"Do you want to show off that you know how to compose poetry?" Li Yingmei curled her lips and teased, "I don't dare to learn how to read and hyphenate with you. It would be troublesome to make me smell sour." After saying that, she ran away with a giggle.
Yang Yanfeng didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He looked at the girl's retreating back, his gaze lingering for a long time.
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Zhu Yongxing soon learned of the changes in the situation in Shandong. The Shandong rebels had difficulty having both, and in the final analysis they focused on money and food. The original plan was to hoard money and food for military use, so Yu Qi and others naturally did not dare to use it without authorization, lest they could not use it when the army landed.
Provide food and grass.
Landing in Shandong in advance is not a wise choice. We are now in trouble with our own supplies, so we reluctantly invade Shandong. The supply line is stretched, military supplies are difficult to guarantee, and we are unable to rescue refugees.
"Let Gu Yinghui and Yu Qi help the refugees as much as possible to win people's hearts!" After repeated weighings, Zhu Yongxing made a decision with some helplessness, "In the future, the materials needed for the army to conquer Shandong will be supplied from the rear!"
This will undoubtedly greatly increase the logistical pressure of fighting in Shandong, but it is not an insurmountable difficulty. With the current naval strength of the Ming army, it is still possible to ensure supply by mobilizing merchant ships to participate in transportation.
Although the hoarded grain and grass are now wasted, as long as it can expand its influence, win over the people, and enable the Ming army to successfully attack and expand in Shandong, the price is worth it. Moreover, the grain and grass used to support the people of Shandong in the future will not need to be too much.
Okay, three-quarters of rice and seven-cent of potatoes, as long as you don't starve to death, just giving porridge can make people grateful.
In addition to the officials of the Ministry of Rites, who accompanied Zhu Yongxing to the West Lake was Zong Shouyi, the governor of the Mekong River. He actually did not know much about the strategy of the entire Northern Expedition. After knowing that the Ming army was about to land in Shandong, he just relied on his feelings and believed that
This is a good move, and I agree with Zhu Yongxing's arrangement.
"What your Majesty said is absolutely true. Shandong is no better than the old Guangfu area. The people are suffering from abuse. They are easily satisfied with one bite of food. There is no need to give them too much at once. It is too good for them. The key is to ensure the food supply of the army.
That is the basis for winning the battle."
People's requirements gradually increase. From being full to being well-fed, as long as there is improvement, the people will be grateful. From this point of view, the ancients' requirements for wise kings were very low. But that's how it has been in history.
How many people are called Mingjun?
Zhu Yongxing felt emotions in his heart, but more importantly, he felt about the reform.
History has proven that a profound social change is inseparable from the participation and support of the broad masses of the people. Otherwise, the success of the reform will not be possible. The prerequisite for the broad masses of the people's participation is that the people become the beneficiaries of the reform. The people in
In the process of reform, one may gain power or gain benefits. Only in this way can reform become the conscious choice of all people and be supported by them.
"Longhua." Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment and then asked: "Is that Paul still preaching? In your opinion, would it be appropriate to let it go in China?"
Zong Shouyi thought for a moment and replied: "Your Majesty must also know that Paul has made some changes in the doctrines and rules to make them more acceptable to others. But after all, they were created by the Western barbarians. If they are liberalized in China, it seems that it will not be allowed for the time being.
Not suitable. However, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism all have their own chronic diseases, so they are not suitable to be promoted in China."
This is indeed something that makes Zhu Yongxing very embarrassed. There must be some emphasis on ideological and religious beliefs, but traditional ones need to be improved. Needless to say, Buddhism and Taoism, Zhu Yongxing does not like monks. He has not contributed much to society, but on the contrary
It consumes resources; while Confucianism is acceptable internally, gentle and courteous, it cannot but be said to be a virtue; but externally, it appears to be somewhat contradictory, even absurd and wrong.
"You studied Confucianism, but you are able to recognize its shortcomings, which is commendable." Zhu Yongxing praised it and said: "Confucianism began in the Spring and Autumn Period and has gone through thousands of years. The environment and the people it lives in are different from those back then. And it only respects Confucianism.
This is also a mistake. There are many schools of thought in China. Don't these schools of thought have merit? Qin Zun followed Legalism to pacify the six kingdoms and drive out the barbarians and Di. From Zhenguan to Kaiyuan years, the Tang royal family believed in Taoism and governed the country with Legalism, which resulted in great achievements.
Prosperity."
"Your Majesty is wise." Zong Shouyi said humbly: "If you cannot govern the country, it will lead to chaos. If you abide by the law and fail to change, you will be rebellious. Rebellion and chaos cannot maintain the country. Therefore, everything must be done in accordance with the law. Those who change the law will change with the times."
""Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals" is a book that should be read." Zhu Yongxing deeply agreed with the words quoted by Zong Shouyi, and nodded: "How can we strengthen the country and enrich the people without changing the ancient times? Everything from ideas, to laws, to systems must be changed.
This is a long and arduous process!”
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the achievements of various ideological and academic schools complemented the ancient Greek civilization of the same period, forming a prosperous situation in which various schools of thought contended.
The Legalists emphasized "no distinction between relatives and strangers, no distinction between high and low, and one is determined by the law." They put forward ideas and concepts of governing the country by law that are still influential today, which is enough to be highly praised by Zhu Yongxing.
The Mohists moved closer to the field of scientific research. They advocated equal love between people (universal love), opposed war of aggression (non-offensive), valued cultural inheritance (minggui), and mastered the laws of nature (tianzhi). This is also true
In terms of thinking about "change", Taoism is the most profound among all schools. "Taoism makes people's minds single-minded... move with the times and respond to changes in things... because of time is karma... because of the combination of things...
The sage is immortal, and the changes of time are preserved." This shows the Taoist characteristic of "valuing time and changing times."
Politicians advocate political strategies and the skills of speech and debate, and their guiding ideology is very different from the benevolence and morality advocated by Confucianism. However, whether the diplomatic tactics are beneficial or not is related to the safety and prosperity of the country; and whether the strategies of business negotiation and competition are appropriate
, is related to economic success or failure. Even in daily life, speaking skills are related to whether a person behaves appropriately or not.
Confucianism advocates "doing good for the people", especially the sub-sage Mencius, "the people are the most important, the country is second, the king is the least", "wealth cannot be lascivious, poverty cannot be moved, power cannot be subdued", "if you are poor, you can be kind to yourself, and if you are prosperous, you can't do it"
"Benefiting the world" and so on are all famous sayings and principles that have not been corrupted through the ages.
The military strategist is a family that pays most attention to practical results. "People can be poor and lowly, but they must not be humiliated; they can be rich, but they must not be corrupted. Citizens do not have to be warlike, but they must be bloody and masculine. If you do not do what is right, there is no courage. The husband has a majestic spirit, although he is kind.
, without losing strength." Whether it is a war or a non-war period, "if you forget to fight, you will be in danger." This is an indispensable teaching material for shaping the national character and improving masculinity.
Chinese culture is so splendid that it left countless precious legacies to Zhu Yongxing. He did not need to seek any external theories. As long as he worked hard to discover what his ancestors left behind, he could obtain shining treasures.
"Read more, don't stick to any school, and don't worry about which school you belong to." Zhu Yongxing's sincere teachings made Zong Shouyi more firm in his practical-first governance strategy, "Absorb what is useful, discard what is harmful, and keep your own integrity."
For this school or that school, it is most harmful and unhelpful. Either you use cunning words to embellish the shortcomings and flaws of your own school, or you slander the strengths and advantages of other schools. In the long run, you will not be able to hear different voices and critical opinions. You
Don't be afraid of making mistakes. Making mistakes is better than doing nothing. Besides, with me here, how can you go wrong? With me standing by you, what do you have to fear?"
"Long live my kindness, I dare not repay you with death." Zong Shouyi wanted to kneel down and kowtow, but Zhu Yongxing had already stopped him with gestures in the narrow car.
"Party fighting and rebellion are the main reasons for the destruction of the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Yongxing said in a low voice: "You should bear this in mind."
"Weak ministers, keep this in mind." Zong Shouyi lowered his head and replied respectfully: "A gentleman is reserved and does not fight. He is a group but not cliquey. A humble minister is a gentleman."
Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Zhu Yongxing chose Zong Shouyi to join the cabinet. He did not have a profound background, a large family, or even profound knowledge, which made it difficult for him to form a party. From now on, he may not dare to form a party.
Zhu Yongxing smiled faintly and nodded, closing his eyes slightly to rest and rest. Being utilitarian may be Zong Shouyi's characteristic, but in Zhu Yongxing's view, it is not a shortcoming. He does not like a person who is not enterprising.
Of course, promoting Zong Shouyi cannot eliminate party strife. From now on, it will be necessary to deal with the system and ideology. Only under Zhu Yongxing's strictness can this chronic disease be controlled.
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"Looking at the emperor's spirit in the Han Dynasty, the night is long across the sea." Accompanied by his old friend Zhang Huangyan, Zhu Shunshui climbed Zhongshan Mountain to visit Xiaoling Mausoleum. He couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "When I was in the Eastern Kingdom, I always thought that there would be no retribution for seventeen years.
What's the opportunity for deep hatred? I don't want to be able to return to my homeland. This enlightenment will never end. A saint descended from heaven."
Zhang Huangyan also felt a lot, and pointed to the north. He said with a smile: "Brother Shunshui, you don't have to be like this. The Northern Expedition is imminent, and China will be able to recover in just one or two years. With the current situation, even if the rebels have secret plans, they will not be like this.
There is nothing more to do. Moreover, the skills of Guizhou donkeys are poor, and the skills of mountain ghosts are exposed. They are all discovered by the people. There is nothing to fear. Therefore, we know that if we are completely defeated, we will not be able to stop it."
"Half of the country is under control, with strong soldiers and horses, and wise emperors, the defeat of the Tartars is certain." Zhu Shunshui nodded repeatedly. Then he smiled in annoyance and said: "I have been traveling for many years, but I have not been able to recruit a single soldier to fight the Manchus.
I feel really ashamed that I have to share my worries with Brother Cang Shui today."
Speaking of the failed military operation to Japan, Zhu Zhiyu was still very sorry at this time. He loudly shouted in Japan that the Manchu Qing's entry into the customs was another Mongol attack. Many Japanese lords and ministers accepted this view and believed that if they did not support
In the case of the Ming Dynasty, the Manchu and Qing Dynasties might try to invade Japan like the Mongols did - the last Mongolian invasion led to the fall of the Kamakura shogunate, and the Tokugawa shogunate had no intention of repeating the same mistake.
However, based on realistic considerations, after Zheng Chenggong failed in the Battle of the Yangtze River, the Japanese believed that Nanming was already in a doomed situation. Even if Japan sent troops, it would be impossible to reverse the situation. For this reason, it was certainly not worth betting on the Japanese's safety.
"I don't want foreign countries to send troops to help." Zhang Huangyan hesitated and reminded his old friend, "Although there are occasional Western warships to assist in the battle, I am very wary. For land battles, I only hire artillery instructors and do not use them. Soldier."
"Western Yi?" Zhu Shunshui shook his head and asked: "What do you think of Japan and Korea today? These two countries are our Ming vassal, so we should believe it, right?"
"I have a bad impression of the Japanese country today." Zhang Huangyan looked around and saw that everyone was far away, then whispered: "As for North Korea, I don't want them to send troops now, as long as they provide other assistance."
"Haha, how much do you know about the Japanese today?" Zhu Shunshui smiled slightly and said, "However, my views are somewhat similar."
Although Zhu Shunshui was admired in Japan, he dared to criticize the Japanese for being narrow-minded and "narrow-minded and biased, which may bring disaster to China in the future." From this point of view, his observation ability was very keen.
"The current emphasis on economic management is indeed similar to the teachings of Brother Shunshui." Zhang Huangyan did not mince words, and felt that his old friend would be favored by the Holy Emperor, and he was happy for it. Fortunately, the day when Brother Shunshui will show off his talent is not far away."
Zhu Zhiyu's academic skills were learned from many experts, and it is often said that "a thousand pieces of gold cannot be gathered in the arm of a fox". He was well versed in classics and history, and his favorite was "Zi Zhi Tong Jian", which was longer than "Spring and Autumn"; morally, he advocated loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. , admiring the great personalities of Su Wu and Wen Tianxiang. It is this academic style that is not vain, solid and rigorous knowledge, and upright and noble personality that his academics have been carried forward in Japan. Japanese scholars at that time were proud to learn from Zhu Zhiyu, likened to "The Seventy-year-old Confucius".
Learning from the strengths of others, taking the essence and discarding the dross is what Zhu Yongxing advocates and respects.
"This is a wise man." Zhu Zhiyu cheered up, not because he might become an official, but because his knowledge would be appreciated. This is the most gratifying thing for a scholar.
When Zhu Zhiyu discusses knowledge, he takes practicality as the standard. The so-called practicality means firstly, it is beneficial to oneself physically and mentally, and secondly, it is beneficial to society. He said: "The way to learn is to be close to oneself, to benefit the world and the country, and not to weaken the spleen. , Catching wind and shadow...Don't plagiarize and whitewash it, calling yourself "I'm a Confucian". If you can't make a decision in a dangerous and doubtful situation, if you can't win in a difficult and difficult challenge, how can you be a Confucian?"
"Brother Shunshui still doesn't know something!" Zhang Huangyan sighed softly and said: "If it goes according to the Holy Spirit's thoughts, I am afraid that Confucianism will decline. Well, it is not easy for the Holy Spirit to respect the inferior sage. But the Holy Spirit is right to Some Confucian theories are indeed a bit disgusting, but I’m just being patient and holding back for the time being.”
"Your Majesty is young and energetic, so some bias is inevitable, isn't it?" Zhu Zhiyu said uncertainly: "Brother Cang Shui has been appointed prime minister, why don't you give more advice to Your Majesty?"
Zhang Huangyan smiled bitterly and said: "Today's knowledge is increasing day by day, and words should be based on facts and actions should be effective. Empty words are useless!"
Although Zhu Zhiyu wanted to return to serve his country, he did not expect to face such a problem and couldn't help but fall into deep thinking.
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