Zhao Junchen didn't notice it before. Although Xu Qingyan was just a long-term follower who only followed Zhao Junchen for many years and had no knowledge or skills, he was actually quite knowledgeable. He was familiar with all aspects of the current situation of the Ming Dynasty.
, actually knew it in great detail.
After talking with Xu Qingyan and making various inquiries, Zhao Junchen learned a lot of things he wanted to know.
As Zhao Junchen had guessed before, the change in the fate of the Ming Dynasty indeed began with Emperor Chongzhen. Before Emperor Chongzhen, the history of the Ming Dynasty was not much different from what Zhao Junchen knew. However, in this time and space,
Among them, Emperor Chongzhen was a rare "English Lord" and "Mingjun" that could only be seen in a century. Since he ascended the throne, he had worked hard to govern, improve people's livelihood, rectify the civil and military affairs, eliminate traitors, use virtuous people, and vigorously develop Huguang's grain and Suzhou in the south.
Hangzhiyan prepared troops to the north to resist the Jurchens and Mongolians, which greatly improved the chaotic situation of the Ming Dynasty at that time. The famous bandits in history, such as Li Zicheng, the Eight Great Kings, Zhang Xianzhong, etc., were put down just after they emerged.
All these changes not only changed the fate of the Ming Dynasty, but also allowed him to avoid the fate of being hanged on Meishan.
At one time, Zhao Junchen even doubted whether this completely different Emperor Chongzhen would be a time traveler like himself. However, after learning more about what Emperor Chongzhen did, Zhao Junchen denied this.
, Although Emperor Chongzhen is considered a wise emperor who is rarely seen in a century, his actions have never been able to break away from the mental constraints that rulers in feudal society should have. Although he extended the life of the Ming Dynasty,
It was just a headache doctor treating head and foot pain, making minor repairs, but turning a blind eye to all the fundamental shortcomings of the Ming Dynasty.
Therefore, although the Ming Dynasty continued, the chaotic situation immediately returned to normal after Chongzhen's death - Emperor Chongzhen worked hard throughout his life and did everything he could, but the Ming Dynasty could not even be considered a "ZTE".
Perhaps it is caused by subjective consciousness. According to Xu Qingyan's introduction, in today's Ming Dynasty, the political forces above the temple can be roughly divided into the corrupt officials represented by so-and-so, the powerful ministers represented by so-and-so, and the powerful officials represented by so-and-so.
The forces of treacherous ministers, the forces of jesters represented by a certain person, and some innocent people who are just seeking fame and reputation but have no ability but only know how to do bad things and good things...
But among the people in the grassland, there are "unruly people" everywhere. They don't think about working all day long. Instead, they are thinking about rebellion. Although there has not been any major turmoil yet, there are small turmoils one after another, and rogue bandits can be seen everywhere - About
Zhao Junchen's head wrapped in layers of gauze is proof of this.
Although Zhao Junchen had already been mentally prepared for the situation described by Xu Qingyan, after hearing Xu Qingyan's description and the seriousness of the situation, Zhao Junchen was shocked and somewhat doubtful.
If this is really the case, it is truly a blessing from God that the Ming Dynasty has not been destroyed today. If this situation continues, the second "Li Zicheng" and "Zhang Xianzhong" will
Appearing is just a matter of time.
Perhaps, Xu Qingyan's description is just that he is judging the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain?
After all, in the eyes of villains, everyone in this world is a villain. This Xu Qingyan followed the original Zhao Junchen and spent his whole day embezzling and taking bribes, deceiving superiors and subordinates, and he did many bad things. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a villain.
In the minds of people like him, the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty were naturally as greedy and incompetent as he was. Naturally, the people in the world who opposed Zhao Junchen were all unruly people and rebels.
"How much of these things are true and how false can only be investigated slowly in the future."
Thinking about this secretly, Zhao Junchen asked Xu Qingyan about the Liaodong border affairs again.
After all, Zhao Junchen was very concerned about the Jianzhou Jurchen who established the Qing Dynasty in the original history.
"Qingyan, is there any news from the Liaodong Border Pass recently? Is there any news recently from the tribes outside the Pass?"
Hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, Xu Qingyan was very surprised. In the past, Zhao Junchen was only interested in money matters. Why did he ask so many irrelevant questions today?
Although it was strange, Xu Qingyan still replied: "What else can be done? Since the late emperor personally went on a military expedition and killed the Jianzhou Jurchen bandit leader..."
Halfway through his words, Xu Qingyan suddenly paused and began to frown and think hard.
Zhao Junchen reminded: "Are you talking about Huang Taiji?"
Xu Qingyan slapped his thigh and said: "The young master has a good memory. Yes, it is that Huang Taiji. Ever since the late emperor personally conquered and killed Huang Taiji in the rebel army, those barbarians were still shouting for revenge all day long.
Xuehen, harassing the border every now and then, caused a lot of trouble to our Ming Dynasty, but in recent years, it has become more peaceful. In addition, the Wu family who guarded Liaodong can be regarded as generations of generals, and they are well-organized.
, so nothing happened in these years."
Zhao Junchen frowned and asked, "Wu family?"
Xu Qingyan nodded and said: "Yes, it is the Wu family. The head of the Wu family, Wu Yingxiong, has always been respectful to you, young master. When you were promoted to the position of Minister of Household Affairs, young master, Wu Yingxiong even sent someone to send you a generous gift. Master, you
forgotten?"
Zhao Junchen smiled half-heartedly, nodded, and said, "I remember, Wu Yingxiong... Speaking of which, who is the current leader of the Jianzhou Jurchens?"
After hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, Xu Qingyan returned to his previous frowning and thinking look.
Obviously, although he had heard about these things, he never paid attention to them.
Zhao Junchen still reminded Xu Qingyan softly as before: "Dorgon?"
Xu Qingyan shook his head and said: "There is such a person. I heard that there was a civil strife among the Jurchens in Jianzhou in the early years, and he was killed during the civil strife."
Zhao Junchen asked again: "Aixinjueluo Fulin?"
Xu Qingyan still shook his head and said: "This person seems to be the former Jurchen Khan of Jianzhou, but he died of illness several years ago."
"Obai?"
"I've never heard of this guy."
Zhao Junchen sighed and asked the name he least expected to get a positive answer: "Aixinjueluo. Xuan Ye?"
Just when Zhao Junchen was expecting Xu Qingyan to deny it again, Xu Qingyan nodded his head and said: "Yes, yes, the young master is still smart, that's him. Ever since this person became the khan of the Jianzhou Jurchen, the Jianzhou Jurchen has
They have become much more peaceful, and there are rarely any wars in Liaodong. On the contrary, I heard that they have had many conflicts with the Mongols over the years, but they are all matters in the remote wilderness, and I don't know the details."
Aixinjueluo Xuanye was known as Emperor Kangxi in the history that Zhao Junchen was familiar with, and was regarded by many historians as "one emperor through the ages."
According to time estimates, today's Aixinjueluo Xuan Ye is probably a few years older than Zhao Junchen, and is not yet thirty.
But now, he is just the Jurchen Khan of Jianzhou.
The Qing Dynasty that was supposed to appear was not established, perhaps because the Ming Dynasty's national power did not decline under the hard work of Emperor Chongzhen.
These familiar names made Zhao Junchen feel a little complicated.
Although history has changed, these all-powerful figures still appeared in this time and space due to historical inertia.
If the change in history is only due to an accident, then the appearance of these characters may be inevitable among accidents.
However, after understanding the general situation and having a clear mind, Zhao Junchen did not want to think too much about these things.
Where will the Jianzhou Jurchens go under the leadership of Xuan Ye? Will the Wu family still rebel against the Ming Dynasty and surrender to the Qing Dynasty like the history that Zhao Junchen is familiar with? These major events that affect the world are still too far away for Zhao Junchen.
Compared with the fate of the entire world, Zhao Junchen needs to change his own destiny now.