What people fear most is lack of confidence. No matter when the time comes, if you don't admit defeat, you will still have a chance. If you admit defeat, you can only kneel down and be a slave.
What's even worse is that the Qing court doesn't need so many slaves at all, they will kill them wantonly to reduce the number to the range they want.
Those who are not willing to lose their lives can only fight hard to find a way to survive for themselves and their loved ones.
Regardless of their origins, these people under Zhu Yiyuan all had the same idea at this moment.
We must unite as one and work together with one heart.
It’s just...where is the way to survive?
How can we survive the most difficult stage, and how can we accumulate enough strength to launch a counterattack? The future is very bright, but the crucial first step is how to get out?
Everyone's eyes fell on Zhu Yiyuan again.
At this moment, Zhu Yiyuan also leaned over and took out a Shandong Chief Envoy Map obtained from the Zichuan County Government Office, and then he unfolded it in front of everyone.
"Everyone, please take a look. Zichuan County is bounded by Jinan Prefecture to the west and Qingzhou Prefecture to the east. It is right on the main road that runs through Shandong from east to west. The basic situation is that the terrain is flat, the field of vision is broad, and there is plenty of food, making it easy to use troops. I suggest
Imitate the Yuyuan Rebels, dig tunnels, and deal with the Qing army. But Zichuan is different from Caozhou. It is a yellow flood area, and the land is soft and flat, making it easy to dig. Shandong is in trouble. There are hundreds of hidden troops, so it may be okay.
, but if you want to hide thousands of soldiers and horses, don’t even think about it.”
"If you go north, you can reach Gaoyuan, Jiyang, Dezhou and other places. These places are too close to the Qing capital and there is no danger to defend. In any case, we can't win."
Zhu Yiyuan analyzed three directions, but none of them worked.
The only way to survive is to develop southward.
Zhu Yiyuan smiled brightly and said, "Look, everyone, across the original mountain from Qingshiji is Laiwu. To the west of Laiwu are Mount Tai and Mount Cuilai. Going south, there are Mount Guishan and Mount Meng. To the east of Mount Meng, there is Yishui River
.To the north of Yishui River, there is Daxian Mountain, which is known as the most dangerous place in the south of Qi, and Muling Pass."
Following the direction of Zhu Yiyuan's finger, everyone turned their attention to the central and southern parts of Shandong, and noticed the Mengshan Mountain, Yishui... These places are hilly and rugged. They are definitely not good places to be rich. Throughout the ages, there have not been many
People rely on these places to get out.
But it is undeniable that the Manchu cavalry advantage can be restrained here.
It is also the only place in the entire Qilu land that can compete with the Qing army.
"Master Zhu, if we go south and enter these places, where will our food come from? What will we eat and what will we drink? If the Qing army doesn't come, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold on." Zhang Lin said in a deep voice. He went to Yanzhou in the early years.
When I was studying, I once passed Mount Tai.
These places are good as scenic spots, but if they are stationed for a long time and have to raise troops to fight and accumulate food and wages, it is a bit difficult no matter how you look at it.
Zhu Yiyuan smiled and said, "If it is a good place, the Qing army will not leave it to us. What I mean is to continue our strategy in Qingshiji, eradicate local tyrants, completely divide the land evenly, and feed the people with lower land taxes. And then
Take the path of integrating the military and civilians to cultivate our strength."
Zhu Yiyuan continued: "After we enter the Yimeng Mountain area, we will not be beaten passively...On the contrary, we can plot Haizhou and go deep into Yanzhou. As we all know, Yanzhou Prefecture is the territory of the Confucius family, and their oppression of the people there is even more cruel. As long as we get
With the support of the people of Yanzhou, we can cross the canal in the appropriate direction. And crossing the canal is the territory of the Yuyuan rebels."
Zhu Yiyuan smiled and said: "We are to the east of the canal, and the Yuyuan rebels are to the west of the canal. Attacking from both sides, they can cut off the canal at any time, threatening the Qing government's vital water transportation security. It can not only attack the Qing government, but also support the south's resistance to the Qing Dynasty...
Look, everyone, don’t we have the slightest chance of winning this game?"
Zhu Yiyuan could easily plan a similar strategy based on his experience in his previous life.
This is the basic skill of a keyman with a little experience. Without a few sets of grand plans to conquer the world, he has no confidence to brag to others.
But in ancient times, this was the ability that only Zhuge Wuhou had.
If Zhu Yiyuan's strategy is really successful, maybe these words will be more valuable than Longzhong Pair!
It is definitely a famous piece that students memorize and write silently.
Of course, everyone could not think of this at this moment. They just looked at the map and listened to Zhu Yiyuan's words. After all, it was Tan Qiye who nodded first.
"Sir, I heard it. This road is very difficult, but no matter how difficult it is, it is better than a dead end! Let's do it!"
Zhang Lin frowned and gritted his teeth, "I also agree. If you don't force yourself to go to Liangshan, how can you get rich and powerful!"
Jiang Qi blinked his eyes and smiled helplessly, "I helped the young master kill so many big officials in Zichuan. Even if I want to, I can't turn back."
Zhu Yiyuan said with a smile on his face, "Very good, in that case, we will take action immediately and lead the refugees to Zichuan County first, and then quickly move south."
Zhu Yiyuan determined the development strategy. Qingshiji was still their base area and they would not give it up. However, Qingshiji was too small and too close to the Qing army to accommodate so many people, so they could only open up space to the south.
Zhu Yiyuan called Liu Bao and Luo Yi and asked them to lead 300 people south and act as vanguards. Then he invited Mr. Pang and asked him to lead people to persuade the refugees to follow the Qingshi Rebel Army.
As for Master Tan Qi, Zhu Yiyuan gave him 500 elite soldiers, and he was responsible for protecting the refugees and guarding the officials and troops.
Zhang Lin and Jiang Qi are responsible for organizing the people and solving the problems they encounter.
Everyone has their own task.
Even my mother was invited by Zhu Yiyuan, hoping that she could lead people to help boil water and cook rice, replenish the energy of the refugees, and take care of the elderly and the weak.
The old woman agreed immediately, "I have done the math. You have produced a lot of food from Zichuan County. It is not a waste if it is eaten by the villagers. Leave this matter to me."
Zhu Yiyuan nodded repeatedly, and finally focused on his uncle and Pu Pan.
"Only you two can handle the matter now." Zhu Yiyuan first bowed deeply, and then said: "As we lead the people south, there will be difficulties and dangers along the way. I hope you will come forward to contact those who are unwilling to surrender to the Qing court.
Scholars who understand the truth, and some businessmen with righteous thoughts, try to recruit all the forces for my use. Even if they don't want to help us, don't make enemies, just hope that we can pass safely."
There is no doubt that this task is very, very heavy. Otherwise, if you are unfamiliar with the place and rush into it, you will easily suffer a bloody blow and be completely defeated.
Zhu Yiyuan chose these two people, not to mention his uncle Ye Tinglan. The Ye family is a big family in Yanzhou Prefecture and has a wide network of contacts, which is extraordinary.
Although Pu Pan is just a businessman, he is generous in spreading wealth and helping the people of Zichuan. He can be regarded as a person who can be entrusted with big things.
Sure enough, Ye Tinglan immediately agreed, "Don't worry, nephew, this is business. I'll write a letter to Mr. Yan and leave immediately."
Pu Pan also said: "Master Zhu, this is a great thing for you to live up to the people and accumulate virtue. I will do it well even if I work hard. But I have to leave, and my family members have asked Master Zhu to help take care of them, especially my sons."
"The eldest brother, Zhao Zhuan, and the second child, Bai Ling, are okay. The third child, Song Ling, and the fourth child, He Ling, are both too young. Please ask Mr. Zhu to take care of them."
If nothing else goes wrong, the third youngest of the Pupan family, Songling, will be called Pu Songling... This is a treasure!
Zhu Yiyuan took a breath and then said: "Mr. Pu, I understand what you are thinking, and please rest assured that I am just taking care of you, and have no other intentions. Treat me with sincerity, and I will not be a villain."
Pu Pan thought for a while and nodded: "Thank you Mr. Zhu. In fact, I am not willing to let these children live their lives with the tail of money. In that case, I will not be able to explain to the ancestors of the Pu family when they go underground. They
If you ask me, the child has changed and no longer recognizes his ancestors? I, I can't answer."
After saying this, Pu Pan cupped his fists towards Zhu Yiyuan and said with emotion: "Master Zhu, you must win! Everyone is looking forward to it!"
Zhu Yiyuan nodded vigorously and felt that his shoulders were a little heavier again. Maybe this is called responsibility!
In the past, Zhu Yiyuan only thought about his family's survival, but now so many people have entrusted their lives and fortunes to him, it is really not easy.
Zhu Yiyuan lowered his head and looked at his shoulders, which were not very broad, and suddenly felt the pressure was like Mount Tai... This chapter has been completed!