"Master Cun, the student just said, what are the weaknesses of Jiangnan? In a nutshell, there are internal conflicts, factional disputes, and different interests. Under such circumstances, water transportation may be interrupted, but what about sea transportation?
How can Jiangnan cut off the blockade when there is constant shipping? The naval fleet is firmly in the hands of the imperial court. Even though it cannot enter the Yangtze River and the canal, it can sail unimpeded on the sea. How can the Jiangnan gentry do it for a loyal man who lacks righteousness?
Unified by the prince's call, how can those businessmen give up their own interests for an illusory pseudo-dynasty?"
Feng Ziying seemed very calm and indifferent, "The advantages of the imperial court are self-evident. As long as it persists for a short period of time and the trade routes between Jiangnan and Huguang are continuous, it will be in an invincible position. Victory will only come sooner or later."
Gao Panlong was obviously not satisfied with this, and further asked: "How long do you mean by persisting in the near future? And does Ziying ever know about the current difficulties of the court?"
Feng Ziying said categorically: "In the near future, that is, until the spring and summer of next year, the current difficulties of the court are nothing more than the problem of raising money and food, but students believe that the court has countermeasures, and Haitong Bank is also willing to provide loan support to the court, and Haitong Bank
Even a lot of Zhuang's capital comes from the south of the Yangtze River. Lord Cun, how can the imperial court be invincible?"
Gao Panlong stroked his beard and nodded silently. What this guy said did make sense, and he also knew a lot about the disadvantages of Jiangnan.
The biggest problem for the imperial court was money and food, but if the sea transportation was continuous, food would not be a problem, because Gao Panlong knew very well the morality and influence of the merchants in Jiangnan.
Songjiang and Ningbo are both important sea trade ports, and the Changhangjia area near Suhu is a land of plenty. Even though the main grain production area has now shifted to Huguang, as long as the price is high enough, where can't squeeze out grain? No matter how bad it is, it can be
Just take advantage of the dense water network in the south of the Yangtze River to easily transport grain from Jiangxi and Huguang.
In order to make enough profits, these businessmen definitely dare to transport food to the north, not to mention areas such as Zhangzhou and Quanzhou where the control of the puppet government is weak, and even areas like Guangdong and Guangxi can transport food, but the cost is higher.
No wonder this guy is confident. The Denglai Navy, Fujian Navy and Guangdong Navy are all under the control of the imperial court, especially the Fujian Navy. As long as the puppet government cannot control it, the entire southeastern coast will be almost unimpeded.
"In a word, the imperial court's military advantage will never be matched by the puppet dynasty. This cannot be reversed in a short period of time. As long as the situation in Shandong is resolved next spring and summer, it will be the end of the puppet dynasty." Feng Ziying
It is said with certainty, "At the end of next year, or at the latest the year after tomorrow, that is, in the eleventh year of Yonglong, the puppet dynasty will surely be destroyed."
Gao Panlong nodded with satisfaction. This prediction was in line with his expectations. To say that the battle can be resolved next year is too little to take the Xuanfu Army, Denglai Army and Jiangnan seriously. But if it can last for three to five years, Gao Panlong
Long Ye felt that it was impossible, and the court could not sustain the war for three to five years. This was not the time when the court had surplus during the Yuanxi period.
"But what the students are referring to is that under normal circumstances, the court situation must be stable, the situation in the North, especially in Gyeonggi Province, must not be too bad, and the border towns must be able to withstand the enemy." Feng Ziying added, this
Only then did he get to the topic of why he came to see Gao Panlong today.
"Oh?" Gao Panlong hesitated for a moment, and then asked: "Ziying, you gave me a suffix. What does it mean that the situation in the court is stable? What does it mean that the situation in Beijing and the capital is not bad? Border towns defend the enemy. Do you want it to be stable?"
"Cun Zhigong, to sum it up, if we can't have internal chaos, then we can expect victory. But if we have internal chaos, and the army marches south and loses the rear area, can we still win the war?" Feng Ziying explained very matter-of-factly: " The stability of the imperial court means that the cabinet and the seven-ministerial procuratorates remain stable. Then the regions in the Great Zhou Dynasty, except for the areas controlled by the puppet dynasty, will be able to recognize the authority of the imperial court and avoid any dissent. The North and the capital are the foundation and rear area of the imperial court. Major turbulence, riots, and popular uprisings cannot occur, especially when faced with severe drought and the impact of refugees. It will be easier if the border towns can defend the enemy stably. The threat of attacks by the Mongols and Jurchens must be limited to the border areas. Not being able to enter the hinterland like last year is the bottom line for students."
Gao Panlong carefully chewed on the meaning of Feng Ziying's three prerequisites.
He found that the three prerequisites proposed by Feng Ziying were indeed very meaningful. If these three points were not achieved, the Southern Expedition would probably be greatly affected.
The first one is easy to say. As far as he is concerned, the problem is not big. Even if Li Tingji withdraws from the cabinet due to health reasons, Ye Fangqi and Li still have formed a relatively stable political balance. As for supervising the country, it is just a decoration. , and no one would regard it as a link.
The second one is a little trickier.
Severe droughts will cause refugee problems every year, and this year it is particularly serious in Shanxi and Shaanxi. All the elites of the Northwest Army have been transferred to the east. Once chaos breaks out in Shanxi and Shaanxi, it will be a dangerous factor.
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In addition, the Gyeonggi side may also be impacted by the refugees from Taiyuan, where Datong, Shanxi Province is being rebuilt, and local disaster victims should not be underestimated.
The third Gao Panlong cannot be judged, because the threat of foreign enemies in border towns exists every year, and the possibility of these foreign enemies taking advantage of the situation is very high. It depends on the performance of Liaodong, Ji Town, and Datong towns.
"Then Ziying, do you think there is anything wrong with these items?"
"The first and third items are not a big problem. In other words, the third item mainly depends on the border town itself. It is difficult for the imperial court to provide more support now. After all, our first task is the southern expedition, but the second item is probably The key." Feng Ziying pondered and said: "The people of Shanxi and Shaanxi are wild and wild. Affected by the drought, it is difficult for the people to survive. It is very likely to form a large-scale refugee population. There is also the White Lotus Sect causing trouble, and even the capital is likely to be affected. Tianfu is an example. The drought is still serious, and it has been discovered that the White Lotus Sect is spreading in surrounding states and counties. If they infiltrate into the refugees to expand their influence and compete with the government for influence and control, it may evolve into an unpredictable situation. , this is students’ biggest worry.”
Gao Panlongpin was impressed, but he also admitted that Feng Ziying's worries were not unfounded, because he also learned from various channels how great the threat would be if the refugees and the White Lotus Sect were combined.
"Ziying, if you need my support for anything, just say it as long as it doesn't violate the rules and regulations of the court."
Refreshing and straightforward, Feng Ziying felt relieved. Although this person was arrogant, he could clearly understand the priorities of the situation. He was a sensible person. No wonder he could be the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
"Mr. Cun, currently two magistrates of the prefectures and counties under the jurisdiction of Shuntian Prefecture have resigned. It is said that they went south to defect to the puppet government, leaving vacancies. In addition, it has been almost a year since the students came to Shuntian Prefecture, and they have visited all the prefectures and counties.
I also know about this matter, but to be honest, the progress of affairs in many states and counties is slow, and many local officials have many ways to make money, but when it comes to making decisions, they can retreat or hide, which makes students very helpless. Originally, this
We should discuss this matter during the end-of-year assessment, but in these extraordinary times, students feel that even if it drags on for ten days and a half, it will be unbearable, and it may cause irreparable losses."
Gao Panlong finally understood Feng Ziying's intention of coming to him this time. This guy's current intention in the cabinet is to let him handle government affairs after Wu Daonan leaves. He feels that it is difficult to control the situation below and wants to find a suitable candidate.
In other places, or at other times, Gao Panlong would not consider it, but Shuntian Prefecture is different. More than 20 prefectures and counties, and as Feng Ziying said, are indeed facing the current special situation. The other party's
It is understandable to be worried and consider this.
After pondering for a moment, Gao Panlong nodded: "Shuntian Mansion is no better than other places. Your worries are not unreasonable. Do you have any suitable candidates to recommend to the Ministry of Civil Affairs?"
Feng Ziying stood up and bowed politely, "This recommendation is purely out of public conscience and has no other intentions. He Fengsheng, Fan Jingwen and Wu Yan who are currently in the Ministry of Husbandry, Rites and Punishment are students of the same year, and the students are the same as the three students."
We understand each other relatively well, so I hope that the three of them can be sent to serve,"
Gao Panlong was shocked. It was rare for him to go down to Zhouzhou County from the Seventh Ministry. Even in Ji County, many officials from the Seventh Ministry were unwilling unless there was an exceptional promotion. But if Feng Ziying was in the same year, he was a Jinshi in the fifth year of Yonglong.
The Bianzhou County under Shuntian Prefecture can't even be regarded as an exceptional promotion, it can only be regarded as a transfer to a level transfer. Are these people willing to do it?
"Ziying, have you asked the three of them for their opinions?"
"Of course I asked, Mr. Cun. I also confessed to the three of them that the current situation in Shuntian Mansion is not optimistic. At the same time, I also said that working in the court is smooth and peaceful, and you have no worries about food and clothing, but there is a lack of challenges and hardships. It is certainly hard to work down there.
, but it can greatly improve their own abilities and be of great benefit to their future development. The three of them were persuaded by the students and were willing to go down and do a career,"
Gao Panlong was slightly moved. It is rare to see people with such ambitions. Nowadays, all the Jinshi are willing to stay together in the court. No one wants to go downstairs. Feng Ziying can convince three people in one breath. Of course, three people have
The lofty ambition also shows Feng Ziying's ability.
"Ziying, I agree to this." Gao Panlong nodded, "When I get down, I will tell the Department of Literature and Selection to give priority to the personnel arrangements of Shuntian Mansion. If you are not qualified as you said, this will need to be handled by the Procuratorate.
There is a saying that it cannot be decided by the official department alone, as this is not in line with the rules."
Feng Ziying quickly held up her hands and thanked her, "Don't worry, all matters will be carried out in accordance with the imperial regulations. Students will never dare to act willfully."
Gao Panlong was very satisfied. People said that Feng Ziying was arrogant and not easy to deal with. However, when he came into contact with him, he felt that he knew the rules. Of course, there might be some people who didn't like him very much, and it would be difficult for him to respect him. Young
Human beings have some talents and abilities, so it is inevitable.