The word "surrender" with the word "and" in front of it is really awkward no matter how it sounds, but for the Jurchen tribes, they actually don't have as much moral burden as the Han people.
Isn’t it just a beating from the Ming Dynasty? What a big deal! Regardless of Jianzhou, Haixi or savages, who among the Jurchen tribes has not been beaten by the Ming Dynasty? They can’t defeat it anyway, so what’s wrong with surrender? If you don’t surrender, are you planning to imitate Wang Wutang?
Wang Gao and Ah Hai were directly destroyed like that, and they will never be able to stand up again?
Surrender is not a problem, the question is whether Ming is willing to accept it.
But now, it is obvious that Zhu Yijun is not happy.
This is easy to understand. This war was originally a punishment war. Now not only has the purpose of punishment not been achieved, but Li Chengliang was even tricked by Nurhachi. The identity of the punisher and the punished has been exchanged. In this
Under such circumstances, Nurhachi wanted to give up as soon as possible, but Zhu Yijun certainly refused.
Seeing Gao Pingshi nodded slightly, confirming the doubts he raised, Zhu Yijun snorted coldly at that time: "He wants to learn from Zhang Xiu, but I have no intention of learning from Cao Cao."
Gao pragmatic pondered and did not answer immediately.
When Zhu Yijun saw it, he couldn't help but frown, and asked with some doubts: "Why, do you think I should accept Nurhaci's surrender like Cao Cao accepted Zhang Xiu?"
Gao Jingshi shook his head slightly and said: "Otherwise, the emperor and Cao Cao were in different situations. Cao Cao could almost say that he had to accept Zhang Xiu, but the emperor did not necessarily have to accept Nurhaci, at least not now."
"Oh? Why is this?" Zhu Yijun became a little curious: "After the Battle of Wancheng, Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu had a big feud - the hatred of killing their sons. He could accept Zhang Xiu, but why did I
No need to accept Nurhachi?"
Gao Pingshi said: "Zhang Xiu defected to Cao Cao because Jia Xu knew that personal enmity was nothing in Cao Cao's eyes; Cao Cao accepted Zhang Xiu just as Jia Xu expected."
In the second year of Jian'an, Cao Cao led an army to attack Zhang Xiu who occupied Wancheng. Zhang Xiu led his tribe to surrender to Cao Cao. Cao Cao held a banquet and invited Zhang Xiu and others to attend. However, the process of entertaining Zhang Xiu was not easy, because General Dian Wei always insisted.
Zhang Xiu stood behind Cao Cao with a big ax in his hand, and would "raise his ax and look at him" from time to time. Therefore, Zhang Xiu was already feeling very unhappy at the wine table, and he did not dare to look directly at Cao Cao.
What made Zhang Xiu even more incredible later was that Cao Cao fell in love with his aunt Mrs. Zou at first sight (and soon found a way to take her as a concubine), and Cao Cao used gold and other valuables to win over Zhang Xiu's confidant Hu Che'er.
All of this made Zhang Xiu's heart feel as if a bottle of five flavors had been knocked over - humiliation, anger, suspicion, etc., were stirring in Zhang Xiu's heart like waves.
Cao Cao was a sensible person, and he also knew that Zhang Xiu was dissatisfied, so it didn't take long for him to murder Zhang Xiu. However, the news was quickly leaked, or Jia Xu noticed it, so Zhang Xiu decided to take action first.
Strong - raise troops to rebel against Cao Cao.
There is no need to go into details about the process. In short, Zhang Xiu made a surprise attack on Cao Ying. Cao Cao's beloved general Dian Wei died in battle. Cao Cao's eldest son Cao Ang and nephew Cao Anmin also died tragically under Zhang Xiu's butcher knife. It was they who protected Cao Cao from this incident.
A disaster.
In this battle, Cao Cao's military losses were limited, but the losses of important figures were very heavy. He lost a loyal and brave general, his beloved son, his beloved nephew, and even his wife, Mrs. Wei.
They parted ways with him. It stands to reason that Cao Cao should be full of resentment at this time.
So, why did Cao Cao not get angry and raise troops, but insisted on killing Zhang Xiu to satisfy his hatred? You can sort out the situation at that time along the way.
After the Battle of Wancheng, Zhang Xiu formed an alliance with Liu Biao again. However, counselor Jia Xu stated the pros and cons and actively made suggestions. In the fourth year of Jian'an, he urged Zhang Xiu to surrender to Cao again.
In the fourth year of Jian'an, this time point is very important, because it was in this year that Yuan Shao's Hebei army began to move south. A confrontation and even a life-and-death battle between Cao and Yuan's armies were imminent. Since the location of Zhangxiu's garrison was still relatively important, Cao and Yuan
Both sides have the intention to win over.
Zhang Xiu is caught in the middle, what should he do? Jia Xu suggested that he should follow Cao Cao.
Upon hearing Jia Xu's suggestion, Zhang Xiu was immediately stunned. He asked Jia Xu: In the current situation, firstly, Yuan is strong and Cao Cao is weak; secondly, Cao Cao and I have always had a grudge, or even a deep hatred. So, how can I do this at this time?
What about taking refuge in Cao Cao?
However, Jia Xu didn't see it that way. He told Zhang Xiu three points: Cao Cao used the emperor to control the princes, and following him can win people's hearts. This is the first reason. Yuan Shao has strong soldiers and horses, and he doesn't care about our few people, so we can surrender to Yuan Shao.
It is also insignificant; and Cao Cao has few people, he will be very happy if we take refuge in it, which is the second reason. All those who have achieved great things in the past and present can have a clear vision of the world, alleviate personal grudges, and abandon profit and value righteousness. Cao Cao is
For such people, this is the third reason.
So Zhang Xiu listened to Jia Xu's advice and surrendered to Cao Cao, and Cao Cao also used extraordinary magnanimity to resolve the past feud. Not only did he hold on to Zhang Xiu's hand and attend the banquet together, but he and Zhang Xiu also became in-laws - making his son Cao Jun
Married Zhang Xiu's daughter and named Zhang Xiu General Yangwu.
In the fifth year of Jian'an, Zhang Xiu participated in the Battle of Guandu, fought with meritorious service, and was promoted to the general who defeated the Qiang. In the tenth year of Jian'an, Zhang Xiu followed Cao Cao to defeat Yuan Tan in Nanpi, and once again increased the number of food towns, a total of 2,000 households - the household registration drama in the world at that time
The number of households was reduced to only one out of ten. At that time, none of the generals of Cao's army had a fiefdom of 1,000 households, except Zhang Xiu, who had a particularly large number.
Gao pragmatic briefly explained these details to Zhu Yijun, and then said: "It can be seen that Cao Cao's situation at that time was different from that of the emperor now. Cao Cao needed to unite all the forces that could be united to fight against Yuan Shao's army that was close at hand, and for
Considering his strength at the time, being able to turn enemies into friends with Zhang Xiu was the best solution to Wancheng's problem.
On the other hand, the emperor is a hundred times more powerful than Nurhaci. Even in the decisive battle of Chahar, our Ming Dynasty does not need Nurhaci’s help. Therefore, the emperor’s requirements for Nurhaci are actually very low - as long as he does not cause trouble."
Zhu Yijun said with relief: "Yes, that's right. It's just that Nurhaci is so bold and always wants to expand his power in the surrounding areas. If he doesn't curb it earlier, it may become a small trouble that becomes a big one in the future. This is why I wanted to do it before.
The reason why I gave him a beating—I still think so.”
"The Emperor is wise." Gao Pragmatic nodded and said: "I also agree with the Emperor's view, and therefore believe that since this battle has started, it must end in victory - not the kind of victory that Nurhachi takes advantage of to ask for surrender, but the real victory of the general.
A crash landing after he defeated and weakened him."
"Okay! Very good!" Zhu Yijun was overjoyed when he heard this and said: "Since you and I agree, the things to be discussed now will be much simpler. In my opinion, there is only one thing: how to fight next."
Gao pragmatic shook his head slightly and said: "This is not the case. Before that, I think there is one more thing to understand: why Nurhaci dared to follow Zhang Xiu."
"Huh?" Zhu Yijun was stunned: "What do you mean by this?"
Gao pragmatic explained: "Your Majesty should know that except for the short period of time when he just took office, I have been mainly suppressing Nurhaci. At the same time, Ning Yuanbo was mainly supportive of him, and he
We have some old friendship with Uncle Ning Yuan... In this case, why would Nurhaci treat Uncle Ning Yuan so cruelly?"
It seems that Zhu Yijun didn't pay much attention to such details before, or he never really paid attention to trivial chiefs like Nurhaci, so he paid less attention and didn't think deeply, so after hearing Gao Pragmatic
After asking this question, he thought seriously for a while and then said hesitantly: "Not to mention, this matter does reveal some weirdness."
Of course it's weird. According to what Gao Pragmatic said just now, Zhu Yijun immediately brought Nurhaci's thinking and thought about this situation: the two people who can affect the rise and fall of Nurhachi and even Jianzhou, one of them has always suppressed him, and the other has always supported him.
My own, the person who supports me now comes to attack me because of the imperial court's order, and he also gave a solution that is not very harsh, so what should I do at this moment?
Zhu Yijun felt that if he were Nurhachi, he should accept this condition no matter what. This is the best choice. After all, among the two big figures who can determine the rise and fall of his tribe, the big man who proposed the surrender conditions is more friendly to him.
Although he also mentioned conditions for surrender, the other person didn't even mention conditions at all - in other words, he wanted to be completely defeated and then slaughter them as he pleased. As long as he is not crazy, then of course he should choose the former.
However, Nurhaci did not choose the latter. He chose neither the latter nor the former. He even completely failed the former's goodwill towards him, deceived and severely hit the other party.
In Zhu Yijun's view, this is not only a matter of arrogance, but more importantly, it makes no sense - you don't want anyone to hug your thighs, what do you want to do?
Of course, maybe Nurhachi wants to do his own thighs, but... you don't want to take a photo of yourself and see if you are worthy?
This is where the weirdness lies.
Zhu Yijun raised his question and then said: "I always feel that this reason is not sufficient. Do you have any other opinions?"
Gao pragmatic pondered: "In fact, the views of the minister and the emperor are quite similar in general, but there are a few details."
"What's the difference?"
Gao Pragmatic's eyes narrowed: "Nurhachi 'didn't hug both thighs'. Could it be that he did it on purpose to show someone?"
"Huh? Who are you showing it to? What are you looking at?" Zhu Yijun frowned, obviously confused.
However, Gao Pragmatic did not continue to explain, just waiting for the emperor to figure it out. Zhu Yijun thought for a while and said thoughtfully: "You mean, he deliberately made me think that even if Li Chengliang is closer to him, there is no other problem with the closeness itself.
, especially when there is no collusion?”
Gao Jingshi nodded slightly: "I do suspect this, but Your Majesty, this matter is just some kind of speculation. Whether it is true or not depends on the development of the situation in the future. It is not certain at the moment. The reason why I raised it is not
I want to add a 'criminal crime' to Ning Yuanbo."
Zhu Yijun nodded and said, "I understand." Then he paused, changed the subject, and said, "Let's continue talking about how to fight this battle next."
Gao Pragmatic stopped raising the issue and followed the emperor's wishes: "Actually, 'How to fight next' has just been said. The remaining three armies only need to keep in touch with each other and gradually close the encirclement, without giving up to Nurhachi.
With every opportunity broken, the victory of this battle is almost certain, it's just a matter of time."
"However, I remember that Li Chengliang also requested that the four armies should be heard from each other earlier, but in the end...ha, he himself was defeated."
Gao pragmatic shook his head and said: "His message-hearing was obviously just a formality, or even just an expression. In fact, it was not done at all - the other three armies may have reported the 'sound' to him, but it is a pity that he
But they just took advantage of this to speed up their advance, intending to monopolize the success of the forced landing on Nurhachi, but instead fell into Nurhachi's trick and failed."
Zhu Yijun thought that this was indeed the case. The requirement of "hearing each other's voices" was originally correct. What was wrong was that Li Chengliang had bad intentions and harmed others and himself.
Perhaps, this is "the agency was too clever in its calculations, and it cost you your life." (Note: I know this sentence has not appeared yet)
"In this case, let Cao Yu command the next battle. He is the deputy commander of Liaodong. Since Li Chengliang has been defeated, it is natural for him to take over." Zhu Yijun nodded.
Gao pragmatic nodded and asked: "Does the emperor have any more specific requirements for the punishment of Nurhachi after the success of this battle?"
"Well..." Zhu Yijun frowned and said, "It stands to reason that this guy should be severely punished, but if I kill him, I'm a little worried that Jianzhou will be troubled from now on."
Gao Pragmatic said happily: "Yes, the emperor is very worried, and I also have this worry. It doesn't matter if Nurhachi dies, he is afraid that Jianzhou will be dissatisfied, just like Ahai's rebellion after Wang Gao's death. This will last for a long time
, I’m afraid it will affect the decisive battle of Chahar.”
Zhu Yijun frowned and said, "Then what do you think is the appropriate way to deal with it?"
He couldn't kill, but without punishment, the battle would have been in vain. After thinking about it, Zhu Yijun felt that the punishment for Nurhaci proposed by Li Chengliang before his failure was actually not bad: returning the territories of other tribes was quite similar.
This is the consistent style of the Ming Dynasty - survival and death.
However, Gao Pragmatic put forward another idea. He said: "I think that Nurhachi can be temporarily removed from his official position, but considering the stability of Jianzhou, this official position must continue to be awarded to people who built the state - such as Shuerha
together."
Zhu Yijun was stunned for a moment, then suddenly said: "Oh, Shuerhaqi, he is Nurhaci's brother, right?"
Gao Pragmatic nodded immediately.
"Well, I think it's okay." Zhu Yijun nodded slightly, then blinked: "Is this a counterintuitive plan?"
Gao pragmatic smiled and replied: "It's hard to answer now whether it's a counterintuitive plot, but I think this can at least give Jianzhou Zuowei something to do..."
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PS: The traffic jam made me stupid this afternoon. I walked for nearly eight hours on the usually three-hour journey. I didn’t get on the expressway from beginning to end. All the expressway entrances along the way were closed, and then I walked on various national highways and provincial highways.
Roads, county roads, rural roads and even "unnamed highways" were scurrying around. It was already too late by the time we got home, so we did some anti-theft in this chapter.
The anti-theft content has now been removed and should be updated normally tomorrow.
