Xiang Xiaoqiang entered the imperial study room and saw Zhu Yourong's eyes were red. He immediately thought that he had come at the wrong time. Zhu Yourong must have encountered a war and received casualty reports from Nanjing citizens, so he probably shed tears.
Zheng Gongyin hurriedly introduced Mrs. Guangde to him with a smile. Xiang Xiaoqiang first met with His Majesty, and then bowed to Mrs. Li:
"I've met Mrs. Guangde."
Mrs. Li has never met Xiang Xiaoqiang, but she has heard about him for a long time and knows that he played a great role in the whole incident of Zhu Yourong taking power. He is a core member of the imperial party and a loyal "diehard". She also nodded with a smile.
, known as "Xiang adults".
Xiang Xiaoqiang knew that Zhu Yourong was a very sympathetic person, and the fact that he was crying over the war and the casualties of the people was proof of this. He originally wanted to describe the miserable situation of the Fourteenth Grid in an embellished way to make Zhu Yourong sympathize, but now he suddenly became alarmed.
The Fourteenth Gege is a Manchu Qinggege! This morning the Qing army's artillery fire killed so many people in the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Yourong hated the Qing army more than he could. If he mentions the Fourteenth Gege again, the effect can be imagined...
Zhu Yourong looked at his uncle and wet nurse, sat upright, and asked:
"What's wrong with Xiang Qing?"
Xiang Xiaotang bravely told the story about Shi Shigege being almost killed, and then said:
"Princess Liaoyang guessed that it was most likely that the Qing captives hated her so much that they sent a killer to do it. The princess asked your majesty to make the decision for her."
After Zhu Yourong heard the whole thing, he didn't think much about "Qing Dynasty Princess". He just vaguely felt that it was a bit far-fetched to blame the Qing captives when the problem clearly lay within.
Zheng Gongyin said from the side:
"Why would my majestic Princess Ming still suffer this kind of thing? Doesn't the princess' palace even have bodyguards?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang glanced at him and knew that he was cooperating with her, so he said:
"Well, as far as I know, all the maids in the princess's palace are actually female agents sent by Dongchang. They should be able to double as bodyguards."
"How did you know?"
"I paid a visit to the princess's house last time. Judging from the words and deeds of those maids... well, it's very obvious. Moreover, there are two others whom I met last time when I went to Dongchang for a meeting."
Xiang Xiaoqiang deliberately exaggerated. In fact, he had only seen one in Dongchang, not two. The other maids were very good at what they did. If he hadn't seen one in Dongchang, he wouldn't have been able to tell it with his own eyes.
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Zhu Yourong was surprised. She didn't expect that Dongchang would be full of people for the princess she had just canonized. She acted so fast. After thinking about it, she didn't know whether Dongchang was right or wrong to do this, but she just felt very uncomfortable.
Comfortable. One thing is obvious, Princess Liaoyang's every move is under Dongchang's surveillance.
To say that Princess Liaoyang was originally the chief of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, Dongchang was cautious and planted some eyes and ears around her. However, now that the whole house is full of ears and eyes, this is a bit too much. Even Xiang Xiaoqiang
If such a visitor could see it, it could be imagined that it was a naked surveillance, and not even a bit of dignity was left to the princess.
If you could do a good job in protection in addition to surveillance, it would be okay, but now Princess Liaoyang is almost dead, and it is obviously an internal problem of these Dongchang agents. Zhu Yourong is not a fool, she figured out that Liaoyang
The princess didn't dare to say that directly, so she bit the bullet and said it was a killer sent from the north.
Zhu Yourong shook his head. Alas, there are too many people like Dongchang who have grudges against Niangan. If you recruit such a group of people to "protect" Princess Liaoyang, something like this will definitely happen. She was irritated and sighed:
"Hey, it's better not to ask Dongchang to take care of this matter. Evacuate all the people and replace them with a group of real maids... As for the security work, Xiang Qing, how many people do I have in the People's Guard?"
"Back to Your Majesty, your Majesty's People's Guard now has more than 2,000 mobile troops in addition to the headquarters. They are all elite divisions."
"Well, that's good," Zhu Yourong waved his hand, "You can send some of the 'elite teachers' to Princess Liaoyang's mansion. Princess Liaoyang will be your responsibility from now on."
Xiang Xiaoqiang was overjoyed, but still looked troubled:
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid..."
Zhu Yourong smiled and said:
"It just so happens that from now on you can visit Princess Liaoyang regularly and ask for advice. I also know that Princess Liaoyang is a rare talent. Xiang Qing must develop my People's Guard well."
Xiang Xiaoqiang was speechless, smiled self-deprecatingly, leaned forward and said:
"Then... I have no choice but to obey the order."
Xiang Xiaoqiang and Zheng Gongyin looked at each other with a smile of victory. Before the coup, Shen Rongxuan was an ally in the trenches with them, but now that Shen is in charge of the cabinet, he has naturally become separated from them, and even
Objects to guard against. In the Ming Dynasty, no matter whether the emperor held real power or not, the power of the monarch and the power of the prime minister were always in conflict.
But Xiang Xiaoqiang knew clearly that the small victory just now was not due to his ability to wrest the resources of the Fourteenth Gege from Dongchang, but because Shen Rongxuan had no husband to compete with him. If Shen Rongxuan wanted to compete,
He knew about Shi Shi Ge Ge's first call for help, and could definitely meet His Majesty before Xiang Xiaoqiang. With a few scheming words, Zhu Yourong got the idea first, and Xiang Xiaoqiang's next words would be useless. It couldn't be done well.
You have to shoot yourself in the foot.
Xiang Xiaoqiang's goal was achieved, and he was just about to give up as soon as he could get it. Just as he was about to leave, Zheng Gongyin suddenly shouted:
"Xiao Xiang!"
It happened that Mrs. Li also shouted:
"My lord!"
Xiang Xiaoqiang was startled, for some reason they both stopped him at the same time. Zhu Yourong, Zheng Gongyin, and Mrs. Li looked at each other, feeling a little embarrassed.
Both Zhu Yourong and Zheng Gongyin hoped that Xiang Xiaoqiang could speak for them and convince the other party. It was because of Xiang Xiaoqiang's words that Zhu Yourong made up his mind to send a team north to rescue people. After that, Xiang Xiaoqiang did a series of things
, only then did the royal party have a chance to rise to power. Therefore, Zhu Yourong and Zheng Gongyin both admired Xiang Xiaoqiang's knowledge and ability, and trusted his loyalty. Although Mrs. Li had never seen him, she had heard about him a long time ago. They both
I hope Xiang Xiaoqiang will stand on his side and help convince the other party.
Xiang Xiaoqiang replied:
"What are your orders from Mr. Marquis and Mrs. Li?"
Zheng Gongyin looked at Zhu Yourong. Zhu Yourong didn't respond at all. He acquiesced to him and asked Xiaoqiang for help, then he chuckled and said:
"Xiao Xiang, you are also the commander of His Majesty's Guards. There is something I need to do. You have to help persuade His Majesty. Your Majesty is young and doesn't know how to handle some things, but he trusts you very much..."
So he said that Zhu Yourong was stubborn and refused to leave. He wanted to address the whole country tonight and wanted to live or die with Nanjing. Zhu Yourong didn't look this way either. He pretended to read the speech and listened with open ears.
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When Xiang Xiaoqiang heard this, he felt exactly what he wanted. He was originally worried that if Zhu Yourong didn't leave, he would stay in Nanjing to be buried with him. Now if he could persuade Zhu Yourong to leave Nanjing, wouldn't everyone be happy? At least he wouldn't have to run away.
But then I thought about it, if she followed the persuasion so eagerly, wouldn't it mean that she had wanted to withdraw from Nanjing for a long time? Although Zhu Yourong was not a man of power, he was by no means a fool. She knew that most of the people who persuaded her to leave were because she was afraid of staying.
Next, but those are the people she is closest to, she won't care. She is an outsider, and her attitude at this time is very important. But if she stands clearly on Zhu Yourong's side, not to mention that she doesn't want to make a fool of herself and pretend to be fat.
, even Zheng Gongyin and Mrs. Li will hate themselves.
Xiang Xiaoqiang pondered and said:
"Well, I am just the commander of your majesty's guard. No matter where your majesty goes, I will defend you to the death. I have no say in your majesty's going or staying. However, your majesty and the marquis are willing to listen to me stand in the middle and say a few words.
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Zheng Gongyin quickly said:
"But it doesn't matter."
Zhu Yourong also said:
"Say it."
"I wonder whether your Majesty wants to live and die with Nanjing or with Ming Dynasty?"
When he said these words, Zheng Gongyin and Mrs. Li's eyes lit up, thinking that this was something interesting. Zhu Yourong was startled and said:
"Is there... any difference? Nanjing, the capital of the Ming Dynasty, will coexist and die with Nanjing, so it will naturally coexist and die with the Ming Dynasty."
Xiang Xiaoqiang said:
"I know that the reason why Your Majesty stayed in Nanjing was, firstly, to show his determination to resist to the end and never surrender to the Qing invaders. Secondly, he wanted to use this to inspire the Nanjing defenders to fight to the death to ensure that Nanjing would not be lost. Isn't that right?
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Zhu Yourong said:
"Exactly."
Xiang Xiaoqiang said:
"Actually, in Yichen's opinion, Nanjing will not suffer any loss if His Majesty is in Nanjing or not..."
He explained eloquently that the Yangtze River defense line in the Nanjing section was impregnable and the strongest among all sections. Even if the Qing army broke through, it would be impossible to break through from Nanjing, so Zhu Yourong's stay in Nanjing would not have any effect on the war situation...
Then, he instilled a strategic concept into Zhu Yourong. The value of strategic depth means that there is greater room for maneuver, which is something that all countries dream of. On the contrary, if you insist that a certain city is the "national gate", the monarch should stay here to guard it.
This is tantamount to voluntarily giving up the vast strategic depth behind it and forcing oneself to death, which is exactly what the enemy dreams of... Then, he instills in her that the purpose of modern war is no longer the gain and loss of fighting for a city and a pool like ancient wars.
It is about annihilating the enemy's effective forces... This is no longer the period of World War I. Due to the large number of new weapons such as aircraft and tanks entering the war, the war has changed from positional warfare to mobile warfare... The key to real defense is not to stick to a line of defense.
, but to form high-speed motorized troops to circle, encircle, and eat the enemy on the territory to be defended... Offense is the best defense... Tanks must be used intensively... The Qing army is not afraid of large numbers, but we are small.
But more elite and more mechanized...
Yunshan's lecture was shrouded in fog, and her mouth was dry. Zhu Yourong felt dizzy after listening to it, but she could see that she was trying her best to digest it. No one had ever told her these things before. It can be said that Xiang Xiaoqiang's lecture was
Kan, gave Zhu Yourong the first lesson in military knowledge. It was also a lesson with very advanced concepts.
Although Zheng Gongyin and Mrs. Li didn't understand much, they both looked happy and felt that the effect of persuasion by a professional like Xiaoqiang was different. They persuaded themselves and repeated those few words over and over again, but Zhu Yourong simply couldn't get enough of it. Now to Xiang Xiaoqiang.
Xiaoqiang is here. He talks about strategy, tactics, depth, encirclement, vitality, mechanization... he talks clearly and clearly. After all, Zheng Gongyin is a man, and his ability to understand this is better than theirs. He is heard nodding and shouting frequently.
In my mind, this is what happened, and it is even more reasonable than what the veteran generals of the army said.
"So, Your Majesty," Xiang Xiaoqiang was frothing at the mouth, "A truly courageous monarch should lead the army and people of the country to fight the enemy to the end. In the scorched earth resistance war, Nanjing was lost. He led the army and people to retreat to Jiangnan. When Jiangnan was lost, he led the army to the south of the Yangtze River.
With the soldiers and civilians withdrawing to Sichuan and the vast inland...but they will never surrender or make peace. Even if they fight to the end of the world, they will continue to fight and never give in until they win...instead of tying themselves up early.
In a dead place, the enemy will die when they attack, and then the whole country will be leaderless and collapse like lightning. Your Majesty, you are the emperor of the entire Ming Dynasty, not the emperor of Nanjing. You should live and die with the entire Ming Dynasty, not with a certain city.
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Zhu Yourong stayed for a long time and murmured:
"What Xiang...Xiang Qing...said is absolutely true. I...I should reconsider..."
Zheng Gongyin almost looked at Xiang Xiaoqiang with admiration. He even suspected that Xiang Xiaoqiang had practiced the art of vertical and horizontal movements during the Warring States period. It was something practiced by Su Qin, Zhang Yi and those guys who relied on words to influence the general trend of the world.
Mrs. Li looked up at the sky and murmured:
"Thank God, this kid finally figured it out..."
Then, she glanced at Xiang Xiaoqiang gratefully, bent down and hugged Zhu Yourong, and said softly: