Time flies, time flies, and three years have passed in a blink of an eye.

Under Yuan Chengzhi's hard work and Mo Yi's logistical supply, there were not many Qing troops attacking Shanhaiguan at this time. Different from history, after three years of war, the Qing Emperor Nurhachi and Huang Taiji died in the war, and now his fourteenth son Dolgon inherits the throne.

Dolgon's strategy of governing the army was very different from Nurhachi's. Nurhachi advocated warfare, while Dorgon advocated a strategy to attack the heart.

But now, with Moli's intervention, the butterfly has flapped its wings. Without the help of Wu Sangui, it is extremely difficult for Dolgon to enter the Shanhaiguan. In addition, now Shanhaiguan is garrisoned by Li Sansi and others led by Mo Yi, but it is difficult for a single soldier to enter the country.

There is no major problem with external troubles, but the most urgent task at the moment is that Zhu You's inability to govern the country has led to civil strife throughout the country.

Under Mo Li's strong advocacy, Zhu Youzhen enshrined the Five Birds Opera as a national art, and the whole army practiced it, and the combat effectiveness can be said to have increased geometrically. The peasant rebel army led by Li Zicheng was actually the opponent of the regular army?

It is said that with the current national strength of the Ming Dynasty, it should be effortless to quell the civil strife. However, because of Zhu Youzhen's inaction, the people complained, and rebel armies rose up in various places, and even some local officials had surrendered to the rebel army.

On this day, Zhu Youzhen was overwhelmed by the rebels in various places, and in desperation, he had to come to visit Moli to seek a good solution.

As soon as he saw Mo Li, Zhu Youzhen learned from the sage Liu Da'er, and said bitterly: "Shangxian, you want to save my Ming Dynasty." Now that the whole country has risen up one after another, the inspection is incompetent, and it is really unable to deal with the current predicament. Please also ask the immortals to help me get out of the sea of suffering. ”

Mo Li frowned and pondered for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, do you know why the people of the world have risen up one after another?"

Zhu Youzhen replied: "Naturally, everyone covets the throne of the widow. ”

When Mo Li heard Zhu Youzhen's words, he sighed, shook his head and said, "Definitely." The so-called rise of all the people is not because they covet His Majesty's throne, but because the taxes are too heavy now, and the people do not have enough to eat, do not have warm clothes, and do not have a good livelihood. ”

Zhu Youzhen defended: "But if the taxes are not increased, these people will have more money and food to collect the army, and they will be the enemy of our Ming Dynasty." How can I cut off my taxes and let them build up their military?"

Mo Li sighed and said: "Under the rule of the monarchs of the Ming Dynasty, the wind and rain were smooth, and the people were obedient, why did they rise up one after another when they came to Your Majesty?

Zhu Youzhen's face was red and white when Mo Li said it, but he still stubbornly said: "That's the widow's bad luck and caught up." ”

Hearing that Zhu Youzhen is still saying this way up to now, Mo Li shook his head helplessly and said, "If Your Majesty insists on your own opinion, then please go back." The deity can't help you. ”

When Zhu Youzhen heard this, he immediately became anxious, and hurriedly knelt down and said: "Shangxian, you know that you are wrong, if you have anything to say, please speak up to Shangxian." As long as I can save the Ming Dynasty from fire and water, it is okay to let you check the throne and give up the throne to the immortals. ”

Mo Lixuan raised his hand and helped Zhu Youzhen up and said: "We people who seek immortals and ask questions have no interest in secular disputes, let alone the emperor's throne. It's just that the deity can't bear to watch the people suffer, so I'll help you. ”

"Please also make it clear to the immortals. Zhu Youzhen didn't know what Mo Li meant, so he immediately asked.

"Your Majesty might as well abandon those rivers and mountains first, and mobilize all available civil and military generals back to Beijing to garrison Shengjing. ”

"How can the foundation laid by the ancestors be handed over to others?" Without waiting for Mo Li to finish speaking, Zhu Youzhen immediately retorted.

"Your Majesty, don't be in a hurry, and listen to what the deity has to say. ”

"Yes, yes, it's the widow who is in a hurry. Immortals, please speak, listen to it. Zhu Youzhen hurriedly apologized.

"Your Majesty can order the military generals to protect Shengjing, and first ensure the safety of Shengjing. In this way, in those ungoverned territories, these rebel armies will fight each other and weaken each other's forces. ”

"Wonderful. Shangxian is worthy of being an immortal, and this plan to drive the tiger and devour the wolf makes it not inferior to Xun Wenruo. Listening to Mo Li's words, Zhu Youzhen hurriedly flattered.

"Your Majesty, listen to the deity. If there is any further interruption, then Your Majesty will deal with it yourself. ”

Seeing that Mo Li was unhappy because of his interruption, Zhu Youzhen hurriedly covered his mouth with both hands, didn't dare to make any more noise, and motioned for Mo Li to continue.

Seeing that Zhu Youzhen was really honest this time, Mo Li said: "Your Majesty can let the generals guard the capital." The six ministries were abolished, and only the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Households were retained, and the functions and powers of the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Punishment were in their own hands, and the military department was separated and placed under the jurisdiction of the army itself. As for the Ministry of Rites, His Majesty decides for himself. ”

When Zhu Youzhen just wanted to ask, "What is the meaning of doing this?", but he found that his hands were covering his mouth, and he could only make two "whining" sounds.

Seeing that Zhu Youzhen did not interrupt himself this time, Mo Li nodded with satisfaction and continued: "Then the Ministry of Household will fund and the Ministry of Industry will take the lead to vigorously carry out agricultural research and development and study how to improve grain production. As for the Ministry of Officials and the Criminal Department, they are in their own hands in order to prevent the recurrence of traitorous officials like Wei Zhongxian from taking charge of the government and forming a party for personal gain. After taking a sip of tea, Mo Li said again: "The most important thing is this military department, which should be a sword in the hands of His Majesty. But now, although the sword is sharp, His Majesty's right hand does not listen to the command. In this way, this sword can not kill the enemy well, and it may injure itself by mistake, wasting a good sword in vain, it is better to let the sword kill the enemy on its own. ”

After waiting for a long time, seeing that Mo Li no longer spoke, Zhu Youzhen put his hands off his mouth and asked cautiously, "Shangxian finished speaking?"

Mo Li nodded and motioned for Zhu Youzhen to speak.

Zhu Youzhen, who received the instructions, immediately asked as if he had been granted amnesty, and immediately asked: "In this way, the war can be pacified?" But the foundation of my Ming Dynasty ......."

Mo Li was really a little speechless about this Zhu Youzhen, and when it came to this, he didn't understand it, so he immediately sighed and said: "Your Majesty, you think, when your Shengjing's grain production goes up, and the people below are well fed and clothed, who is willing to rebel? Everyone must be rushing to join the army and help Your Majesty protect the safety of the capital." Your Majesty is letting out some rumors, and if you come and go, how can the people from all over the country who have received the rumors not come to vote one after another? When the time comes, the lost land will be recovered little by little. The deity dared to conclude that within five years, this domestic turmoil would be lifted. Even if they can't be swept away, the few remaining small forces can't make any waves. At that time, it will be suppressed by absolute force. ”

Zhu Youzhen suddenly realized, and immediately threw himself to the ground for the five bodies that Mo Li admired.

After Zhu Youzhen returned to the palace, he immediately summoned the civil and military officials who had served in various places, and convened the ministers to discuss the matter after half a month.

What is more interesting is that Liu Qian, who was summoned, seemed to feel something, and took the lead in coming to Mozhuang to find Mo Li, and invited Mo Li to go to court with him.

After greeting Mo Li, Liu Qian immediately clarified his intentions: "The national teacher is also the ruler of the king, and he should share his worries for the king." At this time, His Majesty is anxious about the civil and military ministers, and the national teacher also has an official position, so he should go with him. ”

Mo Li excused himself, but he couldn't resist Liu Qian, so he immediately nodded and agreed: "Okay, I'll go with you." ”

Actually, this Liu Qian didn't really want to worry about Jun, but he knew Mo Li's status in Zhu Youzhen's heart. If he can enter the palace with Mo Li, whether it is in the eyes of His Majesty or in the hearts of the civil and military ministers, he will invisibly elevate his status, so he came to invite Mo Li to go with him. Although Mo Li can also understand Liu Qian's approach, he doesn't care about being a favor and helping him. After all, if it wasn't for Liu Qian's help, Mo Li would still need some means to deal with Gaoyou's affairs. As the saying goes, the grace of a drop of water should be reciprocated by a spring, let alone just a walk along the way.

In the back hall, Zhu Youzhen was slightly surprised when he saw that Mo Li was also coming, he couldn't figure out what Mo Li meant, and he didn't dare to ask, just as he was here to monitor whether he did what he said.

Seeing that all the civil and military forces had already arrived, Zhu Youzhen immediately signaled that the chief eunuch could go to court.

The old eunuch who received the signal immediately shouted at the top of his voice: "Shang~Chao~!"

In addition to Mo Li, all the civil and military immediately knelt down and sang: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live." ”

Accompanied by the shouts of the civil and military officials, Zhu Youzhen walked quickly to the dragon chair, but did not sit down, but said to the old eunuch: "Why don't you give a seat when the national teacher comes?"

"Yes, the old slave will arrange it. After the old eunuch received the order, he immediately glanced at the little eunuchs.

After the little eunuchs brought a chair to Mo Li and Mo Li sat down, Zhu Youzhen sat down on the dragon chair and said sadly: "Zhong Aiqing is flat." It is all blamed on the incompetence of the widows, and the people under their rule have been made miserable by the rebel armies from all walks of life, and the widows are ashamed of the Lang Lang foundation created by the ancestors. ”

Although I don't know which one Zhu Youzhen is singing, the civil and military officials just got up and knelt down again, accusing: "The ministers are guilty, and the ministers deserve death." Although, they themselves don't know what their sin is.

"Zhong Aiqing is not guilty, Zhong Aiqing has been doing his job conscientiously all day long, what is the crime? The guilty are widows! But now that the matter has happened, now is not the time to find the culprit. The top priority is to solve the current predicament, I wonder if there is a good way for the Aiqing?"

A powerful military general stepped forward and said: "In the opinion of the micro-ministers, the thief's intentions are very big, and his heart can be punished. Now our army is large and can be suppressed by force. ”

Zhu Youzhen shook his head and said, "No, no." Although what General Li said is reasonable, if this group is suppressed, what should we do if a new batch is suppressed? Will it be suppressed again? What if it is repeated again? Under such repeated circumstances, will not the people under the rule of the Ming Dynasty be killed by their own army themselves?"

Another minister stepped forward and said, "The minister thinks that he should recruit peace." The thieves are all peasant uprisings, where have you seen any money? If you reward them with heavy money and lure them to heavy responsibilities, you are not afraid that they will not surrender. ”

What Liu Aiqing said also makes sense, but it still doesn't work. All over the country are rebels, and with the current state treasury, how many more can be recruited? And how many positions can be rewarded to them? What's more, as General Li said, if this batch is recruited, what should we do if another batch is recruited? Will we continue to recruit peace? What if we come again?

Everyone couldn't come up with any good ideas for a while, so they immediately discussed with each other.