When the Meng Yuan Dynasty first entered the south of the Yangtze River, there was no anti-Yuan incident in most areas, and most of the places where the resistance was fiercest occurred in coastal areas such as Liangguang and Fujian, as well as some areas of Sichuan. This is due to Kublai Khan's edict not to slaughter the people at will, as well as the increasingly corrupt and unpopular Song Dynasty. However, Zhao Hao believes that it is still due to the marginalized social status of ordinary people, which determines the relative independence of their behavior and living space, and the weak concept of the state.

After the fall of Lin'an, although the people cried to see the old master captured and went north, there was no organized or sporadic resistance, on the contrary, some people also built a shrine for Boyan, in order to thank him for not slaughtering the city and plundering the army, and Boyan also won the hearts of the people through tax reductions and exemptions. So this response was largely based on the assumption that the Yuan court would treat them well, or that it would become a better ruler.

Therefore, it is not advisable to blindly denounce them from a moral level as a slave who willingly admits a thief as a father and a widow and shame. However, it is not difficult for Zhao Yu to find that when disaster strikes, self-protection becomes the primary consideration of the people; At the juncture of the change of political pattern, the position of the bottom society is also easy to waver. However, the greedy nature of the invaders followed, who seized the fertile land, plundered the people as slaves, and in an atmosphere of extreme panic, most of the victims became lambs to be slaughtered by the Mongols, and the real resistance of ordinary people in most of the occupied areas was still rare.

After the Yuan army completely pacified Jiangnan, with the establishment of a strict ruling system, the Yuan court began to increase taxes and forced labor, which made the burden on the people heavier. Some overwhelmed ordinary people began to flee and try to resist, which led to the outbreak of some uprisings against donations and taxes, but they had no political goals, even if the scale was large at the beginning, and even developed into tens of thousands, sweeping several states and counties, they were often quickly brutally suppressed, and it was difficult to shake the ruling foundation of the Yuan court. These uprisings, while shattering the unrealistic illusions of ordinary people, did not serve as a new starting point for national struggle.

And Zhao Yu also found that every national disaster is often accompanied by the concentrated release of the national inferiority. During the frenzied violence of the Yuan army, bad deeds and ugly deeds such as taking advantage of the fire to rob, attacking each other, and even harming compatriots with the help of enemy forces suddenly appeared. It is undeniable that there is an element of connivance of the enemy behind the robbery, but the initiative of these robbers themselves cannot be underestimated, especially the strong desire of those ruffians and bullies to make a fortune has reached the point of doing everything they can, just like those traitors in modern times, who do not hesitate to join the enemy for the purpose of blackmail.

Although the number of such social residues is only a minority among the people at the bottom, and its destructiveness cannot be compared with the atrocities of the Yuan army, the psychological damage of internal troubles to the people is no less than that of the latter, especially the existence of those internal traitors who often go to the government to denounce them, which adds to the panic atmosphere. The people hated them even more than the Mongols. But behind the appearance of numbness and submission, the undercurrent of national struggle is slowly gathering, and the concept of the state is gradually revived.

The people at the bottom also realized that the Mongols had come to plunder their wealth and enslave them at will. During this period, organized uprisings were frequent, and they either flaunted the banner of restoring the Song Dynasty or established their own country, although they still could not get rid of their own narrow-mindedness, but they already had a sense of nationalism, and they were eager to get rid of foreign rule, and they aimed the spearhead at the Mongols, and were no longer willing to be their obedient people and slaves. It was at this time that Zhao Yu began to intervene in the rebel armies in various places and integrate them for his own use.

In short, at the beginning of the fall, there was a serious division between the groups of ordinary people at the bottom of society. Between the two poles of bandits and robbers, traitors and thieves who are prone to denounce at every turn, and those loyal and unyielding martyrs, and chivalrous warriors who sacrifice their lives for righteousness, but the vast majority of the people are in the middle. Later, faced with the dilemma of compromise or sacrifice, they pretended to be fearful and obedient on the surface, but their hearts were filled with hatred for alien rule and hope for national rejuvenation. But it took them ten years to go from illusion to disillusionment until they realized the true face of the resettled ruler.

However, Zhao is also aware that civil society itself is a fragmented organization with a complex composition and a lack of clear goals and a unified will. The fundamental change in the power structure during the period of the fall will inevitably lead to divisions within the people; The asymmetrical relationship between the dominant and subordinate groups determines that the aggressor's behaviour usually interacts with civil society, especially as the dominant policy is constantly adjusted and its consequences become apparent, the latter's position and behaviour are likely to change.

Therefore, although the current Wang Shi has entered the Yangtze River north, the people are still in a state of wait-and-see, and they are in a state of confusion under such a situation. The corrupt government, heavy taxes, and bandit officers and soldiers have become their lingering dreams. Of course, Meng Yuan's brutality and thirst for killing, as well as his crazy plunder, also made them hate and fear. And the current situation and future are uncertain, so naturally they dare not act rashly, so as not to hurt themselves.

'The people and the soldiers are the foundation of victory', Zhao Yu now thinks that the two are indispensable. And to break the current stalemate, he knows that on the one hand, it is a military victory, so that the people can clearly understand the situation; On the other hand, it is to promote benevolent government, establish a clean and efficient government, so that the people can see change; In addition, it is necessary to show kindness to the people, redistribute land, reduce taxes, etc., and implement policies that are beneficial to the people's livelihood and win the support of the people at the bottom. What is more important is to promote the legitimacy of the emperor himself, and he inherited the foundation of the Great Song Dynasty and reflected the justice of this war......

"Wen Xiang, is the current situation similar to this Ezhou City!" The warship sailed out of the enemy's fire, and Zhao ordered to open the porthole and point to the majestic city road in front of him.

"Well, Your Majesty's metaphor is very appropriate!" Wen Tianxiang thought for a moment and said, "Back then, we renovated the city to achieve long-term peace and stability, but we were afraid that it would not be strong. But we are easily lost to our opponents. And now the city is still the same, but it is offensive and defensive, and it will take a hundred times more effort to regain it. The same is true for regaining people's hearts! ”

"Yes, re-tidying up the old rivers and mountains, Yue Wumu's words are simple to say, but there is a long way to go!" Zhao Yu stood up and looked at the rolling Yangtze River and sighed.

"Your Majesty has always done a very good job, and I believe that Your Majesty will be able to revive our dynasty, set the Central Plains in the north, recover Yanyun, and complete unification." Wen Tianxiang said.

"Having said that, the road was too difficult, and it took us ten years to get from Qiongzhou to Jiangnan. After the southern crossing, the ancestors of the successive dynasties spent a hundred years, but they failed to complete the grand wish of the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains! Zhao Hao twisted his face and smiled bitterly.

"Your Majesty, don't be discouraged, as long as our monarchs and ministers work together and work together, we will definitely be able to complete Your Majesty's ambition!" Xie Fangde also got up and persuaded.

"Your Majesty is weak in his age, so he only relied on a corner of Qiongzhou to recover Jiangnan. And now that we occupy Jiangdong, it may only take a few years to operate the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains and recover the old capital! Xie Ao also cheered up the little emperor.

"I'm afraid maybe I won't have that chance?" Zhao Yu shook his head and said.

"Your Majesty is a young man, where do you say that?" Wen Tianxiang said in surprise, since he set sail, he found that there was always something wrong with the little emperor, and he was shocked to say such things at the moment.

"Wen Xiang may not know that there are some discordant voices in the government and the opposition now, they question that I am not in the right position, and want to unite the Empress Dowager and the court to rediscuss this matter." Zhao Hao sighed lightly and said.

As early as the reconquest of Shaoxing, when he was discussing with his ministers the policy of how to govern the newly recovered land, a secret report was sent to the Bureau, saying that there were objections to his confiscation of the rebels' assets and the punishment of the township officials who had been tainted during the occupation. However, at that time, he was afraid of his prestige in the army, so he did not act on his own, and after the recovery of Lin'an, some former officials whose behavior and morals were tainted wanted to re-enter the court, and some people wanted to use the original incident to stir up disputes.

"How can this be reasonable, when Lin'an fell to Deyou in the north, the ministers supported the late Jingyan Emperor to succeed to the throne in Fuzhou, and His Majesty inherited the unification under the auspices of the Queen Mother after his death. His Majesty and the two emperors are both the sons of Emperor Duzong, and there is nothing wrong with the death of the elder brother, so what is there to question about this. Wen Tianxiang was one of the ministers who supported Emperor Jingyan to succeed to the throne back then, so he naturally knew about this matter. Although he was captured at that time and did not witness the succession of the little emperor, he recognized his status, and no one questioned it for so many years, and he was very angry that he brought up the old matter as soon as the situation improved.

"Your Majesty is diligent in government affairs, and the whole court and the central government can see that the day of the restoration of the Great Song Dynasty depends on Your Majesty's merits. But the great cause is not finished, these small people can't wait to jump out, and their hearts can be punished! Xie Ao said indignantly.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that there must be something strange in it, these people provoked trouble in the fierce war for the restoration of the country, I am afraid that they have ulterior motives." Xie Fang said.

"Why do you say it, it's nothing more than a matter of profit. At that time, the Tartars were rampant, and those who fled and hid refused to contribute to the country. Now they are running out one by one to ask for officials and money, as if they are beating down in this world, it is really shameless! Chen Dun said angrily, "There are also some officials who colluded with the Tartars during the fall in order to protect themselves, but now they are shy and say that they are dedicated to the country and the people, so they are dealing with the enemy. ”

"Now there are still people in the court who have written to impeach a few people for excessive slaughter and appointment of private individuals, if it weren't for Your Majesty to suppress it, you would have already returned to Beijing for the crime......" Chen Dun was still angry, and pointed to Wen Tianxiang and the three of them.

"Rude, there is no room for you to intervene here!" Seeing that he was still going to speak, Zhao Yu interrupted Chen Dun's words with an annoyed face.

"I didn't expect this to happen in just a few months?" Wen Tianxiang pondered for a moment, and then couldn't help but complain, "Your Majesty knows that someone wants to do something unfavorable, so he shouldn't leave the center without permission!" ”

"Hehe, in fact, I am already tired from sitting in this position, if someone can continue to complete the Northern Expedition, I don't mind giving way to him. At present, the war is urgent, and the Yangtze River defense line cannot be quickly stabilized, but I am afraid that this battle for the restoration of the country will be aborted, but there is no general to be sent to the DPRK and China, and I am duty-bound! Zhao Hao smiled.

However, he understands his heart, if he wants to give way, he must come up with something real, and if he wants to force him to obey with a few reckless words, wouldn't it be a dream, and even if he doesn't want to be the emperor anymore, he is willing, and it can't be their final say. However, the scholars like this kind of indifferent tone of fame and fortune, so I just cooperate with them.

"Your Majesty is wise and benevolent, ambitious, diligent in government affairs, and good at using soldiers, and must not have the idea of Zen." Seeing that the little emperor actually retreated, Wen Tianxiang persuaded him.

"Heaven has mercy, let me get a clear master, and I can restore my Great Song. If someone is unfavorable to His Majesty, the minister will be the king no matter where he is, and he will never allow Xiaoxiao to offend His Majesty and covet the throne. Xie Ao also said in an unquestionable tone.

"Exactly, Your Majesty has worked hard to restore the country, and he will take care of state affairs and run around for the country in the year of the bamboo horse, how can he allow a sentence that can be erased if he is not in the right position. The minister will argue with them, even if it is at the cost of death! Xie Fangde said with a stern face.

"Since some people think that my virtue is not enough, and there is a virtuous and respected clan to inherit it, I will never covet this throne, why should you be obsessed with me and stir up a bloody storm?" Zhao Yu raised his hand to let the three of them be polite.

"Your Majesty is too benevolent and righteous, the Battle of Yashan that year, if it weren't for Your Majesty's efforts to fight a war, the dynasty would have been destroyed long ago, and in Qiongzhou, he tried his best to take them all in, so that they would have been saved from displacement. They don't think about Jun's grace, and they want to do wrong, but His Majesty still has good intentions towards them, which is really amazing! Xie Fang sighed and said.

"I really don't know what Ying Lao'er has taught His Majesty, and at this time of life and death, he is still ...... Alas! Wen Tianxiang even hated iron but not steel, and even blamed the strictness.

"Hehe, you Aiqing don't have to worry about this matter, now we still have to think about how to break the city is the right reason, otherwise we will have to celebrate the New Year in Qiongzhou." Zhao Hao has a bottom in his heart, at least these three are loyal to him, and there is a prime minister's support, even if someone provokes trouble, it is much more convenient to act by himself.

"Eh, Your Majesty......" Wen Tianxiang was so angry that he didn't know what to say, when the throne was threatened, the little emperor still had the heart to think about how to fight, this is not a fool, or a madman, otherwise he would not take this matter seriously.

"Okay, I know Wenxiang's thoughts. When Ezhou is defeated, when we return to the dynasty in victory, you will have the opportunity to help me! Zhao Yu said with Lawen Tianxiang's sleeves.

"Well, this ...... Your Majesty has a way to break the city? Wen Tianxiang looked at the little emperor's smiling and pitiful appearance, and didn't know whether to 'hate' or love, so he sighed and said......