Chapter 15 The emperor took the initiative to send troops to Zhou Yuji's tongue to fight the Great Living Buddha

Before going to attend the opening ceremony of Puzhao Temple, Li Zhi hurried over, and without waiting for Li Zhi to speak, Zhang Zhimu said, "Go!" We attended the consecration ceremony of Puzhao Temple together, and said on the way. ”

In the car, Li Zhi said: "The special envoy of the DPRK has gone to Beijing!" Our intelligence officers who went ashore in Dengzhou (Penglai) discovered that our people ignored them. ”

"Hmmm! When they arrive in Beijing, they will know that the emperor is in Yaogang, and if the emperor does not leave, let them come over and talk about it, and leave them alone now. ”

"When will the emperor leave!" Li Zhi couldn't understand what the emperor meant.

"Humph! Hum! Zhang Zhimu smiled and said, "I won't leave for the time being, he and I haven't talked about it yet!" It shouldn't be too long, though! It's almost April now. ”

"Recently, there has been no movement from those descendants of the Khorezm Kingdom, right?" Zhang Zhimu asked.

"I didn't notice anything!" Li Zhi replied. We have left some people to prepare for the long run, so that they can follow the descendants of Khorezm to believe in their religion and participate in them. Something will find out.

"Pay attention to this kind of thing, don't make them really believe in what they teach, religion has been a thing for a long time, and it is easy to really believe it. Don't make it happen. Zhang Zhimu reminded Li Zhi.

"No, we're all in small groups over there, and I'm telling them to pay attention to that." Li Zhi said.

"These things about minority religions are really annoying enough, and we need to do long-term work, and we can't kill them, so we have to try to understand them and guide them. Keep their activities regulated within a range. As long as they don't make a big deal, give them freedom! After a long time, I think the people are still willing to live a peaceful life. ”

"You know, we have set up a special department to deal with religious issues. So that they can calm down and study these things. Li Zhi said.

"Zhang Xianzhong and they have recently begun to march towards the Wusi Tibetan side, you still have to prepare people, follow Zhang Xianzhong and them in, and find a way to develop the Wusi Tibetans for our use."

"I contacted Zhang Xianzhong through Zhao Jinli and sent a team of five people to follow Zhang Xianzhong and them together. Zhang Xianzhong was also very cooperative. We have developed a few Usi Tibetans in Sichuan, but they can only be used as peripheral personnel. It is not enough to develop them further, and it is not easy to develop a top-notch intelligence officer. Li Zhi said.

"Qin Peng, they are progressing very smoothly in the southwest, those Burmese soldiers are not vulnerable at all, and it is also our long-term task to govern that side. You also need to have both light and dark hands, and you have to work there as soon as possible. ”

"Yes! We've not done as well in the South as a whole, and that's where we've focused lately. I'm going to send a few competent teams to develop it. ”

"You have to set up headquarters-level units in all political envoys, and where we govern, this level unit can exist publicly, which can not only carry out work, but also be a deterrent!"

"Hmmm! I'll do it this way when I go back! Li Zhi understood what Zhang Zhimu meant, and admired Zhang Zhimu's mind even more. In different situations, how to use their power, Zhang Zhimu will think of the front in his heart.

"The conditions are almost there, I want to transfer the ** back. In this case, you have more helpers! What do you think? Zhang Zhimu suggested.

"Of course that's good! However, there is no one else around Li Zicheng! Now that Li Zicheng is making good progress in the southeast peninsula, and the Malay peninsula will soon be under their control, don't you wait! After the settlement of the Malay Peninsula, it is estimated that Li Zicheng will return to Yaogang. ”

"Aren't you worried about Li Zicheng establishing himself as king there?" Zhang Zhimu asked.

"Don't worry, they don't have the heart or the strength, and without our strong support, they wouldn't be able to gain a foothold there. Besides, they are kings of their own right, and we can take them whenever we want. Emperor Chongzhen brought nearly 2,000 cadres from Beijing. Let's train it well, and we can re-match it and govern a lot of places. If not, we will take care of Annan's affairs by ourselves! Li Zhi said with confidence.

Zhang Zhimu and their car came to the backyard of Puzhao Temple from the side gate of Puzhao Temple, and after meeting Master Yuan, they came to the main gate of Puzhao Temple together to greet the emperor and the general civil and military together.

The opening ceremony of Puzhao Temple was very grand, and after the ceremony, Emperor Chongzhen and his entourage went to the back hall with Zhang Zhimu to have tea.

After Emperor Chongzhen drank some tea happily, his mood was very high, and Zhang Zhimu complimented and said: "Your Majesty, let's raise people with water in Shanxi!" Now I see the emperor's face is much better than when you first came to Yaogang! ”

Liu Jiantai also said: "Zhang Dongjia is so right, during this time, the emperor's spirit is also exceptionally good!" ”

The prince also flattered and said, "Yes! The emperor eats a lot more food every day than before! ”

"You're right! It's not just the water in Shanxi that nourishes people, in Shanxi, there is good news every day, which is more nourishing! Emperor Chongzhen said in a very high mood.

"Yes, yes!"

"yes!"

The ministers agreed with the emperor's words.

"Huh! Your Majesty has another piece of good news to tell you today! Zhang Zhimu said.

"Oh! Come and hear it! "Emperor Chongzhen is very interested.

"We have decided to settle the Japanese matter once and for all." Zhang Zhimu said, "We didn't expect the Mongols in the north to solve the problem so smoothly, and now we are ready to draw out a cavalry division and two infantry divisions from Jiang Pai and them, cooperate with the naval army to land in Japan, and slowly solve the Japanese." ”

"There are too few troops, right? There are a lot of people in Japan! Liu Jiantai said, "It is said that the last time they dealt with North Korea, they prepared 300,000 people and hundreds of warships. ”

"First of all, we must stabilize the places that have just been taken over, the territory of Nurgandus is vast, and the Mobei area is not small, and we all need the army to help govern it. There is no way to pump out more troops. We can't take over a place and get it wrong and become a burden. In that case, we might as well ignore it. Zhang Zhimu explained.

"Zhang Dongjia is right, if you lay down a place, you will be able to govern it safely. You have been very successful in this, and you must keep doing so. Emperor Chongzhen agreed.

Fan Jingwen interjected: "Zhang Dongjia, deal with foreign thieves!" Don't just stare at the army in your own hands, although the officers and soldiers of our court do not have as many firearms as you, but when you go out to the outside world, you will definitely be able to use them with some firearms. Fan Jingwen knew that the officials and soldiers of the imperial court still needed to spend military expenses at home, and it would be a pity if they were disbanded, it would be a burden not to disband, so it was better to go out to fight with the Yaogang people, and save some silver for Emperor Chongzhen.

Zhang Zhimu didn't expect Fan Jingwen to mention this matter first, and Emperor Chongzhen looked at it in his eyes and immediately said: "Zhang Dongjia, Fan Aiqing is right, externally, there are still many troops on our side of the court. Although their combat ability is not as good as your people, you can train them, replenish their weapons, and use them when they go out. ”

Zhang Zhimu Xin said: "This is a sleepy person who sent a pillow!" ”

Seeing that Zhang Zhimu did not reply immediately, the ministers persuaded Zhang Zhimu one after another.

Zhang Zhimu deliberately thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, thank you for supporting us so much, I really didn't expect this." It seems that a family is a family. If there is the support of the emperor and the imperial court, we are more confident. I see if this is the case, it will take time for the army to be reorganized on the side of the imperial court, can the emperor mobilize Wu Sangui's army, on their side, we have just helped to reorganize, although it is only the beginning, but it has finally begun, we just need them to gather a cavalry army and infantry army for us. We can all take care of the supply of weapons and equipment. It's just that the emperor needs to give them an order, just obey our unified command. ”

When Zhang Zhimu talked about Wu Sangui, Emperor Chongzhen's heart moved, and he said: "You have long had the idea of fighting my Shanhaiguan troops. However, Emperor Chongzhen also understands that the more than 200,000 people on Wu Sangui's side are a hole that will never be filled, besides, without the threat of the Manchu Dynasty, they are useless anywhere, dealing with the people of Yaogang, they don't say anything, and I don't know what their relationship with Yaogang is, so he also made a favor and said: "The officials and soldiers of the imperial court, which army Zhang Dongjia is optimistic about, I am willing to do it!" All the armies that follow you on the expedition must obey the command, otherwise they will add to the chaos. Zhang Dongjia must treat them well. ”

"Your Majesty, rest assured, all the soldiers who followed us on the expedition were the same as the officers and soldiers in our own ranks. Enjoy the same treatment, absolutely no one another! Zhang Zhimu said affirmatively.

"Huh! Only when you go into battle can you see that it is a family! Liu Jiantai lost no time in saying.

was able to contribute something to sending troops overseas, and Emperor Chongzhen was also very happy, "Zhang Dongjia, how do you want to deal with the Japanese in the end?" ”

"Let them exterminate the seed!" Zhang Zhimu said without hesitation, "They are some hungry wolves that can never be raised!" You can't do it without completely destroying them! ”

"Killed?" Emperor Chongzhen asked with some surprise.

"Someone came up with the idea of taking the rest of their men into captivity and taking part in our construction, and their women were assigned to work in various places according to their will. In short, they Japanese men and women are not allowed to be together. The Japanese are slowly fending for themselves. Zhang Zhimu said.

"Yes, yes!"

"They are not allowed to marry men, and they are not allowed to marry women!"

The ministers all agreed with this decision.

Zhang Zhimu said: "All the adults agree, it seems that we are doing the right thing!" ”

"That's right! I agree with you to do so! Emperor Chongzhen said affirmatively.

Everyone discussed with great interest for a while, Emperor Chongzhen was about to drive back, and when he got into the car, Zhang Zhimu said to Emperor Chongzhen: "The North Korean envoy has gone ashore from Dengzhou and went to Beijing. Our intelligence officers found them and didn't touch them. ”

"Hmmm! All right! When they arrive in Beijing, they can call them. Emperor Chongzhen said in the car.

When the cavalry division sent by Zhou Yuji and them crossed the Tule River, the river ice was already somewhat civilized, and they easily occupied Kulen after crossing the river. But Zhou Yuji, the team behind them did not dare to risk crossing the river. Fortunately, they were prepared, and two of the cars in the team were car piling trucks. This was prepared for the repair of the bridge.

The sappers of the kiln gang first built a flat place on the bank, and in order to stabilize it, they cut pine wood to make stakes, drove them into the soil with a pile driver, spread wood on top of them, fixed them, and began to drive piles in the river, so that they drove piles forward little by little, and then built bridges with pine wood. If it is a bridge through carriages and horses, there is no need to work so hard, but the guns and tracked tractors in the kiln gang are too heavy, and the bridge they erect must be very strong. Fortunately, the sappers in the kiln are very handy with various tools, and their work is very efficient. In less than three days, a bridge was erected over the Thule River that could accommodate two cars in parallel. It is also the only bridge on the Thule River that has done a decent job.

After Zhou Yuji crossed the Tule River with a large group of men and horses, he had just set up camp. Suddenly, someone outside reported: "The Great Living Buddha of Mongolia asks to see!" ”

Zhou Yuji knew that the Mongolian Great Living Buddha had a very important position in the hearts of the Mongolians, so he hurriedly said: "Hurry up and invite the Living Buddha!" ”

The living Buddha entered Zhou Yuji's big tent, Zhou Yuji got up to greet him, the living Buddha was the head, and Zhou Yuji also returned the salute. There were four or five people who followed the Living Buddha, one of whom was a lama who could speak Chinese. After Zhou Yuji invited the Living Buddha to sit down, he asked, "Great Living Buddha, what do you have to teach this time?" ”

The living Buddha counted the rosaries in his hand and said, "I'm here to ask the general to reduce the killing!" ”

After translating the words of the Living Buddha, Zhou Yuji asked rhetorically: "When the Mongolian cavalry attacked the Great Wall again and again, did the Living Buddha also persuade them?" ”

When the Living Buddha heard Zhou Yuji's words after the translator finished translating, his hands trembled, which Zhou Yuji saw in his eyes. However, the Living Buddha quickly calmly said, "All killings will have retribution. ”

"So, why did those Mongol soldiers still kill? I've heard that the Mongolians have a lot of respect for the Living Buddha, but did they not listen to your teachings, or did you not persuade them? Although Zhou Yuji's voice was peaceful, his words were also sharp.

The Living Buddha couldn't return to this question, and he had to look at the general in front of him differently, and he knew that it was not strange that those stupid Khan kings were defeated in the hands of such people. After being embarrassed for a while, the Living Buddha said: "There is a bloody storm on the grassland again, and I want to persuade the general to reduce the killing." Originally, this was a cold place, sparsely populated. It is not easy for everyone to survive, please ask the general to see the Buddha for the sake of the Lord and show mercy under the knife! I heard that your Zhang Dongjia in Yaogang is also a Bodhisattva-like person! ”

"Yes! Great Living Buddha. We, Mr. Zhang, are really working hard for the people every day, and we have repeatedly asked the generals who came out to fight to minimize the killing. He also specifically instructed us to treat religious people with courtesy. Mr. Zhang once gave us a lesson, and he said that general religion is to persuade people to do good. However, in order to achieve ulterior motives, individual religious figures also take advantage of the believers' belief in religion to do things that are contrary to religion. We won't say anything like that. ”

The translator translated Zhou Yuji's words, and Zhou Yuji said: "Our ideal is to let the people of all ethnic groups in the world get along equally, develop together, and never fight each other or kill each other again." The purpose of our coming here is not to kill, we want to put an end to the thousands of years of killing by the steppe peoples who have marched south again and again. ”

"Hatred is mutual," said the Living Buddha, "whether it is a nomadic tribe in the north or a farming tribe, don't encroach on each other!" ”

Listening to the words of the Living Buddha, Zhou Yuji was a little angry, "The Great Wall of 10,000 miles was built by us with countless manpower and financial resources, it was purely defensive, and it was you nomadic tribes who attacked again and again. Can't you see these living Buddhas? ”

Seeing that Zhou Yuji was a little angry, the Living Buddha said: "General, don't be angry, I mean, we don't hate each other." Killing can only accumulate hatred, please think twice? ”

"The Mongols invaded the south again and again, did they think of the hatred of the Han people?" Zhou Yuji asked rhetorically.

"It's not right for anyone to invade someone else's territory!" The Living Buddha said.

Zhou Yuji heard that there was an element of dissatisfaction with their attack in the words of the Living Buddha, and he held back his anger and said, "We want to end the hostility that has been going on for thousands of years this time. The Mongols in Monan have basically signed a pact with me to live in peace forever, and we don't want more bloodshed. If the Living Buddha can do something practical for peace, it will be much more useful than if he could persuade me here. We don't want to kill, but our enemies won't let down their swords, and we won't hesitate to destroy them. We believe that punishing evil is also doing good! ”

"If the general wants peace, I'm willing to do something! It's just that the general's peace conditions have to be told to me! The Living Buddha saw that there was room for relaxation in the matter, and hurriedly said.

Zhou Yuji felt that this was also an opportunity, the Mongols were not a threat militarily, and what needed to be done next was how to end the war and achieve stability in Mobei as soon as possible. There were few people in it, and most of the men who were the main laborers were killed in the front. Now we have to start recuperating again, and if we can't do it, we need some immigrants. After thinking about it for a while, Zhou Yuji told the Living Buddha about the policy to be implemented in the kiln gang, and at the same time told him: "The living standards of the Mongolians in Ordos have been greatly improved. After the Chahar and Horqin people got to know it, they were very envious of the Ordos people. ”

"All living beings are originally equal, and Zhang Dongjia is really a living Bodhisattva. If I have the chance, I will definitely visit Zhang Dongjia! After listening to Zhou Yuji's introduction, the Living Buddha was very touched.

"That's good! We, the Zhang family, also respect religious people very much. Our Zhang Dongjia also personally allocated funds to build a large-scale Puzhao Temple in Yaogang, which will be opened in the near future! ”

"Hmmm! Zhang Dongjia's merits are immeasurable! The Living Buddha said, "When I go back, I will send people out to contact the people on the grassland." Talk to them what you think. Please don't take action during this time! ”

"Okay, but it can't be too long!" Zhou Yuji agreed to the request of the Living Buddha. In fact, Zhou Yuji also wants to stabilize in Kulen, and wants to build an airport and a permanent base here. It will also take some time. However, they sent out quite a few cavalry in a company. Now the cavalry of the company-level unit, with the radio, is already a very strong force in the grassland. And the two cavalry divisions they sent to the north, still advancing according to the original plan, their goal was the North Sea (Lake Baikal).

With the civilization of Heilongjiang, one of Jiang's cavalry divisions also advanced westward along Heilongjiang. Now Jiang Pai has a new mission, drawing out part of his troops to attack Japan, which makes Jiang Pai feel a little better. Because he heard that Zhou Yuji had gathered a large number of Mongols together and wiped them out, the angry Jiang Ji wanted to curse. If there is no enemy, isn't it just a joke when you go out to march?

However, Jiang was also a little worried about the task of going to Japan with a part of the troops. Because all the troops knew that there were not many enemies left in the Mongolian steppe, they all rushed to Japan. Jiang Jian was very annoyed, because no one was satisfied if he didn't go. Suddenly, Jiang Jian thought of a good way to solve this matter.

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New progress in "Memories of the Southern Song Dynasty": the Battle of Yashan, the defeat of the Yuan army, the counterattack of the Song army, and the landing in Fuzhou.