Danzhou Yangpu Port, Temporary Headquarters of the Expeditionary Force.

The officials of Zhongshu Province were summoned in an orderly manner, headed by Zhongshu Right Chengfang and Zhihe Governor Liangguang Zhou Luqing. The main focus of the order was on the war, and most of the administrative affairs of the Ming Dynasty were decided by Fang Yizhi, Zhou Luqing and others.

Outside the window of the headquarters is a military flag full of vision, and the majestic army is moving.

Shou Xuan put his hands behind his back and said in a calm and authentic tone.

"Many years ago, you all asked the question, why can't I arm 2,3000 troops into a decisive battlefield and help the Ming Dynasty win the war. I didn't answer at the time, I just asked you to revisit the history of Wuhu Chaohua. ”

Fang Yizhi nodded and said: "Since ancient times, the conflict between Han and Yi has been the most intense in the last years of the Sima clan. ”

"In the Rebellion of the Eight Kings, the Jin Dynasty army was lost. Beigong Chun went to Luoyang to reinforce with the elite of Liangzhou, and defeated Hu Qi several times, but in the end he was swallowed up by the locust-like Huns and Hu. Beigong was a pure general, and was captured by the Huns to Pingyang, named a minister, but in fact he was a slightly high-level slave. Liu's Xiongnu civil strife, Beigong Chun called on the Han people to revolt against the slave owners. The famous general could not have imagined that there were very few Han Chinese who responded to him, because they were all slaves who had become numb under the rule of the Hu people. It was still the beginning of the Hu people, and there was still a general spirit of resistance in the north.

Shou Xuan waved his scepter and looked at his ministers, "It is useless to only use righteousness to inspire, and those who violate righteousness will not only not receive any punishment, but will live well." The mighty army before you is the right answer, and we must hold up the sword of punishment with one hand and punish the criminals with an invincible army. ”

Zhou Luqing spoke in a trill, "Xiangguo, according to your instructions, the list has been prepared." ”

Fang Yizhi: "There are two lists, one is a war criminal, and the other is a traitor. ”

Orderly took over the long first list.

The war criminals were led by Nurhaci, followed by Hong, Dorgon, Fulin, Hioan, and all members of the Aisin Gioro family, including Dodo, Jirgalang, Ajige, and Manggultai.

There are dead people, children, and people who have been recognized as rebels by the Tatars, but none of these have any relationship, they all have their share, and there is only a difference in order on the list.

The traitors were led by Wu Sangui and Hong Chengqing, followed by the Five Han Fan, Feng Quan, Fan Wencheng, etc., including Daniel Zhang, Li Benshen, Tian Xiong and other green camp commanders who were active in major battlefields.

Fang Yizhi persuaded: "Xiangguo, there is nothing wrong with the list of war criminals, I suggest that the list of traitors be published cautiously." ”

"Why?"

"It could have a negative impact on our fight for green."

Shou Xuan laughed, "Mizhi, legally speaking, if they make a meritorious contribution in the subsequent war, of course I can consider commuting their sentences and even appointing other people, but this has nothing to do with the crimes they have already committed, history is history and cannot be changed." ”

Fang Yizhi: "History cannot be changed, but history books are part of politics, and politics is to see whether it is useful or not, not to be emotional." ”

"Miyuki, do you really think I care if they don't do it anyway? You're right, I'm a politician, and I'm most concerned about whether people are useful or not. I think putting traitors on the list makes me feel better, far more than the usefulness of those people on the battlefield. ”

"This ......"

Zhou Luqing pulled Fang Yizhi's sleeve, "Brother Mi, what Xiangguo said is right, if you accept these traitors for temporary benefits, the long-term impact will not be good after all." ”

Fang Yizhi sighed and stopped persuading.

"The list of war criminals could be a little longer, and all the officials who currently have the Eight Banners or have served as Mele Ezhen or above will be included. The list of traitors is carefully checked, and those who surrender on the battlefield with all their strength, or surrender to save the people of a city, and then do not commit a major crime can be removed. ”

The desperate general trend at the end of the Ming Dynasty, there is no shame in defeat, and even surrender is not ashamed, the key is to look at the follow-up performance.

According to the standard of order, almost none of the generals of the Xiying who surrendered in the southwest were included in the list of traitors, such as Ma Jinzhong's son and other troops, from 1645 to 1661, from Hunan to the border of Lijiang, and fought with the Tatars for 16 years, both generations of father and son did their best, this kind of surrender of course cannot be regarded as traitors.

Zhou Luqing: "Yes, we must check carefully, and we will not wronged good people." ”

Orderly, return the list to Fang Yizhi and Zhou Luqing. "Find some stonemasons and engrave all the names in the stone. In addition, the deeds of war criminals and traitors should be compiled into a book, remember, only the facts, and the content must stand the test of history, and we do not need to exaggerate and fabricate them. ”

The facts are shocking enough that making them up will only make it less convincing.

Shou Xuan took a sip of tea, "Not many people believe that we can achieve the final victory, but everyone believes that since ancient times, Hu has no hundred years of national fortune, and this world does not belong to the Tatars after all. Tell the world that the deeds of traitors will never be annihilated with time, dynasties will eventually change, and they will eventually be nailed to the pillar of shame in history. ”

"Yes, Sangkook." Zhou Luqing hesitated and asked, "Does "Yangzhou Ten Diaries" need to be published? ”

"What do you think?"

"The ministers in the province have different opinions, and they need to ask the minister to make a decision."

"Tell me about it."

"The propaganda of the Ten Diaries of Yangzhou may arouse the common hatred of the people, but it is more likely to increase the people's fear of the Tatars and put more people in a wait-and-see mode."

"The Tatars rule with fear, and the pros and cons are really obvious. But beware, we are not the Ming Dynasty officials who gave empty promises to the people to inspire them to revolt. "We will destroy the foundations of Tatar rule on the battlefield." ”

Fang Yizhi and Zhou Luqing glanced at each other, and arched their hands: "We know what to do." ”

The ministers left the headquarters, pushed the door in order, and walked out onto the balcony.

The sun was shining on the sea, and the weather was nice.

Nearly 1,000 federal star bird flags and Bendu military flags fluttered.

The main force of the 2nd Infantry Division of the 1st echelon of the Guangdong Raiders and the marines were boarded, and the ground forces included 10 infantry battalions, 8 cavalry squadrons, 6 field artillery companies, 2 independent heavy artillery companies with 17,000 officers and men, and 5,000 mules and horses.

The expeditionary force was divided into 181 junk ships and armed merchant ships with the best performance in the wind, and formed a large ship group under the escort of 5 battleships, 5 cruisers, 24 foreign warships, etc.

Filled with ships everywhere, this historic fleet is one of the most exciting and unforgettable sights that everyone has ever seen in their lives.

On December 21, 1661, the fleet sailed out of the harbor to the sound of the earth-shattering salute in Yangpu Harbor.

On the stern deck of the Ling Wei, Shou Xiang took a deep breath and finally set off, which was a good thing.

Despite all the troubles and dangers ahead, the soldiers were still nervous, but some of the psychological burdens were lifted.

Everybody's hope is to get what needs to be done and get it done.

On ships and transports, soldiers write last-minute letters, play cards, or get together to brag.

Four days later, the Pearl River Estuary was in sight.