Updated: 20-02-2

In the Wu Temple, Wu Shimang was already discouraged by the Buddha's wisdom, so he no longer paid attention to him.

There are many literati in Zazhong Middle School, and Wu Shimang does not compare with them, but also starts with the Opium War.

Wu Shimang said that in the Opium War, Yingkayi defeated Zhenhai City, and today the Ming Dynasty also lightly defeated Zhenhai City, and the Ming Dynasty and Yingjiayi can easily achieve victory, and the reason is the same. The gap between China and the British under the rule of the Manchu Qing was epochal, and the organizational structure of the agricultural society faced the military organization of the industrial society, and the defeat was inevitable.

Dinghai and Zhenhai were once the main battlefields of the Opium War, and everyone here once knew the strength of the foreigners, why they were repeatedly defeated by the Yiren, and everyone had talked about it many times, so Wu Shimang's words immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Wu Shimang also took artillery technology as an example, saying that the strength of artillery technology is an important reason for the victory or defeat of the war. Artillery technology includes shape, type, material, production, ammunition technology, etc., and different artillery technologies will inevitably lead to different artillery performance.

In order to cast artillery with excellent performance, it is necessary to have good technology in metallurgy, mechanical engineering, and metal alloys. The light is to avoid overheating the breech. The design of the barrel and the metal composition of the barrel have to be tested repeatedly, and it may take years or even decades for a cannon to be made.

The industrial revolution has taken place, there are railroad rails to transport ore, there are large steel mills to produce steel, wrought iron production has increased greatly, you can use steam engine-driven mechanical tools to drill into a large caliber of cannon barrels, and then the pipe wall is drilled, grinded, sharpened and other processing, while in the agricultural society there are no large factories, only small workshops, it is difficult to achieve a high level of artillery technology.

To the audience everyone sighed, Wu Shimang said that history has never been warm, the industrialization of the European and American powers is full of blood, talking about the industrialization of British sheep eating people, the French Revolution of red ~ fear ~ horror, American pioneers and black slave traffic; In the end, he said that backwardness must be beaten, and if we want to deal with strong ships and artillery, we must also take the road of industrialization, "no learning, no work, no strength, no food is unstable, no soldiers are uneasy, no business is not rich", in order to avoid more suffering in China, the Ming Dynasty will take the road of coordinated development of "learning from workers, peasants, soldiers and businessmen", so that China can restore its status as a great power.

Wu Shi's words were unheard of by everyone in the audience, which made everyone refreshed, and everyone in the audience couldn't help but be in high spirits, and nodded yes again and again.

Then Wu Shimang said again, Lord Ding, the county magistrate, Tang Yide, Zhou Baochen, Zhao Zuji, and Tang Tinggui, Zhuang Hao, Wei Jingheng and others have been loyal to the Ming Dynasty, and I hope that the virtuous people here can also actively respond and work together for the Chinese monarch to reign in the world.

The Ming Dynasty will open the imperial examination in Dinghai this year, and welcome people who are full of learning to take the exam, whether it is a child, a talent, or a person, the Ming Dynasty is welcome; Daming will also set up a university hall to open the door of convenience for those who want to study, as long as you are literate and interested in learning, you can go to enroll in school regardless of wealth or poverty; Daming will also vigorously support industry and commerce, Dinghai tax exemption for three years, welcome friends from the industrial and commercial circles to Dinghai to invest and cooperate in setting up factories, steam engine factories, steamship shipyards, transport ships and so on.

Someone asked, is there a discount in Zhenhae?

"Of course!" Wu Shimang said with a smile: "We abolish all harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes, but Zhenhai is not safe, and I hope everyone will go to Shanghai or Dinghai to do business and set up factories." As you all know, Jiangsu and Zhejiang have always been the land of Chinese anointment, and the Manchu treasury depends on it, and the money and food needed by the Tartars to exterminate the Taiping army also depend on it, and the British, French, and American Zhuyi also covet it here. Therefore, in the future, this will be the main battlefield of the Quartet. ”

Zhou Baochen was a tribute to Haining, and when he heard that there would be a war in his hometown, he was very nervous and asked loudly: "Can't the Ming Dynasty learn from Taizu, take Nanjing as soon as possible, and take Jiangsu and Zhejiang as the foundation for taking the world." ”

"It's no longer the Chenguang of Taizu, there are Hong Xiuquan's Taiping troops in Jiangning, there are Anglo-American, French-Yi warships in Shanghai, and the Qing army needs the finance and taxation of Jiangnan, which is the place of four wars. We are not afraid of war, but we must take into account the many things that will happen after victory, so our most urgent task now is not to attack, but to build, to build a base that can be used as a base to conquer the world. ”

"To the fire outside the city?" Wu Shimang pointed to the raging flames outside the city, "The Ming Dynasty has strong ships and guns, whether it is to go to Nanjing City now, or to attack Dagukou and go straight down to Beijing City, it is as easy as a finger."

But we are not rogues like a yellow nest, just occupy, regardless of governance. After the seizure, there were not enough manpower, financial and material resources, and they could not control the place in time to ensure the lives and safety of the people. When the time comes, the Yi people will take advantage of the situation and enter again, and we will become sinners in China. ”

Wu Shimang finally said to everyone: "The main task of the Ming Dynasty now is to train a large number of national cadres, build a large iron factory, a large shipyard, and a large workshop, and train 100,000 or a million male divisions, so that the Yi people will not dare to touch the East." Therefore, I hope that you can devote yourself to the great cause of revitalizing China, and you are willing to engage in politics, military affairs, or industry and commerce."

After finishing speaking, Wu Shimang gave everyone in the building a copy of "World Geography" and "The Coming of the Iron Curtain", and sent them all away with Ding Changgu.

A sea of fire on the river shocked the merchant ships coming and going on the Dahun River. The fires on Zhaobao Mountain and Jinji Mountain shocked both sides of the Dahun River.

Ten miles and eight towns are talking everywhere, "Do you know, this is the soldiers and horses of the Ming Dynasty, the soldiers and horses of the King of Lu of the Ming Dynasty, and our parents, Ding Zhixian, also threw themselves into the Ming Dynasty." ”

Someone was immediately surprised, "Ding Zhixian also threw himself into Daming?" Ahh ”

"Yes, I heard that they have been overseas, and they occupied Dinghai City just after they came back, and this time they took Zhenhai City, and this Ningbo Mansion will probably return to Daming!"

This benevolent brother also played tricks, "I heard that they have a military advisor who learned the art of war of Zhuge Wuhou and is good at using fire to attack." ”

The surrounding audience couldn't help but be amazed, "With such a genius, it is difficult for this Ming Dynasty not to win the world!" ”

"That's ~~"

"Haven't you heard that the Ming Dynasty is going to open a branch in Dinghai City."

"I know, Zhenhai's city wall has posted a recruitment list, and Daming is now recruiting talented and righteous people."

"Hey!" Someone next to him immediately interjected, "Not only the city wall of Zhenhai, but also several surrounding towns have posted this recruitment notice." I heard that many people have already joined the army, including Master Xiucai. ”

"Master Xiucai also votes for Daming?!" There was an exclamation all around.

"What's so strange about this, if Daming can take Ningbo Mansion, this man may not be able to throw himself to Daming."

Huai Cai did not meet and admired Daming, and when he heard the news, he packed up and went to Zhenhai. There are also some people who are afraid, and they roll up large bags and run into Ningbo City, which makes people's hearts fluctuate in the city and there are many discussions.

In the city of Ningbo, as soon as the smoke rose in the direction of Zhenhai, Duan Guangqing of Ningshaotai Bingbei Road ordered the whole city to be on guard, keep a city gate as a passage, strictly control the entry and exit of personnel, and close the rest of the city gates; Let the guerrilla Zhang Qiguang lead the soldiers of the city guard camp and the road mark camp to the city; At the same time, the Tang soldiers stationed in the flood land from all directions were dispatched to rush to the aid of Ningbo City; He also sent Zhang Jingqu of Ningbo Prefecture to immediately collect the prepared people and strengthen them, and assist in the defense of the city according to the demarcated area.

Duan Guangqing even personally summoned the big households and shops in the city, raised money and grain from them, and paid the soldiers defending the city.

In the afternoon of the same day, when Duan Guangqing was very busy, someone came to report that the consuls of Britain, France and the United States asked to see him.

According to the agreement reached between Burbulon and Bai Baoxiang, the Ming Dynasty had to give five days' notice to attack Ningbo and other treaty ports. This time the Ming Dynasty attacked Zhenhai, and it had been reported in advance through the French missionaries, and this time it was only to eliminate the sailors of Buxingyou, and there was no intention of capturing Zhenhai in Ningbo.

The consuls of Britain, France and the United States reached Zhenhai when the flames of war burned to Zhenhai, and the city of Ningbo was in chaos. They discussed it, wanting to make some profits and blackmail the Manchus.

Bourblon had already gone to Hong Kong with the French ship, and Ningbo was headed by the British Acting Consul Wen Jisi. Seeing Duan Guangqing, Wen Ji Situo expressed the intention of the consuls of the three countries on behalf of the great powers.

In the name of protecting the city of Ningbo, Wen Ji Situ demanded the establishment of a neutral zone in Ningbo, and the Western powers would send troops to protect it. Duan Guangqing said that this matter was a matter of national interests, and he could not make a decision, so he sternly rejected it.

Wen Ji Situo also wanted to take over the Ningbo Customs to protect the Zhehai Customs from the attack of the war. Duan Guangqing said that this matter violated the treaty and must be approved by the imperial court.

Before the Second Opium War, Ningbo Customs was still under the control of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and was called Zhehai Banknote Customs at that time, and the customs office was located in Ningbo. In addition, the Zhehai Pass was set up on the Jiangdong Muhang Road near the Yongjiang River to supervise ships and goods, and to collect customs duties.

In the Daotai Yamen, the consuls of the three countries were entangled with Duan Guangqing for more than an hour, but Duan Guangqing just didn't get in.

In the end, the consuls of the three countries sold a batch of foreign guns and cannons at a high price, and this batch of old guns and cannons had been stored in the warehouse for many days.

finally didn't run in vain, Wen Ji Situo took a group of foreign devils and left.

Duan Guangqing struggled and sent the foreigner away, and he leaned back in the chair all of a sudden.

The scholar quickly replaced himself with a cup of hot water.

Duan Guangqing drank all the water in one go, and the master who was accompanying him just now shook his head, "It's too hard to negotiate with Yiren!" These foreign devils are too nonsense, but fortunately, Dong Weng is wise and resolute, and he is not afraid of people's obscenity. ”

"Since you have received the emperor's grace, you must naturally be loyal to his duty!" Duan Guangqing sighed and said, "As long as you can defend Ningbo City and defend this land for the imperial court, it's worth getting tired!" ”

Duan Guangqing cheered up and went out to inspect the city defense of Ningbo. After walking around, the city was full of discussions about the three fires of the Ming army, and the soldiers defending the city were also untidy, incomplete, demoralized, and ignorant.

The guerrilla Zhang Qiguang whispered in his ear: "My lord, you have to pay the salaries of the defenders of the city quickly, otherwise before the Ming army comes, this soldier will bomb the camp." ”

Fortunately, 100,000 oceans had just been raised, and Duan Guangqing sighed, "Let's send it!" 40,000 soldiers defending the city, one piece of the ocean, and one officer ten yuan. ”

He then said sharply: "Tell them that if you defend the city, Lord Ben will have a heavy reward!" As for you guerrilla Zhang, defending Ningbo City, the generals and deputy generals are not a problem. ”