Chapter 679: The Germination of the National Spirit

Shengdao and Yongzheng are both the same year, and when it comes to such and such a year, regardless of the north and south, the era is the same. (The fastest and most stable update, ReadTalk.com, N.)

On the tip of the tail of these nine years, smoke erupted from the north and south, from Sichuan to Jiangxi, no, even to Jiangnan.

After Yue Zhongqi transferred the Wuchang camp, Funing'an contracted the defensive line, Zhang Hanwan's army advanced rapidly, and successively recovered Chengdu, Mianzhou, Tongzhou and Baoning, and in late December, the forward Yulin army had arrived in Guangyuan, Baoning Prefecture.

In the direction of Hunan, the defense of Xiangxi made Yue Chaolong face the Jingzhou Banner Camp and the Shaanxi-Gansu-Green Battalion in Funing'an, and turned the feint attack into a real attack, capturing Shimen and Anfu counties one after another, forcing the Qing troops to retreat to the front line of Hubei Public Security and Changle. However, due to the large number of Qing troops and ships, holding Dongting Lake, Yue Chaolong's troops were insufficient, so he did not dare to abandon the back road, and he did not continue to go deeper.

In the direction of Yuezhou, the defense of Xiangdong made Zhan Wenda completely on the defensive, not only because the "right to control the lake" was not in his hands, but also 30,000 in the Wuchang battalion of the Qing army, plus 30,000 in the Hubei green battalion, ten times the four battalions of guards in Zhan Wenda's hands. It was not Meng Kui's Tiger Army, He Mengfeng's right division of the Shenwu Army was deployed on the line from Xiangyin to Changsha, and Yuezhou had long been under siege. However, the Huben army and the Shenwu army lacked transportation capacity, more than defense, insufficient attack, and even the mules and horses that pulled the artillery were less than 20% of the full amount, so they could only stalemate with the Wuchang battalion.

In the direction of Jiangxi, after Tian Wenjing's temptation was foiled, there was no big move. Ba Xu was able to get up the other two battalions of the Shenwu Army, plus mobilize the township warriors of the whole province, and intended to counterattack, but the artillery was insufficient, and the township warriors also needed time to train and stare at each other, so they could only stare at each other with Tian Wenjing.

Yongzheng's Xishan battalion was moving southward in a steady stream, assembling in the area of Anqing Mansion in Anhui Province and Jiujiang Mansion in Jiangxi Province, Yongzheng strictly supervised, Li Wei, Tian Wenjing and Ortai were known for their ability and ability, and the speed of gathering troops was amazing, and it was estimated that by March of the Yue Nian, they would be able to launch a full-scale attack.

In Jiangnan, Liu Xingchun, the head of the Jiangnan camp, continued to devour the grassroots of Jiangnan County, except for Suzhou, Jiangning and Hangzhou, other prefectures and counties were almost pervasive. It's a pity that the strength of the camp is insufficient, so the idea of sending troops to eat Jiangnan and alleviate the situation in Hunan and Jiangxi and opening another battlefield has to be pressed.

Another key factor hindering the Jiangnan camp was Nian Qianyao, who gathered 20,000 troops in Hangzhou, not many soldiers, but good soldiers, and also completely controlled the Hangzhou Lijin Bureau, and the Hangzhou gentry and industry were intimidated by it, and they were extremely obedient. This person's position is still ambiguous, and he puts on a posture of cooperating with Jiangnan Xingying to secure Jiangnan, but he uses flexible means to reject the infiltration of Jiangnan Xingying. Even the Zhejiang region south of Hangzhou Prefecture was under his control.

If there is really a big move in the Jiangnan camp, it is guaranteed that Nian Qianyao will instigate a confrontation in Zhejiang Province, and after the Yongzheng army is in place, it is difficult to say that Nian Qianyao will echo the battle situation in the west and send troops to Longmen or Jiangxi. Therefore, the Jiangnan camp could only stand still, staring at Nian Qianyao and Li Fu in three directions.

The layout of the Great War between the North and the South was rapidly unfolding, and at this time, even if Yinghua wanted to transfer troops to the north, it would be too late. Even if only 100,000 troops are transferred back, it will take four or five months to prepare the grain and baggage and deployment one by one, not to mention that the deployment of troops in Nanyang is basically in place.

Yongzheng smiled comfortably in the Forbidden City, finally seizing the opportunity to win strategically, while Yinghua was awe-inspiring and felt that it was in danger. The north is hot and the south is cold, and the ninth year of the Holy Dao and Yongzheng has passed.

Ten years, on the eighth day of the first month, the Temple of Heaven Square in Huangpu, hundreds of thousands of people gathered, even if the winter in Guangdong is not cold, and the square is rubbing shoulders, but everyone has a layer of cool air in their hearts. The Tartar army is pressing, and the emperor is not only in a hurry to transfer back the Burmese army, but also has to celebrate the tenth year of his accession to the throne, is the good life coming to an end?

The drums were noisy, the celebration began, and the emperor was dressed in a dark sacrificial robe, as in previous years, and sacrificed to the sky first. ..., after the sacrifice to the sky, in the sound of the majestic trombone, the emperor changed his clothes, everyone thought that as in previous years, it was still the Ming and Huang Twelve Chapters of the court clothes, but they didn't expect that what caught their eyes was a touch of fiery red.

Hundreds of thousands of people looked forward to it, and those who were looking forward to the telescopes held up the pergola, and almost at the same time let out a low cry, converging into a roar like the tide of the sea.

Uniform...... The emperor put on a military uniform, a flaming red jacket that did not reach the knee, and the vertical collar was embroidered with a golden dragon coat, and the right side of the shirt was obliquely stretched to the right chest, and two columns of golden yellow breasts were pulled out, and the hem of the shirt was straight down. The shoulders are adorned with a pair of golden wonguls in the shape of dragon heads, and the cuffs are embroidered with three circles of thin dragon patterns. A pure white wide belt is tied around the waist, and white pants and black boots.

What is more eye-catching is the short-brimmed straight-leg hat on the emperor's head, with a black brim on a white background, and just above the brim is a double-body Taiji group dragon coat of arms wrapped in moire. There is also a bunch of flaming red feathers, which stand upright from the cockade, more than a foot long.

With one hand behind his back and the other hand on his waist, although the emperor's outfit felt a little strange, the silhouette was a familiar red-clothed soldier's shape, and a solemn and majestic aura diffused from the emperor's figure, and after exclaiming, hundreds of thousands of people in the square were quiet.

Behind the large middle gate, a long queue came out, there were civil officials dressed in red or purple, wearing a virtuous crown, and there were also military attachΓ©s dressed like emperors, with ordinary wonton beasts on their shoulders and sleeves only fine moire. Wenwu spread out with the emperor as the center, and as a dozen or so people stood behind the emperor, another low cry echoed in the square.

The aqua blue arrow sleeve shirt is covered with a flaming red pleated skirt, but the wide sleeves only reach the elbows, and the pleated skirt only reaches below the knee, revealing a pair of high riding boots. Wearing a wingless dwarf standing black veil[1], with a golden bun comb on both sides, and the royal nobility shown by the golden phoenix embroidery on the dress, plus the feminine charm and the samurai heroism, blend harmoniously.

The audience whispered that the woman who could appear on such an occasion and stand behind the emperor was naturally the emperor's concubine.

It's not just women, there are several short figures, led by these women, and even in their arms, needless to say, they are princes and princesses.

"Princess Xi and the Great Prince! Standing behind them must be Concubine Yan! Oh my God, it is rumored that Concubine Yan is a heroine who can split mountains and rocks, but she is such a delicate and weak woman. ”

"Rare and strange, the concubine Niangniang often presided over martial arts conferences in Foshan and Luofu, and in her early years, she also left the name of the lion fairy in Foshan, tsk...... After so many years, the concubine Niangniang really hasn't changed at all......"

The two "martial arts people" immediately recognized Yan Sanniang.

"That's the second prince, the one behind it should be the virtuous concubine Zhu Niangniang, I have seen it at the book collection, and wearing this one today is really eye-opening."

The members of the book club found their "idol" and teacher Zhu Yuyou at a glance.

"The fifth prince and the third princess, Concubine Guan Hui...... Back then, in Fengtian Village, she was still called Xiao Fanpo, but now it is unusual. ”

The people of Lao Fengtian Village looked at Guan Xuan's figure, and sighed vigorously that the times were changing, and the years were like a shuttle.

"The one behind the second princess and the third prince...... Why is it so familiar? ”

"Concubine Xiao Niangniang, the younger sister of Governor Xiao, some people say, that is Aunt Pan...... Believe it or not, I believe it anyway. ”

The two Catholic priests stared at the slender figure and muttered, they had seen the golden bell before.

"It should be the sixth prince who is holding it, God has eyes, the fourth prince went, and made up a sixth prince for An Niangniang."

Someone among the businessmen recognized An Jiuxiu, who was holding the fifth prince who had just completed the moon in her arms.

"The one wearing the felt hat should be the princess of Dzungaria, it is said that the official family personally ordered it to be snatched from Tibet, I don't think it's so beautiful."

Well-informed people vindicate their erudition.

"The mother and the princess have all come out, which one is the official family singing?" ..., in the end, everyone's minds were in unison, and they were puzzled.

The emperor stood on the platform on the south side of the Temple of Heaven, and there were no loudspeakers or broadcasts in this era, but this did not prevent skilled craftsmen from creating a platform that could spread sound.

"Citizens...... Fellow citizens......"

The emperor spoke, and the square became even more solemn.

"This is a time of celebration, and our country has been in it for ten years. This is also a grim moment, just ten years after the founding of the country, the Tartar thieves are not dead, raise hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and re-invade the border......"

The emperor's words echoed in the square, although the farther away it became, the more blurred it became, and not every word could be heard clearly, but the subdued tone still made hundreds of thousands of people feel the awe-inspiring aura. Of course, they didn't know that for this moment, Li Xi had been practicing repeatedly for half a month.

Li Xi briefly reviewed the course of this country over the past 10 years, emphasizing that under the leadership of himself and the imperial court, and with the support of the people, Yinghua has initially realized that the elderly are compassionate and the poor have something to rely on, the young have education, everyone has their own jobs, their sentences have been reduced and their taxes have been reduced, and all industries have prospered.

Li Shi then talked about the prospects of this country, especially emphasizing the significance of the South Seas and the West to a country, of course, he only talked about the economic aspects of the interests of various industries in the country, and the moral aspects of helping the Chinese people in Nanyang and fulfilling the responsibility of China Zhengshuo. This was to excuse the army from Burma and Nanyang, and then the conversation changed and finally talked about the critical situation of Yongzheng's southern invasion.

"I have long said that this country is not the Li family, but the country of all peoples. But I, Li Shi, my Li family, since I am in the position of the emperor, the family must fulfill the responsibility of the emperor! ”

"The responsibility of the emperor is to do the way of heaven and bless the people. When there is peace, the joy of the people, when the people are poor, the worries of the people, and the time of danger, stand up! Stand before all the people, lead the army to save the dead, although there is no complaint in death! ”

Li Xian's tone was raised, waving his arms and shouting, at that moment, everyone's heartstrings were also tensed with this tone, this arm, but he didn't know that Li Xian was smiling bitterly in his heart, he, the emperor, was moving towards a spiritual symbol step by step.

"I am here today, with my whole family, old and young, and swear to the people that the national disaster is the difficulty of my Li family! No matter when, my Li family will stand in front of the people and protect my compatriots! Fight to the end! Never back down! ”

Li Xi pointed to the small figure behind him, which was his sons.

"I also swear to the people today that my son will also defend a country. In the future, what they will inherit is not this country, but the responsibility of protecting the country! My sons, once they reach adulthood, must serve first, they are first warriors to defend the country, and then they are princes! ”

The eldest prince Li Kezai is seven years old, the second prince Li Keming is six years old, the third prince Li Kechong is five years old, and the fifth prince Li Kechen is three years old.

The sixth prince held by An Jiuxiu was only full moon, so naturally there was no reaction. The eldest daughter Li Kexi, who is almost nine years old, looked at her younger brothers, with both pity and dissatisfaction in her eyes.

Li Shi's oath is not a new word, he made a covenant of all people here ten years ago, and when he ascended the throne as emperor, he said something similar. However, at that time, everyone thought that it was just a symbolic word, and it could not be taken seriously. But today, he was dressed in a military uniform, and he also appeared with his concubines and children, and bluntly said that the prince must also join the army first, and the family takes defending the country as its own responsibility, this gesture, this speech, is really impactful.

The square was silent for a while, and then suddenly it became buzzing and noisy.

"And what about us, we are not fools who eat and sleep, sleep and eat!"

"If the official wants to manage this country, how can he rush to the front in everything!?" ..., "What Your Majesty wants to do is to strategize and charge into battle, we have tens of millions of men in one country, isn't it enough!?" ”

Hundreds of thousands of people did not praise in unison, but instead "denounced" the emperor, and the concubines and civil and military officials standing in the rear all felt that their hearts were agitated, which emperor could have such treatment throughout the ages? Like the elders in the family, it seems disrespectful, but it is close and respectful.

"Yes, yes, if I want to charge, I'm afraid I can't compare to an ordinary soldier, my marksmanship and fists and kicks are not as good as some women......"

Li Shi made a joke of himself, and thunderous laughter erupted in the square. Some "martial arts people", as well as martial artists who are familiar with the details, laughed more happily, they all knew that whether it was marksmanship or fists and feet, the emperor could not compare to Yan Guifei. And behind Li Xian, Yan Sanniang also glanced at his back, and on this occasion, he actually pulled her out to make a joke...... However, looking at this reaction, it seems that the emperor is closer to the hearts of these hundreds of thousands of people.

"The official family is in charge, and if we can think of this country as a family, we will already be blessed with an unprecedented blessing!"

"Your Majesty, you are in charge, let's rest assured!"

The people were also excited, and finally someone had the courage to shout such words, and many officials frowned when they heard it, although the emperor no longer regarded himself as the monarch's father, it was too disrespectful to tear the emperor off the throne and directly compare him to the head of a family. Even Tang You said secretly, the official family spoils the people too much, and they are afraid that the people will be pampered and arrogant.

Li Shi didn't think so, this comparison just bridged his later words.

"Yes, our country is one everyone! We are all sons and daughters of China, descendants of Yan and Huang! ”

He waved his hand again, and on the side sound platform, a group of women stood out, dressed in plain linen robes, with light drums and flutes, and the clear and long harmony suddenly spread throughout the entire Temple of Heaven.

"Pangu opens the world, Nuwa clay creates people, Suiren and I are fire, there is a nest to divide people and livestock......"

"Shennong tastes a hundred herbs, Fuxi is a saint, Yanhuang is out of the Wei River, and China has become a ...... in ten thousand years"

Although it originated in the Catholic Church, it has developed into a specialized singing art. On this day of worshipping the heavens, when Li Xi swore to protect the country, it is very appropriate to sing the connection between the people of this country with heavenly songs.

"You and I are from the same root, we are a family, the bloodline is passed down from generation to generation, and Yanhuang has children and grandchildren......"

After counting the ancient evolution of China, it finally fell on the concept of "descendants of Yan and Huang", which was advocated by Catholicism in the past and described by various schools of thought, and the concept of "our country" really fell on the understanding of "our family". At this time, there were more than 100,000 people in the square, even if they did not go to the Temple of Heaven in the past and had never been in contact with the matter of "taking root", they all had the feeling of being connected with others.

Why can we be a country, because we are one first, we are not only the Chinese people who are integrated by the rituals in the words of the sages, but also the descendants of Yan and Huang who are connected by the reproduction of thousands of years of blood.

"We are Huaxia! It was called Han people in the Han Dynasty, and it was called Tang people in the Tang Dynasty! Now it's called Eng...... It doesn't sound good......"

"Do you still have to divide the Song people into the Ming people? We are Chinese! That's right, the descendants of Yan and Huang, the people of China! ”

Hundreds of thousands of people sang along with the heavenly song while feeling the warm power of this blood connection.

In Li Xi's time, the concept of "descendants of Yan and Huang" and the understanding of "Chinese nation" were national identities condensed by the rebellion against the Manchu Qing Dynasty at the end of the Qing Dynasty. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, China reached the last moment of life and death, and only then did the national spirit rise.

In this era, the national identity of Yinghua originally came from the distinction of Huayi, and with the growth of a country's national power and the beginning of people's wisdom, it also added a sense of pride among some people. At this time, the Chinese people were ignorant and understood that there was a perceptual understanding of "we are a nation, so we can become a country".

There are many ways to condense the national spirit, there is pressure from the moment of danger, and there is pride from the era of strength. And Yinghua has a superficial experience in both sides, now the Manchu Qing invaded the south, although a country is far from the time of critical death, but this pressure is transmitted to the hearts of most people, the national spirit is further formed, Li Shi took the opportunity of today's Guangji Temple of Heaven, and then pushed, it cannot be said that the national spirit of China has risen, but at least this road is clearer.

The heavenly song is long, the aftermath is in the air, the drums are thin and dense, the rhythm of the drums sounds, and the crowd erupts in excited cheers, they all hear it, this is the snare drum.

Li Xian said in a deep voice: "The southern invasion of the Tartars is just a problem of scabies!" My Yinghua army is gathered, and today I will show my majesty, so that all the people can be relieved and the Tartars will tremble! ”

In the military parade, Li Xi also has to parade, to appease the national grievances, to condense the hearts of the people, just gambling and swearing, showing the heart of the emperor is not enough, you have to let the people see the real swords and guns with their own eyes, and see the strength of this country.

It is exactly the tenth year of the founding of the country, and the military parade is also a commemoration.

Last year's Yongzheng military parade was in the Xishan camp, and it was against the princes and important ministers, while the military parade of Li Xi brought together all the armies of the country and showed it to more than 100,000 people.

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