On February 23, the 24th year of the Holy Way, the official newspaper "Yinghua Newsletter" published the emperor's editorial "Crossing the River! ", which caused the hearts of a country to rise up.

Two years ago, the emperor also published an editorial, called "The Manchu Qing Dynasty on the Non-State of the State", talking about the unrighteous nature of the Manchu regime, this editorial is a continuation of the work, not only reaffirmed the consensus since the liquidation of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, but also handed over the righteousness of the people's hearts to the hands of the people, and by extension, the emperor called on the people to work together to contribute to the great cause of the Northern Expedition.

In the editorial, the emperor started from Zu Ti, and counted Zongze, Yue Fei, Lu You, Xin Qiji, and Li Dingguo of the Southern Ming Dynasty to seek the lifelong wish of recovering China.

The emperor said that when the Northern Expedition was successful, it would be the day when Yinghua was consummated, and when China was unified and there was no gap between the north and the south, the people of the country could put down their historical burdens and concentrate on working hard for a better tomorrow.

Marked by the editorial, the horn of the British Northern Expedition sounded, although all walks of life in the country had long expected the Northern Expedition, but this matter finally came true, and it was still swaying and unbelievable.

"Not enough! Bring me the wine again! Anyway, it's not a few days better! ”

Taihu Dongting Dongshan, Yinzhen's eyes were red, his mouth was full of wine, and he shouted at the caretaker.

After all, the Holy Way is done, the Qing Dynasty is over, and the people are over......

Yin Zhen actually didn't have much hope for the Qing Dynasty, and even what the fate of the Manchurians was, he was numb, and what made him so depressed was that after the success of the Anglo-North Expedition, he didn't dare to think about how the Holy Dao would treat him.

In the past ten years, he has relied on Li Wei for his life, breathing fresh air, and no longer has any responsibility on his shoulders, pointing out the country between pen and paper. It's actually very pleasant. And the erected "Ai Yin Zhen" has won countless fans, and there are even letters from readers every day, full of admiration, more than in the dragon chair in the past. The compliments of the courtiers and servants are more sincere, and Yinzhen feels that although he has been disabled in the past ten years, he has really tasted the taste of being a man.

wants to live, wants to continue to be like this, this thought is so strong, pushing him to work hard and admonish the affairs of the Western Regions in the newspaper. Admonishing Mongolia and Uszang, he only wants the Holy Way to see that he can change his mind.

But Bai Daolong's death woke him up in horror, and as he expected, the Northern Expedition followed. The holy word will be full of people. He, the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the lord of the Manchurians, will still be raised by the Holy Dao?

The house was full of newspapers, all of which were from the past few days. He tried his best to find out what the Holy Dao would do with them, but to no avail, he was so miserable that he just wanted to get drunk.

"Master, the fourteenth master and the little master are here......"

Li Wei entered the room and called softly, he had already known Yinzhen's intentions, but he didn't want to admit that his lonely and stubborn master had succumbed. He even thinks that the master is not only disabled, but also his heart.

But...... This is his own master after all, if he abandons him, doesn't it mean that he also bows to the puppet emperor and admits defeat. Therefore, he also served Yinzhen loyally, and seeing that Yinzhen was in a very bad mood these days, he worked hard to dredge the sanatorium. Finally won a meeting with Yinyu and Hongli.

"Fourth brother...... Not to stop at this depression, the Holy Word has now cherished feathers. It's still possible. ”

"Amma, Bai Daolong's matter has another inside story, it seems that it is not the order of the Holy Dao, and we are full of people who have no way out......"

Yinyu and Hongli thought that Yinzhen was worried about the future of Manchurian, and they were comforting him.

Yin Zhen's heart was like ashes: "The way out...... What else is there to do? ”

Yinyu said: "I am full of people who are poor and poor, and they have been oppressed, and these people should be divided into two parts with those in power." If the Holy Dao really wants to exterminate the race, let the Manchurians unite as one, even if they can't stop the repression, they will cause a lot of trouble. The Holy Word should not be so stupid, and there must be a gap. ”

Hongli also said: "Yes, the fourteenth uncle has publicly written the book, Honglu Temple said that the holy way has been received, and I also asked Fu Heng to write a blood book, asking for the help of the Northern Expedition, willing to be the forerunner of the horse, and the holy way also replied that the intention is commendable." Dad, I think the Holy Way is more concerned about the future integration of the North and the South, and if we can do this in this way, it will be beneficial to what the Holy Way seeks......"

Yin Zhen's heart moved, he pondered for a moment, and his face suddenly flushed.

"Bring pen and paper!"

He shouted loudly, and Li Wei turned his hand and offered it.

"In the old Qing Dynasty, the Manchu and Han documents were separated, and the events contained in the full file were earlier and outside the Guanxi period, and there were many records of the changes in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The two files are not only stored in the places determined by the system, but also in the Forbidden City and other places......"

Yinzhen is in a hurry, you are all in the book, and I will go too! If you want to talk about value, fourteen you have never been an emperor, Hongli you are a puppet emperor, I am a real emperor who has been in charge for ten years, too many secrets are not known, only I know.

It seemed that he was reminding the Holy Dao that the documents in the Forbidden City were of great value and must not be damaged, but there was something hidden behind this suggestion, and he believed that the Holy Dao could see it. Isn't your holy way to settle the north, what is the situation of the people in the north, what is the background of what is going on, what is the matter with the exchange of interests, what are the hole cards of the Jin merchants, who in this world can know better than me?

Seeing Yinzhen's focused expression, Yinyu and Hongli glanced at each other, and they both looked relieved, okay, the fourth brother/Ama is willing to come forward, and their situation should be better. The Holy Dao editorial said that a new world will be determined, which seems to have completely erased the position of the Manchurians, and the Northern Expedition is also about to realize this new world, Yinzhen is worried about his future, Yinyu and Hongli are not worried.

After the Northern Expedition Declaration was issued, not only the Manchu people who remained in Yinghua were panicked, but many people were also worried.

Outside the futures market on Tokyo's Ryusu Street, a group of gorgeously dressed businessmen were talking with a sad face. How much I have lost, how much you have lost, it is all a matter of discouragement.

As soon as the Northern Expedition declaration came out, the war was imminent, the demand for commercial goods such as grain, medicine, cloth and even livestock soared, and the Ministry of Commerce ordered certain types of commercial goods to give priority to ensuring military supplies. These merchants have suffered a lot of damage, and they feel that they have suffered unjustified disasters.

"This is still a trivial matter, and I am afraid that we will raise taxes in large sums in the future, so let's prepare for a hard life."

"That's right, the emperor made it clear in the editorial that everyone must contribute to the Northern Expedition, and the knives of the Ji Si and the Ministry of Commerce have been raised high."

"The emperor is really a good hand, and the dissolution of the two houses thought that it was just a disposition order for the Manchurians. Unexpectedly, the emperor actually sent troops to the Northern Expedition when the two houses were not re-elected! ”

"Of course, if the two houses are still there, even if they can't resist the tax increase bill, they must be fully compensated from the emperor. It's good now, the hearts of the ordinary people have been stirred up, and those who can be elected to the court will never dare to go against this public opinion, and there will be no resistance if the emperor wants to raise taxes. ”

"The emperor is the emperor after all, and these two courts are also the playthings in the hands of the emperor after all......"

The merchants were not angry and discussed, such as the big businessmen who specialized in maritime trade, naturally had little interest in the Northern Expedition, and those who specialized in the bulk trade in the north were even more full of opposition, and after the Northern Expedition, the north and the south were connected. They don't have the franchise they have now, and others resist it for fear of raising taxes.

Now that the wood is in the boat, they say that they want to jump out and make trouble, but they don't have the guts. Don't talk about going against the emperor. Now that the public opinion of a country is turbulent, you have to follow the example of before, go to the streets to make noise that you can't go on the Northern Expedition, and don't be smashed by bricks and tiles and become idiots. But complaining and even ridiculing the emperor selling dog meat on the head of a sheep. When the bitch is listed again, this is inevitable.

"If the two houses are playthings, why does Your Majesty need to dissolve and re-elect? This shows that the public opinion of the two houses is still the top matter! ”

"Well said! The previous affairs of the two courts were very wrong, especially those of the Western Court, and they also opposed raising taxes for the Northern Expedition. They speak for the giants who eat alone, and the voices of us small businessmen can't be reached at all! ”

"What are you afraid of raising taxes? After the Northern Expedition was restored. Let's go back and forth between the north and the south freely, and this business will be big all of a sudden! ”

The other group of merchants vaguely heard the conversation of the merchants here, and unceremoniously refuted it. The main business of these people should be the trade of goods from the mainland, and when the north and south are separated, it is difficult for them to communicate with the north by sea because of their small scale. Basically unable to enter the northern market, the Northern Expedition was a good thing that people like them dreamed of.

"People and Jin merchants are all the way. You can't blame people for having a country in their hearts. ”

Some people said more directly, so that the sea merchants here changed color.

"Don't slander people! We also supported the Northern Expedition! ”

"Today's list was cut early, and I lost more than 3,000 taels, but I just complained, this cloth was requisitioned for military service, and it was also my contribution, you people, you people screamed so loudly, what did you really do to help the Northern Expedition?"

The sea merchants replied one after another, but the small land merchants were not to be outdone, patting their chests one by one, either to donate money, or to donate goods, and to be a supplier to the army, anyway, they never wanted to lose face.

Just as the merchants were fighting, in the futures market not far away, a large banner was hanging high, with the words "The transaction deed fee will rise by one cent, and you and I will each donate half of the merits", and the pedestrians on the street stopped and applauded and applauded.

For the first two days, editorials and the story of the Northern Expedition were only circulating in the Tokyo area. By the end of the month, the news spread throughout the country, and the newspapers, both inside and outside the government, were overwhelmed with cheers and applause, and the Temple of Heaven in Tokyo and Nanjing was filled with cheering crowds every day.

On the outskirts of Changsha, Duan Guoshi Wenzheng Cemetery, the Duan family gathered in front of the tomb to offer incense and candles, in the brazier, the newspaper is gradually turning into ashes, and the announcement of the Northern Expedition of the British and Chinese countries seems to have sunk into Jiuquan, comforting Duan Hongshi, who could not see this scene when he died.

In a house in Nanhai County, Nanjing, Qu Minghong, who was over eighty years old, was sick in bed, and said to his family: "I can go with peace of mind." In the evening, the old man passed away with a smile on his face.

At Baicheng College in Chengtianfu, Li Zhushou, who had gray sideburns, gathered the students of the first academy and delivered an enthusiastic speech, saying that the students were born at the right time and could witness the major event of the reunification of the north and the south with their own eyes.

The young and vigorous students enthusiastically shouted: "How can students watch such a grand event!" If you don't devote yourself to it and contribute to this great cause, it will be difficult to feel at ease in this life! ”

Li Zhushou laughed and said: "It's exactly what the old man wants!" Our Baicheng College is full of talents, and we will definitely be able to help the Northern Expedition army! ”

Not only Baicheng College, but also dozens of government-run colleges such as Huangpu College, Yuexiu College, Longmen College, Foshan Iron and Steel College, Dongguan Mechanical College, as well as Sanxian Academy, Yuejian Academy, Bailudong Academy, Shigu Academy and other private colleges have all written and asked to serve in the army.

The mobilization of one country, the cooperation of the military and the people, and the emperor's initiative in the editorial, were not only implemented at the government level, but also the spontaneous trend of the people. In the past, those who opposed the Northern Expedition, or were indifferent to the Northern Expedition, also passively or actively threw themselves into the tide in this kind of national carnival-like upsurge.

Even the newspapers, which have always prided themselves on being sober, are all connecting with each other to discuss how to get more involved in the great cause of the Northern Expedition. They were no longer satisfied with waiting for news of the war in the rear, and were full of thoughts about going to the battlefield with the army and sending back first-hand news in person.

Jiuli Town, Dongguan. That is, two years ago, where the dark fangs who surrendered to Wang Shishen and exposed the work of slavery were sacrificed, Wang Yi was changing into his red uniform. Carrying the musket, his wife helped him straighten his clothes, although he didn't say anything, but his eyes were full of tears.

Several young people who should be his children stood aside, all with sad faces, and the oldest one shouted: "Dad, why don't you let me go for you, Father has to work." Generations......"

"Shut up!"

Wang Yizheng's angry rebuke made the air buzz, "You are only seventeen years old, and you are not even old enough to be a soldier!" Besides, you can't do it! All my life. That's what I owe! ”

He looked at his wife again. The tone softened: "Damn, this is a good day, don't cry." The Tartars didn't do anything to me when they were at their best, so what is there to be afraid of now? ”

Say goodbye to your family. Wang Yizhan came to the square in the center of the town, where dozens of people had gathered, most of them were half-old men in their forties and fifties, and the color of the red clothes on their bodies was different shades, all of which had faded, but everyone was lined up in a neat line. His face was full of excitement.

Seeing Wang Yi appearing, one of them shouted: "Li-Zheng——! ”

With a bang, everyone formed a team, with guns on their shoulders and waists straight, and said in unison: "Good sentry commander!" ”

Wang Yi crossed his legs and held his hands: "Hello brothers! ”

Then he exclaimed, "Brothers." We...... It's finally time for the Northern Expedition! ”

Jiuli Town, a military town opened up by veterans of the Longxiang Army in the past. On this day, the shouts went straight to the clouds: "Northern Expedition!" ”

In Liuhe County, Jinling Prefecture, on the playground of the county school, the students were waiting for their martial arts masters, but what appeared was a veteran red shirt with a collar flower and no stars on his shoulders, and the feather ring flying sword on the armband showed the glory of the unit to which this person belonged.

"Your master is going to war, and he wants to fulfill the dream he has been waiting for for twenty years......"

This middle-aged red-clothed man in his forties could not hide the joy in his heart, making the students call it impossible, how could the face of the king of Hades, who usually trained them to death, bloom with such a bright smile on his face?

"The legend of the master and the Qing soldiers, is it true?"

"Master, can you take us with you!?"

"Master, is it really from the Yulin Army? We were so wrong in the past, Master! ”

"Will Master come back to be our Master?"

Hongyi laughed and said: "Of course I will come back, and I will carry back the dragon chair of the Emperor of Tatar Qing, so that everyone can sit and play!" ”

He looked up at the sky, and was extremely comfortable: "Northern Expedition!" It's finally time for this day! ”

As part of the national mobilization, veterans straddle both the military and civilian spheres, and the young and healthy are recruited into the army as part of the regular army. Those who are older and find it difficult to undertake high-intensity military operations will be incorporated by the Privy Council as auxiliary combat units through the dart board system.

In the more than 20 years since the founding of the Yinghua People's Republic of China, more than 100,000 veterans in Lingnan, Huguang, and Jiangnan have spread out, and by the end of February, tens of thousands of veterans have been conscripted and have gathered at assembly points from all over the country.

Whether they are conscripted or recruited, the veterans have a thought in their hearts, this is their holy war. When they first put on the red clothes, after the baptism of the Holy Martial Society and the Heavenly Punishment Society, and after the tempering of the war, they looked forward to this day, until they took off the red clothes and went about their jobs, and they did not wait for this day, thinking that this wish would become a lifelong regret, and now the opportunity has finally come.

Not only do they not see conscription as a struggle, but veterans also regard it as an honor. The Privy Council's subsidy for the recruitment of veterans is much lower than that of the dart bureau to recruit veterans, and this setting has been ridiculed by some as unreasonable, but the veterans are rushing to join the army by conscription rather than entering the dart board.

Why? Because the former is a regular soldier and then wears back into a red coat, it is a combat battalion in the regular army, while the latter is still a citizen, what's the use of earning a little more? Wouldn't it be more profitable not to participate in the Northern Expedition? The veterans are living a good life, and they don't have to go to the battlefield again for money.

Businessmen, students, scholars, and veterans have all been mobilized, and the mobilization of ordinary civilians is deepening through the government and the industrial and commercial levels. If you want to say that the person who is most mobilized and excited about it, the whole Yinghua, is someone who has almost forgotten.

Tongguan, Shaanxi, an old man who carries three golden dragon medals on his shoulders, is in his sixties, has a generous face, and looks more like a rich man than a general, and looks at the northeast, and says happily: "I am out of the horse, the homeland of the north, and I will be captured!" ”

The attendant beside him smiled and patted his ass: "The general's name is Dingbei, this is a good omen!" ”

Xie Dingbei, the deputy commander of the Northern Expedition, laughed, laughed, and rolled towards the vast land of the northeast.