Zhu Zhiyu went to Ryukyu with the Japanese envoy first to understand the situation and take a break from the war before taking a Ming warship to the mainland.

In response to Weng Qiuduo's inquiry, Zhu Zhiyu immediately understood that in addition to demonstrating the responsibility of the suzerain, the Ming army's action also had the purpose of opening up trade with the Japanese.

"The Japanese shogunate is still sympathetic and friendly to the Ming Dynasty, otherwise it would not have sent troops to help the war." Zhu Zhiyu thought about it and said: "And its policy of locking the country is to guard against pirates and curb the spread of Xiyi religion in the Wa Kingdom. If trade could help the Ming Dynasty obtain military spending, the old man felt that the Wa Shogunate would be able to agree. ”

Weng Qiu nodded, sighed lightly, and said, "Then Taiwan's Zheng family, I'm afraid it will be difficult in the future, right?" ”

"The Zheng family? Zheng Jing, that son? Zhu Zhiyu felt that Zheng Jing was angry with his father, and he hated it very much in his heart, and his words became angry, "This time I will definitely let the Japanese State only trade with the Ming Dynasty and no longer trade with the Zheng family." ”

"With the death of the first king, will the Wa Shogunate change its attitude towards the Zheng family?" Weng Qiuduo blinked suspiciously, "It seems that nothing has changed?" ”

Zhu Zhiyu thought for a while and said: "The death of the lord of the country is not an irreparable thing for the Wa Shogunate, and even Zheng Jing's seizure of the position of the feudal lord is not a great thing in their eyes. As long as the heir is better than the predecessor, the family is likely to be more prosperous. This is the kind of thinking that the Japanese people think, and what seems unreasonable to us is normal. ”

After a pause, Zhu Zhiyu continued: "If this time it is because the surname of the country is mediocre, it is not a big deal that the ministry will support Zheng Jing to seize the throne, which is also the reason why the people of the Japanese country have no reaction for the time being. But if you know what happened, and know that Zheng Jing split the family for a woman, this is not in line with the ideas of the Japanese people. ”

"And-" Zhu Zhiyu accentuated his tone, "If the Shogunate Envoy can see the rise of my Ming Dynasty this time." It is not surprising to alienate the Zheng family. ”

"They'll see." Weng Qiuduo smiled slightly and said, "Although it is half of the country at present, the defeat of the Tartars has been decided. As long as the saint - well, the saint is wise and decisive, and God is blessed by God, he will be able to compete for the full success. ”

Zhu Zhiyu still lacks understanding of Zhu Yongxing. Thinking that Weng Qiuduo was just singing praises on the scene, he casually asked: "General Weng, I don't know what the temper of the saint is?" Can you tell a thing or two, it also makes the old man have some preparation in his heart, so as not to offend Long Yan when he is in the audience. ”

Weng Qiuduo blinked his eyes a few times, he had only seen Zhu Yongxing in Guangzhou when he was in service, and it was really difficult to say what he knew. But when asked, I can't help but say it. It seems that he is very shameless.

Generous, wise, wise...... Weng Qiuduo's exaggerated description made Zhu Zhiyu not get any useful information. Anyway, it's an image of Mingjun, well, even if it's a faint monarch, he probably won't say it from Weng Qiuduo's mouth.

"Is His Royal Highness King Lu also in Nanjing? Or is it Zhang Huangyan and Zhang Shangshu? Zhu Zhiyu felt that he should communicate with his old acquaintances first, and he would always get more information and be more reliable than from Weng Qiuduo.

"Zhang Shangshu must be in Nanjing, His Royal Highness King Lu - this general is not clear." Weng Qiuduo answered honestly.

Zhu Zhiyu nodded. It's good that Brother Cangshui is here, his character and cultivation. It's still trustworthy.

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In front of Wang Zhan, there was a magnificent and tranquil, blue and boundless sea. As far as the eye can see, it is connected to the pale blue clouds. The ripples reflect the molten sun, revealing a flame that scales like a scale. Small ripples murmured on the golden sand on the shore, and creetly crept up to his feet

Fresh. Novelty, but also with a kind of worry that is difficult to resolve. In the distance, how much the mother should be concerned, is she scolding his unfilial son with tears? My brother is only thirteen years old, can he replace him as the pillar of the family? Spring ploughing is over. Have the fields that have been rewarded for the righteous people already planted with crops?

Young man's heart, you want to open a small window, but he prefers to open the door. This is a little calf who knows no depth, and he is about to use his horns to go out into the world, and his heart is full of joy and novelty, but also with excitement and fear.

The whistle blew, and Wang Zhan and his new comrades-in-arms rushed to the sea together. Swimming is the new standard and requirement of the Ming Army. It doesn't matter if you are in the Army or the Navy, if you have the conditions and time to do so, you have to train for swimming.

Wang Zhan is not a landlubber who doesn't know how to be watery at all, although he is not so skilled, he still can't drown him in slightly shallow water. Compared with him, many of his comrades-in-arms around him did not move correctly, or they were in a hurry, drank bitter and salty seawater, and choked and coughed.

The water was deep, there were fewer people next to him, and Wang Zhan was still struggling to move forward. Quite simply, getting a small red flag from a small boat moored 100 meters away means that his results are qualified. The bitter sea water entered his mouth a little, but he didn't care, and even the sight of the boat getting closer and closer, and the comrades on board cheering for them, made him even more excited.

Private, this is the first goal that Wang Zhan wants to achieve. Then there are the senior officers, non-commissioned officers, lieutenants...... Although Wang Zhan is full of martial arts, he knows very well that he must climb step by step to achieve his dream.

Finally swam to the end, Wang Zhan picked up the boat gang, took the little red flag, and some comrades-in-arms smiled and patted his head, loudly encouraging and praising him. He grinned, rested for a moment, turned and swam back to shore.

"That's good." Tang Ji, who was already a lieutenant, appreciated this novice very much, although in the army, personal martial arts are becoming less and less important, but the stunt of one shot and five shots still made Wang Zhanxiao famous. From this recruit's body, Tang Ji seemed to see his shadow back then.

"Thank you, sir." Wang Zhanzhuang was saluting, and his gaze involuntarily swept over the shining medal on Tang Ji's chest.

A sense of honor is the key to stimulating the fighting spirit, maintaining the morale of the army, and enhancing combat effectiveness. Hot-blooded soldiers can fight for honor and dedicate themselves to honor. The sense of honor has always been an important way to arouse soldiers' sense of responsibility and sense of mission and maintain military morale. Napoleon said: As long as there are enough medals, I can conquer the world. The reason for this lies in the fact that the morale of the troops is stimulated with a high sense of honor, so that they can radiate unparalleled combat effectiveness.

After recovering half of the rivers and mountains, Zhu Yongxing was not stingy in terms of rewarding meritorious deeds. The exquisite silver and gold-coated medals immediately became dazzling in the army. Who wears the medal. It is not immediately attracting many envious and admiring eyes, thus becoming a sign of proving one's bravery.

"Loyalty, fearlessness, courage and tenacity!" After the medal, without exception, there are engraved with these eight words inscribed by the holy royal pen, and there is such a one, which is enough to leave a treasure and even enshrine it. A treasure that future generations will be proud of.

"Continue to work hard and strive to be promoted to the rank of private in three months, and then to the rank of non-commissioned officer." Tang Ji looked at Wang Zhan's naked and sturdy body, and couldn't hide his love and appreciation, "You guys, it's a good time to catch up." When Lao Tzu first joined the army, how could there be such good food, and the military salary was not as much as it is now. ”

"Sir-" Wang Zhan hesitated for a moment, and asked tentatively, "I don't know when the war will be." That should go up faster, right? ”

There are two ways to promote in the army, one is by time and the other is by military merit. If there is no war, it will take at least three months, and you have to stand out before you can be promoted to the first level. On the battlefield, it is different, not only to rise quickly, but also to get a medal.

"Soon, huh?" Tang Ji is not quite sure. However, although this year's vacation has not been canceled, it should not be far from the residence. This means that military operations will not stop for too long.

"Letter, letter......" The shout from afar lifted Tang Ji's spirits, and he hurriedly trotted over.

The post delivery of posts among the people is not yet perfect, but the military is trying to ensure it, which is also a major task of the local government and the mission department. After the Ming army launched Yunnan Province, this system began to be implemented. It is also an important measure to improve the status of military personnel and stabilize the morale of the military.

Wang Zhan was still hesitant to write a letter to his family, Tang Ji had already got his letter, and he couldn't wait to read it in a secluded place.

The letter is written on behalf of others, so it is impossible to express words that are too intimate and sensual. But Tang Ji was immersed in it. Savoring it, savoring the somewhat rambling narrative, the little things that are not worth talking about at all. Even, in his nose, he could smell the faint familiar smell of the letter, although in reality there was no smell at all.

The village expanded, the fields increased, and some money was saved, and Deng Xiu'er was eager to tell Tang Ji everything she could think of; The army drove away, but she was still delivering vegetables to the city, and because she was clean, she sold well; I wanted to buy a buffalo, although the money was not enough, but the government said that I could pay in installments, or the harvest in the land could be offset......

Tang Ji smiled a little silly, but he was happy and happy. There are his relatives in the distance, and there is a girl waiting for him, thinking about him. The war will eventually end, and the lives of relatives and Deng Xiuer have been peaceful, and they are getting better and better. Whose credit is this, it is his own, it is his comrades-in-arms, and it is the robe of thousands of people. Tang Ji was proud.

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The end of each large-scale war often means a major or minor social change, a redrawing of the country, and a redivision of classes. For the people in the Liberation Zone, as well as the soldiers, this change has already begun.

Shinong Industry and Commerce, the Four People's Society, the traditional social form characteristics, have unconsciously become Shinong Bing Industry and Commerce. Moreover, in official rhetoric, these five social groups are not ranked, that is, they are not divided into classes.

The status of soldiers, the treatment of soldiers, and the continuous promotion, from the chaos of "being a soldier to eat food", has long become a profession. One is enough to support one's family, one is enough to glorify one's ancestors, and one is enough to hold one's head high.

This is not a temporary use of the country because of the crisis, but a long-term improvement and transformation. If you have a military member in your family, you can enjoy special discounts. Not only did they get land and money, but even the local government had to take proper care of them.

When these concepts and behaviors form habits, Zhu Yongxing's goal will be achieved. "A good man is not a soldier, and a good iron is not an injection", what kind of is this? Without soldiers, how can we defend our homeland and country, how can we resist foreign aggression, and how can we expand our territory?

If the soldiers are not fed without worry, how can they achieve the strategy of exploding troops? The armament of the musket was one thing, because of the short training cycle; But the most important thing is to make people happy to be soldiers, enthusiastically join the army, and not feel inferior as soldiers.

"As I said, soldiers can pay homage with military salutes." Zhu Yongxing was a little impatient, but he still forced his temperament, "As for civil officials, you can just give it up, and you don't need to bow down." ”

"Your Majesty is lenient and benevolent, but the etiquette cannot be abolished." Zong Shouyi, the governor of Mekong and Hexian, who went to Beijing to report on his work, solemnly bowed. Prostrate like a ritual.

Zhu Yongxing smiled bitterly, for this hero who worked hard to establish a foundation overseas, he wanted to be tolerant, but he failed to achieve his goal.

"Excuse me, give me a seat." Zhu Yongxing carefully looked at Zong Shouyi for a while, and said with a smile: "The two provinces of Mekong and Haxian have developed very well. This is a great achievement of Longhua, and it has also made you suffer a lot! Blackened, thinned. But the book's anger is gone, and the aura in his eyes is overflowing, which is very different. ”

When Zong Shouyi saw the long-lost lord, and saw Zhu Yongxing wearing a dragon robe, carrying a crown to the sky, and the majesty of the emperor, he couldn't help but feel excited and frightened. Hear the Lord's gentle words and soothe. I couldn't help but be very moved, got up and lowered my hands to listen, bowed down again, and said humbly: "For long live to be loyal, Weichen dare not say that it is hard." I can't say that the credit is all long live the wisdom......"

Zhu Yongxing shook his head a little helplessly, pressed his hand, and motioned for Zong Shouyi to sit down and reply. After a deep sigh, he said, "Run an overseas place." Compared with your own country, you can judge the situation and govern flexibly, which is commendable. From small to big, it can be seen that you are slightly enough. Then there are people in the two provinces of Mekong and Ha Tien who can replace you and continue to occupy it steadily. Until it becomes the territory of my Ming Dynasty. ”

Zong Shouyi was stunned for a moment, and immediately realized that the official position might be adjusted, whether it was of great use, or- he didn't dare to think about it, and hurriedly said: "Weichen recommends Mo Haifa." He was diligent and loyal when Mekong Province was first established. ”

"Mo Haifa? Well, I have an impression. Zhu Yongxing nodded, it was more appropriate to use experienced officials than to transfer them from his place, but it seemed that he was still a little hasty now, "There are signs of civil strife in Zhenla, according to you, when will it break out?" ”

Zhenla was weak, and it turned out to be the stage for Siam and Nam Nguyen to compete for power. Whenever there was a civil strife in Chenla, Nam Nguyen and Siam always lost no time in intervening and sending troops to help one of them ascend to the throne. This situation changed greatly after the Ming army began to encroach and expand in Mekong and Haxian.

Siam was unstable and unable to exert pressure on Chenla; After Northern Zheng defeated Southern Nguyen, he was busy consolidating the occupied territory, and he also lacked the strength to use troops for the time being. In other words, if civil strife breaks out in Zhenla in the short term, almost only the Ming army can control the situation.

After Zong Shouyi described the current situation of Zhenla in detail, Zhu Yongxing thought for a long time, shook his head lightly and said, "Swallowing Zhenla in one bite is still too careful." Before the end of the domestic war, the imperial court was still unable to provide assistance to the troops and materials of the two provinces of Mei and He. Well, I think we can split the country first, and then actually occupy it later. ”

Control zhì and occupation, this is a matter of fire, whether to control zhì first, or occupy first, there are many factors to take into account. The strength of the army, the resistance of the local people, the character and tendency of the upper strata...... But in Zong Shouyi's view, Zhu Yongxing's method seems to be more clever and more secure, and he can achieve greater results at a smaller cost.

"Aren't Hidden Qiu and Hidden Frog Nen competing for the throne, then they are both kings, let's support the weaker one." Zhu Yongxing is still recounting his thoughts, "Divide Zhenla into two, support a puppet regime, minimize the resistance of the local people, and then slowly digest it." In addition—" Zhu Yongxing thought for a moment and smiled slightly, "The area of Xinkong encourages them to have a variety of cash crops, such as sugarcane, cotton, etc., which should be very profitable." As for the grain, it is supplied by the occupied territories. ”

Zong Shouyi didn't understand it all of a sudden, it's very profitable, why don't you grow it yourself? But when he saw Zhu Yongxing's meaningful smile, he thought about it carefully, and immediately woke up.

Cash crops are indeed profitable, but can money be eaten? Will the rebellion succeed when food needs to be supplied from outside?

Why is there a famine where the land is fertile? Because of the greed of the colonizers, because of the rampant cultivation of cash crops, because there are too few species of food crops.

Of course, these things that have happened in history, Zong Shouyi doesn't know, he only feels great admiration for the Holy Lord to have such a brilliant and hidden insight.

"The civil strife in Zhenla is imminent, Longhua, you still have to be the governor for a year or two." Zhu Yongxing thought clearly, under the order of the ear, Zong Shouyi will handle the affairs of the two provinces of Mei and He better, at least for the time being, it is not easy to change people, "There will be a Northern Expedition next year, and after success, the cabinet will still lack the first and second assistants, and I will leave a place for you." ”

Zong Shouyi was really taken aback now, and hurriedly knelt down and humbly said, "Long live, Weichen is only shallow in his studies and lacks qualifications, so he doesn't dare to have such extravagant hopes." Long live again. ”

In the Ming Dynasty, marked by the abolition of the prime minister system by Taizu, the imperial power expanded more viciously, and then the bachelor system with Hanlin as the main object of choice began to appear. After Ming Chengzu ascended the throne, Xie Jin, Hu Guang, Yang Rong and others were specially sent to the Wenyuan Pavilion at the noon gate to participate in the maintenance of the machine, which was called the cabinet. During the reign of Renzong, Yang Shiqi and Yang Rong were appointed as scholars of the Huagai Hall and the Jinshen Palace, and the power was increased. During the reign of Emperor Shizong of the Ming Dynasty, the Huagai Hall was changed to the Middle Pole Palace, and the Jinshen Hall was built into the Pole Palace, and the court rank of the university scholars was listed before the six Shangshu, and the status was greatly improved. Although the cabinet scholars of the Ming Dynasty did not have the name of the prime minister, they actually had the power of the prime minister.

As power grew, the Cabinet became an important department. As a result, from the middle and late Ming Dynasty, the cabinet scholars began to be served by the scholars, and some of these scholars also served as Taibao, Taifu, Shaobao, Shaofu, etc., with a high political status, and the official rank was a positive product. Later, the cabinet scholars were divided into the first assistant, the second assistant, and the group assistant according to the order of status. (To be continued......)