Chapter 158: Brilliant Victory, Wind of Sail
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Is it shrewd and wise, Zhu Yongxing admits that he is not stupid, but he can't reach such an exaggerated Cheng dù. And what makes him most different from others is his far-reaching vision and pragmatic style of acting.
Pragmatic is easier said than done. Fame and fortune are listed together, which is the most common pursuit of people, and Zhu Yongxing is actually no exception. He worked hard and planned with all his heart and soul for something, not to mention that he didn't like to be the most meritorious emperor in Chinese history in this time and space.
But there is a limit to everything, and there must be a principle. Moreover, Zhu Yongxing's thinking mode in later generations made him not satisfied with some things in the traditional sense at that time. For example, he does not appreciate or accept superficial obedience and verbal courtesy; The magnanimity of a great country is not to lead the weak, and to exchange losses for benevolence and righteousness. Therefore, in many cases, Zhu Yongxing is like a small businessman who calculates and calculates shrewdly, and he has to have actual interests to impress him.
Although this seems a bit out of line with the traditional "benevolence" and "propriety", it has indeed benefited the country and the nation. For example, the Ming Dynasty had many vassal states, and the Ming Dynasty relied on its own strength to convince many countries and "surrender" and voluntarily joined. But Zhu Yongxing was not satisfied with this, and destroyed Annan, occupied the city, and invaded Burma. He spoke entirely by force, and from it he received the money and materials needed for the revival of the country.
In the world of the jungle, the Confucian tradition of "inner sage and outer king" is no longer suitable, at least it is necessary to selectively accept and critically absorb.
Therefore, regardless of whether Zhuo Butai and Dafu can accept Daming's conditions. Preparations for the autumn offensive have been in full swing. In order to make up for the lack of cavalry, the imperial court even transferred 4,000 cavalry from the northwest to participate in the battle, and the battle plan also became radical, and it was necessary to solve the Tartars in one fell swoop, or at least to the crippled Cheng dù.
Since the Nu deep ditch barrier was built and preparations were being fought with the Ming army in a positional battle, the General Staff finally formulated a battle plan of frontal assault and flank penetration.
First of all, the main force of the Ming army was dispatched from Shenyang and Benxi to attack Jianzhou in the east. sharp and pointed directly at Hetuara (now Xinbin County); Under the cover of a powerful frontal offensive, the assault corps, consisting of three cavalry brigades and one mixed brigade, secretly assembled in Cigang Province in Korea, and took advantage of the fact that the main force of Jiannu was attracted to the frontal battlefield, crossed the Yalu River at the right time, and went straight to the rear road of Jiannu.
According to the current comparison of the strength of the enemy and us, as long as the main force of Jiannu fought against the Ming army on the frontal battlefield, the assault corps could completely sweep the empty defense of its hinterland, killing, setting fires, and looting. If you eat the enemy, even if you can't completely wipe out Jiannu in one fell swoop. Destroyed by this, Jiannu only had one breath left.
After completing the battle, Zhu Yongxing could finally send such expectations and hopes to the army. And behind this rhetoric, there is a huge investment. Ammunition, food, and quilts were transported to the front line by land and sea. From the south to the north, many civilians realized that the war was coming to an end. And what will be issued now will most likely be the last batch of war bonds, which will not only have interest income, but also commemorative significance.
Merchants are the most enthusiastic in purchasing, and their sense of smell is also the most sensitive. Although the Northeast is bitterly cold. But ginseng, fur, and dongzhu are precious things. Individuals or groups who purchase more than 300,000 taels can have rewards and discounts from the imperial court. With the gift of the people, you can get a business license in the Northeast, and you can enjoy priority in auctioning off the shops and real estate in the Northeast Guangfu area. Well, even if you don't consider the interests and get the knight's reward, for the businessman, it is also a glorious event for the lintel. Besides, the money was lent to the state, and it was not donated in vain.
The war bonds of five million taels of silver were purchased in small amounts by the common people, and they did not last long before the central bank announced that the bonds had been sold out, but some people shouted that it was too little, and the time was too short, and all the black-hearted businessmen bought them.
Time passed quickly in this preparation and planning, and in addition to the war, Zhu Yongxing was still quietly making other preparations. The governors of various localities and the commanders of various military regions, Zhu Yongxing, were trying, discussing, and consulting, and gradually formed a relatively perfect and grasped line of thought and regulations, waiting for the great victory in the northeast and waiting for the prestige to rise to a higher level, and then announce it to the outside world.
This is also the advantage of being an emperor, no matter what good thing it is, it can always be touched. Jun Mingchen is virtuous, there is no Ming Jun, how can there be virtuous ministers, how can there be famous generals?
When the autumn wind was bleak and the leaves were all over the ground, making people feel desolate, the war in the Northeast finally broke out. The Ming army, which had the initiative in strategic offensive, pressed towards the Manchurian lair with an unstoppable momentum.
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Victory was to be expected, and the long and short of the slave house was short, and it was the way to kill if you wanted to use deep ditches and wide moats to defend the lair. In the face of the Ming army, which has strong firepower, whether it is attacking or defending, it is enough to give full play to its advantages. If Jiannu swam on light horses, it would be difficult for the Ming army to deal with.
Of course, there are unavoidable reasons for Jiannu to adopt this tactic. First of all, there is a shortage of troops, which can be compensated for a little by fortifications; Secondly, there is little room for strategic maneuver, the northeast region is not like the grassland, and the Jiannu are not nomadic people, but fishing and hunting people, and their families and children must be placed in relatively fixed places, which also affects the mobility of their personnel.
And the Ming army launched an offensive at this time, and the idea was also very vicious. Even if Jiannu wanted to move north again, it would be very difficult to find a place to live again and build a house to survive the winter. After three years of poor moving, it seems that some objects that are discarded are unwanted, but in the end, they are fixed assets and are always useful. Jiannu from the inside of the pass to outside the pass, the foothold is not stable, and retreat from Liaodong to Jianzhou, the loss is huge, the people's hearts are already unstable, do not fight or withdraw, I am afraid that the clansmen will scatter.
Although Zhu Yongxing was looking forward to the confirmation of victory, he also knew that he would have to wait for some time. After all, a frontal attack is not the main purpose, and it will not be too violent at first, and it is always necessary to contain and attract more Jiannu soldiers and horses. It is conducive to the final word of the raiding corps.
Although this big offensive was supported by borrowing again, Zhu Yongxing was not worried. The country's economy is on the right track, and the recovery and reconstruction of various parts of the country have also been fruitful, especially the vigorous development of commerce, and the fiscal revenue will increase by leaps and bounds from next year.
Taking advantage of the great development of trade in the border markets, the central bank, the most profitable business, is also showing more and more bright prospects. In order to facilitate the merchant's large amount of money transactions in different places. The silver ticket, which can be accessed in other places, has finally been introduced, laying a solid foundation for the state to issue paper money. Although it is still limited to the border cities, such as Xi'an, Lanzhou, Datong, Zhangjiakou, as well as banks in provincial capitals, business expansion will be rapid. When the people get used to depositing their surplus money in the zài bank, it will provide a steady stream of funds for the construction of the country.
A country is also the same big company, and near the end of the year, there must always be a year-end inventory. Zhu Yongxing, as the chairman of Daming, looked at the numbers that were constantly summarized and counted. Confidence is also growing and smiles are getting bigger.
Moreover, Zhu Yongxing has already begun to imagine several major actions next year. The conquest of Luzon was basically certain, and the declining Spain was no longer the opponent of the Ming Empire; It is also necessary to punish Burma, plunder the assets, occupy the land, and open up Myitkyina in the future. Go straight to India to prepare; Domestically, is it necessary to start a large-scale "land reform and return to the stream". It also depends on the situation of the above two wars; If Jiannu is exterminated, the focus will be on immigrating to Shibian and steadily developing northward to meet a new adversary, Tsarist Russia.
In Tsarist Russia, serfdom lagged behind the feudal system of the Ming Dynasty; With a population of 10 million, it is also inferior to the Ming Dynasty; in the Northeast. The Ming army still has some home advantages, and Tsarist Russia is not an opponent. The one who can make some movement is the northwest, supporting Geerdan to go south and east, approaching the territory of the Ming Dynasty. However, this should be more than ten years. Or more than 20 years, at that time, the Ming Dynasty was more powerful and the cavalry was stronger, so it was not a problem to fight with it.
After so many years of struggle, it finally came to an end. Zhu Yongxing thought about it, both relieved and a little worried. It is easy to fight the country, but it is difficult to defend the country. Although this sentence is not entirely true, there is some truth to it. When the world is peaceful, do those scholars have the spirit to oppose me? Will the new deal be met with resistance from the new students, and will the principles and etiquette be put in the first place?
A person, a family, a group, a place, and a nation, all of them were concentrated at the beginning, and there was no one who did not disagree, and there was no one who did not work hard, and perhaps at that time there were hardships and hardships, and there was only one life to be found from ten thousand deaths. Now that the environment is gradually getting better, the spirit is gradually letting go.
Looking at a piece of history, there are also those who "become slack", those who "die in government", and those who "seek glory and humiliation". I dare not say that I have found a new way to change this qiē, because it depends on the time, the place, the people, and many factors, but even if I do not succeed, I must leave this idea to future generations.
Zhu Yongxing sighed, settled down, and wrote the words "Imperial Succession Law" on the paper with a pen.
Even if he is less than 30 years old, even if he is in good health, there are unforeseen circumstances, and Zhu Yongxing must explain and make arrangements. In fact, it is not unreasonable for the courtiers to worry, inheritance means stability, and it means that the country's foundation is unshakable. Although there are some minor problems with the son's bloodline now, he is always the prince, and there is no reason why his wife and children will have nothing to rely on if he has three long and two short.
After hesitating again and again, Zhu Yongxing shook his head with a wry smile, and finally did not write the two princesses Rou and Jia into the list of heirs. It is enough for the son to be recognized as having the right to inherit, and it is probably too much to shock the world.
The "Law on the Succession to the Imperial Throne", the "Law on the Protection of Human Rights", and the "Act on Imperial Power" are the three major constitutional laws that Zhu Yongxing is preparing to put into practice one after another. In this way, a country that is modernized, whose imperial power is restricted, and who has a stable inheritance can be regarded as having a structure, and as for perfecting and penetrating into the hearts of the people, it will take time to complete!
Winning this national war is certainly gratifying, and the Chinese people will not fall into the abyss of ignorance, numbness, rigidity, backwardness, and isolation; However, whether or not China can stand tall, closely follow or lead the tide of advancement, and stand proudly among the nations of the world is a more important matter.
In the era of rapid development in the world, sticking to the old ways and standing still means falling behind, and backwardness will be beaten, no matter how many years later, it will always be an unavoidable result.
It is precisely because Zhu Yongxing sees far and deeply. That's why I have more worries and worries than others. Jiannu was destroyed, the world was peaceful, others could cheer, they could rejoice in the arrival of peace, and celebrate the beginning of a stable life, but Zhu Yongxing still had to work hard. There are still obstacles to moving forward. But it has become an inherent tradition in people's hearts, and it has become a thought and concept that has lasted for hundreds of years.
It's harder, more time-consuming, and requires more patience and skillful indoctrination. Because of this, although Zhu Yongxing is still young and strong, he has to be worried, worried that if God doesn't open his eyes, he will have a mistake, and his hard work will be wasted.
Forty years. In two generations, I am sure that the Ming Empire will shine with lasting glory and establish an advanced inheritance mechanism; Twenty years is a bit rushed, but it should be fine; Ten years, that can only be the authority to force the introduction of various policies, the implementation of various laws, blunt is inevitable. We can only hope for ease and improvement in the future......
Now, we can only proceed according to the ten-year plan. Although there will be repetitions in the future, after going through detours and turbulences, I hope that the Chinese people can re-realize their correctness, change their ways, and then embark on the right path. In other words, even if it can't be a qiē wishful. Zhu Yongxing also wants to leave a shadow of an advanced model in the history of China, so that future generations can think, debate, or follow it.
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On the sixth day of the first month of November in the first year of Zhaowu, the northeast wind had blown again, and the earth was covered with hoarfrost. The winter chill is getting stronger.
And the good news of the Liaodong front line reached the Beijing division at an accelerated speed of 300 miles in days and nights, which immediately made people's hearts boil.
"Great victory, great victory, great victory in Liaodong, Wang Shi annihilated the rebels of Jiannu, and the slave chief Xuanye was captured alive and ......" The messenger of the good news galloped on the streets of the capital in a sweat, shouting hoarsely.
"Great victory, great victory, Wang Shiguang restored Jianzhou, and Jiannu was all exterminated......"
"Great victory, great victory, Wang Shi exterminated the Jiannu rebels and beheaded tens of thousands of ......"
As the messenger went, all the officials and the people were boiling, and there were no firecrackers, but there were countless gongs and drums, and indulgent cheers.
Although the decline of Jiannu is irreversible, it is still alive in the end, and if it is not completely eradicated, it will always be a heart disease. Now that the dust has settled, the last bit of worry is gone, and the peaceful years have really arrived.
At this time, Zhu Yongxing was discussing with cabinet officials in the palace, talking about the meaning of the title "Chinese nation" and the impact of using this title in the future.
“…… A great country, first of all, is the bearing and open-mindedness, as well as the tolerance of all rivers. Without such a mind, only adhering to the narrow concept of the Han family will not only fail to unite all the people, but will also easily cause estrangement among other ethnic groups and form a source of turmoil. Zhu Yongxing's voice echoed in the hall, and his tone was not impassioned, but he was expounding a great principle to stabilize and expand the country, and to prevent some separatists from using excuses in the future.
"Han, Mongolian, Tibetan, Hui, Dai, Miao, Yi and other ethnic groups, but they are all members of the big family of our Chinese nation, how can the imperial court refuse from the outside? Since the Spring and Autumn Period, the Huayi debate has gone through bloodline and geography, and now it has reached the third stage, which is to distinguish by culture (a synthesis of etiquette, morality, thought, clothing, etc.). I think so. Therefore, the people of the four Yi have long been retranslated, and they admire the benevolence, righteousness and faithfulness of China, although they are out of a foreign land, they can gallop in China, and I am not called Yi. However, the people of China have long been stubborn and kingly, forgetting benevolence, righteousness and faithfulness, although they are from China, they are in China, and I am not called Hua......"
It is very necessary to emphasize the diversity of the Chinese nation, and this provides a legal basis for a unified country. Tibet, Mongolia, Xinjiang, etc. are all sacred and inseparable parts of China, and any separatist elements who want to use race as an excuse to create turmoil are wishful thinking, all of them are razor, and China will not tolerate them. And the scum among the Han people will not be forgiven and pardoned because of their ethnic relationship, and they will be expelled from the Chinese nationality.
Suddenly, the voices outside became noisy, and finally it was noisy, and there seemed to be only one voice echoing between heaven and earth.
“…… Great victory...... Great victory......"
“……… The king's victory was great...... Exterminate the ...... of Jiannu"
The roar of boiling became louder and louder, and it became more and more clear, and finally, everyone finally understood. Zhu Yongxing was barely able to hold on, but many ministers were a little out of shape, and their bodies trembled uncontrollably.
Prime Minister Zhang Huangyan got up even more suddenly, and with a bang, the tea cup next to him was knocked down by the sleeve of his coat, and fell to the ground and shattered. He is one of the oldest ministers, and he has suffered a lot, and today he has finally extinguished this imperial eclipse, how can he not be excited?
"Wechen, wechen congratulate my emperor long live." Deputy Prime Minister Zong Shouyi calmed down his mood as soon as possible, stood up and bowed to salute, "My emperor is wise and powerful, the holy monarch descends from heaven, restores China, destroys the Tartars, governs martial arts, and chases Taizu." ”
Zhu Yongxing exhaled a long breath lightly, smiling silently, this big battle was what he was looking forward to, taking the opportunity of the skyrocketing prestige, coupled with his previous preparations, all kinds of measures could be implemented.
"Weichen congratulates my emperor, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"
The ministers also reacted, bowed down to salute, and the mountain shouted congratulations.
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The offensive of the Ming army in the late autumn and early winter made the Jiannu people panic, in order to stabilize the hearts of the people, the Jiannu retreat without a fight can not be chosen for the time being, and the initial battle situation seems to indicate that there may not be no possibility of resisting the Ming army. But the thunder blow was just when Jiannu felt a little hopeful.
The raiding corps suddenly crossed the Yalu River, bypassed the Changbai Mountain Gang (now Fusong County), and entered the hinterland of Jianzhou. 25,000 cavalry swept through the villages and towns of the Manchurians, killing, burning, and looting, turning all the wintering food that the Manchurians had worked so hard to accumulate into food for people to eat and chew. Subsequently, the raiding corps crossed the Mengjiang River (now Jingyu County), Tu Huinan, captured the mouth of the Meihe River, divided the troops and plundered, and turned the main force of Jiannu concentrated on the front line of Hetuala (now Xinbin County) into a place full of fire and smoke, and Jiannu running in all directions.
Just when the main force of Jiannu was slightly adjusted and ready to divide the troops to meet the battle, the offensive of the Ming army in front of him suddenly became extremely fierce, obviously, the two armies had agreed in advance on the time, and the changes of the main force of Jiannu were learned by the Ming army.
By the second day of the attack, under the overwhelming artillery bombardment, the Ming army had broken through the defense line of Jiannu and deployed its forces, intending to encircle Jiannu in Tonghua and Baishan in the direction of North Korea. Xiaozhuang took Kang Xiaosan and other princes and nobles to abandon Hetuala when the defense line was broken, and fled northwest through Qingyuan, bypassing the mouth of the Meihe River, and fleeing to Liaoyuan.
The princes and nobles fled, and the Jiannu army suffered heavy losses, only a small part escaped before the Ming army completed the siege, and the rest were besieged and awaited. And Xiaozhuang and other princes and nobles rushed to Liaoyuan in a panic, which was the garrison led by Zhuo Butai and Dafu, who had been staggered by the edict to come to reinforcements.
Perhaps Zhuo Butai and Dafu were still hesitant before, unwilling to accept the conditions of the Ming Court, and after seeing the tragic situation of Xiaozhuang and others, the last trace of illusion was finally shattered. That night, Zhuo Butai and Dafu led their troops to surround and raid the camp of Xiaozhuang and other princes and nobles, killing the rebels and capturing most of them. Subsequently, Zhuo Butai and Dafu sent envoys to inform the Ming army that their troops had surrendered anyway.
A slightly unexpected process, but not a very unexpected ending. It's just that Zhuo Butai and Da Fu's surrender shortened the time to exterminate Jiannu and made this offensive perfect.
At this point, the army that built the slave system no longer exists, and although it will take some time to search for the remnants of the scattered stars, the war can already be drawn.
Decades of war, the sacrifice of tens of millions of people, the rebirth of the Ming Dynasty, looking back on the past, Zhu Yongxing is full of emotion. But he has more important things to do, and a big win is undoubtedly a wind to sail on.
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