Short-sighted people always occupy the mainstream, and the call to summon the Mongolian Eight Banners to enter the customs again is getting louder and louder. They do not believe that the current Qing court belongs to the foreign power and the middle cadre, and firmly believe in the myth that "Manchu is invincible". As for the grain and grass that the Mongols need, the customs are so rich that they can just take it for themselves.

The Mongols were also very familiar with robbery, and in fact they were the teachers of the Manchurians. The Mongols had been in this business for hundreds of years before the rise of Manchuria.

In the autumn of the eighteenth year of Chongzhen, these ambitious descendants of Genghis Khan stepped into the pass again, but they felt a little deceived.

The good things were basically seized by the Manchurians, and what is even more tragic is that the Manchurians occupied so many villages and lands that they didn't even have food.

Some Mongol tribes did not dare to offend the Manchurians, and returned to the Saiwai steppe with a sense of resentment. Some Mongols cared little about the interests of their allies, even the Manchurian villages. Although the Manchus were dissatisfied, it was the Han people who really suffered.

This undoubtedly helped Zhu Cihong a lot, and more and more people participated in the ranks of the rebels, leading the way for the officers and soldiers.

The Tiger Ben Bao and the Huangming Bulletin began to take the opportunity to promote the concept of the "nation-state" and inculcate a sense of national identity and national identity.

Zhu once believed that the nation-state was a political concept that emerged in the twentieth century, as opposed to the traditional state of allegiance to the emperor and the imperial family. However, after crossing over, he realized that it was impossible for the social sciences to be as precisely divided as the natural sciences. Under the mainstream trend of thought in society, there are still various undercurrents hidden.

In the era when the mainstream was still loyal to the emperor, some people had long shouted that they were "ministers of the state" rather than "ministers with a surname". Moreover, the Confucian emphasis on allegiance to the monarch is conditional allegiance. Once the monarch loses the conditions for being loyal, he becomes a "single husband". This is also Mencius's view of the Tangwu Revolution: Hearing about the punishment of a husband, but not about killing the king.

If you look back at the entire political ecology of the Ming Dynasty. It is this contradictory character between loyal ministers and ministers of the country that has caused repeated "wars" between the emperor and the civilian clique.

The tradition of loyalty to the monarch in China has been soaked into the bones, and there is no need for Zhu Cihong to deliberately instill it. In the face of the impact on the emperor after the rise of Yangming Xinxue, it is necessary to find a second option.

So the nation-state is the best second option.

Even if some people are not happy to see Emperor Zhu sitting in the world, as a Han Chinese, you should do your best for your fellow clan.

Speaking from a close distance. This gave the rebels and thieves a step, allowing them to return to Zhu Ming's banner and resist foreign humiliation together. For those who defected and surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, there was also a trace of luck: although they were sorry for Emperor Zhu, they had not done anything to be sorry for the Han people. Before being beaten as a traitor, there is still time to turn back.

From a distance, this is also to leave a way back for your own family. Genetics are the most unreliable, and in case any of the children and grandchildren are brain-dead in the future, they can still retreat to the constitutional monarchy. Don't be kicked out of the Forbidden City.

After initiating the second round of "national education", Qin Liangyu asked for an audience.

"Your Highness, the minister is really a little confused." Qin Liangyu asked for an audience alone, which was a relatively rare situation. She believed that she had an obligation to report on the current trend of thought in the army—she did not know that there had already been a ten-man regiment in the army.

"Qin Du said." Zhu Cihong always treats each other with family courtesy when he meets important ministers, which can be regarded as inheriting Chongzhen's fine tradition. In fact, in terms of how to play the role of a traditional emperor, Zhu Cihong borrowed a lot from Chongzhen.

"When promoting the theory of the country's world, many soldiers were quite resistant." Qin Liangyu, who was past his prime, spoke in a low voice and a firm voice: "They insist that their allegiance is to you, Your Highness. As for the state, it is too far from them. ”

Zhu Cihong smiled: "That's because they didn't think it through." Why are they faithful to me? Because I am the crown prince, the prince of the Ming Dynasty. They owe allegiance to me. In fact, it is to be loyal to the imperial family. Isn't loyalty to the imperial family the same as loyalty to the country? It must be known that the imperial family is the example of the country. Emperor Taizu Gao is the true son of heaven launched by hundreds of millions of people with blood and life. At that time, the banner of Taizu was the banner of the Han people's resistance to the tyranny of the Mengyuan Dynasty. Today, the red flag of the Ming Dynasty is still moving for the people of the world. Qin Du thinks this is the truth? ”

Qin Liangyu felt a little twisted, only to hear Zhu Cihong say again: "So loyalty to the imperial family is loyalty to the country, and defending the country is also defending the imperial family." Although the names of the imperial family and the country are different. Actually, it's the same. It is precisely because the country is too big for the people to see that the imperial family is needed as a representative to guide everyone to move forward bravely for our common land and wealth. ”

"Your Highness, why don't you say that you are loyal to you? Soldiers are rough men who have never read a book. I'm afraid they won't understand it. Qin Liangyu said bluntly.

"Parallelly." Zhu Cihong said simply: "If you haven't read now, you may not know how to read in the future." If you don't understand it, you may not be able to figure it out in the future. In fact, this matter is not to replace allegiance to the imperial family with the country, but a supplementary choice. Whether it is to be loyal to me, or to the Holy Son of Heaven, or to the people of the Ming Dynasty, or even to all living beings in the world, or to the Taiwei Xingjun...... In the final analysis: we are not fighting for ourselves, but for a belief! Qin Du should have heard: He is also good at what he has done, although he has not regretted his death. ”

Qin Liangyu suddenly felt a little sour at the base of his nose. She remembered that her husband was framed by eunuchs and died in prison; remembered that his son and nephew fought bloodily and died in Liaodong; remembered that he had raised troops in ancient times and traveled three thousand miles...... What is it for? Just to see the two-faced emperor? I'm afraid not. If it is said that it is for the people of the Ming Dynasty, Qin Liangyu himself does not have this awareness...... I'm afraid it's just for the word "loyalty" that her father planted in her heart when she was a child.

Practicing the way of loyalty and righteousness, isn't it because he is a woman who turns the tide?

Qin Liangyu lowered his head, bowed, and said, "When I hear the Tao, I can die at night." His Royal Highness saw it deeply, and the minister was deeply impressed. ”

"Governor Qin has a reputation, I just saw the wisdom of my predecessors." Zhu Cihong smiled slightly.

Qin Liangyu said: "The minister originally thought that the task of the instructor was to teach the soldiers, but now he knows that it is much more important for them to understand the truth than to blindly fill in. ”

Zhu Cihong nodded slightly and said casually: "That's true." When I was a child, I heard a story about two immortals who went down to earth for pastime on a whim. At that time, Meng Chun, a passer-by was still wrapped in cotton clothes and walked in front of them. One of them said, 'Why don't you and I use immortal magic and let this man take off his cotton clothes.' It's good to see a high and low. The other said, 'Do as you wish.' ’

So the previous god rose up with a gust of wind and tried to strip off the cotton clothes of the passer-by. Who knew that the passer-by was blown by the wind and wrapped more tightly. The second immortal released the treasure, and it floated in the sky like the sun, shining brightly, and the heat wave was rolling. The passerby walked in a sweat. Soon he took off his cotton clothes.

"I set up the position of instructor because I wanted to meet the second immortal." Zhu Cihong smiled.

"The minister knows that he is wrong." Qin Liangyu had a kind of admiration.

"Sometimes it's a good idea to do both." Zhu Cihong said: "The matter of discipline is very important. Simple and rough is the most important, and the effect of blindly being gentle will not be good. If you can teach the soldiers all the time and moisten things silently, that is a wonderful means. ”

Qin Liangyu is all connected, and after he comes out, it is like an initiation. She only now learned about the road, whether it was a newspaper or a slogan. It's just a very narrow approach. Inviting the troupe to sing seems to entertain the soldiers, but in fact it is also a lesson. The discipline work must be pervasive, from the inside out, always present at the side of the soldiers, and not affect the normal training, which can be regarded as passing.

Returning to the office of the General Discipline Department, Qin Liangyu held an internal meeting. The instructions of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince were relayed and his subordinates were asked to brainstorm. See what else to keep up with in the summer offensive.

"Governor, there is something to say about the humble position." A high-pitched voice rang out.

Qin Liangyu looked up, only to see a young captain sitting by the door getting up and saluting her.

The captain was no more than a weak crown, with fair skin, a thin body, and willowy eyebrows and almond eyes. If you are born a woman, she must be the appearance of a country and a city. Just listening to his voice, if you don't look at it, you can tell that it is a eunuch from the academy in the palace.

"Say."

"Governor, I think we have caught the two ends, but we missed the middle."

Since the establishment of the General Department of Discipline. Pre-war encouragement and post-war pacification have become the norm, and considerable progress has been made during the war.

The captain said: "The ancients said: Generosity is more common to the righteous, and it is difficult to die calmly. Before going to war, it is not difficult to boost morale and make the soldiers move forward bravely with a breath of blood. However, after the start of the war, the corpses on the battlefield will be superimposed, and this blood will soon be consumed, and the previous generosity will gradually become numb. I think that in this area, it is exactly what we have not done. ”

Qin Liangyu was noncommittal on his face, but in his heart, he felt that what this little eunuch said was very reasonable, and it could be regarded as to the disadvantage of the times.

"Humble advice," said the captain, "that the commander be in the line of fire, and remember as many names as he can of the soldiers; Comfort and encourage them during breaks in battle. It is best to be able to fight with the soldiers and live and die together! ”

Qin Liangyu was born as a general, and he suddenly felt very kind to this captain, and asked gently, "What's your name?" When did you join the army? ”

"Humble Lu Qiaochu, Chongzhen joined the army in August of the seventeenth year, and was only assigned to the Discipline Department last month." Captain said.

"You used to be ......"

"Before his humble post, he was the operational staff officer of the 2nd Division of the 3000th Headquarters of the 1st Battalion of the 1st Mountain Division." Lu Qiaochu said.

Qin Liangyu's impression of him is another layer better, although Luo Yukun, the commander of the First Mountain Division, has nothing to do with her, but he is also from Sichuan, so he is more emotionally close.

"What you said is very reasonable, and it can be used as the opinion of the headquarters to issue to discipline officers at all levels." Qin Liangyu nodded and said, "I see that you are still young, but you are willing to go to the Liaodong Division to earn a meritorious service?" ”

"I don't dare to ask for ears!" Lu Qiaochu was in good spirits and hugged his fists to lead his life.

There was no shortage of envious and jealous eyes around, and everyone knew that the Liaodong Division was actually a unit composed of engineers and hard labor, and there were not enough officers at all. A small staff officer of the General Staff Headquarters, also with the rank of captain, was promoted to lieutenant colonel and became the chief of staff of the division. Lu Qiaochu is such an unknown newcomer, and when he arrives there, he is at least a colonel-level officer.

"You can't be disabled, as long as you achieve the same feats as the Three Treasure Eunuchs, who will look down on you?" Qin Liangyu was relieved and said, "I will recommend you as the instructor of the Liaodong Division, do a good job, don't make people laugh at it, I don't know anyone." ”

Lu Qiaochu's face was flushed, and he wanted to speak, but he nodded heavily, taking over the hope of this legendary female general. (To be continued......)

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