Chapter 17: The Leper Monk
Yan Ermei and Ye Tinglan were reluctant to shave their hair and make it easy to obey, but they didn't wear pig's tail and couldn't walk around, so they chose to shave all their hair and make up as monks, which was much more convenient.
It's just that Yan Ermei's technique is not very good, and her scalp is broken in several places, and there are scars on it. Zhu Yiyuan suddenly came out of his heart with four words: "Leper monk".
If his uncle dressed up as a Taoist priest and lame again, it would be interesting.
Zhu Yiyuan just thought for a moment, and at this moment, all the villagers from the bluestone market came, and the big guys gathered in the threshing floor again...... The old man Pang Qing, Tan Qiye, Liu Bao, Pang Qing's nephew Xu Zhiyuan, and Lang Luoyi, a young man who captured two enemies and fought bravely, all have good positions.
At the moment, with a little performance, it is easy to take the lead and be recognized by the villagers.
After everyone sat down, Zhu Yiyuan briefly introduced the identities of Yan Ermei and Ye Tinglan, and then asked them to tell about the situation of the Yuyuan Rebels.
At first, the big guys just listened to the story, but gradually, they all became solemn. Especially when I heard that the rebels were relying on the tunnel, they were out of nowhere, and they beat the Tartars, the seventh master took the lead in slapping and shouting hello!
The villagers couldn't help but be cheered.
After Yan Ermei finished speaking, when Zhu Yiyuan summed up, he first thanked the two of them, then turned his head to look at all the villagers, and then said slowly: "Fellow villagers, we gathered here a few days ago and decided to select young and strong, form soldiers, and fight for ourselves. The big guy also received his own land deed. Later, we eliminated Wang Qing's subordinates and arrested several officials. It seems that we have done a lot of things, horses, grain, gold and silver, we have gained a lot. ”
"But obviously, the big guy is still in a cover, and there are a lot of things that are not clear...... Fight for ourselves, but who is our enemy? After getting back the land deed, how will the land output and taxes be calculated in the future? How to distribute the spoils of war, military regulations and military discipline, how to draw up...... Especially the key one, can we persevere? If the Qing army comes, as soon as it leaves, it will wipe us out, is it still worth it for the big guys to do these things? ”
When Zhu Yiyuan said this, he paused for a while to let the big guy digest and think, and then he said: "Actually, in my heart, there is an idea, but I don't dare to say it, because it is difficult for me to be sure, just by relying on us, can we go to the end, can we win...... But hearing the news of the Yuyuan Rebels gave me great courage. I want to tell you all about it, and let's go through it together. ”
"First of all, our main enemy is the Qing court, as well as those gentry and heroes who are attached to the Qing court and are willing to act as the lackeys of the Qing court...... Between us and them, it is a life-and-death struggle, and there is no room for compromise. We don't want to turn our backs on our ancestors, we don't want to be slaves, so we can only fight until the final victory. ”
"Secondly, who are our friends...... In the land of Qilu, and even in the entire Central Plains of China, the poor people, the displaced people who have no livelihood, the gentry who are unwilling to bend their knees to the enemy, the Ming officials and generals who are still loyal and righteous, and the soldiers of the righteous army who are willing to cooperate with us, the Ming court in the south. ”
"These are our friends and allies who can win over." Zhu Yiyuan continued: "After distinguishing between friend and foe, what should we do? To put it simply, it was to overthrow the Qing court and expel the Tatars. Also, back then, King Li Zicheng proposed that Juntian be exempted, and was supported by hundreds of people, so that he entered the capital and replaced the Ming Dynasty. The people's livelihood is difficult, and we must inherit Wang Juntian's proposition, which is the most important way for us to unite the displaced people and strengthen ourselves. ”
"When it comes to development and growth, we also enter the most important part, how do we achieve our goals, and what kind of means should we take...... First of all, we must base ourselves on the countryside and not be a wanderer. Because only by taking root in the countryside can we implement the Juntian proposition, can we get a steady stream of soldiers and food, and can we support us and continue to fight. Running around and running away all the time is without a future, and the defeat of King Chuang is the best example. ”
"Since we want to gain a foothold in the countryside, we are facing the biggest problem, the Qing court will attack us sooner or later, how do we deal with it...... This is to say that the Yuyuan Rebels have inspired us, we must adopt flexible and mobile tactics, be deaf and clear-sighted, know the enemy's every move, and be good at taking advantage of the terrain to defeat the enemy. You also have to use your ingenuity, dig tunnels, hide underground, and protect yourself. ”
Zhu Yiyuan finally said: "Whether it's reconnaissance of the enemy's situation or digging tunnels...... All need the cooperation of the people and the support of the villagers. How to get the support of the villagers is to start from the acres of land, and to start with the heaviest burden on the people, the cultivators have their land, and the heavy debts are forgiven. Whoever can support these is our brother who fights side by side. ”
For the first time in these days, Zhu Yiyuan has said so much in one breath, and he has made all the main issues clear, friends and enemies, directions and goals, means and strategies...... Nothing is missing.
Not to mention Yan Ermei and Ye Tinglan, even the villagers present heard it clearly, in the past, the big guys were hazy, and they knew that they wanted to fight, to oppose the Qing Dynasty, and to keep their own land...... But why did he do this, and whether he could do it, the big guys were skeptical.
But after listening to today's words, the big guy's heart is open, clear, and there is no doubt.
Tan Qiye nodded frequently, and suddenly smiled: "Childe, you said that you wanted to inherit Juntian from King Chuang, but you didn't say that you would be exempted, could it be that there is any deep meaning in this?" ”
Zhu Yiyuan smiled, "The seventh master is clever, we have to raise soldiers to fight, we want to develop and grow, if we don't collect land taxes, where will the money and food come from?" We want to equalize the land, and we also need to collect reasonable taxes. And we hope that the folks will think about the day clearly, there is no good for no reason, everyone wants to change the situation and live a good life, but also to stand up, not sit back and enjoy the results. ”
Zhu Yiyuan talked eloquently, faced with the questions of the villagers, and calmly responded to them, he had been brewing these words for not a day or two, but he had no suitable opportunity to say it.
The actions of the Yuyuan Rebels can be regarded as completely dispelling Zhu Yiyuan's concerns, even if they still inevitably fail in the end, their hard work is also valuable.
"Zhu Gongzi, the old man understands and is relieved. The big guy will stay in the bluestone set and will protect the villagers. If there are soldiers and horses, the fields will be there, and if there are fields, people will be able to live. And with this breath, you can work! Isn't it just digging tunnels, starting from the old man's house. ”
Old Man Pang said loudly, and the other villagers were all smiling and the atmosphere was warm.
Liu Bao actually stood up and took the initiative to say: "The big guy also knows, I am a mason, and I used to just cover it, but this time I have to dig it down...... Let's have a good discussion about how to dig it up. It is necessary to be able to hide people and grain, and it must be able to reach in all directions, and be able to attack the enemy at any time. This is the foundation of our life, and we can't afford to make mistakes. ”
Zhu Yiyuan was not surprised by the enthusiasm of the villagers, from the very beginning, he talked about fighting for himself, everyone should participate in the discussion, and everyone should do their best.
These foreshadowings, from the very beginning, have created a different style from other places.
Everyone is more proactive and positive.
Yan Ermei's eyes leaked with intense exclamation.
He thought that Zhu Yiyuan just wanted to deploy and dig tunnels, but who knew that he had said so many things, and there were a lot of things in it, it didn't seem so appropriate......
"Zhu Gongzi, you are the clan of the Ming Dynasty, how can you inherit the method of King Chuang?"
Zhu Yiyuan smiled slightly, "Mr. Yan, did you say that the Ming Dynasty is still there at this moment?" The mountains and rivers are broken, the society is overturned, and everyone is just a person who has lost the country. Why are the Yuyuan Rebels willing to cooperate with the Shi Pavilion Department, is it because they have forgotten the original intention of raising the army? ”
Yan Ermei said in a deep voice: "The Yuyuan Rebels knew that the Tartars had entered the army, so they focused on the overall situation and were willing to cooperate with the imperial court to protect the society. ”
Zhu Yiyuan nodded, "That's right, then I also ask the Ming Dynasty to put the overall situation first, put the people first, support Juntian's proposition, and take into account the people's livelihood, otherwise I can only give the country and the society to others." ”
Yan Ermei's eyes widened, and he looked at the young man in front of him in surprise...... It seems to make a little sense!
"If the princes of the Hongguang Imperial Court can understand this truth, why would the soldiers and horses of the four towns disintegrate the ice. Shi Gebu was martyred, although he was heroic, but he was a useless fool in the end. ”
Yan Ermei pondered for a moment and said, "Zhu Gongzi, I plan to stay in Qingshi Ji for a few days, and I hope that Zhu Gongzi can provide convenience." ”
Zhu Yiyuan smiled and nodded, "Mr. Yan can afford to be born later, that is the blessing of a late life, if Mr. can help introduce some more readers, he can't ask for it." ”