Chongzhen: I am the king of prosperous times

No matter in any form or at any time, war must not be feared, but must be faced squarely, understood, and controlled. After all, once conflicts intensify, wars will occur.

This was the case with the war with Jianlu.

This is the case with the war against the thieves.

This was the case with the war with Montaigne.

This is the case with the war with the chieftain.

The so-called "Japanese riots" in the coastal areas of the Jiangnan provinces, in a sense, were also caused by intensified contradictions in disguise.

Emperor Chongzhen made it clear to open the sea in Zhili Prefecture, Tianjin, and gradually changed the foreign trade of Ming Dynasty from smuggling in the past to official. For this reason, he also introduced many policies to ensure the status of Tianjin Kaihai. Over time, this gradually forms a siphon effect.

We must know that the maritime powers of the European countries have always wanted to open up the market of Daming, and the commodities they carry can be effectively dumped by stopping at the coastal area of ​​Daming.

It's a pity that this wish has never been realized, and even a sea conflict broke out with Daming. The sea battle in the Tianqi year was a test.

A dead skinny camel is bigger than a horse.

Is this counterinsurgency?
This is to rectify military affairs.

Emperor Chongzhen wanted to use his own methods to gradually adjust some areas of Ming Dynasty through the sale of war bonds, financial hedging transfers, etc., such as further developing the shipbuilding industry, further developing the navigation industry, further deepening the military reform process, and further improving the construction of the military industry system... …

Although it is said that Ming is no longer as strong as it used to be, and its sea power is not as strong as before, but this does not mean that the sea power of the European countries can pose a threat to Ming.

Any form of industrial development must first be accompanied by the improvement of the military industry, and then drive the gradual improvement of various fields.

Emperor Chongzhen's eyes were firm and he said: "When in contact with the maritime merchants of European countries, you can also see that regions or countries other than my Ming Dynasty are actively developing maritime power.

"That's why I said that this is a normalized counter-insurgency. Don't think that it will end in a short time."

"Your Majesty, if this is the case, the cost of food and salaries involved in the suppression of the Japanese invasion is incalculable."

Yang Wenyue stepped forward and bowed: "Even if all the consumption of this battle is borne by the Ministry of Internal Affairs alone, it involves so many adjustments, especially the concept of offshore and distant seas, which requires a large number of sea warships to support. At this stage For me, the Ming Navy, I simply don't have the strength to bear it."

Second, set up an offshore patrol system in the southern Zhili and Zhejiang offshore areas to ensure that when foreign enemies invade, they can respond as quickly as possible, and then prevent the coastal areas from being attacked by sea forces.

"The Military Aircraft Department clearly issued an edict ordering Hong Chengchou, Minister of the Ministry of War, to lead the task of suppressing the Japanese rebellion and counter-rebellion. When the Japanese rebellion in the southern provinces was suppressed, when will he, the Minister of the Ministry of War, go to Beijing to take up a post."

Of course, Emperor Chongzhen knew what Yang Wenyue and the others were worried about. It was nothing more than fear that Daming would be dragged down in this normalized suppression of the Japanese rebellion.

Have you ever thought about why Japanese invaders frequently occur in the Jiangnan provinces?Can a small Wajima really compete against Da Ming? "

The hall was extremely quiet.

Emperor Chongzhen looked at Yang Wenyue, Ding Qirui, Yang Sichang and other military ministers with cold eyes, and said loudly: "First, build local patrol battalions in the southern Zhili and Zhejiang coastal areas to ensure that the two barriers near the sea and the far sea will not be destroyed by sea forces. When bypassing or launching a raid, it can contain the forces of Japanese pirates who have entered the coast.

Emperor Chongzhen said in a loud voice: "Chen Xinjia, the Minister of Counselor, left Beijing and rushed to Songjiang Mansion to prepare for the establishment of the Songjiang Pingwa Front Point, responsible for coordinating the suppression of Japanese insurrection. It means that a group of officials will be transferred to add it.

Yang Wenyue, Ding Qirui, Yang Sichang and other military ministers showed different expressions, you look at me, I look at you, and they are surprised by what Emperor Chongzhen said.

It's not that Ming has never experienced Japanese rebellion in the past, but the anti-rebellion idea mentioned by Emperor Chongzhen has never been used before.

According to what Emperor Chongzhen said, let alone how long the war to suppress the Japanese Insurgency will last, just involving the coastal military system of the Jiangnan provinces, and the coastal military system will usher in a big change, like Adjustments of this scale are also shouldering the responsibility of maintaining the stability of the southern and coastal areas. Who can support this burden?
Not to mention mastering so many troops, no matter who they put them in, this is not reassuring. Once they have the idea of ​​​​supporting soldiers and self-respect, the consequences will be far more harmful than the Japanese invasion.

However, Emperor Chongzhen transferred all the pressure to the special Ministry of Internal Affairs, and had no involvement or link with the fragile financial system of Ming Dynasty.

War, most of the time, brings destruction and destruction, but in some special periods, if war can be used skillfully, it can promote the development of various fields under the rule.

Since it is a Japanese rebellion, don't think about suppressing the rebellion in the short term. After all, combat at sea is different from combat on land. I want to start normalizing counter-insurgency and gradually improve my Ming Dynasty's backward maritime layout. "

As long as Emperor Chongzhen can balance these and ensure the stability of the basic order, then this normalized war to suppress the Japanese Insurgency will not cause losses to Ming, and it will even promote Ming to build a sea power.

In the past, it was a wrong decision for Ming to give up the sea.

"Regarding the Japanese invasion in the Jiangnan provinces, my intention is very clear. I want to build a multi-level garrison system to gradually wipe out those maritime forces while ensuring local stability."

Third, starting from Weihaiwei in the north and going to Dongfan Town in the south, we will set up a surprise fleet in the open sea. When necessary, we can stop at the Korean Peninsula and Jeju Island, and we will wipe out all sea forces in the open sea area.

It's just that a lot of pressure during this period will be on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Military Aircraft Department. The former is the big steward of money and food, and the latter is planning the war.

Chen Jisheng of the Yongwei Battalion was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the South Zhili Coastal Defense Battalion, Cao Wenyao of the Yongwei Battalion was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Zhejiang Coastal Defense Battalion, and Lu Xiangjin, a general of Tianjin, was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Fujian Coastal Defense Battalion. A group of generals and schools were dispatched and rushed to the post to prepare for the establishment of a coastal defense battalion system.

Leading the four naval divisions of Liaoxi, Jinzhou, Tianjin, and Denglai, they mobilized part of the naval fleet and gathered in Songjiang Prefecture to prepare for the establishment of the East China Sea Division. Liu Xingzhi was promoted as the commander-in-chief of the East China Sea Division.

The Fujian Navy dispatched a naval fleet to prepare for the establishment of offshore naval forces in South Zhili and Zhejiang. The officers of the above three naval divisions are all designated as deputy commander-in-chief. The offshore system is under the Songjiang Pingwa Refers to be responsible for..."

Following Emperor Chongzhen's order after order, Yang Wenyue, Ding Qirui, Yang Sichang and other military ministers had complicated emotions in their hearts. They were shocked, really shocked. Such large-scale adjustments and deployments were really pure coping. Is it Japanese chaos?
The answer is simple, no.

Emperor Chongzhen wanted to take advantage of the Japanese rebellion to drive a few nails into the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River, and use this to gradually control the military power of the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River, so as to ensure that some plans and deployments in the north can also be gradually implemented in the south of the Yangtze River , To seek momentum for the follow-up rectification of the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River!