Paper Maker: This is the end of the Ming Dynasty in Liaozhai

Chapter 189 After the gold enters the fortress, Zhu Youjian's ambition!
"I've thought about it."

Huang Taiji nodded and said: "Now the soldiers and horses of the Ming Dynasty are gathered in Liaodong and Shanhaiguan, and the defenses in other places are simple. We can bypass Harashen and break in from the Xifengkou area, and we can also let Mongolia All the ministries sent troops together, broke through the Xifeng Pass, captured Zunhua, and then went straight to the capital of the Ming Dynasty."

"I have also arranged for internal response in Zunhua. As long as we are fast enough to rush into the city before the defenders in Zunhua react, we can easily take down Zunhua City."

"So where do we go from here?"

Amin frowned and said, "If we attack Daming capital, the Xifengkou will definitely be taken back by Ming people."

The Eight Banners warriors under their command are good at attacking but not defending, and it is impossible for them to leave too many troops to guard Xifengkou. After all, it is extremely risky to invade Daming.

"Do not worry."

Huang Taiji said calmly: "As long as we attack Beizhili, the emperor of Ming Dynasty will definitely order soldiers from all over the country to work hard for the king. When the time comes, the border will be empty, and we will be able to leave from anywhere."

"Then do as you say."

Seeing that Huang Taiji had already thought about everything, A Min stopped making troubles, since it would be good for him to invade Daming anyway.

After passing the collegiate agreement of the four major baylors, the troops of the Eight Banners began to be mobilized soon.

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On the other side, after four days of long-distance travel, Yuan Chonghuan and his party finally arrived at Huai'an Mansion. The first time they arrived at Huai'an Mansion, Yuan Chonghuan took down Zhou Tao, who was guarding the army rations.

"Zhou Tao, I trust you so much, and entrusted you with the heavy responsibility of guarding the rations. I didn't expect you to collude with outsiders and be the rat in this warehouse!"

Looking at Zhou Tao, Yuan Chonghuan looked gloomy: "Tell me, who are you colluding with?"

If it was someone else, he wouldn't have come from the battlefield so anxiously, but Zhou Tao was sent by him, so the board would have to hit him.

Glancing at Yuan Chonghuan, Zhou Tao opened his mouth, but finally closed his mouth. Although Yuan Chonghuan is very powerful now, compared with those people, Yuan Chonghuan is not enough. Those people have been entrenched in Jiangnan for nearly 200 years. huge.

If they didn't say anything, those people might still save him, but if they did, not only would he die in Jiangnan, but even his whole family would die without a place to bury him.

"Say!"

Yuan Chonghuan let out a low cry, and an inexplicable aura emanated from his body. At the same time, an illusory figure appeared behind him, which was Yuan Chonghuan's primordial spirit. Immediately afterwards, Yuan Chonghuan's primordial spirit shot a ray of white light, hitting Zhou Tao's eyebrows.

The next moment, Zhou Tao's eyes were lost for a moment, and his whole body seemed to be turned into a puppet.

Yuan Chonghuan shouted again: "Say, who are the people who colluded with you?"

"There are the prefect of Huai'an Prefecture, the Dong family in Huai'an, the Zhou family in Shanyang, the Bai family in Yangzhou, and the Xu family in Huating..."

Like a puppet, Zhou Tao spoke out a series of names intermittently. If there is a strong person here, it can be seen that Zhou Tao's soul is controlled by Yuan Chonghuan's soul.

Every time he heard a name, Yuan Chonghuan's face turned ugly. Even if these people were in the south of the Yangtze River, they were also important figures. Don't look at these people as just some local wealthy families, but their power should not be underestimated at all. These people have a lot of people. Land and money have taken root in places for hundreds of years.

Jiangnan's literary style is at its peak, and it is one of the two capitals. It has been leading the direction of the entire court for decades. The Donglin Party that came out of Jiangnan almost controlled the entire court. If Wei Zhongxian hadn't appeared, it is estimated that Daming has It was completely controlled by the Donglin Party.

And behind the Donglin Party are these Jiangnan wealthy families. Although the Donglin Party was founded by Gu Xiancheng and others, the foundation is these Jiangnan wealthy families. If these Jiangnan wealthy families did not promote him behind his back, Gu Xiancheng would have been mere. How could it be possible for the dismissed official doctor to have such a great influence that he could make countless Jiangnan scholars follow him.

You must know that there is an old saying that life and death are unpredictable when traveling a hundred miles away, and the Donglin Conference initiated by Gu Xiancheng and the others holds a conference once or twice a year, and a small meeting once a month, with a large number of participants each time.

Gu Xiancheng and his fellow down-and-out officials, how can He De can let countless scholars from the south of the Yangtze River come to participate in the meeting? Firstly, officials cannot help others in the officialdom, and secondly, they cannot help others economically. Why do they have such a large appeal? Naturally, there are people behind their backs to promote and spread money for them.

Not only the Donglin Party, but the shadows of these Jiangnan giants are indispensable behind the folk book clubs all over the south of the Yangtze River, and supporting the Donglin Party and these book clubs is also of great benefit to these Jiangnan giants.

These Jiangnan giants are not short of money, and the money to support Donglin Academy is just a drop in the bucket for them, but it can allow them to form a deep friendship with the Donglin Party.

As long as someone in Donglin Academy can ascend to a high position, they can use this friendship to let the children of their family worship under these people, such as Yang Lian, Zuo Guangdou and many of their disciples, many of them are these The son of a wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River.

For these wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River, it is not difficult for the children of the family to obtain the fame of a scholar or a scholar, even if it is a Jinshi, it is not particularly difficult. Official career is more smooth sailing.

Moreover, there is another huge benefit of supporting academies and book clubs, which is to find some potential stocks with great potential to invest in advance, and a small investment can form a deep friendship with these potential stocks, so these Jiangnan giants have a lot of power in officialdom. With a huge network of relationships.

"How dare they do that!"

Thinking of this, Yuan Chonghuan couldn't help clenching his teeth. Even he couldn't touch so many wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River. As long as he dared to touch these people, what awaited him was overwhelming impeachment from countless officials. Even Zhu Youjian had to worry about it. two.

"Dong Weng, these people can't move."

At this time, Tang Fang, Yuan Chonghuan's aide, also hurriedly persuaded him. Compared with Yuan Chonghuan, he was born in Shaoxing Mansion, and he knew better about the power of these Jiangnan giants.

"But what about the rations?"

Yuan Chonghuan gritted his teeth and said, "How can I explain to the court if I don't get back these military rations?"

He also knows that it is not an easy task to take down these people. He may be able to take these people down by force with the thousands of troops left in Huai'an Mansion, but doing so is tantamount to rebellion. The memorandum of impeachment will be placed on Zhu Youjian's desk, and he will definitely go to jail.

However, if the more than 20 shi of military rations are not recovered, he will not end well. Being dismissed from office and demoted back to his original place is the best result.

As for finding out the truth, to be honest, he himself is not sure, stealing military rations is a capital crime.These people will definitely not be stupid enough to do it themselves. In the end, at most they will find some scapegoats, and they may not even find out the scapegoats.

"Dong Weng, I'll talk to them and ask them to return the rations!"

After thinking for a while, Tang Fang gritted his teeth and said, "As long as the army rations are collected, this case will not exist."

Hearing this, Yuan Chonghuan frowned and said, "They will spit out what they eat?"

Tang Fang said in a low voice: "Dong Weng, I don't think they want to lose both."

Although those people have a huge network of relationships in the officialdom, they are just relationships after all, not real power. Yuan Chonghuan has a high position and power, and what he has is real power. Yuan Chonghuan is really in a hurry, and it hurts both sides, and they are also uncomfortable.

More than 20 shi of grain, say more or less, but with the strength of those people, it is not difficult to get together in a short period of time, they may not lose both for these grains and Yuan Chonghuan.

"Go ahead."

Hearing this, Yuan Chonghuan closed his eyes and sighed deeply. Although he could collect the army rations by doing this, it was tantamount to showing weakness to those people. In the future, those people will definitely become more and more courageous, and it will become a serious problem in the future.

.........

The sun was just rising, and a mist shrouded the entire capital. Outside the city gate, countless people were pushing carts and carrying burdens, waiting for the city gate to open.

squeak... squeak...

The city gate opened slowly.

At this time, there was a sound of "da da" horseshoes in the distant fog, and then a fast horse broke through the fog. On the horse was a messenger with a red flag stuck behind his back.

"Eight hundred miles urgently!"

"Eight hundred miles urgently!"

The messenger yelled loudly while speeding up his horse.

Seeing the appearance of the courier, the knowledgeable people of Huangcheng Gener stepped aside one after another. The only thing that can be expedited by [-] miles is an emergency military situation. If the courier accidentally stepped on it, it would be useless if he died If he is dead, he might be accused of delaying a military plane, which would be even worse.

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clang!clang!clang!
Not long after, a crisp bell rang through the entire capital, and all the people couldn't help but look at the palace, while the civil and military officials who heard the bell hurried towards the palace. The bell was an urgent call to civil and military officials , There is no big thing, it will not ring at all, the last time it sounded was when Zhu Youxiao passed away.

Qianqing Palace.

"Wang Zhichen is a waste! Liu Ce is also a waste!"

"A bunch of idiots! A bunch of idiots!"

Zhu Youjian roared angrily, clutching the urgently sent information from Babaili in his hand, his expression was extremely gloomy, and there was a trace of panic that was barely visible in his eyes.

The Jurchens broke through Xifeng Pass and crossed the Great Wall!

And Han Yu and the others were also shocked, the Jurchen entered the customs, this is the Great Wall's natural barrier was breached again after the Gengxu Revolution.

"Your Majesty, before Jiannu arrives, send an order to send soldiers and horses from all over the world to King Qin of Jing!"

Seeing that Zhu Youjian hadn't responded yet, Han Yu hurriedly said.

"Immediately spread the imperial edict to all places."

Hearing this, Zhu Youjian also came to his senses and said quickly.

"Your Majesty, this may not be a bad thing."

At this time, Liu Hongxun suddenly spoke.

"What do you mean?"

Hearing Liu Hongxun's words, Zhu Youjian frowned, showing a trace of dissatisfaction on his face. The Jurchens broke through the Great Wall and invaded Beizhili. This was undoubtedly slapping Daming's face left and right, and it was very likely It will shake the foundation of Ming Dynasty, Liu Hongxun even said that this is a bad thing.

"Your Majesty, now that the Liaodong issue has become a serious problem for the imperial court, why not take this opportunity to wipe out the slaves who committed crimes in the future?"

Liu Hongxun said calmly.

Hearing Liu Hongxun's words, Zhu Youjian's eyes immediately brightened. Over the years, the Liaodong problem has become a chronic disease of Ming Dynasty. If he can take this opportunity to completely solve the Liaodong problem, then it would be great.

"Liu Aiqing, I don't know how to exterminate this Jian slave?"

Zhu Youjian's tone softened a lot.

"Your Majesty, Yuan Chonghuan is now leading an army of 20 in Dongchangfu City. Dongchangfu is only more than 20 miles away from the capital, and it will take at most [-] days to arrive at the capital."

Liu Hongxun cupped his hands and said: "As long as Yuan Chonghuan is transferred back to the capital, the 20 troops and the troops of Liaodong, Shanhaiguan, Xuanfu, and Jingying will add up to more than 60, and then the Great Wall will be guarded. These slaves will be the turtles in the jar."

After listening to Liu Hongxun's words, the eyes of Han Yu and the others also brightened. Jiannu came here on an adventure. If they can be trapped in the pass, then as long as they are trapped until Jiannu's logistics are insufficient, the opponent will collapse without a fight.

"Your Majesty, although Mr. Liu Ge's plan is good, I'm afraid the puppet Qi rebels in Shandong will not sit idly by."

After thinking for a while, Han Yu poured cold water on Zhu Youjian. Although Liu Hongxun's plan was good, Su Hao had to be willing to let go. Otherwise, as long as Su Hao pestered him, Yuan Chonghuan's 20 troops would not even think about it. get away.

It's Su Hao again!

Being poured with cold water by Han Yu, Zhu Youjian also came back to his senses, and he gritted his teeth instantly. Jiannu is certainly hateful, but Su Hao is even more hateful and dangerous.

"Your Majesty, this opportunity to exterminate Jiannu is once in a lifetime."

Seeing Zhu Youjian's expression, Liu Hongxun quickly persuaded him: "The imperial court can temporarily negotiate peace with this puppet Qi rebel, and when Jiannu is wiped out, the imperial court frees up its hands. "

Liu Hongxun's words suddenly made Zhu Youjian fall into deep thought. Whether he wanted to destroy Jiannu or save face, Zhu Youjian couldn't make up his mind for a moment.

"Your Majesty, I think what Elder Liu Ge said is very true. The immediate priority is to exterminate Jiannu."

At this time, Li Biao also cupped his hands and said: "The puppet Qi rebellion is trapped in Shandong, and it is difficult to cause a serious problem for the time being. The first thing to do is to eliminate Jiannu."

Although he doesn't understand military affairs, he also knows that this is an excellent opportunity. As long as Su Hao is appeased, the extermination of Jiannu will be at the moment. If he misses it, there will be no such good opportunity in the future. After all, it is not Su Hao's words. It is impossible to gather 20 soldiers and horses that can be mobilized at any time in Dongchangfu City.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Youjian still let go of his face, and said in a deep voice: "It's fine to negotiate a peace, but this Su Hao may not let it go easily, if he speaks loudly, then how to solve it, we don't have much time here ah."

Now that the Jurchens have entered the pass, although there are still many fortified cities in the Jiliao area, the Jurchens are all cavalry. At most one month, the opponent will reach the capital. With the defense of the capital, it is impossible for the opponent to capture the capital, but Jie After plundering, it is still possible to leave easily.

"Your Majesty, I believe that even if the entire Shandong Province is handed over to the Puppet Qi, it is worthwhile to exchange Yuan Chonghuan's 20 troops into Beijing."

Hearing this, Liu Hongxun bowed his hands again.

"What do you ladies think?"

Zhu Youjian looked at Han Yu and the others and gave up Shandong to Su Hao, which was undoubtedly mocking his incompetence.

"I think what Liu Ge said is old-fashioned."

Han Yu clasped his hands and said, "I think we can take this opportunity to let Su Hao let go of the water transportation. Hundreds of thousands of troops are mobilized, and the food and grass consumption is very high. There are still millions of shi of grain in Huai'an mansion. If we can transport this million shi of grain into the water Beijing can greatly save the hardships of corvee labor for the people in Henan.

"Since that's the case, you, Han Aiqing, will personally preside over the peace negotiation."

After a moment of silence, Zhu Youjian slowly opened his mouth and said: "I only have one request. The puppet Qi rebellion cannot go to Shandong, and an agreement must be reached within ten days to let Yuan Chonghuan lead the army northward."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Hearing Zhu Youjian's words, Han Yu respectfully responded, but he sighed in his heart. He was not surprised by this situation. If he wanted to negotiate a peace with Su Hao in a short time, it was naturally impossible to send a censor. He had to ask for one. Only those with sufficient status and power can go, and the most suitable one is naturally him, the chief minister of the cabinet.

But after this matter is done, he should resign from office and go back to seclusion. After all, it is a shame to negotiate peace with the rebels, especially when Daming still actively seeks peace.

Fortunately, Zhu Youjian made the decision on this matter, and the entire cabinet agreed to pass it. He doesn't have to bear the infamy himself.

After a pause, Zhu Youjian went on to say: "Order all the cities in Jiliao to defend the cities and wait for rescue. At the same time, order the king's ministers to return to the capital and let Liu Ce lead people to recapture the Xifeng Pass and strengthen the defenses at each pass."

"The Xuan Mansion asked them to send some people back to aid the capital, and at the same time stick to the gates. I want to come and catch the turtle!"

Zhu Youjian's eyes shone with a bright light called ambition. Once all the slaves who entered the customs could be wiped out here, the border would be peaceful for decades, and he could also mobilize troops to quell the rebellion within the Ming Dynasty , ZTE Daming.

"The ministers obey the order."

Han Yu and the others bowed their hands in response.

Afterwards, several people left the Qianqing Palace and went to the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Now the other civil and military officials are still waiting in the hall.

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When the court meeting was over, a fast horse rushed out of the city gate and rushed to all directions.

And Han Yu also went home and gave a few words of advice, and then set off for Jinan Fucheng with the brigade and the troops.

On the carriage, Han Yu looked at the capital city that was gradually going away. Under the bright sunshine, the capital city was still so magnificent and magnificent, but for some reason, in Han Yu's eyes at this moment, the magnificent and magnificent city seemed to be a hanging city. An old man withered, no means of treatment can bring this old man back to life.

To bring this old man back to life, there is only one more vigorous reform, a reform that is far more vigorous than Zhang Juzheng's original reform.

"Ugh!"

Thinking of this, Han Yu sighed, Zhang Juzheng is dead, no one in the current court has this talent, including him, he can only hope for the future, what he can do now is to do his meager Let Da Ming last longer, and wait for the appearance of the capable minister who can save Da Ming.

If Su Hao knew about Han Yu's thoughts, he would probably laugh out loud. Daming's real enemy is not Jiannu, nor Su Hao, nor those ordinary people who are forced to rebel against the government, but those vassals who occupy a large amount of land. King, gentry, honorable.

If the problem of land annexation is not resolved, any natural disaster will cause tens of thousands of people to rise up, and then sweep the entire Ming Dynasty.

But these vassal kings, gentry, and nobles are the ruling foundation of the entire Ming Dynasty, and the old Zhu family is the core of this foundation. Who can cut this foundation?
No one can do it. This is equivalent to asking everyone to slash themselves voluntarily. Who can do it, not even Zhu Youjian himself, let alone a capable minister.

(End of this chapter)