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Chapter 790 Zhu Yuanzhang: Kill Yi Bo first! Iron-blooded tactics to win the emperor's heart! Song Renzong: I am too weak

Tang Dynasty plane.

Li Shimin strongly agreed with Zhu Yuanzhang's move.

The way Zhu Yuanzhang dealt with the peasant uprising perfectly demonstrated the attitude that a wise ruler should have.

He was able to see that the root cause of the people's rebellion was their inability to survive, instead of simply blaming it on the unruly people. This kind of insight is truly rare.

The practice of requisitioning grain from wealthy households and promising to return it the following year not only solved the immediate problem, but also protected the interests of local wealthy households. It was a well-intentioned move!

When he put down the peasant uprising at the end of the Sui Dynasty, he was also well aware of the importance of combining leniency and severity!
Improving water conservancy, promoting agriculture and sericulture, and rectifying the salt administration are all fundamental measures to ensure that the people can live and work in peace and contentment.

As he said, governing a big country is like cooking a small fish. You have to be ruthless when it is necessary and be soft when it is necessary. This is precisely the essence of the imperial way.

In Li Shimin's view, Zhu Yuanzhang's actions revealed the vision and wisdom that a wise ruler should have.

He is both sympathetic to the people and knows how to weigh the pros and cons. He is truly a rare expert in governing the country!

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Song Dynasty plane.

When Song Renzong Zhao Zhen saw this scene, he had different feelings.

He stroked the imperial desk gently, with a worried look on his face.

Zhu Yuanzhang's tough yet gentle way of governing the country was very different from his own style.

Over the years, I have been blindly advocating benevolent governance, but I always feel that it is difficult to truly solve the problems.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not have the courage to requisition grain from wealthy households.

Although he agreed with this approach in his heart, he couldn't help but sigh when he thought about how he was restricted when facing the scholar-official group.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang's approach of resettling surrendered soldiers and implementing policies that benefit farmers was similar to his own ideas.

It’s just that I rely too much on the civil service group and lack the courage to act decisively.

It seems that to be a good emperor, one must have both a kind heart and decisiveness!

Zhu Yuanzhang's method of dealing with peasant uprisings may be exactly what he has always lacked...

[In 1636, Huang Taiji of the Later Jin changed the country's name to Qing and continued to provoke the Ming Dynasty on its border.]

[At that time, the nine-border defense line was already crumbling, the military pay was empty, and the morale of the soldiers was low. ]

【Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the border report with a sharp gaze.】

[“These Tartars, do we have no one in the Ming Dynasty to bully us?”]

[The first thing he did was to send out spies immediately.]

[“Find out for me which generals are colluding with the Tartars!”]

[“Anyone who collaborates with the enemy and sells out his country will be killed without mercy!”]

【Then, he began to reorganize the border troops. 】

[“The border troops are withholding military pay? How dare you!”]

[“Check for me where the military pay has gone over the years, one by one!”]

【Zhu Yuanzhang personally interrogated the official in charge of military pay. 】

[“To embezzle military funds is to sell out the country for personal gain!”]

【At the same time, he reformed the border defense system. 】

[“From now on, the border troops’ salaries will be paid every ten days and no delays are allowed!”]

[“Ordnance supplies must be updated on time, and military supervisors must conduct on-site inspections!”]

[In order to improve combat effectiveness, Zhu Yuanzhang also issued a special order. ]

[“Move the elite naval forces from Jiangnan, Jiangxi, and Huguang northward!”]

[“The Tartars are great at riding, so let’s fight a battle they’ve never seen before!”]

【Zhu Yuanzhang knew very well that naval warfare was an important magic weapon for establishing the Ming Dynasty. 】

[He wanted to use the navy to contain the Qing army and disrupt their tactical rhythm.]

【At the same time, he did not forget to strengthen the ties with the various Mongolian tribes. 】

[“Aren’t the Tartars good at fighting? Then use the barbarians to control the barbarians!”]

[In just a few months, the situation on the border began to change.] [The army's morale was united, its combat effectiveness was enhanced, and the Qing army's offensive was effectively contained.]

【Zhu Yuanzhang stood on the Great Wall, looking north.】

[“To defend the country, you must have the courage and means to do so!”]

[“Chongzhen is too merciful. The world cannot be saved by mercy!”]

Seeing this scene, the ancients couldn't help but applaud!

Zhu Yuanzhang's method of commanding the army was exactly the right strategy needed at the moment.

The vigor and decisiveness makes people's blood boil, and they can't wait to take up sword and fight to serve the country!
This method of rectifying military discipline and severely punishing corruption is indeed refreshing!
No matter how powerful the cavalry is, they will suffer losses when encountering terrain with dense water networks.

Such an unexpected tactic is worthy of an emperor who has conquered the world!

It seems that it is easy to conquer a country but difficult to keep it. Without some thundering measures, it is impossible to suppress these villains!

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Qing Dynasty plane.

When Emperor Qianlong saw this scene, he shook his head with disdain.

This kind of massacre is too reckless!
Zhu Yuanzhang's high-profile investigation of generals who collaborated with the enemy would only make the border troops panic. How can an army exert its combat effectiveness if everyone is in danger?

Thinking of his meticulous planning when he pacified Dzungar Khanate, he felt that Zhu Yuanzhang's move was too reckless.

As for punishing corrupt officials so quickly, in Qianlong's view, it is only a temporary solution and not a fundamental solution!
If court officials are only restrained by harsh laws and severe punishments, it will sooner or later lead to a greater backlash!

What's more, the most taboo thing for military generals is to disappoint their enemies!
These people hold military power. If they become disillusioned, there will be endless troubles!

The north is bitterly cold, making it difficult to mobilize the navy and to obtain supplies.

This unrealistic deployment will only waste military strength!
Moreover, if the navy leaves Jiangnan, the coastal defense will be left empty. If it attracts harassment from Japanese pirates, wouldn't that be a case of losing sight of the big picture?

To govern the world, one must assess the situation and observe every detail.

Reforms as drastic as Zhu Yuanzhang's may seem satisfying on the surface, but they actually pose hidden dangers!

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Qin Dynasty plane.

Qin Shi Huang was reading the newly revised bamboo slips of "Qin Law", and Li Si stood in front of the desk and explained the legal provisions to him.

Suddenly, this scene came into their eyes.

Qin Shihuang put down the bamboo slips in his hand, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

The way Zhu Yuanzhang dealt with corrupt military officers was so similar to what he did back then!
He stroked the table and said thoughtfully: "This Zhu Yuanzhang is a man who knows military affairs."

Li Si saw that the emperor was interested, and immediately agreed: "Your Majesty is right. However, although this person is courageous, he is far from the achievements of your Majesty in the past.

Your Majesty unified the six kingdoms and led the army in person, and you are truly the greatest emperor of all time!"

Qin Shi Huang waved his hand, his eyes sharp, "Lord Li, you are wrong. Zhu Yuanzhang's actions have grasped the key to military management.

To embezzle military pay is to undermine the foundation of the country.

When we conquered the six kingdoms, the most taboo thing was corruption in the army."

"Best regards, Your Majesty."

Li Si said respectfully, "Will such a large-scale killing discourage the soldiers?"

Qin Shi Huang stood up and walked to the window: "The heart of a general? Humph, how can a corrupt person be a general?
Zhu Yuanzhang's drastic measures are exactly what I want.

If the army is not strictly disciplined, how can it deter the outside world?

When I established the military merit system with clear rewards and punishments, wasn't it also for the purpose of rectifying military discipline? "

Li Si saw that the emperor looked solemn, so he said, "Your Majesty is right. But Zhu Yuanzhang was born in the countryside after all..."

"So what if I was born in a humble family?"

Qin Shi Huang turned around, his eyes sparkling, and said, "It is precisely because he knows the suffering of the soldiers that he can do such a cruel thing.

Look at his practice of distributing military salaries on a ten-day basis, which shows that he is well aware of the military's will!
Behind such thunderous means, there must be a kind heart! "

Li Si seemed to understand something and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty's insight is profound. Zhu Yuanzhang's move is indeed brilliant!"

(End of this chapter)