The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 185 The army has its own rules

Chen Jingke’s method is very simple: publicity and guidance:

"...Even if ordinary people want to shave their heads, they don't dare to try it easily due to the clan power. Military households don't have such worries."

A clan is a group formed by living together by blood.

Military households were based on families and were randomly assigned together. They were managed by military officers appointed by the court.

Therefore, military households are not bound by clan relationships. The only thing they care about is the opinions of the officers.

In the early Ming Dynasty, the officers, especially the grassroots officers, were basically the result of fighting on the battlefield.

I don’t even care about long or short hair.

Moreover, Chen Jingke has the support of Xu Da and Lan Yu.

Wherever Xu Yungong goes, most officers will actively cooperate with their work.

"So, we need to carry out publicity so that the 200,000 military households building the new capital can understand the shortcomings of long hair and the benefits of short hair."

"Then, those of us who have shaved our hair will do the guiding ourselves."

"I believe they will make the best choice for them."

Zhu Biao frowned slightly. He felt that doing so was unnecessary. Who dares not to shave his hair when ordered by an officer?

No one dares to speak even if they have tattoos on their faces, let alone if they just shave their heads.

But he also understood what Chen Jingke meant and let the soldiers understand the reason for doing so.

Otherwise, when the new capital is repaired and they return home, they will grow their hair again, and then everything will be in vain.

"These two hundred thousand soldiers are the best propagandists..."

"Their families have been scattered and resettled in various places in Henan."

"Divide them into ten groups for rotational rest. Each group will rest for a month and let them go home and have a look..."

"This way, they can also spend some time with their families every year."

"When they return home, they will publicize hygiene and epidemic prevention knowledge to their families, influencing more people to shave their hair short..."

"All the military households who migrate here have their hair cut short, so that they can affect more ordinary people."

"Coupled with the cooperation of Prince Zhou, the work of changing customs can be completed in less than two years."

Zhu Biao nodded and said: "Although your method is a bit troublesome, it is better than being safe. I agree."

Chen Jingke said happily: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhu Biao asked again: "Don't you need me to order the local government offices in Henan to cooperate with you?"

Chen Jingke said: "It's not necessary for the time being. Once these 200,000 sergeants shave their heads and start taking turns, His Highness will issue an order that will be more effective."

Zhu Biao said nothing more and wrote a handwriting:

"Okay, let's do as you say. With this handwriting, you can mobilize the people and things here at will."

Chen Jingke took the order and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, I will retire."

After coming out of Zhu Biao's place, Xu Yungong asked: "What should we do now, gather the soldiers?"

Chen Jingke shook his head, took out the new version of the "Epidemic Prevention Manual" he wrote, and said:

"Propaganda requires teaching materials. First find a craftsman to print this manual, and then proceed to the next step."

The main content of this manual is the same as the previous one, but it is more detailed and closer to life.

Focused on the inconveniences and dangers of long hair, and advocated shaving short hair.

In order to attract more people to take the initiative to read, they even wrote about how to build chicken coops, pig pens, and sheep pens, and how to maintain hygiene.

There are also simple techniques such as oil extraction.

With the popularization of modern knowledge, everyone knows that oil extraction means steaming, grinding and squeezing.

The rest is a matter of process and oil yield.

This stuff is just common sense, how can it be popularized?

However, in ancient times, this technology was also kept secret, and few people outside of professional oil extraction knew the principle.

It can be said that Chen Jingke took great pains to write this book.

When building a new capital, the most indispensable thing is craftsmen of all kinds, and naturally there are also those engaged in printing.

Chen Jingke took Zhu Biao's handwriting over, and no one dared not listen.

Within a few days, a new version of the "Epidemic Prevention Manual" with the scent of pine ink was released.

Chen Jingke printed 20,000 copies in one go.

During this process, Zhou Wang Zhu Zhu also rushed to Luoyang to join him.

He has become more mature and steady, but his eyes are a bit penetrating.

When I look at people, I always feel like I am researching which one is easier to cut.

As soon as they met, Zhu Ru said: "Teacher, you surprised me this time."

Chen Jingke smiled and said, "What's wrong?"

Zhu Ru said: "Promoting shaving is not in line with your always low-key character."

Chen Jingke said jokingly: "Someone has to do it. I thought you, the apprentice, would step forward, but I haven't seen any movement from you after waiting for so long."

"I have no choice but to take action personally."

Zhu Rui pretended to be aggrieved and said: "I do want to take action, but I'm not as smart as you and don't know how to do it."

"Didn't I come immediately as soon as I heard your call?"

Chen Jingke smiled and said: "You know how to respect teachers and teach..."

The master and apprentice exchanged a few words and then talked about medical matters.

Zhu Rui is indeed talented and has made obvious progress.

In terms of surgical practice, Chen Jingke has been far behind.

The only thing Chen Jingke was better than him was in internal medicine and modern medical theory.

However, he only has a certain understanding of the human body.

It takes a long way to truly become a qualified surgeon.

After discussing medical skills, the two began to talk about the plan to shave their heads.

Chen Jingke explained his plan in detail, and then said:

"You go and meet Fang Xiaoru first to appease the servants who have already shaved their heads."

"At the same time, I used my status as King of Zhou as a platform for shaving my hair to prevent officials, gentry and clans in Henan from persecuting the people who shaved my hair."

"This is my newly compiled "Epidemic Prevention Manual". You can promote this book throughout Henan."

Zhu Zhu took the book and said, "Okay, don't worry, Master, I promise to complete the task."

After that, he set off for the Yellow River construction site and shaved his hair short before departure.

I use this as a support for my teacher and also for medicine.

Xu Yungong has not been idle these days. He visited Xu Da and Lan Yu's old subordinates privately and expressed his intention to come.

These people had already received the letter and were naturally very cooperative.

Everyone thinks it doesn't matter if they shave their hair.

Since the two bosses ordered this, we will shave it off.

What's more, Xu Yungong has shaved his head, so they have no mental barriers.

They also felt that Chen Jingke's method made simple things complicated.

You can directly order the person below to shave your head, saving time and effort.

Xu Yungong persuaded everyone to stop them.

Then after making some arrangements like this, the matter was finally finalized.

It was only then that Chen Jingke summoned a group of middle and senior generals.

Pass out the books, making sure each flag (ten people) has one.

And everyone is required to be familiar with its contents.

Then if you are willing to shave, just shave. If you don’t want to shave, don’t force it.

The generals naturally agreed.

But the fact is, they just say they don’t force it.

After returning home, he ordered that all his subordinates must study the contents of the epidemic prevention manual.

Then everyone had to shave their heads.

If any soldier's head is not shaved, then don't do it.

However, these generals did not just force them, but took the lead and set an example themselves.

I don’t know who the wise man came up with the idea, but dozens of senior generals collectively shaved their heads in public.

Then hundreds of mid-level officers also had their heads shaved collectively.

These officers have taken the lead, so the soldiers below can't still complain, right?

Chen Jingke and Xu Yungong were also explained.

As soon as the news came out, it immediately became big news in Luoyang, and countless people came to watch.

When Chen Jingke learned about this, he was speechless. He finally understood the military's way of doing things.

Make it straight and straight, don't make so many twists and turns.

Not suitable.

At the same time, I also understood why it was said that I would not be able to accept the emperor's fate in the future.

Even though he was right next to them, he could do something like this.

If she wasn't around, I don't know what she would be like.

From now on, we can't be so naive as to think that they will carry out any orders given by the superiors.

In other words, when dealing with people from the military in the future, it is best to consider their behavior style first.

Don't take it for granted to formulate policies and issue orders.

The matter has come to this, it's too late to say anything else, just make mistakes.

He sent people to the onlookers to publicize epidemic prevention knowledge everywhere, focusing on shaving their heads.

Whether you believe it or not, the disease theory and head shaving to prevent epidemics have become the hottest topics.

You know, this is the new capital construction site.

Businessmen from all over the world gathered together, and after these people left, they also spread the news.

Even the new version of the epidemic prevention manual was circulated through their hands.

Invisibly, it created certain convenient conditions for the subsequent promotion of short hair.

This can be considered an unexpected surprise.

In short, the matter of shaving my hair was completed in a muddle-headed manner.

However, the promotion of hair shaving is not over. Chen Jingke’s purpose is not to let these soldiers shave their heads, but to let them understand why they shave their heads.

Then become a publicist.

Although the generals used their own methods to complete the hair shaving work in one step.

But publicity still needs to be carried out bit by bit.

Fortunately, Ming Dynasty began to promote epidemic prevention manuals in the military two years ago.

Although the soldiers didn't understand it clearly, they knew something.

Now it is easier to learn and accept.

Coupled with the supervision of the officers, everyone learned quickly.

After learning this, I also understood why I suddenly had to shave my hair short.

From being indifferent at first, I slowly started to become supportive.

Especially when the officers informed that after everyone has completed their studies, everyone will be divided into ten groups, and each group will take turns to take a month off.

Let them go home and publicize the epidemic prevention manual to their families.

It was originally agreed that after the new capital was repaired, everyone would be allowed to retire and go home to live a normal life.

Now that we suddenly have an extra month of vacation, everyone is naturally very excited.

Who doesn’t want to go home and see his family, hug his mother-in-law and make love?

What's more, the court said it would allocate land to every family, but they haven't seen what it's like.

I also want to go back and see what my farmland looks like.

As a result, everyone is more motivated to learn.

In order to go home early, he even took the initiative to supervise his colleagues around him.

From passive to active, learning efficiency is effectively improved.

It didn’t take long for most people to master the contents of the epidemic prevention manual.

Many people can already use the knowledge in the manual to refute those who object to shaving their hair.

And good news also came from Fang Xiaoru and Zhu Ru.

First, the embankment of the Yellow River has been successfully repaired and water release has begun.

Bai Ying is using the method of gradually increasing the amount of water to test the quality of the river embankment.

At the same time, the method of beaming water to attack sand is also being used to further flush out new river channels.

Second, the servants who had their heads shaved have been appeased, and more people have joined the process of shaving their heads.

The reason is very simple. King Zhu Zhu of Zhou appears with short hair, which is the best example.

Even the emperor's own son had his hair shaved, and he was also the king of Zhou whose fiefdom was in Kaifeng. Everyone immediately had no worries.

Third, according to the plan, Fang Xiaoru wrote an article every few days, sometimes attacking etiquette, sometimes on the history of academic changes.

Sometimes it's a satirical piece, like "The Mosquito Pair."

Using objects as a metaphor for people satirizes the fact that some people are superior and exploit the common people.

Although they were not named, some people consciously responded and were so angry that they went to heaven.

Now the group of Confucian scholars no longer care about short hair or not, and are trying their best to surround and suppress Fang Xiaoru.

From his works to his character, he was denied all aspects.

For a time, Fang Xiaoru was notorious.

But he doesn't care at all, he just scolds me, if I get angry you win.

Before, he was prepared to follow Diogenes' example, go his own way, and let others say whatever he wanted.

But now he found that he gained fans faster by scolding people.

Many people have already written letters to discuss academic matters with him.

Although many people dare not say it openly, they have revealed their agreement with his article.

And he also criticized the experience.

It can’t just be a scolding, it should be mixed with some serious knowledge and opinions.

Don’t be too blunt in your criticism, we are all decent people.

Just like scolding a shrew, it is always not beautiful.

He found that the method of using objects to describe people and criticizing people was particularly effective, and he went further and further on this road.

Later, he wrote satirical articles such as "Nose Pairing" and "Rat Talk".

I also took this opportunity to explain the concepts of materialism and spiritualism.

As soon as these two concepts came out, he became a traitor in some people's eyes.

Even many great scholars who originally sat on the sidelines could not help but come down to discuss the matter.

Some think it is absurd, while others think this method has merit.

In this kind of controversy and discussion, Fang Xiaoru's knowledge became known to more and more people.

More and more people recognize him.

Unconsciously, he already had a place in the academic circle.

Zhu Rui's work was not so smooth.

After all, he was just a vassal king, not a powerful vassal king like King Sai. Zhu Rui's voice was not particularly strong.

Officials in Henan really didn't dare to provoke him, but they could still do it both in disguise and in disguise.

If you want to promote the epidemic prevention manual, we will not stop you.

But if you want us to help promote it, there is no way.

Faced with this situation, Zhu Xi was really helpless.

Chen Jingke wrote to him and told him not to worry, as long as he could protect the people who had their heads shaved, it would be enough.

As for the promotion of short hair, it mainly depends on the 200,000 soldiers in Luoyang.
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There are 200,000 short-haired men working on the construction site, which is an unparalleled shock.

The civil servants working here were completely silent. No one dared to openly object to shaving their hair.

Many craftsmen are also tempted, thinking about shaving them too?

But they only dare to think about it.

These craftsmen were all craftsmen, and in this era they were almost equal to slaves.

The officials above said nothing. If anyone dared to shave his hair, the consequences would be serious.

The fastest imitators are businessmen.

They will definitely not shave their own hair short, but they will ask their slaves to shave their heads.

The reasons are all ready, epidemic prevention and health.

It's December soon, and the weather is getting colder and colder, with the temperature outside reaching subzero at night.

The progress of the new capital construction was also forced to slow down.

At this moment, Zhu Biao suddenly issued an order:

"Leave one group of people to guard the new capital, and all the rest will have a holiday. Work will resume after the Lantern Festival."

(End of this chapter)