golden scales

In romance novels, there is often a certain wise man who makes calculations and says decisively: "I expect this person to be so-and-so."

This has become a common way for novelists to portray resourceful people.Of course, it is not ruled out that there are people with extraordinary talents, and one can infer their moral character by seeing people.But in more cases, analysis methods are used to speculate on the person's mental state and habits, so as to obtain an option with the greatest possibility.

On the issue of whether to abandon Shenyang, it is not enough to only look at Dorgon alone, but also to look at the group psychology of the entire Manchurian group.

The Manchurians were originally the Tungusic people who went south, and later migrated to Jianzhouwei, Ming Dynasty. In order to obtain a legal residence status, they pretended to be Jinnvzhen.

After decades of fighting against the Jurchen tribe of the real Jin Kingdom in Liaodong, this Jurchen team carried out Jurchenization to the end in order to gain national identity.Nuerhachi established the "Dajin" regime precisely out of such considerations.

Therefore, this Jurchen tribe is very contemptuous of the Jurchen tradition.They also lived on fishing and hunting like other Jurchen tribes, but they were better at learning the advanced culture of other tribes.First, it evolved from the era of savages to the era of tribes, and later learned from the integration of soldiers and civilians in Mongolia, and Nurhachi created the Eight Banners system.Later, I caught up with Li Chengliang's "use the barbarians to control the barbarians", and learned the Ming army's tactics, military system, and city building.

The biggest difference between Jianzhou Jurchen and other Jurchen is that they can build a city and live there.

This undoubtedly increased the people's ability to survive in harsh natural environments, and also ensured that they had the upper hand when fighting other tribes.Therefore, the Manchu worship of the city arose. Only by building their own city can they have a sense of security.This habit continued after they entered the customs and built a "full city" to live alone.

Although they attach importance to the city, but because the level of civilization is too low.Therefore, large-scale urban agglomerations are impossible.Because the technical level is too low, it can only be ridiculed by the Ming army in terms of siege and defense.In the most declining era of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming army was terrified of Jiannu, but as long as they defended the city, they could persist for many years.

Shenyang City is the important town of Ming Dynasty in Liaodong.Initially it was not as attractive as Liaoyang.Nurhachi took a fancy to Shenyang's strategic location, and moved the capital from Tokyo (Liaoyang) to Shenyang in spite of everyone's criticism, and named it Shengjing.Manchurians have lived in this city for three generations, and they have regarded it as their own. How can it be so simple to give up?

Zhu Cihong even confirmed it from the actions of the later Manchu Qing Dynasty.Even in the three generations of Kang, Yong and Qian.The rule of the Manchurians in the pass has been completely consolidated, but they still insist on sealing the border with wicker, and the Han people are not allowed to go to the homeland of the Manchus.Not to mention that during the Shunzhi period, the Manchurians were always ready to retreat outside the pass.

Therefore, there is more than [-]% certainty that once Liaodong shakes, the Manchus will definitely not sit idly by.

If Huang Taiji is still alive.Might be able to withstand the pressure.However, Dorgon does not have the prestige of his brother, and Shunzhi is just a child, and no one can restrain the army eager to return home.

"There is nothing [-]% in war." Zhu Cihong said: "Although the possibility of Dorgon's life and death going south is very small, as long as someone brings it up, we have to pay attention to it." Ming people think so, and it is not ruled out that Manchus also have the same idea. idea.Since there is such an idea, no one knows whether history will make it a reality.

"That's why each county's inspection department draws one out of five to form an inspection battalion as a backup," Zhu Cihong said.

The inspection department is responsible for the security of the county. There are hundreds in large counties and dozens in small counties.Zhu Cihong temporarily set up such a reserve army, not expecting them to turn things around when the situation is not going well, but to transfer military resources and people to maintain a smooth road for the army to withdraw southward.

"The establishment of the inspection battalion has nothing to do with the war, and the general staff drafts a candidate to report to the Ministry of War." Zhu Cihong added.

The summer of the 18th year of Chongzhen.Preparations for the summer offensive are in full swing.Annan kept half of the food shipped in as military rations, and the rest was mainly shipped to Shanxi and Henan to help the people as much as possible.On the contrary, Shandong, after making full use of its geographical advantages, can barely satisfy its hunger with half-grains such as sweet potatoes and corn, and basically maintains above the survival line.

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"Grandpa Zheng, please be safe. Please be safe." A figure dressed as a middle-ranking official saluted Zheng Zhilong from a distance, smiling, and said: "These days we live in the small courtyard where we hear magpies calling. Our family Thinking about it, there is probably some happy event. No, it is really a great happy event for the Sir to come in person."

"Eunuch Wu is polite." Zheng Zhilong smiled back at Wu Qingchen.

Zheng Zhilong went to sea with his uncle, was baptized in Macau, and became a Catholic with the given name Nicholas.Although his life was full of legends, and now he is indeed the most powerful figure in the East China Sea, but he is not a hero.

Xiongxiong can take risks for ten times the benefits, and put all his eggs in one basket for a hundred times the benefits.Zheng Zhilong is a watchful person, he has no insistence, as long as the profit is big enough, he can sell anything.Once the situation changes, turn your face and deny anyone.

Wu Qingchen, as Liu Ruoyu's confidant, was ordered to go south to Fujian last year, contact Zheng Zhilong, and hope that the Zheng family's fleet can divide some of the fleet to go north to Qin Wang.The crown prince Xu used his title, population, land, and even recognized the status of his eldest son Zheng Sen in disguise.Under such generous conditions, Zheng Zhilong did not let go.

Because he is really not optimistic that a crown prince who is not weak enough will have the means to recover.

It wasn't until the East Palace Army Lianzhan Lianjie used the "Emperor Ming Bulletin" to spread the news of victory across the country, that Zheng Zhilong discovered that the crown prince really has the power to return to heaven!Since you have the strength, why don't you add to the cake?This is why Zheng Zhilong sent his general Shi Lang to lead the troops northward.

But for Taiwan, Zheng Zhilong did not send troops to take it back immediately, because the Dutch on Taiwan Island are not weak now, and they still follow the rules of his Zheng family. Let's leave it for now and see the situation.

With this kind of conservative mentality, even if Wu Qingchen's rhetoric was extravagant, it was doomed to have limited effects.

In the past, when Zheng Zhilong had any business, he always "invited" Wu Qingchen over.He came to the door in person today, and everyone knew there must be something hidden in it.

Wu Qingchen was born in the palace, and he is proficient in playing with people's hearts and conspiracies.Don't look at his nagging, isn't it a gesture of self-protection?

"Please, father-in-law, let's talk inside." Zheng Zhilong had a strong accent, and he could only speak simple sentences when communicating with Wu Qingchen.

It was only then that Wu Qingchen suddenly realized.Said: "My lord, please."

The two entered the living room and sat down as the guest of honor. Before Wu Qingchen could speak, Zheng Zhilong said first: "Eunuch Wu, Mr. Zheng wants to ask Eunuch to tell the court about something."

"That's why our family lives in Fujian Province." Wu Qingchen said with a smile, "What's your order? Just tell me."

"Zheng wants to send his eldest son to lead [-] ships north to King Qin, and put them under Governor Shen's command." Zheng Zhilong laughed.

Wu Qingchen laughed loudly and said, "My lord is indeed loyal to the country, and he is an example for my ministers!"

Of course, Zheng Zhilong couldn't send two hundred and his eldest son out for nothing. Seeing that Wu Qingchen refused to answer, he had to make an offer himself.Said: "Zheng wants his eldest son to enter Huangming Naval University, I don't know if it is possible."

Wu Qingchen only knew about the existence of such a "university" from the "Huangming Bulletin". Like the "Huangming Jingshi University" established before, it was only a little worse than the "Tai Xue".Think about it too, Taixue is run by the emperor, isn't the crown prince only able to run a university?

"My lord, our family can't tell." Wu Qingchen said: "You also know that our family works in the palace, and we are not familiar with navy affairs."

"Please, sir..."

"But the Sir's business is our family's business! Our family must ask someone to inquire. Besides, since the school is established, it is to recruit people. The Sir is willing to let the young master go to study, it is for them Face." Wu Qingchen talked eloquently.

Zheng Zhilong smiled slightly, he didn't dare to say "to save face".

After the establishment of Huangming Naval University.Shi Lang was appointed as the chief instructor, so he would naturally inform the old master of the situation in the university.From this, Zheng Zhilong knew that although it seemed to be a school for training sailors and captains, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince liked it very much.Not only did he personally write an article to celebrate the start of school, but he also wrote a petition to the emperor, hoping that Ding Wang Yongwang would go to school when he grew up.

Regardless of whether the emperor agrees or not, and regardless of whether the second king will really go, this signal has been fully released.

"Well, I can't bear the scriptures, so I can only learn some martial arts. I am busy with military affairs on weekdays. I have no way to educate, and maritime affairs are the root of my Zheng family, so I just took advantage of this." Zheng Zhilong said humbly.

Wu Qingchen was spitting all over the mouth, but she did not leak any water. She just agreed to help Zheng Zhilong arrange it.But he didn't say it would definitely work.Zheng Zhilong is just throwing bricks to attract jade, but the focus is still on the back, which is the issue of trade with Japan.

Shen Tingyang launched trade with Japan in the name of the Ming court, and dispatched many and large ships, which seriously damaged Zheng Zhilong.However, Shen Tingyang was doing sea trade for the country, and Zheng Zhilong didn't dare to turn against him easily.

"It's better for the imperial court to set up a shipping department to collect taxes and fees to enrich the country and the people." Zheng Zhilong said, "It's better to leave the business to merchants."

Since you cannot use force outside the rules, it is best to restrict both sides.As long as the Shandong navy does not conduct trade with Japan, who can be the opponent of the Zheng family's fleet if they change merchants?Besides, it's not difficult to take care of Shibosi. A few smart nephews from the clan are selected as small officials. Are you afraid of the officials sent by the imperial court?

Wu Qingchen yelled for a long time before he said, "My lord is talking about a major national event! Our family is listening to the mist, so it is better for the lord to write the book himself, so as not to spread the wrong words in our family and ruin the lord." Hey! Look at my stupid mouth!" Wu Qingchen patted his lips lightly, and corrected: "It's a major event that ruined the country! His Excellency is dedicated to the public, so there is no private matter!"

Zheng Zhilong didn't expect that Wu Qingchen, who was like a jester, would shut him out, not even giving him a chance to bribe him. He couldn't help but feel annoyed, but he couldn't do anything about it. Could he still turn against the court for a eunuch?Had to turn around and go another way.

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Regarding the origin of the Jianzhou Jurchens, the "Minghuidian" considers them to be "the remnants of the Jin Dynasty". Although the words are harsh, they also legally recognize their right to live in the Ming Dynasty.But the conclusion is actually that the officials of the Ming Dynasty made a mistake.

Qing Tiancong nine years (1635) October 25th.Emperor Taizong Huang Taiji said: "Our country originally had names such as Manchu, Hada, Wula, and Huifa. People who are ignorant of Xiangzhi are often called Zhushen (Jurchen). The name of Husband Zhushen is the descendant of Xi Beichao Mergen, In fact, it has nothing to do with our country. The name of our country is Manchuria, and it has been passed down from generation to generation. From now on, all people will only call me Manchuria by my original name, and shall not continue to use it in vain." (See Volume [-] of "Records of Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty" and "Manchu Old Documents" article dated October [-], the ninth year of Tiancong).