Chapter 068: The Land of Expectation
Zhao Bing thought that the only way to survive and develop is to avoid the enemy's edge, hide one's strength and bide one's time, and accumulate strength.?
b? But these people in the court did not think so. They believed that Emperor Gaozong had avoided the enemy's pursuit at sea after the Jingkang Incident, and finally waited until he retreated to rebuild the Song Dynasty, so he delayed
I would rather stay away from the mainland and drift on the sea waiting for opportunities. But I don't know that I have made a strategic mistake.
Nowadays, the Song Dynasty has basically fallen in the continent except Bashu and Zhou, and the anti-Mongolian teams led by the government have also collapsed. On the other hand, although the Jin army invaded the hinterland of Jiangnan during the reign of Emperor Gaozong, most areas did not experience war, and various
The first-level political power was operating normally. At this time, the Mongols had been in control of the Central Plains for decades and their foundations had been solidified. The Yuan Emperor Kublai Khan was also a heroic figure regardless of nationalism. His purpose of attacking the Song Dynasty was to unify China and fight against the Jin Army.
It is completely different to fight for the purpose of plundering, which means that once you come, you have no intention of leaving, and you will pursue and fight against the remaining Song Dynasty until it is completely wiped out.
Since Zhao Bing came to this world alone and learned the truth, he has been thinking about how to survive. But when he took in a group of 'little brothers', his thoughts had to change to how to lead everyone to survive. The way is different.
Without conspiring with each other, he knew that following the imperial court seemed safe, but in fact it was a road of no return. Even if he became the emperor one day, he would still be a puppet manipulated by others, with no right to speak at all.
It is better to rely on one's own efforts, stay away from the court, and lead everyone to find a way out of the cracks. And Zhao Bing also knows that at this moment, he must rely on the few soldiers and horses in his hands to gain a foothold on the continent surrounded by powerful enemies and create a world.
Just like in a dream, there was only one choice left for him - to leave the country and find another way out. But there was still room for him to choose where to go, but deciding which path to take also gave him a headache.
Chen Yizhong has been clamoring for the imperial court to move to Champa, establish a government in exile, and use its power to fight back.??
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?c?n? This choice makes sense in theory. Firstly, Champaign is a vassal state of the Song Dynasty, so there is no reason not to accept the suzerainty. On the other hand, since the Chen family usurped the country, Zhancheng has been pursuing an expansion policy, fighting for years, and snatching away countless
It has a small territory, is in a dominant position among the surrounding countries in Southeast Asia, and has certain military strength, and can fight against Mongolia.
Regarding this proposal, even if Zhao Bing did not know the historical details, he also knew that a country has its own dignity even when it is humble, and would never surrender easily unless faced with extreme circumstances. Similarly, after the city was defeated and it became a vassal state of the Song Dynasty,
It was a last resort choice because they were frightened by the power of the Song Dynasty. Now that the Song Dynasty was in decline, how could Champa take them seriously? Even if they were allowed to take refuge, they would definitely demand disarmament and would never allow the Song Dynasty's troops to enter.
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In addition, it is difficult for small countries in history to survive in a world with many powerful countries, so they often choose the strategy of "depending on powerful countries". The Song Dynasty has existed in name only and is no longer the object of all nations. The Yuan Dynasty was at the time when it had strong soldiers and horses and was dominating East Asia.
It replaced the status of the Song Dynasty. At this time, Champa still regarded the Song Dynasty as its suzerain state, but it hoped that it would act as an isolation zone between it and the Mongols. Once this role disappeared, there would be no need to continue to be 'humiliated'.
Zhao Bing knew that after the Battle of Yashan, the Mongols launched an expedition, and after defeating the city, they became a tributary of the Yuan Dynasty. The survivors of the Song Dynasty who lived there were either sacrificed to the Mongols, or surrendered to the Yuan Dynasty in desperation.
Therefore, going to Champa to become a second-class citizen was definitely not what Zhao Bing wanted, and this path was rejected early. It was also difficult to go overseas to start a journey of conquest and re-establishing the country. Xian was still alive in the imperial court, and everyone still cherished
Staying away from the homeland to survive when you are thinking of rejuvenating the country is tantamount to treason and betraying your ancestors in the eyes of everyone. I am afraid that these people in the government will not follow you.
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cnEven if you go with him, without the backing of a strong motherland, without reserve soldiers and strong logistical supplies, the possibility of success is extremely slim.
After much calculation, there are not many places that meet the existing humanistic foundation and can provide certain supplies and personnel support. The idea of imitating Zheng Chenggong and going to Taiwan to separate the regime lingered in Zhao Bing's mind. But after some understanding, he gave up.
Well, at this time, Taiwan was still called Liuqiu. Although it was not very far from the mainland, it still only existed in old books and legends. It was a real alien land, and the specific location was not known. I heard about it occasionally.
It also came from the people who had accidents at sea or drifted there to avoid storms, and the Han people only stayed in the Penghu area.
Therefore, Taiwan in the Song Dynasty was still in the barbaric era, and it was outside the two monsoon belts. It was not easy to get there with the current navigation level. But it was not without its benefits. At least it was a good hiding place. The Mongols could not escape for a while.
It will be difficult to find them now, and he can become Taiwan's first pioneer and leave his name in history. But after thinking about it, Zhao Bing gave up. Going to Taiwan by himself would be the real start from scratch, and he would have to start from scratch.
If you do well, you can defeat the indigenous people, start the construction of a new Taiwan, and establish a political power. But if you have the ability to counterattack, your beard may turn gray; if not, you may have to be a savage there and live your whole life in the barren mountains.
Zhao Bing's fingers were all broken, and in the end only Hainan Island was left where he could temporarily live. Zhao Bing was no stranger to Hainan and had gone there many times, but he knew that it was not this time and that it was still called Qiongzhou.
, that is really poor. Because it is located in the southern border, it is the most remote state and county in China. The dynasties of all dynasties regarded it as an extremely foreign land and used it as a place of exile for "criminal ministers". In addition, there were horrific miasma and exaggerated words.
Description makes people intimidated, but it is the best choice at this time.
Geographically speaking, Qiongzhou straddles the Qiongzhou Strait, is located in the south of the sky, connects seven continents, is close to Jiaozhi, and connects to Hepu. It is an area accessible by boat. It is the main transit station from the southern tip of my country to Southeast Asian countries. Its strategic location is very important. It is also an island. It is isolated overseas and separated from the mainland by a wide strait, which serves as a natural protection. The closest place to the mainland is only more than 80 miles away. It can be reached in half a day with favorable winds and rivers, making it easy to communicate with the mainland.
From a humanistic point of view, Qiongzhou had been merged under the rule of the Central Plains Dynasty as early as the Qin and Han Dynasties. The Song Dynasty also sent officials and troops to manage it after the Unification War. Today, it is the only place in the Song Dynasty that has not been invaded by the Mongols.
In addition, in the past dynasties, people and border guards from the Central Plains and coastal areas migrated south to the island. After the Song Dynasty, the Liao, Jin, and Yuan regimes in the north continued to move south to attack the Song Dynasty, which brought serious disasters to the people in the Central Plains and even the Jiangnan area, forcing a large number of
People from the north moved south, and a considerable number of the Central Plains people who moved south first entered Fujian, and then moved from Fujian to Hainan Island. Together with the indigenous people, the population now reaches nearly 300,000.
These Central Plains Han, Fujian, Hakka, Chaozhou, etc. who migrated south to the island brought advanced agricultural production technology and production tools, improved local production conditions, promoted the rapid development of Hainan's agricultural production, and changed the ethnic structure of the residents.
, forming a society dominated by Han people. Merchants and some skilled craftsmen moved into the island, which promoted the development of Hainan's industry and commerce. Hainan's rich local products also attracted many Han people from the mainland to do business on the island. By the Song Dynasty, the northeastern part of the island
Fixed berths began to form in coastal harbors, and the number of merchant ships increased, making it an important node on the Maritime Silk Road.
Those banished guests and famous officials who moved south were not idle either. During their stay in Qiong, some of them overcame various difficulties in life in the surrounding area, gave full play to their personal talents, compiled their own scriptures, taught their own poems and books, and vigorously spread the word
Central Plains culture, develop local education, actively spread Central Plains culture, and promote Confucian orthodoxy. A series of efforts have made Hainan's feudal culture and education unprecedentedly developed, laid the ideological foundation of Hainan's ancient culture, and cultivated a group of local talents.
In addition to the above advantages, Zhao Bing also knows that the island is rich in mineral, animal and plant resources. As long as they are properly utilized, they can provide them with a steady stream of food, funds, and production materials to meet their combat and construction needs. Even if they are besieged, they can rely on themselves.
Independent exhibition. In short, Qiongzhou can advance and attack, retreat and defend. As long as it can resist the enemy at sea, there will be a chance to turn over. Otherwise, it is surrounded by the sea on all sides, with waterways extending in all directions. It is easy to escape, so it is still a base for revival.
Rather ideal.
Similarly, all affairs have two sides, and there must be advantages and disadvantages. The Xianqiongzhou Strait is relatively too narrow, and ships can arrive from the mainland day and night, making it always under the threat of the Yuan army. The local indigenous people and the imperial court
There are deep conflicts between them, rebellions are unpredictable, conflicts occur from time to time, and the shadow of civil strife always hangs over the island. Secondly, although Qiongzhou has a certain economic foundation, it is still very fragile. It is not yet self-sufficient in food and has a weak industrial base.
, the development of mining industry is in its primitive stage, the financial pressure is extremely great, and it is very difficult to support a large army.
Furthermore, the impression of Qiongzhou on contemporary people is really bad. It is considered a dangerous place for exile. It is known as "eight out of ten people will not return". People are not willing to go there unless they are forced to the extreme. Therefore.
Zhao Bing was not very sure whether everyone agreed with his plan. In addition, there were many uncertainties in it, so he did not reveal anything to everyone, so as not to cause instability in the military's morale.
Now the situation is unfolding step by step as Zhao Bing expected. Evacuation is imminent, but everyone is still in the dark and guessing what he is thinking. He knows that if he wants to realize his plan, he must first win over several people in the mansion.
Chapter completed!