Yan Ermei and Ye Tinglan didn't want to shave their heads to change clothes, but they couldn't walk around without pig tails, so they chose to shave off all their hair and dress up as monks, which was much more convenient.
It's just that Yan Ermei's technique was not very good, and his scalp was broken in several places, with scars on it. Zhu Yiyuan suddenly came up with four words in his heart: "Scabby Monk".
It would be interesting if his uncle dressed up as a Taoist priest and was lame on one foot.
Zhu Yiyuan just had a brief thought. At this moment, all the folks from Qingshiji arrived and everyone gathered at the threshing floor... old man Pang Qing, Tan Qiye, Liu Bao, Pang Qing's nephew Xu Zhiyuan, and two captured enemies,
Lang Luoyi, a young man who fought bravely, had a good position.
At present, if you show a little bit, you can easily stand out and be recognized by the folks.
After everyone was seated, Zhu Yiyuan briefly introduced the identities of Yan Ermei and Ye Tinglan, and then asked them to describe the situation of the Yuyuan Rebels.
At first, everyone just listened to the story, but gradually, they all became serious. Especially when they heard that the rebels used tunnels, appeared and disappeared, and beat the Tatars, Qi Ye took the lead in clapping his hands and yelling "Hello!"
The villagers couldn't help but feel inspired.
After Yan Ermei and the others finished speaking, Zhu Yiyuan concluded. He thanked them first, then turned to look at all the villagers, and then said slowly: "Fellow folks, we gathered here a few days ago and decided to select young people.
We formed soldiers and fought for ourselves. Everyone also received their own land deeds. Then we eliminated Wang Qing's men and arrested several officials. It seems that we did a lot of things, including horses, food, gold and silver,
We have gained a lot.”
"But it's obvious that the big guys are still in a hood, and there are many things they haven't said clearly... We are fighting for ourselves, but who are our enemies? After getting the land deeds back, how will the land output and taxes be calculated in the future?
?How to distribute the spoils of war, how to draw up military rules and regulations...especially the key point, can we persist? If the Qing army comes and wipes us out as soon as it passes by, how can the big guys do these things?
Is it valuable?”
When Zhu Yiyuan said this, he paused for a while to let everyone digest their thoughts, and then he said: "Actually, I have an idea in my heart, but I dare not say it because it is difficult for me to be sure. Just by ourselves, we can
I can't make it to the end, can I win... But hearing the news about the Yuyuan Rebels gave me great courage. I want to tell all my ideas, and everyone can refer to them together."
"First of all, our main enemy is the Qing court, as well as those gentry and powerful people who have surrendered to the Qing court and are willing to serve as the Qing court's lackeys... It is a life-and-death struggle between us and them, without any room for compromise. We do not want to betray our ancestors.
, If you don’t want to be a slave to others, you can only fight until the final victory.”
"Secondly, who are our friends... Qilu land, and even the entire Central Plains China, the poor people, the refugees without livelihood, the gentry who are unwilling to surrender to the enemy, the Ming officials and generals who are still loyal, and the rebel soldiers who are willing to cooperate with us,
The Ming Dynasty in the South."
"These people are our friends and allies we can win over." Zhu Yiyuan continued: "After we have clearly distinguished ourselves from the enemy, what exactly are we going to do? To put it simply, we are to overthrow the Qing court and expel the Tartars. Also, back then,
Chuang Wang Li Zicheng proposed equalizing land and exempting from taxes, which won the support of countless people, so much so that he marched into the capital and replaced the Ming Dynasty. People's livelihood is difficult, Chuang Wang Juntian advocated, and we must inherit it. This is the best way for us to unite the refugees and strengthen ourselves.
The main method.”
"When it comes to development and growth, we have entered the most important part, how do we achieve our goals and what means should we use... First of all, we must base ourselves on the countryside and not be rogues. Because only by taking root in the countryside can we implement the idea of equalizing land.
, can we get a steady stream of soldiers and food to support us and continue fighting. Running around and running away has no future. King Chuang's defeat is the best example."
"Since we want to base ourselves on the countryside, we face the biggest problem. Sooner or later, the Qing court will launch an attack on us. How should we deal with it... This is the inspiration given to us by the Yuyuan Rebel Army. We must adopt flexible tactics and be smart.
, know every move of the enemy, and be good at taking advantage of the terrain to defeat the enemy. You must also use your ingenuity to dig tunnels and hide underground to protect yourself."
Zhu Yiyuan finally said: "Whether it is reconnaissance of the enemy or digging tunnels...all require the cooperation of the people and the support of the villagers. How to get the support of the villagers, we must start from the acres of land, and we must start from the heaviest burden of the people.
Farm to the tiller and forgiveness of heavy debts. Whoever opposes these is the enemy we want to destroy. Whoever can support these is our brother who fights side by side."
For the first time in these days, Zhu Yiyuan said so much in one breath. It was as if he explained all the major issues clearly, including enemies and friends, directions and goals, means and strategies...he analyzed them in detail, without leaving any omissions.
Not to mention Yan Ermei and Ye Tinglan, even the villagers present heard clearly that in the past, everyone had a vague idea of fighting, resisting the Qing Dynasty, and preserving their own land... But why did they do this?
If it can't be done, everyone has doubts.
But after listening to today's words, everyone's hearts were opened, it was clear, and they no longer had any doubts.
Tan Qiye nodded frequently and suddenly smiled and said: "Sir, you said you would inherit King Chuang's equal land, but you didn't say you would be exempted from taxes. Is there something profound in this?"
Zhu Yiyuan smiled and said, "Master Qi is smart. We want to raise soldiers to fight and develop and grow. If we don't collect land taxes, where will the money and food come from? We want to equalize the land and collect reasonable taxes. And we hope that the villagers will think clearly one day,
Nothing is good without reason. If you want to change your situation and live a good life, you must step forward and not just sit back and enjoy the gains."
Zhu Yiyuan talked eloquently and calmly responded to the villagers' questions. He had been thinking about these words for more than a day or two, but he didn't have the right opportunity to say them out.
The actions of the Yuyuan Rebels allowed Zhu Yiyuan to completely dispel his worries. Even if they still inevitably failed in the end, their hard work was still valuable.
"Master Zhu, the old man understands and feels relieved. We will stay in Qingshiji and protect the villagers. As long as the soldiers and horses are there, the fields will be there, and as long as the fields are there, people can live. And with this tone,
I can work! Isn't it just digging tunnels, starting from the old man's house?"
Mr. Pang said loudly. The other villagers were all smiling and the atmosphere was warm.
Liu Bao actually stood up and said proactively: "You guys also know that I am a mason. I used to just build the top, but this time I have to dig below... We need to discuss how to dig well. How to hide it."
When people store food, they need to have access to all directions so that they can attack at any time and attack the enemy. This is the basis for our survival, and we cannot make mistakes."
Zhu Yiyuan was not surprised by the enthusiasm of the villagers. From the beginning, he said that he would fight for himself and that everyone should participate in the discussion and do their best.
These foreshadowings created the Qingshi Rebel Army's style from the very beginning, which is different from other places.
Everyone is more proactive and positive.
Yan Ermei's eyes showed strong exclamation.
He thought that Zhu Yiyuan just wanted to plan and dig tunnels, but he actually said so many things, and there were many words in them that seemed inappropriate...
"Master Zhu, you are a member of the imperial clan of the Ming Dynasty. How can you inherit the methods of King Chuang?"
Zhu Yiyuan smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Yan, do you think the Ming Dynasty is still there at this moment? The mountains and rivers are broken, the country is overturned, and we are all just people who have perished. Why are the Yuyuan Rebels willing to cooperate with the Shi Gebu? Could it be that they have forgotten who started the army in the first place?
Original intention?"
Yan Ermei said in a deep voice: "The Yuyuan Rebels knew that the Tatars were invading the invaders, so they put the overall situation first and were willing to cooperate with the court to preserve the country."
Zhu Yiyuan nodded, "Yes, then I also ask the Ming Dynasty court to put the overall situation first, put the people first, support the idea of equalizing land, and take into account the people's livelihood, otherwise they will have to hand over the country and the country to others."
Yan Ermei's eyes widened and she looked at the young man in front of her in surprise. His words... seemed to make some sense!
"If the princes of the Hongguang court could understand this truth, how could the armies and horses of the four towns be disintegrated and disappear. Shi Gebu died for his country. Although he was heroic, he was a useless fool in the end."
Yan Ermei pondered for a moment and said: "Master Zhu, I plan to stay in Qingshiji for a while, and I hope Master Zhu can provide convenience."
Zhu Yiyuan smiled and nodded, "Mr. Yan thinks highly of late students. That is the blessing of late students. If Mr. Yan can help introduce more scholars, late students will be more happy." This chapter has been completed!
