"If you need any support, money, food, materials, official positions...just tell me!"
"The difficulties in mass production of vaccinia vaccine must be overcome as soon as possible."
"If the mass production of cowpox can be realized, I will make a solemn promise here and be knighted!"
Zhu Hongyu tapped his fingers lightly on the table and said something shocking in a calm tone.
Knighted!
If someone asks Zhu Hongyu, is it worth it?
Zhu Hongyu will tell him that it is worth it!
No matter how you calculate it, Zhu Hongyu will not lose money by exchanging a title, which is not necessarily a hereditary and irreplaceable title, for the cowpox vaccine that can eliminate smallpox.
Zhu Hongyu has always been very generous when it comes to rewarding his subordinates.
After hearing this, Huatai knelt down and said excitedly.
"Wei Chen understands!"
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. Your Majesty will definitely not be disappointed by the staff at Taiyuan Hospital!"
After that, Huatai resigned.
Huatai had just resigned when Zhu Hongyu, the back-footer, received a report from Jin Yiwei.
The Manchu Qing Dynasty supported the Ming clan in the capital to ascend the throne and proclaim themselves emperor!
And after the puppet emperor declared that the Manchu Qing was the suzerain, the elite Manchu and Mongolian cavalry of the Eight Banners began to withdraw outside the customs!
The Ming Dynasty clan introduced by the Manchu Qing Dynasty claimed to be the third son of Emperor Sizong of the Ming Dynasty, namely Dingwang Zhu Cijiong.
Referred to as Prince Zhu San!
Zhu Hongyu:???
Zhu Hongyu looked blinded when he saw the news.
His first reaction was that something happened in Shandong!
But Xuan even reacted!
This is impossible!
The Ming Dynasty has not yet figured out the situation in Shandong. How could the Manchu and Qing dynasties take action in advance to get people to the capital?
Therefore, the third prince Zhu introduced by the Manchu Qing Dynasty is most likely false.
The reason why the Manchus did this was simply to push people out and create trouble for the Ming Dynasty.
Apart from this, Zhu Hongyu couldn't think of any other possibilities.
The reason why the Manchu and Qing Dynasties did not promote a prince named Chongzhen was because it was well known that the prince of Chongzhen was executed by the Manchu and Qing Dynasties...
While feeling worried in his heart, Zhu Hongyu also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Originally, he was worried that the Third Prince Zhu could threaten his throne. After all, according to clan etiquette, the Third Prince Zhu was indeed a direct descendant, while he was only a sideline.
In this era, the influence of clan etiquette is more than just talk!
After Hongguang's death, why did Yongli become the orthodoxy recognized by the world?
Apart from the fact that several other Nanming emperors died quickly, the main reason was actually because Yongli was the main direct descendant of the Ming Dynasty royal family.
Yongli belongs to the grandson of Emperor Wanli Shenzong!
In the Ming Dynasty clan system, the status is really high!
And everyone else is a side branch of the clan!
This shows how much influence clan etiquette had on this era!
It's fine now, Zhu Hongyu doesn't have to worry anymore.
Manchu Qing lit up this firecracker for him that he didn't want to do!
Helped "Prince Zhu San" to the throne!
From now on, Prince Zhu can no longer pose a threat to him.
Because, no matter how great the clan etiquette is, it cannot be greater than the justice of the world!
If the Manchus did this, the legal system of the Third Prince Zhu would be completely abolished.
Even if the third prince Zhu established by the Manchu Qing Dynasty is fake, then the legal authority of the real third prince Zhu will be abolished!
By doing this, the Manchus relieved Zhu Hongyu of a worry that was not a serious concern.
From now on, Zhu Hongyu no longer has to worry about the third prince Zhu.
Zhu Hongyu rubbed his eyebrows and called Zhou Tianxu over.
"What's going on over there in the capital?"
Zhou Tianxu knelt in front of Zhu Hongyu and said.
"Reporting to your majesty, the third prince Zhu in the capital must be fake!"
"If the third prince Zhu was really in the hands of the Manchus, then when the Manchus executed the prince of the late Emperor Chongzhen, the third prince Zhu would not have been able to escape the blow."
"But it is true that the Manchus withdrew from the Pass!"
"According to the detective report, the official road from inside the pass to outside the pass is almost filled with countless carriages!"
Zhu Hongyu nodded slightly, and then asked.
"What about the Qing court's troop dispatch situation?"
"How did they mobilize their troops while withdrawing from the customs?"
"How many troops from the Eight Banners, the Green Battalion, and the Mongolian cavalry accompanied them out of the pass? What changes have occurred in the deployment of troops in key areas within the pass? Has the Manchu Qing tightened its defense lines again?"
Zhou Tianxu said.
"Reporting to your majesty, the majority of the troops and horses that the Manchus brought out of the customs this time were Eight Banners soldiers and Mongolian cavalry."
"As for the green camp, the Manchu Qing only brought out less than 30,000 elite soldiers from Shanxi, Xuanda and other places."
"The remaining green battalion soldiers and horses were mainly deployed in Shanxi and Beizhi provinces by the Manchu Qing Dynasty."
"Jiangbei, Lianghuai, Shandong, Henan and other places were all abandoned by the Manchus!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Hongyu touched his chin thoughtfully.
Judging from the current general situation, there is no doubt that the Manchu and Qing Dynasties have once again reduced their defense lines.
However, it can be seen from the fact that the Manchu and Qing Dynasties still left a certain number of troops in Shanxi and Beizhi that the Manchu and Qing Dynasties were not willing to accept the fact that they were defeated and retreated.
We are still preparing to enter the customs again at any time!
Zhu Hongyu put down the pen in his hand and asked.
"Since the Manchus and Qing Dynasties have withdrawn their main forces from the pass, why do they still have to keep their troops in Shanxi and Beizhi?"
It is understandable for Zhu Hongyu that the Manchu Qing Dynasty left a certain number of troops in Beizhili to control the puppet Ming court in the pass.
However, the Qing Dynasty also divided its troops into Shanxi, and Zhu Hongyu felt a little confused by the Qing Dynasty's operation.
No matter how easy to defend and difficult to attack Shanxi's terrain, no matter how high-rise it is, there is no need for the Manchu and Qing Dynasties to divide their troops in Shanxi.
In Zhu Hongyu's view, if he were a high-level official of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, he would order the army to retreat to Shanhaiguan, defend the Liaoxi Corridor, and rebuild the Guanningjin Defense Line of the Ming Dynasty...
This is the best choice!
After Zhou Tianxu heard this, he cupped his fists and said.
"According to the information sent back by Tiqi, the reason why the Manchu Qing Dynasty retained a certain amount of troops in Shanxi was because the Shanxi merchant group in Shanxi took the initiative to express its intention to bear the military expenses required for the Manchu Qing garrison in Shanxi."
"And assure the Manchus that they can continue to provide stable tax revenue!"
After Zhu Hongyu heard this, he couldn't hold himself tight.
The expression on his face is exactly the same as that of an old man looking at his cell phone on the subway.
"Haha, I can't tell, these Shanxi businessmen are so loyal to the Manchus!"
Zhu Hongyu was really fed up with the eight Shanxi merchant families, and he even hated them more than the Kong family.
Although the Kong family knelt down to the Manchus and became traitors, at least it was after the Manchus entered the country.
The Kong family has been accustomed to kneeling in every dynasty. How normal is it to surrender to the Manchus?
However, the eight Shanxi merchants belonged to the Manchus and had not yet entered the customs. They had already colluded with the Manchus and completely sold out the Ming Dynasty.
They are the ones who betray their country and seek glory!