Chapter 5464 Promise to disciples to govern Qingzhou
The ancestor had not spoken just now, his eyes were shining, and he was obviously thinking. After hearing these words, he nodded slowly and said: "I agree with the words of the black-robed Venerable. The aristocratic families in Wu will still fight in the Northern Expedition."
When the situation became a foregone conclusion and could not be changed or reversed, they turned to cooperate with Liu Yu because it was good for them."
Doupeng was a little unconvinced: "Why do you think so? They didn't get much benefit from taking Qingzhou."
The ancestor said solemnly: "Qingzhou is Qingzhou, Central Plains and Guanzhong are another matter, because this involves the legitimacy of the Jin Dynasty's regime, and also involves the ancestral tombs of these families, the Langya Wang family, the Taiyuan Wang family,
The Xie family of Chen County, if even their hometown has been in the hands of the Hu people and cannot be taken back, then as this
The most important part of these aristocratic families, that is, the inheritance of blood and the worship of county officials, cannot be carried out. In the past, the Eastern Jin Dynasty was weak, but it also sent troops to the Northern Expedition many times in the name of this great cause.
Now if Liu Yu unified the south and had strong troops and horses, what reason would he have to stop the Northern Expedition?"
At this point, the ancestor's eyes flashed coldly, and he said in a deep voice: "The last time the Northern Expedition was launched against Southern Yan, everyone in the government, except for a few people, was opposed to Liu Yu. Especially the high-ranking members of the aristocratic family were unanimously opposed. This was because everyone
No one has any confidence in defeating the Hu cavalry in the north. In the hundred years since the founding of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, they have gone to the north to fight against the powerful Hu cavalry. After Liu Yu
Before the destruction of Yan, it had never been achieved. Every time a battle was carried out, the army was lost and the country was humiliated. Even places like Jingkou were covered with white flags. Every family was mourning. It can be said that even the people of Jingkou, the Jin Dynasty dared to attack the most.
This place, which is least afraid of death, is not sure of defeating the Hulu, let alone Murong's Nanyan, who is recognized as the strongest cavalry in the world."
"However, in the battle to destroy Yan and the two battles between Linqu and Guanggu, Liu Yu was clean and beautiful from the front. He unquestionably defeated the Murong army with the iron cavalry as the core and defeated all their armored cavalry. For a hundred years, Jin
army, or
It is said that the army of the Central Plains Dynasty, which was dominated by chariots and infantry, faced a cavalry group for the first time and won a complete victory. If we say that in the Battle of Feishui and the previous battles of Luojian and Junchuan, the Jin army's victory was the Qin army's.
As a result of the mistake, Kefa Yan's behavior
In the two battles, the black-robed Murong Chui, who was the commander of the Yan Army, was also a figure like the God of War. His command in the two battles can be said to have used all kinds of tricks. As a military strategist, he was blameless. The final failure can only prove that
, the combat effectiveness of the Beifu Army has surpassed Murong's cavalry. This is not only a tactical victory, but also an overall victory of the army's quality. It also proves that the infantry of the south can completely defeat the northern cavalry on the frontal battlefield!"
Doupeng sighed and softened his tone: "So, ancestors think that if the nobles of Wu's aristocratic families believe that the Northern Expedition can win, they will still support Liu Yu?"
The ancestor nodded: "I think it will be like this. After all, the land of Wu is too small and the land is limited, and the aristocratic families can have more children and grandchildren because of their wealth. Therefore, over decades and hundreds of years, the descendants have multiplied more and more.
Much, this leads to the land and estate behind
As we have said before, the reason why Yu Yue wants to take most of the direct members of the Yu family to Jiangzhou and Jingzhou to find another home is because the competition for land and manors in Wu is becoming more and more intense.
Fierce, the power was in the hands before, but it can be guaranteed later
However, now that Liu Yu has come to power, he has launched such a scheme that no merit will be rewarded, no merit will be rewarded, no title will not be awarded, and no title will be awarded. This will completely change the original phenomenon of separate paths for civil and military affairs. In other words, in the past,
The warriors Qiu Ba will also join in the fight in the future.
In the process of seizing land, the sons and nephews of the same family may not be able to rely on their power to protect their own property, or even rob other families' property, as before. Therefore, it would be better to make early plans and reserve a way out.
It is an inevitable choice for most aristocratic families."
"The Northern Expedition is not just a righteous name, nor is it just an act of filial piety for the descendants to return to their hometown and regain their ancestral graves. Behind it is more of a result of occupying new land and seizing more manors and fields, no matter what
Whether the local powerful landowners will surrender early, there will always be a large area of newly conquered land that can be distributed to the Wudi family with money, food and manpower, giving them the opportunity to go
Occupying the land in the north, let alone the Northern Expedition, even if Tianshi Dao is eliminated this time, and at the same time further forcibly confiscating some of the territories of the former Jingzhou and Jiangzhou rich landowners in the counter-insurgency war, it will also be given to these Wu family families to go abroad.
The advantage of expansion is that as long as their nephews can serve as officials in these places, they will be able to enclose the local cultivated land according to their titles and contributions in the war."
"Actually, this is already the case in Qingzhou, but because many children of aristocratic families are still afraid of going to Qingzhou, a place bordering the Hulu country in the north, so I don't dare to go there, but let some stewards or staff go there
However, in any case, a lot of land that originally belonged to the Murong tribe, or the Han family, the Feng family, and other powerful Han landowners who were wiped out, has also been returned to
The names of these Wudi aristocratic families, as well as many middle- and lower-class gentry who did not have any property but wanted to gain wealth through their achievements, also went to Qingzhou one after another. After passing the training of the Lanxiang Official School, they could serve as county officials.
Officials, this is an excellent opportunity for advancement for middle- and lower-class scholars, an opportunity they would not have had in places like Yangzhou and Yuzhou that have long been overcrowded with officials."
Doupeng nodded and said seriously: "I know many such situations, but this kind of cooperation is inseparable from the consent of the Wu family. Those in the Lanxiang official school do not make friends with powerful people and only think about getting rich.
Most of the gentry in the country would not be able to stay, and would be squeezed out and driven away by the local powerful landowners. Only by relying on the high-ranking families in Wu, could they achieve success?
After receiving their recommendation, you can then take good care of the interests of the land and estates collected by these aristocratic families in the local area when you are serving as officials. Only then can you be based in the local area. Before the nobles of the aristocratic families send their real nephews to take office in the local area,
, it will be these agent nobles who have taken refuge in them to protect the local interests of the noble families."
The black robe smiled and said: "Yes, many middle- and lower-class nobles also understood this point, so they relied on disciples, poetry friends, apprenticeships, and casual conversations to make friends with the big bosses of the aristocratic families. With the status of disciples and old officials,
Become their local spokesperson, but they are protecting
On the premise of the interests of these aristocratic families, they must also do their best for Liu Yu's local rule. They must collect enough taxes for the local area and mobilize enough young men to ensure that the local rule of the Jin State is as stable as Mount Tai, regardless of internal strife or external aggression.
All threats can be resisted." (End of this chapter)