() When Hong Chengchou, who was involved in politics in Duliangdao, Shaanxi Province, received the imperial edict to go to Beijing to face the saint immediately, he felt very strange. When did the heads of rioters become so valuable, and more than two hundred heads of bandits could go to Beijing to face the saint.
I asked the father-in-law who delivered the edict, but I couldn't get anything out of him. The person who came all the way to deliver the edict to this place where birds don't lay eggs is naturally not a confidant. It is highly likely that he doesn't know the inside story.
Hong Chengchou couldn't guess what it was about, and he didn't guess anymore. It couldn't be a bad thing anyway, so he packed up and rushed to the capital with his father-in-law who was delivering the order.
Ever since Zhong Jinwei almost starved to death because there was no one to take care of him, Emperor Chongzhen ordered that Zhong Jinwei's situation should be reported every day. He followed up every day and was still hungry, and he didn't worry about anyone neglecting him.
It's a pity that what Zhong Jinwei said about the mobile phone was disturbed by the assassin before he could take a closer look at it. The mobile phone also broke and stopped working.
Some photos of future generations on the phone opened Emperor Chongzhen's eyes. There were many things he wanted to ask Zhong Jinwei. I wonder if I can create them at this time. I also wanted Zhong Jinwei to tell me about all aspects of future generations, although he was wrong.
Regarding the Jianlu invasion of the capital, many other contents are very interesting. I'll see if I can sign it.
At this time, Wang Chengen came to report that Hong Chengchou, who was involved in the political affairs of Shaanxi Duliangdao, came to see him. Emperor Chongzhen was stunned, and then he remembered that he was one of the candidates recommended by Zhong Jinwei to suppress bandits, so he arranged to summon him on the platform.
In ancient times, the selection of officials was based on appearance. The appearance must be upright. There were very few people who wanted to be officials. At this time, Hong Chengchou was in his prime, thirty-seven years old. He had thick eyebrows and a long beard, and he had an official appearance.
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When Emperor Chongzhen saw him, he had a good first impression. After he was relieved, he said: "Someone recommended Aiqing to me, saying that Aiqing has great experience in suppressing bandits in the northwest. I wonder if Aiqing can do it?"
Tell me?"
When Hong Chengchou heard this, he understood that it was indeed not the work of more than 200 thieves, but who recommended it? He didn't seem to have strong support in the court.
After thinking about it, the Holy Emperor's question still had to be answered immediately, so he said: "Your Majesty has given me the reward, and I don't dare to accept it. However, I have been in the northwest for a long time, and I have an idea about the situation in the northwest."
Emperor Chongzhen ignored Hong Chengchou's previous words and said, "Tell me."
Hong Chengchou replied: "Your Majesty, what happened in the northwest was first caused by natural disasters, and then due to improper local management, which turned the victims into hungry people and the hungry people into thieves. The disaster-stricken areas in the northwest are all unstable. At present, there is a war that has started a prairie fire. In addition, due to the expansion of the disaster area
, if handled improperly, the consequences will be unimaginable."
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, his heart sank. He couldn't help but lean forward slightly and asked: "What is the best way to treat it?"
Hong Chengchou said calmly: "Your Majesty, I have three strategies: upper, middle and lower."
Oh, there are also the three strategies of upper, middle and lower, which sound very familiar, Emperor Chongzhen thought, so he asked cooperatively: "What three strategies do you have, please tell me quickly."
Hong Chengchou replied: "The best policy is to go all out to provide disaster relief. If the people have food, the thieves will disperse on their own, and there will be no need to worry about the few remaining."
If there was so much food, I wouldn't be so worried that I couldn't sleep well. After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen thought and said nothing, just looking at Hong Chengchou.
After a pause, without seeing Emperor Chongzhen speak, Hong Chengchou continued: "The central strategy is to seal off the borders of the disaster area, mobilize capable troops, and strangle the rebels with all our strength, once and for all."
Emperor Chongzhen was shocked. How could this be done? They were all my subjects. Killing them all would harm the peace of the world. Not to mention what the world would say about me. I couldn't do it.
"The best strategy is to use both suppression and appeasement. Suppression first and then appeasement. It depends on the food and grass. If the food is small, the main purpose is suppression, and if the food is plentiful, the main purpose is appeasement. The court will have to spend a lot of time." Hong Chengchou did not wait for Emperor Chongzhen to ask, and said together.
Finished, and then waited for Emperor Chongzhen to speak.
After listening to this, Emperor Chongzhen remained silent and sighed in his heart. It was still a matter of money, but I have no money. He thought of Zhong Jinwei's theory of grassroots people. The grassroots people just want to survive. As long as they have a way to survive, they will not rebel.
It seems that I really can't survive.
Hong Chengchou waited quietly, knowing that Emperor Chongzhen was not easy to choose. In fact, many people in the court knew the three strategies he mentioned.
Emperor Chongzhen made up his mind and said to Hong Chengchou: "Liaodong's military expenditure has exhausted the national treasury, and currently there is no strength to provide full-scale disaster relief. However, the rebellious people are also my subjects, and they have no choice but to become thieves. Therefore, I think your next step is now."
A feasible strategy. Hong Chengchou stepped forward to listen."
When Hong Chengchou heard this, he stepped forward and knelt down.
Emperor Chongzhen said: "I appoint you as the governor of Yansui, and you will be fully responsible for the suppression of bandits in the northwest. Food and grass will be collected from the nearest area, and suppressed and pacified. We will save as many victims as possible and stabilize the northwest as soon as possible."
When Hong Chengchou heard this, he had to provide food and grass by himself, and he also wanted to rescue more victims. This task was too difficult, but he had to do it. He had worked hard for so many years to get rid of the fate of working hard for food, clothing, housing and transportation every day. He was poor when he was a child.
The life experience has always been deeply imprinted in my mind.
Hong Chengchou then received the edict to thank him. (Because of Zhong Jinwei's recommendation, Hong Chengchou was promoted to governor of Yansui more than half a year earlier than in the original history.)
Before Hong Chengchou left, Emperor Chongzhen told him: Work hard and do it boldly and confidently. My northwest depends on you. I hope you will settle down in the northwest soon and don't betray my trust.
Hong Chengchou said that there was no problem on the surface, but he secretly slandered in his heart that it would be easy for me to make the horses run without giving them grass. For this reason, I had to go back and kill a piece first.
Not long after Hong Chengchou was sent away, Qin Liangyu rushed to the capital.
Qin Liangyu had a much richer resume than Hong Chengchou, and she was also a female general. Emperor Chongzhen was very interested and immediately met Qin Liangyu on the platform.
Qin Liangyu came to court in the uniform of a general in charge of the army. He was over 1.8 meters tall, wearing shiny armor and an impressive appearance. Although he was 56 years old and had occasional white hair on his temples, he still looked heroic.
When Emperor Chongzhen saw it, he couldn't help but secretly praise him, gave Qin Liangyu a seat, and then went about the family affairs, praising the loyalty of the Qin family. Finally, he began to ask Qin Liangyu about his experience in the She'an Rebellion.
Originally, Qin Liangyu was a little dissatisfied with Emperor Chongzhen for recruiting the capital at the last moment to suppress Luxury, so he deliberately came to see him wearing military armor.
But now that he was praised by Emperor Chongzhen, any trace of dissatisfaction disappeared with the wind.
Qin Liangyu described it to Emperor Chongzhen in detail based on his experience. What he said was reasonable, reasonable, and full of surprises and dangers. Emperor Chongzhen listened with great interest, as if he was immersed in the scene.
After finishing speaking, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly noticed Qin Liangyu's white hair on her temples while reminiscing, and couldn't help but wonder if the female general was brave before, but now she is old.
It's not bad. When Qin Liangyu was on the battlefield, what she didn't like the most was people saying she was old. She immediately told Emperor Chongzhen that I am not old at all. If you don't believe it, I will show it to you.
So, in the palace square, they first rode on horseback and shot arrows, piercing the poplars at a hundred steps, and then danced with long tasseled spears, which made Emperor Chongzhen applaud loudly. Female Lian Po was indeed not old.
After Qin Liangyu finished his performance, he returned to Emperor Chongzhen, breathless and sweaty. Emperor Chongzhen nodded repeatedly, and was so happy that he wrote a poem and wrote a poem: Learn the Eight Formations of Xichuan, and the mandarin ducks hold military talismans in their sleeves. This is why the heroine is willing to accept it.
Why should the general be the husband?
Qin Liangyu was also happy and said that if your majesty says whatever you want from now on, even though he is thousands of miles away, he will come here regardless of his own safety. So, Emperor Chongzhen became very poetic and wrote another song: Shu Jinzheng robe is cut by himself, and the peach blossoms will be tasseled immediately.
.There are so many amazing men in the world, who is willing to travel thousands of miles on the battlefield!
On the occasion of parting, Emperor Chongzhen made Qin Liangyu his first-grade imperial wife, and asked him to train his troops well, train more, and help me clean up the southwest. If you are dissatisfied with anything or if someone is in trouble, come and tell me, I will help you make the decision.
Qin Liangyu did not expect that he, a woman of the generation, would be so valued by His Majesty. He would never forget His Majesty's kindness in this life and should repay it with death.
Besides, Hou Jin didn't get much benefit from his work in Ningjin. After harvesting the grain at home, it seemed that there wasn't enough food. What should I do? Let's meet for a meeting.
After everyone sat down in the same place and with the same people, Huang Taiji introduced the situation, and then said that now that Dongjiang Town in the Ming Dynasty has been abandoned, it is a rare opportunity for everyone to come up with ideas to see if there is any good way to make money.
One stroke.
One of the eldest Beile Daishan and the second Beile Amin seemed to admire his fingers and looked at them over and over; the other seemed to think that his finger ring was defective and was looking for it carefully.
When Sanbeile Manggurtai saw that no one was speaking, he spoke first and said: "What's there to discuss? The Ming Dynasty is the richest, so naturally I went to the Ming Dynasty to get it."
Azig, one of the four little Belles, shook his head and said: "Third brother, haven't we just been there, how can we deal with that gun?"
Mang Gurtai looked at him and replied: "Bring more Han dogs to drive and lure the Ming army to fire. Anyway, their artillery will not be able to fire many rounds before they have to stop eating."
After listening to Mang Gurtai's words, several Baile turned their eyes to Huang Taiji. Because after Huang Taiji came to power, he greatly improved the status of Han dogs. This method of using an unknown amount of human lives may not necessarily satisfy the emperor.
Tai Chi can agree.
When Huang Taiji saw them all looking at him, he smiled and said: "Third brother, the Han slaves are all going to fill the cannons. Who will help us with the work? Do we Jurchens have to do it ourselves? Besides, even if we continue to fill in the cannons, we can have 100% success."
Are we sure we can capture it? Even if we capture a city, will the property and manpower inside be enough for us to consume?"
Once everyone heard this, it made sense, and the atmosphere became dull again.
After a while, the youngest Duduo spoke up and said: "Then let's go to North Korea. Anyway, they are surrendering to us on the surface, but they are still flirting with the Ming Dynasty secretly. Do you really think we don't know?!"
Huang Taiji still shook his head, and then explained: "Since North Korea has submitted to us, we can't take action. If we do, then the various Mongolian tribes that have submitted to us will have different intentions."
Duduo muttered in a low voice: "The worst we can do is fight together." But knowing that this would not work, he stopped talking.
In the end, no one came up with a good idea. It was getting late, so we had to discuss it temporarily.
When Huang Taiji returned to his residence disappointed, his bodyguard reported to the study official Fan Wencheng to see him, saying that he could relieve the Great Khan's worries. Huang Taiji was very happy and hurriedly summoned him.