Xinshun 1730

Chapter 68 Determination
The same words, spoken by different people, have different effects.

A group of old dignitaries were confused. They knew about the fact that there were French missionaries in the imperial court. Bai Mingyuan and other missionaries also painted Western portraits for them and gave them gifts.Many Xungui's homes still have some playthings such as European-style plate armor and Western swords.

If these countries, which are thousands of miles away and only known by their names, are tributary states like North Korea and Ryukyu, these old nobles themselves would not believe it.

Missionaries like Bai Mingyuan have been in the Celestial Dynasty for a long time, so they can speak naturally. They are obviously just communicating with each other normally, but when they write the letter of credence and give the gift, they say it is a tribute.The old nobles are still clear in their minds, knowing that it's just a matter of saving face, they are happy with each other, and they don't tell the truth.

But if we go back to the pre-Qin era, let go of the arrogance of the heavenly kingdom, and engage in any kind of alliance, this is a bit unimaginable.

The story of France and Poland is easy to understand, isn't it the story of Duke Mu of Qin marrying his daughter and supporting Duke Wen of Jin to return to the country.It's nothing more than one is the father-in-law helping the son-in-law, and the French side is the son-in-law helping the father-in-law, the difference is not much.

Besides, it's not as good as the chaos of Qin and Jin. Qin Mugong is not only the brother-in-law of Jin Wengong, but also the father-in-law.It's easy to understand if you rely on the old stories of the pre-Qin period.

If it is really useful, it might as well be a scam, but what will people in the world think of this?
Is it an insult to the country?

Is it a joke?

Does it make people feel that he is far less backbone than Zhu Ming, and wants to make friends with barbarians?
During the war in the northwest, I knew that there were captured Poles in the Junggar tribe. It seems that they still believed in the Yellow Sect?I also know that the Poles helped the Junggars train a group of cavalry with very different charging methods.

But no one thought that things thousands of miles away could be connected with the upcoming negotiations at Rakshasa.

If Liu Yu said this matter, the old nobles would think it would be fine.

Nowadays, a small person guarding the border in the ravine can actually talk about things thousands of miles away, which makes these veterans feel like they are going to be eliminated by the times... I don't know anything.

The elder Yasukuni couldn't help but think of the past when he went out to town in Fujian when he was young, thinking about those huge Western warships, and wondered if he was really old?

It is appalling to admit that Rakshasa is not included in the tributary system.

It may not be known how many scholars in the south of the Yangtze River will be heartbroken after the news is spread, and it is hard to predict how many sarcasm and incompetence will be spoken in the Shilin association.

The north and the south exchanged emperors and did not go to court. Isn't this an old thing in the Song and Liao Dynasties?
How is it any different from asking the pope to send troops to Japan's shogunate for help? (Note 1)

At the same time that the turmoil of banning religion is in full swing, and when the religious cases in Fujian are frequent, I am afraid that this matter will be difficult to handle.

Will the future Chinese dynasty really want to compete with those Western countries?
Is that dynasty still a dynasty?Could it be the king's land in the whole world, how big will this king's land be in the world in the future?
Maybe using France to defraud Rakshasa, maybe we can really get back some barren land, and maybe even swindle Jingqi Lijiang back.

But in the eyes of the scholars, is it really worthwhile to lose your spirit and put down your figure for the sake of a few feet of barren land?
Xie Wuji, Marquis of Zichuan on the side, also shook his head secretly, looking at Du Feng who had answered fluently just now, he remembered what happened to Du Feng's ancestors, which can be regarded as some connection.Although I seldom move around, I still receive some mountain gifts during the holidays.

At this moment, seeing Du Feng not trembling in anger or talking in boredom, it was obviously a pleasure.

Xie Wuji thought to himself, silly boy, silly boy, Liu Shouchang is using you to scout the way, are you still happy here?
Is this something you can say with your identity?Do you have no points in your heart because of your identity?
As you said, if His Majesty asks him in the future, he will be able to answer; if His Majesty does not ask him in the future, he will pretend that he has not said anything about it.

On the contrary, you are really courageous.

Just thinking about Jane being in the emperor's heart and showing off her abilities in front of the palace is really crazy. If His Majesty reprimands you, "it's ridiculous to talk in vain", I don't think you will have time to cry.Didn't your father teach you the phrase that being with a king is like a tiger?

After thinking about it, it's true, as his father, he is not qualified to have such emotion...

Sighing secretly in your heart, thinking about this silly boy, I'm afraid you still feel grateful to him Liu Shouchang for giving you the opportunity to speak before His Majesty, right?
Human feelings, between a thought.

Xie Wuji thought about the incident of his ancestor's Shandong Rebel Army, he was afraid that Du Feng was young and ignorant of the depth, and he was bald and said something out of line, so he said: "Your Majesty, since the adopted son of the Raksha King knows the depth of the Raksha, why don't you bring him here , His Majesty asked personally? Furthermore, since Liu Shouchang has captured many Raksha people, why not ask him to escort the captives here, and wait for the Khalkha Mongolian tribes to come and watch them offer captives to strengthen the army?"

Changing the topic quietly, Li Gan didn't feel any difference, and was also taken in by the mighty words of Marquis Zichuan.

I thought to myself that this adopted son of King Rakshasa was exiled by the change of the court, and now the Rakshasa court is ruled by a regent with a foreign surname. I am afraid that this dark adopted son will not be able to exchange for anything, but he can make the best use of it— —Then Li Er has a Turkic Khan dancing. I, Li Gan, are not as good as Tang Zong. It is also a good thing to have a Raksha king Yizi to act as an actor by his side.

Being interrupted by Hou Zichuan, I wanted to ask Du Feng something, but I forgot.

Once the thoughts are stopped, it is difficult to continue.

Before, Du Feng could be regarded as fluent in answering, he was not flustered, and he was not as incoherent as those who met the saint for the first time. He was also a figure among young people.Thinking that he had been encouraged to call him "wise, benevolent and brave" before, no amount of encouragement would be good, so Li Gan drew another big cake.

"Since you have the heart to study, prepare well after this battle. If you can enter the Martial Virtue Palace, you may be selected as the Dragon Forbidden in the future, so it will not be in vain. I decide that you don't care about your deeds. Go on."

How could Du Feng have thought of such a surprise?His Majesty just encouraged me before, and now he encourages me again. I really have to thank Mr. Liu for giving me such an opportunity. I dare not forget such kindness.

Kowtowing again and again, he got up, bent over and walked slowly outside the big tent, wishing he could ride his horse and run to a high place on the cliff and howl loudly, shouting out the joy in his heart.

In the distance, another victorious war horse came galloping, and the blue flag was hunting, Du Feng stepped aside.

I thought it seemed to be playing smoothly, Luo Sha, but that's all.

In the tent, the news of Du Feng and Muli Jiwei's victory finally came.

It is also a good news, compared with Liu Yu's good news, it is really sad.

In war, people always die.

But the key is what kind of person dies?

In a Muliji Fort, more than 80 honored veterans and officers were killed in battle, and four scattered riders were killed.

The latter is okay, and the courtiers can still regenerate.But the former... is basically equivalent to reimbursement of two or 3000 grassroots officers.

These two 3000 people were already unable to fight another brutal bloody battle before they were replenished with honored veterans and officers.

The emperor understood that this was forced to death by his military order to break the city on the [-]th.If the city is besieged but not attacked, so many people will not die at all.

But there are still a few Rakshasa castles that must be captured, thinking that if they fight like this in the future, how can this be done?

Although the Celestial Empire is large and there are many soldiers, there are not so many veteran officers with honors. Before the Northwest Front was defeated by Junggar, 2000 people died, and there were only more than 50 honored officers. The frontline generals have already cried bitterly. Now more than 80 people died at once...

Seeing these two contrasting good news, Li Gan finally made up his mind.

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Hulipingzhai, where the Jingqili River meets Heilongjiang.

There was no one in the village.

The soldiers who came with Liu Yu looked at the scorched earth and cursed loudly.

These Rakshasa people ran away.

Mao did not leave them behind either.

No money, no leather, and no one to exchange money for the head of military meritorious service.

The house was burned, the leather was taken away, and the people followed.

Jiaolao Butu complained loudly at the lame Du Qian.

"Old Du, didn't I tell you to take a boat to intercept people? You still let them go. When you come back and report the letter, there is still one who won't run away? This time is good, the hundred and ten military merits in hand, gone?"

Du Qian also looked aggrieved. The father of Jiaolao Butu was the captain of Zhechong in Handoliwei. The two are also acquaintances, so they could only mutter awkwardly: "Those Cossacks can run faster than rabbits when they go to the forest. If you want to talk about this matter, you showed your flaws. Mr. Liu agreed, and told you to play a show outside the city to trick the Raksha people into "attacking from inside and outside". Pearl, the Raksha people are not stupid, is there anyone who is so invincible in attacking a city? Seeing that the situation is not right, reserve a second hand."

The two exchanged a few words, Liu Yu wanted to be content, if they hadn't run away, the city might not be able to be captured.

Although the defense of this city is not as good as the one downstream, its location is very good.

Built on the north bank of Heilongjiang, the Jingqili River and Heilongjiang are beggars. Without enough naval forces, it is still difficult to capture.

But once there are enough sailors, the city will also be given away.More than 300 people were tricked by him before to go to support and give away their heads, and there are not many people left in the city.

Liu Yu had known for a long time that people like himself would not be able to attack, but it was not good to say it in advance, so as not to dampen the interest of a group of people who were thinking about breaking the city and splitting the money. It is clearly sung in "Ode to the Emperor Friedrich": If you let us rob, we will destroy the world with you.Spoils of war are a good way to stabilize the army and boost morale. If you can only get a piece of scorched earth, many people must be unwilling to follow him so far.

By the time the armed parade came here slowly, the people in the city had already left.But the credit for winning the next city can't escape, but the military merits of the big soldiers are lost.

This broken place is useless now, but in the future the Jingqilijiang Plain can be used for planting good land.Farming is much more difficult now. Except for a little Russian rye, there should be no autumn harvest.

Before the Russians ran away, the rye in the field was also burned. It was too far away from Handoliwei, and the logistics could not keep up.

Jiaolao Butu saw Liu Yu and didn't know what he was thinking about there, so he asked cautiously: "Master Liu, why don't we go back?"

"Where are you going? The battle has come to this point, go back? What if reinforcements from the Raksha people come and take this place back, are you going to take the blame?"

Jiaolao Butu thought to himself, you are tall, of course you are the tallest.I'd like to push it, but it's not my turn.

"But my lord, this man eats horse chews... Our food will only last for half a month. It will not be easy to transport food in the future."

"Don't worry about this. So many boats have been built on the Songhua River in the past few years, so they can't just be built for fun, right? I have told His Majesty that it won't be long before the navy of the Songhua River will come. If the Songhua River water If the teacher does not come, it is estimated that His Majesty does not care about the upper reaches of Heilongjiang, so of course there is no need for us to guard here."

After judging the time, Liu Yu felt that there were only two possibilities.

One is that the emperor sent sailors to support the water and land to threaten the upper reaches of Heilongjiang; the other possibility is that the imperial court thought that this barren land was of no value, and sent people to tell them to go back and guard downstream.

Either way, there will always be news within ten days.But as long as the emperor sends naval support, food will not be a problem, and the logistical supplies of the navy can still keep up.

Looking at the galloping Jingqi Lijiang, Liu Yu gave the order.

Everyone was stationed on the ruins left by the Raksha people, cutting down trees to build houses, digging trench slopes, and preparing for the Raksha reinforcements from Yakutsk.

His troops were divided into two parts.

Some of them followed him from the capital to Yongning Temple and back, and he had already established absolute authority; the other part were the gangster-like soldiers of the Handuoli Zhechong Mansion, who sold their favors and asked Du Feng to report victory. Du Qian also owed him a lot of favor, and he was the only one who followed suit.

As soon as an order was given, the soldiers felled the trees and dug the pits. The soldiers didn't complain, but they came a while late and let the hundred heads run away.They fought a few battles with Liu Yu, and they all felt that fighting was so simple, and none of them had the slightest awareness that many people would die if they attacked the city.

Not long after, Du Feng came back from there and brought back the emperor's will.

Let Liu Yu arrange the defense here and build a house. The house must be strong, don't be fooled, and be prepared for a long-term station.The Navy will come up from the downstream in a few days.

After arranging the affairs here, ask Liu Yu to take people to Mulijiwei.At the same time, let Liu Yu take those captives who followed Liu Yu from Yongning Temple here to pay tribute, and arrange for them to go to Muliji Acropolis by water.

With a decree, the camp suddenly exploded.

When many government soldiers heard the words "preparation for long-term stationing", their faces turned green at that time... After the fucking battle, are they planning to move the Handuoliwei people to the north?Why don't you learn how to move the guards inland during the Ming Dynasty?
Only Du Qian looked at his son in high spirits, riding a horse as if he had a boil on his buttocks, thinking that I will follow my son in the future, enter the customs and go to the south, you continue to suffer here.Lao Tzu's family has survived in the frontier for 80 years, and finally made it through.

PS: Note 1, that can be understood as the historical burden of Dashun.It is estimated that because of the issue of orthodoxy, Li Guo made a fuss about this issue, and maybe even deliberately forced Remnant to a dead end to force him to do so in order to promote orthodoxy.After all, after the Battle of Jingzhou, the orthodoxy of Dashun was not to equalize the land and exempt grain, but to expel the barbarians and protect the world without protecting the country of one family.This historical baggage is heavy, but it was extremely effective at the time.

(End of this chapter)