Daming Military Empire

Chapter 128 National Mobilization
The power of the people's war is infinite, and Zhu Cijiong is well aware of the truth of it. Naturally, he will not learn from the past emperors to be a loner who is separated from the people.The people's war does not mean that everyone should rush forward to fight, but that the whole people must participate, so that they can be twisted together and exert the greatest combat effectiveness.

So how do you connect with the people under your rule?To maintain the authority of the emperor, one must stand high and look down on all living beings; to connect with the people under the rule, one must communicate with them.The emperor may know what the people under his rule are thinking, but it is impossible for the people under his rule to know what an emperor is thinking. what to do.No previous emperor could convey his will to every subject, but Zhu Cijiong did.

Newspapers are the link of connection, the bridge of communication. Through newspaper propaganda, the common people of Daming and him can think and act together.

Of course, the human mind is the most difficult to control. It’s not that if you want others to think of you, others will definitely think of you.It is very difficult to control people's thinking, and most people simply cannot do it.Fortunately, Zhu Cijiong is not an ordinary person. He came from time travel. In his previous life, he saw a lot of mobilization of the whole people. There are ready-made examples of how to guide and control. He just needs to let Wu Meicun follow suit. up.

When Wu Meicun rushed to the imperial study, Zhu Cijiong was carefully reading with a copy of "The New Beijing News". He was afraid of interrupting the emperor's elegant mood, so he had to bow down and wait quietly in front of the desk.

Zhu Cijiong had already seen him, but the No. 500 article in this issue was really exciting. He couldn't help but finished reading it in one breath, and then smiled and said, "This No. [-] article is really wonderful. No wonder all [-] million copies of the newspaper have been snapped up. It's not bad." , your idea is very good. But there are only so many champions alive, have you thought about what to do next?"

Wu Meicun replied confidently: "If you go back to the emperor, I want to find some colleagues who are first-class scholars and ranks to continue discussing the title of the gold list. If you can be awarded the first rank, Jinshi and ranks, the literary talents are actually the same. I think the emperor will be the best. When deciding the ranking, it should mainly depend on what they plan to do."

Zhu Cijiong thought about it for a while, and it was really the case. He presided over two palace examinations, and each time he personally read a lot of test papers. When it comes to literary talent, he really didn't know whether he was good or bad.However, what he chooses the champion is not based on the content of the strategy, but on the name. The most famous in later generations must be the most powerful. It's that simple. If Wu Meicun knows that he meets this standard, his eyes will probably fall out of shock .

Of course, it was impossible for Zhu Cijiong to tell Wu Meicun this standard. He nodded, skipped the question, and said, "I'm going to recover Liaodong next year. You can make the people of Ming Dynasty cheer for me. Does the money contribute?"

Wu Meicun was taken aback when he heard the words, and his brain was running wildly. After thinking about it for a while, he tentatively replied: "Why don't we publish a special issue of Liaodong, specifically about how Jiannu was burnt in Liaodong? kill the looters."

Zhu Cijiong shook his head and said, "Not enough."

Wu Meicun said cautiously again: "Should we not come up with another issue dedicated to how miserable the Han people in Liaodong are living now?"

Zhu Cijiong continued to shake his head and said, "It's not enough."

Wu Meicun racked his brains for a while, and then continued to reply: "Would you like to come again to introduce the rich products and vast land of Liaodong?"

Seeing that he had no clue, Zhu Cijiong talked here and there, and knew that it would be impossible to let him plan completely, so he had to explain systematically: "You can't do it with a hammer and a stick, you must proceed step by step. Write about the rich products and vast land in Liaodong, so that the people feel that it is a pity that such a great river and mountain was taken away by Jiannu; Lucky psychology; then write about how Jiannu burned, killed and looted in Liaodong, arousing the righteous indignation of the people; then write about how miserable the Han people in Liaodong are now, let the people know the consequences of being ruled by the invaders, and arouse their resistance In my heart; then I wrote about the cruelty of Jiannu, wantonly hunting and killing people in Liaodong, capturing Liao people as slaves, and massacring the city at every turn. These things were written in detail, so that the people of Ming Dynasty were so angry that they wanted to bite Jiannu. Finally , I will arrange a few more role models, wave the flag, contribute money and efforts, and let the people know what they should do."

After the introduction of this set, Wu Meicun was so impressed that he bowed reverently and said: "The emperor is really a god and man, and this humble minister has been taught."

This is all plagiarism, okay? Zhu Cijiong shook his hand a little embarrassedly, and continued: "Don't publish the special issue. It's a bit too deliberate to write the whole article about Liaodong. There should be some other content. Let's just do it like this. Liaodong is written on the front, and other content is written on the back, and there are a few more issues, and it will be fine if it can be published a year ago."

Wu Meicun hurriedly cupped her hands and said, "My minister obeys the order."

Zhu Cijiong saw that he had almost finished speaking, so he asked, "Are there any questions? If not, hurry up and prepare."

Wu Meicun thought for a while, and said with embarrassment: "Well, I haven't seen the tragedy of the Liao people with my own eyes, so I'm afraid I can't write it well."

Zhu Cijiong said angrily: "If you haven't seen it, someone has seen it. There are too many people who fled from Liaodong to the capital. Please go to the call for papers and worry about no one submitting papers for you? Be careful when reviewing papers. If it’s too gentle, don’t want it, you must write it more miserable, if it’s not miserable enough, you can polish them, it’s better to make people furious after reading it, understand?”

Wu Meicun nodded understandingly and said, "I understand."

The "Beijing News" has reported extensively on the products and beauty of Liaodong in the past few days. Scholars from all over the Ming Dynasty have also habitually followed the reports of the "Beijing News" and discussed Liaodong.

The wind direction in various parts of Daming changed, and the scene of joy and encouragement everywhere changed a while ago. More and more people sighed: "Oh, it's a pity, it's a pity that such a beautiful river and mountain has been taken by Jiannu."

Some people complained from time to time: "Yeah, what a pity, now that the Ming army is so strong, why didn't they go to recover Liaodong?"

The speaker seemed unintentional, but the listener paid attention. There were more and more such voices, and sighs turned into complaints again.

These seemingly unintentional people are actually the spies of the Jinyiwei. The spies from all over the place have received secret orders from Shangfeng to participate in the discussions of scholars and guide them in due course.

When sighs turned into complaints, the "Beijing News" began to report on the tyranny implemented by Jiannu in Liaodong and the oppression of the people in Liaodong.

For a while, some yelled and sympathized, and some people continued to complain: "What's the matter with the court? Jiannu doesn't treat the people of Liaodong as human beings. Why don't they go to recover Liaodong and save the people?"

So the complaints became louder and louder. At this time, the "Beijing News" began to report how Jiannu burned, killed and looted in Liaodong. Now the people of Daming were angry, and there were curses from all over Daming.

During this time, some people were very excited from time to time, clamoring for a joint letter, requesting the imperial court to send troops to Liaodong to clean up Jiannu.

More and more people followed suit, and many joint letters were written.At this time, the "Beijing News" began to report the tragic situation of the Han people in Liaodong.

In the middle of this, some people were angry and unbearable from time to time, clamoring to go to Liaodong to fight Jian slaves.There are a large number of people following the trend. Of course, it is impossible to really go to Liaodong, but more and more people say they are going.

At this time, the "Beijing News" began to report the cruelty of Jiannu again. They hunted and killed people wantonly in Liaodong, captured Liao people as slaves, and massacred the city. crying.

Jiannu is so inhumane, now the people of Ming Dynasty are outraged, more and more people are yelling to clean up Jiannu, and even surrounded the county government office in many places and strongly demanded that the imperial court send troops to recover Liaodong .

At this time, the "Beijing News" reported major news that Rixinglong Company donated 1000 million taels of silver and asked the imperial court to send troops to Liaodong to clean up the slaves.

Immediately there was applause from all over the Ming Dynasty, Rixinglong Company was crowned with the title of patriotic businessman, the threshold of semicolons in various places was almost broken, and the business was booming!
The next day, the "Beijing News" reported another major news. Daming Western Commerce and Trade also donated 1000 million taels of silver, requesting the imperial court to send troops to Liaodong to clean up the slaves.

Daming Western Trade?What is this?Maritime merchants along the coast may have heard of such a company, but the people in other parts of Daming do not know what this Western trade in Daming is doing. The Rixinglong Company is nothing more than that. It is recognized by the people as the number one company in Ming Dynasty. It is not surprising to be able to donate 1000 million taels of silver.Suddenly, a name that has never been heard of Ming Dynasty Western Trade and Trade popped up, and it is so generous!
The people of Ming Dynasty couldn’t sit still, and those who had money donated generously. You got one tael and I got five money, and you got a few pennies and I raised money, and then sent representatives to take the list and ran to the county government office to donate money; Start a petition, go to Liaodong to contribute, dare to do anything!Everyone has just one request, please send troops from the imperial court, clean up the slaves, and restore the rivers and mountains!
This has fooled officials from all over the country. In the past, the imperial court had increased taxes when the finances were tight. The collection was difficult, and the common people complained.It's good now, the money has been sent to the Yamen, if you don't accept it, they will be in a hurry with you!
Yamen in various places dare not call the shots, this is unprecedented, who dares to accept it!
When Zhu Youjian came to Zhu Cijiong with a stack of memorials, our Emperor Chongzheng smiled. This is what he wanted. The whole people shouted for beatings, signed a joint letter, and petitioned for donations. This looks like a war!

So, with a wave of his little hand, he said proudly: "Take it, take it all, tell them tomorrow I will give an explanation to the people of the whole country."

Zhu Youjian looked at him inexplicably, and thought, "What are you going to confess?"

Zhu Cijiong's confession was that the next day the "Beijing News" published a headline on the front page:
I also want to regain Liaodong, but now the road between the capital and Liaodong is blocked by heavy snow, so I solemnly promise that next spring, when the ice and snow melt, I will send my army northward and go straight to Liaodong. Do not withdraw troops.

As soon as the oracle came out, the whole people rejoiced.

(End of this chapter)