I'm a big dick

Chapter 498 Untitled
The Ping-Liao War has progressed to the present, and the Ming army has already occupied an overwhelming advantage.If there is no particularly unexpected situation, there is no suspense about victory.

The Ming army on the middle road advanced all the way, went down to Liaoyang, entered Shenyang, and approached Fushun; the Ming army on the north road was dispatched from Kaiyuan to advance towards Jilin Cliff in the north of Sarhu; Intend.

Except for the Ming army on the North Route, which seemed weak, the other two Ming armies were no longer something Jiannu could contend with head-on.What's more, there are still a large number of Jurchens retreating northward with their families, and the hearts of the people have dispersed.

But the Ming army also encountered difficulties. When the severe winter came, it was impossible to chase down the poor bandits and sweep the plow court.

Transportation and supply capacity, this is a problem that cannot be solved.

Although tens of thousands of Liao people in the Guangfu area were mobilized, and although the navy also went up the river, a large number of people in the new Guangfu area had been looted, which greatly limited the attack distance of the Ming army.

"This is what Jianlu deliberately did to prevent our army from pursuing far away." Xing Shenyan still wanted to persuade him, thinking that since it was a conspiracy by Jianlu, Xiong Tingbi would not be fooled.

Xiong Tingbi rode on the horse, stroked his beard and said in a low voice: "How can someone not know that this is a trick? But the people of Ming Dynasty have to save them."

"They are obedient people, and they have done nothing in Ping and Liao." Xing Shenyan argued: "Letting them go to the south of Liaoning to eat is the utmost benevolence."

Xiong Tingbi waved his hands and said, "It's not a benevolent act to leave your family and move far away in the cold weather."

After a pause, Xiong Tingbi emphasized: "This is the will of Long Live, so there is no need to say more."

Xing Shenyan opened his mouth and sighed helplessly.

By distributing food to the recovered Liao people, the Ming army would not be able to chase after them and go deep, which was tantamount to giving Jiannu a chance to retreat back to Haixi.

Xiong Tingbi smiled and comforted his old subordinates, "Jiannu returned to Haixi, although he can breathe. But there is a lack of food and resources, and this winter will be very difficult. Besides, even if there is enough food, our army should not go too deep. "

Xing Shenyan smiled wryly, and said: "Long live the kindness, I admire it. But it is a pity to lose the opportunity."

Xiong Tingbi pondered for a while, and said: "The Jurchens have been disintegrated, and the Jianlu has fallen into isolation. When attacking Jianlu in the future, our army may not need to dispatch too many troops."

Suppressing the strong and helping the weak, splitting and disintegrating, this is Li Chengliang, Ning Yuanbo, and the common method used by the Ming court to deal with various ethnic groups.

Xiong Tingbi's intention was obvious, and he wanted to use the Jurchens who surrendered anyway to attack and weaken Jiannu.Not only the Jurchens, but also the Mongolian tribes will also be very cheap help.

Xing Shenyan nodded, and said, "My lord's words are also reasonable. The Jian captives fled to the north, and our army has to shrink its garrison. It is only possible to reoccupy Jianzhou or further north next year."

It is still a problem of food and supplies, the road is blocked by heavy snow, and it is difficult for troops too far north to guarantee the supply.Even next year, without the local people farming, it will still be difficult for the Ming army to garrison or march northward.

Moreover, it will take at least nearly a year to resettle the Liao people, and the required food and grass materials are also a considerable amount.

Perhaps after next autumn, the people of Liao will have a harvest from farming, and the pressure will be relieved.

The so-called "the land is lonely and difficult to defend" is not without reason.Nurgan Dusi could not effectively control it, and it was beyond the reach of the Ming army, and the money and food consumed were unbearable for the court.

"Long live will find a solution." Xiong Tingbi said this, but he was not quite sure.

Xing Shenyan smiled and nodded in agreement, but he didn't think so in his heart.

Historically, in the Sui, Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, it was quite difficult to control Liaodong.The rule of the Song Dynasty never passed Youzhou, and the conquest of Liaodong was the main reason for the demise of the Sui Dynasty.

Even Tang Taizong, known as "Tian Khan", did not pacify Goryeo during his lifetime, and effectively and stably controlled Liaodong.

……………………… Divider line…………………………

The news of the recovery of Liaoshen has not yet come, but the emperor is very happy today.He gave Xu Guangqi the title of Grand Tutor, and also granted the missionary Daming nationality, the sixth rank of the people's title.

And these honors were awarded only because a crop was introduced to Daming, and its name was "rye".

When it comes to rye, probably the first impression is the famous rye bread, Russia's Daliba.

In cold Siberia, rye can be grown, not to mention Liaodong, and even the northern regions of the Little Ice Age.

The growth period is short, cold-resistant, drought-resistant, and has low requirements on the soil; its leaves are large, the stems are soft, and the grass is tender, and it is also a pasture grass that animals like to eat.

Although the yield per mu is low, we can make up for it with the amount of land.Pioneering and reclamation, advancing toward the north, rye is definitely a powerful guarantee for food supplies.

The introduction of rye from northern Europe was not only the intention of the emperor, but also the work of Xu Guangxun, and the contribution of missionaries.No matter how many rewards can alleviate the disasters of the Little Ice Age, it is a matter of course.

"Not only did they bring rye, but also hired a baker?" The emperor was slightly surprised, and immediately nodded with a smile, "Thoughtful, this missionary named Biro, I have allowed him to preach in Mekong Province. "

In the contest with traditional Chinese culture, Western religions do not have the upper hand, and it can even be said that they are struggling.

In the eyes of the emperor, it is good to have faith. As Mekong Province expands and invades outwards, it may play a soothing and stable role.

Or maybe after a long time, missionaries will be assimilated by Chinese culture.When the national power is strong and the national self-confidence is enhanced, there will be no chance for foreign ideas to flood.

After Xu Guangqi bowed to thank him, he continued to play: "My minister thought that if the horses transported from Western Europe were successfully bred, it would be of great benefit to the transportation."

It is indeed very good to have a tall horse and a heavy-drawn horse, but the cost is too much, and it is not affordable for ordinary people.and--

"Perhaps hybrid horses are more suitable for Ming's climate." The emperor casually mentioned something, and handed it over to the Ministry of Agriculture chaired by Xu Guangqi.

"Next year, we will try planting rye and potatoes on a large scale in Liaodong, and carry out planting experiments in Henan, Zhili, Shaanxi and other places." The emperor said in a deep voice, "Chen Zilong is good, let's send him to Liaodong!"

Liaodong has experienced wars, and all industries are waiting to be developed, especially agriculture. It will take at least a year of recovery before it can become a food and material base for the Ming army to expand northward.

Next year's spring plowing is even more important. Not only must the Liao people be mobilized, but the officers and soldiers must also start farming to raise the cultivated area to a new height.

More people and less land does not exist in Liaodong.That's why the emperor specifically told the frontline generals to take good care of the liberated Liao people.

Live one more young man, and you can cultivate dozens of acres of land next year, and in the future, the benefits will not be comparable to the temporary crops.

If rye is successfully planted in Liaodong, it will be postponed for a year or two, and the emperor is also planning to start the immigration project.First of all, the landless and landless people in Zhili and Shandong opened the prelude to the great development of Northeast China.

Only when Liaodong became a reliable material base, the Ming army's pace of expanding its territory northward would be firm and unstoppable.

"Weichen has already organized dozens of agricultural experts, led by Chen Zilong, to go to Liaodong in the next year to prepare for spring plowing." Xu Guangqi hesitated, and then said: "I don't know how the Liaodong government will set up. If they can cooperate, the spring plowing event will be held." Much smoother."

Zhu Youxiao nodded, and said: "I have a draft for Liaodong officials. Chen Zilong temporarily entrusts Liaodong Zuo to participate in politics, and the admiral advises farmers."

In the establishment of local agricultural officials in the Ming Dynasty, there were political envoys at the provincial level who were responsible for the management of civil affairs and financial affairs, and there were also adjutants who participated in politics and were appointed as adjutants.

For example, during the reign of Xuande, the Chief Secretary of Zhejiang Province immediately asked for four additional members of the Senate, two of whom were in charge of agricultural work in the various prefectures of Wentai and Taiwan.In the eighth year of Emperor Xiaozong's Hongzhi reign, he set up a political officer in Shandong to "supervise and persuade farmers, and also manage water conservancy".

Chen Zilong won the post of Zuo Zhengzheng, not just a professional bureaucrat of the Ministry of Agriculture, but a political official with authority.

"On behalf of Chen Zilong, I would like to thank Long Live for your kindness." Xu Guangqi got up and saluted to thank him.

The emperor smiled, stretched out his hand and raised it, and said: "Liaodong has been through wars and chaos for a long time, and a lot of waste is waiting for prosperity. Farming is even more fundamental. Let Chen Zilong do it with ease."

After a pause, the emperor said again: "The Ministry of Agriculture must not only pay attention to Liaodong, but also all parts of the north. The disaster is coming, and the north will suffer the most, so it should not be ignored."

"Long live, don't worry, I have made arrangements, and the memorial has been submitted, please read it long live."

The emperor smiled and said: "Xu Qing is doing business, I am at ease. Well, there is nothing else, Xu Qing can leave."

Xu Guangqi bowed out and left the hall, heaving a sigh of relief.

I said a word to my disciple Chen Zilong. I didn't expect Wansui to be so generous and immediately confer an official position.This is appreciation and promotion to Chen Zilong, and it is a holy family to himself.

It's a pity that I am already old, otherwise I would have to go to Liaodong in person to share the worries and problems for Long Live.

Xu Guangqi shook his head and walked out of the palace with some regret.

The emperor found Xu Guangqi's memorial, opened it and read it, and was deeply impressed by the suggestions in it.

The central agricultural officials in the Ming Dynasty were directly responsible for the formulation and implementation of etiquette for persuading farmers, as well as the formulation and promulgation of national persuasion policies, but for specific persuasion matters, they mainly supervised and supervised, and did not bear direct responsibility.

At the government level, there are also Tongzhi and Tongju, who are in charge of all matters including "management of agriculture".At the county level, there are county magistrates who manage the affairs of a county, and their jurisdiction is complicated. Because they are directly responsible for local agricultural production, persuading them to teach farming and mulberry is often their regular affairs.

Although most officials in the Ming Dynasty, especially local officials, were responsible for persuading farmers.

However, in order to better supervise and promote local agricultural production, it should be a more reasonable method to set up agricultural persuasion officials who specialize in supervising agricultural administration, which can not only supervise local agricultural production, but also check the officials' persuasion results on time.

For example, the appointment of Chen Zilong, the emperor thought of this.Xu Guangqi didn't say much, and asked the emperor to read the memorial.

In the Ming Dynasty, local assistant officials and deputy officials were used as officials to persuade farmers, out of the consideration of not affecting the administrative authority of the official.But at the same time, it also caused the officials who persuaded farmers, especially the officials who persuaded farmers and governed farmers at the prefecture and county level, to have a low status.They are often instigated by regular officials or superior officials, which affects the normal progress of their persuasion work.

The thinking became clearer.The emperor picked up the pen to write the commentary, put down the pen, and leaned back in the chair comfortably.

The subdivision of official responsibilities has always been something the emperor has been planning to implement.For example, the county magistrate is in charge of everything, but many of them are not his professional field.

Think about it, you have to handle cases as a judge, collect taxes as a tax officer, and persuade farmers and so on.In this way, it is inevitable that there will be many affairs and it is difficult to be comprehensive, and it is not surprising that there are mistakes.

In the past, it was due to financial considerations and worries about redundant officials, but the emperor had a different idea. According to his research and analysis over the years, he believed that the number of officials in the Ming Dynasty was not too many, and it was far worse than that of later generations.

In an agricultural society, it may not be possible to support so many people who eat public grain.However, it is very important to promote the progress of society and improve the professional quality of officials.

With rye, potatoes, and sweet potatoes, coupled with the expansion of Southeast Asia, the emperor was already quite confident in surviving the disaster of the Little Ice Age.

If it is said that the disaster of the Little Ice Age destroyed Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youxiao disagreed at first.The main reason for the demise of the Ming Dynasty was the flaws in the system and the collapse of the bureaucratic system.

In other words, man-made disasters are primary and natural disasters are secondary.Foreign enemies are secondary, and the countless hungry people who rise up are the main force to destroy Ming Dynasty.

Now, Jiannu is at the end of its rope. Even if most of them can escape northward, they will not be far away from the catastrophe of the Little Ice Age and the continuous attacks of the Ming army.

With the troubles in his heart cut off, Zhu Youxiao began drastic reforms.If the system is not reformed and the society does not progress, sooner or later Ming will go down the old road.The current appearance of cheering up is nothing more than continuing life.

The extermination of slaves in Pingliao was only the first step for the emperor.The strong army trained in the war will not put swords and guns into the warehouse, and the horses will be released in Nanshan. The stage that belongs to them has just begun.

Moreover, destroying Jiannu is a loss-making business with more input than output, and future wars will be development and plunder.The emperor's definition of waging war is not like this.

"My lord—" Wang Tiqian entered the hall and reported, "Governor of Jiliao Wu Yong first received an imperial edict to see him."

"Xuan!" Zhu Youxiao put away the memorial and sat up straight.

Wu Yongxian, governor of Jiliao, was a Jinshi in the 20th year of Wanli. He had successively served as the county magistrate of Linchuan, the head of the household department, the inspector of Zhejiang, and the chief envoy of the government.

After taking over as governor of Jiliao, Wu Yong first arrived in office for ten days, and then went through various roads in Ji and Chang, and won the emperor's praise for his memorial.In the actual work, the political achievements are also outstanding, and the piers, towers and battlements have been repaired and consolidated, giving them a new look.

"My minister kowtowed to see my emperor, long live, long live, long live." Wu Yong entered the hall first, knelt down and saluted.

"Wu Qing is exempt from courtesy, flat body." The emperor's voice was clear, he paused and said: "Give me a seat."

"Thank you Long Live Long En." Wu Yong first bowed up again, and sat down respectfully on the embroidered pier.

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a while, and said slowly: "I called Wu Qing back to Beijing, and I want to appoint Wu Qing to be the governor of Liaodong. What's Wu Qing's intention?"

Liaodong is bitterly cold, and it has just settled down, so the heavy work can be imagined.

"Your order, why dare you take refuge?" Wu Yongxian bowed and said, "This humble minister must devote himself to governing Liaodong well."

Zhu Youjiao praised him and said: "Jiliao is located in the frontier, and officials are reluctant to go. Wu Qing also said the same thing when he was ordered. I still remember what Wu Qing wrote in the memorandum: Respect simplicity and keep promises , Cherishing the army and loving the people is the official. If this is the case, Wu Qing will be the governor of Liaodong, and I will be relieved."

The subject changed, and the emperor continued: "But Wu Qing's governor of Liaodong this time is different from the past. The military and government are separated. I want to start from Liaodong, and Wu Qing can be an example."

Controlling martial arts with literature and suppressing martial arts with literature is the tradition of successive dynasties after Taiping.Although it is very beneficial for stabilizing the imperial power, the disadvantages are also obvious.

Emphasizing both civil and martial arts, and elevating the status of warriors, the emperor is not just talking.Starting from the new governor of Liaodong, it will be implemented.

Wu Yong was a little startled at first, but then he stabilized his mood and listened to the emperor's narration and explanation.

(End of this chapter)