Bright Spring

Chapter 762 Tinder

At dusk, Zhu Gaoxu left the Shen residence and returned to the palace.

He came back from Xuanwu Gate, and there were secret guards of Jinyiwei on several roads along the way, which were deployed a few days ago; Zhu Gaoxu only randomly chose one of the roads after he left the Xuanwu Lake.

Everything is calm.Just like the series of process of Ma Enhui serving tea, the greatest significance may just show the importance of Zhu Gaoxu.

After Zhu Gaoxu entered the Xuanwu Gate, he climbed up the tower on a whim.Just like he walked out of Ma Enhui's living room and came to the lake to watch the scenery, there was no special purpose for this trip.

What a bright day, even at sunset, the sky and the earth are very beautiful.The afterglow sprinkled on the countless double eaves in the imperial city, and the glazed tiles were gorgeous.Outside the imperial city, magnificent buildings coexist harmoniously with the revived vegetation in spring, forming an environmentally friendly and beautiful picture scroll.

The sight in front of me was very beautiful.

The Chinese civilization has been reborn from the ashes after many disasters, and now the unified Central Plains Empire has risen again, and is entering a period of rising for decades.This is the golden stage in every complete dynasty, undoubtedly an era full of glory and dreams.

The economy began to recover, the population began to grow, and the huge fleet was developing on the vast ocean. The Ming army cavalry went deep into the Lake Baikal area several times, and established a military control zone at the level of the capital near the remote Sakhalin Island.The Central Empire reappeared and regained control of this world region, suppressing the growth of disorderly barbaric forces, and reducing the possibility of large-scale chaos in ten rooms to the lowest point.

But standing in the afterglow of the evening, Zhu Gaoxu vaguely felt that all this seemed to be just a reflection of the light.

If we proceed according to this inertia, the "history" hundreds of years later seems bound to repeat itself.He "recalls" everything, and feels that the most terrifying thing at that time may not be the compression of living space, but the complete loss of dignity and confidence.

Zhu Gaoxu left Xuanwumen.It was already the time to be on duty today, so he went straight back to Qianqing Palace.But instead of going to the bedroom, he went to Dongnuan Pavilion first.

Compared with the spacious Rouyi Hall, Dongnuan Pavilion is narrow and closed.After all, the Rouyi Palace is a serious palace, and the Dongnuan Pavilion is just an attached house of the Qianqing Palace.

During the walk from Xuanwu Gate to Qianqing Palace, the sun had completely set.The candles on the lamp stand in Dongnuange had already been lit, and the light from the lanterns and lampstands outside also shone in.But these flames cannot be compared with the sun at all, and the East Nuan Pavilion is still shrouded in darkness.

However, this dark and narrow space is more suitable for contemplating some secret thoughts.Because of the clear and spacious place, it is easy for people to feel that it is exposed in broad daylight, and they can't help but approach the bright and upright direction.

Zhu Gaoxu sat on the chair that Emperor Taizu had sat on, neither said nor moved, for a moment he seemed to be hidden in the darkness.If you're not paying attention, people might overlook that there's someone sitting there...

Going out of the palace privately this time, Zhu Gaoxu had a completely different feeling from before and was very impressed.

With the end of the civil war, the imperial court's institutions are on the right track, and various systems of vigilance for the emperor are gradually being improved.The world doesn't seem to pay attention to the psychological impact of the emperor; but Zhu Gaoxu can feel that all this makes him feel tense and restrained.while the original

When he was a county king or prince, he was obviously more free, and he even had to personally lead troops to charge into battle, often in the midst of adventures.

But Zhu Gaoxu did not interfere with the operation of these systems, perhaps it was really necessary.

Everyone is mortal, but there is a big difference between early death and late death, especially for key figures.Zhu Gaoxu has no intention to define the inevitability or contingency of history; but he is very clear that the real change of the world begins with the accidental death of a person, Zhu Di.Before that, everything was probably just moving forward according to inertia.

So Zhu Gaoxu died early and died late, how much impact would it have?

The death of his father Zhu Di shocked Zhu Gaoxu a lot.Zhu Gaoxu has thought about that incident many times, and has learned some experience and lessons to establish a defense mechanism around the emperor, just like fortification defense on the battlefield, which is a passive defense; and a more effective defense may be active defense, and try to weaken the danger. origin of.

Therefore, Zhu Gaoxu felt that his father's miscalculation was not because he killed too many people... but because he didn't kill enough accurately and thoroughly.Killing |killing will create fierce | hatred, the fire of revenge should not be left behind, but should be cut carefully.

If you are not sure, it is best to show a gesture of tolerance and kindness in order to alleviate the hatred and leave room for compromise and reconciliation.

This is also the reason why Zhu Gaoxu did not kill Yang Shiqi, one of the "Three Yangs".Yang Shiqi is an old official of the East Palace who abolished the crown prince, and Zhu Gaochi's confidant. Unfortunately...Yang Shiqi's son has not been caught yet.

So the last time Jin Yiwei brought the list, the roster of people to be eliminated, Zhu Gaoxu expressed great regret, saying in public that Yang Shiqi is a talent.Zhu Gaoxu also ordered Jin Yiwei to treat Yang Shiqi's family courteously, not to insult, but to have enough food and clothing.

Regarding An Nanguo's policy, Zhu Gaoxu adopted the same idea.

He strictly forbids the general to use the promise of massacring the city to boost morale, because that may cause more resistance and revenge.What's more, the way the Ming Dynasty used an occupied area was fundamentally different from that of the original Yuan Dynasty; the Ming Dynasty court did not need a ruin, let alone create more unmanned pastures.

The remnants of An Nanguo's rebel army are not the important enemy of the Ming court, let alone the only enemy.The imperial court should first consider the cost of repression.

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In the mountains of Annan Country, night has fallen.On all sides of a paddy field, the shadows of the mountains are pitch black under the night sky.Dilapidated village houses are scattered on the flat depressions.

In a clearing outside a village, a small area is brightly lit by a bonfire.A group of people squatted or sat around the campfire.

There was a man standing among them. He looked around, his eyes reflected the flames of the bonfire, and said, "Never trust the court of the Ming Dynasty, remember!"

He went on to say, "Northern imperial courts have always been cunning and vicious. One of the methods they have used since ancient times is to first indulge some people to steal and plunder, and then kill them when the time comes. After they occupy 'Da Viet', they will only be more ruthless." .Many people are now deceived, mistakenly thinking that as long as they submit to the wolves, they can gain glory, wealth and their trust.

There was a lot of discussion among the crowd, but there was only one person with a big head and a small body who remained silent, and he was Ruan Jian.Ruan Jian participated in almost all the schemes, so of course he already knew the answer.

And the person standing in the crowd was none other than Pingding Wang Lili.

When Li Li said this, he turned his head and glanced at Ruan Jian.Ruan Jian nodded slightly.

"Therefore, the hypocritical benevolence, righteousness and false tolerance of the Ming army towards 'Dayue' are all a big scam!" Li Li said, "They have only one plan to invade Dayue, disregarding my family's life and death, and drain everything in Dayue The Han people said, 'If you are not of our race, your heart must be different'. Our people don't understand this truth, and they easily believe in such a northern jackal. Some people think that the Ming army is their own. This is the most ridiculous thing in the world .”

His words were quickly echoed by people, and some people said, "Some girls from Shenglong and Tsinghua are vying to throw themselves into the arms of Ming people, shame|shame."

Ruan Jian blushed when he heard this.

When it comes to women, men are always interested. Immediately, someone said, "Some nobles and ladies from official families also look up to Ming people. Don't they know that most military households in Ming are just lowly?" Pauper?"

Li Li raised his hand to calm down the noise of the crowd, and said loudly, "Everyone has seen the dangerous situation. The Ming people not only used force to suppress us, but also poured a dose of perspiration and poison. In a few months, countless people succumbed. .

After the "Battle of Chongguang", the main force of the Great Viet Army was wiped out, and we lost our strength; because we made a big mistake, it is a pity that we lost a great opportunity to restore the country.But in the long years to come, we will preserve the fire and gradually restore the strength to compete with the Ming garrison.At that time, the vengeance of thousands of Yue people will burn fiercely, devouring the ship bandits who invaded Dayue!Let them pay the price in blood, and pay back their debts in blood. "

The people in the open space were emotionally excited, shouting "Blood debts..."

Li Li calmed down the commotion again, and said with a tragic expression, "Da Viet Kingdom has fallen, and Chen Zhengyuan is just a dog of the Ming Kingdom. Don't expect anything from them. The subordinates present here have become the last resistance force of our country. We will never surrender. I swear that I will fight to the last! Even if we cannot succeed in the future, let the ship bandits see the integrity of our people."

The surrounding crowd was excited and the atmosphere was very warm.

At this time Ruan Jian stood up and said, "We have made up our minds, and we must also deploy a proper strategy. From now on, we will temporarily switch to defense and hiding. Use the land that can be cultivated in the mountains to build scattered villages one by one. , accumulate strength, and wait for the opportunity. King Pingding and other important people, for the sake of safety, will not let ordinary soldiers see it easily, you must appease your subordinates."

Ruan Jian also said, "If the Ming army enters the mountains to suppress them, you should harass and block them in the forests along the road and rely on the terrain. If you can't stop them, move to other villages to avoid them. Now that the Ming army is strong and strong, we need to wait for the opportunity. In order to re-expand the strength."

Someone asked, "When will I wait?" "It's better to gather people and fight with them!"

Li Li said loudly, "To die is to shirk responsibility, and it is even more difficult to live."

Ruan Jian also said sternly, "The defeat in the 'Battle of Heavy Light' must not be forgotten. Do you want to repeat the same mistakes?"

People finally calmed down and seemed to be thinking.Beside the bonfire, Li Li, Ruan Jian, Wen and Wu stood there, as if they were guarding the fire.

end of this chapter)

Chapter 763 Chen Xianzhen

The bonfire in the night has been extinguished, and the world has disappeared into darkness, leaving only the faint lights in the village, which seem to be extinguished at any time.

In the light of an oil lamp, Li Li sat in front of a rough table and said to Ruan Jian in the room: "I'll let you meet someone." He didn't ask in a questioning tone, and clapped his hands three times after speaking.

After a while, a person walked in from the door.She was a curvaceous woman in a long, narrow gown and a conical hat on her head.The woman reached out and lifted the hat, revealing her face in the dim light.

She looks pretty good, and Ruan Jian had a feeling that he had seen her before, so he looked at her carefully for a while.

At this time Li Li said: "Chen Xianzhen."