Save the Bachelor of Heaven

Chapter 3317 Chapter 3319 [If you fall behind, you will be beaten]

"Yonghuang, Yongcong, Yongqi, Yongcun, Yongheng, Yonglian, look at how powerful this cannon is. It shattered such a big mountain. With such power, no city can be broken. "After the military parade, Xiang Nan smiled and said to the princes,

“Looking at this musket again, all three layers of armor have been penetrated. With such power, even if you are wearing heavy armor, you cannot block a shot. With such power, what kind of army is indestructible.

 When you ascend the throne in the future, you must also remember to develop science and technology and create more powerful and destructive weapons so that you can defend your country and defend your country against foreign enemies. "

“But, Emperor Ama, we Manchus conquered the world with their cavalry and shooting. Now we have to use muskets and cannons. Doesn’t it violate the ancestral system?” Yong Huang asked.

“Wrong.” Xiang Nan waved his hand, “We Manchus have conquered the world by riding and shooting. I often teach you not to forget your roots and keep this in mind.

 But what I mean is that you should keep in mind the spirit of your ancestors who cut the blue path, opened up new territories, were brave and fearless, and had an enterprising spirit, rather than asking you to just ride and shoot.

 History is constantly moving forward. In ancient times, the ancestors lived in nests, drilled wood to make fire, and drank blood from their hair. They continued to make progress in the harsh living environment, and finally became the leader of all things.

 What we want to inherit is their spirit of positivity and unremitting struggle, rather than continuing to live a primitive life like them. Do you understand? "

 “My son, I understand.” All the elder brothers said.

"I hired a Western teacher for you, and you should also know what the current global trend is." Xiang Nan added, "Now England occupies Tianzhu, Spain occupies Bodhi, and France, Germany, and the Netherlands occupy Asia. Foliga, Portugal occupies South America…

Their ships can sail across seas and cover tens of thousands of sea miles with ease, their cannons have a range of several miles, and their muskets are even more sharp...

They have almost taken over the whole world. Sooner or later they will come to our middle-earth. When the time comes, will you let our soldiers hold swords and spears to fight against other people's artillery and muskets? Do you also want to be the king of the subjugated country, the Emperor Min of the Jin Dynasty, the Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, and the Emperor Tianzuo? ! "

 “I don’t dare!” Yong Huang, Yong Cong and other elder brothers said quickly.

"Since you don't dare, don't take any chances in the future and think that you can dominate the world with swords, spears, bows and arrows. The world has changed, and now it is a world of firearms.

 Only by mastering more advanced and sharper firearms can we defend the country and resist foreign enemies. "Xiang Nan said loudly, "Remember, 'If you fall behind, you will be beaten.' This is an eternal truth. "

 “Yes, I will bear in mind the teachings of Emperor Ama.” All the princes bowed again.

 …

Turning around, Xiang Nan led his elder brothers and princes to participate in the hunting activity.

"Today's hunting, all the brothers will do their best. Whoever kills the most prey will be rewarded heavily by me!" Xiang Nan said to all the brothers.

 Yonghuang, the eldest among them, is already thirteen years old. The youngest Yonglian is also five years old. The Manchus, on the other hand, conquered the world on horseback and had learned to ride and shoot at the age of four or five, so even Yonglian had learned archery for two years.

 “Yes, I obey my orders!” all the elder brothers said together.

With the sound of three-way drums and the sound of trombones, Xiang Nan led all the princes, princes, guards, generals, etc., mounted falcons, and hounds, and rushed into the depths of the grassland.

 The numerous wolves, bears, tigers, deer, sheep, rabbits, etc. on the grassland were frightened and began to flee in all directions.

Xiang Nan had sharp eyes. He saw a deer in the distance and immediately took a bow and shot. There was just a whooshing sound, and the arrow was like a shooting star. It shot out three or four hundred steps and killed the deer in one shot.

 “Your Majesty is good at archery!” All the princes said in admiration when they saw it.

It is rare to penetrate a poplar tree in a hundred steps, but Xiang Nan can hit a target with one arrow even in three to four hundred steps. This kind of bow skill can be called a master shot. This also shows that the emperor Xiang Nan is not simple. "Don't all follow me. You can go around and gather at the big tent at noon." Xiang Nan said to all the princes and brothers.

 The princes and brothers immediately dispersed in all directions.

Xiang Nan led a team of men and horses and headed deep into the grassland on his own.

With his archery skills, hunting was no longer a problem. By noon, he had hunted two tigers, three cheetahs, five gray wolves, six grizzly bears, twelve deer, twenty wild sheep, and thirty rabbits. , twenty-five pheasants, and a lynx, it can be said that we returned home with a full load.

 Seeing Xiang Nan hunting so many prey, the princes and nobles couldn't help but marvel. Such a rich harvest shows that the emperor is good at riding and shooting.

 Such a wise and powerful person who does not fall into the demeanor of his ancestors, naturally makes people respect and fear him.

 In fact, winning people's support and respect by showing off one's abundant physical strength is the most commonly used method by politicians from various countries.

For example, Obama participated in Pepe's "Into the Wild", Sarkozy likes to ride a bicycle to win votes, Clinton likes running, Trump likes golf...

 Because politics is a matter that requires a healthy body, a strong will and a smart brain. Leaders must demonstrate these qualities in order to win the support of their subordinates.

 Conversely, if performance is poor, it is easy to be criticized.

After returning to the big tent, the princes also rushed back one after another, and then the military commander announced the results of the princes.

"The eldest brother hunted a total of fifteen wild beasts, the second elder brother hunted a total of ten wild beasts, the third elder brother hunted a total of sixteen wild beasts, the fourth elder brother hunted a total of five wild beasts, the fifth elder brother hunted a total of seven wild beasts, and the sixth elder brother hunted a total of seven wild beasts. A total of three wild beasts were hunted..."

"Well, as expected of me, the descendants of the Xinjieluo family have not returned empty-handed. I am very happy." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "Come on, give the Zhaoye lion horse that the Mongolian king presented to me, and reward it to the hunter. The third elder brother who has the most prey."

“Yes.” Li Yu responded immediately.

 “I would like to thank the emperor for the reward.” The third elder brother Yongqi immediately kowtowed.

 “Congratulations, third brother.” Yong Cong and Yong Heng both raised their hands and smiled.

Yong Huang, Yong Zhang, and Yong Lian brothers all looked a little stiff.

Xiang Nan saw it but didn't say much.

He knew that as they grew older, his sons would definitely be interested in the throne. This is human nature, and even as a father, he has no power to control it.

But in his opinion, fighting is better than not fighting at all.

 Cone is in the pocket, stand out, and only with competition can growth occur. Otherwise, many dynasties in history have to establish direct chiefs, regardless of whether they are wise or foolish, and the result is a group of foolish kings.

For example, Sima Zhong, the second emperor of the Jin Dynasty, was obviously a fool, but he succeeded to the throne because he was the legitimate son. As a result, he was too stupid and led to the Eight Kings Rebellion.

 So the rulers of the Qing Dynasty learned their lesson and always chose the worthy rather than the direct descendants. Among the twelve emperors of the Qing Dynasty, except for the first emperor Nurhaci, only Daoguang succeeded to the throne as his legitimate son.

 (End of this chapter)