There is a statue of a general riding a horse, which looks about 70% similar to the emperor. It is about two feet high. What is strange is that several streams of water spurt out and become a fountain.
This is a masterpiece of missionaries. Once it was successful, it immediately formed a fountain trend in the capital. Rich families must have one to show their style.
However, no one appreciated the scene, Zhu Yixi sighed instead.
"Why is Your Majesty sighing?"
The person serving on the side was Miao Xian, who rarely showed up.
She was wearing a plain dress and a copper hairpin on her head. She was kneeling and sitting. Her graceful figure was exposed in the skirt. The towering mountains, flat belly, and round and tight thighs all revealed her beauty.
Of course, the most stunning thing is her beautiful face.
She has an oval face and a pair of slightly deep eye sockets under the light willow eyebrows. The green and brown eyes are surprising. She has a beautiful nose and a straight nose. The rouge on her red lips is very light, but it is in line with her light and elegant personality.
Suddenly a jasmine flower makes people unable to resist picking it.
No one could tell that many years ago she was a female crowned woman in a Taoist temple, and she had no choice but to go to the busy city to read scriptures and pray for incense.
Her beautiful nose wrinkled slightly, her body leaned forward slightly, and the majesty on her chest became more and more spectacular:
"Your Majesty has now restored Taizu's great cause, unified the world, and made the people live in peace. Although he is not as capable of calling the wind and rain as gods, he can determine the life and death of gods. Even the gods and Buddhas in the sky are asking for you."
"Oh?" Zhu Yixi was stunned and didn't react: "How can it be decided by me that the immortals will live forever?"
"The gods of the West and the West can build temples. Isn't this a new line of work?"
"Why are you jealous?"
Zhu Yixi took the beauty in his arms and climbed up to her slender waist with her right hand, which was soft and gentle. She said with a smile: "She is preaching in the capital. You have taken over her temple, so just give her back."
"Just build it again."
"Hmm~" With a soft cry, the woman lay down in the emperor's arms.
At this time, it is nothing more than a religious battle for land.
In the late Ming Dynasty, there were the South Hall inside Xuanwu Gate, the North Hall inside Xi'an Gate, the East Hall at the North Bamiangtai of Wangfujing, and the West Hall at the Hengqiao inside Xizhimen, as well as the Salvation Hall and Dongjiao Minxiang in Erligou Tenggongshilan outside Fuchengmen. Michael Hall et al.
Especially the four halls in the southeast and northwest are not only good in location, but also imitated Roman architecture, made of bricks and stones, strong and durable, and not afraid of thunder and fire.
After the fall of Beijing, Tang Ruowang surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, and the Nantang where he lived was taken back on the grounds of rebellion. The land and buildings were valued by the Taoists, and he lived there for more than a year. Now that he met the returning Catholics, a lawsuit naturally broke out. .
Spanish and Portuguese embassies have been established, naturally supporting Catholicism.
After all, he was born in a Taoist family, so how could Miao Xian not be attracted to her, and how could she be released after having a miscarriage?
For a lawsuit involving foreign affairs, the Ministry of Etiquette was very smart and immediately came up with a solution:
The Society of Jesus will pay a thousand silver dollars to redeem the church's miscarriage.
The ceremonial department of this thousand yuan was then distributed to the Taoist priests who occupied the church.
Best of both worlds.
Referred to as Hexi Mu.
With the prosperity of the eight customs and the gradual establishment of embassies, many Westerners also came to settle in Beijing.
Red hair, yellow hair, black hair, green eyes, blue eyes and other strange appearances are dazzling.
However, since the Wanli period, the control of the imperial court has gradually loosened, and the feudal etiquette system has gradually disintegrated. Its greatest role is to promote ideological emancipation.
Therefore, the people are very accepting of these foreigners. They have become accustomed to them within a few months and no longer talk about ghosts.
Of course, the people in Gyeonggi Province are no longer threatening children with wolves and tigers, but with rumors: If they don't obey again, they will be caught and eaten by red-haired ghosts——
The clear evidence of ideological emancipation lies in social ideological trends.
Jin Ping Mei, Li Zhi's criticizing Neo-Confucianism and Taoism; if you add Wang Fuzhi, Gu Yanwu and others who are anti-authoritarian and emphasize merchants, etc.
The most striking contrast is the situation with firearms in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
During the water war during the Jiajing period, the Ming Dynasty used a wolf offensive to capture Portuguese ships. After seeing the sharp French cannon, the Ming court was shocked. Not only did it imitate, but also made a lot of improvements.
The light ones include the Tiger Crouching Cannon, the Tornado Cannon, and the Flying Cannon; the heavy artillery is divided into the General Cannon, the Weiyuan Cannon, the Attack Cannon, the Thousand Sons Thunder Cannon, and the Banishing Cannon.
Muskets are even more diverse.
Single-barreled guns are divided into invincible hand guns, quick guns, continuous gun guns, sword guns, and thousand-mile gun guns; multi-barrel guns range from double-barrel, three-barrel, four-barrel, to dozens of barrels.
The people of Tianqi also imitated the Hongyi cannon many times and strived for excellence.
Unlike the Ming Dynasty, which was eager for advanced technology, Qianlong pretended to be deaf and dumb when faced with Burma's sharp muskets, and even unconscionably promoted that the Manchus had conquered the world in cavalry and archery.
That's right, the world of cavalry and archery was promoted by Qianlong. Firearms were the mainstream during the Kangxi and Yongzheng periods. Firearms Camp and Shenji Camp were not fake.
After hundreds of years of propaganda, everyone in the Qing Dynasty believed it, and the primitive shotgun became the mainstream.
Xu Guangqi's idea of using Western learning for practical purposes was theoretically two hundred years ahead of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
The emperor also realized the benefits of the gradual liberation of his mind.
For example, his previous efforts to abolish untouchable households and integrate scholars, farmers, industrialists, and merchants into civil registration were greatly implemented; in the second year of Shaowu, after arriving in Beijing, he issued an edict banning foot-binding, which was also welcomed.
Of course, as far as Zhu Yixi knew, footbinding was rarely found in gentry families in the south of the Yangtze River, and it was more common among middle-class families who clung to it.
A large number of missionaries also came to Beijing.
After all, Buddhism, Zen, Taoism, etc. are now popular in Beijing. It doesn’t hurt to add a Christ, not to mention that this Christ is still divided into Catholicism and Protestantism.
However, considering that he had changed before, the imperial court set up shackles on him. First, he was not allowed to force his faith, second, he was not allowed to attack heretics, and third, he was not allowed to ignore his father.
In fact, in order to successfully preach, Matteo Ricci made a series of improvements, such as changing to wearing robes and binding hair when preaching, allowing people to worship their ancestors and worship Confucius, changing God to God, and deleting the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross and the words of Jesus. Virgin birth, "all men are equal" and more.
Ricci even tried to avoid talking about Christian theology and only talked about scientific content, such as geometry and mathematics.
As such, they are collectively known as the Ricci Rules.
If such Sinicized Catholicism continues to develop, it will be completely integrated into China in a few hundred years, just like Buddhism.
Yes, the existence of the Holy See made it difficult for it to implement Matteo Ricci's rules, leading to the complete loss of power in East Asia. China, Japan, Korea, and Annan completely banned the spread of Catholicism.
Missionaries are actually the top figures in culture in Europe. They come from universities to teach theology from the beginning. A bishop may not have a firm belief, but he must be a college student.
"The merit point is like a piece of meat, attracting everyone from top to bottom in the capital to flock to it, eager to make meritorious deeds."
Zhu Yixi opened her clothes and rarely revealed her irritation.
Miao Xian was half lying in the man's arms, listening quietly as the mountains pressed against the ground.
The women in the palace all had more or less desires and expectations, but Miaoxian was indifferent in temperament and did not care about fame and fortune at all. Only with her could the emperor let down his guard.
Holding the listening beauty in his arms, the emperor said softly: "Military merits reward the land, and the Qin Dynasty will be unified because of it. When the world is at peace, the army will look around and drive the Xiongnu in the north and Lingnan in the south. But when the people are exhausted, more troops will be killed." What’s more, the country…”
"Now the Beijing camp has made a lot of profits, and it is very urgent to fight. I'm afraid something bad will happen..."
The military system has always been aggressive and relies on plunder as fuel. Once it stops, it will destroy itself.
When the cost of rule is greater than the gain, losses will generally be cut, but the military system continues to fight, with the country as the vanguard of the army.
So in the face of this trend of seeking war, Zhu Yixi felt that she had to suppress it after thinking over and over again.
The army must not be left idle.
In other words, in peacetime, we must find a way for the army to be promoted to maintain its combat effectiveness.
Miao Xian closed her beautiful eyes and didn't care about anything, just being a listener.
The next day, each town held a military competition.
Team competitions will be held with regiments and battalions as units, divided into first, second and last third.
Then there will be individual competitions, including archery, musketry, running, and riding and shooting, to determine the champion and runner-up.
The top three from each town will be selected into the martial arts hall.
Teams and individuals are naturally rewarded with money and qualifications.
"Such a military competition should be held once a year. Don't be stingy with money."
Li Jizu, Zhu Meng, Li Jingwu, Yan Guochao, You Shiwei and dozens of other princes and marquises stood behind the emperor, watching the busy military competition, which was very lively.
After hearing the emperor's words, they naturally nodded in agreement.
Today, military power is divided into three parts, namely, military administration, military orders, and armaments.
Among them, the Fifth Army Governor's Office is responsible for military administration, that is, the daily administration of the army, including training, logistics supplies, barracks accommodation, rewards and punishments, promotion and retirement, etc.
Military orders formulate combat command issues. The original Staff Department has now been renamed the General Staff Office. Its officers are not restricted by title or official rank, and are only held by people who understand military affairs and are close associates.
The General Staff Office is responsible for formulating battle plans, general impressions, issuing military orders, allocating supplies, and providing staff plans to the emperor.
As for armaments, the Ministry of War is responsible for the supply of ordnance, grain and grass materials, and arrangements for the retirement of officers, so as to control the lifeblood of the army.
Even patrol camps, inspections, militia, etc. are controlled by the Ministry of War.
Of course, the world's army is divided into four, and the Fifth Army Governor's Office eats the biggest piece of meat. Among them, the Beijing camp and the border army are controlled by the Fifth Army Governor's Office. The Ministry of War is responsible for the local patrol camps, and the emperor has direct jurisdiction over the personal guards.
After the reform of the Commander-in-Chief's Office of the Five Armies, there are two governors each in the front, rear, left, right and center, as the home of veteran generals in the army.
In the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, the left and right governors of each mansion are of the first rank; the governors of Tongzhi are of the first rank; the governors of Qianshi are of the second rank.
Except for the governors who have real power, the rest are all titles and salaries.
The governors are the leaders, but it is the ten divisions under their jurisdiction that are actually in charge of execution.
That is, the Military Administration Department, the Ordnance Department, the Munitions Department, the Military Science Department, the Military Medical Department, as well as the Military Law Department, the Military Health Department, the Military Construction Department, the Training Department, and the Navy Department.
There are various departments under the department, such as the Military Medical Department, which is responsible for the serious disease department, minor disease department, medical department, personnel department, and military animal department.
Each department has a chief and deputy chief to manage affairs and be responsible for execution. The ten major governors each lead a department and are responsible for decision-making.
Of course, we know that the one with the highest status is the governor who is responsible for military affairs and is nominally the head of the governor.
The emperor personally appointed and dismissed the governors and chiefs, and they were ranked by official rather than title.
In this way, military power would not be too scattered but would be restricted, which would be of great benefit to the imperial power.
Of course, no matter how you change it, it will always be better than what was inherited from the Ming Dynasty.
"What your Majesty said is true. This army cannot be idle. If it does not move for a long time, it will become slack, and then it will become sluggish."
You Shiwei raised his head and echoed roughly.
Among the ten major governors, he was in charge of the Munitions Department, second only to Zhu Meng's Military and Political Department, and he had great influence in the army.
Of course, he has long since resigned from his position as commander of Shaanxi and Gansu.
"Three meals a day, one meat three days, two dry and one thin. Your Majesty is so kind to your sons, so you have to practice it to prevent them from thinking wildly."
Regarding You Shiwei's flattery, the emperor smiled slightly and said:
"In addition to organizing competitions, each town should also have more fun, such as Cuju, polo, chess, wrestling, etc., get some lottery prizes, and set aside one or two days a month for them to relax. It is also very good."
"You must be relaxed and relaxed."
"Yes!" Zhu Mengweng agreed.
Although it's just a quick glance, but from the inside, the spirit of the Beijing camp is also very good. Although the soldiers are not all powerful, they are still at an above-average level.
Eat well, train well, and your energy level cannot be faked at all.
Armor, horses, and weapons can be judged at a glance as to whether they are good or bad.
Of course, there is no way to get rid of corruption. It is a stubborn disease and can only be eliminated and suppressed as much as possible.
For example, when he was in various towns and camps, he saw people hanging on wooden poles and being scorched to death by the sun.
Counting, there were more than a dozen people.
Seeing that the emperor was interested, the person in charge of the Military Justice Department was Li Jizu. There was an inexplicable excitement in his voice:
"Your Majesty, the Military Justice Department now divides corruption into three categories, with the lowest category being less than 100 yuan, the second category being 500 yuan, and the first category being more than 500 yuan."
"The last person who committed corruption will have his money doubled, his money will be returned, he will be exempted from military service, and he will be exposed to the sun for two more days, and he will return; the third person who will commit corruption will have his family confiscated, and will be removed from his official title, and will not be allowed to join the army for three generations; the first person will be exiled to the frontier, and will not be allowed to join the army or take the imperial examination for three generations, and the other people will be executed. .”
"Hehe, there are two or three types of death penalty. One is to be used as a target for musketeers or archers, and the other is to be used as a target for artillery, which can be regarded as training for new recruits..."
"It's a good idea."
Zhu Yixi praised, from light to heavy, it seemed very appropriate.
But, how can this sin be divided into first, second and last? Encourage others to commit corruption?
I wanted to say something, but in the end I didn't say anything.
Since everyone thinks it’s good, just follow the crowd!
"Hehe, as long as you are satisfied." Li Jizu said with a naive smile: "Recently, the Punishment Department has come up with a new method. They tie people into the sea and cut some blood to lure the sharks. Then they will also need shark fins..."
As soon as these words came out, everyone shuddered and immediately took a few steps away from Li Jizu.
Seeing himself alone, Li Jizu was confused. What's wrong?
"Well, no matter how the execution is carried out, the person will die, but remember to have conclusive evidence of the crime. Don't unjustly accuse anyone, and don't let anyone go."
