“Brothers killing each other is harmful to nature and justice, that’s why;
The blessings are heavy and the troubles are heavy, and the efforts are unfettered, the second is;
To mobilize the people into soldiers, to control travelers and worry about their grievances, this is the third principle;
Yang Sigong imposed excessive taxes and levies, but the people held their resentment against the emperor, Siye;
The territory is narrow, many prefectures and counties are established, and the number of officials and the poor people are increased, which is the fifth category;
Just being greedy to go south has put your back under the threat of Zhejiang and Huainan, Six Ye;
Blackmail the rich, and those who can't pay the taxes will be thrown into prison, Qiye;
Fish, rice and vegetables were also taxed. The money collected was not much, but the public resentment was huge.
It is neighboring Zhejiang and Huainan, but it has not sent envoys or established diplomatic relations since he ascended the throne. Jiu Ye;
Palaces and other decorations are too extravagant, ten. "
The contents of these ten items are slightly repetitive, but the meaning is very popular and easy to understand. To summarize briefly, they are militarism, embarrassment, and great success.
For example, upgrading Jiangle County and Yongping Town to "states" is actually a small move that costs people and money. As Pan Chengyou pointed out, when counties and towns are promoted to states, county heads and town heads are transformed into mayors, officials at all levels are upgraded in place, and corresponding government agencies and units are also upgraded, which means that the government Various expenditures have also risen to a new level out of thin air. This is the so-called increase of officials and the poverty-stricken people.
Pan Chengyou urged Ku to remonstrate, but Wang Yanzheng was furious again, deprived Pan Chengyou of all his official positions, and ordered him to retire home and reflect on his mistakes.
Upon hearing the news that Zhu Wenjin had committed regicide and established his own country, Wang Yanzheng immediately sent his commander-in-chief Wu Chengyi down the river to attack Fuzhou, but failed again.
It has to be said that Wang Yanxi's upgrade of Fuzhou's urban defense system is still in place.
After half a year of rest, Wang Yanzheng made a comeback and sent Chen Jingjian to lead 3,000 people to garrison Youxi and Gutian counties, and Lu Jin to lead 2,000 people to garrison Changxi.
This military operation was carefully considered. They were not in a hurry to attack Fuzhou, but first guarded strategic locations to create momentum.
Although Wang Yanzheng was a rebel during Wang Yanxi's period, compared with the current Zhu Wenjin, Wang Yanzheng was the son of Gen Hongmiao Zheng, Taizu, and a descendant of the royal family.
The advantage of Wang Yanzheng Group lies in politics, but it is at a disadvantage in military, economic and other aspects. Therefore, the correct thinking of Wang Yanzheng's group should be to avoid war rather than seek war. Zhu Wenjin should seek a decisive battle and complete his achievements in one battle.
Under Wang Yanzheng's momentum, the situation reversed: Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, and Tingzhou all expressed their allegiance to Wang Yanzheng of Jianzhou.
【Quanzhou】
The biography of Comrade Liu Congxiao, the commander of Quanzhou, begins with the words "Filial piety and brother-in-law serve as mother-in-law and brother-in-law." Veteran drivers all know what this means. You are a good comrade.
Liu Congxiao privately gathered his best friends Wang Zhongshun, Dong Si'an, and Su Guangjie, and said: "Zhu Wenjin slaughtered the Wang royal family and sent his henchmen to divide the states. His intentions for Sima Zhao are known to the world. And we have been here for generations. We have received great kindness from the Wang royal family. How can we lose our virginity and become a thief at this critical moment? What's more, once Wang Yanzheng takes control of Fuzhou, how can we have the face to face Wang Yanzheng? Even if we die to apologize, we will be under Jiuquan. I am ashamed of my late Wang family!"
Everyone unanimously agreed to stay and Congxiao, and secretly discussed the next plan.
After discussion, everyone gathered their buddies and fifty-two trustworthy rulers. Liu Congxiao used the excuse of a dinner party with colleagues to gather everyone at home for drinking.
After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food. Liu Congxiao glanced at everyone with a glass of wine and lied to everyone: "I just got the news that Wang Yanzheng has captured Fuzhou and wants to give us an edict to kill Huang Shaopo (the governor of Quanzhou appointed by Zhu Wenjin). I will observe your appearance. , all of them are dignified and distinguished, unlike those who have lived in poverty for a long time. If you listen to me, glory and wealth will be right in front of you; otherwise, disaster is coming!"
After an impassioned speech, the fifty-two warriors were enthusiastic. They expressed their willingness to kill Huang Shaopo on the spot and swore allegiance to Wang Yanzheng.
So everyone armed with wooden sticks climbed over the wall at night and broke into Huang Shaopo's home. They captured Huang Shaopo alive and then beheaded him. Liu Congxiao packed up Huang Shaopo's head and asked Chen Hongjin, the deputy commander of operations (deputy military envoy), to be the courier. He sent it to Jianzhou overnight and presented it to Wang Yanzheng.
At the same time, Liu Congxiao carried the seal of the state government to Wang Jixun's home and asked him to come out to take charge of Quanzhou affairs; Liu Congxiao claimed to be the Commander-in-Chief of Pingthief (Pingthief Commander-in-Chief).
Wang Jixun's father is Wang Yanmei, his grandfather is Wang Shengui, and Wang Shenzhi is his great-uncle. Because he was distantly related by blood, he was no longer on Zhu Wenjin's killing list.
Chen Hongjin carried Huang Shaopo's head to Youxi and encountered thousands of Fuzhou soldiers. The Fuzhou soldiers blocked the way. Chen Hongjin shouted at them: "The righteous army has killed Zhu Wenjin. I was ordered to travel day and night to Jianzhou to meet him." Please our new king, what do you mean by stopping me? When our new king Comrade Yanzheng comes, how will you explain?" After saying that, he raised Huang Shaopo's head.
The Fuzhou soldiers dispersed in a rush regardless of whether the head belonged to Huang Shaopo or Zhu Wenjin. Several leading generals also took the initiative to join Chen Hongjin's team and went with him to Jianzhou to report their merits and rewards.
After Wang Yanzheng received the news of the Quanzhou Uprising, he was very happy and immediately appointed Wang Jixun as the governor of Quanzhou and concurrently as a minister; Liu Congxiao, Chen Hongjin, Wang Zhongshun, Dong Si'an and others were all promoted to commander-in-chief.
Under the demonstration effect of the Quanzhou Uprising, Zhangzhou and Tingzhou also brought order to the chaos and surrendered to the camp of King Yanzheng of Jianzhou.
【Zhangzhou, Tingzhou】
After Zhangzhou general Cheng Mo received the news of the Quanzhou uprising, he executed Cheng Wenwei, the governor, and supported Wang Jicheng to temporarily act as governor.
Wang Jicheng's life experience is unknown. History books only say that he was Wang Yanzheng's "concubine", maybe a nephew or an adopted son. If it is a nephew, it may be similar to Wang Jixun. His grandfather is Wang Chao or Wang Shengui, not Wang Shenzhi.
In short, the generals of the uprising did not dare to arrogantly call themselves governors and could only support one of the Wang clan.
Xu Wenzhen, the governor of Tingzhou, also submitted a letter in time to express his submission to King Yanzheng of Jianzhou.
So far, Wang Yanzheng has four of the five states in Fujian, only Fuzhou is missing.
【Fuzhou Uprising】
After Zhu Wenjin heard the news of the Quanzhou Uprising, he panicked. The rapid change of color in the three states meant that Zhu Wenjin's puppet regime collapsed and his end was coming.
Zhu Wenjin was unwilling to give in. He still had to fight to the death and try to restore the decline.
He spent a lot of money and recruited a mob of 20,000 people, led by Lin Shouliang and Li Ting'e, to counterattack Quanzhou. The sound of war drums spread for hundreds of miles with great momentum. Wang Yanzheng sent general Du Jin to lead 20,000 people to rescue.
Quanzhou garrison Liu Congxiao went out of the city to fight, defeated Fuzhou soldiers, killed Lin Shouliang and captured Li Ting'e alive.
