Annan Province, Dusi Yamen.
After the Ming Dynasty conquered the southwest, it issued the "Peaceful Nanzhao" and established the Department of Acceptance and Proclamation of Government Envoys, the Department of Commanding Envoys, and the Department of Punishment and Inspection. Establish the direct jurisdiction of prefectures, states, and counties. The provincial capital of Annam was established in the former capital of Cochin, located in the western capital of Thanh Hoa Prefecture.
The three government offices of Annan Province are all located in the Western Capital City. However, at this moment, the Western Capital City is surrounded by rebels. Like duckweed without roots, its connections with other prefectures have been cut off by the rebels. The entire Annan Province has become a The situation was torn apart and in chaos.
Li Bin, Marquis of Fengcheng, closed his eyes lightly and tapped the handrail with his fingers, thinking deeply.
As the commander-in-chief of the Ming Dynasty in Annan Province, Zhu Di actually wanted Li Bin to become the second Muying at the beginning. To be so reused by the emperor, Li Bin was naturally a talented general of the generation.
Now that he was one step behind, he underestimated Li Li, the pacification king of the Blue Mountain Uprising, and suffered heavy losses, but this did not mean that Li Bin could not defeat Li Li. On the contrary, now that he is in adversity, Li Bin is still confident that he can suppress Li Li.
"At this point there is no turning back for me."
Li Bin murmured to himself, "For the sake of revenge, I wiped out the royal guards in Annan and openly fell out with the court. Although I have a slight relationship with the Crown Prince, the Crown Prince will definitely not protect me now." , I have become an outcast."
Unlike the former southwest general Zhang Fu, Li Bin had some friendship with all four princes. No matter which prince came to power, it would have no influence on him. Many of the Southwest Army members were members of the British government. Li Bin was well aware of these tricks, but he always pretended not to see them.
He did not want to offend the current Crown Prince.
Li Bin understood the ways of the world, but he also suffered a big fall because he understood the ways of the world too well.
I originally wanted to go along with the flow and give the supervisor Ma Qi a favor, but I never thought that Ma Qi would be so useless and would instead harm Li Bin himself.
"Now I have only two options, either wait for the court to investigate, or..."
Li Bin's eyes were cold, "Either we get it done, stay in Annan Province and become the king of the southwest!"
In such troubled times in the southwest, Li Bin knew that there was no way out.
But he can also make a desperate move and use the isolated terrain in the southwest to split the earth and become a king, turning the Ming Dynasty's Annan Province into his own Annan Kingdom!
Li Bin knew that under the restrictions of the southwest, even if the Ming Dynasty sent troops, it would be difficult to send hundreds of thousands of troops like the last southern expedition. At most, it would mobilize less than 100,000 troops for the southern expedition.
He does not need to defeat the imperial army, he only needs to wear down these Ming troops and force the imperial army back. After the Ming army was forced back, Li Bin's ability to take care of Li Li and other dynasty survivors could be said to be easy to capture.
By then, he will be the real king of the southwest!
"Tsk, if you want to complete these plans, you still have to make arrangements in advance."
Li Bin's eyes were deep, "Why don't we... unite with Li Li and other rebels and bandits to push back the imperial army, and then plan how to bring the southwest under my rule."
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On the Grand Canal, the waves are sparkling, the river is surging, lapping against the rocks along the banks, the vegetation on both sides is prosperous, and the business is booming.
….
Zhu Gaojie, who was on the boat, caught a plump and delicious carp with a fishing rod and threw it into the bucket.
From Shuntian Prefecture to Yunnan, Zhu Gaojiu took the waterway for the first half of the journey, using grain boats to cover the passage. After arriving at Henan Prefecture, he took the land route, then passed through Xi'an and Hanzhong, all the way south, and took the way to Sichuan to Yunnan's Guizhou Duke's Mansion. .
On this trip, he only took two people with him, and two hundred brocade guards as escorts.
These two people, one is the British Duke Zhang Fu, and the other is Shen Qingyu, the official of Qianhu, Jinyiwei.
"Shen Qingyu."
"I'm here!"
The handsome and tall Shen Qingyun came over and curtsied.
Zhu Gaojie asked leisurely: "I heard that you are a fisherman?"
Shen Qingyu replied: "Reporting to Your Highness, I am originally from Huai'an and made a living by fishing. Later I moved to Peiping. My father was in Jingnan.
At that time, he joined the army, and after the war, he accumulated a lot of merit and became a hereditary member of the Jinyiwei family. After my father died of illness, he inherited the title of official of one hundred households. Later, he made outstanding achievements and was promoted to official of one thousand households of Jinyiwei. "
Zhu Gaojie nodded slightly: "I think it's not easy for you to have such ability at such a young age."
Although it was not unusual for a son to inherit his father's business and inherit his position in the Ming Dynasty, there were still some tricks that could be played. The boss can use various reasons to prevaricate and promote his own people during the vacancy between "son inheriting the father's legacy". This method is not uncommon.
The so-called hereditary, then you must have the ability to be hereditary.
However, at a young age, Shen Qingyu relied on her own means to not only inherit her father's position in the Jinyi Guards, but also to become a Qianhu official through meritorious service, which can be said to be outstanding.
Shen Qingyu, the Thousand Household Officer, holds a fifth-grade real-power military position, and is also the chief officer of one of the fourteen Thousand Household Offices of the Jinyi Guard. Naturally, his gold content is much higher than that of the ordinary Thousand Household Officers.
What's more, Shen Qingyu has now made great achievements in Shandong and has become a celebrity of Jin Yiwei. She also has a life-long friendship with Song Yeji, the chief minister of Shandong. I am afraid that she will only rise in the ranks in the future.
"Okay, you go and burn the carp I caught. Let's have an extra meal today."
Zhu Gaojie wiped the water stains on his hands with a white towel and said to Shen Qingyu.
"I wonder how Your Highness wants to eat this carp?"
"It's up to you, you can make soup or bake it."
Zhu Gaojie sat on the chair, and his father-in-law Zhang Fu, who was sitting next to him, looked quietly at Shen Qingyu who was cooking fish.
After a long time, Zhang Fu slowly said: "Do you want to carry the boy up?"
Zhu Gaojie asked casually: "How can you see it?"
"From what I know about you, you never do useless work. Every time you make a move, you calculate that this move will become a move of God at some point."
Zhu Gaojie chuckled and said, "My father-in-law knows me."
Zhang Fu asked with some confusion: "I'm a little confused. What are the specialties of this person that make you favor him?"
Zhu Gaojie said calmly: "In my eyes, Shen Qingyu is the same type of person as Lu Chaoyang. He is courageous and courageous, but the difference between him and Lao Lu is that this person has a calmer mind. Shen Qingyu helped me when he was in Shandong He had meritorious service in suppressing the King of Han, and saved Song Yeji, the chief envoy of Shandong Province. The whole process could not be described in a few words. If he were not careful, he would lose his life. After this incident, he has defeated the three thieves in his heart."
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Zhang Fu frowned slightly, seeming a little confused.
Zhu Gaojie thought for a while and said: "Sit down and be still, and you will defeat the thief of anxiety; gain from giving up, and defeat the thief of desire; practice and defeat the thief of hesitation; if you defeat the three thieves, everything will be possible."
Zhang Fu suddenly realized it, but fell into deep thought again. The more he thought about it, the more mysterious it became. He couldn't help but admire Zhu Gaojie's words, and said with emotion: "Now that these words have been spoken, you will almost become a saint."
Zhu Gaojie chuckled and said nothing.
He is not a saint, but the one who said this is indeed the only saint comparable to Confucius.
——The originator of mind science, Wang Shouren.
Wang Shouren, also known as Yangming, was born as a Jinshi. He served successively as chief of the Ministry of Punishments, including Longchang Yicheng of Guizhou, Magistrate of Luling County, Yushi of Youqiandu, Governor of Southern Jiangxi, and Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. He successively suppressed banditry in Southern Jiangxi, Guangdong and Guangxi, and the Chenhao Rebellion. During the chaos, he was awarded a title for meritorious services and became one of the three civil servants in the Ming Dynasty who were awarded titles for military merit.
In terms of being an official, his achievements are not as good as Zhang Juzheng. When it comes to leading troops, his achievements are not as good as Yu Qian's. But the reason why Wang Shouren is truly called a saint is because after realizing Taoism in Longchang, his thoughts have reached a transcendent state and stood at a height that does not belong to this era.
When the mind is confused, stupidity arises; when the mind is calm, wisdom arises. My nature is self-sufficient. I do not seek externally, but seek inwardly, and my heart is the reason.
Zhang Fu suddenly asked: "These people under your command, such as Lu Chaoyang, Yang Rong, Su Wensu Wu, Xia Laoshangshu, and the current Shen Qingyu, don't look like they are fuel-efficient lamps. Put these After you hold them all in your arms, can you still control them?"
"Why not?"
Zhu Gaojie said calmly, "To me, it's all the same. I can only hold them up; I can hold them up, and I can also lift them up.
Get them down. "
"But these people are still too young after all."
Zhang Fu sighed, "Among these people, except for Mr. Xia, most of the rest are in their teens and twenties, and the slightly older Yang Rong is only in his early forties. These people are unruly and unruly, except you." No one else is convinced, especially Lu Chaoyang. This person seems to be taciturn, but in fact his methods are extremely cruel. He will never choose another master. After you, who can control them? "
In Zhang Fu's eyes, Zhu Gaojie's use of too young people had both good and bad consequences.
The good thing is that although these people are young, their talents can make up for their lack of qualifications, and young people are full of energy, so it is not a bad thing to be reckless in life and work.
But the downside is that they are too young and too viable.
For example, the two brothers Su Wen and Su Wu have a political career of forty or fifty years at least. Although Zhu Gaojie is less than thirty years old this year, emperors have been very unlucky since ancient times. It is not uncommon for emperors to die in their thirties or forties. Waiting for Zhu Gaojie After death, how can the new emperor subdue these rebellious subordinates?
The most obvious one is Lu Chaoyang. This person is by no means a person who has been living under others for a long time. His methods and character are all ordered by a lonely minister. Apart from Zhu Gaojie, Lao Lu will not obey anyone's orders.
Is it possible that Zhu Gaojie would imitate Zhu Yuanzhang in his later years and carry out a bloodbath on the heroes to ensure that the throne can be passed down smoothly?
Zhu Gaojie touched his chin: "I think I should be able to live for a long time, at least...live longer than them all."
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Zhang Fu smiled: "What a reason."
If Zhu Di heard what Zhang Fu asked, he would definitely smile with disdain.
Longer than life?
What a joke!
The simulation made it clear that King Zhu Gaojie of Qiwu, who was nearly eighty years old, was still able to mount a horse and fight. He fought thousands of miles to quell rebellions in various provinces. He went through the ups and downs of nine dynasties and killed seven emperors!
Even Sima Yi can't stand it!
The benefits of longevity are vividly demonstrated in Zhu Gaojie. Sima Yi survived three generations of Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui, and stole the Cao family's luck. The King of Qiwu, Zhu Gaojie, overcame seven emperors and went through nine dynasties, winning the eight fortunes of the world for the Qi Palace, and laying the foundation for the future Qi Ming Empire.
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Yunnan, the Duke's Mansion of the State of Guizhou.
After Mu Cheng read the secret letter, he placed it on a candle and let the pages burn and turn into flying ashes.
As the second son of King Muying of Qianning, when the title was passed to Mu Cheng, he was only a marquis. He was awarded the title of duke based entirely on his military exploits in the Southern Expedition, and became one of the most prominent honorary relatives of the Ming Dynasty. , unlike ordinary relatives, Mu Cheng is the only duke who is qualified to inherit the military power of a province hereditary.
Mu Yan, the young eldest son of the Duke of Guizhou, asked, "Father, what is written in this secret letter?"
As the future heir to the Duke of Guizhou, Mu Yan has followed his father in the war since he was a child. Although he is only twenty years old, he has become a famous general in Yunnan and is deeply favored by the Duke of Guizhou. He wholeheartedly wants to train Mu Yan to become a general who will guard Yunnan in the future. Ming Lord.
Mu Cheng sighed: "Li Bin rebelled. After losing tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, he was worried about the court's prosecution. He massacred the Jin Yiwei in Annan Province to prevent the news from leaking. But in the end, the fire could not be contained. Now the court sent people to I sent word that they wanted to borrow troops from me to march south."
Mu Yan was stunned for a moment: "Li Bin rebelled?"
Yunnan Province and Annan Province are not far apart, and they both belong to the southwest. However, the Duke of Guizhou really doesn't know about the chaos in Annan Province. Mainly because of the complex terrain of the southwest, it is not convenient for news to spread. With Li Bin trying his best to infiltrate the country, it is even more difficult for Yunnan, which is also isolated from the world, to know the situation.
Mu Cheng, Duke of Guizhou, frowned and said, "Speaking of which, Li Bin and I have some contacts. In the fourth year of Yongle's reign, His Majesty ordered Li Bin to work with me to capture the Nanyang Gangjun Mountain bandits. In July of the same year, I wore the seal of General Zhengyi. Li Bin, on the other hand, wore the seal of deputy general of Zhengyi as a general and served as my deputy general to jointly defeat the Hu Dynasty. I was deeply impressed by him. After the defeat of the Hu Dynasty, he served as the chief military officer to guard against Japanese pirates at sea. , and later moved around to hold important positions, and was awarded the title of Marquis for his military exploits."
Mu Yan was shocked when he heard this and said quickly: "Father, you must not make mistakes at this time. Our Mu family is loyal to the Ming Dynasty royal family. You must not hesitate because of your friendship with Li Bin. , disobeying your majesty and going to help this rebel, this is absolutely impossible!"
"What are you thinking about? Our Mu family has only recognized the Ming royal family for generations. Anyone who disobeys the royal family will be killed by our Mu family!"
Mu Cheng smiled and scolded, "You stupid son, you've even taught your father how to do things."
Mu Yan smiled and felt guilty in his heart.
If Mu Cheng had second thoughts, Mu Yan would not hesitate to kill his relatives and report his father to the emperor.
What flows in the veins of the Mu family is not only hot blood, but also loyalty to the Zhu family.
As long as the Zhu family gives an order, the Mu family can go up the mountain of swords and into the sea of fire, and die without regrets!
Mu Cheng frowned and said, "I just wonder if Li Bin's defeat was intentional?"
Mu Yan smiled and said: "Father, how is this possible? How could Li Bin deliberately put himself in such a dangerous situation? How nourishing he is as a marquis. All fools know how popular this hereditary Marquis of Fengcheng is. Li Bin Is there a mushroom in his head?"
Mu Cheng said quietly: "Yes, in this way, although he will not be able to be the hereditary Marquis of Fengcheng, he will have the opportunity to be the founding king of Annan Kingdom and the king of the southwest of a separate kingdom!"
After hearing this, the smile on Mu Yan's face gradually faded.
Poor Atu
