Zhao Junchen didn't notice it before. Although Xu Qingyan was just a long-term follower, who had only followed Zhao Junchen for many years and had no knowledge or skills, he was actually quite knowledgeable. He was familiar with all aspects of the current situation of the Ming Dynasty. , actually knew it in great detail. //.//
After talking with Xu Qingyan and various inquiries, Zhao Junchen learned a lot of things he wanted to know.
As Zhao Junchen had guessed before, the change in the fate of the Ming Dynasty indeed began with Emperor Chongzhen. Before Emperor Chongzhen, the history of the Ming Dynasty was not much different from what Zhao Junchen knew. However, in this time and space, Among them, Emperor Chongzhen was a rare "English Lord" and "Mingjun" that was rare in a century. Since he came to the throne, he has worked hard to improve people's livelihood, rectify the civil and military affairs, eliminate traitors, and use virtuous officials to vigorously develop grain from Huguang and salt from Suzhou and Hangzhou in the south, and prepare troops to resist the Jurchens and Mongols in the north, which greatly improved the Ming Dynasty at that time. The chaotic situation of the Ming Dynasty - the famous bandits in history, such as Li Zicheng, the Eighth King Zhang Xianzhong, etc., were wiped out just after they emerged. All these changes not only changed the fate of the Ming Dynasty's demise, but also allowed him to avoid hanging himself. The fate of Dead Coal Mountain.
At one time, Zhao Junchen even doubted whether this completely different Emperor Chongzhen would be a time traveler like himself. However, after learning more about what Emperor Chongzhen did, Zhao Junchen denied this. Although Emperor Chongzhen was considered a wise emperor who was rarely seen in a century, his actions from beginning to end could not break away from the mental constraints that a ruler in feudal society should have. Although he extended the life of the Ming Dynasty, It was just a headache doctor treating head and foot pain, making minor repairs, but turning a blind eye to all the fundamental shortcomings of the Ming Dynasty.
Therefore, although the Ming Dynasty continued, after Chongzhen's death, the chaotic situation immediately returned to normal - Emperor Chongzhen worked hard throughout his life and did everything he could, but the Ming Dynasty could not even be considered a "ZTE".
Perhaps it is caused by subjective consciousness. According to Xu Qingyan's introduction, in today's Ming Dynasty, the political forces above the temple can be roughly divided into the corrupt officials represented by so-and-so, the powerful ministers represented by so-and-so, and the powerful officials represented by so-and-so. The forces of treacherous ministers, the forces of jesters represented by a certain person, and some innocent people who only know bad things and good things because they are just seeking fame and reputation but have no ability...
Among the people in the grassland, there are "unruly people" everywhere. They don't think about working all day long, but they only think about rebellion. Although there has not been any major turmoil yet, there are small turmoils one after another, and rogue bandits can be seen everywhere - About Zhao Junchen's head wrapped in layers of gauze is proof of this.
Although Zhao Junchen had already been mentally prepared for the situation described by Xu Qingyan, after hearing Xu Qingyan's description and the seriousness of the situation, Zhao Junchen was shocked and somewhat doubtful.
If this is really the case, it can be said to be a blessing from God that the Ming Dynasty has still not been destroyed. If this situation continues, it is only a matter of time before the second "Li Zicheng" and "Zhang Xianzhong" appear.
Perhaps, Xu Qingyan's description is just that he is judging the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain?
After all, in the eyes of villains, everyone in the world is a villain. This Xu Qingyan followed the original Zhao Junchen and spent his whole day embezzling, accepting bribes, deceiving superiors and subordinates, and he was extremely bad. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a villain. In the minds of people like him, all the civil and military officials in the dynasty were naturally as greedy and incompetent as he was. Naturally, the people in the world who opposed Zhao Junchen were all unruly people and rebels.
"How much of these things are true or false, I can only wait to investigate slowly in the future."
Thinking like this secretly, Zhao Junchen asked Xu Qingyan about the Liaodong border again.
After all, Zhao Junchen was very concerned about the Jianzhou Jurchen who established the Qing Dynasty in the original history.
"Qingyan, is there any news from the Liaodong Border Pass recently? Is there any news recently from the tribes outside the Pass?"
Hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, Xu Qingyan was very surprised. In the past, Zhao Junchen was only interested in money matters. Why did he ask so many irrelevant questions today?
Although it was strange, Xu Qingyan still replied: "What else can be done? Since the late emperor personally went on a military expedition and killed the Jianzhou Jurchen bandit leader..."
Halfway through his words, Xu Qingyan suddenly paused and began to frown and think hard.
Zhao Junchen reminded: "Are you talking about Huang Taiji?"
Xu Qingyan slapped his thigh and said: "Young master has a good memory. Yes, it is that Huang Taiji. Ever since the late emperor personally conquered and killed Huang Taiji in the rebel army, those barbarians were still shouting for revenge all day long. Xuehen, harassing the border every now and then, caused a lot of trouble to our Ming Dynasty, but in recent years, it has become more peaceful. In addition, the Wu family who guards Liaodong can be regarded as generations of generals, and they are well-organized. , so nothing happened in these years."
Zhao Junchen frowned and asked, "Wu family?"
Xu Qingyan nodded and said: "Yes, that's the Wu family. The head of the Wu family, Wu Yingxiong, has always been respectful to you, Master. When you were promoted to Minister of Household Affairs a few years ago, Master Wu Yingxiong even sent someone to send you a generous gift. Master, you forgotten?"
Zhao Junchen smiled half-heartedly, nodded, and said, "I remember, Wu Yingxiong... Speaking of which, who is the current leader of the Jianzhou Jurchens?"
Hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, Xu Qingyan turned into the frowning and thinking look he had before.
Obviously, although he had heard about these things, he never paid attention to them.
Zhao Junchen still reminded Xu Qingyan softly as before: "Dorgon?"
Xu Qingyan shook his head and said, "There is such a person. I heard that he was killed during the civil strife of the Jurchens in Jianzhou in the early years."
Zhao Junchen asked again: "Aixinjueluo Fulin?"
Xu Qingyan still shook his head and said: "This person seems to be the former Jurchen Khan of Jianzhou, but he died of illness several years ago."
"Obai?"
"I've never heard of this guy."
Zhao Junchen sighed and asked the name he least expected to get a positive answer: "Aixinjueluo. Xuanye?"
Just when Zhao Junchen was expecting Xu Qingyan to deny it again, Xu Qingyan nodded his head and said: "Yes, yes, the young master is still smart, that's him. Since this person became the khan of the Jianzhou Jurchen, the Jianzhou Jurchen has become They have become much more peaceful, and there are rarely any wars in Liaodong. On the contrary, I heard that they have had many conflicts with the Mongols over the years, but they are all matters in the remote wilderness, and I don’t know the details."
Aixinjueluo Xuanye was known as Emperor Kangxi in the history that Zhao Junchen was familiar with, and was regarded by many historians as "one emperor through the ages."
According to time estimates, today's Aixinjueluo Xuan Ye is probably a few years older than Zhao Junchen, and is not yet thirty.
But now, he is just the Jurchen Khan of Jianzhou.
The Qing Dynasty that was supposed to appear was not established, perhaps because the Ming Dynasty's national power did not decline under the hard work of Emperor Chongzhen.
These familiar names made Zhao Junchen feel a little complicated.
Although history has changed, these all-powerful figures still appeared in this time and space due to historical inertia.
If the change of history is only due to an accident, then the appearance of these characters may be inevitable among accidents.
However, after understanding the general situation and having a clear mind, Zhao Junchen did not want to think too much about these things.
Where will the Jianzhou Jurchens go under the leadership of Xuan Ye? Will the Wu family still rebel against the Ming Dynasty and surrender to the Qing Dynasty like in the history that Zhao Junchen is familiar with? These major events that affect the world are still too far away for Zhao Junchen.
Compared with the fate of the entire world, Zhao Junchen needs to change his own destiny now.
