As for the recall of other tax envoys, the suspension of tax collection, and the suspension of exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes, the same principle is basically the same. It is often a policy that seems to have no problems in the first place, but is turned into a mess by the people below, and even causes turmoil. The end of these things really made the people of Ming Dynasty breathe a sigh of relief.
The effect is immediate.
Almost as soon as the imperial edict was issued and spread to various places, the direction of public opinion changed. There were originally complaints among the people, and some people even spread rumors in the market that "the two emperors Wanli and Wuxing were both tyrants", which was recognized by many people, but now they have changed their views and all say that His Majesty is the wise master. The late emperor was also bewitched by eunuchs and issued such a decree.
Changle Bookstore will not let this opportunity pass by.
On that day, a new commentary was released:
"Yan Chenhao, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, submitted his advice, and His Majesty's eyes were as bright as a torch. He adopted and implemented it, so that Wanli's bad government was abolished."
When some scholars were reciting this article in the teahouse, along with the tax envoys and mine supervisors, as well as their thugs and minions, who were leaving in despair outside, the people were simply rejoicing:
"The Emperor is sage, sage! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Master Yan, the Minister, is truly the pillar of the country. He cares about the people and loves them like a son. He is truly a loyal minister!"
The trend of people taking refuge in rebellion also immediately slowed down.
As long as the Chinese people really have a mouth to eat and can survive, they will not rebel.
Now that these scourges are gone and the people have a way to survive, they are naturally unwilling to join the rebels and live a precarious life.
The influx of new vitality in the rebel army suddenly decreased a lot. They no longer had the same style that they had before, where they went, people would flock to them, and they had the power to dominate the world. Now, when they move to a place, they are faced with the vigilance and vigilance of the people. Even after learning the relevant situation, the rebel army had a large number of people who did not want to continue to be thieves flee every day.
Yan Chenhao's suggestion was to dig out the roots of these rebels.
The rebel leaders were immediately dumbfounded.
Seeing their troops shrinking every day, they were anxious. They knew that quantity was their only advantage against the Shangguan army. Once this was lost, they would be lambs to be slaughtered.
In order to maintain their advantage, the rebel leaders in Henan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Huguang all adopted a policy after much deliberation - to coerce the people.
Every time a city or village was conquered, it was looted and the people were forced to move forward together, instead of just killing the wealthy businessmen and leaving the rest alone.
In this way, their team was not only enriched again, but even expanded - after all, the old, weak, women and children were all accepted, but at the same time, they also lost the hearts of the locals.
The "righteousness" of the rebels has since ceased. They have become real "bandits" and the objects that the people can avoid.
After Yan Chenhao learned the news, he immediately found Zhu Changxun and said to him:
"Your Majesty, it's time to send troops to conquer the traitors."
As soon as Zhu Changxun heard the word "conquest", his eyes suddenly flashed with light, and he asked eagerly:
"My master, in your opinion, who is the more appropriate commander to quell the rebellion?"
"In the three battlefields, three people should be the commanders, and they should be divided and conquered."
Yan Chenhao had been prepared for a long time, his eyes shone with wisdom:
"Sichuan Commander-in-Chief Liu Xingke led the Sichuan Army out of Sichuan to put an end to the Huguang Rebellion."
"Li Rubai, the commander-in-chief of the Liaodong army, can lead the Liao soldiers into the pass and put an end to the chaos in Henan."
"As for the rebellion in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, I recommend one person who can definitely put an end to the rebellion."
"Who?" Seeing Yan Chenhao's solemn gaze, Zhu Changxun's eyes aroused some interest and he couldn't help asking.
"The right minister of the Ministry of War, Xiong Tingbi!" Yan Chenhao said:
"I have talked with this person. He has patrolled the border areas and often fought against enemy invaders. He has considerable experience in military matters. He can command tens of thousands of Beijing troops to go south, and he will definitely be able to end the chaos in one fell swoop!"
This is considered a recommendation. If Xiong Tingbi really has real talent and learning, then Yan Chenhao will also benefit from his achievements. But if Xiong Tingbi is actually a waste, then he will also be implicated.
However, Yan Chenhao believed in his own vision, and Emperor Wuxing also believed in his teacher.
"Okay, let's use these three people, each leading tens of thousands of troops, to put down the rebellion!"
The imperial edict was issued, and the three generals each led their troops to fight.
The war was going quite smoothly. It was okay for the rebels to bully the local guardsmen, but when they encountered a few generals who were accustomed to fighting and their elite men, it would be useless.
No matter in terms of combat effectiveness, equipment logistics, general capabilities or even people's hearts, they are not opponents of the same level.
Suddenly, good news spread frequently.
However, at this time, bad news came from the border.
The Tatars broke through.
In April of the first year of Wuxing, the Tatar tribe gathered 50,000 troops, broke through the pass and invaded the north.
In the blink of an eye, several cities have been destroyed, and large areas of great rivers and mountains have turned into white ground.
When Zhu Changxun heard the news, he was so angry that he threw the brush in his hand on the ground and cursed:
"How dare you bully me, just a Beilu!"
"I must let them know the great power of tomorrow!"
Emperor Wuxing's eyes flashed with anger, and he asked coldly:
"Beijing army, how many more people are there?"
Some ministers replied:
"Your Majesty, 40,000 of the Beijing army went out with Governor Xiong (Xiong Tingbi was promoted to the right of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and served as the censor of the capital, and with this official position he was sent to the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang), and there are still 160,000 troops left."
At least there are still 160,000 in name.
How much is really left is a matter of opinion.
Zhu Changxun naturally knew it, so he said:
"The Beijing army will recruit 60,000 brave soldiers, and then mobilize the armies from Shandong, Beizhi and other places to gather together... I will follow the example of my ancestors and attack the grassland in the north!"
War begins on four fronts!
However, this is not surprising. After all, at the end of the Ming Dynasty in the original time and space, the Ming Dynasty basically suppressed the bandits in various provinces with one hand and resisted the Manchu Qing Dynasty in Liaodong with the other hand, and it still survived the full seventeen years of Chongzhen.
The most important thing is that the rebels' combat effectiveness is not strong, and they are not a threatening opponent at all. The total strength of the Ming army in the three battlefields does not exceed 100,000, which gives the Ming Dynasty the opportunity to fight on multiple fronts at the same time. Confidence.
"May I ask, Your Majesty, who will lead the army?"
A courtier asked, his eyes burning.
Leading such a large army to go on an expedition also means extremely high power. If you can win, it is possible to become a prince or prime minister.
They naturally want to recommend their allies. Of course, they are all generals with certain abilities, and the ministers will not seek death.
But Zhu Changxun already had a candidate in mind. He leaned back on his chair and said lightly:
"Yan Shizhao."
The new Duke of Chen, Yan Chenxin’s eldest son, Yan Shizhao!
(End of chapter)
