Chapter 180 Good News
As far as South Korea is concerned, it is okay for him to surrender. But there are some things that must be made clear. To protect him and the many interests behind him.
But He Xi's conditions for surrendering generals were very harsh.
After all, in He Xi's future plans, many nobles from the Hongwu period will become just idle nobles from now on. Don't even think about having the power and influence that you had during the Hongwu years. That is impossible.
The generals who can surrender each have their own ideas.
Mei Yin didn't say that he had been idle for a long time. How could he not have thoughts in his heart when he was relegated to a small place in Xining, and Zhu Yunqi had no intention of using him at all. If Mei Yin didn't do something, there would be no such person named Mei in the court in the future.
Song Sheng had no choice. It seems that the general trend has passed. And Song Sheng still has the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. Song Sheng's capital is also small. There is a marquis who is very satisfied.
Li Jinglong made a lot of money from Nanjing's new banknotes.
He felt that he had offended the Nanjing court severely. There is no airtight wall in the world. Things that are secrets now may not be secrets in the future. Once the news comes out. He could imagine how much Zhu Yunwen hated him. For this reason, he felt that it would be better to stay out and remove Zhu Yunwen from power early.
Now Feng Cheng essentially represents Feng Sheng. What does Feng Sheng think? At this moment, he is represented by Feng Cheng. Feng Sheng could only curse and stand up for Feng Cheng. And Feng Cheng doesn't want much. It doesn’t even matter if it’s not the title of Duke of Song.
In essence, this thing is not difficult.
Although the inheritance of titles is strict, it is easy to invite special orders from the emperor. After all, this is just the inheritance of the title of Song Guogong, not the establishment of a new Duke. The two are completely different.
But that’s not what South Korean Gong Li Qi wants.
The first thing he wants to protect is not just him, but also the political power of a considerable part of the people behind him. And what he could give to the Beijing court was pretty good.
Even if he didn't sacrifice Chongqing, wouldn't the Beijing court be able to capture Nanjing? The results are also obvious.
It can only be said that the Ming court no longer has that many places.
Even Mei Yin himself didn't really hope that South Korea would surrender.
the reason is simple.
A political force headed by Mei Yin has been formed. Perhaps they can become the Northwest Faction, or the Surrendering General Faction.
Mei Yin, Li Jinglong, Song Sheng, Feng Cheng, Muchun and other generals, as well as civil servants from Lanzhou, Lintao, Guanzhong, Hanzhong, Sichuan, Yunnan and other places. These are all from this faction. Even those who surrender in Henan and Huaihe can be included in this faction.
This faction will have a place in the imperial court for a long time to come.
And there are quite a few top forces in this faction, including Duke Mei Yin of Liang, Duke Li Jinglong of Cao, Muchun, Duke of Guizhou, and the future Duke Feng Cheng of Song. Moreover, Mei Yin has been confirmed to be transferred to the civil service system in the future. Across civil and military affairs. Even if it is not the New Law School headed by How Xi. But it is already a behemoth.
And Mei Yin is also determined to be the boss of this system.
First of all, Mei Yin was the first to surrender. He persuaded Li Jinglong, Song Sheng and others to surrender. Muchun surrendered somewhat reluctantly. Feng Cheng is deficient in ability. It can only be in the military, and with the new law reform in the military, Feng Cheng's position in the future will also be very worrying. After all, after the war ends, it is normal for people to switch from civil to military.
Secondly, Mei Yin's relationship with the center is stronger than any of them.
No matter it is the relationship with He Xi or the relationship with the emperor.
However, when Korean Gong Li Qi came over, he would not join this faction. It will only divide the faction. The influence of South Korean Duke Li Qi surpassed that of Mei Yin. After he came over, he was determined not to be content with this Mei Yin.
At that time, the surrendered ministers in many places may not listen to Mei Yin's words.
Even Muchun and Feng Cheng may not have other ideas.
This is not good for Mei Yin.
The war is not over yet, the division of the spoils has already begun.
But even if Mei Yin didn't want to, she didn't dare to do anything in it.
hands and feet. He just forwarded his thoughts to the higher level.
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Beijing.
After the victory at Guangwu, the southern tour was decided.
But the southern tour also requires time to prepare. It has been determined that the First Army, which has been stationed in the capital, will finally move south. Some deployment of troops must also be made. After all, Beijing cannot be without troops.
At this time, no one was willing to garrison the capital.
Everyone eats meat. This is to determine the changes in power in the military in the next few decades or even longer. When competing for important positions in the future, many people will want to take a look, where have you been in Longwu for three years?
This one will attack Guangwu first, and then attack Lianghuai. Oh, behind him is the South Route Army. He is an old subordinate of Marquis XX. Take a high look.
We will attack Sichuan first and then Chongqing. Ask Liang Guogong if he has any message.
This person who is stationed in the capital looks like he is sitting on the bench. Then let him continue to sit.
Therefore, no one wanted to sit in the capital and wanted to join the army. If we can't fight the war ahead, we must have a southern patrol.
This arrangement is actually very difficult.
It needs to be balanced in all aspects.
Just when He Xi was preparing for the southern tour, all kinds of good news came along. When their ship had just arrived in Shandong, matters concerning Chongqing also reached the ship.
Along the way, Zhu Xiongying simply couldn't hide his joy.
What great news to follow along the way.
Especially news from the Southwest.
Even if Guanzhong has been defeated. The road from Guanzhong to Hebei has been opened. But still according to inertia, the news from the southwest first went from Hanzhong to Guanzhong, to Guanzhong to Hetao, and then all the way to Beijing, catching up from Beijing.
Zhu Xiongying immediately asked He Xi, "What do you think of Mr. Han's thoughts?"
He Xi also felt that Zhu Xiongying was becoming more and more confident.
Without him, the victory in the Battle of Guangwu shook Zhu Yunwen's foundation. But it also gave Zhu Xiongying more confidence.
Before, many people thought Beijing was a small imperial court. In a small court, many things can happen, even very natural things, such as powerful officials usurping the throne. But things are different now. Beijing wants to dominate the world.
No matter who actually carried out this battle. Whoever presides over it gets the most credit. But thanks to God, in the eyes of many people, He Xi has some merit. But the biggest credit goes to Zhu Xiongying.
Not to mention. During this battle, Zhu Xiongying's men also made a lot of contributions.
The West Route Army lineage can be regarded as people of Zhu Yingxiong's lineage. ..
Coupled with the emergence of a faction of surrendered generals in the army. There will be more demoted generals in the future. Zhu Xiongying can be regarded as accepting Zhu Yuanzhang's lingering influence. His voice will only grow.
This is why for He Xi, when he is most powerful, it is probably when his army is fighting.
However, for He Xi. He doesn't care about this. Power is just a tool he uses to do things. He cannot be bound by power. He also had a premonition about the current situation. But he also needs to be more vigilant.
Zhu Xiongying is different now from before.
He Xi said: "Your Majesty, there are only six princes in the founding of the country. How many princes should you make first? There are too many princes in the court, which may not be a good thing."
After Zhu Xiongying heard this, he fell into deep thought. There were already several future princes. Mei Yin, Ye Chen, Qu Neng, Fang Chengfeng, He Xi, maybe Song Sheng. If you add in the Duke who inherited it from the Nanjing imperial court,
The number of future princes will exceed ten.
Is this really good?
Zhu Xiongying was not sure for a while.
Zhu Xiongying said: "What is your uncle's opinion?"
He Xi said: "Does Your Majesty know how the old Mr. Han died?"
One sentence made Zhu Xiongying reject Korean Gong Li Qi in his heart. He Xi also knows how to slander.
Zhu Xiongying always took Zhu Yuanzhang as his learning object.
How could he not know what Yuan Zhang did? Regarding Li Shanchang's death, he knew even more clearly that Li Shanchang did not die of illness. Instead, they were thrown into the water conservancy project by Zhu Yuanzhang and froze to death.
He knew this, but wouldn't the Korean public know about it?
He also knew the reason why Hongwu had always suppressed the Korean lineage.
Under such circumstances, is it appropriate for the Korean public to be in a high position?
Of course not.
