The rule of the Mughal Empire, starting from Shah Jahan, was already a bit harsh. Especially under Shah Jahan's military policy, although the territory was expanded, it did not bring benefits to ordinary people. Instead, it increased taxes and the labor caused by war. It can be said that the people of the Mughal Empire were overwhelmed.
If there were no external factors, then the Mughal people would have to continue to endure the overwhelming burden caused by the military power of the Mughal Empire. Even starting from the second half of Shah Jahan's succession to the throne, he ignored the people's livelihood and built various buildings including the Taj Mahal, which further depleted the country's power, but it still allowed the Mughal Empire to survive. It can be seen that It seemed to be strong, but it finally collapsed at the time of Aurangzeb.
At this time, the structure of the Mughal Empire was gradually turning into sand due to the arbitrary actions of Shah Jahan and the upper echelons. This Mughal structure was not solid. If Emperor Chongzhen pushed it away, the foundation of its rule would collapse. collapse.
All the people were frightened to death when they were suddenly attacked by foreign enemies. Especially after the Ming army entered the city, they ransacked their homes and arrested people regardless of the surrender of the rich and powerful, which made them feel that these foreign enemies were too cruel. .
When they were gathered in the square, they were made to think that they were going to be killed. At this time, they could be said to be completely desperate. However, in their despair, the Ming army suddenly announced that it was the Mughal Emperor who sent troops to attack the distant Ming Empire and killed the people of the Ming Empire. This led to revenge and wanted to destroy the Mughal Empire. empire.
What surprised them even more was that the Ming army also distributed half of the stolen wealth to each of them. They were so poor that they never came back to their senses even after receiving the allotment of property. It's not that poverty limited their imagination, but that this kind of behavior by the Ming army had never happened since ancient times, and everyone, including the rich and powerful, was shocked.
In the Mughal Empire, class hierarchy was so serious that it remained the same even in later generations. For such untouchables, the rulers they have heard of only ask for things and never give anything. Has this Ming army lost its mind?
After a long time, when the people with property in their hands saw that the Ming army continued to distribute the wealth stolen from the rich and powerful to other people, they finally came to their senses in the face of the ironclad facts and couldn't help but They all cried with joy, finally someone could treat them as human beings.
Some smart people even thought that if the people of the Ming Dynasty were bullied, look at the emperor leading an army to destroy the country. How domineering and majestic it is!
As long as they are human beings, after going through such a process, not only can they be given money and property, but they can also be treated as human beings and protected? Then who doesn’t want such an emperor!
As a result, people soon knelt down and kowtowed, expressing their gratitude and tears. After all the property was distributed, these people knelt down.
But at this time, the generals of the Ming army announced again, saying that the rich and powerful were now prisoners, and those who had been bullied in ordinary times could be given back because the Ming army made the decision for them. Whether they were killed or beaten, it was up to them to judge.
This news was like a bomb that exploded among these Mughal poor people. They never expected that they would be asked to judge those former masters?
The fear that has always been formed makes many people dare not do this. Even if the Ming army is here, even if the powerful men are tied up and kneeling there in embarrassment, they do not dare to be disrespectful.
However, among so many people, there are some who do not have such fear. In other words, the hatred has made them forget their fear. Seeing that the powerful can be slaughtered by them, they have no scruples. The first person They stepped forward and beat and scolded the powerful people who usually oppressed them.
Sure enough, under the surveillance of the Ming army, the rich and nobles could only plead hard, hoping to let them go.
Good people are bullied by others. Similarly, under the begging of these rich and noble people, the lowly poor people can see that these rich and noble people who are usually aloof and arrogant actually have one day to beg for mercy from them. Suddenly, among them Most of the people felt very comfortable in their hearts, and the hatred that had been held in their hearts for many years made them decide to take further revenge.
After scolding these rich and powerful people and accusing them of the evil done to them, someone finally couldn't hold back and beat and kicked his enemy to death.
This incident not only did not make others stop, but also further stimulated them. Slowly, those who had deep hatred and hatred began to avenge their relatives one after another. Later, this bloodshed affected other people. Some people who did not have deep hatred also became red-eyed with scolding and red-eyed with murder. This is part of human character. All the negative emotions were released.
The Ming army did not stop them. For such a large-scale "public trial", don't say that they can't handle it because they don't understand the language. Even if they can, it's unrealistic, so they can just let them vent.
When all the rich and powerful people were left alive, and most of the people came to their senses after venting their anger, the Ming army announced that they would choose their own people to manage and protect their property, while the Ming army He also continued to liberate other Mughal people, and then left with a pat on the back.
Seeing the Ming Dynasty cavalry leaving, all the people were dumbfounded again.
What's happening here?
There has never been anything like this since ancient times! After finally conquering the city, not only did they not plunder the property, but they also distributed the property to them, provided justice to them, and defeated the powerful lords. In the end, they didn't want anything, and they didn't want them to pay taxes, so they just walked away?
After the Ming army was out of sight and confirmed this ironclad fact, everyone came to their senses and immediately became confused.
Some people shouted that they wanted to be the city lord, and some people quickly took their belongings home and closed the door. As for the outside, whoever they love!
Others immediately thought that after the Ming army left like this, what if the imperial troops came to attack? If he only received property, he could still hand it over and beg for his life, saying that it was forced by the Ming army. However, now that the rich and powerful people in the city have been beaten to death, even if someone has never been beaten before, in such a large-scale matter, who would check whether someone has ever killed the rich, powerful and powerful, if the imperial army comes? , can you let them go?
So, thinking of the people on this level, they either started to pack up their belongings and flee. As for where to flee, of course they fled in the direction of the Ming army. Now only the Ming army can protect them. Others started to save themselves, started to connect, and started to organize. In short, no one would be willing to hand over their wealth and kneel there with their necks stretched out waiting for the court's army to judge them.
They had just judged others and knew that such an outcome would be tragic!
This situation happened in the towns occupied by the Ming army. No matter how big or small the city was, as long as it was occupied, the Ming army would do so according to the order. Finally, the army gathered in Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir.
News has been received here that the Ming army failed to succeed in the surprise attack. However, Emperor Chongzhen didn't care. He just created a suspicious formation so that the enemies on the city could not see how many troops there would be on the Ming army. The cavalry was going back and forth. There was dust in the distance and continuous camps. That's all. The momentum is definitely expected to be above 100,000.
Not to mention, Emperor Chongzhen also sent out the flag, but the Emperor of Ming Dynasty personally marched, so how could the number of troops be so small?
At this time, Emperor Chongzhen was looking at the city with a telescope, distinguishing who had a higher status, and listening to his generals report on the situation after occupying the city.
After Wu Sangui finished his report, he finally said with a little doubt: "Your Majesty, I will see that this approach is very good for winning the hearts of the people. If our army wants to occupy that place, it will be twice the result with half the effort. Even if the Mughal army attacks, what will they do?" To save your life, you must be on the same side as us, so it is a pity to give up like this!"
At this time, Wu Sangui was certainly no longer a young man. Seeing the craziness and gratitude of the people, he knew that the Ming army had won the hearts and minds of the people. He felt that if the Ming army did not leave, they would be able to firmly rule there.
When Emperor Chongzhen heard his puzzlement, he still looked at the city of Srinagar, but at the same time he explained: "I know what you are thinking, which is to use a steady advancement method after the occupation. But our army's Our troops are limited and cannot be dispersed before a decisive battle with the main force of the Mughal Empire."
When he said this, he probably identified the person with the highest status on the city. Although he didn't know if he was the highest in the city, at least he was the one with the highest status on the city. With a thought, he "rewarded" an armor The super-level eavesdropping seeds passed by, then put down the telescope, looked at Wu Sangui and continued: "If our Ming Dynasty borders here, and our troops can follow up continuously, then after occupying it, it would be a good idea not to give up like this. But now I The army has made a surprise attack from thousands of miles away, and the nearest backup is only at Luntai. Do you think we can hold on to it?"
The strategic idea put forward by the great men of later generations, "Save land and lose people, you will lose both people and land! Save people and lose land, you will gain both people and land" is not something that ordinary people can think of. In this ancient era, when opening up new territories was the highest honor, it was even more difficult for anyone to think of it.
After Emperor Chongzhen explained clearly, Wu Sangui came back to his senses and couldn't help but admire him. He was able to clear up his doubts immediately and got inspiration. He immediately replied to Emperor Chongzhen: "Even if we evacuate now, the Mughals are still there." If Bian wants to restore the rule there and obtain the manpower and material resources there, it will definitely not be possible in a short time. Does that mean that there will no longer be a Mughal place from now on?"
"That's right!" After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen smiled and nodded in approval, and then went to see what was going on in the eavesdropping system.
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