Chapter 22: Hong Chengchou's Second Chance

In general, politics is generally a matter for politicians and has nothing to do with ordinary people.

First, ordinary people have no experience in governance, and at the same time, they lack a sense of the overall situation, and they do not know how to express themselves and exercise their power.

However, they are very enthusiastic about participating in politics and discussing politics, and they can keenly identify problems according to the characteristics of their professions.

This, in turn, complements the shortcomings of politicians.

At the same time, this kind of congress is also a place to vent the people's grievances, which can only be shown when the contradictions are acute to the point of irreconcilability, and if it is a time of national peace and security, such a congress will be a feast for politicians.

At this time, they can issue rules and regulations in the name of the whole people that they would never dare to issue in the name of the government, or some laws that are deeply hidden in the name of the government.

In general, this is how a country's constitution, laws, and some adventurous and radical policies come about.

At this time, the Ming people, not to mention exercising their powers, they don't even understand what rights they have.

An official government must make the people feel that they need this official government, if the official government that can't even do this is the Ming Dynasty at this time!

The people are naturally ignorant and can't understand these things, but don't think about being deceived, people like Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu.

Over the years, Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu have studied Lantian's policies and systems very thoroughly, and can find some clues in Yun Zhao's thoughts in Yun Zhao's daily decrees.

After Gu Yanwu heard that Yun Zhao promulgated this decree, he ran from the Jiangnan Express Horse to Lantian overnight.

He felt that this was a big deal, how could he be missing.

Huang Zongyi poured Gu Yanwu a cup of tea and said, "How do Jiangnan people think of Yun Zhao's decision to return to the government and the people this time?" ”

Gu Yanwu said with a smile: "Jiangnan people think that Yun Zhao is not Sima Zhao now, but Wang Mang!" ”

"Inviting people's hearts?"

"It's not just this evaluation, what they said is even more vicious, especially Hou Fangyu, he attacked Yun Zhao like crazy, and it has reached the point of shamelessness."

Huang Zongxi shook his head and said, "Is he really not afraid?" ”

"I was very scared, and after being exposed by Fang Yizhi and Chen Zhenhui as hypocritical, her reputation and appeal were not as good as before.

Now it has reached the point where it has been a day, a day, and I can only find a little comfort in the prostitutes who linger in the flowers all day. ”

Huang Zongxi sighed and said, "It's a pity. ”

Gu Yanwu sneered: "It's no pity, I've been in Lantian for a long time, and when I go back to Jiangnan, the situation there is so bad that people can hardly breathe."

It's only Ying Tianfu under Shi Kefa's governance that there is a glimmer of hope, but unfortunately, after the chaos of the White Lotus Sect, Ying Tianfu, which originally had a bit of a new atmosphere, has become a ruin again.

Shi Kefa's three years of hard work were in vain......"

Huang Zongxi frowned and said, "Is the damage serious?" ”

"Sixty thousand White Lotus Sect bandits can't kill all, except for them, I pressed the gourd and lifted the scoop, when I came, Shi Kefa's subordinates were only Zhang Feng, and Tan Boming had already killed the red eye.

Fighting everywhere, he was forced to become a general by the White Lotus Sect and two officials, and it will take at least half a year for the White Lotus Sect turmoil to calm down, but unfortunately, in the bustling city of Nanjing, more than 10,000 people died in six days.

Among them, the nobles, officials, salt merchants, and wealthy families suffered the most losses.

Although the demon leader of the White Lotus Sect, the White Lotus Holy Maiden, was killed in Yingtianfu, the White Lotus Mother was also greatly dispelled by the angry Shi Kefa, and more than 100 White Lotus demon leaders who caused trouble in Nanjing City were also abandoned by Shi Kefa.

It's a pity that no matter how many people are killed, Nanjing City will not be able to return to its former appearance. ”

Huang Zongxi said expressionlessly: "If you look at it from Lantian's point of view, this may not be a good thing. ”

Gu Yanwu sighed and said, "How do you say this?" ”

Huang Zongxi said: "Lantian's current laws and policies are extremely unfriendly to the nobles, as well as the old officials, salt merchants, and local tyrants and inferior gentry.

In other words, if the White Lotus Sect does not kill all these people, it will be killed by Li Hongji and Zhang Bingzhong sooner or later.

In contrast, the White Lotus Sect may be the best choice for Lantian - because the White Lotus Sect is in turmoil in Nanjing City, because of the relationship of strength, there is a limit.

And if Li Hongji and Zhang Bingzhong go to Nanjing, the damage caused will be devastating. ”

Gu Yanwu frowned and said, "You mean ......?"

Huang Zongxi shook his head and said, "It won't be Yun Zhao and them, Qingshui County under Lantian has not recovered from the hidden dangers caused by the White Lotus Sect until now."

For a shoe sect like the White Lotus Sect, there is no possibility of survival in a political system like Lantian. ”

Gu Yanwu took a sip of tea and said, "Brother Huang, is Yun Zhao really ready to return the government to the people?" ”

Huang Zongxi heard Gu Yanwu ask about this matter, his frowning brows slowly loosened, smiled, nodded and said: "It's true, although there are still many selfish motives, but the matter of returning the government to the people is true. ”

"What kind of national policy can these farmers, craftsmen, officials, rich people, and businessmen discuss, and Yun Zhao alone will not have the final say?"

Huang Zongxi said with a smile: "It's like this at the beginning, as long as it starts, he can't do whatever he wants in the future."

The enlightenment of the people's wisdom needs a process, and the people of this session will naturally let Yun Zhao pinch and rub the circle.

In the next session, there will be something useful to be put forward.

With the introduction of the law of compulsory literacy in Lantian, over time, there are more literate and rational people, and one day, these people will learn to use their power.

I am very much looking forward to this day! ”

Gu Yanwu laughed and said, "So, Yun Zhao did something stupid? ”

Huang Zongxi said: "Just because he did such a so-called stupid thing, I, Huang Zongxi, decided to be a dog under his command, let him drive me, and be proud of it." ”

Gu Yanwu thought for a long time, picked up the tea bowl as wine, toasted Huang Zongxi and said, "I still like to be free." ”

Huang Zongxi said with a smile: "You won't be free for long, and when you really integrate into the National Assembly set by Yun Zhao this time, you will be amazed by the high political wisdom of Yun Zhao." ”

Gu Yanwu said: "Is it so important?" ”

Huang Zongxi slammed his fist on the table and shouted: "It has opened a precedent for all generations, and dug up the poisonous roots left by the three emperors and five emperors!" ”

Yun Zhao basically hasn't done anything in the past few days.

He took care of Qian Duoduo at home.

The last incident hit Qian Duoduo so hard that the fever does not go away these days.

After a rain today, the hot Yushan City finally became cool.

Yun Zhao opened the window to ventilate Qian Duoduo.

"I'm going to die."

Qian Duoduo's face was pale, and he leaned on the brocade couch and was weak.

"The doctor said you have another 80 years to live."

"But I can't breathe."

"That's what you just ate too much."

"Husband, help me up."

Yun Zhao helped Qian Duoduo up and accompanied her to the window, Qian Duoduo glanced at the misty Yushan and said, "It seems that I can't die, my husband will build me a golden birdcage and put me up."

Come and tease me every day, so that the concubine will not cause trouble for her husband. ”

Yun Zhaodao; "Clean nonsense, don't be a bird."

"However, the concubine is not happy to find out that you have been at all these days!"

Yun Zhao threw the water cup in his hand and shouted: "Hong Chengchou, this idiot, who was beaten by Huangtaiji in Jinzhou, is now retreating to Songshan in a hurry.

Fortunately, after the Guanning Iron Cavalry led by Wu Sangui sacrificed their lives, they finally fled back to Songshan.

I have sent someone to tell him that Songshan cannot be defended, and that he should rush back to Ningyuan as quickly as possible to reconfront Dorgon's army.

His brain was pumping, and he actually set up a second line of defense in Matsuyama, where he was going to fight a field battle with Dorgon.

If this battle is defeated, Daming will be completely finished. ”

Qian Duoduo saw that her husband was angry and ruined, and immediately changed from a patient who needed to be taken care of by others to a woman who took care of her husband.

"Husband, Da Ming is finished, isn't that what you think in your heart?"

Yun Zhao snorted coldly and said, "The failure of the Han people is the shame of my Yun Zhao. ”

"You didn't think that before."

Yun Zhao gritted his teeth and said, "I just don't want my subjects to be hurt too much. ”

Qian Duoduo smiled: "So, are you going to rescue Hong Chengchou?" ”

Yun Zhao shook his head and said, "The whip is beyond his reach, he can only watch, and he can't do anything." ”

"You should go back to the big study and discuss it with Han Lingshan and them, instead of staying by the concubine's side and sulking."

Yun Zhao sighed and said, "I know the result, what else are you discussing?" ”

Qian Duoduo said softly: "Using the power of Jiannu to know the obstacles in front of you is what makes you feel unhappy, right?" ”

Yun Zhao lowered his head and said, "Maybe." ”

Just because you can't see something doesn't mean you don't understand it in your heart...... Hong Chengchou was finished, although he was defeated in the battle with Dolgon Ao under the city of Jinzhou, and suffered 18,000 losses, but it also caused serious trauma to Huang Taiji's subordinates.

If it weren't for Wang Pu taking the lead in escaping and shaking the morale of the army, Hong Chengchou would actually have a chance to retreat.

This time, Hong Chengchou used all his skills to fight against Dolgon, and Yun Zhao knew that this had something to do with Hong Chengchou's desire to show his strength.

Especially in the battle of Xingshan, Hong Chengchou actually dared to risk leading his 1,000 personal soldiers to personally kill Dolgon's pursuers. insisted on using grenades to rescue Wu Sangui's subordinates, who had fallen into the encirclement.

Ended Dorgon's attempt to annihilate the remnants of the Guanning Iron Cavalry.

Wang Pu ran away, Bai Guangen broke an arm, fortunately, Cao Bianjiao, Yang Guozhu's troops were not damaged, Hong Chengchou ordered the whole army to retreat to Songshan Qijiabao, ready to start over with Huang Taiji.

Hong Chengchou did not admit defeat, he thought that the Songshan Fort he had painstakingly managed would definitely make Huang Taiji dry his blood.

However, Yun Zhao was not optimistic about him at all, because, in the history books that Yun Zhao knew, he had already failed once.

"Hopefully he can defeat Huang Taiji!"

Yun Zhao muttered to himself, opened the door, and went out for a walk with Qian Duoduo.