novelden Chapter 177 Three Emperors
Chapter 177 Three Emperors
This was a testing strategy by Emperor Chongzhen and his men.
The first step is to reorganize all the garrisons around Yingtian Prefecture.
Prepare to eliminate the old, weak, sick and disabled troops just like reorganizing the Beijing camp.
Add new young and strong people.
After rigorous training.
Train them into a combat-ready army.
Wang Huazhen raised this matter at the court meeting.
There were not many people in the court who opposed it.
Most ministers chose to cooperate actively.
It's just that the army needs to be reorganized.
Many generals who were inclined towards the civil service group and the aristocratic families were placed in the position.
The generals were selected by Duke Yingguo and Wang Huazhen.
——That is, the generals of the royalist party, accounting for about half.
This is true for Emperor Chongzhen and his people.
It's already a very good situation.
Rely on the aristocratic families and the civil service group.
Completely give up influence in the military.
That is impossible!
But this can also confirm one thing.
That is the first possibility analyzed by the British public.
The possibility of weakening the emperor's military power has been ruled out...
Since the first step went smoothly, Emperor Chongzhen and his men immediately began to implement the second step.
That is to restart the one-whip system.
——Implement the policy of equalizing the land tax.
Because of the seemingly rich Jiangnan area.
Land resources are concentrated in Buddhism and the hands of landlords of all sizes.
If we follow the previous method.
If taxes were only levied on ordinary people.
Then the army of Emperor Chongzhen will probably start to starve soon...
Didn't expect it this time.
Except for a few officials who jumped out.
What are you shouting about, besides competing for fame and fortune.
Most of the high-ranking officials in the court.
They actually cooperated with this policy silently.
This is how things have developed.
Then the second possibility is also ruled out.
There is only the third possibility left - the aristocratic families and interest groups want to escape.
Now, Emperor Chongzhen was in a dilemma.
Emperor Chongzhen wanted to achieve the unprecedented feat of expanding territory.
And he was afraid of what would happen after the southern expedition.
The aristocratic families and various interest groups really all fled overseas.
Because all those old bitches ran away.
This also explains the Central Plains.
It was no longer a suitable place for them to survive, and they all believed that they could not stop Mao Wenlong's army.
——So we can only prepare a way out in advance!
So what about Emperor Chongzhen?
Facing the army under Mao Wenlong.
What should Emperor Chongzhen do next?
Do you want to run away with the aristocratic families?
Or should we stay and play out the drama of the king dying for his country and the emperor guarding the national border?
But Emperor Chongzhen was unwilling to give in.
Why can those guys who secretly control everything and enjoy all the wealth and glory get away?
Why does he want to stay and guard his ancestral heritage?
After thinking about it for a while.
Emperor Chongzhen decided - either keep them all.
Or we can all go overseas together.
Continue to love and kill each other...
……
What happened to Emperor Chongzhen.
Mao Wenlong had no interest at all.
It is said that Mao Wenlong led his army.
On the way back to Shenyang from Harbin area.
By the way, all the bald donkeys in Changchun City were cleaned out.
Then he led his troops back to Shenyang.
Then he immediately went to find the Chief of Staff to discuss matters concerning Buddhism?
After all, aristocratic families often hide in the dark.
Although its influence is also very huge, its tentacles extend to all walks of life.
But it's destroyed, and there won't be much reaction among ordinary people.
But Buddhism is different.
Especially in the turbulent times of the late Ming Dynasty.
Ordinary people are unhappy with their real lives.
Instead, they will believe in ghosts and gods even more.
This point can be easily exploited by Buddhists.
So you have to treat it with caution.
The best way is to use another religion.
To replace Buddhism's position among the people...
Chief of Staff: "Since I received your telegram, I have been thinking about this matter these days. In the current domestic situation, apart from Buddhism, there is only Taoism.
However, Taoism emphasizes freedom and ease, learning from nature, being quiet and inaction, and being able to do what is necessary and not to do what is not necessary. In essence, Buddhism and Taoism are completely different.
Or Taoism, which is completely different from other religions. All religions focus on the afterlife, seduce people, and use the people to enrich themselves.
Taoism, however, only talks about this life, and most Taoists are self-sufficient. Some are good at medicine, some are good at martial arts, some are good at fortune-telling, and some are good at feng shui. In short, Taoist priests basically only talk about personal practice, and can support themselves, not rely on believers to support them.
I think it is totally unrealistic and impossible for Taoism, which is so independent and unique, to replace Buddhism. "
Mao Wenlong: "The Chief of Staff is right. I have also thought carefully about Taoism, and the overall situation is similar to what you said.
There are also some people in Taoism who, like the bald monks in Buddhism, only think of using believers to amass wealth, and even do whatever it takes for the sake of profit. But such people are only a minority in Taoism after all.
So the biggest question now is, what kind of religion should be used to replace Buddhism?"
Chief of Staff: "Actually, I don't think this is that difficult. Aren't you called the Dragon King or even the Dragon God? You might as well create a Dragon God Cult to replace Buddhism."
Dragon God Cult.
The Dragon Cult?
This sounds so awkward!
Besides, how easy is it to create a religion?
Mao Wenlong: "This is inappropriate. It is a very complicated matter to re-establish a religion from scratch. Besides, I have never thought of deifying myself!"
Chief of Staff: "I understand what you mean. Actually, you don't have to worry too much. This matter is complicated and simple at the same time.
If you think the dragon god is too monotonous, you can add the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Of course, there are many versions of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, and different ancient books have different versions about the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
Then we choose the most favorable one, such as the version of the Three Emperors of Heaven, the Three Emperors of Earth, and the Three Emperors of Man. I think it is a very good idea to combine this version of the Three Emperors with the Dragon God. "
Mao Wenlong: “Is it really feasible?”
Chief of Staff: "It is definitely feasible. Emperor Suiren invented the method of drilling wood to start a fire. Since then, the common people have been able to eat cooked food instead of eating raw meat and drinking blood.
Fuxi, the Emperor of Earth, taught the people how to farm, fish, hunt, domesticate prey, and raise livestock, thus solving the basic survival problems for the people.
Shennong, the emperor of mankind, is the famous Shennong who tasted hundreds of herbs. He can be regarded as the ancestor of medicine, who solved the problem of taking medicine and seeing a doctor for the common people.
In other words, the ancestor of fire, Suiren, solved the problem of fire for the people, Fuxi solved the problems of fishing, hunting, raising livestock and farming grain, and Shennong solved the problem of medicine.
Such gods are not illusory existences, because they are closely related to the lives of ordinary people and actually solve problems for ordinary people, including you, the Dragon God who controls the portal of time and space.
Overall, it is completely different from Buddhism. It is a religion that does practical things for the common people and solves practical problems. If you think the name Dragon God doesn’t sound good, you can also call it the Three Emperors Religion…”