Anti-Qing: Starting from the Jintian Uprising

Chapter 295 The imperial commander personally conquers!

The reason why Dorgon set up the Willow Border was ultimately to prevent the Han people from going out to develop Liaodong and to leave a way out for the future of the Qing Dynasty.

So that if the Qing Dynasty could no longer stay in the Central Plains one day in the future, it could follow the example of the Mongols and withdraw from the outside of the Great Wall to establish its own regime, become the Northern Qing, and continue to rule the country.

But the problem is that the Han people did not leave the pass, and the Banner people all entered the pass, so the area outside the pass became a blank space.

It is bitterly cold outside the Great Wall, and it is difficult to cultivate the land.

But it is very easy to leave it abandoned. As long as no one takes care of it, thousands of acres of fertile land will be abandoned.

Dorgon’s idea was very simple. If the Qing Dynasty could not stay inside the Great Wall, it would retreat outside the Great Wall.

In order to prevent the land outside the Great Wall from being occupied by the Han people, the Han people were naturally not allowed to leave the Great Wall.

But he didn't think about it. Once the area outside the Great Wall became deserted, would the Qing Dynasty let the Eight Banners descendants reclaim the land and cultivate it themselves after withdrawing from the area outside the Great Wall?

Even if the Eight Banners descendants retreated from the area outside the Great Wall and evolved into the Eight Banners descendants when they first entered the Great Wall in the blink of an eye, it would still take time to open up the wasteland, right?
It takes at least several years to turn a piece of raw land into mature land.

Before the land reclamation is completed, fishing and hunting alone cannot support one million Eight Banners!

Even if the Qing Dynasty really wants to withdraw from the outside of the Great Wall one day, it must allow the Han people to go out and open up wasteland first, and then the Qing Dynasty can set off.

Therefore, Yicai couldn't help but complain about Dorgon's Willow Border Policy.

It's really fucking redundant!

This bastard Dorgon really doesn't do anything that has anything to do with people!
Upon hearing this, all the ministers in the Grand Council of the Qing Dynasty bowed down.

"My Holy Emperor!"

Yi nodded slightly and then said.

"As for the development of Liaodong, who among you is willing to take charge?"

As Yi finished speaking, Guiliang stood up and spoke.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go!"

Seeing this, Yi thought for a while, then nodded.

"Can!"

"Since you have asked for my permission, I will leave this matter to you, the full responsibility!"

"I grant you a sword called Ebilun, which can be used to execute first and report later. If anyone obstructs the development of Liaodong, you can kill him with the sword."

"Also, the Ministry of Revenue should prepare a sum of money as soon as possible for the development of Liaodong."

The reason why Yi chose Gui Liang to lead the development of the area outside the Great Wall was certainly not a blind choice.

This is because Guiliang, as Yi's father-in-law, is Yi's true confidant and close confidant.

For important matters like managing a retreat route outside the Great Wall, Yi could only feel at ease if he entrusted it to his trusted confidants.

The matter was settled, Yi continued.

"Also, regarding the war in Zhili, I am ready to lead the army in person!"

"I will personally lead the Eight Banners New Army of the Qing Dynasty to Damingfu to fight against the Taiping rebels."

"We must defeat the enemy in one battle and recover our lost territory in Henan!"

Yi knew that after he ordered the development of Liaodong, the people within the Qing Dynasty would inevitably be in panic because the emperor was preparing to escape.

By then, the morale of the troops on the front line will inevitably be shaken!

Once the morale of the army is shaken, the Qing army will probably lose half of the decisive battle with the Taiping Army before it even starts.

If Yi doesn't want to watch this happen.

Then, leading the army in person is his best choice at the moment!

Once Yi personally leads the army and wins a great victory over the Taiping Army, his prestige will then swell to a rather exaggerated level.

In this way, his throne as emperor is truly secure!

As for what to do if we lose the battle?
What else can I do?
Escape!

Since even the emperor himself could not defeat the enemy, the only option left for the Qing Dynasty was to run away.

When a group of military ministers heard that Yi was going to lead the army in person, their faces changed drastically and they tried to dissuade him.

"Your Majesty, you must not do this!"

"Yes, Your Majesty. Our Qing Dynasty has millions of soldiers and thousands of generals. There are many who can lead troops to fight. Why would Your Majesty lead the army in person?"

"Your Majesty, you are worth a ton of gold and your life is tied to the country. How can you personally get involved in danger?"

"Your Majesty, please think twice! Take back your order!"

"..."

Shengbao, Guiliang and others are not unaware of the benefits of Emperor Yi leading the army in person.

It’s just that they don’t want Yi to take the risk himself!
If Yi leads the army in person and wins, it will be fine.

Once defeated, given the current situation of the Qing Dynasty, it is estimated that there will not even be a chance to make a comeback.

Upon hearing this, Yi waved his hand decisively and said.

"No need to persuade me, my dear ministers."

"I have made up my mind!"

"Now, the bandits have entered Zhili and may threaten the capital at any time."

"Everyone in the Qing court and the people were terrified, and the military was also in turmoil."

"Things have come to this point. Only if I lead the army in person can we reverse the defeat."

"Save the Qing Dynasty!"

Upon hearing this, everyone had no choice but to agree.

Afterwards, Yi made detailed arrangements for the relevant matters concerning his personal expedition.

After arranging all this, Yi waved his hand to dismiss everyone, then set off for the harem.

Go and look after Concubine Lan who had just given birth not long ago.

At this time, Concubine Lan had just given birth not long ago, but her body had almost recovered.

After the confinement period, she became a little plump.

The charm of the young woman with the radiance of motherhood made Yi's eyes light up.

If it weren't for the fact that the child was still beside him, Yi would have rushed over to take care of Xianfeng's widow.

"I pay my respects to His Majesty. May His Majesty live long and bless you!"

Concubine Lan bowed to Yiyingying.

Yi reached out his hand to help her up. He could clearly smell the milky fragrance of Lady Lan, and his eyes were involuntarily intoxicated. "No need to be polite, just stand up."

After helping Concubine Lan up, Yi asked.

"How is Cheng'er doing lately?"

"Are you making trouble? Are you eating well?"

Lady Lan spoke with a smile on her face.

"In reply to the emperor, thanks to the imperial physician's tranquilizing soup, Cheng'er has been very obedient recently and has stopped making trouble."

Upon hearing this, Yi nodded in satisfaction and didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Because he also grew up drinking calming soup.

That thing tastes sweet and makes you feel sleepy after drinking it. It is really a good thing.

Yi walked to the bedside and saw his son Zaicheng sleeping soundly with a chubby little face, looking very cute.

Yi reached out and touched Zaicheng's little face, and he couldn't help but feel pity for him.

He secretly swore in his heart that he was leading the army in person for no other reason.

Even if it's just for your own children, you must win.

I must leave a stable world for my children...

……

Guangzhou, Tang Palace!

Xie Siyuan, the head of Guangzhou Shipyard, walked into the palace.

Led by his servant, he found a seat in a reception room at the entrance of the palace and sat down.

The servants brought him tea and snacks.

Seeing this, Xie Siyuan just picked up the teacup and took a sip, then put the cup down without drinking any more.

Tea is a diuretic, and he will go to see the emperor later.

If you drink too much tea and want to pee when you meet the emperor, it would be very rude.

Although Li Yi was too tolerant to punish him for this, Xie Siyuan did not want to leave any bad impression on Li Yi.

Putting down the teacup, Xie Siyuan looked at an acquaintance not far away, Xu Ping, deputy director of the Shipping Department.

The two had frequent contact in the past because of work.

So we are familiar with each other.

Xie Siyuan took the initiative to start a conversation.

"This humble official greets Lord Xu. How is Lord Xu these days?"

Xu Ping turned around and saw that it was Xie Siyuan, and nodded slightly.

"It's Director Xie. Long time no see."

"I have been very busy with official duties recently. I haven't been home for several days. My wife and children must miss me very much."

As the Tang Dynasty and the Allied Forces completed the peace talks, the Tang Dynasty gained the right to trade with the colonies or homelands of Britain, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and other countries.

The Tang Dynasty needs to organize a fleet, dispatch personnel, and survey the waterway according to the nautical charts in preparation for future trade.

These matters were handed over to the Shipping Department. As the director, Xu Ping was naturally very busy.

After listening to Xu Ping's complaints, Xie Siyuan said with a wry smile.

"Master Xu just hasn't been home for a few days."

"I have lived in the shipyard for almost half a year. I guess my kids at home have almost forgotten what their father looks like."

Xu Ping is not the only one who is busy. Xie Siyuan is also busy.

The shipyard is the project that Li Yi focuses on, and Xie Siyuan, the person in charge, is under a lot of pressure.

The two of them got together, talked in low voices and reminisced about the past, and made an appointment to have a drink together next time they had a day off.

But before he could say a few words, Xu Ping was called away.

Seeing the familiar Xu Ping leave, Xie Siyuan said nothing more. He just silently flipped through the report in his hand, preparing for the next meeting with Li Yi.

Xie Siyuan didn't have to wait long before he saw a servant walk in from outside the reception room, walked up to him and spoke.

"Thank you, sir. Please follow me."

"The king summons you!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Siyuan did not dare to delay and immediately nodded in agreement, then followed the servants into the depths of the palace.

Pass through the corridor, garden, and hanging flower gate one after another.

Soon, he was taken to the outside of Li Yi's study.

After a knock on the door, Li Yi's warm and deep voice came from the study, which made people feel at ease.

"Come closer!"

As soon as Li Yi finished speaking, the study door was pushed open by a guard at the door.

Xie Siyuan walked in and bowed in front of Li Yi.

"Your humble servant Xie Siyuan pays respect to His Majesty!"

Li Yi raised his hand slightly to signal Xie Siyuan to excuse himself, and then offered him a seat.

Different from the Qing Dynasty who liked to make ministers kneel on the ground before the emperor, Li Yi was accustomed to giving his ministers seats.

He was very disgusted by the etiquette of kneeling and bowing at every turn!

Therefore, after Li Yi proclaimed himself king and established the system, he ordered the full restoration of the Tang Dynasty's etiquette.

When civil officials and military generals met the emperor, they generally did not need to kneel, but only bowed and saluted, unless it was a grand court meeting or a ceremony to worship the heaven.

After the ceremony, Li Yi would also give them seats.

After Xie Siyuan sat down, Li Yi went straight to the point.

"I summoned you to come to the audience today for two matters."

“First, it’s for the shipbuilding process at the shipyard.”

“Second, it is for the expansion work of the shipyard.”

There were too many government affairs and they were too busy, so Li Yi did not have much time to be polite with his subordinates.

In order to save time, he is used to speaking directly to his subordinates.

(End of this chapter)