The invasion of the abyss begins with the Laughing at the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 255 The whole world is the enemy
Shengjing City, Yangxin Pavilion.

Inside the magnificent palace, news of the defeat came flying in like snowflakes. At this moment, Emperor Kangxi was like an old dragon on the verge of death, with an air of decadence all over his body.

"Cough cough cough!!"

A violent coughing sound came over him. He spread out his snow-white handkerchief, and the shocking blood was very glaring. He wiped the corner of his mouth and Emperor Kangxi tried his best to conceal his physical condition.

At this critical moment, as the emperor of the Qing Dynasty and the pillar of the empire, he could not let others know about his illness.

After a moment, Emperor Kangxi suppressed his discomfort and waved his hand, signaling, "Let them in!"

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live."

After kneeling three times and kowtowed nine times, the ministers looked at each other and did not speak. A heavy atmosphere filled the air and it was very depressing.

As important officials of the Qing Dynasty, they knew the news of the loss of Liangjie Pass and half of the territory could not be concealed from them, but they had no good solution and could only respond in silence.

"The enemy is coming in full force, Fu Kang'an, what do you think we should do?"

Looking around, the slightly tired Emperor Kangxi called out names and asked for others' opinions.

Having ruled the country for decades, Emperor Kangxi was extremely majestic, and his eyes could make people tremble with fear, and Fu Kang'an was no exception.

He just cupped his hands and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, Qingdi City is not only our enemy, but those Han people also hate it to the core."

"The Fourth Prince's proposal is very good. It opens up the qualification for group training. While plundering resources, it can also use the help of the gentry and powerful to resist Qingdi City."

After adopting Wu Sidao's suggestion, the fourth prince Yinzhen presented his countermeasures via an express message of 800 miles, but the controversy among the people was too great and the court was unable to make up its mind for a while.

"what about you?"

Emperor Kangxi held his forehead and asked unwillingly.

As a qualified emperor, Emperor Kangxi knew the consequences of this matter. Just like in the late Eastern Han Dynasty when Emperor Ling of Han implemented the system of provincial governors, a more chaotic era was about to come.

But things have their priorities. If you can’t get through the current hurdle, how can you talk about the future?
“Your Majesty’s Holy Judgment is respectfully requested!”

Upon seeing this, dozens of ministers and nobles knelt down in unison. At this moment, silence was louder than words, and their attitude was obvious.

At this moment, the militia system is undoubtedly a strong medicine for the court. It may kill someone or cure a serious illness, but at least it is a solution. What's more, they also hope so in their hearts.

Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. Being second to none and above ten thousand people sounds good, but it is better to become a local lord, which is more tempting and realistic!

"All right!"

With a long sigh, Emperor Kangxi was helpless and said weakly: "Let's discuss it later and set a standard."

Even though he knew that the militia system was a temporary solution, Emperor Kangxi had no other choice but to make the people suffer more, at least to recover some of their wealth so that he could train more Eight Banners soldiers.

If one wants to revive the Aisin-Gioro family and rebuild the Qing Dynasty, one has no choice but to give it a try. Even if one fails, one will have no regrets, because after all, one has struggled.

"His Majesty!"

Yao Qisheng, the Minister of War and the Prince's Guardian, pursed his lips, hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth and said, "As a last resort, we can dig up the Hun River, Liao River, and Taizi River."

Human beings live near water. On the vast black soil, the alluvial plain formed by the Sancha River is the granary of the Qing Dynasty. If things are really impossible, digging up the river embankment and letting the river flood is a good solution.

Since ancient times, many people have had this idea. Water and fire are merciless. Under the flood, the elite soldiers of Qingdi City are also lambs to be slaughtered.

"Let me think about it again!"

Kill 800 enemies and lose 1,000 of your own. To be honest, when Emperor Kangxi and even the people present heard this vicious plan, they were tempted. If Qingdi City could be defeated, the lives of hundreds of millions of untouchables would be insignificant, just like leeks. After cutting this crop, it will grow again in 20 years.

Thus, a shocking conspiracy emerged!

……

Yaojiawu Fort.

"My eldest brother wrote to me saying that the imperial court has approved the militia system."

In the magnificent ancestral hall with carved beams and painted buildings, a gleam of light flashed in the slightly cloudy eyes of an old man in his sixties with a rat-tail braid.

I would rather have a chicken head than a phoenix tail!
The Yao family was a great family of the time, with tens of thousands of descendants, living together in a clan area covering hundreds of miles, with no one else in the clan. The Yao family was powerful enough to hold power in the government and to seize the wealth of the common people.

In addition, with Yao Qisheng, the Minister of War in the court, the Yao family was one of the most powerful families in the world, and the court did not dare to offend them easily.

"Great."

Upon hearing the good news, clan elder Yao Shiquan leaned on his cane and stroked his graying beard: "Clan leader, with this title and a little training, our Yao family can have a private army of 80,000 people."

"In these troubled times, holding an army is the key to the continuation of the family."

Family and country, family comes before country. In the eyes of aristocratic families, they value family interests more than national interests. Whether it is taking imperial examinations or doing business, it is all for the family.

If I can bring honor to my family and have a separate page in the family tree, I would not hesitate even if it means losing my life!

"From today on, the iron workshop will work day and night to forge weapons and armor."

"Select brave warriors from the clan, and then select soldiers from the tenants. This is related to the survival of the family. No one can be slack. Those who violate the rules will be punished according to the family rules!"

Lighting the incense in his hand, clan leader Yao Qixue bowed respectfully, turned around, and spoke in a decisive tone to everyone.

For a moment, the entire Yaojiawu Fort was filled with clanging sounds and shouts. The farmers who had put down their hoes were quickly transforming into elite soldiers.

From north to south, thousands of gentry and powerful people intensified the training of soldiers in the name of militia. The thick smoke covered the sky and the sun, floating in the land outside the Great Wall like the aura of a demon.

……

Liaoyang City.

"My lord, it's bad. The Qing Dynasty has given many gentry and powerful people the job of militia training. There are countless soldiers, more than the stars in the sky. The whole world is our enemy."

The skinny monkey jumped down from the Saker Falcon and hurried over. Without even drinking a sip of water, he said anxiously.

"Group training?"

Hearing this, Shen Yuanliang put down the book in his hand, frowned, and paced in the empty tent.

When Qingdi City sent troops to the Qing Dynasty, its biggest enemy was never the Aisin-Gioro family, but the gentry and powerful people everywhere. They were like nails driven into the earth.

The Taiping Rebellion swept across most of China and was unrivaled. However, after the Qing government delegated power to the Han landlords, militia groups sprang up like mushrooms after a rain, with the Hunan Army and the Huai Army being the representatives.

They contributed money and manpower, used countless gold and silver to purchase advanced weapons, and armed the army with guns and cannons.

Under the leadership of Zeng Guofan, the Hunan Army defeated the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom army step by step and even captured Nanjing in one fell swoop, completely wiping out the rebels.

(End of this chapter)