Chapter 245: Liquidation of Puppet Officials and Traitors
Going south to Xinzhou to join the alliance with the kings of the land in Nanyang is Zheng Zhilong’s first major event.
It was not just for Emperor Chongzhen to give face, but also the beginning of integrating the indigenous forces in the South China Sea. It is not yet two hundred years later that the indigenous princes and princes have become European dogs.
The indigenous kingdoms of the South Ocean are still maintaining their own independence. However, they are often facing huge threats from Europeans. After being recruited by Zheng Zhilong, the people in power may be full of caution for him and doubt the kindness and promises he released, but no one will refuse.
There are two main reasons: First, Zheng Zhilong was the signature of the Ming Dynasty, and the "benevolence, righteousness and morality" passed down by the Ming Dynasty in the South China Sea was completely overwhelming for Europeans. It has a certain credibility.
The second is that the threat from Europeans is too great. Even Zheng Zhilong has ulterior motives, but he can always help deal with Europeans?
Even when Zheng Zhilong wants to be arrogant and domineering, they will hook up with Europeans again.
This trick of attracting wolves and refusing tigers is not very clever and is also very dangerous, but it is often remembered by the parties involved at critical moments.
After all, it is better to "drink poison to quench thirst" than to die of thirst immediately.
So in September, the local kings or envoys of the local kings arrived in New South Wales one after another, including Aceh's daughter Sudan and the special envoy of Arman Gurat I, the new king of Madalansudan.
This surprised Shi Daxuan. Ma Dalan and Aceh were both the Zheng family's least influence in Nanyang. There was almost no contact with officials, and they were both first-class and powerful countries. Unexpectedly, both families sent people.
What surprised him the most was the special envoy of Arman Gurat I. Madalan, who just passed away last year, was a striking figure in the Nanyang region in recent years. He has been in charge of national affairs for more than 30 years. The new Madalan rose strongly in his hands, first unified Central Java and East Java, captured the swimming along the coast of Java, Madura and Jinglibune, and extended its power to eastern Sumatra and southern Borneo.
He personally led a large army to siege Batavia twice (Batavia Battle). Although neither succeeded, it shocked the Dutch. For more than ten years, both sides did not violate the rivers, which greatly restricted the expansion of the Dutch's power on Jawa Island. Until now, it only occupied two territories, Batavia and Banten.
But like the Kingdom of Aceh, with the passing of the old king and the ascension of the new king, Madalan also had some shocks. Although its strength is still very strong now.
More and more forces gathered together, bringing the already prosperous market in NSW to a higher level.
These people are all good people who are not short of money and have strong consumption power. They brought a lot of people to each of them, which has brought the economic growth of NSW into a deformed highway.
But Zheng Zhilong did not arrive in Xinzhou immediately, but decided to deal with the matter in his hand before getting up and going to Nanyang. Although he had somehow recently, he always felt a sense of rush.
In addition to the engagement between Zheng Ping and Zhu Ming’s royal family, there are also some "uncomfortable Sky’s words" in the hands of Zheng Zhilong.
"Your Majesty moved south for many years. Now that the country has settled, the military and civilians are at peace, I congratulate you for the Ming Dynasty. However, I came from the north and the south, looking at the Li Ni in the north and the two pseudo-Qing dynasties, and then I felt that I was not willing to speak in my heart."
In the Imperial Camp Army of Jinling, there was only a private banquet. Emperor Chongzhen was in the upper head, Zhou Yanru, Zheng Zhilong, and Zheng Ping were in the left hand, Zhang Shize, Huang Degong and Huang Fei, who had been incorporated into the Imperial Camp, were on the right hand. Wang Chengen and Lu Jiude were serving Emperor Chongzhen.
The food is very simple, just one small copper pot for each person, and then prepare some fresh meat, vegetables and a pot to eat. The steaming hot ones make people feel warm.
Zheng Zhilong pursed his lips at the table and decided to make himself happy. The marriage has been finalized, so there is no need to worry about the useless snacks in the court.
He slapped his mouth and spoke at the stall where he toasted Emperor Chongzhen. Emperor Chongzhen naturally let him speak freely.
"I look at Li Ni in the north and the two pseudo-Qing dynasties. There were all those who surrendered officials and held high positions for them. They were not very ordinary. It is hateful that Li Ni was in trouble and slaughtered billions of pseudo-Qing slaughtered billions of pseudo-Qing slaughtered billions of pseudo-Qing. These are all the enemies of the Ming Dynasty. Those officials who did not rely on their integrity and died, and they were already extremely grateful to the emperor. They even bowed their knees to surrender to the thief. Just like the Han Dynasty was born in Jin Meng in the past, they were still high-ranking officials and had rich salaries. Such unfaithful and unrighteous people were extremely hateful, and extremely hateful."
"I have been a scholar in the Ming Dynasty for three hundred years, but I have received such rewards. If I don't settle them one by one, how can I warn the world and tell the world?"
Zheng Zhilong had an answer in his mind, but such an answer was not acceptable or recognized by Emperor Chongzhen, so he followed the trend of the times and used the current methods of the times to solve this problem. After thinking about it, he felt that it was more enjoyable.
Emperor Chongzhen's happy face immediately became cold, but this anger was not for Zheng Zhilong, but for the courtiers under his command and those shameless traitors in the north.
"Your Majesty, last year the Tartars entered the pass and issued an order to summon those who have made great achievements, even if they only have a lifetime, those who enter the capital can be awarded official positions. This caused a shock to the north for a while. If they hadn't killed too much in the capital, they would probably have flocked to the capital.
By this spring, many scholars rushed to the imperial examinations of the pseudo-Qing Dynasty. They were so grateful to the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, but now they turned to serve as thieves. Has his conscience been fed to the dog?"
There is no need to mention the names of Chen Yan, Wang Aoyong and others, which is enough to make Emperor Chongzhen furious.
Because he brought the vast majority of important officials to Jinling, the kind of person who surrendered to the enemy and was beheaded after he saw him surrender. There have not been many times in the past year. People with famous names and surnames in the court are in front of him. Now those who are angry with Emperor Chongzhen, such as Chen Yan, Wang Aoyong, Feng Quan, Sun Zhixie, etc., their hometowns are not under the control of the Ming Dynasty. It is difficult for Chongzhen to kill people.
But he was still excited by Zheng Zhilong's words.
"I think that if this person does not punish or punish, it will inevitably ruin the spirit of the scholars and the hearts of the world. Your Majesty should deal with it more severely today."
But Emperor Chongzhen's anger came and went quickly, and the only thing left was a bitter smile, "Zheng Qing's words are reasonable, and I always think about it and hate it to the core. But those people are all at the hands of the enemy, so they must deal with it more severely, so they won't be able to do it?"
"As the saying goes, those who do not plan for a moment are not enough to plan for a lifetime. At the moment, although our dynasty is unlikely to have the power to restore the Central Plains in the north, the south of the Yangtze River will be rich and accumulate over time, and in ten years, millions of elite troops will be gathered. How can we not wipe out the world and revive the Ming Dynasty?"
"At that time, the army headed north and was unstoppable. Could it be that the officials and gentry of Guangfuzhou County along the way would just keep them for a stable situation, even if they were shameless people who bowed down to surrender to the thieves and the captives?"
If this is the case, the price of betrayal would be too unimpressible. When the Tartars fight, don't everyone surrender. Whoever is in the world is in power, I have an official position.
"So, I think Your Majesty should be told by everyone in the world that it is necessary to pay the price to support the enemy and surrender."
Then Zheng Zhilong explained his thoughts. In addition to liquidating the shameless people who surrendered to the thieves and their families and relatives, he would also liquidate the gentry who served in the Qing Dynasty, and liquidate those who made great contributions to the two dynasties.
Isn’t this “clearance” immediately shouting at them, because many people are from northern lands, so is it not accessible to the Southern Ming Dynasty? Zheng Zhilong is now making a suggestion to compile the “Records of Rebel Ministers”, “Records of Traitors and Thiefs” and so on.
At the same time, some outstanding performances can be named, such as Wu Sangui, a traitor and a traitor, and everyone can be punished.
Then he announced the disposal of scholars who participated in Li Shun's pseudo-Qing imperial examinations. Not only did he eliminate his own fame and honor, he did not recognize the fame of the pseudo-dynasty, but he and his family were not allowed to enter the officialdom for three generations.
In a small room, people and others were all despised when they heard the sound.
Zhou Yanru looked at him like a fool, Zhang Shize looked incredible, and he was wondering if Zheng Zhilong was silly by the cold wind these days. Only Huang Degong looked at Zheng Zhilong with admiration. This proposal was open and enjoyable.
"Zheng Qing's words..." Emperor Chongzhen's face first showed a look of surprise. "Records of Rebels" and "Records of Traitors and Traitors", a good idea. But soon the face became gloomy again. As the emperor, he had to consider more details, and could not just do it with pleasure.
If this method is implemented, although people in the world dare not easily help the evildoers, let alone the reactions of the gentry in the north after hearing this, there may be a lot of resistance within the Southern Dynasties.
This is a scholar who has been doing it all over the place.
The latter may not necessarily agree.
Many of the important officials in the court who were dragged to Jinling by Emperor Chongzhen were from the northern regions. The branches or relatives and friends in their homes were probably already fake officials of Li Shun's fake Qing Dynasty. Isn't this going to involve them in the end?
It may even attract the approval of ministers in the south, but the disapproval of ministers in the north, which will eventually lead to a dispute between the north and the south!
Not to mention the outcome of the North-South party struggle, but not to mention the infamous Zheng Zhilong won as the initiator. His reputation as Emperor Chongzhen is probably going to plummet. Moreover, the North-South party struggle together will cause great harm to the State Dynasty.
"This matter is of great importance. If Zheng Qing makes such remarks, aren't he afraid of attracting countless people to curse?" Chongzhen said curiously at Zheng Zhilong. Does Zheng Zhilong feel that his reputation has become broken and he has lost his cane?
"I would like to write a letter publicly."
Zheng Zhilong acted as if he had no worries about his debts. He was still waiting for Emperor Chongzhen to order him to build a group of Kong families.
To build the Kong family is to build the Confucianism.
Although the Kong family has long been unable to represent Confucianism, as a symbol of Confucianism, it is natural to ruin the Confucianism if it destroys the Confucian family. And to destroy the foundation of Confucianism, should we take it slowly?
Emperor Chongzhen could not refuse, and Zheng Zhilong was not in a hurry. He was prepared for this matter. When he left, he glanced at Zhou Yanru.
"The old minister thought this matter was feasible. Just as the Marquis of Zheng said, if you don't punish the people with heavy punishment, you can't be able to correct the style of the men." Zhou Yanru did not see how Emperor Chongzhen reacted, but continued to say: "But the old minister thought that Marquis of Zheng was a bit too harsh and a bit too ruthless. Then how to punish those traitors, Your Majesty should be arbitrary."
Emperor Chongzhen smiled on his face, "Well, what the Prime Minister said is very much." Zhou Yanru was still loyal this time.
At the same time, Zheng Zhilong, who returned to his residence, also attracted Yang Weiyuan. This man was from Wendeng, Dengzhou. He was a clerk, an official and a censor. He first crossed the case and attacked the Donglin party, and was deeply hated by Qingliu. Chongzhen ascended the throne and was worried that he was burdened by the eunuch party. He first attacked Cui Chengxiu to escape, and was appointed as the Taipu Shaoqing. However, he escaped from the first day of the lunar month and could not escape from the fifteenth day of the lunar month. So he served as the censor Mao Yujian and others to attack, cut off his post and rebel case, and sent to Huai'an. He then settled in An'an's house. If it weren't for Ruan Dacheng's recommendation, Zheng Zhilong wouldn't have known that there was such a person.
"Then you should prepare for the newspaper matter." Zheng Zhilong will hand in the letter to Emperor Chongzhen tomorrow.
As for the newspaper matter, Zheng Zhilong certainly did not open up the upper and lower parts of the newspaper, but with his protection, as long as he did not directly stab the lung tube of the gentry in Jiangnan, there would be no trouble in the short term.
He didn't expect how long this newspaper could last, but as long as it could be opened, it would have an influence. Can he even run an underground newspaper in the future?
Chapter completed!