The World of Yellow Sky

Chapter 822 Wang Ye is unbiased!
Candles are brightly lit in Dongming Hall.

Inside the main hall, Liu Xie sat facing a scribe in a deep crimson coat and a sage crown.

Wang Yue held the Han sword and stood not far behind Liu Xie.

Except for Liu Xie, the scribe and Wang Yue, there was no one else in the hall.

In the past, the eunuchs who stood by the palace lanterns and waited for Liu Xie's edict all disappeared in the hall.

Even the Habayashi guards guarding outside the hall were a little further away from the hall.

Today's Habayashi Guard has actually become the name of the branch of the Embroidered Clothes Envoy, and all the Habayashi Guards are also Embroidered Clothes Envoys.

In other words, the current Embroidered Cloth Messenger has actually changed his name and put on the coat of Habayashi Wei.

"The world is full of labor, and the country is exhausted..."

Liu Xie's voice was hoarse, and his eyes were red. Ever since the meeting of the Dongming Palace, these words had been lingering in his mind, which made him unable to sleep peacefully.

"The country is ruined. Since I came to the throne, I haven't dared to forget the state affairs for a day. However, the state affairs are becoming more and more difficult, and there is no sign of getting better. Now it has even reached the point where it can't be controlled..."

Liu Xie stared at the person in front of him with blood-red eyes.

"Could it be that, as the rumors say, the sky and the earth are turning upside down, and the fire is burning; the building is about to fall, and there is no tree to support..."

Liu Xie looked embarrassed. Every day when he closed his eyes, he would think of this prophecy from Taiping Dao.

"It is not the son of heaven's fault that the country has been ruined to this point, but our subordinates' fault."

The scribe bowed solemnly, and sincerely comforted him.

Hearing the scribe's consolation, the redness in Liu Xie's eyes dissipated a little, and he regained a little clarity. He also knew that he had lost his composure.

Although Liu Xie has experience and mentality that are completely inconsistent with his age, he is too young after all, and he is sometimes affected by emotions.

"Wen Ruogong wrote a letter before, saying that the world is full of labor, the country is exhausted, and the only way to reform..."

Liu Xie looked solemn and spoke sincerely.

"The Pseudo-Ming Dynasty is becoming more and more prosperous and its military strength is strong. Our army has almost no victories against it. Now the Puppet Ming Dynasty has captured Hebei, the land of Xianbei in the north, and the seal of Jizi in the east..."

Liu Xie didn't finish speaking.

Since Xu An led the Taiping Road to take Yizhou together, it has formed a tendency to strengthen Qin.

Xu An founded the country in Chang'an and named it Ming.

His heart and thoughts are clearly revealed, and passers-by know it.

Now the Ming Dynasty once again took over the land of Hebei, and eliminated the threats from the east, west, and north.

The Ming army has swept the world. Liu Chong's previous arrangement on the palace conference seems to be seamless, but it is still unclear how much effect it will actually have.

For the next battle, Liu Xie was actually a little disheartened.

Liu Xie has been in power for a long time, and he knows the situation of the court very well. It is precisely because of his understanding that he feels disheartened.

Liu Xie is very clear that there is absolutely no way to stop the Ming army from going south just by relying on the soldiers of Yanzhou and Qingzhou.

Even if Yang and Xu's navy can repel Ming Ting's navy, the army has no way to compete with the Ming army.

Fortunately, in Qingzhou, there are still dangers to defend in many places, and the terrain is still rough, which is not conducive to cavalry operations.

But Yanzhou is a flat river. Once the Ming army crosses the Yellow River, the Ming army's cavalry can drive straight in and run amok.

The cavalry of the Ming army has demonstrated to the world with their illustrious military exploits that they are the most powerful cavalry in the world. No one, no tribe, and no country can defeat them.

Xiongnu, Western Regions, Wuhuan, Xianbei...

These threats that had been entrenched in the north were all defeated by the Ming army.

The most elite [-] Youzhou cavalry of the Han army have all been thrown under the city of Fanyang. Except for Qingzhou, which still retains a cavalry team of more than [-] people, the Han army in other places has lost its organizational structure. Cavalry, only scattered scout cavalry and general's guard cavalry.

The cavalry of the Ming army has proved their strength. Although Yanzhou is densely covered with rivers and networks, most of the places are flat and flat, and there is no danger to defend.

It's no wonder that Liu Xie lost confidence. In fact, Liu Chong and Wang Yun were talking with him in private about the plan to move south, and wanted to move the capital to Moling in Yangzhou.

If the Ming army invaded Yanzhou, then this plan would start. The Han army would abandon Yanzhou and most of the northern part of Yuzhou, and retreat to the southern part of Yuzhou, relying on the Huaihe River for defense.

In addition, there is even a plan to rule the river, relying on the natural danger of the Yangtze River to stop the attack of the Ming army.

From the original recovery of rivers and mountains, now only a corner can only be settled, and even a corner may be just a luxury.

"I have given up my will, and I am determined to change the law and strive for strength. This invitation is to ask Ji Yu Wen Ruogong about the reform."

Liu Xie's tone was earnest, his expression solemn, and he looked firmly at Xun Yu who was sitting not far in front of him.

Xun Yu's expression was moved. He has seen Liu Xie's actions in the seven years since he ascended the throne in the first year of Yonghan (189) to the present (196).

Raise envoys in embroidered clothes, monitor the world, arrest lawbreakers, and raise confidants.

Reset Habayashi and Huben, organize the forbidden army, and take over the military power.

Let go of authority, use talented people, open up the way of speaking, gather hundreds of schools, have independent opinions, and be able to distinguish clearly.

Although Liu Xie did not perform the coronation ceremony, no one in the court now regards Liu Xie as a child.

However, Xun Yu didn't speak directly to remonstrate, he raised his head, looked directly at Liu Xie, and looked into Liu Xie's eyes.

Xun Yu's behavior was a bit rude, but he wanted to ask an important question, a question he had to know the answer to, and he wanted to find the real answer from Liu Xie's eyes.

"Your Majesty wants to reform and become stronger. This is my great fortune. If Your Majesty asks me, I will naturally not hide my secrets."

"only……"

Xun Yu looked serious and paused for a while, but he didn't talk too much.

Eat Hanlu raw, and die as Hanchen.

He submitted the secret letter after an extremely fierce ideological struggle.

Since ancient times, reformers have always been unable to avoid bloodshed and sacrifice. How can those who have vested interests give up their interests so easily.

Wu Qi's and Shang Yang's reforms did indeed make their country develop and prosper, but their final fate is embarrassing.

The nobles of Chu State attacked and killed Wu Qi at the funeral of King Mourning. Shang Yang was falsely accused of treason by Prince Qian, and he was defeated and died in Tongdi.

Shang Yang legislated and dismembered, Wu Qi carved and carve torn apart.

And the reform he was going to implement this time was even more drastic than Shang Yang and Wu Qi.

But because of the current situation, it is very likely that the implementation will be successful

"There is a lot involved in the reform. Once the reform is announced, it will inevitably be blocked. If the reform is to be successful, if the determination and will are not firm, the reform is doomed to fail."

"Is Your Majesty prepared to face fierce malice, prepared to face the anger of the officials, and prepared to face the panic of the people of the world?"

Xun Yu looked at Liu Xie and asked three times in a row, very solemnly.

Liu Xie did not avoid Xun Yu's gaze, his gaze was clear and firm, and his expression did not change at all.

"Wang Ye is not partial..."

"The enemy is strong and we are weak. If we don't change the law and settle down to the south, it's like curing hunger with aconite, quenching thirst with poisonous poison, before it enters the stomach, the throat is cut off, and it's just sitting and waiting to die."

Liu Xie looked directly into Xun Yu's eyes, his expression was extremely solemn, and his voice was firm and powerful.

"Wang Ye is not partial..."

Xun Yu's eyes flickered, he chewed carefully what Liu Xie said, his back slowly straightened, and his eyes gradually became firm.

Xun Yu moved back a little, then bowed his body and touched his head to the ground, his voice was even trembling because of excitement.

"Your Majesty's careful thinking and discernment is really a blessing for all the people, and a blessing for me."

Seeing Xun Yu bowing down, Liu Xie left the seat without hesitation, walked up to him, and supported Xun Yu's arms to help him up.

"I also ask Wen Ruogong to teach you about the reform."

Xun Yu tried his best to calm down. Although he had expected it, he never thought that Liu Xie would make such a determination and see the current situation so clearly.

If the Han court continues to develop like this, it will indeed be tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst, sitting and waiting to die, Liu Xie will see everything clearly.

Xun Yu subconsciously glanced at Wang Yue who was not far behind Liu Xie. He knew that the present Yulin Guard was the Embroidered Clothes Envoy. Although the current Embroidered Clothes Envoy had not been completely established independently, it was already widely known.

Everyone has also begun to accept the Embroidered Clothes Emissary. After all, the infiltration of the Eagle Wolf Guard is too terrifying. With the Embroidered Cloth Emissary, at least it can restrain the development of the Eagle Wolf Guard. If there is no Embroidered Cloth Messenger, I am afraid it is their secret It is impossible to keep it safe, and it is even a matter of whether one's life can be saved.

The Eagle Guards not only pass on information, but sometimes carry out assassinations as well.

In Nanyang County, Jingzhou, many powerful families have spies from the Eagle Wolf Guard inside, and the reason why several Wubao were breached was because of cooperation between the inside and the outside.

"Although wolves and tigers are evil, they can also be intimidated by martial arts and driven by wisdom."

Xun Yu straightened his body, took out the silk book hidden in his bosom, and solemnly presented it to Liu Xie. His eyes were bright like stars.

"Your Majesty, do you know that there are 'newspaper offices' in all counties and towns under the jurisdiction of Pseudo-Ming and issue 'newspapers'?"

Liu Xie nodded. This matter is not a secret. He does know about the newspaper office and the newspaper.

The newspaper offices in Ming Dynasty belonged to the Department of Propaganda and Education, and belonged to the Taoist government. The staff members of the newspaper offices were at least at the level of Enlightenment in Taiping Taoism, and the officials who presided over a newspaper office in a locality had to be at the level of Wendao.

In addition to the great virtuous and good teachers, there are seven levels in Taiping Dao: Enlightenment, Enlightenment, Hearing the Tao, Enlightening the Tao, Obtaining the Tao, Fangzhu, and Great Doctor.

The Embroidered Clothes Envoy has been deployed in the Ming court for many years, and today, only one person has reached the first level of Wendao, which is enough to see the difficulty of his promotion.

The newspapers issued by the Ming court recorded the policies implemented, major events happening inside and outside the country, wars, laws, etc., and even novels used to entertain the public.

Because of the investigation of the wolf guards, the embroidered emissaries lurking in the Ming Dynasty had very limited sources of information, and in many cases they could only obtain it through newspapers.

"In the past when the prosperity of the sun was defeated, there were many voices in the country who wanted to join the Taiping Dao, but Xu Anli, the chieftain of the thieves, fainted, and set up a big prison in Hebei with the Eagle and Wolf Guards. The sound disappears."

"The implementation of the reform will definitely touch its interests, and it will definitely encounter backlash."

"but……"

Xun Yu changed the subject slightly.

"Xu Anli is stupefied. We can write some articles on it to publicize this matter widely. We can learn from the form of 'newspaper' and copy the false instructions on how to treat powerful families in Hebei in silk books or bamboo slips. Send it and distribute it to officials from all over the world."

"In this way, the backlash must be minimized."

"good!"

Liu Xie also came back to his senses at this time, and said.

After filming the case, Liu Xie also realized his gaffe, he calmed down and smiled.

"There is still room for implementation of such a reform."

Liu Xie felt a little relieved, he was indeed ready to face everything, even prepared to suppress it with force...

Xun Yu didn't pay attention to Liu Xie's situation, and he didn't know anything about Liu Xie's thoughts. If he knew what Liu Xie was thinking, he would probably break out in a cold sweat.

Liu Xie is indeed young and energetic, and has a little less experience in governing the government. Simply using force to oppress will undoubtedly cause greater changes.

"Dare to ask Wen Ruogong, how should we reform now to strengthen ourselves?"

How to reform, how to strengthen the army, how to enrich the country, these things, before Xun Yu wrote the letter, he had already laid down the draft in his heart,
"Your Majesty, rest assured, Rong Chen will report."

Xun Yu made a bow with both hands, respectfully offered a gift, and spoke slowly.

"The hypocrisy is staring at the north, and its heart to annex the world is clearly revealed. The first thing to do is to strengthen the army."

"In recent years, our army has started training according to the Ming army's drill method, and imitated the Ming army's armor and armed soldiers, but we only got the shape, but not the essence and charm."

"And even so, you can clearly see the progress of my generals. Our army's combat power has indeed been greatly improved. Your Majesty once held a military parade outside the city, so he should be aware of this."

Xun Yu paused for a moment, leaving Liu Xie some time to think.

Liu Xie's eyes moved slightly. What Xun Yu said was correct. After starting to use the Ming army's training methods, he really felt the changes in the generals in the army.

After half a year of training, Chen Du's forbidden army has already seen some elite shadows.

Liu Xie had seen the elite of the army. When Sun Jian led the troops back to Chendu, he personally led the troops into the barracks outside the city to reward his troops.

After Xun Yu waited for a while, he continued.

"The Ming army is stronger than its gods, and its gods are generals in the army."

"Pseudo-Ming built schools in various places, including military academies, hospitals, and workshops, all of which taught relevant knowledge."

"The reason why the Ming army is strong is that all its lieutenant generals are studying in military academies, but our army's generals have not many people who can learn relevant knowledge."

"so."

Xun Yu bowed slightly and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, please order to build a military academy in Yuzhou, Jingzhou, Yanzhou, and Qingzhou to strengthen the army."

(End of this chapter)