Ming Dynasty: Domination of the World from the Imperial Examination

Chapter 391 Opera 'The Marshal is Here'!
Zhu Biao was stunned.

He didn't quite understand the meaning of 'sugar-coated bullet'.

Xia Zhibai took the initiative to explain: "If the Ming Dynasty wants to raise the status of the army, the simplest way is to make the people recognize the army. In order to make the people recognize the army, in addition to winning battles, the most effective way is propaganda, and the Ming Dynasty army has many places to promote."

"The Battle of Poyang Lake, the Battle of Hongdu, the Battle of Pingjiang, etc., can all be written about in detail."

"It's not very effective to just rely on ordinary means of publicity."

"Because it's just a gust of wind, it blows away and is gone."

"But what if we build a few monuments in the local area to commemorate the restoration of China? If we write down the achievements of the Ming soldiers, the local people can always admire them and praise their outstanding contributions to the world. Your Highness, how many soldiers do you think can resist this temptation?"

Zhu Biao was stunned.

This was an angle he had not thought of.

The names of these generals were made famous by erecting monuments.

In this way, these generals would naturally not object. Since they were going to erect a monument, they would naturally write good things about it, thereby reiterating the military discipline. These generals of the Ming Dynasty had gained fame, so they had to maintain it. At the very least, the military discipline could not appear too corrupt, otherwise it would be exposed immediately.

It's a pity to take favors from others!

Zhu Biao's eyes lit up and he clapped his hands, saying, "This is a good idea."

"They are naturally happy to see these generals being promoted to high positions, but at the same time, they have to accept the rectification of military discipline. Otherwise, if the military discipline is still so casual, wouldn't it damage their image in the hearts of the people?"

"Moreover, military officers have always loved reputation, especially face. In order to maintain their own face, they will also make demands on the soldiers below them."

Xia Zhibai added: "Since it is a monument, it must be objective. In addition to the living, it must also record the dead. It must let the living know that all this is hard-won. It is the result of so much hard work and effort put into it. And how much they paid to achieve this."

"These monuments should not only record the names of the generals, but also the names of the soldiers at that time."

"They also deserve to be praised by the world."

"Many generals in the Ming Dynasty may not have been appointed as the main generals in the past. There may be other generals above them. It was only after so many years of war that many people died in battle, and they were able to rise to high positions. This move is also to let them recall the past and let them sigh that the old people are gone."

"Compared to those who have died in the battle, what they have gained now is enough."

Zhu Biao nodded.

He very much agreed with this point.

Many generals of the Ming Dynasty became arrogant after achieving success.

They felt that they had made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty and did not take other newly promoted officials to the court seriously. However, they forgot that too many civil and military officials had died along the way, and they received so many rewards by standing on the corpses of these dead.

They should not be arrogant but self-sufficient.

Xia Zhibai added: "Gather the old subordinates throughout the country, give certain recognition and rewards to these 'old soldiers' who have devoted their sweat and blood to the founding of the Ming Dynasty, let them feel proud, let them feel that what they have done in the past is extremely glorious, and let them feel proud from the bottom of their hearts."

"Establish a strong sense of identity and mission among these veterans."

“They are the best publicity.”

"If conditions permit, send the generals among the army to meet with the old soldiers and see how they are doing now. It is not enough to rely on the court to appeal and find solutions. The generals of the army must pay attention to it themselves."

"They themselves have no awareness of protecting the army. Even if His Majesty and His Highness have good intentions, it is just talking to a cow."

Zhu Biao nodded in agreement.

If you don't work hard yourself and rely on the court to do it, it will be in vain. He said with satisfaction: "Your ideas are all good. I have taken note of them. Although this will cost a lot more, it will greatly boost the morale of the army, consolidate the prestige of the Ming army in the local area, and establish the reputation of the Ming army for loving the people."

“It’s money well spent.”

He still saw it very clearly.

These things will certainly cost a lot of money, but they will be of great help to the Ming Dynasty in rectifying military discipline, and they can also restrain the generals in the army. It won't be long before the Ming Dynasty will use troops against Nahachu in the northeast. Under the impetus of these things, the morale of the army will be greatly boosted and the army will be mobilized. How can Nahachu not be dissatisfied?

This amount of money is far less than what it would take to fight a war for ten more days or half a month.

Xia Zhibai added: "When those monuments are built, Your Highness can personally preside over them and talk to those old soldiers. At the same time, you can have more exchanges with the young and strong men in the army. Through this, some of Your Highness's ideas can be spread to the world through the mouths of these old soldiers. This can also help Your Highness establish a name for himself."

Hear the words.

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly.

I'm afraid this matter can still be discussed.

If such a good thing really happens, I'm afraid Your Majesty will go there in person, so how could it be my turn?

Moreover, the old soldiers in the army did not have much affection for him. They had always respected His Majesty. However, he also took note of Xia Zhibai's words. If there was a chance, he could give it a try. It would be beneficial to him with no harm.

Xia Zhibai smiled and said, "This is for the generals, soldiers, and His Majesty."

"Huh?" Zhu Biao looked at Xia Zhibai suspiciously: "What do you mean?"

Xia Zhibai smiled and said, "Your Highness, you know that King Zhou's eldest son likes opera."

Zhu Biao frowned, thought for a moment, and said uncertainly, "I think I've heard of him before. Is it that Zhu Youdun?"

Xia Zhibai nodded.

Zhu Biao asked doubtfully, "If I remember correctly, my nephew is only eight years old, right?"

Xia Zhibai smiled and nodded again, saying: "Indeed, he is only eight years old, but this little prince really likes opera, so if Your Majesty is also traveling, you can ask King Zhou to send some actors to choreograph a play called 'The Marshal is Coming'."

"Before the Marshal came, the common people worked as slaves and servants for the landlords and gentry, with no food to eat and no clothes to cover their bodies. But after the Marshal's rebel army came, they not only killed the landlords, but also distributed land to them, making their lives better. Therefore, the people in other places are looking forward to the Marshal."

"On the one hand, it publicizes the strict military discipline of the Ming army, and on the other hand, it also shows that the people want the Ming Dynasty to unify the world."

Zhu Biao's eyes became brighter and brighter.

Finally, I couldn't help but applaud.

This is a really good idea.

wonderful.

Your Majesty normally does not like being flattered, but if it is a play written by the people themselves, Your Majesty will definitely like it and love to watch it. Moreover, this is a fact in itself and it is what Your Majesty really did. How could Your Majesty blame others?

Your Majesty has been in a low mood in recent years and is rarely happy. It would be a blessing if I could make Your Majesty happy.

even.

In Zhu Biao's view, the importance of this drama far exceeds other suggestions.

And much higher.

(End of this chapter)