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    "The eunuchs went rampant, deceived the saints, spread plagues, killed heroes, and massacred the people. The crimes were numerous and too numerous to list. I want to tolerate them, but how can the heavens tolerate them!" Zhang Ke faced thousands of soldiers.  , said loudly: "The solitary king received great favor from Emperor Shenzong. He started in his early years and became a minister of the world for more than ten years. He only has a heart of loyalty to repay the royal favor. Now that the emperor has ascended the throne at a young age, he has been in charge of the country for several years, and the country's power is increasing day by day.  No, it's all because the emperor is using rebellious ministers. In the palace, the eunuchs are disobedient and have ruined the government. The lonely king has been deeply favored and cannot sit back and watch the decline of the Ming Dynasty. From today on, the army will go north to eradicate the rebels and clear away the rebels!  Party, wipe out the rebels!¡± ¡°Eradicate the rebels, wipe out the rebels!¡± The soldiers¡¯ roars were louder than the other, like a stormy sea, and it spread throughout the city of Kaifeng. The people were terrified when they heard it.  Even the most obtuse person knows that the world is about to change. It will be hard for the people to prosper and for the people to die. Is it possible that God is so blind and that everyone can't live a stable life?  Countless people screamed desperately in their hearts, their voices were hoarse and their hearts were bleeding.  According to common sense, as long as an army is raised to fight, civilians must be recruited on a large scale, and no one knows how many people will die by then.  ¡°Everyone who has some savings is trying their best to dig holes in the ground and hide food in them.  He rummaged through the closet, found the dirtiest and shabby clothes, and put them on.  The common people are nothing but weeds. What else can they do besides ruining themselves?  Just when everyone was waiting anxiously.  Zhang Ke's first order was issued.  When the village chief posted the notice on the street and read it aloud, the people were all dumbfounded.  "Wars and famines continue in the Central Plains. The people are in dire straits. His Highness Dong'an has decided to abolish all corv¨¦es from the date of the decree. All official land of the imperial court and land of the vassal princes will be divided equally among the landless people. Any interest that exceeds two cents will be divided equally.  . It is for usury, and the usury does not have to be repaid" Exemption from corvee.  Share the land equally and abolish usury.  When these three items were announced, all the people were dumbfounded and couldn't believe their ears.  It was not until Li Chang recited it a second time that someone shouted and fell to the ground.  Then countless people knelt down, the street was covered in darkness, and everyone shed tears.  "Long live, long live! Long live the Eastern King!" The shouts came one after another, which was even more shocking than the slogans of the army.  In the palace, there are Du Qing and Shen Yue.  Zhu Qingbin and others all had wry smiles on their faces.  They really hoped that Zhang Ke would send troops, but they didn't want to do this.  After all, the Zhu Ming royal family has a three-hundred-year foundation and its influence is too huge.  They even felt that the rebel slogans like Qingjun's side had to wait until they arrived in the capital before shouting them out.  Now it¡¯s not just typed out publicly.  If you even resort to strategies like dividing the fields, wouldn't it be like creating trouble for yourself out of thin air?  The prince has always made decisions before taking action. How could he not be cautious when he was only one step away from success?  "Your Majesty, I think it is not appropriate to make too many enemies. Just target Emperor Zhu. There is no need to involve those gentry. Didn't you say that we must unite the secondary enemies? To deal with the primary enemy, how can we combine the primary enemy with the secondary enemy now?  Are the enemies fighting together?" Shen Yue asked in confusion.  Du Qing and Zhu Qingbin did the same, staring at Zhang Ke hesitantly.  "Hahaha, I seem to have said that we need to win the support of the majority of people. Just watch. If the king's policy is implemented, it is guaranteed to be miraculous." Everyone was still worried, but Zhang Ke made a decision.  Can support.  Du Qing was responsible for arranging military supplies, with Liu Shaoqing and He An acting as vanguards, leading an army of 10,000, and immediately went north. Zhang Ke led 30,000 troops and held back, while the remaining troops guarded Kaifeng to prevent the resurgence of rogue bandits.  Shen Yue and Zhu Qingbin were responsible for fully implementing the administrative order and immediately dividing the fields.  The land in the Ming Dynasty can be divided into two types according to its nature: official land and civilian land. The so-called official land refers to the land that has been owned by the court since the Song and Yuan Dynasties, as well as the land that was later confiscated and allocated.  Official land belonged to the imperial court, and common people rented it, so taxes were heavier than private land.  However, as annexation becomes increasingly serious, most official lands in various places have been annexed by aristocratic families, especially in the Central Plains where there are many people and little land.  When Zhang Ke issued a decree saying that official land would be distributed to the common people, both Shen Yue and Zhu Qingbin were scratching their heads. This move was tantamount to antagonizing the aristocratic families in the Central Plains. Once this group of people started to cause trouble, it would be quite terrifying.  However, Zhang Ke was extraordinarily insistent, and they could only follow the order.  When it was actually implemented, they were all surprised, because it went so smoothly that it was beyond imagination!  When dividing the fieldsWhen the officials went to the countryside, some people took the initiative to invite them over. The original fields had been divided, and they were just waiting for the officials to arrive, draw clear boundaries with everyone, sign documents, and hand over the land deeds with big seals to the people.  In your hands, you're done.  It¡¯s simply outrageous!  Gradually, Shen Yue and the others understood that the reason for such success was actually thanks to the rogue bandits. Their repeated campaigns had completely destroyed the original clan order. The big families were either killed or fled to the south for refuge. They  It was not in sight at all, and I could only watch the people carve up the fields.  Furthermore, due to the continuous war, the population of the Central Plains has declined significantly. According to the thirty acres of land for a strong man, it is not difficult to divide it.  There are ample acres of land, and the people are looking forward to it.  The officials they sent should only be responsible for mediating the disputes among the people and making fair decisions.  In addition, Zhang Ke also has a big weapon in his hand, which is food!  The results of overseas immigration have come out. In the past year, five million stones of grain have been shipped back.  As long as you follow the arrangements of the Yizhou soldiers, you can get enough rations, seeds and farm tools.  Production can be resumed immediately, without the pressure of taxes and usury, the mountain on the people's heads is gone, and enthusiasm is unprecedentedly high.  Although they are humble weeds, they are the most tenacious.  As long as there is a little sunshine and a little rain and dew, it can grow vigorously.  The speed was beyond everyone's imagination.  Even the captured bandits.  Most of them are hungry people. I heard that there are fields and food.  Most are willing to go home and farm.  As for some stubborn bandit leaders, they cannot rest assured even if they are returned home.  "There is no need to worry about people like this. If they are sent overseas, it will be better for them to become obedient citizens. If they still want to torment them, just go and torment the natives."  It has no impact on Zhang Ke anyway.  Everywhere Zhang Ke¡¯s army went, they announced the policy of dividing the fields.  Moreover, special manpower was left to manage the distribution of fields.  Due to the heavy task, the army was not very fast and walked for more than a month.  Only then approached Zhangde Mansion.  This speed makes many generals scratch their heads. Since ancient times, rebellions have to be resolved quickly. Why is it so slow? Doesn't it mean that the Ming court should be prepared?  Ever since the banner of Qingjun was raised, the prince¡¯s plan has not been clear, which is really worrying.  Liu Shaoqing discussed it with a few people, and everyone decided to wait for Zhangde.  If Zhang Ke doesn't change his ways, they will talk to the prince.  After a few people reached an agreement, the army continued to move forward.  We have just entered the realm of Zhangde.  Suddenly one night there was no report, saying that a large crowd appeared in front.  Liu Shaoqing was shocked. Could it be that the bandits were back again?  He hurriedly led his troops to check, and when he saw the people coming in, he was suddenly stunned.  I saw thousands of people, most of them pushing wheelbarrows.  Pork, beef, mutton, chicken, duck, goose and dog are placed on it.  Some have various kinds of noodle cakes, boiled eggs, red dates, and all kinds of delicacies. You can look forward to them on the roadside!  When the vanguard of the Yizhou soldiers appeared, someone suddenly shouted: "Master Wang is coming!" "Master Wang is coming!" In an instant, the people fell to their knees and looked at the black flag in the distance with tearful eyes.  "Master Wang is here, we are saved!" Liu Shaoqing felt a ridiculous feeling when he heard the people's cries.  Are they King Masters?  They are rebels!  How these people expected them so much is beyond comprehension.  "Haha, there is nothing surprising. Since ancient times, only those who win the hearts and minds of the people win the world. Only they can decide who is the king of the world!" Zhang Ke took the big guy, jumped off his horse, and led the army from among the people.  Pass.  People kept stuffing delicious food into the arms of the soldiers. Regardless of men, women, old or young, they all looked at them eagerly, full of expectation and hope.  When the army arrived at Zhangde Mansion, the prefect Wei Cheng led his officials and knelt down by the roadside.  "Your Majesty's heavenly troops are here, and the guilty minister is late to welcome you. Please atone for your sins." The guilty minister?  Quite aware, Zhang Ke glanced at the prefect and said slowly: "You are indeed guilty!" With one sentence, Wei Cheng was so frightened that he almost fell down. His Highness, Dongwang, was really difficult to serve. Wei Cheng wanted to stuff his head into his crotch, and his whole body was covered with blood.  Trembling, after a while, there was a watermark on the ground.  "As a parent official, look at the people under your rule. They have no clothes to cover their bodies and no food to eat. Can you be worthy of them?" "The guilty minister deserves to die, the guilty minister deserves to die!" Zhang Ke sneered: "I will give you a chance.  , immediately start to resettle the victims, implement the land equalization order according to my instructions, and recuperate with the people. If you do it well, I can give you the opportunity to prosper.If you don't do it well, I will spare you, but the people will not let you go either!  ¡± A simple conversation almost frightened Wei Cheng out of his wits. He knew that Zhang Ke was not joking, let alone saying harsh words. If he did not do well, his life would indeed be at risk. So far,  There was nothing more to say. Wei Cheng immediately issued the order, and the three squadrons of government officials were dispatched together to take action immediately according to Zhang Ke's request. In fact, the march along the way, the closer it got to the capital, the more it looked like an armed battle.  Parade. I heard that it was Zhang Ke¡¯s army, and no one dared to stop it. Even some generals who didn¡¯t know what to do, but they had to know the actions of the people. Everywhere they went, there were thousands of carts pushing them.  Materials to support the army's actions. They are not fighting Zhang Ke at all, but are trying to embarrass the people of the world. No one is so stupid as to be loyal to the Ming Dynasty. They simply resign and hide at home.  As for the situation, more and more people surrendered voluntarily, and some even acted as Zhang Ke's vanguard, counterattacking, and performing hard in front of the new master, hoping to be appreciated. Zhang Ke's army went all the way north, from Zhending Mansion.  Arriving at Baoding Prefecture, we finally arrived at Marco Polo Bridge three months later. Just as the army was setting up camp, news came from several other sources. First, Yue Zixuan's army turned around after wiping out the rogue bandits in Shanxi.  , attacked Changping and occupied the north gate of the capital. Zhang Feng led 30,000 infantry and cavalry from Jizhen to seize Shunyi; Wu Boyan led the troops to occupy Tongzhou and cut off the canal water transportation; Qiao Fu led the army to Huangcun.  The reason why Zhang Ke was not marching fast was because he was waiting for the troops from all walks of life, a total of 200,000 troops, to surround the capital from all directions. Ever since Zhang Ke raised the banner of "Qingjun Side", the capital has fallen into unprecedented panic.  Everyone knows that these three words are synonymous with rebellion. It has been rumored for many years that Zhang Ke will rebel. It has become a reality. The officials in the dynasty suddenly realized that they had no way to deal with Zhang Ke.  In constant panic, he summoned all the civil servants to discuss countermeasures. The first thing he thought of was to summon the troops of King Qin, Ji Liao, and Xuanda. They all fell into Zhang Ke's hands. The only men available in the Central Plains were He Renlong and Zuo Liangyu.  They were all killed by Zhang Ke. The rest of the troops were either out of reach or at the mercy of King Qin. Some people suggested abandoning the capital and fleeing to the south to stabilize half of the country. It was Chen Xinjia who almost died at the hands of the court officials.  Under the old fist, abandoning the capital, abandoning the Sheji Ancestral Temple and the ancestral mausoleum is a great act of unfilial piety, and all the provinces in the Central Plains are Zhang Ke's people. If they run out rashly, wouldn't they be trapped in Chongzhen's trap?  He wanted to escape, but when he saw the situation, he could only give up. Everyone discussed and discussed, but they couldn't come up with a solution. But every day, people reported where Zhang Ke's men were. It was like a reminder.  The curse made Chongzhen unable to sleep or eat, and his face became thinner. He had big dark circles under his eyes every day, making him look frighteningly haggard.  What is even more worrying is that Chongzhen became increasingly moody. Whenever a minister proposed a method that did not suit his wishes, he ordered the imperial staff to be beaten, and some were even beaten to death at the Wuchao Gate.  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  Leave the play to Chongzhen alone and let you perform it!  "This is unreasonable, this is simply unreasonable!" Facing the memorial in front of him, Chongzhen was so angry that his temples jumped up and down, and the veins on his hands were exposed. He pushed hard and pushed all the memorials to the ground.  "Your Majesty, are you okay?" Wang Chengen asked worriedly.  Chongzhen suddenly went crazy, grabbed Wang Chengen's arm, and stared at him with both eyes.  "Where are the soldiers? Where are my men and horses? Where are they?" Wang Chengen was frightened. He knew that the emperor had gone crazy again, so he could only say: "Your Majesty, the soldiers are under the supervision of the royal horse. You should ask Cao Huachun."  "Yes, yes, Cao Huachun, where are the others?" "Your Majesty, the old slave is here!" A eunuch hurriedly ran in from outside, threw himself on the ground, and cried bitterly, "Master, something bad has happened, Zhang Ke's thief  The soldiers are coming!" (To be continued)
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