Chapter 2821
Chapter 2821
Chapter 2821
In the original history, Zhu Youli was not a firm person.After Chongzhen's death, seeing that the general situation was over, he did not choose to be buried with the dynasty. Instead, he took Tai'an King Zhu Youbi, Dongyuan King Zhu Hongyi and other small clans in Shandong to surrender to the Manchu Qing.
Of course, there was not much room for Zhu Youli to choose at that time. There was no place to escape. He either committed suicide or waited to be slaughtered by the peasant army of Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, or surrendered to the Qing Dynasty in exchange for retaining the nobles. Treatment, the last option is at least able to survive, which is considered a helpless move.
However, surrendering to the Manchu Qing Dynasty did not allow him to live a few days longer. After only two years, Shunzhi ordered the execution of a group of Daming royals who surrendered, including Zhu Youli.
And in this time and space, Zhu Youli's luck is obviously much better, and Haihan, a new option, came out of thin air.Haihan not only provided commercial resources to Prince De's Mansion, allowing it to obtain rich profits through business activities, but also provided the children of Prince De's Mansion with the opportunity to become officials in Haihan Kingdom, which was absolutely impossible in Ming Dynasty thing.
It is a good life to be a hereditary vassal king in Daming who has no worries about food and clothing, but the problem is that Daming’s lifespan is over and he is unable to restore the decline. I can't blame him for finding his own way out.
What's more, Zhu Youli was not the blood of King De's lineage, but the son of Zhu Changshu, Wenyu King of Jicheng. Because all the heirs of King De's lineage were taken away by the Qing army during the Battle of Jinan, he inherited by mistake. This vassal king naturally has no so-called sense of honor for this title that is not worthy of the name.
Instead of guarding the dilapidated Prince De's Mansion and lingering, it is better to cooperate with Haihan. The lower limit can at least make the whole mansion well-fed. As for the upper limit, it depends on the success of future generations.
But he is also very clear that this special cooperative relationship with Haihan is based on the fact that he has the title of King De, otherwise he is just one of the tens of thousands of members of the Ming Zhu family. Let Haihan invest so many resources to support himself.
So when the Ming court planned to cut down the restless King De, Zhu Youli was in a hurry.He knew that he didn't have enough influence on the Ming court, so he had to ask Haihan to mediate in order for the Ming court to stop the action.
Chen Yixin said: "My lord, don't worry, we will put pressure on the capital through diplomatic means, and consider military means if necessary. If the Ming court doesn't want to go to war with our country again so soon, then I think the capital should be able to tell which is which?" Which is more important."
What Zhu Youli wanted was more than just a few fluffy verbal promises, so he asked immediately: "If your country's means have not had time to make the court change its mind, and the order reaches Jinan, what should we do?"
In fact, Huo Mingxian tentatively asked this question last time in Qingdao Port, but the answer Haihan gave obviously could not be the reassurance Zhu Youli needed, so this time he came to ask it again in person.
Chen Yixin said: "Even if the decree reaches Jinan, you can choose not to accept it. If you don't accept it, it can be regarded as not taking effect. If it doesn't take effect, there is still room for maneuver."
Chen Yixin's words are obviously a bit unreasonable, but it also explains the current situation of the relationship between the two countries. The Ming court obviously cannot prohibit Haihan from colluding with powerful figures within the Ming Dynasty, so it can only draw the bottom line, so that the dignitaries who are attached to Haihan, such as King De, will lose their original status. social status.
Of course, Haihan can ignore Ming Ting's attitude and continue to do what he wants to do, but if Zhu Youli refuses to obey the order, there will still be a relatively large psychological barrier.
Zhu Youli hesitated and said: "Even if the king does not accept the order, it will still take effect..."
Chen Yixin waved his hand and said, "If you think it would be difficult to resist the decree in person, then find a way to intercept the decree from the capital on the road. No matter what method you use, just keep it from reaching Jinan."
Zhu Youli said: "This... I am afraid that the king will not be able to handle it, and it will cause bad things instead."
Chen Yixin shook his head slightly and said: "My lord, for those who do great things, it is a big taboo to look forward and backward. You are afraid of wolves and tigers, and dare not take risks. Then how can I trust you and invest more resources to support De Wangfu? You If you don’t even dare to resist, what’s the point of our country putting pressure on the Ming court?”
Zhu Youli argued: "This king is not timid, but just wants to find a safe way to resolve the crisis. It would be the best if the court can cancel the plan to cut the vassal without hurting the peace."
Hearing this, Beks finally said: "My lord, I advise you to think about it carefully. Is there any other way to go at this time? If you are willing to be reduced to a commoner, then you don't have to do anything. But I want to remind you However, cutting down the feudal clan is not the last resort of the Ming court. It seems that you dare not resist, and our country has not made a strong statement, so you can be charged with foreign affairs after the cutting of the feudal clan. When the time comes, you Is it still useful to ask the emperor for mercy, or ask us for help?"
Zhu Youli's face couldn't help twitching, obviously Bai Kesi's words hit his weakness.Prince De's mansion is in a difficult situation. He cooperates with Haihan to find a way out, and the title of King Baode is to protect a way out.But if this way of retreat is cut off by Ming Ting, and he himself blocks Haihan's way out, then there is really no way out.
Seeing that he was moved, Bekes continued to persuade him: "The so-called seeking wealth and danger, since the prince wants to find a good way out for future generations, then don't want to win and be afraid of losing like this. You just need to cooperate with our country wholeheartedly , our country will try to keep your family safe. You have to know that the one who wants to keep your throne the most is not only yourself, but also us. And the Ming court has no reason to let you go!"
Zhu Youli suddenly felt relieved.In fact, he has never understood what he is most worried about, whether it is losing his position as a vassal king, or losing his use value.But after interviewing with high-ranking Haihan officials, he realized who was the one with the same interests as him, and what he was worried about was becoming an abandoned child who was sacrificed.
From a realistic point of view, the entire De Wang Mansion, including Zhu Youli, is of no value to Daming, and even a moderate burden.
Although the salary given to De Wangfu has been reduced after the battle in Jinan, the existence of De Wangfu will still take up national resources after all. The person in the Forbidden City may have already regretted the arrangement of finding Zhu Youli as his successor. Slope down the donkey, let Manqing take the blame, and end the title of King De, so why all these messy things behind.
So now, the fact that Prince De's Mansion is cooperating with Haihan is undoubtedly the best reason to cut down the vassals. By the way, it can also be used as an example to other Ming dignitaries who are still on the sidelines.
The retreat that Zhu Youli wanted to protect with all his heart actually didn't exist at all.Now there is no choice but one path left.
(End of this chapter)
In the original history, Zhu Youli was not a firm person.After Chongzhen's death, seeing that the general situation was over, he did not choose to be buried with the dynasty. Instead, he took Tai'an King Zhu Youbi, Dongyuan King Zhu Hongyi and other small clans in Shandong to surrender to the Manchu Qing.
Of course, there was not much room for Zhu Youli to choose at that time. There was no place to escape. He either committed suicide or waited to be slaughtered by the peasant army of Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, or surrendered to the Qing Dynasty in exchange for retaining the nobles. Treatment, the last option is at least able to survive, which is considered a helpless move.
However, surrendering to the Manchu Qing Dynasty did not allow him to live a few days longer. After only two years, Shunzhi ordered the execution of a group of Daming royals who surrendered, including Zhu Youli.
And in this time and space, Zhu Youli's luck is obviously much better, and Haihan, a new option, came out of thin air.Haihan not only provided commercial resources to Prince De's Mansion, allowing it to obtain rich profits through business activities, but also provided the children of Prince De's Mansion with the opportunity to become officials in Haihan Kingdom, which was absolutely impossible in Ming Dynasty thing.
It is a good life to be a hereditary vassal king in Daming who has no worries about food and clothing, but the problem is that Daming’s lifespan is over and he is unable to restore the decline. I can't blame him for finding his own way out.
What's more, Zhu Youli was not the blood of King De's lineage, but the son of Zhu Changshu, Wenyu King of Jicheng. Because all the heirs of King De's lineage were taken away by the Qing army during the Battle of Jinan, he inherited by mistake. This vassal king naturally has no so-called sense of honor for this title that is not worthy of the name.
Instead of guarding the dilapidated Prince De's Mansion and lingering, it is better to cooperate with Haihan. The lower limit can at least make the whole mansion well-fed. As for the upper limit, it depends on the success of future generations.
But he is also very clear that this special cooperative relationship with Haihan is based on the fact that he has the title of King De, otherwise he is just one of the tens of thousands of members of the Ming Zhu family. Let Haihan invest so many resources to support himself.
So when the Ming court planned to cut down the restless King De, Zhu Youli was in a hurry.He knew that he didn't have enough influence on the Ming court, so he had to ask Haihan to mediate in order for the Ming court to stop the action.
Chen Yixin said: "My lord, don't worry, we will put pressure on the capital through diplomatic means, and consider military means if necessary. If the Ming court doesn't want to go to war with our country again so soon, then I think the capital should be able to tell which is which?" Which is more important."
What Zhu Youli wanted was more than just a few fluffy verbal promises, so he asked immediately: "If your country's means have not had time to make the court change its mind, and the order reaches Jinan, what should we do?"
In fact, Huo Mingxian tentatively asked this question last time in Qingdao Port, but the answer Haihan gave obviously could not be the reassurance Zhu Youli needed, so this time he came to ask it again in person.
Chen Yixin said: "Even if the decree reaches Jinan, you can choose not to accept it. If you don't accept it, it can be regarded as not taking effect. If it doesn't take effect, there is still room for maneuver."
Chen Yixin's words are obviously a bit unreasonable, but it also explains the current situation of the relationship between the two countries. The Ming court obviously cannot prohibit Haihan from colluding with powerful figures within the Ming Dynasty, so it can only draw the bottom line, so that the dignitaries who are attached to Haihan, such as King De, will lose their original status. social status.
Of course, Haihan can ignore Ming Ting's attitude and continue to do what he wants to do, but if Zhu Youli refuses to obey the order, there will still be a relatively large psychological barrier.
Zhu Youli hesitated and said: "Even if the king does not accept the order, it will still take effect..."
Chen Yixin waved his hand and said, "If you think it would be difficult to resist the decree in person, then find a way to intercept the decree from the capital on the road. No matter what method you use, just keep it from reaching Jinan."
Zhu Youli said: "This... I am afraid that the king will not be able to handle it, and it will cause bad things instead."
Chen Yixin shook his head slightly and said: "My lord, for those who do great things, it is a big taboo to look forward and backward. You are afraid of wolves and tigers, and dare not take risks. Then how can I trust you and invest more resources to support De Wangfu? You If you don’t even dare to resist, what’s the point of our country putting pressure on the Ming court?”
Zhu Youli argued: "This king is not timid, but just wants to find a safe way to resolve the crisis. It would be the best if the court can cancel the plan to cut the vassal without hurting the peace."
Hearing this, Beks finally said: "My lord, I advise you to think about it carefully. Is there any other way to go at this time? If you are willing to be reduced to a commoner, then you don't have to do anything. But I want to remind you However, cutting down the feudal clan is not the last resort of the Ming court. It seems that you dare not resist, and our country has not made a strong statement, so you can be charged with foreign affairs after the cutting of the feudal clan. When the time comes, you Is it still useful to ask the emperor for mercy, or ask us for help?"
Zhu Youli's face couldn't help twitching, obviously Bai Kesi's words hit his weakness.Prince De's mansion is in a difficult situation. He cooperates with Haihan to find a way out, and the title of King Baode is to protect a way out.But if this way of retreat is cut off by Ming Ting, and he himself blocks Haihan's way out, then there is really no way out.
Seeing that he was moved, Bekes continued to persuade him: "The so-called seeking wealth and danger, since the prince wants to find a good way out for future generations, then don't want to win and be afraid of losing like this. You just need to cooperate with our country wholeheartedly , our country will try to keep your family safe. You have to know that the one who wants to keep your throne the most is not only yourself, but also us. And the Ming court has no reason to let you go!"
Zhu Youli suddenly felt relieved.In fact, he has never understood what he is most worried about, whether it is losing his position as a vassal king, or losing his use value.But after interviewing with high-ranking Haihan officials, he realized who was the one with the same interests as him, and what he was worried about was becoming an abandoned child who was sacrificed.
From a realistic point of view, the entire De Wang Mansion, including Zhu Youli, is of no value to Daming, and even a moderate burden.
Although the salary given to De Wangfu has been reduced after the battle in Jinan, the existence of De Wangfu will still take up national resources after all. The person in the Forbidden City may have already regretted the arrangement of finding Zhu Youli as his successor. Slope down the donkey, let Manqing take the blame, and end the title of King De, so why all these messy things behind.
So now, the fact that Prince De's Mansion is cooperating with Haihan is undoubtedly the best reason to cut down the vassals. By the way, it can also be used as an example to other Ming dignitaries who are still on the sidelines.
The retreat that Zhu Youli wanted to protect with all his heart actually didn't exist at all.Now there is no choice but one path left.
(End of this chapter)