sbdcsierra Chapter 116 Ming Dynasty
Chapter 116 Ming Dynasty
However, Lin Yiqing was not idle either. He helped to find blacksmiths to recast weapons.
Life in Changjia Prefecture seemed to have settled down again, but at this time, a large army arrived from the north.
Xu Siyu thought that their family was on the verge of death again. She complained in her heart for thousands of times why she was reborn into such a turbulent era. When she was anxious to hide in the tunnel again, Ping Xiang sent someone to invite her and Lin Yiqing to go to the north gate of Changjia Mansion to welcome General Ping into the city.
This is really a pleasant request. It turns out that we are on the same side. This temporary stability can last for a while.
Cuihua Garden was originally close to the north gate, so Xu Siyu traveled light and stood at the designated location.
Open the city gate and lower the drawbridge.
Pingxiang took the lead in kneeling to the arriving General Ping, and the men on horseback dismounted and picked up Pingxiang, then they mounted their horses together and walked towards the government office.
Xu Siyu met General Ping at the evening banquet.
Apart from their armor, General Ping and Ping Xiang sitting together, it is obvious at a glance that they are brothers with a good relationship.
The news that the Southwest would establish an independent country was officially announced by the newly arrived General Ping amidst the clinking of glasses.
When Xu Siyu heard that the country's name was proposed to be "Da Ming", she endured it with difficulty and swallowed the choking wine.
What the hell? Ming Dynasty? But wasn't that the Zhu family's empire? Is this trend going to coincide with another period of history? Or perhaps, it's just a coincidence?
Xu Siyu calmed down her turbulent thoughts.
"Between heaven and earth, the sun and the moon are bright. Follow the will of time and serve the country..." On the high platform, General Ping showed his ambition with bold words.
The new Ming Dynasty reached Guangjian Pass in the north, Hua'an Mountain in the east, and Tubo in the west. As for the southern border, the new king kept it a secret, saying that a large army was still fighting and the final border would be determined later.
Is there a war in the south?
Hiding in Changjia Prefecture, he had no idea about the war, just like how General Ping in front of him had conquered from the north, Xu Siyu had no idea.
However, the information about the founding of the Ming Dynasty was enough to give many people a glimmer of hope in the chaos of this period.
From this moment on, everyone understood that they were no longer the people of Dali but the people of the Ming Dynasty.
This army, which played a significant role in founding the country, had a total of 50,000 troops, most of whom were stationed at Guangjian Pass, while General Ping only led 5,000 soldiers south to join Pingxiang.
Xu Siyu still felt that this force was too few, but it made her feel much more at ease than the original bandit group of only a thousand or so guarding Changjia Mansion.
I don’t know how many troops are left in the south?
According to the information Lin Yiqing had told her from the palace bulletin, Dali's military forces were most concentrated in the northwest, with a strength of about 200,000.
If the Ming Dynasty wants to gain a foothold in the southwest, it must at least be quite strong.
Xu Siyu hoped that the Ming Dynasty could remain stable because she didn't want any more turmoil.
The news of the south's surrender spread like the warm winter sun into Changjia Mansion.
Pingxiang notified people to gather at the city gate to welcome him.
This time it was the South Gate. Xu Siyu arrived at the station early by carriage, but did not see the legendary army. He only saw a young man in a long gown coming in with several followers.
"Big brother, second brother." At the city gate, the young man in a long gown dismounted and saluted General Ping and Ping Xiang, who were at the front of the welcoming team.
Watching the three brothers leave, Xu Siyu's mission as a background board was accomplished, and she quickly turned around and went home.
That night, there was another welcoming banquet, and there were a few more people at the banquet.
Master Ping Sanye Ping Chi introduced several people who represented the Yongchang Army, Tongshan Pass Defense Army and Cong'an Army on the southern border. The territory of the Ming Dynasty was finally determined.
Lin Yiqing knew Cao Dutou, the garrison commander of Tongshan Pass. When they went south through Bozhou to open up a trade route, Tongshan Pass was the last checkpoint.
When he met an old acquaintance, he asked Cao Dutou about the news in Bozhou and Pingnan, and the news was very neutral.
These chieftains were originally independent, and they would make friends with whoever their neighboring country was.
When Dali was a neighbor, they would be friendly with Dali; when Daming was a neighbor, they would naturally be friendly with Daming.
Cao Dutou shared all the information he knew with Lin Yiqing.
"Brother Lin, the Guangshun border troops refused to surrender. General Yao Duan has a good relationship with you. Why don't you try to persuade him?"
Border guards should be loyal to the imperial court. They chose to betray the imperial court only to protect the local land and the peace of the people.
The Heike brothers cut off their access to the Taira, and they didn't know whether to fight or make peace.
It would have been fine if Tongshan Pass was located deep in the mountains. It was only one mountain away from the An army camp and Lingnan. However, when the deputy general of the An army crossed the unknown mountain, he was blocked on this side of the mountain by the artillery hidden on the mountain and could not contact the court.
They waited for two months, but not a single letter came from the court.
The small countries in the south, such as Jiaozhi, Annan, and Zhenla, seemed to have heard some news and sent troops to attack.
They could not wait any longer. If they waited any longer, they would not submit to the Ming Dynasty, but might not receive any help and allow their territory to be occupied by small foreign countries.
They were the defenders, and what they were defending was the territory. No matter whether it was called Dali or Daming, it was the territory of the Han people.
They need a stable environment behind them so that they can deal with the harassing troops on the border with peace of mind.
If they were like the Guangshun Army and were unwilling to surrender, they would probably be attacked from both sides and would have no choice but to die heroically.
Dying bravely is nothing, but if they lose their territory, their sacrifice will not be praised, but they will become sinners for all eternity.
The soldiers of Tongshan Pass thought very clearly that even if they died under the sword of dynasty change or were pursued for so-called disloyalty, they had to defend the border first.
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On the ninth day of November, the Ming Dynasty was officially established.
General Pingxia changed his title to King Ming, and moved his capital to Changjia Prefecture. He conferred the title of Marquis of Guang'an on Pingxiang and the title of Marquis of Cheng'an on Pingchi.
There was no complicated coronation ceremony. The three brothers simply changed into clean and decent clothes and worshipped heaven and earth with their generals, staff, and important civilians like Xu Siyu. That was it.
It's a bit sparse, and the so-called Ming Palace was just a renovated house from a runaway country gentleman.
Pingchi found Lin Yiqing and planned to promote him to be the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue of the Ming Dynasty.
Lin Yiqing declined politely, on the grounds that Xu Siyu was the head of the family and he could not enter the officialdom without her permission.
Xu Siyu, who was cooking hot pot in the study, rolled her eyes at him when she heard his nonsense.
Lin Yiqing, who was holding chopsticks to simmer tripe, didn't care and informed her in advance: "This Cheng An Hou will not give up. I think he will come to find you."
Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.
Marquis Cheng'an came to the door the next day.
I don’t know if he learned this from his brother, but he brought two boxes of jewelry to Xu Siyu.
Xu Siyu agreed to help. After all, one should not hit someone who gives money. Besides, there were guards following him.
But she did not accept the official position. She was very frank that the Ming Dynasty was unstable and these titles were all false.