If the monarch treats his subjects as his own hands and feet, then the subjects will treat the monarch as their own heart and soul; if the monarch treats his subjects as dogs and horses, then the subjects will treat the monarch as their fellow countrymen; if the monarch treats his subjects as dirt, then the subjects will treat the monarch as their enemy.
Over the past few years, the emperor has appointed and appointed loyal and brave ministers, but this is not enough, he has also never treated them unfairly.
How could such sincerity fail to earn the generals' desperate fight? Furthermore, in that era, loyalty to the emperor and patriotism were synonymous concepts and the first duty of a subject.
Of course, there are some ruthless people, but they are exceptions and will not affect the great cause of pacifying Liao and destroying the slaves.
After the Jiannu's crushing defeat at Haicheng, the morale of the Ming army was high, as if they were fighting a favorable battle. The middle and senior officers in particular were eager to seize the opportunity to make achievements.
Mao Wenlong decided to launch a large-scale attack on Yagu Pass, open up the road to Hetuala, and destroy the Jiannu's lair before they arrived in Liaoshen.
The plan was meticulously laid out, and the troops were sufficient. However, due to the limited communication speed, he was unaware that there were only a few defenders left at Yagu Pass.
The cavalry of Liu Xingzuo and Kong Youde infiltrated the Ming army in Jianzhou in small teams, and the mixed brigade led by Mao Chenglu pressed into Hetuala, forcing Ajige to lead his troops to reinforce, leaving the Yagu Pass unguarded.
Although it was unexpected, the goal was achieved. Even if it was a heavy blow to cotton, the capture of Yagu Pass and the full force of the Dongjiang Town army into Jianzhou had already announced that the Jiannu's nest had been destroyed and they had become a dog without a home.
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After the great victory in Haicheng, Xiong Tingbi led the entire army to continue northward and attack Anshan.
At that time, Anshan was called Anshanyi, a small place. Without deep trenches or high walls, the Jianlu simply abandoned it, a choice they made after comparing it with Haicheng.
The Ming army continued to advance northward, but at a slow pace, because Xiong Tingbi was still hoping that the Jiannu would have a lucky break and engage in offensive and defensive battles with the Ming army in Liaoshen.
In the Liaoshen Campaign, the Ming army's supply lines would not be too long, which would be more conducive to encircling the enemy from all sides and annihilating them in one fell swoop.
What Xiong Tingbi was most worried about was that the Jianlu would abandon the city and flee to the north.
Although this saved the Ming army the effort of attacking the city and also helped to recover the Liao territory, it was still a major hidden danger in the long run.
But when Xiong Tingbi saw the Jianlu retreating in large strides and relocating all their people, he immediately realized that his plan might have failed.
He immediately loosened the reins on the cavalry, and Cao Wenzhao's cavalry, together with thousands of spearmen, quickly headed north. The infantry also sped up their march and headed straight for Liaoyang.
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There are several theories about the origin of foot binding, the earliest being in the Sui Dynasty and the latest in the Northern Song Dynasty.
In the Ming Dynasty, foot binding was common among the ladies of high society, and it was not popular among ordinary people. Moreover, the imperial family of the Ming Dynasty did not bind their feet, and palace maids with bound feet had to have their feet unbound before entering the palace.
It is said that Taizu's wife, Empress Ma, had big feet, so foot binding was not allowed in the palace, and this was true for both the empress and concubines.
The battle to pacify Liao had already begun, and the capital had not yet received the news of Haicheng's great victory, but the emperor was not idle, and it was obvious that he could not wait any longer.
It was strictly forbidden for women in the Ming Dynasty to bind their feet. All those who had bound their feet were to have their feet untied. Anyone who violated the rules would be severely punished!
The imperial decree came down quite suddenly. No one understood why the emperor had set his sights on women's feet again. No matter what you thought, even if it was just a whim of the emperor, it had to be carried out.
But the emperor obviously not only paid attention to women's foot binding, but also paid attention to more bad policies, or the evil policies of feudal society.
"There is no distinction between the classes of civilians, soldiers, merchants, artisans, scholars, doctors, salt workers, musicians, and laborers. They are all citizens of the Ming Dynasty. Since I ascended the throne, I have promoted benefits and eliminated disadvantages, with a sincere heart and implemented practical policies. Now I order that all of them be removed from the register and become good citizens..."
In ancient times, "ji" referred to the occupational status of a person and his or her ancestors. Once a person was assigned a certain occupational status, it could not be changed at will.
For example, craftsmen, once they settle down, have to stick to their profession for generations and cannot engage in other industries.
There was also the music register. After Emperor Yongle successfully seized power, he punished the wives and daughters of officials who supported Emperor Jianwen by sending them to the Jiaofangsi to serve as official prostitutes.
According to the emperor, these people were descendants of loyal ministers and should have been "opened up and become good people" long ago.
In fact, after Ming Renzong Zhu Gaochi ascended the throne, he felt that the criminal laws of the previous dynasty were too harsh, so he abolished some tortures and the system of untouchables.
However, Zhu Gaochi reigned for only ten months and died before he could redress the injustices on a large scale. Therefore, a large number of untouchables did not wait for the rain from heaven and continued to live in darkness, with no hope of escaping the chaos.
Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, people were divided into good and bad classes based on their status, but later dynasties had a fundamental change in the definition and concept of good and bad classes, that is, they were divided based on their occupation.
Because of the so-called "low status due to occupation," simply removing the status of untouchables would remain at the legal level. For the vast majority of untouchables, as long as their lowly occupations remained unchanged, their untouchable status would remain difficult to remove.
It was because the emperor understood the root of the problem that he proposed "different professions, regardless of status".
Are dung collectors necessary? If they are, why do you classify them as untouchables? In later generations, **** will even shake hands with them!
There are also zaoli, who should be government employees, but they are also of low status, which is a contradiction in itself.
Precisely because every industry needs people to work, the emperor did not set any restrictions on "changing occupations to become a good citizen".
If you want to do it, you can still do your old job, but you are no longer a lowly person. As for changing people's minds, that cannot be reversed by a single imperial decree; it takes a long time.
"Your Majesty, the common people are so grateful to our emperor that everyone sheds tears when the order is issued." Minister of Justice Xue Zhen flattered him without any pretense on his face.
My imperial edict has just been issued and has not yet been implemented locally, so how can the reaction be so quick?
The emperor knew this was untrue, but it made him feel good. Moreover, once the policy was fully implemented, the untouchables would indeed react in this way.
"Mr. Xue, now that we have the law to follow, we must obey it." The emperor feigned reserve, reaching out and tapping the memorial Xue Zhen had presented. "The law must be strictly enforced, and violations must be corrected. Well, this case has been handled very well."
The emperor did not want to use the imperial guards if the case could be dealt with through normal channels. However, Xue Zhen understood the emperor's intentions and never tolerated the crimes of the powerful and their children in the capital.
Therefore, Xue Zhen was not only good at flattering the emperor, but also satisfied the emperor with his work. He had received many awards and was confidently on the road to entering the cabinet.
"This is my humble duty. Your Majesty, thank you for your praise." Xue Zhen bowed and thanked him, but he did not forget to remind him, "Your Majesty, the lazy people in Zhejiang and the beggars in Suzhou, whose occupations are no different from those of musicians, can also be exempted from their low status and become good people."
The emperor nodded slightly and said, "I understand. I will also exempt the servants of Huizhou, the hereditary servants of Ningguo, and the boat people of Guangdong from slavery, but I will do it step by step."
"Your Majesty, it was my humble fault." Xue Zhen bowed again.
The emperor smiled faintly and waved his hand to show that he didn't care.
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