My Pen Pal Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 160: Lao Zhu's Doubts

"Over the past ten months of the war of resistance, all experience has proven that the following two views are wrong: one is the view that China will inevitably perish, and the other is the view that China will win quickly.

The former tends to compromise, while the latter tends to underestimate the enemy. Their way of looking at things is subjective and one-sided, in a word, unscientific...

In terms of protracted warfare, to sum it up, it can be summed up in 16 words: if the enemy advances, we retreat; if the enemy stays, we harass; if the enemy is tired, we attack; if the enemy retreats, we pursue…”

As the passionate voice in the video came out, Zhu Yuanzhang's spirit was lifted again. In terms of protracted war, this is truly a genius strategy!
When we are at a disadvantage, we must unite all forces that can be united, unify our thoughts, and fight as a whole nation.

This reminded him of the end of the Southern Song Dynasty. Why did the Zhao Dynasty suffer such a terrible defeat? Wasn't it because everyone from the imperial court to the common people had lost the determination to resist?
And that sixteen-character guideline is simply the culmination of all the military strategists. Anyone who could write On Protracted War must have reached an extraordinary level in terms of both his control over the situation and his understanding of fighting!

We, Old Zhu, feel ashamed of ourselves!
Put yourself in their shoes. If you were in the situation when China was in danger and facing the almost invincible Japanese army, you would probably not be able to hold on for long.

China is indeed full of talented people. When Zhu Yuanzhang thought that in the future, there would be such extraordinary people appearing on the land of China, he felt happy from the bottom of his heart!

I, Old Zhu, am convinced. I am convinced from the bottom of my heart. I am convinced with all my strength!
With such an outstanding figure leading China, why should we worry about China not becoming strong?

As the video came to an end, Zhu Yuanzhang's emotions gradually became more intense. When he saw the Battle of Changsha and the Battle of Changde, his heart was as tragic as the soldiers defending the city.

When he saw one hundred thousand young men and one hundred thousand soldiers, his eyes could not help but become moist. Even the great leader and founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty could not help but burst into tears at this moment.

When he saw the people fully utilizing their wisdom to create such ingenious tactics as tunnel warfare and mine warfare, he burst into laughter again and was as happy as a child.

When he saw the Hundred Regiments Campaign and the crushing defeat of the Japanese army, he could not help but applaud. The long-suppressed resentment in his heart burst out like a mountain torrent.

At this time, Zhu Funing also plucked up the courage, returned to the bedroom again, and insisted on watching the video to the end.

The unyielding struggle of the Chinese people shocked her and moved her deeply. Such a young child could also participate in the war of resistance. Girls of her own age were also digging tunnels...

As for myself, I only lived in the palace, enjoying a life of luxury, and I was always petty and lost my temper with the palace maids. Compared with the girl in the picture, I was just a little girl who knew nothing.

The video was not long, just over half an hour, but it made Zhu Yuanzhang seem as if he had experienced several reincarnations. After the video was over, he was still immersed in the content of the video, unable to extricate himself for a long time.

In addition to his immense hatred and resentment towards the Japanese pirates, there was also a question that haunted him for a long time.

Although there are many talented people in China, whenever there is a need, there will always be someone who is destined to take on a great mission, just like the Qin Emperor, who unified the country and standardized the wheel gauge and the writing system; and like Emperor Wu of Han, who directly shaped the Han nation today, and he is the author of On Protracted War!
But at the same time, why are there so many traitors?
Some people become traitors, betraying their nation and their country. Although their actions are shameful, Zhu Yuanzhang can explain their psychology. Just as it is said in the video, many people do this to survive, to have enough food to eat, and to have wealth and glory.

But there are some people that he really can't understand. Why some people who hold high positions and have a lot of wealth would betray their country, just like the big traitors in the video, who would even cheer for the Japanese army.

What's more, countless civilians were willing to become the Japanese army's lackeys and work for them?
Another example is, in the case of the Japanese invasion in Shaoxing Prefecture in Jiangnan, why did those gentry, who were already in high positions, still collude with the Japanese pirates and even allow them to massacre the people of the Ming Dynasty!
He couldn't figure it out. Was it because of money? Not entirely. Was it because of status? Not entirely. So what on earth was the reason that made these people willing to sell out their country and their ancestors? From ancient times to the present, there are too many such people. He, Old Zhu, couldn't figure it out. He really couldn't figure it out.

Perhaps, Lao Li can answer his own doubts.

"Father, are the things in the picture real?"

Zhu Yuanzhang turned around suddenly and saw Zhu Funing standing behind him, her face full of tear marks and her makeup was smudged.

"Huaiqing, why are you here?" Zhu Yuanzhang was suddenly surprised. His attention was attracted by the video just now and he didn't notice that there was another person behind him.

"Father, will the Japanese pirates really massacre the people of our Ming Dynasty, rape the girls of our Ming Dynasty, and kill the children of our Ming Dynasty?"

Zhu Funing wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and his expression was more resolute than before.

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, thinking that Zhu Funing must have seen everything in the picture.

He nodded, "That's right Huaiqing, what is shown in the painting is what will happen in the future. However, now that I know about it, I will never let that tragedy happen again!
But Huaiqing, why are you here? "

"Father, I am unfaithful and unfilial. I have failed the people of the Ming Dynasty!"

As he spoke, Zhu Funing became emotional again, and suddenly fell to his knees, tears streaming down his face.

"Huaiqing, why do you say that? Get up quickly!"

Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly took two steps forward and helped Zhu Funing up. He couldn't let his precious daughter suffer any injustice. But what did she mean by what she just said?
"Father," Zhu Funing sobbed as she spoke, "The Japanese envoy sent me many gifts, hoping that I would say something nice about you. I was so bewitched that I accepted them. But I never expected that those Japanese people were worse than beasts!"

After a pause, Zhu Funing looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Father, I will go back and smash all those things. The Japanese things are too dirty!"

"Good girl!"

Zhu Yuanzhang comforted her, "It is enough that you have this intention. Our Ming Dynasty does not lack those things of the Japanese. However, you must always remember that you are a princess of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Yes! Father, your daughter will naturally save it." Zhu Funing nodded heavily.

After seeing Zhu Funing off, Zhu Yuanzhang put away the computer and called his attendant guards. He was going to the imperial prison to see Daoyan whether he would still stick to his obsession when China was facing a hellish desperate situation!
If he remains indifferent, then he is hopeless. According to Lao Li, it would be a waste of food if he stayed alive, so it would be better to kill him and be done with it!
(End of this chapter)