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Wu Sidao is worthy of the first strategist, and as soon as he finished reading the holy decree, he knew that Li Wei was going to be promoted
Wu Sidao, a strategist who strategized in "Yongzheng Dynasty", every appearance of him was full of wisdom and calculation. Around the Shanxi Governor Nuo Min's pursuit of the arrears of the national treasury, Wu Sidao seems to stay out of the matter, but in fact he is like a fire, his words and deeds, every move, all hide the speculation of Emperor Yongzheng's thoughts, as well as the accurate prediction of the direction of the court. This scene, on the surface, is Li Wei's promotion, but in fact it is a big game of chess carefully planned by Yongzheng.
Nuomin's "political achievements" are like a castle in the air, seemingly brilliant, but in fact false. Paying off the more than 3 million taels of silver accumulated over the past ten years within half a year was an almost impossible task under the circumstances at that time. Anyone with a little common sense will be suspicious of this, let alone the shrewd Emperor Yongzheng? However, Yongzheng not only did not pursue it, but praised it and gave him a plaque as "the first governor of the world". Behind this seemingly abnormal move, Yongzheng's foresight is hidden. He used Nuo Min as a pawn and the plaque of "the first governor of the world" as a bait to set up a game, the purpose of which was to knock on the mountain and shock the tiger and warn officials in other provinces.
Yongzheng is well aware that the deficit in the treasury has been accumulated for many years, and extraordinary measures must be taken to solve it thoroughly. He needed a typical case, a target to make an example of, and Nomin was his chosen target. By honoring Nomin, Yongzheng drew the attention of other officials to the matter of collecting arrears, allowing them to see the benefits of "political achievements" and the risks of fraud.
Wu Sidao was well aware of Yongzheng's intentions, so he downplayed Li Wei's question, and even dissuaded Li Wei from interfering in this matter. He knew that Yongzheng's game of chess had just begun, and premature intervention would only disrupt Yongzheng's plan. All he needs to do is wait and see what happens, and wait for the time to come.
Li Wei's promotion seems to be Yongzheng's appreciation of him, but it is actually to divert his attention and make him not pay too much attention to the affairs of Shanxi. Li Wei's loyalty and uprightness are his strengths and weaknesses. It is easy for him to be fooled by the immediate interests and ignore the truth behind them. Yongzheng took advantage of this and skillfully transferred him away from the center of power.
The dialogue between Yongzheng and Zhang Tingyu also revealed his control over this game of chess. He first tested Zhang Tingyu's attitude on the grounds of "impatience", and then expressed his determination with "never forgive". Zhang Tingyu understood and put forward a suggestion to send Tian Wenjing to investigate secretly. However, Tian Wenjing's investigation did not go well, as he lacked enough power and prestige to compete with Nomin, who was backed by Long Kedo.
So, Yongzheng sent Tu Lichen again. Tu Lichen's identity is special, he is the foreman of the Ouchi guard, and he has a strong military backing. His appearance is not only a support for Tian Wenjing, but also a deterrent to Nuo Min. This shows that Yongzheng has made up his mind to carry out this game of chess to the end.
Yongzheng's game of chess, step by step, interlocking. He used Nuo Min as bait, Li Wei as a guise, Tian Wenjing as the vanguard, and Tu Lichen as the backing, and finally rectified Shanxi's officialdom to a new look. This is not only a demonstration of his political wisdom, but also of his iron-fisted methods.
From a historical point of view, although Yongzheng's approach was somewhat cruel, it solved the problem of the deficit of the national treasury to a certain extent and stabilized the social order at that time. His strategy of "countering evil with evil" may be a helpless move under a specific historical background, but it also reflects his courage and determination.
In today's society, we can still learn some lessons from Yongzheng's game of chess. For example, when dealing with complex problems, it is necessary to have a holistic view, to have a long-term plan, to be good at using strategies, and to dare to take extraordinary measures. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to checks and balances of power, avoid abuse of power, and ensure fairness and justice.
History is a mirror that illuminates the present and can also guide the future. We should learn from history, draw wisdom from it, and contribute to building a better society.
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