When Wei Bin came back from Xishan and arrived at the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youtang was not reviewing the memorials. Instead, he learned about Zhu Hui and other old ministers leading troops in the northwest through the narration of Xiao Jing, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony. Condition.
Wei Bin stood aside cautiously. He also wanted to know how Zhu Hui behaved after arriving in the northwest.
“Ji Lian, the censor of Shanxi Province, reported that the Beijing camp was too far away from Datong and disturbed the people a lot. Moreover, after recruiting troops and horses at Pianguan, the generals who led the troops were not used as generals, but the generals of the Beijing camp were mostly deployed. When leading the troops, the generals did not know the troops, and the march was delayed in various places, and the transportation of food and grass could not be carried out in time."
"The Duke of Bao Guo, Zhu Hui, and the Marquis of Anyuan, Liu Jing and Xin, were scattered. Ning Bo, Tan You and others reported that on the grounds that the Hetao area was vast and the Tatar tribes were dispersed, they requested that the troops be divided into five groups in the Hetao area. Each group would lead the troops forward, and allocate artillery and muskets to each group. Duke Baoguo is in charge of the Chinese army and will send troops from Yansui Town."
"President Shouren, the new uncle of Datong Military Affairs of the General Administration of Xuanfu, reported"
"Said"
< p>Zhu Youtang was initially displeased, but when he heard about Wang Shouren's performance, he became more interested.Xiao Jing said, "Uncle Xinjian, the amount of autumn grain shipped to Datong last year was insufficient. Please make up for it with local summer grain in Xuanfu, and use the coal sales to purchase summer grain from Shanxi Town and other places to store grain armaments to deal with the frontier." "The war."
Zhu Youtang frowned and said, "There is no military report in Datong."
Xiao Jing said cautiously, "Your Majesty, this is the case. This time Baoguo Gong sent troops to Hetao and issued an order. He is not allowed to recruit troops from Datong, so there are no soldiers and horses assigned to him around Datong Town." Now even Chen Kuan, Li Rong and Wei Bin understood that this probably meant, "You must protect me." The Duke can mobilize troops from everywhere, but "not to the elite". Who let everyone in the Ming Dynasty know that the most brave and capable Ming expeditionary force is stationed in Datong Town?
Zhu Youtang said, "Then Uncle Xin Xin is very good at preparing. He has already made preparations for this autumn and winter."
Speaking of this, Zhu Youtang even smiled bitterly, but he didn't say he was sad, just very emotional.
Xiao Jing looked at Li Rong and then asked, "Should we order Xinjian Bodojia to cooperate with Duke Bao's troops?"
Zhu Youtang glared at him and said "Since the plan to send troops has been arranged, why do we need to temporarily change who to send? Since Wang Shouren believes that this battle has little to do with him, he wants to prepare for the future. This shows that Wang Shouren has a far-sighted strategic vision than many people. Why should I refuse?"
"Yes, yes." Xiao Jing was most afraid that he would say the wrong thing about the northwest issue, so he quickly lowered his head.
Zhu Youtang glanced at Li Rong aside. He seemed not to adopt Xiao Jing on key issues, but relied more on Li Rong, and asked, "How much military rations did Datong lack last year?"
Li Rongdao: "Your Majesty, Datong implemented a grain development program last year. However, because it was the first year, merchants have not yet reclaimed much land in Datong. However, it is said that after the spring of this year, many wastelands on the ground in Datong will be reclaimed. , but a lot of land reclamationThe matter was delayed in the approval of the local government. ”
Zhu Youtang said, “In the past, when we were reclaiming wasteland in the northwest, as long as we paid the tax, whoever reclaimed the land would be the owner of the land. ”
Li Rong continued to reply, “Your Majesty, there are more coal mines in Datong now. It is said that there are many coal mines in Shaanxi, Henan and other places. Many coal mines have migrated there. The population itself has increased, and even the villages in the city are smaller.” In the past, there were many more, and it was difficult to arrange the land. The Ministry of Revenue has discussed whether to transfer the grain development to Yansui, Ningxia and other places where grain consumption is large and transportation is inconvenient. I am afraid that it will be reclaimed in Datong."
Zhu Youtang was silent for a while.< /p>
Zhu Youtang himself did not understand many things in the northwest, and he was also a layman.
In the past, the ministers of the DPRK and Central Government said what they said, and he thought that group of people were very professional, but there was only one person. Liang Kaizhong's change of sex law made him feel as if he had been cheated, and now he began to examine whether some of his policies in the early days of his administration were appropriate.
"Ask Bingkuan. "After thinking about it, Zhu Youtang gave a "universal" answer.
"Yes. "Li Rong replied, and then stepped back, probably meaning that he wanted to give the right to speak back to Xiao Jing. After all, he was still Xiao Jing's subordinate in name.
Xiao Jing said, "From this year onwards After deciding on the strategy of sending troops to Hetao, Baoguo Gong led the troops to Pianguan. No less than fifty people reported this matter to the court and the local government. The intention of this battle is unknown. "
"Humph. "Zhu Youtang snorted and said, "The stability of the Ming Dynasty's border is the best intention. As a courtier, don't you even have this insight?"
Xiao Jing was afraid that the emperor would think that he was talking too much. Tongue, explained, “Maybe the officials pay more attention to the results.
Zhu Youtang said, "This is all because Bingkuan has fed their appetite. In the past, what would be the expectations of everyone for the northwest war? Wang Weining's battle at Helan Mountain was just like that. If all In war, we must first focus on the results. If we don't fight if it is difficult to obtain the results, then everyone in the northwest will shrink back and continue to report. I will continue to listen. ”
Xiao Jing picked up another copy and said, “Here is a local report from the Xuanfu about the raising of summer grain.”
Just when Zhu Youtang was interfering with the military affairs of the northwest, Zhang Zhouren was there. In the Wenhua Hall, Zhu Houzhao corrected his homework.
Zhu Houzhao rarely saw Zhang Zhou once in the new year. Meeting Zhang Zhou was like a mouse meeting a cat. He behaved in front of Zhang Zhou and even showed his super strength. He gave Zhang Zhou a chance to correct his own memorized notes, but since they were all memorized content, there were basically no problems except for a few confusions in memory.
"Sir, the northwest battle was over. There is no news at all in the past two days, please tell me."
Zhu Houzhao's purpose is to find out information from Zhang Zhou that cannot be found from other places.
Zhang Zhou continued to look at Zhu Houzhao's answer sheet and said casually, "I don't know either. "
Zhu Houzhao said, "Don't tell me, you are the Minister of the Ministry of War, the Minister of the Ministry of War of the Northwest War Company.If you don't know, then it's not a mess. Don't think I don't know. If my father wants to fight this battle, he must be sure that he can make strategies and tactics. Tell me how to fight. I will never tell anyone else. "
At this time, Zhu Houzhao's little eyes were shining.
There was an ambition to discuss family and country affairs with Zhang Zhou, and to participate in the planning of the northwest war with Zhang Zhou.
Suddenly, Zhu Houzhao was already the little master of this country.
Zhang Zhou looked at Zhu Houzhao and said, "I really don't know, and I didn't mean to hide it from you. If you If you have carefully observed the terrain of the Hetao and learned about the recent distribution of the Tatar tribes, you should also know that the Tatars have not been herding in the Hetao for a long time. The form of this battle is more significant than the result. "
"What's the meaning?" Although Zhu Houzhao is not stupid, he is young after all, and many nouns are still a bit unfamiliar to him.
As he spoke, Gao Feng came over and reported, "His Royal Highness, Duke Cai, and Eunuch Li, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, are outside asking for an audience. "
Zhu Houzhao frowned and said, "Who are you meeting?"
Gao Feng said, "I said I was meeting Cai Guogong, and I came here with an order. I have something to ask." ”
“Okay, let him in.” "Zhu Houzhao became excited. If Li Rong came to ask about military strategy, then he could just listen in.
There was even a bit of narrow-mindedness in his small eyes, as if he was telling Zhang Zhou, "Don't follow me." Let me elaborate, now my father has sent someone to ask you, if you want to drive me away, this is my territory, why should you listen to you and let you pretend?
Li Rong came in and showed Zhu Houzhao and
After Zhang Zhou gave a brief greeting, Zhu Houzhao did not ask anyone to avoid him. After all, Li Rong was only here on orders. He knew that Zhang Zhou was in the palace and it was convenient for him to ask questions. Avoiding the prince was not part of the emperor's order. .
"If you have anything to say, just say it. If I don't say anything, just listen to the head office. I have already left the cabinet to study, and it is time for me to know about the important matters of the family and the country. ”
Zhu Houzhao was afraid that Li Rong would deliberately avoid it, so he deliberately reminded him that I am the prince, and I have the right to know everything in the court, unless my father expressly prohibits me from knowing.
< p>Li Rong was also a little surprised, why is the prince so enthusiastic?Li Rong said, "Returning to His Royal Highness, Mr. Zhang, that's it. His Majesty is involved in matters such as farming, cooperating with memorials, etc., Mr. Zhang, you can go ahead After reading the memorial, I will make a final decision. The northwest has been short of troops and food in the past two years."
As he said that, Li Rong handed over Zhu Youtang's memorial to Zhang Zhou and handed it over to Zhang Zhou.
Zhu Houzhao stretched his head and wanted to take a look. Zhang Zhou casually stuffed the memorial into Zhu Houzhao's arms and said smoothly, "Prince, aren't you very insightful? Give me some advice."
"What about farming?"
p>Zhu Houzhao felt a sense of frustration for a moment.
When it comes to marching and fighting, and formulating strategies, Zhu Houzhao feels that he is quite capable, especially when it comes to strategies and tactics, he is eloquent, just like a "primary school student." "Rebellious period", dare not say that you don't have to be responsible, or it is the age when no one makes him responsible., a prince of the Ming Dynasty had too few people who could control his gatekeeper's mouth, which also developed his willful character.
But now there is also "which pot" that he cannot lift.
Zhang Zhou said, "The grain is in the middle and the silver is in the color. Didn't the prince ask before? Don't you know the conditions of the farming in various places in the northwest? Give me some advice. This is related to the logistics supply in the northwest of the Ming Dynasty. After all, you can't do everything." It is expected to be transported from the capital and Jiangnan. It is very important to use local materials."
"Hahaha" Zhu Houzhao shook his head awkwardly.
He really doesn’t know how to deal with this kind of problem.
In his view, I am a decision-maker. If I want to fight, I only need to care about things on the battlefield. If I need food, grass and baggage, others will transport it to the front line for me. Never something I should worry about.
Even if I know that the army has not moved the food and grass first, but it must be my word that so and so, you solve the problem of food, grass and baggage for me, and then I can sit back and relax, the big deal is who has not completed me Just look for someone to cause trouble.
This kind of mentality of the superiors is probably the idealized war of all the kings of the Ming Dynasty, and it can also be regarded as one of the causes of the Tumubao Incident.
Li Rongdao "I don't know what Mr. Zhang's opinion is."
His mission was just to seek advice from Zhang Zhou, and he didn't think the prince would have any advice.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "If the policy cannot be advanced even in Datong, do you expect it to be implemented in Ningxia, Yansui and Shaanxi? Or, wait until Duke Baoguo advances his troops into the Hetao." , and then let the merchants complete the commercial settlement in the Hetao area."
Li Rong smiled bitterly and said, "Of course it will not be easy. What Mr. Wang means is that we still insist on advancing in Datong."
Zhang Zhou said, " This year, a new salt plant was added to Datong, and even coal can be purchased through the imperial court. This should be a hot spot for merchants. Just like the development of Xishan, merchants will flock to a place if it has resources. It’s not easy to promote commercial villages in Ningxia and other places.”
The implication is not that I support the establishment of an industrial chain focusing on commercial villages and coal in Datong, but in border areas such as the northwest. Only Datong has the resources.
Li Rong nodded understandingly and said, "I understand. By the way, sir, Your Majesty also has this memorial involving Duke Baoguo. He proposed to divide the troops into five groups. Do you have any opinions?"
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he instantly changed from a frost-beaten eggplant to a sparkling gourd.
"I know, I'm here" Zhu Houzhao recommended himself impatiently.
Zhang Zhou glanced at him, and he instantly felt that the look was unkind. Thinking of Zhang Zhou's previous problem for him, he seemed to realize that he was wrong. He smiled bitterly and changed to "Be good." Baby".
Li Rong was surprised when he saw this posture.
I am thinking in my heart, everyone knows that this prince is willful, but it is Cai Guogong who can calm him down with just a look. No wonder His Majesty has high hopes for Cai Guogong’s godson.No one in Wangdong Palace is capable of speaking as an official.
Zhang Zhou’s tone was very deep, a little more mysterious than before and said, “Your Majesty will not make too many demands on how Duke Bao Guo and others use their troops, right?”
Li Rong said, “ "Yes, if we want to formulate good rules, we should make them before going out." "That's right," Zhang Zhou said, "The strategy of dividing the troops to protect the country into five groups may have its merits. As the Secretary of the Ministry of War, I can't just criticize the frontline generals' military tactics. After all, the generals are out there."
Li Rong smiled.
He can understand that now that Zhang Zhou has become Minister of War, he seems to be more reserved in speech and other matters.
He regarded this as a sign that Zhang Zhou was "assimilated" by civil servants.
No matter how domineering he was in the past, now he has become the most powerful Minister of War in the Six Ministries, and he still can't restrain himself
When Li Rong left, Zhu Houzhao looked bored and said, "There are only thirty or forty thousand in total." The troops and horses were divided into five groups, because they were afraid that the Tatars would not have the chance to concentrate their superior forces to win, right?"
Zhang Zhouyi knew this immediately.
This naughty kid likes "big scenes".
I like large group armies to fight, but I don’t like to engage in small-scale operations. To put it nicely, this is called a large-scale situation, but to put it unfavorably, it means having high ambitions and low hands.
Zhang Zhoudao said, "If tens of thousands of troops are sent out at a time, and the artillery and muskets are fully equipped, the Tatars will not take the initiative to fight at all."
"Then it's not a good idea, just go there. I beat them deep in the grassland, and when I got to the tent where they were sweating, I asked them if they wanted to fight." Zhu Houzhao looked very heroic.
Zhang Zhou shook his head and said, "If you don't lead troops, don't question the strategies of those who lead them. If you point fingers at them here, maybe they will put all the blame on you if they lose the battle. Big You can decide the policy, how to send troops, and you must fully trust the generals under your command. As the prince of the Ming Dynasty, you still have to have this measure. "Please remember to collect, the latest and fastest free reading of the website without anti-theft