Chapter 522: Dig, not bury

In such a smile, Zhu Youtang decided on Qin Hong's dispatch of troops.

Zhang Zhou is also thinking, you are not trusting him, you are simply using him, trying to squeeze out the remaining value of Qin Hong before he returns to his hometown.

In the past, Zhu Hui led his troops into the Hetao, but almost nothing was harvested. But now the Tatars have fully reduced their movement to the north. They will reorganize their patrols and send out troops, and it is unlikely that there will be any results. This is As a result, Qin Hong was the one who got screwed in the end.

It is very likely that Qin Hong will "lose his security at the end of the festival."

Li Rong quickly went to the cabinet to check on the room and informed the three cabinet members of the news.

“Your Majesty’s intention is to demonstrate the military power of the Ming Dynasty. The scale of this battle will not be too large. The mobilization of troops and horses will be limited to the actual capabilities of the troops and horses in various places. Troops will not be mobilized across towns. The troop dispatch was not limited to Hetao and other places, and troops were dispatched on all fronts, including Liaodong." Li Rong never mentioned that this was the result of Zhu Youtang's discussion with Zhang Zhou.

But even if they didn’t say it, the three cabinet members had already determined that this was Zhang Zhou’s instigation of the emperor’s militarism.

The traditional civil servants in the DPRK will think, if there is no war, how can the emperor continue to trust you? So it is you, Zhang Bingkuan, who is behind the scenes to make our emperor, who is benevolent, filial and righteous, never compete with others, He was instigated into a Wu Zong who was obsessed with expansion.

After Xie Qian heard this, he smiled and asked, "Isn't that a straw harvest?"

Li Rong was startled and said, "It can be understood in this way. The three elders should also You know that the most fertile pastures on this grassland are in the south, and Mobei and other places are covered with ice and snow in winter, making it difficult for herdsmen and livestock to survive. Your Majesty just wants to drive the Tatars to Mobei."

Li Dongyang said, "I'm afraid it won't be easy."

Li Rong said with a smile, "It won't be easy for a while, but where there is a will, there is a way. Now the Ming Dynasty and the foreign barbarians have fully gained the upper hand in the confrontation. If not If we drive the Tatars north now, it would be a missed opportunity."

Liu Jiandao, "The matter of sending troops is related to the interests of the soldiers and civilians in the border towns. Should this matter be discussed in the court with the Ministry of War? "Should we also issue a detailed plan for the imperial court to consult?"

"Three pavilion elders, if even the patrols and other matters in the border towns have to be brought to the court for discussion, Is this considered to be a restriction on the soldiers and horses of each town? In fact, what your Majesty means is that each town sends troops according to its actual ability. It does not expect that there must be any great victory or other results in this battle. It only requires that the sergeants' majesty be demonstrated. If so, If any border town is indeed unable to send troops, His Majesty will not force it."

"Although Your Majesty has Qin Laobu Tang as the commander-in-chief, he will not leave Yansui, and the troops in each town will still have to do so. Under the orders of the chief commander, governor and chief military officer of each town, if the three elders think that this battle may waste people and money, then from our perspective, the towns will not do anything beyond their capabilities just to compare. ”

Li Rong’s words seem to be justifying Zhu Youtang’s strategy, indicating that this matter is extremely reasonable.

But the three cabinet members immediately noticed some signs.

Each town sends its own troops. As for whether to obey the imperial edict or not, it depends on each town’s own choice. Probably, those at the general level like Qin Hong and Wang Shouren must obey the imperial edict, but The following governors, commander-in-chief, etc., have great flexibility in executing military orders.

Don’t you traditional civil servants always boast of having a wide network of contacts

Then let your people send no troops or send fewer troops, so as to minimize the impact on the livelihood of the military and civilians in the border towns and give them opportunities. You guys, don't say that the emperor will completely ignore your ideas and have the ability to operate on his own.

After Li Rong conveyed the emperor's thoughts, he left.

Later, Li Dongyang also made a certain analysis of the meaning of Li Rong's words, especially the issues related to implementation in each town.

Li Dongyang finally analyzed: "Ningxia has just experienced a fierce battle, the soldiers are exhausted, and the new governor has not yet arrived, so naturally they will not send troops. Gansu, Guyuan and other places have difficulty in deploying troops. As for Jizhou and Liaodong , close to the capital and outside the Uliangha and other tribes are weak, there is no need to send troops."

Xie Qian smiled and said, "In that case, the focus of sending troops is Yansui and Xuan. "Dashan Town"

"Yes." Li Dongyang nodded.

, It’s just orders from the top, but it’s hard to follow them.”

Li Dongyang said, “If troops are sent to Xuanda, they would be concentrated in Datong, and their power is close to Weining Sea, but now there are no places like Weining Sea. There are signs of Tatar herdsmen's activities. As long as Wang Boan patrols Weininghai normally, His Majesty will not be picky."

"The relationship is good, but it will be a fuss in the end."

Xie Qian listened to Li Dongyang’s analysis and concluded that regardless of whether it was the emperor’s decision or Zhang Zhou’s idea, the dispatch of troops from each town was a “farce”.

Some places are really unable to send troops, and there are no Tatars in places that are able to send troops. Now every town is competing for money and food for their own interests. The money and food allocated by the court to the northwest is always limited. , which can ensure that the soldiers in Datong have enough food, clothing, and money to spend, while other places will live in poverty.

At this time, who would risk their lives for a war that would not get any military glory?

I am afraid that this winter I will lose all my family fortune. Can't get through it.

As before, it is better to stay in the pass and watch the Tatars making trouble outside. This is the most cost-effective combat strategy.

Liu Jian did not seem to be as optimistic as Li Dongyang. He said, "The most important thing now is to see Qin Shiying's attitude towards this matter. If he is determined to send troops, just by sending troops from the towns on the three sides, the momentum will be lost." He will not be weak."

Li Dongyang said, "Qin Shiying regards himself as poor and honest. At his age, he attaches great importance to integrity and other matters. Now that he has submitted his resignation many times, he is here.At this time, would he be willing to take the risk of ruining his reputation and come out with all his strength?"

"That makes sense. ” >Liu Jian sighed, "What I'm most afraid of is that the soldiers all over the northwest are now impetuous. They think they have won a few victories, so they don't pay attention to the Tatar cavalry. They will use this trend to boost their momentum. Maybe someone will use this opportunity to fight because of Zhang Bingkuan's power." Showing courtesy and showing ability led to competition among all lines in sending troops. "

"This"

Li Dongyang thought for a while, and then said seriously, "Then it depends on me and others, as well as the influence of Ma Futu and others in the border town. State the stakes to them. Nowadays, the Ministry of War does not have the authority to allocate money and food. If they want to send troops, they have to consider the consequences. Is it more important to achieve temporary and futile military success, or to be able to take root in the border town for a long time? ”

If you are disobedient and want to send troops to please the emperor and Zhang Zhou

Then I will dig a hole for you and kill you

Which border town will send troops? The Ministry of Household Affairs will impose restrictions on allocating money and food. They will be left without enough food and clothing, and the old, young, women and children in your family will drink the northwest wind together

Of course, it cannot be said that we civil servants are deliberately making things difficult. You guys, it's hard to keep the balance of money and food in the northwest. Pay arrears happen almost every year. Whether or not you pay or how much you pay depends on whether the court has "surplus food"

Now it's just a matter of tilting the bowl of water towards the obedient side. If troops come out of nowhere, you deserve to have no food.

"So be it. "Liu Jian also nodded in agreement with Li Dongyang's opinion.

The emperor's formal edict has not yet been issued, but for a while everyone in the official circles of the capital seemed to know that another war was going to happen in the border town.

With Zhang Zhou's order to rectify border affairs, some people in the court thought that Zhang Zhou would take this opportunity to punish those who were not reliable in their work or who did not send troops. Positive.

The old ministers in the capital are also actively seeking to participate in this war for the emperor's face. Northwest Xuanda and the three sides may be in danger, but there is no problem in going to Jizhou and Liaodong. If you send troops here, you will probably not see any sign of the foreign barbarians for hundreds of miles after you go out. You can also brag about it and make people think that you are a wizard in leading the army.

The Governor's Mansion. The top and bottom are fighting for it, and the imperial court, headed by traditional civil servants, is planning a "non-violent non-cooperation" plan to make the border towns respond passively to this dispatch of troops as much as possible.

Zhu Youtang is here. After recuperating for more than ten days, he finally returned to the court.

From beginning to end, Zhu Houzhao was given the opportunity to listen to politics in the Wenhua Palace only three times. Except for the first time when Zhang Zhou was there to give guidance. The remaining two times are justZhu Houzhao faced the minister alone.

Except for Zhang Zhou to support the scene, the others really couldn't help him.

After Zhu Youtang resumed his reign, Zhu Houzhao also had a holiday. On this day at the end of May, he came to Zhang Zhou's laboratory. Jin Yiwei also found out in advance that Zhang Zhou was here. Do research and join in the fun yourself.

"Sir, there is no need to ask. As for me, my father thinks that I have performed quite well recently and allowed me to leave the palace, saying that I can go back before dark."

Zhu Houzhao went out before The purpose of the palace is to go to the folk market and experience the fireworks in the world.

But since he met Zhang Zhou, he always went to Zhang Zhou when he left the palace, because every time he came to Zhang Zhou, he could encounter some novel and interesting things. For Zhu Houzhao, It’s no different from the New World.

On the contrary, for Zhu Houzhao, the atmosphere of the market has become sparse. What’s the point of hanging out with those people in common clothes?

It’s more fantasy and science fiction. Can discover the potential motivation in people's hearts.

Zhang Zhou then called Zhu Houzhao out of his laboratory.

"Why don't you let me in? What's in those jars? This bottle is water. What's that bottle? It's still yellow. You can't be from the toilet." Zhu Houzhao looked at him with narrow eyes. Zhang Zhou.

Zhang Zhou said, "These things are collectively called chemicals. If you don't want to have multiple scars on your body, or lose arms and legs, it's best to stay away."

" Who are you trying to scare?"

Zhu Houzhao tilted his head to the side with an expression like "I have seen the world, you can't even think of using the tricks of a blind Hu kid to deal with me."

Zhang Zhou casually picked up a glass vessel, poured the solution inside into a larger glass basin, and then threw a piece of metal into it. Then, as Zhu Houzhao's eyes widened, the piece of metal was dissolved. The outer layer has fallen off and is still being gradually eroded.

"What, are your hands and feet harder than these things?" Zhang Zhou asked.

"Hey, that's awesome, sir, let's go outside to talk. It's too hot in here."

Zhang Zhou didn't need to greet him now, Zhu Houzhao knew how to get out of the door. .

After coming out, he still looked scared and murmured, "Fortunately I didn't reach out and touch it just now. This place is simply the Palace of the King of Hell. No wonder my father didn't come."

In the guest house.

Zhu Houzhao complained to Zhang Zhou about the things he encountered during the last two court meetings. Generally speaking, the ministers bullied him because he had no decision-making power, and always used some clichés to deal with him, making him feel small. My soul received a critical blow of 10,000 points, and I even wanted to leave my job and travel around.

"Traveling around the world is like reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles. What do you think?" Zhu Houzhao asked in a mocking tone.

Zhang Zhou said, "Very good, as long as your father agrees."

"My father, cough, you mean that my father will definitely disagree. Next time you go out, take me with you. That’s it.”

Zhu Houzhao is also "reasonable". At least he knows that he still has a certain status in his father's heart, and his father will not let him mess around casually.

"By the way, sir, I also heard that the border towns are sending troops to search the grasslands recently. The search is more direct than the previous search. There may be another war with the Tatars. How about you go and get it? Soldiers, take me with you, I will serve as your adviser." Zhu Houzhao said eagerly.

The eunuchs such as Gao Feng who followed him listened and almost wanted to go up and pull the young prince away.

The prince's purpose in coming to see Cai Guogong was not simple. It turned out that he was thinking about running away from home. Zhu Houzhao's previous trip to Nanjing almost cost the lives of these eunuchs. .

It’s scary to think about it.

Zhang Zhou said, "Don't go, it's too dangerous."

Zhu Houzhao almost wanted to curse, wrinkled his nose and said, "As the Minister of the Ministry of War, you are so awesome, how dare you lie to someone for fear of death?" If you don't want to take me, just tell me, don't fool me with such words."

Zhang Zhou had time to say, "Who in the world is not afraid of death? If the Tatars come close, we have enough troops, horses and supplies. Even if the soldiers under my command have cannons and muskets, they can't resist the Tatars' repeated attacks."

"No way," Zhu Houzhao said. Don’t our artillery and muskets have a farther range than theirs?"

"But there will always be enemies that rush within our range, and then you will know which direction the arrows are coming from." Zhang Zhou continued to explain that he did not Reasons for going to the battlefield.

Zhu Houzhao said, "I asked the shield soldiers to set up formations around me. They are just bows and arrows. Who is afraid of whom?"

Gao Feng reminded, "Your Highness, the Tatars also know how to use artillery and artillery." The fire guns are the ones we used to have, and many of them were snatched back from the Ming Dynasty. If we only use a shield, it will be difficult to stop them."

"What?" Zhu Houzhao frowned.

In this naughty child’s impression, the Ming Dynasty used hot weapons, while the Tatars all used cold weapons, which suddenly subverted his perception.

Zhang Zhou said, "If the prince wants to go into battle, and dozens or hundreds of people are needed to protect your safety, then are you going to assist in the battle, or are you going to be a burden?"

" Damn, who are you looking down on? I can charge directly on horseback, and I’m not afraid of death."

When Zhu Houzhao said this, he looked completely righteous and awe-inspiring, which actually made several eunuchs on the side stamp their feet in fear.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "If the value of the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty is to charge on the battlefield, then the Ming Dynasty is not far away from trouble. The prince should first learn how to control hundreds of officials, and how to control the leader of the army. Let’s think about how to fight again.”

Zhu Houzhao felt a little unhappy when he heard this.

If someone said that to him, he would definitely glare and get angry, but if it was Zhang Zhou who said it, even if he was annoyed, he would be a little helpless.

Who wants this to be both his husband and a person trusted by his father?I rely on this guy to get some fun, and even if I have the opportunity to "conquer personally" in the future, I will need Zhang Zhou to escort me

Without Zhang Zhou's assistance, fighting will be half the result with twice the result.

"Prince, you don't have the experience of leading troops yet. There are actual combat formation drill classes in Yanwu Hall. Prince, you can go to a few classes to simulate the battlefield as a drill. Prince can also lead the way. People and horses, go and try." Zhang Zhou said.

Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhang Zhou sideways, as if he was still sulking, and said, "It's all just a small fight, it's boring."

Zhang Zhou said, "The military drills in Yanwu Hall are terrible. It’s not as simple as the prince thinks. Sometimes live ammunition is used, and you should have seen it before. During drills, soldiers are often injured. Prince, just forget it.”

"Cai Guogong, can we say something else?" Gao Feng really couldn't bear it anymore. He originally thought that the prince going to the battlefield was quite far away.

But from what Zhang Zhou said, he did not support the prince going to the battlefield, but he seemed to think it was not troublesome enough, so he actually wanted to take the prince to the actual combat training ground, and also said that there was any risk of injury and death. Then either It is better to go directly to the battlefield. At least the prince will be heavily protected on the battlefield.

Zhu Houzhao shouted angrily, "Who asked you to speak and stand aside, Mr. Zhang? You mean, this military exercise is for real, right?"

Zhang Zhou said, "If everything is for nothing, , what’s the point of military exercises? The military exercises will also simulate actual situations, such as offensive and defensive drills on various terrains, insufficient food and grass for soldiers, horses, and even being trapped in a tight siege on the grassland, and even foreign barbarians will seize our Daming firearms. "Stop talking about when the troops will be carried out, I will go today. I just have itchy hands."

Zhu Houzhao originally thought that he was not close to going to the battlefield. Thousands of miles away, it only exists in my dream.

After listening to Zhang Zhou’s description, he even felt that this kind of military exercise might be more fun than the actual battlefield.

After all, as far as he knows, it is very common to go to the battlefield and send troops for dozens of days without seeing an enemy. Even if a war breaks out, it does not mean that everyone will rush to the front, and he Obviously he was going to be the one who had no chance to show off the Chinese army.

But this kind of military exercise seemed to satisfy his inner need to have fun and be a hero.

"The latest military exercise may have to wait until June, and the layout of the new venue is still being prepared. I am still not satisfied with the effect of the previous military exercises. If the prince is interested, you can Your Majesty, I cannot agree to this casually. You should understand this. "Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest free reading without anti-theft