On the first day of the first lunar month, the ten armies are about to leave. It is a matter decided by Zhu Youtang and Zhang Zhoujunchen. It does not require the consent of the ministers in the DPRK, and things are about to be implemented.
What is very different from the past is that Zhang Zhou is now in charge of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs. He can implement matters related to the deployment of troops and food grains by himself. It seems that he will not usually appear in the yamen. , but the real power in his hands is very stable. As long as he is willing, it doesn't matter even if he transports all the food in Taicang.
The Ming Dynasty's court discussion system has basically been depleted in this year. Ministers have not seen the emperor for a long time. They also appear to be powerless on such major matters related to the national economy and people's livelihood.
Zhang Zhou is going to lead three thousand troops into the grassland. The news has not been announced directly to the outside world. What the emperor has announced is that he will personally lead the troops to Datong Town and patrol the Weining Sea... …As soon as this news came out, people in the court were panicked.
Because it was the New Year's holiday, it was difficult for the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Government to gather together at this time, but they still couldn't help many officials to gather at the gate of the palace, with a attitude of wanting to remonstrate to the end. .
This can be regarded as a traditional performance project for the so-called loyal ministers of the Ming Dynasty.
As a party involved, Zhang Zhou was still actively preparing for war. Even Zhu Youtang did not intend to kill the ministers who admonished him. On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Zhu Youtang even Go out of the city with Zhang Zhou to participate in a troop ordering event.
"Thud, tug, tug..."
On the school field, the drill soldiers no longer just used ordinary flint muskets, but directly moved out Gatling machine guns.
Using water cooling mode, even so, it is still difficult to withstand high temperatures.
Under the blessing of Gatling, the earth wall opposite was riddled with holes, and Zhu Youtang stood at a high place and looked through the telescope. What he saw was very enjoyable, and he felt so happy in his heart. of steadiness.
After a simple demonstration, Zhu Youtang turned around and looked at Zhang Zhou and said, "How many are these?"
"Four to five hundred is enough." Zhang Zhou said, "We are still stepping up our efforts to manufacture ammunition. This is the key. At the same time, when manufacturing, all parts used are replaced. The overall structure is different from the previous one. Even if the gun body and other parts are damaged, it can still be used on the battlefield in the shortest time. ""
Zhu Youtang nodded and said: "If the Tatars knew that we had this thing, no one would dare to come to Daming. Actually, if you think about it, if we use this thing, If it is set up anywhere, even if there are only a few people guarding it, it will be impossible for one man to open it."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "The number of fire bombs is the key, and maintenance and repair must be done. Maintenance is difficult. There are several new weapons, all based on the modified fire bombs. Please move on."
Zhu Youtang said excitedly: "Let's go. ”
Obviously, watching the demonstration of the new weapon this time has greatly improved his confidence.
What Zhang Zhou brought was not just a traditional heavy machine gun, because the role of that thing in mobile warfare was always limited, and what Zhang Zhou brought wasThe most awesome thing on display is of course the rifle that can be used for mobility, which already has the foundation for modern combat.
With this thing, let alone conquering the northern barbarians, even conquering the whole world is not an issue.
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Just when many middle- and lower-level officials were gathering at the left gate of the palace, Liu Jian, who was at home, learned the news. Someone quickly call Li Dongyang over.
"Go and tell them to disperse and don't cause trouble." Liu Jian expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of middle- and lower-level officials.
Li Dongyang said: "Putting pressure on His Majesty in this way is also a method. His Majesty's sudden patrol may be the beginning of disaster for the Ming Dynasty."
Liu Jiandao: "Now Is it when the Tatars invaded? Have you ever thought about why your Majesty insists on going northwest now?"
Li Dongyang shook his head.
In his opinion, or in the opinion of most traditional civil servants, the emperor’s move was roughly similar to the situation before the Tumubao Incident. The emperor was determined to go his own way and conquer in person, and the result was likely to be Fold the emperor himself to the northwest.
Li Dongyang was even thinking, are you Liu Jian planning to use this method to eradicate the traitors and make Zhang Zhou die like Wang Zhen, relying on foreign barbarians?
Liu Jian said helplessly: "There are some things you still don't understand. Go ahead."
Li Dongyang frowned and said: "Is there anything else you don't understand? Are you going to Chao Zhongzhengchen?" Advice, do we still want to stop him?"
"Alas! Your Majesty is going to lead three thousand troops to the grassland. This news comes specially from the Chief of Ceremony, Mr. Chen. Tell me, what is the purpose of His Majesty leading the troops to the northwest? It is just to build up his reputation."
Liu Jian finished.
Li Dongyang seemed to understand Liu Jian’s intention instantly.
As long as Zhang Zhou can personally take the risk, lead three thousand soldiers and horses into the grassland, and let him die on the grassland, even if the emperor goes to give Zhang Zhou a reputation, it is not impossible.
But if this is the case... Wen Chen is also a bit too despicable.
In order to eradicate Zhang Zhou’s cancer, he was actually willing to let the emperor be used as bait?
Liu Jiandao: "Zhang Bingkuan is so confident, why can't he be fulfilled? If your Majesty does not send troops today, he will send troops sooner or later. The battle in the northwest is inevitable, and there is no need to stop it."
Now is not the time when treacherous ministers are in power in the traditional sense, Liu Jian expressed support for the emperor's personal expedition.
This is what Li Dongyang did not expect.
But since Liu Jian said so, Li Dongyang could only represent the cabinet to persuade his colleagues outside Zuo Shun's door to accept the reality.
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After a military exercise, three thousand soldiers and horses are basically ready, and the remaining time is to pass a few days Prepare and complete the final rehearsal.
After that, Zhu Youtang did not rush back to the palace, but went to school outside the city.At the venue, I met Xie Zheng, the young minister of Dali Temple.
Xie Zheng felt extremely honored to be able to meet the Saint. After all, in terms of his official position and qualifications, he basically relied on Xie Qian's shelter to become an official. He did not expect to be able to do so much. He had a high official position, but now it seems that he has become the emperor's confidant.
In this extraordinary period, you can see the emperor.
Even he himself felt that he was the son of a guilty minister, and his father was still suffering for the family.
"Xie Qing's family, I heard that Zhang Qing's family came to your house a few days ago to treat your daughter?" Zhu Youtang asked.
Xie Zheng was startled and looked around, but did not see Zhang Zhou. At this time, Zhang Zhou was still completing some pre-war preparations and was not always with Zhu You. About.
"Yes." Xie Zhengdao.
Zhu Youtang said: "Is your father's health okay now?"
"It's okay." Xie Zheng replied again.
Zhu Youtang smiled and said: "This time I am sending troops to the northwest, and I plan to have your father accompany me. What do you think?"
Xie Zheng thought to himself, this is a good thing.
But as a son, how can he agree to such a thing on behalf of his elderly father? He also vaguely felt that the emperor was half-speaking, and his purpose was not simple.
Xie Zhengdao: "Your Majesty, my father is old and frail and cannot withstand the journey, so why not let me accompany you."
"Haha." Zhu Youtang smiled slightly He smiled and said, "Do you know the purpose of asking you to come?"
"I... don't know." Xie Zhengdao.
Zhu Youtang smiled and said: "I want to be a matchmaker for your daughter, are you interested?"
"This..."
Xie Zhengbui Come to think of it, the emperor's thinking is also very out of the ordinary, and he can have such weird ideas.
Zhu Youtang said: "Your daughter's life was saved by Bingkuan, and Bingkuan is about to complete an unparalleled battle for the Ming Dynasty. As the young minister of Dali Temple, I can do it too." I want you to accompany Bingkuan and plan for him."
"Xie Zheng was surprised.
Zhu Youtang said again: "This battle is related to the stability of the north for decades or even centuries in the future, and is related to the national destiny of the Ming Dynasty. It is an honor for me to witness all this in my lifetime. "Your Majesty, you are really direct in your words."
Xie Zhengxin said.
Didn’t my father’s fight with Zhang Zhou lead to the current result? But now my father has settled his feud with Zhang Zhou.
"I will rest assured only if your two families get married. Your father is old. After this battle, whether he continues to be an official or returns to his hometown to take care of himself, I will leave it to him." Zhu Youtang said.
When Xie Zheng heard this, he thought it was good.
Xie Zhengdao: "I am willing to marry."
Zhu Youtang smiled and said: "Have I ever said who it is with?"
Xie Zhengdao : "It's with Cai Guogong."
"There are so many people in Cai Guogong's house, who are they with?" Zhu Youtang then asked.
This stumped Xie Zheng.
It seems a little too early to say that the emperor planned to find a matchmaker for Zhang Zhou’s eldest son Zhang Jun. The only option was to marry his daughter to Zhang Zhou as a concubine... But with the age of his daughter, it seems that This is too unfair.
After all, Xie Junnu is still young. Even though he is fifteen years old, he is considered to be of age.
But after all, Zhang Zhou is more than ten years older than his daughter.
Zhu Youtang said: "Go back and think about it. Before Bingkuan left, the marriage was arranged. Your daughter's body must not have recovered yet, right?"
"It has improved greatly." Xie Zhengdao, "I can already go to the ground."
Zhu Youtang was surprised: "Is it so fast? I remember that the medication is on the last day of the new year, right?"
"Yes, it's only been two days." Xie Zhengdao.
Zhu Youtang clicked his tongue and said in wonder: "The magic medicine is the magic medicine. It will take effect in one or two days. It really has the effect of bringing the dead back to life. It seems that your daughter's life should not be cut off."
< p>Speaking of this, Zhu Youtang also had a smile on his face.This means that in the future, his beloved relatives and friends will also be able to enjoy the brilliance brought by this magical medicine.
"I am willing to accept it." Xie Zhengdao.
Zhu Youtang smiled and said: "As long as you are willing to accept it, do you want to discuss it with your father?"
"This..."
Xie Zheng thought to himself , can he be willing to let his old father know after he returns?
For the eldest granddaughter of the Xie family to be a concubine, it is really... hard to explain. If the traditional civil servants in the court know about it, wouldn't it mean that Xie Qian has no principles?
"Let's talk about it." Zhu Youtang said, "I never want to force others to make things difficult."
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< p>After Xie Zheng talked with Zhu Youtang, he was immediately allowed to return to the city and go home.After he returned home, Xie Qian was walking with Xie Junnu in the yard. Because Xie Junnu was seriously ill, she should not come out normally, but because of Zhang Zhou’s medical advice, she was told to stay more Come out to bask in the sun and breathe fresh air. The Xie family knows that Zhang Zhou is a miracle doctor, so they will naturally obey his words.
"Dazhong, what's wrong?"
Xie Qian saw his son coming back and walked over. He saw that his son's face was a little evasive. With his understanding as a father, he naturally wanted to ask more questions. Two sentences.
inside the room.
The space inside is not big, just enough room for a bed and a table. It is also where Xie Qian lives these days when he returns to Beijing.
"What's going on?" Xie Qian asked.
Xie Zhengdao: "Your Majesty told me that I am going to ask the emperor to personally conquer."
"Oh." Xie Qian said, "Your Majesty has had this intention for many years. When Zhang Bingkuan entered Before going to court,His Majesty once mentioned it in private, but at that time the military and political affairs of the Ming Dynasty were desolate and could not tolerate such personal conquests, so there was no further discussion. Now...when will we set off for the expedition? ”
“In about ten days. "Xie Zhengdao.
"It was a bit hasty. "Xie Qian said, "If I want to talk about this, why should I ask you? ”
Xie Zhengdao said, “I asked my son to accompany Zhang Butang on his expedition. He also asked me, father, to accompany him.” ”
“Yeah. Xie Qian said, "It's okay to do meritorious deeds." "
"Father, do you feel you are guilty? "Xie Zheng asked.
"This...it's hard to say. My father was too persistent at first. Sometimes party disputes happened subtly. Now that I think about it, it's still a bit ridiculous. If you do something wrong, you just do it. I was wrong and was found guilty by His Majesty, but I have no regrets. "Xie Qian said.
Xie Zhengdao: "Your Majesty also mentioned that he wanted you to be a slave to her..."
"Your Majesty mentioned a slave to you? "Xie Qian seemed incomprehensible.
"Yes, he said that he wanted to grant a marriage to the king's slave. " Marriage? "
"Father, you..."
Xie Zheng looked very surprised. Can the old father guess this?
Xie Qian said: "Your Majesty wants to use The matter of granting a marriage was to win over the alliance between the DPRK and China and make others accept him. How could a father not know about it? Now that Bingkuan and I have reconciled, His Majesty may still use me in the future. If I continue to be at odds with Bingkuan after returning to the court, wouldn't I be living up to His Majesty's hard work? "
"Father, you mean..."
"Yes. I agreed. Xie Qian said.
Xie Zheng said hurriedly: "But father, Junnu, she..." It's not a lot, but she is a determined child, just ask her. As a grandfather, he couldn't sacrifice her entirely for the benefit of the family. If you just ask my father’s opinion, he has no opinion... Bingkuan is kind-hearted by nature, and he will be indispensable to the Ming Dynasty in the future, so I have no objection to this marriage. ”
Xie Zhengyi thought about it, and that’s the case.
As the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Lin Han married a daughter, and you married a granddaughter...
That’s what he said Come on, our family has taken advantage of it.
"But the child is still young..." Xie Qian suddenly said with emotion: "Your Majesty said, Zhang Butang. Three thousand soldiers and horses are to be marched into the grassland, bringing with them weapons of mass destruction, and they are to be used as bait, and the wedding will be held in the near future. ”
“How is this possible? Junnu's body and bones are not healed yet..." Xie Qian said, "Even she agrees, is this...appropriate? "
Xie Zheng sighed: "Maybe we can send people to Zhang's house first to settle the matter.
Xie Qian suddenly smiled and said: "That's fine. In this way, I won't feel that I owe Bingkuan any huge favor." he sinceShouldn't the family members take action to save the family? ”
Xie Zheng almost wanted to roll his eyes.
I thought to myself, father, you are really not at a disadvantage. In order to achieve this goal, you even let your granddaughter marry a man who is ten years older than her.
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