"Feng'er, don't have to be polite." Zhang Yan smiled, looking at the girl in the palace costume, and then at Zhu Youjian.
Zhu Youjian, who was looking at the stunning palace girl, suddenly saw Zhang Yan's soft gaze from the corner of his eye. He quickly lowered his head and drank his tea.
Zhang Yan smiled secretly. I just said that I am still young, so why are my eyes so small
"This woman's name is Zhou Yufeng, from Suzhou Prefecture in Nanzhili, she has a dignified appearance, a demure temperament, she is proficient in poetry and books, is good at mural painting, and also has research on medicine. Five brothers, what do you think?"
Is her last name Zhou? Didn’t your own journey change history? I just don't know if this week is the other week. From Zhang Yan's introduction, it seems to be the same person. Is fate really destined
Zhu Youjian was still thinking about the things of the past and the future, and he lost his mind without noticing it. In Zhang Yan's eyes, it was not so good. The whole color was too weak for his wife. However, she didn't care, if Zhu Youjian looked at it. Not last Zhou Yufeng, she was going to be bothered. With a relaxed smile on its face, it glanced at Zhu Youjian deeply.
Only then did Zhu Youjian realize that Zhang Yan was asking herself, hey, how could she ask in person like this? It's okay if I can see others, but if I reject them directly, how can they live up to their own face
He didn't know that the women in the palace had no freedom of choice. They were selected into the palace from various places, or selected by the emperor or prince. If they were a little uncomfortable, they were resisting the decree. But he still peeked at Zhou Yufeng, who was hung-necked and shy.
"Fifth brother, if you want to see Feng'er, you have to come to Kunning Palace often." Zhang Yan laughed, seeing things started very well, and he felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.
Come to Kunning Palace? This is the empress’s residence, the emperor’s one-third of acre, and only the emperor can come and go freely. Although he is a believer, he is a man after all, how can he go to Kunning Palace often? Zhu Youjian really didn't understand whether the shrewd queen had pointed out otherwise.
The sun in the afternoon was particularly venomous. Although it was early autumn, the capital still seemed extremely hot and muggy, but it was a little bit cooler in the morning and evening. Zhu Youjian had lunch and was about to rest for a while, and then went out after avoiding the noon heat.
"His Royal Highness, someone from the Ministry of War, Master Shangshu Li, please go to the Ministry of War for a while."
Xu Yingyuan's voice surprised Zhu Youjian, he and Li Chunye didn't have much friendship! Although he was recommended to the emperor by his recommendation to the emperor when he was named General Wulue and the commander of the Fenwuying camp last time, he was worried that he would be impeached by the prosecutor and did not visit him.
What can he do to find himself
If it was because of the extermination of Japanese Japanese in Shandong, what kind of reward did the emperor want to give himself, then it should be the eunuch who came to declare the decree. What happened to him, Li Chunye
Thinking about it wrong, Li Chunye looked for himself, it seemed that it wasn't official, but he just let himself go "for a while". It is very likely that he was talking about private affairs. Shouldn't he first ask for his own opinions on the rewards of Fenwuying? It seems that there is no need for the Ministry of Defense to discuss this matter with myself!
"Ying Yuan, what did the people say?"
"His Royal Highness, the people only said that Master Li would invite your palace to the Ministry of War for a while, but he didn't know what was going on." Xu Yingyuan replied with a bow, and he didn't say anything clearly.
If you don't understand, then don't want to, so as not to harm your brain cells in vain.
There were only three people in the main hall of the Ministry of War. Except for Li Chunye, Zhu Youjian didn't know the other two.
"Master Li, haha, these two are..."
"I have seen His Royal Highness Xinwang." The three saluted Zhu Youjian together.
"This is Zhao Yan, the right servant of the Ministry of War, and this is Yan Mingtai, the left servant of the Ministry of War." Li Chunye introduced to Zhu Youjian.
"Haha, they are all important ministers of the Ministry of War. I don't know why Master Li is looking for this king?" Although there are not many people, they are all heavyweights. Zhu Youjian feels that the atmosphere is a bit heavy.
"It's really not right to let His Highness Xin Wang run away on such a hot day." Li Chunye once again apologized. He didn't directly answer Zhu Youjian's question, but made a detour: "But Fenwuying sent it back. The military report is too concise, and the veteran really wants to know the detailed situation of the battle."
"Master Shangshu mean?" Zhu Youjian didn't know that Li Chunye had doubts about his record.
"His Royal Highness, forgive me, the old minister said bluntly that Qi Shaobao had used soldiers like a god in those days, but they were well prepared. Almost all soldiers under his command were good at dealing with Japanese pirates. Even so, on the battlefield, soldiers continue to suffer casualties. Unprepared, the Japanese pirates can be wiped out with minimal casualties. I hope that His Royal Highness can help the veteran to help the veteran, and the veteran will also promote the military camp to the whole army." Li Chunye already believes that Qin Yongnian and Zhu Youjian have merged. Without exaggerating his military exploits, he sincerely hopes to understand the reasons for Fenwuying's victory, regardless of whether the success came from Qin Yongnian or Zhu Youjian.
"Does Master Shang Shu doubt Fenwuying's battle report?" Li Chunye asked himself before the emperor decided what rewards Fenwuying would give to Fenwuying. Zhu Youjian felt that Li Chunye might doubt the authenticity of the battle report, that is to say, he Zhu You Jianhe Qin Yongnian is doing meritorious service.
But they didn't say it directly, and Zhu Youjian was inconvenienced. He used direct questions to force Li Chunye to express his position.
"His Royal Highness has misunderstood." Li Chunye stood up and saluted Zhu Youjian again. "If the old minister doubts the authenticity of the military report, he will definitely send someone to investigate secretly instead of directly asking His Royal Highness. Moreover, Shandong is not far from the capital, and Jin Yiwei will also Check the military report according to his own method. The old minister was just thinking that Shandong’s hundreds of thousands of troops could not wipe out the Japanese pirates, while the Fenwu Camp had only 6,000 soldiers, but could completely defeat the Japanese pirates. What is the difference?” Li Chunye didn’t wait for Zhu Youjian. Replied and sat down again, "His Royal Highness, the Liaodong sergeant is in a hard fight and is still in a disadvantageous situation. If His Royal Highness can promote the Fenwuying tactics to Liaodong, the situation in Liaodong will definitely be greatly changed. The veteran is in charge of the Ministry of War. I am worried about the war in Liaodong, so I will not avoid suspicion and meet your Highness in private. I hope that your Highness will not doubt that the veterans have a heart for the country."
"Oh." Zhu Youjian replied lightly, Li Chunye's words, no matter the reason or the result, are reasonable. Zhu Youzhen thought that he would recommend him, the grievance in his heart has long since dissipated. "Master Li, Fenwuying had six thousand soldiers to deal with the two thousand Japanese pirates. This trivial victory is not enough to promote the whole army. Moreover, the victory of Fenwuying is only a case, and the conditions for promotion to the whole army are probably insufficient. "
"His Royal Highness?" Li Chunye has been more optimistic about Zhu Youjian since he realized that Fenwuying's military report is not full of water. Although Qin Yongnian is also an upright soldier, the change in the appearance of Fenwuying came from Zhu Youjian. What happened after Fenwuying, the real hero was Zhu Youjian.
"Ahem..." Zhu Youzhen seemed to be choked by the tea, and could not speak for a long time.
Li Chunye glanced at Zhu Youjian, and did not ask any more. The people present were all civilian officials and top figures in the Ministry of War. Of course, he understood that the reform of the army was not a trifle. They knew that the conditions Zhu Youjian said were insufficient.
Seeing that it was a bit cold, Li Chunye changed the subject: "His Royal Highness, there are some things that the old minister is unclear. I hope that Your Highness can help the ministers and other questions.
"Master Shang Shu is serious. As long as the king knows, he can say nothing." Zhu Youjian felt that there was nothing to keep in this battle of Fenwuying. His only hope was to put the credit on Qin Yongnian's head. , So that he can enter Shandong as soon as possible.
"How did your Royal Highness think of using a bow and crossbow to surround and annihilate the Japanese pirates? Is it just to reduce the losses of the Fenwu camp? His Royal Highness Yan knew that the Japanese pirates would not risk their lives in close combat?" Li Chunye raised his own doubts.
"These Japanese pirates are just bandits. They make a living by plundering. They are not a regular army. Although they are brave in fighting alone, they do not have strict discipline. Moreover, the Fenwu Camp arranges two cavalry to respond. If the Japanese pirates do not retreat, these cavalry They also attacked from the side with bows and crossbows. The Japanese pirates lined up in columns and must be the targets of cavalry bows and crossbows." Zhu Youjian talked eloquently, and seemed to be back in the plan of the day.
"An ambush in the plains is unheard of. Why is your Highness confident that he can encircle and wipe it out?" Although Li Chunye is a civilian, he has served in the Ministry of War for many years and has studied military tactics. But he had never heard of the fact that an army could be ambushed in a plain without any shelter.
"The Japanese country does not produce war horses, so the Japanese pirates do not learn equestrianism, and do not know enough about the advantages of cavalry. Fenwu camp has horses, both cavalry and infantry, and the marching speed is at least five times that of the Japanese pirates. Therefore, the Fenwu camp can rely on the advantage of speed. Quickly set up the encirclement circle. Even if the Japanese pirates can break out of the encirclement circle, it doesn’t matter. The Fenwu Camp can quickly encircle them at the speed of the cavalry.” Zhu Youjian did not say clearly that this tactic is actually not new. Jiannu relied on the cavalry. The speed advantage is that they often use this method to defeat Daming's infantry in Liaodong.
"The old minister has another question. This is our common question. This is also the reason for their request to participate in the meeting." Li Chunye pointed at Zhao Yan and Yan Mingtai, his eyes softened, "This tactic, is your Highness's hand or Qin's handwriting? Yongnian's idea?"
Zhu Youjian also glanced at Li Chunye and found that he just wanted the truth. As one of the books of the Ministry of War, the battle in the Fenwu Camp was too peculiar, of course he had to find the reason.
Zhu Youjian made a brief introduction to the deployment before the war. Of course, all the ideas were the collective wisdom of the top leaders of Fenwuying. Of course Qin Yongnian was the first.
Zhu Youjian has said so, even if they have doubts, they can no longer blame it. There are some things that are better to know than to say it.
Li Chunye squinted his eyes, seeming to be digesting Zhu Youjian's "living body" words. From his understanding of Qin Yongnian, the doubts in his heart gradually disappeared. "Fenwuying is still stationed in Shandong at the moment, what are your Highness and General Qin's plans?"
Zhu Youjian gave a brief report on his thoughts to the three people present. Whether Qin Yongnian can stay in Shandong or not, everyone in this room has the right to decide. They are all high-level leaders in charge of the Jingshi Army and at least have the right to make suggestions. Therefore, Zhu Youjian did not intend to hide from them, maybe they can help him. Of course, it cannot be said that Qin Yongnian secretly formed a navy. Everyone knows that the navy is a money-burning service. Now Daming's military expenditure is spent in Liaodong, and the local guards do not have military expenditures. How can there be money to form the navy
Li Chunye glanced at Yan Mingtai and others, "His Royal Highness not only commanded a good hand in warfare, but also had unique insights into Daming's military layout. He was a rare talent in the army." He was the same as Yan Mingtai and others. Zhu Youjian directly counted the credit of Fenwuying in his heart.