The Late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 59: Goodbye to the Department of War Shangshu

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"His Royal Highness, the next official has a question. I don't know what your Royal Highness thinks about the battle in Liaodong?" Zhao Yan, the right servant of the Ministry of War, heard Zhu Youjian's high opinion, and his heart was surging. Although his philosophy is different from Zhu Youjian, He can't deny that Zhu Youjian's tactics are very real, maybe not gorgeous, but very practical.

Liaodong was his heart disease. Daming refused to give up the projectile land left by Liaodong. He was always unfavorable in the military. Every time he was held accountable for failure, the senior officials of the Ministry of War trembled and feared lying down. Also shot.

"With the current methods of warfare, it is difficult for Daming to regain Liaodong." Zhu Youjian is also most worried about Liaodong. In the history of later generations, Daming was killed in slavery, and the backbone of the Han nation was crushed for nearly three hundred years. "Although Daming formed the Guanning cavalry, Jian slaves lived on horseback since childhood, and the horses and men have long been integrated. Riding and shooting kung fu is comparable to the Guanning cavalry formed temporarily. Moreover, if Daming's army crosses the Great Wall, there will be food for food. It is easy to be cut off by the slave cavalry coming and going like wind. Without supplies, the Ming army will collapse without fighting. If you don’t step out of the Great Wall, not only will you not be able to collect the land outside the customs, but the heavy troops in Shanhaiguan will consume a lot of money and food, and it will be heavy for a long time. Daming is afraid that he can't afford the military salary."

"Even the Guanning Iron Cavalry can't win, how can Daming General defeat Jian slave?" Yan Mingtai sighed. He had no illusions about Liaodong for a long time, but the Ming court never gave up outside the pass.

"The northern nomads are good at riding and shooting. As a farming nation, the Hans cannot be confronted by individual soldiers, just as they cannot fight against Japanese pirates. However, the Han people also have their own advantages, which are mainly reflected in two aspects: First, the Han people are advanced in technology. The supply can be guaranteed by repairing roads; the second is to have firearms. If Daming's firearms are improved, their range can exceed that of crossbows and the rate of fire is also increased, these firearms will be the nightmare of the northern nomads." Zhu Youjian is definitely not* ***Surrenderists, since the Han and Tang Dynasties can defeat the northern nomads, there is no reason why the more technologically advanced Daming cannot.

In the history of later generations, the establishment of slaves entered the Pass and ruled the Han people for nearly three hundred years, but that was a problem within the Han people.

Before the establishment of slaves and entering the customs, Daming had already died in the Dashun regime.

The Ming regime has collapsed, and the Dashun regime has not yet established an effective rule across the country. When the old and new regimes were replaced, the establishment of slaves seized the opportunity. If there is no Dashun, it is really hard to say whether the establishment of slaves can enter the customs.

Zhu Youjian is a traverser who has insight into the development trend of human history. He wants to use his knowledge and experience to prevent the establishment of slaves from entering the customs. Since the annihilation of the Japanese pirates, Zhu Youjian's self-confidence has become stronger.

Li Chunye and others carefully considered Zhu Youjian's words, and felt that after Zhu Youjian annihilated the Japanese pirates, his confidence might have been excessively inflated.

Daming and Jiannu fought Jiannu in Liaodong for more than ten years. Not only did they consume a lot of money and food, they also lost hundreds of thousands of troops, and the casualties of the people were countless.

Liaodong’s commanders changed one after another, and they were still unable to open the situation. They were either defeated, captured or killed, or were investigated by the court.

Perhaps Zhu Youjian can really change the situation in Liaodong. Although no one can see the future development, from the perspective of Zhu Youjian's complete annihilation of the Japanese pirates, his unique military philosophy may really be effective in building slavery.

The building of slaves is now a national trouble for Ming Dynasty. Even Zhu Youxiao, who has always ignored state affairs, is also very concerned and put a lot of pressure on the Ministry of War. But now they have nothing to do. No matter Zhu Youjian’s method can be successful, there will always be A ray of hope.

"His Royal Highness, the front line of Liaodong, the Ji Liao Jing is slightly superior, and advocates abandoning Ningyuan and retreat to the front lines of Qiantun and Shanhaiguan. However, Yuan Chonghuan of Ningqian Dao, General Bingman Mangui of Ningyuan, and General Zu Dashou of Ningyuan were firmly opposed to abandoning Ningyuan. All of the lawsuits have been brought to the Ministry of War, what does your Highness think?"

Yuan Chonghuan? Zhu Youjian was taken aback. This was a well-known figure in the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty. It seems that he founded the Great Victory of Ningyuan. It is said that Nurhachi's death is related to him.

Zhu Youjian thought for a moment: "Maybe Yuan Chonghuan can stop Jianu for a while, but Ning Yuan hangs out of the gate, and there will always be times when he is conquered by Jianu. If you want to defend Ningyuan, in the final analysis, you have to attack, only to completely defeat Jianu. Only by regaining and defending the land outside the customs."

Zhu Youjian was lying on the chair with Erlang's legs tilted up, thinking about how to make money.

Fenwuying needs his constant blood transfusion. The three thousand taels of silver that he has invested in will soon be spent. Right now Fenwuying is still in Shandong, so there is no need to invest for the time being. Once Fenwuying returns to the capital, he needs to invest again. Up.

Without the talent to improve the treatment of soldiers, the current high-intensity training of Fenwu Camp cannot be sustained, and it is likely to return to the original half-dead state.

Although he is a believer and has a generous salary, he can guarantee that he will be a young rich man. He must be a beautiful woman, but his salary is insignificant if it is divided among the more than 6,000 soldiers in Fenwu Camp.

Originally hoped that the cement factory could bring him rich returns, but now the cement factory's funds have not been returned to the circulation, not only have no income, but continue to pour money in. Otherwise, once no remuneration is paid, the skilled workers that are finally cultivated will be lost.

Although he has some savings, he is far behind the current expenditure.

"His Royal Highness, the imperial decree is here." Xu Yingyuan's voice interrupted his thoughts.

Zhu Youjian ordered the middle door to be opened and burned incense to greet the eunuch. He took Xu Yingyuan and knelt outside the gate of the palace, waiting for the order. Kneeling to the eunuch, Zhu Youjian was very unwilling, but after taking the imperial decree once, and now he is used to it, he should kneel down and worship the emperor brother.

Seeing that Zhu Youjian had set up an incense case, the eunuch knelt outside the central door without saying much. He drew out the imperial decree and read it in a sharp voice: "Feng Tian carries on the transport, the emperor's edict said: Xin Wang, General Zhu Youjian Wulue, training Fenwuying obtained the law, assisted and commanded the Fenwuying camp to wipe out the Japanese pirates in Shandong, and was promoted to Huaiyuan general, the commander of the five army camps, and the leader of the daily training of Fenwuying, Yao, Lian, and Fenwu camps. Commander. In addition, there will be a reward of one thousand taels of gold, 20,000 vehicles of silver, ten pieces of jade agate and Hunan jade, and a box of blue and white porcelain."

"Thanks to Lord Longen, long live my emperor!" Zhu Youjian was not in a daze this time. If the eunuch were not there, he would have liked to jump three feet high.

Thousand taels of gold and 10,000 taels of silver have just solved his urgent need. It is a hotbed for eyelid fights, noodle soup in the belly, a hotel in the storm, and a heart for the beautiful girl.

What made Zhu Youjian secretly proud was that the emperor's brother let him be responsible for the training of the Siwuying.

According to the actual establishment of Fenwuying, the number of people in Siwuying will not be less than 20,000. In Daming, the number of 20,000 soldiers is not large, but for the small countries surrounding Daming, 20,000 troops are worth more than half of the country. In the past, Qi Jiguang fought against Mongolia, and his soldiers were only tens of thousands.

After becoming the commander of Fenwu Camp, the 6,000 soldiers in Fenwu Camp will basically be their own private soldiers.

Happy and happy, he still gave twenty taels of silver when he sent the eunuchs. These celebrities around the emperor must not be offended. They may not be able to help you much, but in front of the emperor, he said bad things about you and slandered your image. It is completely possible. Even if you don't frame you, just exaggerating your shortcomings and ignoring your strengths will make you unbearable.

"Ying Yuan, how come there are no awards for General Qin, Fenwuying, and Shandong's personnel arrangements in the imperial edict?" While Zhu Youjian was excited, he was most concerned about Shandong's personnel arrangements.

"Maybe there is another imperial edict!" Although Xu Yingyuan is an eunuch, he is very familiar with the government affairs of the court. This imperial edict was specially issued to Zhu Youjian. Of course, the awards to Qin Yongnian and Fenwuying will not be included in this imperial edict. , No matter how difficult the Daming Household Department is, it won’t even have money to issue the imperial decree.

Zhu Youjian thought about it, too, he was too anxious. "Ying Yuan, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing?" After calming down, Zhu Youzhen also felt uneasy in his heart. He is the prince, and serving as a military post is not in line with the Ming ancestor system. The higher the status, the more jealous you receive.

"It's a good thing and a bad thing." Xu Yingyuan is like a master of dialectics, always considering issues from both pros and cons, but Zhu Youjian has adapted to his way of thinking.

"Then you tell me." Although it has only been a few months since coming to Daming, Zhu Youxian has realized the superiority of the prince, but the more profound experience is the complexity of the Ming court.

No matter what you do, political opponents will always accuse you. The Han people have never lacked experts in dialectics, only people like Xu Sanduo who do the real thing; if you do nothing, your political opponents will accuse you of taking your salary for nothing.

If you want to be promoted, it doesn't matter whether you do practical things or not. As long as there are as few political opponents as possible, the backstage is as hard as possible, and the mud is as soluble as possible.

"Let me talk about the good things first. Your Royal Highness has been promoted to the commander of the Fenwu Camp. As His Royal Highness, Fenwu Camp will probably be his personal soldier in the future. His Royal Highness is also in charge of the training of the four military camps and can train more excellent for Daming. Soldier." Xu Yingyuan didn’t know what Zhu Youjian really thought. It was a taboo for the young prince to become a military officer of the third rank of the Ming dynasty, but Zhu Youzhen would like it. If Zhu Youzhen is rebellious. He didn't have any heart, he didn't quite believe it, but Zhu Youzhen didn't show too much ambition, so he couldn't speak too clearly.

In fact, Zhu Youjian really has no intention of treason. On the one hand, Zhu Youxiao and Zhang Yan are really good to Zhu Youjian, and they are even a little spoiled. More importantly, Zhu Youjian knows the development history of Daming. Zhu Youxiao will die young soon, and he is the closest male of Zhu Youxiao's blood relationship, becoming the last emperor of Daming.

If you can succeed the emperor, why bother to rebel? As for why Zhu Youxiao died young, he can't remember why.

Now that Zhu Youxiao is emperor, he can just accumulate some strength. If he is now emperor, not only is he not mentally prepared, but he can't do some things, such as entering a military camp.

In history, apart from the founding emperor, there was no other emperor who could truly serve as a general. Even if the imperial conquest, it was only to boost morale, to behave, and even to take Yang Guifei to the wild to play Ma Zhen like Emperor Ming Emperor.