Chapter 415: Sending troops to Liaodong(1/2)
The Huagai Hall of the Ming Dynasty Palace.
With less than a stick of incense left before the next court, Zhu Yuanzhang was furious.
"Why, these prairie barbarians want to invade our Ming Dynasty, or did we not fight them hard enough in the first place?"
"After a while, I forgot the original pain and became bolder again."
"We're not dead yet!!!"
In the early morning, urgent news came from the border, and a large number of grassland tribes migrated towards Liaodong.
Now that spring has just passed and summer has not yet begun, the ice and snow in Liaodong have already melted, so these grassland tribes are moving forward together.
The purpose is also very clear, which is to head for the legendary fertile soil in the Northeast.
How could Zhu Yuanzhang endure such arrogant behavior?
Back then, the remaining forces of the Northern Yuan Dynasty were wiped out, and the border finally became peaceful, and it became like this again.
And at this time, King Zhu Di of Yan was transferred to attack the Japanese, and another 500,000 troops left.
It's like stabbing someone in the back.
"Grandpa, calm down. These prairie barbarians are naturally bewitched by others. From my grandson's point of view, it's not a bad thing."
"Perhaps this is really a good opportunity for our Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Yuanzhang paused and asked, "Da Sun, tell me."
Zhu Ying analyzed: "The most troublesome thing about the many tribes on the grasslands in our Ming Dynasty is not whether we can fight them, but whether we can fight them."
"Almost all men who live on the grasslands are born knights. Horseback riding and hunting are skills that have been trained since childhood."
"The uniform cavalry makes them move very quickly. This is also the most troublesome part of our Ming Dynasty."
"But now, all the tribes have begun to migrate. From the surface, it seems that this is a huge movement, estimated to be millions of people."
"However, among them, there are 200,000 cavalry, which is already very good. This is just Sun's estimate. The actual number is of course less."
"In the eyes of many grassland tribes, they have millions of people, and everyone must be afraid of them. But our Ming Dynasty can completely rely on strong cities to defend it."
"As long as there are enough cannons, gunpowder, and even matchlocks, what can these prairie cavalry use to attack the city?"
"It's not easy to cultivate food from fertile soil. They don't even have enough seeds, but they think that crops are already growing everywhere in Liaodong and they just need to harvest them."
"With so many grassland tribes gathering together, there will be no food and grass to eat. If they don't attack the city by force, they themselves will be the first to starve to death."
"You are really stupid. Let's stand still here and let's see who can hold it back first."
Fighting for territory on the grasslands is the most common thing, and it is often accompanied by bloody killings.
There have long been deep hatreds between many tribes.
The so-called enemies were extremely jealous when they met. Zhu Ying did not believe that they could put aside their prejudices and unite.
There was only one Genghis Khan in history who could unify the entire grassland.
After Zhu Yuanzhang calmed down and listened to Da Sun's analysis, he immediately understood the loopholes in it.
After thinking about it for a while, he smiled and said: "You boy, almost all these tribes have received the news. Among them, the great grandson must have been the handiwork."
Zhu Ying also admitted frankly: "My grandfather was wise, but my grandson just pushed me from behind."
Last year, Zhu Ying, as the eldest grandson of the Ming Dynasty, was the mastermind behind the Qunying Chamber of Commerce. Once this news broke, it was a huge blow to the branches of the Qunying Chamber of Commerce outside the Ming Dynasty.
No one will let the Chamber of Commerce of the Great Ming Dynasty secretly obtain their own information.
The foreshadowing naturally began to be laid at that time.
Coupled with the fertile ground this year, let's just make mistakes.
"Da Sun, what do you mean, who would be better off in Liaodong this time?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
Zhu Ying had nothing to hesitate and said directly: "If your grandson thinks so, let Duke Liang and Seventeenth Uncle go together."
"With Duke Liang in charge, it's not difficult to win."
Zhu Ying didn't understand military affairs. If he did, he would have wanted to go and do it himself.
Unfortunately, fighting is not something you can learn if you can, and Zhu Ying no longer has the time.
But for the prince, this is not necessary.
Zhu Yuanzhang did not object to Da Sun's proposal.
Lao Shiqi is a good boy with excellent talent in military strategy. He has already seen it from the time he was in Fengyang.
Being able to be crowned king so quickly is naturally due to this factor.
Lan Yu is a smart person, especially after following her eldest grandson, she has become much more sensible.
Naturally, it is clear that passing through this time is to open the way for Lao Shiqi.
The eldest grandson's actions also allowed Zhu Yuanzhang to see the scene of uncle and nephew working together and a harmonious family.
Following the issuance of an edict, a large number of guard sergeants were mobilized.
In fact, this is also a good thing in Zhu Ying's opinion.
Especially for the health center, it is equivalent to gradually transferring internal conflicts outward.
When a large number of sergeants from the guard station leave, many things will be easier to inspect. The most important thing is that it will not easily cause conflicts.
If a guard station is stationed in the same place for a long time, corruption will only become more serious.
Now that the Ming Dynasty's treasury is full, even if it is a two-front war, there will basically be no problem.
When it comes time to collect summer grain, it goes without saying.
Unless the Liaodong side is sorted out, the reclamation of fertile soil will not start in a hurry.
The fertile soil is there, and no one can steal it or take it away. Except for Ming Dynasty who has the ability to cultivate it, no one else can do it.
Things in Liaodong are in full swing, and Zhu Ying's military academy here has not stopped either.
The news of recruiting a large number of students spread to the north and south along with the inn.
Coupled with Zhu Ying's previous preferential treatment and improvements to candidates, many students also yearned for the Military Academy.
Apart from anything else, at least the recruitment of the first batch of students can at least reach full capacity.
It sounds a little strange, after all, this is the Ming Military Academy, and His Majesty is the dean.
It seems like everyone should be flocking to it.
In fact, the prejudice against warriors is already a stereotype in the eyes of most people.
Even many common people, after joining the army, will follow the customs of the army.
This is not because of the Ming Dynasty, but since the First Emperor unified the world, it has been almost the same tune.
Zhu Ying's military academy has high requirements for recruiting students.
Apart from anything else, as long as you have the ability to read, you have basic qualifications. Otherwise, it is better to lack than to overdo it.
And those who can read are almost all literati.
Ordinary people do not have the ability to support scholars.
When the children grow up a little, they have to help with household chores.
At this time, Zhu Yunwen's revision of the Torah was basically completed.
As dusk approached, Zhu Yunwen happily held the latest legal texts of the Ming Dynasty and ran over happily to tell his eldest brother the good news.
"It's been hard work during this time." After Zhu Ying took the book of law, she didn't go to check it immediately. Instead, she said with a smile.
Hearing this, Zhu Yunwen couldn't help but feel moved in his heart.
"It's not hard to do things for brother."
Zhu Ying shook his head and said, "Revising the laws of the Ming Dynasty is not to serve me, but to serve the people of the world."
"The biggest reason why I asked you to set the law in such detail is so that people who have suffered injustice can use this book of law to redress their grievances."
"It can be said that this book of law is closely related to the future of the entire Ming Dynasty."
After hearing his elder brother's instruction, Zhu Yunwen lowered his head and replied: "Thank you, elder brother, for the advice."
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit solemn, Zhu Ying stood up and patted Zhu Yunwen on the shoulder: "Anyway, this matter was done beautifully, and I have lived up to my brother's trust in you."
"Tell me, if there is anything you need to reward, if you can agree to it, my brother will definitely agree."
After hearing this, Zhu Yunwen thought of his mother's instructions in his mind.
Then he bit the bullet and said: "Brother, I also want to establish a vassal overseas."
"oh!"
Zhu Ying looked at Zhu Yunwen in surprise, and then felt relieved.
This somewhat embarrassed look obviously did not come from his own intention. Someone must be trying to help him from behind.
Zhu Yunwen was usually close to only a few people.
To be continued...