Chapter 257 There is no other way

After the court was over, Zhu Xiongying followed Lao Zhu to Wuying Hall. There were some things he still had to ask.

"I'm also angry about the revolt of the two guards, but there's nothing I can do about it." Lao Zhu looked at Zhu Xiongying and explained, "We don't want you to worry too much. Besides, you are still young. If you get angry,

Raising troops, I'm afraid some things may not end well."

Zhu Xiongying made tea for Lao Zhu and said, "What my grandfather said is reasonable. Naturally, I am angry about those things. But I also know that the matter of weapons is not a trivial matter. If we raise an army to attack, I am afraid that it will cause trouble."

Move your whole body."

Lao Zhu smiled and nodded. He knew that his grandson was relatively rational and would definitely not start an army in anger.

City government, this is also the case. If the emperor's grandson does not have the city government and his scheming, it will not be an easy task to govern the country.

While making tea, Zhu Xiongying said, "I actually know that building a city is no small matter, no matter in Monan or Mobei. The frontier fortress is bitterly cold, let alone the Tatars. Even some people of the Ming Dynasty endured it."

No."

Lao Zhu naturally knew what Zhu Xiongying said. The guard posts where many soldiers are stationed are indeed remote, and the lives of these people are indeed not easy.

For example, Kaizhongfa is a method that uses salt and tea as an intermediary to recruit merchants to deliver military rations, horses and other materials.

The reason is naturally that the journey is far away. If the imperial court undertakes this, it will inevitably cost a lot to transport food over long distances.

Monan, Mobei, including Liaodong and other regions must be truly bitter and cold places in this era. Not to mention the nomadic peoples with different customs and other aspects, even some military households in the Ming Dynasty have to endure

No.

Therefore, it is very normal for some households to run away from home in the current guard system. Especially in border areas, such things are relatively common.

Since Zhu Xiongying doesn't care about being kept secret about the two guards' rebellion, he doesn't care anymore and has nothing to say.

It’s better not to think about other things now, but to deal with the follow-up matters in a down-to-earth manner. This is the most important thing.

In fact, since the success of the Northern Expedition the year before last, Lao Zhu has been building the defense line in Monan and constantly setting up guard posts. However, these things cannot be completed overnight, and it will definitely take some time.

In Lao Zhu's construction, from Shenyang and Kaiyuan in the east of Liaodong to Pingliangfu and Ganzhou in the west, many vassal kings were lined up. This was the Mobei border defense line from the northeast to the northwest, guarded by the clans of the Ming Dynasty.

It is to respect the king and fight against the barbarians.

It’s just that these ideas are available now. It’s a pity that Lao Zhu’s sons have not fully grown up yet. Those who have not yet been granted vassal status are generally under the age of fifteen, and there is no way to establish vassal status now. As for those who have grown up, they are granted vassal status.

Yes, it’s not easy to change the seal.

After all, in addition to the first line of defense in the north, King Qin, King Jin, King Yan, King Zhou and King Qi, this is also the second line of defense built by Lao Zhu. This is north of the Yellow River, which can also directly support the north.

King Sai. If you include King Min, King Lu and others, these people can be regarded as building a defense line in the Qinling-Yellow River area, which is the second lifeline of the Ming Dynasty.

The King of Shu, the King of Xiang, the King of Chu and others are the third line of defense south of the Yangtze River. The second and third lines of defense may not seem so intuitive and conspicuous, but they must not be underestimated. This is also the Ming Dynasty's

The strategy is in depth.

After chatting with Lao Zhu for a while, Zhu Xiongying returned to Wenyuan Pavilion. He still had many things to deal with.

He has just returned to Beijing with great difficulty, and many martial arts officials are still waiting to see him. As for his younger brothers in the palace, they are probably eagerly looking forward to it.

Whether they are younger brothers or cousins, these children are not indifferent. Whether they can live a good life in the future depends on their elder brother, and they naturally know these things well.

Even the younger princes know that instead of counting on their father, they should count on their brother and nephew. After all, the father is older, and the brother and nephew can take better care of them.

You might not think it was a big deal when you were in Yingtian Mansion, but once Zhu Xiongying goes out, many people are waiting. He is not necessarily expecting to be taken seriously by this visit, but he is definitely worried that if this time

There is nothing that means being held grudges.

Returning to Wenyuan Pavilion, Zhu Xiongying said directly, "Let Wei Guogong and Cao Guogong come over."

In fact, Xu Da and Li Wenzhong were already waiting. Although Xu Da reported it directly in the morning, he knew it well. He had not violated the holy will before and did not tell Zhu Xiongying these things, but it did not mean that Xu Da

Da has no idea.

"You don't need to be polite, we are not outsiders." Zhu Xiongying got straight to the point and said to Li Wenzhong and Xu Da, "Wei Guogong, I have been training in Peking for a long time, and you are the most skilled in conquering the Tatars. This time the two guards rebelled.

, what do you think?"

Xu Da then said, "Your Highness, I think that the two guards rebelled again, mostly because the Northern Yuan Dynasty was destroyed the year before last, and those Tatars had no choice but to surrender. After all, they are aliens, and they are alienated from the imperial court."

Zhu Xiongying nodded, he agreed with this point of view, "Of course I understand that these people are also on both ends of the spectrum. I remember that they were the tribes of Azasili, King of Liao in the Northern Yuan Dynasty, right? Temujin's younger brother Temu Geor

Descendants of Chijin, the year before last, they knew how to use the rudder to watch the wind and descend."

"Your Highness, I think that although Aza lost his way and has not rebelled again, he has to guard against it." Xu Da continued, "I think that they are probably connected with the Tatar tribe. Now that the Yuan leader is dead, he is divided into Tatars.

There are two major tribes, Tartar and Oara. In order to win over the various tribes, these tribes attack each other, and they mostly try to win over the Tatars who surrendered to the Ming Dynasty."

I really don’t know what to say. Those Tatars who surrendered in Monan now really have the capital to wait and see. It is possible for them to fall to either side.

There is no doubt that the Ming Dynasty is powerful. But it is better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix, just like Aza Shili, the majestic king of the Northern Yuan and Liao Dynasties, and the commander of the Taining Guards of the Ming Dynasty.

This is from a first-grade prince to a third-grade Taining Guard commander, and his tribe is divided into three, which naturally makes people feel that his strength has been affected. The most believed in on the grassland is strength, and strength is

The weakening will definitely be unacceptable to Azasili.

In the Ming Dynasty, they were only mid-level and high-level generals, with a lot of heads and brains on their heads, so they were naturally uncomfortable. But when they returned to the grassland, even if they couldn't harass the Ming Dynasty, they were the children of Changshengtian on the grassland, and they could be at ease.<

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It doesn't matter if you can't stay in Monan, just go to Mobei. You grew up on a horse anyway, so don't worry about not being able to adapt.

On the other hand, I feel that although Ming Dynasty is strong now, it will be difficult to say how strong it will be in a few decades, or even a few years from now.

Now Mobei is recuperating and growing amid internal strife. When the time comes, we will have the opportunity to lead the cavalry and send troops south. At that time, we can still get silk, tea, and women from the Ming Dynasty, and we can still enjoy wealth.

Go to whichever side offers the best conditions. This is also the thinking of many old ministers of the Northern Yuan Dynasty who surrendered to the Ming Dynasty. They are a little wavering now, which is a normal thing. This is human nature, and it can be regarded as the way people go.

Water flows from high places to low places.

Although it is human nature, if something like this happens to you, you will definitely feel uncomfortable.

Looking at Zhu Xiongying, Xu Da added, "I thought that the revolt of the two guards was probably due to the pastoral power."

Naturally, some conditions must be given for the establishment of Jisi Guard Station. Those Mongolians who surrendered and were stationed in Monan certainly needed enough pasture so that they could ensure the survival of their tribesmen.

Pastures with abundant water and grass have always been the lifeblood of the nomadic people, and this is closely related to their interests. Without enough pastures, they would not be able to survive, let alone thrive.

Zhu Xiongying was silent for a long time and then said, "I can guess these things to some extent. But if they really get their way, then I, Ming, will raise a serious problem in the north with my own hands!"

Xu Da and Li Wenzhong did not object to this statement, because they also thought so.

If the conditions for Azashili and others were to be met, it would be to cultivate a powerful nomadic tribe in the north. These people would not be grateful to the court, they would only feel that it was what they deserved.

If one day the imperial court becomes harsh on them, or if they have to go to Shu, then they are very likely to rebel, or even attack the Ming Dynasty directly. After all, it is in Monan, on the northern border of the Ming Dynasty, which is an extremely important place!

There seems to be no better way now, or there is no permanent way to solve these problems.

In the face of the revolt of the two guards, it was natural to let Qin King Zhu Ping and others lead an army to conquer. This was the most helpless way, but the Ming court had to do this. If there was no expression on such a matter, then

Other Mongolian tribes that have surrendered will have to think about it.

After discussing the matter carefully with the two giants of the military, Zhu Xiongying was about to get up. He had other things to be busy with. As the emperor's grandson, he couldn't just say that he was busy with military affairs, political affairs, and family affairs.

Need attention.

The main hall is like this at the moment. Some teenagers and children are eagerly looking forward to it. The emperor's grandson is back, but they have not seen it. The prince, dragon and grandson, who are more or less aware of the world, are still waiting to show off.

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Including Zhu Yunxi, even if he is the brother of the emperor's grandson, he cannot be confident. If he really thinks that he can do whatever he wants with the status of a biological brother, that would be the biggest joke.
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