Zhu Houzhao looked at the people in the palace with cold eyes, thinking that heaven and man were at war in his heart. Zhang Mao's loud voice echoed in the palace: "A movement is worse than silence. Your Majesty, the art of war dictates that the general will be defeated if he attacks for hundreds of miles. Reinforcements should not be sent from the capital.

If the second guard has been out of action for a long time, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to take on the important task!"

"Then let the little prince show off his power?" Hongzhi was a little unwilling. Hua Houwei's feats in the past few days showed that the barbarians on the grassland were just that. Why did they retreat when they came to him?

Zhang Mao couldn't answer, what could he say? That the Ming Dynasty had lost its strategic initiative and could only defend passively? Or that you and His Highness couldn't compete? That was a special case and this was a routine battle? Zhang Mao swallowed and could only smile dryly.

Answer: "Your Majesty, the military is a major issue for the survival of the country and cannot be ignored. This is what I think. Ming Dynasty currently lacks the strength to fight in the field and can only hold on."

Zhu Houzhao suddenly said: "Mr. British, what if we fight him out? Isn't it possible to include Maxim?"

Hua Houwei shook his head: "Brother, this is impossible! Now the border army's use of these firearms is still stuck on old-fashioned firecrackers. From the specific tactical arrangements to the overall strategy, a mature system has not yet been formed. How to fight?"

Zhu Houzhao walked to the huge map on the wall and pointed at Xuanfu: "Can't we mobilize troops from Xuanfu? We can go our own way. Maxim is in our hands, and the border troops can cooperate!"

Hua Houwei walked to the map, thought carefully for a while, and then shook his head: "No! You can't pass the first level! Brother, the border troops are afraid of the prairie cavalry like tigers, so it's okay to defend the city. After all, it's backed by a fortified city, so it has a psychological advantage."

. But if we pull them out? I'm afraid that half of the troops will have to be lost on the march! There is also a problem of coordination, which is even more serious. We can't coordinate our time. Once a fight breaks out, you need the frontier troops to block the left wing. The frontier troops haven't arrived yet.

Someone made dumplings for you. This is not a war, it’s a killing! It’s wrong, and the little prince has a huge advantage that we can’t deal with for the time being.”

Zhu Houzhao asked: "What advantage?"

"Mobile speed! We Han people have been fighting with the grassland people for thousands of years. When we have the advantage, it is always when we have horses. The rest is just relying on the Great Wall for defense! If we really mobilize troops from Xuanfu, the little prince doesn't have to fight with us.

Fight head on, just use fast to fight slow, turn around and attack Xuanfu, can we catch up? Once Xuanfu is broken through, the grassland cavalry will be filled with mercury, and the capital will be shaken and the world will be shaken. The gain will not be worth the loss! "Hua Houwei's

You can't reach it with your fingers, but you can use a stick to scratch it, but it clearly points out the biggest weakness of the Ming army!

Zhang Mao nodded frequently. Your Highness is indeed powerful. In this situation, Daming can only defend now! He said to Zhu Houzhao: "Prince, Your Highness is right. Daming is really passive at the moment and can only stop with silence."

Zhu Houzhao stomped his feet bitterly: "This won't work, and that won't work either. Then we can only be beaten passively?"

Hua Houwei spread his hands: "There is no way, this is the current situation! How about I desperately encourage the development of industry? Don't I want to strategically reverse this unfavorable situation? Reality is stronger than people, brother, please be patient and wait for a while!

When the industry develops and cement roads are built in all directions, we will have an advantage in logistics. Coupled with the production of a large number of soul-chasing guns, we can train a new Shenji battalion with pure firearms and equipped with war horses. Then we will be invincible in the world.

!It’s really not possible now!”

Zhang Mao also persuaded: "What His Highness said is true. Prince, please don't be impatient. The civil fort has only been more than forty years old, but we have still withstood the grassland offensive. In another ten years, we will be able to launch a full-scale counterattack.

Prince, you were in your prime at that time, it’s not too late at all!”

Hong Zhi felt unhappy. It seemed that his dream of avenging his shame and showing off his talents was about to come to nothing. But now that he was in this mess, what could he do?

Liu Jian sighed: "What the British Lord said is true. We can't act rashly now. It seems that we need to tighten up on this industrial development matter! Your Majesty, ask Ni Yue to attend the court meeting tomorrow. Oh, after all, the Ministry of Industry is in charge of many related matters.

Let Zeng Jian come, too. And Qin Hong, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, is worthy of a small court meeting. Let’s discuss politics in the Wenhua Hall!"

The Wenhua Hall was full of people. Everyone hurriedly washed and took a bite, and then began to discuss politics.

Tianguan Ni Yue spoke first: "Give craftsmen official status? Master Liu, most of the craftsmen are vulgar people. If they are granted official status rashly, how can the court lose face? Even if it is a different category, the people will not know the official status of this insect."

It’s a craftsman!”

Hua Houwei frowned. He knew the resistance would be big, but he didn't expect it to be so big! The little prince had a butcher's knife on his neck, so what else could he do to be dignified?

Xie Qian glanced at Hua Houwei and smiled slightly: "Ni Tianguan, you can defeat the little prince without dignity. Without industry, where will the cement come from? Where is the soul-chasing gun? Where is the hope of the Ming Dynasty coming back? You have also seen the cement.

, shouldn’t we use such a good thing that benefits the country and the people?”

Ni Yue frowned: "Master Xie, everyone hopes that the people of Ming Dynasty will live and work in peace and contentment forever, but will the industry be able to achieve it? If it fails to achieve its goal by then, will these vulgar people still go to the temple? Then isn't Ni a notorious person for thousands of years?"

Xie Qian glanced at Hua Houwei, who understood and explained loudly: "Master Ni, before the Song Dynasty, there were no cooking, no firecrackers, and no firecrackers. Now in the Ming Dynasty, they all have it. Are they all banned? Compared with the previous Song Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty

Do people live a more enjoyable life? I am not arguing with adults, I just want to say a truth: the ancients may not be stronger than the people of today, but the people of today must be stronger than the ancients! Where does strength come from? Constantly keep pace with the times.

, new things are constantly appearing, and they are naturally better than the ancients! Mr. Ni, what do you think?"

Hongzhi approved in his heart. Although the fireworks were still a bit heavier, they were much better than the sharp ones in previous years. Ni Yue paused for a moment before speaking: "I agree with what Your Highness said, but it's not that I am walking faster."

? Craftsmen are vulgar after all. Should we read and learn to read first, and then take exams to be appointed officials?"

Hua Houwei shook his head: "Master Ni, I understand what you said, governing a big country is like cooking small dishes. This is true, but it depends on the situation! Now the little prince is showing off his power in Datong, and we have no power to fight back. If we don't catch up,

Isn't it too calm to follow the steps step by step? Besides, you can also learn after being awarded an official, and after inspection and review, those who fail can be dismissed, so there is no need to block the road, right?"

Liu Jian quietly grabbed the tea cup and played with it, watching Ni Yue and Hua Houwei arguing. Alas, Ming Dynasty is old. When did face become more important than benefits?

Ni Yue reluctantly nodded: "His Highness said yes, then we will do it according to His Highness' wishes. But every time when the capital is inspected, this craftsman..."
Chapter completed!