Chapter 567 Four Questions and Answers, Four Appointments

"In the military meeting just now, you also learned about the current border defense situation of the Ming Dynasty. What do you think?" Zhu Yurao sat on the dragon chair and looked at the four people and asked.

As the top pick, Zhang Huangyan, who was young and vigorous, took the initiative to speak first.

"Although our country in the Ming Dynasty is initially peaceful, the border defense situation is still severe." This kind of language that is similar to that of later generations was naturally learned from the Military Academy and other places. Zhang Huang said it very naturally, "Among them, the western Heshuote Khanate is extremely

It may become the biggest foreign enemy that threatens our Ming Dynasty's border defense after the Qing Dynasty.

Therefore, I think that after the Qing Dynasty is destroyed, our Ming Dynasty should strengthen the western border defense, and even make the northwest as its main military affairs!"

"That's right." Zhu Yuyao nodded and looked at the other three people.

Chen Bangyan cupped his hands and said: "Wei Chen believes that although the trouble in the southwest will not threaten the safety of our Ming Dynasty due to its remote geographical location, it is like a chronic disease that affects our Ming army and wastes money and food year after year.

Wei Chen believes that if conditions permit, we, the Ming Dynasty, should also try our best to prevent troubles from the southwest."

This idea was not something that Chen Bangyan originally had, but since he was awarded the top three Jinshi in March and was specially assigned to serve as an intern at the Military Academy to observe politics, he has greatly increased his military knowledge and broadened his horizons, which is why he spoke like this.

Although Zhu Yuluo didn't know about Chen Bangyan's change, she showed interest in what he said and asked: "Do you have any ideas on how to prevent the trouble in the southwest?"

Chen Bangyan hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said: "Only when we, the Ming Dynasty, are at the peak of their military power, can we imitate Chengzu and destroy the countries of Vietnam and even Myanmar, and then set up provinces and counties, and incorporate Yunnan and Guangxi as internal provinces, can we hope to eliminate the southwest."

Suffer!"

After hearing this, Zhu Yurao was a little surprised. She didn't expect Chen Bangyan to have such a radical idea.

Then he thought that there was also a map of the Ming Dynasty territory in the Military Academy, which marked the countries on the Southeast Asian peninsula. Chen Bangyan was an intern at the Military Academy, and it was not surprising to guess that the imperial court had plans for the southwest.

In fact, under normal circumstances, Chen Bangyan would not even dare to think about destroying Vietnam and Myanmar, let alone propose it in Wuying Palace.

But now the imperial court not only has such a far-sighted strategy, but also has national and military strength that can be expected - Zhu Yu'ao got what heaven wanted, and she can travel to future generations, which I won't go into more detail about; now the strength of the Ming's new army and the Ming's national strength are increasing day by day.

, Chen Bangyan and others all saw it.

Therefore, in the not-too-distant future, the Ming Dynasty's national power and military power will inevitably reach a new level, surpassing Hongwu, and it is inevitable that Yongle will be the same.

In this way, it is natural to take advantage of the strong national power of the Ming Dynasty to destroy the countries of Vietnam and Burma and solve the chronic problems in the southwest for the Ming Dynasty.

"It will take decades to solve the problems in the southwest. Fortunately, we, the Ming Dynasty, still have time."

After saying this with a smile, Zhu Aao looked at Yan Ermei.

Yan Ermei said: "Wei ministers have heard about the power of trains, which can connect the east, west, north and south, making the imperial court's deployment of troops to all directions ten times faster.

If this is true, we, the Ming Dynasty, will do our best to build railways in the future and connect the railways to all directions as soon as possible. In this way, whether in the northwest, northeast, southwest, or even the southeast, border defense will be greatly facilitated.

With the convenience of the railway, we can attack when we advance and defend when we retreat. The border defense situation of our Ming Dynasty will inevitably change greatly."

Zhu Aelao showed surprise again.

Nowadays, the railway is only being built in Yingtianfu and has not yet been completed and opened. Although many people in the court discuss this matter, few think of the impact of the railway when discussing military and political affairs.

Yan Ermei was able to point out the significant impact of the railway on the national defense of the Ming Dynasty, which was regarded as far-sighted among the middle and lower-level officials of the Military Academy.

But then Zhu Aolao sighed, "Railway construction cannot be accomplished overnight. Even if we only talk about the railway connecting the east, west, north and south, I am afraid it will take at least ten years to complete."

Yan Ermei cupped her hands and said, "It's only ten years. Your Majesty is still young, so you can definitely wait."

Zhu Yusao smiled, but she didn't expect that this time it would be Yan Ermei's turn to tell her that she had enough time.

Then she looked at Liu Shixun and asked, "How does Yuan Zhen (Liu Shixun) feel?"

Liu Shixun clasped his fists and said: "Wei Chen believes that we must ensure that our Ming Dynasty has a steady stream of elite soldiers and generals in order to ensure the stability of the border and even pioneering progress.

The military academy established by His Majesty is indeed a good strategy for elite soldiers and generals, and it should be further improved and promoted!"

This statement of "education to strengthen the army" was considered a unique perspective, and Zhu Aao nodded with satisfaction after hearing it.

However, Liu Shixun was the only one among the four who had studied in a military academy and was also the only general. It was not unusual for him to have such an idea.

Looking around the four of them again, Zhu Yucao said: "In more than a month, your period of observing the government will be over. Do you have any ideas about where you will take up your post in the future?"

The four of them looked at each other, but this time they did not speak rashly. Instead, they clasped their fists together and said, "But it is at your Majesty's command and the court will arrange it!"

Zhu Yuluo was not surprised by this answer.

Ministers can have expectations about the direction of their future employment, but they certainly cannot change the court's arrangements - you have to go wherever the court thinks it needs you.

This is something that has not changed for thousands of years.

In fact, Zhu Yurao had already discussed the arrangements for these four people with several military ministers, and now he spoke directly.

She first looked at Yan Ermei and said: "What Tanhua Lang said before is true. In the past ten years, the Heshuote Khanate has been our strongest foreign enemy in the northwest of the Ming Dynasty. It should be noted that now he knows those who respect the Qing captives and has not told them yet.

I pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty.

Even regardless of Heshuote's threat, the Ming Dynasty should follow the example of the Han and Tang Dynasties, regain the Western Regions, and open up the Silk Road. Only in this way can the northwest be safe and have the opportunity to develop.

However, before that, our Ming Dynasty needs an envoy to communicate with the countries in the Western Regions, carry out the strategy of uniting vertical and horizontal alliances, and even explore their intelligence, so as to bring convenience to our Ming Dynasty's military operations.

Mr. Yan, would you like to learn from Zhang Qian of the Han Dynasty and Xuance, the king of the Tang Dynasty, and send an envoy to the Western Regions for our Ming Dynasty to visit various countries?"

Which aspiring scholar does not yearn for the achievements of Zhang Qian and Wang Xuance who traveled abroad and left their names in history?

Although Yan Ermei is already forty-three, her ambition has not diminished a bit. After hearing Zhu Yusao's words, she couldn't help showing excitement and said with cupped hands: "I am willing to go to the Western Regions as an envoy and I will never regret it!"

Obviously, Yan Ermei knew the dangers of being an envoy - only Zhang Qian and Wang Xuance left their names in history, but they didn't know how many other Han Dynasty and Tang envoys of the same period were buried in Huangsha in the Western Regions.

Zhu Yuluo had no idea of ​​using human life to pile up information and achievements.

She said: "Since Mr. Yan is willing to take on this important task, he will be appointed as the diplomatic envoy of Honglu Temple (from the seventh rank) from now on, with special orders to the Military Intelligence Department, Jinyiwei North Town Fusi, the Rites Department Host and Guest Department, the Huitong Pavilion, and the Siyi Pavilion.

Observe politics.

I hope that Mr. Yan will first learn Mongolian, Tibetan and other languages ​​of the Western Regions, and at the same time understand the customs and customs of the Western Regions from various documents, and then go to the Western Regions after he has achieved some success."

After hearing what Zhu Yura said, Yan Ermei was slightly startled, and then realized that Zhu Yura did not want him to risk his life in vain by breaking into the Western Regions.

So he was moved and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Yuyao looked at Liu Shixun again and said: "Li Guo's new border defense army in the 15th town still lacks a staff officer. Is Yuan Zhen willing to take over?"

Liu Shixun clasped his fists and said simply: "Wei Chen takes orders!"

Zhu Yuluo in Gansu was really not at ease - it was not that she thought Li Guo was not loyal enough or might be rebellious, but she was worried that Li Guo and others were not capable enough and would miss the Gansu border defense.

In later history, Liu Shixun once led 5,000 infantrymen, 500 dead soldiers, and more than 10,000 residents on Zhoushan Island. He defended the city for nearly half a month under the bombardment of the Qing army's Hongyi artillery and the siege of tens of thousands of people.

If Qiu Yuanji, a relative of Zhang Mingzhen, had not acted as an internal agent and opened the city gate for the Qing army, Liu Shixun would have been able to hold on for much longer.

Now Liu Shixun has studied some of the current military concepts and combat skills brought by Zhu Yuluo from later generations at the Nanjing Military Academy, and his military capabilities will definitely be stronger.

By having him serve as Li Guo's military staff, he provided an insurance policy for Gansu's border defense.

At the same time, serving as a staff officer in the Gansu Army was also a kind of training for Liu Shixun, which would definitely further improve his abilities and play an important role in the Ming Dynasty's expansion into the Western Regions in the future.

Seeing that Yan Ermei and Liu Shixun had received important appointments, Zhang Huangyan and Chen Bangyan couldn't help but look forward to it when Zhu Ailao looked over.

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