In the Tenth Prince's Mansion, Zhu Youjian had been waiting for Jiang Wan. Even when Jiang Wan sat across from him, he specifically asked Wang Chengen to bring Jiang Wan a pot of tea.
He wanted to know everything Jiang Wan had seen, heard, and experienced in Liaodong.
Jiang Wan did not hide anything, and reported to Zhu Youjian everything he saw in Ningyuan, even some details. Zhu Youjian interrupted him and asked carefully.
As for the preparations before the war and the situation of the war, Ning Yuan’s response after the war has been discussed.
After all, the news obtained on paper and the news seen and heard by his own people were somewhat different. Especially regarding the battle situation, Zhu Youjian was not as concerned as he thought. In his opinion, the dead and wounded soldiers were
It's just a number.
What he cared about was Yuan Chonghuan and how he guarded Ningyuan.
"By the way, my subordinates once boldly prepared a batch of urgently needed supplies for Ningyuan after the war in the name of the prince, and handed them directly to Mr. Yuan. Mr. Yuan expressed his deep gratitude to the prince and asked his subordinates to say hello to the prince!
"
"In my name?" Zhu Youjian was stunned.
"The money spent was from local businessmen, and my subordinates brokered it, and then asked the Folangji people to get some supplies!" Jiang Wan said lightly: "However, I think that the prince does not need these false names.
, Therefore, I am afraid that the credit for this matter will be recorded on the heads of Jin Yiwei and Fo Langji, but Yuan Chonghuan should know the reason for this matter!"
"Are you trying to show your kindness to him on my behalf?" Zhu Youjian understood immediately after hearing this: "If he is really a worthy pillar of the Ming Dynasty, it doesn't matter if I show my kindness to him. However, after I looked at this person's resume,
Although he has talents, he has not been reused by the imperial court. When he performed meritorious service in Ningyuan this time, it was just a military preparation for Qian. However, this great achievement cannot be ignored. The imperial court has planned to promote him to the title of Imperial Envoy of Youqian Capital.
, this is how we plan to reuse him!”
"wrong!"
He suddenly reacted: "After the great victory in Ningyuan, the imperial court has allocated a large amount of supplies to Ningyuan. Why is there a shortage of supplies?"
"I'm afraid, the reason for this matter still has to start with Jiliao Jinglue Gaodi!"
Jiang Wan said slowly: "Yuan Chonghuan is considered a student of Sun Chuanting. According to Master Sun's strategy, Liaodong will build a defense line connected with military fortresses and cities in various places to resist the enemy outside the pass. Therefore, Yuan Chonghuan's thinking is harmonious.
Master Sun has the same lineage!"
"However, Gaudi is also a thoughtful person. When he arrived in Liaodong, the Tatar soldiers of the Later Jin Dynasty were so powerful that our Ming Dynasty lost several cities and a large area of land. He felt that it would be better to spend a lot of troops to maintain this defense line.
Shrink the troops to Shanhaiguan, build a strong wall outside the pass to clear the wilderness, and use heavy troops to fortify the pass to resist the enemy!"
Zhu Youjian chewed his words and compared the advantages and disadvantages of these two strategies in his mind. For a moment, it was difficult to decide which of the two strategies was more suitable for Ming Dynasty.
"This time, because Sun Chengzong resigned and Hou Jin took advantage of the situation, Gao Di immediately reduced his troops, gave up on military forts such as Thirteen Mountains and Qiantun, and concentrated his troops on Shanhaiguan. If Yuan Chonghuan had not fought to the death in Ningyuan, he would not retreat.
, this great victory should have happened in Shanhaiguan!"
"That's great!" Zhu Youjian said: "We must fight for every inch of Ming Dynasty's land!"
"My subordinates say that Yuan Chonghuan has talents, but he also has a temper!" Jiang Wan said slowly: "He can win battles, but he can also lose his temper and not obey the orders of his superiors. Got it!"
Zhu Youjian fell silent. In his mind, a word suddenly popped out - "Arrogant and powerful general"!
"On the matter of Folangji cannon, my subordinates and the Ministry of War and the generals in Liaodong have the same view. If conditions permit, there should be more military fortresses and fortresses in Liaodong, especially important cities. I, Ming Dynasty, have the same opinion. The Houjin Cavalry mainly focuses on defending the city, and this Fo Lang robot cannon is a rare help!"
"It's easy to say, but difficult to do!" Zhu Youjian shook his head: "It's too expensive. The court gritted its teeth and could afford thirty or fifty cannons, but if you go by what you said, wouldn't it cost hundreds of thousands of cannons?" With the name of Folangji Cannon, the court is afraid that it will be difficult for the court to come up with this money!"
"Can't we make it ourselves?" He looked at Jiang Wan and asked, "You have so much contact with the Folangji people, you should have thought about this problem!"
"I'm afraid our Ming Dynasty won't be able to build this for the time being!" Jiang Wan shook his head: "Even if we can build it, I'm afraid there won't be enough time. The Tatars have suffered such a big loss and won't wait for us to build a large number of them. When it comes to cannons, the best way is to buy these cannons from the Folangji people and let our Ming craftsmen work hard to imitate them, until we can finally use the cannons made by our Ming Dynasty!"
"This was not achieved overnight!" Zhu Youjian sighed.
At this point, the business is almost finished. As for the matter about Chen Wei and Gao Sheng, Jiang Wan has no intention of telling Zhu Youjian right now. The existence of these two people should be a long-term matter. Daming will next talk to Hou Jin. The war between them will last for a long time, and using them at the critical moment is the most appropriate way.
If Zhu Youjian doesn't feel sorry for these two people or even doesn't see the value of these two people, and directly gives them away and dedicates them to his emperor brother, then the value of these two people will be greatly reduced.
"When my subordinates came back this time, they saw Li Fuyao in Zhouzhuang!" Jiang Wan hesitated for a moment, but still felt that he should remind Zhu Youjian: "Isn't it inappropriate for the prince to place this person in Zhouzhuang?"
"What's inappropriate!" Zhu Youjian was still worried about the country and the people, but he was distracted by his topic: "Don't you two often be together in the house? Let her go to Zhouzhuang, too. Help you!"
"No, no, no, my subordinates are saying that Li Fuyao's background does not seem to be suitable for appearing in Zhouzhuang!" Jiang Wan said bravely: "After all, she is also someone who has stayed with Madam Fengsheng!"
"Oh!" Zhu Youjian reacted and burst out laughing: "Are you worried about this? I don't think it's a big deal. She's just a mere woman. Don't you think Jiang Wan can't subdue you? When she becomes yours, she will naturally marry and obey her husband, and everything else is just a cloud..."
"My people..." Jiang Wan couldn't help but stumbled: "My lord, are you kidding me?"
"What's the joke? It's just a normal thing for a man to marry a woman. Her status is a little lower. It is indeed not suitable to be your wife, but being a concubine is more than enough. You work for me. Why are there so few people around to serve you, Li Fuyao, I will reward you!"
Jiang Wan wanted to refuse, but Zhu Youjian's face suddenly became unhappy: "This king's kindness, do you really want to refuse?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty..."
Jiang Wan lowered his head and bowed slightly. At this moment, he really didn't know what to say.