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Time passed quickly as the Ming Dynasty was undergoing constant changes from inside to outside. When Pi Xiong, the former commander-in-chief of the Northeast Military Region, resigned and returned to Beijing, it was the autumn season when the breeze was brisk and the Golden Valley came on stage. People in Beijing were already busy making mooncakes.
There was a lot of excitement in the Ramadhan Palace as they made offerings to the Little God of Wealth.
Outside the city, the red maples are stained with colorful autumn colors, the mountains are covered with light emerald green and the thin clouds are thin on the west ridge. The Yahe River in Yongding River is clear and plain. The willows on both sides are not old and still sad and green.
Although it was the time when the weather and scenery in Beijing were at their best, everyone was covered in dust from traveling all the way, and their eyes were tired and their legs were swollen. How could they care to watch? They immediately took a rest at the post station, and the new deputy prime minister Zong Shouyi came to express condolences and convey the message.
Tomorrow I will go to the palace to see His Majesty. Also here are several members of the Military Commission, Army Chief Bai Wenxuan, Chief of General Staff Wu Sangui, and Navy Chief Deng Yao. They have finished chatting and are sitting in the hall eating watermelon and tasting grapes and chatting casually.
Touching the sky.
Although the people here are all high-ranking officials, they no longer directly lead troops and have no actual military power. They are senior and relegated to second-line positions. In fact, this is also a normal placement habit. The older ones have high status, but they look like
Being honored by the country makes room for the younger generation, allowing them to struggle and work hard.
The recent series of arrangements by the imperial court have made this intention very clear. Hu Guozhu took over as the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Military Region, with Wei Junzhong as deputy; Xia Guoxiang was transferred to the Kunming Military Region, Li Sixing was transferred to the Guangzhou Military Region, and Ma Zide was promoted to deputy commander-in-chief of the Beijing Military Region, although not immediately.
Taking over as the top executive, this is the rhythm of the new generation overthrowing the older generation.
After the deputy prime minister Zong Shouyi announced the decree, he expressed his condolences and left. Only these old soldiers were left chatting. They kept talking about their profession, and a few of them soon talked about military arrangements.
"The slaves broke roads and dug trenches, and assumed a defensive posture, but in fact they did not have enough troops to maintain a broad front." Pi Xiong is most familiar with the situation in the Northeast and is full of confidence in the upcoming autumn offensive.
"Shenyang, Benxi, Kuandian, plus North Korea, send troops from all four directions to destroy the slaves."
"Looking at the latest report from the Northeast Military Region, the cavalry has not yet been fully established. I am afraid that the military operation will be delayed for about a month, and it is also inappropriate to send troops from all four directions." Wu Sangui said in a deep voice: "Long Live means a steady victory and the establishment of slaves.
By driving them out of Jianzhou, we have achieved our goal."
"In this severe winter, Jiannu has no base. I'm afraid he will be defeated without a fight." Bai Wenxuan smiled slightly and said: "Advance north while operating, and gradually replace southern soldiers with northern soldiers. This is the court's unchanging policy.
In addition, Long Live is not just focusing on the Northeast, building slaves and clowns, and has no power to recover. The Zheng family in Taiwan has surrendered, and I am afraid they will attack Luzon next year."
"Deng Guogong, you are the navy, you should know the most about the attack on Luzon, right?" Pi Xiong turned to Deng Yao and asked.
Deng Yao was not only young, but also had a low title, so he didn't interrupt much. He just listened with a smile. When Pi Xiong asked, he quickly put down the watermelon in his hand and said: "Transport troops to northern Taiwan and collect food. Prepare to attack Luzon."
The preparations, this really means long live. According to the current progress, the preparations will be completed in the second half of next year."
"The key to a cross-oceanic campaign lies in the navy!" Pi Xiong also spent time at the General Staff Headquarters and was no stranger to the overall plan for the next few years. He said, "As long as the infantry are safely sent ashore, the Luzon war will be over.
I’m worried.”
"Your Highness is right." Deng Yao nodded and said: "In fact, whether it is a naval battle or a land battle, the Spaniards in Luzon are no longer our opponents in the Ming Dynasty. Long Live wants to show his power overseas and avenge our Chinese people. I
Of course, I will be loyal to you wholeheartedly and make Long Live's wish come true. Besides, the war in Liaodong has gone deep into the interior, so the navy can also withdraw."
Show off your power overseas? Revenge the Chinese? Well, you can say that, but the wealth accumulated by the Spanish and the mineral resources of Luzon may be more important! Moreover, how big the wish of Long Live is, how can Luzon satisfy it?
?Everyone understood in their hearts and did not say anything. They nodded in agreement.
"The expedition to Luzon should focus on the Guangzhou Military Region. Did the Jin Crown Prince take the initiative to ask for military service, or is he paying attention?" Pi Xiong still didn't quite understand the meaning of the recent military mobilization, but his tone unconsciously revealed a little distrust.
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When Bai Wenxuan saw no one answered, he smiled and said: "Maybe it's both! In fact, it's not just the expedition to Luzon, but also the attack on Burma. Even after the frost miasma this year, the court is still short of money.
, the national treasury is also empty, so attacking and plundering from outside may be the fastest way."
"It can't be so serious, right?" Pi Xiong only knew that the Northeast Military Region had a good supply of money, food and materials, but he didn't know the difficulties involved.
"The main reason is that Banzai is kind-hearted and can't bear to see the people suffer." Wu Sangui explained simply: "Among them, river control is the most expensive. Of course, this is a century-old plan, but it is also a big hole that cannot be filled. But if there is money left, Banzai will always
I gave as much as I could to the river workers, bits and pieces, and this year I have almost two million pieces of silver."
So that's it! Pi Xiong nodded. Building water conservancy is indeed very expensive. Even in the peaceful and prosperous times, it is not an easy task. What's more, now there are many wastes waiting to be built, and the war has not completely stopped. The court can invest so much.
This is very remarkable. In other words, the imperial court is not without money, and the treasury can also have savings, but it can be spent as it goes.
"Actually -" Pixiong opened his mouth, but hesitated. According to his idea, this kind of large investment can be postponed until the war is over and the national treasury is full. But he couldn't say this because
He can't say it's okay to drown some people, right?
"Actually, the two million taels of silver are just this year's investment." Bai Wenxuan interrupted at the right time to prevent Pi Xiong from talking nonsense, "Long live the Ministry of Water Resources promised to radically control the Yellow River within ten years. In the future, the annual expenditure can only be more than this year, it is impossible.
It’s less than this year. Calculating it this way, the total amount of money needed is really staggering.”
Bai Wenxuan is right. The goal proposed by Zhu Yongxing is to radically control the Yellow River. This is different from Longqing. Pan Ji's control of the river during the Wanli period was limited to the lower reaches of the Yellow River below Henan, so the investment was greater and it took longer. Only for
The only way to fundamentally solve the hazards of the Yellow River is to control the upper and middle reaches of the source of sediment.
"Judging from the recovery situation in the Northland, next year's finances will improve even more." Wu Sangui said: "The other is the war in the Northeast. If the autumn offensive can recreate the creation of slaves, the Northeast Military Region can then maintain its strength with less than ten
With a force of ten thousand to control the situation, and if there are people in the regained land for production and farming, it will save a lot of money on food. You know, most of the food and grass needed in the north is transported by sea from the Mekong River and Jiangnan.
, the travel consumption is not a small number."
"There should be no problem." Pi Xiong said slowly: "With the strength of Jiannu now, an army of 100,000 can also deal with them."
"In this case, the annihilation of the Jiannu slaves will be just around the corner." Bai Wenxuan thought for a while and said: "According to the recovery speed of the Northland, Liaodong may also be able to achieve self-sufficiency in two or three years. Well, Hai Qing He Yan, peace and prosperity are inseparable.
Far away."
Pixiong nodded, but suddenly frowned and said: "Long live the delay in establishing a queen, there will be hidden worries in this peaceful and prosperous age. The saint is wise and powerful, but can he bear to see the country he created fall into chaos again?"
Without the establishment of a queen, there would be no legitimate heir. Speaking of which, this matter is nothing now. Zhu Yongxing was young and in the prime of life in the words of the time, so it was not very urgent to choose an heir. But Pi Xiong and others were concerned that Zhu Yongxing might be using
By delaying the move, until the older generation like them dies or withdraws from the court, no one may be able to stop Zhu Yongxing's actions.
Pi Xiong's words make sense, but when it comes to the emperor's family affairs, one cannot comment casually.
After a long silence, Bai Wenxuan said ambiguously: "When Concubine He gives birth to a dragon son, I'm afraid the queen will be secured. Well, long live the Spring and Autumn Festival, there is no need to rush this matter."
Pi Xiong wanted to say more, but there was a faint voice from outside. Yi Cheng called: "His Royal Highness Wei is here!"
Several people got up hurriedly, and when they arrived at the steps, they were surprised to find that Emperor Zhaowu Zhu Yongxing was standing behind King Wei Ma Bao!
"Long live!"
Several people wanted to pay homage to the king, but Zhu Yongxing, who was dressed in casual clothes, had already waved his hands with a smile and said: "No need to be polite, sir, let's go in and talk." After saying that, he climbed the steps and entered the hall.
Everyone followed him inside, bowed as usual, and then sat down respectfully.
The Yi Cheng saw that the emperor had arrived. He cut several ice watermelons and chose the best one and brought it in on a plate. He didn't dare to say anything and tiptoed out.
Bai Wenxuan was the first to speak: "Long live, how can you arrive in person, and how can your ministers be worthy of it?"
"Everything is fine. I just took a walk and stopped by to see Pi Qing. I didn't want you to be here too." Zhu Yongxing slowly ate the watermelon and said, "It's not like talking here like in the court, so you can relax. By the way,
Pi Qing's mansion will be tidied up soon, and it will be more comfortable than living in this inn."
"I thank you for your kindness." Pixiong bowed his hands.
"I have said before that I will not hesitate to reward those who have made meritorious service to the country. This is what Pi Qing deserves." Zhu Yongxing paused and asked: "What are you talking about? Does it have anything to do with the Autumn Offensive?
Several people simply relayed what they just said, and then waited quietly, ready to listen to Zhu Yongxing's insights.
"It seems that Jiannu has completely lost the ability and confidence in strategic offensive." Zhu Yongxing pondered and said slowly: "Zhuobutai and Dafu led many soldiers to Ninggu Pagoda and refused to obey his court.
The order given. Due to insufficient troops, the Jiannu will definitely not be able to maintain the security of the entire front. Perhaps a more radical strategy can be adopted to defeat the Jiannu in one fell swoop." (A good pie-in-the-sky activity, cool mobile phones are waiting for you.
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