Compared with the threat from the Xiyi people from the sea, the threat from the Manchu Qing Dynasty in the north is more imminent.
The Xiyi people have a more powerful navy, but it can only be said that it is a fool's dream to try to shake the foundation of the Ming Empire with just two or three hundred people who have traveled across the ocean.
If you dare to go ashore and try, the people of Ming Dynasty can drown them with just a spit of saliva.
But the Tatars in the north are different. If the Manchu Qing regime, which has established a complete system and has the loyalty of countless traitors, cannot be eradicated quickly and completely, it will be a disaster for the country and its species.
At that time, we can only think about researching warships, researching powerful artillery, driving the Westerners out of the South China Sea, driving them out of Nanyang, and driving them back to their hometown in the West.
Zhu Yuanzhang saw this very clearly.
Therefore, although after listening to Zheng Sen's explanation, he was quite wary of the threat from the Xiyi people, Zhu Yuanzhang still did not forget the purpose of his coming here today.
"Troop transport?"
"And it's a cavalry?"
Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Sen, father and son, looked at each other.
The horse administration of the Ming Dynasty has been completely ruined. In addition, the horse farms are all in the north, and now it is an area occupied by the Manchu and Qing Tatars. It is impossible to get war horses. Without war horses, where can the cavalry come from?
If the Ming Dynasty had a cavalry capable of conquering and fighting, how could it be bullied to this extent by the Manchus?
"We know that there were no cavalry in the late Ming Dynasty, but there were in the early Ming Dynasty!"
Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to know what the two of them were thinking at the moment, and pointed to the shore not far away with a smile: "It should be here soon, why don't you come and see how our Ming Dynasty's cavalry is doing?"
He specifically asked Zheng Zhilong to anchor the fleet in the open area here just for this moment.
The first reason was to intimidate Zheng Zhilong with the Ming Dynasty cavalry, and the second reason was also for his own safety.
If Zheng Zhilong really has any evil intentions, with the masters of the Jinyiwei hidden in the dark and these ten thousand elite cavalry, Zheng Zhilong will definitely be able to give Zheng Zhilong a big surprise.
The earth trembled and rumbled like a war drum.
The earth in the distance was filled with smoke and dust, as if countless giant beasts from the wild were rushing towards this direction.
When the torrent of steel really appeared in front of them, Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Sen felt the evil aura coming towards their faces, and suddenly felt that their breathing was a little unsmooth.
This is a real iron cavalry that has fought countless battles, and was forcibly killed through endless slaughter on the battlefield.
Moreover, these ten thousand iron cavalry are stronger than before, because they have all begun to practice the simplified version of the thirty-six body training exercises created by Zhu Biao.
Although the training time is still short and not many people have gained strength, great progress has been made in terms of vitality and strength.
The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang brought these people to the late Ming Dynasty this time was to test the results of the thirty-six exercises of body refining.
Although there were still some wars in the early Ming Dynasty, whether it was the remnant forces of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, Chen Youliang, or Zhang Shicheng's remnants, they were already dead dogs, and using them to test swords was overkill.
Since it is a good weapon, it must be used on the edge of the sword. It would be perfect to come over to meet the Eight Banners soldiers of the Qing Dynasty in the late Ming Dynasty.
In the final analysis, the Eight Cavalry of the Manchu and Qing Tatars were of the same tactical origin as the cavalry of Genghis Khan. However, compared with the decadence of the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties in the early Ming Dynasty, the current Eighth Cavalry of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties was at the time when their combat power was at its strongest.
Only such cavalry can be regarded as the real opponent of the Ming Dynasty cavalry.
There is another reason. The task of rebuilding the Ming Dynasty only lasts five years. It is really difficult to plow through the courts and clear out all kinds of powerful enemies in five years, and then rebuild a vibrant Ming Dynasty.
Even Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't do it by himself. He needed help from the original world.
When the ten thousand cavalry stopped and stood solemnly on the shore, Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Sen secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The pressure these people put on them was really too strong.
"How?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile.
"Very strong!" Zheng Sen licked the corner of his mouth with bright eyes. Compared to naval battles, he obviously preferred the feeling of coming and going like the wind and charging into battle.
"Your Majesty, can you also let me join your cavalry unit?" Zheng Sen asked with expectation.
Seeing such a powerful cavalryman who seemed to appear out of thin air, Zheng Sen no longer had any doubts about Zhu Yuanzhang's identity.
He is even somewhat eager to truly become his general.
After all, as a Mingren, who wouldn’t want to fight with the legendary Emperor Hongwu in all directions!
"You can't!"
"We said we would take you back to Nanjing to marry the princess!"
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed: "You kid, don't even think about playing tricks on us."
"Jing Haigong, how long will it take to ship these ten thousand elite cavalry to the north?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile.
"Where in the north?" Zheng Zhilong asked with awe.
"Landing in Dengzhou, we will fight all the way to Shengjing, the home base of the Tatars!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed and he said: "We are not joking with you when we say we want to destroy the Tatars' lair."
"It will take at least three months, and it will have to be until next year when the direction of the sea breeze is suitable."
Zheng Zhilong pondered for a moment and gave an approximate time. At the same time, he was secretly frightened: "My dear, it's too bold to go deep behind enemy lines and fight alone!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "It's not a big problem. Then I'll leave these ten thousand people to you. Don't leak any news. Send them safely. Once done, when the Tatars are wiped out, we will make you the King of Jinghai."
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"Prince Jinghai...!" Zheng Zhilong's mouth opened involuntarily and he giggled.
"Your Majesty, what should we do with the army's subsequent food and fodder?" Zheng Sen asked next to him.
"The whole army only has three days of food and grass, and of course the rest will be used to rob the Tatars!"
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed: "Let's learn from the Tatars this time and let them taste the feeling of being burned, killed and plundered."
"Your Majesty, please let me join this operation!"
"I have some skills in martial arts and am proficient in boat handling, and I am also familiar with Mu Ying in your Majesty's army. I will definitely be able to help." Zheng Sen's face turned red with excitement.
He didn't want to miss such a bold and exciting grand strategy.
"No!"
"We asked you to come back to Nanjing with us, do you still want to resist?" Zhu Yuanzhang said lightly.
Zheng Zhilong was so frightened by these words that he kicked Zheng Sen in the butt: "You brat, you can go wherever His Majesty tells you to go. There is no room for you to bargain."
Zheng Sen is really wilting this time. When he encounters Zhu Yuanzhang, a Tathagata Buddha who has become a master through cultivation, it is really hard for him, a little monkey who has just broken through the earth, to stand up to him!
Mu Ying, who had been standing behind Zhu Yuanzhang, saw this scene and couldn't help but smile silently at this new friend whom she had been familiar with for a while, showing a look of sympathy.
This guy fell into the hands of his adoptive father, and I'm afraid he will reap the consequences in the future.
However..., a guy who can be favored by his adoptive father and wants to take him by his side to train him will obviously have a great future in the future.
This kid still doesn't know what kind of opportunity he has encountered. If he knew, he would probably wake up laughing in his dreams.