In the western suburbs of Yingtianfu, the summer is hot, with green mountains, green willows, and red flowers and green grass. The summer in the south is humid and hot, and Yingtianfu is full of moisture, and I will be covered in sweat after a while.
Under the scorching sun, wearing a dark red Feiyu suit, Zhu Zhanzhen really wanted to die. He couldn't understand what ancient people thought. It was so good to wear short-sleeved clothes in such weather, but there were three layers inside and three layers outside.
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Today is the day when Zhu Di comes to inspect the soldiers. Zhu Zhanxun and his third brother are wearing newly made Feiyu suits. They are full of energy. I have to say that the Hanfu made in the Ming Dynasty is really beautiful. Now I understand why modern little girls like it so much.
Hanfu is over.
I also like it. Of course, black silk stockings will always be the white moonlight in Zhu Zhanzhen's heart, and he is very fond of it.
He immediately made a great wish that everyone in the Ming Dynasty could wear black silk stockings, including women of course.
The large camp in the western suburbs has about 5,000 standing soldiers. There is one battalion in the east, west and north directions of Yingtian Mansion. Together with the troops who change defenses in the city, the standing army of Yingtian Mansion is composed of 20,000 soldiers.
Zhu Zhanji is with Zhu Di, while Zhu Zhanyong and Zhu Zhanyong are with Zhu Gaochi. Today, his second uncle Zhu Gaoxu, King of Han, is also here, but his third uncle Zhu Gaosui is missing.
The reviewing soldiers were led by the King of Han. The King of Han was good at fighting and liked to mingle in the military camp. During the review, he went down to lead the troops himself.
Zhu Zhanzhen looked drowsy and said that the review was actually a simulated battle between the soldiers, practicing weapons and changing formations. Compared with the training of the current army, it was far behind.
No matter the orderliness or spirit, they are far inferior to the modern army.
Although thick armor is powerful, it will restrict the movement of soldiers.
But these armors are also part of the military parade.
Because although there was a Shenji Battalion in the Ming Dynasty, the equipment was not enough, and cold weapons were still the mainstay. In this case, equipment such as armor was very important.
To put it simply, there is no problem for a fully-armed soldier to hit three unequipped soldiers. If you cut them without penetrating the armor, it will feel a little painful. If they cut you with a knife, you will be stunned.
Therefore, armor has become something that His Majesty wants to see, and there is even a special display section.
Of course, Zhu Zhanzhen was not the only one who was drowsy at the scene, but also his fat father. He did not participate in ordinary reviews, but I don't know why Zhu Di had to drag him along during this review.
Zhu Zhanzhen was afraid of heat, and Fat Dad was even more afraid of heat, but he couldn't lose the prince's etiquette. The maid's fan in the back almost flew up.
After finally holding on until the review was completed, Zhu Di strode over. When he was not in court, he liked to dress up in military camp clothes, which made him look even more powerful.
Seeing Zhu Di coming over, Zhu Gaochi, who was groggy, hurriedly saluted: "Your Majesty..."
Zhu Di supported him and said: "No need." With a smile on his face, he was obviously very satisfied and pointed at the army behind him: "How are you, Prince? How is our Ming army?"
"Father, please don't call me that." Zhu Gaochi immediately felt guilty when Zhu Di called him "Prince Prince." He wished he could take two steps back and get in the car and go back to the palace.
From what Zhu Gaochi knew about his father, he usually had a bad attitude towards him, often sternly urging him to lose weight and other things. Even if nothing happened, he would scold him for something. He was a typical Chinese father, unsmiling.
But when he is really polite to himself and smiles, that means trouble is coming. There must be something very embarrassing for him that needs him to do, otherwise it wouldn't be like this.
He would rather Zhu Di curse a few more words than hear Zhu Di call him the prince with a smile.
Zhu Di pulled him over and hugged his shoulders affectionately: "Soldiers, the Ming Dynasty is mighty."
"The Ming Dynasty is mighty, Your Majesty is mighty."
The sound was so loud that Zhu Gaochi began to wail in his heart.
"Gao Chi, these are elite soldiers who have fought a hundred battles. Look at that boy. Now he has become a thousand households. He followed me in the battle during the Jingnan period. He is very brave. And the scar on his face was from an arrow.
, he is a blessed person if he has a great destiny..."
Zhu Gaochi saluted: "Dad, if you have something to do, please tell me. There is nothing my son can't do."
Zhu Di patted his shoulder and pulled him into the military tent, then said with sincerity: "Gao Chi, it has been more than ten years since Jingnan. The young man who was twenty years old back then is now thirty-four years old and is joining the army."
There are many injuries and illnesses on their bodies, and they are too old to go to the battlefield and fight hard. They were killed with swords and blood in the first place. I just can't bear their misery in their old age."
"Your Majesty, the government provides pensions for old and retired soldiers. The pension levels are different according to their positions in the military."
"Gao Chi, of course I know about the pensions provided by the imperial court. At present, our country, the Ming Dynasty, is rich and powerful, and the rich households in the south of the Yangtze River are even paying to be exempted from military service. If this continues, the number of soldiers will be insufficient, and there will be fewer people who can recruit good warriors. In the future, if there is a disaster,
How will Daming deal with the local intrusion?" Zhu Di made the matter very serious.
Zhu Gaochi frowned and said nothing.
Zhu Di took advantage of the victory and pursued the attack: "There is news from the north, and Wala is getting ready to move again. I plan to go to war personally next year, and at the same time, the Ministry of War will allocate funds to increase the soldiers' salaries."
Zhu Gaochi knelt down with a plop: "Dad, the court really can't afford so much money." He felt aggrieved like a fat man weighing more than 200 pounds, and his eyes instantly turned red.
Only his three sons and the King of Han were present. The King of Han stood up respectfully and helped Zhu Gaochi: "Brother, daddy is discussing something with you. What are you doing with your nose and tears? It's making the children laugh."
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Naturally, the King of Han hoped to allocate more funds. If he allocated more money, he would get more money.
Zhu Di showed displeasure, and Zhu Gaochi said with a bitter face: "Feed the people, make the people rich and the country strong, Your Majesty!!"
"What you mean is that I am cruel and tyrannical and do not allow the people to recuperate."
On the surface, the King of Han defended his good eldest brother righteously: "My eldest brother has absolutely no such intention."
"The Ming Dynasty has always had sufficient military expenditures on the border. After the Northern Expedition last year, Oara's strength dropped sharply. Even if the border is invaded in a short period of time, our border officers and soldiers will definitely be able to defend it. Why bother your majesty to personally conquer it." Zhu Gaochi wanted to stop Zhu Di at all costs this time and asked him to cancel the imperial command.
The idea of personal conquest.
The emperor's personal expedition costs at least 20 to 30% more than an ordinary expedition.
Zhu Di's face turned completely dark. At this moment, the good saint grandson jumped out: "Grandpa Huang, it's not that my father refuses to let us go on the expedition. The small Wala tribe is no match for our Ming Dynasty now."
"That's right, Father, you can enjoy the flowers and the scenery more. My son will go during the war." The King of Han patted his chest.
Zhu Di's expression still did not improve. He looked at Zhu Gaochi coldly and said, "We can discuss the personal expedition later. If Wala dares to invade our border, he will be killed and exterminated. He only defends but does not fight back. We will treat the Ming Dynasty as the cowardly Hui and Song Dynasties."
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"Your Majesty, calm down."
When everyone saw this, they knelt down one after another.
Zhu Di went on to say: "The Ministry of War's allocation of funds to increase the salary of soldiers must not be delayed. If it cannot be squeezed out, it will be deducted from your salary in the East Palace."
After saying that, he swung his sleeves and walked out of the tent, leaving this problem completely on his eldest son's head.
"Brother, I'm going to persuade my father." The King of Han quickly ran out.
Zhu Zhanji helped Zhu Gaochi up: "Father, I will go see Grandpa Huang first, and I will work with you to find a solution tonight."
"Go." Zhu Gaochi waved his hand.
After the others left, Zhu Zhanzhen walked up to Zhu Gaochi and said, "Father, my son has a way."