There are two things that soldiers should not see, one is women and the other is alcohol.
Shao Dao Zi from the north, the alcohol is as strong as a knife in the mouth, sliding from the throat into the stomach, it seems that what is swallowed is not wine, but fire. This kind of wine can resist the cold, warm the body, and make people excited.
After a few rounds of drinking, the camp that had only abided by order suddenly became like a bandit's den. The tough Northland border troops opened their voices, exposed their arms, and started making loud noises.
Tie Xuan, Xie Jin and other labor angels set up several tables of wine and food in the attic of the camp. Through the window, you could clearly see that King Zhu Di of Yan and his generals were toasting at the table.
King Zhu Di of Yan was quite bold and unrestrained. Everywhere he went, he was applauded. What was even more rare was that at this celebration banquet attended by nearly 20,000 people, King Zhu Di of Yan had soldiers he recognized at every table.
While drinking and chatting loudly, the atmosphere was warm and at the same time, the soldiers were grateful.
If he is not King Yan, he must be a famous general throughout the ages! Xie Jin looked at the scene downstairs and whispered.
Tie Xuan thought thoughtfully, even if he is King Yan, he can still be a famous general through the ages!
Then the two looked at each other, smiled, and shook their heads.
In fact, there is no conflict between kings and generals, but kingship and imperial power will conflict sooner or later. Enfeoffment will do more harm than good. After the First Emperor unified the world, he established a system of prefectures and counties. The Han Dynasty replaced it and enfeoffed it again. Later, in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it finally led to great chaos in the world.
After that, the three unified dynasties of the Tang, Song and even the Mongolian and Yuan dynasties did not carry out actual enfeoffment. In this dynasty, although the division of the world's provinces from the Great Yuan was inherited and the policy of centralization was implemented, the emperor enfeoffed the various princes, or at the border fortresses.
, or with inland transportation hubs and military towns as kings.
The number of military guards under his command ranged from tens of thousands. Although they could not control civil affairs, their military power was far greater than that of previous generations. These princes closed their doors in their own fiefdoms and were called lonely and widowed.
In addition to military affairs, these vassal kings also have their descendants, who will become a huge financial burden for the court in the future. The Ming Dynasty's finances are limited, but the descendants of these vassal kings are unlimited. Every time they are entrusted, the court must provide land and population. If this continues, only
I’m afraid that a hundred years from now, the Ming Dynasty’s finances and taxes will not be able to fill these bottomless pits.
The thoughts of the emperor's grandson are well known to their close ministers. The country is the country of the world, and the people of the world cannot support one family. The sons and grandsons of the dragon cannot be rich and domineering for generations, and put themselves above the common people of the country, the country, and the country.
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Imperial power and royal power are bound to conflict, especially when the royal power has fiefdoms and directly subordinate armies. If this were not the case, Zhu Di would not have reduced the military power of all his brothers and then raised pigs after he ascended the throne.
They raised it.
While Jie Jin and Tie Xuan were whispering, there was heavy footsteps on the attic stairs. King Yan Zhu Di led several armored generals upstairs to toast the angel sent by the court.
Zhu Di was a little drunk and his face was red, but his eyes were still sharp and bright.
Shen Butang has come all the way. I would like to give you a drink. Thank you for your hard work! Zhu Di raised his glass and said with a smile, "There is no good wine in the north. These strong liquors are used to burn knives. Don't blame me!"
After paying homage in the attic, King Yan Zhu Di behaved in an easy-going manner, which made people feel good about him.
Then King Yan and his party went to the table where Tie Xuan and Jie Jin were sitting.
You two, the food in the north is not as refined as in the south, are you still used to it? Zhu Di said with a smile.
Tie Xuan cupped his hands and said, Your Majesty, your subordinate is from Henan, and the food back home is similar to that here!
Come on! Zhu Di smiled and asked people to fill up the wine and try our Shaodaozi from the north. This is the best liquor in the world. A pound of liquor can be exchanged for a small pony among the barbarian tribes in Liaodong!
Tie Xuan had a very good drinking capacity and drank it all in one gulp.
Jie Jin, on the other hand, frowned and drank a glass of wine as if he were drinking medicine, with all the facial features on his face tangled together.
Come on, let’s have another drink! Zhu Di smiled again and said, you two are close ministers of the emperor’s grandson. In the future, you will have a bright future in joining the cabinet and worshiping the prime minister. There is no way that the king will need to rely on you two by then.
King Yan was joking. Your Highness is the emperor's own son, the king of the Nine Frontier Fortresses. I and others are just petty officials as big as sesame seeds. How can they help the prince? Xie Jin smiled and said, besides, I and others are ministers of the emperor's grandson and the Ming Dynasty.
, and His Highness is the Ming Dynasty vassal king, how can you rely on this?
Zhu Di was not upset after eating a lukewarm nail. He had no memory of Xie Jin, but he remembered Tie Xuan clearly. At the old man's birthday banquet that day, this man also knelt down to play the old man's song with Fang Xiaoru and the others.
, deal with it yourself.
You rotten scholar like a bitch! Zhu Di cursed in his heart, but still had a smile on his face.
Then, Zhu Di held the wine glass and continued, "What do you think of the military power of Yan Fan?"
The tiger and wolf division is comparable to the elite camp of the capital! Tie Xuan said.
Do scholars also know soldiers? Zhu Di asked curiously.
When I was in the capital, I often served His Highness Taisun in and out of the capital camp. His Highness Taisun loved martial arts very much and often watched the imperial army perform martial arts, arrange troops in formation, and listen to the generals in the army explaining the war. I was impressed by my ears and eyes.
, a little understanding. Tie Xuan said lightly.
Observing troops only knows their appearance, only in battle formations can one truly know and use troops! Zhu Di made a pun.
His Highness Taisun said the same thing! Tie Xuan said again, only those who have seen blood can be considered a good soldier, and those who have fought in big battles can be considered a good general. Although I am a son of the country, I am not a person who is incapable of tying a chicken. I will wait until next year when I will be a good general.
After His Highness Sun's wedding, I will also rush to the border to experience!
Abandoning his writing and joining the army! Zhu Di said with a smile, "I don't know where to go to get a job? If you don't mind, how about coming to Peking?"
Thank you, Your Majesty, for your love. My intention is in the northwest or southwest! Tie Xuan said, in the northwest and western regions, there are wars every year in the Tibetan lands. In Yunnan and Guizhou, there are also chieftains who cause rebellion every year.
Isn't this a small fight that has wronged you? Zhu Di said with a smile.
What the prince said is wrong! Tie Xuan almost said, appease the tribe, let them bathe in the grace of the Ming Dynasty, and be the subjects of the Ming Dynasty, how can it be a small fight? Saying that, Tie Xuan suddenly smiled, fighting is only for a moment, even if it is a small matter.
It is impossible to fight in the Beiping border area all year round!
The remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty were afraid of the Ming army's advance into the desert. The tribes in Liaodong only needed to send envoys to recruit them and confer official positions to become ministers of the Ming Dynasty and serve as a barrier for the Ming Dynasty. Grace and power were the main priority, followed by weapons and soldiers. They pioneered and immigrated to build cities and guard the north.
The Yuan Dynasty was a thunderous military force, but it was a soft knife to teach Liaodong.
Among them, the joints are quite similar to those in the southwest. It is the same principle. Fighting is difficult. It is even more difficult to subjugate the enemy without fighting. The petty quarrels made by the humble ministers are also the same as the subjugation of the enemy without fighting!
Zhu Di thought for a long time, looked at Tie Xuan, and suddenly said, I made a mistake! You are a really talented and learned person. If you want to serve outside, you should come to me in Peiping. I don’t have a wise man like you who can be both literary and military.
talent!
Your Highness is ridiculous. What I said was taught by Taisun! Tie Xuan said, paused, and said, I am a minister of the East Palace. Your Highness said this, is it a bit arrogant?
The grandson and the king are from the same family. You are a minister of the Ming Dynasty. How can you overstep your bounds? Zhu Di laughed loudly, come and drink this cup! Saying that, look at Xie Jin, you are from the south and cannot bear the strong liquor from the north.
, come here, give him a small cup!
Xie Jin smiled slightly and told His Highness that it is not that I am too strong to drink, nor that I cannot drink. It is just that I have something to do for a while and I am afraid that drinking will cause trouble!
What's the matter? What's the matter? Zhu Di asked.
I want to meet someone!
Zhu Di became more and more puzzled, do you have an old acquaintance in Peiping?
Not an old acquaintance, but someone under His Highness’ command! Xie Jin said with a smile.
King Yan Zhu Di's eyes suddenly turned sharp, I wonder who you want to see?
I have been entrusted by someone to meet Zhang Yu, the general under the command of King Yan!
Suddenly, Zhu Di's pupils tightened, and his expression was calm and intimidating. Behind him, a burly man in his forties was extremely surprised.
Sir, I don’t recognize you!” the general said.
Are you Mr. Zhang Yu Zhang? Xie Jin said with a smile, you don't know me, but I want to pay a special visit to you. Saying this, Xie Jin said with a smile, I and the prince of your house are ministers in the same palace. When I came to Peking, I
, Commander Zhang Yu, has specially asked this junior to bring you some New Year gifts, and please tell Mr. Zhang that His Highness cannot live without Commander Zhang Yu. During the Chinese New Year this year, he cannot return to Peking to reunite with Mr. Zhang!
Suddenly, Zhu Di's expression became particularly ugly.