Whatever is lacking, make up for it. In terms of strategic thinking training, Zhu Youjian feels that he can still do a lot of things. Isn't it just to open people's horizons and think about problems from multiple angles? Although a lot of the education of more than ten years in later generations has been given back to the teacher
, doesn’t mean there’s nothing left!
In terms of army management, the generals of the Ming Dynasty did not do a good job in this regard. It is not that they are not good at managing people, but a man who leads thousands of people to war still needs others to teach him how to manage people? The main reason why they are not good at it is
Daily affairs are irregular, details are too rough, and the management structure in the military camp is too simple. Zhu Youxiao's idea is to find out a management order that is suitable for the current environment but can effectively improve operational efficiency during the teaching process.
and patterns.
Naturally, Chongzhen didn't have much ability to teach specific tactics, but he still wanted to discuss it with everyone and smooth out the relationship between the current basic battle formations, firearms, artillery and infantry tactics. His idea for battle formations was to combine the original
Square formations and circular battle formations were adjusted to triangular formations and line formations.
The triangle formation is a basic infantry tactic used by the People's Army of later generations for a long time. It is also one of the excellent tactics that supports the People's Army to become a powerful force in the world. It is not because it is the most reasonable in terms of firepower matching, but because it adapts to the scope of the battlefield environment.
It is relatively wide and can be adapted to almost any battlefield. It also has a short training period and low requirements for the quality of soldiers. The most important thing is that it can be used not only for squad and platoon level tactics, but also for companies, battalions, regiments and even large corps of tens of thousands of people.
Tactical system. It is simple, practical, easy to command, and has wide versatility. However, there is a problem at the moment. Can the triangle tactical system be adapted to the situation where cold weapons are mainly used and the firepower output is insufficient?
While teaching and learning, we concluded that the military academy could not be built in a day, and Chongzhen was already prepared for a protracted war.
In late August, Zhou Yuji, who was transferred from the southern battlefield to escort the prince south, finally reached the outskirts of Beijing with 3,000 people.
Zhou Yuji is the emperor's direct force, and there should be no problem in terms of execution and loyalty. Letting him escort the prince south is definitely the most suitable candidate.
After settling his subordinates outside the city, Zhou Yuji went to the palace to ask for an audience with the emperor. In the imperial edict for transferring him to the capital, the mission had been clearly stated. This interview was mainly to see if there was any special instructions from his majesty.
Looking at the forty-year-old general in front of him, Zhu Youjian felt as if he had met a historical celebrity. He was majestic in appearance and heroic in spirit. He was indeed a famous general who led an army into battle. He had a murderous aura that was difficult for others to match.
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"Cui Liao has worked hard on your trip north this time! We haven't seen each other for a while. You have a sip of tea first, and then we can talk about business."
"The general has deeply received the kindness of the dragon, so he should work hard for your majesty. There is no need to worry about it." Zhou Yuji said some polite words first, and after being polite to the emperor for a while, he picked up the teacup in front of him and drank it all in one gulp.
"There are not many loyal generals like you who work tirelessly right now! Let's not talk about this anymore! Tell us about your mission this time. You are asked to lead troops to protect the prince. You should know about the Queen Mother and the emperor's wife going south, right?"
"When the general knows this, he will live up to the emperor's kindness and send the prince and his entourage safely to Nanjing."
"I will designate you as the crown prince's guardian. After escorting the crown prince south, you will stay in Nanjing to protect the crown prince and supervise the country. From now on, I will no longer be your king, but the crown prince will!"
Let me stay in Nanjing to protect the crown prince? And clearly stated that the crown prince is the new master! Is your majesty trying to entrust an orphan? Have I become a general to entrust an orphan? After hearing what Chongzhen said, Zhou Yuji was shocked! At the same time, he was moved to tears.
What kind of trust is this for entrusting a lonely and important minister, and how much honor and responsibility is it? The excited Zhou Yuji trembled all over, and immediately stood up and knelt down to thank Long En!
"Even if the general is shattered to pieces, he will not let anyone harm the crown prince! I will always regard His Highness as the crown prince in this life!"
It’s not surprising that Zhou Yuji had such an attitude! Chongzhen knew his character better than Zhou Yuji himself.
Once the escort has arrived, the prince's journey south has to be started. Arranging for the palace family to go to Nanjing is not a glorious thing. There is no need to hold any ceremony, just let them pack up and set off.
However, before leaving, some things had to be explained. On the night before the prince set out to go south, Chongzhen summoned Zhang Yan, the prince, Li Zunxian, Jiang Dejing, Zhou Yuji and other important figures who went south to the palace.
"The emperor's sister-in-law and all the ministers who are going south are here. I'm here to see you off tonight, and I also want to give you some instructions. On the way the prince is going south, Zhou Shaobao will be the main leader in all marching arrangements, and everyone else must obey Zhou Shaobao's command! Whether it's the palace
No one inside or outside the army can interfere with Zhou Shaobao's plan during the march."
"(Ai Jia, Chen, etc.) take orders!"
"After arriving in Nanjing, affairs within the palace were presided over by the emperor's sister-in-law. Matters outside the palace were led by Taifu Li, who led the Council to supervise the country on behalf of the prince. All the yamen in Nanjing were supervised by the Council, and Zhou Shaobao was responsible for guarding the Nangong Palace."
"(Ai Jia, Chen, etc.) take orders!"
"Taifu Li, I have entrusted the prince to you from today on. Whether the prince can support the Ming Dynasty in the future depends on you, the Taifu, and the guidance and assistance of Jiang Shaoshi and others. Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there have been countless
Crown Prince, Grand Tutor, Young Master, and Young Protector, but the titles you carry today are not false duties but real duties."
It is true that the palace titles carried by Li Zunxian, Jiang Dejing and Zhou Yuji are serious and actual duties this time.
"I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust and teach the prince to be a wise master who can support the Ming Dynasty."
Li Zunxian's initial attitude was to oppose the prince's move south, and he was also one of the most fiercely opposed among the important ministers in the court. But at this time, at the same time, when the emperor asked him to be the highest person in charge after the prince went south to supervise the country, he
His attitude immediately changed. This is the quality of a qualified official. He considers what matters in which position.
"Taifu! The Nanjing Imperial Palace was built by Taizu himself. Although there were repairs later, time has passed after all. The cornerstones and pillars that Taizu left in Nanjing nearly 300 years after the founding of the country are probably gone.
It is no longer useful. But if the palace wants to be reborn, it cannot rush to replace all the pillars and cornerstones. It must be repaired in a proper way. It must not be done too hastily, but it must not be neglected. The Taifu has been in charge of the Ministry of Works for many years, so he should
Understand the truth. After arriving in Nanjing, I will leave everything to the master."
On the surface, this remark was about the maintenance plan of the Nanjing Imperial Palace. Li Zunxian and others understood what it actually was. Zhu Yuanzhang left not only a palace in Nanjing, but also a large number of distinguished nobles.
Although this group of people has no say in political affairs, the capital camp and city defense of Nanjing City are in their hands. If we want to regenerate Nanjing City, these people will definitely be useless, but we cannot just replace them. If we act too hastily,
Instead of building a house, we are demolishing it.