Zhu Gui spent a whole hour explaining his ambitions to Xu Yingxu.
Xu Yingxu also continued to listen carefully.
In the end, he couldn't help but join in the discussion with Zhu Gui, discussing how to use faster methods to occupy a larger territory from a military perspective.
Zhu Gui was also very satisfied with this.
At the same time, he also extended an invitation to Xu Yingxu.
"General Xu, are you willing to work with me to plant the flag of Ming Dynasty all over the world?"
Xu Yingxu hesitated for a moment, but soon his eyes became firm: "This is an honor for me, but my father is afraid..."
Zhu Gui heard Xu Yingxu's worries and immediately said: "It doesn't matter. When I go to Nanjing this time, I will find a way to persuade Xu Guogong to resign and come to Yunzhou."
"Ah? Can this really be done?" Xu Yingxu was originally worried about the opposition of Xu Guogong. As Zhu Gui said, if a conflict broke out between the new emperor and King Yan, he would be caught between the acting king and the court.
It will be very difficult.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Gui gave him a more thorough solution, but compared to Xu Yingxu's previous thoughts, he felt that this was even more impossible.
He had some understanding of Zhu Gui through getting along with him for such a long time, but Xu Guogong had no reason to resign and come to Yunzhou.
And as the founding father of the country, I am afraid that the emperor will not let him go easily.
If Zhu Gui had not said this, Xu Yingxu would never believe it.
"Don't worry. By the way, you should also prepare all the military affairs. Then you and I will go to Beijing together. I am afraid that after this time, we will never have the chance to go to Nanjing again."
Zhu Gui sighed and said.
Although Zhu Gui doesn't have much affection for Nanjing, his memories (memories belonging to the original Zhu Gui) are all related to Nanjing, and it can be regarded as Zhu Gui's second hometown.
And he also thought of another problem, how to get Concubine Guo Hui out of the Nanjing Palace?
Not to mention whether Concubine Guo Hui is willing to leave the palace and come to Yunzhou at this time, even if she is willing, the emperor will not let her go, right? Could it be that she has to take her out secretly?
Or should we wait until the ‘Battle of Jingnan’ breaks out before carrying out the rescue? It will only be more difficult by then, right?
Zhu Gui chatted with Xu Yingxu for a while before letting him go.
Then Zhu Gui thought about going to the grassland to check the situation before lunch.
As for Xu Miaoqing, he could only let him take the crown prince Zhu Jixi for a walk in Datong Mansion.
Soon, Zhu Gui left Datong Mansion with ten personal guards and headed towards Blackwood City.
At this time, the grassland was covered with heavy white snow, and the movement of the horses was also restricted as never before.
So it took Zhu Gui and the others twice as long as usual to arrive at Blackwood City.
When Hei Muhan got the news, he personally took people out of the city to greet him.
Although the last time they met was only about half a month, Zhu Gui felt that Kuromuhan in front of him had gained weight again. He wondered if it had something to do with the winter clothes he wore.
Zhu Gui was taken to the city lord's palace, and Hei Muhan once again expressed his gratitude to Zhu Gui.
It turns out that this winter is unprecedented. According to the saying on the grassland, it is already a "white disaster" that is rare in a hundred years.
If they had lived a nomadic life before, I am afraid that more than half of the people and livestock would not be able to survive this winter.
Zhu Gui just laughed it off. He was not a person who liked success, not to mention his identity. As long as the other party showed respect, it was enough.
Then Zhu Gui said the purpose of his visit, which was whether Hei Muhan had received news from the grassland.
After Heimuhan heard Zhu Gui's words, there was obvious hesitation on his face, but in the end he explained the situation, that is, he had indeed received a messenger from the Tatar tribe, asking him to lead his troops to move into the grassland.
"Your Majesty, although I received the messenger from the clan leader, my subordinates have sternly rejected it. Please be careful, Your Majesty."
Hei Muhan knelt on the ground and expressed his loyalty to Zhu Gui.
However, Zhu Gui could tell that Hei Muhan was still hesitant, but it was not the time to criticize him harshly yet.
"Hei Muhan, you can be considered a person who has experienced both the grassland and the Central Plains life. You should be able to understand which side is really good for you and your people, and I will respect your choice. If
If you choose to lead your people back to the Tatar side, I will not make things difficult for you."
Zhu Gui sighed and said sincerely.
Although he could use power and even military force to make the Mongols surrender to the Ming Dynasty, this was not in line with Zhu Gui's principles.
That is to say, using force to pressure people is never as good as convincing them with reason.
Zhu Gui didn't want to worry about the Mongols setting fire behind him when he fought in other places in the future.
So if these people are not really attached to him, it is better to let them leave and still get a good reputation.
Hei Muhan's face stiffened, he kowtowed several times again, and said very respectfully: "To be honest with the prince, I did hesitate, but for the sake of my tribe, I am willing to become the prince's subordinate."
"Okay, I am willing to believe you this time, but you must announce the arrival of the Tatar messengers to Blackwood City to all the Mongols in this area. If anyone is willing to return there, you can let them go."
Zhu Gui said.
"this?"
When Hei Muhan heard Zhu Gui's words, he had a look of disbelief on his face. He really couldn't figure out Zhu Gui's intention of doing this.
Zhu Gui stood up and said: "I can provide asylum to all Mongols, but only if they are sincerely willing to accept the governance of the Ming Dynasty. If they still have second thoughts, it is better to let them leave and go where they want to go.
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"Yes, I know." Although Hei Muhan still couldn't understand Zhu Gui's thoughts, he still agreed.
Zhu Gui also confirmed the fact that Beiyuan was divided, which was a mixed news for him.
At least it's not the worst time for the bomb to explode now, and unifying the entire grassland is the prerequisite for him to go north, south or west.
Therefore, Zhu Gui asked Hei Muhan to immediately organize manpower and start training the Mongolian cavalry, and the training venue for this batch of cavalry was also arranged at the location of the Datong Prefecture Guard Station.
Hei Muhan was a little puzzled at first. After all, the cavalry owned by herder tribes could not be compared with the formal Mongolian cavalry.
But when Zhu Gui told him his idea and took out a flintlock gun, Hei Muhan hurriedly agreed and said that he would do his best to recruit people.
It's no wonder that Hei Muhan has personally experienced the power of the flintlock gun, which is many times more powerful than the Mongolian long bow.