"The Nanjing Ministry of War only manages so many guard posts. He is probably already famous among the Nine Borders, so why should he care?"
What Concubine Zheng said is right or wrong. What is right is that most of Ming Dynasty’s truly capable armies are indeed concentrated in Jiubian; what is wrong is that in the southern provinces, if we only look at the number of guard posts, it is not
That's a small amount.
Another point is that in terms of book data alone, the southern garrison itself has a lot of troops. Taking Yunnan as an example, although the number of garrison posts commanded by the Yunnan Dusi in the Ming Dynasty varied in different periods, at most they were
There are 20 guards, 3 imperial guards, and 18 (guard) posts, a total of 133 thousand-household posts, with about 150,000 guards under their jurisdiction.
Obviously, if compared like this, Yunnan's military strength is not far behind that of Jiubian. It is only slightly lower than Liaodong and Jizhen's 180,000, higher than Xuanfu's 130,000 and Datong's 120,000.
, 70,000 in Shanxi, 60,000 in Changping, etc.
Of course, this is the highest level of talk, and there are often a lot of tricks in the process of the imperial court clearing out the hook troops. It is hard to say how many will actually be achieved. However, after the war of Yunnan and Burma ended a few years ago, the Ministry of War once again cleared the troops and reduced the strength of Yunnan's troops.
Set at sixty-four thousand—a real number this time.
Although this amount is much lower than the historical peak, it is still on par with Shanxi and Changping Town, and one thing cannot be forgotten - these 64,000 do not include the many chieftain soldiers and horses that Yunnan can command.
After the War of Yunnan and Burma, the southern provinces all carried out a Qing Dynasty. However, the military strength of each province is actually quite different. Some provinces have as many as 120,000 or 130,000 troops, while others only have 20,000 troops. If roughly speaking,
To put it into perspective, or on average, each province has about 40,000 to 50,000 troops.
[Note: The 120,000 troops here are from Southern Zhili and Guangxi, and the 130,000 troops are from Zhejiang. However, only the troops from Southern Zhili are fully stationed and remain stationary, which means there is no need to send squad troops to the nine sides. Guangxi, Zhejiang, etc.
The provinces all need to send squad troops to Jiubian. For example, the military register of Zhejiang originally lists 130,000, but in fact there are only 78,000 in the province. The rest are sent to Jiubian as squad troops.]
In short, rough calculation shows that even based on the results of the Qing army reorganization after the War of Yunnan and Burma, the southern provinces still have more than 500,000 troops. Of course, although more than 500,000 troops may sound like a lot, in fact, due to the pepper-spreading
They are widely distributed throughout the south, and it is difficult to concentrate them if something happens. What's more, these armies are mainly stationed in villages. They can neither be considered an elite field army nor can they be mobilized casually.
This is like Gao Pinggong's regular military garrison in southern Xinjiang, which has almost 300,000 troops. But even if Luzon and the Nanyang Islands are not included, the area of Indochina Peninsula alone is as high as 2 million square kilometers. Therefore, the actual strength of these 300,000 troops is
There's also a hint of pepper on top.
Of course, the garrison is just Gao Pragmatic's direct lineage armed force. Each major kingdom has more or less a part of its servant army, plus the chieftains of various surnames who moved to the town and several Annan surrender troops left behind under Gao Pragmatic's charter, etc., plus
With hundreds of thousands of people together, we can barely count as having sufficient strength.
But even so, hasn't Southern Xinjiang always believed that Jinghua's military strength in the Nanyang Islands is too weak, and has repeatedly suggested the establishment of one or two new garrison troops?
Zhu Yijun roughly knew Gao Pinggong's military strength in southern Xinjiang, but he did not think that the account should be settled this way, because he believed that the existence of the Beijing Garrison was to suppress the kingdoms in southern Xinjiang, so it had to be hedged against the military strength of the kingdoms. In other words,
It's not 300,000 plus 100,000, but 300,000 minus 100,000.
Based on this judgment, Zhu Yijun felt that even if the strength of the Beijing garrison was definitely higher than that of the indigenous armies of the kingdoms in southern Xinjiang, even if the worst happened, Gao Pragmatic's army that could really "go north" would not exceed 200,000 at most, leaving the remaining
Everything that falls must be left behind to shock the local area.
Two hundred thousand is certainly a lot, but in terms of numbers alone, even Yang Yinglong could pull it out back then. Therefore, Zhu Yijun believed that even considering that the garrison might be strong and powerful, the threat to the Ming Dynasty would be nothing more than "suffering" for a while
, it will never turn the world upside down.
His idea is not wrong, because after many years of hard work by Gao Pragmatic, the Ming army is much stronger now than in the original history. Even if the emperor himself cannot see this kind of progress, he can still see the clues from various wars.
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Although the weapons and equipment of the major garrison forces in southern Xinjiang have indeed remained in the most advanced state, the main force of the Ming Dynasty has basically achieved preliminary firearms through these years of efforts. However, because the total force is too large, it is impossible to fully use the latest models.
of artillery and muskets, but to gradually replace them.
At present, the Ming Dynasty has about 1.2 million troops in the north and more than 500,000 in the south. The total number of the whole country is about 1.7 million to 1.8 million, so Zhu Yijun is pragmatic and has 30 troops in southern Xinjiang.
Although Wan is concerned about this matter, it cannot be said to be worrying. Not to mention that the Ming Dynasty can still order the right-wing Mongolia, Nenhorqin and even the Jurchen tribes.
After all, there are only a little over a million immigrants from southern Xinjiang (the number is actually slightly higher than this), and among the 300,000 troops in Beijing, there are only less than 100,000 real Han people, and the rest are so-called "naturalized Han people."
Since Zhu Yijun himself believed that "those who are not from my race must have different minds," he naturally believed that Gao Pragmatic's basic base in southern Xinjiang was just that - it was not easy to suppress the kingdoms in southern Xinjiang without creating rebellion against Gao Pragmatic.
He could also conduct the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains, which really made Zhu Yijun unbelievable.
Therefore, he believed that all Gao Pragmatic's actions were based on this basis, and the purpose was what he just said: Gao Pragmatic was to prove that he had no second thoughts, and to show that he was capable of causing some trouble to Ming Dynasty.
Taking advantage of today's special situation, Zhu Yijun plans to open up the conversation with Concubine Zheng and let her know what the current situation is, so that she will not always have any luck.
After some analysis, Zhu Yijun said: "In short, this is it. If there is always a tacit understanding between me and pragmatism, then the monarch and his ministers will help each other and the Ming Dynasty will be revived. And he will not be too obsessed with power, and one day he will go to southern Xinjiang.
But if there is no tacit understanding between me and him, and the two sides get into trouble, not to mention that it will definitely cause our monarchs and ministers to lose their dignity, even if it corrupts several provinces in the south, it is not impossible."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Concubine Zheng really only knew Gao Pinggong’s actual strength in southern Xinjiang today, but she believed that the emperor had no problem with this information, at least the deviation would not be too big. After all, Jin Yiwei
Not for dry food.
That is to say, while Gao Jinggong was cultivating power in southern Xinjiang, he was careful not to interfere in the southern military affairs of the Ming Dynasty, in order to prove to the emperor that he had no ambitions against the Central Plains, but he was capable enough to create a "powerful side" for the Ming Dynasty.
, in order to reach a certain tacit understanding with the emperor.
There is no doubt that it is very dangerous to do such a thing, because the emperor's strength still crushes Southern Xinjiang. But Concubine Zheng immediately thought that Gao Pragmatic's strength was more than that.
She hesitated for a moment and then said slowly: "I want to come here. Gao Ge Lao has a very high prestige in the army. If there is really something going on in the south, although the nine-sided army will not refuse to obey the orders, I'm afraid..."
"I discussed the northwest military affairs with him a few days ago." Zhu Yijun said calmly: "He does not plan to lead the army himself."
"Oh?" Concubine Zheng was slightly surprised and said in deep thought: "He did this deliberately to show the emperor, right? Just to show that he does not intend to continue to improve his prestige in Jiubian?"
"Part of the reason is true, and the other part of the reason is because he is about to take over as the chief minister, and it is inconvenient to leave the capital." Zhu Yijun said: "But no matter what, he made his gesture, and I can't remain silent, so today
After Wang Jiaping and Liang Menglong once again proposed to retire and return to their hometown, I have agreed."
In fact, this is not entirely true. Zhu Yijun had other considerations in approving their resignation, but he did not intend to explain it in such detail.
Concubine Zheng always felt that something was wrong, and even became a little anxious. Although she knew she shouldn't say it, she still couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being so presumptuous. Now that the Emperor is here, Mr. Gaoge may not have any evil intentions, but
Can his loyalty extend to...to the prince?"
Zhu Yijun did not speak, and Concubine Zheng simply continued: "After this incident, I already know that Chang Xun will definitely miss the great treasure. Logically speaking, there is really no need to continue to involve him in this matter, but the matter is serious..."
This is indeed not something that ordinary people would dare to say, because the subtext of this statement is undoubtedly "Your Majesty, you will not survive Gaoge Lao". Normal people will inevitably be angry after hearing such words, let alone the emperor?
However, although Zhu Yijun was indeed not happy to hear such words, he had already been influenced by high pragmatism and became very realist. He naturally knew that this prospect was a high probability event, so although he frowned, he did not deny it, nor did he get angry.
He said calmly: "If there comes a time in the future when Qingjing doesn't plan to go to southern Xinjiang but I take the first step, then I will let Chang Hao respect Jingjing as his father."
"Your Majesty!" Concubine Zheng was shocked: "This is absolutely impossible. If it is true, no one in the world can stop him!"
"Then what do you want me to do? Kill him, and then bear the reputation of being good at killing heroes, and at the same time let half of the country fall into the flames of war?" Zhu Yijun said coldly: "I have worked hard for more than 20 years, and finally made the world famous.
Do you admit that the great cause of the Ming Dynasty and the ZTE was accomplished by my own hands, only to destroy it with my own hands?"
Concubine Zheng was very anxious and said: "Your Majesty, that's not what you said. The name of Zhongxing is certainly important, but how can it be more important than the foundation of our ancestors?"
"So what do you think is the most important thing at the moment?" Zhu Yijun suddenly couldn't restrain his anger and stared at her and said: "I tell you, the most important thing is that nothing happens to me! I am not a worldly temple, and I don't pray for any immortality.
We have the same life span, but I must live at least until the prince comes of age! As long as we do this, pragmatism will definitely be my loyal subject of the Ming Dynasty, and there will never be any surprises!"
Concubine Zheng was silent. She knew what the emperor meant. As long as the prince was an adult when he succeeded to the throne in the future, there would be no need for a regent. However, the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty was not the real prime minister, and it was impossible to bypass the emperor to exercise power. Without the emperor's Zhu Pi
, the chief minister's vote itself is useless, and the emperor even has the right to directly remove the chief minister.
It is true that a highly pragmatic person has great prestige in the dynasty. According to convention, even the emperor cannot do such a thing easily, otherwise it will inevitably arouse dissatisfaction in the dynasty. But Youdao is the emperor and the courtiers of the dynasty, and the new king
This drama of deposing an old minister Gu Ming shortly after taking the throne has been played out countless times in China. What's the big deal if it happens again? It's nothing strange.
Concubine Zheng suddenly discovered that if it really came to this point, even if Gao Pragmatic returned to southern Xinjiang and raised an army in anger, although it would still lead to the defeat of heaven, first of all, his chances of winning were not as great as today, and at least he would not be held accountable.
On my head today.
Concubine Zheng suddenly realized that the emperor really cared about his reputation, and even did not hesitate to leave such a big hidden danger for the future... and he left the hidden danger to his own prince.
Concubine Zheng didn't know that the reason why the emperor was like this was actually because he had been under the influence of Gao pragmatism over the years.
In fact, Zhu Yijun in the original history did not really care about reputation. He paid more attention to current interests. However, this life is different. Gao Pragmatic has instilled in him since he was a child how glorious the great fame brought by various "great undertakings" is, and over the years
But one great name after another was really conferred upon him, making him extremely enjoy this honor.
Today, he is recognized by the world as the leader of the Ming Dynasty and the resurgence of the Ming Dynasty. He refuses to break this glorious image no matter what. So much so that Shen Yiguan, who saw through this, decisively initiated the "Fengchan Taishan" in times of crisis. The emperor also immediately decided
Agreeing, thus saving Shen Yiguan's political life, even Gao Pragmatic had to accept Shen Yiguan's peace proposal.
After all, the emperor is already the supreme one in the world, and he only wants that. In the original history, Zhu Yijun was suppressed by the civil service group and could only engage in non-violence and non-cooperation. There was no hope of seeking fame, and of course he could only seek profit.
The current Zhu Yijun is not that aggrieved. With the treasury filled, his internal funds have also increased. Not to mention that Gao Pragmatic will give him Luoliaonan Saltworks and Luonanyang Imperial Manor at one time, so that he does not have to consider interests at all.
question.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After his interests are satisfied, what else does Zhu Yijun ask for? Naturally, the only thing left is to ask for fame. Since he wants fame, how can he hide his greatest hero?
Isn’t this tarnishing one’s own glorious image?
Gao Pragmatic's strength is indeed growing, but Zhu Yijun has judged from various signs that Gao Pragmatic has no evil intentions towards him. Instead, he takes practical actions to prove his intentions - not only to achieve success in the government, but also to build a foundation.
, but just don’t seek that supreme status.
In this case, Zhu Yijun was happy to satisfy him, because it would make him more tolerant, and he was by no means the kind of king who could share adversity but not wealth.
As for the future... there are indeed certain hidden dangers, but as mentioned before, as long as he can live until the prince comes of age, this will not be a problem. The system of the Ming Dynasty is not a decoration, and the orthodoxy of the Ming Dynasty cannot be doubted. As long as the prince succeeds as an adult,
If the position is high and pragmatic and conforms to the new emperor's wishes, he can continue to be the prime minister; if he does not conform to the new emperor's wishes, he can only return to Southern Xinjiang.
Zhu Yijun believes that it is impossible for Gao Pragmatic to be shrewd and unable to see this. Even if Gao Pragmatic loses his head, the final result will be the worst - that is, the new emperor will be dismissed as prime minister, and Gao Pragmatic will return to southern Xinjiang to raise troops, so what?
Firstly, this does not threaten the life and death of the Ming Dynasty, and secondly, it cannot affect his reputation as the Wanli Emperor.
As for the future reputation of the prince, I have no control over it anyway - could Grandpa Huang have been able to control the late emperor's rule after he succeeded to the throne and almost subverted his rule?
Concubine Zheng knew that it was useless to say anything. She sighed softly and said: "Since the emperor has a plan, I have nothing to say, but...since Chang Xun is destined to miss the great treasure, I wonder what the emperor plans to do with it?"
Seeing that his most beloved woman finally recognized the reality, Zhu Yijun didn't want to see her sad anymore, so he immediately changed his expression and comforted her with gentle words: "Don't worry, although I can't give him the world, I can at least give him the greatest wealth.
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