Chapter nine hundred and forty-four: cut first and then play
The news about Shanhaiguan cannot be kept. It will spread throughout the capital in a short time. People are in panic for a while, and even some old people who have experienced the tragic situation of the Tumu Fort change that year were even more uneasy.
As a last resort, the court had to order newspapers to calm the people. The newspapers published articles, saying that the army and horses in various places were ready to go, and even the official troops from Shandong and other places had already arrived at the capital. At that time, a large army of millions were gathered, and the capital was as solid as a god.
This kind of news is actually to change the fooling people. Those who are truly interested know the power of the Mongols, and they also know that the so-called official army of the Ming Dynasty can truly fight.
However, having morale is finally a good thing. At least there is no need to worry that the entire capital will be in chaos before the Mongols come.
The grain of the ships was also delivered to the capital along the canal. The granaries in the capital were filled with stuff. Many workshops also received a large number of orders, including covers, swords, firearms, and even carriages.
.At this time, the court no longer regrets the money. In a turbulent period, silver has nothing to do with it.
When the merchants who originally planned to go south saw that there was still money to make money in the war, a considerable number of people stayed and the workshop began to produce day and night.
The new army has begun to prepare for the preparation and is ready to face the enemy at any time. It has even stipulated that you should not take off your clothes when sleeping at night and that you should not leave your weapons.
At this time, the cabinet jointly wrote a letter asking to choose one of the capital divisions to dispatch various military and horses. The person recommended was Liu Chengfeng, the King of Chu. There was no much opinion on this candidate in the palace, and it was soon approved.
It's right.
So Liu Chengfeng began to get busy. This so-called supervisor was just a temporary position and had to be returned when the war ended, so there was no exclusive yamen. Fortunately, his palace was big enough and there were no female relatives at present, so
Working in the ground.
As a result, reports from various places have been reported to him every day. The Shandong Governor has ordered the generals of the local area to bring more than 13,000 elite soldiers, the Xuanfu Governor asked to send an elite soldier to Xuanfu to support him, and the Tianjin soldiers were prepared.
The Daoya has blocked the sea routes, and these mixed news makes people feel overwhelmed.
But Liu Chengfeng was helpless. He had to report to him one by one, and every now and then he had to meet various military officers from all over the country. At the same time, he had to keep in touch with the cabinet, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Revenue and communicate at any time. Not to mention
He also went to the palace early in the morning every day to meet the emperor.
Large-scale wars are by no means achieved overnight, let alone fighting. Although the passion on the battlefield is booming, there are countless headache-inducing preparations behind this.
Moreover, so many large troops did not all garrison the capital, but covered the entire capital area, even in Tianjin and Tongzhou, to prevent the capital from becoming an isolated city. However, the allocation of each battalion is also a difficult problem.
Fortunately, the Ministry of War was helping each other, and finally there was no big mistake. Liu Chengfeng had only one purpose, which was to turn dozens of military towns and cities in the entire capital into a solid line of defense. In addition, we must also consider it.
The canals and the road defenses prevent the Mongols from cutting off supplies.
What he is considering now is not the issue of victory. His main energy is all on whether he can block the first wave of the Mongols' attack. Only by blocking the first attack can he consider winning next.
Because he could not fight in person, Zhu Houzhao was a little dissatisfied, but he was helpless. The cabinet did not object, nor did he receive support from Master Liu. In addition, after Empress Dowager Zhang heard about this, he had a firm attitude, so he could only be obedient.
In the palace, he attended the morning court on time every day, and listened to the so-called war preparations by the ministers. These tedious things wiped out Zhu Houzhao's last bit of patience. He yearned for the heroic spirit of taking the battle and charging forward. Even if this could not be done, at least he would hope.
Yi was able to plan and win a thousand miles, but this war that was closely related to him seemed to have nothing to do. All he could do was keep making the decision, and nothing else was there.
It can be said that Zhu Houzhao has been in a bad mood recently. Every time he comes out of the palace, he is angry. In the past few days, Liu Jin has been with Zhu Houzhao.
Liu Jin felt something was wrong. Although the emperor still protected him, he knew in his heart that the King of Chu and the Cabinet had not taken action because they were unable to do it now. Once the Mongolians were repelled, his responsibility would be pursued.
Chengfeng will never let him go. Now he is the eunuch in charge of the seal and the factory manager of the Sili Supervisor, but in fact it is useless. To put it bluntly, the so-called rights do not come from official titles, but from the grassroots level. What he said
Someone listens to their instructions and someone follows them. This is the right.
Now? Almost everyone disobeyed him, and everyone kept a distance from him. There was no difference between what he said and farted, and no one would care. Even the people below looked at him with sympathy. Liu Jin then
No matter how stupid you are, you know that you have become a lonely man.
It is precisely because of this that he is extremely attentive and stays by Zhu Houzhao day and night. He is afraid that when a warrior rushes over and takes him directly, and he doesn't even know when he dies. Following the emperor can at least make him feel at ease.
However, he has been absent-minded these days, which made Zhu Houzhao, who was originally irritable, even more unhappy. He scolded him several times, but he just listened absent-mindedly.
This is not a solution. Liu Jin certainly understood, but he felt that he was locked in a cage and could already hear the sound of sharpening his knives outside, and saw the sympathetic look of executioners looking at him.
What's even more terrifying is that his former accomplices have now transformed into Liu Party. These Liu Party members, led by Jiao Fang, attacked him the most crazy. Although they have not given names, they have many words.
The middle school has already criticized the mulberry trees.
What was discussed in the morning court today was nothing more than that after the Shandong government troops arrived in the capital, the King of Chu sent his troops to Tianjin, but the Ministry of Revenue raised an objection. The reason for the Minister of Revenue Zeng Cheng's opposition was very simple. There are several places in Beitongzhou.
It is more appropriate to send a large granary to Beitongzhou.
Although Tianjin is important, after all, the Mongols are not good at water, so there is no need to consolidate their defense.
Liu Chengfeng argued with reason, believing that the troops in Beitongzhou were sufficient, and the Chu army headed north by water, and would definitely land in Tianjin at that time, so Tianjin must have enough troops to defend.
Zhu Houzhao hated such a messy argument, but returned to Zhengxin Palace, but was unhappy. Originally, his new palace was almost completed, but because of the war now, he had to stop working, so he now
The main leisure place is Zhengxin Hall, but Zhengxin Hall is close to the palace and the cabinet. Whenever there is any disturbance, the ministers will immediately know that if they move to the harem, the empress dowager will be careful, and as a result, he will do things.
I have to restrain myself.
"Hmph, these ministers don't know what to cook. They only know how to calculate trivial matters every day. I'm really annoyed. Liu Fan, what are you thinking about? Why do you think you are distracted again?"
Liu Jin quickly came to his senses, looked at Zhu Houzhao, full of anger, and said perfunctorily: "Yes, now ministers are all doing civil servants, what's the use of the court to raise scholars?"
"That's right... I'll just say this, hey, I don't know what's going on in Shanhaiguan. I guess the Mongols are still entrenched there. Seeing that the capital is ready, how could they rush their troops south at will?
If it were me, I would definitely take the opportunity to seize Liaodong, Xuanfu, ah..."
Liu Jin suddenly thought of something and said, "Your Majesty is wise, and I also think that the Mongols will not attack the capital."
"Huh? Is that?" Zhu Houzhao's face looked better and said, "It's a pity that I've seen it correctly. So what if I do? As a result, I have to listen to the cabinet. I'll say my own opinion for a moment. These people are going to die. Liu
The master doesn’t help me now, let alone the Queen Mother…”
Liu Jin suddenly said, "Your Majesty, everyone is drunk, Your Majesty is awake alone. Once you lose the nine borders, my Ming Dynasty will have no barriers. Sooner or later, the capital will give up. So I think that the border is as important as the capital."
Zhu Houzhao couldn't help laughing and said, "I didn't expect you, a servant, could say a few words that make sense."
Liu Jin said: "Your Majesty is divine and martial arts. In fact, Your Majesty cannot let the cabinet and the King of Chu redeploy and move the battlefield to the border."
"Hmph, if I had a solution, I would have done it long ago. What can you do?"
Liu Jin took a deep breath, and then said, even he was shocked, saying, "What if Your Majesty is not in the capital, but in Ji County? Your Majesty think about it, once Your Majesty appears in Ji County, the capital will definitely be shocked.
At that time, in order to support the king, all the troops in the capital will definitely go north and head to the border."
Zhu Houzhao was stunned. This was a bold idea. He was the emperor, and the emperor's safety was more important than anything else. If he really appeared in Ji County, then it would be equivalent to the imperial commander-in-chief. At that time, who would still be the ministers and civil and military officials in the capital?
Do you care about the capital? I am afraid you have to take the army to the border to accompany you.
"But... if I say I go to Ji County, will the ministers and the queen mother agree?" Zhu Houzhao asked thoughtfully.
Liu Jin smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty can hide it from everyone first, leave the capital first, and then talk about it. After leaving the capital, you will send a letter to the city. Your Majesty will quickly go to Jixian. At that time, the ministers will oppose it.
I'm afraid it's too late. Your Majesty, this is the only way. Your Majesty is heroic and well-known in military affairs. Once you appear in Ji County, all the troops in the border town will be deeply encouraged. Your Majesty can just go to the center to dispatch and fight to the death with the Mongols."
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