Chapter 1,488 Its best to send troops at this time
"Shut up!" Although Zhu Biao was dissatisfied with Qi Tai and wanted to stop him from speaking, his eyes were directed at Han Du. Combined with his words, it seemed as if he was blaming Han Du.
Han Du also understood that Zhu Biao was blocking Qitai's mouth, so naturally he didn't take it to heart.
Taking a long breath, Zhu Biao looked at Han Du and asked, "If the Great Wall is not built, what do you think is a good way to ensure that the great peace is not lost?"
"The best defense is to attack. Send troops to completely eliminate the Tatar tribe!" Han Du's eyes suddenly condensed, and he suddenly became murderous.
There was indeed murderous intent. Han Du's expression seemed unchanged, but what was revealed in his eyes was like the black muzzle of a revolver holding a gun. This was especially felt by Zhang Yan who was leaning against Han Du the closest.
The moment Han Du spoke, he clearly felt a biting coldness all over his body, as if his life was under a huge threat.
"Destroy the Tatars?" Zhu Biao was surprised by Han Du's idea. Although he had a high prestige in the court, had his own unique skills in governing the country, and even participated in the battle, Zhu Biao still had reservations in his heart.
The subjective idea of passive defense has no intention of taking the initiative.
Now that Han Du brought it up, he suddenly thought of this.
"Exactly!" Han Du said in a deep voice. "The Tatar tribe dared to attack Daning and swept away all the supplies. This obviously did not take our Ming Dynasty seriously. In fact, this may be a Tatar tribe's attack on the Ming Dynasty.
It’s just that they didn’t expect the harvest to be so great.”
Exhaling a breath, he continued, "The Ming Dynasty has suffered such a heavy loss and faced such a serious provocation. If it does not dare to send troops to attack the Tatar tribe, then the Tatar tribe will definitely think that the Ming Dynasty is weak and can be bullied. I am afraid that it will happen in the future."
It has been invaded by the Tatar tribe one after another. What’s more serious is, how will other countries view the Ming Dynasty? Will they think that the Ming Dynasty has become a powerful foreign country? "
After several questions, Zhu Biao remained silent. He had to admit that Han Du was right. If Ming didn't dare to fight back in the face of such a provocation, then who would take Ming seriously in the future?
The status of the Ming Dynasty as the sovereign state may also be seriously affected.
When Qi Tai saw that the emperor agreed, he immediately became anxious and said quickly, "Handu, you know you can't talk about military matters lightly. What's more, doesn't it cost money and food to send an army to war?"
Although he was the Minister of War, Qi Tai was a civil servant and had no interest in fighting at all, and he was not willing to fight in the Ming Dynasty at all.
Han Du suddenly let out a low roar, "Is this the Ming Dynasty talking lightly about military affairs? This is the Tatar tribe taking the initiative to provoke the Ming Dynasty.
We have trampled the face of Ming Dynasty to the ground. If we can't fight back fiercely, then where is the majesty of the Communist leader of Ming Dynasty? Where is the majesty of the emperor?"
"Besides, even though the expedition of the army consumes a lot of food and grass, compared with your proposal to build the Great Wall, it is not even as good as a drop in the bucket. Why are you anxious? What's more, this is a once and for all thing. Even if the Great Wall is built, it may not be able to stop the Tatars.
The Tartar tribe has entered the border. But as long as they can destroy the effective forces of the Tartar tribe, they will never be able to enter the border."
Zhu Biao was thoughtful and raised his hand to stop Qi Tai's words. However, as soon as he thought about it, his heart began to beat. He glanced at Han Du with expectant eyes and said, "If we want to conquer the Tatars, we need to
How many soldiers and horses will be dispatched?" Qi Tai was obviously the Minister of War, but the emperor asked Han Du, which made Qi Tai's face turn blue and white.
But there is no other way. Who makes him, the Minister of War, not know how to fight?
In the entire Wenhua Palace, Han Du was the only one who could be considered a good soldier, and at most Zhu Biao could barely be considered one.
Han Du saw his decision from Zhu Biao's look and said, "It depends on how the emperor plans to conquer the Tatars. If it is just a retaliatory conquest, blood for blood and tooth for tooth, then a hundred thousand troops will be enough."
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"What if I want to completely destroy the entire Tatar tribe?" Zhu Biao's eyes were like a sharp knife unsheathed, and his whole body tensed up, waiting for Han Du's reply.
Han Du was silent for a moment after hearing this. After a moment of pause, he said word by word, "If you want to completely destroy the Tatar tribe, you will need an army of 300,000. Moreover, you will also need a large number of cavalry."
The biggest problem in annihilating the Tatar tribe is not that the Ming Dynasty cannot defeat them, but that once these prairie barbarians are defeated, they will flee in all directions on horseback. The grassland is endless as far as the eye can see. Without cavalry, no one can catch these deserters.
"I understand." Zhu Biao felt a little more cheerful at this time.
When Qi Tai saw that the emperor intended to send troops to attack the Tatars, he immediately became anxious and quickly advised, "Your Majesty, you must not use weapons without authorization."
Zhu Biao glared at Qi Tai and said word by word, "It's not that I want to use weapons now, but that the Tatar tribe has bullied our Ming Dynasty too much. Moreover, at this time, the Tatar tribe has robbed so much of our Ming Dynasty's grain and beans. It will be inevitable next year."
The strength has greatly increased. If we do not take advantage of the fact that the Tatar tribe has not yet grown strong, we should first weaken its strength. When the Tatar tribe becomes completely powerful in the future, and we want to completely destroy the Tatar tribe, then
The price you need to pay is probably ten times or a hundred times what it is now!"
Han Du also relaxed. As long as Zhu Biao could realize the threat of the Tatar tribe, it would be easier to deal with. At least he would not agree with Qi Tai's method of building the Great Wall. Building the Great Wall was a waste of manpower, material and financial resources, and in Han Du's opinion it was almost useless.
Since Qin Shihuang built the Great Wall, although the Great Wall has blocked the front lines of the grassland tribes and protected the people and dynasties within the pass, at the same time, the grassland tribes have often broken through the pass. It can be seen that the role of the Great Wall is extremely limited. And construction
In terms of the large amount of manpower, material and financial resources it requires, it is actually not cost-effective.
If the Ming Dynasty was passive and weak, it would be fine to build the Great Wall to help resist the attacks of the grassland tribes. Now that the Ming Dynasty is strong and has strong soldiers and horses, it is time to go north to conquer the grasslands. What is the use of building the Great Wall? It is used to stop the Ming Dynasty.
My own way north?
Bao Zhao was the first to hold up his hands and said, "I agree! Your Majesty's words are very reasonable. The Tatar tribe has received so many supplies, and it is foreseeable that their strength will increase dramatically. Now the Tatar tribe has not had time to convert these things into their own."
Their strength is when they are at their weakest. By sending troops to conquer at this time, the Ming Dynasty can not only frighten other neighboring countries, but also obtain the greatest rewards at the smallest cost."
"I second the proposal." Although Chen Di didn't say too much truth, he also knew that the emperor's words were correct.
"I second the proposal!" Zheng Ci saw that Chen Di agreed one after another, and he quickly raised his hand and said. For him, it is best not to build the Great Wall. Otherwise, the Ministry of Industry will not know where to deploy so many craftsmen.
to build.
Seeing the others agreeing one after another, Zhang Yan knew that it was impossible for him and Qi Tai to survive alone. He had no choice but to look at Qi Tai and signal him to lower his head and forget it.
Seeing that the emperor had made up his mind, Qi Tai had no choice but to follow Zhang Yan's instructions and join him in bowing, "My lord, I have no objection."
When Zhu Biao saw that everyone agreed, his face suddenly turned red and he smiled and said, "Okay, that's it. You all can step aside."
"My lord, please obey your order!"
The six people exited the hall one after another.
Everyone else left on their own, but Qi Tai deliberately walked to Han Du and forced himself to stop Han Du.
Han Du looked him up and down and asked, "What do you mean?"
Qi Tai didn't say anything, just stared at Han Du with his eyes like bells.
Han Du's heart sank. He was not someone who could be intimidated by just one look. Just Qitai.
Such a weakling would not be afraid of a group of Handus, let alone just him?
Just when Han Du's face darkened and he wanted to teach Qi Tai a lesson, Qi Tai waved his sleeves and robe again, snorted coldly and turned away.
"You don't dare to fight, but you want to stop yourself. Are you crazy?" Han Du shook his head, ignored Qi Tai, turned around and went out through the side door on the right.
Before Han Du could get far, he was found by Wang Yue running from behind.
"Master Hou, Master Hou, etc."
Turning around, he saw Wang Yue running towards him out of breath. Before he could speak, he asked, "Your Majesty, are you looking for me?"
Wang Yue was stunned for a moment, then nodded repeatedly and replied with emotion, "The Marquis is really a mastermind. Yes, the Emperor has summoned me."
"Then let's go!" Han Du turned around.
"Okay, Mr. Hou, this is
Please.”
Zhu Biao did not stay in Wenhua Palace, but returned to Qianqing Palace, where he also summoned Han Du.
Han Du bowed and saluted, and Zhu Biao sat down.
After the two sat down, Zhu Biao said solemnly, without any smile on his face, "I couldn't ask you just now, but now I want to ask you, if the Ming Dynasty conquers the Tatars, when do you think is the most appropriate time?"
Han Du took a sip of tea and said, "Soldiers need speed, the faster the better."
"Oh? Why is this?" Zhu Biaofei was puzzled, "You have to know that winter is coming soon, and it will start snowing in Liaodong soon. If we send troops at this time, there will be heavy snow on the grassland, let alone a war.
It’s not easy to find the Tatar tribe, right?”
Zhu Biao has rich experience, and he knows this bit of climate knowledge on the grassland. At the same time, he also believes that Han Du knows this.
Han Du nodded and said, "In the past, when the Ming Dynasty conquered the grassland, they would indeed choose to send out troops in the beginning of spring. When they send troops on the grassland, it is the time when spring is warm and the flowers are blooming. The grassland tribes have just survived a winter and are at their weakest.
It is indeed a good opportunity to attack them. But choosing to conquer the grasslands in the beginning of spring is not without its disadvantages."
"What drawbacks?" Zhu Biao couldn't believe it. His father had chosen to send troops in the spring during several Northern Expeditions. How could there be any drawbacks?
Han Du said, "As we all know, the grassland tribes are all driven by water and grass. When they are grazing, they are scattered all over the grassland. It is not easy to find the Tatar tribe. Moreover, the grassland will be full of Mongolian grazing animals.
Yuan Ren, it is extremely easy for the army to reveal its whereabouts."