The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

In Kunning Palace.

Zhu Ying smiled and said to Song Zhong who was beside him: "It seems that this Di Yusen still has some skills. He was able to conclude that this palace is capable of martial arts after just a few observations."

"With this kind of eyesight, it is easy to find clues on the basis of investigation. It must have been practiced for a long time."

Song Zhong, as Zhu Ying's personal bodyguard, naturally knew that His Royal Highness Taisun knew martial arts.

But how deep the foundation is, can only be known by playing it.

Of course, he didn't say that he wanted to fight with His Royal Highness, it was embarrassing not to win or lose.

"Forgive me for being ignorant, but how did His Highness the Grandson know that Di Yusen noticed that His Highness knew martial arts?" After hesitating for a while, Song Zhong expressed his thoughts.

Zhu Ying said with a smile: "When he raised his head just now, his eyes were always subconsciously focused on Ben Gong's hands and legs."

"I saw that kind of look a lot when I was in the Western Regions. Many vagabonds and desperadoes made judgments in turn."

"His method is probably learned because of his frequent contact with fate, and dealing with some gangsters."

Seeing Song Zhong's puzzled look, Zhu Ying said, "You don't need to be familiar with these in the army. After all, after a battle, the level of martial arts is not important."

"Warring in the military is more about opening and closing, and strength is especially important, but walking in the rivers and lakes is different, and most of them are alone."

"At this time, you have to show your tricks, otherwise you will lose your life if you mess with someone you can't afford."

"It's just romance novels to draw swords to kill people. When it comes to the Western Regions alone, most swordsmen and swordsmen will not make a move easily, and they will not want to take the initiative to cause any trouble. It is not good for things, as long as they don't provoke themselves. , choose to avoid it.”

"The more times you do it, the more grievances you will end up with. Even if you have high martial arts skills, it is easy to be secretly manipulated."

Listening to His Highness Taisun's brief introduction, Song Zhong couldn't help but yearn for it.

In the early Ming Dynasty, novels were popular, and some fictional martial arts stories were also very popular. Even Song Zhong would occasionally read two of them.

Zhu Ying talked about some past events, and there was a little bit of embarrassment in her heart.

Since entering the capital, except for that time on the Qinhuai River, with Zhu Gaochi and Xu Miaojin on a cruise.

Then there was no chance to shoot again.

Zhu Ying was not very interested in finding a few guards to practice with.

Because his knives, spears, swords and halberds are all aimed at the vital points. With his strength, he may strike at will, and subconsciously cause casualties.

Hitting one's own people is really meaningless.

Because of Ye Yueqing's pregnancy, Zhu Ying's original plan to go around Liaodong this year also fell through.

Now, of course, seeing the birth of the child first is the key.

So simply arrange to go to the spring of next year to conquer the grassland forces near Liaodong.

The mobilization of the army is an extremely cumbersome matter, and it does not mean that everything will be ready and set off immediately with a single order.

That is a professional army, and the current Ming Dynasty is mostly based on field soldiers.

When the guards dispatched troops, after receiving the military order, the first thing to do was to talk about food and grass, and the first thing was to practice first, just like trying to drive ducks to the shelves.

After practicing for half a month and one month, I feel almost done, and then I can start to gather.

Although the Weisuo system has the advantage of reducing the food consumption of the treasury, it also has certain disadvantages.

The news that the capital will conquer the Liaodong grasslands in the spring of next year will spread like wildfire and spread widely among civil and military officials.

The civil servant had nothing to say.

After all, this can basically be said to be His Majesty's decision. The current situation in the Ming Dynasty can only be said to be Zhu Yuanzhang's words, especially when it comes to foreign wars.

Even the minister of the Ministry of War, Ru Yuan, has no right to speak.

For the military attache, war is excellent news, and this is a good opportunity to make contributions.

Is a general without credit still a general?

Now that the military power of the Ming Dynasty is at its peak, all military officers have an extremely strong desire for war.

Even the warriors of the older generation longed for the past of fighting in all directions on horseback.

But fighting on the grasslands is a different matter from fighting the Japanese kingdom.

Soldiers and ghosts are not expensive.

Conquering the Wa country is to occupy the territory of the Wa country, and it needs a large enough population to suppress it, including some local enlightenment, farming and a series of things.

For the grassland, the cavalry is the key. There are too many infantry, but they are greatly restricted, such as the problem of food and grass, and the problem of mobility.

Back then, Sapphire's famous battle, the Battle of Fishing Fishing Sea, was a great victory in the Northern Expedition led by an army of 15.

The reason why Sapphire was able to become a famous general by virtue of this was not only a devastating blow to the small court of the Northern Yuan Dynasty.

It also lies in the loss of about 10 Mongolian yuan.

However, the Ming army's losses were insignificant, and it is said that they "do not spend an inch of troops to achieve their effects." '

Not only that, more than 7000 people and [-] horses were captured.

In addition, 840 camels, 11 two cattle and sheep, more than 450 vehicles of various types, and a large number of logistics supplies were also trophies of the Ming army.

Since the main force of the Northern Yuan Dynasty suffered a devastating blow, the small imperial court of the Northern Yuan Dynasty was not spared either.

A large number of members of the royal family were imprisoned, including the wife of the late monarch Ayushidala, the concubine, the second son Dibaonu, and the princess of the current monarch Togustimur.

There are a total of 99 high-ranking officials and dignitaries who have become prisoners.

More than 7000 prisoners, this is the best combat power.

The Mongolian cavalry is so powerful that it is rare in the world. These more than 7000 people will belong to the Ming Dynasty's official army in the future.

And [-] war horses are the most important strategic resources for the entire Ming Dynasty.

Once Zhuying had a plague in Henan, most of the [-] cavalry who accompanied him to Henan were horses harvested from blue jade and trained cavalry.

People and horses, and in the period of the Ming Dynasty, the exaggerated battle loss ratio of "zero casualties" was the bestowal of Lord Lan Yuliang.

When news of the victory reached the capital, Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed and sent envoys to labor. In the decree, Lan Yu was compared to famous generals such as Wei Qing and Li Jing.

However, the current sapphire has changed greatly from the previous sapphire.

Although there seems to be no special changes, the year Zhu Yinglai has been full of ups and downs for Lan Yu.

This ups and downs does not mean that Lan Yu's official position has changed.

It's his mood.

Because of that list, Lan Yu knew that she was already on the brink of death once.

The arrogance brought about by previous achievements has almost been smoothed out under Zhu Ying's several manipulations.

Now Sapphire, rather than making greater contributions, thinks more about how to save her own life and gain the trust of His Highness the Grandson.

When the news of the second Northern Expedition spread, Sapphire became a little worried.

in the restaurant.

Lan Yu looked at Cao Zhen, the Marquis of Jingchuan, who was opposite, and said with some depression: "Since I suppressed the Shaanxi rebels and returned to the capital, I have only met His Highness the Grandson a few times."

"Your Majesty does have some routine rewards, but I don't care about those anymore. This time I will go to the Northern Expedition again. I heard what Your Majesty said. It is probably that His Highness the Grandson will personally lead the army."

When Cao Zhen heard this, he couldn't help but exclaimed: "His Royal Highness conquest? This is unlikely."

"The importance of His Highness Taisun to His Majesty is almost obvious, how could His Highness Taisun personally conscript."

"It's not like I'm going to make a mistake."

Lan Yu shook her head and said, "Although His Majesty's heart is hard to fathom, this time it is almost obvious."

"And from the Dudu's Mansion, I can also hear some news that this Northern Expedition will have about 10,000+ soldiers, but the tens of thousands of cavalry on the capital's side have now begun to prepare for drills."

"These cavalry have been trained for many years and are extremely powerful, and many of them are former Mongolian cavalry."

"Including the Gunpowder Department, they have been producing firearms around the clock recently."

"Combined with some words of His Majesty, such signs can only be His Highness Taisun, who is the most likely."

"Of course, the key to this is that I accidentally heard that the Qunying Chamber of Commerce is hoarding a large amount of food and grass."

Sapphire itself is an excellent commander.

Naturally, he is extremely sensitive and familiar with these things.

In addition, there are many subordinates scattered in various ministries of the capital, so the source of news is very reliable.

If the possibility of Taisun leading the army cannot be inferred, it will also live up to the name of Liang Guogong.

After Cao Zhen listened, he couldn't help saying: "Since Taisun is leading the Northern Expedition, then eldest brother must be the No. 1 choice."

"Elder brother is familiar with the terrain and the situation of the grassland. It can be said that he is very familiar with it. His Majesty will certainly not miss the elder brother."

"However, I still think that the possibility of the Taisun's personal conquest is not very high. As His Highness, the Grandson will personally go to the Northern Expedition. No matter how I look at it, I feel that His Majesty will not agree."

Listening to the comfort from Cao Zhen, Lan Yu toasted and drank, and her mood improved a lot.

Some things, if not implemented, will easily change.

Hearing Cao Zhen's question behind him, Lan Yu shook her head and said, "His Royal Highness wants to build up his prestige in the army, so he will definitely lead the army himself."

"The conquest of the Japanese kingdom can be said to be facilitated by His Highness Taisun. Obviously, His Highness Taisun has the idea of ​​​​breaking the soil and sealing the border."

"So even His Royal Highness, the Grandson, must establish enough merits."

"The country of Wa is too far away, and sea navigation is full of dangers, so it is not very safe, and it is easy to encounter some unpredictable accidents."

"The Liaodong side is completely different. If there are [-] cavalry guarding them, even if they lose, there will be no problems."

Listening to Lan Yu's narration, Cao Zhen's eyes were a little surprised.

Is this still the blue jade I know?

While Cao Zhen was surprised, he also raised his wine glass and said: "Brother, just rest assured, now that King Yan is in the Wa Kingdom, and he has visited the court all over the place, who is more prestigious than Big Brother?"

"Eldest brother and His Highness the grandson are still related by blood."

"If elder brother is worried, I think it's better to go to the palace and tell His Royal Highness the grandson."

"I heard that Concubine Taisun is pregnant. My eldest brother just took this opportunity to congratulate His Highness Grandson."

Upon hearing this, Lan Yu said with a smile, "Good job Cao Zhen, you have quite a lot of crazy ideas now."

"What you said makes sense. It's time for me to visit His Royal Highness, and I will naturally know what His Royal Highness means by then."

Sapphire is extremely eager to follow His Royal Highness Taisun's northern expedition to the grassland.

No matter how His Highness Taisun treats him, he has already been tied to the same boat as His Highness Taisun.

As long as His Highness Taisun has any accidents, he can no longer be tolerated in His Majesty's eyes.

His Royal Highness Taisun is his only hope for future prosperity, wealth and life.

Ministry of Industry, Armaments Bureau.

It's a hot scene right now.

A large number of top craftsmen gathered here to seriously study a portrait of a full-body armor.

A eunuch said loudly: "This is the decree that His Highness Taisun specially entrusted to our Armaments Bureau. This treasure armor, which His Highness Taisun personally decided, must be forged carefully."

"Every piece of armor here must be made of the best steel, and it must be invulnerable to weapons, water and fire."

"If there are any mistakes, losing your head is the lightest thing."

The armor map displayed at the Military Weapons Bureau of the Ministry of Industry at this moment was specially created by Zhu Ying specially looking for a court painter and according to his own adjustments.

It is very different from the armor in today's army.

It can be regarded as already belonging to the ranks of heavy armor.

In the current frontier army of the Ming Dynasty, the body armor, battle skirts, and arm coverings of all sergeants weighed 45 catties in total, the helmets and brains weighed seven catties, and the neck guards, heart guards, and ribs weighed five catties.

The bow and quiver weighs ten catties, the waist knife weighs three and a half catties, the prickly pears weigh three and a half catties, the quiver weighs one catty, and the war hook with the leather and clothes weighs eight catties, totaling 88 and a half catties.

Converted to the calculations of later generations, it has already reached [-] kilograms.

According to the current armor pattern on the portrait, if all of them are made and worn on the body, they will weigh 150 kilograms.

It can be said that except for the eyes, the rest of the place is covered by thick armor, and with the withered pattern, it really looks like a general.

For the war, Zhu Ying still cherishes his life.

And with this armor, not to mention firearms, even crossbow arrows cannot penetrate it.

If you want to penetrate this armor, you can only shoot at it with a siege crossbow, or with a cannon.

This armor is good for everything, and the only disadvantage is obvious, that is, it is too heavy.

The choice of war horses alone is extremely picky. Non-top war horses cannot be carried, and they must be tall horses.

Coupled with a Zhangba long spear, if you are in the enemy camp, you really are like a tiger flying into a flock, unrivaled.

A craftsman questioned: "This kind of armor is made like a decoration. Is it true that soldiers can wear it and use it?"

The official scolded, "Don't ask so many questions, you will follow His Majesty's order."

"There is plenty of time, give you three months, and work together to create this kind of treasure."