Mixed with salted fish in Hongwudang

Chapter 501 This grandson and the old man Sapphire will play them?
With Tang and this peacemaker, other people also recommended talents one after another.Sometimes because of differences of opinion, discussions and discussions can lead to quarrels.

Zhu Yunxi only felt a little absurd when he heard the people in the room chattering.

The 50 army has not yet landed, and they have found almost ten of the five generals?

In fact, with the size of Ming Dynasty, not to mention an army of 50, an army of 100 million can be assembled.

The point is that the cost is too high, and the gain outweighs the gain.

If the war is only fought for a few months, Daming can still support the expenses of an army of one million.But if the war lasts for several years, the expenses of these 100 million people will not be able to afford it.

Moreover, the delayed agricultural production and various industries will also suffer huge losses.

Therefore, after Lao Zhu became emperor, he organized the Northern Expedition every two years on average, but he only dared to control the number of people to about 10.They are afraid that too many people will have too much impact on Daming's economy.

Zhu Yunxi basically inherited Lao Zhu's thinking, and didn't want to use too many people to conquer Beiyuan.The reason why he discussed the concept of the 50 army was that he counted the naturalized army and the combined army of other tribes together.

A real Ming soldier would be able to pay 30.

While Zhu Yunxi was slandering in his heart, Lao Zhu felt good about himself, feeling that he was lucky to have him as the emperor's grandfather, otherwise his eldest grandson would not even be able to pick out a qualified general.

"Da Sun, have you remembered all these people?"

"If you go to the north in the future, you can choose the main general from here. No matter how bad you are, you can make them a lieutenant general or something."

Zhu Yunxi didn't take it seriously when he heard the words, but he agreed with a smile on his face.

"Grandson remembers, thank you Grandpa Huang and all the veterans for your recommendation."

"Come on, let's continue discussing what tactics to use to attack Beiyuan..."

The next discussion is the time for several veterans to play freely. Some advocate the rapid maneuvering of cavalry, some advocate the slow advancement of infantry, and some advocate the coordination of infantry and cavalry, which can not only ensure logistics supplies, but also ensure the mobility of the Northern Expeditionary Army. ability.

As for supporting war with war, basically no one mentioned food for the enemy.

This kind of thing requires unlucky luck. If you don't have Huo Qubing's self-guided navigation and the ability to grab food wherever you go, you'd better move steadily and push slowly step by step.

After all, Li Guang, a famous general at the same time as Huo Qubing, was unable to become a marquis for a long time because he was always lost.

Therefore, just think about such a thing as a Qingqi raid. Whoever uses this as the main means of attack will sooner or later be taught to be a man by the bad weather on the grassland.

Sapphire was also uncharacteristically, and did not propose any risky suggestions, but only proposed to set up some supply points on the grassland in advance to facilitate the subsequent advance of the army.

This was unanimously praised by everyone present, and Zhu Yunxie immediately said that he would immediately order people to prepare.

In fact, the so-called supply points are fortifications, and then some fortresses are assisted to build military towns one by one.

If you put it in the past, you don't even think about this kind of thing.

First, the distance is long, and second, the cost is huge.

However, now that there are railways, resources from the interior can be easily transported to the border.It is relatively easier to use horse-drawn carts, bullock carts, etc. to transport them to the site where the city is built.

Afterwards, everyone discussed the location of the city, and Zhu Yunxi just stood aside and watched silently during this period.

In fact, he also has a plan in mind, which is to build according to the map of later generations.

However, what surprised him was that the location chosen by these seemingly vulgar veterans was surprisingly similar to that of later generations.

Relatively speaking, it was within Zhu Yunxi's expectation that everyone suggested building cities in areas other than the Hetao along the Yellow River. After all, Baotou and Bayannur were nearby.But when Sapphire pointed her finger at Ulaanbaatar of later generations, Zhu Yunxi showed a shocked expression.

"Mr. Liang, it's too far away to build a city here. Can we Da Ming hold it?"

Sapphire said firmly.

"If you can't keep it, you have to keep it!"

"I went to this place when I was fighting in the early years. It is surrounded by mountains from north to south, with a large grassland in the middle, and two rivers pass through it. It can be said that it is one of the few places on the grassland that must be contested by military strategists."

"If we don't occupy it, the people of Beiyuan will rely on it, advance and attack, retreat and defend, making it impossible for us Ming to defend against!"

After hearing the words, other people also gathered in front of the map to look at it. They were not as wild as Sapphire, and they had never been to such a far place.But seeing Lan Yu said this so well, they couldn't help being a little curious.

"Isn't it a bit far from Beiyuan Khan Court here?"

There was no one else who dared to question Lan Yu face to face except Lao Zhu.

When Lan Yu heard Lao Zhu's questioning, she expressed it humbly.

"It's true that this place is a bit far from Beiyuan Khan Court, but the purpose of Weichen's proposal to occupy this place is to cut off the possibility of Beiyuan Cave escape."

"Although Beiyuan's main force is now on Oara's side, we still have to fight from east to west when we fight."

"One is to wipe out the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty on the grassland, and the other is to subdue some tribes that are not reused and let them be the pioneers of the Ming Dynasty."

"Such a step-by-step strategy is the best way to control the enemy."

"Moreover, there is another advantage of occupying this place, that is, you can use this place as a base to rule the grasslands with a radius of thousands of miles, so that the tribes on the grasslands dare not act rashly."

"Otherwise, even if we destroy Bei Yuan, countless grass-headed kings will appear on the grassland, and it will be even more difficult for us Ming to deal with."

When Lao Zhu heard Lan Yu's explanation, he nodded appreciatively.

Lao Zhu just doesn't like Lan Yu's bad temper, but he has always admired Lan Yu's military talent.

After everyone's discussion was over, Zhu Yunxi looked in the direction of Ulaanbaatar with a bitter face.

"If we build a city here, we won't be able to do it in three or two years. The Northern Expedition can only be postponed."

Hearing this, Lao Zhu patted Da Sun on the shoulder with a smile.

"Silly boy!"

"Do you think Bei Yuan is so easy to destroy?"

"If you can completely solve this big trouble in your lifetime, the kings of future generations will have to call you ancestor!"

Zhu Yunxi was suddenly blessed when he heard the words.

"Cheng Zu?"

As soon as Zhu Yunxi said this, the entire government affairs hall fell silent.

Everyone said good guy, His Majesty was just making a joke, the emperor grandson even thought of his own temple name?

After Lao Zhu was dazed, he slapped Zhu Yunxi on the head.

"What nonsense!"

"We haven't entered the Taimiao yet, why are you in a hurry!"

Zhu Yunxi shrank his neck guilty, and hurriedly beckoned people to the side hall for dinner.

He is not as fastidious as Lao Zhu, as long as he has too much work and dare not say anything, he will definitely take care of the meal at noon!

When everyone heard that the meal was ready, they were all so happy that they didn't look at each other and smiled.

They ate a lot of His Majesty's meal, but it was the first time they had eaten the Emperor's grandson's meal.

Everyone came to the side hall full of expectations, and they were dumbfounded when they saw the dazzling array of dishes.

Lao Zhu was also a little surprised, but his eyes concealed it very well.After all, he had already seen this way of eating when he was in Hope School.

When everyone was in a daze, Lao Zhu came to the plate area to pick up a plate, and then went to the rice to fill a large spoonful of rice, and then came to the dish area, and filled a plate full of vegetables for himself.

When everyone saw Lao Zhu's actions, they immediately imitated the example. Feng Sheng, the idiot, directly took two dinner plates, one for rice and one for vegetables.

As for the other generals, they are not bad, and those who can hold two dinner plates will never take one.

Fu Youde and the others smiled and praised while holding the dishes.

"This way of eating is good. You can choose what you want to eat. It's much more affordable than eating a table full of dishes!"

"Beat it!"

"In the past, when there was a banquet in the palace, there were only one or two dishes on the table, and I didn't even bother to look at the other dishes."

"It's still the emperor's grandson's side, there are meat and vegetables, so you can eat whatever you want!"

Most people are very satisfied with this way of eating buffet, only Sapphire is the one who clamors for wine.

In fact, other people also want it, but because the old emperor is here, they dare not make mistakes.

As for Sapphire, he has been deprived of his title now, how can he show his inner distress without being coquettish?
"Mr. Liang, there is no wine here, but there is wine, so you can just drink it."

"Niang Niang... let's have two jars..."

Zhu Yunxi ordered someone to send him two altars, and then he led the officials of the government affairs hall to have dinner together.

These veterans also drank five times and six times when they ate, even the sweet fermented rice wine could make them a little drunk.

As for how much pretending to be drunk and how sober here, no one can tell.

After all, with Sapphire, a huge "wronged baby", present, even if he is not intoxicated, he can still be a little drunk.

After drinking with some old acquaintances for a while, Lan Yu suddenly felt bored, so she went to complain to Zhu Yunxi with a wine jar.

"Nephew, we really can't be idle. There are not many students in your military academy. I'm almost dying of maggots staying there..."

Zhu Yunxi gave Lan Yu a white look when he heard the words.

"Grandpa, can we talk about something clean when we eat?"

When Lan Yu heard this, she slapped herself quickly.

"Let's say it again!"

"We want to take care of some things in the barracks. Even if I let the old man raise horses, it's better than the boss?"

"Furthermore, those students in your military academy are too poor. They are really not made to be generals, old man..."

"Ugh……"

Zhu Yunxie also sighed when he heard the words. He originally thought that the general could be taught, but it turned out that this thing was not taught, but born.

He carefully selected a few young people who he thought were more capable in military affairs and handed them over to Lan Yudai. However, it had been almost two years since Mao hadn't trained. At best, he could only manage military logistics in the barracks.

As for the ability to lead troops, in Lan Yu's words, it's not as good as his guard dog...

"Uncle, grandpa, what do you think will happen if you choose your children from among the noble generals?"

"They..."

Sapphire's old face habitually showed disdain.

"It's not that we look down on them, but they, the second-generation ancestors, can't live as long as war horses thrown into the battlefield!"

Zhu Yunxi automatically filtered out the ridicule from famous generals.

"Are we saying they can be better than the current students?"

"This is..."

Lan Yu really thought about it seriously, and said after thinking for a while.

"Youdao is a hero of Lao Tzu, but a son of a mouse can make holes."

"If you choose from the children of generals, the probability of success should be higher."

"But if you really want them to become unique generals, you have to go through the experience of the battlefield. Only after the big waves wash the sand, the rest will be good men!"

"It's just...are they willing to throw their children to your crappy school?"

"Others don't know, but the old man knows it very well. There are only a few desks in your crappy school..."

"Shh!"

"Grandpa, if you talk too much, I will strangle your son to death!"

Lan Yu shut up decisively when she heard this, but her arrogant little eyes were full of disbelief.

He knows the virtues of those military generals, all of them don't throw eagles when they don't see rabbits.

Don't look at Zhu Yunxi as the grandson of the emperor, but if you want him to fool those old guys to send the children of the family over to let him ruin them, they would not be happy to kill them.

If they were to send their children to hang out with Chang Sheng, then these old guys would be fine.

After all, although it is a bit dangerous to follow Chang Sheng, you can definitely gain military merits.

What is the future of following a criminal like Lan Yu, or staying in a run-down school with only a few desks?
Zhu Yunxi pondered for a while, and then pretended to discuss loudly with Lan Yu.

"Uncle, grandpa, I heard that you have trained a few good disciples in the past two years?"

"what?

When Lan Yu heard this suddenly, her face was filled with confusion written all over her face.But when he saw Zhu Yunxi winking at him, he immediately realized that he dared to tell this grandson to others!

"Ah... it's not bad, even if it's not as good as the old man, it's still a leader among the younger generation!"

Zhu Yunxi hurriedly picked up the topic when he heard the words.

"Oh, that's great. It just so happens that my second uncle wrote me a letter saying that the war in the north is tight and that I don't have enough generals and schools. Let me pick a few outstanding people and send them there..."

"Grandpa, please do me a favor and lend me some of your disciples!"

Sapphire almost laughed out loud when she heard this, but she still had to put on a serious face.

"no!"

"They are still far behind the old man. They haven't even learned the skills of a little finger of the old man. Isn't it just to smash the old man's brand when they are sent out now!"

"You wait for us to train them for another two years, and I will guarantee you a few qualified generals!"

The two spoke loudly, and they were naturally heard by the veterans who were drinking and punching around.

When everyone heard the conversation between the two, they began to ponder in their hearts one by one.

"Sapphire accepting apprentice?"

"When did this happen, why doesn't the old man know?"

"I don't know, it's the first time I've heard of it."

"This guy is so stingy. I think we were friends at the time. He accepted his apprentice but not my idiot. Who is he looking down on?"

Only Fu Youde frowned and said something weakly.

"Could it be that military school outside the city?"

"What school?"

"The emperor's grandson set up a military school in the early years and asked Lan Yu to be the principal in the past, but he didn't recruit many students, and he didn't hear that the teacher was famous. Why did he suddenly want to be sent to the front line?"

Others were suddenly enlightened when they heard the words, and some were still stunned.

"I've also heard that at that time the grandson of the emperor let my baby go. I despised that place for being unpromising, so I threw my baby to Habayashi Wei to fool around..."

"oops!"

"Sapphire mentioned it to me before, but I didn't take his poor place seriously because I thought that my son had joined Jinyiwei."

"Looking at it now, this is a good place. It is a place for the emperor's grandson to train generals!"

"I just don't know if I'm looking for Mrs. Sapphire now, if he can talk to me..."

Lao Zhu quietly listened to the discussion, with 1 question marks in his heart.He clearly remembered that the people from the East Factory reported that the place was a joke.Just a few broken tables, plus a practice arena for horseback riding and archery. There are more than a dozen students who have practiced for almost two years, and even missed the target when they were riding fast...

Why did he suddenly become a famous general training camp? Could it be the grandson and the old man Sapphire playing them?
(End of this chapter)