My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 185 Xu Jingchang, you can be your friend
Today, the only one who can be called the Excalibur is the Daming Navy outside Liujiagang... This is a huge fleet that Zhu Di has prepared since he came to the throne.

Under Zheng He's urging, there were plenty of ships and [-] sailors, all of whom were the best of the best, went south along the coast and went straight to Annan, just to show off their power in foreign lands and avenge the damage to the border residents this time.

It is bound to make Annan pay the price.

Xu Jingchang proposed a plan, but none of the court officials responded.

Especially Liu Jun, Minister of the Ministry of War, is even more contemptuous.

"Using the navy to attack Annan, what if Annan's troops retreated into the inland and avoided fighting instead of fighting? What's more, the sea is stormy and rough, and the expedition will be difficult. , there is no way to punish Annan Hu for rebelling against the party, and the Ministry of War will never agree."

Xu Jingchang also snorted: "The Ministry of War doesn't understand water warfare, and doesn't understand the security of Daming's border defense. If they are so confused, how can they defend Daming's interests?"

Liu Jun gritted his teeth, don't look at you Xu Jingchang is Ding Guogong, he is also an important minister of the court, six ministers, the Ministry of War can be ranked third, how can you be humiliated and underestimated!
"There is no need to argue about this matter here, you can plead with the Holy Order!"

After Liu Jun finished speaking, he turned around and left, disdaining to talk nonsense with Xu Jingchang.

And Xu Jingchang was not polite, he turned around and returned home, he also needed to draw up a detailed plan...

The general administration meeting broke up... The courtiers generally supported Liu Jun's idea, thinking that Annan dared to invade the territory of Ming Dynasty and kill the border people of Ming Dynasty, so he had to send troops, and he sent troops from land to beat Annan hard.

Or simply put Annan annexed.

At the beginning, it was Zhao Song who had no future and allowed Annan to stand on his own, which led to today's disaster. Now it is the right time to recover Annan.

Up and down the court hall, it was full of voices clamoring for an expedition.

And many people also mentioned the Confucian patriarchal system... They think that Daming is the patriarch of the world, and His Majesty is the father of the Siyi. Now that the child is disobedient, they must be severely punished, so as to imitate others and set an example for other vassals !

The actions of this group of people can only make people think of four words: counterattack and reckon!

Moreover, the Di Bao, which has always supported Xu Jingchang, shyly published a few short articles on the second and sixth pages, to the effect that it also supports the severe punishment of sending troops, but how to send troops needs to be discussed.

Compared to the clamor of these people, Xu Jingchang was completely quiet. He locked himself in the room for three days in a row, thinking hard about the solution.

On the fourth day, Zhu Gaochi couldn't sit still and killed him directly.

"Brother, something bad has happened, Zhang Fu has written a letter!"

Xu Jingchang heard Zhu Gaochi yelling, so he had to open the door and invite him in.

"What are you shouting about, the sky won't fall!"

Zhu Gaochi said anxiously with a pale face: "I told you, you can't be careless this time. Zhang Fu has already written a letter. He has drawn up a set of detailed marching plans. After reading it, the father agrees very much, and he intends to let Cheng The Duke will be the general, and Zhang Fu will be his second-in-command, and we will go to Annan together."

Xu Jingchang was stunned, Zhu Neng and Zhang Fu? It seems that he read it in some novel. Zhu Neng died of illness when he sent troops this time, and then Zhang Fu beat Annan and made great achievements in battle, so he was promoted to the position of British Duke.

Zhang Fu's father, Zhang Yu, is definitely Zhu Di's most confidant and beloved general. He followed him to fight against the enemy. If he hadn't died in the battle, Zhang Yu would be No. 1 in honor.

And Zhang Fu himself has quite a strategy, and he is considered a leader among the younger generation.

Zhu Neng and others didn't write the letter, it was to save face for themselves, Zhang Fu's letter, to a certain extent, represented the attitude of nobles, they wanted to borrow the head of Annan Huchao to add a little military merit to themselves, after all Jing It's been more than two years, everyone is very quiet and thinking about moving, what future is there for the nobles if they don't fight!
"Cousin, I have weighed it carefully. No matter what, you can't send troops from land. The cost is too high. If you transport a hundred shi of grain from the sky, less than three shi can be sent to Yunnan. If you send it to Annan, you may not even have a shi. How about letting Cheng Guogong and Zhang Fu lead the army and go to Annan on Zheng He's boat?"

Xu Jingchang was surprised for a moment, and said with a smile: "Your Highness's idea is indeed good, but I'm afraid it won't work."

Zhu Gaochi was stunned, but he also understood, and said with a wry smile: "Dignified Duke, I'm afraid he won't be reconciled!"

Xu Jingchang also sighed secretly, there will be disputes between water and land everywhere.

Xungui also had very realistic considerations in opposing the navy's attack.

If the battle in the future is dominated by the navy, wouldn't they become a display?
How could these people be willing?
Zhu Gaochi was sweating anxiously, "My dear brother, what should we do now? Civil servants and military generals all advocate fighting, and the people are also talking about it. If you ask me to use that four-stage tactic, I'm afraid it won't work."

Xu Jingchang smiled slightly, "Actually, don't worry, I have also drawn up a strategy these days."

"Fang Lue, what Fang Lue?" Zhu Gaochi said in surprise, "Let me see."

Xu Jingchang shook his head, "We can only tell His Majesty about this matter first, and then see what His Majesty wants."

Zhu Gaochi became even more curious, "My dear brother, you still keep this relationship from me? You know, I've always been strict with my mouth, and I won't let it out."

Xu Jingchang snorted, "Your Highness, do you remember what I said? For Daming's benefit, sometimes you need to cooperate with recognized villains, and sometimes you have to abandon disobedient good people... You'd better not know about this, even if It’s between father and son, you still have the final say.”

Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, then nodded silently.

"I see, you are protecting me... Hurry up, go to see Father, tell Father first, maybe Father will tell me later. It's really very curious."

Zhu Gaochi was eager to find out, what kind of amazing operation did Xu Jingchang do?
The two of them set off in a hurry and went directly to the palace.

Zhu Gaochi took Xu Jingchang directly to the Qing palace, and when he walked to the gate of the palace, he happened to see the eunuch Hou Xian, who also hurried over.

"Eunuch Hou, what's the matter?"

When Hou Xian saw Zhu Gaochi, he hurriedly lowered his voice and said, "Your Highness, Liu Bingbu has brought Chen Tianping to meet the emperor!"

Xu Jingchang's face suddenly changed, "Your Majesty cannot be allowed to see Chen Tianping. After seeing him, things will be troublesome. The Ming Dynasty will lose at least half a year's revenue."

Zhu Gaochi turned pale with shock, is it so serious?
He rolled his eyes, and said decisively: "Eunuch Hou, please wait a moment, let Ding Guogong go to see the father, if there is anything, I will take care of it."

Just like that, Xu Jingchang entered Qianqing Palace, Zhu Gaochi and Hou Xian were waiting outside, while Liu Jun and Chen Tianping were waiting at Zuoshun Gate.

Seeing Xu Jingchang, Zhu Di was not angry, but said with a chuckle, "Sit down."

After Xu Jingchang thanked him, he sat down slowly.

Zhu Di said: "I won't say much about some things. This time, I will send troops to conquer Annan and make great achievements... And I can tell you clearly that helping the Chen Dynasty restore the country is just an excuse. Restoring Annan It’s my goal. If you can’t expand your borders, how can you call it a prosperous Ming Dynasty? No matter how much you pay, I will go forward, so don’t stop me.”

Xu Jingchang took a deep breath, "Your Majesty's ambition is clear to me. Here is a suggestion from me. Please read it over."

After Zhu Di hesitated, he took it in his hand and looked at it carefully for a while, but his hands trembled and he became excited.

"This, is this what you came up with?"

Xu Jingchang nodded, "That's right, it's indeed the proposal that I came up with after much deliberation. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Zhu Di rubbed his hands on his knees and sighed: "My father sent Muying to guard Yunnan at the beginning, because he saw that there are many chieftains in these places and it is not easy to govern. If the chieftains can be cut off, it will also benefit the country and the people, and it will be a great thing for thousands of years."

Zhu Di's eager heart finally calmed down.

It's not accurate to say that, but it was replaced by another bigger blueprint drawn by Xu Jingchang... The chieftain in the southwest has always been a serious problem for the imperial court.

Why is it so expensive to use troops to the southwest?
In addition to the difficult roads, there are also many local chieftains. These chieftains will not obey the imperial court's orders, will not contribute money and food to the people, and may even attack Daming's logistics.

All the food for the people must be collected from the mainland, and many people must be arranged to protect the food roads, which directly doubles the difficulty.

And Xu Jingchang's plan is to join forces with the Hu Dynasty to completely rectify the chieftains on the border and the tribes that straddle the two countries, so as to realize the reform of the land and return it to the people.

"Your Majesty, many chieftains in the Southwest straddle the two countries. They pay tribute to both sides at the same time. In name, they belong to Daming, but in fact it is only in name... Once the imperial army invades, they will flee In the mountains of Annan and other places, seek asylum. And countries like Annan are worried that their lips will die and their teeth will be cold, so they will provide them with asylum. In this way, no matter how hard the imperial court exerts, it will be difficult to eliminate the trouble of the chieftain."

Zhu Di nodded again and again, "You are right, it is true."

Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Your Majesty, let's change our thinking. When the Hu Dynasty was first established, many of the remaining troops of the Chen Dynasty fled to the mountains. They need to conquer the tribes and stabilize their rule. And we also want to change the land and return it to the people, and completely control the southwest. If we can Clean up all the chieftains between Annan and Daming, send officials to control them, and immigrate to the border, cut off the connection between the inland chieftains and Annan and other countries, and deal with the chieftains in Guizhou and other places in the future. It will be convenient. This is the solution A perfect timing for the situation in the Southwest."

Zhu Di frowned, pondered for a long time, and then slowly said: "Annan harassed our border residents, but you suggested to join hands with Annan to deal with the chieftain... This idea is not kind!"

Xu Jingchang said: "Your Majesty, this is the fundamental move for the benefit of Daming, and you must not act on your emotions."

Zhu Di took another breath, "Then what are you going to do?"

"You can send Zhang Fu to the south, but he is not allowed to attack Annan, just stay at the border to demonstrate. At the same time, send sailors to block Annan's contact with the outside world. Force Annan to agree, and we will hunt down the murderer with us, severely punish the fanatics, and give Daming An explanation."

Zhu Di naturally understood, it really is a clever plan to drive away tigers and devour wolves!

"It's really embarrassing for you kid." Zhu Di reached out and grabbed Xu Jingchang's shoulder, shaking it vigorously, "I really want you to be a prime minister!"

(End of this chapter)