My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 308 Military Exercises
Xu Jingchang made such a change, and the idiot knew what was going on. It was to find Harlei's displeasure...but no one from the courtiers jumped out to object.First, this is a briefing meeting, so there is no need to hurt peace. Second, they just clamored to send troops to the Wa country. If Xu Jingchang got caught by Xu Jingchang if their attitudes were inconsistent, it would be bad.

It was Xu Jingchang, who added another sentence, "Huang Shangshu, Fang Shangshu, do you think that if I do this, am I revising the national certificate without authorization?"

Huang Guan lowered his head, but Fang Bin immediately said: "This is a translation, not an official credential... As far as I think, the people below are afraid of accidents, so they will be more reserved. Even if they are barbarians, they may not be able to write it out." .And Timur, the old Khan of Halle, has the heart to launch an army against the Ming Dynasty, which is extremely rude. I'm afraid they still have the intention of annexing the Central Plains!"

This is reasonable and well said.

After Huang Guan pondered, he said worriedly: "Halie's territory is vast, and the old Khan marched eastward. It is said that he mobilized millions of troops. Even if the bragging part is deducted, there are still tens of thousands of people. Of course, my Ming army will not lose to Harlei. , but the northwest has withered and the Hexi Corridor has been deserted for a long time, it is difficult to supply the army to fight, and it is definitely not a blessing for the country to allocate military rations from the south and travel thousands of miles.

This time, Xu Jingchang couldn't go through the sea route, so he played with the military rations from the sky.It is necessary to be solid, start from the land, and go through ninety-nine and eighty-one difficulties before the food can be sent there.

Even Xu Jingchang didn't dare to take risks.

"The situation in the northwest is really hard to support a large-scale use of troops. That old Khan Timur is also a fool. He mobilized millions of troops to attack Ming Dynasty. Even if we kill them, we only need to resist and consume them continuously. When they run out of food and grass, it is difficult to When we continue, we must resolutely counterattack and win a complete victory."

Xu Jingchang said: "It's just that the imperial court is too weak in the northwest, and it's not the blessing of Ming Dynasty. It's also the duty of us courtiers to balance the north and south, east and west. Let's discuss how to strengthen the northwest and resist Harlei's threat!"

At this point, everyone looked at each other, and finally Lu Zhen said: "Ding Guogong, since ancient times, if you want to solidify the border, there is nothing more than immigration. The northwest is empty. If the imperial court can immigrate a million, everything will be solved."

Xu Jingchang directly gave the Minister of Criminal Affairs a big roll of his eyes, immigrating millions, it's easy for you to say, two lips touch, it's very easy, but it's not so easy to implement.

When it comes to migration, future generations will inevitably feel that it is nothing... Take the train, the morning and the evening arrive, and the distance of thousands of miles is just one day.

But in ancient times, it was completely different. Traveling long distances, relying on two legs, crossing mountains and ridges, thousands of miles away.It is also necessary to carry food to deal with wind, frost, rain and snow, and acclimatization.

Not to mention bandits and bandits along the way, tigers, leopards, insects and snakes... Just a little accident is enough to turn a living person into a bone on the side of the road, and there is no one to collect the corpse.

For example, why did the most typical Great Qin Lingnan Army sit idly by when the Qin Dynasty fell?Even if they want to come back to serve as the king, how can they go back smoothly?
Not to mention that many people have already settled down in Lingnan and are unwilling to suffer another migration, even if they are particularly loyal to the Great Qin... When they went there, they were supported by the power of the Qin Dynasty to conquer the south.

Now they have to use Lingnan's weak financial resources to support their Northern Expedition... How big is the difference?

A true battlefield expert discusses logistics, which is the key to winning or losing a war.

Now that we use troops against the Northwest, the problem lies in the food and grass.

Xia Yuanji thought for a long time before he said: "I am not against the crusade against non-officials, but no matter what the number of soldiers and horses should not exceed [-], otherwise the household department will be difficult to support. Once a big defeat occurs, the consequences will be disastrous."

Xu Jingchang nodded with a smile, this time he also supported Lao Xia's judgment.

"If you let me say, [-] soldiers and horses are a big burden. If you really let me say, it is best to develop the northwest first and migrate to the northwest."

Fang Bin's eyes lit up, could it be that he wants to follow his own method?
Then Xu Jingchang said: "It can be forced to emigrate, and the mobilization will be too costly. We'd better find a way to encourage the people to emigrate."

Xia Yuanji asked curiously: "Mr. Ding, what are you going to do?"

"What else can I do, lure it for profit."

Xu Jingchang proposed a plan... All the people who immigrated to the past can get a land grant certificate. According to the land grant certificate, they can get land with a total annual output of [-] shi... and after continuous cultivation for three years, they can own the land.And within five years, tax exemption.

Similarly, merchants traveling to and from the Western Regions can also receive tax relief.

If they are willing to develop mineral resources in the northwest, the imperial court can provide interest-free loans.

Several ministers looked at each other, these measures are quite attractive.

Xia Yuanjixian said: "I agree. Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the number of people has multiplied, and many places have already had more people and less land, which is difficult to maintain. Now they are encouraged to go north, immigrate to the border, and benefit the country and the people... But there are Oirat cavalry , and Halle's soldiers and horses, if they invade in a large scale and immigrate there, wouldn't they be sent to death?"

Xu Jingchang said: "This is a very urgent matter. I wonder if the Ministry of War can do anything about it?"

Fang Bin said: "This is also based on the old wisdom of Ding Guogong in Beiping...to set up farms and militias, and at the same time arrange warriors who are accustomed to fighting to be stationed in the northwest to deal with foreign enemies at any time."

Xu Jingchang said: "Since this is the case, the Ministry of War will draw up a detailed strategy and send it to His Majesty as soon as possible."

The ventilation briefing was very successful...Xu Jingchang was also in a very good mood.

He pays attention to the Northwest, intends to use troops... But it's not a whim, nor is it a great success, he wants to make some achievements.But there is a very helpless consideration.

Since the Anshi Rebellion, the Central Plains Dynasty gradually lost control of the Western Regions.

After hundreds of years in the Song and Song Dynasties, the Han people in the Western Regions suffered heavy losses, and none of them survived... The result was that there were constant incidents in the Northwest in later generations. The entire Qing Dynasty, from the beginning to the end, was suppressing the rebellion. After fighting for more than 200 years, the problem was not completely resolved.

It was like a scar from the Central Plains Dynasty, constantly bleeding.

Xu Jingchang's meaning is very clear, that is, to take advantage of this opportunity to immigrate to the northwest.

And if it succeeds, it will not be a crisis in the northwest, but tens of thousands of Han people will continue to expand westward, expand the Han family, and expand their living space.

This is the hidden purpose, and Xu Jingchang doesn't need to tell everyone. Maybe a few hundred years later, he will write in the textbook, saying that it was Ding Guogong's original decision to help the Han family expand their territory. Great work...maybe it will become an exam question!
Thinking of this, Xu Jingchang was in a good mood.

Soon the Ministry of War came up with a strategy, and the Ministry of Households also had an immigration plan.

The Ministry of Rites also passed on the situation of Halie Kingdom.

When Zhu Di saw these official documents, he suddenly stretched out his hand and pushed them aside.

"Xu Jingchang, it is clear that King Harleigh Khan intends to trade tribute and make friends with Daming, why do you have to use troops against Harleigh?"

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I'm just suggesting that you need to use troops or not, and you have to make a holy decision... But I didn't tamper with the national documents, talking nonsense!"

Zhu Di couldn't help but snorted and said, "I've seen through your clever words and tricks. Anyone who sits in your position is unreliable... Forget it, I'm asking you now, according to the instructions of the various ministries, how do you want me to use troops against Halie?"

Xu Jingchang said calmly, "Then how did His Majesty plan?"

Zhu Di said: "Old Khan King Harleigh claims to be marching eastward with a million troops. Even if I am sure that I will win more with less, I still have to prepare 30 people. Otherwise, wouldn't I underestimate the heroes of the world? Also, we must guard against Oirat's sending troops. People are absolutely indispensable, how about preparing 50 soldiers and horses?"

not so!
Xu Jingchang immediately shook his head, such a war would definitely bring down the Ming Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, the land in the northwest can't bear so many troops no matter what. Da Ming can't even do it. What's more, Harlie has no intention of attacking Da Ming at all. Why does Your Majesty bother to go on an expedition?"

Without further ado, Zhu Di grabbed the translated content and patted it in front of Xu Jingchang.

It was you who said that Harleigh considered Mongolia to be orthodox, and now you are the one who said they had no intention of attacking Ming Dynasty.

"Xu Jingchang, you have such a good mouth, you're telling the truth and irony, what do you want me to say?"

Xu Jingchang smiled slightly, "Your Majesty, in fact, my minister advocates emigrating to the northwest, even if there is a way to block Harleen's way to the east...we can light a fire behind their buttocks and stuff a hedgehog into their crotch."

Zhu Di heard it fresh, and Xu Jingchang asked someone to fetch the map.

Looking down on the map, the Ming Dynasty has a vast territory, thousands of miles from east to west, and it is certainly the largest country in the world.

But Harlie Kingdom is also very big. The Western Regions stretch westward for thousands of miles, all of which are their territories, and it is true that they can compete with Daming.

Xu Jingchang put his finger on the coastline...

Zhu Di understood instantly, "What do you mean, still send troops by sea?"

Zhu Di chuckled and said, "I don't understand, why are you so obsessed with the sea?"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty has long known how convenient sea transportation is... As long as our fleet arrives, it will naturally be beneficial."

Zhu Di sighed: "Yes, I pacified Monan by relying on the convenient and sufficient military rations, but in this way, I can't personally lead the army and hunt for thieves before the battle."

Xu Jingchang said: "But in this way, the Ming Dynasty will be able to encompass the whole world, and all the lands near the sea will be the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Your Majesty's achievement of the Great Ancestor is just around the corner."

Zhu Di scratched his beard and thought for a while, "Are you really sure that you can go anywhere at sea?"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "I'm afraid I have to ask the King of Han at this time."

"The King of Han? He is not proficient in water warfare. What's the use of asking him?"

Xu Jingchang had a smile on his face, it was time to give Zhu Di a little shock.

Sure enough, the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies sent news to Zhu Di that a military exercise was going to be conducted, the content of which was to evaluate the power of firearms.

Zhu Di nodded happily, "I have been in peace for four years, and I have already learned the capabilities of firearms. I can only say that it depends on who owns it. A waste like Jianwen will not work with any firearm."

(End of this chapter)