Jingtai Fengyun: The First Absurd Emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 668: Prepare for a rainy day by purchasing and storing grain and grass. The Shandong Navy adjusts its strategy.
On the morning of May 22, Zhu Qiyu came to Qingyun Pavilion to handle government affairs.

There are not many people today. There are only two civilian officials, He Yi and Gao Yao, and military generals Liu Chang, plus Zhu Wenfang, Pei Dang, and Ruan Zhu.

Rather than dealing with government affairs, it is better to say that he is here to teach Zhu Wenfang by words and deeds.

There were no outsiders, so Zhu Qiyu took his time and did some homemaking.

Seeing the emperor's rosy face, vigor and majesty, Liu Chang couldn't help but asked curiously: "Your Majesty, why do you seem to be getting younger and younger?"

Zhu Qiyu said with a smile: "First of all, the most important thing is that I don't grow a beard. Without a beard, I look younger. Secondly, I need to spend more time with beautiful women. The yin and yang can be harmonized and the body and mind can be happy."

When Liu Chang heard this, his mouth opened wide. He never expected that the emperor would give such an answer.

Zhu Qiyu explained: "You find it incredible because your thoughts have been entangled and you think it is natural for men to have beards.

But if you don’t stay, you will die. I am living well, and you ladies are getting more and more clingy. "

Liu Chang was even more confused when he heard this. Men without beards are considered immature. Why are women becoming more and more clingy? Is there any connection between the two?

This is not entirely Liu Chang's fault. He Yi and Gao Yao, who had extensive knowledge and strong memorization, could not understand the emperor's absurd remarks.

Ignoring everyone's doubts, Zhu Qiyu asked: "How is the war in Japan going?"

He Yi looked at Gao Yao, and Gao Yao replied: "After the North Korean navy was frustrated, it no longer took the initiative to launch attacks. The original strategy of attacking Tsushima Island from east to west can no longer be implemented.

The Shandong Navy bypassed Tsushima Island and went directly to bombard Iqi Island and Hakata Port.

Jeju Island is more than [-] miles away from Hakata Port. Although our navy is powerful, we always feel that we are beyond our reach and cannot use our full strength.

The Japanese army relied on the mountains and islands along the coast to mount artillery fire, and our army was unable to land. "

Zhu Qiyu nodded: "What should Yue Zheng and the others do?"

Gao Yao replied: "They want to implement another strategy of the Holy Emperor: a surprise attack on Sakai Port and an approach to Kyoto. But to succeed, first, they need to confuse the enemy and make the Muromachi shogunate paralyzed; second, they need to intensify the war in Kanto, Japan. The Muromachi shogunate had to dispatch Kyoto troops to support."

Zhu Qiyu asked Zhu Wenfang: "Xiao Xu, do you understand?"

Zhu Wenfang raised her neck proudly.

Zhu Qiyu caught a fleeting glance and had to change his words: "Xiao Zhu, do you understand?"

Zhu Wenfang replied: "Why didn't I understand? It was Lu Meng who crossed the river in white clothes and Guan Yu lost Jingzhou carelessly."

Zhu Qiyu was surprised when he heard this and asked He Yi: "Xingyi, what do you usually teach him?"

He Yi replied: "This is what the prince sees by himself on weekdays."

Zhu Qiyu heard this and touched Zhu Wenfang's little head: "Yes, yes, this child has inherited his mother's intelligence and is not as stupid as me.

Even at a young age, he knew that crossing the river in white clothes and losing Jingzhou carelessly were key. The key was to learn and apply it. Yue Zheng's strategy was indeed to cross the river in white clothes. Xiao Zhu's analogy was very apt.

It’s just that I don’t understand. It’s probably not easy to make the Muromachi shogunate become careless.

It would be even more difficult for the Kamakura shogunate to defeat the coalition forces led by the Muromachi shogunate and the Kanto governor, and force the Muromachi shogunate to mobilize Kyoto troops for support.

Does Yue Zheng and the others have any good ideas? "

Gao Yao replied: "It is still the method given by the Holy One, to transport firearms and armor to support the Kamakura shogunate. At the same time, all the elite naval forces from Fujian and Guangdong will be concentrated on Jeju Island. After winter this year, the enemy thinks that we will temporarily When there is a truce, launch a surprise attack.

Yue Zheng hoped that the emperor would keep the strategy strictly confidential and cooperate to paralyze the enemy. "

Zhu Qiyu nodded: "Okay, okay, I cooperate, I fully cooperate, I will provide them with whatever they need.

Xiao Zhu, please remember that when sending troops to fight, the most important thing is not to urge the frontline generals to go to war, let alone interfere with the frontline generals' decision-making.

Do not trust those you employ, and do not trust those you doubt; if your orders are not accepted, you must give full trust and autonomy to the frontline generals.Only by taking your time and being well-founded in your advance and retreat can you fight the battle successfully. "

"Got it, Daddy."

Zhu Qiyu asked again: "What about the south? What does Xu Youzhen have to say?"

Gao Yao replied: "Xu Shangshu wants to continue attacking Managa, Majapahit, Sumatra and other countries this year, so as to completely end the war in the south.

After occupying Majapahit, our Ming fleet will be able to sail unimpeded to the Western Ocean.

Therefore, Xu Shangshu decided to send [-] troops from the land and [-] naval troops from the sea, and it was decided in one fell swoop.

In addition, the weather is going well in the south this year, and there will be a bumper harvest in Annam, Burma, Siam and other places. Does Xu Shangshu ask for instructions to reserve a batch of grain for the imperial court? "

"Yes, I must. The people over there are still in the tax holiday, so use the money to buy it.

Use copper coins to purchase grain and then transport it to Nanjing for storage.Not only did we get food, we could also take the opportunity to circulate copper coins in several new provinces. "

Zhu Qiyu took a sip of tea and explained to Zhu Wenfang: "Our Ming Empire, from Nurgandusi in the north to Siam in the south, has exceeded ten thousand miles.

Every year, some provinces experience constant disasters, while other provinces experience good weather.

So we need to know how to adjust and prepare for a rainy day.

For example, now that the weather is good in Annan, Myanmar and other places, we have collected and stored excess grain.

There will be too much rain in Shandong this year, which will inevitably lead to floods.At that time, we will send the grain collected from Annan, Myanmar and other provinces to Shandong for disaster relief.

Keeping the people well fed and clothed is the most basic responsibility of a king. "

Zhu Wenfang nodded firmly. What his father said was easy to understand and easy to understand.

Zhu Qiyu continued to analyze Zhu Wenfang earnestly: "Our Ming Dynasty's territory is thousands of miles long from north to south. When Japan and Ili are conquered, the territory from east to west will also be thousands of miles long.

Under normal circumstances, a Han dynasty could not rule such a large territory for a long time.

Our empire cannot surpass the Han and Tang Dynasties.

However, now there is an opportunity before our father and son, which is to explore the ocean.

Once an invincible maritime hegemony is established, it becomes possible to rule an empire thousands of miles away.

Because of maritime hegemony, military projection capabilities will be greatly enhanced; cultural exchanges and local centripetal forces will also be greatly enhanced.

For example, if there is a rebellion in Siam and the local army is unable to suppress it, the imperial court will need to use a large army to suppress it.

If we send a large army from Beijing to go by land, we will travel nearly [-] miles without even vomiting blood.Even if it finally comes, people have been proclaimed emperor for almost a year, and the day lilies are already cold.

But if the navy is sent over by sea, even the northernmost Shandong navy, three months will be up.

In this way, do you think that after we dominate the ocean, our ability to rule has been greatly strengthened? "

Zhu Wenfang nodded repeatedly like a chicken pecking at rice: "Dad, I understand."

"Yes, children can be taught. You must keep in mind that by governing the mainland, we have no chance to compete with the big men.

But if we manage the oceans well, we might be able to build a super empire integrating sea and land.

At that time, our father and son will also be governed by Wenjing, and will be respected by our descendants for generations to come. "

Zhu Wenfang smiled and said: "Dad, you are very unfilial and go against Xuanmiao's great strategy of abandoning land and donating it. I think you need to go to Jingling to apologize to Xuanmiao again."

(End of this chapter)