Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 1051 This battle must be fought!
"With this situation in the south of the desert, how does Liaodong react?"

Under such circumstances, Zhu Youxiao remained silent for a long time before he asked.

Having said this, Zhu Youxiao stood up from the throne and walked towards the hanging map.

"Your Majesty, upon learning of Huang Taiji's meeting, Liaodong Governor Hong Chengchou has issued an order for martial law on the Liaodong border, and has ordered the Eighth and Ninth Armies to enter combat readiness."

Liu Hongxun reported the matter truthfully, "During this period, an urgent report was sent to the two Dusi of Heilongjiang and Jilin, ordering them to closely monitor the areas under their respective jurisdictions and strictly prevent the infiltration of small groups of Jianlu forces."

"At the same time, we also made it clear with the Liaodong Governor's Office to let the prefectures, counties and districts under Liaodong's jurisdiction monitor all places to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the changes in the desert south to drive up prices."

"No troops were sent to investigate?"

Zhu Youxiao stopped and stared at the map in front of him.

"Yes."

Liang Zhiyuan immediately stepped forward and said, "After Huang Taiji plotted to kill Oba, Hong Chengchou sensed that something big was going to happen in the south of the desert, so he began to dispatch the Eighth and Ninth Armies to gather in Guangning and Liaohetao."

"Under this situation, Hong Chengchou also ordered the establishment of garrison and martial law in the Liaohetao area in the name of the Liaodong Governor's Office. The situation in the southern desert is tense now, and I am afraid that Hong Chengchou will make new adjustments and changes."

The Governor of Liaodong was not a wrong choice.

When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he couldn't help but feel deeply moved. This person's ability and vision were unquestionable, and even now he still ranked very high.

It was for this reason that when Zhu Youxiao transferred Xiong Tingbi back to the central government to take charge of the overall situation of the Military Affairs Council, he had no hesitation in letting Hong Chengchou take over as the Governor-General of Liaodong.

In Zhu Youxiao's opinion, Xiong Tingbi and Hong Chengchou were two people who could deal with Huang Taiji. As for the others, there might be some, but he could not give up the near and seek the far for the sake of the Jianlu.

"Mr. Xiong, do you think that if we organize a war against Mobei with Liaodong as the main force, the probability of our dynasty winning is high?" Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao said calmly.

"Huang Taiji is too restless. If we allow him to continue to do this and our dynasty just stands by and watches, sooner or later the Jianlu will once again become a threat to our dynasty."

"The Ming Dynasty must not make the same mistake twice."

The atmosphere in the hall became subtle.

The emperor specifically mentioned the mistake. How could the ministers present not know that Nurhaci, who had been dead for a long time, was allowed to become powerful. Now there is Huang Taiji. Although the current Jianlu is far less powerful and well-established than the Ming Dynasty, the situation is very similar to that time.

"I think the chance of victory is more than 90%."

In this situation, Xiong Tingbi stepped forward and bowed, saying, "If it was a few years ago, relying only on Liaodong to deal with the Jianlu forces, the chances of success would not be high."

"After all, although Liaodong at that time was highly valued by our dynasty, the development and order under its rule were actually very chaotic. Over the years, with the support and care of Your Majesty, Liaodong has ushered in an earth-shaking development."

"Especially with the promotion of water diversion for rice planting, sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn and other crops, a new crop rotation model has been promoted, which has resulted in a large amount of grain storage in Liaodong."

"War is fought for money and food, and logistical supplies!"

"In addition to food, Liaodong has also built a military industry system in various places under its jurisdiction, which has also formed a corresponding scale. Not to mention other things, there are a lot of Yongle-style muskets and artillery." "In the past, for the stability and development of Liaodong, the central government did not easily ask Liaodong to participate in the war, but now the situation in the south of the desert has changed. I think this battle must be fought!!"

"Then fight!!"

Zhu Youxiao said in a sonorous tone: "This battle is not only to defeat the arrogance of the Jianlu, but also to rebuild the Jianlu Eight Banners, and to let the tribes in the south of the desert know the power of our Chaotian Army!"

"In a grassland war, success or failure is not necessarily determined by horseback archery."

"Now that the line tactics have been implemented, it is time to let some forces know the power of Ming Dynasty firearms. In the name of the Military Affairs Council, go to the Military Equipment and Cleaning Bureau to convey my will and order them to take out some Hongxi-style muskets and artillery and transport them to Liaodong as soon as possible. I want to let the grassland know what war is!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Xiong Tingbi bowed immediately.

"besides!"

After finalizing the tone for Mo Nan, Zhu Youxiao held out his hand and said, "Hu Dun Tu Han's idea of ​​moving west must be dispelled by me. I absolutely do not want to see Hu Dun Tu Han, a stray dog, running to the outside of Xuan Da. The Military Affairs Council should draw up a specific plan for me to cooperate with Mo Nan to stop Hu Dun Tu Han."

"Even if this stray dog ​​is eventually defeated by Huang Taiji, and the tribes in the southern desert are in chaos, I will make him die in the southern desert."

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"I will obey your orders!"

The officials of the Military Affairs Council immediately bowed and saluted.

As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youxiao's vision would not be limited to a certain place. He would certainly consider the issue from the perspective of the overall situation.

The Northwest region is definitely the weak spot of the Ming Dynasty.

There are many forces active in the many areas surrounding the Northwest region. This area is really special, with complex folk customs and religious beliefs, and most importantly, it is too barren. This has led to frequent wars around the Northwest region, but it has also led to frequent changes in the dominant forces.

Just like the four Oirats, their power is not very active nowadays, but if they really develop, and one of them derives into the Dzungar Khanate, the threat posed by it will be huge.

The Western Regions, Qinghai, and the Snowy Regions have always been under Zhu Youxiao's attention. These places must be under actual control in the future, rather than the so-called superficial control, or even that. It's just that if you want to make this happen, it's not something that can be done overnight.

In order to achieve this strategic deployment, the northwestern provinces must be re-screened and the local structure must be adjusted. For example, setting up a provincial administration commissioner's office in Ningxia and Gansu is something that must be done.

But then again, the Northwest is frequently hit by disasters, grain yields per mu are low, there is no large-scale intensive manual manufacturing industry, and the key is that some diehards have not been eradicated. It is by no means easy to solve these problems.

But since these problems are here, Zhu Youxiao cannot sit idly by. Sun Chuanting is the key link in solving the Northwest issue.

In the future, Zhu Youxiao will increase his support for the Northwest, just like he supported Liaodong in the past, especially in the improvement of the highways and water conservancy construction. Zhu Youxiao will find ways to raise funds. Only when the roads are opened and the water conservancy is improved, can the Northwest have the possibility of change.

If you want to do these things well, you must start from now on and ensure the stability of the northwest surrounding areas, so that Sun Chuanting and others can solve the problems with peace of mind. Zhu Youxiao does not intend to add this burden to Sun Chuanting and others. After all, their burden is already very heavy.

(End of this chapter)