Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 70 Fengtai and Xishan

When it comes to truth, no one is more anxious than Zhu Youxiao.

In the next few years, the Jianlu rebellion in Liao, the Mongolian and Tatar raids in northern Xinjiang, the Tusi rebellion in the southwest, and the Bailian uprising in Shandong will all break out one by one. No matter what kind of rebellion it is, if Zhu Youxiao cannot advance Intervention and restraint, the foundation of Ming Dynasty's rule will be shaken.

Not to mention the current situations such as natural disasters, military mutinies, and local civil unrest that have occurred alternately during this period...

It is said that the Jianlu rebellion in Liao was the main force that threatened and consumed the Ming Dynasty. In fact, the chieftain rebellion in the southwest was much greater than the Jianlu rebellion in terms of threats and losses.

The outbreak and evolution of the She'an Rebellion will reduce the Ming Dynasty's control over the southwest, expand the power of the chieftains, and hit the Ming Dynasty's finances.

"Let me emphasize one more point, what I want to hear is the truth, not empty talk."

Zhu Youxiao looked serious, looked around at the generals in front of him, and said in a sonorous tone: "Since I took the imperial edict and assumed the throne as emperor, I have not dared to relax for a moment. I have read many memorials and documents related to Liao affairs. The rebellion of Jianlu must be suppressed by the country. Yes, if the ambitious Jianlu did not pay the due price, then where is the majesty of the Ming Dynasty? How will it deter the forces surrounding Liao in the future?"

Zhu Youxiao understood the reactions of Chen Ce and Tong Zhongkui, just like when they first met generals such as He Kegang, Ma Shilong and Man Gui.

Maybe Chen Ce and the others are of a higher rank, but so what?
After the emergence of the Tumu Fortress Change, the Ming Dynasty gradually formed a political structure in which the gentlemen were noble and the martial arts were humble. Even the commander-in-chief had a very low political status.

this is the truth.

"Report to Your Majesty~"

Tong Zhongkui hesitated for a moment and glanced at Chen Ce beside him. Thinking of what he had seen and heard in Liao, the blockage in his heart made him feel uneasy. "I will boldly ask for advice. I hope the court can intervene in Liao affairs as soon as possible and mobilize In terms of money and food, if the current situation of the Liao Territory such as lax armaments, disorganized military morale, and dispersed Liao people cannot be resolved, even if Xiong Jinglue is there to control the Liao Territory, there is a fear that the country will go to war with Jianlu..."

As he spoke, Tong Zhongkui stopped.

In fact, Tong Zhongkui was very restrained when he said these words, because the situation he saw in Liao was far more severe than what he said.

"What I want to hear is the specific situation."

Seeing Tong Zhongkui's silence, Zhu Youxiao frowned and said, "For example, the soldiers in the Liao region prepare the way, the guards under their jurisdiction, the important towns stationed in various places, the real situation of the Liao people, etc. What is the situation?
I have read all the memorials submitted by the Ministry of War and the copybooks kept in the Supervisor of Rituals, and most of them are just empty words.

There is no reality at all, Ruuo Liao is really like what they said, why did the country suffer a disastrous defeat in the battle in the 47th year of Wanli? "

Zhu Youxiao understood Tong Zhongkui's reaction. In the final analysis, he had suffered too many beatings in the past, so when he wanted to tell some facts, he inevitably had concerns in his heart.

In Daming's military generals group, there are indeed such a group of scum who are not only greedy for life and fear of death, but also greedy, but this cannot deny other generals. It cannot be summed up by the army alone.

Does the emperor know about military affairs?

What Zhu Youxiao said made Chen Ce and Tong Zhongkui feel suspicious. Many of them didn't understand or even doubted the matter of Feng Zhao's entry to Beijing.

After all, the current situation in Liaodong has not really stabilized yet, and they have gone through hardships and traveled long distances to reach Liao. Before they could fight Jianlu, they were recalled to the capital by a decree from the new emperor. No matter who it was, they would encounter this Emotions are inevitable in any situation.

Zhu Youxiao saw all the changes in the demeanor of the generals in front of him, but he didn't say much else and instead began to ask various questions.

If you want to dispel the generals' concerns, you must first take the initiative to ask various questions, combine the situation they described, and verify it with the context you know, so that the topic can gradually deepen. This point was discussed with He Kegang, Ma Shilong, and Man Gui. It was confirmed during the conversation.

"Let's talk about the preparations for the troops in Liao first..."

Zhu Youxiao consciously guided the topic, and the conversation lasted for several hours. At first, Chen Ce and Tong Zhongkui were worried.

However, as the topic deepened, and Zhu Youxiao also asked He Kegang, Ma Shilong, and Man Gui to participate in it, telling what they knew, gradually, many things were discussed.

Most of the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty despise and despise generals, but Zhu Youxiao, the son of Ming Dynasty, would not do such a stupid thing!
Daming's prestige is not expressed by words, but by typing!

Some of the civil servants in the DPRK are very sharp-tongued, and they speak the truth clearly and logically, but who really knows the real situation in Liaodong?

Within the border wall built by Liaodong Camp, which areas did Liaoze affect?How to walk in these areas to avoid unnecessary losses?
If a large-scale troop deployment is to be carried out, or military supplies are to be sent to Liaoqian, how to plan?How many civil servants should be recruited?

Why did the side wall built in Liaodong turn in from Guangning to Liaoyang?Is it not good to straighten and build the side wall?After all, there can be a lot more territory, and it can also increase the strategic depth.

If issues such as the above are really brought to the court and asked to be discussed by the civil servants, I am afraid that the ones who talk the most will be those who talk about it, or it is the ancestral system.

And these problems are clear among the generals of the Ming Dynasty, but the crux of the problem is that the civil officials don't listen!
Under night, the Diaoyutai was illuminated by firelight.

Zhu Youxiao's expression was very dignified, and his in-depth communication with the generals gave him a relatively clear understanding of the situation in Liaodong.

Hard to do!
Zhu Youxiao expressed emotion that the current chaos in the Liao land was not formed in a short period of time, but was accumulated over the years, or turned a blind eye, or fooled things, or mended them, and Nurhachi unified Jianzhou Sanwei The variable finally broke out completely.

The Sichuan and Zhejiang generals headed by Chen Ce and Tong Zhongkui, and the generals headed by He Kegang, Ma Shilong, and Man Gui saw that the emperor had been silent for a long time, with solemn expressions on their faces, and each of them had different ideas in their hearts.

What should Huang Ming do in terms of Liao affairs?
This is what every general and commander present is thinking about.

"Let's stop talking here today."

In this atmosphere, Zhu Youxiao stood up slowly, faced the gazes of the generals, and said with firm eyes: "Since you have been summoned to the capital by me, don't think about anything else, just do the things in front of you first. In order to ensure the subsequent suppression of the Jianlu rebellion, I am determined to organize and train a new army.

Fengtai and Xishan are the places where I have chosen the new army to be stationed. Then all the ministers... will work hard to build camps in the two places respectively. During this period, any needs will be allocated from internal funds. Sichuan and Zhejiang who are also ordered to return to the capital All the food and salary arrears in various ministries that have been owed before will be allocated from internal funds, and I will send internal eunuchs to pay them directly.

I know about the conflicts between Qi Jin, Qin Bangping, the Zhejiang Barracks and the Baigan soldiers. I know there are casualties, and your subordinates all have resentments against each other, but I want you to say something. If you are an athlete of the Ming Dynasty, then this resentment should not be remembered. On Jianlu's head, this man, don't be a bastard. If you have the guts, let the foreigners know how powerful you are!
You are stationed in Fengtai and Xishan camps, and you are not allowed to leave the camps without my will. You gentlemen, keep the fire in your hearts for me, and give me a good drill for the new army. Huang Ming lost face in Liaodong , Whether it can be picked up again depends on what Zhu Qing does next. "

"Willing to die for Huang Ming!"

"I would like to die for His Majesty!"

Zhu Youxiao's sonorous words made all the generals excited. From the eyes of the emperor, they saw the determination and the ruthlessness!

The Ming Dynasty used to be like this, but why did it disappear later? !
"I will keep the words of Zhu Qing in my heart."

Zhu Youxiao flicked his robe sleeves, and said loudly: "You can read the central purpose I have drawn up for yourself. The things I emphasized, those words, you must not only keep them in your heart, but also tell your sons under your command. Let me say one more thing, battle, there are times when you fight, but now, let me train the soldiers first!!"

"Here!"

The generals suddenly agreed.

(End of this chapter)