Ming Dynasty: He was ordered to give lectures in prison, but Lao Zhu eavesdropped and made people nu

Chapter 177 Lin Che accurately predicted Xu Da’s strategic intentions

"It's not me!"

Xu Da was a little anxious, scratching his neck and said:
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't let him go, put his hands on his hips, glared at him, and said:

"that is!"

"It's you, Tiande!"

"Not really!"

Seeing the two old brothers arguing endlessly about things that happened when they were children, Prince Zhu Biao on the side suppressed his laughter and came out to smooth things over:
"Uncle Xu, drink tea!"

"It must be very hard to stay in the Gyeonggi camp all day for military affairs!"

"For the Northern Expedition, military affairs, baggage, food, grass, medicine and many other trivial matters must be arranged one by one by you, the commander, so that they can be arranged properly."

"Just before Uncle Xu came to the palace, my father was still talking to his nephew, saying that even though Uncle Xu was old, he still wanted to be the head coach of the Northern Expedition. There really was no one more reliable than my uncle, so I could only let him work hard. !”

"Uncle Xu, you must take good care of your health! Our Ming Dynasty can be without anyone, but we can't be without you!"

The prince's compliments made Xu Da feel very comfortable. He stood up, cupped his hands and said:
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has given you too much praise!"

"My lord, how can I deserve such high praise? I'm really ashamed to deserve it!"

As soon as Xu Da finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang took over the conversation:

"Tiande, you have been planning the Northern Expedition during this time. Have you made a decision in your mind about how to fight this battle?"

"Do you want to go all out to win, or do you want to be undefeated first?"

Faced with Zhu Yuanzhang's sudden question, Xu Da didn't react for a moment. Why did he suddenly change the topic when talking about his children's marriage and the Northern Expedition?

When Zhu Yuanzhang asked, Xu Da didn't know how to answer.

Just as Lin Che said, Xu Da had many concerns before going on the expedition. Although the Northern Expedition was very familiar to Xu Da.

After all, it was no longer the second Northern Expedition, but it was precisely because of this that Xu Da felt unsure.

Yes, Xu Da had some understanding of Bei Yuan's background, and similarly, Bei Yuan knew Xu Da's background even more.

The best strategy on the grassland is surprise.

But Xu Da has used these in his hands several times.

Even if General Beiyuan is a fool, he is familiar with his tricks.

What's more, this time the Beiyuan general was the famous general Wang Baobao and the capable general Naerbuhua.

This prairie raid was used twice on him.

Presumably he has already studied this thoroughly.

So this time, we decided to attack in three directions, hoping to carry out a large roundabout and encirclement of Nairbuhua.

Also, after so many years of fighting, Xu Da became more and more cautious.

Now that the situation in Ming Dynasty is very good, Xu Da feels there is no need to gamble with Bei Yuan.

I can't afford to bet. Once I lose this battle, the great situation of the Ming Dynasty will be ruined.

Not only are the already solid border defenses in jeopardy.

There will also be constant criticism between the DPRK and China.

After weighing the pros and cons, he still felt that he should first ensure that he was undefeated, and then strive for victory.

It's just that I was thinking about this in my heart, but I really didn't dare to say it out loud.

His Majesty attached great importance to this Northern Expedition and selected the commander and deputy commander of the Northern Expedition early.

The Gyeonggi camp and the border defense troops drill every day.

Just wait for the time to come and prepare to go out.

Everyone in the imperial court was also actively preparing.

The Ministry of Households prepared sufficient supplies of food, grass, and supplies, and the Ministry of Works forged weapons day and night.

But the more this happened, the more Xu Da felt uneasy.

He knew that this Northern Expedition could not wipe out the main force of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, drive the Royal Court of the Northern Yuan Dynasty out of the Mobei Grassland, capture enough heavyweights, and capture enough trophies.

This time the Northern Expedition will be considered a failure.However, what Xu Da feared the most was what Lin Che had predicted. The main force of Beiyuan would avoid fighting and fight with him on the grassland.

By then, it is unknown whether he can escape unscathed.

These scruples have always been hidden in his heart. If Zhu Yuanzhang didn't ask, he wouldn't tell them.

Seeing that Xu Da didn't reply for a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang already knew the answer, and he sighed heavily:

"Tiande, I know what you are thinking even if you don't tell me!"

"We know you are also under a lot of pressure. Mr. Lin has already expressed your thoughts. We understand your difficulties."

"It's just that you also have to understand the difficulties of being an emperor!"

"We sent you as the commander-in-chief to lead an army of 20 people and march thousands of miles. We did not ask you to lead the army to march on the Mobei grassland."

"If you can't win a big victory, see for yourself how much manpower, material and financial resources it will consume."

"Our Ming Dynasty has just been established, and everything is waiting for improvement. If we cannot win, it will be our Ming Dynasty that suffers!"

"For this Northern Expedition, we asked the prince to find Mr. Lin. He made a deduction for the Northern Expedition. The situation is not optimistic!"

"I'm afraid there will be some setbacks in this Northern Expedition!"

The words fall.

Xu Da looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, his heart clenched violently, and he felt his chest was congested.

"Mr. Lin?"

"Your Majesty, what did Mr. Lin say about the Northern Expedition?"

Xu Da was also quite knowledgeable about Lin Che's ability, her unique understanding of the problem, and her profound analysis of the problem, which made him deeply impressed and astonished.

Hearing that Mr. Lin talked about the Northern Expedition, Xu Da suddenly lost his composure.

Seeing Xu Da's nervous and expectant face, Zhu Yuanzhang could only shake his head slightly and sighed:

"Do you think there is anything else good you can say, sir?"

"It's nothing more than saying that you, General Xu, are not suitable to be the commander-in-chief of this Northern Expedition. It's okay for you to capture the city, but it's a bit conservative to make a surprise attack on the grassland. It's a bit conservative to say that you will insist on being undefeated and give up a narrow victory. In this way The Ming Dynasty’s Northern Expedition is destined to be defeated.”

"After Mr. Lin finished talking to you, he also gave us a beating by the way, saying that we made a big strategic mistake and should not have divided our troops into three groups. This would allow Beiyuan to find opportunities and defeat them all."

"In short, Mr. Lin has reduced you and me to nothing."

"In his eyes, both of us are the main culprits for the failure of the Northern Expedition."

Xu Da: "..."

Zhu Yuanzhang was dumbfounded when he saw Xu Da, and said with some embarrassment:
"What are you?"

"Are you not convinced, or what?"

"Now that I think about it, what Mr. Lin said is absolutely correct. The fault lies with both of us!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's angry words brought Xu Da back to reality from his confusion:

"Your Majesty, what Mr. Lin said is absolutely correct. I must first strive to be undefeated, and then strive to win!"

"Also, although this Nerbuhua is the defeated general of the minister, he is not an easy bone to chew. After many defeats with the minister, he must have learned some lessons. I am afraid that our previous surprise tactics may not be the best. It works.”

"So I dare not act without caution!"

After hearing what Xu Da said, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and did not agree with what he said:
"Tiande, if you think this way, you are wrong."

"A few days ago, Mr. Lin gave a lesson to the Queen. I think what he said is very suitable for you!"

Having said this, he glanced at Queen Ma who was whispering to Xu Miaoyun and asked:

"Sister, what did Mr. Lin tell you before?"

"Once a person is timid, he is doomed to accomplish nothing and spend his life in mediocrity. Is this what you mean?"

"What other allusions are there?"

Queen Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang who was making a fuss and replied angrily:
"The boat is like a god!"

(End of this chapter)