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

Chapter 540 Beiyuan Crisis
Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.

Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on the dragon chair, looking deeply at the sand table model in front of him.

This sandbox model shows a military map of the northern border.

Since the last expedition to Beiyuan, although they have won a victory, Beiyuan has always been worried, and the situation in the north is also unstable.

Beiyuan has always been a strong enemy of the Ming Dynasty. They have been wandering on the northern border of the Ming Dynasty, causing uneasiness to the people on the border.

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head and thought about why Bei Yuan had become extremely active recently, and he could not sit idly by. As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he must protect the safety of the people and defend the territory of the court.

The door of the imperial study was gently pushed open, and a guard walked in cautiously. He bowed and saluted, and said carefully: "Your Majesty, there is a general outside the door who wants to see you. His name is Mao Wenlong, and he claims to be the head of the Ministry of War. May I ask if Your Majesty will meet him?"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, feeling a little confused about this strange general. He was not familiar with the name Mao Wenlong. Since he claimed to be the head of the Ministry of War, he made up his mind about the current situation, nodded and said: "Let him in."

The guards retreated, and a moment later, a tall general with sharp eyes entered the imperial study. He was wearing a green robe and had an extraordinary imposing manner.

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and took the initiative to greet the general. His eyes revealed expectation, but also a trace of worry. What kind of advice would Mao Wenlong give?

Mao Wenlong stopped and raised his arms in salute. His voice was deep and powerful: "Your Majesty, I see your Majesty."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, motioned the general to sit down, poured a cup of tea himself, and handed it to him.

Mao Wenlong took the tea cup, took a sip, and smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, the situation on the border has become tense. After the Northern Yuan forces were attacked by our Ming Dynasty, they seem to be gathering forces during this period and began to frequently move around the border. , I am harassing my Ming Dynasty. I am here to provide some suggestions to your majesty to help the court decide the border. "

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, a look of expectation flashed in his eyes.

Mao Wenlong put down the tea cup, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with firm eyes, and said with a strong tone: "Your Majesty, I have lived in the north for a long time and have a deep understanding of that land. The Bei Yuan's harassment of the northern border is just a prelude. They also want to unite other tribes to try Expansion of power.”

"Recently, they have united with the Duoyan tribe in an attempt to jointly attack the Ming Dynasty's border."

Zhu Yuanzhang's face gradually became serious as he listened. He did not expect Bei Yuan to have such a plan. He knew that if Bei Yuan and the Duoyan tribe were to join forces, the border would face a huge disaster.

Mao Wenlong saw Zhu Yuanzhang's worries and continued: "Your Majesty, we cannot sit idly by and watch. The alliance between the Beiyuan and Duoyan tribes will pose a huge threat to the security of the Ming Dynasty. I have a plan that may be able to solve this matter."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head and looked at Mao Wenlong with sharp eyes, and a glimmer of hope began to emerge in his heart.

Mao Wenlong continued: "Your Majesty, we can consider taking the initiative to attack first and mobilize the troops gathered on the border to the front line to wipe out the forces of Beiyuan first and curb their development.

At the same time, relying on the strong strength of the Ming Dynasty's army, they took an offensive stance against Beiyuan to prevent them from advancing further. "

Zhu Yuanzhang listened carefully and thought deeply. He knew that Mao Wenlong's suggestion had certain feasibility, but there were also some risks, but at this critical moment, he had to make a decision.

Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting in the imperial study room, his mind confused. Mao Wenlong's suggestion made him feel a little excited, but it also brought a bit of risk. He held his pen hesitantly, thinking about how to make the right decision.

"Your Majesty, how should you choose?" Mao Wenlong asked worriedly. Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head, looked at him, sighed and said: "Your suggestion is very feasible, but we choose to send troops to attack Beiyuan. Once we fail, we will lose many soldiers and resources, and may even cause greater unrest. stabilizing factor.”

Liu Sanwu on the side heard this and thought thoughtfully: "Your Majesty, your concern is reasonable. However, there is another point we must consider, which is the time factor. After Beiyuan is attacked by us, it may pay tribute to us, but how many times will it be paid to us?" What about ten years from now? We need to make a decision that will stabilize the situation going forward."

Zhu Yuanzhang closed his eyes and took a deep breath. This decision was crucial to the entire country and he must consider it carefully.

At this moment, a guard came in and knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Advisor is still waiting outside the palace. He said there is something urgent to discuss."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and said immediately: "Please come in quickly, Mr. Lin. I want to listen to his suggestions personally."

Lin Che entered the Imperial Study Room with a solemn expression and bowed her hands in a slight salute. Zhu Yuanzhang asked, "Mr. Lin, what do you want to discuss?"

Lin Che said affectionately and solemnly: "Your Majesty, I heard that Beiyuan will form an alliance with the Duoyan tribe in the future and become our enemy. If this happens, we will face greater difficulties if we send troops to attack Beiyuan again."

Zhu Yuanzhang's frown deepened. He realized that he had been somewhat negligent. He originally only considered the current situation, but did not expect that Bei Yuan's future direction would bring unpredictable consequences.

"Sir, your opinion makes sense. We can't just look at the immediate interests, but also consider long-term development. If Beiyuan and Duoyan form an alliance, then sending troops to attack will become an arduous task."

Lin Che said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I think we have considered the dangers of the alliance between Beiyuan and Duoyan, so we should take action now to avoid trouble in the future."

"After all, Beiyuan is now afraid of Ming Dynasty and you, but who can guarantee that in a few decades, your descendants will be as powerful as you."

These words made Zhu Yuanzhang fall into deeper thinking.

He understood Lin Che's concerns and realized the danger of delaying sending troops, but he still couldn't decide what to do next.

Liu Sanwu saw Zhu Yuanzhang's confusion and said softly: "Your Majesty, Mr. Lin's opinions are indeed worth pondering."

"Perhaps we can convene civil and military officials to discuss this matter, listen to the opinions of all parties, and make more informed decisions together."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, thinking this suggestion was good.

He decided to convene court officials to discuss this important matter.

In the court, civil and military officials expressed their opinions one after another. Some supported sending troops to attack Beiyuan, some were worried about long-term development, and some proposed other alternatives.

Zhu Yuanzhang listened quietly to everyone's debate with a solemn expression.

He listens to everyone's perspective and strives to consider all sides.

(End of this chapter)