Daming, originally wanted to destroy it, but the system came

Chapter 247 Establishing a prairie army?
Qian Shu is very smart and knows how to protect himself wisely.

But sometimes, the greater the risk, the greater the reward.

Everyone knows that the cost of rebellion is huge, but what if it succeeds?That is the founding meritorious service of the country.

Now that Qian Shu had made his choice, Zhu Zhen didn't care and directly asked Qian Shu and Tang Jie to go to the city to collect the first batch of grain and grass.

Because there are [-] cattle and [-] sheep, it is not that easy to convert all these livestock into food.

So Zhu Chu planned to exchange a batch in Ningxia Town first, so that he could take it away and send it to the grassland, and then exchange it later.

At the same time, he did not forget that there were still eight thousand prisoners waiting to be dealt with.

So Zhu Min led Wang Fu, Peng Yue and Niu Sheng to the place where the prisoners were held.

Because there were so many prisoners, eight thousand in total, Tang Jie couldn't help but go to a lot of trouble just to imprison them.

It was also difficult for Tang Jie. The defenders in Ningxia Town were only a normal guard force, with less than 6000 people, plus the previous casualties.

This is equivalent to asking less than 4000 people to guard these [-] prisoners.

If these prisoners suddenly become violent and hurt others, they may indeed pose a considerable threat.

Fortunately, these prisoners had no weapons, and no one dared to make trouble.

Zhu Chu's sudden arrival immediately attracted the attention of all the prisoners.

One is that Zhu Min is surrounded by everyone, and he looks like a person of high power and status.

Secondly, when Arutai was forcibly taken away from the city by Zhu Zhen, he might have had the opportunity to inform others and tell the truth about the presence of a Ming prince here.

So the prisoners looked at Zhu Ming one after another, and some of them pretended to be careless and calm, and moved forward.

"What do you want to do?" Wang Fu was already the old man next to Zhu Chu, and he had always been Zhu Chu's most trusted confidant. He could tell at a glance that the prisoners might be threatening, and he scolded: "I haven't seen you yet. Your master?"

The prisoners were stunned.

They didn't dare to resist because they knew that their tribal master Arutai had been taken away.

As a result, Arutai never came back. Now seeing Zhu Chu being surrounded by people, he guessed his identity and thought that Arutai was executed by him.

They were hesitating whether to suddenly violently hurt someone and control this noble person, or to hold him hostage and find an opportunity to escape and return to the tribe.

Unexpectedly, Wang Fu stood aside and loudly announced Zhu Ming's latest identity: "The Alutai tribe obeys the order. Since the day before yesterday, the Alutai tribe has loyally surrendered to me, the Ming Dynasty prince Zhu Ming, the Dian king." Your Highness. If you don’t worship the new master now, how long will it take?”

The eight thousand prisoners were all dumbfounded.

what's going on?How many years have they been imprisoned here?How come in the blink of an eye, the Han people who had killed more than 2 of their brothers suddenly became their masters?

Even Arutai surrendered?

"This is impossible," someone shouted emotionally, "Arutai is a man on the grassland and a tribal eagle. He has far-sighted vision and will never abandon Guilichi and join you Han people."

Zhu Ming looked at the man with an indifferent expression and sneered secretly in his heart.

Arutai really doesn't want to surrender. The problem is that there is nothing he can do if he doesn't surrender.

It can only be said that Zhu Zhen became more and more proficient in the methods of reforming his native land and returning home, and finally detonated the huge hidden danger that had always existed within the Arutai tribe.

That was the system of slavery that had been maintained on the prairie.

Zhu Ming was surprised. For the first time, he saw that slaves and slave owners could still live in peace. The slaves would even defend the rights of the slave owners, and even willingly defend the so-called dignity of the slave owners.

Is it funny?

So when Zhu Chu shouted the slogan of liberating the slaves in the tribe, Arutai's so-called authority collapsed, and was directly eliminated by Zhu Chu's move.

Even Arutai's mother saw it. If Arutai didn't surrender, he would die in vain.

So Arutai fell.

Zhu Chu even surrendered Arutai, let alone these people.

"You Tatars can't beat our Ming army on the battlefield, let alone the Han culture of music, chess, calligraphy and painting. I don't even bother to bully you," Zhu Zhen snorted, and the faces of these prairie men turned dark. Or flushed.

"To be honest, I originally planned to kill you. Because if I keep you, I have to take care of your food and drink. Do you think this king is raising uncles here? I still don't lack uncles like you."

As soon as these words came out, the whole audience was in an uproar.

"We have all surrendered, and you still want to kill them all? It's so unreasonable."

"If you want to kill us, we are on the battlefield with clear swords and guns. Why do you have to kill prisoners after we surrender?"

"The despicable Central Plains people are indeed untrustworthy."

Noisy noises began to be heard everywhere, noisily denouncing Zhu Zhen.

Zhu Ming frowned and said coldly: "Shut up, everyone. When I speak, even Arutai has to listen honestly. Do you really want to die?"

His voice was not too loud, but surprisingly, many people spontaneously closed their mouths, feeling the pressure of not being angry or assertive on Zhu Ming.

It was the calm and unhurried confidence of a superior, the domineering power of fighting on the battlefield, and the suppressive power of a victor over the captives.

Zhu Ming glanced at most of the prisoners and saw that no one dared to speak casually anymore, so he continued unhurriedly: "I would have killed you if I killed you. After all, you have always done this. You When the grassland people conquered other tribes, didn’t they also kill all the men from other tribes?”

"It's just that now I have conquered your tribe. From now on, you will no longer be anyone else. You will be my people and the people of the Ming Dynasty. Since you are already one of our own, naturally We can no longer treat you as prisoners and enemies."

As he spoke, Zhu Min winked at Wang Fu and said loudly and deliberately: "Wang Fu, prepare horses and food for them, kill cattle and sheep for them, and return their weapons and equipment to them. And after three days, I will personally send you home."

The prisoners all showed expressions of disbelief.

Peng Yue and Niu Sheng on the side were also a little anxious, and seemed to want to persuade Zhu Zhu to take a long-term approach.

But Zhu Zhen had already made a plan. He waved his hand and issued an order in an unquestionable tone: "Let all the people guarding the surrounding areas withdraw. These people are no longer enemies. I will personally guarantee them and let them stay in the city." If you can move freely, there will be no trouble. If something happens, I will be responsible."

Don't use the suspect, but don't use it.

Before, Zhu Chu was still planning how to kill these eight thousand prisoners.

But this moment is not the other moment. When these 8000 people will become a force under Zhu Xi, it will be different.

Moreover, in front of 8000 captives, Zhu Chu asked Wang Fu to make arrangements in person, slaughtered ten cows and dozens of sheep, and sent them to the [-] people.

Even when they were in the tribe, these people did not have much opportunity to enjoy such a feast. They said that everything in the tribe was the private property of the slave owner, that is, Arutai.

The tribesmen can only take care of and feed them, but they dare not kill and eat meat at will.

For them now, it's just like celebrating the New Year.

Zhu Chu took this opportunity to win over people's hearts and announced on the spot that these 8000 people were no longer so-called prisoners, but the Alutai grassland soldiers under his command.

In fact, I never prepared such a banner at all, I just shouted it casually on a whim.

But the identity and positioning of these 8000 people are completely different.

Many of them were worried and suspicious, but more prairie people quickly let down their guard.

The reason is also very simple. If people want to kill them, why should they kill cattle and sheep and give them such rich food?

You can’t let them eat enough so they can go on the road, right?

Then this Prince of Ming Dynasty is simply a fool. These cattle and sheep are quite a lot of property even in the tribe. Why waste so much on the dead?

So almost everyone swore allegiance to Zhu Zhen on the spot.

Anyway, after three days, Zhu Zhen promised to take them home, and then they would know what happened in the tribe.

In this way, Zhu Ji casually used some tricks to subdue eight thousand prairie men.

As for Zhu Chu’s previous killing of more than 2 of them.

After all, the two sides were enemies before, and when they attacked the city, they killed many of the Ming troops defending the city.

What's more, the grasslands are so tough and direct. One day they were fighting enemies to death, but tomorrow they might be able to talk to each other as brothers.

Everything is based on interests and strength, and a big fist is the truth. Otherwise, no matter how great Genghis Khan is, he will not be able to unify the tribes of the grassland.

Let’s leave the 8000 people resettled for now.

Zhu Zhen then led the three major commanders to the Ming army camp.

Because all the residents of Ningxia Town have returned, these [-] soldiers are setting up camp outside the city. By the way, they originally planned to move the [-] prisoners here for custody.When Zhu Chu came to the barracks, he was immediately greeted with the warmest cheers. The entire battalion of [-] soldiers spontaneously came out to line up, waiting for Zhu Chu's review.

Even Peng Yue and Niu Sheng were stunned by Zhu Zhen's fame.

Zhu Zhen only took their troops out for a round and came back, but they received such almost pious worship. Even their military orders may not have achieved such an effect.

There are not so many intrigues and intrigues in the army, and only ability to convince the crowd is important.

Zhu Chen led his troops on an expedition outside the Great Wall. It can be said that he conquered more than a dozen tribes in Arutai without any blood.

It's impossible not to accept this kind of ability.

What's more, Zhu Chu is very angry. When he eats meat, he will not let his brothers drink soup. Even the lowest-level soldiers can eat meat.

In fact, many generals cannot do this just by sharing the blessings. It would be better to say that starting from the middle of the Ming Dynasty, those generals were eating their pay and defrauding their subordinates.

Therefore, anyone who has followed Zhu Chun will have a deep impression on him, including the fact that Zhu Chun is approachable, which is extremely valuable in the context of today's feudal society.

Don’t you see how ignorant King Zhu Xi of Qin is?
These fifteen thousand soldiers have probably been completely subdued by Zhu Chu. Even if they are not as loyal as the tens of thousands of Zhu Chu's own troops who stayed in Yunnan, they will develop in that direction.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for Zhu Chu to just drag them to the Mobei grassland outside Ningxia Town.

"See Your Highness."

The whole army chanted in unison, and all of them expressed admiration from the bottom of their hearts.

This is not only because of Zhu Xi's status, but also recognition of his personality charm.

Zhu Ming did not put on any airs, smiled, raised his hands, and greeted: "Hello everyone, don't be too restrained, I am not here to beat the drum and encourage the generals."

All civil and military officials are a bit clumsy when they go to court, and there are also generals who raise drums in the military camp, but they don't do it often in ordinary times.

If anyone is absent without reason when the drums are being played, it is a serious crime. In serious cases, he may even be beheaded and exiled, and in lighter cases, he may be beaten with a military stick.

Of course, the prerequisite is a force with strict military discipline.

Zhu Chu said that he wanted everyone to relax, but the whole army was still standing there in a queue.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Zhen had to say: "I didn't want to engage in such a big battle, but it seems I can only say it now. I will only say it once. In three days, I will take you into the grassland again."

"Oh."

The whole army roared with excitement and excitement.

Although Zhu Zhen never revealed his ambitions to too many people, this troop had followed him after all, so they all vaguely guessed what was going on.

What they care about is whether Zhu Zhen will take them with him.

What's more, they were brought out from Xi'an by Zhu Zhen. Even if they want to return the troops to the Xi'an camp, they have to give orders from Zhu Zhen, right?

This is equivalent to saying that whatever they decide to do next will depend on Zhu Ming's advice.

Now Zhu Chu has made it clear that he will lead them to conquer Mobei again.

And this time is different from the last time. The Arutai tribe has been conquered last time. If it is just to send food and grass, there is no need to bring a large army into the grassland again. Only a logistics force of several hundred people can transport food and grass. enough.

What's more, Zhu Zhen also asked people to prepare provisions of that scale. To put it bluntly, it was enough for 10,000+ troops to fight a protracted war.

No wonder Tang Jie and Qian Shu were frightened by Zhu Zhen's vague ambition and generosity.

What Zhu Zhen wants is to take advantage of the opportunity of the internal strife in the grassland and plan to pierce deeply into the heart of the grassland like a sharp sword.

This time, he will definitely not be willing to come out without making achievements that are enough to shock the world.

Because if you don't do that, you will not only lose this God-given opportunity, but it will also lead to many subsequent hidden dangers.

Including that he planned to resist and disobey the decree this time, and also secretly conquered the Arutai tribe. These grassland people must be his people first, and then the people of the Ming Dynasty.

Many things have become more and more outrageous. If we don't cover it up with great achievements, just the leaks about the impeachment of Zhu Zhen in the court will be everywhere.

So how could Zhu Chu go back easily.

"Be prepared when the time comes, but don't show any cowardice. Let's go and let those grassland people see the power of our Ming Dynasty," Zhu Zhen shouted.

The whole battalion of soldiers was excited and wanted to kill them on the grassland now.

Then Zhu Zhen asked everyone to disperse and led Wang Fu and others into the Chinese army's tent.

In the big tent, Zhu Zhen began to make arrangements.

Since Qian Shu chose Mingzhe to protect himself, Zhu Zhen naturally handed over the troops of the first guard station that should belong to Qian Shu to Wang Fu without any courtesy.

Peng Yue and Niu Sheng continued to command their respective headquarters.

In addition, it is almost the end of October, and this time we will go deep into the grassland into winter, so we need to make more preparations in this regard.

It is a pity that Zhu Chu's cotton in Yunnan has not yet fully developed to the level of a textile factory, but he has already asked Shen Rong to produce cotton fabrics as much as possible.

It is said that nitrocellulose can also be made from cotton?That thing is more powerful than black powder, and can even be used to make TNT.

It's a pity that with the modern industrial level, Zhu Zhen may have to rely on system cheating to complete this technological point.

Therefore, it is not needed for the time being, and the greater demand for cotton is still dominated by the textile industry.

"I hope the first batch of cotton will catch up this year, and it would be best to send some cotton gloves," Zhu Zhen began to look forward to it.

Because once deep winter enters, there will be great pressure and impact on the soldiers, and he does not want to lose soldiers due to non-combat factors.

In short, Zhu Min has been busy preparing for these days, and even ignored Xu Miaojin.

If it were an ordinary girl, I'm afraid she wouldn't be happy.

But Xu Miaojin didn't. She just silently prepared herself mentally. There was no doubt that she would definitely follow Zhu Miao on the expedition this time.

Now that we are here, how can Xu Miaojin go back on her own?

Zhu Ming is also not an ordinary person, because ordinary people would advise Xu Miaojin to go back to Yingtian, that way it would be safer.

But Zhu Zhen was confident that Xu Miaojin was with him and he could definitely protect her safety.

Moreover, the two of them had just established their relationship, and Xu Miaojin was not even afraid of death. If he asked her to go back for her safety, it would be a bit confusing.

She is willing to die just to be with you, but you tell her to hide in a safe place away from you?Isn’t this nonsense?

If he really said that, I'm afraid Xu Miaojin would have to fight with him to try her shooting skills.

So Zhu Miao didn't say anything. He just let Xu Miaojin experience his spear skills every night, and by the way, he helped her completely solidify the foundation of Qi Jue through dual cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed quickly.

Early this morning, on the main road of Ningxia Town, in front of the city gate near the Mobei Grassland, a team was lined up neatly on the street.

This army was quite large, with more than 2 people, 5000 of whom were Ming troops, and [-] prairie people mixed in among them.

Even many common people would be confused when they saw this army. Why did the Ming army mix with the grassland people?

In fact, the Ming Dynasty also enthroned prairie people as the Three Guards of Duoyan, which means that the Ming Dynasty had troops formed from prairie people, but later (or should I say before?) they rebelled and were reestablished.

However, the three guards of Duoyan were originally called the three guards of Wuliangha, and they belonged to the Wuliangha tribe, but they were not here.

The army of more than 2 people was arranged neatly at this time, without any noise or movement. Even the horses under the warriors' crotches were in good order.

With Zhu Zhen using various means, he finally raised more than 2 war horses and transformed this unit into a cavalry unit.

It was precisely because all members of this unit were cavalry that Zhu Zhen had enough confidence to dare to attack the grassland. Otherwise, the infantry alone would not be able to catch up with the mobility of the grassland cavalry.

The people in Ningxia Town heard the news from nowhere. Regardless of the cold early morning, they spontaneously walked out of their homes and looked at the troops who helped them defend their homes. Some even spontaneously brought hot food to them. To the soldiers.

Even the common people ignored the prairie soldiers in the army, the enemies who had attacked them before.

In response to the enthusiasm of the people, the soldiers chose to politely decline.

Because Zhu Min had strict military discipline, he warned the entire army more than once not to disturb the people.

So they always keep it in mind and dare not offend.

(End of this chapter)