My Ming Dynasty, I have the final say

Chapter 118 Xiong Tingbi’s curiosity
"The two white flags of Jiannu went to Yiyang Fort?"

In Liaoyang Jinglue Mansion, Xiong Tingbi was in a state of confusion after receiving the letter sent by Mao Chenglu.

With a big war expected next year, why did Jiannu divide his forces at this time?

"Jing Lue, are the thieves chief planning to surround the area for reinforcements?"

Opposite Xiong Tingbi, Zhao Shujiao, who happened to come to report on his work, also spoke with some confusion.

"Unlike, the terrain around Yiyang Fort is rugged and mostly hilly, making it difficult to carry out large-scale corps operations. Why did Yang Hao divide his troops in the first place? It was because there were many ravines outside the border wall, making it difficult to transport food and grass. The troops were all gathered together. , once the food route is cut off by the Jiannu, they will collapse without attacking."

Hearing this, Xiong Tingbi put down the letter in his hand and said thoughtfully.

"When I went to Liaodong to rectify the guards and horses, I decided that the Liaoyou Guards and Horses were the only ones among all the towns that could fight a battle. Mao Wenlong guarded the Aiyang Fort for many years, waiting for work and defending for attack. If all the Eight Banners of Jiannu arrived, If he insists on taking human lives, then I need to lead troops to support. But he only went to two flags, so Mao Wenlong should not be unable to hold it."

After thinking for a while, Xiong Tingbi shook his head and pointed at the map in front of him.

"I'm worried that the slave builders want to plunder North Korea to obtain supplies."

"This."

Hearing this, Zhao Shujiao frowned.

He only arrived in Liaodong after the Battle of Saarhu and did not know the terrain of Liaodong very well.

"Can a Jiannu cross the Yalu River?"

"Should be able to."

Nodding to Zhao Shujiao, Xiong Tingbi said affirmatively.

"Every year from November to March of the following year, the Taizi River and the Hun River are in a freezing period. Horses can gallop and people can force the crossing. It is also common to come to the Yalu River."

"If Jiannu crossed the Yalu River and plundered North Korea, I'm afraid the King of North Korea would send someone to the capital to appeal to the emperor."

Instantly thinking of what might happen, Zhao Shujiao looked at Xiong Tingbi with some worry.

"If it's in court."

"This matter is a hidden danger."

Hearing this, Xiong Tingbi nodded and taught Zhao Lian.

"Your Majesty ordered you to come to Beijing. However, I have delayed you for half a month because of the Liaodong matter. Now I have to ask you to bring a letter to Your Majesty."

"How dare you disobey me."

Hearing this, Zhao led his teachings to Xiong Tingbi and said.

"My uncle died for his country, and I escaped alone. Xiong Jinglue did not punish the lower official for the loss of his master. The lower official was already in tears of gratitude. Now that I have been given some support, how can I refuse to lead the teaching?"

"Alas, the defeat of Sarhu was due to lack of preparation and the imperial court repeatedly urging troops. General Zhao Menglin and General Zhao died fighting for our country. What crime did he commit?"

Hearing this, Xiong Tingbi waved his hand, found the letter paper, and began to write, while writing.

"You have helped me a lot by bringing General Zhao's retainers back to arrange the defense of Liaodong. How can I try to cross the river and demolish the bridge?"

After Xiong Tingbi roughly wrote down his views on the Jiannu rebellion, he copied it, stamped it with a large seal, put it in a letter bag, sealed it with wax, and gave it to Zhao Lijiao. Luefu.

"Yang Hao is coming to Liaodong to preside over the abolition of the health system and the establishment of a government."

Looking at Zhao Shujiao walking away on horseback, Xiong Tingbi stroked his beard thoughtfully.

Regarding appointments to the imperial court, letters are always sent by urgent messengers.

The emperor asked Yang Hao to take charge of rear troop formation, but Xiong Tingbi was relieved.

There is no way not to worry.

He had seen Yang Hao's ability.

The main reason for the defeat of Saarhu was not Xiong Tingbi.

Under the situation where the court was urging him every day, Xiong Tingbi boasted that he could not do better than Yang Hao.

No matter how hard Yang Hao stabbed him, he didn't run away as soon as he was defeated. At least he survived Jiannu's first wave of attacks without being seriously injured.

Besides, except for the right guard of Dingliao, the other guards guarded by Guangning are basically all old, weak, sick and disabled, and he has taken away most of them from the elite.

No matter how good Yang Hao is at making trouble, he can still cause civil unrest.After handing over military affairs to Xiong Tingbi, Zhao led his troops all the way south, first to Shenyang, and then west to Guangning.

And just when Zhao led his teachings to the capital, the emperor was inspecting Nanhaizi in the capital.

Although the start of construction in this winter has caused construction costs to rise explosively.

The emperor spent 5 taels of silver just to protect the soldiers in the city construction camp from cold and warmth.

But time was running out, and Zhu Youxiao didn't have much time to think about.

If we have enough money and food, freezing or other things is not a problem.

"Well, this palace-controlled economy still has some effects."

Looking at the brand new iron pickaxe in the hands of the city construction battalion soldiers, Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction and thought to himself.

Zhao Shuang, a businessman, is a capable person.

"Your Majesty, I have been keeping an eye on you to make sure no one dares to embezzle."

Following the emperor, Wei Zhongxian accompanied the smiling face and reported to the emperor.

"Because the soil will freeze in winter, if we lay the foundation now, it will be unstable when the ice melts next year, so we can only simply dig trenches and level the ground."

Wei Zhongxian pointed to the brick kiln over there that was emitting black smoke and said to the emperor.

"The excavated soil was not wasted. According to the emperor's instructions, some iron powder was mixed into it and burned into bricks on the spot. Now there are six brick kilns in Nanhaizi alone."

"When the ground thaws next February, we can start building the wall."

"Ah."

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao nodded and asked again.

"Have the places I set up for each department been divided?"

"It's divided."

Hearing this, Wei Zhongxian nodded quickly.

"The six departments of Lihu, Li, Bing, Punishment and Work, together with the three departments of Duchayuan, General Administration Department and Dali Temple, are all located to the west of Wudian Palace. The departments of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion are placed to the east of Wudian Palace."

"And to the south of the Wudian Palace are the treasuries of various ministries."

"The area to the north is still reserved for use when the emperor wants to build something else in the future."

"Now the rivers protecting the squares of each ministry have been dug."

"Where is the official residence built for the officials' families?"

Suddenly, Zhu Youxiao thought of something.

"There are also residences built for the eunuchs and maids in the palace."

"Back to your Majesty, the divisions have been divided."

Hearing this, Wei Zhongxian said quickly.

"But I was brave enough to change it."

"Fortunately for the eunuch, the slaves arranged for them to be inserted around the houses allocated to the officials' families."

"But the palace maids serve the emperor after all. The servants are afraid that the officials' family members will be so ignorant that their tempers will be tainted, so they are placed separately on both sides of the Wudian Palace."

"Well, that makes sense."

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao was not angry because of Wei Zhongxian's unauthorized changes.

After all, it makes sense.

Nodding with satisfaction, Colonel Zhu You was very satisfied with Wei Zhongxian's organizational skills.

very good.

The prototype of the Ming Dynasty official city can now be seen.

(End of this chapter)