Ming Dynasty: My father Yongle, Forever Reigns Over Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 335 Zhu Di is furious! Jin Youzi’s road is narrow!

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The Northern Expedition army, the Chinese army’s big tent!

Zhu Di was chatting with Jin Youzi, Hu Guang and others.

He valued Jin Youzi's literary talents very much, and whenever he visited important places, he would ask Jin Youzi to record the mountains and rivers.

This topographic map of Mobei Lingbei, drawn by Jin Youzi and other intellectuals, will be a precious asset to the Ming Dynasty.

Even if future generations are unfilial and carelessly lose Lingbei, they can still conquer this vast land again through these unworthy maps!

Cavalry General Xue Lu led several generals to gather in front of the sand table. Based on the battle reports constantly coming back from the front line, he updated the latest battle situation in a timely manner and made corresponding arrangements.

Although the Ming Dynasty divided its forces to fight, many generals led their troops into the hinterland of the grassland, but the Chinese army's tent where His Majesty the Emperor was located did not advance much further.

After all, this Northern Expedition was conducted by His Majesty the Emperor himself, so His Majesty's personal safety had to be guaranteed.

Therefore, Xue Lu, the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, is under great pressure. He can only make sure that the Mongolian tribes on the way forward have been wiped out and are absolutely safe before he dares to submit a petition to His Majesty and obtain His Majesty's consent, and then continue to move forward!

Moreover, in order to ensure sufficient logistical supplies, our army is ordering civilian men to vigorously build short post roads for the use of logistical troops. This itself is also a long-term and large-scale project.

In addition, after various generals conquered the Mongolian tribes, they continued to forcibly send back the Mongolian people, cattle, sheep and horses. It was also extremely troublesome to accept the transfer.

Due to a combination of various factors, the Chinese army's tent is still near the Lugou River.

However, Zhu Di was quite satisfied with the march progress.

He didn't want to do everything himself. If something happened to him, or he was captured alive by the Mongolian barbarians, wouldn't that be the biggest joke in the world?

When it comes to fighting, just let those generals fight and fight.

I have offered a price of one male, three marquis and five uncles. If you don’t believe that these brave generals will not be tempted!

After all, the Ming Dynasty has set a rule that no one can be knighted without military merit, and even if he is knighted, it will only be a low-level earl!

Since the Battle of Jingnan, it has been basically impossible for military attaches and generals to become princes!

Without enough military exploits, they are too embarrassed to say this!

But, it’s different now!

As long as Lingbei is captured, Zhu Di is really willing to seal these three nobles!

After all, Lingbei Province is indeed too important!

The truths mentioned by the second child are not the real reasons to persuade Zhu Di!

What really tempted Emperor Yongle was that Emperor Taizu Gao had also intended to regain Lingbei, but in the end he failed because Xu Da underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly. It became a long-cherished wish that he could not let go of his whole life!

Emperor Taizu Gao's northern expedition to Lingbei Province ended in failure!

If I succeed in my northern expedition to Lingbei Province this time, it will be the best achievement!

What could be more convincing and prove the legitimacy of his ascension to the throne than fulfilling Taizu's long-cherished wish to open up territory for the Ming Dynasty?

Can that little bastard Zhu Yunwen compare to me?

Therefore, Lingbei must be conquered, and we must do everything we can to conquer it!

What's more, the Mongolian power today is even weaker than it was during Taizu's time.

During Taizu's Northern Expedition, he had to face strange men like Kua Kuo Timur (Wang Baobao), but what he had to face now were just two or three cats and dogs.

The Tatars suffered heavy losses, and Arutai fled in panic without a trace!

The entire army of Wala was wiped out, leaving only Tuohuan who fled in a panic!

The two major Mongolian forces entrenched in Mobei have since been completely defeated by him, and the rest are just cats and dogs.

As long as the generals attack steadily, advance slowly, and continue to plunder the Mongolian tribes' people and livestock, then the Lingbei Province will naturally be conquered!

Once Lingbei is recovered, Zhu Di's civil and military skills will be greatly improved!

Emperor Yongle is one step closer to becoming the emperor of eternity!

Moreover, if the Ming Dynasty controls Lingbei, it can take all the fourteen pasture lands in the entire Old Yuan Dynasty into its pocket. From then on, the lack of war horses will no longer be a problem for the Ming Dynasty!

According to the intelligence information provided by the second child, marching to the west from the Hangai Mountain (Yanshan) area in the north of Lingbei, you can lead the cavalry to quickly maneuver all the way to the Southern Russian Grassland or the Volga River, the distance is not even 4,000 kilometers...

If this is the case, Zhu Di said that he would also like to go and see...

After all, we have come here all the way, and the distance is so close. If we don’t go and see the exotic customs, it will always be a regret in this life!

Jin Youzi and Hu Guang looked at each other, determined to teach the emperor a lesson.

Recovering Lingbei, for the Ming Dynasty, was simply a meaningless task that consumed manpower and material resources!

Even if the Ming Dynasty now has a strong military and spent countless money on food and supplies to defeat the Lingbei Province, so what?

Your Majesty, I have something I don't know whether to say or not...

Well...Jin Aiqing just said it doesn't matter!

Zhu Di not only admired Youzi's literary talents, but also had great love for Youzi himself. The two talked very congenially, and Zhu Di often had to talk deeply with him in the camp at midnight before falling asleep with satisfaction.

So when Jin Youzi took the initiative to speak, Zhu Di didn't want to dampen his interest.

But he never expected that what Jin Youzi said next would make him very unhappy.

Your Majesty, does your Majesty know why the Central Plains has been unable to annex the grasslands? Even though there were champions in the Han Dynasty who chased the north and sealed the wolves in Xu, the Han Dynasty was still unable to incorporate the grasslands into the empire's territory?

Zhu Di's face suddenly darkened when he heard what he meant, and he snorted in displeasure.

Throughout the past dynasties, there are very few examples of even defeating the nomads on the grasslands, let alone annexing the grasslands!

What does this Jin Youzi want to say?

Aiqing, there's no need to hold back, just say what you want to say!

Hu Guang saw the emperor's unhappy expression and tugged on Jin Youzi's sleeve, signaling him to be silent.

However, for the sake of the country, Jin Youzi got up and continued to commit suicide.

The real reason why the Central Plains cannot annex the grassland is that the grassland desert land is not suitable for farming, and our Central Plains people have been mainly farming since ancient times. Therefore, even if we conquer those grassland pastures, in addition to raising cattle, sheep and horses, we can It’s completely useless, like the Lingbei province in front of us, it will only become a burden on the national finances!”

It is true that Lingbei Province is a strategically important place. The Ming Dynasty can subsidize manpower, money and food to control it, but even if it can't make ends meet, it can't reclaim wasteland and grow food. It's really tasteless and it's a pity to abandon it. , so there is no precedent for the Central Plains dynasty to annex the grasslands since ancient times!

As far as the Ming Dynasty is concerned, even if the Mongolian Tatars, Walas and other tribes are driven out of the Mobei grassland and directly regain Lingbei, so what?

The Ming Dynasty controlled the Lingbei Province. Not only could it not cultivate food, but it also required the court to establish a tight military defense line here. It also needed to continuously transport countless grains and grass to the Lingbei Province. In this way, it could maintain tens of thousands of people stationed there. The life of the army guarding Lingbei Province!

The land on the grassland cannot be cultivated, and it is useless for the Ming Dynasty. This is the reason why the Central Plains cannot annex the grassland. Otherwise, the powerful Han Dynasty in the Tang Dynasty was unprecedentedly powerful. Why didn't they raise a large number of troops to directly kill all the barbarians on the grassland and incorporate them into the empire's territory? ?”

After hearing these words, Zhu Di returned to normal and looked at Jin Youzi expressionlessly.

So, what Jin Aiqing means is that the Ming Dynasty's expedition to regain Lingbei was a mistake?

When Hu Guang heard this, he was so frightened that his calves almost went weak, and he frantically pulled on Jin Youzi's sleeves.

However, the latter remained indifferent and replied impassionedly: Your Majesty, the grassland is simply tasteless to the Ming Dynasty. It is a pity to abandon it. There is no need to send troops to occupy the grassland!

The Ming Dynasty forcibly incorporated Lingbei Province into its territory. Putting aside the money, food, supplies, manpower and material resources that are currently being spent, the imperial court will pay a higher price later in order to control this strategic enclave!

In order to control Lingbei, the imperial court not only had to send tens of thousands of troops to guard Helin, but also set up a military fort defense system, and might even need to move convicts to colonize the land. This series of efforts was just to control this land. Land, is it worth it?”

Furthermore, this enclave is not suitable for farming at all. The food output is minimal. The Lingbei garrison cannot even be self-sufficient. It will only become another burden on the imperial government's finances. Such a measure that is not worth the gain, I ask the emperor to give up... …”

To put it bluntly, in Jin Youzi's eyes, Lingbei to the Ming Dynasty was just a tasteless enclave that was tasteless and a pity to abandon!

The Ming Dynasty spent a huge amount of money, food and equipment to conquer this enclave!

After conquering this enclave, the Ming Dynasty would have to spend a lot of manpower and material resources to manage and defend it!

Unfortunately, this Lingbei province is not suitable for farming. With such a huge investment in the early stage, there will be no harvest in the later stage!

If this is the case, then why should we regain Lingbei and add a huge burden to the imperial government's finances?

Isn't this a complete case of being taken advantage of?

Zhu Di became a little impatient after hearing this. He glared and shouted directly: Jin Youzi, I respect you, but that doesn't mean you can do whatever you want!

The soldiers on the front lines are fighting bloody battles to open up territory for our Ming Dynasty, but you, Jin Youzi, are spreading rumors in the rear and shaking the morale of our military. Do you really think I dare not kill you?

Jin Youzi was startled when he heard this, and then smiled bitterly and said: Eating the emperor's salary is a matter of loyalty to the emperor.

I'm just doing my duty as a minister, and I'm just doing it for the sake of the Ming Dynasty and the country!

If the emperor really wants me to die, then please let me finish my words!

I don't know what the King of Han said to the Emperor, but I only know one thing. The King of Han has always wanted to seize the throne. The Emperor has been alone for a long time. With the privilege of being a supervisor, the King of Han can do whatever he wants in the capital, cultivate party members, and eradicate dissidents!

If this continues, I'm afraid that the crown prince will be killed and the country will be unstable, Your Majesty...

Bastard! Zhu Di was furious and shouted: Someone, drag him out and chop him...

Hu Guang panicked and hurriedly knelt down and begged: Your Majesty, Jin Youzi is so panicked that he can't help but speak. Please spare his life for the sake of his loyalty to the country for so many years, Your Majesty!

Youzi, admit your mistake quickly, hurry up...

Jin Youzi stubbornly touched his head to the ground and said no more.

Zhu Gaoxu, the king of Han, asked the emperor to personally conquer Lingbei. He was clearly uneasy and well-intentioned!

Poor emperor, a great emperor, was actually driven by the thief Prince Han to become a general who conquered the north!

The Han King Zhu Gaoxu’s wolfish ambitions are clearly revealed!

Zhu Di looked at this favored minister coldly and was extremely angry!

Come here, take off his official uniform and throw him to my horse!

Jin Youzi: “???”

What?

Feed the horse?

Is that too much?

I won't kill you, I will spare your life for no other reason!