Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 792, Emperor Hongzhi must have done it on purpose

Liu Jin and Zhang Mao were feeling emotion, and Emperor Hongzhi was also feeling a lot of emotion.

When did these civil servants change, they used to be soft lambs, but now they have all become man-eating tigers, the kind that don't spit out bones.

A few years ago, the little Tatar prince went south to plunder. Emperor Hongzhi wanted to fight to the death with the Tatar prince, but was opposed by the government and the opposition. The little prince went to war.

In the words of the civil servants, if they want to rob, let them rob. When they rob enough and are full, they will naturally go back. For the wealthy Daming, this is irrelevant.

But if there is a war between Da Ming and the little Tatar prince, if there is a mistake and the main force of the Ming army is wiped out, then Da Ming will be in turmoil, and the land of China may even fall under the rule of aliens again. .

At that time, Emperor Hongzhi also withstood the huge pressure. Fortunately, Liu Jin raised a large amount of silver taels through the Ming Dynasty Morning Post. Stimulated by the silver and the promotion of officials, the Ming army broke out with a strong combat power. Determined the universe, completely wiped out the army of the little Tatar prince going south.

In the past few years, these civil servants have changed.

Not only do they no longer oppose the use of troops abroad, they have even proposed to use them abroad.

Emperor Hongzhi naturally knew the reason for this. In Liu Jin's words, the ass determines the head.

The civil servants have invested a lot of textile factories, cement factories, commercial firms, plantations, etc. Now that the prices of cotton and wool are soaring, this has seriously damaged their interests, so they naturally have to find ways to maintain their own interests.

Cotton and wool from the Western Regions, they are absolutely bound to win.

After thinking about these things clearly, Emperor Hongzhi showed a smile on his face, thought for a while and said: "Soldiers, important matters of the country, the place of death and life, the way of survival, don't talk about war lightly, and need to be discussed at this time."

When Liu Jin heard this, he couldn't help cursing in his heart.

Emperor Hongzhi definitely did it on purpose.

Liu Jin knew very well that Emperor Hongzhi absolutely wanted to attack the Western Regions, but at this time, he even said that this matter needs to be discussed in the long run, which is to whet the appetite of these civil servants on purpose.

Let you oppose my use of troops in the past, and you don't know that I am so anxious.

Now, I also make you anxious and anxious. Anyway, among the many industries under Emperor Hongzhi, the textile industry accounts for a very, very low proportion, not to mention Liu Jin is in charge. No one in the world has cotton, and it is impossible I lost my own cotton and wool.

Emperor Hongzhi was really not in a hurry, with a smile on his face.

Well, it just happens to be winter again, and the New Year is coming soon, shouldn't the soldiers rest?

You civil servants used to say that these soldiers were Qiu Ba, but now you are not relying on these Qiu Ba to fight the Western Regions for you and grab cotton and wool back?
Emperor Hongzhi has made up his mind to pay attention, let's just take it easy and let them be anxious.

There are still some stocks of cotton and wool, and there is no problem in coping with this winter. The real difficulty is that after the beginning of spring, a large number of factories will be put into operation, and no amount of wool and cotton will be enough.

Hearing Emperor Hongzhi's words, Xie Qian, Liu Daxia, Qi Zhong, Li Dongyang, Liu Jian and others were slightly surprised at once, and then showed anxious expressions.

Discuss from a long time?

It's a long-term discussion, isn't it that the big guys discuss major national affairs together, and then it's settled in the early morning, and it's also a long-term discussion with a hammer.

You are not in a hurry, we are in a hurry, without cotton and wool, how can our factories work and how can we make money?

We put our pension funds into it.

Still thinking about it in the long run, this is already imminent, and I'm still discussing it slowly.

And hasn't Emperor Hongzhi always liked to use troops abroad?
Why did he change his sex all of a sudden, and even discuss it for a long time, what kind of medicine is sold in this gourd?

The minds of several big bosses began to think quickly, some remained calm and pondered carefully, while others stood up anxiously and said, "Your Majesty, I really can't wait any longer."

"There are still some stocks of cotton and wool, and everyone can handle one or two. If we really have to wait until the cotton and wool are used up, then the price will go up to the sky, and even if the cloth is spun, there will be no profit." The profits are huge, and this will definitely be a disaster for our textile industry in Daming."

Liu Daxia said worriedly, the anxiety in his heart, if his pension is really ruined, will he suffer from the northwest wind in the future?
"Yes, Your Majesty~"

"Now we are sending troops to attack the Western Regions. With the bravery of our Ming soldiers, we can conquer the Western Regions in less than three months. At that time, it is almost the beginning of spring. Cotton and wool can be supplied just in time, so it will not be harmful to our Ming Dynasty's textile industry. caused great upheaval."

He Zhong also stood up and shouted.

He has already done the calculations. Now he will send troops to win the Western Regions within three months. At that time, there will be a steady stream of cotton and wool coming in. After the spring, he can imitate the Nanyang model in the Western Regions and build a large number of plantations. Specially used to grow cotton.

"Your Majesty, the cotton and wool are related to the livelihood of thousands of people in Daming. The matter has reached the point of urgency, and there must be no delay."

Xie Qian also said anxiously.

After hearing this, Hong Zhi nodded slightly, then looked at Liu Jian and asked, "Liu Aiqing, what do you think of this matter?"

"Your Majesty~"

"I think what Xie Gong, Liu Gong, and Yi Gong said is reasonable. Cotton and wool are related to the livelihood of tens of millions of people in the entire textile industry of the Ming Dynasty. The imperial court should send troops to attack the Western Regions as soon as possible."

Liu Jian thought about it and expressed his attitude.

"Hmm~"

"Zhang Mao, what do you think?"

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhang Mao again, and gave Zhang Mao a look that you understand.

Zhang Mao's eyes lit up slightly, and he immediately understood the meaning of Emperor Hongzhi, which meant to slow down and make these civil servants very anxious.

So Zhang Mao thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, my lords, I believe that using troops in the Western Regions is a major event, and we must not act hastily. It should be fully prepared before entering the Western Regions."

"Oirat in the Western Regions is not a small country in Southeast Asia. There are many Oirat cavalry, and they come and go like the wind in the vast Western Regions. If they don't want to fight us head-on, we are very likely to waste our people and money. There is no way to wipe out the Western Regions in one fell swoop."

"Furthermore, it is already winter, with heavy snowfall in the Western Regions and freezing weather. It is extremely difficult for our army to march and fight. What's more, the new year is approaching, and the soldiers are also eager to go home and reunite with their families for the New Year."

"That's why I think that it is inappropriate to use troops against the Western Regions now, and we should wait until next spring when the weather warms up before using troops against the Western Regions."

Who is Zhang Mao? He is a roundworm in Emperor Hongzhi's stomach. He understood it with just one look from Emperor Hongzhi.

Moreover, he also used the reasons that the civil officials used to oppose Emperor Hongzhi's use of troops, such as laboring the people and wasting money, these were the words that the civil officials often used to hate Emperor Hongzhi in the past.

"Hmm~"

Emperor Hongzhi nodded in satisfaction with a smile on his face.

Zhang Mao really understands himself, and it is not in vain that he trusts him.

"Mr. Zhang's words are wrong~"

"Because it is winter now, it is difficult for our Ming army to march and fight, and the same is true for the Oirats, and in winter, they often gather together. As long as you find their gathering place and wipe them out in one fell swoop, it is easy to win the Western Regions .”

"As for the new year is approaching, it is understandable that the soldiers want to go home for the New Year, but for the rewards of the king and the matter of loyalty to the king, now my Ming needs them to go to war. Between this national event and the individual, I think my Ming Soldiers should know how to choose."

Liu Daxia quickly stood up and objected.

"Damn~ It's really a dead end. These literati have the final say on everything."

After listening to Liu Daxia's words, Zhang Mao couldn't help scolding in his heart. These civil servants are all like this. They can write beautiful articles, and their mouths are extremely eloquent. over them?
"Prince, what do you think?"

Emperor Hongzhi nodded lightly, then looked at Zhu Houzhao and asked.

"My son thinks that going to war in the Western Regions in winter is really not good for our Ming army, but taking them by surprise and attacking them by surprise is also in line with the way of using troops in the art of war."

"Even we ourselves don't want to send troops to fight in winter, and the Oirats naturally don't think that we will use troops against them in winter. If we send troops at this time, we will surely catch the Oirats by surprise."

"But the Western Regions are extremely cold, and the sky is freezing. If the army goes out, it will have extremely high requirements for our Ming Dynasty's logistics support. If there is no sufficient logistics support, I am afraid that just the wind and snow will be enough to cause heavy losses to our army."

"That's why I think that it is indeed inappropriate to send troops to the Western Regions at this time."

When Zhu Houzhao heard that Emperor Hongzhi asked him about this matter, he became excited.

I like marching and fighting with soldiers the most.

After thinking about it carefully, Zhu Houzhao also replied very seriously.

Although he is very belligerent, he also feels that it is not appropriate to send troops now. It is also very cold in the Western Regions. defeat.

"The prince has grown up!"

After listening to Zhu Houzhao's words, Emperor Hongzhi also showed a gratified expression. Would he not know what kind of urine Zhu Houzhao was?
People who admired Wei Qing and Huo Qubing since he was a child, sending troops to the Western Regions to attack the Oirats, isn't this exactly what he dreamed of. Now that he can analyze rationally, it shows that he has indeed grown up a lot.

"Liu Jin, what do you think?"

Then Emperor Hongzhi looked at Liu Jin again.

　Do you seldom fight in winter?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)