Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 512

The battle in the Monan area was devastating, which was not only the aftertaste of Lin Dan Khan's period, but also the result of the policy of divide and rule in the Qing Dynasty.

Of course, the most important thing is that the Ming army changed its shotguns to cannons. The firearms were extremely sharp, and the intensity of the fierce war made it difficult for the Mongols to adapt.

This situation also appeared near the Xuanfu.

Chen Dong, as the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan, stayed behind in Beijing, the second child in the entire Beijing area, and was in charge of all military activities.

As for the north of Xuanfu, that is, the Chifeng area of ​​later generations, the Chahar headquarters near Zhangjiakou, that is, the Manchu Qing in the Monan area, there is a rare hereditary Zasak-Chahar headquarters banner.

Its leader is the son of Lin Danhan, Borzhi Abu Nai, also known as the Borzigit family, the golden family on the grassland.

His title is the Prince's title, for appeasement.

After learning that the left and right wings of the Chahar tribe had gathered [-] troops, and that it was Lin Danhan's headquarters and his descendants, Chen Dong felt itchy and couldn't help but want to send troops.

The excuses are ready-made: perfect the defense line of the Xuanfu.

In this regard, Jiang Yueguang disagreed, and went the opposite way, demanding to win over and deal with it peacefully.

So the lawsuit hit the court.

One is a military commander, who wants to make meritorious service, create a good security environment for the city of Beijing, and obtain a title by the way; the other is a civil servant, who wants to run Beijing and prepare for the relocation of the capital in the second half of the year.

It is rare for the cabinet to reach a consensus: first appease Chahar headquarters and see Abu Nai's opinion.

If he doesn't know the acquaintance, then go out and wipe out the army, so that Xuanda's defense line is complete.

Speaking of this, we have to mention Beijing's military role.

Whether it is to use troops in Liaodong or the grasslands, it is more convenient than here as the rear.

If the imperial court used troops in the north for a long time, it would inevitably hoard a large number of troops near Beijing, resulting in a top-heavy situation, as in the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the Anshi Rebellion in the Tang Dynasty, when the military power of the frontier generals was too strong.

"In addition to military power, the most important thing is to build the city of Beijing."

Yan Chongxin said earnestly: "In just half a year, the imperial court has spent 3 million silver dollars. The summer grain has just arrived, and it was brought to Beijing before it was warmed in Taicang."

"It's like ants moving in the past few months. The grain stockpiles in Beijing are already worth a million shi, but once there is a war, it will be exhausted in less than two months."

The chief assistant Zhao Shu on the side also nodded slightly in agreement.

During the winter solstice last year, all the cabinet ministers were promoted to a higher rank. Zhao Shu was named Duke of Bing, Yan Chongxin was named Marquis of Baoqing, and Zhang Shenyan was named Marquis of De'an.

The same is true for the six departments, the viscount is the earl, and the baron is awarded if there is no title.

It can be said that the entire court is basically covered by Zhongxing Fuguo (the number of heroes), and all have titles.

"The world has been in war for a long time, and it is suitable for recuperation. After staying for a year or two, the situation between the enemy and ourselves has changed, and the slaves will be destroyed without fighting."

Zhang Shenyan also said cautiously.

Finally, Zhao Shu also helped out: "During the 18th and 19th years of Chongzhen, compared with the Three Kingdoms, our army is like the Kingdom of Shu. If you don't fight, you will perish. You must devote yourself to fighting."

Hongguang's status was not recognized, and Hongguang's year became the 19th and [-]th years of Chongzhen, just like Jianwen.

In terms of historical status, it is called Fu Wang Jian Guo.

"Nowadays, the world is stable, the offensive and defensive are aliens, and the warlike ones are Jiannu."

"So at this time, there is no need for a big battle, but frequent small battles, such as Monan, Gansu and other places, where Beijing can affect the whole body."

Then, Zhao Shu pointed to the map and said sincerely to the emperor: "If the Chahar tribe moves, Khalkha Mongolia will also be shaken. Jiannu will definitely not sit idly by, and the main force of our army is in Nanjing, so we can only take a defensive position." .”

"In this way, the one who benefits is the Jiannu."

"As long as His Majesty enters Beijing at the end of the year, under the command of the central government, he will surely win a big victory. Why rush?"

With emotion and rational words, the emperor was silenced on the map reasoning that the emperor was best at.

Zhu Yixi's finger paused several times on the map, but finally fell down.

He had to admit that this reason was indeed correct.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the victory of the Manchu Qing on the battlefield could not change the possibility of their own disadvantages.

With a population of one million and [-] soldiers, such a militarism would not last long if the soldiers and the people are one.

Because during the Little Ice Age, it was fair to everyone, and it wasn't that there were constant disasters inside the pass, but there was nothing wrong outside the pass.

In fact, life in the grasslands and Liaodong was even worse. The white plague was not just talking about it, and the plague was even spread from the grasslands.

If it weren't for the blood transfusion business of Shanxi merchants, the customs ban would be in vain. If it weren't for their repeated entry into the customs to plunder the population and materials, the Manchu Qing would not be able to last for a few years.

Relying on the vast territory of the Ming Dynasty, even a corner of the south of the Yangtze River is enough to suppress Liaodong.

"Let's communicate first!" Zhu Yixi wrinkled his nose and said, "If the Chahar tribe doesn't know people, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Several people in the cabinet breathed a sigh of relief.

They found that since the recovery of Beijing, the emperor's competitive heart has become more and more serious, as if he is invincible in the world.

Northwest, Southwest, Datong, three armies, plus Liaodong, this is still going on, if you don't extinguish your fighting spirit, I am afraid it will become more and more violent.

After a discussion, several people walked slowly, and after a while, they came to the cabinet.

Zhang Shenyan glanced at the books in the cabinet and waved his hands. The latter left the room, and for a moment there were only the three of them in the lobby.

Doors and windows are left open to show publicity and not to conspire for personal gain.

"Nowadays, there are more and more slack in the use of soldiers in the imperial court. You Shiwei and Zhu Meng are also constantly writing letters requesting the use of soldiers."

Zhang Shenyan looked at the two of them, and said calmly: "These warriors don't know the difficulties of the court, they keep saying harshly that our cabinet is cowardly, blocking the audience, it's ridiculous."

"Liu Tingjie's use of troops in Monan, the letter was a secret document, and it went straight into His Majesty's hands without going through the General Secretary. Only in this way did he fulfill his intention. There must be more secret documents from the other two."

Yan Chongxin was dissatisfied.

"Silence—"

Zhao Shu said with a serious face: "Your Majesty must not be involved, and the secret book can be widely heard, so don't talk nonsense."

"It's my fault." Suddenly, Yan Chongxin clapped his mouth and made a confession: "It's just that the martial arts are rampant and disturb Chao Gang, which is really annoying."

"In the final analysis, there is still no civil servant to control it and get its tail stuck."

Seeing that the two were angry, Zhao Shu couldn't help but said softly: "If Jiang Shangshu hadn't been there this time, Chen Dong would have dispatched troops a long time ago. We can only clean up the mess for him."

"You mean, in Gansu and Guizhou, we also need to send a civil servant to supervise one or two?"

Yan Chongxin narrowed his eyes, showing a hint of a smile.

"No, this is raising food for the army."

Zhang Shenyan quickly added, stroked his beard, and said with a smile:

"Northwest and southwest regions have always been short of food. In order for the army to have no worries, a civil servant must raise food and pay."

"Yes."

Zhao Shu also agreed: "Even if it is not the chief officer, it is still of great use. There must be no surprise attack like Datong's again."

"The generals and the emperor have finished discussing, but our cabinet only has to draft the imperial decree."

(End of this chapter)