Prince of Chaos

Chapter 276 One Hundred Thousand Army
Xing Jie, who had nothing to do at first, suddenly became a hot celebrity. Now in the Ministry of War, anyone who sees this military assistant sitting on the bench will smile and say hello.

This made Xing Jie a little confused about what was going on.

Just when Xing Jie was wondering about the attitude of his colleagues in the Ministry of War, Wei Zhongxian came.

Wei Zhongxian found Xing Jie, and said directly: "His Royal Highness has an order, Xing Jie, the servant of the summoning department, will answer from Ciqing Palace."

After Xing Jie received the prince's order, he didn't dare to stay, and immediately followed Wei Zhongxian to the Ciqing Palace to meet the prince Zhu Changluo.

It was the first time for Xing Jie to visit the Ciqing Palace. After he followed Wei Zhongxian through several palace gates, he was finally brought into the main hall of the Ciqing Palace.

At this time, Zhu Changluo was sitting behind his writing desk, intently looking at the papers transferred by the cabinet.

After Xing Jie saw Zhu Changluo, he immediately saluted: "Xing Jie, the servant of the Minister's Ministry of War, sees His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

When Zhu Changluo heard Xing Jie's voice, he raised his head and looked at Xing Jie. Xing Jie was about 50 years old, and the wrinkles on his face told the vicissitudes of his life.

Moreover, Xing Jie is still from Shandong, his height is obviously higher than that of Shen Shixing and other southerners, and he has a proper image of a Shandong man.

Zhu Changluo said, "Get up."

Xing Jie replied: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhu Changluo said again: "Give me a seat."

Xing Jie was flattered by Zhu Changluo's offer of a seat, and he quickly said: "I dare not."

Zhu Changluo smiled and said: "Sit down, this is a new rule in Gu Ciqing Palace. Gu doesn't like talking with his face up, so just sit down."

In fact, regarding the granting of a seat, after Zhu Changluo took over as supervisor of the country, no matter how big or small officials came to Ciqing Palace to meet, Zhu Changluo would generally grant a seat.Because, he is really not used to kneeling or standing and talking.Although it is not a great grace to give someone a seat, at least it shows Zhu Changluo's respect for his subjects.

After hearing Zhu Changluo's words, Xing Jie didn't refuse anymore, and said directly: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Then, he carefully sat next to the brocade pier that Wei Zhongxian had moved over, looking a little nervous.

Only then did Zhu Changluo see Xing Jie's appearance clearly. The thin cheeks and those energetic eyebrows and big eyes showed that Xing Jie might be a decisive official with a determination in his heart.

Zhu Changluo liked this first impression very much, he just liked such a capable and resourceful official.

Zhu Changluo said: "Have you heard about the Japanese pirates' invasion of North Korea?"

Xing Jie replied: "I have heard about it."

Zhu Changluo went on to say: "The Japanese pirates' invasion of the court is a matter of great importance, and the court cannot sit idly by. Therefore, the court decided to send troops to North Korea to expel the Japanese pirates. The cabinet and the Ministry of War recommended you. If you are appointed as the commander, how would you fight this battle?" The battle to enter the DPRK?"

After Xing Jie heard this, he finally understood the attitude of his colleagues in the Ministry of War towards him. It turned out that he was about to be a senior official of one party and the prime minister to fight in the DPRK.

This is no small matter!

Therefore, after listening to Zhu Changluo's words, Xing Jie couldn't help but get excited.

However, after the excitement was over, Xing Jie immediately calmed down.Because, His Royal Highness also asked the last sentence, asking him how to enter the war of the dynasty.

This point is obviously testing him.

Therefore, Xing Jie replied: "Your Highness, I have a few questions that I would like to understand first."

Hearing Xing Jie's question, Zhu Changluo smiled. Being able to ask such a question shows that Xing Jie is not a reckless man who only wants to take care of everything. He also has his own ideas.

Zhu Changluo said, "Say it."

Xing Jie said: "I would like to ask about the strength of the Japanese pirates who invaded North Korea this time?"

Zhu Changluo said: "I don't know this guy. The North Korean envoys have been frightened by the Japanese pirates. As soon as they came, they said that the crowds on Busan were all enemy soldiers of the Japanese pirates. However, I can also tell you a guess. I think this time Although the Japanese pirates are coming fiercely, their strength is definitely not as large as last time. Gu estimates that there may be 15 Japanese pirates."

After listening to Zhu Changluo's words, Xing Jie couldn't help but gasp, 15!This is not a small number, so Xing Jie also knew that this time it must be another tough battle.

And the reason why Zhu Changluo said there were 15 Japanese pirates was because Zhu Changluo knew about this war. He probably remembered that the second Japanese invaded the dynasty with a force of 15, so he was so thorough about Xing Jie.

Xing Jie said: "15 Japanese pirates are coming fiercely, how many troops are available in North Korea?"

Zhu Changluo sighed: "North Korea should have no soldiers to use. Otherwise, the North Korean envoys would not come to the capital in a hurry to ask for help as soon as the Japanese invaded. Obviously, their military strength or combat effectiveness is almost zero."

After hearing Zhu Changluo's words, Xing Jie felt that it was even more difficult. North Korea's home battle was like this. Wouldn't it be even more difficult to fight when a foreign army like Daming entered the DPRK?
Xing Jie then asked: "In terms of food and grass, how is the imperial court preparing?"

Zhu Changluo looked at Xing Jie and said: "You are the Minister of the Ministry of War, don't you know the situation of food and grass in the Ministry of War?"

Zhu Changluo's words immediately embarrassed Xing Jie.

That's right, this matter should be something that the Ministry of War is worried about. How could he come to ask the prince?

In fact, the most fundamental reason why Xing Jie was able to ask such unlevel words was because the Ministry of War had no money, and it turned out that the Ministry of War still had some money to use.

But later, a Minister of the Ministry of Households suddenly asked to reduce the expenditure of the Ministry of War. Emperor Wanli also expressed his deep approval for this.Therefore, as a reward, Emperor Wanli adjusted the Shangshu of the Ministry of Households to the Ministry of War as the Shangshu, hoping that he would make persistent efforts to save more money for the court.

And this Shangshu is Shi Xing, the current Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

Therefore, when the rock was lifted up in the end, it hit his own foot.

Regarding this, Shi Xing also had a melancholy expression, his eyes full of desolation.I don't know if he regrets now whether he regrets the opinions he gave to Emperor Wanli as the minister of the household department.

Faced with Zhu Changluo's question, Xing Jie could only bite the bullet and say: "Return to Your Highness, the Ministry of War has no money to use."

After hearing this, Zhu Changluo let out an oh, and then said, "I'll solve the problem of food and grass alone. Tell me, what questions do you have?"

After Xing Jie heard Zhu Changluo's answer, he was really moved. He really didn't expect the crown prince to be so easy to talk, and he directly took on the problem of food and grass.

Xing Jie then asked: "I would like to know about the number of troops entering the court this time?"

Zhu Changluo pondered for a while and said: "This orphan hasn't thought about it yet, how many troops do you need?"

Xing Jie took a deep breath and said, "I need a hundred thousand troops!"

Listening to Xing Jie's answer, Zhu Changluo raised his eyebrows, obviously he felt that Xing Jie was exaggerating.

Because, Zhu Changluo also knew that for the second time to enter the DPRK to fight, the initial plan of Ming Dynasty was to enter the DPRK with [-] troops, but in fact only [-] troops entered the DPRK.

However, Xing Jie now has a mouthful of [-], which is far beyond Zhu Changluo's imagination.

However, Zhu Changluo did not refute, Zhu Changluo asked quietly: "Why is it an army of [-]?"

Xing Jie said: "If there is an army of [-], I can guarantee that the chaos in Korea will be quelled in about a year."

Zhu Changluo smiled, "The criminal servant is really confident. But why does Gu believe in your guarantee? Tell me your reasons."

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