eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 212

The candidate for the fourth minister of military aircraft was beyond many people's expectations. It fell on the head of Zhan Shi Yang Tinghe, the young minister of Zhan Shifu.Yang Tinghe was quiet and prudent, with clear thinking.Historically, it has been reused because of its clarity in dealing with major political affairs.

The emperor took Yang Tinghe into the military plane because he actually valued him.Of course, he has to consider the balance and struggle of the court, but all struggles must have a foothold, which is to serve the actual government, otherwise the fight will be meaningless.

Yang Tinghe has such qualities, of course Zhu Houzhao wants to use him, how can the situation in the Northwest be done without a minister with a clear mind?

On this day, Zhu Houzhao summoned the four of them to the Nuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace. He wanted to say something about how the Military Aircraft Department would handle military affairs in the Northwest.

This is a purely man-ruled country, and as the emperor, he must also maximize the energy of 'people'.

"Wei Chen sees His Majesty!"

Among the four, Yang Tinghe was the youngest at 46 years old, followed by Wang Chang at 52 years old, Wang Jia at 56 years old, and Han Wen at 64 years old.Although Han Wen is the oldest, he is in good health and always feels that he will live a long life, so he is fine in terms of energy.

As for experience, which one is not decades of official career?

"Let's all stay flat." Zhu Houzhao always sits when he is reviewing memorials, and likes to walk back and forth in the warm pavilion when he summons ministers. He is holding the new memorials from Northwest China in his hand, but there is no urgent discussion at this time, " I have always said when I was the crown prince supervising the country, things have to be done by people, and people have things to do. The new establishment of the Military Aircraft Department is to improve efficiency. There is a division of labor. That's what I think, please listen first."

"The imperial court wants to fight, and the key elements are money and food, and soldiers. To put it simply, it needs money and money, and people. Of these two things, one belongs to Da Situ and the other belongs to Da Sima."

"The humble minister receives the order!" Han Wen and Wang Chang came out to receive the order.

Zhu Houzhao wants to be more specific, "Big Situ, when I say you need money, you don't just mean transferring money to the soldiers, but delivering food and grass to the soldiers on the front line. How much food and how much food is needed? Cars and mules are also within the scope of your responsibilities. In short, we, the monarchs and ministers, cannot let the soldiers of Ming Dynasty fight hungry. Do you understand what I said?"

Han Wen nodded, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, even if the humble minister sleeps in the military plane, he must sort out the money and food in the general affairs."

"Well. As for Da Sima, the element of people is not only recruiting soldiers. Recruiting soldiers is just one of them. In fact, your burden is heavier. After all, these battles need people to fight. Only when they perform well can they win. Therefore, the Ministry of War must be careful. Be careful, and you must grasp the word "reward and punishment". Delegate power and let them fight. If they fight well, they will be promoted. One time, the hearts of hundreds of soldiers will be lost. Will the court lose the generals? I don't even know."

Wang Chang's character is seldom but ruthless. He can't say much, but he is very thoughtful in doing things.

"Wei minister leads the order!"

Zhu Houzhao told the four people face to face, "The war in the northwest is far away from the capital, but it is extremely important. The reason why the Military Aircraft Department was set up is to coordinate various government affairs. For example, the Tatars are rampant in the northwest. The government only knows to let things go and expel them out of the country. The Military Aircraft Department will take care of this matter, and none of the officials involved will be spared! After all kinds of official documents arrive in Beijing, they must be handled quickly, and the measures must be decisive, and they cannot be delayed, otherwise Yang Yiqing I don’t know what to do. In a word, Da Ming is now in a war period, and everything else must serve the war! I mean everything. For example, once the military supplies in the Northwest are not enough, what should we do?”

Han Wen immediately replied: "Naturally, the grain is transferred from other provinces."

"Can you tune it?"

"If you can adjust it, you must adjust it, if you can't adjust it, you must adjust it!" Han Wen said with a bit of ruthlessness, "I understand His Majesty's intentions, and the court must work together with the soldiers of the Northwest to win this battle!"

"Okay! As long as you have this determination. I know that it is difficult for all provinces, but there is no way during the war, and it is difficult for me. When it really reaches that level, we monarchs and ministers can only reluctantly do it."

After saying this, the emperor turned to Wang Jia again, "Mr. Wang is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. The coordination of the affairs of the northwest provinces and localities I just said will fall on the shoulders of you, an old heavenly official. This battle depends on only one Yang Yiqing." It is impossible to win, and Ming Dynasty must contribute from top to bottom. If there are local officials who do something that conflicts with the war, the court must have clear instructions for them to correct it, which is very important.”

Wang Ji raised his hand and asked for an order, "Your Majesty, do you think that I should write down your Majesty's meaning in the name of the imperial court, and tell all officials to fight against the enemy with all their strength and not to shirk!"

Zhu Houzhao agreed after a little thought, "Yang Jiefu has the clearest mind, so you write."

Yang Tinghe did his part, "I obey the order! I would like to ask Your Majesty, what is the main responsibility of the minister?"

"You are the youngest, so do some hard work. You are responsible for all correspondence and writing in the Military Aircraft Department. Sometimes you don't pick the time for military affairs, and I am afraid that you will be called into the palace in the middle of the night."

"Loyalty to His Majesty is a minister's blessing, what can you say about hard work?"

To put it bluntly, Yang Tinghe wrote materials.It's the toughest job, and it's sure to keep everything in your head.Because the emperor dictated instructions and would ask about some situations from time to time, then you have to be able to answer them, otherwise you will not do a good job.And is the humanoid 'Du Niang' easy to do?
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The meaning of the imperial court is like a ray of strong wind blowing to the northwest and towards Guyuan.

Although the changes in the court were drastic, it took only three or four days from the time the army reported to the capital to the time when the emperor had a clear order to leave the capital.You know, Emperor Hongzhi had just passed away at this time.Each soldier on the expedition still had filial cloth tied around his arm.

So efficient and decisive, the new emperor made people see something different as soon as he took office.The imperial decree told everyone in an undisputed manner that all officials should not make peace with me.

But when the imperial decree really came into Yang Yiqing's hands, he felt both excited and under great pressure. The emperor's trust was not so easy to accept.

"In the past few days, the Tatar tribe has harassed and looted in the Shajinggou and Miaoergou areas outside Lingzhou City. Now the Tatars have returned to the Huamachi area."

Standing in front of the case, Yang Yiqing pointed to the yellowed map, "The imperial court has built four forts in the area from Lingzhou to Huamachi. How is their situation? No one has met the enemy?"

"There are reports of battles with Tatars in Qianniu Fort and Wugong Fort. Yan Baineng and Yue Yin, the defense generals of Iron Guard Fort and Ten Star Fort, feared the enemy and fought timidly. So far, they haven't fired a single arrow."

In other words, the Tatars moved freely in this open area of ​​the Ming Dynasty, wherever they wanted to rob, and half of the few military strongholds of the Ming army here were basically watching this army.

This is the dilemma Yang Yiqing is facing now. There are [-] to [-] enemies. They advance and retreat together, and ordinary small troops dare not touch them at all.

But if Yang Yiqing led a large army to support, the Tatars would quickly retreat.

The key is that if you can't catch up, everyone is riding a horse.

"The imperial court has agreed to our request for help. Yang Shangyi, the deputy commander-in-chief of Datong, has led his troops to help. It is an elite cavalry force of 2 people. The capital also has eight first-class guards. In addition, Ningxia, Yansui and other cities , Baozi's frontier soldiers, this time we have enough troops."

Yang Yiqing also changed into a military uniform with armor. He is old, but he always gives people a very powerful feeling.

"Since the beginning of the Holy Majesty's enthronement, he has tried his best to fight against all opinions in the court. He must support us in this battle. Ladies and gentlemen, the kindness of the Holy Majesty has been the most difficult to accept since ancient times. In my opinion, what request should we make to the imperial court this time? They will all agree. But the problem is to win the battle."

Cao Xiong, the commander-in-chief of Ningxia, patted his thigh, and said angrily: "If these Mongolian grandchildren come here and fight to the death with us, that's all. In that case, I have enough soldiers in Ningxia, but let's be a little more serious about his grandmother. Just run! Unless you can outflank them."

"How to outflank?" Yang Yiqing asked immediately.

Cao Xiong was speechless.

Because the area from Huamachi to Lingzhou in the east of the river is open, and there is not only a small opening, how could it be possible to outflank it?

Yang Yiqing turned his gaze away from him, but in fact he didn't have much hope, "There are only two ways for the present plan. One is to lure the enemy into deep, the other is to encircle Wei and save Zhao. To encircle Wei and save Zhao requires Yang Shangyi's troops to go deep into the Hetao area. He has [-] soldiers. Horses, the soldiers are brave in combat, you can actually try it, but the imperial court has actually spent several years of financial resources and military horses in order to gather this cavalry. I am afraid that the imperial court will not agree to such a risk, and we cannot afford this relationship. So there is only one way left."

Yang Yiqing knocked on the table and said word by word: "Luring the enemy deep."

Qi Chengsui frowned and asked, "How to lure the enemy into going deep?"

"Use me." Yang Yiqing pointed to himself, "The people from Beijing said that the Tatars would not attack Datong because they knew that there was Yang Shangyi in Datong, but there was only an unknown Yang Yiqing in the northwest. Not long after, The Tatars really came to attack the northwest. They really look down on me, Yang Yiqing."

"But I heard that Huoshai is brave in battle, and he is not easily fooled." Qi Chengsui clapped his hands rhythmically, and he was also thinking hard. In fact, Yang Yiqing had the right idea, but the problem was how to lure Huoshai to attack.

"I won't be fooled easily, but it doesn't mean I won't be fooled. No one in the Tatars has ever seen me use soldiers, so I might as well be bold and stupid. Anyway, Yang Yiqing is a soft persimmon in their eyes. As long as we are adventurous enough, the fire screen will Definitely attack."

Yang Yiqing dared to be so cruel, mainly because he had no other choice. The court and the emperor were so resolute. If he couldn't achieve results, he would basically die.

That being the case, why not give it a go?
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New Years Eve brothers tonight!Happy new year!

It was sunny for a few days and the update was interrupted, so I didn't have the nerve to ask for a monthly pass later, and I couldn't open my mouth.

But tomorrow is January, ask for a new year monthly pass!

(End of this chapter)