The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 590: The world of sects and vassals
The defection of Shami Chagan opened the fog for the Ming Dynasty and brought a large number of senior Timur officials and more intelligence. After sorting and sending it to the capital, Zhu Gaochi had to sigh after seeing it.

Even if you want to lead the way, ordinary people are not qualified.

For example, the traitor Hong Chengchou in the Later Jin Dynasty played a huge role in the situation of the Ming Dynasty and the Later Jin Dynasty.

Because this person was a political boss and was familiar with the Ming Dynasty and the court. His role was far greater than that of the generals and officials who surrendered in the border areas. He formulated various policies for Hou Jin to target the shortcomings of the Ming Dynasty court.

It was dark under the lamp.

Shami Chagan told Zhu Di to be on guard against Hudada in Hashihar, in the southwest corner of the eastern Chagatai capital.

This person is not showy, and looks like an ordinary leader. In fact, he controls a large population. Even Shami Chagan's father Hei Erhuo, who was nominally the Great Khan of the Eastern Chagatai Khanate, is actually still the Great Khan of the Eastern Chagatai Khanate. This person supported me.

Zhu Gaochi also remembered this person.

Historically, this person was granted the title of Ming Dynasty in the 14th year of Yongle. There are not many records about this person in the Ming Dynasty. It can be seen that either because he is too far away, or because this person has always kept a low profile, he really did not pay attention to this person.

While this man was granted the title of Ming Dynasty, he flirted with Timur. In his later years, he personally went to Timur's Khanate, and eventually died of old age in Medina.

Not only the black Erhuo people were supported by this person to become the Great Khan, including the current Shami Chagan, if he had not chosen the Ming Dynasty, and if the Ming Dynasty had not established the Eastern Chagatai Dusi.

In the future, Hudada will also support Shamichagan to inherit his father's throne.

However, Shamichagan had a deep relationship with the Ming Dynasty. He not only helped the Ming Dynasty attack Guilichi, but also wanted to use the Ming Dynasty's national power to conquer Timur in the west. In this regard, he was not consistent with Husada.

"Although Yilibali was split into Yilibali Province and Eastern Chagatai Dusi, the situations in the two places are actually very different and need to be treated differently, especially the Eastern Chagatai Dusi."

Zhu Gaochi said based on the few memories in his mind and the information brought by Shami Chagan.

"The Timur Khanate is no longer controlled by the Mongols, but is controlled by the Turks, including the Chagatai Khanate, which splits the east and west. Western Chagatai has disappeared and has become the core area of ​​the Timur Khanate."

"The central and eastern areas of East Chagatai are mainly ruled by the traditional Mongols, while in the western area, the main forces are Turks, such as Hudda, who is a Turk."

"Shami Chagan is right. Winning over the local Mongolians and fighting against the local Turks is the most effective method. Otherwise, the local people will never sympathize with the Ming Dynasty."

All the ministers suddenly realized.

It turns out that the people there are no longer Mongolians.

Shamichagan and Hudada died of illness one after another.

Their descendants continued to fight, and in the end the descendants of Hudhad won by relying on their strength and took control of the Eastern Chagatai Khanate. The Turks won the final victory.

"The main forces of the Eastern Chagatai Dusi are huddled in the city of Alimatu. With Alimatu as the core, they have built guard posts around it. They are thousands of miles away from Hashar, with the Tianshan Mountains in between."

Qi Tai from the Ministry of War pointed at the map.

Jin Zhong went to the Western Province, and Qi Tai took care of the main affairs of the Ministry of War.

Qi Tai's talents are quite good. Although the battle of Jingnan was on the losing side, his suggestions were often not adopted, which proved that his suggestions were correct.

If this person was a mediocre person, he would not be valued by Zhu Yuanzhang.

His performance in these years has been good, so he is still reused. Yang Rong, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, was also promoted to the position of Minister, and he worked with Qi Tai to manage the Ministry of War and ensure the stability of the Ministry of War.

"The war with the Timur Khanate must be both fast and stable. The daily consumption of 50 soldiers and civilians is huge, and the power it can bring is also great. We should take this opportunity to return the forces within the Eastern Chagatai Capital Division to Become a king."

Qitai said seriously.

The Eastern Chagatai Capital Division will be the rear area of ​​the Ming Army's Western Expedition. The empty food and grass will be piled up in the Eastern Chagatai Capital Division, so the stability of the Eastern Chagatai Capital Division must be guaranteed.

"Will it cause complications?"

Yang Rong was a little worried.

No matter what Hushhar's idea was, due to his poor strength, thousands of miles away, and natural dangers like the Tianshan Mountains, it would be very difficult for him to attack the Ming Dynasty, or for the Ming Dynasty to attack him.

One advocates fighting, the other advocates caressing.

Zhu Gaochi stared at the map.

Definitely the best thing to do is to beat it down.

The map opens up the territory.

Which country is not like this? As long as it can be stabilized, the territory of the map will become the actual territory. If it cannot be stabilized, let alone the territory of the map, the current land will become someone else's.

For example, Ba.

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Do not resist?
One step to rob you today, one step to rob you tomorrow, just let others eat you as smoothly as possible.

Don’t think about others absorbing you and treating you as one of their own citizens.

Westerners are not Eastern civilizations.

What others do is to change the species.

Have you accepted the people of Ba? Have you regarded the people who invaded and occupied the land of Ba as your own citizens?

This is true in America, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

Only Confucianism pays attention to benevolence, righteousness, morality, and the governance concept of enlightenment. It is believed that reading books and understanding principles will make them one.

Therefore, Zhu Gaochi did not think that the map of the Ming Dynasty was a means of deceiving himself and others.

The actual control scope of the Eastern Chagatai Dusi is indeed only the Aramatu area, that is, the northern area. The southern area is not under the direct control of the Ming Dynasty due to the Tianshan Mountains and distance.

"Send the regulations analyzed by the imperial court to my father and let him decide."

Whether it is fighting or stroking, what is needed are frontline soldiers. What is Zhu Di's role on the frontline?Of course, Zhu Gaochi knew very well that the decision should be made as quickly as possible based on the situation on the front line.

The decision to fight should be left to Zhu Di, he is the best person to make the decision.

No matter what decision Zhu Di makes, the court will go all out.

at this time.

The military strength, main influential figures, etc. in the capital of the Timur Khanate, as well as Tashkent in the northeast, Balkh in the southeast, etc., have been clearly discovered by Zhu Di.

The number of troops in the entire region is no more than 5.

Ming Dynasty did not need to dispatch all its troops.

Timur has informed the capital that he and his army will return eastward, but the army's journey is not that fast and will take at least half a year. This half year is the best opportunity for the Ming army.

Countless amounts of grain, grass and supplies were delivered to Alimatu.

Hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians crowded into this small town, and the mountains outside the city were filled with military tents.

"Hudada only sent his son to see me. It seems that my prestige cannot convince him." Zhu Di said with emotion.

As soon as he arrived at Alimatu, Zhu Di issued an order, asking Hu Gada and other leaders to come to see him in person. Hu Gada did not come, and many leaders also did not come. Zhu Di had a clearer understanding of this person's influence. Know.

"I am willing to lead an army alone to destroy this person."

Zhu Neng said.

"Go ahead."

Zhu Di was never sloppy. When fighting, he either stayed still or moved quickly.

Before the people sent by Zhu Gaochi arrived, Zhu Di had already made a decision. This was the meaning of his personal expedition.

Zhu Neng is the commander-in-chief of the left army.

Zhu Di was not afraid that Zhu Neng would fail, and believed that Zhu Neng would not fail, so he gave him the important task.

Zhu Neng didn't dare to be careless.

Although it is only a partial division, it is the first battle of the army. Moreover, it seems that Hashihar is far away and separated by the Tianshan Mountains, so it cannot threaten the Ming Dynasty. However, after the army's expedition, if this person rebels, it will cut off the Ming army's retreat. .

Day two.

Zhu Neng set out with Zhao An, Jiang Gui, Mongolian general Huo Zhen and others, totaling [-] cavalry.

There are [-] households in Hudada, with a population of more than [-]. Every household has soldiers. In theory, [-] cavalry can be gathered, but considering production, [-] is already the limit here.

Twenty thousand Ming cavalry were enough to defeat the enemy.

The most difficult part was supplying and crossing the Tianshan Mountains.

Several local guides were invited, and they told us about the difficulties of crossing the Tianshan Mountains. The soldiers were well prepared, but when they actually started to cross the Tianshan Mountains, they realized that words are sometimes not enough to alert people.

Although it is still summer.

It was originally full of green, but I don't know when, the mountains turned white, and the peaks one after another were so unattainable.

Guides are not familiar with every environment and find passable roads.

The soldiers led the horses. No soldier was in the mood to admire the endless desolation and majestic natural scenery. Even the winding river and green grass at the foot of the mountain could not make the soldiers forget the snow on the top of the mountain. peaks and glaciers.

What a strange sight.

The 19-year-old corps commander Wang Dabing was leaning on a rock and breathing heavily. His horses were surrounding him obediently. In order to reduce the burden on the horses, Wang Dabing carried his own three-eyed fire gun on his back.

Take a break.

The cooks and civilians in the kitchen camp carried burdens to deliver hot water and broth to each team to replenish the soldiers' physical strength.

There are also fine ingredients for war horses to eat.

That is, forage mixed with seeds such as soybeans, alfalfa and sorghum.

"If Ximei is here, she must like it very much."

Wang Dabing began to miss his wife.

When marching in the country, taking a train is not only not tiring, but also allows you to enjoy the scenery along the way and the excitement of going to a strange place. Since entering Dongchagatai Dusi, everything has become harder again.

Even he was like this, not to mention the rest of the soldiers.

Not only did patients appear in the team, but the war horses also began to have problems, and civilians also fell ill in large numbers.

"The army doesn't have enough herbs."

The doctor found Zhu Neng.

Fighting is more than just fighting.

A long journey.

Logistics trumps everything.

Zhu Neng sent someone to notify the civil servants in charge of food and brought the generals together to discuss.

"Twenty thousand people is too many."

"If this goes on like this, even before the battle begins, [-]% or [-]% of the army will be injured and injured. Adding in the consumed supplies and dead horses, the price paid is too high, so I decided to gather the best of the entire army. Lead it yourself.”

Zhu Neng said.

"But if you change the military plan, even if you win the battle, your Majesty will be dissatisfied."

"It was my idea. If your Majesty punishes him afterwards, I will bear the responsibility." Zhu Neng did not believe that Zhu Di would punish him. The emperor would definitely understand the current situation.

In this case, the others have nothing to say.

There are advantages to having fewer people.at last.

Zhu Neng took out five thousand elite troops, including the captains of each team, including Wang Dabing, with one man and three horses, prepared supplies and arms, guaranteed half a month's expenses, and personally led the emergency march.

Turugaart Pass.

On an ordinary day, the herdsmen suddenly saw a cavalry group, under the banner of the Ming Army. They did not attack all the way and only attacked Ha Shihaer.

No one would have thought that a large army would cross the Tianshan Mountains.

Hudaida didn't think of it either.

The warning horn sounded, and Hudada hurriedly organized the young men of his army, who were only a few thousand strong, and mounted their horses with their sons to start fighting against the unfamiliar enemy. This army appeared out of nowhere, and was full of excellent soldiers. , at first glance, he is not mediocre.

The herdsmen drew their bows and shot arrows.

The opponent's soldiers are wearing armor, and the nomadic bow is not lethal enough, unless they are specialized heavy archers.

"Bang bang bang."

It generates a three-eyed fire cannon and fires three shots in a row.

The newly researched repeating gun is currently technically immature and many processes cannot meet the requirements, so it has not been implemented and is still under research. At least it will have to wait for the spring technology to pass and major improvements in productivity to be realized.

Such intensive firepower immediately felled many herdsmen and riders.

Then the other party threw a series of "stones", and then sparks broke out, and the earth-shattering sound made the herdsmen lose control of their remaining horses. On the other hand, the horses under the Ming army were not affected.

Except for the initial draw of the bow and shooting, after a few rounds, Hudada's side had no ability to fight back at all, and was in a passive position to be beaten.

The Ming army was not weak in equestrian skills either.

Years of tactical training have resulted in a tacit understanding.

It only took less than half an hour for Zhu Neng to end the battle, including chasing and annihilating the fleeing enemy troops.

"Are you Husuda?"

The soldiers of the Ming army captured a leader and brought him to Zhu Neng. When Zhu Neng asked, the man said nothing and just lowered his head.

"Humph."

Zhu Neng didn't pay attention and asked the soldiers to pull him out for identification.

This war comes too quickly.

No one knew what happened. They only knew that Hudaida had been destroyed. Everyone who heard the news, and every leader, had a face full of disbelief. The Hudaida family could control the southwest of the Eastern Chagatai Khanate. There is no doubt about Li's strength.

"Being defeated is nothing, but being defeated so neatly makes people unable to figure out who it is? What should we do?"

revenge?

Who is willing to avenge Hudada?

Hudada is not their father.

It’s just whoever has the bigger fist is the boss.

What's more, the other party is so powerful that he would go crazy to seek revenge. How to protect himself, or to move away with the tribe, is the mainstream idea, and every tribe leader is discussing it.

"Could it be that the other party is a heavenly soldier and a heavenly general?"

"Probably."

"They appeared suddenly and were so powerful."

"He is indeed a heavenly soldier and a heavenly general."

After receiving the messenger's message, the other leaders realized that it was actually the Ming Dynasty's army.

This is not what heavenly soldiers and heavenly generals are.

Everyone is not discussing. We were originally local officials who were granted the title of Ming Dynasty, but Hu Haida didn't know what to do. If he didn't go, everyone didn't dare to go. After all, the Ming Dynasty was far away, but Hu Haida was very close.

Now that the army of the Ming Dynasty has arrived, it is by everyone's side, and Hudaida has been destroyed by the Ming army, so naturally it will be the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Neng stayed in Cochin for two years.

Although the situations in Jiaozhi and Hashar are different, there are still many lessons to be learned.

Therefore, Zhu Neng is not only good at fighting, but also at appeasing and winning over the locals.

Eliminating Husuda is the greatest achievement of authority.

And the Ming Dynasty had legal authority here.

There are all famous utensils.

So Zhu Neng summoned the leaders. Those who came would be warmly received, and those who did not come were enemies.

Most leaders can only bite the bullet and come.

"Kudada was disrespectful to His Majesty the Emperor and threatened you not to go to see His Majesty the Emperor. He committed a crime of treason and injustice. Therefore, he raised an army to attack him. You should take this as a warning and remain respectful in your heart."

Zhu Neng is not polite.

In a place like this, big fists are the last word.

Everyone was indeed convinced.

Since they were convinced, everyone went to Alimatu obediently.

For those leaders who did not come, Zhu Neng did not follow Confucian tactics and directly raised troops to attack them. Part of the supplies and people he obtained were distributed to the local tribes, and he immediately gained support.

Many tribes took the initiative to join and followed Zhu Neng to smooth everything.

Zhu Neng is also very generous.

He didn't want any of the population, and gave it all to the tribes who followed him in the war. The captured supplies were also split [-]-[-]. Zhu Neng only needed supplies from the army and did not covet other benefits.

Who wouldn't love such a generous general?

People affectionately call Zhu Nengtian General.

In just two or three months, Zhu Neng led thousands of soldiers to fight thousands of miles, but the number of men and horses in his hands increased, and all the rebellious tribes were wiped out. More and more leaders went to pay homage to Zhu Di.
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Vanguard general Wang Zhen has arrived at Wegan, laying the foundation for the arrival of the base camp.

Supplies and troops from various ministries are also constantly coming to my work.

Almaty will become a transit point for transporting supplies from the mainland to the front line, and my job will become the food and grass base camp for the Western Expedition.

Jin Zhong didn't see Zhu Di for more than a month, so he personally escorted the supplies and came to report everything.

It was very lively along the way.

Yilibaili has not been so prosperous for a long time. If you think about it carefully, it was only during the Tang Dynasty thousands of years ago that Yilibaili had trade with the Tang Dynasty, the economy was prosperous, and the population was prosperous.

At that time, although there were many countries in Yili, they were not interested in conquering each other, unlike now, when you sing and I appear.

"Stability is everything."

Jin Zhong sighed.

Only with stability can production be developed. With production, more people can be fed, thereby promoting the prosperity of business and ultimately bringing prosperity and civilization to society.

There is also Zhu Gaochi's personal letter.

The letter told Zhu Di that it was up to him to decide whether to fight or not. Zhu Di couldn't help but smile. He had already beaten, and he still needed his son to teach him. Zhu Neng's good news had also come one after another.

If I wait for my son's idea to make a decision, the day lily will be cold.

But when talking about Zhu Neng, Zhu Di couldn't help laughing and scolding: "This guy is becoming more and more unique in his actions."

With such a fighting method, people who didn't know it might think Zhu Neng was a Mongolian, but even so, he was still relatively civilized and had no intention of killing.

"It can be regarded as fighting to support war, but Commander Zhu Neng didn't do everything right."

Jin Zhong followed with a smile.

Zhu Neng's war made a good start for the army.

The stability of supplies in the rear also reassured the army that everything seemed to be developing in a good direction.

"Since Commander-in-Chief Zhu Neng has gathered so many people, it would be a pity to waste them. But if we follow us in the battle, we will have to bear the burden of supplies, and the gains outweigh the losses. I have a suggestion."

"What do you think."

Zhu Di asked curiously.

"The Timur Khanate is too big. Even if it defeats the opponent, it will be difficult to govern it directly. It is better to use these people."

Jin Zhong put forward a new idea based on the situation created by Zhu Neng.

"Our battle plan is to first capture Samarkand, which is Timur's hometown and the most stable area of ​​the Timur Khanate, so as to cut off Timur's foundation."

"Then the army went all the way west and stopped at Bukhara, waiting for Timur's army to wait for work. First, he tried to destroy Timur and his main army, and finally he plotted for land."

"Your Majesty, please see."

Jin Zhong pointed to the Kabul and Peshawar areas thousands of miles south of Samarkand on the map, and said: "These places can tempt the leaders of Hashar to attack, and the conquered land can be managed by them, and they can be named as locals." The king belongs to the Ming Dynasty."

"They agreed on taxes and other requirements from Ming Dynasty, and Ming Dynasty gave them protection."

Zhu Di pondered.

Jin Zhong's idea is indeed good.

The biggest shortcoming of the Ming Dynasty was population. With the development of industrialization, large manpower gaps have appeared in Beipingxing Province and Yingtianfu, as well as Zhejiang Province, and even the Jinzhou area, Shanghai County, and the coastal areas of Guangdong.

In particular, railway and large-scale infrastructure project plans, as well as the emerging industry chain, are like bottomless pits absorbing manpower.

Going south was still the mainstream idea of ​​the court.

It's just a matter of profit.

So how to truly govern Central Asia, and even West Asia, has become the biggest problem besides war.

The vassal system.

Recognize the local kings, let them respect the Ming Dynasty as their suzerain state, submit to kingship, learn Confucianism, receive civilized education, stabilize the place, trade with each other, and strengthen the influence of the Ming Dynasty through immigration.

In 20 years, the situation will be different.

on the contrary.

Even if Timur was defeated, how many people would Ming need to relocate to truly govern the place?

If we want to restore production in Yilibaoli, we need to immigrate millions of people. Not to mention the huge Central and West Asia, are tens of millions of people immigrating from the country?Ming Dynasty cannot afford such a price at the moment.

"Establish a Protectorate, recognize the local king, and entrust it to the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Di adopted Jin Zhong's opinion.

The governance of Central and Western Asia ten or twenty years from now is the responsibility of the boss Zhu Gaochi. Now he is responsible for controlling it and strengthening the influence of the Ming Dynasty to provide conditions for the future.

(End of this chapter)