The Rise of Ming Dynasty 1646

Chapter 10 Debate on the Northern Expedition

Zhu Linmei was taken aback when she heard the words, it was troublesome to act too monstrously, his mind raced, and he found that it was really difficult to have a scientific explanation for this matter.

He suddenly had an idea. If there is no scientific explanation, then it will be unscientific.

He adjusted his mood and said solemnly: "Uncle Huihuang, during my nephew's coma for more than a month, a fairy with white hair and long beard came into my dreams every day, teaching firearms and military training. He also repeatedly admonished, I want my nephew to use what I have learned to help the country in the future and assist the virtuous king, saying that my Ming Dynasty has not yet finished its destiny, and this revival will definitely happen in a few days."

Zhu Yujian was shocked when he heard the words, and hurriedly asked: "You really mean what you said?!"

Zhu Linmi smiled wryly in her heart, but she could only bite the bullet and continue, "Don't dare to deceive the king."

Zhu Yujian froze in place for a moment, his eyes full of excitement, and after a while, he suddenly called out loudly: "Pang Tianshou, go and inform the Ministry of Rites that I want to sacrifice to heaven in the southern suburbs!"

Zhu Linmi didn't expect to make up a few random sentences and make such a big commotion, thinking that she really underestimated the degree of superstition of the ancients.

After Zhu Yujian calmed down, he repeatedly asked about the "white-haired and long-bearded fairy", Zhu Linmi could only prevaricate by saying "the fairy is not allowed to reveal the secret".

After talking for a long time, Zhu Yujian finally remembered the business again, and asked: "After the recruits are trained, what should we do next?"

Zhu Linming immediately said: "With the fighting power of the new army, Uncle Huang announced that he would lead the battalion to march in person. With the honor of the Ninth Five-Year Plan and the righteousness of resisting the Qing Dynasty, Zheng Zhilong would never dare to turn against you. Even if he jumps over the wall in a hurry, his strength is uncertain At that time, most of the Fujian soldiers will definitely wait and see. Whether it is a battle with the Zheng family, or a battle with the Qing army in Huizhou or Ganzhou, as long as they win, all the wait-and-see forces will surely follow. Prosperous Jiangnan, with the prestige of the new army, use Zhengshuo to attack the captives, and the country can be restored."

Zhu Yujian immediately grasped the crux of the problem, "Are these thousands of new troops really capable of fighting and winning?"

"My nephew is [-]% sure." Zhu Linmi was well aware of the difference in combat effectiveness between the new army and the feudal army.

Zhu Yujian nodded slightly. Although he didn't fully believe what Zhu Linming said about the combat effectiveness of the new army, but right now this is the most likely path to success.What's more, he is going westward to Huguang with all his heart. In the worst case, this new army can also serve as the forbidden army to protect him westward.Most importantly, Zhu Yujian didn't need Zhu Yujian to spend a tael of silver and a little bit of effort to train the new army, so why not do it?
"When the country is in crisis, there is no law. Even the royal family members should contribute to the country." He quickly made up his mind and said to Zhu Lin, "I will follow your plan. After I sacrifice to heaven, I will use reinforcements to Ganzhou For this purpose, a battalion of new troops was ordered to be trained. You will lead this battalion and practice today.”

"Sir, obey the order."

The two returned to the imperial study and chatted for a while. Zhu Yujian found that his nephew, who had been indifferent before, had a lot of insights into current affairs, and many things he said were very inspiring to him. It is about the preaching of the fairy.

He didn't know that Zhu Linmei was just declaring lessons according to the historical materials he had read in his previous life.

They had no choice but to suspend their conversation until Pang Tianshou came in and reported that the chief minister of the cabinet, Huang Daozhou, asked to see him.

After Huang Daozhou saw the ceremony, Zhu Yujian asked, "Why is Huang Ge looking for me?"

Huang Daozhou glanced at Zhu Linmi, hesitant to speak.

Zhu Yujian smiled and waved his hand, "But it's okay to say."

"As for the old minister's invitation to the Northern Expedition, I hope His Majesty will grant you permission."

Northern Expedition?Zodiac week?When Zhu Linmi combined these two words, she immediately thought of the famous Northern Expedition of Huang Daozhou's "Piandan Army" in the history of the Southern Ming Dynasty.

It should be not long after that, because Huang Daozhou was dissatisfied with Zheng Zhilong's obstruction of Longwu's personal conquest, he angrily made the Northern Expedition on behalf of the emperor.With no soldiers, no money, no guns, and empty-handed, thousands of civilians were put together, and they fought against the Qing army with a pole.The result is obvious, the Biandan army collapsed at the first touch, Huang Daozhou was also captured by the Qing army, and finally died in Nanjing.

Not only did this Northern Expedition fail to achieve any military results, it also severely damaged the morale of the Longwu Dynasty.Although Huang Daozhou's spirit of loyalty to the country is worthy of affirmation, it is really not right to do this.

Long Wu immediately asked, "Ai Qing, is she ready for the expedition?"

"The minister can go to battle to kill the captives at any time!"

Zhu Linming knew that his death would undoubtedly be worthless, so he continued, "May I ask how many soldiers Huang Ge has?"

Huang Dao was stunned for a while, and immediately said: "I have sent my disciples to recruit soldiers in various states and counties, and the army will be available immediately."

"Are weapons and armor ready?"

"..."

"Where do you practice after recruiting?"

"..."

"Who is responsible for raising the military pay and food?"

"What is the meaning of the son's question?"

Zhu Linmi was also not polite to him, saving your life, why be polite, "Old man Huang Ge has no money and no weapons, how can this Northern Expedition be won?"

Huang Daozhou righteously said: "The old minister respects the way of heaven and enshrines Zhengshuo. Wherever he goes, there will be crowds to respond, and the shadows will follow when he wins food. The Qing captives look forward to the wind and collapse!"

"Heaven and earth are not benevolent and treat everything as a straw dog. You expect to fight wars by relying on the way of heaven?" Zhu Linmi was almost amused by him, "Even if the people respond in droves, you still have to provide military pay and food. Win the food and follow? When the army gathers, the food and grass immediately It will be exhausted. Let alone without weapons, how can you deal with the Qing army's guns and cannons with bare hands?"

"Can……"

Zhu Linmi didn't give him a chance to interrupt, and continued: "This Northern Expedition is the first battle of our Longwu Dynasty. If we don't prepare well for the battle, we will be defeated. The consumption of supplies and people's strength is small, and it will have a great impact on the morale of our dynasty. It is a hundred times more serious than losing this battle!
"The Azig Department of the Qing Army returned to Beijing in June. I got news that the Duoduo Department is reorganizing its luggage and will probably return to Beijing for repairs in the near future."

He said in a serious tone, "The revision of the main force of the Qing army has given us a rare opportunity. But when it accumulates its strength to attack Jiangnan again, if we don't have a strong enough army, I am afraid it will be very dangerous."

He is definitely not alarmist.In the first year of Longwu in history, after defeating the Hongguang regime, the Qing army believed that the south of the Yangtze River would surrender, so they transferred the main force of the Eight Banners back to Beijing for repairs.It was not until around June of the following year that they discovered that anti-Qing forces were everywhere in the south of the Yangtze River, so they used their main force again, and the powerful military force quickly defeated the Longwu Dynasty.

"What do you think, should we rush to the Northern Expedition for a moment of enthusiasm, or should we try our best to accumulate strength and stand up in one battle?"

Zhu Yujian frowned when he heard this, originally he only wanted to let Huang Daozhou to toss, it would be best if he could win, and it's okay if he couldn't win.Now that I heard what Zhu Linming said, I realized that if I lost, it would have a very serious impact.

Huang Daozhou's complexion changed a few times. He looked at Zhu Yujian from the corner of his eye, and saw that he also had a thoughtful expression. He wanted to say something, but he was stunned by this ruthless Prince Chen. .I am loyal, but I really don't know anything about the army. I am afraid that I will lose more than win this time.

After a while, he flicked his sleeves, reluctantly saluted, said "Resignation", and walked out of the imperial study in a few steps.

(End of this chapter)