Wanli 1592

Chapter 286

After being told by Xiao Ruxun, Shi Xing suddenly realized that since ancient times, wars have not only been carried out by land, if waterways can be carried out, they can also be carried out by waterways, but as a typical inland empire, the Chinese Empire, no matter what dynasty or generation, always fought on land. Importantly, the water battle is only a supporting role, so before this battle against the Japanese, the navy of the Ming Dynasty had been deserted for a while.

In this battle, Xiao Ruxun used water to wipe out the Japanese pirate navy at sea, opened up the road to the Japanese pirates' homeland, and then led the army to land on the beach and successively captured Tsushima Island and the Japanese pirates' native Iwami area, forcing the Japanese pirates to hand over their silver. Shan, ceding land for compensation, and the country was officially divided. How many generals in Ming Dynasty can have such ability?Anyway, after thinking about it, Shi Xing felt that Xiao Ruxun was the only one.

But what was strange to him was that Xiao Ruxun, as the general of the Northwest Frontier, should have never seen a navy in combat, how could he rely so much on the navy, and the battle report submitted also suggested that the navy be reformed and build large ships Huge ships, build heavy artillery with large caliber and long range, build a powerful main fleet, and eliminate a series of land and sea warfare firearms with short range in the old age, such as bowl-mouth guns, thunder guns, three-eyed guns, fierce fire oil tanks, etc. The division was completely artilleryized.

The proposal of this kind clearly shows that Xiao Ruxun has a lot of research on navy water warfare, but how does he know so much about navy as a side who faces the loess and eats sand every day?Good tutor?
"Ji Xin, what do you mean is to load the army with a navy, then go around to the South China Sea border of Dongwu Kingdom by water, then land by water, and go straight to the old nest of Dongwu Kingdom from the rear of Dongwu Kingdom?"

Shi Xing became excited.

"Yes, this is the general's idea. The land of Yunnan is full of mountains and rivers, the roads are rugged, and the atmosphere is severe. It is very difficult to transport volume, troops, or ordnance. But if you use a large ship, this Everything becomes very easy, and the cost is very low. We don't need to send troops in Yunnan, let the governor of Yunnan Chen Yongbin guard the main road, and prevent the Dongwu army from entering Yunnan, while the main force of our army goes straight to the capital of Dongwu. , destroy it in one fell swoop, and restore the territory of Yongle!"

Xiao Ruxun clenched her fists and delivered a passionate speech. Shi Xing was attracted, attracted by the bright future.

"If this is the case, Your Majesty can go to the Taimiao Temple to offer sacrifices to Taizong and comfort the ancestors!"

Shi Xing sighed and said: "Since Yingzong, Daming has continuously lost neighboring vassal states, and the country's prestige has declined day by day. If it hadn't been for Ji Xin's World War I, which destroyed the Japanese kingdom and rebuilt North Korea, it would be really difficult for Ming Dynasty. If it is wiped out, Da Ming's prestige will surely be revived, which is really a blessing for Da Ming."

Xiao Ruxun said: "Instead of wanting a country, it's better to directly set up prefectures and counties to rule them. Department halls, even a single country can have a lot of gold and silver deposits. If Dongwu country also has some gold and silver deposits, for Daming. Isn't it great?"

Shi Xing's eyes lit up sharply, and he said, "If that's the case, I will definitely tell His Majesty to build Dongwu Town in Dongwu Kingdom, with Ji Xin as the commander-in-chief, in charge of military and government affairs in southern Xinjiang. Ji Xin is unhappy in the capital, Then go to southern Xinjiang, although the words are not good, but the emperor is far away from the sky, any feudal official has thought about it, but no one wants to go to the remote and remote places in the Central Plains. It is too far away from the Central Plains, and Ming Dynasty is not good. Take control.

Therefore, many places in Yongle have been abandoned in the future. It is too expensive and the treasury cannot support it. However, if Ji Xin has a way to maintain it, it is not a bad idea to set up a military town and put it under military control. Many places in Yunnan have done this. Too many, not easy to govern, or is it more appropriate to use military control, what does Ji Xin think? "

Shi Xing's words simply touched Xiao Ruxun's heart, but Xiao Ruxun knew that he couldn't express his approval.

"It's really difficult for me to wait for the general."

One sentence is enough, Shi Xing will understand.

Sure enough, Shi Xing showed a look of shame, and looked away embarrassedly, and after a while he sighed and said: "Ji Xin, there are some things that I can't do anything about, I really appreciate your ability to manage the army, I also appreciate your vision, but you have to know that the general situation is so, what can the old man do alone? But the old man can tell you the truth, if you don’t want to be a lackey, it’s better to stay away from the Central Plains.

And you can't choose the Nine Sides. The Nine Sides have too many entanglements with the imperial court. However, places like Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong are poor and far away from the prosperous places, and few people are willing to get involved. Establishing a man in Beijing with his tail between his legs, to tell you the truth, even if he is one of the six ministers like this old man, how can he not be a man with his tail between his legs in this capital? "

Xiao Ruxun pretended to sigh: "Oh... Ji Xin knows the good intentions of the Ministry... Ji Xin should do her best! I don't know when Ji Xin will send troops for the war in Dongwu Kingdom?"

Shi Xing made some calculations, and said, "It's not too urgent. According to Ji Xin, the old man will go back first so that Chen Yongbin can't defend himself and restrain the main force of Dongwu Kingdom. Ji Xin can send troops in about a month. This one Rose is still resting at home. After all, she went out to fight for more than half a year and needs to rest and accompany her beloved wife. If possible, she should accompany her family to finish the full moon wine anyway. When the time comes, don't forget Bring an invitation card to the old man, and ask the old man to go to enjoy the joy."

Xiao Ruxun hurriedly laughed and said, "Definitely! Definitely!"

Shi Xing nodded, and said with a smile: "Then don't delay Ji Xin to go back to accompany his beloved wife. After a few days, Ji Xin will come to the Ministry of War again, and the old man will go back to find the old pictures from that year. I will have a detailed discussion later."

Xiao Ruxun nodded: "In that case, I will retire."

Shi Xing nodded: "Ji Xin walk slowly."

Xiao Ruxun turned around and left quickly. Shi Xing looked at Xiao Ruxun's leaving back and sighed, which was heard by Zhao Zhigao, the second cabinet assistant who just came.

"What's wrong with Shibutang? It's not a good thing to sigh on a big day!"

Mr. Zhao Zhigao, a muddleheaded man, doesn't have a good reputation in the official circles, but he is so senior that many people have to queue behind him. Shi Xing didn't dare to push him too hard, and hurriedly said: "Mr. Xiao Pinglu had a good idea about the Battle of Pingnan, he is worthy of being a famous general in my dynasty, he has extensive knowledge and sharp vision, and the officials appreciate him very much."

"Xiao Pinglu, um, this young man is very nice, and this old man admires him very much."

Zhao Zhigao smiled, then changed the topic, and said in a low voice: "You guys are not honest about this matter. I heard that his wife is pregnant and is about to give birth. You are arranging a war for Xiao Ruxun. It's only a month's vacation. Doing this would make eating a bit too ugly, the old man told the first assistant about it, and he said it was His Majesty's intention, but there was nothing he could do about it, the old man felt that this was just an excuse!"

(End of this chapter)