Zhu Youxiao looked at Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi quietly, and the expressions on his faces did not change significantly.

In fact, if there was something wrong with the mood of the emperor, Sun Chengzong and the others would understand it after thinking about it for a while.

The emperor has no confidence in the war, to put it bluntly, he is afraid, afraid, afraid.

Why did the emperor have such emotions?

After a little thought, they understood that their emperor was a phobia of lack of firepower.

You must know that Zhu Youxiao's phobia of insufficient firepower is not only Zhu Youxiao; In later generations, this is a problem that the whole country has, and from top to bottom, everyone is worried about the lack of firepower.

In later generations, Zhu Youxiao knew one thing, that is, there was a time when the first-level firepower of domestic divisions and brigades was three times that of the West, but the first-level firepower was insufficient. To cure the disease, you have to cure the root of the disease, and give the sub-fierce medicine below the company level!

Looking at the whole world, the PLA is one family that can equip a machine gun with a caliber of 12.7 mm to an infantry squad, and one squad is equipped with two. This kind of fire is placed at an intersection, blocking two streets in minutes.

Not only that, but they also developed the world's first sniper howitzer with a maximum range of 2,200 meters and a shooting accuracy of 25 centimeters. Does it feel like the accuracy is too poor?

The accuracy is not enough, the firepower is to make up, and the effective killing radius is 5 meters!

One shot into the soul!

The most ruthless thing is that this product can also play the drum. 20 rounds of continuous fire. A shuttle cannon will blow you unconscious if it doesn't kill you.

Don't seek the fiercest, only seek more fierce.

Thinking of this matter, Zhu Youxiao also understood what he was thinking.

In my own heart, the current equipment is completely insufficient, and I can't feel at ease at all, and the phobia of insufficient firepower can't be cured.

Perhaps in the eyes of Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi, the current armament situation of the Ming Dynasty is already very good, at least much better than when the emperor first ascended the throne. On the Liaodong side, Xiong Tingbi solved a lot of problems, and his equipment was also upgraded. This victory is a proof that at least you can fight with the boar skin.

In such a situation, it is not a big deal to go to war. What's more, now that the court has money and grain in the treasury, it is not bad to fight this time.

Even the capital still has such a good army, whether it is in the southwest or in Shandong, the new army has played very well. If the new army is also pulled to Liaodong, the chances of winning this battle are even greater, and it is basically unlikely that the battle will be lost; Even if the battle is lost, it is unlikely that there will be a major defeat.

However, Zhu Youxiao still waved his hand, frowned, and said thoughtfully: "This matter is very important, let's think about it." Ladies and gentlemen, please step down first, and then I will think about it. ”

In fact, Zhu Youxiao didn't have to think about it at all, he didn't want to fight this battle at all. I spent a lot of effort to get the money and food, and I couldn't spend it in Liaodong so in vain.

For Zhu Youxiao, this money is the original capital of the start, and it is of great use. Good steel should be used on the blade, and the key is to use the money to improve your strength. When the strength is improved, money is not a problem at all.

In such a situation, for Zhu Youxiao, stability is better than everything.

Now the people in the court think that Daming has a lot of money, but Zhu Youxiao feels that this money is still very little, far from enough. Investing this money in expanding production, enhancing your strength, and using it to earn more money is the king. Spending it is the most wrong choice.

Seeing Zhu Youxiao's resolute attitude, Han Yi and the others also knew that there was no way, so they bowed down and said, "Yes, Your Majesty." The ministers retired. ”

After Han Yi and the others left, Zhu Youxiao also returned to the palace. He was not in a good mood and needed to find Empress Zhang to be comforted.

After leaving the palace, the four of Han Yi returned to the cabinet with their own concerns.

Han Yi and Huang Kezhang got together, and the two were chatting while drinking tea in the duty room on the west side, while someone was watching outside the door.

Glancing at Han Yi, Huang Kezhang said with some hesitation: "Why do I think things are a little strange?" ”

"What's wrong?" Han Yi took a sip of tea and asked with a smile.

"Things are a little weird today." Huang Kezhang thought for a while and said, "Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi seem to be a little too anxious. ”

"Liaodong is just a small victory, why do you want to say that you have recovered the whole of Liao? They're not such eager people, so I think it's weird. ”

"What's so strange about that?" Han Yi smiled and said, "These two are just taking power. ”

"Where do you start?" Huang Kezhang immediately hesitated when he heard this, and after thinking about it, he said: "Could it be that they don't mean to be in Liaodong, but in the court?" ”

"The drunkard's intention is not to drink, but to care about the mountains and rivers." Han Yi smiled as he put down the teacup in his hand and said, "Isn't this something obvious?" ”

"These two are old foxes, don't let them fool you. Liaodong won the battle this time, which is indeed good news for the court. "Ninety-six flavors

"Your Majesty's appointment of Xiong Tingbi has made the situation in Liaodong stable, so that it can now win the war. But if you want to recover the whole of Liao, you will definitely not be able to do it now. What you know, Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi don't know? ”

"The two of them, one is in charge of the military department, and the other is in charge of the Baigong Academy. What is that? ”

"It's all about the war. Once His Majesty is moved to recover the whole of Liao, the next major directions of the DPRK and China will be all these. Whether it is training troops or casting weapons, they all rely on Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi. ”

"Sun Chengzong even wants to ask for a decree to go to Shenyang, what is this going to do? The affairs of Liaodong have always been a heart disease in the court, and since Salhu, it has not been pressed on people's hearts all the time. Do you think Your Majesty doesn't care? Your Majesty doesn't care, so you won't spend so much money on military training. ”

"Sun Chengzong went to Liaodong to command the army, is that to go to war? That's to make meritorious contributions. As for Xu Guangqi, who ruled the Hundred Gongyuan in the DPRK, he also made a great contribution. ”

"Now the DPRK is mainly promoting the reform of the Royal Academy, and it is Feng Congwu who is in charge, and that is our people. Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi are both eyeing power. ”

"Aren't they afraid to be defeated?" Huang Kezhang said hesitantly.

"Defeated?" Han Yi sneered and said, "Who do you think Sun Chengzong is?" ”

"Now you know the situation in Liaodong, and I know it too. Xiong Tingbi has already gained a firm foothold. Then you are already invincible. The imperial court mobilized a large army to go over, and it was bound to attack. ”

"But no one said that they would wipe out the boar skin. Isn't it good to knock down Qinghe Tieling first? It then gradually pushed northward, encroaching on the territory of wild boar skins. ”

"It's not that Sun Chengzong hasn't proposed this kind of strategy before, and he will definitely do it when he arrives in Liaodong. At that time, the boar skin will definitely be crushed by him. ”

"There may only be a small harvest in one or two years, and after three or five years, the wild boar skin will inevitably suffer heavy casualties, and there will definitely be no way to fight back. Coupled with the cooperation of the 100 institutes of the DPRK and China, it may not take three or five years. At that time, they will stand in the court with great merit, how can you and I deal with ourselves? ”

"Maybe, I'll have to abdicate when the time comes. The position of the first assistant university member of the cabinet has nothing to do with me. Don't forget, although we are in charge of the reform of the Royal Academy, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites is Shen Tingjun, and it is Xu Guangqi's person. ”

"How did Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi come together?" Huang Kezhang asked suspiciously: "These two people don't deal with each other on weekdays." ”

"What do you mean to be like-minded? It's just trying to do the same thing. These two people have always wanted to strengthen the army, and they have always wanted to collect Liaodong. Now that you have an opportunity, how can you not take it? ”

"Look at it, after this matter gets out, the prestige of these two people will definitely be greatly improved. Those who want to recover Liaodong will definitely take advantage of the water to fish and support the two of them. ”

"What's more, the battle of Sarhu has always been a shameful thing for many people, and if the court can avenge the blood this time, it can also make people breathe a sigh of depression. Do you think there will be fewer people who support Sun Chengzong? ”

"What's more, the extermination of wild boar skins is the great righteousness of the country, and many people will agree with it."

Huang Kezhang can think of this, it is nothing more than wanting to get some capital.

If you can touch Your Majesty and make Your Majesty tempted, whoever has a loud voice will be able to attract Your Majesty's attention, and it will be no problem to be promoted to a knighthood in the future.

"So what should we do?" Huang Kezhang thought for a while and said, "We can't object." ”

Han Yi and they really don't want Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi to do things, but there is really no way to oppose this matter, it is a matter of justice in itself, and whoever opposes it is a traitor.

In such a situation, there can be no blatant opposition. If the news spreads, the outside may not scold Han Yi and the others in any way.

"No hurry, no hurry." Han Yi said with a smile: "Your Majesty has not made a decision now, which means that Your Majesty does not agree with their words in your heart. We don't need to oppose it directly, it's just that the time is not ripe. ”

"The training of the new army has not been completed, and there are many disasters and difficulties in various places. The situation in Liaodong is now very stable, and there is no need to restart the war. ”

"But it's easy to be scolded like this." Huang Kezhang thought for a while and said.

The scholar of the Ming Dynasty, he knows. If this kind of compromising remarks are used by people with intentions, then it will definitely become their own weakness, and people outside may not be able to scold themselves in what way.

Advocating toughness is the mainstream ideology.

"Of course, you can't say it with much fanfare." Han Yi smiled and said, "Just talk to Your Majesty in private." ”

"As for their attempts to make a fuss, we just need to divert our attention. I still have one big thing to finish. ”

Huang Kezhang looked at Han Yi and asked, "Are you talking about the Kong family?" ”

"That's right!" Han Yi smiled and said, "Isn't this time the reform of the Royal Academy?" It's better to move the people of the Kong family out. His Majesty is not accustomed to the people of the Confucian family, but the people of the Confucian family are also beneficial to the reform of the Royal Academy. ”

"Take out the people of the Kong family, is this matter big enough? Once these two things are brought together, the government and the opposition and the scholars will be concerned about this matter. Who will take the affairs of Liaodong to heart? What they wanted to push in Liaodong was not so easy to achieve. ”

"But there is one thing that also needs to be snacked, that is, we also have to arrange the affairs of Liaodong, and it can't all be their credit at that time."