At the hottest hour of the afternoon, the ministers of civil and military affairs discussed in front of the palace of Rouyi, but they did not fully reach a consensus. Because Zhu Gaoxu did not make a clear statement.

The nobles shouted and shouted and killed without surprise, and they were very much looking forward to such a war. Knowing that something had happened to Annanguo, some military generals were simply emotional under the rhetoric of righteous indignation, which made people wonder if they were secretly elated.

The victory of the war can give the generals more say in the court; And military merit is the only reliable way for every military general to establish his status and fame.

The princes asked for help. He Fu, Liu Sheng and the others patted their chests and said, the immortal traitor came to see him; I am afraid that they just hope to consolidate their current position through military exploits. Zhang Fu also wanted to lead the troops, because he was a descendant of Zhang Yu, and he wanted to accumulate military merits, waiting for the next opportunity to get closer to the center of power and power, and return to the position of the Duke of China.

Qiu Fu and Mu Sheng also fought fiercely, these two people's titles were high enough, but they obviously wanted to win the true respect of the soldiers. It will not work if it is not proven by war.

The civilian officials were cautious about the war in Annam, but most did not oppose the increase in troops; They just have an opinion about the scale of the campaign, the goal.

In the current situation, Chen Jikuo's people despise the imperial court and intend to murder the Ming envoys, which is related to the prestige of the imperial court. Moreover, the Governor of Annam reported that the rebels also wanted to besiege Dongguan on a large scale.

There were as many as 80,000 military households in Dongguan, as well as many officials and Han family members, and the officials did not dare to put forward the idea of ignoring them; The idea of retreating quickly is not easy to say, after all, Annan is the territory of the Yongle Dynasty, and it is always not good to give up the ancestral property.

Xia Yuanji, the secretary of the household department, had a lot of complaints, but some officials were silent. Only Qi Tai, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and Ru Yu, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, put forward a clear proposition.

Qi Tai believed that the situation in Annan at the beginning of Yongle was favorable to the Ming Dynasty, and the officials and troops had the right time and place to end the war. Now that the situation has changed, it may be difficult to achieve a quick victory if a large army is used to suppress it. At this time, reinforcements should be sent to thwart the rebels' attempts to encircle in the plains around Dongguan, and strive to start the war only in the dry season.

This positive defensive strategy was supported by Ru Yu.

Zhu Gaoxu did not make a decision on the same day, and ordered to choose a cemetery in Jiangning County, build a tomb for the dead soldiers, and bury those people; And let the governor's office of the five armies record their names in the list of meritorious soldiers, and pay for their families according to military law. Then Zhu Gaoxu asked the military department to mobilize the soldiers of the Beijing battalion to inspect the army at the colonel's field.

…… A few days later, the imperial court officials arranged on the large school field outside the Zhengyang Gate and prepared the review ceremony.

The military department made a report and mobilized tens of thousands of soldiers to carry out this ceremony. Zhu Gaoxu recalled that he had inspected the army twice, including this time, the last time in Yunnan.

He hoped that through this military parade, the Chinese officials of the DPRK would be encouraged to support his war by both internal and external clans.

Zhu Gaoxu put on the emperor's "formal military uniform" leather dress, with a bright red robe and a deerskin hat with some decorations that imitated copper nails in armor; These features probably symbolize the military uniform. There is also a jade pendant hanging on the ribbon, which is also an accessory for this occasion, and it is engraved with four words: Defeat the crime and rebel.

The Chinese military officials of the dynasty, the established king of Annam, Chen Zhengyuan, the queen Chen, and several foreign envoys who had not yet left Beijing

, followed Zhu Gaoxu to Zhengyang Gate. Zhu Gaoxu also brought his eldest son Zhan Yan.

A child of a few years old should know very little, but when he grows up, he will remember some scenes and have an impact on his future temperament and attitudes. After all, Zhu Gaoxu also grew up as a child, and he has such experience.

The guards, covers, flags, and cards on the colonel's field were huge, and the etiquette was carried out as usual, but only some of the sergeants who were read had a strange appearance. There was a group of officers and soldiers on the school grounds, wearing the newly issued military uniforms of the imperial court, and holding the newly made fire gun "Spring Cold".

In the eyes of the ministers, this scene should be a kind of "Hufu riding and shooting" change. However, when Zhu Gaoxu saw those officers and soldiers wearing big-brimmed hats and holding muskets, he immediately felt the atmosphere of a modern army. At present, the essence of the Ming army has not changed much, but at least it looks like that.

Zhu Gaoxu walked under the umbrella cover set up by Jinyiwei and sat down on the chair. Like a sea of soldiers, they saluted and shouted long live. At this time, the musicians of the Teaching Workshop Division played the majestic music of bells and drums, and Zhu Wenwu also stepped forward to salute.

Tens of thousands of people gathered on the school grounds, and it looked like the battle was very large, and all kinds of flags fluttered in the air as if the clouds were surging. Although sentry posts have been set up around the school grounds, it still can't stop the people who like to watch the excitement from coming, and people are watching from a distance.

Soon the dancing men walked onto the stage, a total of dozens of people, wearing colorful clothes, holding props such as lacquer poles and lacquer axes, as well as shields, and began to dance on it. Some people sang in unison in the music: "Draw your sword and raise the soil, and ride your horse to set the Huan District." The king is angry and opens the heavens, and the treasure calendar should be dry. Wu Luo Wenmo, Dragon and Tiger Fengyun started a business. The general's star is around, and the warrior's moon is curved......"

The dance is not very pretty, but the props and movements are symbolic, not only for people to see, but also to echo the heavens. Therefore, the ministers around them all watched the song and dance with solemn expressions.

There were several performances of music and dance, during which the officials gave congratulatory speeches and the ceremony was performed several times. Zhan Yan, who was wearing a red trumpet robe, sat next to Zhu Gaoxu, but the child seemed to be a little unable to sit still, and the eunuchs nearby kept persuading and correcting his sitting posture.

At this moment, the officials of Honglu Temple bowed down and stepped forward and bowed, "Your Excellency, please give a precept to the Holy Lord." The eunuch of the celebrant walked up to Zhu Gaoxu, bent down and said, "The emperor just told the guards that the people who have their own brocade guards will pass it on." ”

Zhu Gaoxu looked at the brocade-clothed guards standing at a distance on the school ground, and understood that this was like transmitting a holy decree in the Fengtian Temple; People will repeat their wills and pass them on one by one.

However, Zhu Gaoxu did not say anything, and after a while, he slapped the armrests with both hands, stood up, and walked straight to the edge of the stage where the dance was performed. All the civil and military officers looked sideways, but no one stopped the emperor.

The soldiers on the school ground looked up, and most of these soldiers in the Beijing camp were officers and soldiers who followed Zhu Gaoxu to fight in the civil war, and occasionally they could see a few familiar people.

Zhu Gaoxu looked back around and said loudly: "When Emperor Shun, the emperor of the Five Emperors, was in power, the Miao tribe did not accept the central government and raised troops to provoke. Emperor Shun's chosen prince Junyu suggested sending troops to crusade against ......"

After saying something, he paused for a while, waiting for the brocade guards in the distance to repeat his words.

At this time, Shun said, no, the monarch starts a war without cultivating virtue first, which is not a righteous act. Therefore, Shun called the soldiers of the Huaxia tribe to dance in the place occupied by Youmiao with weapons, and persuaded Youmiao to do so. So there was no bloodshed

sacrificed, Youmiao retreated and surrendered to Shun. (Han Feizi, Five Worms)

In the early years of Yongle, the Hu clan of Annam usurped power, carried out tyranny in Annam, scraped the ground and killed innocents, invaded Guangxi and other places, and the people were in dire straits. Annan Shimin went to Beijing to ask for his life, and asked Wang Shi to enter Annan to quell the riots. I, Emperor Taizong, were merciful and sent troops to rebel; The Ming soldiers fought for justice, how many bones did not exist?

The Hu clan was destroyed, and there were Annan Chen Jikuo and others, who forged the identity of the clan, raised troops to make rebellion, and killed innocently. Some ministers advised me to use troops to fight, and I thought of Shun's virtue, so I sent envoys to recruit peace talks to avoid fighting.

However, Chen Ji expanded the party, trampled on my good intentions, and almost slaughtered the envoys and his party without reason, and only Liu Ming was spared! ”

The school field gradually became noisy, and soon shouts arose, and the soldiers were all filled with righteous indignation. The dignified central dynasty and the powerful Ming Empire were so aggrieved? The soldiers couldn't bear it.

Emperor Taizong actually felt that there was a God-given opportunity and wanted to take the opportunity to open up the territory, and Zhu Gaoxu was also very interested in the fertile soil and grain on the Annam Plain, which was of course not the point. After all, in the Ming Dynasty, morality and righteousness were paramount.

Zhu Gaoxu raised his hand and gestured down, and the noise before and after gradually subsided.

He continued to speak loudly: "The court has established ethics, righteousness, and faithfulness, but now it is being trampled on, so we should ensure that these rules are valid, and we should judge the crimes of those traitors, and seek justice for the innocent soldiers who were killed and died for their loyalty!" Justice will be helped! ”

Countless soldiers shouted excitedly again, and under the guidance of some military generals, they formed one shout after another, "Get justice!" The shout of "Justice God helps ......" seemed to resound through the Jingshi. The people watching from afar were also affected, and many were faintly waving their arms and making noise.

Zhu Gaoxu turned around and walked to his seat, and he found that all the civil officials were silent. Although his rhetoric can be agreed by the military and the people, it seems that it cannot influence the judgment of officials, and most people know it in their hearts.

However, the call for war has obviously been recognized by countless soldiers and civilians, and it is difficult for the courtiers to change public opinion, and they should all approve of Zhu Gaoxu's decision.

Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and said to the officials standing on both sides of the throne: "When we consider our own needs and benefits, we must also have a truly convincing morality. ”

The ministers echoed each other.

Unexpectedly, at this time, Zhu Zhanyan suddenly asked in a childish voice: "Father, which one do you want to choose?" ”

Zhu Gaoxu was very surprised and was stunned for a moment. The officials also looked sideways at Zhan Yan, and many of them were waiting with interest for Zhu Gaoxu's answer. Even Queen Chen turned her head.

But there are some things that can't be said in public, and if you say them, you'll be slapped in the face. The kid really asked a difficult question.

Zhu Gaoxu pondered for a moment, and said to Zhan Yan: "The needs of our Ming Dynasty are moral in themselves. ”

Zhan Yan raised his head and said, "Why? ”

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Because our monarchs and ministers have upright character, what we want to do is always righteous." Zhan Yan understood when he grew up. ”

Zhan Yan glared, and finally nodded, "Yes, Father." ”

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