The palace of the Ming Emperor of Jinling is heavy, the pavilions are forested, the carved beams and paintings are built, the gold is brilliant, the momentum is magnificent, and people can't help but think of the pride of Zhu Yuanzhang, the hero of a generation.

In the Imperial Garden, the lights are bright, and the candlesticks burning around reflect the Imperial Garden as if it were daytime. The wine cup is on the record, and the monarchs and ministers gather together to discuss state affairs.

Zhu Yousong sat on the top, raised his glass with a smile and said: "In the past, our treasury was empty, and Liaodong had to take all the money from my Fuwang Mansion inventory. Relying on the concerted efforts of all our monarchs and ministers, we have today's good days. Candles like this have been used before, Shen Aiqing is going to make a mistake with Yan Zhizhi, you see that he is happy today, as if he is a nobody. ”

Shen Muhong couldn't help but laugh, and joked: "The minister is not such a stingy person, His Majesty rules the four seas, so there should be the pomp of a king." ”

The officials and businessmen present laughed and catered to each other, and they were all happy.

Zhu Yousong changed his words, put down his wine glass and said, "Dominating the four seas? No, on the sea at our doorstep, there are people who are going to point fingers now. ”

The hundred officials of Jinling are high and low, and their status is the same level as the six Shangshu in Beijing, but they are all idle. The folk even called them "hermits". They don't know much about militaristic affairs. On the contrary, these maritime merchants know more or less that Daming and his former ally Francois are not very happy.

Emperor Shenzong once said, "Our country is benevolent and gracious, and those who are obedient will not be helped; Righteousness and martial arts are vigorous, and those who jump off the beam will be killed even if they are strong. "Who dares to question His Majesty's authority, why should the ministers fight!"

Baiguan watched Shen Muhong and the emperor sing and harmonize, and made it clear that they wanted to fight, who else didn't understand. Moreover, starting a war in Jiangnan is beneficial to them, who have no real power, and when the war is together, it is inevitable that people will be used.

The hundred officials were like chicken blood, their faces were red, and they jumped out one by one to ask for battle.

Zhu Yousong watched coldly, and saw a few big businessmen in the corner, their faces were red, and they wanted to stop talking.

Wu Youde and other businessmen, considering their identity, did not dare to speak at all.

Zhu Yousong pointed at them and asked: "The hundred officials have already expressed their position, I don't know what the Chamber of Commerce thinks, you have the most contact with the people at sea, tell me about it." ”

Wu Youde and the three merchants present did not expect the emperor to ask for their opinions, as if they had drunk a few barrels of liquor, they stood up in a daze and saluted respectfully.

Although they didn't know the etiquette of the face saint, since they knew that they were going to welcome them, they specially sought out the old Confucian who had learned a lot of knowledge.

When the hundred officials saw that he looked decent, although they despised him in their hearts, no one showed it.

"Your Majesty, the grass people and others are deeply favored by the country, and they are willing to pay half of the military expenses if Your Majesty raises the king and destroys the barbarians on the sea."

Zhu Yousong gasped, what a big breath, as the saying goes, when the cannon goes off, it is ten thousand taels of gold. The most expensive thing to do in war, these merchants seemed to make money by sea.

"Good! All fundraising volunteers, in the future, merchant ships will be escorted by sailors. ”

Wu Youde was overjoyed, and after receiving the thanks, he returned to his seat. Several businessmen gathered together and discussed. If such a thing had happened, they would have been glad to do so.

With the escort of the imperial navy, their merchant ships did not need to be equipped with weapons and did not need to hire some thugs. In this way, the ship can be specially used to transport goods, and the cost is smaller, not to mention the more cargo.

This is also Zhu Yousong's style of acting, if you stand up and contribute to the country, you will never treat your own people badly.

"Although Jinling is a companion capital, not a port, I will go to Fujian in a few days. At that time, the hand-picked officials and righteous businessmen will accompany you, and you will watch our Ming sailors rise together with me. ”

"Drink this cup to the fullest, may Your Majesty open victoriously and sweep away the sea!"

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On the nine sides of Shaanxi and Gansu, a column of cavalry drove along the ancient road of Qinchuan for 800 miles to Guannei. The King of Qin swept Liuhe, and hundreds of thousands of Qin soldiers once walked this road.

Zhang Hao was reluctant to take a car, and rode a horse with the soldiers, and the two young generals around him were Li Dingguo and Sun Augly of Ying'en Temple.

Li Dingguo tugged on the reins and said casually: "Governor, let's enter the customs this time, and we can finally fight with Your Majesty." If we hadn't been placed on the nine sides of Shaanxi and Gansu and made enemies with a group of thieves, we would have made great achievements a long time ago.

You look at the Duke of Yasukuni, there were three bloody battles in Liaodong, each time more than the other, I heard that the last good news reached the capital, His Majesty happily danced with the little eunuchs. ”

Sun Achou next to him also echoed: "That's right, the Duke of Yasukuni and the Governor are both from the Fuwang Mansion, and the Duke of Hongguang Siguo, but there is no Governor of our Governor, and the old people of our Ying'en Temple are all unhappy for the Governor." ”

Zhang Hao's face sank, and he said coldly: "Shut up!" The four princes are all people who have made great contributions, and it is your turn to make noise here. ”

Li Dingguo and Sun Achou glanced at each other, stuck out their tongues, and didn't dare to say more.

Zhang Hao asked, "What's the place in front?" ”

"Governor, there is Jiayuguan in front, and I will arrive at Henan Mansion soon."

Zhang Hao urged the horse, his face showed a trace of warmth, and he said with his head bowed: "Pass the order, speed up, we will camp in Luoyang tonight." ”

50,000 elite horsemen sailed from Shaanxi to the Central Plains in order to participate in this naval battle.

As soon as the cannon sounded at sea, the skin was completely torn, and Yungui and other places had to be strictly defended. The tide of battle has changed, and it can also go straight to the South Seas. Zhu Yousong had long been disappointed in the veterans of the guard, and the new army trained in Jiangnan had not yet fought a war, so it was necessary to have an army with high combat power to hold down the position.

Zhang Hao looked at the land of Luoyang from afar, and the mountains and rivers here were all in his heart. This is where the dream begins, the dream of a groom's general.

Li Dingguo's words have always been in his ears, although he stopped drinking, but who doesn't want to enter the country and rest with the country. Zhao Hong is the commander of the guards of King Fu's Mansion, and after King Xiaofu, Zhao Hong is the main general in large and small battles. But that doesn't mean his feats are great. In fact, as Zhu Yousong's most trusted general, she has been running around and fighting fires everywhere.

Zhang Hao didn't have such an opinion in his heart, Zhao Hong can be crowned the prince of the country, why can't I.

But he didn't complain about Zhu Yousong, he just wanted to rely on his ability to win another national duke. This time is a godsend, Liaodong has frequent good news, it is estimated that there are not many battles to be fought, and with Zhao Hong in charge, even if he goes, he can only be a deputy general. No matter how big the victory is, Zhao Hong is the first achievement, and others can't be blushing.

But this time is different, I heard that Zhu Yousong personally supervised the battle, and Zhang Hao has a deep understanding of Zhu Yousong. knows very well that the biggest feature of his supervision of the war is to delegate power.

At the beginning, it was all given to Zhao Hong, but now this person, who is left without himself?