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Time is in the Ming Dynasty from the inside to the outside of the continuous change of the rapid passing, the former Northeast Military Region commander-in-chief Pi Xiong stepped down and returned to Beijing, it is the autumn of the breeze and the golden valley. The people in Beijing are already busy making moon cakes, tying rabbits, offering the little God of Wealth, and walking to the Ramadan Palace, which is lively.

Outside the city, Danfeng dyes autumn and colorful mixed, the mountains contain light green clouds and thin Xiling, Yongding River Ziya River is clear and flowing, the willows on both sides of the river are not old, and they are still sad and blue.

Although it is the best weather in Beijing, everyone is running all the way, but they are covered with dust, tired eyes and swollen legs, where do they have the heart to watch? Immediately rested at the post station, and the new vice minister Zong Shouyi rushed to offer condolences and sent a message to enter the palace tomorrow to meet the saint. Also present were several members of the Military Council, Army Chief Bai Wenxuan, Chief of the General Staff Wu Sangui, and Navy Chief Deng Yao. A few people were over, sitting in the hall eating watermelon and tasting grapes and chatting casually.

Although all of you are high-ranking officials, they no longer directly lead the troops, have no actual military power, and belong to the position of old qualifications and retreat to the second line. In fact, this is also a normal placement habit, the older lord is in a high position, but it seems to be raised by the state, making room for the younger generation to struggle and work hard.

And the recent series of arrangements of the imperial court have also made this meaning very clear. Hu Guozhu took over as commander-in-chief of the Northeast Military Region, and Wei Junzhong served as deputy; Xia Guoxiang was transferred to the Kunming Military Region, Li Sixing was transferred to the Guangzhou Military Region, and Ma Zide was promoted to deputy commander-in-chief of the Beijing Military Region.

After the deputy prime minister finished his righteous declaration, he took his leave after a period of encouragement. Only these old soldiers were left chatting. The three sentences did not leave the bank, and several people quickly talked about the military arrangement.

"Jiannu broke the road and dug trenches, putting on a stubborn posture, but in essence, there were not enough troops to maintain a wide front." Pi Xiong is most familiar with the northeast shape shì, and is also full of confidence in the upcoming autumn offensive, "Shenyang, Benxi, Kuandian. In addition, North Korea will send troops from all directions, and it will be ruined. ”

"Looking at the latest report of the Northeast Military Region, the cavalry has not yet been fully established, and the military operation may be postponed for about a month, and it is also a little inappropriate to send troops from all directions." Wu Sangui groaned and said: "Long live means that we still have to win steadily, and drive Jiannu out of Jianzhou will have achieved our goal." ”

"In this winter, Jiannu has no base. I'm afraid that I will be defeated without a fight. Bai Wenxuan smiled slightly and said: "It is the unchanging policy of the imperial court to advance north while operating, and gradually replacing the southern pawns with northern soldiers." In addition, Banzai is not just staring at the Northeast, Jian Nu Er's clown, there is no power to recover. Taiwan's Zheng clan bowed down, and I am afraid that next year it will attack Luzon. ”

"Deng Guogong. You're a navy, so you should know best about the attack on Luzon, right? Leather Bear turned to Deng Yao and asked.

Deng Yao is not only young. And the knighthood is low, so I didn't intervene much, just listened with a smile, heard the skin bear ask, hurriedly put down the watermelon in his hand, and said: "Transporting troops to northern Taiwan to collect food." Prepare to attack Luzon, this is indeed the meaning of long live. According to the current progress, it will be ready in the second half of next year. ”

"The key to the transoceanic campaign is still in the navy!" Skinny Bear, who also spent time in the General Staff, is no stranger to the master plan for the next few years. He said: "As long as the infantry is brought ashore safely, the war in Luzon will be safe." ”

"Your Highness is right." Deng Yao nodded and said, "Actually, whether it is a naval battle or a land battle, the Spaniards in Luzon are no longer my opponents of the Ming Dynasty. Long Live wants to be famous overseas and avenge our Chinese, so we naturally have to be wholeheartedly loyal and make Banzai's wish come true. Moreover, the war in Liaodong has penetrated deep inland, and the navy can also withdraw from it. ”

Overseas? Revenge for the Chinese? Well, so to speak, but the wealth accumulated by the Spaniards, the mineral resources of Luzon, may be more important! Moreover, how big is the wish of Banzai, and where can a Luzon be satisfied? Everyone understood in their hearts, and they didn't say anything, and nodded in agreement.

"The conquest of Luzon should be dominated by the Guangzhou Military Region, will Jin Shizi take the initiative to ask for help, or will he be interested?" Bear still didn't know much about the recent movement of the army, but his tone unconsciously revealed a little distrust.

Seeing that no one answered, Bai Wenxuan smiled and said, "Maybe it's both!" In fact, it is not only to conquer Luzon, but also to ask Burma for their crimes, after this year's frost miasma. The imperial court was still short of money, and the treasury was empty, so attacking and plundering abroad might be the quickest way. ”

"It won't be so strict, right?" Pi Xiong only knew that the Northeast Military Region was well supplied with money, food and materials, but he did not know the difficulties.

"The main thing is that Banzai is kind-hearted and can't bear to see the people suffer." Wu Sangui explained simply: "Among them, it costs the most to control the river. Of course, this is a century-old plan, but it is also a big hole that cannot be filled. But when there is money to spare, Banzai always tries to pull out the river workers, bits and pieces, and this year there are almost two million silver. ”

I see! Pi Xiong nodded, building water conservancy is indeed very expensive, even in the peaceful and prosperous times, it is not an easy matter. What's more, now that everything is in ruins, and the war has not completely stopped, it is already very remarkable that the imperial court can be so involved. In other words, the imperial court is not without money, and the treasury can also have savings, but it can be spent as it goes.

"Actually—" Bear opened his mouth, but stopped talking, according to his thoughts, this kind of big investment could be postponed, and it could be done until the war was over and the treasury was full. But he can't say such a thing, because he can't say that it doesn't matter if he drowns some ordinary people, right?

"In fact, these two million taels of silver are just this year's investment." Bai Wenxuan interjected at the right time, lest Pi Xiong open his mouth, "Long live the Ministry of Water Resources has promised ten years to completely control the Yellow River, and the annual expenditure in the future may only be more than this year, and it cannot be less than this year." That's a staggering amount of money in total. ”

Bai Wenxuan is right, Zhu Yongxing's goal is to cure the Yellow River once and for all, which is different from the middle of the Yellow River below Henan when Pan Ji tamed the river in Longqing and Wanli, so the investment is greater and takes longer. Only by controlling the upper and middle reaches of the sediment source can we fundamentally solve the danger of the Yellow River.

"Judging from the recovery situation in the north, there will be a greater improvement in the finances next year." Wu Sangui said: "The other is the war in the northeast, if this autumn offensive can be re-established, and then the Northeast Military Region can control the situation with less than 100,000 troops, and there are people in the recovered land to produce and cultivate, it will save a lot of money and grain." You must know that most of the grain and grass needed in the north now are transported by sea from the Me, the River and the south of the Yangtze River, and the consumption of the road is not a small number. ”

"There should be no problem." Skin Bear said slowly: "With the strength of Jiannu now, an army of 100,000 can also clean them up. ”

"That being the case, the extermination of Jiannu is just around the corner." Bai Wenxuan thought for a while and said, "According to the speed of recovery in the north, Liaodong may also be able to achieve self-sufficiency in two or three years. Well, Haiqing Heyan, the peaceful and prosperous era is not far away. ”

Leather Bear nodded, but suddenly frowned, and said: "Long live the delay in establishing the queen, there will be hidden worries in this peaceful and prosperous world." The saint is wise and martial, but can he bear to see the Jiangshan Society he built fall into chaos again? ”

After not standing, there will be no legitimate heir. Speaking of which, this matter is nothing now, Zhu Yongxing is young, in the words of that time, it was the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, and the selection of an heir was not very urgent. But Pi Xiong and the others are concerned that Zhu Yongxing may be using delaying tactics, and when the older generation like them dies or quits the court, no one may be able to stop Zhu Yongxing's actions anymore.

Pi Xiong's words are very reasonable, but when it comes to the emperor's family affairs, he can't comment casually.

After being cold for a long time, Bai Wenxuan said ambiguously: "When Concubine He gives birth to the dragon son, I am afraid that this future position will be lost." Well, long live the peak of spring and autumn, this matter is not in a hurry. ”

Pi Xiong wanted to say more, but there was a faint voice outside, and Yi Cheng preached: "His Royal Highness Wei has arrived!" ”

A few people hurriedly got up, and when they got to the bottom of the steps, they couldn't help but be surprised, it turned out that Zhu Yongxing, the emperor of Zhaowu, was standing behind Ma Bao, the king of Wei!

"Hooray!"

Several people wanted to bow to the king, and Zhu Yongxing, who was dressed in civilian clothes, had already waved his hand with a smile and said, "You don't have to be polite, let's go in and talk." So saying, he climbed the stairs and entered the hall.

The crowd followed in, still saluted, and then sat down respectfully.

Na Yicheng saw that it was the emperor who had arrived, so he even cut a few iced watermelons, chose the best one and brought it in person on a plate, but he didn't dare to say anything, and tiptoed out.

Bai Wenxuan was the first to speak: "Long live, how did you get there in person, and how did the courtiers behave?" ”

"It's okay left and right, I'll take a walk casually, and come to see Pi Qing by the way, I don't want you to be here." Zhu Yongxing slowly ate the watermelon and said, "It's no better to talk here than the court, so you can relax yourself." By the way, Pi Qing's mansion will soon be cleaned up, which is more comfortable than staying in this post station. ”

"Long live Long En of Wechen Xie." Leather Bear bowed his hand.

"I have said before that I will not hesitate to reward those who have merit in the country, which is what Pi Qing deserves." Zhu Yongxing paused and asked, "What are you talking about, it has a lot to do with the autumn offensive?"

Several people briefly relayed what they had just said, and then waited quietly, ready to listen to Zhu Yongxing's opinions.

"It seems that Jiannu has completely lost the ability and confidence to attack strategically." Zhu Yongxing groaned and said slowly: "Zhuo Butai and Dafu led many generals to Ningguta, and they refused to obediently obey the orders given by their imperial court. Because of the lack of troops, Jiannu will definitely not be able to maintain the security of the entire front, and perhaps a more radical strategy can be adopted to try to defeat Jiannu in one fell swoop. (A pie-in-the-sky event, cool phones are waiting for you!) Follow from ~ Dian/Chinese network public account (WeChat add friends - add public account - enter ddxiaoshuo), participate now! Everyone has a prize, now pay attention to ddxiaoshuo WeChat public account! (To be continued......)