Before the incident, although Yang Yanfeng and others had told after an investigation in the south, Yu Qi was not too aware of his arrogance, but believed too much in the energy he had.

Only after eliminating the hundreds of people who came to Qixia and seeing the combat effectiveness of the main division of the Ming army did he realize that he was really a frog at the bottom of the well, and the recklessness of the rivers and lakes he could summon could not withstand the muskets, artillery, and soldiers of the Ming army who were not proficient in martial arts.

Despite this, Zhu Yongxing still had high hopes for Qi, gave him an independent division, and promised that he would also be the commander of the first army in the future. For the appreciation of long live, Yu Qi is grateful in his heart. You must know that the Ming Dynasty now has a total of eight armies, but the prince, the county king, and the prince of the country are a lot of them, with his qualifications and official position, if it weren't for the grace of the saint, he wouldn't even be a division commander.

The opportunity was given to him, and Yu Qi also understood in his heart that he naturally wanted to seize it, and naturally wanted to show himself well, and became one of the senior generals in the Ming Army. Painfully severing the entanglement with the old brothers, generously offering the manor, strictly training the army, and strictly enforcing military regulations are all outward manifestations of this mentality.

In fact, this is also Zhu Yongxing's usual method, trying to promote young people, using their enthusiasm and gratitude, in order to gradually replace those generals and civil officials of the older generation. In other words, he wants to cultivate his own chain of loyalty and nurture more reliable cronies.

The ancient people's reverence for the emperor and imperial power was innate and deep-rooted, and of course, cowardly and incompetent emperors like Hongguang and Yongli would gradually be despised. And someone as wise and martial as Zhu Yongxing will win the respect and loyalty of his subordinates.

This is the difference between humans and animals. Among the animals, power is enough to guarantee dominance. On the other hand, a person with authority does not necessarily need bulging muscles in order to make people obey. Roosevelt did this in a wheelchair, with Wilson's wrists and arms like hemp rods. Intelligence and tenacity, cunning and a strong stomach capable of swallowing a prickly fish are more important.

And from the fact that Zhu Yongxing was able to ascend the throne and become emperor smoothly, this can be clearly proved. Rising in the face of adversity, as a banner, he indisputably won enough capital and support with his struggle and wisdom.

"After another month of training, the independent division will go out to fight." Yu Qi narrowed his eyes a little expectantly, "I hope you don't embarrass us!" ”

Yang Yanfeng thought for a while, guessed and said: "It shouldn't be a big battle all at once, first increase experience with small-scale operations, and then expand according to the situation, or continue training, right?" ”

"The southern soldiers have to have a process of adaptation to the climate of the north." Yu Qi shook his head and said: "Especially in winter, so long live you have to land in Shandong first, and you have to recruit soldiers in Shandong." You calculate, there are still four months left before the winter solstice, and we will be the main beam of the war in the north. During these four months, not only the battle must be carried out, but also the expansion to one corps, which is in line with the overall combat strategy. ”

"Winter in the North-" Yang Yanfeng nodded lightly and said, "Time is not particularly abundant!" Long live the ardent expectations, we naturally can't live up to it. As for the supplies and clothing needed for winter warfare, did the adults show it to the imperial court in advance? ”

Yu Qi waved his hand, smiled slightly, and said, "Long live the wise and wise, how could you not think of this?" Sometimes, it's better not to be too clever as a courtier! ”

Yang Yanfeng thought for a while, nodded as if he had realized something, smiled to himself, and said, "That's true." Before the imperial court had a clear will, it was clever to remind it that it meant to underestimate the saint. ”

"It's important to understand that." Yu Qi set his eyes to the south, and only after a long time did he say quietly: "There is no need to say more, you just need to know that today's wisdom and ability are comparable to those of extraordinary people." ”

............. (To be continued......)