Since the death of the Yuan Dynasty, the great cause of unifying Mongolia and establishing the Great Mongol Empire still has a deep tradition among the Mongolian nation.

Judging from the territory map of the Ming Dynasty at that time, the area that could be effectively controlled was in the northwest only as far as Gansu. Like Qinghai, Tibet, and Xinjiang, which were still entrenched by the Mongol tribes, it is more accurate to say that the relationship with the Central Plains Dynasty was dependent. Moreover, some of the Mongols were not weak, and they also went south from time to time to harass the Ming border.

Because of this, the Ming Dynasty set up military defense lines along the Great Wall to ensure the security of the Central Plains. From the easternmost Liaodong Town to the westernmost Gansu Town, there are nine important military towns, known as the "Nine Sides" in history. The nine important military towns are Liaodong Town, Jizhou Town, Xuanfu Town, Datong Town, Shanxi Town, Yansui Town, Ningxia Town, Guyuan Town, and Gansu Town.

It can be seen that there were eight major towns in the Ming Dynasty against Mongolia, except for Liaodong Town. In the northwest, there are as many as five or six. It can be said that the rise of the Manchus relied on unified command and strength, while the Mongols lacked the capital to compete for the Central Plains because they did not have a unified regime.

However, there is no doubt that there must be a heavy garrison in the northwest, a mobile cavalry unit, and even more a famous general commanding it. In fact, from the strategy of advancing Gansu and Shaanxi, we knew that direct contact with the Mongol tribes was inevitable. Being an enemy and a friend involves not only the military, but also the political and economic relations.

Just as Li Dingguo said, Zhu Yongxing regarded the northeast and northwest as the two main strategic directions in the future. In the eyes of others, it may not have much to do with it. But that's not what happened in history, where the Northeast and Northwest formed levers, one after the other.

Historically, because of Galdan's attack on the Khalkha Mongols, it had extremely severe consequences. First of all. By sending troops, Galdan slashed at the Mongol people who were fighting against the Russian invasion from behind, putting them in a disadvantageous position of being attacked on two fronts. Second, after Galdan occupied Mobei, the Qing delegation that participated in the Nebuchu negotiations had to withdraw halfway, which affected the Qing government's position of strength in the negotiations. This led the Qing court to make a decision to make heavy concessions to Russia in the negotiations.

In other words, the so-called treaty of equality "Nebuchu Treaty", touted in some historical books, at least gave up the territory from the Ergun River to Lake Baikal, so that the vast and rich land of Siberia and the close relatives of the Mongols living on it became the land and subjects of Russia.

“…… From the Treaty of Nebuchu to the concession of Luda, our country has lost its land, lost its support to the motherland, been abused by aliens, and imagined its sorrow, which is even worse than the seven sons of "Shaofeng......" Mr. Wen Yiduo showed in his "Song of the Seven Sons" that the "Treaty of Nebuchu" was an unequal treaty.

Of course, it was precisely because of the concessions of the Qing government. In order for the Russian government to reap the benefits of the Treaty of Nebuchu, the supreme Russian authorities, far from being anxious to establish an alliance with the Galdan as they had been in the previous period, adopted a policy of verbal support and perfunctory deeds, depriving the Galdan of arms supplies and Cossack cavalry support.

In this world, others can see one step, but Zhu Yongxing can see three or four steps. So. He will not repeat the mistakes of the past and brag about the counterinsurgency victory that was won at the expense of territory. That's why. He has to maintain a two-fist attack posture in the northwest and northeast, and he has to fight all the way north to the Arctic Ocean and catch a polar bear.

I may not be able to do it myself, but I still have sons and grandsons, have you heard of Yugong moving mountains? That rich land, where black gold is buried, will bring endless development potential to the Chinese Empire. And Central Asia. It's also a place rich in oil and natural gas, so how can you give it to others?

There is no suspicion in employing people, and there is no need for suspicious people. Li Dingguo, the king of Jin, stayed in the northwest, which was indeed an idea of Zhu Yongxing. The reason why the decision has not yet been made is because it is a bit early. There are many high-ranking generals from the northwest, like a few of the thirteen families, and there must always be a test to be better.

Wang Fuchen didn't know what was going on, and after thinking about it, he only felt that Li Dingguo, the king of Jin, must have surrendered to the saint, and the saint was very long. It makes sense for him to think so, the Zhenshuo Army should be the most well-equipped of all arms in the Ming Army at present, and it is also the only unit with cavalry impact.

Moreover, in the plan for the reform of the military system, the strategic deployment of the Ming army in the future is faintly revealed. The establishment of so-called military regions in the northwest, southwest, northeast, south China, central China, and north China is a relatively certain thing, and once Li Dingguo, the king of the Jin Dynasty, becomes the governor of the Northwest Military Region, there are more than one or two important military towns under his jurisdiction. If he can get Li Dingguo's appreciation and trust, the admiral of an important town will not be able to escape.

"The Western Capture will be another great enemy after defeating the Manchus." Li Dingguo, the king of Jin, said slowly: "Mo Nan, Mo Bei, the saints are all to be pacified, and to establish merit that surpasses Gaozu and Chengzu. ”

Gaozu Zhu Yuanzhang expelled the Tatars and restored China; Chengzu Zhu Di five personal expeditions, consolidated the northern frontier, more than 100 years later by Ming Shizong Zhu Houxi changed to "Ming Chengzu", so that he and Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang as "the king of eternity" enshrined in the middle of the temple.

These two emperors are both known for their martial arts, and Zhu Yongxing is slightly inferior at present. After the Northern Expedition succeeded, defeated the Manchus, and repeated the Han dynasty, he should be able to stand alongside these two emperors; And if you can make the Silu completely surrender, you can override it.

From the point of view of military personnel, advocating martial arts is, of course, more important than literature and suppressing martial arts. The strength of the Ming army was constantly growing, and the new combat methods and ideas enabled the generals to enhance their confidence, broaden their horizons, and realize that there were many opportunities to make meritorious contributions.

"Cavalry is indispensable if you want to defeat Silu." Wang Fuchen immediately felt that his future was bright when he was assigned to the cavalry unit, and as long as he did a good job, he would definitely be able to seize the opportunity.

Now is not the time to supervise and supervise the army, the military is becoming more and more professional, the role of staff officers is becoming more and more prominent, there is less restraint and suppression, and there are more military rules and regulations. The promotion of military personnel becomes fair and just, and there are fewer drawbacks of insiders leading laymen.

Not to mention the improvement of military treatment and social status, Zhu Yongxing also did not hesitate to reward meritorious soldiers. Although there is not much gold and silver, there are honors, medals, mansions, women, and expectations for the future.

"Yes, it takes at least 20,000 hussars and 30,000 dragoons to sweep away the south and north of the desert." The figure Li Dingguo said was almost several times that of the current one, and it would take several years to expand the number of 4,000 war horses obtained from the tea and horse trade every year.

But what does it matter if it takes a long time, as long as the Manchu Qing is defeated, with Zhu Yongxing's means, resources and wealth will increase exponentially, and buying tens of thousands of war horses a year is not a luxury, right? (To be continued......)