In the northeast, there were the retreating Manchus, in the northwest and north, there were the raiding Mongol tribes, and further north, there were polar bears showing their teeth and claws.

Historically, most of the threats to China have come from the north, which is a strange thing. And while Zhu Yongxing saw the threat, he also saw another side that others could not see. Wealth, that's right! Siberia, Central Asia, and the earth are buried treasures that will benefit future generations. And the polar bear, which is not strong enough now, may not be stronger than China in the future, and is more likely to be a real "bear".

It was only the north that held back too many troops, which greatly slowed down Zhu Yongxing's expansion to the south and affected his plan to obtain the resources needed to rebuild China through aggression and expansion. In fact, there is no need to wait until the Manchu Qing Dynasty is completely eliminated, there is no need to completely suppress the Mongol tribes, as long as the strategic advantage can be stabilized, as long as an army of more than 40,000 people can be drawn, Zhu Yongxing will be able to punch the expansion to the south.

Though the kingdom is great, the warlike will perish; Although the world is peaceful, it will be dangerous to forget the war. As with many famous sayings, the fault lies in the simplicity of the words. However, Zhu Yongxing has always opposed the use of concise language to explain things that should be very complicated, because in the process of refining and simplifying, it is very likely to result in incomplete theories, and when the years pass, after such concise and concise famous words are widely recognized, it is easy to cause ideological errors because of their incompleteness, and then form behavioral deviations.

Let's just say that the phrase "although the country is big, the warlike will perish" seems to be very correct and reasonable, but it does not say the benefits of war, let alone make a detailed distinction between "good war" and "good war". The so-called, good war will die, good war will prosper, this is Zhu Yongxing want the dog's tail to continue the mink, and it is also more in line with the law of the jungle.

Resources in nature are limited, and only the strong can get the most. The law of the jungle is a law of survival that human society must also abide by. It is as big as the competition between countries and political powers. As for the results of competition, it depends on their strength, wisdom, means and ability to transform the world.

Therefore, the question is not the war, the question is how to fight and win. War must be won, and this will fall into the category of "good war". For Zhu Yongxing, there are too many examples to learn from later generations, and he is confident that he can do better.

The transfer was postponed again, and the happiest person was Zhu Yongxing's relatives. Mengzhu, Long'er, Wan'er, and the two little girls have not experienced the cold winter in the north, and it may be better if it is a gradual transition from spring to summer to autumn to winter. Meantime. Zhu Yongxing also thinks it's very good, two pregnant women with big bellies can be by their husbands' side, and they will be happy and happy in their mood.

"This may be my last Chinese New Year in the South." Zhu Yongxing motioned to Guo Zhiqi, the Zhengqing of Dali Temple, to sit down, and said in a deep voice: "Guo Qing doesn't need to be in a hurry, after the Spring Festival, it's not too late to leave when the weather is a little warmer." ”

Guo Zhiqi, one of the seven sages of Chaozhou, is now nearly sixty years old. Chongzhen's first year of Jinshi. He has successively served as a senator of Fujian and a member of the Zhan Mansion. When Yongli was in power, he was even more tired of officials and courtesies, soldiers and two scholars, the prince Taibao, and the scholar of Wuyingdian University. In the cabinet of the Zhaowu Dynasty, he was the oldest and most senior minister. And he was unswerving in the struggle against the Qing Dynasty. In adversity, or hiding in the valley, or barren mountains, rain and wind, it can be said that nine deaths are a life, and five wives and children died for this.

So. Guo Zhiqi was respected by Zhu Yongxing. Even if his thinking is a little conservative and outdated, but his character of not being a powerful and unwilling to bend the crookedness, and the work spirit of knowing everything and doing everything is still enough to be qualified for the post of Zhengqing of Dali Temple.

Among the imperial court officials sent to Beijing this time, Zhu Yongxing originally proposed to focus on the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Rites, and most of them were deputies of various ministries, and Guo Zhiqi was not listed. But Guo Zhiqi insisted on going, and Zhu Yongxing was really worried that the climate in the north would make this old minister's body unbearable.

"Long live the care, Wechen is grateful." Guo Zhiqi bowed, and then said stubbornly: "In the important land of Beijing, there is no cabinet minister for the officials sent, and the ministers feel that it is inappropriate. Although Weichen is old, he is still able to drive. ”

"That's it-" Zhu Yongxing thought for a while and said, "Since that's the case, then I will send the secretary of the Ministry of Rites or the secretary of the Ministry of Industry to preside over it?" Well, moving the Beijing Division, rebuilding and resuming the work, these two ministries should be the most. ”

"Wechen is also familiar with the affairs of the Ministry of Rites." Guo Zhiqi argued forcibly, and was silent for a long time before saying sadly: "Weichen is old, I hope to worship the Emperor Lie in my lifetime, and I hope that long live permission." ”

The Jinshi of the Chongzhen Dynasty, Zhu Yongxing remembered it, and couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart. Chongzhen's death has been praised and worshipped, and if he moves to Beijing, he will also go to the grave to express it. It's just that Guo Zhiqi is too anxious.

Of course, Guo Zhiqi said this reason, and Zhu Yongxing couldn't refuse. This is the duty of a human minister, at least at the time, it is understandable and irrefutable.

"Okay, I agreed." Zhu Yongxing nodded helplessly and said, "Guo Qing will pay tribute to the tomb of the Emperor Lie on my behalf, and present the text of the sacrifice to the Zigong Palace." In addition—" After a pause, Zhu Yongxing shook his head lightly and said, "Well, I'd better ask the generals on the front line before making a decision, and I don't know if our army is suitable for fighting in a cold winter environment." ”

Guo Zhiqi thought about it, and he was a little unsure, although he also hoped to be able to take advantage of the victory to pursue and sweep the holes, but how the war in the north would develop, when the situation was unclear, he did not dare to say anything.

After a few words of encouragement, Zhu Yongxing sent Guo Zhiqi away and re-examined the development of the war situation in the north. The question now is how many enemies can be destroyed in the pass, and only after figuring out how many troops the Qing army retreated to Liaodong, what is the morale of the army, and what is the combat strength of the Ming army in the cold environment, can Zhu Yongxing and the General Staff formulate a further battle plan. or continue the offensive and push the Manchus further north; Or temporarily stabilize the dìng front and wait for next spring to launch a strategic offensive.

Zhu Yongxing was more worried about the Ming army's adaptation to the cold climate, and if it was forced to attack, it would lead to defeat for this reason, thus losing the current gains in Liaodong. The closer we get to the final victory, the more people will be anxious to solve the problem once and for all. Therefore, Zhu Yongxing and the General Staff Headquarters redivided the theater of operations, and they still adopted a steady way to win. (To be continued......)