As for how to fight the war in Annan, Zhu Youzhen first denied the idea of entering Annan from the north.

"Your Majesty, the blockade of the northern part of Annan can be understood, but if this is the case, where should my Ming army attack Annan from?" Mont asked with some confusion.

Bi Zisu on the side understood a little, looked at the map of Annan in Zhu Youzhen's hand, and said bluntly: "Your Majesty wants to attack Annan by sea?" ”

"Yes, what Bi Aiqing said is exact."

Such a plan is undoubtedly extremely risky, after all, most of the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty have no experience in going to sea to fight.

It's just that the advantages of going by sea for this war are obvious.

"Your Majesty, if you use the sea route and use sea ships to transport troops, then where should you land?"

"Central! The central part of Annam is a rare plain in Annam, and if it can be controlled, then Annam's army will be unable to take care of each other overnight, and the northern part of Annam is not the main grain producing area of Annam, but the plains of the central and southern parts of the country are. ”

For the pacification of Annan this time, Zhu Youzhen's idea was also extremely simple, and he would first control the central plain of Annan by sea.

Then quickly control the several important valleys connected to the central and northern regions, as long as these important valleys are controlled.

If you dare to forcibly attack the Ming army in the valley, then Zhu Youzhen feels that the war with Annan will start to press the accelerator button at that time.

But for the safety of the sea route, Bi Zisu on the side was obviously a little worried, so he said bluntly: "Your Majesty, if you transport soldiers by sea to attack Annam, how can you ensure the integrity of the soldiers?" ”

Zhu Youzhen said bluntly: "Now the Daming Shandong Naval Division has taken shape, enough to undertake the defense of the sea on the road to Annan, but for the ordinary sea ships that undertake the main transportation of soldiers and soldiers."

"I think there should be no problem, no matter when the soldier is a soldier, even if there is a risk of capsizing in the sea, continue to move forward!"

Bi Zisu nodded hurriedly and said: "Your Majesty, if the Daming Shandong Naval Division is useful, as long as it can defend against the enemies that may exist on the sea, there will not be any big problems with the transportation of Daming sea ships now!" ”

This way of directly copying Annan's back road is actually the most beneficial offensive strategy for the Ming army.

After all, fighting in the mountains will minimize the advantages of all kinds of firearms in their hands for the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty.

And fighting on the plains will not have such problems.

Meng Tu on the side said with a fanatical face: "If this is the case, the Annan army will have to come out of the woods and mountains in the north and fight with the Ming army in the plain, otherwise they will starve to death just by starving!" ”

This sentence just illustrates the key point in this Annan operation, Zhu Youzhen sent troops directly into the central part of the country.

Available for how to land in Annam.

Bi Zisu was obviously still a little hesitant, and then said: "If those Annan people attack our Ming army on the sea, what should we do about it, Your Majesty." ”

"The sea ships transporting troops may not have artillery, but those ironclad ships of the Daming Shandong Naval Division have real naval guns made of new artillery, and the cannons directly open the way!"

"Yes.. Your Majesty, it was the minister who was confused and forgot such an important matter. ”

Before the words fell, Zhu Youzhen said again: "The time to attack Annan is set for next spring, which is when Annan's summer grain has just been tasseled... I also want to give them a taste of the lack of greenery, and then it will be more convenient for you to besiege the rebels of Annam in the north. ”

"Obey the order."

The two courtiers walked out of the gate of the Dongnuan Pavilion, and Zhu Youzhen once again stepped on the palace wall of the imperial city.

Wang Chengen, who was behind him, followed closely to the side.

He already knew this habit of the emperor, and whenever Zhu Youzhen had some doubts in his heart, he would go up to the city wall and take a turn.

Here you can see the streets of the entire capital.

"Wang Companion ... Do you know what worries me the most right now? Zhu Youzhen said lightly.

Wang Chengen, who was on the side, was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Isn't the emperor worried about the battle of Annan next year?" ”

There is a reason for saying this, after all, just now the two generals walked out of the gate of Dongnuan Pavilion, and Zhu Youzhen turned around and came to the city wall.

No matter what Wang Chengen thinks, he is inseparable from the battle of Annan.

"Not really... At present, what I am most worried about is the disaster of Huo Weihua's counterinsurgency clan in Guangdong and Fujian, which is far more complicated than the pacification of Annan, and it is not easy to deal with it. I am afraid that this matter will be delayed indefinitely, and after a long time, the people will be dissatisfied! ”

These words made Wang Chengen think of something instantly, but how could he say that he was also worried about this matter.

I had to speak: "The emperor.. According to the old slave, the overall strength of the Pingnan Army is actually not weak now, and with the Tianhu Army with several divisions as the main support, it is estimated that it will not be difficult to pacify the clans in Guangdong and Fujian. ”

"It's not difficult to fight, but what is difficult is what to do after that."

The problem of the clan has always been one of Zhu Youzhen's confidants, and from the very beginning, when he received that the Guangdong clan was plotting to collectively disobey the imperial court order, Zhu Youzhen had actually guessed that there would be such a day.

When the decrees of the imperial court are beyond the comprehension of the old-fashioned clan elders, especially when they infringe on the so-called power in their hands.

The dog jumps off the wall, it will definitely happen.

"The Emperor.. If some northern officials are selected to take up posts in Guangdong and Fujian, will it be improved? ”

Zhu Youzhen shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it's not that simple... I just don't know if Huo Weihua has any thoughts in his heart at the moment, this time he brought the edge of the army to Guangdong, and I don't know if it's good or bad..."

It is almost inevitable that such an idea can appear in Zhu Youzhen's mind, and the reason is because although the vision from later generations can see very straightforwardly that the clan forces in Guangdong are entrenched.

It is destined to make the decrees of the imperial court hang in the sky forever and never fall on the people.

So even for the sake of better rule in the future, Zhu Youzhen has to fight, not to mention Guangdong as the southern gate of the Ming Dynasty at present.

Its importance is even more overflowing, if the chaos cannot be quelled, then next year's battle of Annam, it will be necessary to send troops to another place.

The pick-up fee will also be even greater.