Three days later, Chongzhen finally finished his inspection and returned to Beijing.

On this day, the emperor's honor guard was even more huge than the prince's honor guard.

Today, Emperor Chongzhen's prestige among the people is in full swing, and almost all the people in the Gyeonggi area go to watch, and hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people stand on both sides of the road, bustling, which is an extraordinary pomp and circumstance.

In addition to the common people, the army in the Gyeonggi area was also organized and lined up on both sides of the road. It is not a guard, but a tribute, and it is also to let the people see the majesty of the Ming army.

The soldiers were dressed in new uniforms or lined up in neat formations, with red tasseled helmets on their heads and silver spears held alof; Or straddling a war horse, the steel knife in his hand flashing with cold light.

When the people saw such a military appearance, they were in awe.

This was deliberately arranged by Chongzhen.

Now is not the most dangerous time, and to effectively command hundreds of thousands or even millions of troops, and to effectively appease the hearts of tens of millions of people, we need supreme authority and sufficient strength.

He just wants to let the people and the army see that the Ming Emperor is supreme, and he wants them to know that the comprehensive strength of the Ming Dynasty is shocking to the past and the present.

Chongzhen wanted them to believe that the imperial court had the courage to divide the land among the people, had the ability to feed the people, and had the military strength to control the Ming Dynasty, resist foreign enemies, and maintain the safety of the Ming Dynasty for a long time.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

"Daming Wansheng!"

The cries are one after another, shocking!

Before entering the city, under the watchful eyes of hundreds of civil and military officials and the people of Gyeonggi, the Flying Dragon Army, the Fire Dragon Army, and the Yuelong Army conducted a huge military exercise in the school field outside Beijing.

Show your most powerful side to the fullest in front of officials and citizens.

The shouts of killing in the school field shook the sky, and the three armies went on the field in turn.

Whether it is the neat and dense infantry array, or the rolling horses' hooves interspersed with cavalry, or the rumbling sound of firearms, the concept of an invincible army has been established in the hearts of the people of the Ming Dynasty.

Seeing the excited expressions of civil and military officials, soldiers, and ordinary people, Chongzhen issued an order on the spot: Before this winter, the three armies of the Beijing division will go to Shandong, Shanxi, Henan, and Zhili to tour military exercises to boost the hearts of the people.

"Daming Wansheng!"

The people's cries are rising!

At the end of the military exercise, Chongzhen entered the city, survived the tedious welcoming ceremony, Chongzhen took the crown prince and the king of Ding, and discussed with the cabinet in the Yangxin Palace on this month's political and military affairs and future governing policies.

Shi Bangyao, as the second assistant, spoke first: "Your Majesty, now that the northern Jianyu is unable to go south, and our military strength is at its peak, it is the best time to pacify the rebellious ministers and thieves in the south of the Yangtze River!" ”

Chongzhen nodded and asked, "That's what your cabinet means?" ”

Sifu Gaodi is far away in Shanxi, and now there are actually three people in the cabinet.

Sanfu Kong Mengchang came out of the queue and said to Chongzhen: "Go back to the emperor." Jiangnan is an important source of grain and rice for my Ming Dynasty, and we cannot sit idly by and watch King Fu usurp the throne. The ministers and others suggested that they march south as soon as possible! ”

Chongzhen looked at Shoufu Li Banghua.

Li Banghua met Chongzhen's gaze and said calmly: "The minister also thinks that Jiangnan should be pacified first, and then the north should be conquered. ”

"Hmm. I know what the Cabinet means. Dingwang, tell me what you think. ”

Zhu Cijiong originally thought that he was here to observe, but he didn't expect Chongzhen to let him speak, so he quickly sorted out his thoughts and replied:

"Erchen thought that the Tang King in the south of the Yangtze River was subject to the warlords of the four towns, and the civil officials were scattered, and they were rotten from top to bottom. For several months, he did not show any intention of going on an expedition. It seems to be content with pleasure.

Therefore, Erchen thinks that Tang Wang can't become the climate.

Erchen believes that when the imperial court has sufficient money and food and military strength, it should first conquer Jianyu and Mongolia in the north! Once the imperial court took the north, it not only eliminated the trouble, but also fulfilled the long-cherished wish of the Ming Dynasty for nearly three hundred years.

More importantly, the imperial court will add an elite steppe cavalry.

When the time comes, it will be easy to march south, not to mention taking Jiangnan, even taking Annam and Burma. ”

The three members of the cabinet hesitated, Ding Wang was only 15 years old, his vision was so far, and his confidence was so full! He didn't just look at the present, he looked at the world!

Could it be that the king was taught by a superior man?

Li Banghua frowned, and said in his heart: "King Ding's domineering and outward appearance at a young age, his personality is firm, he is extremely confident, and his vision is so grand.

It is said that when he was in Shanhaiguan, he also went into battle to kill the enemy.

Such a vassal king, to the Ming Dynasty, is a blessing or a curse! ”

Chongzhen was very satisfied, he needed such a prince, and said, "Is there anything else?" ”

King Ding was about to speak, when he suddenly suffocated, fell silent for a moment, and said, "Erchen has finished speaking." ”

Chongzhen, Li Banghua and others all saw that King Ding still had something to say, but because of the occasion and identity, he swallowed the words back.

This time, even Shi Bangyao was worried, and said in his heart: "The centering is extraordinary, and the intelligence is also quite high. I hope that the crown prince is more wise and martial than the king, otherwise, the political situation of the Ming Dynasty will be unstable in the future. ”

Chongzhen saw that King Ding was reluctant to say anything, and he didn't force it, so he turned his head to look at Zhu Cihong.

Zhu Cihong received Chongzhen's gaze and said in a deep voice: "Erchen thinks that the subjects of Jiangnan still have their hearts towards their father, and they should focus on Fu, and they should not rush to use troops. Just send an important minister to appease you.

And Jianyu, as a confidant of the Ming Dynasty, should be requisitioned as soon as possible!

At the same time, troops should also be sent to exterminate the offering thieves and thieves. ”

When Chongzhen heard this, he frowned slightly, and said: "There are so many armies in the imperial court, how can the soldiers be divided into three routes, and at the same time as the conquest and the prisoners, how can they exterminate the thieves and thieves?" ”

Zhu Cihong saw that Chongzhen was not very satisfied, and hurriedly said: "The main force of the imperial court is on the Northern Expedition, and at the same time appeases Jiangnan, and then sends Jiangnan soldiers to exterminate the Liukou!" ”

Shi Bangyao was a little worried when he heard this, but he nodded again and again, desperately expressing his support.

When Chongzhen saw it, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he regretted pulling him into the cabinet.

Xindao: If the imperial court could command the soldiers in Jiangnan, the Liukou would have been wiped out long ago.

Now that the four towns in Jiangnan have established the Tang King, the prince is still trying in vain to drive the soldiers in Jiangnan who should be scraped. It's better to set the king to use the steppe cavalry.

"I know what you mean." Chongzhen said loudly: "As King Ding said, Jiangnan can't become a climate. You don't have to care.

Now that the imperial court has enough money and food, the west, southwest and south sides are quite stable, and there is no military pressure, so I think that Liaodong should be taken in one go this winter! ”

Li Banghua listened to it and turned his hair upside down, this winter? All at once? Take Liaodong?

Your Majesty, your tone is too loud!

"Your Majesty, this matter is not trivial, not child's play!" Li Banghua said busily.

"You mean my play?" Chongzhen said angrily.

"No, the minister means that the imperial court has not been able to capture Liaodong for decades, and it has lost troops and generals, and has lost cities one after another. Li Banghua didn't care about his slip of the tongue at all, let alone explain it.

"Especially in winter, Liaodong is cold and freezing, and it is difficult for the army to carry out combat operations, and non-war attrition is definitely higher than battle losses, so the minister opposes the winter expedition to Liao!"