To say that Hudun Rabbit is guilty of mad cow disease, it is not all.

The reason why he chose this time was also after consideration, and it was not a casual decision.

The emperor regarded Hudun Rabbit as a long-term enemy, and Hudun Rabbit also had precautions against the Ming Dynasty. This is relative, not surprising.

Therefore, it is estimated that Hudun Rabbit was also worried that the Ming Dynasty would intervene in the Mongolian tribes and affect his great cause of unifying Mongolia. When Jiannu was not destroyed and the Ming army was still unable to vacate his hand, it should be regarded as a correct choice.

If this is the case, it will not be so easy to stop the actions of the Tiger Duntu.

"Hooray, if there is no help from the Inner Khalkha Union, how much will Pingliao be affected?" Luo Yangxing also felt embarrassed, and there was a bit of temptation in his respectful inquiry.

I don't want to fight with Hudun Rabbit, but I also want to borrow the power of the Inner Khalkha Alliance, how can it be so easy?

Zhu Youxiao didn't answer immediately, and he was also weighing the pros and cons. If there was no top priority of Pingliao's extermination of slaves, he really didn't want to participate in the war within Mongolia, and the more lively the fight, the better.

In terms of strength, the Inner Khalkha Five-Ministry Alliance is most likely not the opponent of the Chahar Ministry. For the sake of the weaker Inner Khalkha and the stronger Chahar tribe as enemies, it seems that the gains outweigh the losses before the Jiannu is destroyed.

Moreover, with the strength of the Inner Khalkha Alliance, it is not certain how much effect it can play in the attack on Jiannu.

Luo Yangxing bowed and waited, he knew that although the emperor was young, he saw the general situation very clearly, and the results they had studied and analyzed every day were more accurate than the results they had studied.

After a long time, the emperor seemed to understand, his voice calmed down, and he said slowly: "The information is kept secret for the time being, and there is no need to inform all parties." Liaodong's actions remain the same, but in advance. I will let the military department write a document, mobilize men and horses, and increase troops to Liaodong. ”

Luo Yangxing bowed down, but his heart was shocked.

Is it normal to keep information secret, but not to inform the Inner Khalkha Union? There is a lot of meaning in this. And? The action remains the same, that is, to form a coalition with the Inner Khalkhas? Launched an attack on Jiannu.

Other words? The Emperor ignored Lin Dan Khan's actions and did not care what kind of crusade the Nekhalkha alliance would be.

Even? and Nekharkha formed a coalition to attack Jiannu, and also created a good opportunity for Hudun Rabbit.

There are no permanent friends between countries? Only eternal benefits. Foreign? There is no benevolence, righteousness and morality, and there is no kindness of a woman.

Although the Fifth Inner Khalkha Department is now considered an ally of the Ming Dynasty, it has not made any alliances.

Hudun Rabbit wants to crusade, and it is also nominally an internal matter of Mongolia. If Da Ming wants to intervene? Nominally unjustifiable.

Of course? If the Inner Khalkha and the Ming Dynasty have an offensive and defensive alliance, or even a naturalized internal annexation, it is naturally a different matter.

Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes, sat up straight, and strengthened his thoughts.

Maybe? Huduntu's military operations were able to speed up the process of the Ming Dynasty's subjugation of the Mongol tribes. And Jiannu is already surviving? Don't worry too much about the Mongol tribes coming to join them.

Huduntu was stopped for several years, so that the Pingliao plan could be implemented relatively smoothly. Jiannu is thinning? A major counteroffensive is imminent, which is also the main reason why Zhu Youxiao dared to indulge Hudun Rabbit in trouble.

"The intelligence work of the Mongolian ministries needs to be strengthened." The emperor made a decision? Does it also mean that the Ming Dynasty's attention will turn to Mongolia? Not all? But it's also important to focus on.

The emperor sorted out his thoughts and continued to explain: "The Zhenfu Division should recruit more naturalized Mongols, send them out, and spread the benefits of naturalizing the Ming Dynasty. Give those Mongolian tribes who were cornered by the tiger and rabbit have one more choice. ”

Strive for the naturalization of the Mongols and become the subjects of the Ming Dynasty. Luo Sigong understood and thought that he would do better and satisfy the emperor.

"Du Zhenyu and Cao Zhenghua have done a good job, you can recommend them to be promoted to the post of pacification envoy!" The emperor's last words lifted Luo Yangxing's spirits, and he hurriedly bowed down to thank him.

The emperor's intention was more obvious, and he intended to enhance his prestige and pave the way for him to take over as the commander in the future.

After rejecting Luo Yangxing, the emperor sat in the imperial chair and thought for a long time, and ordered someone to summon Sun Chengzong and others to prepare for a court discussion on the advance of the military operation.

The main reason for setting the major counteroffensive for next winter and spring is to estimate that the grain and grass reserves of Jiannu will be exhausted. However, the situation has changed, and it is feasible to counterattack in advance.

Since the military operations had to be advanced, the emperor believed that the operations in southern and eastern Liaoning could be continued, and that the continuous consumption of Jiannu's manpower and material resources would have the same effect or even better than waiting for their materials to run out.

In the face of the two-sided attack in southern Liaoning and Liaodong, Jiannu has not concentrated on launching a large-scale campaign. Although the containment on all sides is an important factor, the lack of grain and grass materials left is the main reason.

Unlike the Mongols, Jiannu can also run long distances and fight for a long time with a few more horses and mare's milk, and their demand and dependence on grain and grass materials are very strong.

This can be seen from the wars in history, Huang Taiji launched a campaign to besiege Jinzhou, which was a year's accumulation of grain and grass materials.

Now, the Ming army will not give Jiannu a chance to breathe again. Constantly launching, continuing to fight, relying on the superiority of manpower, attacking and harassing one after another, consuming its strength.

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The change in the strategy of Pingliao can only be known to the bigwigs in the court, the officers and soldiers of the Beijing battalion who want to mobilize and set off, and the front-line generals who will soon receive secret orders and military documents.

The people of the capital are attracted by the big news of Feitian, and the people in the streets and alleys are talking about this topic, and it will spread to distant places with the pedestrians coming and going. Coupled with the promotion of the "Daming Tribune" newspaper, there is no problem with the first hot search.

Not only teahouses, restaurants and streets and alleys, but also the news of the hot air balloon flying up also reached Shaoyingyuan.

After all, children usually read newspapers, which is the emperor's request, so that they should care about national events and current affairs from an early age.

In order to make a name for himself at the Academy of Sciences, the emperor was well prepared and also printed pictures of hot air balloons in newspapers. It's time-consuming, but it's worth it.

"Kong Ming lantern!" May stretched out her hand and pointed to the picture in the newspaper, not so surprised, and said, "You have to make it big to carry people into the air." ”

After saying that, the little girl pursed her lips and inspected her tree intently to see if there were any insects to wreak havoc.

Zhao Dabao, who came to offer the treasure, blinked his eyes and said with a smile: "May is smart, you can know what's going on at a glance." ”

May dipped a small stick in white ash, plugged the wormhole in the trunk, and said, "You read a lot of books, this hot air balloon has been introduced." Although it is only a few simple sentences and not so detailed, if you think about it carefully, you will understand. ”

Zhao Dabao scratched his head, his face showed a bitter look, reading a book is a headache, after a pause, he asked expectantly: "In May, I will make Kong Ming lanterns, do you want to?" ”

"You?" May looked up at Zhao Dabao in surprise, pursed her lips and smiled: "Okay, your hands are quite skillful, and the grub cage is well braided." ”

Zhao Dabao grinned and smiled heartily. Although he always goes to please May, who looks like a little sister, he rarely gets May's good face.

After May, she was busy with her own business again, and she quickly finished it, looking at the big tree with satisfaction and showing a happy smile.

"Now I'm relieved." May clapped her hands, turned her face to the big tree and said, "When the final exam is over, long live my wish can be fulfilled." I won't see you for months, and I don't have to worry about bugs biting me again. ”

Zhao Dabao didn't know what May's wish was, but when he heard that she seemed to be away for a few months, his good mood immediately became gloomy.

Thick lips opened a few times, Zhao Dabao didn't ask at all, silently put away the white ash he brought, and followed May back to campus.

"Hey!" The two were walking when there was a sound of greeting.

On the grass beside the road, there are stone tables and stone benches, one big and one small girls are reading and studying, and they also send out their greetings.

"That's what you called!" Bumu Butai frowned and waved his hand, "Come over and help us see what this means?" ”

May looked at these two girls with some displeasure, the big one is fourteen or fifteen, why is there no politeness at all.

"Yu'er, be polite." Hai Lanzhu scolded the girl, smiled and beckoned: "Two classmates, can you come over for advice." My sister's words are incorrect, please forgive me. ”

Bumu Butai frowned and pouted, and said in his heart: People have names, but the dog emperor has to name it Yu'er, and he doesn't like it at all.

May felt that Hai Lanzhu was quite good at what she said, so she walked over. Zhao Dabao is a follower who follows behind May.

Hai Lanzhu looked at May's young age, so she unfolded the page to Zhao Dabao and asked, "That's it, can you please explain it?" ”

Zhao Dabao looked at it, shook his head with a drum, and said, "I haven't read this, and the teacher hasn't taught it." May, you must understand, right? ”

May tilted her little head and glanced at it, and said, "Ask for it and get it, ask for it and get it." This means that the ambition must be high, so that even if it cannot be fully realized, it will not be too far behind. ”

Hai Lanzhu and Bu Mu Butai looked surprised, they didn't expect this girl who looked very young to be very knowledgeable and easy to understand.

"You're new here?" May looked at the sisters and asked, "What grade are you in now?" ”

"Of course the newcomer is in the first grade!" Bumu Butai replied as a matter of course.

May sneered and said, "There is an entrance test for newcomers, and only those with the least or no foundation start from the first grade!" ”

Bumu Butai's mouth opened wide, and his face turned red after shock.

Hai Lanzhu also felt embarrassed, smiled wryly, and said, "When we were at home, we didn't read much, and our foundation was shallow. ”

May waved her hand and said seriously: "It doesn't matter if the foundation is shallow, as long as you are willing to work hard, you will grow quickly." ”

Zhao Xiaobao nodded and echoed: "Yes, yes!" May is both smart and hardworking, it only took less than two years, and I can enter junior high school by the end of the exam. ”

May coughed dryly and glared at Zhao Dabao, blaming him for his mouthful.

"Your name is May." Hai Lanzhu looked at the cute little girl, smiled so much that her eyes were bent into crescents, and said, "In less than two years, I have completed five years of courses, which is really amazing." ”

May smiled a little suspiciously and said, "It's nothing bad, you have to work hard, it's not bad." ”

As she spoke, she pointed to the book in Hai Lanzhu's hand and said, "Since it is the first grade, the content of this book is deep, and it is not appropriate to read it now." Learning, you have to take it step by step, you can't rush it......"

Bumu Butai puffed out his cheeks, and he was very unconvinced when he heard that this girl who was younger than himself was being a teacher. But she is also a little self-aware, knowing that if she is more knowledgeable, others are much more powerful than herself.

Hai Lanzhu felt that May was both smart and cute, and her little appearance was also pleasing, so she smiled and nodded again and again, humbly being taught.

After May, she said, "I still have some things, so I'll leave it at that." If there is something you don't understand, you can ask the teacher, and the same is true for other seniors. ”

"Okay." Hai Lanzhu agreed, and couldn't help but joke: "Thank you Senior Sister May for solving your doubts, I have to ask you for advice another day." ”

May smiled, waved her hand, and turned to leave.

Watching May and Zhao Dabao walk away, Bumu Butai couldn't help but complain: "I'm not old, but I'm not modest at all." ”

Hai Lanzhu closed the book and said, "I'm not very old, I have a lot of knowledge, but I'm about to graduate from elementary school!" ”

Hmph, Bu Mu Butai expressed his dissatisfaction with his nose and said, "That bad emperor has to change his methods to torture people. Even if you do laundry, you have to come here to study. What primary school graduates, who rarely learn their Han knowledge. ”

Hai Lanzhu lowered her eyes and said faintly: "Father, brother, and those captured characters in the clan don't all want to learn the Han family. The emperor of the Ming Dynasty has a deep heart for the northern grasslands! ”

"What's the intention?" Bumu Butai didn't think so far-reachingly, and asked suspiciously.

Hai Lanzhu shook his head lightly and said, "I can't say it clearly now, but I just think that the Ming Emperor must have a plan to treat the captured clansmen of Horqin like this." Alas, we can't help ourselves, let's take one step at a time! ”

Bumu Butai let out an "oh", remembered something again, and complained: "Sister, don't call Yu'er and Yu'er in the future, I don't like it." ”

Hai Lanzhu smiled, teased her sister, and said, "Then it's called Da Yu'er, the full name that the emperor gave you is actually quite good." ”

"Don't call Da Yu'er." Bumu Butai rolled his eyes, puffing out with anger.

Hai Lanzhu smiled and hugged her sister's shoulders and said, "Okay, don't scream, don't scream." Let's go to dinner, we can sit together in the morning. ”

Bumu Butai followed his sister to the dining hall, and muttered, "Emperor Daming is quite rich and has raised so many orphans. Well, the food is really good, nothing else. ”

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To the south is the sea, the countries of the South Seas, which have both wealth and Western colonizers who have infiltrated and invaded; In the north, there are undestroyed slaves, nomads, and polar bears that will become fierce enemies.

While most of these threats are not yet imminent, they are not that far away.

To cross the peak of the Xiaoice River and go south to seize land and resources was already the emperor's plan. Moreover, the establishment of Mekong Province and the garrison of immigrants are only the first steps.

In the north, it is necessary to strengthen the military to prevent nomads from raiding in the south. The impact and damage of disasters during the Xiaoice River period on nomads should be greater.

The military response alone is not comprehensive enough, and taking the opportunity to subdue it is also an indispensable strategy.

Zhu Youxiao didn't know how much of a role his plan could play, but if he started first and arranged it early, he would always take the lead and achieve better results.

Therefore, starting with the captured Korqin nobles was both the beginning of the implementation of the plan and the beginning of the attempt.

Zhu Youxiao is like a clever chess player, laying out a grand game for Daming.

South, North; Internal, external. It seems to be scattered, but when it is activated, it will be like a string of beads, forming a whole and playing its own role.

Of course, his layout is to take a long-term view. And the most important thing at the moment is to launch a major counteroffensive in advance.

As soon as he felt a hint of coolness in autumn, the Jingying Flying Cavalry moved according to the order, and the troops were divided into two ways, the target - Liaodong!

Zhou Yuji, Huang Degong and other generals who went to Liaoxi by land led 6,000 flying cavalry to the north, out of Shanhaiguan, and assembled in Guangning.

Cao Wenzhao, Jin Riguan and other generals who went to southern Liaoning by sea also led 6,000 flying cavalry to Tianjin, preparing to assemble in southern Liaoning by sea ship.

This mobilization of the army can be described as a mobilization of the troops, not only the troops, but also the transportation of materials and grain, and the mobilization of as many as 1,000 ships by sea.

The Maritime Association made every effort to undertake the imperial mission, and the sailors of Tianjin, Denglai and Chongming also dispatched to rush to transport men and materials.

The mountain rain is coming, and the wind is full of buildings. With such a large-scale military operation, it is unlikely that the news will be completely blocked. Even many ordinary people were shocked by the number of passing troops, and guessed that another big war would break out.

However, thanks to the tight blockade of Jiannu on the coast and land, tens of thousands of elite flying horses entered Liaodong, but they were not known to Jiannu.

Know yourself and know your opponent, and you will not be defeated in a hundred battles. Jiannu's strength has been clearly felt by the Ming Dynasty; And the Ming Dynasty suddenly increased troops to Liaodong, but Jiannu was kept in the dark.

Next year's winter-spring counteroffensive has turned into this year's autumn-winter Armageddon, and the emperor's mood is complicated. But more of it is still exciting, the great cause of Pingliao's slave eradication is finally going to be completed ahead of schedule.

One head fifty taels, ten five hundred...... 100,000, 5 million!

Thanks to the "Eight Locust Merchants", the savings of decades or even a hundred years have finally made great contributions to the country.

The emperor didn't use pen and paper, just mental arithmetic, and felt that his confidence exploded. It is an exaggeration to use money to smash Jiannu to death, but with more than 10 million silver in hand, the destruction of slaves is not a boast.

"Emperor, this is the account of the Inner Mansion." Li Chengcheng presented the account book and stood beside him obediently.

I'm afraid I won't be able to use my private money, but looking at the amount of money in my family, it's also pleasing to the eye.

Zhu Youxiao took the account book, looked through it briefly, smiled his head, and said: "Wanshou is thrifty, I have set the amount, you have calculated carefully, and saved some more, it is really hard." ”

Li Chengcheng replied with a smile: "The slave is stingy, the emperor is not responsible, and the slave and maid are grateful, how dare they say that they are hard?" ”

"Next year should be grand!" Zhu Youxiao sighed with emotion, hugged Li Chengcheng's slender waist, smelled a faint fragrance of his daughter's body in his nose, but looked out through the window.

Thousands of troops and horses, Ming soldiers, are going to the land of Liaodong sonorously. The tragic history of China will eventually turn into ashes in my hands.