The fifth day of the first month of the twenty-eighth year of Hongwu.

In the sound of firecrackers in the New Year, Zhu Yunxi held a banquet in the East Palace to entertain all the nobles.

He grinded for a long time before convincing Zhu Yuanzhang.

This expedition to Annan is related to the future of Zhu Yunxi and the future of the Ming Dynasty.

Only by establishing meritorious deeds in Annan and showing himself can he run a military academy and become a principal in the name of strengthening the army.

Otherwise, the name of the military school is not justified, and it makes people feel that it is a farce.

The most important thing is that through this battle, it was proved that the decision of the Ming Dynasty to discuss foreign affairs was correct!

Today, in the main hall of the East Palace, there is a lot of noise and a warm atmosphere.

The generals of the army gathered together, and each of them talked softly or loudly, and each one was louder than the other.

Before Zhu Yunxi entered the hall, he heard their loud voices.

"The imperial grandson has arrived, be quiet!"

Wu Qiang roared, and the sound shook the rubble.

Everyone was startled, and immediately took their places and sat quietly.

In the sound of boots, Zhu Yunxi was dressed in a five-clawed dragon robe, and the dragon walked in a tiger's step.

Everyone saluted and shouted: "See the imperial grandson!" ”

Zhu Yunxi smiled, waved everyone to sit down, and sat down in the main seat covered with mink.

Everyone sat down, and Lan Yu and Feng Sheng sat down on either side of their heads.

Zheng He stood beside Zhu Yunxi.

This time, he will also accompany the expedition.

Being able to pass by his hometown in Yunnan is in a good mood.

Zhu Yunxi looked at everyone in the hall, his eyes fell on Lan Yu, and said with a smile: "How is it?" Can you run? ”

"With Yunnan Baiyao, I am walking like flying!" Lan Yu grinned and popped out an advertising slogan.

The last time I ate a military stick, my waist was almost scrapped, but fortunately, Zheng He sent Yunnan Baiyao.

After using Lanyu, the effect was very good, and it was decided to endorse it.

Everyone laughed for a while, and they all said that Liang Guogong's words were funny.

"Let's talk about business first, and set up a banquet afterwards."

Zhu Yunxi ordered someone to serve tea to everyone and announced that he had entered the topic.

"Your Majesty has promised to let Gu Commander conquer Annan."

His voice was not loud, but in the main hall, it was like a thunder that had been thrown and detonated on the spot.

"What!"

"You're going in person?"

"How does this work?"

“......”

The nobles had all kinds of reactions and expressions.

Since the Tang Dynasty, it is the first time in hundreds of years.......

Zhu Yunxi pressed his hands weakly: "If you don't say some things, you understand, so I won't say it, in short, this southern expedition is very important!" ”

Some smart people quickly thought of the fifteen "countries that do not conquer the country......

As long as Annan fought the first war happily, Daming could use troops abroad with confidence.

If it is unfavorable, it will be difficult to use troops in the future.

Even if the emperor's grandson becomes emperor, there will be people who oppose it on the grounds that the battle of Annam was not fought well.

If there is no war for many years, won't the status of the generals plummet?

"The following is the list of generals for this southern expedition."

Zhu Yunxi released the south to recruit candidates in advance, if someone can't go for some reason, or doesn't want to go, Zhu Yuanzhang can temporarily replace him.

Then it was officially announced at the court meeting.

Fighting Annan, even the imperial grandson is personally recruited, and no one will refuse this kind of opportunity.

Everyone listened attentively.

Everyone was concerned about whether they would have the opportunity to participate in the southern expedition.

Zhu Yunxi took out a document and named them one by one.

"Liangguo Gong Lanyu!"

Lan Yu perked up and stopped his waist.

He participated in the battle to pacify Yunnan and was more familiar with the environment in the south.

"Song Guogong Feng Sheng!"

Feng Sheng, who originally had no confidence, was moved when he heard his name.

The imperial grandson actually won the opportunity to lead the troops for him!

Since the twentieth year of Hongwu, Feng Sheng was ordered to conquer Liaodong for the capture of the general, and was robbed of the general's seal by Zhu Yuanzhang for committing a crime.

It's been eight years, and Lao Tzu can finally lead troops to fight again!

Feng Sheng's face was indescribably moved.

"The founding of the country is always rising!"

"Wei Guogong Xu Huizu!"

"Cao Guogong Li Jinglong!"

“......”

Zhu Yunxi read out a string of names and looked up at Li Jinglong, who was smiling.

From the bottom of his heart, he didn't want to take Li Jinglong there.

This guy was nicknamed "the god of war of the early Ming Dynasty" and "senior actor" by later generations, and he operated all kinds of commotion on the battlefield.

Zhu Yunxi was worried that taking him would affect the battle situation......

Because of Zhu Yuanzhang's strong request, Zhu Yunxi had to bring Li Jinglong.

After all, he is Zhu Yunxi's peer and relative, Zhu Yuanzhang wants the younger generation to sharpen and run in more, and leave a good story of monarchs and ministers in the future.

In addition to Xu Huizu and Li Jinglong, there are also Feng Cheng and Mu Sheng, who command the Shenji Battalion.

and Xiping Marquis Muchun, who guarded Yunnan, will also march from Yunnan.

Zhu Yuanzhang had already issued an order to mobilize elite troops from Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi, who were good at fighting in hot and humid climates.

More than 100,000 soldiers and horses were transferred from Zhejiang, Fujian, and Guizhou.

plus Congjing with 50,000 Son of Heaven's pro-army, including the Shenji Battalion.

A total of 300,000 troops, claimed to be 800,000! They all obeyed the temperance of the emperor's grandson.

The Ming Dynasty dispatched a total of five princes, as well as several marquises.

This lineup is absolutely luxurious!

This is also the main reason why Zhu Yuanzhang finally relented and let Zhu Yunxi go to the expedition.

If such a lineup and troops can't protect the emperor's grandson, it will be providential!

Zhu Yuanzhang also has another arrangement: if the war is unfavorable, he can let Lan Yu coordinate the overall situation.

Or Feng Sheng.

They are all experienced veterans with a strong ability to adapt on the spot.

Zhu Yuanzhang's main task for Zhu Yunxi was to supervise the army, supervise the salary, and check the merits and demerits.

The work of commanding the war is done by the veterans.

Going as the emperor's grandson, the main thing is to boost morale and gild by the way.

But Zhu Yunxi doesn't think so, who is the protagonist is not certain!

After announcing the list of generals, there was a sigh in the hall.

"Why don't you let me go?"

Fu Youde, the Duke of Yingguo, stood up directly and shouted loudly: "In the past, I pacified Gansu, Dingchuan, took Guizhou, and went down to Yunnan, specializing in fighting evil battles, and went to clean up Annan, why didn't I go?" ”

Fu Youde has a strong personality and a stubborn temper, and he thought that the Lord would be the first choice to fight in this environment.

And that's the result?

It's okay to give a lieutenant general!

I haven't eaten fast food in a restaurant for many years!

"Yingguo Gong, don't be impatient!" Zhu Yunxi stepped forward to comfort him.

Fu Youde won seven battles and seven victories when he fought Mongolia, and he never tasted defeat in his life.

And he is the best at fighting in large corps, and he is a rare handsome talent.

It is precisely because of this that Zhu Yunxi excluded him.

He explained: "The more troops the Duke of Yingguo leads, the better, and the many water networks in Annan are not conducive to the deployment of the army, so His Majesty takes the Duke of Liangguo as the general." ”

And Lan Yu got the true biography of Chang Yuchun, good at blitzkrieg, often surprised, won quickly, and beheaded at every turn, which is more suitable for fighting in Annan.

Fu Youde's temper is stubborn, but he is not a person who does not know the depths.

The imperial grandson has come out to explain, and it may be troublesome to lose his temper again...... He chose to keep his mouth shut.

But I still regret it in my heart.

Not only Fu Youde, but also Dingyuan Marquis Wang Bi and others also wanted to go.

Even Zhu Shou, the Marquis of Zhu, who was familiar with water warfare, privately found a relationship with Zhu Yunxi and asked to take him to conquer Annan.

The attitude is very earnest, even humble.

Jingchuan Hou Cao Zhen is a rough man, he said on the spot: "I am willing to be a horseman, leading horses for the imperial grandson, just to follow the imperial grandson all the way!" ”

Someone yelled again; "In a word, as long as you can fight with the imperial grandson, you can do anything!"

Zhu Yunxi came to the crowd, looked at the familiar people, and looked at their expectant eyes.

Knowing that they are worried about their own safety, they also want to make a difference.

Zhu Yunxi smiled and said, "Okay, I'll take you next time!" ”

"When's the next time?"

"In the near future!"

Zhu Yunxi stood with his hands in his hands, and his momentum was high: "The sun and the moon are all Han land, gentlemen, are you willing to follow the solitary frontier to expand the territory?" ”

Coincidentally, everyone in the hall bowed down together and shouted in unison: "I am willing to die for the emperor's grandson!" ”

All of them had sharp pride on their faces.