Rule the Ming Dynasty Alone

In the Yangxin Hall, the atmosphere gradually became solemn.

The outside world interprets the Military Aircraft Department as the emperor's imperial power. Through the mutual checks and balances between the cabinet and the Military Aircraft Department, the emperor's power is maximized.

Zhu Youtang actually has no such idea, not to mention that all power now falls in his own hands. The purpose of establishing the Military Aircraft Department is just to hope that the country can formulate a more rigorous military strategy.

After deciding on the goal of not extending the war to the Mandu Sea, and only clearing out the troops without assassinating the enemy, the three people from the Military Aircraft Department also expressed their opinions one after another.

Zhao Chengqing, the Duke of Jingguo, was a cautious man. He pointed at the ancient Mongolian territory in Manduhai: Your Majesty, even if Manduhai and Yibula are at odds with each other, I am afraid they will not use all their strength to send troops. It is probably just a show of force!

Zhu Youtang picked up the tea cup that had just been delivered and nodded calmly.

Zhang Yong is well aware of the differences between people's hearts, and he also expresses his own opinion: Although the information from Yebu confirms that Ye Buyin has long had the ambition to become a Khan on his own, it cannot be completely concluded that Manduhai and Ye Buyin have turned against each other. To be on the safe side, It’s not appropriate to rely heavily on the Mandu Sea!”

We, the Ming Dynasty, are encircling and suppressing Yibuluyin. Naturally, we should not expect Manduhai. If she is not of our race, her heart will be different. However, it is unlikely that she will openly antagonize the Ming Dynasty because of Yibuluyin, who is plotting to seek the throne. If she does this this time Stationing troops in the west can reduce the pressure of our Ming Dynasty's conquest. We only need to take into account the other three directions! Wang Yue showed more scheming and expressed his own views.

Zhu Youtang took a sip of tea and looked at Wang Yue with relief.

Although Wang Yue's overall performance in going to Jiangnan was not as good as Yin Zhi's, in terms of military attainments, he was already the best in the entire Ming Dynasty.

Zhao Chengqing, Duke of Jingguo, saw that everyone had basically the same view, so he turned his attention to the east and said: The Three Guards of Duoyan and the Fourth Division of Haixi have been very obedient in recent years. It is time for them to show their performance this time! With their strength, Although it cannot complete the task of clearing out the Norinbu Yinbu, it can still help us put pressure on the east side of the Norinyainbu.

With the effective foreign policy of the Ming Dynasty, Yibu Yin was actually an isolated bandit leader, and the Ming Dynasty had absolute strength to defeat him.

Whether it is the east side of the Yebula Yin tribe or the west side of the Ye Bula Yin tribe, they are actually allies of the Ming Dynasty.

Our army in the north of the Ming Dynasty is strong. If we combine the forces of all parties, we can easily defeat it. But we have to prepare for the worst. The north needs to be considered! Wang Yue frowned slightly, but he stretched out his hand and pointed at Mo Mo. North Road.

Zhang Yong followed his gaze to the north and nodded with deep understanding: The Mongolian prairie is too vast. Once our troops make up their mind to move north, our army will not be able to penetrate deep into Mobei! Back then, Taizong had a huge army. Millions, even though I sent my troops to conquer Mobei five times, the results were not very satisfactory, and on the contrary, too much national money was spent!

The overall combat power of the Ming Dynasty has always been higher than that of Mongolia, but war has never been a competition of pure combat power, but the flexible use of various tactics.

After stealing The Art of War from Sun Tzu, the Mongols also used Thirty-Six Strategies, Taking the Best Strategies to the extreme.

They used their own mobility to continuously create local battlefields in the prairie where the larger force defeated the smaller force. Once the Ming army's large forces came over, they would start running away.

The Ming army during Zhu Di's period was the best in the world. However, the first three northern expeditions were still fruitful, but the latter two did not have a head-on collision with the Ming army at all.

Even though the Ming Dynasty increased its troops and planned to surround them ten times, they still fled after hearing the news.

Marching and fighting requires refined grains, especially to increase the amount of exercise of horses. The refined grains eaten by an adult man are enough for ten days. One deployment is a huge loss.

Because of this, although they could follow Zhu Di's example and send out hundreds of thousands of troops to conquer the Yibu Yinbu, they had to consider the bad situation of the Yibu Laoyinbu deciding to move north.

Once people move north, not only will they not be able to complete the goal of annihilation, they will also waste an astronomical amount of food, which will become a financial burden for the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Youtang did not want this time to be just a revenge to regain the situation. He held the tea lid and poured the hot tea lightly and said: Of course we have to guard against the north. We can even consider that they will do this! I have established a military aircraft department. This time In calling you over, in addition to discussing the conquest strategy with you, I also hope that your military aircraft department can fire the first shot! After a pause, he turned his attention to Zhang Yong: Zhang Yong, both the government and the public You are the most criticized, so I hope you can perform well in this battle!

Problems can never be avoided, and now we naturally have to start solving them, and the key to solving problems is always people.

Zhu Youtang was well aware of the limitations of his knowledge, but he was the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and all the talents in the world were for his own use, so the problem naturally had to be left to the military aircraft department to find a solution.

The Ming Dynasty's biggest reliance now is the sufficient national treasury, which not only cultivates military talents who are good at fighting, but also has the ability to fight outside the border.

As long as their tactics are used properly, with the current military strength of the Ming Dynasty, it is not impossible to annihilate all the troops and not assassinate them, thereby greatly reducing the overall strength of Mongolia.

Although he is now married to Concubine Bei and has a child with Concubine Bei, it is impossible for Manduhai to give up his plans for the Central Plains. How could he really give up the territory of Mongolia?

That's why, as the emperor, he only needs to make correct decisions, and the work of finding solutions can be handed over to the newly established Military Aircraft Department.

This servant will definitely live up to His Majesty's expectations! Zhang Yong said solemnly, thinking of the criticism he encountered when entering the military aircraft.

Wang Yue and Zhao Chengqing also thought of their responsibilities. As the first members of the Military Aircraft Department, they also had the obligation to prove their military capabilities to the world.

In this atmosphere of discussion, the strategy of the expedition was finalized bit by bit. When the strategy was actually formulated, the unimportant palace maids were ordered to leave.

Outside the gate of Xiyuan, the Jinwu Guards commanded by Chang Jing were guarding diligently and were very alert even if a sparrow flew in. Their presence is like adding a solid barrier to this royal garden.

A gust of spring breeze blew by, causing ripples in the water of Taiye Pond. The world was filled with the breath of nature, and the magnificent palaces on the east bank had already merged into one.

In the Yangxin Hall where the sunset dyed red, Zhu Youtang spoke slowly, his voice low and powerful: In this case, then this operation is called the Shepherd Plan!

His words echoed in the air, as if every word and every sentence carried the fate of the country.

Your Majesty, your Majesty! Wang Yue and the other two people felt the emperor's ambition and pretended to be handcuffed.

They also feel the pressure of being members of the Military Aircraft Department. Different from the cabinet that only assists the emperor in handling government affairs, now they are not only responsible for the security of the country, but also formulate rigorous expansion plans and military operations.

After Zhao Chengqing, Duke of Jingguo, left the Yangxin Hall, he did not return to the military aircraft office, but left Xiyuan directly.

That evening, he rode out of Beijing.

Military ministers not only need to have the ability to participate in military decision-making, but also need to take command in battle, and they will be the strongest booster for the expansion of the Ming Dynasty's territory.

Zhang Yong also returned to the Aegis Camp stationed in the north of Beijing, and ordered the troops to leave with the emperor's order.

In March, the capital city ushered in a season of continuous spring rain.

Not only the whole of Beizhili, but also the entire Ming Dynasty was showing busy scenes of spring plowing.

Now that the Yellow River has been effectively managed, local governments have more adequate budgets for water conservancy projects. Although the Ming Dynasty could not avoid natural disasters, it promoted agricultural development to the maximum extent.

Although the treasure seeds have been brought back from the American continent, they are now mainly planted in imperial villages. It will take several years to spread them throughout the Ming Dynasty.

However, the Ming Dynasty's financial and taxation systems have been improved, and the people's tax burden has been significantly reduced. Coupled with the development of handicrafts driven by maritime trade, the entire society is prosperous.

After several days of spring rain, the capital also ushered in a beautiful spring weather.

As the sun sets, the entire Xiyuan is enveloped in a golden afterglow. On the horizon, the fiery red glow is like a burning flame, gorgeous and warm.

Under the reflection of this ray of light, the surface of Taiye Lake seems to be coated with a thin layer of gold, sparkling and shining with charming light.

At this moment, Xiyuan seems to have turned into a moving picture. The setting sun, glow, lake, willow trees, mountains, palaces, pavilions... together constitute a beautiful landscape painting.

Zhu Youtang, who was wearing a dragon robe, usually came to Tingchao Pavilion to fish after a busy day, but today he took a dragon chariot to the north of Taiye Pond.

After all, Taiye Lake is a natural lake with a water area of ​​800 acres, and it is enclosed in the royal garden. Therefore, this lake has actually evolved into a self-contained small natural system and has become a paradise for many small animals.

There is an inconspicuous small ditch hidden here. It is not wide. It is a small branch among the many water systems in Taiye Lake, but it has its own tranquility and charm.

The water in the ditch is crystal clear and flows slowly, making a subtle gurgling sound. Occasionally, a few small fish or dragonflies skim across the water, causing ripples in circles.

On both sides of the ditch, some weeds that had just emerged from the ground were growing, but some new holes and the appearance of fresh soil proved that there was something inside the holes.

Your Majesty, the servants are all ready! Han Niu arrived here first and looked very excited.

There are few eunuchs in the palace who are descendants of officials like Wynn. They are basically from poor backgrounds, so they have a deep-seated yearning for nature.

Many people think that exploring this Taiye Pond is not a serious job, but in their eyes, it is one thing after another worth remembering.

Zhu Youtang rolled up his sleeves himself and came to a new hole. Then he stretched the prepared small iron fishing line into the hole. Half of the fat earthworms were already placed on the iron fishing line.

The creatures in this era are more aggressive. The moment the bait is sent into the hole, the creatures inside bite it fiercely.

Zhu Youtang was immediately startled, and then felt a pulling force from the cave.

Your Majesty, it's caught! Liu Jin and other eunuchs squatted nearby and looked at the entrance of the cave, cheering more excitedly than Zhu Youtang.

Since the use of nylon fishing lines, Zhu Youtang has gradually become dissatisfied with the small white stripes, carp and carp in Tingchao Pavilion. Instead, he has moved to the waters to the north to challenge grass carp and the unknown large fish that always splash in the water at night.

This 800-acre water area has been closed to fishing for more than a hundred years. It is unknown how many mysterious big fish have been nurtured, and even rare fish that have become extinct in later generations have been hidden.

Zhu Youtang moved his position to the fishing pavilion in the north. As a result, while fishing here a few days ago, an eunuch suddenly discovered a snake in panic, but it turned out to be a beautiful misunderstanding.

Monopterus eels don't look like snakes at first, but as eels gradually grow in size, especially large eels that are decades old, they are intimidating and can easily be mistaken for snakes.

Although Zhu Youtang likes fishing, he is also passionate about eel fishing. He even had a record of catching eels with bare hands in his previous life, so today he also set his sights on eels and decided to get a king eel to replenish his health.

Since Concubine Bei's pregnancy was confirmed by the imperial doctor, the women seemed to be working harder. Even Queen Chang Yourong wanted to continue her efforts to have more children.

Zhu Youtang felt the power of the eel at this time, and adrenaline surged throughout his body.

Although he lacks nothing now, Taiye Pond is like a treasure with endless potential. At this time, he can clearly feel the endless fun brought by fishing for eels.

Zhu Youtang knew that everything required skill, but he was not in a hurry to exert force, but remained in a stalemate with the eel that was exerting force.

It wasn't until he felt that the eel was exhausted that he slowly fished the eel out.

The eel's lower jaw has been firmly caught by the iron hook. As the golden body is pulled out of the hole little by little, the fat eel is slowly exposed.

Its body is very slender, weighing three to four kilograms. It is golden in color and sparkles in the sunset, like a dragon in the water.

An eel of this weight will definitely be something that can only be encountered in future generations, but now it is just the first hole to harvest such a huge thing.

I have to admit that the fish resources in this era are so good. The resources that this Taiye Pond has nurtured for more than a hundred years are like an infinite treasure.

Your Majesty, the vat is here! Liu Jin presented a blue and white porcelain vat as if he were presenting a treasure.

Zhu Youtang skillfully wrapped his middle finger around the eel king, and after untying the fishhook, he carefully put the eel king inside.

When looking at the golden eel trapped in the tank, a bright smile appeared on his face.

But they didn't know that while they were catching eels, bubbles five centimeters square kept popping up on the small beach less than two feet away from them.

Ten feet away from them, a dark guy surfaced and suddenly sank. There was another splashing sound and a splash of water.

Eight hundred acres of water and a royal garden that has been closed for more than a hundred years seem to have more secrets waiting to be discovered.

The night is low and the moon is like silver.

Xin Tubo Mansion, a fine house located in a prime location in the capital, was given to Liu Zhang by Emperor Hongzhi after he returned with treasure seeds.

After Liu Zhang had dinner with his wife and children as usual, he returned to his study.

In fact, he could feel the happiness of his wife and children now. Since he returned with the treasure seed, he not only returned safely as a husband and father, but also brought great glory to the family.

Especially his own son, although he had already entered the Imperial Academy for further studies, he was not the material for the imperial examination at all, and now he became the new Tubo prince.

As for his wife, who has also become Mrs. Bo, not only her voice is obviously much louder, but more and more Mrs. Gaoming come to have sex with her.

Liu Zhang was sitting in the study room of the mansion. The candlelight swayed with the wind blowing from the window, stretching his figure long and casting it on the mottled wall.

As if he had made a certain decision, he took out a blank memorial from the bookshelf, and then sat at his desk to write. His decision was destined to cause a sensation in both the government and the public.

Because he, a newly promoted new uncle with great achievements, has decided to resign from the position of Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Agriculture and give up this coveted high-ranking official position.

Suddenly, the tranquility of the night was broken by the sound of hurried footsteps, followed by the sound of a vase falling to the ground.

Liu Zhang frowned and was about to raise his head to scold his wife's cat when he discovered that a man in black came in through the window.

But he saw that the man in black had already rushed towards him, and a cold light flashed in front of his eyes, heading towards his throat, trying to kill him.

It's just that since he returned to Ming Dynasty this time, let alone making grudges with others, he didn't even have a blushing person. After going through all kinds of dangers and returning home, is he really going to die here without any reason? (End of chapter)