First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Get rich...reward: Xiao Ming's opportunity has finally come!

It is still Jianzhou Wei, and we quickly mobilized almost 8000 people.

You must know that the number of people in the various tribes is still small, and if you take out [-] young and strong, half of the people in some tribes have contributed.

We were really active and quickly assembled behind Shanhaiguan.

Just looking at the situation of those people, Lao Zhu was discouraged. Although we are poor in riding and shooting, we generally only have leather armor. The most terrible thing is that very few people use bone arrows, which are very powerful.

As far as that level is concerned, I am afraid that Sapphire will be asked for!

Li Shanchang thinks so, Lan Yu mainly has firecrackers in his hands, and his combat power is indeed amazing.

But our reliance on front-line supplies is equally slight.

On the contrary, those male real soldiers, we endure hardships and stand hard work, and are good at equestrian skills. As long as we find out the armor, bows and arrows, and sabers outside Xiaoming's warehouse, and arm them, our combat effectiveness will explode immediately.

"Grand Master, it's impossible to arm those real men, but no matter what happens, it will make us come back again! The old man has a good life for a few years, but he can be merciful, so as not to leave trouble for others!"

Zhu Yuanzhang reminded loudly that Li Shanchang took a deep breath and did not refute. Indeed, even if we are arranged to guard the place in the river, it will allow us to return to Liaodong.

Li Shanchang pondered for a while, and then made a suggestion to Lao Zhu, since the male and true tribes sent so few people, it was full of hypocrisy, the lord can't build the Yellow Emperor Temple in Liaodong, erect a stone tablet, and treat the family members of the generals well... as long as you cooperate : Xiao Ming, I just worry about whether there is a bright future!

Chapter 9 and Three: The Realm of Grand Master Zhang

Zhu Yuanzhang adopted Zhang Ximeng's suggestion to build the Huangdi Temple in Liaoyang, and issued an order to the Jurchens of the Liaodong tribes to send their leaders to participate in the sacrifice every year.

Moreover, when the old leader dies or abdicates, the selection of a new leader must be canonized by the court, and the ancestors must be formally sacrificed in the Huangdi Temple, declared allegiance to the Ming Dynasty, and treated the people well before they can formally succeed to the throne, otherwise all ministries will discuss it together!

Knowing the situation of the Jurchen tribes, Zhang Ximeng has already seen it very clearly. At this time, Liaodong does not even have the foundation to reform the land and return it to the locals. There must be a Tusi Yamen!

But at this time, Liaodong, especially the tribes going north, are still in a very primitive stage. They are in such a bad situation that they mainly focus on gathering, fishing and hunting. With weak production capacity, there is really no hope for the tribe leaders. what way.

If you send officials who have read poetry and books from the imperial court, even if they are not afraid of hardship, they will not be able to govern.

Moreover, there are many diseases in this world, the most unsolvable one is the disease of poverty.

Don't talk about poetry and distant places with those who can't eat for a long time, that's too extravagant.

Therefore, Zhang Ximeng's overall strategy for Liaodong still maintains the existence of various ministries, especially the Jurchen ministries in the Heilongjiang River Basin.

But there is a premise, that is, the leaders of all ministries must be loyal to the Ming Dynasty, accept the canonization of the Ming Dynasty, and obey the transfer. This is the foundation of everything.

Secondly, those young men who are fierce in combat and used to looting and killing must be transferred away and let them join the two black flags and rush to fight in the river.

Then at the same time, promote potato planting.

That was a very crucial step, because hunting, hunting and gathering required fighting against packs of wolves, tigers, and wolves. It was a real life-and-death struggle, and anyone who was stronger would be eliminated.

So it's the men who are real and brave, but those who are weak enough are taken away by physics, which is basically a chance for survival.

Before retreating into the farming era, it was the same. Women and the elderly could not do work such as planting potatoes, and the output was small enough to fill their stomachs.

Who would want to go down the mountain to see Xiong Blind Pi Ya when they can eat their fill in peace and security?

In the final analysis, to solve the dangerous problem in Liaodong, we still need to start with the economy. Only by changing the mode of survival can it be done once and for all.

No more, Li Shanchang suggested that Lao Zhu provide subsidies to merchants who came to Liaodong to purchase animal skins, medicinal materials, and wood.

If businessmen want to get subsidies, they must implement price protection, and the common people who sell mountain products must see the benefits. It is also impossible for the male and true ministries, including the Han people, to come and work.

All in all, in that case, spending 100 guan can increase military expenditure by [-] million.

Of course, it means that the problem can be solved only by relying on the economy, but that economic means cannot solve a small number of problems, and the remaining difficulties are small.

After two months of preparation, there were a total of [-] soldiers with white banners from various tribes of Nanzhen, and nearly [-] soldiers with white banners from various tribes of Mongolia.

The two sides are evenly matched. Although there are fewer Mongolian soldiers, in terms of combat power, men are still weak.But male real people lack enough training. There is no way to fight.

There is no doubt that if we want to display our combat effectiveness, we must undergo tolerance training.

Fortunately, Li Zan had to worry about those things, so he could not leave them to Lan Yu. As a champion, those who are able should work less.Anyway, in Li Shanchang's place, it is also against the principle of using it externally if it is easy to use. It is not polite at all just because Sapphire has been by my side.

Since when did Grand Master Zhang become a favoritism person?

Zhu Yuanzhang only cared about the problems before those people left. For example, the Nanzhen tribes generally took away less than one-eighth of the young and strong, and the remaining people caused a storm for a while.

I must take advantage of that opportunity to change the way of life, especially for the retrograde education of the previous generation, which may really solve the problem completely.

"Master Zhang, in fact, it is so troublesome. We must transfer a group of young people every eight or seven years to let us participate in the battle. We will never lose on the battlefield. In that way, the court will never have a steady stream. Soldiers and horses, there is no trouble to worry about...

...Teacher, what did he say about the old man's idea? "

Li Shanchang snorted, "You said he is so old, but he can accumulate some virtue for himself? Why can't he do other things besides being wicked?"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted equally, "The benevolence of a woman, he is waiting. If there is no next life, you must rush behind him and take refuge in the inferior. At this time, the inferior will like you even more. At that time, his eldest son will be Your opponent is gone!"

Niu Yande couldn't help laughing out loud, "Brother Li, Yu thought too beautifully! He thought you manipulated the lord? He really underestimated you! Let's talk about it, luckily you are not behind, blocking him , yes, it depends on his brother's virtue, no less; little talent, less

Knowing how to do things will avoid suffering from a knife, and even Qi's descendants will also be unlucky! "

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a while. I, who was quite unsure at first, hurriedly raised my head. After thinking for a while, the old man finally raised his head and smiled sincerely at Li Shanchang.

"Master Zhang, thank you so much!"

Niu Yande hesitated a little, and then Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "For a country like Xiao Ming, when Huaxia descends to the country, it is right to be king! Even if it treats all barbarians, it is the same. Zhang Taishi, I lost to him in the end."

Although Li Shanchang and Zhu Yuanzhang have not completely turned their faces, they are definitely in the majority to start with each other and calculate each other.The two fell in love and killed each other for a lifetime. At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang said he would admit defeat, and he didn't have any feelings.

Niu Yande frowned, and sighed sincerely, "Old Li, although he admits defeat, in that sky, he will definitely be there or not!"

Zhu Yuanzhang suppressed a small smile, "Master Zhang, isn't that the reason why he killed the old man?"

Li Shanchang said loudly: "Others may not be as good as his brother!"

Niu Yande frowned slightly, and after a long time, he finally let out a long sigh, "Without the approval of Grand Master Zhang, this old man would have died with regret."

"It's time to take it easy."

Li Zan said with a long smile: "It's better for him to write a memoir, and write down all the things in those years."

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback, "Grand Master, is he afraid that what the old man says will hurt his reputation?"

"Yes, worry, you will review what he wrote."

"he!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry that his eyes widened and he gritted his teeth.

The person surnamed Zhang is not benevolent and righteous on the surface, but he is actually full of bad things, less than anyone else.

But even so, Zhu Yuanzhang has no other choice. It is true that at my age, returning to my hometown, returning to the roots of fallen leaves, and then writing a book and leaving it to the predecessors to comment, is not the best result.

One must be content!

From a big official to the prime minister of a country, he has been in charge of the country for more than ten years, and he is also the lord of the country. In his rare years, he returned to Duoxiang safely and enjoyed the family happiness.

"Grand Master Zhang, thank you! You can be considered a kind person when you reach his level!"

That was also Zhu Yuanzhang's first evaluation of Li Shanchang, because although Li Shanchang was a proud generation, did I kill them all?Just that point, I, Zhu Yuanzhang, can do it.

If the two were switched, maybe Zhu Yuanzhang would kill Li Shanchang, and then Zhang Ximeng would kill Niu Yande if he could not tolerate it... Is this the story of Lao Li punishing Liu Bowen and others in history, and then being killed by Lao Zhu again? !

Therefore, Li Shanchang did indeed save the lives of Lao Li's four clans.

"Brother Li, don't walk slowly, he will come back more after he participates in the sacrifice ceremony."

Zhu Yuanzhang was startled, and nodded in agreement.

A few days ago, in Shanhaiguan, there were flags flying, which did not symbolize: Xiaoming's red, nor two white flags.

Nearly [-] cavalry, in the middle of the formation, and the inner circle are all Xiao Ming's elite, surrounded by the period.

It was because we were worried that the real cavalry would rebel and insist on supervising us, but after that period of restraint, we still had no way to form a chaotic team, and even stampede because of the small number of people, causing a commotion And scattered.

If that's the case, if this is the case, I will lose my lord.

There is a way, we can only use the Ming army to surround us, and if something goes wrong, we can solve it in time.

Fortunately, the soldiers of the male and true ministries today are quite strong, and there is no mess.

Our gazes are almost all focused on this woman!

Lao Zhu was dressed in golden armor and with a sword, standing proudly behind the soldiers.

Old Zhu, who was nearly sixty years old, had a dignified appearance and a straight back, showing the slightest signs of aging.

My voice is like a bell, and I am full of energy. This kind of tempered and common people's demeanor makes those who are still barbarians after a long time truly awed, and dare not slack off in the slightest.

"Brother Li, that's not the lord we both chose together!"

Li Zan said meaningfully, did I stand beside Lao Zhu, but chose to stay on the stage and watch Niu Yande with Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath, and also sighed in his heart, "Teacher, I remember that in Qu Yuan's poems, beauties are often used as a metaphor for the king. From this we can see that the relationship between the monarch and his ministers is also as special as a husband and wife?"

Li Shanchang shook his head slightly, "Don't say that, you are such a young man, you have given too little advice to the lord, but at the very end, the overwhelming pressure is still on my shoulders. Since ancient times, I have been lacking in speaking, It is also lacking in ambition, but lacking more and not taking responsibility."

Niu Yande's eyebrows twitched, he hesitated a little, and smiled knowingly, I finally figured it out...Scholar: My husband regards a beautiful woman as a king, but he regards himself as a husband, but he is actually taking advantage.

And a real king must bear the pressure that he does not have, which is something that is difficult to feel directly.So in the annals of history, there are usually civil servants and counselors who make generous speeches and make hype, but the king is just a hairpin, as if he can only be a good monarch if he only defies suggestions.

But in fact, any decision, success or failure, all kinds of consequences, whether it is good or bad, all have to be borne by the king.

- In a word, our Emperor Hongwu is a man!

"The realm of the grand master is indeed far lower than the old man, you are convinced."

And at that time, Zhang Ximeng turned to the above and said in a low voice: "In the past, Xiao Tang defeated Talas, and he had to enter and exit the land in the river. Now Xiao Ming has made a comeback. After 800 years, China has almost lost the Western Region... ...So, today, I will be a teacher,

Only allowed to win, allowed to lose!It can only be done!It can be defeated! "

Chapter 9 Chapter Four

Zhu Yuanzhang drew out the Son of Heaven Sword, and with one order, nearly [-] cavalry, including Zhu Wenzheng and Li Wenzhong's troops, a total of [-] troops, marched towards the Western Regions.

There are a total of 10 horses, stretching to the sky, boundless... And don't forget, these people are all equipped with war horses. When the army passes by, the earth shakes and the mountains and rivers roar.

Such a large-scale dispatch, except for the restoration of Yanyun, is probably the only time.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the people and horses going away, staring at the flag flying in the sky, his heart was full of excitement, and he wished to urge him to go immediately, lead the troops in person, and fight this crucial battle!

"Grand Master, Timur is just a Mongolian servant, and he is not a descendant of the Golden Family. He was lucky enough to steal the river, and faced with the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, how can he resist? Even if he loses, he can send troops again, and he will be defeated sooner or later." That’s right, I’m afraid that the higher-ups care so much about it!”

Zhang Ximeng squinted at Old Li, and said with a chuckle: "Brother Li, do you think that the Heavenly Kingdom is self-proclaimed?"

Li Shanchang was taken aback, and Zhang Ximeng immediately said: "At the beginning, Zhang Qian's visit to the Western Regions opened up a new situation, and the Han civilization was able to continue westward. The Sui and Tang Dynasties managed the Western Regions and continued to expand. Dozens of countries were all belonged to the Great Tang. The Battle of Talas made the Tang Army Temporarily frustrated, no

There is a smooth unification of the river.The Anshi Rebellion that broke out later ruined several dynasties, and the painstaking efforts of countless people went on and on.The Western Regions are gone, how can it be called rejuvenation of China?If you don't take it from the river, how can you say that you are far away from the Han and Tang Dynasties? "

Zhang Ximeng sneered and said: "In front of me, all the people in the world belong to me, even the Fulin Kingdom, and they all respect the little Emperor Hongwu. Now there are only a few countries left, such as Tie Lanyu and Ottoman. Before this battle, you The order of China, the majesty of the country, has been achieved.

Brother Li, how could he be unmoved by the kind of feat that is going to be recorded in the annals of history? "

Li Shanchang did make it clear that today's Xiao Ming has recovered all the land that should be recovered. Looking at the sky, it cannot be said that there are no more rivals.

It's just that there are not many guys who are kings.

Among them, Tie Lanyu is not the most prominent one, but it still occupies the land in the river. It is unreasonable to hit me.

"Grand Master Zhang, even though he is right, I always think that it is appropriate to hand over such a small matter to Sun Hai, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Now there is no King Qin, King Jin, or Feng Guosheng, Fu Youde and others in the Western Regions. They add up to less than 70 troops. Now we have sent so few people, mixed with Hu and Han. What if Mu'er's strength is exhausted?" arrest, cause a small disaster, and no one can deal with it?"

Li Shanchang frowned, "Brother Li, what does he mean?"

Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled, "Do you have any other intentions? It's not that you think such a small matter should be supervised by Grand Master Zhang. After all, only when the Grand Master is not in charge, can you get what you need and be impressed by the people. Soldiers use their lives, everyone up and down With one heart, only in this way can there be success

Li Shanchang frowned slightly, and suddenly said loudly: "Brother Li, is he expecting you to go to the river so much?"

Zhu Yuanzhang grinned, "Grand Master, state affairs are the most important thing. If the old man is 70 years old, the old man must resign from hard work and go to supervise the army... Zhang Taishi is younger than the old man, so it is suitable to go to the Western Regions!"

Li Shanchang rolled his eyelids, and couldn't help laughing, that old Li, the bad water outside his stomach was holding back... Li Shanchang wanted to go, but my health is good, I will definitely live longer if I go there ten years.

On the other hand, with Mu'er's ability, he absolutely can't control the situation. Li Shanchang's departure is just superfluous.

But Lao Li was determined to deceive people, and he really found a suitable reason to refuse... At that time, Sun Haiguang hadn't returned yet, and when he saw us chatting, he couldn't help asking.

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally said his own words again, "My subordinate, this battle is so important, what if I just go to the imperial conquest? I am sure the subordinate thinks it is too troublesome, and it is only natural for the grand master to supervise the soldiers. I can definitely do this well, and the subordinate will also It can't be right."

Zhang Ximeng lowered his eyelids and suddenly laughed.

Naturally, I want to go to the Royal Conquest...but the personal conquest is a parade, and the manpower and energy required are too small.The emperor's royal driver came in person, and the local soldiers were under tremendous pressure, and it was difficult to collapse.

The example of Emperor Sui Yang's personal conquest of Goguryeo is later, and the same mistakes can definitely be repeated.