The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Ma Hulan rode proudly on his horse, waiting for the Ming army to be routed by the Tatar cavalry.

This general looks very young.

He could easily guess the intention of a general of this age, using the new soldiers in front of the formation to resist the cavalry's momentum and create opportunities for the two thousand soldiers and horses in the rear.

If there is no geographical advantage, this plan may be feasible.

The bandits were plundering every day, and the people were afraid when they saw them. When they saw the Tatars charging like tigers, they were so frightened that their thighs were wet.

Wang Yong drew out his sword and shouted: "Protect the general!"

If the Gaoshan Guards had not needed troops to guard it, he would have mobilized all 10,000 soldiers and horses. At this moment, his intestines were filled with regret.

Zhu Houzhao had experienced a war and was quite confident: "There is no need to protect me, change the formation!"

His confidence comes from Shenji Camp.

In the Battle of Sudden Wen, Emperor Wen Zhu Di relied on the Shenji Battalion to disrupt the cavalry's dive.

However, the generals of the Ming Dynasty rarely read military books and knew nothing about many military tactics that could be used for reference.

Ma Hulan observed the formation of the Ming army and couldn't help but feel proud. This Ming army had discovered them and dared to come towards the mountains and forests.

The next moment, just as the Tatar cavalry was about to charge, the battle situation changed.

Mingjun quickly changed the formation. The new soldiers who were at the front of the team quickly retreated from the center to the wings. A troop immediately poured out from the rear of the center to fill the empty space.

What this Ming army holds in its hands is not weapons, but firecrackers!

The Tatars were getting closer and closer, and the soldiers became nervous and waited for military orders.

Zhu Houzhao shouted: "Anyone who retreats before the battle, regardless of generals and soldiers, will be killed! Anyone who does not retreat, regardless of military merit, will be rewarded with fifty taels of silver!"

If you die in battle, support your family! "

As soon as he finished speaking, the morale of the soldiers was greatly boosted, and their hands holding the blunderbuss stopped shaking.

"Fire!"

The Ming army lined up in a row, firing cannons aimed at the charging cavalry, and choking sounds were heard one after another.

The Tatar cavalry was caught off guard, and the soldiers in the front row flipped over and fell down.

On the hillside, Ma Hulan was shocked when he saw this scene, and quickly ordered the cavalry to retreat, but the momentum could not be stopped.

"Change the formation again!" Zhu Houzhao said.

The Tatars were overjoyed. The muskets needed to be loaded with gunpowder. In just a moment, they could rush into the enemy camp.

Massacre them all!

However, they were dumbfounded.

The first row of gunmen retreated, and the second row of gunmen stepped forward to fill the gap, and thousands of guns were fired!

The man fell off his horse, and the war horse raised its hooves, not daring to move forward, and collided with the horse rushing from behind.

The Tatar cavalry suffered heavy losses and tried to rein in their horses but it was too late.

The muzzles of the third row of muskets were pointed at the Tatars again. The Tatars rushed in front of them, but fell powerless at their feet.

Wang Yong raised his long sword and said in one breath: "Kill!"

The soldier threw the musket aside, drew his sword, picked up his shield, and charged forward.

The two thousand Tatar cavalry were in trouble and suffered a fierce attack from the Ming army.

Wang Yong originally thought that Zhu Houzhao came to the border to cause mischief, but now he was shocked to realize that he actually knew some art of war?

The bandits picked up swords and guns and fought fiercely with the Tatars. With their numbers, they quickly gained the upper hand.

Half an hour later, the Tatars reined in their horses and fled. Wang Yong always protected Zhu Houzhao and ordered his soldiers to count the battle damage.

"Thousands of households, 427 people were killed with fire and blunderbuss, 1,340 Tatars were killed with swords, and 376 of our troops were killed or wounded." The soldiers reported.

Wang Yong felt uncontrollably excited, especially since there were only more than 300 casualties. What a great victory!

Zhu Houzhao was delighted: "This is my first great victory. You send someone to tell the story back to the capital."

If his father knew about it, he would definitely not blame him for escaping from the capital.

Although Wang Shouren led his troops northward and it was easy to defeat the Tatars, he couldn't do it if he wanted to annihilate them.

The Tatars fled to the north, just like fishes in the water, and the sea is vast and the fish jumps.

Only by annihilating the Tatars will the Nine Borders truly be at peace.

After Wang Yong ordered his soldiers to pass the message, he quickly asked: "Your Highness, why don't you leave from the pass?"

Tatar cavalry has appeared here.

If we go further, we may encounter a large Tatar army. Next time, we may not have such good luck.

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In the capital, the decree is issued.

It is known throughout the world that Emperor Hongzhi wanted to establish the emperor's grandson as his grandson and abolish the position of crown prince.

However, the people did not care who became the prince or grandson, but hoped that Emperor Hongzhi would continue to govern.

Since the decree of tax exemption and reduction was promulgated, the people's taxes have been reduced, and they have surplus grain stored in rice vats, so that they can feed themselves and do not want to establish another emperor.

The gentry hoped to establish a new king as soon as possible to avoid having to reorganize the system all day long.

Chai Sheng bowed slightly: "Your Majesty, your grandson is almost one year old. It's time to learn how to read. Please give me a lecture."

According to etiquette, the grandson has not yet left the cabinet, so he cannot give lectures directly to him.

But you can sit in on the lectures every day and educate and educate your grandson so that he can become a studious person.

"The prince is extremely smart, and the grandson of the emperor is also good at it. Xie Jin was able to read at the age of three, write at the age of five, and write couplets at the age of nine, all thanks to his father.

Rumor has it that Xie Jin began to teach him when he was still in his womb. "Wang Hao bowed and said.

Prenatal education started in Ming Dynasty?

Yan Chengjin knew Xie Jin, the chief minister of the cabinet during the Yongle period, and a great Confucian of the Ming Dynasty.

In Ming Dynasty literature, the two most famous people were Yang Shen and Xie Jin.

But the emperor's grandson is still a child.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Xiao Jing: "Is the Japanese lecture on?"

The daily lecture is also called the Xiao Jing Banquet.

The scale is not as big as the Sutra Feast, and the ceremony is relatively simple. Since the prince ran away, the Sutra Feast has not been held.

Xiao Jing smiled and said, "Your Highness is not in the capital, and winter is coming soon, so it has been suspended for half a month."

"Starting today, we will start daily lectures. Let the wet nurse take the grandson to listen. It doesn't need to be too long. One hour is enough." Emperor Hongzhi felt that the grandson didn't listen when he was in the womb, and now he has to make up for it.

Chai Sheng bowed and said, "I think we should recommend a teacher for the grandson."

The imperial teacher will often accompany the crown prince to grow up until he ascends the throne.

Like a teacher and a father.

The faces of the gentlemen moved slightly, and they couldn't help but want to recommend themselves. They looked up at Emperor Hongzhi and saw that he was hesitant.

Emperor Hongzhi understood the importance of the imperial teacher.

At the beginning, he was under the guidance of Liu Jian and Li Dongyang, two teachers, to support the orthodoxy and firmly sit on the throne.

The imperial teacher must not only have a noble character and be well-educated, but also have outstanding strategies.

He first ruled out Yan Chengjin.

This boy is as timid as a mouse. If he passes on his knowledge to the grandson, I wonder what will happen to the country? ? ?

"According to Mr. Chai's family, please choose a teacher for the emperor's grandson."

Liu Jian's eyes moved slightly. He had no intention of being the emperor's teacher. He would retire in five years at the shortest and ten years at the longest.

The grandson needed a teacher who could assist him in ascending the throne and governing the country.

Li Dongyang and Xie Qian looked at each other. They also had no intention of being the emperor's teacher.

Han Wen and Zeng Jian also thought so. Only Wang Qiong and Chai Sheng and other young people were left.

Knowing that no one would recommend him, Yan Chengjin raised his head slightly: "I am not talented, but maybe I can be the emperor's teacher."

Emperor Hongzhi pretended not to see him.

In his opinion, Yan Chengjin was too young. He could be an assistant teacher, but not the grandson's junior teacher.

Li Rong, the chief clerk of the Ministry of Justice, said: "I recommend Mr. Wang from the Ministry of Revenue."

"I recommend Mr. Chai from the Ministry of War!" said Yan Jun, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites.

Now is the time to stand in line. You can tell which side the buttocks are on at a glance.

Emperor Hongzhi stroked his beard. He was very familiar with the six ministers and did not need to think for too long: "Minister Chai of the Ministry of War will first take on the role of teaching the emperor's grandson."

Chai Sheng trembled and bowed: "I will definitely live up to your majesty's high expectations!"