Han Du glanced at the eunuch with a sideways smile and asked softly: "Do you know why I was summoned to the palace?"
The eunuch looked back at the people behind him again, and saw that everyone still lowered their heads and did not notice anything unusual here. He quickly said: "The ancestors didn't say it, but I think it's a good thing. When the slave left the palace, he heard others say that today's emperor I am very happy."
Hearing this, Han Du let out a long breath, and most of the pressure in his heart suddenly disappeared.
As long as Lao Zhu is happy, then there's probably nothing going on.
No wonder Han Du was so careful, it was really because Lao Zhu's move was too abnormal. Originally, when Han Du reported to him last time, he said that once the grain and grass were shipped, he would immediately set off to Peiping, which Lao Zhu quite appreciated.
Now that he was suddenly called into the palace, Han Du couldn't help but think too much.
"Handu, the Marquis of Zhenhai, comes to see you~"
Following the eunuch's sharp call, Han Du walked quickly into the Jinshen Palace.
"My lord, Han Du, pays homage to the emperor. My emperor..."
Before Han Du could finish speaking, Lao Zhu's voice came from above his head, "Han Du is here? Come here quickly."
Han Du then raised his head and found that Song Guogong Feng Sheng, Xin Guogong Tang He, Ying Guogong Fu Youde, Zhu Biao, Lan Yu and others were all here.
When Han Du came in just now, he kept his head lowered according to etiquette. Now when he raised his head, he saw everyone gathered in front of a huge map.
Lao Zhu is in the middle, with Zhu Biao standing on his left, Tang He on his right, and Feng Sheng, Fu Youde, and Lan Yu on the left and right.
Han Du saw Lao Zhu recruiting him, so he wisely came to the right and stood against Fu Youde.
Lao Zhu looked at Han Du with a smile, nodded and said, "You came just in time. I just talked about what happened in Naha in the Northern Expedition."
Han Du smiled flatteringly at Lao Zhu and said with a bit of evasion: "Your Majesty, this minister knows nothing about land warfare. I'm afraid I can't help much in this matter."
He had promised An Qing that he would come back to accompany her as soon as possible, but he did not want to get involved in dealing with Naha's incident. Moreover, Han Du was telling the truth. Han Du did not have any experience in the confrontation between the two armies.
Lao Zhu didn't speak, but Tang He interrupted, pointed at the map and said: "No! You are of great use."
Han Du glanced at Tang He blankly, wondering why he was so effective?
Seeing that Han Du was confused, Tang He explained: "If you want to catch all Naha, you must cut off his escape."
This is the truth, Han Du nodded secretly. After all, the advantage of cavalry on the plains is too great. They can stay if they want and leave if they want. If Naha is not surrounded to death, how can he be captured in one fell swoop?
Sure enough, Tang He's next words confirmed Han Du's thoughts. Tang He pointed at the map and said: "The army is stationed in Tongzhou. Once Naha gets the news, he will probably station troops in Qingzhou to wait for an opportunity to resist the Ming army. At this time, the Jinshan Mountain behind will be empty. If you can lead the navy to take the sea route, go around behind Jinshan, and launch a sudden attack, you will definitely be able to break through Jinshan. If Naha comes out of Jinshan, then you'd better capture him alive, which is a great achievement. If Naha comes out in Qing State, then you will lead your troops to defend Jinshan and completely cut off Naha’s retreat."
Listening to this, Han Du couldn't help but sigh that Tang He was indeed a famous general in the world, and he was extremely experienced in using troops. There is a large army pressing down on the territory in front, and a navy sneak attack behind to cut off its retreat. As a result, it is impossible for Naha to escape, and it is not easy to survive.
Lao Zhu and others also smiled at Tang He, obviously very much agreeing with Tang He's strategy.
But Han Du was unwilling in his heart. People would die in a war. Although Han Du and his navy went on two expeditions and wiped out many Japanese pirates, Han Du knew that with the absolute advantage of the new warships, there was no need to worry about the casualties of the soldiers. Only when he was attacked by the King of Java, many people died, and Han Du blamed himself for this.
But now they want to drag the navy to the battlefield, or even attack the city. Since this Jinshan is Naha's lair, how can it be easy to deal with even if its troops are empty?
If it doesn't work well, it won't be a matter of dozens or hundreds of people dying, but tens of thousands of people dying. Han Du and the naval officer already had feelings, how could he be willing to watch them die like this?
"What? You don't want to?" Lao Zhu saw that there was no happy expression on Han Du's face, and he immediately guessed what he was thinking, and his face darkened.
Han Du took a deep breath and bowed to Lao Zhu, "Your Majesty, the navy is good at naval warfare. If it is used in land warfare, wouldn't it be the same as using cavalry as infantry to attack a city? Use your own shortcomings to attack the enemy. If it goes too long, it may cause a large number of unnecessary casualties."
Lao Zhu's face suddenly turned cold, and the others also looked at each other and felt bad.
Even Zhu Biao, who is known for his kindness, knows that people will inevitably die in war. If no one is killed in a war, then why fight?
"My decision has been made, Han Du."
"I'm here." Facing the tough Lao Zhu, Han Du had no choice but to lower his head.
"I order you to lead 50,000 naval troops to the north. After transporting grain and grass to Beiping, you will follow Feng Sheng's instructions and go around behind Jinshan Mountain to wait for an opportunity to seize Jinshan Mountain."
"My lord, I obey the order."
Seeing Han Du lower his head, Lao Zhu let him go and turned to continue discussing with Feng Sheng and Fu Youde.
After the discussion was over, everyone was asked to go back, but Han Du was left behind.
"What? I see you have been depressed all night. Do you have any objections to my arrangements?" Lao Zhu didn't like anyone disobeying his will. Han Du's attitude had long made him dissatisfied. Now, as soon as the words come out of my mouth, there are waves of strange cold wind.
Han Du paused for a few breaths and had to say: "Your Majesty, An Qing is about to give birth. I originally planned to finish delivering the food and grass, so I would keep her safe. Moreover, I had promised her a long time ago, and now I don't even know how to go back. How should I explain it to Anqing?"
When Lao Zhu heard that Han Du truly cared about Anqing, most of the frost on his face dissipated. Although his tone did not soften, the temperature in his words increased a few degrees.
"Is there any explanation? It's the time when a man is making great achievements, so what's the point of you guarding her while she gives birth to a child?"
Han Du couldn't help but curl his lips inwardly, what use would making achievements to him have? No matter how many achievements you make, Your Majesty, you will never be able to make yourself a Duke.
Instead of sneaking into some Jinshan Mountain, it would be better to stay at home and watch An Qing give birth to the child. After all, whether you are male or female, this is your own bloodline.
Seeing Han Du holding his neck and not speaking, Lao Zhu could only comfort him and said, "Don't worry about Anqing's affairs. I will send two imperial doctors to guard her tomorrow. Don't worry, nothing will happen. But you can lead Shui As for the teacher, you have to think carefully about how to fight this battle?"
