"Shut up!" Although Zhu Biao was dissatisfied with Qi Tai, he wanted to stop him from speaking. But his eyes were looking at Han Du. Combined with his words, it seemed as if he was blaming Han Du.
Han Du also understood that Zhu Biao was trying to block Qitai's mouth, so naturally he didn't take it to heart.
After taking a long breath, Zhu Biao looked at Han Du and asked, "If the Great Wall is not built, do you think there is any good way to ensure that the great peace is not lost?"
"The best defense is to attack. Send troops to completely eliminate the Tatar tribe!" Han Du's eyes suddenly condensed, and he suddenly became murderous.
There is really murderous intent. Han Du's face seems to have not changed much, but what is revealed in his eyes is like a revolver holding a black muzzle. Especially Zhang Yan, who is leaning against Han Du recently, feels it the most.
The moment Han Du spoke, he clearly felt a biting coldness all over his body, as if his life was under a huge threat.
"Destroy the Tatar tribe?" Zhu Biao was surprised by Han Du's idea. Although he had a high prestige in the court, had his own unique skills in governing the country, and had even been to the battlefield in person, Zhu Biao still had reservations in his heart. The subjective idea of passive defense has no intention of taking the initiative.
Now that Han Du brought it up, he suddenly thought of this.
"Exactly!" Han Du said in a deep voice: "The Tatar tribe dared to attack Daning and swept away all the supplies. This obviously did not take our Ming Dynasty seriously. In fact, this may even be an attack by the Tatar tribe. Ming’s temptation was just that they themselves didn’t expect that the harvest would be so great.”
Exhaling a breath, he continued: "The Ming Dynasty has suffered such a heavy loss and faced such a serious provocation. If it does not dare to send troops to attack the Tatar tribe, then the Tatar tribe will definitely think that the Ming Dynasty is weak and can be bullied. I am afraid that in the future They will be invaded by the Tatar tribe one after another. What’s more serious is, how will other countries view the Ming Dynasty? Will they think that the Ming Dynasty has become powerful externally and powerful internally?”
After several questions, Zhu Biao remained silent. He had to admit that what Han Du said made sense. If Ming didn't dare to fight back in the face of such a provocation, then who would take Daming seriously in the future?
The status of the Ming Dynasty's sovereign state may also be seriously affected.
When Qi Tai saw that the emperor agreed, he immediately became anxious and said quickly: "Han Du, you know you can't talk about military affairs lightly. What's more, doesn't it cost money and food to go out with a large army?"
Although he was the Minister of War, Qi Tai was a civil servant and had no interest in fighting at all, and he was not willing to fight in the Ming Dynasty.
Han Du suddenly let out a low roar, "Is this the Ming Dynasty talking lightly about military affairs? This is the Tatar tribe taking the initiative to provoke the Ming Dynasty. They have trampled the Ming Dynasty's face to the ground. If they can't fight back fiercely, then what will happen to the Communist Party of the Ming Dynasty? Where is the majesty of the emperor? Where is the majesty of the emperor?"
"Besides, even though the expedition of the army consumes a lot of food and grass, it is nothing compared to your proposal to build the Great Wall. Why are you anxious? What's more, this is a once and for all matter. Even if the Great Wall is built, it may not be able to stop the Tatars. The Tartar tribe enters the border. But as long as they can destroy the effective forces of the Tartar tribe, they will never be able to enter the border."
Zhu Biao was thoughtful and raised his hand to stop Qi Tai's words. However, as soon as he thought about it, his heart began to beat with excitement. He glanced at Han Du with expectant eyes and said, "If we want to conquer the Tatars, How many troops and horses need to be dispatched?" Qi Tai was obviously the Minister of War, but the emperor asked Han Du, which made Qi Tai's face turn blue and white.
But there is no way. Who makes him, the Minister of War, not know how to fight?
In the entire Wenhua Palace, Han Du was the only one who could be considered a good soldier, and at most Zhu Biao could barely be considered one.
Han Du saw his decision from Zhu Biao's look and said: "It depends on how the emperor plans to conquer the Tatars. If it is just a retaliatory conquest, blood for blood and tooth for tooth, then a hundred thousand troops will be enough." .”
"What if I want to completely destroy the entire Tatar tribe?" Zhu Biao's eyes were like an unsheathed sword. His whole body was tense, waiting for Han Du's reply.
Han Du was silent for a moment after hearing the words. After a moment of pause, he said word by word: "If you want to completely destroy the Tatar tribe, you will need an army of 300,000. Moreover, you will also need a large number of cavalry."
The biggest problem in annihilating the Tatar tribe is not that the Ming Dynasty cannot defeat them, but that once these prairie barbarians are defeated, they will flee on horseback. The grassland stretches as far as the eye can see. Without the cavalry, no one would be able to catch these deserters.
"I understand." Zhu Biao felt a little more cheerful at this time.
When Qi Tai saw that the emperor intended to send troops to attack the Tatars, he immediately became anxious and quickly advised: "Your Majesty, you must not use weapons without permission..."
Zhu Biao glared at Qi Tai and said word by word: "It's not that I want to use weapons now, but that the Tatar tribe has bullied our Ming Dynasty too much. Moreover, at this time, the Tatar tribe has robbed so much of our Ming Dynasty's grain and beans. In the coming year, The strength will inevitably increase greatly. If we do not take advantage of the fact that the Tatar tribe has not yet grown stronger, we will first weaken its strength. When the Tatar tribe is completely powerful in the future, and we want to completely destroy the Tatar tribe, the price we need to pay will probably be ten times that of now. hundred times!"
Han Du also relaxed. As long as Zhu Biao can realize the threat of the Tatar tribe, it will be easier to handle. At least they don't agree with Qi Tai's method of building the Great Wall. Not to mention the waste of manpower, material and financial resources, building the Great Wall is almost useless in Han Du's opinion.
Since Qin Shihuang built the Great Wall, although the Great Wall has blocked the military fronts of the grassland tribes, it has protected the people and dynasties within the pass. But at the same time, grassland tribes often break through and enter. It can be seen that the role of the Great Wall is extremely limited. Compared with the large amount of manpower, material and financial resources required to build it, it is actually not cost-effective.
It would be fine if the Ming Dynasty built the Great Wall to help resist the soldiers of the grassland tribes when it was passive and weak. Now that the Ming Dynasty has strong national power and strong soldiers and horses, it is time to go north to conquer the grasslands. What is the use of building the Great Wall? Is it used to block Daming's own path to the north?
Bao Zhao was the first to hold up his hands and said: "I agree! Your Majesty's words are very reasonable. The Tatar tribe has received so many supplies, and a sudden increase in strength is to be expected. Now the Tatar tribe has not had time to convert these things into their own. Their strength is when they are at their weakest. By sending troops to conquer at this time, the Ming Dynasty can not only frighten other surrounding countries, but also obtain the greatest rewards at the smallest cost."
"I second the proposal." Although Chen Di didn't say too much truth, he also knew that the emperor's words were correct.
"I second the proposal!" Zheng Ci saw that Chen Di was agreeing one after another, and he quickly raised his hand and said. For him, it would be best not to build the Great Wall. Otherwise, the Ministry of Industry would not know where to deploy so many craftsmen to build it.
Seeing the others agreeing one after another, Zhang Yan knew that he and Qi Tai alone would not be able to survive alone. He had no choice but to look at Qitai and signal him to lower his head and forget it.
Seeing that the emperor had made up his mind, Qi Tai had no choice but to follow Zhang Yan's instructions and join him in bowing his hands and saying, "My lord, I have no objection..."
Seeing that everyone agreed, Zhu Biao suddenly blushed and said with a smile, "Okay, that's it. You all can step aside."
"My lord, I obey your order!"
Six people exited the hall one after another.
The others left on their own, but Qi Tai deliberately walked to Han Du and stopped Han Du reluctantly.
Han Du looked him up and down and asked, "What do you mean?"
Qi Tai didn't say anything, just stared at Han Du with his eyes like bells.
Han Du's heart sank. He was not someone who could be intimidated by just one look. A weakling like Qi Tai wouldn't be afraid of a group of Handus, let alone just him?
Just when Han Du's face darkened and he wanted to teach Qi Tai a lesson, Qi Tai waved his sleeves and robe again, snorted coldly and turned away.
"You don't dare to fight, but you want to stop yourself. Are you crazy?" Han Du shook his head, ignored Qi Tai, turned around and went out through the side door on the right.
Before he could get far, Han Du was found by Wang Yue running from behind.
"Master Hou, Master Hou, wait..."
Turning around, he saw Wang Yue running towards him out of breath. Before he could speak, he asked, "Your Majesty, are you looking for me?"
Wang Yue was stunned for a moment, then nodded repeatedly, and replied with emotion: "The Marquis is really a clever plan, yes, the emperor has summoned me."
"Then let's go!" Han Du turned around.
"Okay, Mr. Hou, this is
Side please. "
Zhu Biao did not stay in Wenhua Palace, but returned to Qianqing Palace, where he also summoned Han Du.
Han Du bowed and saluted, and Zhu Biao sat down.
After the two sat down, Zhu Biao said solemnly, without any smile on his face: "I couldn't ask you just now, but now I want to ask you, if the Ming Dynasty conquers the Tatars, when do you think is the most appropriate time?"
Han Du took a sip of tea and said, "Soldiers need speed, the faster the better."
"Oh? Why is this?" Zhu Biaofei was puzzled, "You have to know that winter is coming soon, and it will start snowing in Liaodong soon. If we send troops at this time, there will be heavy snow on the grassland, let alone a war. Isn’t it easy to find the Tatar tribe?”
Zhu Biao has rich experience, and he will definitely know this knowledge about the climate on the grassland. At the same time, he also believed that Han Du knew this.
Han Du nodded and said: "In the past, when the Ming Dynasty conquered the grassland, it would indeed choose to send troops in the beginning of spring. When the troops are sent out at this time, when they arrive on the grassland, it is the time when spring is warm and the flowers are blooming. The grassland tribes have just survived a winter and are at their peak. When we are weak, it is indeed a good opportunity to attack them. But choosing to conquer the grasslands in the beginning of spring is not without its disadvantages."
"What disadvantages?" Zhu Biao couldn't believe it. His father had chosen to send troops in spring during several Northern Expeditions. How could there be any disadvantages?
Han Du said: "As we all know, the grassland tribes are all driven by water and grass. When they are grazing, they are scattered all over the grassland. It is not easy to find the Tatar tribe. Moreover, the grassland will be full of herds by then. Meng Yuan people, it is extremely easy to reveal their whereabouts when the army moves."
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