In Han Du's heart, it is of course best for the Ming Dynasty to return with a great victory within half a year, but the battlefield is changing rapidly, and who can really predict what changes will happen in the future?
Therefore, Han Du could only give a general answer.
Zhao Yu saw that Han Du's tone was sincere and there was no hint of probing. He immediately understood that this was the real thing and not Han Du's excuse to test him.
While feeling relieved, Zhao Yu also silently shut up, because he really didn't know how to answer the adults.
Wang Yuanji frowned in embarrassment and said slowly: "If you leave for three or two months, or half a year, that's fine. One year is too long, and I'm worried that next year's tax collection will be affected." Influence."
Han Du was silent for a moment, waved his hand and said, "I can't guarantee that I can come back within half a year. If I don't come back by then, if you have anything you can't decide, please report it to the emperor."
It is also a method for the emperor to come to the Holy Judgment.
The two of them stopped refusing and replied in unison: "I obey my orders!"
Now that he decided to delegate power, Han Du grabbed the two of them and explained to them.
There are many affairs in the household department, and naturally it cannot be explained clearly in a few sentences. In the next few days, Han Du took Wang Yuanji and Zhao Yu and explained to them one by one what happened during his absence.
...
An Qing stretched out his hand and waved it in front of Han Du's eyes, but Han Du didn't notice the plain hand so close.
While Han Du was thinking about his thoughts, he suddenly noticed something strange around him, so he subconsciously raised his head and saw the angry An Qing in front of him.
He quickly laughed and asked, "When did you come here? Why are you looking at me like this?"
Although An Qing was angry, he still did not get angry with Han Du. Instead, he sat next to Han Du, held his arm, and asked softly: "Are you... worried about something?"
Han Du suddenly smiled awkwardly. Even if An Qing didn't look into his eyes, Han Du felt a little sorry for her.
"Did you see it?"
An Qing raised his head, looked at Han Du's face, and said, "You have always been a little absent-minded these days. Can't you tell? Tell me, what is it? I can still bear it!"
"It's because..." Han Du had just started to say something, and he immediately realized when he saw An Qing sobbing and looking like he had been greatly wronged.
He quickly explained: "...The Tatar tribe attacked Daning, and the Ming Dynasty had to fight back. The court has also decided to send troops to conquer the Tatar tribe. And I will also lead the troops to conquer this time. That's it. ....."
Seeing An Qing, her tears suddenly turned into laughter. How could Han Du not guess that she had misunderstood, "Where are you thinking?"
An Qing quickly reached out and quickly wiped away the tears that had just flowed out of his eyes, and said with a smile: "It turns out that my husband is going to war. I thought..."
"What do you think it is?" Han Du asked again.
"No, it's nothing..." An Qing was embarrassed to say it and quickly denied it.
"Husband, you must take care of your health when you go to war."
Han Du was stunned when he heard this, and said somewhat unexpectedly: "You...you agreed?"
An Qing smiled and nodded, "Of course, my husband is a marquis after all. Since the court needs it, if my husband doesn't go to war, who will go to war?"
"It's good that you can understand, but...it's made me worry these days. I thought you would disagree." Han Du glanced at An Qing from side to side, making sure that he didn't say anything sarcastic, and immediately put it down. Heart comes.
The army's expedition had no impact on the capital at all, and even the food and grass did not change.
Zhu Biao issued a decree and directly ordered the grain originally sent to the capital from Nanyang to be transported northward by sea to Peking for hoarding.
The huge warehouse of the Ordnance Bureau was opened, and the thunderbolts inside were neatly packed in boxes, one box after another placed high. In addition to the thunderbolts, there are also cannons.
Since Han Du was on the grassland, he has improved cannons
After installing the wheels. When he returned to the capital, he found Lin Mo and asked him to continue improving the cannon and equip it with wheels.
After painstaking research, Lin Mo used a new steel material that could reduce the overall weight of the cannon to four hundred kilograms while ensuring the cannon's five-mile range. Moreover, it still weighs four hundred pounds including the wheels.
This is a cross-generational innovation that not only successfully slimmed down the heavy cannon, but also increased the mobility of the cannon. The cannon that originally required a team of people to move can now be pulled by just one person. Although it is not easy to pull, at least the changes can be clearly seen.
With a wave of his hand, Han Du directly brought 300 cannons, 50,000 divine thunder cannons, together with the Shanzi camp, and a large amount of baggage. It took hundreds of ships to transport them away, and they were escorted by the navy. Go all the way north.
Zhu Biao adopted Han Du's suggestion this time and was determined to finish off the Tatar tribe in one battle. A secret decree was issued, and the Duke of Liang, Lan Yu, and the Duke of Ying, Fu Youde, were ordered to lead their troops northward respectively to look for opportunities to eliminate the Tatar tribe. Lan Yu has 80,000 soldiers and horses under his command, and Fu Youde also has 60,000 troops.
At the same time, he also gave an order to Zhu Di, who was stationed in Peiping, to send troops northward. While coordinating Lan Yu and Fu Youde, he also wanted to find opportunities to eliminate the Tatar tribe.
Han Du led the Shanzi Camp and the Six Guards of the Capital to the north, settled in Liaodong, and attacked the Tatar tribe from east to north. At the same time, Han Du was also responsible for delivering luggage to Zhu Di, Lan Yu, and Fu Youde.
After receiving the imperial edict, Lan Yu and Fu Youde immediately strengthened their military training and prepared for war.
...
Beiping, Prince Yan's Mansion, Taiming Hall.
Prince Yan's Mansion was originally the imperial palace of the former Yuan Dynasty, while Taiming Hall was the Jinluan Palace of the former Yuan Dynasty. That is to say, it has the same status as the Fengtian Palace in the Ming Dynasty. It is a place where ministers worship the emperor.
When Lao Zhu was originally here, Zhu Di once made it clear that although Lao Zhu gave him the former Yuan Palace as the Palace of Prince Yan, he would never overstep the mark. He also ordered that no one be allowed to enter Taiming Hall.
Therefore, Zhu Di only lived in the back garden of Prince Yan's Mansion before, mainly in Xingsheng Palace and Longfu Palace. This little place doesn't even cover one-third of Prince Yan's palace.
But now that Lao Zhu has passed away, Zhu Di still prohibits anyone from approaching Taiming Hall, but he himself sits in the center of Taiming Hall majestically.
Looking at the imperial edict in his hand, Zhu Di looked complicated. Sometimes his face shows excitement, sometimes he shows dissatisfaction, and so on.
There were no guards around Taiming Hall, but a monk in black appeared outside the hall door.
No one announced or sang, Yao Guangxiao stepped into the hall and walked step by step towards Zhu Di who was sitting on the high seat.
Zhu Di clearly saw Yao Guangxiao coming in, but he still lowered his head, as if he didn't notice anything.
Yao Guangxiao came closer and saw Zhu Di still looking indifferent.
He had no choice but to sigh and said, "Your Majesty, please call this poor monk here. What's the important matter?"
Zhu Di slightly raised his head to look at Yao Guangxiao, picked up the imperial edict in front of him, and said, "This is the emperor's edict. You should read it first before speaking."
Yao Guangxiao quickly stepped forward, took it with both hands, opened it and looked at it carefully.
"How is it?" Zhu Di asked with a smile, excitement in his eyes.
Yao Guangxiao glanced at Zhu Di, his face suddenly darkened, and he asked softly: "What does the prince want?"
Zhu Di did not try to hide it and spoke directly, "Brother Huang is still brave. Facing the provocation of the Tatar tribe, he dared to decisively send troops to attack. This is very suitable for me."
Yao Guangxiao sneered in his heart, and then asked calmly: "Your Majesty, do you think this is a good thing?"
"Of course it's a good thing." Zhu Di nodded without thinking.
Then he sighed: "In recent years, the Ming Dynasty has been in troubled times. The conquest of the grasslands was indeed not as powerful as when my father was around. In these years, the Tatar tribe has begun to make moves again. This time, they dared to attack Daning. , and also looted Daning. This time they dared to attack Daming. If they couldn't give them a head-on blow, they would dare to block the border next time.
It is necessary and necessary for the emperor's brother to choose to conquer the Tatar tribe at this time. "
Yao Guangxiao had no choice but to say clearly: "Whether the emperor did the right thing or not, there is no need for the poor monk to judge. But the poor monk wants to ask the prince, what can the prince gain from this conquest of the Tatar tribe?"
Zhu Di was stunned for a moment, "This time I conquer the Tatars, I will definitely make great contributions. Isn't this a benefit?"
Yao Guangxiao suddenly stopped covering up and sneered, which made Zhu Di's heart tremble.
"Even if the prince has made great contributions, what will the emperor reward the prince? Injuring the enemy a thousand times will cost you eight hundred! But when the prince conquers the Tatars, he will inevitably lose his troops."
"Furthermore, the main defense force in Peiping is the Tatar tribe. With the Tatar tribe present, the prince can naturally have a hundred thousand troops to guard Peiping and command the surrounding areas. But once the Tatar tribe is gone, will the court still allow the prince to have heavy troops? Or Tell me, will the emperor transfer the prince away from Peiping in the name of reward?"
Zhu Di's expression suddenly darkened, and he was no longer as excited as before. He likes to fight, but that doesn't mean he's stupid!
"Brother Imperial has always been kind, so he should...not be like this!"
Although Zhu Biao said this, he was not sure about it in his heart. He was originally a suspicious person by nature, judging others by himself, and of course he would not trust anyone.
Yao Guangxiao also knew this very well, and his words just now had planted the seeds of doubt in Zhu Di's heart.
"Isn't it like this?" Yao Guangxiao laughed, "I have only heard that the royal family has no family ties since ancient times, but I have never heard that it is not like this."
Yao Guangxiao's words immediately made Zhu Di's face darken. After hesitating for a long time, Nono asked: "In your opinion, what should I do, sir?"
Yao Guangxiao chuckled lightly and placed the imperial edict in front of Zhu Di, "It's better to be self-respecting than to surrender!"
Two sharp dagger-like gazes suddenly appeared in Zhu Di's eyes, and he looked at Yao Guangxiao in silence for a long time.
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