A certain new emperor estimated that the war in the Western Region would come to an end after winter, because the northern part of the Western Region would often encounter blizzards in winter.
Zhou Yuji's troops pursued Braid in a blizzard, which was tantamount to taking the risk of annihilating the entire army. They might not gain anything, but they would definitely lose men and horses.
Before setting off to the Western Regions, a certain new emperor told the veteran general to prevent the army from running out of water in the summer and to avoid blizzards in the winter.
If the war goes well, the army may camp south of the west shore of Lake Balkhash.
In this way, the army can not only obtain enough water, but also break the ice and fish.
Shunji's braided army can run away if they want, but a certain new emperor is not insistent on chasing them.
The first is to ensure the safety of the King's Division in the Western Expedition, and the second is to recover the northern part of the Western Region.
Being able to severely damage or even eliminate braids is just a wish. Whether it can be realized must be realistic.
Counting the 100,000 troops under Sun Chuanting's command, the 300,000 troops participating in the Western Expedition are almost the limit of the Ming Empire's support at this stage.
Even if these 300,000 people were really lost, a certain new emperor could send an equal number of troops to make a comeback.
But the pension for one person is at least two hundred taels, and the pension for 300,000 people is at least 60 million taels. This will definitely cause the court to bleed.
Therefore, a certain new emperor strictly prohibits non-combat attrition. It is understandable to contract an epidemic, but it is impossible to prevent it.
However, a large number of soldiers were directly frozen to death by the blizzard, and no commander could bear the blame.
A certain new emperor's military principle is to only take advantage and not suffer losses. If he can't win, he would rather not fight than make a loss-making deal.
When the railway is built from Turpan to Lake Balkhash, the Ming Dynasty will be able to send hundreds of thousands of troops to the Western Regions very easily.
The current task is to encircle the land first, and then use the railway to slowly digest this area.
Unlike the Northeast, the Western Region has been lost since the Tang Dynasty, and the control of the region during the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties was naturally not included.
It took more than seven hundred years for the Ming Dynasty to regain control of this area. You can imagine the difficulty.
A certain new emperor knew this very well, and hoped that the two commander-in-chiefs who led the troops on the expedition would also understand.
However, the new version of "The Map of the Ming Dynasty" has sold millions of copies, and a certain new emperor was very pleased with this.
The map is five feet long and five feet wide, covering the entire territory within a certain new emperor's plan, and is naturally popular among consumers.
Any family with a large enough wall area in the main house would buy such a map and hang it as a proof of loyalty.
Not only in personal homes, but also in restaurants, teahouses, inns, clubs and other places, such a picture will be hung.
For the guests who come and go to discuss, where Master Wang has conquered is the most talked about thing.
Not only the "Global Map of the Ming Dynasty", but also the "Global Map of the World" and the globe are also selling well.
Otherwise, newspapers would say that Master Wang won a great victory somewhere, and no one who read the news would know where the battlefield was.
After seeing the "Global Map of the World", most people will realize how small the original mainland area was.
The mighty Ming Dynasty was actually inferior to Li Tang's territory, and only slightly better than Zhao Song.
Fortunately, Emperor Haojing commanded Master Wang to save the face of the Ming Dynasty. Otherwise, how could Min Qing be embarrassed as the son of the Ming Dynasty?
No one thought that the imperial court could earn millions of taels of silver just by selling these things.
Of course, the best-selling one is naturally the portrait of a certain new emperor, with more than five million pieces sold so far.
The image rights naturally belong to a certain new emperor, and the income will not be distributed to others.
As for whether people who buy paintings use it to pray for blessings or to use it to house their homes, a certain new emperor can't control that much.
I heard from factory guards that many people bought portraits as true gods and would burn incense and worship them during festivals.
Wealthy families specially placed the portrait of a certain new emperor in the ancestral hall for worship, and the incense was burned every day.
Even if it is placed on the grave, a certain new emperor is not afraid, as long as the money to buy the painting is not a ghost coin...
Lao Suntou went to the Western Regions at the age of seventy-three, which made a certain new emperor very worried. He was almost a replica of Zuo.
But this is the only thought left by Lao Suntou, hoping to do one last thing for the Ming Dynasty in his lifetime.
A certain new emperor agreed, hoping that he would not bury his bones in the Western Region, and it would definitely become a "fixed border".
Prior to this, Gan Hui had already served as Lao Suntou's deputy, leading 30,000 troops and horses with the army.
Once Lao Suntou becomes ill, Gan Hui will take over his command of the entire army to prevent the South Route Army from going into chaos without a fight.
Most of the direct subordinates of Lao Suntou back then have retired, either in Beidu or Xi'an.
Those who are unwilling to stay in the mainland can also spend the rest of their lives on a small island south of Luzon, just like Zu Dashou and others.
A person like Bai Guangen, who has achieved great success and has risen from being a rebel to the chief military officer of the Ming Dynasty, naturally knows how to retreat bravely.
His son Bai Liangbi can continue to lead troops on expeditions, while he himself stays in Beidu to show his sincerity and will not seek death like that fool Lan Yu.
Eat well, drink well, and play with concubines every day, how happy your life is.
I have worked hard for most of my life just to live a life of wine and meat!
As long as he doesn't play too much and the emperor is not a narrow-minded king, he will certainly not cause trouble for himself.
Beidu is the best city in the world, especially the New Town, where the streets are spacious and clean, and the houses are mysterious and unique.
There are various advanced items in my house, and I can also see the latest newspapers and magazines.
The medical conditions are also extraordinary. There are the best doctors here, and any headache or fever can be solved in time.
Except for those who like to stay in their hometowns or are afraid of being liquidated, everyone, including ministers and generals, likes to live in Beidu for retirement.
There is no need for a new emperor to imitate Zhao Kuangyin's game of drinking and releasing military power. Once the generals reach their age, they can retire automatically unless there are special circumstances.
If his son can continue to lead the army, he can become the chief general, but the number of troops in the army must be less than 5,000, which is the size of a brigade, and cannot be exceeded.
After retirement, you will receive a generous bonus and receive your pension on time every year.
The bonuses for generals at the rank of generals can reach 10,000 taels of silver, 1,000 shi of rice, and shopping coupons worth 10,000 taels of silver.
The annual pension is no less than 3,000 taels and 500 shi of rice, and you can also receive a large number of gifts during holidays.
As long as there are not too many soldiers to support, including the bonuses and benefits earned during the service, it should be enough to meet daily expenses.
According to the proportion, the number of personal soldiers of a general at the rank of general must not exceed thirty.
The number of lieutenants shall not exceed twenty, and so on for generals of lower ranks.
If the number of soldiers raised by a certain general exceeds the quota by a large margin, a certain new emperor will have to take "special care"...
Civil servants do not have personal soldiers. At most, they only have servants to protect them. If they have money, they will also hire some retainers with high martial arts skills.
A certain new emperor also allowed civil servants to do this, but he also had requirements for quantity.
If you are not willing to spend money, the court can appoint security personnel.
They are all drawn from the Guards Battalion and are responsible for the security of the entire community.
Only the new emperor would take special care of civil servants of third rank or above.
Civil servants below the third rank do not seem to have much assassination value...
Xue Guoguan, as the former chief assistant and current consultant of the Military Aircraft Department, knows many secrets.
In addition, her daughter Xue Wanqing is still the queen, so the security personnel of the Xue family have not been reduced.
This kind of treatment can be maintained until Xue Guoguan and Xue Wanqing are laid to rest.
Xue Wanqing is only in her forties, takes good care of herself, and exercises every day according to her husband's requirements.
As long as you eat a reasonable diet and undergo physical examinations every week, and there are no major genetic diseases, it is estimated that there will be no problem in living to over eighty years old.
Looking at Xue Wanqing's beauty, she looks like a pretty woman in her thirties.
This is the case not only for the queen, but also for the beauties in the entire palace.
There is no need to worry about money and wind.
Play mahjong, read the newspaper, get a massage, and eat some delicious food every day, and the day will pass.
Carefree and in a good mood, the body naturally ages much slower than ordinary women.
After recruiting those young ladies into the imperial palace, a certain new emperor realized the true intention of his beautiful biological mother.
First, it allows them to have more children, allowing me to have more grandchildren.
For the Empress Dowager of the Ming Dynasty, this request was not excessive at all.
Secondly, it can also enrich the increasingly deserted back residence, which is lively when there are more people.
Especially after hearing that this mother-in-law likes to play mahjong, as long as nothing serious happens, the queen will think of the sound of the Great Wall every day.
A certain new emperor originally wanted to get along with the eight women around him and grow old together.
I didn't expect that my beautiful mother would get thirty-three for me at once...
To this end, the number of participants in the mahjong game has been upgraded to six!
If she hadn't disliked the eight-player mahjong that was too slow to pick up cards, this mother would have decided to play bigger.
Six-player mahjong, playing two decks of cards, seems to be more exciting.
Because on the side of a certain new emperor, the ministers of the Military Aircraft Department also play this way!
Just like they did more than 20 years ago, the military and aircraft ministers are hesitant to deal with business matters, but they are very busy playing mahjong!
Especially as the New Year is approaching, there is nothing major going on in the Military Aircraft Department.
The basic process is to read the report in the morning, eat as soon as possible at noon, then take a nap for a while, and then set the table and start working in the afternoon!
In particular, Zhenhai Gong Zheng Zhilong arrived in Beidu before New Year's Eve. After meeting Emperor Haojing in court, he was dragged by some people to the military aircraft to play cards...
Unlike his fellow Fujianese man Hong Chengchou, Zheng Zhilong tried his best to lose whenever he came, invisibly giving money to the military and aircraft ministers.
Even if it costs ten thousand taels, Zheng Zhilong is determined to afford it. The purpose is to show favor to the Military Aircraft Department and hear some inside information.
As long as it's not particularly important, you can find out at the card table. It's definitely worth spending the money.
During the Chinese New Year in Beidu, you would lose two to three hundred thousand taels just by playing cards, but Zhenhaigong himself felt very happy...
On the contrary, Hong Chengchou is known as the "tumbler at the card table"!
In all the activities he participated in, he almost never lost, and the worst was no gain or loss.
If you want to win Hong Chengchou's money, it's almost as difficult as climbing to the sky!
Although Liaodong had long been recovered by Wang Shi, there were still a few stubborn natives in the mountainous areas who refused to accept enlightenment.
As the governor, Hong Chengchou's task was to lead troops to raid the ravines with nothing to do!
Without the backing of Shunji's braided army, those natives would no longer be able to rise up.
The Ming army stationed in Liaodong in winter rested in the cities and strongholds, and would come out in full force after setting out.
According to the defense zone, we began to conduct sweeps. Once we suspected bandits, we would either set up artillery and bombard them, or directly set fire to the mountain.
According to reports and grain harvests, the current situation in Liaodong was relatively stable during Hong Chengchou's term.
Before New Year's Day, Hong Chengchou received the gift of going to Beijing to report. He had the opportunity to meet the emperor in person and state the important things that happened in Liaodong during the year.
This was to give Hong Chengchou a chance to show off. The new emperor already knew everything he should know.
It is impossible to wait until the end of the year for Hong Chengchou to resolve the matter. I'm afraid it will be imminent.
For example, when Zheng Zhilong comes to Beijing, a certain new emperor can discuss business with him and see which products are selling well so that the factory can increase production.
If Hong Chengchou came according to the order, he would be rewarded with a bunch of gifts and several hundred words of encouragement to show the emperor's great kindness.
"My dear sir, I have learned that Chenggong has won many battles in Spain and has conquered the Spanish capital of Madrid. King Carlos II of Spain has fled to America. The Spanish mainland is under the attack of Chenggong's troops and the French army from north to south. The sun is about to disappear, so I am really happy and congratulated! I am considering making Chenggong the Duke of Dinghai, what do you think of your wishes?"
This is the idea of a certain new emperor, but Zheng Zhilong's opinion must be sought privately before it is made public at the court meeting.
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, it is absolutely impossible. I hope your Majesty will take back this idea. It is our duty to dedicate ourselves to your majesty, to the court, and to the Ming Dynasty. It is our duty to wrap our bodies in horse leather. What's more, your majesty has never treated my family badly. The profits from the sea trade business are enough to satisfy me, and the ships captured during the expedition to America are also used by my family. I will never forget your majesty's grace, and I will never dare to covet any more titles!"
Zheng Zhilong, who is in a state of semi-retirement, plans to let his eldest son Zheng Sen inherit his title. If he fails, he wants to become two men of one family. Wouldn't this be flattering his own family?
Zheng Zhilong was of course very clear about the fate of Yuan Shao's son, Yuan Shao, and his family. Zheng Zhilong was extremely determined and could not agree to this matter.
"Don't worry, my dear, this is not a reward for success, but the situation is like this. Now Zhou Yuji and Sun Chuanting are leading the western expedition. If they succeed in bringing back the Western Regions, the Ming Dynasty will not be as prestige in the Western Regions as Li Tang. If these two people If you are rewarded, at least be a Marquis. You successfully led an expedition to the Western Yi home base thousands of miles away, avenged the country's humiliation, avenged Min, and defeated the culprit Carlos II to escape to America. The credit must be higher than that of Zhou and Sun. . If you don’t reward me like this, I’m afraid others will be dissatisfied.”
As Zheng Chenggong's disciple, the new emperor was actually not eager to reward him.
Because this guy is only a few years older than me, there is still a long way to go.
Those two are about to die. They risked their lives to kill the enemy. It would be too much for them not to reward them.
"Your Majesty, if that's the case, why don't you just make Quanzi a Marquis, but never a Duke!"
Zheng Zhilong thought about it and understood the way of being an official. Now as a Duke, he is walking on thin ice and must be modest and cautious.
"In this case, I will no longer force myself. However, I suggest that Aiqing pass her title to her second son without having to give it to him. If he succeeds in the future, he will continue to contribute to the Ming Dynasty."
"……this……"
Zheng Zhilong realized that if the emperor said this, he would definitely give his eldest son the title of duke.
"After conquering Spain, Success will lead his army to the Americas in a few years. I can responsibly say that Success will become the first king with a different surname since the founding of the Ming Dynasty!"
