Zhu Houzhao is afraid of heat. The refrigeration methods in this era are really limited, so every summer will be a bit difficult, especially this year, because the development of the war affects his heart.
So far, he has allocated millions of taels of silver, and military supplies and salaries are flowing continuously to various armies. Various expenses, including deployment fees, have turned spending money into a numbers game.
Even so, everything doesn't stop yet.
The 12th Regiment Battalion in the Beijing camp received another five hundred thousand taels of silver to recruit and replenish the vacancies left after the elimination of personnel. In addition, after the intensity of training increases, military pay also needs to be increased, otherwise it will be a sacrifice. If the pay of the 12th Regiment Battalion is less than that of the Shanzhi Guards, problems will easily arise.
In the past, the 12th Regiment Camp was easier than the Kaminao Guards, so that was fine.
Now that the war is going on, Zhu Houzhao is not a miser. He is an emperor, and he can get his money back after he spends it. So he agreed to this after a brief discussion with his ministers.
The salary of the 12th Regiment Battalion is also at the same level as that of the Shangzhi Guards. It just so happens that the 12th Regiment Battalion itself is divided into the Four Martial Battalions, the Four Brave Battalions and the Four Power Battalions.
The imperial edict has been issued, and the silver has been allocated to the Ministry of War. The difference is which four battalions will be classified as Class A and which four will be classified as Class B. The final division will be based on the merits of this battle.
If you want money, earn it yourself.
so,
Zhu Houzhao was in charge of this war.
Not only did he overcome all political obstacles, but he also seemed to have plenty of money and food.
So far, no army has said that its operations have been affected by insufficient military pay.
This is actually a big difference.
It was only natural that good news began to arrive.
Zhu Houzhao became more and more experienced in dealing with battle reports, so he ordered the Ministry of War to do two things. First, silver rewards and pensions should be done quickly, and all should be paid out as quickly as possible. Secondly, for the generals who are not effective in fighting, resolutely capture them without asking for mercy. The first time is to reprimand, and the next time to punish them.
The country is at war, and as a military general, if you can't fight the war, what is there to say?
What stands out are four words: clear rewards and punishments.
This is a very important mechanism. As long as this mechanism is not messy, the administrative channels for uploading and distributing will basically be smooth, because blockages can be removed and people who are willing to become officials will fill in the gaps.
"The battle in Yizhou was well fought." Zhu Houzhao praised him in the palace. "This envoy from Shandong has spent his life. I sent a letter to appease him. I emphasized to him again that I have been watching. , If you are lazy during the war, I will not forgive you."
"Yes. Your Majesty has issued several orders to encourage me. No matter what happens, I should pay more attention to it."
Zhu Houzhao snorted in a moderate tone. If this guy still missed the chain at this stage, he would have to behead him afterwards.
"He's not honest at all. These tactics are full of the style of the military academy, but he said they were all his own ideas. Bureaucratic habits will never change." Zhu Houzhao shook his head.
But let's not worry about this for now. Anyway, he will always promote people from the military academy and cannot bury those three people.
In front of the king, Wang Hao, Wang Bing, Han Wen and others smiled lightly. The emperor is too smart and it is not easy to deceive him.
"Your Majesty, although there was a small victory in this battle, Dayan Khan's main force was not lost. Report from the front, he is still marching towards the capital, and his marching speed has suddenly accelerated."
"Is he going to ignore it and fight to the death?"
Zhu Houzhao actually understood, "The so-called hero is a general figure who can't be overcome by difficulties. He still has people in his hands and a horse when he sits down. It is difficult to get a figure like Dayan Khan to admit that he has lost."
In fact, many people have faced this situation. If they break free, they become heroes who create legends. If they cannot break free, they can only be shattered into the dust of history.
Wang Bing continued to report, "Your Majesty, I believe that we should send an order to the two garrison troops in Laishui and Liangxiang, ordering them to protect the people with all their strength, look for opportunities to fight, and not be reluctant to fight. The principle is to protect people and food."
There is a mystery behind his words, which is to protect the people.
But no one can ask back. After all, protecting the people is a kind of politically correct discourse.
Wang Bing explained himself, "I have been thinking about what your Majesty said recently about the secret of encouraging the people, and I have gradually gained some insights. I think that if the court focuses on protecting the people, it will kill three birds with one stone. First, It is to protect His Majesty's people to the greatest extent. Secondly, the officers and soldiers can win the trust of the people more if they do this, and the people will further cooperate with the officers and soldiers. Thirdly, the logistics of the little Tartar prince's army relies on looting, so the people are protected. , is to cut off its food and grass!"
Makes sense.
It makes sense, Zhu Houzhao will listen, "I am right. This is the decree. I will find suitable opponents for these main Tatar forces. The defenders of Laishui and Liangxiang will go to the countryside." !”
"yes!"
"My dear friends." The emperor stood up, "The little Tartar prince is getting closer and closer to the capital, so that there is a feeling of panic in the court. In the past few days, people have been reporting, saying that if you can keep the green hills, you will not be afraid of running out of firewood. Burn, I will make it clear here today, I am not going anywhere, I am in the Forbidden City! I hope all my dear friends will work with me to defend against the enemy! Let’s write a good story together!!”
"I am willing to face the enemy with Your Majesty!"
Now that the imperial edict has been issued in the palace,
All the royal guards left the city one after another.
At this time, the capital was under martial law. Except for those with orders, most people were not allowed to go out. Otherwise, the spies can come in and out as freely as visiting the market, and the war will be unwinnable.
Now even if there is a spy in the city, he must at least be prevented from passing on the information.
In the next two days,
Dayan Khan's march was much faster, and except for the losses caused by clearing grass and valleys, there was no serious resistance force.
The food problem is becoming increasingly serious.
On August 30, the second year of Zhengde, the military flags were hunting outside the capital city. The north wind blew the chill of the battlefield into Deshengmen. Every time Dayan Khan saw this majestic city, he would think of his ancestors who once occupied this place and controlled it. The glory of the world.
He can be regarded as an ideal descendant.
"The former Yuan Dadu. Ben Khan finally came back."
"Father, let your son fight the first battle!"
"No." Dayan Khan shook his head, "Let's find someone to deliver the message first. The army is already approaching the city. If the little emperor of the Ming Dynasty gives up the blockade and resumes trade with each other, then the Tatars and the Ming Dynasty will be in peace. If he is stubborn and stubborn If it doesn’t work, I will personally lead my troops to attack!”
After finishing speaking, he said to his son, "It is possible for the Ming army to negotiate peace. This is not unheard of in the past. Try it, it will be better if it succeeds, and there will be no loss if it fails. Bals, you must remember this, don't Always thinking about hitting hard at everything.”
"yes."
For the Ming Dynasty, no matter what, there was a Tatar army outside the capital, and both the people and the ministers were still very nervous.
Things like war are uncertain. What if we are defeated and the Tatar troops enter the city?
So Dayan Khan’s attempt cannot be said to be stupid, but is it even possible?
In fact, there are many people in the court who want to negotiate peace. Zhang Fuhua, the censor of Zuodu, reported, "The old minister thought that the request made by the little Tatar prince was just for mutual trade. This is also the case in the past. The two sides trade with each other. It may be possible to stop the war."
"Maybe it can be done?! Hasn't Mr. Zhang heard that the land is a matter of Qin, and he still holds the salary to put out the fire. If the salary is not used up, the fire will not be extinguished? Today is a mutual trade, tomorrow will be lost territory! Besides, his little prince has tens of thousands of troops, The only thing we do when we are thousands of miles apart is trading with each other. If you say this to the world, who would believe it?!"
Zhu Houzhao didn't want to hear them arguing at this time. There was really nothing to argue about.
So he coughed and said, "I remember that in the twelfth year of Hongzhi, the Tatars invaded the Ming Dynasty border on the grounds of mutual trade. At that time, there were ministers in the court who said that I was 'starting a big provocation on the border'. These things I have been saying every day I haven’t forgotten. Zhang Zongxian and everyone in the DPRK who think that the war can be stopped by trading with each other, let me listen. I agree with the trading with each other. But I don’t agree with being beaten!”
"If Dayan Khan is outside the Great Wall and not within the borders of the Ming Dynasty, this issue can be discussed. However, at this time, troops are approaching the city. What do you call this?! Are you bullying my general who is not good at fighting?! I have the final say on this matter and will reply immediately. Refute him!”
Wang Bing slightly glanced at Zhang Fuhua proudly, "Wei Chen takes orders!"
evening,
Zhu Houzhao took the time to visit the harem to comfort the women in the harem. They didn't understand the situation and always thought that the capital was besieged. Empress Dowager Zhang was worried that another disaster like the Zhengtong years would happen again.
This kind of emotion can only be appeased by victory.
August 31, the second year of Zhengde.
Dayan Khan received a reply, and he was scolded in the reply. He was so angry that he cursed loudly.
But he was calm and did not attack the city immediately. He had to solve the food problem first. After hurried on, he had noticed that the army's looting this time was far less than before, and he had to solve this problem. It just so happened that the Ming army was hiding inside and couldn't come out.
It was Ma Yiqian in the military camp who kept mumbling that he was going to be defeated. Dayan Khan found someone to tie him up and gag him.
He said to his subordinates with great momentum: "Now that we are here, the victory will be determined on the battlefield. We cannot be more timid than women like this Han man! All the men in our grassland are real warriors!! "
(End of chapter)
