Chapter 48 The edict arrives
Why did Daming have trouble with Can Yuan before?
On the one hand, Can Yuan has a certain military strength, which actually affects the security of Ming Dynasty. Had to fight.
On the other hand, there is the issue of legitimacy.
If the previous dynasty is immortal, how can this dynasty be said to be orthodox?
But the latter issue has changed since He Xi arrived.
From a higher historical perspective, Zhu Yuanzhang was no longer interested in the so-called legitimacy of the Ming Dynasty. He Xi set off a discussion that denied the orthodoxy of the former Yuan Dynasty. In recent years, it has spread to many places in the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, He Xi established Mingjiantang in the name of revising history. It has trained many historical talents.
It can be said that Zhu Yuanzhang never stopped rewriting the history of the Yuan Dynasty.
It was just my first time to study the history of Yuan Dynasty, and it was too bad. Moreover, the histories of Liao, Jin, and Song written by Tuotuoxu in the former Yuan Dynasty were not much better. Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang was planning a major revision of history, retelling all history from the Tang Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty.
So when do you do this?
It depends on when Zhu Yuanzhang will carry out drastic reforms. These two things are connected.
Retelling historical narratives is itself a struggle for the right to speak.
Since the issue of legitimacy does not exist. That Qian Yuan is purely a military issue. From a military point of view, the former Yuan Dynasty was already disabled. Not to mention five years, even within ten years, it will be difficult to threaten Ming Dynasty.
Ming Dynasty had more important things to do, and that was reform. Let Daming transform it into what he saw in the video.
Then the Liaodong pilot project is very important.
Its importance exceeds that of Bei Yuan.
The destruction of Goryeo was a pilot project to prepare the population in Liaodong. It goes without saying what to do. In fact, many people in the court supported Feng Sheng's idea on this matter. I feel that after finally beating Can Yuan like this, I should take advantage of the victory and kill him while he is sick.
But no one can shake Zhu Yuanzhang's authority.
No one can change what Zhu Yuanzhang decided.
So, when Feng Sheng and Lan Yu were playing chess. Someone outside came to report. But I saw a Jinyiwei primary school, dusty and dusty. After entering, I bowed first. Then he opened a cylinder that was similar to holding calligraphy and paintings behind him, took out the imperial edict from the middle, raised it high above his head, stood facing south, and said loudly, "The imperial edict has arrived."
Feng Sheng and Lan Yu immediately stood up and saluted.
Jinyiwei Primary School first asked Feng Sheng and Lan Yu to check the seal of the imperial edict, and then opened it and said: "The emperor is destined to carry the imperial edict, and the edict says: Today there is a small country in the east of the sea, Korea. If you don't remember my kindness, you will take advantage of the army's northern expedition to commit a crime. On our border, we are fortunate to have loyal and loyal ministers who forget about themselves and make the clowns not allowed to go further west. However, the majesty of God cannot be tarnished. We must conquer the unruly ministers to serve as a warning to others. Lan Yu, Marquis of Yongchang, is also my son and nephew. I pay homage to the general who conquers the east and exercise restraint. Liaodong, Shandong military power. He Xi, the governor of Liaodong, I love my son-in-law, and I will add Shi, the commander of the General Office of the General of the East, to cooperate sincerely. He will live up to my expectations and imperial decree."
After Jinyiwei Primary School read it aloud, he immediately presented the imperial edict with both hands and said, "Take the edict, you two."
Lan Yu reached out and took it.
Feng Sheng snorted coldly and said, "Did you know this was coming today?"
Lan Yu said: "I am going to talk to the Duke for two days."
Feng Shengcai didn't believe it, but Lan Yu's behavior today was a reversal from Feng Sheng, but it offended Feng Sheng badly. Lan Yu gained face today, but it will be difficult for Feng Sheng to cooperate with Lan Yu in the future. After all, many things are a matter of human nature, not victory or defeat.
Feng Sheng sneered and said, "Since your Majesty has entrusted this matter to General Zhengdong, the general can do it and I will obey his orders. Whoever you want to transfer is just one sentence, but I would like to remind you that the reason why I don't want to use troops in Liaodong is It is still because the people of Liaodong have made great efforts this year. From the day I took office last year to now, repairing Liaodong's rivers, repairing roads, escorting grain and grass, and digging canals all require manpower. However, manpower is sometimes scarce. "
"Of course, General Zhengdong, you don't have to listen, so you can take care of yourself."
After saying that, Feng Sheng walked away.
Although Feng Sheng was angry, he was more confused and uneasy.
The doubt is that he can't figure it out. Why did the court suddenly make such a decision? This is where his uneasiness lies.
This time, Lan Yu won face, which actually didn't matter. Some people are older. The more they want face, because they only have one face in life. But some people don't care about this. Take Feng Sheng for example, he doesn't care about face.
What he cares about is that this time he did not judge the direction of the court. So much so that he lost face in front of Lan Yu. What about next time?
What went wrong?
What happened in Nanjing after he left the capital?
This was what he was eager to know.
There is no obstruction from Feng Sheng. Lan Yu quickly formed the Eastern Expedition Army. First of all, Lan Yu mobilized his own troops and transported them from the sea channel to the Yalu River first to prevent the enemy from coming from the Yalu River. At least before the army arrived in sequence, the Koreans could not be allowed to cross the Yalu River.
Lan Yu didn't wait for the ministries to be ready, so he took the first step, turning from the sea to Liaohe River, then into Hunhe River, and went directly to Shenyang to see He Xi.
Lan Yu knew He Xi's importance in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart. Zhu Yuanzhang had already explained this when he told him about this matter. The battle to destroy Goryeo was certainly important. But what happened after the war was more important. Therefore, in the matter of Goryeo, he was the main one in terms of military affairs, but in more matters, He Xi was the main one.
And just as Feng Sheng said. The logistics of this battle is Liaodong.
It took He Xi more than half a year to make everyone in Liaodong belong to He Xi. No discussion with He Xi. Many things cannot be advanced.
Therefore, as soon as Lan Yu made the decision, she rushed to Liaodong to discuss with He Xi.
He Xi was shocked when he heard this. Subconsciously said: "So fast?"
Lan Yu said: "Why, weren't you the first to attack Gao Li?"
He Xi cursed in her heart: "This Ye Chen, I have to beat him a hundred times."
Is this He Xi's original intention or was it caused by Ye Chen? But the people at the back don't know much about what's going on at the front. But they know people. Take a look at the report. First of all, who does this Ye Chen belong to? After checking, it turned out that Ye Wang's son had served as a personal guard for He Xi. He is from He Xi.
Then He Xi must have instigated this incident. He Xi must have seen a fighter plane when he did this.
So Lan Yu believed in He Xi's judgment and happily played chess with Feng Sheng. Zhu Yuanzhang trusted He Xi and Lan Yu's judgment and issued the imperial edict directly.
If it weren't for He Xi's sake, Ye Chen's matter would not have been mentioned in the imperial edict alone.
But in He Xi's opinion, this time was really not suitable for a war.
the reason is simple. Winter is not far away.
Winter in Liaodong, no, winter in Goryeo, is not a season suitable for fighting. If you don’t believe it, go see Changjin Lake. In that kind of winter, if we send out a large army, we don’t know how many people will freeze to death.
The troops were sent out in March this year, and the fighting lasted only two months. Including the time to repair the river, it only lasted three months. Now it is already the Mid-Autumn Festival in August. It’s time for a layer of autumn rain and a layer of cold. Moreover, winter comes early in the Northeast, and it is expected to snow in October.
It only takes a month or two, fifty to sixty days. What can be done in this short period of time? The pace of ancient wars was very slow.
It is estimated that it will be good if the army can gather on the banks of the Yalu River.
But Lan Yu was in a hurry to get everything done. He had already taken the title of General of the Eastern Expedition and was about to launch troops. He Xi couldn't say that this was an accident. He Xi turned around in her mind and said calmly: "I never thought it would be so fast. I thought it would be very fast if the court can pass it this winter. It won't be too late to officially mobilize the troops next spring."
Lan Yu counted on her fingers and said: "There is not enough time. However, this is not the reason why we do not take action. We always have to fight first. We have to give an explanation to the government and the public. This is also the reason why I came. There are some problems in fighting. Of course, there is no need to rush when time comes. But there are some things that must be fought for the home front. Do you understand what I mean?"
He Xi naturally understood that this was a so-called political battle? Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the dispatch of troops against all opinions. There must be some victories on the front line to make Zhu Yuanzhang look good.
