Chapter 152 The outcome is determined
It's not that Sheng Yong didn't know that what Xu Huizu said was polite.
Under normal circumstances, you should say goodbye and leave. That’s considered interesting.
But Sheng Yong thought of the crisis in Beijing and had many thoughts in his mind. Finally, he said: "In this case, the general will just tell the truth."
Xu Huizu was a little uncomfortable for a moment because of Sheng Yong's direct attack.
Everyone in the officialdom likes to go around in circles when talking.
On the contrary, many people in the army have this intention, but their experiences on the battlefield have made them prefer to be straightforward.
Xu Huizu was used to the officialdom in Nanjing, but now when he saw Sheng Yong's temperament on the battlefield, he was not only not angry, but also appreciated it. After all, although Xu Huizu came from a distinguished family, under the training of Xu Da, what he wanted most was not to hang around in the capital and wait to die. Instead, he led troops to fight and established achievements that were not inferior to those of his father. I have a good impression of strong men in the army.
Xu Huizu said: "General Sheng, please speak and see if I can help."
The previous sentence was polite. This sentence, although there is an element of politeness. But it's also a bit sincere. If this matter is not troublesome, Xu Huizu doesn't mind doing a small favor to Sheng Yong.
Without saying a word, Sheng Yong explained the situation on the battlefield and the reforms of the Northern Army in detail. Finally, he said: "Since the war began, the Northern Army, under the leadership of He Xi, has undergone two or three reforms, and changes are made all the time. Although Ying Guogong has always responded, it is obvious that he cannot cope with it now. If this continues, with Ying Guogong Despite the power of the Duke, there will inevitably be a big defeat. The Duke sent me here to make a statement to the court and change the laws in the army."
At this moment, Xu Huizu's original negligent expression disappeared. He was deep in thought.
Xu Huizu was carefully cultivated by Xu Da. His ability to lead troops in battle is hard to say without having been on the battlefield. But military theory, on paper, is better than many people.
Xu Huizu felt the crisis Sheng Yong talked about more deeply.
Xu Huizu asked: "Are there any regulations?"
Sheng Yong was overjoyed and said, "Yes."
Then he handed the charter drawn up by Fu Youde to Xu Huizu.
Xu Huizu took it over and took a look. Most of them imitated the reforms of the Northern Army, established military academies, and incorporated some of the subjects pioneered by He Xi into the military academies, such as cartography, mathematics, etc. There are other aspects as well. Establish a staff system. Training current generals and so on.
Seeing this, Xu Huizu said, "The Duke of Ying has a great article."
Sheng Yong said: "This matter is related to the outcome of the front line, so I would like to ask the prince to present it to Duke Wei. I would like Duke Wei to comment on it."
Xu Huizu said: "I understand. I will show this thing to my father. But that's all."
Sheng Yong said: "Thank you so much, Your Majesty."
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"Ahem, cough, cough." Xu Da climbed on the soft cave and asked Xu Huizu to read the reform plan handed to him by Sheng Yong.
Xu Da's health deteriorated day by day. There were sores on his back, and a piece of flesh and blood was forcibly dug out. There is a very obvious depression. I didn't feel anything bad before, but now the pain is severe every day. It kept Xu Da awake at night.
Under this situation, Xu Da's health became worse and worse.
I don’t even sit down more often. But crawling. Only in this way did Xu Da feel better.
Upon seeing this, Xu Huizu immediately said, "Father, how do you feel?"
"It's okay." There was a hint of weakness in Xu Da's voice. It seemed that even a slightly louder voice would burden him. He said, "It's an old problem." Then he asked, "My son, what do you think of what Fu Youde said?"
Xu Huizu said: "I think Duke Ying is right. If we don't catch up with the current situation, the north may be defeated. If that happens, there will be war disasters."
Xu Da heard Xu Huizu's thoughts immediately. Xu Huizu's idea represents the thinking of many people, that is, they think Nanjing is orthodox and Beijing is rebellious. It is not that they don't know that Zhu Yunwen's ascension to the throne seems to have
There seems to be a problem. But I feel that the war cannot be allowed to last too long.
It's best to put down the rebellion quickly. It will cause the least damage to Daming.
Comparing Nanjing with Beijing, Nanjing is naturally stronger and Beijing is weaker. Supporting Nanjing is the most appropriate choice.
Xu Da said: "Don't worry, there will be no war disasters. Because the overall situation of the world has been decided. The world's orthodoxy lies in the north." Xu Da thought to himself: "Zhu Chongba, you are so cruel."
Only then did Xu Da finally understand. Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangements.
What is done in Beijing cannot be done in Nanjing without killing everyone. Even if you kill everyone, it is impossible to do it. But it would be easy for Beijing to start from scratch.
The same military reforms could be adjusted in place within a month or two by He Xi's order from the north. And Fu Youde hasn't even started yet. He just has an idea and is facing major tests in all aspects. I have to ask for support from all sides.
From this point, Xu Da could see the direction of the world situation.
Xu Da may not be aware of other aspects, but he knows very well about fighting.
Recall what happened in the years before Zhu Yuanzhang's death. How could He Xi not know this? Is there a problem here?
So what if you just know?
If he told it, not to mention whether anyone believed it, it would have no other purpose than making Zhu Yuanzhang's reputation even worse, but it would offend the future emperor and prime minister. The person he was talking about was not Zhu Yunwen, but Zhu Xiongying and He Xi.
Xu Da was just prepared to rot in his stomach with such a conjecture.
However, the judgment about the future is already quite certain.
First, his confidence in military judgment. There is also trust in Zhu Yuanzhang.
Xu Da may not even feel the latter point himself. His trust in Zhu Yuanzhang's judgment sometimes exceeded trust in himself. Guessing that this matter was probably left by Zhu Yuanzhang, I immediately believed that this matter was easy to achieve.
However, Xu Huizu did not believe Xu Da's words and said: "Father, the imperial court is better than Beijing in all aspects. This time Beijing has gathered millions of people. These millions of people are the limit of Beijing's national power. Once it is too much, it will be lost." There will be no need to fight future wars. But even if the imperial court fails to defeat one million or two million, the war can still continue. Now there are some hidden dangers. But there are famous generals like Ying Guogong, and you are here. The imperial court How could you lose?"
Xu Da smiled calmly and said, "I won't help you. I am me, the Ming Dynasty is the Ming Dynasty, the imperial court is the imperial court, the late emperor is the late emperor, and the present emperor is the present emperor."
Xu Huizu was speechless for a moment.
Xu Da has already made it very clear. Xu Dacai will not help Nanjing. Anyway, he, Xu Da, does not help anyone, and the status of the Duke of Wei is transcendent. After Zhu Xiongying took charge of Nanjing, he had to treat the Xu family well.
Only between Xu Huizu and Zhu Yunwen. How much of a relationship between a king and a minister is there?
Xu Da didn't care at all.
Xu Da sighed and said, "You can help if you want. But have you ever thought about whether it is really a good thing for Fu Youde that I will end up personally?"
Xu Huizu was silent for a while, sighed and said, "Father is right."
No matter how Xu Da puts aside the relationship, no one can forget him. After all, he is the number one person in the army. Speaking of which, Feng Sheng, Fu Youde, and even most of the generals of Han Gong's line can be called Xu Da's old troops. Xu Da did not take any action and deliberately made people forget these relationships.
Once you take action. Many things will be remembered.
Now Xu Da is locked up, not only due to physical problems, but also due to the situation.
Xu Da coming forward to support Fu Youde will cause wider waves, which may not be a good thing for Fu Youde and Fu Youde's reform plan.
Xu Da said: "You really want to help him. In your personal capacity, give this thing to Li Qi. Your relationship with Li Qi is acceptable. It is okay to talk to him in private about some things. For other things, just Don't do it. If you do it, it won't be a good thing for anyone."
Xu Huizu said: "My child understands." Then Xu Huizu sighed and said: "My child just doesn't understand. The court must do something about it."
Why is something so difficult? It was obviously not like this before. "
Xu Da said: "There was Your Majesty before."
The gap between people is so big. Everything seems to be the same, Zhu Yuanzhang was replaced by Zhu Yunwen. This is what the Ming court became. Zhu Yunwen's ability to maintain his authority is in jeopardy. How can you do other things?
