Chapter 176 Zhu Yunwen’s desire to change generals
Blessings and misfortunes can only be explained clearly afterwards.
Fu Youde cheered up and prepared to return to Nanjing to fight on a new battlefield. Get what you want.
He thought about it and called Sheng Yong over.
Fu Youde said: "I'm going back to Nanjing. I'll leave this place to you."
Sheng Yong was shocked and said: "My lord, a newly defeated general, dare not take on such a big responsibility."
Sheng Yong was defeated in the Battle of Fuhe, which directly led to the subsequent overall passivity.
Sheng Yong thought countless times about what kind of punishment he would get.
Haven't heard anything yet.
But he never expected that instead of being punished, Fu Youde would entrust him with the heavy responsibility of the front line.
For a moment, I felt incredibly grateful.
To be honest, Fu Youde is not very satisfied with Sheng Yong. But no matter how dissatisfied he was, he had to admit that Sheng Yong was the only candidate. Sheng Yong is his person. He is someone who has fought against the Northern Army head-on. He has suffered losses, but he understands the Northern Army's tactics better than anyone else.
It is not impossible that there are people who are above Sheng Yong in terms of seniority in the military and can take charge of the military affairs of the entire army in place of Fu Youde.
There are many.
But these people may not listen to Fu Youde.
Fu Youde was worried about losing frontline command.
After his home was robbed, his words in Nanjing would have no weight.
Let’s not talk about Sheng Yong’s talent. Except for Fu Youde, I am afraid no one will reuse a defeated general. Even many people know that Sheng Yong's defeat may not be entirely Sheng Yong's fault.
Fu Youde said: "I have always known what kind of person you are. I don't trust the frontline war in other people's hands. I don't trust it until it is in your hands. How are you going to deal with the current situation?"
Sheng Yong pondered for a moment and said: "The general thinks that we should follow He Xi's strategy and set up castles along the Yellow River, with the Yellow River as the line and the forts as points, to build a line of defense. This will prevent the northern thieves from crossing the Yellow River. And Nan. However, there is a problem that I don’t know how to deal with?"
Fu Youde said: "What's the problem?"
Sheng Yong said: "Zhangde Mansion, Daming Mansion, Weihui Mansion, Huaiqing Mansion, what should we do with these four mansions?"
Three of these four prefectures are from Henan. One is from Hebei. But in later generations, it was also classified as Henan Province, which is the place north of the Yellow River. Northern Henan region.
The reason why Sheng Yong said this.
It's because these places are still occupied by the Southern Army. The two sides in Beijing fought along the canal. This area is not taken care of at the moment. But the problem is also very simple.
Some places in northern Henan are mountainous, including the Taihang Mountains on the west, but the east is plain. There are almost no natural hazards. Now the army has retreated to the south of the Yellow River. Because these four prefectures will fight another battle with the Northern Army, they are somewhat worried that once the main force is consumed too much, the Yellow River defense line will not be able to hold.
But if we ignore these four prefectures, not to mention that these four prefectures are relatively good among the many prefectures and counties in the Ming Dynasty, if we just say that these places are abandoned without reason, what will the rear think? Also, what about the officials in these places who are loyal to the imperial court?
In short, it is difficult to give up if you dare not fight, and it is difficult to give up.
Fu Youde scratched his head after hearing this, but looking at the problem from a higher perspective, in his opinion, Nanjing was better than Beijing in all aspects. As long as it rectified its internal affairs and maintained a strong military, it would not be a problem to conquer Beijing.
The situation of the four prefectures is very important if it is placed in Beijing.
But for Nanjing, it is actually not too important.
It's just a matter of leftovers.
Fu Youde said: "You just have to deal with it yourself. Pay attention to propriety."
In Fu Youde's view, even if there are some losses on the front line, as long as the situation is maintained. Just give him enough time.
Nanjing as a whole needs time to change.
Sheng Yong felt heavy for a moment.
Because he has made up his mind to fight in these four provinces. Even if you are not prepared to win,
These four prefectures cannot be allowed to be easily taken over by Beijing.
After all, as a defeated general, Sheng Yong could not fail easily again. Otherwise, it will be difficult to explain to the top and bottom, even with the support of Fu Youde.
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Fu Youde didn't know that he hadn't arrived in the capital yet. He has already lost half of this big test.
Zhu Yunwen thought for a long time, summoned Ding Xian for discussion, and said directly: "Can Fu Youde be replaced?"
Zhu Yunwen wanted to change generals, which he had carefully considered.
Fu Youde's defeat on the front line was just one aspect. Even this aspect is not important. Victory or defeat is a common thing for military strategists, and although Fu Youde lost ground. But he escaped wholeheartedly and saved the army. Zhu Yunwen didn't know much about some military issues. But I also learned that the Northern Army seemed to be using many new tactics.
This defeat was not a crime of war.
The reason Zhu Yunwen really wanted to change generals was because the Fu family was too powerful.
As a relative, Fu Youde controlled the frontline army, and even launched a mutiny against Lan Yu, cleaning up Lan Yu's power and allowing the Fu family's power to expand on a large scale.
As the first person in the army in a practical sense. How could Zhu Yunwen not be afraid?
Of course, Zhu Yunwen did not have to force Fu Youde to step down and his family to leave the army.
He has a certain position for Fu Youde.
As a relative, you need to have certain military power. If you are stationed in a key position, you may not be able to fight, but you must be loyal. For example, Zhu Yuanzhang's palace guard was guarded by Guo Ying for a long time. Because Guo Ying's sister is Zhu Yuanzhang's Guo Guifei. Read the book
For example, Li Wenzhong is actually a relative.
It’s just that the power of relatives cannot be great. If it gets bigger, it will cause problems.
The power of relatives is relatively small, and there are other people above them to check and balance. At this time, relatives are good helpers for the emperor, because their relationship with the royal family is too close. What threatens royal power must threaten them. They naturally stand firm.
At that time, it would be bad if a relative became a powerful official.
Because the relationship between relatives and the royal family is too close, accidents happen between the elbows and armpits, which is sometimes difficult to prevent.
This is not good.
When Zhu Yunwen came to the throne, his first priority was to consolidate his position. At that time, I didn't pay much attention to these things, but now I have secured my position. Naturally, we have to think about some longer-term things.
The Fu family relatives that Zhu Yunwen wanted were naturally the former. He even had a feeling that Fu Zhong's death was not good. It would be much better if Fu Youde died and Fu Zhong survived.
Fu Zhong is not without talent. However, he was not as talented as Nai's father, but he was put in charge of the capital camp. Or the army in charge of the capital. But it made Zhu Yunwen feel too relieved.
Moreover, Fu Youde did not understand a thing at all. The more he proved the necessity of reform. In Zhu Yunwen's case, Fu Youde wants to be replaced more and more. For no other reason than to let Fu Youde preside over the military reform. In the future, will the Ming army be the Zhu Jiajun or the Fu Jiajun?
This is an issue that cannot be ignored.
Therefore, Zhu Yunwen's question to Ding Xian was inherently biased. That is to replace Fu Youde.
Naturally, Ding Xian would not go against Zhu Yunwen's wishes. He pondered for a moment and said, "Now that Duke Ying has been defeated, it is a good time to change generals. However, there are several problems. The biggest problem is, who To replace Ying Guogong. Moreover, the successor must not only command the northern army, but also implement reforms. This is the most important thing. This is a major event that affects the foundation of the world. I can't think of it for a while. Who can take on such a big responsibility. "
Zhu Yunwen said: "It's just Song Guogong and Wei Guogong, can there be others?"
Ding Xian said: "Your Majesty is wise."
Zhu Yunwen said: "Your Majesty is so wise. It's just that the relationship is too big and you are not honest."
There are only a few handsome talents that people can trust in Nanjing. There are few options. Among the younger generation, there may be talents who can single-handedly command an army, but the military is a major event for the country, and there is no room for sloppiness. For this kind of thing, the first choice is experienced. Instead of choosing inexperienced generals.
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, Wei Guogong and Song Guogong were never the same person. They are two factions.
No matter which person you recommend, it will cause a lot of trouble. In this case, how could Ding Xian dare to speak casually?
Ding Xian faced Zhu Yunzhen's accusation and said: "Your Majesty is wise, but I don't know who to choose? Naturally, I dare not say more. Please forgive me."
