Zhu Qiugui's face became serious and he glanced around the crowd.
"Your Majesty, it has been more than 260 years since the Ming Dynasty. Now, it can be described as being riddled with all kinds of diseases.
Externally there are Jiannu and Mongolian tribes, but the internal problems are more terrifying than the external ones.
Judging from the statistics of natural disasters in the Ming Dynasty for more than 200 years, there may be more natural disasters in the future. People who do not have enough to eat or wear or keep warm will eventually have to rebel. The popular uprising in Shaanxi is an example.
In this situation, the court itself has a headache, let alone the vassal king below. I can only find a way out on my own! "
"As for the liaison with Jiannu and the Mongolian tribes, I was not directly involved. I only provided some food and so on.
The food produced from more than 20,000 hectares of land at home cannot rot in the warehouse! "
"Then you can sell it to the common people, why would you sell it to the slave establishment and other ministries?"
King Jin glanced at Hou Xi who spoke out and sneered: "Master Hou, this is wrong.
First, it is not sold by me, but by eight families. This is like selling the grain produced by farmers to merchants. Do we still need to ask the merchants to whom they sell it?
Second, the Ming Dynasty does not lack the little food that this king has, so it is better to sell it to Jiannu and Mongolian tribes at a high price to squeeze their value! "
"But have you ever thought that by selling them food, you are increasing their strength and threatening the Ming Dynasty when they grow stronger?"
"Master Hou, as the Minister of the Ministry of War, don't just look at the immediate interests, but take a long-term view.
We must look at the problem comprehensively. The Mongolian tribes had no food to eat. They were forced to have no choice but to rob the surrounding tribes.
As for my Ming Dynasty, which has been weak over the years, I am afraid that I am a soft persimmon in their eyes.
The Tumu Fort Incident, the rebellion of the Three Guards of Duoyan, Anda leading his army to invade Datong Xuanfu, Chahar's repeated border violations, etc. have already explained the problem;
This king sells some grain and grass to various tribes in order to balance the various Mongolian tribes and enhance their strength.
Otherwise, as well as Lin Dan Khan’s tyranny of those who obey will prosper and those who rebel, and Jiannu’s unscrupulous desire to dominate the Central Plains, all the tribes would have been wiped out by Chahar and Jiannu long ago.
Without the constraints of these tribes, Jiannu and Chahar will be stronger. They will fight back and forth, which will consume their strength. This is a good thing for our Ming Dynasty.
As far as I know, in the past twenty years, there have been at least dozens of battles between Mongolian tribes, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of cavalry and horses.
When warriors die, racial reproduction becomes a problem, otherwise why would they have a system where father dies and sons succeed. "
"Take today's Tumut as an example. If we don't sell them some food, can their coalition resist Chahar Lindan Khan's army?
Without consuming Lin Dan Khan's strength, Lin Dan Khan would definitely plunder the Ming Dynasty when faced with the pursuing Jian Nu. By then, tens of thousands of civilians and soldiers would probably die.
After selling the grain, Tumote probably won't be able to stop Lin Dan Khan, but Lin Dan Khan's strength will definitely be greatly depleted. When the time comes, he will sell some grain to Lin Dan Khan, and let Lin Dan Khan and Jiannu fight to the death.
No matter which outcome it is, it is a situation that we are extremely willing to see. "
The words left everyone dumbfounded.
King Jin analyzed the entire situation very thoroughly, and many people looked thoughtful.
If the situation is really as King Jin expected, then it really is.
"Then you used the Taiyuan Left Guard as a cover to support the private army so that you could one day lead the army to resist Jian Nu? Is it for King Qin?"
Zhu Qiugui didn't seem to expect that Chongzhen would say this. He was stunned for a moment and then returned to normal.
"Your Majesty clearly knows that the Ming Dynasty has nine borders and eleven towns, as well as hundreds of guard posts and millions of soldiers stationed in various provinces.
But there are only a few who can actually fight. The recruitment system is the best illustration.
Even if it is a serious crime to train soldiers privately, for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, I have no choice but to do it for the best of my intentions. Even though I died nine times, I still have no regrets! Please tell me, Your Majesty. "
In his words, he was loyal to the Ming Dynasty and devoted himself to the country, the country and the country of the Ming Dynasty. The meaning of the words was beyond words.
Even if I die, I will not regret it.
How noble and selfless!
"Haha... You are really a good clan member of the Ming Dynasty. You really think about the Ming Dynasty!"
Chongzhen's sneer interrupted everyone's thoughts: "So, I still want to thank you?"
"As a minister, I should share your worries for you!"
"Should I share your worries?"
Chongzhen suddenly said angrily: "You think I'm dead!"
"I'm not dead. It's your turn as a vassal king to do such a thing?"
"Zhu Qiugui, I suddenly understand why Wang Chengyin is so eloquent. It turns out that he has been trained by a master like you."
"The dead can be said to be alive, the black can be said to be white, they look loyal but are actually treacherous and shameless!"
"Your Majesty, would it be too hurtful to say that to a loyal minister of the country?"
Zhu Qiugui suddenly raised his voice, his words full of anger.
Good guy, I haven't gotten mad yet, but the messenger actually got angry.
The technique of knocking the rake backwards is quite smooth.
"Prince Jin, the reason why you talk so much is not to delay time.
See if the thousands of troops stationed at Taiyuan Zuowei and the dead soldiers ambushed in the city can come to rescue you! "
"What a coincidence, I am also waiting for the success of the suppression. Why don't we wait together and make you convinced!"
"Li Ruolian, take everyone in Prince Jin's Palace to the entrance of Chengyun Hall. If you dare to resist, you will be killed!"
After Chongzhen finished speaking, he no longer looked at King Jin, sat on the armchair behind him, closed his eyes and rested.
I said I closed my eyes and rested my mind, but in fact my heart was filled with anxiety and thoughts about the Warrior Camp!
And the warrior battalion he was worried about was now facing the Taiyuan left guard who was heading towards Taiyuan City by chance in an open area.
The Taiyuan Zuowei at this moment is completely different from what Chongzhen saw during his inspection a few days ago.
Whether it's morale, equipment, number of people, etc., it's not just a group of people, absolutely elite.
Qianhu Jiangwei and deputy Qianhu Guomeng, who were holding the line behind the warrior camp, Tengxiang's right guard, had serious expressions on their faces.
The long sword in his waist was unsheathed and he swung it behind him.
The right guard of Qian Tengxiang behind him took a step forward, and the archer also quickly stepped forward, staring at the opponent.
On the other hand, Cao Bianjiao, although his face was slightly solemn, showed excitement.
"Boys, rush!"
After a roar, the spirit of the originally calm warriors in the warrior camp immediately changed drastically, like a spark thrown into dry firewood, it rose up in the wind.
The commander of the Taiyuan left guard, who was originally a little contemptuous, saw a huge change in the face of the warrior battalion whose morale had greatly changed during the charge.
Just as the order to change formations was given, the warrior battalion arrived.
They also had cavalry, but they only had five hundred. Against the warrior battalion, in a two-on-one situation, it was just a charge, which was a loss of more than half.
Without any instructions, the charging warrior battalion instantly separated three hundred warriors, changed the direction of attack, and continued to surround the Taiyuan left guard cavalry.
The remaining warriors rushed directly towards the infantry behind the cavalry.
Infantry vs. cavalry, or the elite cavalry among the elite, the result can be imagined.
In just a few breaths, the warrior battalion penetrated the formation just set up by the Taiyuan left guard infantry.
Without formation, the infantry faced off against the cavalry without any suspense. The battle was one-sided. In just a quarter of an hour, thousands of Taiyuan left guard soldiers were wiped out.
Cao Bianjiao glanced at the battlefield and the warriors in the warrior camp, and frowned.
