Early the next morning, Li Jinglong, Li Zenzhi, Xu Zengshou and others ordered three thousand soldiers and horses at the school grounds.
Zhu Yunwen led a group of princes and ministers to see him off in person, and delivered a passionate speech of "Eternal peace in the South China Sea, protect our mountains and seas", which made Zhu Di, Prince Ning, Xu Huizu and others excited.
Everyone thought that Li Jinglong would be dejected and passively confrontational. After all, the place he was going to was Guangzhou. Not to mention the long journey, the place is still backward and far less prosperous than the capital. Going there to fight is really not much different from being dispatched.
But no one expected that Li Jinglong would be high-spirited, mighty and heroic, showing no signs of complaint or decadence. He swore an oath that "the pirates will never return to justice" and told the emperor to "eat well, sleep well, have fun" and wait for his "good news" with peace of mind. ", then laughed and led the people out of Zhengyangmen.
Xu Huizu didn't know why, glanced at Zhu Yunwen, and then looked away.
Zhu Yunwen's explanation for Xu Zengshou joining the Southern Expedition was to let Xu Zengshou supervise Li Jinglong on his behalf. If Li Jinglong did something inappropriate, he could report it secretly.
Xu Huizu did not fully agree with this explanation. The emperor made it clear that he was transferring nobles related to King Yan away from the capital to weaken King Yan's power.
Since the emperor didn't know, Xu Huizu didn't dare to ask.
After all, he is Xu Zengshou's eldest brother, and the emperor thinks that Xu Zengshou is Zhu Di's man, so how does he think of himself?
In the next few days, Zhu Yunwen focused his attention on the New Army's policies and personally participated in the training of the New Army and the implementation of related policies. Xu Huizu, Tie Xuan, Xie Jin and others continued to participate, perfecting the New Army's policies and policies. The method of training.
On August 4, Zhu Yunwen was promoted to the Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Army Governor's Office, Qianshi Song Sheng, who was promoted to the Right Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Army Governor's Mansion. Because of his meritorious service in guarding Xiliang, he was given the title of General Qiang and ordered to participate in the training of the new army.
On the 5th, Yang Wendong, the commander-in-chief of the Liaodong Army, was granted the title of Marquis of Yuandong to guard Liaodong;
On the 6th, the Jiyang Guards were transferred to command the Qian Shi Xu Zhong to enter Guizhou and control the chieftains in the town.
On the 7th, Chen Heng, the governor of Northern Zhili, was transferred to Fujian and stationed along the coast.
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For several days in a row, Zhu Yunwen either appointed or transferred a group of generals. If you look at the map carefully, you will find that these people are either going to Zhu Di or because of Zhu Di.
While Zhu Di was still in the capital, Zhu Yunwen deployed a large net from Liaodong to Datong, from Monan to Shandong, and from Beiping Prefecture to Shanhaiguan and Kaiping, with a total of 400,000 troops, completely sealing off Beiping.
Zhu Yunwen's series of transfers naturally did not escape Zhu Di's eyes and ears, but Zhu Di had no choice but to watch Zhu Yunwen move again and again, inserting a group of powerful people into his inner circle.
Zhu Di knew clearly that Zhu Yunwen had not taken any action. He was waiting, waiting for himself, to surrender completely!
But Zhu Di didn’t want to give up like that!
Rexiao finally passed.
Zhu Yunwen grasped the new army with one hand, promoted reforms to strengthen the army, and focused on people's livelihood with the other, redressing the injustices of the Hongwu period, providing pensions and recalls, and reducing taxes in Guangxi, Guizhou and other places.
It not only won the hearts and minds of the people, but also eased the conflicts in the empire and maintained a relatively stable situation.
What surprised the court was that Zhu Yunwen never had the idea of reducing the vassal status from beginning to end, or even mentioned it. He only called some vassal princes into the palace from time to time to talk about family matters, which was quite intimate.
Zhu Di, on the other hand, has been staying in Prince Yan's Mansion and rarely goes out.
On this day, Zhu Di was watching the art of war in his mansion, and suddenly he heard Qiu Fu shouting outside the door: "Kowtow to the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor."
Zhu Di was suddenly shocked. Zhu Yunwen actually came to Prince Yan's Mansion in person?
"Get up."
Zhu Yunwen was dressed in regular clothes, followed by Shuangxi, Liu Changge and Xu Huizu.
Zhu Di quickly opened the door, looked at Zhu Yunwen with a warm face, and wanted to salute, but Zhu Yunwen stepped forward to help him up, and said: "Fourth uncle, I am here today just as a family member, not as an emperor."
"Okay, okay, okay."
Zhu Di said hello three times in a row, and turned to invite him: "Your Majesty, please take a seat. Qiu Fu, serve tea."
Zhu Yunwen walked into the study room, walked to the desk, picked up "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, and read softly: "The power of a person who is good at fighting is like turning a boulder on a mountain of thousands of feet. I heard that my fourth uncle When you use troops, you use your power very well."
When Zhu Di heard this, he was secretly frightened and said quickly: "Where, I am just carrying out Taizu's strategy."
Zhu Yunwen shook his head slightly and said: "In the 23rd year of Hongwu, my fourth uncle led his army out of the Gubeikou of the Great Wall and learned that Nai'er Buhua and others were stationed in Yidu. It happened to be a heavy snowfall. My fourth uncle worked tirelessly to take advantage of the snow. If you go straight to the camp and attack it unprepared, it will be like turning a boulder on a thousand-foot mountain."
"But the fourth uncle did not attack suddenly and kill Nai'er Buhua. Instead, he chose not to fight the defeated soldiers and forced Nai'er Buhua to surrender. Without spending a single group of soldiers, he took over tens of thousands of people and horses from his tribe. With hundreds of thousands of camels, cattle and sheep, it can be said that we returned with a great victory.”
"I have thought about it more than once. My fourth uncle is so good at the art of war. If one day our uncle and nephew meet each other, I will not be a general like my uncle."
Zhu Di was so horrified that his soul was about to fly away.
The emperor can say such things, doesn't he directly name himself as a rebel, and see you on the battlefield someday?
"I will never dare to be an enemy of the Emperor!"
Zhu Di had to bow his head and express his position, and said quickly: "It is Taizu's intention to grant the title of King Yan and guard the Beiping Mansion. It is only to protect the northern border of the Ming Dynasty. I dare not have any selfish motives, let alone be an enemy of the emperor. If the emperor does not If you take back these words, I will commit suicide here today!"
Zhu Yunwen looked at the trembling Zhu Di seriously, was silent for a moment, laughed, and said: "Fourth uncle, I am just making a metaphor and imagining it. I am not saying that fourth uncle has second thoughts, so why be so panicked."
Zhu Di broke into a cold sweat.
Damn it, you said it and you still stopped me from panicking?
How can you be so direct?
My little heart!
"Okay, I take it back."
Seeing that Zhu Di was really scared, Zhu Yunwen said.
Just when Zhu Di breathed a sigh of relief, Zhu Yunwen suddenly became serious and asked: "Fourth uncle, do you really treat me?"
"Heaven and earth are amazing!"
Zhu Di said quickly.
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said to Zhu Di: "Then I want to ask for a few people for my fourth uncle. Is it okay?"
Zhu Di narrowed his eyes slightly and asked uneasily: "I wonder who the emperor wants?"
Zhu Yunwen smiled calmly and said: "The Queen Mother is devoted to Buddhism. I heard that there is a monk Daoyan in Qingshou Temple who is proficient in Buddhism. I want to invite him to the capital. I wonder if my fourth uncle will agree?"
Zhu Di looked at Zhu Yunwen in shock.
Dao Yan is his confidant and adviser, and many important decisions have the shadow of Dao Yan.
If Zhu Yunwen wants to leave Dao Yan, he will be unable to move forward. If he wants to find someone to discuss important matters in the future, he will not be able to find the right person!
This move will draw the fire under the cauldron!
Too cruel!
But what makes Zhu Di most uneasy is the hidden meaning of Zhu Yunwen's words!
At the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang believed that Buddhism was "the king of Yinyi" and "secretly assisted Wang Gang", so he set up the "Shanshiyuan" to be responsible for the management of monks and nuns in the world.
In the fifteenth year of Hongwu's reign, Zhu Yuanzhang abolished Shanshiyuan and established the Senglu Department and the Daolu Department. Among them, the Senglu Department was the highest agency for managing monks in the country and the central agency that had jurisdiction over monk officials.
There is a Seng Gang Division in the prefecture, a Seng Zheng Division in the prefecture, and a Seng Hui Division in the county.
Monks' offices were set up in local temples.
Dao Yan is also a monk, and he is also a person under the jurisdiction of the Seng Lu Division. After all, he is a person under the central government. As long as Zhu Yunzhen says a word, the Seng Lu Division will transfer Dao Yan to the capital.
But Zhu Yunwen is looking for someone for himself!
I also asked myself whether I should agree!
What is this hidden meaning?
Zhu Di understood very well what Zhu Yunwen was saying:
Zhu Di, I know Daoyan is yours. Now I want to use Daoyan. Will you give it to me or not?
At this time, Zhu Di felt cold all over. Zhu Yunwen knew far more than he imagined!
He is cutting off his core strength step by step!
But there is nothing I can do!
Zhu Di said with some trembling: "Qingshou Temple is under the jurisdiction of the Senglu Division. If the emperor needs it, just call it. There is no need to ask the ministers."
Zhu Yunwen nodded with satisfaction, turned around and said to Shuangxi: "The King of Yan has no objections, so he will pass on my oral instructions and ask the Senglu Division to inform Qingshou Temple and order Daoyan to enter the palace, chant sutras and pray for the Queen Mother, and send someone to pick her up without delay." , there must be no surprises.”
Shuangxi agreed and left in a hurry.
Zhu Di's heart was trembling.
Without Dao Yan, it would be like losing an arm!
Even if I try to do something, I am afraid that I will be unable to move forward and face many difficulties!
Zhu Yunwen breathed a sigh of relief. Zhu Yunwen knew the importance of Daoyan to Zhu Di better than Zhu Di.
Historically, during the Battle of Jingnan, Zhu Di avoided Jinan, avoided the imperial army, abandoned everything, and went straight to Nanjing. A key factor was that Dao Yan urged Zhu Di to give up the fight for one city and one pool. Go straight to Nanjing!
It is precisely because of this that Zhu Di conquered Nanjing and dominated the world!
Without Dao Yan, even if Zhu Di makes a fuss, he probably won't be able to make it to Nanjing.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the uneasy Zhu Di and said with a smile: "Fourth uncle, I still want someone."
Zhu Di looked ugly. He didn't know who Zhu Yunqi wanted this time, so he asked: "Who does the emperor want?"
Zhu Yunwen smiled and said: "Zheng He!"
"Zheng He?"
Zhu Di was stunned.
In my impression, there is no such name.
But looking at the emperor's expectant eyes, it didn't seem like he was joking.
"Your Majesty, I wonder who this Zheng He is? I really can't remember."
Zhu Di looked at Zhu Yunwen in confusion.
Zhu Yunwen was surprised. Could it be that he remembered it wrong?
It shouldn’t be. During the Zhu Di period, Zheng He made seven voyages to the West. The initial mission was to find Emperor Jianwen who might have fled overseas. Later, it evolved into business, diplomacy, and political activities.
Zheng He is Zhu Di's man.
"really do not know?"
Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhu Di uncertainly.
Zhu Di shook his head repeatedly, called Qiu Fu over, and asked, "Is there anyone named Zheng He in Prince Yan's palace?"
Qiu Fu thought about it seriously, shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, not to mention Prince Yan's Mansion, even in the army, my subordinates have never heard of anyone named Zheng He."
Zhu Di asked Qiu Fu to step back, and then looked at Zhu Yunzhen.
Zhu Yunwen was a little anxious. Without Zheng He, where would he find high-quality sailing talents? Without talents, how would he go to South America to dig for specialties?
Whether you can eat beef stewed with potatoes depends on this Sanbao eunuch.
Eunuch?
yes!
Zheng He was a eunuch!
