I have underestimated the appeal of "The Legend of White Snake". This story that has made people cry in later generations was even more powerful in ancient times. Everyone was in tears, with red eyes, heart-wrenching, gnashing their teeth from time to time, and cursing the old bald donkey Fahai. .
Zhu Yunwen just said a few nice words for Fa Hai. After all, they did their duty and upheld justice for heaven. However, they encountered collective opposition. In desperation, they had to let them go...
The story was too long, and it was not finished until the second watch. I felt sleepy, so I had to drive away these story-loving readers.
Ma Enhui helped Zhu Yunwen lie down, looked at Zhu Yunwen tenderly, and said softly: "I sometimes really don't understand why the emperor is so talented. This "The Legend of White Snake" is touching and makes people fall in love with it. Once it is born, it should be As famous as Meng Jiangnu."
Zhu Yunwen turned sideways, looked at the pretty Ma Enhui, and said: "The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, Meng Jiangnu, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, these stories have always been immortal in the folk. Now with the addition of the white snake, it can be regarded as four..."
Ma Enhui squirmed, looked at Zhu Yunwen longingly, and asked: "Did the white snake steal the spiritual grass? Will it be caught by the gods? I still want to hear..."
"want to?"
Zhu Yunwen's eyes lit up and his sleepiness disappeared.
Ma Enhui beat Zhu Yunwen's chest, but she only cut out two words...
The next day.
The Cabinet, the Ministry of War, King Yan and the Governor's Office of the Fifth Army handed over Duoyan Wei's strategy for asking for pastoral rights. Zhu Yunwen read it carefully and summoned everyone to Wuying Hall for discussion.
Zhu Yunwen pointed to several strategies and said: "I have read all the concerns and strategies you have raised. Uncle Yan and the Fifth Army Commander-in-Chief prefer to be prepared, strengthen the northern defense line in advance, and deploy some of Peiping's elite troops to garrison at Xifengkou, In Shanhaiguan, Jizhou and other places, the Ministry of War and the Cabinet believe that this matter does not yet indicate that Wu Liangha has any objections and can be resolved through communication with envoys."
"Whether we should focus on communication with envoys or strengthen military armaments to prevent changes, you may wish to elaborate more. Xie Jin, do you think that the problem can be solved by the imperial court sending envoys to refute Tolu Huchaer's request for pastoral rights? ?"
Xie Jin came out and replied: "Your Majesty, whether the envoy can solve the problem does not depend on the envoy himself, but on the attitude of the court. If the attitude of the court is resolute and tough, and uses the power of thunder to descend on Duoyan Guard, Lu Hucha will I will definitely worry more about the consequences rather than the future. Having learned from Taining Guard’s past mistakes, Duoyan Guard will not dare to act rashly.”
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly. What Xie Jin said was not unreasonable. The Taining Guards led by Aza Shili were so strong that they were beaten to death. It has only been seven years. Tuolu Huchaer and others will not So forgetful.
"Your Majesty, I think what Xie Ge said is inappropriate."
Zhu Di walked out seriously.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhu Di with a smile on his face. The Tuoyanwei of Tulu Huchaer made a fuss, which gave Zhu Yunwen the opportunity to test Zhu Di and execute the King of Zhou. Zhu Di did not resent the court, nor was he disheartened. Slack.
Although he is missing a younger brother, Zhu Di is not a child. He is gone, so the loss of a younger brother should not be a major blow to him...
"Uncle Prince Yan, please speak frankly."
Zhu Yunwen asked calmly without being condescending.
Zhu Di said with a serious face: "In my opinion, we cannot rely on the Wuliangha people to realize themselves. They are surrendered generals who have not yet reached the desperate situation. What they want is to preserve their strength. Over the years, Wuliangha's strength has It has recovered and will rebel sooner or later. Rather than waiting for things to change and being controlled by others, it is better to take the initiative and strike first."
Zhu Yunwen picked up the tea, stared at the tea soup, and said: "I still understand the principle of striking first and striking second to control others, but it's just not the time yet. Although the Beijing Army has completed the reorganization of the three major battalions of the chief and deputy battalions,
However, in my opinion, the new army only has one year, which is not enough to form a stronger combat force, and it should not be moved lightly. "
"In addition, what Tolu Huchaer did did not reach the level of using a large army to conquer Daning. He wrote a memorial to demand Daning, instead of holding a knife and cavalry to occupy Daning."
Zhu Di said in a deep voice: "What you want is your sin!"
Zhu Yunwen took a sip of tea, looked at the unreasonable Zhu Di, and said with a smile: "Just do what you want. No matter what, there can't be any problems in the northern part of the empire. Although it is not necessary to directly use the army, it cannot be unprepared. If there is not some oppression, , I’m afraid that Tolu Huchaer will go even further.”
"Order Qu Neng to command the Dongsheng, Xingzhou, and Kaiping garrison posts, and order Xie Gui, the commander in chief of Peiping, to lead 20,000 elite troops to the front line of Xifengkou, obey Qu Neng's command, and at the same time reinforce Huangya, Kuancheng, and Songting. Guan and other defenses, and publicize to Daning that a hundred thousand troops will be stationed at Xifengkou."
Ru Yu and Xu Huizu took orders.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Xie Jin and others and said: "From the investigation of the Security Bureau, Wuliangha's imminent move was not because he wanted to rebel against the Ming Dynasty, but because Sheng Yong blocked the trade routes, preventing all materials from entering the territory of Wuliangha's three guards. I I thought this might be an opportunity.”
"Chance?"
Xie Jin, Yu Xin and others looked at Zhu Yunwen in confusion.
Zhu Yunwen said easily: "Open the mutual market to them."
Yu Xin's eyes widened and he quickly objected: "Your Majesty, mutual trade cannot be opened. Once there is a mutual trade, the three guards of Wuliangha will be able to obtain a large amount of salt, iron, tea, and cloth, which will greatly increase their strength. Although Ming Dynasty could also exchange horses from them, but in the end, raising tigers would be a problem."
Xie Jin also objected: "Opening a mutual market will definitely weaken the court's control over Wu Liangha. They will soon have a large amount of surplus. By then ambition will grow and war will break out. I think the mutual market cannot be opened."
Zhu Yunwen waved his hand and asked: "What is the difference between the opening of the mutual market and not opening in these years?"
Xie Jin and others could not find words to refute for a while.
This is the fact. It seems that there is no officially recognized mutual trade between the Ming Dynasty and the three guards of Wuliangha, but the salt, iron, horses, and livestock transactions between the imperial court and Wuliangha have always existed.
There were not only trading channels under the control of the imperial court, but also unknown smuggling channels.
"Instead of letting the mutual market hide in the dark, it is better to bring it out in the open. This move has two benefits. First, the imperial court opened the mutual market, which can attract merchants to the mutual market place to trade with Wu Liangha Sanwei, reducing smuggling. As for the transaction The imperial court has the final say on the goods and the volume of transactions. The mutual market opens once a month and the supply is measured, so there is no need for you to worry about oversupply."
"Secondly, as soon as the mutual trade opened, the three guards of Wulianghafei had no reason to make trouble. The Northern Yuan Dynasty kept knocking on the border, mostly because they were poor in materials and could not survive, so they could only survive by looting. Wulianghafei was the Northern Yuan, It is a subsidiary of the Ming Dynasty. Giving it benefits to support its life and allowing it to live in peace may not weaken its ambition."
Zhu Yunwen explained.
Xie Jin, Yu Xin and others looked at each other.
Xu Huizu agreed: "I think this is feasible. On the one hand, I will use a large army to deter him and tell him that the Ming Dynasty will not allow anyone to touch Daning. On the other hand, I will use mutual trade to appease people's hearts and encourage them to worship."
Zhu Yunwen looked at Bingbu Rujun.
Ru Yu thought about it again and again, and finally nodded and said: "I also think it is feasible, but it needs to be strictly controlled, and it is not appropriate to oversupply salt and iron."
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said, "Okay, let's leave the mutual trading matter to Sheng Yong."
After walking out of the imperial city, Zhu Di and Xu Huizu looked at each other and nodded tacitly.
Zhu Yunwen had many reasons for opening a mutual market, but he only mentioned two less important ones and did not mention the most critical one.
Sheng Yong and Wu Liangha open a mutual market, which will enhance Sheng Yong's status and influence among the three guards of Wu Liangha and reduce it.
What is weak is the influence of King Ning Zhu Quan on the three guards of Wuliangha.
In Xu Huizu's view, attacking King Ning was the real purpose of Zhu Yunwen's opening of the mutual market.
Daning.
Sheng Yong sat in the Dusi Yamen, reviewing the military registers such as ordnance, food, pay, clothing, etc. He asked Mao Zheng and He Yunzhong with a cold face: "Why is it that Daning only has 130,000 shi of grain? The imperial court ordered that there should be 150,000 shi." Shi Cai is right, the twenty thousand shi of food that is missing is because Jizhou didn't send it over, or is someone greedy?"
Mao Zheng and He Yunzhong's expressions changed.
He Yunzhong quickly explained: "Originally, 150,000 shi of grain were supposed to be sent, but Qu Neng thought that Daning should not store too much grain, so he deducted 20,000 shi and left it in Santun Camp in Jizhou Town."
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"How can Qu Neng take care of the affairs of the Daning Dusi? Send someone to tell Qu Neng that if the food is not delivered before December, we will wait for the impeachment memorial."
Sheng Yong slapped the case and shouted angrily.
He Yunzhong quickly agreed.
Mao Zheng hesitated and advised: "Sir, it is really not advisable to store too much food in Daning. Although this place is critical, there are only more than 30,000 sergeants after all. 130,000 shi is enough to survive the winter..."
"Don't you want to live until spring?"
Sheng Yong asked coldly.
Mao Zheng was speechless.
General Sheng Yong closed his books and said solemnly: "Da Ning is alone outside, and food is the life of the sergeants. This winter will be severely cold, and if there is heavy snow and roads are blocked, how will the thirty thousand soldiers in the city survive if the food supply is insufficient? In order to protect Absolutely, tomorrow Dusi Yamen will lead 3,000 people into the mountains to hunt and get some meat for the soldiers to improve their food."
Mao Zheng, He Yunzhong's eyes lit up, hunting is good.
Prince Ning's Mansion.
Zhu Quan was a little angry and unwilling. Driving Fang Kuan away was a huge mistake, because the person who succeeded Fang Kuan was Sheng Yong, who was stronger and more capable.
Sheng Yong, who was vigorous and resolute and frequently resorted to tricks, almost severed his ties with Duoyan Guard, Taining Guard, and Fuyu Guard. Even when he wanted to go out of Daning Mansion for inspection, he actually refused.
Right now, he is staying in Prince Ning's Mansion like a prisoner.
Liu Jian, the chief historian, looked at the somewhat decadent Zhu Quan and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about Sheng Yong. Once the imperial court refuses the Uliangha people's request for pastoral rights in Daning, they will definitely take action. When the troops arrive at Daning City, Even if there is no war, it is enough to alarm the imperial court. When the time comes to impeach Sheng Yong for his incompetence, the imperial court will naturally transfer him back to the pass."
Zhu Quan's eyebrows were sad and he said solemnly: "The arrow has left the string, it depends on how the court responds. What I can't see through is the emperor. His genius prediction and astonishing insight are really terrifying."
Liu Jian disagreed and said: "No matter what, the imperial court cannot agree to the Uliangha people. Daning belongs to the Ming Dynasty and no one can take it away. If the emperor shows weakness, his majesty will be damaged. If the emperor refuses sternly, he will vent his anger on the Ming Dynasty." Wu Liangha, chaos will break out, and the only one who can control the situation is the prince."
Zhu Quan thought for a while, a smile appeared on his face, and said: "That's right, except me, who can control these three beasts?"
On the rolling hills to the west of Daning City, Liu Changge was riding a horse, chasing a tawny roe deer. The long bow in his hand was fully drawn, and the arrow flew, hitting the roe deer's neck. The roe deer let out a shrill cry and rolled over. He fell to the ground.
Liu Changge drove his horse over, looked at the twitching roe deer, and said, "The hunting has begun..."
In an instant, the cavalry thundered and came from afar.
Sheng Yong was not willing to be lonely. He came over on Pegasus. When he saw Liu Changge from a distance, he raised his long bow and shouted: "Liu Qiang, why don't we compete to see who is the most powerful hunter in Daning... "
Liu Changge pointed to the roe deer on the ground and shouted: "Sheng Dusi, you are already behind..."
"Liu Changge, are you still shameless..."
Sheng Yong shouted.
