Yao Guangxiao's opposition to Zhu Di leading the army was not out of political stance, fearing that Zhu Di would have self-respect and threaten the court, but out of reality.
Every general has his own strengths and weaknesses.
Judging from the famous generals in the Hongwu period, Chang Yuchun was good at assaulting, like a sharp blade, Li Wenzhong was good at running, like lightning and thunder, hitting the enemy thousands of miles away, Zhu Wenzhong and Geng Bingwen were good at defense, tenacious in will, and watertight...
Like Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da, there were not many commanders in the Ming Dynasty who were able to strategize, win thousands of miles, were skilled on foot and cavalry, and capable of both offense and defense.
Zhu Yunwen also knew that Zhu Di was indeed not a general who was good at fighting mountain warfare, jungle warfare, or infantry warfare. His home field had always been the great plains or grasslands, large maneuvers, and large detours, whether from the records of the Hongwu period or from the Judging from the historical Jingnan Campaign, Zhu Di was not good at siege warfare.
Whether it was Zhending and other three cities under the protection of Geng Bingwen, Jinan City under the protection of Tie Xuan, or Dongchang, Zhu Di could not attack the city and win. He could only use field battles to defeat his opponents while swimming and then capture them. city. Even when Zhu Di entered Nanjing City, he did not rely on his own ability to get in, but relied on "internal response" to offer the city gate to welcome him in.
There are many gates in Annan City, and the main battles are siege battles, not field battles. If Zhu Di is allowed to go there, there will be constraints everywhere, and he may not be able to exert 50% of his 100% ability.
Xu Huizu and Zhu Quan agreed with Yao Guangxiao's views.
Zhu Quan said solemnly: "The King of Yan has good command, and there is no doubt that he is brave in battle. However, Annan has many mountains and rivers, and cavalry is not the main force. I believe that the general should be proficient in infantry combat and good at attacking cities and overcoming difficulties."
He Fu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I have recommended myself."
Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Di and others looked at He Fu and had to say that He Fu was a good choice. He had rich combat experience. He had made great achievements in Yunnan several times. He was proficient in mountain warfare and had a strong will. He followed Lan Yu to fight. Through the battle of Yuerhai, his ability is outstanding.
But the problem is that He Fu is a general who is good at charging and fighting, but not good at commanding and commanding an army. Most of his military activities were carried out by others, such as Fu Youde, Lan Yu, Mu Sheng...
Yao Guangxiao saw that Xu Huizu was silent, probably out of affection. Tie Xuan hesitated there, probably out of fear of offending others, so he took the initiative to praise: "Ning Yuanhou is a general, good at charging into battle, and unparalleled in bravery. Now he is going to Annan, and his troops are mighty. , there is no need for Marquis Ningyuan to take action."
Without waiting for He Fu to ask for help, Tie Xuan seconded Yao Guangxiao's proposal: "I second my proposal."
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said: "Some time ago, Marquis Ningyuan was ill. I couldn't bear to go to Annan for a long distance on horseback and charge forward."
Everyone fell silent, some not knowing what to do.
Zhu Di and Zhu Quan were not suitable, so He Fu was not suitable. Although Tie Xuan and Xu Huizu were in charge of the Ministry of War and the Governor's Office of the Chinese Army, they had never actually led troops to fight, so they were somewhat inappropriate.
Then there are only three candidates left:
Han Guan, Mu Sheng, Zhang Fu.
Although Shi Yurang, the commander of Yunnan Dusi, was also summoned to Beijing, he had insufficient prestige and limited abilities, and he was not even qualified to participate in decision-making.
Zhu Di and others looked at Han Guan, Mu Sheng and Zhang Fu, figuring out who was most suitable to lead the army.
The first person to be eliminated was Mu Sheng. Whether it was Zhu Di, Tie Xuan or Xu Huizu, they all believed that Mu Sheng was not suitable to be the head coach. Although this person had some ability, he was too risky in his actions. No matter big or small, there was always a risk behind it. With speculation, it is right to say that he is too confident, and it is right to say that he is arrogant.
When the troops are dispatched, the commander should not take too many risks. What the Ming Dynasty wants is not to defeat the Annan Hu clan, but to destroy the Annan Kingdom and take it into the possession of the Ming Dynasty. This war must be fought steadily and step by step, and no risks can be taken.
After eliminating all possibilities, only Han Guan and Zhang Fu were left.
Han Guan was a brave and resourceful man. He once served as Zhu Yuanzhang's bodyguard and was appreciated by Zhu Yuanzhang. According to Han Guan's military order, before he could mobilize, the soldiers were already fighting to the death to kill the enemy.
The most valuable thing is that Han Guan's first official position was to command the right guard of Guilin, and later suppressed rebellions in Guangxi and other places one after another. He had rich experience in mountain warfare and jungle warfare. He had been in the army for more than 20 years and had rarely suffered a defeat.
Tie Xuan said bluntly: "I think Han Dusi can take on a big job."
Xu Huizu also recommended Han Guan.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Han Guan and said, "Han Dusi, what do you think?"
Han Guan walked out and said solemnly: "I am a general of the Ming Dynasty. Whenever the emperor needs it, he will send his troops southward to exterminate the bandits and destroy the country thousands of miles away!"
Zhu Yunwen smiled and nodded, and asked the others: "What do you think?"
Zhu Di, Zhu Quan, He Fu and others had no objections. After all, they were famous Hongwu generals and managed the army with an iron fist, so their combat effectiveness was guaranteed.
Tie Xuan and Xu Huizu were also very satisfied.
"I think there may be a better candidate."
Yao Guangxiao stood up.
"Oh, who is it?"
Zhu Yunwen asked.
Han Guan turned to look at Yao Guangxiao. Is this monk going to tear him down?
Yao Guangxiao didn't pay attention to Han Guan's sharp gaze. King Yan wanted to lead the army and he opposed it, let alone you Han Guan: "I think that Zhang Fu is conquering Annan, and the most suitable commander is Zhang Fu."
As soon as this statement came out, there was a sudden noise.
Zhang Fu is the commander of the Guangxi Dusi Yamen, and Han Guan is the commander of the capital. From an official position, Han Guan is Zhang Fu's superior. It is too hateful to say that he lacks ability in front of Zhang Fu. In addition, Zhang Fu was a rookie promoted by Zhu Yunwen himself. Han Guan did not want to offend him and kept silent in the face of Yao Guangxiao.
Just because Han Guan doesn't speak doesn't mean that everyone else is mute.
Zhu Quan objected: "Your Majesty, Zhang Fu became famous in the first battle. He is a good young man who can lead troops in war, and he is also a talented general. However, after all, he has never led an army. It is really risky to suddenly become the commander of an army of 300,000 people. To Knowing that there are thousands, ten thousand, and hundreds of thousands of generals and soldiers, the more the better..."
He Fu took a deep look at Zhang Fu who was calm and composed, and said to Zhu Yunwen: "I believe that although Zhang Fu has great talents, he does not have enough prestige after all. I am afraid it is inappropriate to suddenly promote him to the commander of an army of 300,000 people. I ask the emperor to think again." .”
Zhu Yunwen also knew that compared to Han Guan, He Fu and others, Zhang Fu's biggest shortcoming was his junior qualifications and lack of experience. With only Guangxi's military achievements, it was difficult to directly serve as the commander of an army of 300,000.
During Zhu Di's period, Zhang Fu did not go out as the commander-in-chief, but as Zhu Neng's deputy general. However, when Zhu Neng died of illness, Zhang Fu took over the command and showed his unparalleled military talent.
But that was a succession under special circumstances, but now it is a normal situation. You can't arrange for one person to suddenly die in the middle. Zhang Fu can take over again...
Should you believe in Zhang Fu's military talents and give him the opportunity to become a famous general, or should you choose Han Guan and follow another historical route?
Zhu Yunwen looked at Yao Guangxiao.
Faced with everyone's doubts, Yao Guangxiao said confidently: "I recommend Zhang Fu for four reasons. You may wish to make a judgment after hearing it."
"speak."
Zhu Yunwen said calmly.
Yao Guangxiao took a step forward and said to Han Guan: "With Han Dusi's perspective, how can we discuss this with Zhang Fu? Who will distinguish between superior and inferior?"
Han Guan's expression changed. Yao Guangxiao's question was a bit fatal. If he said he was inferior to Zhang Fu, it would weaken his majesty. If he said he was stronger than Zhang Fu, he would appear aggressive and ignorant.
Yao Guangxiao saw that Han Guan was silent and looked at Zhu Di: "From the perspective of King Yan, do you think Zhang Fu's talents can be the commander-in-chief?"
Zhu Di looked at Yao Guangxiao carefully, seeming to understand something from those deep eyes, and then looked at Zhang Fu. Objectively speaking, he relied on Zhang Fu's father Zhang Yu, and was familiar with Zhang Fu, but he didn't expect it. This person can make a great name in Guangxi.
Yao Guangxiao said solemnly: "Zhang Fu is the son of Navy Commander Zhang Yu. He was appointed by the emperor to enter Guangxi and take charge of the Nanning Guards in Guangxi. In just one month, he turned the Nanning Guards from a puddle of mud into an elite one. This is one of the first , the talent of driving has its own power!"
"Yongping Village and Hushan Ridge divided the troops for surprise attacks, deceived the enemy to attack the mountains, took the lead, defeated the many with less, and became famous in one fell swoop. Secondly, they were resourceful and skillful in military tactics!"
"As a partial general, not for personal gain or military exploits, but based on the overall situation, he led the Nanning Guards through life and death, over mountains and ridges, captured Zhennanguan in one fell swoop, and completely sealed the door for Hu and Du's army to retreat south. The third thing is to plan There is a big picture in mind, regardless of gains and losses!”
"Trapped in Zhennanguan, facing enemies from both sides, he was not afraid of danger, took the lead, and withstood the enemy's crazy attack. The army and the people worked together, and finally achieved a great success! The fourth is that he has a strong will and fights for survival! From these four points, I think Zhang Fu is worthy of a big job!"
Xu Huizu and Tie Xuan pondered.
What Yao Guangxiao said is true. Although Zhang Fu did not do much in Guangxi, his commanding and combat capabilities are undeniable. What he lacks is just more opportunities and a bigger stage.
Yang Shiqi, who had been silent all this time, came out and said: "I should not speak on military and state matters. But the emperor has called me here, so I have the courage to speak out."
"speak."
Zhu Yunwen said seriously.
Yang Shiqi's voice was calm: "Han Dusi has his own strengths, and Commander Zhang Tongzhi also has his advantages. If one of the two is chosen as the head coach, I think Zhang Fu is the best. Looking back on Zhang Fu's battle against Hu Du in Guangxi, he was the first to fight. , a half-guard soldier can resist ten thousand people, which shows that his ability is of great use."
Tie Xuan, Zhu Di and others heard that Yang Shiqi's point of view was that Zhang Fu lacked experience, not lack of ability. As long as he was capable, he would not be allowed to give him more opportunities.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Yang Rong who was hesitant to speak, and asked: "You have always spoken highly, why are you silent today?"
Yang Rong smiled politely and said: "The vassal king and all the ministers are here, I really dare not say more."
"Oh, if you don't dare to say more, why do you dare to come? Just tell me."
Zhu Yunwen was looking forward to it.
Yang Rong looked at Zhu Yunwen seriously and said: "Like Yang Jijiu and Yao Shilang, I think Zhang Fu can be the commander-in-chief. As for the lack of experience in leading troops, he is not enough to control an army of 300,000 people, but I haven't seen Zhang Fu." It’s just about ability. I serve in the Military Department of the Ministry of War. I know that Guangxi has trained 30,000 troops. Zhang Fu is the main general. One hundred thousand soldiers, conducting training in the mountains and forests to attack fortresses, deploy them freely, and use the troops like gods..."
Tie Xuan and Xu Huizu nodded repeatedly, and even Zhu Di could not object.
After Zhang Fu entered the capital, he, along with Han Guan and Mu Sheng, were immediately appointed as army commanders and were responsible for mountain training. Among the three, Zhang Fu was the best.
Zhu Yunwen made a decision, glanced at everyone, and said to Yang Pu, who was standing at the end: "Aren't you going to make suggestions?"
Yang Pu smiled awkwardly. This was Zhu Yunwen reminding Yang Pu about letting Hu Hui out of seclusion: "Your Majesty, I think the matter is clear and there is no need to make any suggestions. However, I would like to sacrifice people for the use of the army."
"who?"
"I myself request to join the army in the southern expedition..."
Yang Pu knew that this was an important war. Once he made contributions in this battle, he would be able to stabilize the court in the future. And if you follow the ordinary path and slowly grind through qualifications, if you want to get ahead, I'm afraid it will take another ten or twenty years. That's too long!
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