Leaving aside the funding issues of the Second Artillery Bureau, the news of Annan’s victory is indeed exciting.
Zhu Yunwen originally wanted to have a banquet to celebrate, but Chen Di insisted that he needed to tell Lao Zhu first about this kind of thing. As the so-called "report to the ancestral temple and know the country", he had to go to the ancestral temple in the winter to chat with Lao Zhu.
Zhu Yunwen sat under Lao Zhu's tablet, drove away all the chamberlains and etiquette officials, and talked to Zhu Yuanzhang at every turn.
"You heard it, Annan was victorious, and more than 300,000 enemies were killed. I guess it won't be long before Zhang Fu sweeps through Qinghua and captures the Hu family alive. You were still too weak in dealing with Annan back then. You always insisted on peace. In exchange for What comes is not peace, but provocation, trampling, and aggression..."
"You failed to solve the border troubles between Guangxi and Yunnan and left the problem to me. Now I have solved it. However, Annan Kingdom will be removed from the list of vassal states. I plan to set up Jiaozhi County there. If Annan is not peaceful, that is our Ming Dynasty. A county in our country, why go south?"
Zhu Yunwen looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang's portrait and continued: "It will be four years since I entered Jianwen, and you have been gone for more than four years. I haven't told you many things. The main reason is that I am timid and afraid that you will beat me up in my dreams. You I have modified a lot of those legal systems, such as the whip law..."
"Actually, sometimes killing people really can't solve the problem. You old man killed so many people and destroyed so many homes. In the end, the grandson was unlucky. He was targeted by Gu Jin and the young master. The young master was Li Shanchang's son Li Qi, you didn’t kill him because you were concerned about family ties, but you should see him now..."
"However, it has not been found in ancient and modern times. If this person is not found, there will still be problems sooner or later. But don't worry. Without his minions, he has no way to threaten the royal family. At most, he can only cause some trouble down there. That's it. If it’s a small trouble, you don’t need to come out to deal with it, I will take care of it myself…”
"Speaking of which, you can be regarded as a hero with great talent and great strategy. Although many people in later generations will criticize you for killing people, you can rest assured that no one can take away the credit that belongs to you. The people of this Ming Dynasty will remember you. I have done so many practical things for them, conquered so many territories, and protected them from sleeping peacefully for many days and nights."
"Are you going to ask me what kind of emperor I want to be? Haha, I can't surpass you, but there are some things you haven't done that I still need to do. Let me take care of Beiyuan, Mahamu No matter whether it is Arutai or Arutai, sooner or later there will still be trouble. I will give them a shock that they will never forget, make them completely and completely surrender, and let Mobei and Monan become the horse breeding and sheep herding land of the Ming Dynasty... "
Zhu Yunwen was talking to himself and conversing with Zhu Yuanzhang. It's just that Zhu Yuanzhang obviously didn't come up to say hello to Zhu Yunwen, and even Guofeng showed his interest.
Zhu Yunwen talked for a long time, until his legs became numb before he stood up: "Your great-grandson Zhu Wenkui, I plan to canonize him as a prince on New Year's Day. He is a little too small, but he can't run away. I will give him to him sooner than later." Things. Don’t worry, I will create a prosperous age, and he will continue a prosperous age, and the country will be immortal, worthy of your years..."
After walking out of the ancestral temple, Zhu Yunwen looked at the blue sky and bathed in the warm sunshine. He looked back at the portrait of Zhu Yuanzhang in the temple. The table under the portrait was filled with sacrifices.
"Enjoy it."
Zhu Yunwen left. Soon after, there was a palace banquet, and all the officials also received news of the festival. There was no need to continue sitting in the hall in the afternoon, and they went to the Qinhuai River in groups.
Prince Yan's Mansion.
Princess Xu looked at the silent Zhu Di and asked with a smile: "Zhang Fu won a great victory in Annan. This is a good thing. Why is the prince not happy?"
Zhu Di waved his hand and said with a serious face: "I am not unhappy. Zhang Fu has defeated many cities. The war in Annan has been decided. It is only a matter of time before Hu Jiya and his son are captured alive. This is a major event for our country, so I am very excited." Endless."
"Then why are you still so silent?"
Princess Xu poured a cup of hot tea and asked softly. When Zhu Di saw that there was no one else in the room, he sighed: "You also know that I once wanted to aspire to the throne and thought that my father had misjudged the person and should not pass the throne to Emperor Jianwen from generation to generation. But now it seems that my nephew His ability is not small. He not only knows martial arts, but also knows martial arts. Zhang Fu captured Annan. Once Annan is included, this will be a contribution to the expansion of territory. With such a contribution, my father will be pleased. In the end, I am still not as good as me. Father, he knows people well."
Princess Xu nodded deeply. When Zhu Yunwen came to the throne, many people thought that he was a conservative and weak monarch. But now it seems that Zhu Yunwen not only maintained his status, but also probably expanded his territory. This is a feat comparable to that of Taizu. !
Zhu Di picked up the tea bowl and blew a breath of hot air: "Have you read the document? The divine machine gun directly damaged more than 100,000 Annan sergeants. Such a record can be said to be shocking. Just imagine, if we really raised troops, what would have happened to us? What was it like? Back then, Zhu Yunwen used power and suppressed me everywhere, so he really showed mercy."
Princess Xu's face was a little pale, and she was scared when she thought about it. If Zhu Di insists on rebelling, not to mention the decisive move in the face of the new army's strategy, but also to truly control Peiping, what can he do?
With a little territory, it would be impossible to attack Nanjing from the Jiangbei area, which was fortified everywhere, within a few years. And the Second Artillery Bureau's divine machine gun is so powerful, if we really encounter it, it will not be a dead body?
And that terrible navy fleet, forget it, luckily none of this happened...
Zhu Di took a sip of tea, stood up and said, "It will be four years since he entered Jianwen. He will create his own prosperous age and be worthy of his father's trust!"
Princess Xu took Zhu Di's arm and said softly: "My lord, please don't have other thoughts. It's better to spend more time with your grandson when you have time. Zhanji can even recite the Five Rules now, but he is very smart."
Zhu Di patted Princess Xu's hand and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I've made up my mind and won't change it again. But what I can't figure out is whether this nephew's vision is too sharp. Why should I choose someone who is a genius? General? Zhang Fu made an extraordinary promotion, and now he has made extraordinary achievements. One battle is enough to make him a prince. Xue Lu, Yuan Yue, and Ji Gang are also powerful people. I heard that they performed extremely well in this battle..."
Princess Xu was a little unhappy and said aggrievedly: "I told you that my grandson is smart, but you said that my nephew is great. Is it the nephew or the grandson?"
Zhu Di laughed and apologized repeatedly.
It doesn't matter, this time it's Zhang Fu's stage, next time it's my stage!
Zhu Di believed that he would not be buried, because the Oara and Tatars were still there. Where they were, the enemies of the Ming Dynasty were there. Even if Mahamu surrendered, his ambition would prompt him to look for opportunities to go to war with the Ming Dynasty!
When the time comes, I will definitely be enabled to go to the grassland, right?
Zhu Yunwen, I, Zhu Di, am waiting for your summons, waiting for the day when you draw your sword out of its sheath and point it north!
Annam, Thang Long City.
Zhang Fu was discussing with Yan Bao, Ran Zhong and others how to set up Annan's governance team when he suddenly heard a noise coming from afar.
"what happened?"
Zhang Fu raised his head and looked at Mu Sheng who walked in. Mu Sheng was confused for a moment and arranged for someone to investigate.
Not long after, Yang Rong walked in and reported: "To report to the two commanders, there are more than two thousand Annan gentry and elders gathered in the city, and they plan to pay a visit to the commander."
Zhang Fu's eyes turned cold and he stood up quickly: "More than two thousand people? Are the soldiers disobeying military orders and harassing the people, or are the merchants digging their ancestral graves and causing public resentment?"
Mu Sheng almost fainted. No matter how unbearable the businessman was, he would not dig up someone's grave.
However, with so many people coming, I'm afraid they want to cause trouble. It's the recruitment stage now, so there can't be too many problems, so as not to affect the subsequent takeover.
Just as Yang Rong was about to speak, someone outside sent a message: "Annan, Liang Mo and Tao Rong, please see me."
Zhang Fu frowned and let him in. Liang Mo and Tao Rong knelt down. Without waiting for Zhang Fu to ask questions, they took out a document from their sleeves, raised it above their heads, cleared their throats, and shouted solemnly: "I, the people of Annan, have jointly signed a letter, willing to raise Since Annan returned to China, he also asked the commander-in-chief to play the role of the Emperor of Heaven as a sign of kindness!"
"The Sword Comes"
"What?"
Zhang Fu was a little surprised and stood up and looked at Liang Mo and Tao Rong.
Yang Rong took the document and handed it to Zhang Fu.
Zhang Fu opened the document and faced a line of large characters:
The people of Annan sincerely request you to enclose it to express your kindness to the Emperor of Heaven!
The content of the document is clear at the beginning:
Annan has been part of China since ancient times. It was originally the land of the Chinese emperor. However, it was abandoned for five hundred years and turned into a barbarian land. It has neither the teaching of Chinese etiquette nor the blessings of the Ming Dynasty.
It turned out that there were hardships and thorns all around to survive, but fortunately the heaven punished the people and eliminated the stubborn ones. The common people are encouraged, and all the people look up to them. They wish to return to China, regain the clothes of the Han people, get used to the etiquette of the Celestial Dynasty, shed their appearance of barbarians, and return to the teachings of saints forever. Isn't it unfortunate...
At the end of the article, a sentence was added: "Two thousand elders, with an example and an article, please be kind to the emperor and be kind to all the people!"
Zhang Fu was deeply shocked by this document. Not long ago, Zhang Fu also published the document after searching for Chen. Although it was just a formality, some procedures were still indispensable. Who would have thought that Chen would not appear after that? Come, this group of people first requested the inner Ming Dynasty.
Mu Sheng had a cold face and whispered to Zhang Fu.
Zhang Fu looked at Liang Mo and Tao Rong, gritted his teeth and said, "Are you two deliberately coercing the people here? Do you want to flatter the court in order to get rewards?"
Liang Mo and Tao Rong quickly shouted: "We are wronged."
"Is it really unfair?!"
Zhang Fu said sharply.
Tao Rong was shocked and knew that the matter could not be retreated. He just shouted: "This move is what the elders want. If the commander doesn't believe it, just ask anyone and you will know that this is the wish of the people of Annan. We are just doing it." It's just a report on your behalf. We are surrendered ministers, how can we dare to coerce the people under the king's master?"
When Zhang Fu heard this, his face looked better, he waved for the two of them to stand up, and said seriously: "Let Annan be included? I'm afraid you are overthinking it. Wang Shi went south just to punish the people and eradicate the tyrannical Hu family and his son. , not to occupy the country of Annan. Once the Chen family is found, we should help them recover the country. Master Wang has sent a message to Annan, and as soon as the Chen family returns to the country, Master Wang will follow him. "
Tao Rong said in his heart: You are the only one who believes in you. If you don’t plan to occupy Annan, the Ming Dynasty Navy should go back. How could you wander around the seaside every day? Isn’t it just looking for a suitable place to build a deep-water port?
"Commander, the common people have read the message. But the Chen family was completely slaughtered by the Hu family. There is no longer a Chen royal family in the world. The people of Annan do not want to live a miserable life anymore. Now they are begging to join. Isn't it just a matter of course? You know, We were a family five hundred years ago! Now that the people want to go home, do you want the commander to stop them? Please accept the document and report it to the emperor!"
Tao Rong knelt down suddenly!
Seeing this, Zhang Fu couldn't help but fell silent.
Instead of taking over Annan for a long time without the Chen family, forming de facto control, and then integrating it into China, it would be better to follow the trend and let it take the initiative to merge into China.
Even if the history books comment on it in the future, they will add: Annan asked for surrender.
After all, how can you say that something is forced upon you and me?
PS:
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August was very tiring for me. More than 300,000 words were pushed straight down, and my arms and fingers were sore...
Yes, it’s not too bad. Let’s slow down for the time being in September and switch to the second update first.
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