Wuying Palace.
Zhu Yunwen spread out the map of the Western Regions and moved his fingers along the Hexi Corridor, stopping briefly at Jiayuguan Pass, and then continued westward, passing Yumen Pass and Shazhou, and finally pointed at Dunhuang.
"Although Jiayuguan is good, it is not as good as Dunhuang."
Zhu Yunwen stared at the map with longing in his eyes.
After leaving the Hexi Corridor, it leads to the Western Regions...not Suzhou, not Jiayuguan, nor the ancient and abandoned Yumen Pass, but Dunhuang.
Taking Dunhuang as..., it can lead to the Western Region through three lines: northwest, west and southwest. If the Ming Dynasty could not firmly control Dunhuang and only guard Jiayuguan, it would be forced to remain on the defensive in the northwest and lose many possibilities for advancement. But once Dunhuang is controlled, Hami can be controlled in the northwest and Turpan can be stationed. Westward can pass through Lop Nur and reach the Tarim Basin, and the hinterland can be controlled when entering. Anding, Quxian and other places can be controlled in the southwest.
This is a strategic stronghold. With this place, the Ming Dynasty's plan to open up the Western Regions can be implemented. If it loses this place, it will be forced to go on the defensive and can only rely on the advantages of the city gate to fight.
"Your Majesty, the documents from King Yan have been delivered."
Liu Changge asked for an audience and quickly sent the documents.
Zhu Yunwen opened it and looked at it. He couldn't help but feel worried. He summoned Tie Xuan, Mei Yin, Xia Yuanji, Xie Jin, Yang Shiqi and Yao Guangxiao. After a few people entered the palace to salute, he got straight to the point: "The King of Yan has led his troops into Shaanxi. Huazhou A fire broke out in the military grain depot, forcing one hundred thousand soldiers to rush more than 200 miles to Xi'an, almost causing a catastrophe."
Xia Yuanji was a little worried and asked quickly: "There was a big fire? Has the military morale been shaken?"
Zhu Yunwen took out the document, handed it to several people, and said: "The King of Yan did not pass through the Huazhou Granary Point on the grounds of training, but directly forced a march. Fortunately, the army carried five days' worth of food and grass."
Xia Yuanji breathed a sigh of relief. The 100,000-strong army was outside and used grain in granaries along the way. This saved a lot of transportation costs for migrant workers and ensured the marching speed. However, there was also a huge risk, that is, if the granaries along the way disappeared, What should I do if I run out of food...
There are many reasons for lack of food. For example, officials sold the military rations in order to make some money. For example, due to overheating of food accumulation and lack of management, a fire broke out in the granary, or someone lit a fire because the accounts were not settled...
A hundred thousand troops, once they run out of food, they will turn into a pack of vicious wolves in the blink of an eye, and they will be eaten clean wherever they go. They have weapons and fighting ability. Before they have something to eat, Will not starve to death.
Fortunately, when we arrived in Xi'an, there was a large granary there, so there was no problem in feeding the army.
Jie Jin frowned and said seriously: "Did the fire at the Huazhou military grain depot come at just the right time? The army had just passed Tongguan and before they arrived at Huayin, and a fire broke out in Huazhou. It would have been so late. , I’m afraid some people can’t sleep, right?”
Xia Yuanji looked at Mei Yin, who looked sad and said to Zhu Yunwen: "The fire in the Huazhou military grain depot is indeed a bit strange. I have not received a specific report so far. Considering that the military grain depot is related to the military's combat power, the relationship Whether the sergeant is alive or dead, we must investigate clearly at this time whether it is a man-made disaster or a natural disaster, so that we can rectify it and ensure that such incidents will not happen again in other military food depots."
Yu Xin nodded and added, "Rujun is in Shanxi and is close to Huazhou, Shaanxi. We might as well let him investigate this matter."
Yang Shiqi frowned and asked: "Rujun is the governor of Shanxi. No matter how powerful his authority is, he cannot control Huazhou in Shaanxi. Your Majesty, I believe that this matter should be investigated by the Chief Envoy of Shaanxi in accordance with the regulations of the imperial court." Due to the special nature of the military grain depot, Shaanxi Dusi and the Security Bureau can be arranged to participate together to find out the truth as soon as possible."
Zhu Yunwen nodded and looked at Yu Xin: "Rujun is already tired in Shanxi and it is not appropriate to take on another important task. As Yang Shiqi said, we ordered the Shaanxi Chief Envoy, Dusi and the Security Bureau to jointly investigate. If it is found that it is If there is a man-made disaster, all involved should be investigated and the whereabouts of the food should be found."
Everyone agreed.
Zhu Yunwen added: "The King of Yan discussed a hidden concern in his document, that is, whether Timur might give up his summer march and choose to enter the Western Regions in winter."
Tie Xuan frowned and asked, "Why is King Yan so worried?"
Yang Shiqi handed the document to Tie Xuan
, the uneasiness in his eyes could not be concealed: "King Yan met several Hu merchants when he was in Kaifeng. Hu merchants said that the severe cold in Tianshan in autumn and winter is indeed fatal, but in summer the vast sea and Gobi Desert are not easy, and even more terrifying. It is especially unfavorable for cavalry to attack."
Tie Xuan fell silent, and Mei Yin and others also fell into deep thought.
Now the problem is a bit troublesome. If the northwest intelligence is wrong, or Timur changes his mind and chooses to send troops across the Tianshan Mountains to attack Yilili in autumn or winter, then Timur is likely to end the battle before summer comes. Leading a large number of cavalry to attack the Ming Dynasty.
The Ming Dynasty was not afraid of war, and the court was not worried about it. What worried it most was logistical issues. The imperial court's plans and strategies for the northwest were based on Timur's summer troop dispatch, which would allow the armies of the Ming Dynasty and Timur to fight decisively as soon as possible without consuming huge military power in the Western Regions.
Yao Guangxiao broke the silence: "I think there is no need to worry about this matter. King Yan has made arrangements in the document."
"oh?"
Mei Yin, Tie Xuan and others read the documents carefully and found no countermeasures, so they couldn't help but look at Yao Guangxiao.
Yao Guangxiao looked at everyone calmly and said: "King Yan said that Timur might march in autumn or winter, and he added, I can't tolerate it."
Xie Jin is depressed and can't tolerate it. Translated, it means I can't allow him to do this. This is a word of complaint and a word of attitude. What kind of countermeasure can it be?
Yao Guangxiao smiled calmly and pointed to the document: "These five words are King Yan's countermeasures. If you can't tolerate it, you won't tolerate it. King Yan is telling the emperor that he is going to use some methods to prompt Timur to advance to the east. As for the method, it is not mentioned in the document, but I guess that in addition to this document, there should be another document on the way."
Zhu Yunwen laughed loudly and took out a document from the desk: "Just say it, I have received more than one document."
Xie Jin, Xia Yuanji and others looked at Yao Guangxiao and couldn't help but be surprised. This monk is so smart!
Yao Guangxiao didn't think this was intelligence, but he knew Zhu Di very well. He was definitely not a person who always complained about difficulties. He was an independent person who was good at solving problems by himself. When faced with difficulties, he The first thought was definitely not to write to the court asking for support, permission, or various materials, but to think: I can definitely solve it.
When Timur will go on an expedition, this question really depends not only on himself. If something happens that is enough to make Timur angry, he will definitely give up the slow preparation and choose to march hastily.
Zhu Yunwen looked at everyone and said seriously: "I won't tell you King Yan's countermeasures. The only thing is that King Yan needs the court to ensure the logistics stability of the Western Regions without any mistakes. You also know what the Battle of the Northwest means, I also understand what the Ming Dynasty needs. Whether it is the Han Dynasty or the Sui and Tang Dynasties, without the Western Region, it cannot be called a powerful country. If we take back the Western Region, you will definitely shine in the annals of history in this battle! You must be careful about logistics!"
"I obey your orders."
Everyone took orders.
Zhu Yunwen issued orders one after another, ordering Shanxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Henan to fully cooperate with the northwest military supplies and logistics.
Northwest, Hami.
Yang Rong looked at the drunken Tuotuo and shook his head secretly. This piece of mud really couldn't hold up the wall. He jumped from being a slave to the king of Hami, from being despised and bullied by everyone, to becoming a prince enjoying glory and wealth. No, Unexpectedly, he fell.
Good wine, beautiful women.
Music, singing and dancing.
This is Tuotuo's life. From morning to night, day by day, he has no time to manage government affairs, no time to appease the people of Hami, and no time to cater to his grandmother.
After all, his grandma was still his grandma. Seeing that Tuotuo was so depraved and disrespectful and did not regard herself as an elder, she wanted to drive Tuotuo out of Hami. As for whether he would return to the capital of the Ming Dynasty or die in the desert , Grandma doesn’t want to take care of it anymore.
We haven’t seen each other for so many years, so there is no family affection left.
Grandma is planning in secret, and she doesn't dare to make things happen. After all, Ming Ting's power is on one side. Once it completely collapses, her previous identity will become hers.
Gu Sicheng came over and said to Yang
Rong whispered: "Grandma has convinced the seven leaders that the expulsion of Tuotuo is likely to happen within three days. If you want to keep Tuotuo, you must take some measures."
Yang Rong only asked: "Did Mahamahuo agree?"
Gu Sicheng shook his head.
Yang Rong smiled and indicated that he understood.
Soon after, Yang Rong summoned Cai Xiongying, Chen Mao and Zheng Dacheng and seriously explained the situation: "The situation is urgent and there is no time to report to Song Dusi. We must take action."
Cai Xiongying yawned, Chen Mao held his chin and remained silent, and Zheng Dacheng flipped through several books without saying a word.
Yang Rong was depressed and said anxiously: "Don't you understand that once Tuotuo is expelled, the imperial court's arrangement in Hami will be over, and our plan to feint attack here and lure Timur southward will be ruined!"
Zheng Dacheng turned over a page and glanced at Yang Rong speechlessly: "Who are you talking to? Cai Xiongying is a rough man, Chen Mao is a martial artist, I am a murderer, you are the only scholar here, you are the best Yin people, why don’t you just tell us what to do? Do you need to talk to us so much?”
Yang Rong is about to vomit blood, what makes me the most deceitful person?
Emotionally, you don’t need to know what Grandma Hami did, what is about to happen, and what the result will be. You only need to know what to do next. Well, these are really a group of great men who do things...
Yang Rong was still used to discussing things. When he was in the capital, he discussed with everyone. When he arrived in the northwest, he discussed with Song Sheng and others. When his relationship reached Hami, he was the leader. There was no need to discuss and he could give orders directly.
"Then let's have a cocktail party tomorrow."
Yang Rong said bluntly.
Cai Xiongying looked at Yang Rong with some contempt: "After talking so much, you just have a cocktail party? For such a simple thing, you can't just find someone to pass on a message, but you still close the windows and doors, it's like being a thief... "
Chen Mao agreed with Cai Xiongying: "Be direct when it comes to matters. The winding intestines of a scholar are not suitable here."
Zheng Dacheng took off the knife from his waist, put it on the table, and said with a clang: "At tomorrow's cocktail party, are you going to propose a toast, or this?"
There was a murderous look in Yang Rong's eyes. He reached out and picked up Zheng Dacheng's knife, pressed the pressure spring, looked at his own eyes in the blade, and said in a deep voice: "Those who know the current affairs, we will drink wine to them. Those who do not know the current affairs. , we respect him and eat this! There is no room for failure in Hami, and there will be no room for failure tomorrow!"
Zheng Dacheng looked at Yang Rong with admiration. In Hami, where the war in the northwest was approaching, he, a scholar, could stay peacefully, snoring and dreaming every day. His magnanimity and courage alone were enough to be admired.
Who said that literati are cowards, and who said that scholars are useless? This scholar dares to draw his sword...
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