Send logistics?
Zhu Di glanced at Xu Huizu and shook his head slightly.
Xu Huizu understood, stood up and interrupted Huo Lin: "You two are ambitious and courageous. If you want to serve in the army, I think it is possible. You might as well start as a scribe."
Huo Lin was a little depressed. He hadn't finished speaking yet, so why did he stay? Xuan Qingshu was also a little surprised. Didn't things progress too fast?
Zhu Di played with the inkstone and said, "Scribe? I still need to take one or two exams. Everyone else, please step aside. We will discuss the northwest affairs another day."
Seeing this, Qu Neng, Xu Kai and others had no choice but to bow and leave.
Liu Jun prepared his pen and ink and signaled: "Write out everything you want to say."
Huo Lin and Xuan Qingshu looked at each other, took their seats, picked up their pens, moistened their ink, and then walked away without any lag. In addition to writing, the two even sketched a map of the Western Regions and explained the deployment of each center.
Xu Huizu looked behind them from time to time, with admiration in his eyes. Unexpectedly, he met two discerning scholars here. Judging from their strategies and ideas, they coincided with Zhu Yunwen's, or they were malleable. talent.
Huo Lin put away his pen, picked up the paper with both hands, trembled slightly, blew on the ink, and looked up at Zhu Di: "General, please take a look."
Xu Huizu took it and took it to the table to look at it closely with Zhu Di.
Zhu Di saw that Huo Lin's thinking was clear and straight to the point. He also fully considered the difficulties and problems of the Ming army, and proposed a combat plan of supporting war with war and pursuing victory. He advocated taking Shazhou and Dunhuang first, and then Hami. The final plan was also In the end, he took a high look at this person. At least from the article, this person has a clear mind.
When the manuscript of Xuan Qingshu was delivered, Zhu Di couldn't help but his eyes lit up. Compared with Huo Lin's plan to conquer the Western Regions by force, Xuan Qingshu paid more attention to a steady and step-by-step approach, advocating the establishment of stable logistics bases in Hami and Turpan and the construction of karez. Waiting for water conservancy, creating farmland, and laying the foundation for long-term occupation and continuous operations, he proposed the idea of one year to plan the land, two years to control it, and three years to naturalize it.
After Xu Huizu saw it, he couldn't help but admire it again and again.
Talent, talent!
Why am I so talented!
Zhu Di put the two manuscripts aside with satisfaction, looked at Huo Lin and Xuan Qingshu, and said seriously: "In battle on the battlefield, there are infinite variables, and no one can protect you. Once you follow the army to the northwest, you may never be able to protect yourself." Come back alive. Leave now, go back to your school, study your studies, and gain fame. This is the right path."
Huo Lin was a little anxious and stood up and said: "General, the essence of Confucianism is to cultivate one's morality and govern the country and bring peace to the world. We have been practicing self-cultivation for twenty-five or six years. It's time for us to show our ambitions and govern the country to bring peace to the world. Let us share your worries and bring peace to the world. When fighting for our country, even if we throw our heads and blood and lose our lives in the Western Regions, we will have no regrets!"
Xuan Qingshu stepped forward: "A gentleman should have a clear conscience! My heart, the sun and the moon, can be used as a reference for heaven and earth!"
The corner of Zhu Di's mouth moved slightly: "Okay, good man. If that's the case, then stay in the army and serve. If you have military exploits, you will be rewarded."
"Thank you, General!"
Huo Lin and Xuan Qingshu agreed.
Xu Huizu looked at Xuan Qingshu, who looked troubled, and asked, "Why, what else can I do?"
Xuan Qingshu pointed to the Duanshi Lotus Inkstone on the table, and said with a grimace: "This is Mr. Sun's beloved thing, and we need to return it. We think Mr. Sun should also ask for it on the way to the camp. General, save us two, don't let your hands get swollen by sir."
Zhu Di looked at Xuan Qingshu showing his hands and remembered that his son Zhu Gaoxu had also been slapped in the palm by Yang Shiqi. He said with a straight face: "Sir, it is only natural that he will hit you. If you can't even pass this test, how can you do it?" Out of Jiayuguan? Go and send someone to fetch Mr. Sun."
"No need to answer it." Xue Xia walked into the tent, saluted calmly, and then said: "Mr. Sun has arrived outside the tent."
"Please."
Zhu Di stretched out his hand.
Sun Changwei finally came, looking at Xuan Qingshu and Huo Lin standing aside with their heads bowed, suppressing their anger, saluting Zhu Di and Xu Huizu, and startled everyone with his mouth: "Did the general accept these two people? "
Zhu Di nodded slightly: "That's right, but the appointment document has not been drawn up yet."
Sun Changwei shook his head and said seriously: "Appointment documents? I think it's not necessary."
"gentlemen!"
Xuan Qingshu and Huo Lin were anxious and quickly came out to beg.
Sun Changwei took out the ruler from his waist, looked at the two men majestically, and yelled: "When you are talking to the general as a teacher, don't interrupt, and stand down!"
Zhu Di looked at Sun Changwei and said slowly: "I think the two of them have some talents and know a lot about the Western Regions. If they want to take them into the army, sir, you might as well give up for a year and a half..."
Sun Changwei took a step forward and said in a deep voice: "What does it mean to have some talent? Huo Lin and Xuan Qingshu are my most proud disciples. Huo Lin is rough but fine, good at controlling the overall situation, and has bold and radical strategies, quite like Huo Jinghuan (Huo Qubing) His style. Xuan Qingshu works calmly, works step by step, is good at repairing flaws, and is extremely capable. Even if they are sent to the Imperial Academy, they are still first-class talents!"
"Well?"
Xue Xia was stunned. What this guy said now was different from what he told himself.
Xuan Qingshu and Huo Lin didn't know why. They were touched by their husband's affirmation and surprised by his statement.
Zhu Di was also confused for a moment, and Xu Huizu was also a little confused. What is this? You didn't want to take them away, so why are you boasting?
Sun Changwei cleared his throat and said a very important sentence: "If the general really wants to use these two people, he should not write any appointment documents and waste the talents. At least he should invite the appointment documents!"
Zhu Di's pupils condensed, this Sun Changwei was asking for a price for himself!
Because he was leading troops on an expedition, Zhu Di had the authority to appoint ninth- to sixth-grade officers in the army. As long as he wrote a document and added the seal of the general, he could promote generals and other generals, including some low-rank civilian officials accompanying the army. However, Zhu Di did not have the authority to appoint officials above the sixth rank. He could only report them to the court and let Zhu Yun write official documents.
The implication of Sun Changwei's words is that the appointment documents should only be given to certain officials. Isn't this wronging people? If you, Zhu Di, want to use it, you should at least say hello to Zhu Yunzhen and ask for two fifth-grade officials, even if you are from the fifth-grade official and line.
"gentlemen……"
Xuan Qingshu and Huo Lin finally understood Sun Changwei's intentions and were moved.
Xu Huizu laughed loudly when he heard this. This Sun Changwei is indeed a powerful gentleman. He was unwilling to bear the hardships of his students and was afraid that his talents would be buried, so he directly asked for an official position in the court.
Zhu Di couldn't help but shook his head, secretly sighing that Sun Changwei was an old fox, and agreed with a smile: "I don't dare to ask for imperial documents or anything like that right now. Even if I give them to them, they don't dare to accept them. In this way, I, the general, will report to the court, Speaking of their talents, sir, sir, let them serve in the army and serve as scribes for the time being. If they have meritorious service in the future, how about we talk about rewards?"
Naturally, Sun Changwei did not really ask Zhu Di to directly appoint the two high officials. Zhu Di did not have the right. He just asked Zhu Di to pay attention to these two people and not to be wronged. When he saw Zhu Di agreeing, he turned to look at Xuan Qingshu and Huo Lin, his expression Yi Shen: "Stretch out your hand!"
Xuan Qingshu and Huo Lin had no choice but to extend their hands.
Sun Changwei said with a cold face: "You haven't become scribes yet, but you are still my students. Do you still listen to me when I discipline you?"
"listen!"
Xuan Qingshu and Huo Lin quickly agreed.
Sun Changwei picked up the ruler, struck it twice violently, and said angrily: "Learning is the path of light. How can you steal? If you don't follow the right path, don't go through the main door, and choose the crooked way, how can you forgive me for this? This ruler , I’m telling you two to do things openly and openly!”
"I sincerely follow your instructions."
Xuan Qingshu and Huo Lin solemnly agreed.
Sun Changwei raised his hand and slapped it twice: "There is no end to learning, like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat! Now you two say that you are abandoning your pen and joining the army. Sir, I will never agree! So, you just hold your pen and join the army." Come on! If you dare to forget your studies and knowledge, even if you are granted the title of Marquis, sir, you still dare to ask for a ruler from the emperor."
"Disciples will never forget."
The two guarantee it.
Sun Changwei raised his hand and did not strike again. Instead, he placed the ruler in the palms of the two of them and sighed: "My teacher, I thought a lot on the way here. I blame you for being eager to achieve success before you have learned. I blame you for it." You have experienced life and death without suffering. It’s my fault that you have some ability and think that you are the only two people in the world. But think about it carefully. The court is in difficulty right now, the war in the northwest is about to begin, and the Japanese colluded with pirates to invade and kill the Ming Dynasty sergeants. As scholars, we, What can be done?”
"You made the right choice. I have a royal mission as my teacher, so I can't accompany you in the army, but you made the right choice. You serve the country, share the worries of the monarch, and do things to protect the country and honor the clan. What's wrong? Sir, I hope you can think carefully about the battlefield and provide the general with some useful strategies. I will leave this ruler to you two. Act with discretion and guard against arrogance and impetuosity."
Xuan Qingshu and Huo Lin knelt down and saluted Sun Changwei heavily. This was an excellent gentleman. He was educating himself with every move he made.
Sun Changwei left.
Zhu Di did not break his promise and actually printed the manuscripts of Huo Lin and Xuan Qingshu and sent them to the capital.
Early the next morning, Zhu Di led his troops and set off. The mighty army once again embarked on the journey, advancing along the established routes of Baoji, Tianshui, Dingxi, and Lanzhou.
Capital.
Meng Ge Timur, the leader of Jianzhou Jurchen Odori tribe, entered the capital.
Agu looked at the prosperous capital and felt for the first time that the world was so beautiful. There were the most beautiful clothes, the most delicious food, the most beautiful women, the strongest wine...
"Father, when can we live here?"
Agu was very eager.
Meng Brother Timur chuckled, but his eyes couldn't dissipate the deep worry: "There is no home for us here, and no one will allow us to live here."
"Isn't it enough to become the master of this place?"
Aguhao said arrogantly.
Meng brother Timur was obviously not as fierce as his son. He almost fainted with fright. He glared and slapped his hand: "What nonsense are you talking about? This is the capital of the Ming Dynasty! Do you know that one word from you may kill all the clan members?" !”
Agu feels aggrieved. Aren’t the members of the Oduoli tribe the masters of wherever they move? Nanjing is so nice and big, it can accommodate all the tribesmen. After all, there are not many people in the tribe...
Seeing that Meng brother Timur was still lecturing Agu, Baerxun couldn't help but interrupt: "Forget it, he is still a child."
"Child? He is already seventeen!"
Meng brother Timur scolded angrily.
Let's not talk about my son's condition.
Agu apologized and promised not to talk nonsense in the future, which made Meng brother Timur look better.
Meng brother Timur was a little scared. This meant that the people of the Ming Dynasty were walking farther ahead. If someone heard them, they might not be able to get out of the capital.
However, if he came to the Ming Dynasty at the wrong time, he would probably return without success, and even bring disaster to the people in Oduoli. Who could have imagined that things would get so bad and become so unmanageable. Zhu Yunwen might not be able to see him anymore now...
