The emperor will be fine!
Zhu Di made a judgment, then stood up and shouted to the generals: "Emperor Jianwen has been diligent and cautious in his administration since he came to the throne. There are security bureaus and scouts in the palace. How can he be a thief?" But poisoning can succeed?"
"Xing, something happened in the palace. The remnant of the king did not show up, so the emperor used tricks to lure the thieves to the surface. I, Zhu Di, believe that Emperor Jianwen will be fine. The most important mission of the army at the moment is Prepare grain and grass supplies, reserve water sources, and prepare to cross the vast sea to completely wipe out the main Tatar force!"
Xu Huizu took a deep look at Zhu Di.
If something happens to the emperor or something happens to the prince, the most worrying thing in the army is not the morale of the army, but Zhu Di's attitude.
If Zhu Di uses this as an excuse to return to Jinling to seize power, then things will be completely troublesome. Not only will this large-scale military operation be in vain, but the turmoil that Zhu Di's return may bring will be unpredictable, and Ming Dynasty is likely to be affected by this. Caught in war.
After all, Zhu Di's prestige is very high. If something happens to Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Wenkui, then the whole army will only follow Zhu Wenkui. After all, he is the crown prince recognized by everyone.
But Zhu Wenyuan's words have not yet been recognized.
How the situation develops depends entirely on Zhu Di's attitude and actions.
Now Zhu Di has expressed his opinion, judging that the palace crisis is fake, and advocating concentrating strength to prepare for war. This is the choice that is in the best interests of Ming Dynasty and in line with the overall situation.
Ping An breathed a sigh of relief. Zhu Dini was right to focus on the overall situation at this time and unswervingly implement Emperor Jianwen's conquest strategy.
The army has arrived here, and all the logistics are on the way. All supplies have been shipped, and as many as 680,000 civilians have been requisitioned to fully support this expedition. If the Northern Expedition is suddenly canceled, not only will the grand strategic purpose not be achieved , it will also waste countless manpower and materials, and the court's financial resources will be wasted.
Tie Xuan agreed with Zhu Di's decision and said to everyone: "The emperor has been planning the grassland for many years, and he hopes that we can completely eliminate the threat to the grassland and create a peaceful year for future generations without any further troubles! Now the arrow is on the string, and we will serve as soldiers in the vast sea. We will not do anything for anyone. Things are shaken!"
"Besides, the imperial court did not send any documents to inform us, asking us to wait for our return. There was no document informing the emperor and the prince that something had happened. Just because the news was flying everywhere, it was not enough to prove it!"
Xu Huizu nodded heavily and said in a deep voice: "Conquering the vast sea and annihilating the Tatars is the highest task His Majesty has given us for the Northern Army. Until His Majesty gives an order, the army can just move forward! I suggest that from today on, the Army Lieutenant General and the Governor , explain the situation to the sergeant, stabilize the morale of the army, and strengthen the belief in moving forward!"
Grand Governor Yang Fenghuo nodded solemnly and looked at Zhu Di: "In that case, we should finalize the date of entering the Hanhai."
Zhu Di looked at Lu Yi: "How many days will it take for the logistics bureau to be fully prepared?"
Lu Yi said seriously: "It will take another five days. The number of camels sent from Shaanxi has reached 80,000, and there are still 20,000 that have not been delivered. The food and grass supplies are basically in place, but there are still a batch of water bags and water bags that have not yet been released."
"I'll give you four days. After four days, the army will enter the vast sea!"
Zhu Di ordered in a non-negotiable tone.
Lu Yi solemnly agreed.
There were a lot of discussions in the army, and some sergeants didn't know whether to move forward or backward. It was not until the generals and governors summoned the sergeants to enlighten them and made it clear the time to enter the vast sea that the morale of the army stabilized.
The sergeant was looking at the generals and governors. They were not in chaos, which meant that the situation would not be much worse.
Tie Xuan, Yang Pu, and Xuan Qingshu stood in front of the map, discussing the next direction of travel, and speculating on where the main Tatar force might be.
Xuan Qingshu pointed to Sanfeng Mountain and said seriously: "Since the intelligence shows that the main Tatar force is fleeing north through the Hanhai, then the area they can only go to is around this area. To the east of Sanfeng Mountain is the Luqu River and to the west is the Tula River. As long as we conduct reconnaissance near Sanfeng Mountain, we will definitely find the main Tatar force."
Yang Pu nodded slightly and pointed to a point on the map with his bamboo stick: "When the army crosses the vast sea, it will gather and rest at the water flow. Alutai and Benyasili are likely to be near these two rivers, and they may even stop there. Rest here!"
Zhu Di
He walked over, looked at his hands behind his back, and said with a deep gaze: "Suddenly, I lost my temperature!"
Yang Pu solemnly said: "According to the intelligence, the terrain of Hulanhuwenwen is undulating, with both plains and hills. It is easy to hide the army and to conduct ambushes. If I were Benya Shili and Arutai, I would definitely meet Choose this place to defend or attack, encircle or evacuate!"
Zhu Di stared at the map.
It has to be said that Hulan Huwen is a very good battlefield for a decisive battle, not to mention that there is also the Tula River here with rich water and grass, which is conducive for the cavalry to rest and recuperate.
"Arutai will definitely choose this place."
Zhu Di asserted.
Xuan Qingshu glanced at Zhu Di and said, "Then go to Hulanhuwenwen and make a final break with the Tatars there!"
Zhu Di nodded solemnly: "I am fifty. I looked in the mirror yesterday and found a lot of gray hair. I don't think I have the strength to fight a few more times. If the Tatars cannot be defeated in this battle, I, Zhu Di, will be the sinner of the Ming Dynasty! This Once again, no matter what the cost, we must find the main force of the Tatars and annihilate them in one fell swoop!”
Ambition and passion eventually become mission and responsibility with age.
Zhu Di remembered Taizu's teachings and arrangements and hoped to defend the Ming Dynasty himself.
Eleven years have passed, and Taizu's appearance has become blurry, but his earnest teachings are still ringing in his ears.
The Hongwu era is gone.
Countless famous generals have passed away. They spent their whole life's efforts and failed to eliminate Yuan Ting's power. Now it's your turn. Whether it's Tatar or Oara, let yourself end them completely!
No matter the cost!
Seeing that Zhu Di was the only one left in the tent, Qiu Fu stepped forward, quietly handed over a letter, and whispered: "Commander, there is a letter from home."
When Zhu Di opened it and took a look, his face suddenly turned ugly: "Both Chi'er and Xu'er were arrested by the security bureau?"
Qiu Fu was shocked: "What, what should I do?"
Zhu Di was full of uneasiness.
He was out leading an army on an expedition, but his two sons fell into the hands of the Security Bureau?
Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Yunwen, what kind of medicine are you selling in the gourd?
After Qiu Fu read the letter, seeing no one around him, he whispered: "Commander, the situation in Jinling is unclear, this may be an excellent opportunity. The royal family has no relatives, so why should we..."
"Shut up!"
Zhu Di interrupted Qiu Fu and glared: "Who asked you to say such things?"
Qiu Fu quickly knelt down: "Commander, no one asked me to say, but if something unexpected happens to Emperor Jianwen and the Crown Prince, who else can take charge of the overall situation besides the prince? If this country falls into the hands of the second prince, the King of Chu or others , Didn’t the prince miss a huge opportunity?"
Zhu Di placed the family letter on the candlelight, lit it, and threw it on the ground until it turned into ashes and crushed it with his foot: "Qiu Fu, you are a warrior, not a counselor. This is a pit. If you don't understand, don't push it. If I jump, many people will die..."
