Xie Jin sat behind the desk with a solemn face. Next to him sat Jing Qing, Dai Deyi, Wang Shuying and other Hanlin colleagues. In the hall, there were also six ministers, left and right ministers, and more than forty Wu Yangyang people. Among this group of Hanlin students

Directly in front of him were the three ministers of the cabinet, who were concentrating on reviewing the memorial. The entire Wenhua Hall was very quiet, except for the crackling of charcoal burning in a few heaters.

Since the establishment of the cabinet, these Hanlin students have had new responsibilities and tasks, called academic administration.

When it comes to cabinet affairs, they are responsible for copying government newspapers and official documents. Sometimes the unresolved matters discussed by the three cabinet ministers will be brought up and discussed together. Although the final decision-making power still lies in the hands of the three cabinet ministers, this kind of

The atmosphere of governance was very popular among these Hanlin students.

But they couldn't be happy today. The atmosphere in the Wenhua Hall was so solemn that it seemed to crush people to death.

"It's been an hour, can't you say a word?"

Yu Xin raised his head and said, "Since three days ago, all the officials in the court and the five military commanders' offices have requested to conquer the southwest. For a time, the civil and military ministers were in a rage, and your Majesty issued an order to the cabinet. This battle will still be fought.

If we don’t fight, the cabinet will be merged into six ministries, and a charter will be drafted today.”

As the New Year approaches, if there is no explanation for the affairs in the Southwest, the court will not be stable, and the Emperor will not have a happy New Year.

Xia Yuanji, the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue, spoke first, "There is no problem with the Ministry of Revenue. We can fight or not fight. The official warehouses in Sichuan and Guizhou are fully stocked with grain. It can supply a war effort of less than 200,000 people for one year."

, it will not involve Gyeonggi, Jiangnan, and silver. Next year’s budget can free up three million taels to support the war."

Qi Tai, Minister of the Ministry of War, said, "In the Luchuan Incident, most of Yunnan's main force was lost, and there are still 50,000 soldiers who can fight. The guards in Sichuan, Guizhou, and Guangxi can dedicate 150,000 people. According to the opinion of the Ministry of War, the expedition to Luchuan is

If we want to attack Annan together, if the Marquis of Xiping is killed, and Hu Jili is the culprit, then the troops from the three provinces will not be enough, so we have to move the capital camp."

"Both Luchuan and Annan are alien lands. The roads are blocked and dangerous, and the dense forests are poisonous. They are not suitable for large army operations. If we fight, it will be thankless."

Xie Jin bowed his hands and saluted, and expressed his opinion, "The marquis of Xiping died for his country, and people inside and outside the court are very sad. Your Majesty has already granted the title of Duke of the country. At this time, why do the courtiers bring up the old matters again and cry out to avenge the Marquis of Xiping?"

The three pavilions looked at each other, and Bao Zhao snorted, "Don't criticize your colleagues. Today we will only discuss the war in the southwest."

Jie Jin raised his neck and said, "How can this battle in the southwest be easy to fight? With a famous general like Xipinghou, an army of 100,000 people has been fighting hard for a year, and now he has even joined in and is fighting? Is 200,000 people enough? 300,000 people.

?Who will be the general? How long will the fight last? How much national power will be wasted? Is it possible that the southwest will be decided if the two big guys meet with each other?"

Yu Xin knocked on the table, "I said it's a discussion, so everyone can speak freely. Bachelor Jie's opinion is not to fight, right?"

Xie Jin nodded, "We can't fight this battle."

"Okay." Yu Xin nodded, "Who else supports not fighting?"

There were voices in the hall one after another, and the number of people was about half. Yu Xin glanced around and said, "It seems that everyone's differences are relatively even. In this case, the cabinet will report it truthfully. Let's stop here today. The three of us will go to meet the saint."

"

Everyone stood up and said, "Best farewell to Mr. Ge."

The three of them left the scene and headed to Jinshen Hall side by side.

"Xie Jin is indeed very talented, but his vision is a bit narrow."

On the way, Yu Xin said, "He only saw the expenses of this battle, but not the rewards."

Bao Zhao exclaimed in surprise, "Oh? It seems that Yu Ge always wants to fight?"

Yu Xin chuckled, "The New Year is just over a month away, so it's time to update."

Change the Yuan, change the day, change the day, at this juncture, anything that would disgrace the new emperor should not happen.

"Although fighting this battle will waste a lot of national power, it is still the first battle of the new dynasty. It is like setting off firecrackers during the New Year. It is always good to hear the sound."

Old God Yu Xin said earnestly, "The situation in the southwest war is complex, and it is indeed impossible to calm it down overnight, but there is no need to strive for full success. We can win one or two battles and capture tens of thousands of people. In the face of this, let's

It's easy to get along, and it's enough to stop Youyou from talking."

Fang Xiaoru shook his head at the side, "Soldiers are fierce. The battlefield is changing rapidly. How can we plan a strategy and win a decisive victory thousands of miles away? When I go to the southwest of the king's division, I will fight with the army of Gan Meng and Hu Jili. How can I say that?

If you withdraw, you can withdraw."

Yu Xin frowned slightly. He didn't like Fang Xiaoru very much. He just seemed stupid because of his reading. He remembered the things in the sages' books clearly, but in practical application, he could only govern according to the outline and didn't know how to adapt.

Bao Zhao glanced at the two of them and said, "What Mr. Fang Ge said makes sense. War cannot be explained in just a few words. We should report it to His Majesty, the Sacred Heart Dictatorship."

The three of them chatted, and when they arrived at the Jinshen Hall, Shuangxi came out and said, "I have met the three pavilion elders. Your Majesty has been waiting for a long time. Please come in."

The three of them said they did not dare. They quickly walked into the Jinshen Palace and bowed down. "I will bow down before your Majesty."

"I am safe."

Zhu Yunwen, who was standing behind the case, had two faint dark circles under his eyes and put one hand on his forehead. "No need to be too polite. The three pavilion elders will sit down quickly. Double happiness and tea."

The three of them thanked each other and sat down. Zhu Yunwen was the first to speak, "What is the cabinet discussing today? Should we fight this war or not?"

Travelers are not omnipotent. Zhu Yunwen really doesn’t know how to fight, especially in a big battle involving hundreds of thousands of troops in the four southwest provinces. How could Zhu Yunwen dare to make a decision easily? Wasn’t the lesson of the Tumubao Incident not tragic enough?

Emperor, I don’t ask you to be more capable, but you are better than anything else, just don’t give blind orders.

Zhu Yunwen didn't expect that the incident in the southwest was so big this time. The court suddenly seemed to explode. More than a dozen ministers petitioned for the conquest of Luchuan. Many military officers from the Governor's Office of the Fifth Army also asked for orders to kill Dao Gan.

Meng avenged Muchun, the public was furious, and Zhu Yunwen also had a headache.

He just wants to suppress this matter first. When the new army is trained, he can start to clean up the nine sides and cut down the vassal. When the war starts, but for now, suppressing it is not impossible, and his face will be terrible.

It will look ugly.

I took over the country from Emperor Taizu, who created the world, but when it came to me, even a general would not dare to say a word about his death for the country, and the government and the public would gossip about it.

The three of them looked at each other, and it was Bao Zhao who spoke first, "Your Majesty, the cabinet has different opinions, but in my opinion, it is better not to fight."

Yu Xin snorted, "I disagree. I think we should be beaten."

Yes, it seems that the cabinet is not unified either.

Zhu Yunwen sighed, it seemed that he had to make his own decision, "Mr. Bao Ge said, there must be a reason for fighting or not."

Bao Zhao glanced at Yu Xin first, then turned back and said, "Your Majesty, once this battle breaks out, it will involve a wide range of things. According to the Ministry of War, complete preparations must be made. There are not only the thieves Dao Gan Meng and Hu Jili from Annan in the southwest.

If we want to fight, we must bring peace to Annan. The troops to be used cannot be less than 300,000. By then, the Beijing camp will be mobilized. The expenditure on money and food should be at least 5 to 6 million a year. Once the casualties increase, this

The number will double."

At least one-fifth of the national treasury revenue must be wiped out in a year?

Zhu Yunwen was trembling in his heart. If this ratio were placed in future generations, it would be a national war.

Bao Zhao went on to say, "Your Majesty, I'd like to speak frankly. The Marquis of Xiping has been killed, and there are no famous generals who can conquer the southwest. It's not enough to have a large army without famous generals."

Even Muchun was lost in Luchuan. Who else could the court count on? Xu Huizu and Li Jinglong? How could these two people still be mascots in the capital and start a war? How could they have that ability?

Zhu Yunwen scratched his head. He really wanted to learn from some of his time-traveling predecessors and directly drive and conquer. Then he thought about it, he didn't know how to fight, so he might as well forget it.

Turning his gaze to Yu Xin, Zhu Yunwen asked, "What is Mr. Yu Ge's opinion?"

The latter handed over his hand, "I feel that Baoge Lao is a little unfounded. It is true that the southwest war cannot be decided in a day, but Dao Ganmeng's army has suffered heavy losses and is in a state of disarray. How can it raise a large army in a hurry? The imperial court

The opponent is only Annan, the capital camp and the southwestern provinces, so Mu Sheng can be the general. Mu Sheng has been in the southwest for a long time and knows the military affairs of the southwest best. As long as we fight steadily, it will not be difficult to win a few games with superior troops.

Annan and other countries, the barbarians, once they are beaten painfully, they will come forward to ask for surrender, pay tribute and become vassals, and then they will be in the squadron, and they do not have to destroy the country in one battle."

What both people said makes sense, so who should you listen to? Zhu Yunwen is so entangled. He is not an indecisive person. Why has he become timid in this time and space?

Once the responsibility becomes greater, any decision becomes as heavy as a mountain.

If Zhu Di came to be the emperor, would he fight if this happened? He would, he is a war madman!

Zhu Di is an imaginary enemy, and Zhu Yunwen has been learning from Zhu Di. He knows his own shortcomings, so during the days when Zhu Di was keeping vigil in the capital, Zhu Yunwen observed Zhu Di's words and deeds all the time. Zhu Di's correspondence with Shuntian was always crushed.

To interpret it, Zhu Yunwen unconsciously began to make assumptions.

Zhu Di can definitely fight, and he has the ability to win.

If he fights, how will he fight?

"How did King Yan fight against the Mongols in the north?"

Zhu Yunwen suddenly asked in a confused manner, "Why was Meng Yuan, who was soaring all over the world, so vulnerable to my fourth uncle and defeated repeatedly in battles?"

The three of them were a little confused and looked at each other, "I heard that the King of Yan coordinated the nine sides and selected talented warriors to serve as the guards of the King of Yan.

With meat at every meal, coupled with fine armor and sharp blades, when charging into the battle, tens of thousands of cavalry were invincible. Even the Mongolian cavalry collapsed at a touch. In the battle in the first half of the year, even the bandit chief Guilichi was seriously injured and only had to fight with his body.

waived."

Zhu Yunwen's eyes lit up.

I don’t know how to fight, but Zhu Di can fight!

Dao Gan and Meng's 200,000-strong army were defeated by Mu Chun's 10,000 cavalry in a frontal battle, and 70,000 were captured. This fully demonstrated that their combat effectiveness was vastly different from that of the Ming army at this time.

The victory this time depended solely on the location and climate.
Chapter completed!