Chapter 196 Negotiating the Expedition

"I also know that this is not the best time to start a war, but we don't have much time left."

Zhu Houzhao sighed.

All the ministers were speechless after listening. Time and space merged. The emperors of the Ming Dynasty will appear together in one era. The amount of information contained in it is too large and too shocking. They need time to slow down and accept this unbelievable news.

fact.

A glimmer of light flashed in Wang Yangming's eyes, and he finally understood the origin of Zixia's magical power. No wonder he always felt that Zhu Houzhao was becoming more and more mysterious and unfathomable.

"It is imperative to attack Annan. I agree with your Majesty's decision."

Wang Yangming took a deep breath and said firmly.

It is imperative to use Annan as a springboard to plunder overseas resources and make every effort to strengthen the Zhengde Dynasty in ten years.

The ministers also expressed their support. They did not want to see the Zhengde Dynasty lagging behind other eras after the great fusion of time and space. It would be too embarrassing.

"It's time for Annan to return to the embrace of the Ming Dynasty!"

In one sentence, Annan's fate was decided. There was no other way except destruction.

Although Annan jumped up and down and repeatedly challenged the majesty of the Ming Dynasty, he was still a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty in name.

Yang Yi figured out a crucial issue. Since he was going to beat Annan, he had to have a coach.

Wang Qiong, Secretary of the Ministry of War, sighed helplessly. Since the Fifth Army Governor's Office was reorganized into the Military Department, the power of the Ministry of War has become smaller and smaller. The election and appointment of military attachés, the recruitment and training of soldiers, and other matters have nothing to do with the Ministry of War. The Ministry of War now

Its only function is to control military personnel and various weapons reserves.

"The Duke of Guizhou is a calm and generous man, good at both civil and military affairs, and can manage the army well. If he leads the army on an expedition, Annan will not have to worry about it."

"Recover Annan and hand it over to Duke Mu Kun of Guizhou."

Compared with the great cause of the Ming Dynasty, Annan is really insignificant, and if it is destroyed, it will be destroyed.

Civil servants such as Liang Chu and Wang Hao, who had studied for decades and had almost engraved the Confucian word "benevolence" into their bones, could not help but become indifferent.

However, before he could say anything, he was interrupted by Zhu Houzhao: "All matters in the military department still require the good offices of the British."

This resulted in Annan not being a complete country in the eyes of the Ming Dynasty. On one side was Annan and on the other side was Jiaozhi. The division was visible to the naked eye, which is why Jiang Mian asked.

Jiaozhi, whose full name is Jiaozhi Chief Envoy, was originally established during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty to govern a provincial agency in Annan. During the Xuanzong period, the Ming Dynasty gave up its rule over Annan, and the Jiaozhi Chief Envoy was abolished.

Zhu Houzhao said softly.

Hu Dakui, Li Cheng responded confidently, Annan can be destroyed with just a snap of his fingers!

"Old Minister"

Zhu Houzhao made the final decision, looked at Hu Dakui and Li Cheng, and said with hope: "The three major battalions have been reorganized. It's time to go out and see the blood. Don't let me down."

Annan and Jiaozhi are located in the same place, but they are two completely different concepts.

"The general will obey your orders!"

Shaanxi Inspector Chen Jiuchou

Liaodong Commander-in-Chief Chen Wu

Peng Ze, governor of Gansu

Li Min, Commander-in-Chief of Guizhou Province

Qiu Yue, the commander-in-chief of Ningxia

Names with great achievements appeared in everyone's mind, but after much thought, they were not suitable. People like Chen Jiuchou and Chen Wu had to sit on one side and move them rashly, fearing that something unexpected might happen.

He had spent a lot of money on these two people, and he did not hesitate to make special promotions many times. If this attack on Annan did not bring him any results, he would go crazy.

The Annan royal family did not dare to accept it. After all, they did not know what the Ming Dynasty's attitude was towards the Chief Envoy of Cochin. They dared to provoke the Ming Dynasty, but they did not dare to really offend the Ming Dynasty.

Especially for Li Cheng, in order to promote him, Zhu Houzhao forced the Marquis of Fengcheng to transfer the title from Li Min, who had great military exploits, to him. If he did nothing in the battle of conquering Annan, what awaits him?

It will be Zhu Houzhao's overwhelming anger.

Everyone in the Ministry of War was unhappy with this situation, but there was nothing they could do about it. The emperor they met was Zhu Houzhao, who was so powerful and domineering that people were frightened.

"The Ministry of War has mobilized weapons, armor, and various firearms and equipment, and the Ministry of Households has prepared food and grass. I will order people to inform the Duke of Guizhou to set a date for the expedition to Annan."

"After all, Jiaozhi is the legacy of the original Chief Envoy of Jiaozhi. If you are interested in the Ming Dynasty, you can send someone to reorganize and take over."

Although Jiaozhi and Annan have different names, they are the same place. How could he give up the attack just because Jiaozhi is the land held by the survivors of the original Jiaozhi Chief Envoy?

"Annan was once ruled by the Ming Dynasty, but he repeatedly provoked the imperial court's power. He should be destroyed."

British Duke Zhang Mao spoke highly of Duke Mu Kun of Guizhou.

However, the Chief Envoy of Cochin has been in charge of Annan for many years and still has some prestige and ability in Annan. Even if the Ming Dynasty no longer controls Annan, the people in the Chief Envoy of Cochin who remain in Annan will still be in charge of a large area of ​​Annan.

Wang Zuo, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and Wang Qiong, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, responded that the imperial court was going to attack Annan, and the logistics support work fell on them. They did not dare to be careless.

Zhu Houzhao said indifferently, whether it is Annan or Jiaozhi, he wants them all.

"If we want to attack Annan, what should we do with Cochin?"

"The person in command is the Duke of Guizhou, Mu Kun. What do you think?"

Jiaozhi belongs to neither Annan nor Ming Dynasty, and is in a state of autonomy.

"Who should lead the attack on Annan?"

Mu Kun, the Duke of Guizhou, was also a ruthless son. He once served as the commander of the Jinyi Guards. After he took over the title of Duke of Qian from his adoptive father Mu Cong, he became even more arrogant. While he was in charge of Yunnan, he was as arrogant as the chieftains everywhere.

Dare to be presumptuous in front of him.

The battlefield is the romance of men and the glory of soldiers. Although the British Duke Zhang Mao is old, he still has great ambition and still wants to go to the battlefield in person and once again experience the feeling of riding a horse across mountains and rivers and beheading the enemy with a sword.

"If you don't want to return to the Ming Dynasty, then let's just do business!"

Jiang Mian, a bachelor of Jinshen Palace, raised a rather embarrassing question.

Hearing this, Zhang Mao immediately gave up his intention to go to war. The military headquarters was just established, and many places were imperfect. The affairs of the Military Law Department, Military Administration Department, and Military War Department were all managed by him alone. If he went to join the war, the military department would be paralyzed.

Already.

The ministers were slightly startled. Prince Mu's Mansion has guarded Yunnan for generations, which can be said to be the barrier to the southwest of the Ming Dynasty. Yunnan and Annan are very close to each other. It seems to be the most suitable choice for the Duke of Guizhou to lead the expedition.

"yes."

"Everyone, an unprecedented era is coming. I hope that our monarchs and ministers can work together to create the infinite glory of our Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Houzhao said with a serious face, the great fusion of time and space in ten years will usher in a brilliant golden age. He needs to unite all the ministers and scheming with each other to achieve great things.

"I am willing to die for my emperor."

Moved by the sincerity contained in Zhu Houzhao's words, the officials could not help but shout loudly that Zhu Houzhao may not be a perfect emperor, but he is worthy of their loyal following.

It is easy to find a murderous and cruel emperor, but there are very few emperors who are talented and ambitious and can lead them to the top.
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