It is precisely because the paper talks ignore many current situation problems and variables that we have to practice the truth that we know on paper.

To put it bluntly, the risk of talking about war on paper is too great.

In fact, this tactic was derived from Zhu Houzhao's tactics against Mongolia in history. He attracted the main force of Mongolia with his own identity, and then held a point and issued an order to come and rush to rescue. At the same time, he used himself to drag the main force of the Mongolian army. When the reinforcements came, he launched an encirclement against the Tatar cavalry that had been unsuccessful for a long time.

The risk is too great.

Without thinking too much, Ye Chunqiu said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, I think this move is very inappropriate. Your Majesty is a man of a thousand gold coins. Not to mention that there is no room for any mistake. Just say that I am the Ming Dynasty, and now the military strength is no longer as good as before, so why should Your Majesty take risks?"

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but feel annoyed and said, "What's wrong with Nabatumonk? I have learned so many military books so that one day I can compete with Batumonk. After the Spring and Autumn Period, I have thought about it. I plan to go to Xuanfu, so I will use Yingzhou as bait. Nabatumonk will definitely come. I will first use a small group of military horses as bait, and then increase the amount layer by layer. As long as Nabatumonk becomes greedy, he will never come back!"

Zhu Houzhao's ambition seemed to have made up his mind: "If I cannot defeat Batumonk personally, I will feel deeply regretful in this life. However, if I do this, the masters will definitely persuade me. I don't know how much the trouble will be. So, don't tell others about this, Chunqiu, you can go with me."

Ye Chunqiu thought to himself, if I go with you, if I make any mistakes in the middle, wouldn’t it be a sinner forever?

Although Ye Chunqiu knew that Zhu Houzhao in history had arranged troops and almost resisted the Tatar cavalry alone, Ye Chunqiu still did not dare to take this risk. Now he is not just himself, he is concerned about too many people behind him.

Ye Chunqiu said seriously: "Your Majesty, I dare not obey the imperial edict. This is not a trivial matter. Your Majesty is the emperor. The emperor has the responsibility of the emperor. It is more important than guarding the border defense. Please think twice."

Zhu Houzhao's face was a little unfavorable, and she couldn't help staring at Ye Chunqiu, but seeing that Ye Chunqiu showed no sign of compromise, she finally had to sigh and said, "Okay, since you insist on your own opinion, I... won't go."

"I really won't go?" If Ye Chunqiu saw him arguing with red eyes, he would feel relieved. But if he couldn't go like this, Ye Chunqiu felt something was a problem.

According to experience, if Zhu Houzhao is so well-behaved, he will not be called Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao said vaguely: "If you don't go, you won't let me go, what am I going to do? Didn't you say that the military strength of the Ming Dynasty is different from before? I'm a mere Tatar, a small Batumonk, if I go, it's just a killing chicken with a ox knife, and it's not interesting. If I say I won't go, I won't go. Don't worry."

Ye Chunqiu looked at Zhu Houzhao with suspicion, but still couldn't rest assured: "It's great that Your Majesty can have such thoughts. This is a blessing for all people." After praising him a few words, he added in a puzzled sentence: "Your Majesty won't sneak away, right?"

Zhu Houzhao widened her eyes and said, "Is this kind of person? You...you...you...you...you are so old, with children, and can do such things? You...you really don't know me at all. I am no longer the playful and nonsense I used to be."

Ye Chunqiu listened to Zhu Houzhao's words, and he sighed, and then he felt relieved, saying: "Your Majesty can think like this. If the soldiers come to block the generals, the water comes to cover the soil. The court will raise troops for a thousand days. When it is time to use troops, it will naturally be used. Your Majesty is in the capital, and it is more important than anything else to stabilize people's hearts."

Zhu Houzhao nodded and said, "I know, I understand, listen to you."

Ye Chunqiu then said goodbye.

But he knew very well that Batumonk's actions this time were really unusual. This person was too cunning. Since he attacked Tongliao, then just as nothing unexpected happened, a great war was imminent.

In fact, His Majesty’s idea is nothing wrong. The Tatars’ advantage lies in rapid assembly and maneuver. There are countless passes in the Ming Dynasty and the borders are too long. No one knows where Batumonk will attack next.

It would be a good idea to use Zhu Houzhao as bait to attract the opponent's main force and fight to the death.

It’s just a pity that the worst thing is here. Zhu Houzhao is the emperor. The emperor’s safety is even worse than this battle. And to be selfish, Ye Chunqiu did not want to take risks with the life of Zhu Houzhao, the brother.

Therefore, when dealing with Batumonk, you must not be impatient, you must be patient. Now it is a question of who can sit more.

Ye Chunqiu left the Meridian Gate with all his thoughts and returned to the Ye family. Sure enough, there were many reports of attacks on many pastures outside the pass.

Ye Chunqiu looked at the report carefully, and Tang Bohu said worriedly: "Master, this is not a solution. Many pastures are in a hurry, and Qinglong is also in panic."

Ye Chunqiu pondered for a moment and said, "It is certain that people are panic. How can people not panic if such a thing happens now? Qinglong's new army has 7,000. You will go to the next official document and ask Wang Shouren to lead his troops to practice near Qinglong. The movement will be greater, showing the prestige of the new army, and thus stabilize people's hearts."

Tang Bohu's head nodded.

Ye Chunqiu said again: "What should come is coming sooner or later. It seems that we are going to prepare to go back to Qinglong. In this battle, Qinglong may be affected at any time, so it is better to do it in one battle. There is no hurry at the moment. In fact, Qinglong's people are still stable. After all, with the new army, the new army won a great victory in Qinglong. I think Qinglong people will feel more at ease. As for the shepherds on each ranch, let them be more alert. Once they find scattered soldiers, there is no need to be afraid of them. But if they find a large number of Tatars active around them, they will immediately withdraw from Qinglong, and the others will not be a big deal."

After thinking about it, Ye Chunqiu suddenly looked up at Tang Bohu and said with all his thoughts: "You said, if... a decisive battle with the Tatars, what kind of place is the most suitable?"

"Ah..." Tang Bohu was stunned for a moment. He knew nothing about this! So he swore and said, "What do you think?"

Ye Chunqiu couldn't help laughing. In fact, he was asking himself this question, and then said: "I have been thinking about this question. This time I faced not 30,000 military horses, but the entire Tatar cavalry. Then again, this may not be what we can decide. The battle between the Tatars and our Ming Dynasty has always been the first."
Chapter completed!