Chapter 833 The last loyal minister of the Yuan Dynasty
As Lan Yu said, although there were many problems, after all, he won and captured Wang Baobao. He could indeed explain to His Majesty and even claim credit and receive rewards.
He happily took the lead in writing the letter, and after reflection, the three vassal princes also wrote to report Zhu Yuanzhang's victory.
Since it was sent from Mobei to Yingtian, even if it was a quick trip of 800 miles, it would still take at least half a month. The long distance and the torturous waiting made Zhang Ximeng a little unbearable.
The longer he waited, the more uneasy he became. In the end, he even became a little uneasy.
Zhang Ximeng is not a genius in leading troops, and he didn't understand where the irritation came from for a while... But he is thoughtful and good at guessing. Facing the map, Zhang Ximeng deduced over and over again, imagining various situations in his mind. Finally, Zhang Ximeng figured it out, but it was also
Sweating profusely, shuddering,
He lowered his head and took out the two articles from the drawer. He read them again and again. Zhang Ximeng suddenly used force and tore up the article Chang Xiang defeated and threw it into the wastebasket.
As for the article reflecting on the defeat, he read it again and again, and actually picked up the pen and started writing it again.
But the more he wrote, the more frightened Zhang Ximeng became. Finally, he simply threw away the pen and went directly to see Zhu Yuanzhang.
Coincidentally, Lao Zhu did not go to the manor outside the city today, but was waiting in the palace. Obviously, what he was waiting for was not Zhang Ximeng, but the battle report ahead.
The arrival of Zhang Ximeng comforted Lao Zhu's panicked heart.
"Sir, sit down quickly, we just want to find someone to talk to now."
Zhang Ximeng also said: "Why don't I want to talk to my lord?"
The two people looked at each other, they both agreed and understood each other.
Zhu Yuanzhang drove away all the maids and eunuchs, poured another cup of tea for Zhang Ximeng, and then said: "Sir, are you afraid that Lan Yu and the others will lose the battle?"
Zhang Ximeng pondered slightly, and then said: "My lord, what I am afraid of is not just losing the battle, but also fearing not knowing why I lost the battle!"
Lao Zhu was stunned, his pupils shrank, and he fell into a painful struggle. Finally, he sighed helplessly, "If the army fails, it will be our fault! Let's keep things simple!"
Zhang Ximeng took a deep breath, leaned forward and said, "My lord, you also listened to your advice. We, the emperor and our ministers, were all wrong in this battle!"
"Sir, please don't rush to blame me! Let me ask you, is it a mistake to wipe out Wang Baobao in one fell swoop?"
"That's right!"
"Is it wrong to march in three directions, lure the enemy soldiers, and then encircle and annihilate them?"
"That's right!"
"Is it wrong to use the three kings as bait and the blue jade as the hammer to determine the outcome in one battle?"
"That's right!"
Lao Zhu suddenly let out a sigh of relief and said with a wry smile: "If that's the case, where did we go wrong?"
Zhang Ximeng tensed his face and said slowly: "The fault lies in layer upon layer of commanding troops thousands of miles away. A few mistakes will affect the overall situation. These things are beyond our imagination."
Lao Zhu frowned and said in a deep voice: "Sir, you might as well explain it more clearly."
Zhang Ximeng sighed: "My lord, please think about it. When we raised troops in Huaixi, we knew how long it would take to walk each road, how many bridges and ditches there were, and how many civilians could be recruited along the way... We can all know how the enemy is and how we are doing."
.Not only can we do it, but Xu Da and the others can too. Because of these, we can be invincible and win every battle!"
"My lord, please think about it. We can plan every road in the Central Plains...but on the grassland, can we do it? I'm afraid Lan Yu and the others can't do it either!"
Zhu Yuanzhang took a sharp breath and nodded involuntarily, "We understand what you mean, sir. When we were in the Central Plains, we could clearly see how many roads the three-pronged army traveled and how many difficulties they encountered. But on the grassland, no matter what,
, it can’t be done anymore. The three-pronged siege we conceived in our minds is already very different from the original, and they are two completely different things.”
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Ximeng chatted for a long time. In summary, in past battles, they could basically grasp everything from the macro to the micro. Even if they couldn't take care of the areas, generals like Xu Da and Chang Yuchun could still use their initiative to make up for the holes.
Successfully achieve your goals.
But when the battlefield is wide enough and the place is unfamiliar enough, you will inevitably lose control.
This cannot be solved simply by adding more scouts and arranging for more nights without collecting.
Even with the advent of radio and aerial reconnaissance, ridiculous mistakes abound on the battlefield and are simply unavoidable.
"Lord, although we did not follow the example of the God of War of Gaoliang River and give them a formation map, we have also prescribed a rough march route. What will happen to them if they deviate from the original path?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice: "Of course I blame the person who led the way. Why did you make the mistake?"
Zhang Ximeng said: "Then what do you think, my lord, is the correct approach on the battlefield?"
"This... of course I make mistakes and adapt to circumstances."
Zhang Ximeng sighed again, "Lord, I heard that the rivers on the grassland are seasonal. It is common for autumn and winter to enter the dry season and cut off the flow and change routes. The latest map we got is from a few years ago.
I’m afraid it’s quite different from the actual situation!”
Zhu Yuanzhang fell into deep thought again... It can be said that every sentence Zhang Ximeng said hit the point. Indeed, when deploying thousands of miles away, you will encounter this problem.
This is not a question of the abilities of Zhang Ximeng and Zhu Yuanzhang, because it would be the same no matter who they were.
Some people may ask, if this is the case, why can't we delegate power?
Can't we let the generals in front take responsibility?
Because this matter is not a simple military issue.
The Ministry of War formulates a battle plan, the emperor approves it, the Ministry of Revenue allocates money and food, prepares ordnance, local officials recruit civilians, and transport food and grass... The entire process of such a huge process needs to be coordinated by the court.
It must be at least roughly determined before arrangements can be made.
Unless there is a situation that can solve the problem.
That is to learn from the Tang Dynasty and establish Jiedu envoys.
Military power, financial power, personnel power...all are given to the generals, allowing them to control the overall situation and make adjustments and arrangements as they wish.
For such an overall authorization, let alone Lao Zhu, even the Zhongshu Province, Yushitai, and all the officials would not agree, let alone Lao Zhu.
All said and done, there is only one point: it needs to be restructured!
"I originally thought of setting up a vassal state outside the nine states of China to protect the Central Plains. Now it seems that simply setting up a vassal state may not be able to suppress the local barbarian forces. We also need to arrange a large number of generals to control one side!"
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Ximeng talked more and more deeply, and soon encountered another problem. It was good to set up generals to command the troops, but how to control these generals and how to control the troops below?
It would be very exciting if the story of the Tang Dynasty was repeated and a lot of Anlu Mountains were cultivated.
Although Zhang Ximeng and Zhu Yuanzhang are still somewhat confident, Li Longji was not confident at the time!
So many things are indeed not that simple.
Zhang Ximeng said helplessly: "I learned from the barbarian merchants that there was a lame Timur in the land of the river. His power rose rapidly and he defeated the Mongolian princes who originally ruled the area. He seemed to threaten the Western Regions of the Ming Dynasty. If we can't do this this time
If Wang Baobao is eliminated and they join forces instead, the situation will be very troublesome. At that time, when arranging generals and establishing vassal states, we need to be careful in our strategies and use troops for a long time to have a chance of winning."
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered and said: "Let's see what happens! If the war is really unfavorable, we will issue an edict to punish ourselves and go to Liangzhou in person. What lame Timur, let's break both of his legs! He dares to covet the territory of the Ming Dynasty. He is
Seeking death!"
The conversation between Zhang Ximeng and Zhu Yuanzhang only prepared for the worst.
Regardless of winning or losing, changes need to be made...we must make up for the loopholes in decision-making.
As time passed day by day, Zhang Ximeng and Zhu Yuanzhang's hearts became heavier and heavier. Although the Ming Dynasty had not lost much since the beginning of the army, it could be said that it was advancing triumphantly and triumphantly.
The habitual thinking accumulated over a long period of time made no one believe that the Ming army would be defeated.
No matter how bad the situation is or how powerful the enemy is, the Ming army can triumph all the way. This is the self-confidence that has been accumulated all this time.
With this kind of self-confidence, the Ming army dared to continue to expand outward.
Similarly, once their self-confidence is gone, they will be like Zhao Song, even if they win, they will take advantage of the victory to seek peace. After all, their victory is just a fluke, and failure is the norm.
Just like the Ming Dynasty after Tumu Fortress, it completely lost the courage to use foreign troops.
Both Zhang Ximeng and Zhu Yuanzhang were prepared to accept a defeat, even a disastrous defeat.
What they can do is to quickly adjust their strategy, make up for the shortcomings, and use the fastest time and the most decisive victory to restore the people's morale.
Don't let one defeat affect the overall situation.
As the leader of a country, being able to make such preparations is even more important than making great progress all the way.
But in the end, it did not make Zhang Ximeng and Zhu Yuanzhang anxious for too long.
The good news from beyond the Great Wall finally reached the capital.
The result was beyond expectations. Not only was the battle successful, He Lin was successfully captured, but Wang Baobao was also captured!
This was completely unexpected. Even Zhang Ximeng felt that with Wang Baobao's character and twenty years of perseverance, even if the end was really reached, he would choose to commit suicide and perish together with the Yuan Dynasty.
But who would have thought that he was not willing to die, but was captured!
The last man in the Yuan Dynasty also gave up and became a prisoner of the Ming Dynasty. The huge Yuan Dynasty completely knelt down!
At this point, we can definitely start the history of the Yuan Dynasty in an open and aboveboard manner.
That is to say, after burying the Great Song Dynasty, we can finally conclude the coffin of the Great Yuan Dynasty!
Well done Sapphire!
Of course, the Three Kings are pretty good too!
They should all be heavily rewarded!
Zhang Ximeng even wrote an article overnight. His original most optimistic estimate was not optimistic enough. I have to say that it was really surprising.
After the news spread, Timur was even more overjoyed. After so many years of rest, the Gongde camp finally had students again.
Wang Baobao, I will definitely let you become a new person.
But before taking action, it’s best to pay a visit to the iron pot and see what he has to say!
"The last loyal minister of the Yuan Dynasty has also been captured. How do you feel?"
Iron Pot pondered for a long time, then suddenly raised his head, "Do you have any wine?"
(End of chapter)
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