"Yes, you guessed it right." Zhu Zhanji nodded slightly: "In a few days, the sage will issue an edict to move the capital to Peking.
"Then the emperor will be guarding the border!"
I have to say that the appearance of Zhu Zhanji is indeed good news for Li Kui.
He thought about being transferred to the south of Beijing, but it turned out that the capital had already been moved to Peking.
When it comes to this.
Zhu Zhanji stood up, with a high-spirited face and a majestic posture. "The saint not only moved the capital to the north, but also placed his mausoleum in Beiping. His boldness and boldness overshadowed the monarchs of the past dynasties. Such achievements have never been seen before or since. The saint will remain in the history books."
Make the thickest stroke.
"Become the most powerful and greatest emperor!"
It is not difficult to see that Zhu Zhanji, who has followed Zhu Di since childhood, is a real fanatical fan.
Considering the current territory and military strength of the Ming Empire, it does not seem surprising.
Li Kui lowered his eyes slightly.
The questions and answers at this moment made him think more.
As the monarch of the empire, Zhu Di knew very well the empire's finances, grain and information.
It is very likely that he deliberately let go of the public opinion that incited the Second Northern Expedition as a reason to move the capital.
Because during the first Northern Expedition, most of the grasslands in Mobei suitable for raising cattle, sheep and horses had been included in the territory. If you want to eradicate the grasslands, you have to search for those tribes in the vast grasslands, which consumes a lot of manpower and material resources. Therefore, if you really want to go to the Northern Expedition again, you need to do something
Well prepared!
"I'm a little excited, hahaha..."
Zhu Zhanji smiled.
Behind him, Chen Hu immediately refilled the cup with hot water.
"Li Kui, I want to know what you think of Wala's conspiracy this time?" Zhu Zhanji's love for talents was so strong at this moment that he asked questions repeatedly.
a long time,
Li Kui just said: "It has been carefully planned for a long time!"
"Yes, those grassland barbarians must have colluded with many monsters, including filthy things, and most importantly, what exactly did the Wala Jurchen and other tribes find three years ago, and claimed to have found the so-called power of the Immortal Heaven!"
Zhu Zhanji took a sip of hot water and spoke slowly.
"Your Highness doesn't know?"
"I don't know, you have also seen those prairie barbarians. Each of them has weird tattoos on their faces. These tattoos will disappear after their death, and even their souls will evaporate out of thin air!"
"But I remember that some Wala people don't have tattoos on their faces."
"Li Kui, do you know about seeds?
"The tattoos on their faces are like seeds. If they don't reach a certain level of strength, the tattoos won't take root and sprout, but they will definitely exist!"
"Didn't catch one alive?"
"If you catch it, once you talk about it, it will turn into ashes!"
At this point, Zhu Zhanji frowned slightly and said bluntly: "The northern grasslands have been a serious concern of the Central Plains since ancient times, not to mention that Emperor Taizu overthrew the Northern Yuan Dynasty and conquered the world."
He paused and then said:
"Today is different from the past. With the empire's current military strength, no one can stop it. During the first Northern Expedition, we easily captured a large area of rich grassland, but it was a pity that the remaining grassland tribes fled further north.
"But now... the situation has changed strangely. Those prairie barbarians seem to be plotting something. Grandpa is very worried. This is his determination to launch the second Northern Expedition to clear up future troubles!"
Zhu Zhanji did not call Zhu Di a saint in front of Li Kui, but used a more affectionate name to express it. It can be seen that he really regarded Li Kui as one of his own, and at the same time he was also expressing his respect for Li Kui.
In this regard, Li Kui felt like a mirror.
After thinking carefully, he said in an orderly manner:
"Your Highness should know that nomadic peoples like the Wala live a different lifestyle from those in the Central Plains. In the high cold and drought of Mobei, they need to roam collectively and graze all year round to ensure scarce water resources and sustainable rotation of pasture.
"But now that most of the rich grasslands in Mobei are in our hands, what do they rely on to feed their troops?"
At this time, Li Kui looked at Zhu Zhanji with sharp eyes.
"The prairie barbarians who raided the border in February this year were at least 60,000 people away. With so many people, where would they hide?
"I think the incident in Wenhe Village has told us the answer."
"..."
silence.
Zhu Zhanji frowned and fell into deep thought.
Suddenly, he slapped his thigh suddenly and laughed angrily: "Good fellow, these barbarians actually want to play the trick of substituting one thing for another!"
As he spoke, the teacup in his hand was clenched into powder.
No wonder Zhu Zhanji was so angry.
Taking a step back, assuming that the Wenhe Village conspiracy succeeds, what will the Wala people do when all the villagers disappear?
Of course, they are stealing and pretending to be villagers!
This kind of thinking and behavior may seem absurd in the past, but don't forget that there are monsters, martial arts, and magic in this world, and it is not difficult to change your appearance.
If the plan succeeds, it will really mean eating Ming's food and grass, using Ming's rifles, and starting a rebellion against Ming again!
How can you not be angry?!
"That's right, they just want to steal something and replace it with something else, and I think they've already achieved preliminary results."
"..."
Zhu Zhanji's heart stopped suddenly and his pupils widened slightly, "Could it be that..."
Li Kui nodded silently.
Zhu Zhanji clenched his fists tightly, lowered his eyes slightly, and then bowed to Li Kui: "Brother Li is both wise and brave, and he can guide Zhanji in his secrets. Zhanji sincerely asks Brother Li to help me, and I will never break my promise if I am promoted to a higher position."
The majestic grandson bowed and begged an ordinary soldier, which could be said to have given him enough respect and face.
Even Li Kui had to admit that Zhu Zhanji was quite scheming!
Of course, right now it's just a matter of smooth sailing, not to mention he has ulterior motives.
Immediately afterwards,
Li Kui stood up, helped Zhu Zhanji up, and said with a smile: "Actually, their plan is very obvious. If you think about the details, it's not difficult to guess."
This move was considered an answer.
A smile appeared on Zhu Zhanji's face, "Li Kui, you are so humble."
"Every plan will leave clues if you want to achieve it. As long as you are careful enough, it is not difficult to follow the clues and find the true purpose."
Li Kui smiled, and a blurry figure seemed to flash across his eyes.
"It makes sense."
Zhu Zhanji nodded with a smile, and then said to Chen Hu: "Ahu, bring me the things."
Chen Hu, who was oblivious to what was going on outside the window, took out a gorgeous box from his arms and handed it to Zhu Zhanji.
"I think Li Kui, you should break through the pill formation. This is the Wudang Taoist sect's [Heavenly King's Five Qi Pills]. Taking it when you break through can greatly reduce the risk. With your ability, you will definitely succeed in forming the pill."
Zhu Zhanji smiled and opened the wooden box, only to see a purple-gold elixir lying inside, exuding a delicate fragrance.
Li Kui couldn't help but glance at Zhu Zhanji, accepted the wooden box, and thanked him:
"Thank you, Your Highness, for taking the pill."
"Okay, I'll just stop here today and I won't disturb your rest. I'll come see you tomorrow."
Zhu Zhanji waved his hand and said with a smile: "One or two steps away, Li Kui, you don't have to send me away."
then.
Zhu Zhanji led Chen Hu and strode away.
After a while, the door closed gently.
Li Kui played with the wooden box in his hand and suppressed some of his ups and downs.