It will take time for the news of the Sultan of Delhi to reach Zhu Ying.
Even though a special line for military intelligence has been opened, the current communication method still relies on cavalry to transmit each other.
However, in the northwest region, many Mongolian cavalry have now become external personnel of the Daming Station.
It is not for other reasons, but mainly because the northwest is vast and sparsely populated, and the distance between each station is relatively far, so it is impossible to conduct a relay in a short time.
And almost most of the Mongolian soldiers who grew up on horses have the ability to sleep on horses.
One person and two horses, traveling under the stars and at night, is the fastest speed.
Zhu Ying had spent a lot of time in the Western Regions, and he still remembered this characteristic of the Mongolian soldiers, so he chartered the Beiyuan Mercenary Association to issue the task of delivering messages.
As long as the speed is fast enough, you can steadily sign a contract with the Ming border officials and work for the post station.
This is the most popular mission for most Mongolian soldiers.
Most people don't like war that much. Although the grassland people are very fierce, such ferocity is actually forced by the environment. If there are better choices, they will naturally not fight like this.
As for delivering letters to inns, not only is it more money but less troublesome, the most important thing is that there is not much danger.
And if the grassland people who accept the message delivery task do not have their own horses, the inn will provide them with horses. If they bring their own horses, they will not only get an additional allowance, but the inn will also provide them with the concentrates for the horses.
Such good things cannot be found even with a lantern.
Speaking of which, if you still eat Ming Dynasty's official food, you will still have some face outside.
Under this circumstance, the construction of post stations in the entire northwest region went very smoothly, and the dedicated line of military intelligence also accelerated the transmission speed.
At present, there is no need to worry about finding anyone for this matter. There are countless prairie people who want to send messages.
After the southern patrol team passed the Guangxi border, they entered Annan.
The originally cold winter seemed to have arrived in summer after entering Annan.
"It's so warm. We never thought that Annan in winter would be almost the same as our summer in Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Yuanzhang spent his whole life fighting in the north and south, but he had never been to the tropics. This was the first time he felt that nature was so magical.
The thick coat was now taken off.
When the southern patrol team arrived at the Annan border, the doctors stationed in Annan rushed over.
There is a lot of miasma here and the humidity is very heavy. It is easy for your health to suffer from health problems if you wait for a long time.
However, there has been a safe route for a long time, and Zhu Yuanzhang's recipe also includes many medicinal materials for removing dampness.
For example, Poria cocos, yam, coix seed, etc.
Breakfast basically changed to red bean porridge.
Annan itself also has its own official roads, and the locations of these official roads basically avoid places where miasma gathers.
The so-called miasma is actually the poisonous gas generated by the decay of animals and plants in tropical virgin forests.
The main reason is that no one effectively disposes the carcasses of animals after death, and the high temperature in the tropics creates favorable conditions for the occurrence of miasma.
It does not mean that the entire Annan is full of miasma. After all, more than one-fifth of the area is plain area, and miasma does not exist in these places.
In order to welcome the arrival of the Ming Emperor, after receiving the news that the southern inspection team came to Annan, they began to widen the official road in Annan and lay cement.
As long as the Annan people are not openly rebellious, they must obey the corvee assigned by the government.
Naturally, cement was continuously transported by land and sea from the Ming Dynasty.
A large amount of quicklime will be sprinkled near the official road to eliminate miasma.
This kind of behavior actually treats the symptoms rather than the root cause, and its effect is very short-lived, but it is still sufficient in the face of the Southern Inspection.
If anything happens to your Majesty and your grandson in Annan, the entire Annan will suffer.
Anando State City.
Zhu Ying frowned and looked at the Annan people who lined the streets to welcome him.
Zhu Ying did not see any enthusiastic expressions on their faces. Most of them were forcibly summoned by the local government.
And deep in the eyes, it's not hatred, but more numbness.
They have no idea what kind of dynasty the Ming Dynasty is. In their hearts, they only know that this is the king of another country. In addition, they are afraid of the strict marching army.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't feel much. After all, his eyesight was not as good as before, so naturally he couldn't see very clearly.
"Sister Yue, is this the country you are in? It does look better than our Champa City."
Ananya said to Chen Muyue.
Her eyes were full of curiosity.
She has heard of Annan since she was a child, but has never been there.
When she was born, the war between Annan and Champa was already going on.
It's just that the war has nothing to do with her, it's just like listening to a story.
"Some time ago, the prime minister of Annan rebelled and kidnapped my father. Later, the Ming army pacified Annan. Now most cities are managed by Ming officials."
Chen Muyue said calmly that she didn't have much thoughts about Annan falling into the hands of Ming Dynasty.
After all, Taisun had promised him that the son she gave birth to would be the future King of Annan.
"After leaving Annan, the next stop is Champa. You can also go home and visit then."
The speaker was Ye Yueqing.
Ye Yueqing is now in charge of the female examinations for the Southern Tour.
Although she is the grandson concubine, there is currently no queen, and the prince has passed away, and Lu has gone to Champa.
On the surface, Ye Yueqing is actually the most noble woman now.
Correspondingly, Ye Yueqing also controlled a lot of power.
Since Zhu Yuanzhang decreed that the harem should not be involved in politics, Ye Yueqing has rarely been involved in political affairs, including the Qunying Chamber of Commerce, which has been completely handed over.
This does not mean that Zhu Ying does not trust him or does not give him power.
This is to strictly implement Zhu Yuanzhang's edict.
After all, Zhu Ying was technically only the second generation to inherit. There will be so many heirs in the Ming Dynasty in the future. Not every queen of the Ming Emperor can be like Empress Ma and Ye Yueqing.
This will cause a lot of involvement.
Ye Yueqing opened her mouth, and the other women naturally didn't dare to talk more.
However, Ye Yueqing has good eyesight and can clearly see the state of the people in Annan.
‘This is not conducive to the Ming Dynasty’s rule over Annan.’
Ye Yueqing frowned slightly. Although she was not involved in politics, she was used to looking at problems from the perspective of the Ming Dynasty, rather than simply traveling and having fun like other concubines.
In fact, Zhu Ying would not avoid her if she had to deal with political matters.
'Maybe Mu Yue can play a big role in it.'
Ye Yueqing's eyes turned to Chen Muyue's face.
The reason why the Ming Dynasty still allowed the Annan royal family to exist was to better manage Annan. In fact, the taxes are now in the hands of the Ming Dynasty.
In comparison, Chen Muyue's title as the concubine of the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty is actually more useful than King Annan.
After arriving at the residence where they rested, Ye Yueqing called Chen Muyue over to chat in private.
"You must have noticed Annan's situation. We women can't help much, but we always want to share the worries."
"You are the eldest princess of Annan, or the concubine of the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty. These chieftain nobles in Annan will definitely be willing to obey your orders. As long as you speak, the management of Annan will be much easier."
"Are you willing to help my grandson with this?"
Ye Yueqing said straight to the point, living under the same roof every day, there is no need to beat around the bush.
Moreover, Ye Yueqing is the grandson's principal concubine, and her status is much higher than that of the other concubines.
Chen Muyue couldn't help but said: "I also want to help, but I don't know where to start, so I asked my sister to teach me."
In front of Ye Yueqing, Chen Muyue naturally wouldn't try to be clever, just like her immediate superior.
It can be said that all her food and clothing expenses are in Ye Yueqing's hands.
Moreover, the influence on the grandson is far less than that of Ye Yueqing of any concubine.
Ye Yueqing was very satisfied with Chen Muyue's attitude. She did not directly explain how to do it, but instead said: "Xiao Xingxue is almost one year old, and you can give birth again. Tonight, you will be the one to serve the grandson."
Go to bed, I will go and tell the grandson."
Chen Muyue gave birth to a girl, and there was no way for a girl to inherit the title of King Annan.
Although Zhu Ying strongly wanted to break this rule and no one dared to stop him, such behavior was obviously unnecessary.
So Chen Muyue must give birth to a son.
Even the name is ready, just Zhu Wennan.
"It's just that I have been running all the way and just went to the city to rest today. Isn't my grandson too tired?" Chen Muyue said with a slight blush on her cheeks.
Ye Yueqing said with a smile: "My great-grandson's body is like a wild bull. This distance is like a walk. He won't be tired at all. Just go with confidence and boldness."
After saying that, Ye Yueqing asked again: "How long did it take for you to have your last menstrual period?"
Chen Muyue replied: "Twelve days have passed."
Ye Yueqing nodded lightly: "During this period, you will be with me at night. It is best to get pregnant as soon as possible. I will ask the imperial doctor to pay attention to it at all times."
Hearing this, Chen Muyue secretly rejoiced: "I listen to my sister."
Ye Yueqing knew very well that Annan was different from the Ming Dynasty city he had passed before, and his grandson obviously had to make many preparations and arrangements here.
The length of stay is at least two to three months.
Two or three months is enough time for Chen Muyue to become pregnant. As long as Chen Muyue becomes pregnant, the imperial doctor can declare that she is pregnant with a boy and will be the future King Annan.
If you want to break the old order, you must first establish a new order.
At present, except for the Ming Dynasty's forces, everything else in Annan is in shambles.
The power under Annan King Chen Yong is now like a headless fly, and in most places the aristocratic families who once followed Hu Jima are still in charge.
Under such circumstances, if Chen Muyue is pregnant and establishes a party as the eldest princess of Annan and the concubine of the Ming Dynasty, she will definitely get a great response.
No matter whether it is the chieftain nobles or the common people of Annan, there will be no resistance to this.
Naturally, Chen Muyue will definitely not be able to stay in Annan and will eventually return to the capital. However, she can designate someone as the leader of this new party.
This person cannot be Han, he can only be Annan.
As for who it is specifically, there is no need for Ye Yueqing to worry about it, Zhu Ying will take care of it.
This approach is tantamount to creating a new "Hu Jiya" in Annan.
In this way, the direct conflict between Ming Dynasty and Annan was avoided. With a buffer in the middle, governance would be easier.
By then Annan will have formed a tripartite force.
On the Ming side, there are the old and new leaders Liu Sheng and Zhu Gaochi, and Annan also has someone to replace Annan King Chen Yong.
The final question returns to Chen Muyue.
What if a girl is born again? Then we will be back to square one.
In fact, it doesn't matter. If the second one doesn't give birth, then the third one will be born. Zhu Wennan will be born eventually.
In the evening, Ye Yueqing came to the room where Zhu Ying rested and expressed her thoughts.
"You are indeed my right-hand man. This has solved Annan's big problem."
Zhu Ying has been thinking about how to effectively deal with the sharp conflict between Annan and Daming. Unexpectedly, this problem was solved by Ye Yueqing.
"You can rest here tonight." Zhu Ying gently hugged Ye Yueqing.
There was no one else in the room, and it was already dark now, so Zhu Ying naturally acted more aggressively.
"This is not possible, I promised my sister Yue Fei."
Ye Yueqing nestled in Zhu Ying's arms, feeling the strong arms.
"This time it is considered a hardship for my sister, Concubine Yue. If she gets pregnant in Annan, she will have to travel for several months before she can return to the capital to recuperate."
Pregnancy will begin to show in the third month of pregnancy, and the burden on pregnant women will also become greater.
It will be at least four to five months or even more than half a year before the southern tour ends and we return to the capital.
"It's really a big thank you to her." Zhu Ying nodded in agreement.
However, compared to the royal family, ordinary people would not have a good rest even at home. Moreover, there would be maids to serve and imperial doctors to take care of them along the way, so there would not be any big problems.
At present, gynecological medicine is receiving strong support and developing relatively rapidly, so there is no need to worry too much about miscarriage.
After all, those around Zhu Ying are all the top imperial doctors of the current era.
The southern patrol team rested in Anando Bang City, and the next stop was directly to Thang Long City, the eastern capital of Anand.
It's just that a conspiracy against the Ming Emperor is slowly brewing.
In the mountains and forests nearly two hundred miles away from Duobang City, a large number of Annan chieftains are constantly gathering together.
Obviously, the purpose of their gathering was to discuss how to deal with the Ming Emperor.
"The emperor of the Ming Dynasty is really afraid of death. I heard that a total of 150,000 troops came. These soldiers are the most elite troops of the Ming Dynasty. Our people have no chance of getting close even for a sneak attack."
"I don't know whether the plan I made will be successful."
The chief of the Daiyi tribe stood on the mountainside, looking at the crowd gathering below, sighing slightly in his heart.
He knew very well that at this point, there was no way out and he could only move forward.